Author's Note: I am so very sorry it took me a long time to update. I just have been really out of it. I get the worst writer's blocks and knowing my readers are waiting for an update. I just feel bad. Well, what can i tell about the chapter? Something happens.....hahaha. Just read and see. I'm no spoiler. I think it's a pretty decent chapter. Not my best, but it's still pretty good. A lot of drama. Yay drama! Also, i don't own Pokemon. I never will unless i get a lot of money to buy it, but that's never happening. Haha. Here you go, Chapter Four.
"Simple. Ash. You're going to be the first trainer to challenge the Gold Four, to try and reign the title as World Champion."
Ash just stared at Jasmine, his jaw had basically dropped to the tabletop, lost in a state of shock. Dawn turned to stare at Ash, frozen stiff.
"Ash?" She said, shaking him slightly as he was not flinching from the forced movement. It looked like his mind had shutoff.
"Ash?!" She stated louder, but still had no effect on the frozen Ash. She shook him a little harder. Trying to get him to snap out of his trance, but so far. All attempts had failed.
Delia walked into the house, smiling as she saw that everyone was up. She was also happy to see a new friend of Ash's, but when she saw that they were trying to get Ash's attention.
"What's wrong with Ash? What happened?" She said, walking up to Ash's side, seeing that he was still locked in a frozen state of mind.
"When I told Ash some great news. He ended up in this trance like state and we don't know how to free him from it." Jasmine explained, lightly slapping Ash's face.
Pikachu just watched from the living room, smirking to himself. He knew exactly how to break Ash's state. He just wanted to waited a little longer before he finally got the motivation to do his task.
"What was it you said to him?" "Well. I told him about he's been given the chance to become World Champion."
Delia quickly turned and stared at Jasmine, while the former gym leader backed up as far as she could go in her chair.
"He has? Really? No wonder he's like this. Pikachu. Shock Ash out of his state. Thunderbolt."
Pikachu quickly jumped onto the top of the couch, happy he finally got to do what he wanted to do.
Static discharges started forming on his red cheeks, getting stronger by the second. Everyone quickly got out of the way, leaving Ash as is. However, the last second, before lightning escaped from the yellow mouse, his eyes shifted as he watched Brock and Jasmine flee from him. "Huh?………….ARGH!"
Lightning found its target, electrocuting the young man as he yelled out in pain as electricity surged through him. He fell out of his chair, shaking violently. The attack ceased and he laid there. Smoke bellowing off of him.
"PIKACHU!" Ash yelled, slowly trying to get up. Every muscle and joint was having a different effect and was making this very hard for the young trainer. Pikachu didn't want to wait till the last minute. So he booked it out of the living room. Into hiding until it was safe.
Dawn ran to Ash, wrapping her arms underneath his armpits, helping up to his feet. Ash grunted when he finally stood on both feet, giving everyone a quick glare before his eyes focused on Jasmine.
"Is what you are telling me bullshit or is this for real?" "Ash!" "Jasmine." Ash said, not bothering to apologize to his mother or even bother to look at her. His eyes were fixated on Jasmine, waiting for his answer.
"Ash. What I am telling you is true. You are given the chance to become World Champion."
Ash just stared at her, his breathing becoming a bit shallow, which Brock took quick notice. "Ash. Breathe man. I know this is a lot to take it, but you got to breath."
Ash's eyes shifted towards Brock, as he took in one huge breath, then exhaled. Brock shook his head, but I guess that's somewhat he wanted Ash to do. "Smart-ass."
Ash chuckled slightly, before finally just deciding to return his breathing to normal.
"Alright. Couple of questions? When do I get my chance? When can I challenge you and everyone else?"
"You can challenge us anytime you like." "Ash? Are we leaving immediately?"
Ash turned to look at Dawn, only to shake his head at her. "No. I go as is. I'll lose and lose my chance to claim my rightful title as Champion. We will leave Pallet, but we will set off to train. I got to get my Pokemon stronger. I have a lot of work to do."
Dawn just nodded her head in response, while Ash fixated his eyes back on Jasmine. "Where are you located?"
"Orre. A stadium called Ganymede. Reason it is called that because it's the largest stadium ever built." (Note: Ganymede is the largest moon around Jupiter. Get it?)
"Ganymede? Orre? Where is that?"
