Chapter 20: The Dance Ball

Ash and Pikachu take the taxi as they get back to the Pokemon Center. Delia is feeding her Sylveon as Ash and Pikachu enters the building.

"Hello, honey, how is the Gym Battle?" Delia asks after recalling her Pokemon and walks towards them.

"Thanks to sister Elena. I managed to get through her rhythm and I won the badge." Ash says.

"Oh? By the way, where is Elena and Alice? Didn't they come with you?" Delia asks.

"Electra and Sis are going to have a ball, which is why they are shopping for Alice's dress." Ash says.

"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 is something missing."

Pikachu thinks for a second and then he finds a comb on the bed, he puts it in his mouth and rushes towards Ash. Ash notices it and he smiles, "You're right, I should comb my hair, thanks, Pikachu."

Ash rubs the hair of Pikachu before he runs out of the room, Ash combs his hair and finds it perfect, then he closes his eyes and he shows a determined face.

In the Quest Room, Delia is feeding Pikachu until they see Ash rush outside of the Pokemon Center without the suit. "Ash? Where are you going?" Delia yells.

"Finding something, I'll be back." Ash says, causing Delia and Pikachu to look at each other with confusion.


Alice is looking for dresses with Elena and Electra by her side inside a boutique. Elena and Electra hear Alice asks, "How do I look?"

Both of them turn around and face Alice. Elena smiles and says, "You look really perfect in that dress."

"But still, there is something missing." Electra puts her hand under her chin. "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 the two girls laugh. Then Alice closes the dressing room as she changes back into her normal clothes. And then they go to the counter as they are going to purchase the dress.


As for Ash, he is inside the jewelry store. Once he spots a pendant inside a glass box. It is shaped as a snowflake and Ash has been staring at it for a long time. Then he smiles as he turns to the counter. "Excuse me."

The worker notices that Ash is here in his causal clothes, she quickly rushes towards him and asks, "Prince Ash, how can I help you?"

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

The worker is shocked to hear the words from Ash. "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, The gym leader here, Electra, is going to have a ball, and there is a higher possibility that I will dance with the one I admire the most. I want to give her this pendant and tell her how I feel."

"Whoever you are saying is really lucky." The staff says with a little hint of jealousy. "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 the store. 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 was just shopping as well. I realized that there is something missing with my suit for the dance ball."

"Okay." Alice says as she looks at the time. "We have better dressed up for now or else we are going to be late."

Ash nods as they go change clothes. Once they are finished, they meet at the Pokemon Center, Ash is wearing his own dress as he looks around. "Ash." He hears Alice's voice as he turns around, Alice 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 to take the taxi.


"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. Ash and Alice spot Keira and Rodney, so they go to greet them.

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

Rodney is wearing a simple orange suit while Keira is wearing a pink dress that suits her well. The two of them also notice Ash and Alice as they are amazed that their outfits.

"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 had 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 later."

"Same here." Ash says as they leave. Ash turns to Alice and he stretches his hand, "Alice, do you want to dance with me?"

Alice is hesitating to stretch hers, she 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 she puts her hand on his as they start dancing. Ash is carefully moving him and Alice together, the both of them are melting into the ball music.

Alice can't believe it, Ash, the boy she loves and also the prince of Sevestar Kingdom, is dancing with her in a formal ball. Alice is feeling a little proud as she manages to take their relationship into another step. She decides to ask, "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 as they grab some food to eat. Once they each have a tray of food, they hear Elena's voice.

"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. Now that I have seen you in person, I can understand why she will say that."

"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 a group of Lunape and 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."

Alice says, "That is quite romantic."

"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, "Oh no, what should I do?"

Ash holds her hand to comfort her, he says, "Just relax, you already look good without any jewelry."

This causes Alice to look at her with a glad face. "You mean it?"

"I do. But if you are worried, 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. "Is this...for me?"

"Of course. 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."

"Well...I was actually the one that is grateful for what you have done for me..."

Ash says, "Then if you won't mind. I am going to make a confession to you."

This causes Alice to look at her with shock as he takes a deep breath, "Do you want to be my girlfriend?"

Alice is processing what has happened, the Prince of the Sevestar is asking her to be his girlfriend. Her head is about to explode, her body starts to move on her own as she kisses Ash. Ash is sharing the same expression with Alice as they kiss for some seconds. After that, Alice smiles, "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 about it 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 notices that the both of them are holding hands, he jumps to his shoulder and says, "You have better tell me what is going on."

"Later." Ash says as he rubs the mouse's ear.

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.