After Ash and Weiss's little date yesterday, and obtaining the Spring Maiden's power of the X-Blade, Ash has been all the more calm and collective. Now that he has half of the powers of the X-Blade, he can only imagine what kind of power that this weapon could muster.
With literally two weeks until the Vytal Festival and the Tournaments coming up, Ash was getting so excited. Course then again; he had classes, training and teaching his apprentices the powers of the Keyblade. And not to mention that he still has six more girls to take on a date.
During one of his down times, he has been figuring out where to take the others on a date. He decided on a few locations that were romantic as possible. Unbeknownst to Ash, who was occupied on the maps of all the regions he visited, Yang decided to drop in on him.
"Watcha doing sweetie?" Yang asked as she leaned over her shoulder.
"Just looking for locations for dates. I'm still not ready for the public to see me like this yet." Ash said while continuing to look at the many of regions he's been to.
"Well, I have an idea for a location that I've always wanted to go to." Yang said while moving around him and sitting on his lap. She pointed to a spot in the Unova region on what looked like Route 4.
"The Rainbow Valley in Unova?" He asked as he looked closely at the spot.
"Yep. My father used to read me and Ruby a bedtime story about that place. It is said that Cottonee's gather to that sacred spot after they found their mates. On the night of a full moon, a wind called the Diamond Breeze blows them to this spot." She explained.
"It's true. I have been there myself….with a few of the traitors." He said in a pretty down voice from that last part. Yang pulled his head to face her and planted her lips onto his. After she broke the kiss, she hugged him tight.
"I told you to get your mind off of them, or I will have to force you to." She whispered into his ear. Ash returned it gently.
"I'm sorry. It's just that…I won't be at peace until I set everything right." Ash whispered while tightening his grip.
"You're not doing this alone Ash. We are in this together. Now what do you say we get ready? After all, we never really had a day to ourselves." She suggested. She was still a tad upset with herself from the misunderstanding the night of the dance and she believed this will make her better.
"Rainbow Valley it is then." He said with a smile. They shared one last passionate kiss before they went off to get changed and cleaned up.
Ash had decided to go with usual clothing and put his dark coat away for a change. He was surprised that he found clothes that look just like the ones he wore in Unova in his closet. The only thing that was missing was his hat.
"Well Pikachu old buddy, I never thought we ever return to Unova. From what everyone thought I was dead and with that tombstone back at Celestial Tower, I can't imagine if some people will be overjoyed seeing me alive and well, or if people will see me as a zombie and panic." Ash said to his partner.
"Pika Pi Pikachu." Pikachu spoke.
"Well perhaps. I wonder what's keeping Yang." Ash asked. As if on cue, the door knocked. He walked over it to answer it. When he opened the door, he thought he had just died and went to heaven from the beauty that stood in front of him.
Yang was in a different look than her usual clothing while wearing her Ember Celica. She looked at Ash with casual clothes while still having his Keyblade Pauldron on. What's really catching her eyes is his developed body being more showing. She loved it so much that she couldn't stop starring.
Basically, she's wearing her Hunter outfit
"Wow…you look…beautiful." Ash said in shock and amazement.
"Thanks cutie." Yang said before pulling him into another kiss. The kiss was short, but it was still sweet for the both of them. "You ready?" She asked after they broke the kiss.
"Indeed." He said before summoning Divine Elemental and creating another portal. Pikachu hopped onto his usual spot and Ash took her hand. They walked through it and the portal closed.
In the Rainbow Valley, a portal opened up and Ash, Pikachu and Yang walked out and Ash quickly closed the portal. The sun was already beginning to set in this location.
"Wow…it's more beautiful in person." Yang said as she dashed forward a few steps and looking towards the waterfall. Pikachu jumped off of Ash's shoulder and ran around.
"It sure is. There's a tree right over there we can stay at and enjoy each other's company." Ash said while pointing towards a tree near the river. They walked towards the tree and they sat down next to each other.