"It's located north-east of Kanto and Johto. It's basically a desert, but in a very small area of the region are mountains. Ganymede is located on a plateau about four thousand feet in the mountain range."
"How is it accessible? How the fuck did you guys get it built up there?" "ASH!" "Grrr. Sorry, mom."
"There's a runway. We loaded a bunch of helicopters and loaded them with builders and supplies. It's well hidden and only accessible by air. We were given private jets just for this reason."
"How big is it?" Brock asked, astonished at by the secret construction that was hidden from the whole world. Reporters had asked Charles Goodshow about a secret construction, but he denied it of course. Saying it was just some remodeling on the Indigo Plateau stadiums.
"Let's see. About fifteen hundred feet across and six hundred feet tall. And it looks like the old Roman Coliseum. Only with a domed roof."
"Holy shi….cow." Ash quickly corrected himself, getting a glare from his mother.
Jasmine just laughed. "There's also a chamber inside the mountain. That's where Lance resides."
"This all sounds incredible. I…" Ash stopped, looking at everyone, before he rose from his chair. "I need some time to be alone to take all this in. I'll be right back."
Ash headed for the door, but of course. Dawn wasn't too far behind him. "Dawn? Please let me be alone for a while."
"Okay. So where are we going?" Ash just stared at her, confused. Only to shake his head in defeat. He knew she wasn't going to be left behind that easily.
Everyone in the kitchen watched the couple leave, before they continued their conversation. "This is unbelievable. I cant believe that Ash finally gets a shot at the Champion title."
"Believe me, Mrs. Ketchum. No other person deserves this kind of chance than Ash. I hope he does it. I want him to succeed."
Brock just nodded in agreement. He had known Ash a long time and hoped he would get a shot at the big times. To be honest, he hoped Ash would be crowned before he finally became a world-class breeder.
"So. Who else do you have in mind after Ash?" Brock asked. "There is no one else. At least not yet. You can say that this club is so elite. We observe you for a long time to see if you're worthy."
"And my Ash is worthy? I know you probably answered this, but what separates Ash from the other trainers?"
"It's the little reasons that separate him from everyone else. When we watch him, we see such potential from him and his dedication. All of that.…I can't explain it anymore than that. You just have to trust me that Ash is better than any trainer out there."
"Oh believe me. I do trust you. I always thought Ash was gifted. I knew he get his chance. Just not this early." Delia said, a tear starting to form in her right eye, which she quickly wiped away.
"If Ash makes it to the challenge against Lance, that battle will be broadcasted all across the globe. Every television will view the battle of the century. We will sell tickets too. The stadium has a capacity of two hundred thousand people. Though, I have a feeling the number will be greater."
"How are you feeling?" Dawn asked Ash, as the two sat next to a clear stream. Ash just sat there, looking at the clear water flow towards the south. His thoughts were lost within that stream. Each second, a new thought would enter his mind. This was a confusing time for him.
"This is too much to handle right now. I have just been given the opportunity to fight the best on this planet. This is a lot to take in at the moment."
Dawn just scooted closer to Ash, leaning sideways. She pressed her lips against the side of his neck, kissing every inch. Trying her best to relax him.
Ash felt the wave of pleasure run through him, but it still wasn't enough to completely put him at ease. Though, he still wasn't going to make Dawn stop. She was the only thing keeping him from going insane from anxiety.
She slowly pulled away, rubbing her nose against the side of Ash's neck, before finally resting her head on his shoulder. "This is the greatest thing to ever happen for you, Ash. I have never been so proud of you till now."
Ash turned his head toward Dawn, a slight smirk forming on his face as he leaned forward to kiss her forehead. "This is just unbelievable. Now I got to start strategizing. What Pokemon I'm going to use? Research on what kind of Pokemon these trainers use."
"When do you think you'll be ready to fight?" Ash sat there for a moment, his gaze glued to straight ahead of him.
A few seconds later, when he felt Dawn lift her head off his shoulder to look at him. He finally snapped himself out of his trance. "I don't know. I'll be ready when I'm ready." Speaking just above an audible whisper.
"Who are some of the Pokemon you plan on using?" "Well. Pikachu is a given. Speaking of which. He seems to be disappearing a lot these days. Am I not giving him enough attention?"
Dawn just giggled, when she noticed the same with her Buneary. "I think Pikachu may be having some alone time with Buneary. As the days go on, their relationship seems to be increasing, just like ours."
