Please read! I, dear readers, am challenging you to tell me where this story is happening. Of course, I won´t say the name of the city, but I´ll give some nice hints, starting now! The winners will get some delicious virtual cookies, yay!

Disclaimer: I don´t own Pokémon or any of its characters. (If i did, May and Drew would be dating already.)


Chapter One - Bureaucratic

May's POV

I was so concentrated, that I didn't see the time had run out. And when I saw we had won just for a few points, I couldn't believe it. "THIS IS SO GREAT! WE WON, BLAZIKEN, WE WON!" I shouted happily and hugged tightly my first and beloved Pokémon. I started remembering all of ours hard times, trainings, wins and those things until I looked at Drew and he was hugging Roserade too. Then he saw me and came to hug me. He is my best friend, you know, and a great partner too. That is, until he starts teasing me again. Some things never change, I guess. But I didn't care, I was too happy.

"And now, we'll award the prizes to the winners!" The hostess, Vivian, announced proudly. There was only one hostess, but gosh, there were a lot of judges. And you know, the more judges, the harder to impress them all. But hey, this was the greatest Contest ever after all.

"First, the single winner, ROBERT!" Cheers echoed in the whole building, and, man, there were so many people! And then I heard Mr. Contesta talking to him, giving him the cup. Such a beautiful cup! Unfortunately, I think me and Drew will be awarded one too. Why unfortunately? Because who will take care of it? Ugh, they could have done two identicals and cheaper, I wouldn't mind. It would be soooo much better. I know, we're a team. But I bet Drew's going to take it to his home, in LaRousse, I know it.

"And now, we'll announce what his secret prize is!"

Man, this is so exciting! When we got ours invitations, we learned that the winners would be awarded a cup and a secret prize. I couldn't help but guess what it would be. Maybe something expensive... Maybe a rare Pokémon?

"He won a spectacular trip to Swiss! I hope you enjoy the chocolates and the ski station, Robert!" And another wave of cheers echoed again. But hey, a trip? Man, that must be expensive.

"And now, our two winners, May and Andrew!"

Drew twitched. I knew it would happen. He liked to be called Drew at contests and by his friends. He told me once that there were a lot of 'Andrews' competing at contests, but he was the one and only top coordinator Drew. I rolled my eyes back then. He is sooo humble...

Ugh, I need to stop spacing out! Wallace himself is coming to give us our cup! I'm just glad I don't get distracted like this when I'm performing.

"I was very pleased with your performance, not only today, but with all I've seen of you two. You really deserve this cup." Then, he gave it to us, and we happily held it up to the public, that was, as you must guess, cheering again.

"And now, their secret reward...! It's a trip too...!" she made a moment of silence before telling where it was going to be. This is so dramatic. Just say it at once... "It's a trip to Brazil! I hope you like going to the beach!"

A trip? To Brazil? That far? Me and Drew only? I'm sooo doomed...

"Hey, May, the Contest organizers are calling us, they need to talk to us about the trip stuff." somebody was talking to me, I looked and guess who? I'll give you a hint, he has green hair. Drew again. What did I expect?

"Okay, let's go." You know, I am a nice girl actually, it's not like I'm always complaining. Really. Anyway, we got there and a guy started talking to us.

"First, congratulations on your win, miss May and mister Andrew. I hope you liked our secret prize." It seemed that he was the top organizer of the contest or something like that. "Well, I must inform you that our trip is a three-week one. These are your tickets.

You are going to travel in 10 days, on the 16th, so you have plenty of time to prepare yourselves for it. You'll travel by plane from LaRousse until São Paulo and from São Paulo to your final destiny. It's a long trip, so you will arrive the on the 17th at morning, local time." Then he showed us a photo of the place. It was some beach. "You know, this city is an island, it has a lot of beaches, but don't worry, it's not like it is deserted or anything. In fact, this city is pretty popular among tourists. And this" he showed us another picture "is your hotel. It is a good one." And it actually seemed nice, it showed pools and stuff. But who wants pools if there's the sea right there? Either way, I decided I liked the idea. It would be good to relax from contests and all for three weeks.

