Chapter 14: The best and the worst birthday
"Yes, Ari…bring Mack and Ivy and Bea, too! 'K, bye!" Rose put the phone down and sighed with approval. She invited Ari, Ivy, Bea, Mack, Brendan, (for Maries' sake!) Tracey, Savannah and her daughter Sandra, Brianna, Zoey, Kenny, Nando, Niña, Sakura, (Espeon girl), Daisy, Lily, and Violet, Ami the head and not so snooty cheerleader, Ben, Marina, Jimmy, Han, and a couple of more people. (More than 20 people!)
"I love making surprises for my cousin!" she squealed.
"Rose! Are you done?" May asked. She, with Dawn, Misty, and Penny, a girl from school, (and cake making expert) was making a cake for Drew.
"Yep! What flavor is that?" Rose asked.
"It's vanilla, I guess." May said.
What's going on? Well, in chapter 13, Rose told May that it's, yep, Drew's birthday today! (Not exactly today, in the story, it's already March 15.) Then, May suggested making a birthday bash for him!
"May, can you get the door? I think that Ash is here to help with the designs!" Rose called from the kitchen.
"Ok!" May went to the door and opened it.
"Hey May!" Ash said. He was holding some banners, a box of balloons and a bunch of streamers. Color purple, blue, gold, and of course, green.
"Ash, where'd you buy that?" May asked.
He shrugged. "Hardware store."
"Figures." Then she led him to the kitchen.
"Ash! Thank Lugia you're here! Can you decorate the living room? Misty's fixing the DJ booth. Thanks!" Rose called.
"Er…ok!" Ash replied, confused. Poor guy.
KITCHEN:
"No!!! Dawn, don't put that there!" May cried. Dawn was going to put a lemon in the cake. And May knew how much Drew hated lemons! (Sorry lemon lovers. Erm, I mean the fruit lemon.)
"Have you heard of vanilla lemon cake?" May asked. Dawn sweatdropped.
"Oops."
LIVING ROOM:
"Ash!" Misty said when she saw the black-haired trainer.
"Hey Mist! Can you put these banners up?" he asked.
"Sure. Hand me the purple and green ones, I'll put them first." She said, climbing onto a ladder.
"Ok. Here ya go!" he said, handing the banners to Misty.
"Thanks Ash- AAH!!!" Misty screamed. She fell of the ladder. (O.o)
"Misty!" Ash said. He dropped the box of banners and lifted his arms.
"AAASH!!!" Misty screamed.
"Mist! I got you- OOF!"
"Ash? Misty? Are you two ok?" Rose asked.
"They're in a bind right now!" May said, laughing.
"You two are so gross! It's the second time!" Dawn chirped.
"SHUT UP DAWN!!!" Ash and Misty screamed in their awkward position.
Dawn laughed cheerfully and said, "People! I just noticed that the decors are done!"
The living room was now like a dance club. A DJ booth was set up near the stairs. Green and purple banners were stuck on the walls. A table was set up near the door with the label, "Gifts here! Here! HERE!!! Don't you see? H-E-R-E!!!' on the table, it was obvious that Ash wrote it. Multi-colored balloons were in a corner of the room…in short, it was awesome.
"Hello? Guest number one here!" a voice that sounded like a wind chime came. Rose's head perked up and opened the door.
"Ari! Glad you could come girl! Where are Bea, Mack, and the others?" Rose asked the black haired girl.
She shrugged. "Riding in a big fat bus maybe." She suddenly grinned. "Let's get this party STARTED!!!" she shouted.
Two hours later…
Rose was dancing to the song 'Poker Face'. The party already had 40 people in it and they were singing, dancing, and eating. Well, Ash was trying his best to not devour the big cake.
"AW come on Dawn! Just a small slice? PLEEEEAAASSSE???" Ash begged the girl. Dawn simply glared at the boy.
"No Ash! You know perfectly well that I had to spend HOURS on making this cake!" Dawn said. The cake was Vanilla flavored, it had chocolate icing, it was 3 feet tall, it had a couple of candied roses…it was simply beautiful!
"Well fine! Who wants to eat a cake with candied roses anyway?" Ash asked. Then he walked away, obviously pissed.
"GUYS!!" Ben called. All the girls glared at him. "Fine! Guys and girls! He's COMING!!!" he shouted. It was dead silent. Everything paused. Then after fifteen long seconds, they screamed and ran to hide. Misty turned off the flashing rainbow lights and hid under the booth.
