Hay, Naturegirl360 here.
I just returned from my ten day holiday at Benidorm, as well my weekend break at the Isle of Wight. So, I didn't have a chance to update soon enough.
Anyway back to the story, hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon!
Chapter Seven
(Dawn's P.O.V)
"Now for our next contest battle, Dawn and Randy", shouted Marian (Naturegirl360: I found her name!). "All right Machamp, show your strength!" Randy threw his Poke-ball, as his left hand tipped his cowboy hat. The Machamp appeared from a boulder seal, as he punched his way out of the large hardened earth.
"I've seen your Piplup from the entrance performance; it may have looks but my Machamp has the strength of twenty large tractors. You haven't got a chance", Randy rudely commented, *this guy thinks strength is what counts... He really reminds me of a certain plum headed jerk*.
"Oh really now; Rapidash, Spotlight", I called her out. With a fire seal, everywhere was fire as a bright glow was charging to the centre. A flame hoop appeared and Rapidash appeared as well, as she jumped through it with a playful look. "Let's do this!" She cheered, playfully. "Ha, told you. Nothing but looks instead of strength", the cowboy coordinator, laughed.
"And timer starts, now!" Marian gave the word.
"You want looks then we got you looks. Give us your best shoot", I grinned, as he fell for my plan. "Okay Machamp, Rock tomb!" He commanded the superpower Pokémon, as the Machamp unleashed the attack upon the stage with incredible speed. Rapidash panicked as she was surrounded with rocks sealed with one on top, losing twenty contest points.
"Wow, an incredible Rock Tomb. Dawn's Rapidash is now trapped! What will she do now?" Marian questioned, holding her Mic.
Remaining calm, I am about to kick this cowboy's butt! "So, is this the look you wanted? Fire Blitz, battle mode", all was quiet at first; but then fire burst past the gaps of the tomb full of power and rage. Every second, the flame grew stronger and stronger that the tomb could not hold any more.
The Rock Tomb burst at every direction as some hit back Machamp painfully, also burning him from the firing heat of the Fire Blitz. From where Rapidash stood was the no longer the cheerful horse-like Pokémon, there stood Rapidash with black eyes and a black aura; powered with an unstoppable fire. Forty contest points taken from Randy.
"This is unbelievably something no ordinary Pokémon or Coordinator has ever done in the history of the Pokémon world!" Marian gasped, while the audience stared in amazement and fear.
*Dawn: This reminds me of the time when a Sewaddle stole Rapidash's favourite berries when we were just little kid's. Dialga: You two are alike. Dawn: How? Dialga: Remember yesterday, when Paul pinched one of your Pokémon books. Dawn: Hey! He deserved kick in the crutch!*
"Now, for an ultimate combination Megahorn Charge", a load call surrounded the stadium as Dark Rapidash brought up a Megahorn on her back charging towards the Machamp combined with a flame charge. The call and charge itself deducted another forty contest points from Randy.
(Paul P.O.V)
This had to be the craziest battle... Correction, contest battle I had ever seen! But I had to be honest, the guy deserved it. Messing with my Gir- Friend! I meant Friend! *Palkia: I'm pretty sure that you were about to think your Girl! Paul: No I didn't! Palkia: Emit it, you love her. Paul: ... I'm putting her in danger; I can't deny those two things from her anymore. I emit it; I'm in love with Dawn. Palkia: Are you going to tell her?*
I thought about the question, when suddenly as Rapidash reached Machamp with her combination attack; Randy panicked, "quick, use circle throw!" But, the Machamp only caught the Megahorn and he tried to hold his ground. While Rapidash was thrown back, she pawed the ground with her hoofs and regained her footing. Thirty contest points taken from Dawn.
"Incredible, Machamp stopped the attack and we have only under fifteen seconds left!" The annoying presenter kept commenting.
*Come on, Dawn!* I pleaded in my thoughts as then she looked at the Rapidash. They both nodded, when at the last possible second; the flamed horse shot a powerful Hyper Beam. Smoke clouded the area and the last second ended. Once we were able to see the stage again, the most amazing thing happened.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this the first battle in history! That an coordinator ever took away all the points, knocked out the opponents Pokemon at the last second! Dawn Berltz is the winner!" On the screen, Dawn's face appeared telling that she won the first battle stage.
