Here is chapter 14. :D

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Dawn's Pov (September 24th)

I hope the plan works out well.

Paul had planned that we both challenge them to a battle. Somehow, he had gotten the chance to feed their Pokémon some weird berry that would make them confused if they ate it in a battle, which was good and bad. Good, because the plan could be carried out, but bad because isn't that illegal? I don't know anymore, but at least he is showing he cares. That made my heart beat faster for some reason, I wonder why.

"The plan will go fine, troublesome." He's back to calling me that now, great. I glared at him, which he easily brushed off. He rolled his eyes as he left, heading to the battlefield. I'm kind of worried this plan won't work out, but knowing Paul, he probably already has another backup plan incase this does fail. I quickly followed him, staring out at the field. "So, this is how it is going to work, okay?" I nodded, listening. "We will challenge them to a battle. Halfway through, I want you to use Whirlpool. Their Pokémon should get confused then, and we'll make them attack their trainers. Not with harmful moves, but moves enough to attract attention and humiliate them in front of everyone. Then the attention should be off of you." Seemed simple enough..

Piplup smirked, laughing as Torterra stared at him. I swear, everyone thinks me and Piplup are crazy. I stared at the sky, watching Pidgeot fly happily. Would my friends see this battle? Would they be happy with what we did? Those type of questions were running through my mind like crazy. I don't want to disappoint my friends, but at the same time I want this laughter to be directed at Vanessa and them. So many hard decisions in life.

"Paul~!" I cringed, seeing Vanessa walk up to us. "O-oh! Hello Dawn!" She forced herself to say. I bit back a rude and mean comment, deciding to say a quick hello back. "We are having a double battle, remember?" She nodded, looking happy. Veronica, Brianna and Melody came, probably to watch the battle. "So, is it me and you vs Dawn?" He shook his head, her smile fading at his next words. "Its me and Dawn against you and Veronica." That shocked her greatly, and I had to hold in my laughter. "Lets do this then." He stated, walking to his side of the field.

I stood next to him, watching Vanessa hesitantly walk to her side with Veronica. "Piplup, Spotlight!" Piplup jumped onto the field, spinning gracefully. "Torterra, standby for battle." Torterra landed, roaring loudly. Vanessa pulled a pokeball from her pocket, throwing it nervously. "Go, Houndoom.." The dog like Pokémon landed, growling menacingly. Veronica threw her pokeball, smiling. "Destroy them Hippowdon!" The huge Pokémon landed, lazily standing up.

"Piplup, Bubble Beam!" Piplup used the move, Vanessa snorting loudly, "THAT weak move?! Oh my! You really do suck!" I growled, but Paul quickly ordered a move before I could retort. "Stone Edge." The move landed on Houndoom, the Pokémon managing to take both attacks somehow. "Houndoom, use Flamethrower!" The move headed towards Torterra, who sidestepped it with ease. "Hippowdon, Sandstorm!" Paul looked at me, and I nodded. "Piplup! Whirlpool!" Piplup summoned the move, launching it. The twister like thing slammed straight into Hippowdon, stopping it from using an attack. It also hit Houndoom, who fainted with ease. Pathetic. "Hippow.." It had swirls in its eyes as it moved in a funny way. "Snap out of it!"

She ordered her Pokémon to use a move, and I crossed my fingers. People were watching, thanks to the beautiful whirlpool.

"Hippo Hippow.." The Pokémon launched the Sandstorm at Vanessa, the move making her hair stand up. It then launched another Sandstorm at Veronica, making the girl's hair stand up as well. The place was silent, before laughter followed along with flashes. "Wha?! N-no don't take a picture!" Vanessa cried out, trying to stop everyone.

For once, the laughter wasn't directed at me. I smiled fully, looking at Paul. He seemed to be smirking, though I could tell he was trying to hold his laughter in. The Hippowdon hit himself, fainting. Veronica and Vanessa were to busy trying to fix their hair to return their Pokémon, while Piplup laughed. Torterra chuckled, returning to his pokeball. I did a small victory dance, attracting the attention of Vanessa. "You planned this, didn't you?!" She yelled angrily, marching up to me. I tried to answer, but with the way her hair looked, I couldn't help but give in and laugh even more.

