Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Pokémon series or their characters. I didn't watch a lot of black and white, actually I pretty much stopped watching when black and white aired but I'm getting back in the series. X and Y seems very good but right now I'm on the Johto Journey. I'm relearning a lot of stuff that I've forgotten, but don't worry I'll try to update as soon as I can, I already know what chapter 3 will be. Just so you know this story goes beyond X and Y series.
Chapter 2: The Date
Both Ash and May were walking around town trying to decide what to do when Ash saw a movie theater. "Hey May there's a movie theater, how about we see a movie" Ash said
May turned to see the theater, "Alright let's go," May said, Ash and May then entered the movie theater.
Movie Theater
The movie theater looked like a typical theater, it had blue carpeted floor, a ticket booth in the front, a snack bar in the back and movie displays.
Ash and May walked towards the ticket booth and looked at the movie choices. It took a couple of minutes to decide on a movie until May saw a movie that she liked. "Oh my gosh," she said
"What is it," Ash asked
"They have my favorite movie here, "A Pokémon Love Life", this is my all-time favorite movie," May said. "But what is it doing in theaters when it came in theaters four years ago," she asked the man in the ticket booth, he had tan skin, blond hair, blue eyes, stood at 5'7, he wore a blue collared shirt, khaki pants, and black shoes.
"Well, we are having a retro movie week, where we show all of the old movies that were popular over the years," the man said
"I find it hard to believe that movie was popular at all," Ash whispered
"What was that Ash," May asked
"N-nothing May," Ash said
"Alright anyway let's see this one," May said motioning toward the mentioned movie.
Ash was reluctant, he didn't want to see a movie that he had part in making. Maybe four years ago, he would have but that was because he was arrogant and had quite an ego. But now he's older and when he thought about it that movie almost ended in disaster thanks to a certain trio of goofball criminals. But Ash just couldn't say no to May, she was his girlfriend and he hate seeing her disappointed. Ash sighed, 'Hopefully she doesn't figure this out or she'll use it to her advantage,' he thought. Ash sighed and smile, "Alright let's go," he said
They bought the tickets, got three extra-large popcorn with butter and salt and one extra-large Coca-Cola with two bags of twizlers and two boxes of snow caps. They then walked in the movie.
Movie showing
Ash and May were watching the movie, they were in the middle of the movie when Ash put his arm around May, she looked at him and smiled, she then leaned her head on his shoulder. Even though Ash was watching one of the movies that he, Brock, and Misty silently swore over the years that they would never watch, Ash was happy that he was with May.
2 hour later
The movie just ended with Psyduck dying in Wigglytuff arms and all of the pokémon coming together, the movie screen then went black. Then the lights in the theater turned on and everyone took that as their que to leave.
Outside
Ash and May just exited the movie theater and were now walking around town again, it was nine o'clock at night and the lights were on. "That was such a great movie, the ending gets me every time," May said
"Yeah it sure was something," Ash said, 'That was one of the worst movies I have ever seen, and I helped make that,' he thought
"So, why didn't you like it," May asked, that question caught Ash totally off guard, how in the world did she know that he didn't like the movie.
"What makes you think that I didn't like it," Ash asked
May frowned, "Not all of my attention was on the movie, some of it was on you, when I first looked up at your face I didn't see a smile, just a frown," she said. "You can tell me the truth Ash after all I'm your girlfriend, I won't get upset or anything."