Ash smiled at Dawn, wrapping his arm around her and bringing her closer to him. "I guess so."
There was silence between the two, though it was comfortable silence. There wasn't anything awkward about it. Ash and Dawn felt very comfortable with each other now and didn't mind the silence. Whatever wasn't said by talking, was said by each other's love for being in each other's company.
"I also plan on using Charizard of course. He hasn't been in a serious battle lately and I bet he would love to show off his power to millions…..billions of people across the planet."
Dawn giggled as Ash continued. "Blastoise and Venusaur most likely. So that's four. I still need to think about the other two. I have a couple I ideas, but I have at least a month to think about it. So there's really no rush."
"Well, technically you do. If you want to spend this time training those Pokemon." Dawn made a valid point and this made Ash lowered his head.
"Shit. You're right. Oh boy. I got to start thinking."
"What? Ash gets to do what?" Zoey said, almost yelling as Jasmine explained to her about the chance of a lifetime for Ash.
"That's unbelievable, Jasmine. This is such an honor. And my father gets to be part of the Gold Four? I have to call him. That's so awesome." May said, rising from her chair and running to the nearest phone.
"Where is Ash? You think he be here right now." Gary asked, leaning forward in his chair.
"He was too overwhelmed. He and Dawn left about fifteen minutes ago. He was basically having a heart attack when Jasmine told him." Delia explained, entering the living room with a tray with a pitcher of lemonade, with many empty glasses.
"Hey mom! How are you?" "May! Hello, my dear." "I'm great. Is dad around? I have to talk to him."
Caroline smiled, she knew that May now knew. "Hold on, dear. I'll go get him." She finished, before the screen went into hold mode. Which was a picture of a sleeping Slowpoke, with corny elevator music in the background. May's idea.
A few moments later, the screen flickered and Norman sat in front of the screen. A smile on his face as he saw his daughter. "Hello, May. How are you?" "Why didn't you tell me that you are now part of the Gold Four? That is so awesome!" May said, almost bouncing in her chair from being excited.
Norman just laughed at his daughter, finally calming down enough to talk. "Well, May. I did call Professor oak's lab, but he said you weren't home and had gone to Ash's. Though, I didn't know Ash's house number so I couldn't call you."
"Why didn't you just ask for his number?" "I had a flight to catch. I didn't have time."
"Sure, dad. A likely excuse." May said, smiling. "Well, honey. Yes. I am part of the Gold Four. I am very excited. Though, it does mean leaving the gym."
"Who's gonna look after the gym while you do this?" "I have full confidence in Max." May just smiled at hearing that. "Yeah. So do I. Max will do a great job."
Norman looked away from the screen, towards the front door after hearing a knock. Then, he looked back at the screen. "That's a challenger, May. I have to go. This may be my final gym battle at this gym. This will mean a lot. Take good care. Tell Ash I look forward to battling him."
"I certainly will, daddy. Say hi to Max for me when you see him. And tell mother I love her. And I love you too and I'm very proud of you."
"Well, thank you, May. I appreciate that. I love you too. Good bye." "Bye." May said, waving at her father before the screen darkened.
May hung up the phone and returned to the group, a smile on her face. "So, how is everyone, May?" Brock asked, taking a sip from his lemonade.
"My dad is very excited and going to be having his last gym battle as we speak. He's giving his job over to Max. And he's looking forward to battling Ash."
"Yeah, I bet. Man, this is exciting. I can't wait and watch." Tracey said, handing May her drink as she took a seat next to him.
"I can't wait and battle." Everyone turned to the door, seeing Ash stepping through the open doorway and entering the house, Dawn right behind him.
Delia walked up to her son, embracing him in a hug. "You okay, Ash?"
"I'm okay, mom. I'm better." Ash said, hugging his mother to reassure that he was now better.
"I am so proud of you, son. You make me so happy." "Thanks, mom." Ash said, giving his mother a kiss on her cheek. Everyone just smiled at the mother and son moment. No one spoke until finally May said something.
"Hey Ash. My dad is looking forward to battling with you. He sounded very eager about it."
"I know. He told me." "Wait. What? When?"
Ash laughed, forgetting that he made a call. "I called him like five minutes ago. I told him that when you call him. Act like he didn't talk to me." "Well he certainly did a great job." May said, a little shocked and annoyed.
Ash just laughed at her, as he walked into the living room. He took a seat in between Brock and Gary, looking at everyone in the room.
