Hoenn together
Next morning May woke up early and looked at the time. 7:00am the clock read. She sighed to herself, "Well no point in getting Ash up now as the café doesn't open till 8:00 and he is probably still sleeping from yesterday's events, I think I'll go and see when we arrive in Hoenn." So May crept out of the cabin so she didn't wake Ash up and walked off down the walkway to try and find a member of the crew.
As she walked down the corridors she started to get bored. "I know what I'll do I'll bring Eevee out and have a chat with Eevee." May said to herself. May brought Eevee out of her poké ball.
"Vee" is all Eevee said as she blinked at the brightness of the light. May held her arm out and Eevee bounded up it onto May's right shoulder. May said to Eevee, "I have noticed that you get up with little grief on mornings that you have slept next to Pikachu."
"Vee" Eevee said as if to reply to May.
"It's because you like him isn't it?" May asked.
"Vee" Eevee replied nodding her head.
"Well Eevee you will have a helping hand with getting with Pikachu." May said. Eevee's eyes widened. "Well" May went on, "Ash has had a thought on getting you to together. And he said something about making our bond stronger by it but I don't know what he meant by that." Eevee looked at May with wonder in her eyes. "You want to know how Ash knows that you like Pikachu don't you?" May asked Eevee.
"Vee" Eevee said with slight annoyance in her voice nodding her head.
"Well Ash knows because before the prom when you were asleep on the sofa Ash asked me to go to the prom with him and I asked Ash if Pikachu could sleep with us and I had to tell him why." May explained. Eevee scowled at May as if to be annoyed, but Eevee knew May did it for the better and she couldn't stay mad at May for long as she loved her trainer too much. Just then May turned a corner and looked away from Eevee just in time as she nearly walked into a crew member.
"Sorry" May apologized to the crew member.
"It's ok" the crew member reassured and started to walk off.
"Excuse me" May called. The crew member turned around. "Could you tell me when we will reach Hoenn?" She asked.
"We should reach Hoenn later on this morning" the crew member told May
"Thank you for your help" May called back to the crew member.
"We better head back and start sorting out" May said as she looked at Eevee. Eevee nodded and agreed with May and they headed back.
When May and Eevee got they saw Ash and Pikachu still asleep. May whispered to Eevee, "I think it's about time lazybones got up don't you?" Eevee nodded. May walked over to the curtains and opened them wide.
Ash who was woke up by the bright light now entering the room sleepily asked, "May can you shut the curtains?"
"NO Ash I will not shut the curtains it's about time you got up and got ready for breakfast" May replied throwing Ash the clothes of his that were on the chair next to her. As May finished her sentence Ash's stomach growled .
"Well I guess that settles that" Ash said with a nervous laugh. May and Eevee looked at Ash confused.
"That settles what?" May asked
"It settles weather I get up or not" Ash replied.
Sighing May said to herself, "Same old Ash food comes first" "Eevee" She continued "could you get Pikachu up while I deal with Ash" May asked. Eevee did as she was asked and jumped onto Ash's bed and rubbed her face up against Pikachu's face. Pikachu woke up, yawned and stretched before finally rising and bounding up onto Ash's shoulder. Eevee bounded onto May's shoulder and they headed off for breakfast, with Ash and May holding hands.
With breakfast finished Ash, May and the two Pokémon headed back to the cabin to sort out their belongings for their arrival in Hoenn. While Ash and May sort out their belongings Pikachu and Eevee happily sit on Ash's bed and watch their trainers pack away. Ash said "It's alright for some, hey May"
"What do you mean Ash?" May asked confused by what Ash had just said. Ash pointed to Pikachu and Eevee who were just sat there. May realized what Ash meant and replied, "Yeah I see what you mean now."
"Never mind" Ash sighed as he finished packing, May finished packing not long after. The four of them headed out onto the deck and sat beside the pool watching the water Pokémon swim along beside the ship. May suddenly spoke out, "It's beautiful and peaceful out here today isn't it Ash. "
Ash replied "Yes May it is" he then looked down and saw Eevee curling up next to Pikachu. Pikachu accepted Eevee curling up next to him and curled up as well. Ash just smiled. Just then a voice came through on the loudspeaker, "We are arriving in little root town prepare for docking and departure we hope you had a nice trip." It warned.
When they arrived in little root town May rung home to say she was back in Hoenn and to say she was on her way home and Ash was with her. "May this is just a thought as we are in little root town shall we go and see professor Birch." Ash suggested.
"Yeah why not as it's only 9:00 Am and I said we would be back for lunch. So that gives us 3 hours to get there and it won't take that long to get there." May replied. So they headed off towards Professor Birch's lab.
When they arrived at Professor Birch's lab they found Professor Birch and Joshua his assistant struggling with the three young Hoenn starter Pokémon: Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip. "Ah May, Ash it's nice to see you" Professor Birch called as he flew past them trying to catch Torchic.
"Professor would you like us to help you?" Ash and May asked together.
"Yes please" Professor Birch replied. As Ash and May caught Treecko and Torchic they found that Torchic was crying. May instantly started to stroke Torchic and it calmed down. All three Pokémon were returned and everything calmed down. "So what are you two doing back here?" Professor Birch asked as he started to catch his breath.
"We have come to tell my parents some news" May replied.
"Oh and what news might this be? " Professor Birch asked.
"We are in a relationship with each other" Ash and May answered together.
"Oh congratulations I am sure your parents will be thrilled May" Professor Birch said.
"Right we better get going now" Ash said interrupting the conversation.
"Yes you're quite right Ash it is a fair walk from here to Petalburg city" Professor Birch said.
"And thank you for all your help" Joshua added.
"That's alright" Ash and May called together and left. As they walked to Petalburg city Ash and May held hands with Pikachu on Ash's left shoulder and Eevee on Mays right shoulder. May was walking on the left side of Ash so the two Pokémon were close together. They walked the whole way in couple of hours.
When they reached Petalburg city Ash and May headed straight for May's house as it had just gone noon, the time May had said she would be home, they rushed in and took their shoes off when they saw Caroline walking towards them. "Hello you two what's the rush?" She asked.
