A new day arrived and as the sun was rising Amelia already went to work early. The staff had made breakfast for every occupant of the large house and had set it out in the dining room for the Performer and guest. She took a moment in the kitchen herself creating treats and Pokepuffs for Ash. Amelia wanted to give him the basket of treats after the tour at the place the Power Bands were made. Having done breakfast, lunch and dinner with Ash on the SS Shimmer and being reminded of his appetite last night Amelia ordered the house staff to make extra.

"Does he really eat this much?" Her personal aid Alfonzo looked over the quantity of it as food is displayed over the table. He could've sworn there was enough for three people on the table.

"He does. You'll be surprised what he can eat."

Amelia unaware of her aid spying on her earlier ignored him as she tried to make the table look presentable by putting on flowers and different kinds of decorations. Satisfied with her work at setting it up she took her seat and waited for Ash to drag himself out of bed. Taking a slice of toast herself to start with he soon came into the dining hall having been lured by the smell.

"Morning Amelia."

"Morning Ash." She said with a smile. Seeing his nostrils do their thing he shared her opinion on the smell of the food. Next to the table was a man with a monocle. Dressed even more fancy than the rest of the staff Ash recognized him as the driver that picked up him and Amelia from the SS Shimmer.

"You were Alfonzo, right?" The aid a bit surprised he did recall his name. Normally he had to remind others of it.

"Indeed. Good morning and it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Valuer abode." His role as Amelia's personal aid he did his part as he pointed to his seat at the table. Ash and Pikachu both moved in ready to devour the delicious smelling toast, pancakes and eggs made.

"Is there anything else you require sir?" The aid asked the guest as he witnessed Ash downing down on the food with no signs of stopping.

"No thank you. I'm good." Ash kept eating with Amelia as she made a request.

"Alfonso? Would you please prepare the car for our ride to the factory?" Even if the male was tied to do everything she wished Amelia still asked nicely. Alfonso was one of the few she could share her doubts on some things with while her parents were off doing important business.

"Certainly miss." The aid left the two youngsters alone despite holding back his protests as he wanted to see how they would continue to interact.

"How was your night?" Amelia hoping the bed was to his liking.

"Slept like a rock. Those beds sure are comfy." Pikachu coed in unison feeling well rested. Now with everything arranged so far Ash and Amelia ate their breakfast.

"You're excited to visit the factory?"

"I am. You go there often?"

"Not a lot. I know how it works so I don't have much incentive to go there." The Performer normally stayed away. Everyone that works there is already in mind on her being the future owner as eventually she'll inherit it. To her private studies she knows how to run a business but it's not what she wanted rather focusing on other things that will make her happy.

Ash could see her face falter. Amelia became distracted by looking to a painting on the wall. Ash peeked over and saw a factory with a large amount of people dressed the same standing in front of it. An official looking man with tags like some sort of mayor shook the hand of another man in a suit.

"You ok?" He wondered. The Performer turned back to him as she put up a fake smile.

"I'm fine. Finish your breakfast. Alfonzo is waiting for us in the car."

After a healthy breakfast Amelia took Ash to the place where the source of her wealth is produced. Ash would've preferred to go on foot to take in the sights of Fluerhh City a bit more, but Amelia protested for a minor reason. Being as famous as she is in her hometown moving by foot was difficult. She would've been addressed by dozens of people wanting a moment of her time and it would delay her plans for Ash's tour significantly.

The pair got driven just outside of Fluerhh City. The factory that Ash saw on the painting in the dining room changed a lot. Instead of the old chimneys and brown exterior the building was modernly shaped in sharp angles with white. The Valuer family shield as a symbol of the company too the family driver stopped at the front door as Amelia and Ash were let out.

"Welcome to the Valuer factory." Alfonzo said as he closed the door and Ash looked in amazement over it. Just from the outside he knows Clemont would've loved this place. The old travelling companion and Gym Leader more appreciative of production processes, machines and engineering would be like a kid in a candy store.

Ash didn't ask Amelia right now for a tour for his friend cause he did not want to make her feel he only hung around with only because of her being next in line for a vast fortune. Maybe later when they got closer as friends but Ash was careful not to ask too much from her in fear of exploiting Amelia and her getting the wrong idea of him.