"I'm going to need everyone's help here. Well, minus Jasmine because she's going to be the one I have to face when this whole ordeal begins. I need to know what Pokemon types each Gold uses. I know Lance is the dragon guy. I know you are the Steel one, Jasmine."
"Well. I'll be certainly glad to help you, Ashy-boy. What are friends for?" "Well for one thing. They can stop calling me ASHY BOY!" Ash glared at Gary, only making him laugh.
"I'm in, Ash. We've been through everything together since the very beginning. I wouldn't back out now."
"Yeah, Ash. You got me to be able to meet my hero. If anything, I owe you so I'm definitely in." Tracey said, placing his hand in the middle of the coffee table, which Ash immediately placed his on top of.
Everyone started placing their hands on top of each other's, until finally everyone's hand was in the middle of the table. Ash just smiled, looking around at all the people that meant the most to him. "Thank you. All of you. I won't be able to do this without you."
Everyone smiled at Ash, as he could feel a tear slowly forming out of the corner of his eye. Though, he did his best to hide it.
"So. The best way we can help you is by a battle. What you say, Ash?" Zoey said as she leaned back against the couch, a mischievous smirk on her face. A look Ash knew all too well. The look that he always saw before a battle. A look to make him look weak.
Ash just leaned forward, a piercing glare in his eyes. The look of determination and confidence. A smile on his face, he rose from his spot and walked out of the living room. Walking in the direction of the stairs, everyone knew he was getting his Pokeballs.
"I think you just unleashed the monster within, Zoey. I saw that look you gave him. That look he gave in response. I'm just glad it's not me battling. This is personal to him." Dawn said, feeling a scared at how Ash will respond to this challenge.
Zoey just looked at Dawn, then looked up the stairs, not expecting to see Ash already, but she had a fear that she may have just unleashed something that will make Ash destroy her.
Ash, finally putting on a pair of jeans, grabbed his signature cap and looked himself in the mirror. Still carrying the glare he gave Zoey, Pikachu walked into the bedroom and saw Ash.
Ash slowly turned to look at his faithful, yellow companion and the two stared at each other for a few seconds, before finally crawling up Ash's leg to take his rightful place on his shoulder.
Ash gave a couple pops by tilting his neck and chuckled when he heard Pikachu do the same. The two were ready for battle. Feeling the fury within Ash, another one of his Pokemon was psyched as well.
Everyone sat in the same places they were, feeling anxious about this battle. This was Ash's first battle in a couple days, but his last performance by far, was his best ever. However, when he stepped into that stadium, he didn't have this look. He didn't have the look that could melt Antarctica.
Everyone turned, seeing Ash coming out from behind the turn in the hallway, still carrying that look.
A few seconds past, before Ash finally stepped on the main floor of the house, his hand extended with his finger pointing at Zoey. "Let's do this."
"THIS WILL BE A THREE ON THREE BATTLE! NO TIME LIMIT!" Brock yelled, taking his right as referee, like he has been for who knows how many years. No other person Ash trusted more to be ref than that man.
"Zoey! Your first choice!"
She thought about it for a moment. Who would be her starter? Then just came to her partner in crime, sort to say, for many years. "Glameow!"
The red and white ball flew from her hand, as it was thrown into the middle of the field just across from Ash's house. Upon impact with the ground, the ball split in half, releasing a wave of white light that quickly grew in size.
When the light subsided, all that remained was the cat Pokemon, known as Glameow. Zoey smiled upon seeing her friend, as she yelled out its name, preparing itself for battle.
Ash smiled, he had expected to see her early in the battle. He thought about it, his hands hovering over each Pokeball, wondering who would be the best choice for this given situation. His hand froze for a moment every time his hand came across a certain one.
He felt the heat rising off it, started to make his hand sweaty. He would light touch the ball and had to have been maybe ninety to one hundred degrees. "You really wanna battle, don't you?" He muttered to himself, clinching his hands, trying to move the perspiration from his palm and fingers.
He nodded, finally going along with his Pokemon of choice. He pulled the ball off his belt, enlarging it by pressing the center button. Growing the size of a softball in no less than a second.
Without saying a word, he threw the ball into the center of the field. Only not to release the ball upon impact with the ground, the Pokemon inside was so anxious.