"Sorry were late mum." May said as she and Ash panted to catch their breath from running the last little bit. Caroline laughed and said "May it's fine I have only just dished lunch up now come on in and eat." Caroline lead Ash and May into the kitchen where they meet up with Norman. "Hi dad" May greeted.
"Hello May" Norman replied, "Hello there Ash" he greeted as he saw Ash enter the room.
"Hello Norman how are you" Ash replied.
"I'm good thank you Ash." Norman answered.
"Now that's enough of the introduction conversation as now lunch is served." Caroline said as she brought plates over to the table. Everyone fell silent and ate lunch. After lunch was eaten Caroline said, "Max will be home tomorrow to try and earn his balance badge."
"Well he should do well after all his father is a gym leader" Ash said.
"Don't forget Ash he also travelled round with you so it's not all Dad" May said.
"Fair point." Ash said.
"May is right Ash, Max only really learnt how to look after Pokémon from me he learnt how to battle from you and you gave me a good fight every time you challenged me" Norman pointed out.
Caroline interrupted the conversation by asking, "May can I talk to you for a minute."
"Sure Mum" May said. So the two females left the room leaving Ash and Norman in the kitchen who started discussing about battle strategies.
"Mum what is it you want to talk to me about?" May asked.
"How did prom go?" Caroline asked.
"Great Mum" May answered.
"So what happened?" Caroline asked.
"Well on the way up Ash got knocked out by a flying boulder that could of hit me." May said
"Oh" Caroline interrupted.
"I managed to revive Ash by giving some pester berries, we had to share a room he was going to sleep on the floor but I made him share the bed along with me as he would have slept on a hard floor and that would not have been fair. During the weeks building up to the prom I found out I felt for Ash in a particular way, Ash asked me out during the prom." May continued
"Oh right what did you say?" Caroline asked.
"I said yes" May said excitedly as she indulged herself in the moment. Caroline got excited at this as well.
Meanwhile with Ash and Norman Ash asked, "Norman if May and Max start arguing while we are here could I have Pikachu lightly shock them?'
"Well Ash I don't see anything wrong with it as they will have to learn they can't keep arguing the way they do." Norman said, "So Ash how did the prom go?"
"Very well thank you" Ash answered.
"So did anything interesting happen?" Norman asked.
"Well now you have asked that question something interesting did happen" Ash said.
"What happened Ash?" Norman asked.
"Well I asked May out during the prom." Ash said.
"Oh right what did she say?" Norman asked.
"She said yes" Ash said as he memorized the way she said yes to him.
"Ash most fathers would start giving you a load of rules and everything but I'm just going to keep calm and let it flow as I know you will take good care of her." Norman said calmly.
Back with May and Caroline, Caroline asked, "May could you call Ash in her as I would like to go and talk to your father alone?"
"Ok Mum besides I want to talk to Ash anyway" May said and she walked to the doorway and called
"Ash sweetie could you come in her a moment?"
"Ok May coming" Ash called, then turned to Norman and said, "Please excuse me?"
"It's fine Ash" Norman said as Ash and Pikachu left. As Ash entered the living room May ran up to him and locked her lips to his in a kiss. Caroline chuckled to herself as she saw this and then walked off into the kitchen. As she entered the kitchen she said, "Norman dear do you know Ash and May are in a relationship together?"
"Yes I did Ash just told me." Norman replied.
"Oh ok it just that May just told me and I have seen proof that they are as when Ash walked into the living room just now May ran up to him and locked her lips to his in a kiss just like how we used to." Caroline remembered.
Caroline and Norman went back into the living room to talk to Ash and May. They all sat down on the sofas and Caroline asked, "So Ash what are you and May going to do when you leave here?"
Ash replied "I don't know, do you May?"
May replied to Ash, "No Ash I don't"
Caroline got up and left to go into the kitchen to cook dinner. "Ash, May come on lets go to the green house and feed the Pokémon" Norman said as he got up and the three of them left.
With the Pokémon fed Ash, May and Norman headed back towards the house and as they were walking into the kitchen Ash's stomach growled. They all sat down and had dinner. Once dinner was eaten Norman said, "So Ash we are now going to have to find somewhere for you to sleep."
"Dad, Ash could sleep on the floor of my room" May suggested.
"I don't think so May it's a little early for that sort of movement" Norman calmly said.
"I could sleep on the sofa" Ash said.
"No Ash we have got a spare room haven't we dear we can sort that out so you can have a comfortable bed instead of a horrible sofa to sleep on" Caroline quickly said.
"Ok that settles that we shall go and sort out the spare room" Norman said.
Norman and Caroline left the kitchen to go and sort out the spare room.
Ash and May downstairs talking about what they are going to do next. "So May where do you want to go next?" Ash asked.
"Ash I don't know I would like to keep entering contests." May replied.
"Right well you have done Hoenn, Johto, Kanto. So the only one left is Sinnoh " Ash said.
"But you have already been to Sinnoh" May protested.
"But I didn't win the league besides it would be nice to do training there again and face the gym leaders again" Ash said.
"Ok we'll go to the Sinnoh region then" May said excitedly.
Norman and Caroline come back down, "The room is ready for you Ash" they said.
"Ok thanks" Ash said.
"Mum, Dad we have decided what we are going to do when we leave here." May exclaimed excitedly.
"Really what is it?" they asked inquisitively"
"We are going to go to the Sinnoh region" May said.
"Really well I guess you haven't been there before but Ash didn't you do that league before?"
"Yeah but it would be great to do it again." Ash said.
"Very well Ash enjoy yourself while on your trip but also enjoy yourself while you are here" Norman said.
"Thank you for letting me stay here and thank you for sorting out that room just for me, I'm going to go to bed" Ash said as he left and headed for the stairs.
Norman and Caroline looked very confused but said nothing. It was only 8:00 pm and Ash was already going to bed. May saw her confused parents and said, "On our way here Ash was hit by a poison fang and was poisoned by it, but he ate some Pecha berries which has slowed the poison down. Now if you don't mind I am going to go and say good night to Ash" and with that she walked off. When she got to the spare room she saw that Ash was already in bed but not asleep but he looked worse than before. May ran into the room and started asking him questions like, "Sweetie are you ok ?"
Ash replied, "May I'm fine I'm just warm."
"Oh sorry about the over the top reaction Ash you just looked worse than what you did on the boat."