"N-no! I.." Was all I could manage to say, laughing to hard. Paul was staring blankly at Vanessa, who was glaring at me. "I planned it." He said bluntly. She stared in shock, before seething at me. "Your stupid mind control isn't going to work next time, you stupid-!" Mind control? I can't control minds, though that would be cool. Paul rolled his eyes, looking at a familiar green haired person. Drew was laughing so hard, he looked like a tomato. That is when I noticed something.

Brianna and Melody's hair is sticking up as well.

All four girls were frantically trying to fix it, glaring at me all the while. May stood next to me all of a sudden, trying to use me as support while she laughed away. "O-oh my! That was brilliant Dawn!" I high-fived her, laughing along. Paul shook his head, and I could see Ash and Misty laughing in the crowd. Gary and Leaf were nowhere to be seen though, which made me pout.

"Gary and Leaf just missed this!" I cried. May shook her head, pointing to the sky. I looked up, trying not to laugh. Leaf and Gary were on Charizard, Gary laughing as he recorded it from above, probably zooming in to get an even better view. This was amazing. The girls ran off, crying in frustration as everyone pointed and laughed. "Thanks Paul.." I said, smiling. He nodded, looking at anything but me. I giggled as May looked between us.

"I hope I'm not interrupting something~" She sang, skipping off. How dare she imply that! My face burned as Paul rolled his eyes. I could swear that he was blushing as well though! Piplup jumped into my arms, smiling happily. I felt happy as well.

No more being laughed at..

Gary's Pov

I'm nervous, like really nervous, even though it is probably stupid that I am. I can't help it though. Being with my old and first friend that I hurt makes me nervous, and the guilt starts to eat at me once more. I looked at the time, seeing that it read 6:30 PM. Hopefully, I wont be left standing here like an idiot. I know Ash will appear, but what about Leaf? "Hey brother!" Ash called happily, Pikachu waving. "Hey Ash, still no Leaf." I stated.

We waited for a couple more minutes, and the girl finally decided to show up at 6:40. "What took so long? I'm excited to hang out again like old times!" Ash whined. We ignored him, starting to walk away. Where to go, where to go. I looked around, before deciding to head to the food court. I know some of us hadn't eaten since lunch time, and Leaf must be hungry. Ash sat down, immediately ordering. I couldn't help but fave palm, while Leaf slowly shook her head. "Ash! We aren't even ready to order yet!"

He smiled sheepishly, rushing us to get our food as well. Once we were done, the waiter came. Wait, why is there a waiter at a food court? Whatever. He took our orders before leaving, Ash leaning back happily. "Feels like forever since we've hung out!" He said happily. I nodded, looking at Leaf to see her reaction. Nothing. I sighed, laying my head on the table. "Gary, you look like a hedgehog with that hair." That made no sense. I sent him a glare, huffing. "My hair is amazing Ash, thank you very much." He snickered. Leaf looked between us, before looking at the waiter.

We took our food, Ash immediately eating. He sounded like a pig, and looked like one, which made everyone stare at us. Just like old times indeed. "Ash, stop." I growled under my breath. He ignored me, eating happily. Leaf picked at her food, which wasn't at all surprising. How long has it been since she ate? She didn't eat lunch at all. "Leaf, at least eat the food." She looked up, eyes staring straight into mine. I looked at her, feeling slightly nervous once more. Ash smiled stupidly, getting up. "I'm getting more!"

Couldn't he have just called the waiter..?

Leaf slowly ate her food, the silence surprising being comfortable like old times. A small smile formed on my face as I thought about the times when we'd all hang out together. I really miss those days. I finished me food, looking around. "Where is Ash..?" I muttered. Not a minute later, the boy came crashing into the table with a scared look in his eyes. "The chef wants to kill me!" I rolled my eyes, seeing the people who worked here looking at Ash as if he was insane. "H-he was holding a machete! I swear he was trying to kill me!" Such an idiot. "Or you know, he was trying to cook." I said slowly. His face showed confusion, before realization kicked in. "Oh... OH!" I felt like hitting my head on the wall now.