"Oh, I've got a new friend for Pikachu." Yang said while digging into her purse and pulled out a Poke Ball. She threw it and she sent out a Flareon.
Yang's Flareon LVL 88 Fire Flash Fire
Fire Fang Smog Scary Face Flare Blitz
Flareon and Pikachu met and they already became great friends.
Yang has been glued onto the beauty that is being shown. The sunset shining onto gemstones while the waterfall is creating a rainbow, how could she not enjoy it? She wrapped her arms around his arm and leaned on his shoulder.
"I have never seen such a more beautiful sight than this." Yang whispered.
"Well I don't know about you, but I've seen a more beautiful sight myself." Ash said while adjusting himself a bit to look at Yang.
"What would that be?" Yang asked while looking back at him. Ash didn't say anything but just continue to look into her eyes. She gasped a bit as she finally caught on for what he was talking about. "Ash…" She said before hugging him and refused to let go of him.
"PIKA PI!" Pikachu shouted. Ash and Yang looked towards Pikachu while he was pointing above the waterfall. They looked up and Ash saw something that was a blast from the past.
"No…it can't be." Ash said with shock as he saw the giant Meowth hot air balloon. "Pikachu, get over here quickly." Ash called out. Pikachu greatly obliged and Flareon followed him and went behind the tree.
"What's going on?" Yang asked while returning Flareon and they stood up and gazed at the balloon.
They saw something open up from the bottom of the balloon and it aimed towards them. It was a blaster of sorts. It fired off three shots and small devices surrounded them, creating a force field.
"ASH!" Yang screamed while wrapping her arms around him with fear. Ash heard a familiar laughter coming from the balloon.
"Prepare for trouble."
"Make it double."
"To protect the world from devastation."
"To unite our people's within our nation."
"To denounce the evils of truth and love."
"To extend our reach to the stars above."
"Jessie."
"James."
"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light."
"Surrender now or prepare to fight."
"MEOWTH dat's right." Suddenly, explosions happened all around them.
"It's Team Rocket. What are they doing here?" Ash asked while holding Yang close. Jessie, James and Meowth jumped from their balloon and they landed in front of them.
"Twerp, you have no idea on how much we missed you." Jessie said.
"Once the news of you vanishing spread, we thought we had nothing left in the organization. Stealing Pokemon from other trainers wasn't fun." James said while holding a rose.
"Yeah. Plus, dat's a good look for you. With those scars, I bet you been scarred for life." Meowth said before laughing at him. Yang's eyes were wide open from seeing Meowth talk.
"Yeah sure. So what do you want? You still planning and taking my Pikachu and deliver him to your poor excuse of a mafia boss Giovanni, or are you guys on the verge of stopping yet another crime organization?" Ash asked while Pikachu stayed on his usual spot and Yang, unbeknownst to Team Rocket, readied Ember Celica.
"I think the better question is why the hell did you interrupt me and Ash's date?" Yang spat at them.
"Quite blondie. This doesn't concern you. Now hand over Pikachu, or we'll have to do this the hard way." Jessie ordered as before pulling out an Ultra Ball. James did the same thing.
Yang got in front of Ash with anger building up within her. She wrapped her arms around him.
"If you want to get to my boyfriend, you three are gonna have to get through me first." She said. Ash eyed her of how overprotective she has become towards him. It was actually very sweet of her.
"Yang, what are you doing?" Ash asked her.
"You've done so much for me. Now it's my turn to return the favor!" She yelled before firing off a few rounds at the devices, destroying the force field. Team Rocket began to panic from what happened.
"YIKES! DAT'S A HUNTRESS!" Meowth shouted.
"That does it. Steelix, go!" Jessie yelled while sending out her Steelix.
"Gengar, get them." James said while sending out his Gengar.
Jessie's Steelix LVL 75 Steel/Ground Rock Head
DragonBreath Iron Tail Sandstorm Double Edge
James's Gengar LVL 75 Poison/Ghost Cursed Body
Shadow Punch Sucker Punch Destiny Bond Hex
Yang then sent out her Mienshao and Salamence to take them on.