I saw Dawn cheer as she hugged the once again cheering Rapidash. *You deserved it Dawn*, I smiled my thought. "Paul are you smiling?" Ash suddenly spoke up, surprising me. "What? No, I'm not!" I shouted, fighting back the blush and for once winning. "You two stop fighting, the contest isn't over yet", Breeder guy cut in.
"I apologise for my rudeness, miss", I managed to hear the cowboy say to Dawn. "No need to worry!" She smiled, shaking his hand. "Now for our next Contest Battle!"
-After the contest-
Dawn made it to the finals, but got defeated to her new rival Zoey at the last second. They were both equally strong and skilled, even though Troublesome will catch my eye on her talent. Anyway, they both left on good terms agreeing to battle again as Zoey then left for her next city. "That was the most awesome experience ever!" Dawn shouted, pumping a fist in the air.
"Yeah, you were kicking their butts apart from Zoeys", Ash commented high-fiving her. "So, we to next?" Breeder guy questioned, holding his backpack."I want to go to the nearest gym and challenge them!" The annoying boy began, his pathetic Pikachu joining in. "Then let's head to the Pokemon centre for the night, we can look at the gym map then", Breeder guy finished, obviously thinking of Nurse Joy.
(Dawn P.O.V)
I woke up in the middle of the night to hear someone opening the door and closing it. I sat up to look around noticing that Paul was gone. I jumped out of my bunk bed and crept out; not bothering about the fact that I'm only wearing pyjamas shorts and t-shirt.
Once I've reached outside I saw Paul leaving. "Paul, w-where are you going?" He turned around surprised, "What are you doing out here? You'll freeze to death!" He whispered his shout, while I crossed my arms unimpressed. "Don't change the subject", I replied. He sighed, kicked the dirt then answered, "I'm leaving for a while".
"W-what? Why?!" I questioned, feeling hurt. "I-its complicated, I just need some time alone to think straight", he stuttered. "What is it that's making you not think straight?"
He pursed and took a deep breath. He muttered under his breath. "Huh, I did not hear that", I said covering my ear to hear more. "I said, you! You're the one that's confusing me and making me feel like something bad is going to happen!" I couldn't say anything else, I was just confused and hurt. *Why do I feel like that I don't want him to leave*.
"Don't leave, Paul", I pleaded, at the brink of tears. His eyes showed pain as he saw me start to cry. "I promise that I'll come back, but not for now", his answer was. However, when he turned to leave I ran to him and hugged him from behind. Surprising him, we both fell over with him on top and me on the ground. His arms on either side of me as we awkwardly blushed at our position.
Though, as our eyes meet, something sparked. Paul then crashed his lips unto mine. It felt like electricity shot through me from my lips to my feet. I hesitated at first and finally gave in closing my eyes as I passionately kissed him back. I put one hand on his head and the other on the back of his shoulder, while he stayed in the same position not to lay on me. What surprised me was that he moaned, which brought me back to my senses.
Gasping for air, we broke the kiss. I looked at his eyes, panting away when I heard him whisper.
"I love you".
I didn't know why, but then I gave him my biggest smile and kissed him again. Without thinking, I replied, "I love you too, Paul". *Do I really love him, is this why I find him so mysterious*, I questioned my thoughts. We both stood up and Paul grabbed my hand gently, rubbing it with his thumb. *His emotion are so fluent now, was he like this before?*
"I still have to leave, I had a nightmare from Giratina; warning me that, if I stayed with you too long... He will hurt you", he finally revealed his reason. He tucked a strand of hair behind ear as he pecked my lips the last time. "Until we meet again, let no one take my place in your heart, you got it?" He sternly asked, looking deep into me that was filled with love.
Instinctively, I nodded yes in response. "I'll we you soon, Troublesome" and he left.
Once I returned to my bunk bed, I touch my swollen lips which could still feel Paul kissing them. *Dawn: I really am in love with Paul. Dialga: The bonding quest begins*.
Me: Yet, they're finally together! :)
Dawn: But, he left though.
Me: Oh really? Look behind you.
Dawn: *Turns around* Paulie! *Hugs him*
Paul: I was only gone for a minute!
Me: Well, leaving two. Thanks for reading! And PLEASE review! Thanks again!
Naturegirl360 out