Ash sighed, he knew that he couldn't lie to her, he might as well tell the truth. "Alright, I admit it, I didn't like the movie," Ash said
"Why," May asked
"Well I never really liked romance movies, especially movies that I helped make," Ash said
May's eyes widened when she heard what Ash said, "Wait a minute, you helped film "A Pokémon Love Story"," May said
Ash looked at May and smiled sheepishly, "Hehe yeah I did, It was my first year as a pokémon trainer, me, Brock and Misty ran into the movie crew, and we offered to help make the movie, later on there were tryouts for the lead of the movie, Pikachu tried out along with many other pokémon including Jessie and James, Arbok and Wheezing, however they didn't make the cut," Ash said
"Oh, that's too bad," May said
"Yeah, you want to know what Pokémon did make the cut though," Ash asked
"A Psyduck," May said simply
Ash smiled, "Not just any Psyduck, Misty's Psyduck," Ash asked
"No way, you're kidding," May said
Ash shook his head, "I kid you not, it's true, as true as I love you," Ash said
May blushed at the last part that Ash said, "Wow, that's amazing," she said
"Yeah, anyways, long story short, the crew needed some help making the movie so, we offered to help," Ash said
"That's so cool," May said
"I guess, anyway maybe we should head back to the hotel, its getting late," Ash said
"What, no, come on let's stay out longer," May said
"What about the contest May, I mean I don't care if I lose, but I don't want you to lose because I kept you out later than we should of," Ash said
"Ash," May said as she took Ash's hand and they stopped walking, she then put her arms around his neck and kissed him. When she broke the kiss she could see that Ash was blushing furiously, obviously he didn't see that coming. May smiled, "I didn't come here to win the Wallace Cup, I came here to tell you how I feel about you and I did, that's all that matters to me." May then hugged Ash and buried her face in his chest.
Ash was very touched about what May said and all he could think was, 'How could I have gotten so lucky to have a girlfriend like her,' "I love you May Maple," he said with a loving smile.
May looked up at Ash and gave him the same loving smile that she only gave him when he wasn't looking before they were together, Ash couldn't help but find out how much he loved that smile, "I love you to Ash Ketchum," she said then they both leaned in and kissed each other.
When they break their kiss they both smile, "You know that the carnival is still up and running," Ash said
"Well then, let's go," May said as she and Ash start to walk toward the carnival.
Carnival
Ash and May have just arrived at the carnival and are now walking around trying to figure out what to do.
"Oh, how about that one," May asked, as she was pointing toward the knock over the milk bottles booth.
Ash shrugged, "Alright, let's go," he said,
They walked toward the booth, when they arrived, the man saw them and his eye's instantly widened, "Oh my God, your Ash Ketchum and May Maple," the man said. The man had brown hair, blue eyes, fairly tan and was wearing a standard carnival uniform.
Ash and May were shocked that someone knew them, "Yeess, we are. How do you know us," May said.
"Are you kidding, I've been a fan for years, ever since I saw Ash in the Indigo League, I've been a fan of his," the man said. "I also saw you in the Orange League where you became champion, the Silver Conference where you made it to the top eight, the Hoenn League where you made top eight again and the Battle Frontier, you were amazing."
"Uhhh, thank you, I guess," Ash said
"And you," the man said towards May.
"Who, me," May asked, pointing to herself.
"Yes, I remember when I first saw you in a contest, heck you are the reason why I'm into contests now, I remember your Hoenn Grand festival, and then the Kanto Grand festival, you did great in both of them," the man said
"Gee, thanks," May said
"I have a couple of questions, that I've been dying to ask you two, if you don't mind," the man asked
Ash and May looked at each other, having a silent conversation, they then looked at the man and Ash said, "Alright, sure but just a couple."
"Right, so first question, May who trained you to be a coordinator, I have my suspicions but I want to hear it from the Horsea's mouth," the man said
"Oh that's an easy question," May said, she then smiled, "It was Ash who taught me how to become a pokémon trainer and later on a coordinator, I remember when he found out that I wanted to become a coordinator, Ash supported me all the way, he even went to the library and read up about Pokémon coordinating just so he could teach me."
"Ash, what is your secret, how did you get your Charizard to listen to you in the Orange League, when months before in the Indigo League it refused to listen to you in your battle with Richie, there by costing you the Pokémon League," the man said
Ash put his head down in shame when he was reminded of how he lost to Richie and the Pokémon League, "Did you really have to bring up my match with Richie, that was the most humiliating day of my life, even to this day," Ash said
May looked at her boyfriend and grabbed his hand and started to caress it. "Oh come on Ash, it couldn't have been that bad," May said
"Are you kidding, practically all of my friends laughed when we saw Charizard just lie down and take a nap," the man said.