"Get them." She told them and they charged forward. Ash watched as she stood up to Team Rocket. After her Salamence fired off a flamethrower at the Steelix, Meowth charged forward and attempted to claw her in the face.
"NO!" Ash shouted as he charged forward and stopped him with Oathkeeper. Meowth's claws came into contact with the metal and it damaged his claws. "Don't you dare put a single paw on my girlfriend Meowth." He said with anger towards a terrified Meowth.
"MEOWTH! WHERE DAT HELL DID DAT COME FROM!?" He shouted. Ash gave a powerful swing and it hit Meowth and it sent him flying onto his fallen companions, rendering them all unconscious.
"You idiots. Get up now!" Jessie ordered them.
"Pikachu, let's give these clowns a blast from their past. THUNDERBOLT!" Ash shouted. Pikachu jumped off of him and charged up his trademark attack and fired it at them.
"SALAMENCE, HYPER BEAM!" Yang shouted. Salamence fired off a powerful black beam of energy at them. The combined attacks collided onto them and a massive explosion erupted and it sent Team Rocket flying.
"LOOKS LIKE TEAM ROCKETS BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" They shouted as they shortly disappeared from sight from a twinkle that signaled they have disappeared. The day was theirs.
"Alright! That'll teach them a thing or two." Ash said with happiness that they are no longer a threat to them, for now.
"Pika Pikachu!" Pikachu cheered and began to dance.
Yang returned her team and dashed towards Ash and jumped onto him. He fell to the ground with her on top of him.
"Are you okay sweetie?" She asked him.
"I am now, thanks to you. I have to say, you are very well gifted as not only a huntress, but as a great trainer." Ash said.
Yang got up and sent out Flareon once again. Flareon joined Pikachu and they picked up where they left off. Meanwhile, Ash and Yang returned to the tree and enjoyed each other's company.
"Now, where were we?" Ash asked her softly while holding her cheek.
"I think I know. You shutting up and kissing me." She whispered before grabbing his head and smashed her lips onto his and they commenced a make out session. After about a half an hour, or a few hours to them, their stomachs growled from hunger.
"Let's head back to Vale and head towards the Pokemon Center." Ash suggested. Yang nodded and they got up.
"Flareon, come on back sweetie." Yang called out to her Pokemon. Flareon dashed towards her and jumped onto her to hold it. Pikachu climbed onto his usual spot on Ash's shoulder. Ash created another portal and they returned to Vale.
They exited out of another portal that ended up in front of a Pokemon Center in Vale. They made their way inside and Yang handed Nurse Joy her Pokemon.
"It'll be about half an hour for your team miss." She said.
"Don't worry. We got all day." Yang said. Nurse Joy nodded and took her Pokemon to the back. Ash and Yang made their way towards a table where they ordered some food. As they ate, they waited for her Pokemon to be healed.
"I never really thanked you for your help today sweetie." Ash said. Yang scooted towards him and leaned her head on his shoulder.
"It was my turn to help this time." She said while Ash held her close while trying to avoid any physical contact with her hair. Yang decided to catch him off guard while taking his hand and placed it on her head and made him rub her head.
"Y-Y-Yang…" He said as he felt his heart froze and his nerves pulsed from fear.
"Ash, I love you. Only the ones I care about and love the most can touch my hair." She said. Ash was trying to calm down because he knew how very protective Yang is with her hair.
"Are you sure?" He asked as he tried to pull his arm away, but Yang had a tight grip on it to keep his hand on her.
"If I wasn't sure, I wouldn't be doing this." She said. Ash smiled a bit and continued to caress her hair. He now knew why she was so protective of it. The soft feeling, and very delicate touch, what's not to like about it?
Suddenly, chimes can be heard by the front counter, signaling that Yang's team is fully healed. They got up and Yang collected her team.