It released itself in midair, the white light growing tremendously in size in three seconds. However, the light grew more intense, along with a wave of heat that caused everyone in a twenty meter radius to protect themselves the best they could to prevent from collapsing.
Finally, the heat started to subside along with the bright light and fire that engulfed the released Pokemon. The first thing you would notice was the abnormality of the sight. To Ash, it was a thing of strength and power.
"Charizard!" He roared, the dragon Pokemon roared as he finally became normal color. Or was he? Not everyday you see a black Charizard. Ash just smiled.
"Alright, Charizard! Kick some a…..butt!" Ash quickly covered up, trying not to get his mother mad at him. "BEGIN!"
"Glameow! Start off with Shadow Ball!" Zoey yelled, giving out the first order.
Glameow obeyed, forming the attack right in front of its mouth, shooting the basketball size, purple ball towards Charizard. Who just stood there, a smile on his face.
"Charizard! Use Fire Punch and deflect the attack!" Ash gave the simple command.
Charizard tightened his fist, so tightened up, veins bulged out of his arm, while fire formed all around his fist. Finally, waiting for the right moment, like a bat with a baseball.
Charizard fist made contact with the Shadow Ball, sending the attacking right back at Glameow, at twice the speed.
Glameow, being a cat, was able to dodge the attack just before it made contact with her. "Use Faint Attack!" Zoey yelled, extending her hand and pointing at her grayish, purplish Pokemon.
Glameow took off for Charizard, slowly starting to disappear, to which Charizard felt no threat from. "Charizard! Sense Glameow and when the time comes. Use Flamethrower!"
Charizard just stared straight ahead of him, slowly closing his eyes. Like a Psychic Pokemon, they sense an approaching Pokemon from its aura. Well, Charizard did the same. Only used the flame on his tail to feel the change in wind from the approaching Pokemon.
Finally, the flame flickered and blew towards the left side of his body. Glameow was going to approach him from his left side.
His eyes shot open, and quickly turned his head to the left to see Glameow approaching fast, but the move came to a halt.
Faster than any Charizard, faster than anyone could have predicted. Glameow was now being held by her throat, as Charizard had caught her in his hands.
The two stared for a few seconds before the dragon smirked. He opened his mouth as Glameow watched in fear as fire started to build within. Two seconds later, the attack was released. Making a close range, direct hit on the cat Pokemon.
"Glameow!" Zoey yelled, as she watched her beloved friend get engulfed by the white flames or the dragon Pokemon. Ash, just watched with no expression on his face. Dawn saw this and immediately was reminded of Paul.
The attack ended with the shut of Charizard's mouth, seeing nothing, but a charred cat. Though, still able to fight, but extremely weak. Glameow still break herself free from Charizard's grip.
"End it with Seismic Toss." Ash ordered, almost in a cold, emotionless tone. Zoey was on the brink of tears.
Charizard flapped his enormous wings and jumped into the sky and flew vertically at an incredible rate of climb. Glameow could only watch as she had no way of escaping. None of her attacks looked like it could phase Charizard's determination. It be like yelling at a steel wall.
About half a mile in the sky, Charizard started doing his signature back flip. Doing so a number of times that something started to form within. A planet. It was Planet Earth. (Remember in the show. Every time Charizard used Seismic Toss, when he does the back flip. The planet forms.)
Charizard switched Glameow to his better arm, his right arm and with all his might. He threw her towards the ground, going faster than a Dragonite.
From the ground, everyone watched in horror as the cat collided with the ground, sending rocks and debris all over the place. Ash, just stood there.
A cloud of dust now surrounded the battle field, no one could tell the condition of Glameow. "GLAMEOW!"
Zoey ran towards what she would think of the point of impact, but as she entered the cloud. A heavy gust of wind knocked her down and soon the cloud of dust was gone. As Charizard flapped his wings really hard, to clear the battle field.
Zoey ran towards the crater, collapsing to her knees as she reached the edge. She started crying as she saw Glameow unconscious in a crater about four feet deep.
"ASH! What the fuck is wrong with you?!" Zoey yelled, staring at Ash with fierce anger and rage. Ash didn't move, he continued to stare at the sight ahead of him.
Dawn no longer saw the Ash she loved. This was definitely Paul she was seeing. She had to break him of his trance.
She ran towards him, stopping a foot in front of him. He didn't move and turned to look at her. To him, it was like she wasn't there. "Ash! Wake up!" She yelled in his ear, shaking him violently, but to her dismay. No effect. She didn't want to do this.
