This chapter will take place at the same time as chapter 3. Ash will barely appear in this chapter, Now is time introduce everyone else story. Enjoy.
Chapter 4 : The scarf
"Wait you still didn't battle… well we're going to have to go pick up a fight LETS GO!" yelled Barry as he took Ash by the shirt and ran to the courtyard.
"Well that was quick losers" said Ursula as she laid her head on Paul's shoulder. Ursula and Paul have been going out for a year now, although there not always the perfect couple there was something about them both that just click. When she was with Paul, everything else seems to banish, her friends, her rivals, and even Zoey giving her an extremely jealous look.
"Give them a break you know how Barry gets… I'm guessing since they're both from the same town that Ash boy is probably the same" said Drew looking at May for approval. Then he revealed a rose and quickly handed to her.
"Yeah I guess…" said May as she took the rose. 'How many times is he going to give me flowers before he gets in his head that I'm sick of them… maybe I should just dump him already? I mean there's other guys out there like Barry's friend… what's his name? Ash that's right he's cute and I just let him get away oh well next time for now I'll just take his flowers'
"So you guys heard about the explosion?" ask Zoey.
"What about it?" responded Paul.
"(blushing) Well… nothing it just that I thought we could all talk about it" said Zoey.
"I heard it was just a simple fire" said Kenny.
"It wasn't trust me I saw the choppers myself, why would the police go to building if it was just a fire" said May.
"I guess so"
"That's right you were outside when it happened lucky I saw it on the news" said Zoey a little disappointed that she missed one of the coolest thing that happened in the city.
"Hey don't forget about us we saw the explosion when it happen." said Ursula.
"Can we stop talking about that" said Paul "I'm going for a walk" then he got up which force Ursula to lose her grip on him.
"Later Paul" said Zoey trying to hide her blushing face from Ursula.
"Hey aren't we missing someone?" ask Drew
"Oh yeah where's Deedee" said Kenny.
( A few minutes later: road to the courtyard)
Making her way to her friends was a blue hair girl. Her name's Dawn but most of her friends know her as DeeDee. In this city everybody has a dream; her dream was to be in the spotlight just like her mother. But just like every other dream there were obstacles for her. It wasn't her face, she was consider so beautiful that it made most of the popular girls jealous although she would never say it flat out. It also wasn't that she couldn't act she's being in a few plays all of them greeted with good reviews. She was told that she was a shinier star then her mother. So what was the reason why she couldn't perform anymore? Only a few people knew.
As she made her way she saw a giant trail of smoke coming her way.
"COME ON ASH… WERE ALMOST THERE!" yelled, Barry.
"Barry..?" said Dawn. The boys past her so fast the she had to keep her skirt down with her hands. As she pulled her head up she missed Barry, but instead her eyes were met by the eyes of the raven hair boy. She couldn't put her finger on it but she saw something in his eyes that was familiar could he be facing the same obstacles. As all these thought were starting to make their way in her head she chose to ignore them, and instead she made her way to her friends.
(A few minutes later)
"Well look who's here was sup DeeDee" said Kenny.
"hey Kenny…" said Dawn.
"Hey what's wrong?"
Only the girls knew what was wrong with her, but they swore not to tell anyone. Ursula remembered this and quickly took Kenny's arm.
"Hey Kenny shouldn't you go and check and how Barry, and Ash are doing" said Ursula.
"Oh…Ok?"
"You too Drew we need a little girl time" said May.
"No problem" responded Drew. Then the boys took their bags and left.
With the girls now alone it was time for them to gossip about who they think is the strongest, who is dating who, and personal stuff.
"Dawn why are you so quite?" ask Zoey.
"Yeah is not like you" said May.
"Its him isn't it" said Ursula slightly irritated as if doe this wasn't the first time she said it.
Dawn just simply ignored them she knew they meant well but this was something she thinks she can handle alone, but her friends where going to push her to talk about it. Then a familiar voice ran toward them.
"Ursula…Ursula!" yelled Kenny.
"WHAT!"
"(Pant… Pant) is Paul he was in a tag battle with that Ash guy" said Kenny still out of breath.
"I knew it… it was about time he battle" Ursula said.
"What he told you something?" ask May
"NO…called it a connection that we have something strong. Is like I can tell what he's thinking" responded Ursula blushing a little.
"WOW you two must be really close" said May.
"…yeah really close" said Zoey with a hint of sarcasm. It was no secret that Zoey had a crush on Paul, but Ursula knew this and she likes to point out how close she is to Paul any chance she gets.
"You should go see him…" said Dawn knowing that this is what she needed to get all eyes out of her.
"You're right Dawn (turn to Kenny) where is he?" ask Ursula.