"Your team is now fully fighting fit. Have a good rest of your day." Nurse Joy said happily.
"Thank you." Yang said before they departed.
Just as they left and turned around, Pikachu's ears perked up due to him hearing something.
"Pika Pi?" Pikachu said gaining both his and Yang's attention.
"What's up bud?" Ash asked as they stopped. Pikachu pointed down an alley full of garbage. They slowly walked into it and looked around. Suddenly, they heard a soft, yet weak moan in the corner.
"What was that?" Yang asked before summoning Hydra's Fire. Ash activated his aura vision and looked around. He gasped as he saw a very faint blue aura surrounding someone.
"There's someone dying back there. Hope you don't mind getting your hands dirty." Ash said before going in.
"I do actually. Fortunatley, I have something that'll help." Yang said before dismissing her Keyblade and pulling out another Poke Ball and sent out a Delphox.
Yang's Delphox LVL 90 Fire/Psychic Blaze Charcoal
Mystical Fire Psychic Flame Charge Calm Mind
"Delphox, use your psychic powers to lift up this garbage. There's someone in there that might be dying in there." Yang told it. Delphox nodded and it used a stick in its tail and aimed it at the garbage. All of it was being levitated.
Ash walked underneath and avoided any liquids that would spill out. The moaning was closer. He used his aura vision once again and the person was right on top of him.
"Here." Ash said as he pointed. Delphox moved its stick and moved the garbage in that spot. Suddenly, Emerald fell out with cuts, bruises, and more serious injuries.
"EMERALD!" Ash shouted before picking her up into a bridal carry. She slowly opened her eyes and glanced at him. She tried to reach for his face to touch it, but it felt very heavy.
"Ash….Cinder….abandoned…ah." She was able to say before losing conscious.
"Oh no, we need to get her to Beacon. Ready to learn how to create a portal?" He asked Yang as he got out of the alley.
"Yeah." She said before returning Delphox and summoned her Keyblade.
"Now, think of an exact imagery in your mind and focus it onto your Keyblade. Once you do that, it will do the rest." Ash explained to her. Yang closed her eyes and thought of the one location to go to.
Her Keyblade began to glow and it fired off a beam of light and created a portal.
"Okay, let's go." Yang said before they dashed through it. The portal closed instantly.
Another portal opened up and they emerged in the main courtyard of Beacon.
"Well done sweetie. Now let's find some medical squads." Ash said before they ran off towards Beacon. It didn't take them long until they found Professor Port.
"Professor! We have a problem." Yang yelled. Port looked towards the unconscious Emerald in Ash's arm.
"Oh dear. Come with me to the elevator. I can get you to the Vault where we can heal her." He said before they dashed off towards the nearest elevator.
As they got Emerald into a healing pod, she immediately got the treatments needed to recover. Ash and Yang just watched her as she was recovering. They then held each other as they continued to watch her.
"Well, at least now I can safely say that she's one of us now." He said.
"Yeah. I bet she's now gonna be in our debt that we saved her." Yang whispered as she tried to hold back some tears. Ash patted her on the shoulder and they left to leave Emerald to rest.
They returned to Team RWBY's dorm where Weiss, Blake and Ruby were at. They told them everything that has happened today.
"So Emerald has been betrayed and left to die? I feel very bad for her. She's been through so much and even went through a lot of risk to tell us what has and what will happen." Blake said while getting sad.
"Yeah. I think she's worthy now." Ash said. This caused Team RWBY to look at him with confusion. "I couldn't risk having her with a Keyblade while being with Cinder. Not only that, but she has gained a strong heart that's full of light. What do you girls say?" He asked them.
"I agree with you. Not only that, but remember when she begged to be a part of the love group?" Weiss asked. He nodded, but shot his eyes wide open from what she was on about. "It was thanks to her that she informed us about our real threats. I say she's worthy." Weiss continued.
Ash closed his eyes for a moment. It was true she had a point.
