The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.

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Chapter 9:


Storming out the room Paul threw his backpack on his back. A Draw with Ash, the trainer who he could beat with his eyes closed and he drew with Dawn looking. Stopping dead in his tracks the memory came back Dawn was cheering for him and not Ash, great now he had a fan girl. His face tinted red at the thought of Dawn. Of course he did like her she was the only one out of anyone really who had cheered him on, it felt, good. He would to some training and stay one more night, if he was to get to the next gym he'd better start of bright and early tomorrow. Heading towards the woods he was ready for a tough training routine that would take his mind off the days events, it had all gone by so fast and as quick as it had happened it had ended. Putting down his back he took out his Pokemon's poke-balls "Ok Guys, time for battle." The Pokemon appeared strong and ready to obey their trainer.


Dawn was on top of the world, she had just kissed Paul and he seemed all right with it. Her mind was swirling with thoughts and emotions she either didn't need or didn't care about. Walking into the Pokemon Centre she headed towards their room opening the door she noticed that Paul had took his bag and wasn't there. Her heart sank, he was probably out training knowing him he would be angry about the match with Ash and ready to prepare for another one. Looking out the window she sighed she decided to take a walk maybe that would clear her mind. Heading out the room again she locked the door and walked out the Pokemon Centre. Walking through the forest did calm her down she was able to allow the thoughts to flow through her mind without problem. Now that she noticed Ash had seemed pretty angry before he looked angry when challenging Paul. She sighed how was she supposed to stop either of them fighting each other if they just left without talking about it.


Sighing he looked up at the sky, why was he feeling his way about Dawn, she was his friend of course but choosing his rival over him what sort of person would do that he was her friend. "Pikachu"? The mouse Pokemon was worried about his trainer ever since the battle Ash had not been himself. "Its ok buddy I'm just thinking, Paul was showing off to Dawn right?" Pikachu gave a nod. "Well I was trying to show off to Dawn as well I suppose she is a good friend of mine along with Brock and everyone of you guys." Pikachu tilted it's head trying to understand what its trainer was on about. "I dunno its just I'm worried, what if Dawn goes off with Paul she seemed pretty happy with him more happy than she has ever been these last few weeks." Ash looked worried Pikachu nuzzled him happily. "Thanks buddy, now how bout we do some training we need to get ready if we want to battle Paul again and this time win." Pikachu jumped off its trainers shoulder sparks lit from its cheeks. "Pika Pika chu!" Ash punched the air excitedly bringing out some poke-balls "All right team come on out" He seemed a lot more happier than he had been making his Pokemon happy too ready to help their trainer out in whatever way they could.


Paul smirked his Pokemon were just fine it seems drawing to Ash had also angered them as well they were wanting to please their trainer. Paul groaned he had been thinking about Dawn for most of training it distracted him least to say and it seems his Pokemon had noticed during the training he had let his mind wander a few times causing him to not concentrate on his Pokemon or battling. Getting up he headed back to the Pokemon Centre it had gotten quite dark he had lost track of the time while he was out there at least he had got some well needed training in. The smell of food tempted him reminding him that he would need to get some supplies from the Pokemart later. He walked straight up to his room packing was more important than food he needed to get ready for travelling or else he would be rushing around in the morning. Sorting out his things he packed away the last item checking that he had everything potions to clothes.


Dawn headed towards her room dinner had been great that walk had made her hungry and what better way to cure that craving that a delicious hot meal. Opening the door she noticed Paul he looked like he was leaving. He gave her a glance and a smile noticing who it was. "Are you getting ready for tomorrow?" She sat down on her bed looking across at Paul. "Yeah I need to leave early if I want to get my next gym badge quickly." Dawn sighed she didn't like the idea of him going she had just started to like him a lot more and see who he really was. Paul closed his bag before turning to Dawn "Well... You may... What I'm trying to say is... Would you like to come with me?" Dawn looked at him did he just say travel, with him? She ran up and hugged him "I would love that so much, but what about Ash and Brock they might not like it, I'll do it but I need to explain my decision to them first." Paul nodded wrapping his arms around her. "That will be just fine."


Authors note: You probably don't read these but who cares I was thinking about making this chapter my last, if you think I should do one more chapter post ONE MORE CHAPTER!!! on my comments page please. Ok so Dawn has decided to travel with Paul aww. I'm sorry for the took ages to update I was busy. Hopefully I will start on a new story feel free to give me any ideas on what stories you would like to see, PM's are acceptable but please no stupid ideas or I will block you.