Ashes in May Ch. 6 PokeSpeak
Pikachu doesn't really have an age but let assume he's around Ash's age. So, Gary's Umbreon is the same age as Pikachu while May's Glaceon is a bit younger than Pikachu and Umbreon since we actually see her hatch from an egg in the anime to which Pikachu was already clearly alive for a while, haha.
Professor Kukui woke up early as per usual. Made himself a cup of coffee drinking it in peace. A soon after his beautiful wife and mother of his children would join him to enjoy their hour of silent peace together. The professors loved this time just the two of them each smiling lovingly at each other. Though, all good things must come to an ended as the husband stood making his way to his kids' room quietly opening the door. He needed to wake up his youngest to get ready for school, in which Kukui taught at. Elio slept peacefully up in his bed, yet that wasn't unusual. No, what caught his attention this morning was actually in Ashes bed. He quickly came to see that within the bed were not one but three people occupying it and one Pokemon.
It was not surprising that the only one laying in a normal position was the young professor as he slept on his back to the far left of the bed against the wall. Ash laid on his back at a diagonal with his head using Gary's stomach as a pillow, mouth wide open. Kukui huffed, 'He's probably dreaming about food!' The final human was of the adorable girl who slept curled up against his eldest son's side. Lastly, was Pikachu who slept comfortably curled up on Gary's chest. Honestly, he thought they would sleep over in the same room just not in the same bed. Of course, he knew they were just sleeping and all, but he could help wonder if this might ever lead to more; however, this thought also worried him as a parent for obvious reason. Either way there wasn't any more time to think it over as he walked up to Elio's bed and reaching up to wake him. "Elio, buddy time for school," Kukui whispered to his son trying not to wake the others, "Come on, you need to get ready." The black-haired boy's eyes twitched as he slowly rose his head from his pillow drowsy with sleep and nodded.
Later after the father and son had left for school and the mother had also left for work the trio remain in bed. Granted, it was still only around nine in the morning, so the trio slept well. While they dreamed Ash had instinctively pulled May close to him drawing content sigh from them both, while he himself snugged up against Gary. Soon enough, Pikachu was the first to return from the dream world uncurling himself stretching atop Gary's chest. "Chaaaa," yawned the small electric typed whose movement began a chain reaction: Gary shifted, Ash yawned, and May rose her sleepy head. Once Pikachu had jumped of his chest Gary stretching the muscles his arms noticing the weight over his belly and saw Ash's head on it. The younger boy still sounds asleep while May rose her head looking confused as her mind cleared itself of dream fog. Gary unconsciously ran a hand through Ash's hair before shaking him wake, "Ash time to wake up. Morning May." "Morning Gary, ahhh," May yawned slowly sliding off of Ash and the bed, "Morning to you too, Pikachu." Pikachu replied getting up on her shoulder nuzzling her lovingly. With that May left to get ready in her room leaving the two boys. Ash still refused to wake up turning over and bury his face in the fabric of the older boy's tank top, "Nee, mowf seep…mmm food…" This of course making Gary sigh in exasperation. It was too early for this. Gary smiled nonetheless as he wormed his way free and proceed to get ready for the day.
By the time Ash finally emerged from his room dressed and ready for the day Gary and May were having a conversation while eating cereal along with Pikachu. "Why didn't y'all wake me?" Ash asked them, taking a seat at the table. "Well, I tried Ash, but you just kept mumbling about food, so I let you sleep," Gary replied then taking in a mouthful of cereal shrugging his shoulders. Ash turned to May who grinned shrugging her shoulders as well. Finally, Ash looks at Pikachu who actually replied, "Pika chu pi kachu." Ash ended up sighing rolling his eyes. "Fine, so Gary are you coming with us to see the Pokemon contest and tournament?" the young girl asked after gulping the cereal in her mouth. Gary nodded still eating. May said with a smile, "Good, because we plan on winning and we need our other team member there when we win. We are a trio after all." "Pikachu!" Pikachu looked up at May with puppy dog eyes making her feel as a giant stake had been stabbed through her chest. "I mean the four of us," May quickly corrected herself much to Pikachu's content.