"It's alright May you are just concerned." Ash said and smiled at the girl who was over reacting trying to calm her down.
"Good night Ash sweet dreams sweetie" May said as she kissed him on the top of the head and left the room allowing him to sleep. When May got downstairs she saw her mum and dad talking about something and when they saw May they included her into the conversation.
"May I reckon we should have nurse joy come over and check Ash over" Norman said.
"Alright dad I would rather be safe than sorry as I don't want to lose Ash" May replied.
"Ok that's settled then we just thought we would let you know what we were doing so if need be you can calm Ash down." Caroline said.
Norman rang the Pokémon center and when nurse joy picked up Norman arranged with nurse joy that she would come over first thing and check Ash over. With that sorted everyone else went to bed.
Later that night Ash awoke to find himself in Pikachu's body at the end of a large bed. He could make out his body but couldn't quite make out who the other person next to him was. He also noticed Eevee next to him but then he heard someone getting restless and so he decided to go and find out where it was coming from. He jumped off the bed into a large corridor and made his way down it into a room where the noise was coming from and he found a cot with a smile child in it who was getting restless, still a little confused he decided to jump into the cot and try to find out who the child was but as he jumped down the child grabbed hold of him and calmed down while hugging him. The child was warm and so he decided instead of upsetting the child by trying to move away he stayed there and curled up into the child's warm body. A few moments later he could hear a soft voice that the thought sounded like May's saying, "Oh hey Pikachu it seems like you beat me to it I was just coming in to calm him down" bending down and kissing the child on the head she left the room and said, "Good night Pikachu"
Next morning Norman, Caroline and May were downstairs when Pikachu bounded down the stairs and straight into May's arms. "Oh morning Pikachu" she said scratching him between the ears.
"Is Ash still asleep?" May asked.
Pikachu nodded.
"Shall we go get him up?" May asked.
"May leave him alone if he's asleep let him sleep" Caroline said trying to resist in Ash's favor, but it was too late May, Eevee and Pikachu and already gone upstairs.
As May entered the room Pikachu jumped in front of her. "Oh you want to do the honors Pikachu?" May asked.
"Pika" Pikachu nodded and then jumped onto the bed and slipped into Ash's arms. Ash responded to this by holding onto him harder. Pikachu then let out a thunder shock attack.
"Argh" Ash cried with shock. Once Ash had got out of bed he got changed and went down stairs to join the rest of them.
"Morning Ash did you sleep well?" Caroline asked the boy.
"Yes thank you I just had a shocking wakeup call" Ash replied at which everyone laughed. Then everyone had breakfast just as Ash had finished there was a knock at the door and Norman got up to answer it as he knew who it was.
"Hello nurse joy" Ash heard Norman say from the hallway.
"Where is he?" Nurse joy asked.
"Oh boy now what?" Ash asked himself
When Nurse Joy and Norman came into the kitchen, Nurse joy said, "Hi Ash I have come over to check you over from your poisoning incident on your way here."
"Ok Nurse Joy shall we go upstairs to deal with it." Ash said and then left with Nurse joy and Pikachu right behind him.
While Nurse Joy and Ash were upstairs Max arrived to challenge his father to receive his balance badge. When he found Nurse Joy's shoes inside he asked, "Mum why is Nurse Joy here?"
"Nurse Joy is here to check Ash over" May quickly said.
"Alright Ash is here that means I will be able to get that battle he promised me" Max said excitedly.
"Max, Ash won't be able to battle you for now" May said softly. Max's mood soon changed from excited to confused and he asked, "Why May?"
"On our way here from the kanto region we ran into team rocket who poisoned him from a poison fang attack." May explained.
Meanwhile Nurse Joy gave Ash an antidote for the poison, "Right eating those two Pecha berries was a very good though Ash but this antidote will finish up and you must take it twice a day for a week to 10 days unless the bottle is empty before." She said.
"Ok Nurse Joy" Ash said.
Then Nurse Joy left and went down stairs. When she got down stairs she turned to Norman, Caroline, May and Max. "I have given him some antidote which he must take twice a day for a week to 10 days"
"Right ok Nurse Joy thank you" Norman said.
"I'll make sure he does" May said. With that Nurse Joy left.
"May is there something you need to tell your brother?" Caroline asked.
May looked confused at her mother then it hit her, "Oh yeah" she said, "Max, Ash and I are together"
"No, really, well I always thought you liked him" Max said
"Don't start" May snapped.
"May don't start what?" Ash asked rather confused as he appeared behind her.
"Oh nothing Ash now have you taken your medicine yet?" May asked.
"No not yet." Ash answered. "Have I taken my medicine yet, no f course I haven't I just got downstairs" Ash's mind grumbled to itself.
"Well go and take it." May ordered and so Ash did.
"Well it's nice to know that May's looking after Ash" Norman said quietly to Caroline after seeing the whole thing.
"Yes it is, isn't it dear" Caroline replied, "Reminds me of when we were younger."
Ash returned from the kitchen to stand next to May while she was talking to Max about his journey.
"So Max how about that battle of ours that we promised each other?" Ash asked enthusiastically.
"But May said that you can't battle" Max said while May was constantly looking at him with her intimidating glare.
"May did you really say that?" Ash asked her.
"Yes Ash I did only to look after you as I don't think you should have adrenaline rushing round your body along with poison it could make you worse."
"May I'll be fine it will only be a little 1-1 battle" Ash insisted.
"Oh alright then" May said giving in.
In the battle room of the Gym Ash and Max stood either side of the field ready and raring to go.
"Call out you Pokémon" Norman called as he was going to referee the battle.
"Go Grovyle" Max called out. A bipedal creature similar in appearance to a theropod dinosaur. It had primarily green with a red underside. There was a belt-like green stripe across its belly. It's hands had two clawed fingers, and powerful legs with bird-like feet. It had three long leaves on its wrists, a large leaf on top of its head, and two tails that have a leafy appearance.
"Ok so Max has gone with Grovyle" Ash said quietly to himself, "Fine Go Infernape" Ash called out.
"Ok so Ash vs. Max" May said, "This should be a good battle"
"OK Max you call first move" Ash said to begin the battle.
"Are you sure you want to do that" Max asked.
"Yeah I insist" Ash insisted.