I could see Leaf staring at us, and I smirked. Sooner or later, she'd have to show some emotion. Ash went to go apologize, and after that we had paid and left. Ash walked ahead, trying to act like a leader. He was acting like a kid again, not that its a bad thing. Leaf walked next to me, looking around at the people we passed. The sun started to go down, the sky turning a beautiful orange.

We headed towards the boy dorms, going into my dorm, that I sadly share with Ash. I turned on the TV, handing them two remotes. "I'll, of course, win." I said, smirking. Ash immediately challenged me, while Leaf sat back and watched, just like she did when we were little. "GARY YOU CHEATER!" Ash roared, hurting my ears. I hit him in the head with my elbow, glaring at him. "You trying to make me deaf?!" I yelled angrily. He shoved me, and I shoved him back. Leaf just watched as if we were crazy.

I'm seriously going to kill this boy soon.

Leaf's Pov

They looked like idiots fighting like that. Just like when we were younger.

I shouldn't be thinking about the past. Yet no matter how hard I try it keeps coming back. If I wouldn't have agreed to hang out, none of these memories would be coming back, though they are good memories. "You idiot! You almost broke the WiiU!" Gary yelled angrily. Ash smiled sheepishly, picking up the remote. I looked at the one in my hands. Should I play, or no? I don't really think I should, I don't want to become friends with them. I-I'm only doing this so I can get it over with.

"Pichu pi." I felt my heart skip a beat in shock. Did she just say 'Keep telling yourself that' to me? She glared angrily, pointing towards the WiiU. "Pichu pi, Pichu chu!"

I'm not trying to stay in the past, Pichu. She glared, cheeks sparking angrily. Ash and Gary were looking at us, worried looks on their faces. I paid no attention to that though, I was to busy trying to calm myself down. What Pichu had said shocked me, honestly. Was I really staying in the past? Charizard's pokeball shook, the Pokémon releasing herself. She glared at me, growling. "Charizard.." How she even managed to fit in this room shocked me.

They said I'm living in the past. How? Because I won't forgive them? Not everyone forgives easily though. How can they tell me to be happy when the memories of being shunned and practically hated by my hometown haunt me forever? "Chari char.." I didn't know what to think anymore. Should I forgive and forget? I don't want to, but sooner or later, I'll have to won't I?

"Leaf, are you okay?" I stared at Gary, seeing how worried he looked. I don't know if I can forgive him right away, but I could tolerate him. I could slowly start to forget about it. My Pokémon didn't seem happy about that. I nodded, trying to calm myself down. Charizard had gone back into her pokeball, seeming to know what my decision would be. What did my Pokémon want from me? They can't expect me to be happy right away. Pichu glared, and for the first time she was actually angry with me. I don't know what to do, and I feel like a huge migraine is coming.

Pichu sighed, going back underneath my hat as I sat back down. Ash and Gary let the subject drop, going back to their little game. I guess I'll tolerate for now, though I have no idea when I'll forget. No one has said sorry yet at all to me. Why should I say sorry? I could feel my hat move side to side, and I knew Pichu was shaking her head at what I thought. Sure, it sounded childish, but its true. Why should I say sorry if they didn't say sorry yet? It's only fair they say it to.

I shakily picked up the remote I had dropped, turning it on. "Oh~ Leaf is playing?" Gary said, smirking. "Double Team Ash!" The poor boy didn't see it coming. We played the WiiU for a few more minutes, which were filled with Ash raging at us. He tripped when he tried to attack Gary, flipping over the sofa. Gary burst out laughing. Ash lay there, looking embarrassed as Pikachu laughed away. I felt something start to form on my face, a warm feeling overcoming me. Gary looked at me, his eyes widening slightly.

"L-Leaf.. You're smiling!" He exclaimed, a smile forming on his face.

Wait, I'm smiling?

I felt my face, Ash and Gary smiling brightly. I could feel the smile plastered on my face, and my heart skipped a beat. Why was I smiling?! Pichu stared in surprise, before squealing happily. Gary took a picture, and I had half the mind to punch him right now. I shouldn't be smiling, this isn't good. Why am I smiling? No matter how hard I tried, the smile wouldn't go away. It stayed. Was that a good thing, or a bad thing? I don't know right now.