Eventually, they left to Iki town where many had gathered early to practice their appeal and their battle strategies. First, however they made a stop at the Pokemon center in order to switch out their Pokemon.
When they got their Ash call the Professor and May made a special call in a private room. "Why hello Ash! Long time no see, how are things in the Alola region?" asked the man. "Hey, professor it's been great especially now more than ever!" said Ash happily. "Oh? Why so?" said Oak. "Well because I'm on vacation with May! Also, Gary's here too!" exclaimed Ash. "Oh! That's great Ash, though where is Gary by the way?" "He'll be in just a bit; he went to the restroom." "Alright, then, Ash my boy, have you told her yet?" asked the now interested Oak. "No. but I plan to tell her I love her tonight on a picnic on the beach," replied Ash feeling a slight blush dust his cheeks, "Though she might not up accept my feelings, at least not now. She's dealing with a few things so she might not…" "Well, my boy that does sound rather complex nevertheless I wish good luck to you my boy!" said Oak. Gary so happened return just enough to hear Ash's confession and paused feeling his chest heavy, then taking a breath making his presence known. "Hey, Gramps how are you doing?" Gary said with a bright smile. "Gary, my boy I'm so glad to see you," the old professor exclaimed happy to see his grandson, "I hope the plane ride wasn't so bad." Gary chuckled, "Nah, it was alright. Not the best but not bad either."
The spoke for a bit before giving each other their goodbyes. Next Ash called the Aether Foundation to which Gary did not found odd as he knew that Ash was probable going to ask about his Pokemon. "Hello, this is the Aether Foundation, head of the Pokemon preservation Mason Kurt speaking how can I help you?" "Hi, it's me Ash. I was wondering if you could maybe send me some Pokemon?" "Of course, no problem," the man replied excited to be speaking with the champion, "What Pokemon would you like to exchange for."
"I would like Sceptile, Donphan and both Gallade and Gardevoir," Ash replied.
While Ash had enjoyed his call to pallet town May wasn't enjoying her call to Petalburg city. In the private phone room, she called her home in Petalburg city. Ring...ring...ring..."Hello this is the Maple residence," answered a woman. "Mom it me May," May spoke softly. "Oh my Gosh! May! Where are you? I'll go get you father-" said May's mother. "No! Mom, I'm just calling to tell you that I'm alright and that Ash and Gary are taking good care of me. We're in…uh…Kalos. Okay, now I have to go I'm running late," said May quickly ending the call. "Wait! May! I-" it was too late May had already hung up. "I wanted to say we're sorry," whispered May's mother as she cried a bit. May hung up before her mom could say something. She cried to herself as she remembered the last call she made home. She remembered that her dad answered the call and soon was joined by her mother who were still angry at her and still insulting her with very harming word. This time she didn't want to hear it. After a minute of tears, she dried off her tears and called professor Birch. Professor Birch answered with a bright smile, "Hello! May, how are you?!" "I um...I'm doing great I'm here in Alola with Ash," replied May with a small smile. "Oh? Are you two boyfriend and girlfriend now?" asked Birch lifting an eyebrow. "What! No! no me and Ash are just friends!" replied May defending herself. "Sorry, I guess you still dating Drew; you know May personally I don't like that young man," said Birch looking disappointed. "No, me and Drew aren't together anymore," said May looking down at her lap. "Oh, why is that?" asked Birch now serious. "I...uh rather not talk about it professor," answered May. "My apologies, I respect your decision; so what can I do for you?" asked Birch. "Could you send me some Pokemon over?" replied May. "Yes of course who'll it be?" asked Birth. May thought about it for a second, "I need my Ninetales and Roserade." "Will do," said Birch and within minutes he returned with the pokeballs. Once May got her Pokemon she went to look for Ash. When she got to Ash and Gary, Ash had just finished receiving his Pokemon. "Hey guys who'd you call?" asked May. "I called Professor Oak, then Aether paradise for some Pokemon. Who did you call?" asked Ash explaining to her. "I called Professor Birch for Pokemon as well," replied May. "Well, now that we have our Pokemon I know that I'm going to beat you in the tournament," bragged Ash playfully. "Oh yeah! I'll mop the floor with you!" said May playing along. 1...2...3... "THE TOURNAMENT!" Both Ash and May shouted and instantly sprinted towards Iki Town followed by Gary rolling his eyes all the while Pikachu struggled to hold onto his trainer's shoulder so he wouldn't fall off.