"OK then Grovyle use quick attack to get in close and then use pound" Max commanded.
"Infernape wait for Grovyle to get in close" Ash called.
Grovyle got closer and just as Grovyle got close enough to reach Ash called, "Infernape Mach punch"
Infernape's right hand started to glow white and he launched at his opponent and struck his straight in the stomach. Grovyle was sent flying across the battlefield.
"Come on Grovyle get up" Max called.
"Infernape Flamethrower" Ash called.
Just as Grovyle had made his way to his feet the Flamethrower hit him head on. Grovyle stood and took the attack but was greatly weakened by it.
"Ok Grovyle let's try Leaf blade as you're quick." Max said.
"When it gets close grab it and once use scratch" Ash called.
Once again Grovyle came in close and tried one leaf blade but Infernape caught it and used his own scratch attack but what Infernape and Ash had forgot was the second Leaf blade that was to follow. The second leaf blade hit its mark and Infernape let go of Grovyle. Grovyle jumped back towards his trainers half.
"So Ash what did you think of that?" Max asked confidently.
"Well so far I would say those badges are worthy of your possession Max but it may seem that Infernape and I are a bit stronger, but for your first region you are doing well."
"Thanks Ash, ok enough chit chat, Grovyle use bullet seed"
"Counter it flame thrower"
Both attacks clashed with a small explosion and out of the smoke, to Max and Grovyle's surprise, appeared Infernape using Flare blitz which smashed right into Grovyle making him unable to continue.
"Grovyle is unable to continue which make Ash and Infernape the winners" Norman called.
Meeting in the center of the field Ash and Max shook hands before Max left to go to the Pokémon center to have Grovyle healed before he took on his father.
"Well that was a good battle Max and Grovyle nearly had us at one point" Ash stated to Caroline, May and Norman.
It was lunch time by the time Max got back home and met everyone in the kitchen as they all sat down to eat.
"Dad, can I train for a little while before I face you?" Max asked during lunch.
"Yes of course you can even use the battle field if you would like" Norman replied.
"Ash can I train with you before I take on dad?" Max then asked Ash.
"Yes of course" Ash replied smiling at Max.
May just smiled at how calm and unfazed Ash was while the poison and antidote reacting against each other inside him.
As the five of them walked off towards the Lounge May asked Ash, "Ash, honey are you alright?"
"Yeah I'm just fine babe, why do you ask?"
"Well I was just wondering with both the poison and the antidote inside you"
"Well when I first took it, it did hurt as it started to react but now I'm fine, I expect it'll hurt later when I take it."
"Well you know I'm here for you"
"Yeah so what shall we do now?"
"I have an idea but I need to ask dad something first."
"Ok I'll see you in a bit then"
May ran off to Norman to ask the question while Max went and relaxed in his room from all the walking he had done whilst going around Hoenn.
May soon returned and grabbed Ash's hand and pulled him off to the green house.
"So May why are we here?" Ash asked.
"Well we can relax, just the two of us" May replied.
Ash laid down on the grassy floor of the green house and then dozed off.
When he woke found May looking down smiling at him. Out of the blue she asked, "Ash, can you finish a children's rhyme for me?"
"I'll try how does it go?"
"Miss me, miss me now you gotta" May began
Ash knew the answer but acted as if he was thinking before finishing, "Kiss me"
"I'd love to" May said and then leaned down and kissed Ash. Once she broke from him Ash thought, "If I'd of known she would have done that I would have said it sooner"
Later Ash was sat in the lounge on his own when Max came in and asked, "Ash can we go and do some training now?"
"Yeah let's go" Ash said and got up and followed Max to the battle field.
May saw Ash and Max heading for the battle field and asked, "Max are you and Ash going to train?"
"Yeah"
"Well Ash just take it easy ok"
"Ok May"
Arriving in on the battlefield Ash asked, "Ok Max who do you plan on using? So we can train them up"
"Well I plan on using my Electrike against dad's Slakoth and then Grovyle against dad's Vigoroth for speed and then my Hariyama against dad's Slaking for power." Max explained.
"Oh so shall we start with Electrike" Ash asked.
"Yeah ok" Max said and then called out Electrike. Electrike appeared in a flash of light. Electrike was a green dog like creature with yellow lightning bolt markings along the sides of its head. When its mouth is open Ash could see four fangs two on the top and two on the bottom.
"So what moves does Electrike know Max?" Ash asked.
"Well Electrike knows, quick attack, Spark, Thunderbolt even though it's not very good at it and howl." Max stated.
"How is Electrike at all the other moves Max?"
"Great it's just thunderbolt"
"Hmm show me"
"Ok Electrike let's try thunderbolt again" Max said.
Electrike charged up making all the fur on its body stand on end and then released the blue beam of electricity from its body but the beam didn't go very far. Electrike's face went from a determined smile to a failing sulk.
"hey come Electrike we'll get it Ash will help us" Max comforted kneeling down to cheer it up scratching it on top of it's head. Electrikes cheered up instantly
Ash pondered for a while and then came up with a theory.
"Max it seems to me Electrike has the technique but doesn't have the power yet" Ash said, "let's try this Pikachu use one of your thunderbolts on Electrike"
Pikachu did as he was requested and shot a beam of yellow electricity at Electrike; Electrike felt it but wasn't fazed by it as he could feel his power levels going up.
"Ok Max try again" Ash said.
"Ok Electrike try thunderbolt again" Max called.
Once again Electrike charged up making all the fur on its body stand on end and then released the blue beam of electricity from its body but this time the beam flew through the air and hit the wall on the other side of the room.
"Now that's the power you want we just need to work on control and accuracy of it." Ash exclaimed getting rather excited as he usually did.
"But Ash what if Electrike can't use it again with the same power?" Max questioned.
Now calm after the question Ash thought.
"The only way to find out is by trying tomorrow without Pikachu charging Electrike up." Ash replied trying to cheer Max up.
"Oh ok"
"But for now let's just try and work on the accuracy and control of the thunderbolt."
"OK, Electrike Thunderbolt."
Electrike used thunderbolt this time it went out of control hitting May as she walked into the room.
"Max your gunna pay for that" May screamed and ran towards Max, Ash placed his arm in front of May grabbing her as she ran into his arm.