With all the might to could create, she brought her fist forward and making contact with the right side of Ash's face.
Ash finally moved and retreated a couple steps before reaching for his face. As he brought his hand away, there was a bit of blood on his fingers. When he looked at Dawn, he saw blood on a couple of her 's why he was bleeding, but why did she punch me?
"Dawn? What the hell? Why did you do that?" Ash asked, reaching for his face again to wipe away some of the blood that was dripping down his cheek.
"Ash! You just fought Zoey without mercy. You battled just like Paul!" Dawn yelled in his face, which Ash to flinch.
He turned to look at Zoey, her hand gently stroking across Glameow's injured body, tears streaming down her face.
He turned his head towards his family and friends and saw nothing, but fear and shock. "No. Th-that's not possible. I would never fight like that." He tried to explain, but Dawn didn't ease up.
"Would these results have happened if he did fight like you always do?! You are nothing, but an ass. Just like Paul." Continuing to yell in his face, which caused him to back up a step.
"I…..I-I-I….I have to go." Ash said, quickly turning around and running away from everyone as fast as he could.
Dawn stared in fright. Did she say what she just did? Did she say Ash is just like Paul? A tear started to form in her eyes as she watched her love flee.
"We have to get her to the lab, but I think she'll be just fine, Zoey." Gary said, as he did a quick check on Glameow, who remained pretty damn still. Zoey just nodded with her tear-stained eyes.
She rose to her feet, as Gary offered to carry Glameow in his arms. She took one step in the direction of the lab, before coming to a stop. "Hey Dawn?"
Dawn turned around, looking at Zoey as she was crying just as hard as she is. The two stared for a couple seconds, looking at how miserable they looked with tears turning their faces red. "You were right. I unleashed the monster within."
Zoey watched with relief, as she finally saw movement from Glameow once again. It had been over an hour since even the slightest twitch from her companion.
Professor Oak, Gary and Tracey all were happy when they saw one eye trying to flicker open. She's just in so much pain, it's hard for her to do so.
"Calm down, Glameow. Don't force your eye open. Just let it happen naturally." The professor suggested, as he gently stroke behind the ear of Glameow. He felt her muscles relax, not trying to make anymore movements.
Zoey paced in front of the window, her eyes still stained with falling tears. She basically ran for the door when she saw Gary walking out of the room.
"Is she fine? Is there any permanent damage?!" She yelled at Gary, unable to calm herself down. Gary grabbed by her shoulders, using his strength to calm her.
"She'll be fine. We want to run tests for most of the day, just to make sure she has no permanent damage, but from what we can tell now. There are none." He explained, taking back a bit when Zoey pulled herself closer into his chest.
"She'll be as good as new in no time." He whispered into her ear, feeling her violent shaking ease up. "Thank you."
Gary looked up seeing everyone behind her, waiting to hear about Glameow's condition. He was a bit shocked to find Charizard amongst them.
Zoey turned around and saw the giant dragon standing a couple feet back behind the group, with a look of guilt and sorrow. Completely different than it was an hour ago. He was unable to believe his determination caused so much damage to his friend. Hurt worse because he was just like Ash. He felt no pain. When he finally snapped out of it, he realized what he had done. Now, Ash was missing and he was hear. Wanting to apologize.
"Glameow is going to fine. Looks like there won't be any permanent damage, but they want to keep an eye on her for the time being. I assume she doesn't want to see visitors?" Zoey asked, turning to look at Gary.
"It be for the best. Too much commotion might shock her." Gary explained, while nodding his head.
Charizard didn't care, he walked past everyone, even though they were trying to stop him. His mind was now focused on apologizing.
He entered the E.R., walking cautiously over to Glameow and everyone surrounding her table.
"Charizard. You shouldn't be in here." Tracey said, carefully getting in the way. Charizard just pushed him aside, as he stared at Glameow.
"Char?" (Glameow?) He spoke softly, as his face was about a foot away from hers. She moved slightly and could barely open an eye. She stared right back at Charizard, angry at first, but softened at the look on his face.
"I'm sorry….for what I did to you. I didn't mean to hurt you this badly." The dragon explained, looking at the cat.
"Maybe next time you should realize what the fuck you are doing. Don't get so caught up in the heat of battle that you don't realize what you are doing."
