Oh my gosh…I got ten new reviews. Thanks so much, you guys. Today's Sunday, and I still gotta study XD XD XD. Thanks so much for the feedback and I'll try to improve on my spacing problem. This might be short 'cause I'm typing this secretly…*Sigh* So, let me ask you something. If I tell you guys my age, will you judge me based on that? Nevermind, :P, I'll tell you. I'm thirteen this year. Yeah, so I was pretty much underage last year XD Anyway, on with the story! YAAY! Anyone watched Inuyasha? I'm obsessed with it LOL


Dawn simply didn't understand how it had happened. The next thing she knew was that she was lying on the ground, watching as Paul smirked at her and walked away, hands in his pockets. And then it hit her. Her cheeks turned a bright red and she had to suppress the urge to scream in frustration. That had been his revenge. He had teased her. Used her feelings, probably feelings he didn't know she had. A murderous rage took over her; one could easily sense the aura a mile away. As she stared at the retreating figure, her nostrils flared.

"I'll get back, you wait and see…"

Lucario, sensing his owner's discontent, from such a distance, dashed past Paul and to Dawn's side. Dawn was still on the ground. "Lucario," he growled, helping her up.

"No, boy, we aren't gonna kill him yet. But soon," Dawn smiled evilly. One would have seen the Lucario sweat drop.

Everyone was socializing back where Dawn and Paul had left and none of them failed to notice either one's absence until they returned separately. Paul had a smug look and went back to his original seat. Dawn followed a few minutes later and everyone fell silent, as they caught the fury in her eyes. "Uh, Dawn," Misty interrupted nervously, "What would you like to have for your birthday tomorrow?" The bluenette's eyes cleared.

"Oh my gosh, I totally forgot!" she gasped.

The others slowly relaxed. As Dawn pondered over this, what her friend had said on the airship came to mind. Her abilities would become available to her tomorrow. Pushing this thought away, knowing that it would bring back memories, she focused on what she really needed.

"I just want to be with all of you," she smiled. Her eyes were twinkling with sincerity, under the bright lights on the deck. Leaf, being a little more emotional than the rest, emitted a squeal and gave Dawn a death hug. "You're so kawaii!" Everyone found themselves grinning. Except Paul, of course. "Well, we should be off to sleep in our bunks now," Drew concluded. The rest nodded in agreement. The girls and boys separated. The three girls made Dawn sleep on the top bunk so that she could 'sleep well'. Sighing in defeat, she gave in.

In the morning (Dawn's POV)

I rubbed my eyes as I woke up, shading them from the bright sunlight. I looked around me and below; nobody was on the room. I took my watch from under the pillow. It was 9.00a.m. Realising that the others had let me sleep more, I carefully climbed down the ladder and brushed my teeth in the bathroom hurriedly. I nearly fainted looking at the state of my hair. I called for Lucario in my Pokéball and he helped me adjust. Finally, feeling that I was presentable, I wore my travelling outfit and stumbled onto the deck. I blinked. There was nobody. I suddenly felt a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. Where was everybody? Abducted. Tortured. Killed. were the first words that entered my mind. I was startled when all of a sudden, streamers shot into the air and my friends filled the deck, grinning madly.

"Tanjoubi Omedetou! [1]"

I was struck speechless. "You guys!" I giggled madly and the girls rushed to embrace me. "Welcome to the club!" I was about to say something when Lucario came up next to me.

"Happy Birthday, Your Highness."

I winced and felt all the colour drain from my face. I swear I must have jumped a foot in the air. "You," I shrieked, pointing at my Pokémon. "Why do you speak?" Lucario was looking at me like I was nuts. Ash's faithful Pikachu walked up to me and tapped my foot.

"You okay, lady?"

My eye started to twitch frantically. I stepped away from the Pokémon. "You," I whispered hoarsely. "Why are you all talking? Is this some kind of twisted nightmare?" The rest of the gang now were looking at me like I fell from the sky.

"Uh, Dawn, are you sure you aren't high or something?" Leaf asked, checking my forehead. "But-you-can't you hear what they said?" I stammered. "Wouldn't it be better to throw her into the sea?" Drew asked, followed by a number of knocks to his head. Lucario walked up to me, an intelligent look in his eyes. "What?" I asked, almost fearfully.

"If what Asuka-sama said is true, then, perhaps, one of your abilities includes understanding Pokémon. "

I sat on the wooden deck for a while, clutching my head. "Oh Arceus, why torture me like this?" My shoulders sagged. Sighing, I stood up. I put a smile back on my face. "I think I was being delusional guys," I laughed nervously. "Happens to me a lot." The others looked visibly relieved, with a twinge of suspicion.

"Anyway," Leaf shrieked, high enough to burst a person's eardrums. "We made this hu-" Before she could continue, May stepped forward and dragged her away. "I told you to control yourself, Leaf!" she growled. "Come, my dear," Misty said in a motherly voice and linking arms with me, followed the others to the further part of the deck, where a huge table, laden with goodies and a huge cake, was sitting. It took a while for me to take in everything. I felt tears start to sting my eyes and I remembered the same day, thirteen years ago. I won't lose you, too. I'll die trying. I felt sadness and anger fill my heart at that moment. "Oh, Daddy," I whispered. Lucario tapped my arm. "There's no time like the present." I blinked at him, thankful that he had helped me contain my feelings. "Since when did you become so wise, old man?" I sniffed. The others were, thankfully, too engrossed in preparing the seats. A thought suddenly struck me.