"Oi May come on it wasn't Max's fault you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time" Ash stated trying to calm May down.
"But Ash my hair is ruined"
"No it's not; you will always look beautiful to me"
"Aw thank you Ash" May cooed and then left the room to try and sort out her hair.
"Ok so we know the power is still there at the moment, I reckon Electrike just needs a target which I'll be" Ash said and ran off to the other side tot the room. Reaching the other side of the room Ash called out, "Ok Max have Electrike use Thunderbolt on me"
"Are you sure about this Ash" Max called over.
"Trust me Max besides from all of Pikachu's attacks I won't really feel a thing"
"Ok Electrike use Thunderbolt on Ash" Max cried.
Electrike charged up and unleashed the electrical attack which hit Ash dead on.
As the attack stopped Ash cried, "Max that was great, just need to shake it off now"
Ash shook the residue static electricity off and called, "Max let's try that again"
So they did and once again Electrike hit its mark.
"Ok I think twice should be enough" Ash said after he shook off the last attack.
"Yeah I'd say so to Ash especially with Poison and Antidote running through your body with all these attacks it could make it worse."
"Right ok how about a battle"
Norman came in, "Boy's I'm sorry but that battle will have to wait dinner's ready"
"Ok Norman, Max let's battle after we eat besides we can't battle on an empty stomach"
"No I guess you're right let's go"
Ash and Max followed Norman into the Kitchen where they found Caroline at the table with May who had now finished sorting out her hair.
"Hey May" Ash called as he sat down next to her.
"Oh hey Ash how was your training session with Max and Electrike?" May asked.
"Great, Electrike seems to be in good shape" Ash replied. They had dinner, for dinner they had meatballs and pasta.
With dinner finished Ash and Max headed back to the battle room, for the battle they were about to start before dinner.
"Ok Max let's do that battle with Electrike" Ash called as they took their places on the field.
"Yeah ok"
Norman, May and Caroline entered. Norman walked to the middle of the field while May and Caroline went and sat on the benches.
"This will be a one on one practice match between Max of Petalburg city and Ash of Pallet town." Norman called.
"Go Electrike" Max called throwing a Poké ball.
"Ok now who should I use, the problem is all my Pokémon are so powerful" Ash whispered to himself.
"Pika, Pika" Pikachu called out.
"You wanna go for it?" Ash asked the electric type.
Pikachu nodded.
"Alright, Go Pikachu" Ash called pointing to the field and Pikachu bounded onto his half of the field.
"Pikachu" Pikachu called as he entered his half of the field and faced off against Electrike.
"Let the battle begin" Norman cried.
"Ok Electrike Quick attack" Max called.
With a stream off white light Electrike took off heading towards Pikachu.
As Electrike neared Ash cried, "Pikachu dodge it"
Pikachu jumped right and Electrike's attack narrowly missed the mouse. Electrike stopped and looked around trying to figure out what just happened.
"Pikachu now use Iron tail while it's trying to figure out what happened" Ash called.
Pikachu charged up the attack and his tail was now glowing a metallic white.
"Chu, Pika" Pikachu cried as he flipped and slammed his tail, which was still glowing a metallic white, straight into Electrike's back.
Electrike whined in pain and jumped back to its half of the field.
"Ok Electrike let's go use Thunderbolt" Max cried.
"Elec, Trike" Electrike cried as it unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt which was flying straight for Pikachu.
Pikachu stood still and allowed the thunderbolt to hit him. All except Ash were surprised at this action.
"Max you call that a thunderbolt" Ash called over the field, "Buddy let's show them a real thunderbolt, Hit it"
"Pika Chuuu" Pikachu cried as he launched his electrical attack of yellow electricity.
"Electrike dodge it" Max called but it was too late the bolt of electricity hit Electrike and knocked it out.
"Electrike is unable to battle Pikachu wins" Norman called.
"Electrike" Max called. Max then returned it and ran off to the Pokémon center.
"Ash you didn't need to go so hard" May snapped.
Ash looked around shocked at what he had just heard.
"May there is no need to be like that, I expect Max is fine besides he was beaten by Ash before" Caroline stated in Ash's defense.
Max soon returned with both Grovyle and Electrike with their energy restored and in top form. When he entered the lounge he found May moaning at Ash for being so hard on Max but Max soon Stated, "May it's ok I expected to lose to Ash and besides there was no way Electrike would have beaten Pikachu" then turning to Ash said, "Ash thanks for the training and the battle I think I'm ready to take Dad on tomorrow"
Norman and Caroline soon entered the lounge and sat opposite May, Ash and Max. Max spoke first, "Dad would it be ok for us to have my gym battle tomorrow"
"Of course Max I said I would and I will" Norman replied.
"Right now that's settled May will you apologize to Ash for being harsh on him" Caroline asked.
"Ash, babe I'm sorry" May apologized.
"It's alright" Ash replied and gave May a kiss, "But right now I'm going to go to bed as I am tired"
Ash took the antidote then went upstairs to the spare room and went to sleep.
May wondered if Ash was alright after taking his medicine and went up to check on him. She soon returned back downstairs relived that he was fine.
Next morning Ash awoke and went downstairs to find he was the first one up, he decided to take his medicine before he was ordered to by May and then went into the room with the battle field marked out on the floor. Ash thought it would be the perfect time to train as no one would disturb him.
"Alright guys come on out" Ash said throwing five Poké balls.
Infernape, Sceptile, Corphish, Swellow and Snorlax appeared in a flash of white light and Pikachu jumped down to join them.
"Ok guys how about a bit of training?" Ash asked.
All the Pokémon quietly cried with excitement.
Eevee awoken by all the noise downstairs left her trainer and headed down to see what all the noise was. When she got to where the noise was coming from she was surprised to see Ash and Pikachu up so early. Eevee ran into the room and jumped up onto Ash's shoulder and began rubbing her cheek against his in affection. Ash looked at what was rubbing against him and tickling his cheek. When he found it was Eevee he said, "Oh good morning you" And scratched under her chin. Eevee cooed at his touch and then an idea hit square in the face.
"Hey Pikachu come here a moment buddy" Ash asked.
Pikachu ran up to Ash and coked his head to one side with a confused look on his face.
