May woke up the next morning feeling much better than yesterday. The soup really did the trick. She got up and noticed she was still in her same clothes. She wondered if there was a shop she could by clothes? She didn't remember seeing any in Cocona Village or Tilt Village. She'll have to ask Ash later.
When she went downstairs she saw no one was there so she left the house and found out she was staying in Ash's house. Does that mean she will be living with Ash? She saw Hana and a Houndoom. "Good morning Hana."
Hana looked up and her face lit up. "Good morning Miss May! You awoke! Dad said you needed some rest. Are you feeling better?"
May smiled at the child. She certainly was a cheery kid. She crouched down. "I am feeling better, thanks Hana."
"Oh! You should meet Houndoom! He's the watch for our house," said Hana. May looked over at the Houndoom. "Don't be afraid Miss May! Houndoom is really nice! You should pet him! Like this!" Hana started petting the Houndoom between his horns. He seemed to really like that. "Come on, try it!"
May hesitantly put her hand on the head of Houndoom and started petting it. Her fears were gone once she saw the happy look on Houndoom's face and she kept petting him. "So he's Ash's Pokémon?"
Hana nodded as she got on top of Houndoom. "Yep!"
"I didn't know he had a Houndoom. But I guess he had 10 years to catch new Pokémon," May then remembered her dilemma. "Hey Hana, are there any clothing stores in Oblivia?"
"Of course!" Hana got off of Houndoom and entered the house. May followed and Hana was pointing to a map on the wall. She was trying to jump to point somewhere. May laughed and picked her up surprising her. Hana pointed at a huge island in the north. "That's the Aqua Resort on Sophian Island! Daddy and Uncle Rand always go there to get supplies for us. Dad even took me there a couple of times, there were so much shops!"
"So if I want clothes I have to go there?" Asked May.
"Yep!" Said Hana. "Just ask dad! He'll take you there. Oh, but he's at Uncle Rand's house right now. You'll have to wait for him to get back."
"Alright. I can wait," said May.
Hana then got an idea. "How about I show you around? Dad says it's polite to show someone new around!" May couldn't possibly say no to Hana so she nodded. "Yay!" Hana jumped then grabbed May's arm. "Let's start off with the Ruins!" Hana tugged May along who only laughed. It felt nice to be carefree again.
Soon the two were standing in front of a giant structure covered in vines and ivy. "This looks like a temple," said May.
Hana nodded. "Yep! That's what grandpa Booker told me! It used to be a temple where ancient knights used Pokemon to battle against the Hero of Oblivia!"
"Hana, is that you?" The two turned around and saw an old man.
"Mr. Reim! What can I do for you?" Asked Hana with a curious look on her face. May was surprised at her manners.
Drew could learn a thing or two from her…why am I thinking about Drew? He's gone! I meant to say Iris! Yeah, Iris could learn a thing or two from her.
"Is your dad with you?" Asked Mr. Reim.
"No, he's visiting Uncle Rand," said Hana. "Is something wrong?"
"Yes, my Starly has flew off again. I assume she flew off into the Teakwood Forest," said Mr. Reim.
"Oh, then I'm sure dad's Pokémon will send Starly back," said Hana.
"That's what I thought, but I can't help but worry," said Mr. Reim.
"Oh. Don't worry! I'll go find Starly!" Said Hana. "Dad always said it's good to help those in need!"
"Will you do this for me? Thank you Hana. I'll make sure to tell your father about this. He'll be proud." Hana's face lit up with excitement and grabbed onto May's arm and started to pull her to the forest.
"Make sure to keep an eye out for Starly, Miss May. The Starly we're looking for had a red ribbon so we should be able to find her easily," said Hana.
"Okay Hana. But there are so many Pokemon here. And I thought the area where Ash's Pokemon roam around was huge," said May.
"I love Oblivia! So many Pokémon! So many nice people! I never want to leave," said Hana, running around with her arms spread out as if she was a plane.
She's so cute. I'm starting to not want to leave either.
May then noticed something red in the branches. It was a Starly with a ribbon. "Hey Hana, I think I found Starly."
"Really?" Hana ran over to where May was and looked up. "You found her! Starly! Come down here!" The Starly opened its eyes and saw Hana. She flew down to where Hana was and landed on her head. "Starly, Mr. Reim has been worried sick about you. Next time tell him when you're going to fly off on your own, alright?"
The Starly nodded. "Star!"
"Good! Now let's get back to Mr. Reim!" Hana grabbed May's arm again. "Let's go Miss May!"
"Thank you so much Hana. Your dad would be proud you helped an old man like me," said Mr. Reim.
Hana seemed to be really happy at that. "It was nothing Mr. Reim! Anyone would have helped!"
Soon the two started walking to the plaza. "That was very nice of you Hana, to help out Mr. Reim," said May. "You're a really nice, caring, adorable girl, you know?"
Hana blushed. "Anyone would have helped him. But thanks Miss May! Now let's go to the plaza! This is where everyone but Uncle Rand, dad and me, and Grandpa Booker live!"
May could get used to this. She also made a mental note to tell Ash what a great job he did raising Hana.
This may be the last chapter for a while because of school. Just know, despite how long it may be, and knowing how many people say the same thing, I will not abandon this story. If I do, I will either post a chapter saying I did or mention it on the profile. (Which will hopefully never happen.)