Iki town had been decorated for the festivities and had many stands up filled with people from all over the island even some from other islands. The tournament would be held as all traditional battle were held in Iki town, on the battlefield in the center of town. Of course, the usual wooden stage had been removed to make a big battlefield of ground and volcanic sand to let all Pokemon to partake. The wooden stage would be replaced once the festivities were over. The contests would then be held within a large to the theatres with a large enough stage. So, the trio made their way to a more secluded area right next to the theatre in order to practice. Once there Gary checked his watched and saw that it was barely 9:45am in the morning meaning they had some time to prepare. "Why don't we get some contest practice done huh?!" said Ash pumped and ready to get training. "Alright, let's do this!" exclaimed May just as excited as Ash was.
Ash turned to May expectantly, "Okay, what do you have in mind?" "Well, I've been trying to have Glaceon use ice shards in a way that that shards spin in the air and have the lights of the stage shine through them." said May, "But Glaceon hasn't been able to keep the shard in the air."
"Well, how about I give you some help hmmm...let me think… I got it! How about Pikachu uses his quick attack to create a swirl of air to make the ice shards stay up." Ash explained with a shining glint in his eyes. Gary thought that could work and added, "May, instead of the stage light have Pikachu use his's thunderbolt to circle around the small tornado and have the shard shining." "Oh, that a great idea! This is ganna be a great contest!" said May pulling out a pokeball, "Come on out Glaceon!"
With a white flash Glaceon appeared in front of Ash and May. When Glaceon saw both Ash and Pikachu she tackled them proceeding cuddling them both, especially Pikachu. Gary thought this was the perfect time to release his own Pokemon to let it join in on the fun. With a flash a dark canine/feline creature appeared flashing its yellow rings glowing a few times. "Umbreem!" exclaimed the Pokemon as he was tackled but two other Pokemon. While their trainers talked about the contest Pikachu, Glaceon, and Umbreon caught up with each other.
[In poke speak]
"Hey, Glaceon, Umbreon how have you been?" asked Pikachu happy to see his friends. "I've been okay, but I've really missed you," replied Glaceon nuzzling her face in face in Pikachu's neck. Pikachu cooed blushing at the show of his good friend's affection towards him. "So, have I," the dark typed spoked taking a step towards Pikachu a gave it a small lick over his head. Making the powerful Pikachu's rosy cheeks look red.
After a bit cuddling Glaceon took a more serious tone, "I'm going to tell you a secret and you two have to promise not to tell anyone or I'll use my ice bean to freeze you into a solid block of ice," warned Glaceon looking the elective type and the dark type in the eye. "I promise not to tell anyone and If I do tell I will take your wrath without resistance," promised Pikachu. "As will I. If I break the promise you can show me your wrath, Glaceon," the male Umbreon said in understanding.
"Okay, it about May and she already told Ash this and told him not to tell so don't be mad at him if he didn't tell you okay; though I'm not sure if Gary knows yet. Well, remember Drew?" asked Glaceon using her pay to tap the floor as if to coax them to remember. "Yeah, that strange guy that travel through Johto with May. The human with green hair, weird grin and always gave May roses," replied Pikachu remembering Drew. Umbreon looked confused as he didn't recall but got an image from Pikachu's description. Personally, Pikachu never liked Drew for two reasons. One being he got on Pikachu's nerves and two he knew that Drew was trying to make Ash jealous by stealing May from his trainer.
"Well, it turned out that May mated with drew," said Glaceon sadly. "What!" exclaimed Pikachu. While Umbreon's eyes widened with surprised, "May mated with him? I thought humans mated only with those they love?" "I felt the same when May told me and the rest of her Pokemon. She did love him. Personally, Umbreon I think that May should be Ash's mate I mean Ash seem like a capable mate. Plus, he would do anything to protect those he cares about. He'd make a good Alpha and I think it pretty obvious that they like each other. Also, I would get to spend more time with you, Pikachu," said Glaceon blushing and making Pikachu blush as well. At this Umbreon narrowed his eyes ever so slightly.