"I will talk to her when she is well. In the meantime, let her sleep. It has been a crazy day for us." Ash said. Yang nodded before hugging him. Ash began stroking her head, causing the rest to look in fear.
After Ash left to his room, Emerald remained on his mind. Perhaps he should give her a chance, but not yet. She needs to recover more than ever.
By the next morning, Ash and Pikachu woke up from the sun. It was 7:30 in the morning, and it was time for them to continue with their morning exercise.
During his meditation, he sensed someone coming towards him. A familiar blue aura that he and Yang rescued yesterday fully healed and completely rested. It was Emerald.
"Hey Emerald, how are you feeling?" Ash asked as he stood up.
"Tons better, thanks to you and Yang. How can I ever repay you?" She asked. Ash thought for a few seconds before smiling and summoning Divine Elemental.
She raised an eyebrow as he flipped his Keyblade upside down and plunged it into the ground while taking a knee. He drew a circle made of pure light around him. Then, a line of light escaped from the circle and surrounded Emerald. He pulled Divine Elemental out from the ground and put it close to his head.
"In your hand, take this Key. So long as you have the makings, then through this simple act of taking, its wielder you shall be. And you will find me, friend. No ocean will contain you then. No more borders around, or below, or above, so long as you champion the ones you love." Ash finished the chant and lowered his Keyblade towards Emerald.
She gasped as he offered to share the power with her. She smiled and gripped it. A surge of light emerged from her body as the power was being accepted. As the light died down, she let go of it.
"Now, prepare." He said as he stood back up. Emerald began to feel a power flowing through her head, causing it to feel like it was going to split. "Don't fight it, let it flow." Ash said as he held her shoulders.
Emerald took a deep breath and let the power flow through her. She felt it go to her arm and to the hand until a new Keyblade has revealed itself.
Keyblade Analysis
Emerald Thorn
A standard size Keyblade that has the power and the sturdiness of a powerful emerald gem.
Primary Effect: Boost the power of all Magic/Dust powers.
Secondary Effect(s): Cuts the usage of Magic/Dust cost in half, Boost the power of all Grass and Poison type moves in the user's current party.
Attack Power: +2
Magic Power: +5
"The Keyblade has chosen you as its new master." Ash said with happiness. Emerald was beyond amazed of what happened. She dismissed it and just stood there.
Ash placed a hand on her shoulder and just looked towards her. Suddenly as if their minds were in synch, they quickly turned towards each other, threw their arms around them and shared their first kiss. It was a passionate kiss. He even lifted her up a little bit as they kissed.
For Ash, it was very soft to not only from the feel of her lips on his, but from the touch of her skin that he held. Emerald began shedding tears that not only has she accomplished to be with the man that freed her from the darkness within her, but gained a Keyblade of her own to be trained by her loved one.
When they broke the kiss for air, they stared at each other's eyes while still having their arms around each other.
"Ash…thank you." She said before placing her forehead onto his. Ash smiled while wiping a tear away from her eye.
"I really should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, none of us would truly know of our true enemy, and we wouldn't be prepared at all. You earned this great honor…my apprentice and my new girlfriend." Ash said. This was exactly what Emerald wanted to hear.
After he put her down, they made their way towards the mess hall where Team RWBY, Coco and Velvet were waiting for him. They saw Emerald with him, and they were happy that she is now not only feeling much better, but with a better life. Velvet and Coco, on the other hand, had no idea who Emerald was, and why she was with him.
"Who's that?" Velvet asked.
"That's Emerald Sustrai, that girl we told you two about. She was a spy and it was thanks to her that we learned more of our enemies and their nefarious plans." Ruby said. They smiled as Ash and Emerald joined them.
"Hey Ash, so did you two do it?" Weiss asked. Ash got confused to what she was talking about. "Get together." She added.
"Yes indeed, but not only that..." Ash said before looking at Emerald and nodded. She smiled and outstretched her arm and summoned Emerald Thorn. Everyone gasped from the sight. "She is apprentice number five." He said.
