Chapter 4: Love Makes The World Go 'Round.

So far: Dylan has defeated Brendan. Every one is talking when Misty appears.

Ash stared at Misty. It wasn't every day his friend showed up in the same place as him.

"W-what are you doing here" he finally managed to say.

Misty giggled. "C'mon, Ash. I'd thought you'd be more enthusiastic about seeing me."

Pikachu, however, lept up to welcome Misty. "Pipikachu" he said.

"It's good to see you too, Pikachu." said Misty as she sat down next to Ash.

"What are you doing here" asked Brock.

"Dylan invited me." Misty replied.

Ash gave Dylan a Thank you look.

"Well, let's all go out for a bite to eat." suggested Dylan. "My treat."

"Where" asked Max.

"There's a plaza not too far from here." replied Dylan.

Later...

The plaza was huge. Hundreds of different buildings towered over the group when they arrived.

"We should split up." said May. "Who knows how many resturants there are"

"Good idea." agred Brock.

So, May went with Dylan, Misty with Ash and Pikachu, and Brock and Max.

"We'll all meet back here in a half-hour." declared Brock.

And the three groups went off.

With Dylan May...
The two walked down streets hand in hand. May excitedly pointed out many stores in hopes of going on a shopping spree, but, as Dylan pointed out, Christmas was about five days away.

"It doesn't matter anyways." sighed May. "I already got my gift."

"Really" asked Dylan in surprise. "What"

May smiled. "You." she said, kissing him on the cheek.

"Merry Christmas to you, too." said Dylan, smiling back.

With Ash Misty...

Ash glanced up and down at the Plaza Directory, in hopes of finding a returant that he liked and that Misty would agree with.

"Ash, can I talk to you for a second" Misty's voice came floating down to him.

"Yeah, sure."

Misty pulled Ash out of view from the other shoppers.

"Ash" she said. "I want to...extend...our friendship."

"How so" asked Ash, curious.

"Well...better than just two friends who love each other."

"Just where are you going with this" demanded Ash.

To prove her point, Misty pulled Ash into a passionate kiss. When they broke away, Ash stared at Misty for a moment.

"I get your point." he said, grinning.

Misty smiled. "Thank you." she said, giving him a kiss.

Ash went red.

With Brock Max...
Max sighed. What was the point of walking with Brock when he went crazy at every pretty girl in sight?

I'm never going to be like Brock. Max thought. He regreted that a moment later.

Max spotted a girl just about his age. She had long, black hair and warm eyes. Max's stomach did a back-flip. Suddenly, he felt all woozy. His only thought was about this one girl, and this girl only...

"Max? Max"

"Huh"

It was Brock.

"What's wrong" he asked.

"Nothing." lied Max. He looked at the girl again.

Brock followed his gaze.

"Ahh..." he said, a glint of slyness in his eye. "You think she's cute"

"WHA"

Brock laughed. "Don't worry! I'll help you win her heart if it's the last thing I do"

Max sighed. "What have I gotten myself into" he muttered.

End of Chapter 4