"Shuu-kun, Shuu-kun!!" Brianna squealed. They all shushed her.
The room was dim. It was silent all over. The door creaked.
"Guys?" Drew asked as he went in. "Why is it so fucking dar-
"HAPPY…FIFTEENTH BIRTHDAY!!!" everyone shouted. Drew was taken back by surprise.
Hey
you, I know I'm in the wrong
Time flies when you're having fun
You
wake up, another year has gone
You're twenty one
"Happy birthday Drew!" May said once Drew got over his shock.
"Who planned this?" Drew asked.
"Rose."
I
guess you wanna knooooooooow
Why I'm on the phoooooooone
It's
been a day or sooooooooo
I know its kinda late
But Happy
Birthday
"I'll
be sure to get here after." Yeah
yeah whoa
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa
Well I miss you
too
Yeah yeah I know
I know its kinda late
But happy
birthday
"Rose!!!" Drew called.
"Well, what is it cousin?" Rose asked with a smile.
"You planned ALL of this?"
"Uh…" Rose was busted. "Yeah, but Mist and the others helped with the-
"Thanks." Drew said.
"Uh, you're welcome!" Rose said.
So now you
knooooooooow
So
hard when you're far away
Its lame but I forgot the date
I
wont make the same mistake
I'm so to blame
Don't hang up the phoooooooone
I wish I was at
hoooooooone
I know its way too late,
But Happy Birthday
"HEY DREW!!!" Ash called.
"What?" Drew asked.
"You enjoying the party? Mist is playing Truth or Dare! Wanna join us?" Ash asked.
"You know what?" Drew asked. He looked over at the screaming group.
"I
think I will." Yeah
yeah whoa It's not that
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa
Well I miss you
too
Yeah yeah I know
I know its kinda late
But happy
birthday
I don't care
You know Ill
make it up to you
If I could
I'd be there
"Drew!" Misty said. "Glad you could join!"
"Ok. Drew. Truth or Dare?" Dawn asked.
"Truth." Drew said.
"Do you really love May?" Dawn asked.
"Uh…"
Drew stuttered, his face turning as scarlet as fire. Lucky for him,
May called, "Present time!!!" they all then ran to the table.
Yeah yeah
whoa
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa
Well I miss you
too
Yeah yeah I know
I know its kind of lame
But Happy
Birthday
"Come on Drew! Lighten up!" May said once the crowd reached the table. "Gift one, from…Gary!" Drew ripped the paper off and saw a shiny green and purple Pokéball.
"Yo Gary, thanks!" Drew called.
"Gift two, from…" May frowned. "Brianna." Drew's eye twitched once he heard Brianna's squeal and ripped the paper off. Then, he saw a pack of red cookies in a box.
"Uh…thanks Breanne." Drew said.
"DREW SAID MY NAME WRONG!!!" Brianna squealed.
'Wow that girl's an idiot.' Drew thought while picking a random gift. He got out a rectangle-shaped one that had a note that said, 'To our cousin D, lots of love, Ro and Mar.' Drew looked at his two cousins and they smiled in return. Drew tore off the paper and…
"A…box?" Drew asked. Maries glared.
"Box? Open the box, broccoli head!" Maries shouted.
Drew sighed and removed the top. A set of jackets in every color stared back. 'Note to self: Never wear the pink one. Give it to Harley.' Drew thought. "Uh, thanks you two!" Drew said. The two grinned. May handed Drew a box that said, 'Happy birthday leader! This is from all of us! XOXO, Elements.' Drew looked at the seven people beside him, whose eyes were encouraging him to open the box. Drew carefully opened it and saw a big scrapbook that had "BEST FRIENDS" written by Ash on the cover. On the first page, there were dedications that came from everyone who attended. Like these:
Happy Birthday Drew! XD Wish you and May all the best! :D Hint; hint… -Bea and Han-chan :))
Hey D! 'Sup? Is the bowling tournament on? Hahaha! –Gary
Hey Drew! Happy birthday rival! XOXO, Solidad
D-Darling
R- Realistic
E- Exciting
W- Wild
XD on the wild part! From, Mackster :)
Hey Andy! Hahaha, joke. Happy birthday friend! Let's have a re-match! –Ari 3
Then, taking up five to ten pages, (back to back) there was the pictures part. It was filled with pictures of him and the gang…etc. For short, the scrapbook was flipping huge! At the back, there was a note from the seven elements. (1)
Friends Forever D! Elements forever! May took over the pen, that's why the back is filled with red ink. XD. Happy birthday!!!