"So this where the Power Bands are produced."

"They are. Ready to head inside?"

He nodded as he followed her. Stepping inside the plant he saw a lady with a blonde bob cut style of hair dressed as an office lady behind her computer typing something. The woman looked to the two teenagers and she stood up s she bowed for the daughter of the owner.

"Morning miss Amelia."

"Morning Felicia." The receptionist immediately looked up to her again.

"How can I help you today?"

"I'm here to guide my new friend around the facility." Felicia looked at the boy. His style was quite the opposite of what she usually expected from a honorary visitor to the Valuer family. Still he did not dare speak and went to arrange his entry pass.

"Should I call the tour guide?"

"No. I'm giving the tour myself if you don't mind."

"Not at all miss." Felicia sat down again as she typed away on her computer. Pulling out two passes from her drawer that were hanging on a key cord she gave them to both youngsters.

"Here's your visitor pass. Please wear it visibly at all times."

Amelia then began to guide Ash and Pikachu through the factory. A walkway high up allowed them to look down on the proceedings on the floor. Amelia and Ash both looked down as she took him to a garage of some sort.

"First we get a truck that's delivering the materials needed to produce the bands. Metals are mined by workers and Pokémon somewhere in the region." She wasn't allowed to detail the location of the mine to anyone. Even the people working at her house and most of the workers didn't know where they got it from.

The rocks and metals were loaded out and then sorted out. Large machines operated by people scanned the materials.

"The iron that isn't suitable for processing will be separated and then delivered to a quarry where Steel type Pokémon are preserved." The stuff unfit for the product were shipped off but still used for a good cause. Moving along they saw how the selected metals were then refined by hand.

"The workers here polish the material to give it a smooth finish. After that they will be in the melting flames of a Pyroar while smiths will be working on them."

She said as she wasn't allowed to take Ash into the giant area where it was burning hot. The humans had to be dressed in special heat protecting suits so they wouldn't be cooked by the flames.

"Then the bands are taken out of the oven and then tested for tye special property in which stat they will increase "

Amelia took Ash through the rest of the production process as he looked his eyes out. Studying his response he seemed very impressed with the set up they got going here. The tour over they had a moment to themselves. Amelia took Ash to her fathers office which was empty.

A large desk in the middle three seats were placed with one behind the desk and two smaller in front. Amelia took place in one of them as Ash looked around. Amelia took this opportunity to take out her basket of special treats for him and Pikachu.

"I got you something. A welcoming gift one day late."

Opening up the basket they looked quite luxurious and tasty. Seeing the hungry look in his eyes he smiled at her gift and took one for him and Pikachu. Anticipating it as they tasted they took a moment to let the taste settle in. Their eyes shined as their mouths exploded with flavor and eagerly ate the rest of the piece they got.

"They're great!" Complimenting the taste he took one and held it up to her.

"Don't you want one?" Ash offered one to her even if he could eat the whole basket. The treat in his hand she took her chance.

Leaning forward while he held the puff she took a small bite while he was still holding it. A piece of the treat broke off and disappeared behind her mouth. Slowly chewing it letting the piece twirl in her mouth she smacked her lips at the taste.

Ash stared at her as she did so. The soft smacking of her lips quite alluring he wondered if Amelia really was as special as she seemed to be. Without knowing her as much as he should she did weird things to him he didn't understand. His eyes magnetically drawn to her lips pouting in and out while one side of her cheek showed the chunk being placed there. The soft breathing as she savored the taste and the way her eyes closed enjoying her own work.

Ash remembered when she kissed him on the cheek. The faint purple lip gloss still there he felt his cheek tingle unlike when Serena and others smooched him.

Reluctantly he didn't want to keep staring awkwardly at her and the moment she'd open her eyes think he's a creep. He looked around not to be distracted by her and saw promotion posters and pictures on the walls. On the wall he saw a portrait of a male and female.

"Who are they?" Ash asked her. Maybe some previous owners or founders of the factory or ancestors of her. Amelia looked down as she didn't want to answer. Her happy attitude from the tour gone she told Ash their identity.