"Why don't you spend some time with Eevee" Ash suggested.
"Pika" Pikachu nodded. Eevee then jumped down and Pikachu and Eevee began playing together.
A little while later May came downstairs and saw Ash training with his Pokémon ready for the Sinnoh league as he was going to re-enter it.
"Ash, hun have you taken your medicine?" May asked.
"Yeah don't worry about that" Ash replied.
May walked into the room and sat on the bench. She soon saw Pikachu and Eevee playing together.
"Aw that's so sweet, how did you do it Ash?" May asked while still watching Pikachu and Eevee.
"Well it was easy really I just asked Pikachu to play with Eevee." Ash explained.
"Right come on you I'm treating you to breakfast" May said as she left the room. Ash recalled all of his Pokémon while Pikachu and Eevee jumped up onto his shoulders.
Arriving in the kitchen where May was cooking breakfast for him and herself Ash set up the bowls of Pokémon food for Pikachu and Eevee.
"Breakfast will be soon Ash, don't worry as I can tell your getting hungry" May said knowingly.
"May how could you tell?" Ash asked confused.
"I just know you too well" May laughed.
Breakfast was soon ready and they both sat down and ate up. Once they had finished May cleared up and the four of them went and sat in the greenhouse.
"So Ash who is Max going to use today?" May asked.
"May I can't tell you" Ash replied smirking.
"Please?" May asked again using her puppy dog eyes on him as she knew he had no defense against them.
"Oh alright he told me he was using: Electrike, Grovyle and Hariyama" Ash said.
"Yay thank you Ash" May near enough screamed as she flung herself at him, luckily he caught her and embraced her. Even though Ash caught her he was only sat up so he therefore fell onto his back with May on top of him. May leaned down and kissed him, to Ash her lips were soft, warm, soothing.
Soon they heard the others come down so they went and sat in the lounge together. After a while of silence May spoke up, "So Ash, how do you plan on getting Pikachu and Eevee together?" She asked.
"Well I guess for now we can only get them to play together and with Eevee liking Pikachu I'm sure she'll try and push things on her end." Ash said calmly.
"Oh ok" May said and then kissed Ash lightly on the cheek as she got up Ash gently grabbed her wrist. "What is it Ash?" She asked looking back at him.
"Nothing just this" Ash said as he got up gently pulled her to him and then kissed her dipping her slightly to deepen it as he dipped her she flung her arms around his neck pulling him closer deepening the kiss even further.
When they parted May was panting as she was out of breath but managed to say, "Wow Ash that was great I didn't realize you could be so romantic or such a good kisser."
"To be honest May neither did I" Ash replied while panting himself.
A few hours later Ash, May and Caroline were in the gym room about to watch Max and Norman start there gym battle. Max in a hope of getting his fifth badge.
"Don't think I'm going to take it easy on you just because you're my son Max" Norman called.
"Oh don't worry Dad I don't expect you to take it easy on me but I reckon all that training I did with Ash yesterday will Pay off" Max called back.
"Alright the gym battle between Max the challenger and Norman the gym leader will now begin it will be a three on three battle when all of either the gym leaders of the challengers Pokémon are unable to battle the battle will be over in addition only the challenger may substitute Pokémon" Kenny the referee called.
"Alright Go Electrike" Max called throwing a Poké ball. Electrike was a green dog like creature with yellow lightning bolt markings along the sides of its head. When its mouth is open the spectators could see four fangs two on the top and two on the bottom.
"Alright go Slakoth" Norman called throwing a Poké ball. Slakoth was a brown, quadruped creature with sloth-like qualities. It had coarse, shaggy fur with dark brown stripes on its back. It had a scruff of fur on the top of its head and a large, pig-like pink nose. Its pink eyelids were visible because it had a sleepy expression. Its underbelly, rear, and the paw pads on its back feet were also pink. It had long arms with two sharp claws.
"This should be a good one May after all Max had all that experience with you and Ash on your first journey while your father is a good gym leader." Caroline stated.
"Yeah I know mum but I'm not going to root for anyone as I don't want to see Max or dad lose" May responded.
"I know what you mean" Ash said out of the blue.
"What do you mean Ash?" May asked.
"You have been put in the exact same position as you were in when I battled your father." Ash explained
"Oh yeah, I remember now cos I didn't want you or dad to lose but you won" May said remembering what happened and it made her smile, "I was in that position twice with you as I was put in it again when you faced dad the second time when you retried the Hoenn league and won it."
"Well I'm sorry for putting you in that position twice babe" Ash said and he kissed her on the cheek to which she giggled at as his lips were cold.
"Electrike quick attack" Max called.
Electrike shot off with a streak of white light behind it as it ran towards Slakoth. Slakoth slowly moved his body sideways and dodged the attack.
"Now Slakoth Shadow ball" Norman cried. Slakoth formed a black ball between its arms which were down by its front and it then launched the ball towards Electrike.
"Dodge it Electrike" Max yelled.
Electrike dodged the attack but what Max didn't realize was Norman planned that, "Now Slakoth Hidden power" Norman yelled. Slakoth's body was surrounded with a white aura. Slakoth then put its hands together in front of it and a ring of white circles appeared. Slakoth then launched the ring at Electrike.
Before Max or Electrike could react Slakoth launched the attack and it was now swirling around Electrike before it his and sent it flying back towards Max.
"Norman's using the strategy he used against me" Ash thought. Noticing Ash was in thought May asked, "Ash babe, what's up?"
"Your Dad's using the same strategy he used against me, most probably trying to see if Max can realize it" Ash relied.
"That's right Ash dear" Caroline stepped in.
"Electrike let's try spark" Max called to his Pokémon.
"Trike" the electric type nodded and blue sparks began to surround its green body as it charged towards Slakoth. Slakoth was about to dodge right but Electrike had seen it all before and changed direction so it charged straight into Slakoth. Slakoth's body was surrounded in electricity.
"Slakoth Blizzard" Norman cried. Slakoth tried to use the attack but couldn't as it was paralyzed as the static electricity surrounded its body.
"It's over dad" Max cried, "Electrike thunderbolt"
"Elec Trike" Electrike cried as it charged up and unleashed the powerful beam of blue electricity which hit Slakoth forcing it backwards. Once the attack had finished Slakoth fell forward onto its front unable to continue.