"Its nice to see you smiling, Leaf." Gary said, smiling softly. I guess I'll let it go for now. I should enjoy this moment, shouldn't I? I blinked, trying to push the smile down once more, I really don't like this feeling, it feel foreign. I haven't smiled in years. Gary high-fived Ash, both cheering for some reason. "Pichu pi.." I guess I'll let it go for now, for my Pokemon's happiness.

Okay fine, I'll let it go because..

I kind of miss this feeling of being happy..

Misty's Pov

I wonder how the hang out thing is going.

I bet there isn't much progress, since Leaf is hard to crack. I hope something good happened though, because I would love it if something good did happen. "Hey Misty, you seem bored." A person I really didn't want to see suddenly came up to me. Rudy. "Oh, hi Rudy.." He sat down, smiling slightly. "Hey Misty~ I was wondering if you wanted to hang out?" Think of an excuse now Misty! "Oh, I would love to! But, I kind of can't right now.." Rudy frowned, looking around. "Why?" Think of something! "I kind of have to wait for my Pokémon to be healed!" Good job Misty! He sighed, shrugging it off. "Then why don't we talk for fun?" Shit.

"Um, sure.. Though don't follow me when I have to go get my Pokémon." Great, I made it sound like I'm hiding something from him. He nodded, though I could see the suspicion in his eyes. Why does he have to like me?! Why not someone else? "So, how have you been?" He asked. I shrugged, "I could be better I guess, though I'm not complaining, really. So I've been good." He nodded. "I've been okay, but being in Melody's team really sucks. Why don't we join teams?"

I knew he was on Melody's team, he doesn't have to point that out. "You do know you can't switch teams, right?" He frowned angrily. "This island sucks!" I flinched as he slammed his hands down on the table. People looked in confusion, and I wanted nothing more but to just crawl under a rock and die. "S-sorry.." I glared at him, getting up and walking away. I had no time for him, I don't feel the same way.

I headed towards the Pokémon Center, Azurill popping out of my bag. "Sorry about that Azurill." She nodded, giggling at me. I guess it was pretty funny how I just got up and left him, in a Pokémon's perspective, that is. I walked into the Pokemon Center, handing the nurse my team. I'm sure they are healed..

She put them in the healing machine, and I patiently waited. Azurill ate a cookie, slowly starting to fall asleep. I held her in my arms, grabbing my Pokémon and turning around. I almost jumped twelve feet in the air as Rudy stood there. "Oh, so you weren't lying when you said you had to get your Pokémon." I glared, shoving him out of my way. "Why are you so upset?!"

I turned, the boy walking straight into me, "First, you embarrass me in public all because you are upset. Second, I don't want to be bothered right now." He frowned, knowing I wouldn't tell him the real reason I'm upset. I had no reason to tell him, and I wanted nothing to do with him right now. I headed back to my room, the boy smart enough to leave me alone. "Hello Misty!" May yelled happily, running up to me. I smiled softly. My friends, however, I wouldn't mind being around. "Hello May, whats up?"

She pointed towards the sky, and I resisted the urge to smack her. "Anyways, you seem slightly upset, is something wrong?" I sighed, deciding to tell her what happened with Rudy. "Wow, you know when Dawn says you two would make an okay couple, I can't help but disagree with her. It would seem like a horrible couple, not because of you but because of him." I nodded, Azurill and Skitty talking. "Maybe you should just tell him you don't want to be around him anymore? I don't know, I never had to deal with this." I saw someone heading towards May, and I stifled a giggle.

"Hey May." Brendan said. May smile brightly, "Hello Brendan~" I could see emerald-green eyes narrowed at Brendan, which made me laugh. "Whats so funny?" May asked, confused. dammit, "Nothing~ I have to go do something, bye!" I yelled back to her. "Why are you letting her stay with that monster?" Drew growled. I shrugged, "Do something about it, instead of hiding and stalking Drew." I shoved past him, heading to my room.

My phone vibrated as I entered my room. A smile broke out on my face, seeing the picture Gary had sent to me, and probably sent to everyone else. A picture of Leaf smiling. I can tell everything went perfect. There was a knock on the door, and I opened it. Ash and Gary fell in, Leaf standing there emotionless as always. "Hello Mist!" Ash said happily, I waved slightly, confused. "We came to hang out~" He said happily.

