PART ONE! This is part one of four stories that are all combined, sort of. They are all CS, just a heads-up!
Added Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or its characters. There is a song by Pat Benatar called Love Is A Battlefield, so some of the words may seem like they are lyrics, but this story is not based on that song.
Sometimes, love was a battlefield. There were two opposing forces that fought it out for one thing - in this case, the other's heart - while protecting their own possessions from another - again, in this case, their own heart from being broken. And, just like in war, there is a winning side and a losing side. But sometimes, it takes so much to get to the resolution that neither side is truly a winner.
Such a case almost happened to two of our good friends. They go by the names May and Drew. I'm sure you've heard of them.
Well, if you've heard of them, I would be certain that you knew just how much these two rivals fought. They fought in contests, they fought verbally, they fought for each other's hearts.
Yes, despite their long (and rather pointless) arguments, both May and Drew really did like each other. It went beyond just admiring each other's looks and surface emotions - that is, kindness and joy towards things of passion, etc. No, it was past that.
They both were rivals at first, which eventually brought around respect. They respected each other, each other's training methods, abilities, and person.
When they became friends, it was a slow crossing to the other side from rivalry. Sure, they kept the rivalry, but after Drew managed to bring May back up to her feet, it was what would become a major landmark for both of them.
In any case, the relationship between crushes, friendships, and rivalries was a tough one, filled with potholes and rockslides and earthquakes.
But throughout all the battle, they pulled through. Both had suffered deep scars in their pride and hearts and courage, but they made it. And instead of fighting all the time, they bonded through teamwork and effort.
In this case, both sides were winners.
Like I said, this is part one of four! Check back real soon! And if you like ContestShipping as much as I do, I have a story published called Promise Me. Hope you enjoy it!
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