Chapter 20: The Dance Ball

Ash is back at the Pokemon Center, as Delia is waiting for him there.

"Hello, honey, how is the Gym Battle?" Delia asks.

"Thanks to you, Mother. I managed to get through her rhythm and I won the badge." Ash says. "And Electra and Sis are going to have a ball, which is why they are shopping for Alice's dress."

"I see." Delia says. "Since you are a prince, I assume that you know what you are going to wear for this formal occasion?"

"Yes, Mother." Ash says as he goes to his room for the dress up. He finds a blue suit with a tie in his backpack, as he wears it, he looks at the mirror and says, "Pikachu, how do I look?"

Pikahu just gives him a thumbs up, but Ash says, "Thank you, but I still think that there are something missing."

Pikachu thinks for a second and then he finds a comb on the bed, and then he gives it to Ash. "You're right, I should comb my hair, thanks, Pikachu."

Pikachu nods as he runs out of the room, and Ash changes back into his clothing and he realizes something, he quickly rushes out of the Pokemon Center, much to the surprise of Delia and Pikachu.

Alice is looking for dresses with Elena and Electra by her side, she is now wearing a dress and she asks, "How do I look?"

Elena says, "You look really perfect in that dress."

"But still, there is something missing." Electra says. "I guess it is my imagination..."

Alice asks, "Will Ash like my outfit? I am scared that he doesn't like it."

"Oh please, knowing my brother, he will fainted after seeing how beautiful you are." Elena says.

"Not funny." Alice pouts as Alice changes back, then they go to purchase the dress.

As for Ash, he is inside the jewelry store, he says, "Excuse me." Then the worker comes and asks, "Prince Ash, may I help you?"

"I want to purchase this pendant. This is made by crystals that even shines in the dark, carving into a snowflake to show its beauty. And the texture looks smooth, a perfect for being a present."

The staff is surprised at how the prince knows the words. "Yes, you are right, your highness. May I ask you a question, are you going to purchase it to your special one?"

Ash says, "Yes, Electra is going to have a ball, and there is a higher possibility that I will dance with the one I admire. I want to give her this pendant and tells her how I feel."

"Whoever you were saying is really lucky." The staff says. "Since you have a well purpose for the pendant. You can have it with half of the price."

"Oh no, I rather give the full amount. Since this is one and only." Ash gives the money to the clerk and then he leaves. As he goes back to the Pokemon Center, they see Elena and Alice waiting for him.

"Ash, where have you been?" Elena asks.

Ash hides the bag behind him and says, "I am just going for shopping as well. Since I find that I have something missing with my suit."

"Okay." Alice says. "Now we should dress up and go."

Ash nods as they go change clothes. Once they are finished, they meet at the Pokemon Center, but as Ash looks at Alice, she is wearing a white dress with white long gloves. To him, she looks like an angel that descends from heaven.

"How do I look?" Alice says shyly. "I don't look bad, do I?"

Ash smiles and says, "You are perfect, Alice."

Alice smiles at Ash's words and she suddenly gives him a hug, much to the two's surprise. "I am sorry..." Alice says.

"It's fine." Ash says. "Now let's go." Then he grabs her arm as they leave the center.

"Who is that girl with Prince Ash?" "She looks like an angel, how lucky for the prince!" "I want to dance with him/her!"

As they get into the ball, they hear a lot of guests murmuring for the special occasion. And then Ash and Alice find Keira and Rodney, who are also inside the ball.

"Rodney, Keira. Good to see you again." Alice says.

"Wow, Alice. Ash. What's going on with you two?" Rodney asks. "You two look perfect."

"Why thank you, you two are not bad as well." Ash says. "And I see that you are also invited."

"Indeed." Keira says. "Since we have our gym battles, so it will be better if we have some relaxation."

Then they hear the music starts, Keira says, "Well, looks like the music is started, Rodney, should we go dance?"

"Sure." Rodney says, "I guess we will see you."

"Same here." Ash says as they leave. Ash says, "Alice, do you want to dance with me?"

Alice says, "But...I am not a good dancer...what if I made a mistake..."

"Don't worry." Ash says. "You have me by your side. Just go with the flow."

Alice nods as Ash takes her hand as they start dancing. Ash is slowly moving Alice together as they melt into the music it is playing.

