Pokeshots
School Days

Terry: Sorry this took so long guys. We had it up on DA, but never got around to posting it here on Fanfiction net, so here it is.

Karen: We don't own Pokémon, the picture that inspired this pokeshot, or the show that Terry quoted from… take a guess at what show it is _

Endless Summer!
Terry: Like I said, compared to the actual picture, this one is really original on it's own, though you, of course, hold all rights nonetheless. Also, in case you never checked out Tsukasa's other fanfictions, Albine is the last name Tsukasa gave to Dawn. Since we have yet to see anything in your creations describing an original last name for Dawn, we're going to use Tsukasa's.

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"Dawn! Piplup!" Dawn couldn't hold a bright smile as her best friend Ash and his partner Pikachu ran towards her.

"Ash!" She giggled as the young man skidded to a halt under the tree that the two had marked as their official meeting spot. Class had ended long ago, but Ash, being the stubborn fool he was, got in a fight with the teacher and ended up staying after class, leaving Dawn and Piplup to stare up into the beautiful cloud dotted sky as they waited for Dawn's champion to finally escape his punishment.

"You certainly took your sweet time getting out, didn't you?" Dawn shot a sly look at Ash, who quickly shot a glare back at her.

"Yeah, especially seeing as to I actually got out early for good behavior" Ash looked at the open spot next to Dawn, smiling as she nodded, granting him permission to sit, which he immediately did, "Man, what a day."

"You say that every day after classes are over, you know. Could it be that you don't enjoy our time at this school?" Dawn asked, her tiny penguin cuddling up to her just as Ash's Pikachu did the same with his trainer. Obviously, neither of them wanted to be a part of the coming conversation, though Dawn couldn't blame them; Be it a normal conversation or an argument, the warmth of the bright sun always split it down to simple kind banter, and the two Pokémon enjoyed that warmth just as much as the two trainers enjoyed the warmth of each other's company.

"After all the schools I've been a part of in journey's past, you'd think I'd be ready for High School, but sadly I just still haven't found my niche here at the Pokémon University, even after all this time." Ash sighed, leaning back against the old oak tree. It wasn't that he hated school; he just hated the confined nature that he'd been forced to commit to by Dawn, and the confinement brought many enemies. In fact, he could feel the glares the other students were giving him, though all of them male, and it didn't take a genius to realize it was because of his friend who sat next to him; the most beautiful girl in the school, Dawn Albine, and the sailor suit she wore added to her magnificence even more.

"Of course, though..." Ash looked at his friend, "It's a lot easier having a friend nearby to help me stay vigilant."

Dawn giggled cutely at Ash, who immediately broke out in a blush, "Of course. It's the same with me. As long as the two of us stay together, we'll get through this school, no problem at all."

"Definitely" Ash chuckled before looking up at the sky, "Just a few more months, and we're out of here and on our own again..."

After Ash finished his journey, Dawn talked him into going to the Pokémon University with her. It wasn't easy, but he finally accepted, deciding he wouldn't mind taking a quick break from his quest to learn a few more things about the world around him. One thing Dawn hadn't told him about was the commitment needed to pass the three year school. However, standing side by side the entire way, the two had made it to their final semester. Just a bit longer and they'd be free to follow their life's whim.

"It feels like it went by in a flash, doesn't it?" Dawn looked to Ash, smiling as their eyes locked.

"Only when you're not around does it feel like an eternity" Ash grinned as he stared into Dawn's eyes.

"Yeah, same here..." Dawn said quietly. Time had been a major factor in their relationship, especially thanks to how isolated they were in this school. Sure, every guy had a thing for Dawn, and every guy tried to hit on her at every turn, and every once in a while a girl would go after Ash... But none of that mattered to Dawn. The only thing that mattered to her was Ash... well, him and Piplup... Though Ash in far more than a "Matters" way. No, it was far more than that.

"Dawn... What do you want to do after we're done here? Go on another journey?" Ash asked, rather curious about himself just as much as his friend. The last month spawned many thoughts as he prepared for his finals; as soon as he passed, he had nothing to do but to pursue his quest further, but he also wanted to be with Dawn, which meant if she wanted to do something else, he'd almost certainly comply.

"I... don't really know, Ash. I guess whatever you want to do, I'll do" Dawn replied. She didn't care what they did, so long as they were together.

"You've got to be kidding me, Dawn" Ash laughed, "that's exactly what I was going to say to you"

"Then I guess we've got time to think, right?" Dawn moved closer to Ash and lay her head on his shoulder.

Ash just smiled and chuckled, "Yep... All the time in the world..." he moved his arm to wrap it around Dawn's shoulders...

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"Hah..." Dawn sighed happily as she continued to daydream about her school life fantasy.

"Dawn? Hello?" Ash waved his hand in front of her face, but to no effect. He had asked her what her plans were after the Grand Festival, but for some reason she just got all starry eyed and kept sighing over and over.

Finally Ash had had enough, "All right, fine, whatever. I'd have better luck asking Brock which Nurse Joy is his favorite..." He growled as he and his partner Pokémon Pikachu stormed away from the dazed girl.

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