"That's so cool." Blake said as she put her book down.
"Thanks." Emerald said before dismissing it and leaned on Ash's shoulder.
"Yang told us about your date yesterday….I CALL THIS NEXT DATE!" Ruby screamed.
"Dammit." Blake, Velvet and Coco said at the same time with anger and sadness.
"Don't worry girls. All of you will have a fair share before the Vytal Festival. I promise you." Ash said to them. The three of them looked at him and nodded.
"Let's go after our classes." Ruby suggested. Ash nodded before getting into breakfast.
Later after class, and Emerald commencing her training with Team RWBY with her new Keyblade the Emerald Thorn, Ash and Ruby went to get ready for their first date. Ash thought about this for a little bit and he has decided to try to survive out in public with his scars.
Ash went with his usual black coat this time with his pauldron ready to go. Just as he and Pikachu were finishing up, they heard a knock on the door. He answered it and Ruby was there in a somewhat different look.
Her slayer outfit, except she doesn't have Crescent Rose
"Hey Ashy. So where are we going?" Ruby asked with a big smile.
"The place we journey to is out in public. I think I'm ready to give it a try." Ash said before summoning his Keyblade. He created a portal and the three of them walked through it.
A portal opened up and Ash, Pikachu and Ruby walked out of it. Ruby gasped at the surprise.
"Welcome to Nimbasa City, home of a great amusement park and lots more." Ash said.
"AH YEAH! THIS IS THE BEST!" Ruby screamed as she hugged him so tight that she squeezed the air out of him. Fortunately, she let him go quickly so he can breathe and not die from suffocation.
For about an hour, they enjoyed the amusement park. They decided to save the Ferris wheel for last. As they got on, Ruby scooted closer to him and wrapped her arms around him and leaned her head on him.
"Ash, you're doing great out in public. Wow, the view is amazing." She said as she looked outside the cart.
"I don't know Ruby. I've seen a more beautiful view." Ash said in a smooth voice. Ruby looked up and Ash was looking back at her. He looked into her beautiful silver eyes.
"Aww, am I really that more beautiful than a view like this?" She asked. He nodded to the question. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him. She broke it and rested her head on him again.
After they got off, they decided to have a little look around at all that has changed since Ash had disappeared. Mostly, it remained the same.
"Ash, look at this." Ruby said while reading a notice on a lamppost. "It looks like Elesa is having a fashion show. I've always been a fan, but I never gotten a chance to see her." She said with a sad look.
"By the looks of it, we have about a half an hour till it starts. Might as well, after all it's been a while since I've seen her." Ash said.
"Pika Pikachu." Pikachu said in agreement.
"Come on, let's go." Ruby said with glee as she pulled Ash towards the Nimbasa City Gym.
They were fortunate that there were a couple of front row seats for the show. Just as they sat down, the lights dimmed and there were squeals of fans everywhere. Ruby was getting so excited.
Then, the curtains opened and Elesa has arrived. Ash was surprised that, despite not seeing her for many years, she hardly changed at all. The only things he noticed were the longer hair and how it was now dyed black. Elesa has shown off her elegant beauty with different fashions just as he saw it a long time ago. She still got it.
Suddenly, he began to sense something. He began looking around at the crowd. Ruby caught on pretty quickly.
"Ash, what's wrong?" She asked him.
"There's someone here. My guess is that this person is after Elesa. Get your Keyblade ready for anything." He said to her. She nodded and continued to watch Elesa. "Keep your eyes and ears peeled too Pikachu." He said to his partner before putting up his hood.
"Pika Pikachu." Pikachu said.
As the showed continued, Ash was looking around more carefully. He sensed that there were at least a couple hundred people here to see her. He then looked up and saw red aura in the ventilation.
Just as Elesa was making another run in her trademark outfit as if she was about to start a gym battle, a black tulip stopped her as it was shot out from above. Everyone began to panic from what happened.