"Anyway, after May and Drew mated, she got pregnant," said Glaceon. Pikachu's eye popped out of his little skull, "Really?!" Pikachu was floored with and equally shocked Umbreon. The ice type eeveelution nodded with confirmation. "Yeah, I was shocked too, but when May told Drew she was pregnant he told her he didn't want the pup! After, the Grand Festival May found out that he had mated with another human! (At this both Pikachu and Umbreon gritted their teeth and growled softly) The next day May left and came her to find Ash," explained Glaceon trying to keep herself calm, "But the good thing is that Ash has taken it up onto him to take care of May and the baby even though the baby isn't his!" "Well, that's just like Ash always ready to help those in need," said Pikachu proud of his trainer. "That it's awfully kind of Ash," Umbreon complimented, "I wonder why May's previous mate abandoned her?"
"Why that Pervert! The next time I see him I'm ganna give him the thunderbolt-ing of a lifetime!" exclaimed Pikachu angrily. "The same goes for me too; he's ganna wish he never met May!" exclaimed Glaceon angrily. Umbreon understood their anger as he was feeling it too however like his own trainer, he tended to be the voice of reason. So, he proceeded to tell the other eeveelution and his mouse friend that even though they were angry they should not seek revenge in such a way. There would be a time for just punishment. The other two pouted still knew that their friend was right and was also looking out for them.
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"Now onto other matters! I can't wait until we work together in the contest. You know Pikachu it's both the Pikachu and eeveelution mating season soon and well I was hoping to ask you…uh…would you like to be my mate?" asked Glaceon blushing looking down at her paws. Both Pikachu and Umbreon looked shocked at her forwardness since in both Pikachu and eeveelution mating proposals usually where given by the males.
Pikachu blushed and replied, "You want me to be your... uh!?" "Oh no…does that m-mean you d-don't want to b-e my m-mate," said Glaceon with a squeak in her voice about to cry. "No! No! It's not that I don't want to be your mate, honest. Actually, just I thought you had already bonded for May's Delcatty since you two hung out a lot…" replied Pikachu trailed off suddenly feeling way to ware for the situation and the overwhelming shyness within himself. "What! Delcatty already breaded with a Luxray that May caught a few months ago," said Glaceon.
"Then Glaceon I'd be honored to be your-" began Pikachu before being cut off but the dark type eeveelution. "Wait, before Glaceon said that it was both Pikachu and eeveelution mating season, right," Umbreon said taking a step toward the two with narrowed eyes. At that moment Pikachu and Glaceon both thought respectively, 'He wants to mate with Glaceon/me…' Umbreon stepped even closed looking Pikachu in the eye and said, "I want to be you mate! Will you accept me as your Alpha?"
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"Whaaaattttt!" Pikachu and Glaceon exclaimed taken waaaaaay aback by this proposal. Their outburst brings the attention of all three trainers. Quickly, the electric and ice types wave them away nervously as Pikachu's cheeks were a bright red color it was almost neon. Pikachu finally turns back to Umbreon who was sitting before a nervous Pikachu. Pikachu tried to say something yet was unable to as he got tongue-tied every time he tried. Due to this Umbreon took the opportunity to speak, "If you would accept me, I would do everything within my strength to keep you safe and provide for you. I know you have been trained very well and can fend for yourself very well, still, I would like to keep you safe and care for you."
"R-really?!" asked Glaceon blushed with disbelief looking between her older friend and the one she wanted as her mate; what the hell was happening. Immediately, she needs to restate her own proposal. "Yes, well Pikachu if you become my mate, I would fight alongside you no matter what and I would help you though anything," Glaceon said slightly pushing Umbreon out the way. Umbreon looked at Glaceon with a glare which he rarely ever gave to his friends as did Glaceon with the same continuity. Electricity sparked between the two eeveelutions; it was a spark Pikachu was nervous he may have started. "I would make sure to be a kind Alpha to you Pikachu," Umbreon tried as he pushed his shoulder against Glaceon. The female Pokemon growled and spoke next, "I will shower you will affection, Pikachu."