"Slakoth is unable to battle Electrike wins"
"Well done Max" Ash called from the sidelines.
"Yes well done Max" Norman agreed, "But it's not over yet" Norman finished grabbing another Poké ball.
"Go Vigoroth" Norman cried throwing a Poké ball. A white, sloth-like, bipedal creature with a teardrop-shaped tuft of red fur on its forehead. It had stubby ears, two small, triangular visible teeth in each jaw, and large eyes encircled by brown rings. The two stripes on its back and maw are also brown. Its arms were long, and its hands and feet had two sharp black claws. The undersides of its hands and feet have circular red pads, with its rear also having a baboon-like patch of red. The fur on its chest, tail, and sides of its maw were shaggy.
"Ok Vigoroth Scratch attack" Norman cried once Vigoroth had appeared.
"Dodge it using quick attack" Max cried to Electrike, but after all the damage it had taken against its battle with Slakoth Electrike couldn't dodge as it was tired and was swiped aside by Vigoroth.
"Electrike" Max called.
"Electrike is unable to battle, Vigoroth wins" Kenny announced.
"Electrike return" Max said as he returned Electrike then looking down at the Poké ball in his hand quietly said, "Thanks Electrike, don't worry we will win this, take a long rest you deserve it"
"Ok Dad fine, Go Grovyle" Max said throwing a second Poké ball.
"Grovyle" Grovyle called as it stood on its side of the field waiting for an order as it was Max's first and most loyal Pokémon.
"Ok Grovyle Vigoroth is quick so we are just going to have to be quicker, so let's start this off with a quick attack" Max called. Grovyle shot off with a streak of white light behind it.
Realizing something Ash placed his head in his hands. May noticed this and asked, "Ash are you alright babe?"
"Yeah I'm fine but I just remembered last time I faced your dad Vigoroth knew flamethrower" Ash replied. Just as Ash finished Norman cried, "Vigoroth stop it with Flamethrower"
Max gasped at hearing that while Vigoroth launched a red and orange stream of fire from its mouth which headed towards Grovyle.
May was pulling at her shirt collar while moaning, "Can someone turn down the heat"
"Whew I know what you mean May" Ash said wiping some of the sweat off his forehead.
The flamethrower hit home throwing Grovyle back and into the wall behind Max. With the flamethrower attack subsiding Grovyle slide down the wall and fell onto the floor.
"Grovyle is unable to battle Vigoroth wins" Kenny called.
"Grovyle" Max cried walking over to it. When he got there he asked, "Grovyle are you ok"
"Gro" Grovyle replied weakly nodding its head. Max then recalled it and walked back to the trainer box.
"Go Hariyama" Max cried throwing his last Poké ball. A large, hulking, and mostly gray bipedal creature that looked a lot like a sumo wrestler appeared. It had very large orange hands with three fingers. On its head, it had a pointed triangular crest and V-shaped marking of dark blue that ran across the tops of its eyes. This marking became a long blue ponytail in the back. On the sides of its head are round, stubby ears with visible holes in them. It had an orange, semicircular pattern on its abdomen. It had yellow skirt-like extensions on its waist and large, thick, dark blue legs with orange, two-toed feet.
"Hariyama" the Pokémon cried as it appeared thrusting its arms.
"So seems you're going for type advantage but that's not going to work here son" Norman taunted.
"Oh yeah we'll just see about that" Max called, "Hariyama vital throw"
Hariyama launched itself at Vigoroth knocking Vigoroth bag and into the air slightly as Vigoroth was falling Hariyama grabbed it and through it to the floor. Vigoroth was out of the battle.
"Vigoroth is unable to continue Hariyama wins" Kenny declared.
"Well done Max" Norman called.
"Thanks Dad but I haven't won yet" Max called back
"Go Slaking" Norman shouted throwing his last Poké ball. A large, bulky, ape-like bipedal creature appeared. Most of its fur was brown, along with the semi-circle patterning encircling its eyes. Its face, chest, hands, and feet were lighter in color. Its brows were thick and jutting. It had a white collar of fur around its neck, extending toward the top of its head in a small tuft. It also had a large, pink, pig-like nose.
"Oh boy the one we've been waiting for right Hariyama?" Max said.
"Hariy" Hariyama nodded.
"Hariyama arm thrust" Max called.
Hariyama charged at Slaking thrusting its arms one after the other hitting Slaking in the chest.
"It doesn't look like it's doing any damage but it's a super effective move, I don't get it" May stated confused.
"You see Arm thrust isn't a massively powerful move that's why it hits so many times in a row to make up for the lack in power but it is doing damage but Slaking has a high defense so it doesn't look like it" Ash explained.
"You have grown and matured so much, haven't you Ash?" May asked.
"Yeah I guess you could say that but don't forget I faced Slaking twice as well." Ash stated.
"Now, now you two come on let's just relax and watch the battle" Caroline stepped in before the two had a lovers tiff.
"Hariyama use focus punch" Max cried punching the air in front of him.
Hariyama pulled both its hands into fists and the fists glowed with a white aura as it charged at Slaking.
"Slaking block it" Norman cried.
Slaking placed both its hands in front of it but focused on one fist. As the first fist, Which was the left hand, came flying in Slaking caught it but Slaking didn't notice the right hand which came flying round from the side hitting Slaking straight in the side, dealing massive damage, placing Slaking unconscious.
"Slaking is unable to battle, Hariyama wins making Max the victor" Kenny announced. Max jumped for joy and then ran to Hariyama and hugged it. "Thanks Hariyama" Max said while in the hug.
Norman walked up to Slaking and placed a hand on its shoulder, he stated, "Well done Slaking, you tried and I'm proud of you"
Everyone went and sat in the Lounge when May stated, "Well when Vigoroth launched that flamethrower attack I got hot"
Ash meant to say it under his breath to hide it but accidently said out loud, "But May you're always hot and not in the heat sense" then realizing he had said it out loud he quickly covered his mouth. Every one look at Ash with shocked expressions plastered over their faces but then May pulled Ash hand away from his mouth and kissed him before whispering into his earth, "Thanks Ash" Ash couldn't help but go red and feel and smile push its way to his lips as he felt her breath run down his neck.