"Charles and Louise Valuer. My parents."

The father wore a white suit with yellow tie and white shoes and gloves. Unlike Amelia's deep blue his were green and his hair was brown and sleeked over. The woman next to him wore a long green dress that covered up until her feet and like Amelia had black hair but much shorter and tied into two buns on top. Her eyes blue Amelia took more from her mother instead of her father.

Ash took the hint. He remembered their little talk on the SS Shimmer after Amelia confessed her lie to him. She put a huge amount of pressure on herself to succeed at all cost so she can reason her choice to become a Performer instead of inheriting the company full time like her parents wanted her. Feeling a lack of respect coming from the ones who gave birth to her she wanted to please them at cost of her enjoyment doing Showcases.

"So…how are things between you and your parents?" Ash hoped she didn't take it too bad. The boy never having betrayed her trust before she told him but still looking down.

"They aren't home right now but on a business trip. They will be watching me at the Showcase in Kiloude City."

Her next Showcase might be more important then any she did before. Her parents will be hidden and watching in the crowd at her display. Ash can see her looking down. The usually more than confident Performer started to doubt herself. He didn't like seeing her that vulnerable. To him that wasn't Amelia.

"It will work out. Just believe in yourself." He slowly laid a hand on her shoulder. Appreciating the contact she did a faint smile.

"I know I should do this for myself and my Pokémon but I still want them to be proud."

"Do you want my help with your performance like last time?" Ash asked as she shook no.

"I loved you helping me on the SS Shimmer but I have to do this by myself. I want to prove to them I'm capable on my own without relying on others."

Ash could understand it. During some of his first ever League battles Brock and Misty were in the small dugout behind him during his matches. Over time he asked them to be in the stands so he wouldn't had to rely on them. Amelia being in the same mindset right now he still held the offer open. His hand still on her shoulder it was rough yet soft.

"You know if you need help I'll be there for you."

"I know." Amelia smiling bright now loving the attention. His kind smile etched onto her mind she took a new treat from the basket and ate it. She was maybe worrying too much. She had been preparing a long time for a splendid performance that would wow her hard to impress parents. Determined to put on the finishing touches later Amelia would go on to today's topic and tell him more about the history of the Valuer factory.

Back outside at the parking lot Alfonzo was waiting in the car for Amelia's call. Having some spare time for himself he opened up one of his favorite books of about 500 pages long. Tending to Amelia was usually time consuming but lately he had more time to himself for his own matters. He suspected the boy she's with to have a hand in it but he still prided himself in his work and took it seriously in giving the young maiden what she requested.

The car phone began to go off thinking it was the young woman he kept watch over. He saw the caller ID and picked up.

"Mr. Valuer." His true boss Alfonzo got hand picked by the man to serve his daughter. The rich man began to speak over the phone as the aid listened and spoke back on command.

"No sir. I haven't had a moment with the boy myself. At your request I spied on them but there's no mention of a transaction of any kind."

"His intentions are unclear. I do not know if he's lying to get close to the fortune."

"Miss Amelia is giving him a tour through the factory as we speak."

"Yes sir. I will continue to monitor the situation and report my future findings."

"Of course. Have a pleasant day sir."

Alfonzo hung up and slouched back into his seat looking at the car ceiling. Charles Valuer could be very hands on when it concerned Amelia and her contacts.

"Is this really necessary sir?"

It was why she had trouble making friends next to the workers and house staff. Most of her age mates she got introduced to are more associates to her patents business partners then friends. The aid wondered if this Ash boy can be a good friend and open new possibilities for her.

Yet he couldn't disobey his boss orders and will continue to probe the guest over time till it was time to eventually present himself to the Valuer family in Kiloude City before or after Amelia's Showcase. A meeting he has no idea on how it will go.

A bit more expanding on Amelia and her family in the end.

angelesquilin19: I like the Ravenshipping name you gave it. I was thinking Shinyshipping due to Noctowl and Dragonair but I'm starting to like yours a lot more.

As always, the more reviews the more incentive I have to work on this one.

Later.