"I-I you see-"
"He picks me to be his mate!" Glaceon said with a glare and evil grin.
Umbreon returned the expression, "He'll pick me to be his Alpha!"
In flash the two began to claw at each other thus their trainers could no longer ignore their squabble.
[End of Poke speak]
During their conversation, Ash was constantly bombarded by the ever-changing aura of the three Pokemon to their side as they had their own conversation. Gary, May and he discussed what could be done for the Pokemon contest when both Glaceon and Pikachu first outburst came about. Earlier he had felt unbridle anger grow from them, however when it had calmed Ash let it go. Eventually, they began to take strategy for the Pokemon tournament when Ash felt a powerful burst of rivalry energy followed by growls and clashing claws. Gary and May took quick action in each grabbing a hold of their Pokemon while he felt Pikachu run up his legs to his shoulder. Ash quickly sensed the feelings in Pikachu noticing how he was trembling in fear. "Umbreon, what's gotten into you," Gary said standing effortlessly holding his struggling Pokemon in his arms. "You too, Glaceon. You shouldn't be fighting like this," May said trying to hold her Pokemon as she kneeled on the ground arms wrapped around the ice type. Unfortunately, the two Pokemon continue to snarl at each other, so before they drew too much attention from other trainers Ash let his eyes glow a bright elective blue as he used aura to call the two raging Pokemon. Slowly, but surely the two eeveelutions began to calm and finally able to be released but their trainers. It was then and only then, did Umbreon and Glaceon realize what they had done and what they had inflicted upon their beloved trainers.
Upon further inspection, Glaceon had seen that while in her fit of jealously she had allowed her fur to freeze into spikes that had scratched and cut through the skin of May's arms. May's arms were not all to back with very minimal bleeding, but stills there was bleeding.
With Umbreon, however, things were a bit more serious as the male Pokemon looked up at his trainer's arms and shirt to see that the damage was a bit more sever. It wasn't to the extent of needing immediate medical attention, but it was still something. While in his of fit of jealousy Umbreon had release poison from its pores which had gotten on Gary's arms. Now Umbreon's poison wasn't natural all that bad unless being used on prey or for the move Toxic, it was still enough to cause Gary's skin to burn when it made contact. That itself was not even mentioning that the poison also had burned holes into Gary's shirt to the point where his shirt was little more than old rags.
Deep shame emanated from the two canine/feline Pokemon as they each gave their trainers arms apologetic licks. Ash and his friends didn't understand what happened, but Ash thought that it might have been something big if it got Pikachu of all Pokemon to get scared. Still, he could see that Umbreon's and Glaceon's aura was one of sincere guilt and shame. So, before Gary or May could reprimand them, he told them just how sorry they were, and they shouldn't be too hard on them. Reluctantly, they agree and would ask Ash how he knew how the felt to which he replied he assumed by the way the eeveelution lick their trainer apologetically. The coordinator and professor did, however, reprimand them but less harshly. Gary afterward decided to forgo the shirt as it was practically fall off his body anyways. Those in true trope fashion he completely oblivious to the pair's interest looks and heavy gulp.
"Alright, with that out of the way let try things out. You ready Pikachu?!" said Ash nervously as he glances at Pikachu on his shoulder who nodded nervously. Ash was about to ask but Pikachu told him he'd tell him later. "Yay, this is going to be amazing!" said May happily hugging Ash but then pulled away blushing. "S-sorry," said May. "N-no it uh it okay," replied Ash snapping away from his previous thoughts now blushing to May, "Uh, why don't we start." "Yeah that a good idea," Gary said with a bite to it he didn't even mean to put into his words. Or did he…
"Okay Glaceon, Pikachu get ready!" announced May.