"What happened to the other passengers?"

"Ah, well, we decided to go past Sinnoh and visit Iron Island first to visit a friend first." I nodded, still excited that I was going to meet someone else. I suddenly realised that the familiar blonde-head was missing. "Where's Barry?" I asked. "Oh, he said he had something urgent to do in Sinnoh and left but he told us to give this to you," Misty replied, handing me something wrapped in colourful paper. I removed it. My eyes moistened again as I realised that it was a pendant portraying the emblem of The Land of Peace.

We proceeded with the festivities, with Ash devouring most of the food.

"Say Dawn," he said coming up to me. "What's that in your hand?" I raised an eyebrow and showed him. I saw the longing in his eyes. "Here, take it," I sighed. With a shout of triumph, he rushed off. I felt like knocking my head on a wall repeatedly. From the corner of my eyes, I observed Misty's face contort. So she really did like Ash. I had to suppress my laughter. I noticed Paul simply staring out into the ocean, a thoughtful look on his face. His bangs were blowing in the wind. He looked, at that moment, so peaceful. I felt my heart thump faster.

"Of all people, why you?" I grumbled under my breath.

"Hey, Dawn, look! There's Iron Island!" Leaf shrieked in my ear. I narrowed my eyes at her. "You ate the cake didn't you?" I saw the guilty look on her face. "Heh heh…" and with that she dashed away from my reach. I rolled my eyes. "Dawn, have you ever been to Iron Island?" Drew asked me. I saw May's nostrils flare from a distance.

"Don't talk to her!" she stormed up to us.

Sighing, I gave May a good luck sign as they started their routine.

"And why shouldn't I?"

"Because you're a good-for-nothing idiot, that's why!"

"And what makes me an idiot?"

"SHUT UP!"

Rubbing my temples, I saw Leaf walking up to Gary. Discreetly, he touched her butt. In her 'intoxicated' state, Leaf whacked him on the head. "What are you doing you hentai?" I now had a faint idea of who liked who. The only person left to talk to was Paul. Shyly, I walked up next to him, the events of last night burned forever in my memory.

(Paul's POV)

I watched in disgust as the others fooled around. Ketchum was stuffing his mouth full of whatever was left and the bandana-head was arguing with the Grass-head. Gary was leeching on the high girl. The carrot-top was staring at Ketchum. That only left Troublesome. I smirked as I remembered the shocked look on her face as she fell to the ground. She had fallen perfectly for my trap.

"Hey Paul," I heard a soft voice next to me. I looked to find Troublesome on my left, a tiny blush gracing her cheeks. I was surprised she even had the guts to talk to me. I was curious about her, which I wouldn't be stupid enough to reveal. When she had found the tracking device, the reaction of both her and her Pokémon was shocking enough. And that man who came to find her. He looked suspicious.

"So, uh, um, well, what do you plan to do after leaving us?"

I hadn't really thought about it. I would go back to travelling alone, I mused. It was nothing out-of-the-ordinary for me.

"Hn."

I saw her pupils dilate. "That doesn't answer my question, you know," she grumbled. She looked cute, pouting. Wait-what the hell was my brain doing to me? I erased the mental image of her. Suddenly, the boat shook violently and she tumbled onto my chest. The scent of strawberry filled my nostrils. She detached herself from me, turning a bright tomato red.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry," she muttered.

I snickered. "You know Troublesome, that doesn't actually seduce me." She blinked furiously, and her breathing became more rapid. "Well, I'm sorry but I'm not the one who tries to trick people with dirty methods!" She almost made me feel guilty. Almost. "We're here," the Captain shouted. Everyone stopped fooling around and we separated to pack our bags before getting off the ferry.

"I wonder if we'll see Riley," Ketchum murmured in my ear. Irritating pest. I moved away from him. He jumped back next to me and started rambling on who-knows-what. A gasp from the girls stopped us.

Dawn's POV

There was a Lucario standing in front of us. A Lucario. I saw Lu staring at the other one of his species curiously. "I have no idea why but he seems strangely familiar," Lucario rumbled.

"Ash, how are you?" I heard a deep voice ask.

I looked at the direction of the voice. All time seems to stop. I froze.

"R-Riley?" I croaked. The man in the hat looked at me curiously before something lit up in his eyes. "Hikari!" He took great steps towards me and embraced me tightly. I felt a lone tear roll down my cheek. "I heard. I thought they'd kill you too," he whispered. I could sense the tightness in my throat. He released me, grinning. He noticed Lucario. "Good job," he smiled, ruffling my hair. I felt like my heart was about to burst. I never thought I'd see my cousin ever again. As expected, the others were looking at me like some kind of lunatic.

"You know him." May stated, emphasising each word. "Actually, he's my cousin," I confessed. The rest of the gang gawked at us. "Is it just me or do you happen to know every guy we know?" Ash asked. For once, Misty didn't use her mallet.

A sudden rumbling was heard in the distance. To my absolute horror, the Galactic ship appeared in full view. "It's Galactic!" Ash yelled. I stood rooted to the ground, unable to believe my ears.

"You guys know them?"


That's it for now guys 8D Hope you enjoyed it…Rate and review! Yeah, don't tell me there wasn't enough violence. I typed this real stealthily so my mom won't figure out *Sweatdrops*

[1]Happy Birthday