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Ash and Donavan are now off on a quest to find Donavan the right girlfriend. What they don't know is that they are in store for something much more than they would ever have expected or imagined. Ash and Donavan come across a pokemon hangout resort filled with many trainers and beautiful ladies.

Ash yells," Here we are and now to find you the right girlfriend."

Donavan replies," Ash, I don't know how I could ever repay you for helping me out back there. I would have gone on with a troubled future if you had not resolved my undisputed past. How is it that you would go out of your way to help someone you don't know very well out. Also being that they may never be able to pay you back. "

Ash states," Because that is what my dad told me to do. He said that is what I should do. That was all before..."

Donavan says," Before what Ash." Ash goes," All before my dad went back on his Pokemon Journey. He became a pokemon master and after settling down for a while, he went off on his Journey again and I never saw him from that point on."

Donavan says," How so. You'll see him again one day, for that I am certain."

Ash goes," Well let's go find you a girlfriend."

Donavan says," Um there is one thing I haven't to you yet. Around girls I get really NERVOUS. You see I am just a bit ...shy. I am all ready to go after the ladies all the time but when it comes to a girl I like, that's where things go haywire."

Ash replies," You know, you remind me of my friend Brock. He always went crazy about girls. At first he was really shy but later he went a WEE bit out of control and then he felt heartstruck for EVERY girl he saw."

Donavan calmly says," Yeah. I guess so huh. So like what should I say to get a girl to like me?"

Ash replies," Well start off by saying something nice by complimenting her. Then talk to her about something she likes. Most importantly, be yourself. That is the only true way to see if the girl will like you for who you are. If you act like someone you are not, her love for you would not be true. Try talking to that girl over there. The one with the blue hair by the Wigglytuff. Go on Donavan, give her a shot."

Donavan says," Well, here I go. Wish me luck."

Then Donavan approaches the girl and then says," Hi, how are you doing? My name is Donavan, what is yours?"

The girl says," I am doing great. My name is Ava. I just love my Wigglytuff. "

Donavan says," You like Pokemon! Me too. We have so much in common. Do you want to go out like for coffee."

Ava says," I don't even know you and now you are expecting me to go out for coffee with you. Forget it, I'm leaving. Come Wigglytuff."

Then Ava leaves and then Donavan has his head down low and gets into the ball position on the ground hands around his legs with disappointment and rejection.

Ash sees Donavan, goes to him and Ash asks," Hey Donavan how did you do?"

Donavan goes," I got turned down Ash. What did I do wrong?"

Ash replies," You didn't ask her out right off the bat did you?"

Donavan nods.

Ash continues," Well for one thing, you shouldn't rush relationships. They take time and commitment. You need to spend time devoloping friendship with good communication. It's like training a strong pokemon. There is a common bond that is shared between the pokemon and the trainer. Both must rely on each other and trust one another. In battle, if there is a miscommunication or a misunderstanding, the pokemon and the trainer will break down and fall apart. There is no such thing as instant friendships or relationships. All good things come in time."

Donavan gets up says," Wow Ash! That sounds really sophisticated."

Ash acting all proud," Well when you become a great and experienced pokemon trainer such as mwuah, you'll understand the complexity of the works. After all, you ARE learning from the Best."

Donavan seriously, monotonely states," Really."

Ash still a bit proud," Of course I am...(then Ash drops the mood to a temperate and slightly modest)..Well NOT REally. I learned all this from...brock."

Donavan surprised," You're not talking about the same Brock that is love crazy. That is a load of Muk. No Way!"

Ash utters in a small serious voice," way."

As these two are arguing a psyduck walks by then after it travels a bit it and trips over something and lands on its head and continues walking upside down.

Donavan then asks," Alright, I'm tired of this. SO, Ash, did you ever have a Girlfriend?"

Ash answers back," There was this one friend of mine that was a girl but she wasn't my girlfriend. She always followed me around because I owed here a new bike. She was so annoying.(Ash imitates Misty) -You still owe me a bike Ash Ketchum. Eww Bugs, they freak me out. Tentacruel is so lovely.-err right. Hahaha.Both chuckle. Oh and she always go around walking with Tokepi like this(Ash boogle-eyed picks up Pikachu and holds Pikachu like Misty with Tokepi. After doing this for a short while Pikachu gets a bit upset and shocks Ash)"

Then as they are still chatting, a banana is tossed from the side and 2 primeapes are ready to fight over it. Both of the primeapes are trying to take possesion of the banana but are getting more and more upset.

Donavan says," Hmm Pikachu doesn't seem to like you doing that. It seems that Pikachu really likes Misty and in a way, you like her too. She may have followed you initially because of the bike but I doubt she would have kept on following for just that. A material thing is just not enough to convince me that she would have stayed with you this long. She must be attracted to you. It seems that you are more than just friends."

Ash confusedly replies," More than just friends? What do you mean by that?"

As this is being said the 2 Primeapes have already gotten into the heap of battle and have totally forgotten about the banana completely. Then Psyduck just notices the banana and gets on the upright position and picks up the banana and walks off happily eating his new found prize.

Donavan continues," What I mean is 'that you and Misty were meant to be together'(in a very teasing way)."

Pikachu jumps in delight and laughs,"Pi Pi Pi, Pi-ka-chu!"

Ash in shock," Misty and me! You got to be kidding. There is no way we would ever get along. That is just Ludacris."

Donavan states," You may not understand it right now. You are in denial. You will be able to comprehend this much later down the line. At some point you will come to a realization and only then will you see."

Ash goes," RIght..and the moon is made of cheese."

Donavan smarts off," Actually the moon is made of Basalt, Anorthosites, and Breccias and as well as Armalocolite, Tranquilliyite, and Pyroxferroite."