"So, we are going to pay the tickets and the hotel. The hotel will send people to the airport to pick you up, so don't worry. But unfortunately, we aren't going to pay for other expenditures, such as food, although the breakfast is included in the hotel taxes we are paying." Now, I decided I didn't like that part. But oh well, I won some money in the past contests, I could use that to eat. And to go shopping of course! I'll need to buy some nice bikinis over there anyway. "Oh, yes, you must have your passports and documents on day and you must be vaccinated against some diseases, it's the law and it's the best for your health, you wouldn't want to get sick alone in another country, right? Other than that, I do hope that you enjoy your days there and if you have any questions or problems just contact me at this number." He gave us a mobile number and left us alone.

"So, May, we better exchange some money before traveling." Drew started talking. "You know, we need reais."

"What?"

"Duh, May, don't tell me you don't know that in Brazil the currency is reais. We need to change money to buy stuff, they might not accept other currencies. Now, don't tell me you don't know it's almost summer there." He smirked. Stupid Drew. He always knows that kind of stuff that involves money. It's not like he is a spoiled brat as I thought he was when I met him, he's actually pretty smart. But of course, he had to rub it on my face.

"Of course I know it's almost summer there! I mean, it's December 5th already, so of course it is almost summer there!" I snapped, avoiding the other subject, although I knew he would notice that.

"Yeah, but you didn't know about currencies." See? I told you. Stupid Drew. "Don't worry, May. Luckily, I'm so generous that I'll help you with that." He smirked again. I rolled my eyes, but I knew I was going to need his help, it's not like I travel abroad everyday.

"Okay, we'll talk about the trip's stuff tomorrow. Right now, I ought to call my parents and Max, so let's go to the Pokémon Center." Yes, he was staying with me at the PC. Yes, in the same room. No, in another bed, you perv.

When we arrived at the PC, I headed for the telephones and Drew headed to our room. So I dialed my house's number and my mom picked up. The Contest was held in Hoenn this year, in Lilycove, but since it wasn't in Petalburg, my parents couldn't come because of the gym. Max was already traveling by his own on his Pokémon journey, he was 13 by now, but he was at home already.

"Hey, May, sweetie! We're all so happy for you! Congratulations for you and Drew!"

"Thanks, mom! Did you all see?"

"Of course we did, May, we wouldn't miss it for anything! We have also seen about your trip, so you will need to come home to get all of your documents and some clothes. And to give us all hugs before traveling all alone with Drew! That's so romantic! It kind of remembers me of my honey moon..." Now my mom was spacing out and I was sweatdropping. Now I know from whom I got this habit of spacing out...

"So, that means you're not spending Christmas and New Year with us... But it would be a shame not going on that trip, so don't worry, May, we understand."

"...Okay...?" My mom was chatting happily mostly to herself now. And I had forgotten completely about Christmas. Oh well. "See, mom, it's kinda late and I'm tired, so I'll go to bed. I'll be sure to visit you soon, ok?"

"Sure, May, see you soon! Oh, and tell Drew that he was great on the Contest, right? Good night." And she left.


Meanwhile, Drew was talking to his parents with his modern laptop, which had a web camera and a microphone.

"Hey, mom, dad."

"Hi, son, congratulations! I bet you're happy! You're the best of the best! That's my son!" His parents were rich, yes, but they were actually nice people.

"Yeah, I am. So, I'll be coming home soon, since I have to get my things ready and the plane departures from there."

"Okay, we will be waiting for you! But don't forget to bring May!" his mother winked. "She can stay here for a few days before the trip!

"I was counting on it." he answered coolly. "Well, mom and dad, I'm going to sleep, I'm pretty tired."

"Ok, son, sleep tight! See you later! Bye!"


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