This was just getting Ash more down, "Hey you know we can walk away from here anytime right, Ash doesn't have to take this," May said angrily, if there's one thing that makes May angrier than people messing with her meal, it's when people insult or mock Ash.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to get you down, if it helps I tried to defend you," the man said
Ash looked up, "Really," he said
"You betcha, now back to my question, how did you get Charizard to listen to you after only a couple of months and was he always like that from the beginning," the man asked
"Well to answer, your second question, Charizard wasn't always disobedient, back when he was Charmander he obeyed me all of the time, whether it was on or off the battle field. To answer your first question, it was only when Charmander evolved into Charmeleon did he stop listening to me and the only reason why Charmeleon evolved into Charizard was because he wanted to face an Aerodactyl that was carrying me off into the air. It was only after a battle between Charizard and a Poliwrath, a battle which we lost because of one powerful ice beam and because Charizard wouldn't listen. Charizard later did start listening to me because I spent all night trying to keep him warm along with Misty and Tracey but I stayed up the longest. I showed Charizard how much I still cared for him and it was after he saw that, he started to listen to me," Ash said
"Wow, that's amazing," the man said in awe and aspiration.
"It's not that amazing," Ash said rubbing the back of his head.
"I don't know Ash, I think that's quite amazing," May said making Ash blush.
"Thanks," Ash said, "Um I don't mean to be rude, but we answered you questions, can we have the balls please."
"Just one more question," the man said
Ash sighed, "Alright, shoot" he said
"There are speculations that you two like each other, more than friends, is this true," the man asked
Ash and May smiled, "Actually it's not true, we don't like each other," Ash said
"We love each other, in fact we just got together tonight and we're on our first date" May said
"Really wow, congratulation, and if that's the case then this game is free for you guys all night," the man said happily
"Gee, thanks a lot," May said
"Yeah, we really appreciate it," Ash said
"Don't mention it, here are your balls and enjoy," the man said as he handed Ash three balls and stepped aside.
Ash took one of the balls, he aimed at the milk bottle and then the baseball with all of his strength. The ball hit the milk battles and they all fell down.
"Yes you did it Ash," May yelled while jumping
"Congratulations, now you can pick your prize," the man said
Ash looked around the booth for a moment looking for the right prize when he finally saw it on the top shelf, it was a Relicanth. "I'll take that one," Ash said pointing to the Relicanth, the man walked to the top shelf and reached for the Relicanth, he grabbed it and handed it to Ash.
"I was wandering if you wouldn't mind giving me your autograph," the man said blushing a bit.
"Umm, I've never given an autograph before but sure," Ash said
"I'm alright with it," May said
"Great," the man said, he then reached under his booth and took out two strange pictures, they were pictures with images of Ash and May throughout the years of their journeys, Ash's picture had five images while May's had three, the first picture had three images of Ash wearing his Kanto gear only difference was that he looked a bit older in each one, on the far left was Ash with his hat backwards on his head getting ready to throw a pokéball with Pikachu on his shoulder, the second was Ash in the Orange Islands he was holding his a pokéball in his right hand with his right arm extended out once again Pikachu on his shoulder, the third image was Ash pointing his finger forward giving Pikachu who was in front of him a command. The fourth image was of Ash in his Hoenn gear holding the tongue of his cap l with a serious expression on with Pikachu by his side and the third was of Ash in his Sinnoh gear he had his arms crossed with a battle ready face and Pikachu on his shoulder whose expression was matching Ash's. May's images weren't as serious as her boyfriend's considering she was smiling in the, the first image of May she is holding her pokéball in her right hand and extending her right arm forward with a smile on her face and Torchic hopping up and down. The second image was of a slightly older May in her Hoenn gear she was holding a ribbon out for the world to see, Combusken standing next to her and the third image was of May in her Johto gear she was smiling at the camera making a piece sign with Blaziken beside May with her arms crossed.
