Sorry everyone it has been a while since I've posted a chapter and I apologize for that. I'm a busy college student who faces the everyday struggles of time management and so I had to put May's New Beginning on the backburner for the last couple weeks. I promise that there will be notices from now on if there is going to be an extended break between chapters. As always, leave comments and reviews. Enjoy!

"What the hell are you doing Meowth?" Kenny was in a state of rage. He was about to complete another favor for Misty which would've gotten him one step closer to the prize of Dawn. However, his phone had been shattered by a defiant George who was obviously not following Misty's orders.

"I'm saving others from being ruined by Misty. I have a way out and I'm going to take that chance. Kenny, I want you to find a way out also."

"Why would I even try to find a way out?" Kenny was getting furious. His blood was boiling and he was ready to explode. "Misty has promised me Dawn if I can get more evidence for her."

This statement made George realize just how far Kenny had fallen. "Kenny, how can you believe that Misty would promise you her worst enemy if you could get incriminating evidence against her? You and Dawn used to be the best of friends. What happened?"

"She stopped hanging with me and started hanging with that bitch Serena and that asshole Ash instead. I was going to tell her how I felt, but I never got the chance and it's because those two took her away from me."

"Just how much work have you done for Misty?"

"I got the photos of Dawn and Ash, I have photos of May and Drew, I told her that Gary knew Ash's secret and was plotting against her, and I'm the one who got Ash drunk when Misty first caught him. I did all this so that I can be with Dawn. Nothing will stop me Meowth, not even you."

"What would Dawn say if I told her all of this?"

"She'll fall in love with me and we will be together forever."

"You're delusional."

"YOU'RE A DEAD MAN!" Kenny got ready to throw a punch, but it was blocked by a different hand.

"Get out of my arcade before I beat you up and throw you out." It was Miranda, the school secretary.

Kenny sneered, "Why are you here? Shouldn't you be watching Oak's office?"

"I also own this arcade and when you get your ass back to school you can expect to face punishment for skipping school also. Get your ass out of here before I throw you out."

Kenny was frightened by Miranda and ran out of the arcade at a dead sprint. George looked at Miranda. "Am I in trouble also?"

"No George, actually come to my office. We need to have a talk."

"The school office?"

"Not the school office. Have you heard of Miranda Inc.? They're responsible for building all the gyms around Kanto."

"Yeah I've heard of them quite a few times."

"Congrats George you're talking to the owner. Meet me at headquarters in an hour and we can talk then."

Miranda walked off into the distance and disappeared. George knew he had to go or else he would risk falling back into where he was before. He followed Miranda out the door and into his new life.

With Dawn

Dawn drove home from school happy and finally content with her life. She had the boyfriend she wanted. Her bad habits behind her, she went straight to her room to get rid of her bowl. She went to her hiding spot and pulled it out ready to put her past behind her and move on into the future, but something was wrong. She felt what seemed like a sticky note attached on the other side. Dawn figured it was from her mom because only she knew the hiding place, but when she read the note her mouth dropped. The handwriting did not belong to Johanna and was from someone else. The note read, "I wouldn't throw that away if you want no harm to come to your boyfriend."

Dawn was pissed off and knew that she needed to talk to someone, but she had no idea who to call. She couldn't call Gary because she didn't want to worry him. Serena was off somewhere, but Dawn didn't know where. Ash seemed a little depressed in school, so it probably wasn't a great day to call him, plus Misty might be monitoring the call for all she knew. May was fine when Dawn saw her, so Dawn decided to give May a call. After a few rings, she got May's voicemail and decided to try someone else, but who was left? Team Rocket? A big no on that one. Paul? Probably too grumpy or annoyed to pretend to care. Drew? Dawn didn't know much about him and May didn't seem to like him very much, but he hadn't even been in school since the day he first arrived. Dawn laughed at the thought of calling Misty because Misty was probably the one who had the note placed there. There was one person left that she hadn't really talked to in a while, but Dawn decided that he could help. She pulled her phone out and started ringing Kenny's number.

With May and Zoey

"Man this is a really good pizza Zoey. Thanks for taking me out here. I was glad that you could help calm me down."

"No problem May. Have you told my cousin how you feel about him yet?"

"I have not yet."

"If I were you, I would do that sooner rather than later. I never know what that boy is thinking and if what you say is true, he will be on the market again pretty soon."

"Zoey, that's only if I can free him from his contract."

"I'll help you."

"Are you sure? It's going to be dangerous."

"You'll need my help. I know everything there is about that house."

May's eyes narrowed and she began to grow suspicious of Zoey. Zoey noticed this and quickly jumped up waving her arms. "Don't get worried I'm on your side. Misty and I used to be best friends, but we had a falling out a couple of years ago. We haven't talked since, but I can guide you up to her room and through the house. I also know most of her schedule, so I can go with you during the peak hours for a raid."