As the appeal got underway trainers and coordinators began to gather around to look upon with excitement. A certain trainer, from before, saw many people running to go see something and decided to stop one of them to ask what was occurring. "Excuse me what's going on?" said Max. "Everyone is going to the theatre because there are these two coordinators are working on this really cool appeal for later," said the boy then ran off.
Max followed the crowd of people to the field. Then he stopped dead in their tracks as he saw a cyclone of ice pieces and electricity spinning together. What a beautiful sight it was as the electricity passed through the ice it shone brightly as the Ice shard spun so did the Glaceon who that shot out of the ice swirl moving in all direction showing off her agility with grace turning the field into a dance floor.
What a beautiful sight it was as the ice shone brightly. The raven-haired boy called out, "Okay now Pikachu use Iron Tail!" Pikachu did as he was told and used his Iron tail to smash the ice which made the ice shatter everywhere. As the ice fell it had a green glow to it. "Wow that was amazing...O-M-G YOU'RE MAY MAPLE PRINCES OF HOENN!" exclaimed a random fangirl, "I can't believe you're going to be in a contest in my hometown!
"Wow! Wait, and you're Ash Ketchum the champion, are you going to be in the tournament as well as the contest?!" said a boy. A few other them bombarded Gary with questions as well causing the three to look at each other gulping. Instantly, they were smothered by tons of people including reporters. Max was somehow able to push through all the people standing next to the trio. "Ash! May! Gary?!" said Max to them. "Oh, come on we have to get into the theatre! this is way too much attention!" said Ash not really liking all the attention, "Thank you ,everyone, it's great to see you all but can someone return me my watch!" Yeah, he didn't get it back. Gary and May returned their Pokemon quick to keep them from getting trampled.
So, the four tried their best to get through the people to the front door of the theatre. The four bolted in and the door shut behind them. When the door reopened, and the people were stopped by Hala who appeared right behind the door.
"Stop!... Now one is allowed inside the building until the contest begins later today. Go and enjoy the festivities that are being provided for you," the old man said suddenly changing from a stern annoyed voice to a happy cheerful voice the doors closed in front of her.
"Thank you so much, Hala," said Ash. May took Hala's hand shaking it gratefully exclaiming, "Yeah thank you for your help. I mean, I've never seen so many fans of both of us." "Your welcome anything for you four," Hala said letting out deep laugh holding his stomach. Soon enough the quartet noticed that the judges for the contest. Mr. Contesta, Nurse Joy and Mr. Sukizo all had been sitting there in the lobby and Nurse Joy made her way to them. "Uh, can I ask a favor?" said Nurse Joy. "Yeah sure" replied Ash and May happily. "Well, you see my daughter Joy and my son Jackson are very big fans of yours and I was wondering if you could autograph something for them?" asked Nurse Joy. The two looked at each other and laughed then replied, "Of course anything for our fans!" said May and Ash in unison. With that, they pulled out two permanent markers and something to autograph. Ash pulled out an empty Pokeball and May pulled out a pin she had bought a while ago and they both sighted their names on it then handed them to Nurse Joy. "Oh, thank you so much and if there's anything I can do for you just let me know!" said Nurse Joy returning to her seat.
"What happened out there?" said Hala asked Ash, May, Gary, and Max. "It was an amazing show. Glaceon and Pikachu made a sparkling tornado of ice and electricity that Ash and May made for the appeals," explained Gary. "Really my sister and Ash made something beautiful," replied Max snickering at May and Ash.
Both of then blushed and comedically punched Max. "S-Sorry" said Max from the floor twitching with his eyes as swirls. Content Ash and May returned their attention to their friends. Suddenly, two loud rumbles echoed in the lobby.