"He's in the courtyard… come on lets go" said Kenny then he started to run. Then he stopped and turns to the girls. "Hey Dawn, Zoey you coming?"
"Nah… I going to go finish some work before next period" said Zoey. (Also because the last thing she wanted was another reason to see Ursula, and Paul together)
"Dawn?"
"I'm good" said Dawn then she took her stuff and walked away.
(1:30: Gym)
"COME ON LADIES WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY" yelled Lt. Surge or Ms. Surge as he likes to be called during the school day.
In the other side of the gym in the stance was May, and Ursula talking.
"So you think we should talk to her?" ask May.
"We tried that already remember she'll just ignore our question…no we'll need a different approach" said Ursula "I got it…I know how we can get her to confess"
"Get who to confess?" ask Barry as he and Ash approached them.
"Oh hey guy… nothing were just talking you know girl stuff" answer May.
"If you say so" said Ash.
"Yeah... hey we have to go see ya later losers" said Ursula as she started to walk away she turned to May. "Call Zoey okay"
"What's with them… they seem like they're in a hurry?" ask Ash.
"Who cares you heard them in just 'girl stuff'" said Barry "Come on let's go finish this lap before I fine you"
Then the two friends started to laugh as they continued with gym.
(Hallway 1: 40)
Ignoring the boys staring at her Dawn made her way to the bathroom. She was used to always being the center of attention, but lately she has been feeling like she was in a dark abyss. Something, or someone is destroying her emotionally. After she was done taking care of business she walk to the mirror and started to wash her face.
"Hey Dawn" said Ursula popping up next to her.
"hey Ursula… how are you?" ask Dawn. As she look at her friend the stall doors open and May, and Zoey came out and grab Dawn. "Hey LET Go OF ME!"
"Not until you tell us what's your problem" said May.
"What do you… mean?"
"Don't try to play it out Dawn you've been acting different lately, and we know why "said Zoey still having a good grip on Dawn.
"No you don't… NOW LET GO" Dawn yelled trying to fight back. Struggling hard enough until Zoey finally let go. Dawn fell to the floor, May tried to help her up, and as she was getting up her scarf fell off reveling something shocking.
"Dawn what… what happen to you" said Ursula pointing at the marks on her neck.
A moment of silence filled the room, until May finally decided to ask. "Dawn is he… beating you"
(2:50: Hallway)
It's been quite a day for Ash Ketchum, after his surprising double battle with Paul everyone has been asking for a battle only to get the same response "Sorry I can't Snivy took a big beating, so she's resting in the nurse office" said Ash. Now that he was done with his first day of school he met up with Barry and started to head to the nurse's office to pick up Snivy.
"OH man I still can't believe how unbelievably awesome was that fight, you and Paul made a good team… Not that I'm surprise you two are like the strongest people I ever met" said Barry.
"Thanks Barry"
"I'm serious… I think you could be the strongest kid in school"
"Is that so" said a boy approaching them. "If you're so strong then battle me"
"Sorry I can't Snivy took a big beating, so she's resting in the nurse office" said Ash.
"Oh I get it you're a coward" said the boy "You were probably going to lose if Paul didn't show up"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY" yelled Ash, then Barry grab Ash before things got messy.
"Let it go Ash (Barry turn to the boy) why don't you leave before I fine you" said Barry.
"Okay whatever see you around kid" said the boy as he pass by Ash and bump shoulders with him.
"Who was that asswhole" said Ash.
"That's just Lucas… don't bother with him" said Barry letting out a big sigh "I still can't believe Deedee is going out with that douche" said Barry.
"Really… oh well let's get going" said Ash.
"Right let's pick up Snivy, and then race home the loser get a big fine!" yelled Barry as he started to run, then Ash quickly followed, and the two friend race home.
(3:50: Sunyshore Tower)
Ash made his way to the tower, he notice two men stepping out of the tower holding boxes of equipment.
"Thanks for the parts man" said one of the men as they cross path with Ash. "What are you looking at kid?"
"Nothing (except the fact that the men were wearing red hoods up)" said Ash. Those hoods only meant one thing "Magma"
"What did you say kid (the man grab Ash by the shirt) I said what did you say" said the man.
"HEY… let go of him. His with me" commanded Volkner. The man quickly let go of Ash knowing quite well the consequences of not listening to Volkner. "Ash come inside"
"Ash is it… I'll be keeping an eye on you (small laugh) we'll meet soon" said the man laughing away.
Seeing Ash walk upstairs Volkner lighted a cigarette "Don't worry about them… so how was your day any good battles"
"It was okay I forgot my Pokémon so they gave a rookie to battle with" said Ash.
"Ouch"
"Yeah but I won (Ash pulled out the Pokeball) here let me introduce you… COME ON OUT Snivy" said Ash.