Suddenly, the ventilation busted open and a Team Rocket Elite that Ash recognized nearly ten years ago landed in front of Elesa. It was Domino.
"Elesa, the Electrifying Gym Leader of Nimbasa City. Still at it as always I see." She said while holding another black tulip.
"What do you want? Can't you see that I have a show to put on?" She asked her with anger.
"I'm afraid that this show is over." Domino said as she readied her razor sharp tulip. Ash nodded to Ruby and they jumped up on stage in between them.
"Would you like to test your theory Domino?" Ash asked as he just stood there. Domino just glared at the hooded man in front of him.
"Do I know you?" She asked him. Ash grinned before revealing himself.
"I'm Ash Ketchum, the one that many people thought I had died seven years ago. Now let me repeat would you like to test your theory?" He asked as many people, including Elesa, gasped in surprised that the one that they created the tombstone for him at Celestial Tower was alive in front of them.
"Very well then. If that's how you want to play, then so be it." She said before throwing it at him. He quickly summoned Divine Elemental and deflected it. She gasped from how it appeared out of thin air. Everyone was now leaving the gym in a panic as the fight began.
"Ruby, get Elesa to safety. Pikachu, you go with them." He told them.
"Alright. Ms. Elesa, this way." Ruby said while pulling her away from the action.
"Is that really him?" She asked as they were running.
"Yep. That's Ash Ketchum alright." Ruby said.
Domino got her tulip back and transformed it into a staff. Ash readied himself to face her. She charged forward and struck first. Ash countered and struck back, causing her to loose balance. She has been honing her gymnastics over the years. Ash expected this.
"Absurd. You don't stand a chance Domino. Why are you here?" He asked as he aimed Divine Elemental at her.
"I could be asking you the same thing. Or better yet, how are you not dead?" She asked as she readied for another strike.
"Lord Arceus was on my side that day. But unfortunately for you, this ends now. STOPGA!" He shouted and Domino froze from the spell. "Let's finish this." He said as he activated his shotlock command. He then felt his body dash forward with electricity powering his Keyblade, and he struck at her multiple times.
Proton Charge
After multiple hits, he snapped his finger. Domino's body began to jerk all around as she felt pain all over her and felt like her body was struck by lightning. She fell to the ground with so much pain that she couldn't move.
"Alright Domino, funs over." Ash said as he walked towards her. Domino tried to get away, but the pain was too great. "Surrender or I will inflict more pain on you." He said as he charged up electricity through Divine Elemental.
"You haven't seen the last of me Ketchum. I will find you." She growled.
"I doubt that very much. SLEEPGA!" He shouted and a purple light hit Domino on the forehead, outing her into a deep slumber. He dismissed Divine Elemental and picked her up with one arm and took her to the officials to take her away.
"ASH!" Ruby and Elesa's voice shouted as they ran towards him. Ruby hugged him with Elesa close behind.
"My goodness, you've changed so much since our gym battle many years ago." Elesa said with joy. She looked towards his scars with a bit of concern to the raven haired boy. Ash and Ruby let go of each other and Ash looked back at Elesa.
"You hardly changed a bit. But I'll tell you one thing, even after me being gone from the public eye for so long, you still got it." Ash said with a smile.
"Pika Pikachu." Pikachu said while jumping back onto his usual spot.
"I'm tingling all over seeing you again. Oh yeah, I never really thanked you for helping me get to safety miss…" Elesa said while looking towards Ruby. She began to blush a bit.
"I'm Ruby Rose. I'm a huge fan." She said. Elesa smiled and hugged her, causing her to stand stiff from shock.
"Ruby, you have my biggest thanks. And I have to say, I'm tingling all over your look. I've never seen it before. Would you mind if I try it myself sometime?" Elesa asked while letting go of her. Ruby gasped at her request.
"By all means, it would be an honor if you mimicked by style of look." Ruby said with a slight squeal. Elesa giggled as she was fangirling out.
"Ash, how can I ever thank you for your heroicness?" She asked as she turned towards him.