Ash upset at this crosses his arm and has a stern closed look. Ash then says," Your conversation is like the waves of the sea, it makes me sick."

Donavan grrs," Well umph, it's better than being lost all the time. By the way, how do you suppose we get lost all the time ASH."

There is an awkward silence and a very long pause.

Ash then says," Probably because half the time we don't know where we are and we travel off course. Though we quite a bit of adventures eh Pikachu."

"Pi-ka-chu!"

Donavan eyes closed and in thought with his hand on his chin then replies," Well there might be a way for you not to get lost all the time. Ever heard of a GPS system?'Ash shakes his head. 'It's an electronic satelite system that's let's you know where you are so that you will never get lost."

Ash excited says," Wow, that's great to have! No more wandering off track now!"

Donavan then states," Yep, the only problem is that it those things are quite expensive and they are quite hard to come by."

All sigh but then Donavan gets his head up and comes to realize something and says," Wait Ash, I have an idea. The military uses GPS systems on field exercises. We could battle for one though we would have to wager something. Hmm. I know I'll wager all the money I do have left for one. How does that sound."

Ash replies," Sound's great.(Ash with an unsure and squinted look smiles oddly with a thumb's up then changes mood to normal) Wait so the military uses pokemon for fighting?!"

Donavan states," That's right Ash. The military has a Pokemon Army that is set up to battle in wars. These battles are not like the ones you see in the Pokemon League competitions. Their combat is fierce. They are incredibly dangerous and skilled. Above even the Pokemon League. They don't have to follow the traditional rules of pokemon, they make their own. Unlike the common civilian trainers such as ourselves, soldier pokemon trainers are able to carry as many pokemon as they want. 12 is the average number a soldier carries. It all depends on their rank. On top of that, they are allowed to use as many pokemon they want in battle. This is so they can take down numbers of heavy opposition such as Team Rocket for instance. In battle, there is almost no restraint from their fighting till the other's pokemon faints. Sometimes they even fight to the death."

Ash in shock," Whoa, that's horrible. How could they do such a thing."

Donavan says," All is fair in love and war. On a different note, let's go get that GPS system now why don't we."

Ash and Donavan travel to the Pokemon Military Base and when they got there, the base was surrounded by a barbed wire and chained fence.

At the gate there was a guard with glasses that says," Hey, where do you think you are going. I just can't let you guys go through here now. Unless you have some kind of identification, I am afraid I cannot let you in and I will have to ask you guys to leave."

Then from the gate a long shadow is cast over them and from that a very tall figure is seen in military attire and camo.

Why it's none other than Lt. Surge of Vermillion Gym!!

He confronts the guard and says," I can identify these guys. Why it's Ash. How you doing baby!"

Ash remarks," Well this baby has grown up quite a bit since our last battle in Vermillion Gym. I have come a long way powderpuff."

Surge goes," WHoa Ashy boy, I was just kidding. Ya need to lighten up a little. I was just joking. Besides, I could just see it in your eyes that you are a much stronger trainer than when we last met. That's for sure. So Ash, who is this guy."

Surge points to the one with the green beanie. Ash says," That's Donavan, he's a new friend of mine."

Surge says," Any friend of Ash is a friend of mine as well. What can I do for yas."

Donavan says," I would like to battle you for a GPS system. I'll wager this much. Do you have one?"

Surge checks his pockets and pulls out one. It looks like a Pokedex but much more complicated and advanced.

Surge then says," I'll give it to ya but it's not the money I want. I would like that hat you are wearing. It would look so cool on me, that it would."

Donavan thinks,'Surge wearing my hat, don't be rediculous.' A funny picture of Surge wearing the green hat pops into Donavan's mind. Trying to shake off that thought.

Donavan says," Okay but you are going to have to fight me for it. If I lose, I'll give you the hat."

Surge goes,"Consider it done. And if I lose, you the GPS system."

So Surge brings out Raichu. Donavan says,"You better watch out, I am really powerful(with enthusiasm). I will destroy you(monotone)."

Surge says," Oh woe, I'm weally scared. (Surge has both his hands up in the upright position but not all the way up and moves his forearms side to side in quick motions ) I'm shakin in my boots(dropping the mockery and then acts serious)."

Donavan brings out Raichu and says,"Raichu, give it the 1'2."

Donavan's Raichu first takes a thunder uppercut sending Surge's Raich high in the air, then Donavan's Raichu brings it down with a heavy but effortless thunderbolt downward from the sky, then as Surges Raichu comes down before it hits the ground, Donavan's Raichu finishes it off with a thunder kick and it sends Surges smack through the wall. Donavan's Raichu gave it the ole 1'2'3 with great power and ease. Surges Raichu has fainted and greatly damaged.

Surge says,"Hmm. Raichu return....Well I gotta hand it ya kid. Here the GPS thing you wanted.(Surge hand tosses the gps but does it without care and has something of greater concern on his mind from the way he is looking out) 'If only our Infantry Division was as powerful as this one, we probably be able to break down the Tribune Alliance'-(says to himself)."

Then Surge just goes off to the side and looks out there.

Donavan about to hand it to Ash instead hands it to Raichu and Pikachu because he sees that Ash is going up to Surge as though to talk with him or start a conversation. Surge arms crossed, looking out, hearing army marches in his head and drum rolling.

Ash goes stands beside Surge and then asks," Lt. Surge, so what are you doing here? Why aren't you at Vermillion Gym?"

Surge relaxes,then at ease tells Ash,"I went to Vermillion to work as a gym leader after my active duty because I wanted to see how strong I have become and how much I changed since I first entered the military. It all came so easy and I thought I became all that I can be. All my opponents have been defeated except for a very few. The one that had the biggest impact on me was you Ash and Pikachu."