May's tension eased up a bit, but a hint of it remained. May was unsure whether to trust Zoey or not. "You may come along, but I'm not sure I can trust you yet. I hope you understand why Zoey."

Zoey nodded. "I understand May. I'll get in contact with you about the peak time to do it. I promise you can trust me."

With Ash

Ash left school after practice and walked straight to the Yvonne house. He wasn't feeling well and had maybe the worst practice of his life that day. With Paul still absent from practice, Ash had no receiver who was guaranteed to catch the ball every throw and couldn't hit any of his other receivers. He felt like shit and needed to talk to Serena about it in an attempt to repair their relationship. He walked up to the door and gave a knock. After a few seconds the door opened.

"Hey Ash are you here looking for Serena?"

"Yeah Mrs. Yvonne is she here?"

"I'm afraid not. She hasn't come home from school yet."

"Do you have any clue when she'll be home?"

"Probably within the next 30 minutes. Do you want to come in and wait for her?"

"Sure I guess it can't hurt." Ash walked inside and took a seat on the couch.

"Would you like me to make you some food? I have cookies coming out of the oven soon. I've got a batch of snickerdoodle coming out of the oven soon."

"That's Serena's favorite kind isn't it?"

Mrs. Yvonne was surprised by Ash's knowledge of this fact. "Yes how did you know?"

"I know a lot about her. I really enjoy spending time with her."

"You have feelings for my daughter, don't you?"

"Yes."

"She seemed to mention that you have a girlfriend."

Ash sighed. "I do, but I'm not happy around her and your daughter makes me feel happy. I plan to break up with her soon, but I have no idea how. I would like to ask for permission to date your daughter once I do."

"I'll give you permission if you can prove yourself to her. I let Serena make her own choices, so my approval does not matter. If she chooses you then I ask that you make her the happiest girl in the world. If you don't do that then you'll be hearing from my fist."

Ash was scared by that last comment.

"I'm just joking about the punching, but I do expect for you to make her happy."

Ash's phone buzzed. He picked it up to find that Misty had texted him. The text read, "My house in 20. Be there soon I have a gift for you."

Ash turned towards Serena's mom. "Sorry Mrs. Yvonne, but I have some business to take care of at home. Can you tell Serena to give me a call later tonight?"

"Sure thing Ash good luck."

Ash ran out the door and sprinted in the direction of Misty's house. Deep down he dreaded the present because the last "gift" from Misty still haunted his memories. He took off running, not even noticing the car that had just pulled up in Serena's driveway.

With Serena and Paul

Paul and Serena had just pulled into the driveway and saw a figure sprint by them, but they didn't get a chance to see who it was.

"Paul, that person looked a little bit familiar."

"It was probably nothing. Did you enjoy our trip today?"

"Of course I did! I had no idea that there was a hidden beach south of the town!"

"If you keep following it, you'll eventually reach Cinnabar Island."

"Oh my god I've always wanted to go there. It's one of my life dreams to tour that beautiful island along with the Seafoam Islands. I just wish they weren't so far across the Starmie Sea."

Paul took a mental note of this dream. "I'm sure you'll go there someday. If that is your dream then you will accomplish it for sure."

Serena kissed Paul on the cheek. "Thanks Paulie that means a lot to me. I should probably go inside now. I'll see you in school tomorrow?"

Paul was blushing, but Serena couldn't see it. He laughed, "Sure thing Princess. Have an amazing night."

Serena closed the car door and watched as Paul drove away. She skipped inside to find her mother waiting in the kitchen with snickerdoodle cookies which were her favorite kind. Could this day get any better?

"Hey Ser, how was school?"

"It was fine Mom. Not much happened today." She hated having to lie to her mom, but Serena didn't want to get grounded.

"You look unusually peppy today."

"Haha yeah I was just hanging out with Dawn for a little bit that's all."

"You had a visitor, but you just missed him."

Serena was intrigued by this development, "Who was it Mom?"

"It was Ash. He wants you to give him a call tonight. It's important."

"Alright Mom I will. Thanks for letting me know. I'm going to go take a little nap. Can you wake me up for dinner?"

"Sure thing Ser. Enjoy your nap."

Serena walked off to her bedroom conflicted and confused. She had enjoyed her time with Paul, but she had lots of feelings for Ash. She didn't expect him to visit, but she assumed he was going to apologize to her. Serena figured all the answers would be revealed when she gave Ash a call that night.

With Kenny

Kenny couldn't believe what he was seeing. His bae was calling him. Dawn had finally called him, presumably to profess her love for him. He had been waiting for this moment for years and he was finally going to have a girlfriend. He picked up the phone.

"Hey Kenny, we need to talk. It's important."

"What is it my love?"

Chapter End