Ash and May looked at the pictures in shock, "Where and how did you get these," Ash asked
The man smiled, "Your fan clubs took them and photo shopped them not to mention some were bought in stores," he said
"We have fan clubs," Ash asked, he had no idea during the years Brock and Misty kinda convinced him that just because he was in the League didn't matter all of that much, just like them he's just another trainer, which he was thankful for because it made him more determined to work harder and it made him a bit more humble. So it is a real surprise that he has a fan club.
"People are selling these in stores," May said, she had no idea that this was happening.
"Well of course, I'm sure that's how you've been making money all of these years," the man said
"Hmm, now that I think of it my when I first started my journey my mom gave me little money and told me to be careful every time but those warnings stopped after the Indigo League and she started to give me more money. Now it makes sense. Although we never really had a money problem in the first place," Ash said
"Yeah, my parents gave me more money than your mom gave you but after my first grand festival they started to wire more money to me," May said
"Yes you two are very popular, the princess of Hoenn and guardian of Kanto," the man said
"Guardian of Kanto I've been called a lot of things but I've never been called that," Ash said
"Well why not, I mean you did save the world how many times," the man said
"Umm," Ash said, he honestly had no idea what to say, May however did.
"Nine times," May said
"May," Ash said
"What it's true," May said
"Ok. But how do you know that I saved the world, I didn't even know that people were aware of some of the things that happened," Ash said
"Oh, you'd be surprised of what people know, they call you the Guardian of Kanto because you saved your home region so many times," the man said
"Wow," Ash said
"I know, that's so cool," May said but she also felt a little sad after all she took part in some of those adventures also, it wasn't just Ash.
The man saw May's sadness, "There's no need to worry Ms. Maple Mr. Ketchum isn't the only one who is known for saving the world. The world knows that you and the others took part in it as well," he said
"Well that's good," May said
Ash nodded, "Anyway about those autographs," he asked
"Oh right," the man said he then handed the pictures and two pens to the young couple who accepted them.
"Who do we make it out to," May asked
"Kevin," Kevin said
"Alright," Ash said, he then wrote down To Kevin thanks for your support, try to be the best that ever was from Ash Ketchum.
May wrote, To Kevin thanks for watching, I hope you have a happy life from May Maple.
Ash and May then handed the pictures and pens back to Kevin, once he had them Kevin read the notes and smiled at them.
"I hope you two win the Sinnoh League and Johto Grand Festival," Kevin said
"Thanks," Ash and May said, then Kevin went back to his booth to reset the milk bottles.
"Oh that reminds me this is for you," Ash said as he handed May the stuffed Relicanth.
May beamed when he gave her the stuffed Pokémon, "Oh Ash, thank you, I love it," she said
"I'm glad," Ash said
"If you wouldn't mind me asking, why did you choose a Relicanth," May asked curiously
"Well, a Relicanth was the first Pokémon I saw when I realized I was in love with you and it was the first rare Pokémon we saw together," Ash said blushing
May looked at Ash with love in her eyes, she was touched at the reason that Ash gave her. May walked up closer to Ash, she put her arms around his neck and kissed him, he didn't hesitate to kiss back as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
When they separated May spoke, "That is the sweetest thing that anyone has ever said to me." When they let go of each other May looked at the Relicanth, "Now I love this even more, and I'll cherish it always."
Ash smiled, "What do you say, we go on the ferris wheel," he suggested
"Sure," May said, Ash held out his hand and she took it, then they went to the ferris wheel.
The couple finally made it to the ferris wheel and after showing the attendant their tickets they walked up to the cart and sat down, Ash was sitting next to the door and May was to his left.