Alice can't believe it, Ash, the boy he loves and also the prince of Sevestar Kingdom, is dancing with her in a formal ball. Alice can't help but feel a little proud, she asks, "Ash, you dance really well, how did you learn it?"

Ash says, "Believe me, I was not a good dancer, like you. I made a lot of mistakes. But I never gave up learning."

Alice nods as they keep dancing. After dancing for a while, they decide to take a rest by eating some food.

"Ash, over here!" They see Elena with a boy sitting together at the ball, so they go there. Elena says, "Ash, Alice. I will like you to meet my boyfriend, Alex. Alex, this is my brother and his friend Alice."

"It is nice to meet you." Alex says as he bows to them. "Your sister speaks highly about you, and I can see why."

"Why thank you." Ash says. "So Alex, how did you meet my sister?"

"It is a long story, but at first, I saw her dancing near the river, and I was attracted. But then she is attacked by Lunape as I saved her." Alex says.

"He was like a prince charming that comes to save the Snow White, I can't thank him enough for saving me back then." Elena says. "Then we start dating after we know each other more than 4 months."

"I see." Alice says. "This is quite a good story."

"Indeed." Ash says. "For saving my sister back then, I really thank you for doing so."

"No problem." Alex says. "Who doesn't want to save a beautiful princess like her, well, I am glad to be the one who does so."

Then Elena sees Alice's neck, she gasps, "I know what you are missing, Alice. You forget to wear any jewelry."

Alice pales and she starts to panic, "What should I do?"

Ash says, "I won't worry about that. You are already beautiful."

This causes Alice to look at her. "You mean it?"

"I do. But if you are worried, then I have bought this." He takes out a small box and opens it. The three of them widen their eyes as they see a beautiful snowflake pendant.

"Oh my...Ash. This is beautiful..." Alice gasps.

"It may be beautiful, but not as much as you are. The reason I give you this pendant is because that I want to thank you for everything you have done to me. I want to ask you a question."

He takes a deep breath, "Do you want to be my girlfriend?"

Alice is processing what has happened, the Prince of the Sevestar, asking her to be his girlfriend. Her head is about to explode, her body starts to move on her own as she kisses Ash. "You don't know how much it means to me, Ash. Yes. I want to be your girlfriend. It is like a dream come true."

Then they share a hug and a kiss, but it is quickly ended as Elena coughs, "You do know that we are here, right?"

The two of them blush again as Alex says, "Well done, Ash. You finally ask her out. Not that I am complaining since I have Elena."

"Thank you." Ash says. "And thanks to you, Sis. Without your help, I don't know when I am going to do this to Alice."

"I didn't do anything." Elena says with a smile. "Now you lovebirds, why don't you go dance some more?"

Ash looks at Alice, her beauty is reaching new heights as the pendant is sparkling. "May I have a dance with you, my girlfriend?" Ash asks.

"Sure, my boyfriend." Alice smiles as they go dance again.

Once the ball comes to an end, the group goes back to the Pokemon Center. Delia is waiting for them and she says, "So did you all have fun?"

Ash says, "It goes better than I have ever imagined."

Alice says, "It is the same for me."

Pikachu says, "You have better tell me what is going on."

"Later." Ash says.

Delia notices Alex and says, "Oh, Alex. It is nice to see you again."

"Hello to you, your highness." Alex bows. "I was invited by Elena to come to the ball."

"I see." Delia says. "And I assume that Ash and Alice here confessed to each other?"

Elena says, "It goes better than I have ever imagined. But right now it is a little late, we should have some rest for now."

Ash says, "I agree. Alice, let's go."

"Sure." Alice says as they go into their rooms after bidding good night to his family.

Back in the room, Alice smiles at the Pendant that Ash gives her. She says, "It really looks beautiful, Ash. I can't believe you have bought this for me."

"Don't worry about it." Ash says. "Since we are boyfriend and girlfriend, I wanted to take things into the next level."

"True. Thank you for giving me this wonderful night." Alice says as she leans on him.

"And thank you for making it happen as well." Ash says as he wraps his arms around her, causing her to giggle as they fall into the bed together.

Here is a new chapter. And this time Alice and Ash are a couple now. I am not sure if I want to add a lemon in this story, but I hope you like this chapter.