"sny" said Snivy.
"Not bad a Snivy (Volkner took a long look at it) seems strong enough" complimented Volkner.
"Thanks… but about what just happened Barry told me all about the gangs, and I saw those guys… well you aren't apart of them. Are you?" ask Ash.
"Me no trust me… I stay away from that kind of stuff" responded Volkner.
"Then What about those guys?"
"Those guys… well hey anything to put food in the table" said Volkner trying to play it out. "Oh yeah Elesa is not here but she told me that you're Pokémon have arrive… so go take a look just don't make a mess I already got shit about the mess I left this morning from Elesa"
"Really alright (turn to snivy) come on Snivy lets go meet your new friends!" yelled Ash the green snake jump in his shoulder while he ran upstairs. Seeing his cousin happy put a big smile in Volkner's face.
As Ash enter his room Snivy jump to his bed and started to make herself comfy. While Ash sat in front of his computer and look at all his Pokémon data. "Good there all here" said Ash letting out a big sigh of relief. Then one by one Ash took five Pokémon out of his box, inside his head he knew Snivy still had a lot of potential left. After he got his pokeball he jump to the bed in front of Snivy "Okay snivy let me introduce you to a very special friend… COME ON OUT( it has been a while since he said this) Pikachu!
"Pika pi" said the yellow mouse then he look at Ash , and notice that he was smiling "PIKA PI" with tears in his eyes he lunch himself at Ash, finally he was back to normal (Well almost normal).
"Is okay buddy I'm back" said Ash comforting him then he put him down "Oh Pikachu meet your new friend Snivy"
"Pika" said Pikachu extending his hand.
"Sni" said Snivy turning around rejecting the offering. (Some one was apparently a little jealous)
Ash ignore it and grab snivy "Hey come on now you're part of the family now… Don't worry you'll get used to it" said Ash. Snivy blushing turn her head. Ash just started to laugh then he heard Volkner yelling it was time for dinner so the raven hair boy ran down stair ready to enjoy the rest of the day.
(Streets 3:50)
Making their way home was the trio of Paul, Ursula, and Zoey.
"Tell me about you're battle?" ask Ursula.
"No" answer Paul.
"Come on…Please for me" said Ursula now using the old puppy dog eyes.
After taking a long look at her light red eyes Paul finally gave in "Fine…I decided to help Barry's friend mostly because I needed a challenge, and those two were tough trainers. The fact that Barry's friend (trying to remember his name) Ash need help was just coincidence"
"But… you had fun though right?" ask Zoey.
"Fun… I don't care about any of that nonsense" said Paul.
Paul's stare nearly froze Zoey. Ursula put her face closer to Paul "So you did have fun"
"Yeah… so" said Paul blushing. The trio kept on walking until they reach the bus stop.
"See ya guys" said Ursula giving Paul a kiss, then stepped into the bus.
Paul and Zoey were neighbors in the same apartment so they walk home together, although they didn't talk much, ones in a while Zoey would try to start to start a conversion but with no use. Looking at Paul now always makes Zoey remember when they were little. How they were always together, she knew everything about him, but apparently she didn't knew enough or else he would have chosen her, and not Ursula. As they entered the building zoey got in elevator, while Paul took the stairs (His apartment was lower than hers). As the elevator doors were closing Zoey was able to get a quick glimpse of Paul giving her a small wave good bye… Maybe there was hope after all.
(6:40 Dawn's house)
Dawn's house was in one of the least dangerous areas, but trouble always finds a way come in some one's life. Dawn's house was nicely decorated, it has to be with all the work her mom did to give Dawn such a life. Now she wants to follow on her footsteps, well she wanted to it all change when she met Lucas. Now whenever her mom is not around which is a lot since she has a demanding job, and Lucas comes over is always the same thing (Screams, broken plates, and Pokémon hiding under the table)… Tonight was no different.
"You're so useless you know that!" yelled Lucas.
"I'm sorry" cried Dawn.
"You never do anything right… and you still want to famous"
"I'm sorry"
"When are you going to get it through you're ugly ass face"
"I'm sorry I'm sorry… I'm sorry" cried Dawn as she approach the door and ran out.
"That's right run that's all you're good for you dumb bich!"
Running away from her own house Dawn only had one though in her head 'Where do I go now…. May'
In black city there is always something going on whether is Ash running away from his past. Paul, Zoey, and Ursula's love triangle. And Dawn allowing her life to be control by another. Black city is full of stories, but what happens when each of those stories start to collide. Only time will tell.
End of chapter 4. Sorry about the wait but I was busy, and this is one of the longest chapter I wrote. Comment if you like it, spread the word. Thank you for the support. Next chapter coming soon.