The attendant started the ride and they went up, their cart ended up stopping at the top where they got a good view of the carnival. Ash looked around at the sight, "This is nice isn't it May," Ash said
May wasn't paying attention, she was thinking about what Kevin said, '"I hope you two win the Sinnoh League and Johto Grand Festival." Do I want to go back to Johto is my question, there's nothing for me there, but everything is here in Sinnoh,' she thought, Ash's voice cut May from her thoughts.
"May," Ash said
"Uh," May said as she looked at Ash
"Are you alright," Ash asked concerned
"I'm alright Ash just thinking," May said
Ash raised his eyebrow, "About what," he asked
"Nothing important," May said, she then looked at the carnival, "Wow it's so beautiful."
"Yeah it is," Ash said, he then put his arm around May's shoulders, May responded by laying her head on his shoulder. Eventually their cart made it to the ground and they got off, both trainer and coordinator were now just walking around the carnival in silence. Ash noticed the disturbed look on his girlfriend's face, he knew something was wrong with her but she wouldn't tell him. Ash then decided that he was going to have to find out but he couldn't do it here, "Hey May?"
"Heh," May said as she looked at Ash.
"Come on I want to take you somewhere," Ash said
"Um ok," May said a bit confused
Ash smiled, he then took May's hand and led her out of the carnival'
Lake
Ash had just led May to a lake when they stopped they looked at the lake and night sky. May thought that it was beautiful, she admired the water pokémon that were in the lake as well. "This place is beautiful," May said
"Yeah," Ash said, he as well admired the view, after a couple of minutes Ash decided to break the silence, "So you gonna tell me what's wrong?"
May was caught slightly off guard when Ash asked her that, "W-what do you mean," she asked a bit nervously.
Ash gave a small smile, "May I can tell something is wrong, I'm not blind," he said
May frowned a bit.
Ash turned and looked at May, "May tell me what's wrong, you know I will do whatever I can to help," he said
"Do you really want to know," May asked
"Yes," Ash said
"Ok. Ash I've been thinking about this and I've come to a decision," May said
"A decision, about what," Ash said
May took a deep breath, "Ash I-I don't want to go back to Johto," she said
"W-what," Ash asked
"I want to stay at Sinnoh and travel with you again," May said, she then took a deep breath.
Ash was quiet for a minute and had a serious look on his face which made May nervous a bit, but she shouldn't be after all Ash would agree they're boyfriend and girlfriend now and her traveling with him would mean that they can be together. As she thought about it more and more the more confident May became that Ash would say yes which is why she was beyond shocked when she heard his response.
"No," Ash said
May looked at Ash shocked, "W-what," she asked
Ash closed his eyes, "No, we can't travel together May," Ash said
May felt hurt that Ash said this, "B-but why, Ash we're boyfriend and girlfriend now aren't we, d-don't you want us to be t-together," May asked, tears gathering in her eyes.
"Of course I would love that," Ash said
"Then why," May choked out.
"May you're really close to getting in the Johto Grand Festival, you can't just leave just to travel with me," Ash said
"I can do contests here and enter the Sinnoh Festival," May said
Ash shook his head, "There aren't a lot of contests left here in Sinnoh May. I know our group has done a lot of incredible things and has pulled off the impossible I don't know how many times. But the fact is that there is not enough time left, you wouldn't make the deadline," Ash said
"But Ash, I want to be with you," May said
"I know," Ash said he then looked at the sky, "We were once on the same path that was leading us to two different goals, perhaps if you didn't go to Johto then we'd still be on the same path."
"So what, this is some punishment because I left for Johto," May asked getting angry at Ash.
Ash kept calm though, "No of course not May, I was actually happy when you decided to go to Johto," he said
"Really," May asked a lot more calm.