I let them in, the three of them sitting down on the couch. "Misty~ Let us play WiiU." I don't have one though. They opened up the bag, making me sweatdrop. Leaf just shrugged, looking at them. Once we were done hooking it up, we all grabbed a remote. I had won a few matches, which made Ash cheer for some reason. Gary and Ash were now wrestling for first place. Me and Leaf just watched, looking at each other. "You know, they are taking this to seriously.." I trailed off. Leaf nodded, getting up and slamming their heads together.

"OW!" They cried, glaring at her. "What was that for?!" I laughed at them as they rubbed their heads. They suddenly noticed what place they were in, and immediately freaked out. "I'm in last place?!" Gary yelled, fumbling the remote. He and Ash immediately became silent, trying to beat each other. I sighed.

I feel like this is going to be a long night..

Drew's Pov

I'm not exactly happy right now.

Why is she talking to Brendan? What is so important about him? So he is a childhood friend, so what? That doesn't mean anything to me. He isn't worth anything! May laughed along with him, and I growled dangerously. I had a strange feeling overtake me, and I didn't know what it was at all. Hopefully it goes away.

Wait, why do I care what she does? Because we are friends? No, something else entirely. She headed back towards me, looking surprised to see me standing out in the open. "Hey Drew! How are you~?" She practically squealed. I nodded, not really paying attention. She frowned, "Something wrong?" I shook my head, "Just thinking, that's all." She nodded.

"Do you want to go get something to eat or drink?" She asked, smiling. I nodded, following her into the girl dorms. I sat on the sofa, sighing as she got drinks from the snack bar. She handed me one, sitting down and drinking her soda. I hesitantly took a sip, sighing loudly. "Something bothering you?" Yes, I don't like Brendan. "No, just tired I guess." She nodded, "I've had a somewhat slow and boring day. I'm tired now as well." The only stuff that wasn't boring today was the prank Dawn and Paul did.

I got up, heading towards the snack bar. I grabbed some food, eating it as I watched people walk by. What do I do about Brendan? I feel as if he is a threat. How do I get rid of him? May looked at me as if I were weird. "Who is a threat?" Wait, she heard me? "Uh, this boss in a game.." I said lamely. She nodded, rolling her eyes. "Do you want help beating the boss?" I shook my head a little to quickly. "N-no! I can do it." She looked at me, obviously not falling for it. "P-plus, you probably suck at gaming." She got extremely mad, whacking me in the head. "I'll have you know I won many tournaments!" Whatever. "Okay then June."

"ITS MAY! M-A-Y!" She yelled angrily. I chuckled, "I should get going, shouldn't I? It is getting pretty late." She was about to say something when Ash and Gary came falling down the stairs, landing on their backs. "Ow.. What was that for Misty!" Gary yelled angrily. I tried not to laugh, but May was literally dying in her laughter right now. "Don't try to play innocent! You cheated in the game Ketchum and Oak!" They paled.

"S-sorry! We won't do it again." They got up, noticing me. "Oh hey Drew!" Misty's mallet connected with Ash's face, the boy falling to the floor. "Save yourselves!" Gary yelled, running out of the building. Ash got up, throwing it back at her and running off. I shook my head, looking at May. "I guess I should go then, I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight, May." She waved, mumbling a goodnight as she tried to calm down.

I headed out of the dorm areas, walking back to my room. The night sky had millions of stars shining beautifully, and the moon was full. The grass swayed slowly with the wind, as if dancing. Nature is amazing, and I love it. I looked around, noticing I was the only one outside. I feel like I'm in one of those horror movies. I headed back inside, about to go into my room when I noticed a note on the floor. I picked it up, reading it.

You better watch it, Hayden. I will ruin you. Stay away from my May. I've known her longer than you have, and you have no right to claim her as yours. –Brendan.

I growled slightly. He wanted to fight for her? She was my friend as well, and I'm not going to let some childhood friend of hers ruin anything.

It's on, Brendan Birch. You are going down.

There is chapter 14 guys :D Slightly longer, no? I dunno, I tried :3 have a wonderful day, okay? :D?

-Pichu!