From:
Ash, Misty, May, Dawn, Paul, Brock, and Rose. Yeah, yeah whoa
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa
Well
I miss you too
Yeah yeah I know
I know its kinda late
But
happy birthday.....
To you
Drew put the scrapbook down and his hair hid his eyes. Everyone was questioning themselves, 'What's up with Drew?' A single tear fell down and landed on the book. Drew went to May and whispered in her ear, "You made this?" May nodded. "You always have ways to show my sensitive side." He continued. May laughed and hugged Drew tightly. Everyone clapped for no reason and sang the traditional Happy Birthday song.
"Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Drew…Happy birthday to you!!!" they all sang as Rose and Dawn brought the cake in. Ash's eyes widened.
"Ca-ca-cak-cak-CAKEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!" Ash screamed. He dove right in and in ten seconds, there were only candles left. Everyone glared at Ash.
"AAAAAAAAASH!!!" Dawn said loudly, her eyes turning dark red. "I TOLD YOU NOT TO EAT THE CAKE!!" Dawn fumed.
"Da-dawn, it was an accident, I swear!" Ash cried.
"ACCIDENT?! I SPENT TWO HOURS BAKING THAT CA-" but she was interrupted by a scream.
"NO!! HELP!!" someone screamed. Everyone paused, and asked, "Who's that?"
Drew suddenly froze. Chills ran up his spine. Only a scream like that can be produced by…
"MAY!!!" Drew shouted. He ran through the crowd, and he was in the kitchen when he saw…
May. Unconscious. Held by Joey Graystone.
"Hey Drew, look at the catch of the day!" Joey sneered.
A fire in Drew blazed. He had enough of this!
"Chikyuu henkei!" (A/N: It means Earth Transformation, just in case. :D) Drew shouted. Green light surrounded him and his clothes changed. When the light disappeared, Drew was wearing a white polo, green cape, dark green pants, and brown boots. (The men kind.) Tied around his waist was a brown sash. And on the polo, there was a leaf shaped brooch.
"Aw, for the first time, Drew transformed into his fairy form! How cute- HEY!!!" Joey was almost hit by an ice attack.
"Don't mess with the princess!" Dawn said, coming into the room wearing a white dress, gray boots, a diamond tiara, and a brooch in shape of a snowflake.
"What the, Dawn?!" Drew said in alarm.
"I came to help, hero boy. I wanna kick some ass!" Dawn said, her hands glowing. "Ray of Ice!" she said, a long string of ice coming out of her hands. Joey dodged.
"Silver Leaf!" Drew shouted. A long, silver covered leaf came out and hit Joey's arm. He winced and said, "That's it pixie pests. Let me show you the dark!" he said. "Dark shadow!" he said, pointing at Dawn. A fog-like shadow came out and surrounded Dawn. She screamed and Joey grinned at her fear.
"Fear the dark, pixie!" Joey said.
"In your dreams!" Dawn said. Suddenly, she did some weird hand sign and a silver shuriken appeared in her hands. (Why is this turning to Naruto all of the sudden? O.O)
"Ice attack! Shuriken style!" Dawn cried. The shuriken turned into ice and she threw it straight at Joey. Joey's eyes widened and said, "This isn't the end, pixies!" then, he vanished in a cloud of black smoke. Dawn then turned back to her normal form. When she looked at Drew, Drew was still in his elemental form. His eyes were wide.
"He took May."
Then he ran out the kitchen door.
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Dawn was still looking at the open door when Ash, Misty, Brock, Paul, and Paul ran into the kitchen. "Where's May?!" Misty asked.
Dawn faced the group, her blue eyes shimmering with tears. "She's gone. She was kidnapped by Joey." then she ran to Paul, who hugged her tightly. (Ikarishipping moment! :D :D :D)
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Drew was outside. He was looking at the sunset. He clearly remembered the promise he made to May…
Flashback…
They had just came back from The Center of Infinity. Drew was walking May to Rose's house when she suddenly said…
"Drew?" she asked.
"Yes May?"
"Well, can you promise me something?"
He stopped walking. "Anything."
"Well Drew…promise me that you'll always be by my side." She said.
Drew was silent for a moment. Then, taking out a bloody red Rose, he said, "I promise." Then he put it in her hair. May blushed and said,
"Thanks."