"Your thanks is all I really need. However, I guess in this case, would you tell the rest of the gym leaders, and Alder that I said hi? Except Cilian though." Ash said losing his smile.
"Why's that? I thought that you two were friends." She asked while begin confused.
"Let's just say he's one of the many people that were responsible for causing me to disappear for seven years." He said. Ruby quickly hugged his arm to comfort him.
"I see. Don't worry Ash. For what has happened, he's going to regret it soon enough. Either way, it was still good to see you again Ash. And it was a pleasure to meet you Ruby." Elesa said while regaining her smile.
"Thank you." She said while blushing a little again.
"Time to go back to Beacon. Hope to see you again Elesa." Ash said before summoning Divine Elemental and creating a portal behind him. Elesa was amazed of what happened.
"Farewell you two. You will always be welcomed here. And Ruby…" Elesa said before Ruby began to leave.
"Yes?" She asked while turning towards her.
"I'll send you a picture of what I look like with that adorable outfit." She said. Ruby was excited that she will do it.
"YAY! See you soon Elesa." She said before taking Ash's hand and they walked through the portal and the portal closed.
Upon returning to Beacon, the sun was beginning to set. Ash and Ruby went out to the docking station to watch the sunset.
"Ash, thank you for a great date." Ruby said while they sat down and Ruby siting on his lap.
"Of course. I got to say, I think everything went better than I expected." Ash said.
"You did great out in public. Maybe you'll be ready to face everyone at the Vytal Festival." Ruby said while looking back at him. Ash nodded while looking back at her. She continued to stare at him.
"What? You like what you see?" He asked in a slight whisper.
"Of course because you are the best view I could ever ask for." She whispered back to him before they planted their lips onto each other.
They returned to Team RWBY's dorm after the sun disappeared. Ruby was so happy that she could just sleep with a big smile for how much she had fun today.
"I'll see you in the morning Ruby." He said outside the dorm.
"Okay goodnight Ashy." She said before they kissed each other. Just as she walked in, she noticed that the rest had decided to turn in a little early.
Ash was just about to enter his room until he sensed someone running towards him. It was Emerald.
"Hey Emerald, where's the fire?" He asked. She hugged him to stop herself from running.
"Ash, I know that this may sound….weird but….would you mind if I…..stay with you? I don't have a place to sleep." She asked while blushing.
"Of course, come on in." He said while opening the door. Emerald was amazed on how gorgeous his room was.
Emerald went into the bathroom to clean up and to get ready for bed. When she exited, Ash saw that she was beautiful green nightgown. She winked at him as she walked towards him. He stood up as she got about a couple feet close to her.
"Well Emerald, how does it feel to be free?" He asked.
"A dream come true. I want to be with you Ash Ketchum." She said as she gotten closer to him.
"Oh really? In that case...come here you." He said in a playful voice as he swept her off her feet. She laughed while he put her into a bridal carry.
"Oh Ash…you really are sweet. Go get cleaned up. I'll be waiting." She said before kissing his cheek. He put her down and went to the bathroom.
Ash got out and he put his dark coat on a rack nearby. Emerald saw his developed body and she loved it. As he lied down, she scooted closer to him and laid her head on his chest. She felt the comfort warm of his heart.
"Goodnight Emerald." Ash said while holding her close.
"Goodnight Ash, but first…" She said before she scooted upward and kissed him passionately. They broke apart after a few minutes before she returned to her original position and they fell asleep.
Now that Ash had taken three girls in his group, he still has five more to take out. He has decided on whom to take next, and he decided that it was about time that he met up with the rest of the Maidens. Who will be next? Find out more as the story continues.
Looks like I got to figure out what date girl number 8 will go with Ash. I'm sure it came as no surprise that it was Emerald to many of you that has been reading this story very carefully. Team Rocket has returned, but what does this mean. Could it mean...DOUBLE TROUBLE!? Had to make that pun. Anyway, thanks for reading once again. TheD-Rock900 is signing off