"Looks like you two are hungry why don't you have some breakfast," said Hala generously offering food, "We had breakfast order and delivered for the judge you see. Yet, even I big as I am there are still many leftovers. Please, help yourselves." With that, they ate with glee! Well, everyone but Gary did. Even though they had eaten at home they still ate coming up with the excuse that food shouldn't go to waste because there were children somewhere out there at were starving. "So, Max I didn't know you were in Alola," Gary inquired at the youngest Maple. "Yeah, I actually came here with May but I actually here on a journey. I'm trying to beat all the island trials and Kahunas," Max replied with stars in his eyes, "Plus, the Alola League just ended so I have all the time I need to train and get ready for the next year's Alola league." Ash swallowed his food before grinning, "I wouldn't be too sure about that, Max. I trained with each and every one of the Trial Captains currently in place and I made sure that they were tough. Alola may not have gyms but each trial captain is as strong as a gym leader if not stronger. As for the Kahuna she stronger than you might think. I personally took the time to groom my region to be as powerful as can be, though that I'm sure you know." Max returned Ash as snug grin of his own proceeding to proudly state that his Alola journey was not his first and that he was ready for anything Ash's Trial Captains and Kahunas could through at him. Ash rose an eyebrow with challenging eyes, "If my Captains and Kahunas aren't a bother then I want you to win the Alola league to gain you right to challenge my Elite. If you do that and defeat them, you'll have the honor of an official batter against me for my title as Champion of Alola. Are you up for the challenge?" Thunder and Lighting burst behind Ash as an aura of power emanated from Ash. Max smirked letting his own determined aura push against the Champions. "You doubt my Ash. I'll have you know I can in a runner up in the Johto League last year. I'm more than ready to win the Manalo Conference. Just you wait, Ash, I'm coming for you Championship!"
More thunder and lightning came about. May and Gary sweatdropped at the way the two of them stared each other down. "Alright, you two that enough and that thunder and lightning is just like Pikachu's. Pikachu isn't even using any moves," Gary pointed out with his hand to where Pikachu was on the floor. Whenever there was supposed thunder Pikachu roared and waved a napkin around as if represented the lightning. "Piikaaa!" Pikachu exclaimed pretending to be a thunderstorm cutely waving around the napkin, "Kaaaa Piiiii!" Okay, everyone in the room had to admit that, that right there was the cutest thing ever. After, they had calmed down Gary remarked that now it made sense as two why Max wasn't hanging around May and Ash even though he was in Alola. As Max was also taking part in the tournament that meant that Ash was definitely going to make it to the top and that Max would have to be good to even try to face Ash in this tournament. Of course, May would too, though the rivalry was main between Ash and Max this time around. Nevertheless, Gary saw the same glint in Ash's eyes he had when Ash face him in the Indigo and Silver conferences.
"Oy Vay…" Gary mumbled by said nothing more.
By the time they finished, it was time for the Pokemon tournament to begin. So, May, Pikachu, Max, and Ash made their way to a large screen that had been set up near the battlefield. Gary joining the crowd as a spectator where he was spotted by Professor Kukui and his class. Elio who was a part of said class ran up to Gary and quickly climbed him like a tree ignoring the grunts of pain he caused Gary as he claimed. Finally, after a bit of difficulty Elio settling down sitting Gary's shoulder and laying his hands in his hair. "Gary, Gary, it about to start!" the boy proclaimed bursting with excitement. Gary sweatdropped as the kid while Kukui apologized for his son's incredible rudeness. Gary waved if off but nicely asked Elio that next time he asks first before climbing him like a human Aipom. Kukui had brought his class on a field trip to show them a tournament of battles up close. The other kids surround Gary with questions about Pokemon battle to questions if he was the Gary Oak the famous professor. Thankfully, he was saved when finally, a large man much older with white hair and a bright yellow vest stepped up with a microphone in hand. "Greeting my fell islanders, trial goers, and guest from other regions. As we are to promote Tournaments and Pokemon contest we will have our trust Rotom cams broadcasting today's event live thought the Alola region as well a few other regions. We will now begin the tournament, but first, let me show you what the reward will be!" Hala announced as he used his arm to direct attention to a nearby table with lots of goodies on it.
"As you can see there are many rewards for whoever shall win the tournament. Among those gifts are a Pokemon Vitamins a caseload for each type, Pokeblock a caseload for each also, as well as a gift of a Pokemon egg," the Kahuna spoked with showmanship, "All of the trainers taking part show you strength and power. As all battle held on Melemele are in honor of Tapu Koko. Now, look up at the scream to find out who you will be facing and let the battling begin!"
AS THE JOURNEY CONTINUES!
