As they continue down the road towards Petalburg City, our heroes started talking about Ash.
"Why don't you tell me about your time as a beginner first ??", said May.
"Ok, I guess. The first thing you need to know is that I woke up late the first day, messed up in front of the whole town people, all the starter Pokémon were taken, Pikachu hated me, and we were attacked by a group of Wild Beedrill. Yup, that's about it for the first day.", Ash remembered.
"No way , Pikachu hated you ??", asked May.
"Sure did. But then we became best buddies. Right, Pikachu ??", said Ash.
"Pika pikaaa chuu !! ", exclaimed Pikachu.
"Yeah, but we pulled through. Then I met Misty…..", Ash continued and told her various stories of his adventures.
"And that's that. Now May, you tell me about yourself.", asked May.
May was hesitant to tell him but then some high rise buildings came into view.
'Oh, thank Arceus !!', thought May.
"Hey Ash, see that ?? We've reached the Petalburg City.", said May in order to change the topic.
"Yeah, you're right. We're finally here, Pikachu. Come on May, race you to the Pokémon Center.", said Ash and started running.
May also started running towards him shouting, "Hey, no fair, you got a head start.", but was still laughing.
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"And I won !! ", said Ash as they entered the Pokémon Center automatic doors.
"Hello there. You seem like Pokémon trainers. How may I help you ?? ", Nurse Joy smiled.
"Hello Nurse Joy. We wanted to register for the Hoenn League.", said Ash.
"Of course, I would request you to place your Pokédex in the slot here.", said Nurse Joy.
Ash did as instructed.
In the meantime, May went on to use the restroom.
"There you go. You are Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, the Champion…….of Kanto ??!!", exclaimed Nurse Joy.
"Umm…..yeah. Can we just keep it a secret, Nurse Joy ???", asked Ash politely.
"Y-yeah, of course. On one condition.", said Nurse Joy.
"I'll see what I can do. What do you want Nurse Joy ?? ", asked Ash.
"An autograph and a photograph with the youngest champion that has ever lived !!!", exclaimed Nurse Joy with sparkles in her eyes.
"That's easy enough, I guess.", Ash sweatdropped.
"Thank you very much !! Come on, I have the perfect place for a photograph. ", Nurse Joy dragged Ash through the back door.
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"Where did she go ??!! She should have been home by now. It's been almost two whole days since she left the Professor's lab.", a man said.
"Come on, honey. You know that Professor said she's alright. It's May after all. And she has someone accompanying her. So what's the worry ??", said his wife.
"But, that's the whole point. She has company, but it's a boy. If he takes her somewhere else or tries to harm my daughter, I swear I'll rip his head off !!", said the man.
"That's enough, Norman. Our daughter is alright and there's no second opinion to it. She'll be arriving soon, so I should start preparing dinner.", said the woman.
"Yeah, you're right.", said Norman and went to train.
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"Yes, that's perfect. Now I can brag about it all I want. Thank you very very much again !!! ", said Nurse Joy.
"No, it's alright.", Ash smiled generously.
May came just after and registered herself.
"Now, it's time to check out the gym !!! ", Ash pumped his fist in the air.
"Not so fast, Ash. I'm hungry and you must be too. We should have something to eat first. ", said May.
As if on cue, Ash's stomach growled violently. Nurse Joy and May giggled and Ash stood embarrassed.
"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, Mr. Ketchum, but the Pokémon Centre cafeteria is serving only limited food items due to some issue. I hope you understand.", said Nurse Joy.
"There's no problem, Nurse Joy. We'll have dinner somewhere else. And please, call me Ash.", said Ash.
"Ok then. I hope you have a nice night.", Nurse Joy winked at May.
She was blushing all the way to the exit door.
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"So, where do we have our dinner. Let's see.", said Ash.
He took out his Pokédex which could actually multitask.
"Hey Dexter, show me a good nearby place to have dinner.", asked Ash.
"The nearest restaurant is Petalburg Delight. It is rated 4.2 out of 5. Reviews are good. To reach your destination, take a left after 300 metres and then a right.", said Dexter.
The chapter is over. Next will be uploaded soon. Until then, Goodbye