"Probably best that I should. Forgetting about everything hurts a lot of people and Pokemon alike……….Are we still friends?"
Glameow just looked at Charizard, seeing his face is in close proximity now. Moving a bit closer than he was a moment ago. Without an warning, she sliced her claws across his face. Causing the dragon to yell in pain as he backed away.
He looked back down at the cat, only to see a smile on her face. "Of course we are. And that attitude of your's? What you just showed everyone?……..Use it against Paul and everyone else in that Gold Four."
Charizard just smiled, patting the most free paw of Glameow's before he walked out of the room. Extending his thumb upwards with a mischievous grin now forming on his face.
Dawn searched through the forest, trying to find Ash. She saw him run into a nearby forest, about a quarter mile away from the house, but as soon as she entered the woods. She was alone.
He was no longer in sight and no noise could be heard from him. All she heard were the sounds of Pokemon throughout the forest and her feet crushing varies leaves and twigs.
She began to cry again, not exactly stopping, but now was a bit harder than it was when she was chasing him through the field.
'He had every right to run away. After what I said to him, I understand if he did not want to love me anymore. I just want to apologize to him. He deserves that much. He's been nothing, but sweet and caring to me and I tell him he's like Paul. What the fuck is wrong with me?'
She continued on like that, not aware that her foot landed underneath a curved tree root. As for when she tried to move forward, she fell flat on her face.
She spat up dirt and leaves that flew into her mouth upon landing and cursed to herself. 'Brilliant, Dawn. Just fucking Brilliant.'
She pushed herself off the ground, brushing the dust off her clothes and looked straight ahead. There was a clearing. Not very big, but looked very secluded. "Why not? Doesn't seem like a place anyone knows about." She muttered.
She started walking again towards that clearing. Starting to get bigger and bluer for some reason. Pallet wasn't near an ocean or anything like that. Is it?
She picked up the pace to a slow jog and finally pushed her way past all the brush and came across a little secluded beach. Right next to the ocean. The ocean directly south of Pallet, just north of Cinnabar Island.
She gazed upon the vast blue in front of her, a blue almost like her hair. She looked down and stared at the soft, white sand that spread in about fifteen meters in both directions of her. It was so small, not even a fisherman could see this place.
She started to walk forward, looking around in all directions, wondering if Ash was nearby. To her disappointment, she was alone.
She dropped to her knees, her cry now turning into a bawl and she lowered her face into her hands. Tears escaping through the cracks in her fingers and fell to the white sand.
Not caring if anyone was around, her cry could be heard from about thirty feet away. She had no clue where Ash was and this hurt her dearly.
"I'm sorry, Ash. I didn't mean to drive you away. Just please come back to me, so you can hold me and tell me everything will be okay. Even though, I will never forgive myself for saying that horrible thing earlier. You don't deserve me." She spoke through inhales and exhales from her heavy breathing.
She heard nothing, but silence other than her cries and the overlapping waves. She was alone and she wanted Ash a lot. "I do deserve you."
Dawn shot up, looking around to find where that voice came from. It sounded like it came from behind her, but when she turned around. There was no one there. "Ash?"
She jumped with she heard a person landing on the ground, almost kinda like a coconut. When she turned, there was Ash. He had jumped from a tree he called his own.
Without thinking, Dawn ran to him, embracing herself close to his body. Ash wrapped his arms around her and brought her even closer to his body.
"How could you forgive me after what I said to you?" Dawn asked, crying in his chest as Ash kissed her on her head.
"Because you were right. The way I battled Zoey was just like how Paul would. Becoming him was very low of me and I'm hating myself for it."
"No." Dawn said, lifting her head off his chest and looking up, into his eyes. He had been crying too. He had a look of shame and guilt. Much like Charizard's.
"You are not like Paul. You are a good man. I feel in love with you because of it."
Ash just looked at her, not knowing how to feel at that very moment, but what she told him caused him to leaned forward and plant a kiss on her lips.
Dawn deepened the kiss by wrapping her arms around his neck to try to pull him closer to her.
The kiss lasted several seconds before Ash pulled away, so he could stare at Dawn. "I promise I will never be like that again."
"Now just hold on." "What?"
Dawn thought of something, which is actually what Glameow said to Charizard. "Why don't you give Paul a taste of his own medicine by fighting like he does?"
Ash thought about it for a moment, a smile forming on his face. Only one word came out of his mouth. "Evil."
