Chapter 8: Who We Are

May POV

"It's time for the finals ladies and gentlemen!" Lillian called out. I stood on the opposite side of the battle field from Drew. I was gripping my poke balls tightly in anticipation. Drew held a poker face I've seen so many times before. Drew quickly picked out his pokemon. Our gazes locked.

Tension filled the air.

I narrowed my eyes, "Glaceon! Beautifly! Take the stage!"

"Absol! Roserade! Let's finish this!"

Our pokemon stood, readying themselves.

"Begin!"

"Glaceon, use water pulse!" I started off. Glaceon released a wave crashing towards his pokemon.

"Absol negate the wave with your night slash!" The disaster pokemon chopped through the wave. water droplets glittered in the air.

My points tanked.

"Roserade, use petal dance, and dazzling gleam together!" Petals spiraled at us, a flash followed its path.

"Glaceon use mirror coat!" Glaceon jumped into the combination. As her body illuminated, a shock wave was created, and the attack was reflected.

"Beautifly! use psychic to strengthen the mirror coat!" I continued. A blue aura surround the shock wave and the petals. The attacks dived at his pokemon with intense speeds.

"Roserade use-" My attack shot down on his pokemon. Smoke masked both his pokemon.

His points has been pulled down.

"Beautifly use silver wind! Glaceon use ice beam!" The silver wind was launched into the smoke. The ice beam froze the winds, creating icy blades.

Absol! use water pulse! Roserade! use petal dance!" As the smoked cleared. His pokemon block my attack with a wave and petals surrounding them. The attacks finished as bright petals fell from the battlefield.

My points dropped. I hissed as I was trailing once more.

"Roserade! use stun spore! Absol, use razor wind!" The sharp winds spread the spore to the entire field.

"Glaceon, Beautifly! Jump into the air, then use shadow ace!" I called. Both from pokemon sprung into the air. The spore faded.

Glaceon released a shadow ball, while Beautifly combined it with her aerial ace. Black sparks were flying as the Butterfly dived towards Absol and Roserade.

"Roserade, use stun spore! Absol use night slash!" The rose pokemon sent a stun spore at Beautifly. The butterfly was quickly dazed. Absol shot up and landed a powerful night slash on the stunned butterfly. Beautifly plummet to the floor.

"Roserade, use dazzling gleam! Absol use razor wind!" Blades of wind were radiating as it was launched at the defenseless butterfly.

"Mirror coat once more," I countered. Glaceon dived into the attack, gleaming once more.

"Beautifly! use morning sun!" Beautifly radiated through the field as she recovered. My pokemon's attacks combined, blinding Roserade and Absol.

"Send the attack right back Glaceon! Beautifly, power it up with psychic!" I commanded. The combination, crashed onto the field. Silver smoke exploded. I squinted my eyes to see where his pokemon were.

Then a familiar glow gleamed through the smoke

The glow of mega evolution.

My eyes widen in shock.

"Absol! mega evolve!" Drew called out.

Mega Absol materialized through the smoke. His eyes blazed through the smoke. I clutched my head.

Another timer was ticking down.

"Mega Absol use razor wind! Roserade use petal dance!" Drew called. Petals were following the fierce wind blades.

I glanced at Glaceon. Glaceon took two combinations head on. It was now on the verge of fainting. Another combination would end it.

"Beautifly control the attack with psychic! Glaceon, push the attack with water pulse!" I shouted fearfully.

Blue aura surround the combination, but it only slowed it down. Glaceon summoned a wave, as it collided with the wind blades. But the petals broke through the wave. My pokemon were blown back.

"Beautifly! Glaceon! stand your ground!" I called. Both of my pokemon were staggering.

"It's over! Absol! Use night slash! Roserade, combine it with solar beam!' Drew finished. Dark aura surrounded Mega Absol's blade, increasing its size. Roserade released at solar beam as the disaster pokemon merged with it. Absol blazed through the field. Light and dark encased Mega Absol as it shot itself straight at my team. The disaster pokemon roared as he reached in maximum power.

My eyes widen in horror. I was gasping in air as sweat dripped from my brow. Dream and reality blended together.

"Beauti-" The attack smashed into pokemon before I finished.

Light shrouded the field.

Beautifly and Glaceon were blasted off their feet.

"Beautifly! Glaceon!" I instinctively jumped and grabbed my pokemon as I was flipped over with my pokemon. I shrieked in agony as I crashed into a wall. Pain pierce through my back. My heartbeat quicken and my breathing went rugged. Black spots plagued my vision. My consciousness was starting to slip.

"Absol! Stop your attack!"

Light slowly lifted off the field.

I heard footsteps pounding on the floor.

"May! "

Drew

My time was up.

Drew POV

Fear spiked through me as I heard May shriek.

"Absol! Stop your attack!" I shouted, horrified of what I've done.

I rushed where May was.

"May!" I yelled desperately.

No reply.

Guilt clawed my heart.

May appeared in my vision.

Horror passed through me as I saw her slim frame slumped against the damaged wall. Her pokemon were struggling to get her awake. I slid to her side.

May was unconscious.

"May... say something," I pleaded, I gently took her hand.

The crowd exploded in whispers.

I ignored them as I placed her on my lap, squeezing her hand gently.

"May you gotta wake up." I begged once for. I closed my eyes, praying for any sign of life.

I felt a light squeeze on my hand.

I flung my eyes open, as May was stirring.

May finally opened her alluring sapphire eyes. May faced me as her vision started to return.

"..Drew?"

"Yeah, I'm right here." I told her gently.

The timer for the match rung through the stage.

May slowly turned her head to the scoreboard. I shook my head, embracing her with my arms.

"Score doesn't matter. Your health means so much more." I told her tenderly.

