A/N: Sorry it took so long to update. School is killing!!! Anyways I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 4

As Dawn's eyes opened an image of Ash leaning over her flooded them. "Wake up Dawn!! Brock and I got tickets for a train that will head enroute to the Grand Festival and the Sinnoh Conference."

Realizing that Ash was next to her bed looking at her, she instantly began to fix hair, hoping that it wasn't a complete mess.

"Woahhh Dawn calm down. You look pretty, like you always do!" said Ash with a sincere smile.

How'd I let that slip? Well she is pretty!, thought Ash in embarrassment, What are these feelings!!!!

Dawn turned red at his compliment and in an attempt to hide it rushed into the bathroom. "I'll be ready in a few minutes."

Ash, Brock and Pikachu decided to watch the television that accompanied them in their room while Dawn was taking her shower. Ash turned on the television and flicked through the channels until he found one of particular interest.

"Speaking of contests Rick, yesterday a coordinator by the name of Dawn Berlitz obliterated her competition in a contest in Hearthome City. Judges as well as spectators, all appear to state that her appeals are wonderfully planned out and executed. We have also received news, that her fifth ribbon was won at that contest, which means we have more to see of this exceptional young coordinator. That is all the time we have at the moment, we will be back with you after these short messages."

Ash turned off the television as Dawn walked out of the bathroom all dressed.

"How did you guys get your hands on those tickets?" asked Dawn.

"Well Nurse Joy happened to overhear our conversation last night in the lobby and thought we could use some transportation to the Grand Festival. She told us that the Pokemon Centers started to sell train tickets to people so as to gain an income that goes towards Pokemon health research. So we bought a few and it so happened that the Sinnoh Conference will be held in a stadium next to the Grand Festival", replied Brock.

"Hey Dawn your getting quite popular. There was a new headline that we just saw on the television about you!" said Ash.

"This will be interesting" squealed Dawn as she contained her excitement, "Let's head towards the station!"

The group agreed and started to walk in the direction of Hearthome's newly built train station. As they walked, a young girl noticed Dawn and ran up to her.

"Oh my gosh, you're Dawn!!!!" screamed the girl as she got out a piece of paper and a pen, "Can I have your autograph!"

"Why of course you can", replied Dawn as she took the pen and signed the piece of paper.

When the girl got her piece of paper back she was jumping joy,"Thank you so much!!"

Suddenly as if a store was giving away free products, a swarm of reporters showed up on the seen obscuring the group from the train station.

They began to ask numerous questions,", are you prepared for the Grand Festival?", "Do you have an idea of what Pokemon you will use?", "May you explain your relationship with Mr. Ketchum?"

Dawn was bombarded with countless questions and some caused her to blush slightly. She answered all of the questions directed to her, however some questions were directed at Ash, who calmly gave out answers. The crowd began to disperse as the reporters became content with their information. The group finally stepped into the train station and were assigned to their train.

"Who knew being recognized would be so exhausting", both Ash and Dawn said in unison as the group slumped into their seats on the train.

"I'm sure there will be some benefits to it," said Brock who began to think of all the fan girls he would have if he were famous.

"The train will depart in five minutes. Please be advised to take your seats and we will come around shortly to check your tickets", spoke a man over the intercom.

Within minutes a man came around to check everyone's tickets and the train departed the station shortly after.

"This will be a three day trip, so sit back and enjoy your ride"

"Hey guys I'm going to use the washroom, be right back", said Ash.

As Ash made his way down the aisle to the end of the carriage he didn't notice a foot conveniently placed in the middle of the aisle. Ash was sent sprawling onto the floor.

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry", said an all too familiar voice, "Is that you Ash?"

"May?"

"It is you!!" squealed an over enthusiastic May as she brought Ash in for a tight embrace.

"Umm May you can let go now."

"Oh whoops, sorry about that", May said with her cheeks flushing red.

"Hey Ash!", said a voice that Ash recognized as Max's.

"What are you guys doing here?" inquired Ash.

"Well I just competed in the Grand Festival in Johto and placed in the top eight so Max and I thought we'd come here to cheer you on"

"Well it's great to see you both again! There's a few seats empty in our cabin so why don't you sit with us?"

"Sure", replied both May and Max.

As they made their way back to where Ash, Dawn and Brock were seated, Dawn noticed a girl walking closely behind Ash and raised a curious eyebrow.

"Hey Brock look who I bumped into!"

"May, Max nice to see you, why are you here?"

May explained to Brock what she had said to Ash.

"Oh and May I don't think you have met Dawn yet", said Ash motioning to Dawn.

May and Dawn had the exact same thought at that instant, Who's she??!

"Hi, I'm May"

"I'm Dawn, nice to meet you", spoke Dawn with a fake smile.

The group settled back down into their seats and as the journey progressed, the numerous trees going by outside seemed to act as a hypnotizer, causing Ash and Dawn to fall asleep. Dawn's head slowly fell onto Ash's shoulder while his head gently placed itself on her head.

This is perfect, thought Ash as he fell into a comfortable sleep.

May eyed the two as they slept. Her mind racing with thoughts.

If only you knew how much I cared, how much you were there for me when I was down, how much you're hurting me right now, how much i love you. This can't be happening. I need you to help me after what happened in Johto.

Tears began to well up in May's eyes as she continued to stare at Ash and Dawn.

If only you knew what he did to me. Drew....

A/N: Please R&R!! It helps xD!!