Ash nodded, "I knew that leaving for Johto would have done you some good, Johto is an incredible region with some amazing Pokémon and strong trainers. You need to experience Johto and later Sinnoh. Our dreams are different, which means so are our paths. I knew that we'd part ways eventually just like I know that I'll part ways with Dawn. But in order to accomplish our dreams and to do what's best for us we have make hard decisions, it will always be hard leaving a loved one but we can't give up we need to venture forward and eventually the paths we're on will lead us to our goals, my goal as a Pokémon Master and yours as a Top Coordinator," Ash said
After hearing Ash's lecture, May started to laugh which surprised Ash.
"What's so funny," Ash asked
May looked at Ash, "Nothing it's just that even after so long apart and me being an experienced coordinator for almost three years. You're still guiding me, teaching me, and having my best interest in mind even when I don't. I almost forgot what it felt like to have your guidance. You're right, I can't leave Johto I still need to accomplish my dream," May said
"You don't need my guidance anymore May, you've proven to be a capable coordinator," Ash said
"Thanks Ash and besides we can always see each other on holidays, birthdays and when we're competing in the Pokémon League or Grand Festival," May said
Ash nodded, "Well at least there is someone who will listen to me," he said, when Ash saw May raise an eye brow he decided to explain, "Every time I try to teach Dawn something or give her advice she promptly ignores it and later finds out the hard way. I'm not one for giving up but I decided that if Dawn wants to do things her own way then I'll keep my mouth shut."
"Seriously," May asked incredulously, she couldn't fathom why anyone would turn down advice from someone who literally has years of experience under their belt, sure she knew Ash wasn't the perfect trainer, May had seen Ash make mistakes the biggest is when he allowed himself to get cocky. But May also knew that Ash knew what he was doing, so Dawn turning down Ash's help just seemed plain stupid to her, "Well that's stupid."
Ash shrugged, "I agree, but if she wants to learn on her own then I can't do anything about it," Ash said
May nodded her head in agreement, if Dawn wanted to be stupid and not follow Ash's advice then so be it. May then saw a mischievous smile appear on Ash's face and knew the trainer was planning something, "Ash," May asked
"Yeah," Ash said
"What are you thinking," May asked getting nervous
"Just got an idea," Ash said as he stepped toward May who took a step back.
"What's the idea," May asked both curious and a little scared.
"This," Ash said and before May could get away, Ash took her hand and pulled her into a kiss after a couple of seconds, the pokémon trainer broke the kiss and looked at a stunned May, "So May, what'd you think?"
"Da, um, heh, g, ba, uh," May said, not able to get any coherent words out.
Ash laughed, "I saw that on TV once, I always wondered if I could ever do that to you. I guess I can," he said
After May was able to compose herself, she put on a scowl, "T-that-s, n-not f-funn-ny-y," she stuttered out and blushed when she did.
"It's a little funny," Ash said as he laughed
May tried to keep the scowl on but she found herself giggling because when she thought of it, it was funny.
"Well, what do you say, we go back to the carnival," Ash said
"Let's go," May said smiling, she then linked her arm with Ash's and they headed back to continue their date.
90 minutes later, outside May's room
Ash and May were in front of May's door, "I had a really great time tonight," May said
"So did I, it's been a while since I've had that much fun," Ash said
"Yeah, same here," May said
"Well," Ash said, he then leaned down and kissed May who kissed him back, "Goodnight," he said once they broke the kiss.
"Goodnight," May said, Ash then turned around and was about to walk away, "Ash wait."
Ash turned around and looked at May, "Yeah, what's up," he said
"Well I was wandering, maybe you'd like to sleep with me," May said, Ash raised his eyebrow and making May rethink her words, "I mean stay here, not sex."
"Oh, well alright, sure," Ash said
May smiled, she then turned around and unlocked her door, she opened the door and both she and Ash entered her room, the door then closes.
END CHAPTER
My next chapter will be in the contest, but tell me would you the readers want a Dawn and May battle or would you like a rematch between the advance couple. Both would be good battles just remember nothing is guaranteed. Please review, creative criticism is welcome, regular criticism isn't. Till next time try to catch them all.