End of Flashback…
Drew punched the ground in rage. The ground slightly cracked and a blood-colored Rose sprang from the ground.
'I promised May...then…I broke my promise…' Drew thought. He stared at the Rose for a moment, and then he saw weeds around it. Drew's anger became larger. "I'm coming for you May…" Drew said. Then, he vanished without anyone seeing him.
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Rose heard a sound outside. She looked out and noticed that Drew was gone. She looked around the house and realized that he had gone for May.
"Guys!!!" Rose shouted. Paul, Dawn, Misty, Ash, and Brock came out.
"What's wrong Rose?" Brock asked. Rose's fists tightened as she said "He's gone. He went for May."
It was silent as a trail of leaves entered the kitchen. Ash's eyes widened and he said, "Well, are we gonna go for him or nope?" everyone stared at him.
"Well that's the first time you said something smart." Paul said, rolling his eyes. Ash glared at him.
"It isn't time for jokes. Drew went out for May. May is with Joey. Who knows what kind of mess he might get in?"
"Well said Ash." Brock said. "Where do you think he'll go first?"
"I think that he will go to wherever Joey's keeping May, read Joey's mind, and see if there's a ransom, deal, or whatever." Misty said gravely.
"I see." Brock said, putting a finger to his head.
"I mean, do you think he'll let May go seriously? That's just crap!" Misty said.
"I know." Rose said. She stared outside.
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The sun was shining on Ruby Aura, or, the Fire planet. Drew, was trying to find the Kaji (Fire) Gem. And was he having the time of his life in there…
'Damn it, of all elements why does May have to be Fire?!' Drew asked himself angrily.
'Couldn't he have gotten Ash, or Brock…or even Misty…never mind, I'm lucky no one can read minds…' he thought, visualizing Joey being pounded to death with Misty's hammer. A smirk came to his face.
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"The fire gem, or also known as the Kaji gem in legends, is found in Ruby Aura." Jasmine explained. "Whoever with the power of Earth, Ice, or Steel shouldn't hold it or…" she trailed of. The others knew.
"So what if someone with the power of water like me holds it?" Misty asked.
"Well…usually the Fire bearer loses his or her powers for a while, but in rare cases…death." Daniel said, looking serious. They all shuddered. Daniel suddenly became suspicious. "Why do you ask, and where is May and Drew?" he asked.
"Er…May got her hand stuck in a teapot and Drew's trying to help her?" Ash answered uneasily. Misty hit Ash with her Water hammer.
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It was only getting hotter. Drew tried to breathe, but it resulted in a cough because of the smoke in the air. 'What. The. Fuck. Smoke, heat, sun, more heat. I swear this is my personal hell.' Drew thought. 'I knew I should've brought Rose along. And, where the heck is that stone?!'
Drew continued to look for the stone when something caught his eye. It was like heaven answered his thoughts. A flame-shaped, scarlet and orange colored stone stared back at him. 'Couldn't be…is it?' he thought. He reached for it but a person's hand was faster. He looked up and saw a girl with violet hair, and evil red eyes. She was smirking.
"Well, well…Andrew. So good to see you again." She said.
Drew glared at her.
"Mindy."
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"Come on, that's impossible!" Jasmine said, looking at Daniel. He was looking at Ash deeply.
"You're lying." He said. Ash turned red.
"How did you kno- I mean, I'm not!" he said after receiving a glare from Misty.
"It's a natural talent." Daniel said, chuckling. "Tell us the truth. We can face whatever you throw at us. Even though it involves Drew killing every person in LaRousse or May taking over the world one ramen shop at a time."
"Ok. Joey Grayson kidnapped May and Drew followed for short." Brock said.
"So Drew didn't kill my living enemy Jeremy Smith?" Daniel asked with a frown. Jasmine smacked him on the head and rolled her Jade eyes.
"Focus Dan, focus!" she said, hitting him on the head again. He rubbed his head, muttering something about her hair and a chainsaw.
"We have to save Drew first." Rose said. They all stared at her, especially Brock.
"Why? May's in more danger." Ash said. Misty looked at him strangely.
"I know that well Ash. But Drew's in a place where he can lose his powers, or even die!" Misty said. Rose looked up.
"Were going." She said.
"To where?" asked Dawn.
"Ruby Aura. Were gonna save Drew."
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Me: Ooh, what will happen now?
Dawn: We'll see!
Me: Review!