"Anyway moving on from that shock, Max here is you Balance badge you earned it." Norman said handing Max his balance badge.
"Thanks Dad" Max said taking the badge, "Alright I won the balance badge" Max doing his own victory pose.
"Now what are you going to do now Max?" Ash asked.
"Well I was thinking on staying here for the rest of today and then move on towards Fortree city tomorrow morning, what about you?" Max replied.
"Well May and I are going to stay here until eight more days are up so I can finish taking the medication nurse Joy gave me and then head to Sinnoh so she can participate in the contests there." Ash replied.
"And Mr. Ketchum when eight days are up you will go and get checked over by nurse Joy" May jumped in.
"Yes dear" Ash said sarcastically.
"Right" May finished.
Soon lunch was ready and the five humans and two Pokémon had lunch in the kitchen. May then took Ash into the battle field room to talk to him alone.
"SO Ash did you mean what you said about me earlier?" May asked.
Ash looked at May confused, thought for a while and then understood what she was talking about. He replied, "Yeah but I meant to say it under my breath but I'm glad you took it well"
"Ash you complemented me, why would I take it badly? What did you mean by it? How would you say I'm… as you put it… 'Hot'?" May questioned.
"Well" Ash began and found himself placing his hands on May's sides, as he began to caress them he said, "your slender curves and you beautiful face and those gorgeous ocean blue sapphire eyes of yours"
May got a little excited with Ash caressing her side and then he moved his hands up to May's face and began to caress her cheeks which turned as red as her top with excitement as he did.
"Thanks Ash and now you're making me blush with all these nice things you're saying about me." May stated.
A little while later Ash and May were still in the battle field room but practicing for Sinnoh with their Pokémon but Pikachu and Eevee were curled up together and began to sleep. May was using her Blaziken while Ash was using his Sceptile to make it interesting.
"So Ash just like in the contest in Terracotta town?" May asked.
"Yep just like old times" Ash replied.
"Ok Blaziken let's start well Sky uppercut" May called.
"Sceptile intercept with Leaf blade" Ash called.
Both Pokémon charged their attacks and both attacks collided together, forcing each other back.
"Blaziken Overheat" May called.
"Sceptile Solarbeam" Ash called.
Both Pokémon launched their most powerful attacks which collided and created a massive explosion.
"Ash I think that'll do for training" May said as she allowed Blaziken to rest with all the other Pokémon.
"Yeah I guess your right" Ash replied allowing Sceptile to rest.
May walked up Ash and gave him a peck on the check before sitting down beside Eevee, Ash followed and sat beside Pikachu on the other side of Eevee.
Both trainers made sure their Pokémon were asleep before begin the conversation.
"Well it seems Pikachu's been getting closer to Eevee" May said happily.
"Yeah it does" Ash replied.
"We just need something more" May said.
"Well I'll see what I can do from Pikachu's end." Ash stated.
"I don't need to push on Eevee's end" May said chuckling slightly at the thought of when she figured out Eevee liked Pikachu. Once the thought had cleared her mind she looked down at the electric mouse and Evolution Pokémon and smiled.
A little while later Norman came into the room and stated dinner was ready and the two trainers quickly gave the Pokémon food, while Munchlax and Snorlax had some of May's pink surprise Poké block which filled the up and they went to sleep. Ash and May then left the room with Pikachu and Eevee in tow.
Once dinner was eaten and the family along with Ash had spoken about adventures and a little bit here and there about Ash and May's future they all went to bed as Max was leaving early the next morning.
Once Ash had gotten changed May made her way into the spare bedroom where Ash would be sleeping.
"Night Ash" May said kissing him on the cheek. She also said, "Night Pikachu and placed a kiss onto the top of his head. May then left the room shutting the door quietly as not to wake anyone up.
Ash slipped into the covers of the bed and Pikachu curled up beside him. Once the two of them were comfortable Ash asked, "Pikachu buddy, do you like Eevee?"
Pikachu's body stiffened at this, as he hadn't thought his trainer would notice.
"Hey I would be a bit of a lousy trainer if I didn't see something like that" Ash chuckled at Pikachu's reaction.
"Chu" Pikachu said agreeing with his trainer.
"So why don't you take it to the next level?' Ash asked. Pikachu just looked at his trainer confused cocking his head to the side. Ash smirked and explained, "I mean why don't you ask her to be your mate"
"Pika pi Pika Pika pi Pika pi Pikapi" Pikachu explained.
"Oh I'm sure she does buddy, try it you never know, look at me and May I was in your position and look where I am, in a brilliant and thriving relationship with May." Ash encouraged.
"Pikapi Pika Pika" Pikachu stated shuddering slightly.
"Hey its ok, May and I will be there every step of the way when you ask her" Ash said comfortingly stroking Pikachu, who relaxed into his touch.
"Pika Pi Chu Pi Pikachu" Pikachu said confidently.
"That's more like it" Ash said and with that the two of them went to sleep.
Next morning Ash and Pikachu were last downstairs, had breakfast with everyone else and then Ash took his medication then Ash and Pikachu joined the three humans and Eevee outside to say goodbye and good luck to Max as he set off for Fortree city.
Everyone went inside and sat in the lounge, Norman and Caroline sat on one sofa while Ash and May sat on the other with Pikachu and Eevee between them. After a few minutes silence Pikachu made his move. He moved from where he was curled up and sat in front of Eevee just as Ash had that night at the prom. He then asked, "Pikachu Pika Chu Pi Pi Pika?"
Eevee blushed, her long time crush who she had wanted to be her mate for a while had just asked her to be his mate, Eevee knew what she was going to say but sat still looking around as if she didn't. Pikachu lowered his head as he was getting upset as he began to think she was going to say no. May noticed Pikachu's glum look quickly jumped in and said, "Eevee would love to" Pikachu perked up immediately, while May and Eevee began having a staring contest both staring each other down. Pikachu interrupted the staring contest by nuzzling into Eevee's main. Eevee quickly turned her attention to Pikachu and returned the gesture by nuzzling into Pikachu's head.
"Well that's those two together now" Ash said as he turned round to face May but found a surprise in his wake. May had leaned in and kissed him.
Norman and Caroline just smiled at each other as they saw the two new and young couples showing their affection.
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