She gave me a small smile, "Thanks Drew. Hey, can you help me up." I nodded, and wrapped my arm around her. I started to lift her up. Her legs shook from her weight.

"Is May okay?" I turned and saw Lillian coming to us. May nodded slowly.

"I'll take her to the hospital." I told her.

"I can do that." I turned and saw Calem walking up to us. I narrowed my eyes at him. Why was this guy so close to May?

"You need get your ribbon." He reasoned. Anger surged through me. Does he really think I care more for a stupid ribbon than May?

My heart sank as May pushed my arm away, "He's right. You need to get your ribbon. Congrats Drew." May wobbled towards Calem. I scowled as I saw Calem wrapped his arm around her, and walked to the exit.

I was about to join them, but Lillian stopped me.

"May's going to be find with Calem.C'mon, you need to receive your ribbon. Congratulation on your win Drew."

I grimaced at her as I continued to stared at the exit in defeat.

I might've won against him in battle...

But he won May's heart.

- (Time Pass)

May POV

I watched the rest of the contest on TV in the hospital room. In the mean time, Beautifly and Glaceon were being checked for injuries.

"Congratulations Drew! Here's the Santalune City's ribbon." Mr. Contesta gave him the ribbon. Drew accepted his prize without a word. The crowd cheered for his victory.

"I heard this was your third ribbon. Is that true?" I was taken back from the news.

Drew already has three! I was so behind!

Some rival I was.

"That's correct." Drew answered. His voice was empty.

Guilt clawed me. I spoiled his win with my injuries. He should be proud for his win.

Not regret it.

"Feel any better?" I turned and saw Calem entering my room.

"Yeah, I'm perfectly fine. I really just blanked out there on the field for a second." I assured him.

"Good," He ruffled my hair affectionately. I blushed at his actions. I was surprised how close we became in two days.

"May? Your pokemon have recovered from their injuries." Glaceon and Beautifly jumped onto me, nuzzling me with affection. I giggled and hugged both of them.

"You guys feeling better?" I asked. Both my pokemon cheered in agreement. But I saw concern in their eyes.

I smiled at them, "Don't worry, I fine. I'm sorry to let you guys down out there." Both my pokemon cried in disagreement.

"They're right. That last move Drew used was wickedly powerful. I don't think anything I tried would even put a dent in it." Calem told me.

"Still, I just stood there like an idiot while my pokemon took the blow head on." I mumbled.

"May?" I noticed that the Nurse Joy was still here.

"We checked your injuries, and you've been cleared. You can leave the hospital now."

"Great! I'll get going!" I started to leave with my pokemon.

"May, just so you know, the next closest contest from here is at Camphrier Town." Joy called out.

"Thanks!" I left the room in a rush.

- (Time Pass)

"Hey! Since we're both coordinators, why not travel together?" I asked to Calem. We were leaving the hospital.

"I would love to, but I have to go Geosenge Town right away." Calem refused gently.

"Why?"

"Reasons."

"What reasons?"

"...Reasons."

"Don't repeat answers!" I whined. Calem smiled in amusement, "Sorry, but I have to go. See ya at a contest!" He released Talonflame, and flew to his destination. I stood there in wonder.

Despite the fact we are good friends, I honestly don't really know who Calem is.

- (Time Pass)

"Beautifly, use silver wind! Lunar, and use iron tail and combine it with silver wind!" I was practicing in the outskirts of the city. Lunar tail started to gleam in use of an iron tail. Beautifly wrapped a silver wind around his tail, increasing its power. Lunar pounced, and landed the attack. As it hit the floor, a blast of air spun around the attack. Sparkles filled the air.

"I see you finally got your priorities straight." Drew was leaning against a tree near me.

"Yeah! I have to catch up to you," I ran up to him.

"How far behind are you anyway?" He smirked.

"I refuse to answer that question." I crossed my arms. Drew flicked his hair in response.

"I'm going to assume you have zero ribbons."

"Well, um...To be honest, today was my first contest in Kalos." I poked my fingers together in embarrassment. Drew raised an eyebrow. I turned around to hide my growing embarrassment.

"Where's Calem? Wasn't he with you?" There was a hint of bitterness in his voice. I glanced back at him in confusion.

"No he flew to Geosenge Town. Why do you care though?" I inquired. Drew just shrugged. Why does no one tell me anything! Drew quickly flashed me a concern look.

"Moving on, are you okay to travel?"

"Yeah, I got cleared at the hospital."

"That's good. I'm sorry what happened out there...and everything that happened today." Drew ended awkwardly. I giggled how out of character Drew was being.

"It's fine. I should apologize also. I could've acted better with you." I smiled. Drew flashed a genuine smile back.

Why can't he smile like that more?

"Rivals?" Drew held out his hands. I glanced at his hand. I was torn by his offer.

A part of me was relieved that we can start over.

But another part was disappointed.

In the end though, I just wanted to be in good terms with Drew.

I shook his hand with enthusiasm, "Yeah! I'm going to catch up to you Drew!"

We mutually broke our handshake. Drew tossed a red rose at me as he left.

"Don't let me down May. By the way, the rose is for Beautifly."

Fly! Fly! (Stop using me as an excuse and man up Drew!) Beatuifly complained. I blushed at Beautifly's blunt remark.

I watched as Drew left my vision. I smiled sadly.

I hope someday we can be more than rivals.

Because being rivals with him is something my heart can't do anymore.

Author's note: Yeah, Drew going to gone in the next chapter sorry :(

But both of them need some time alone. Don't worry, Drew's going to be in most of the story!

May's turmoil goes on! When will she recover!

Don't think I've forgotten about Brianna! She'll play her part, if you know what I mean. \^.^/

Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon.