HotXbun: We will finally get to see everybody at the convention centre in this chapter!
Fair warning. This one is going to be long and switch back and forth between characters so pay attention!
Lucienhalf58: He will. Just not in a long time.
Lover of Pokémon: Oh yes.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon, Avatar The Last Airbender or Violetta. But I do own Sky, Cora, Belle, Diamond, Oliver, Ashton and The Pallet Town Convention Centre. I also own Maddie, my OC introduced in this chapter.
Chapter 29 The Convention Centre [Follow Your Heart Extra: This chapter was originally called 'At the Pallet Town Convention Centre' but HotXbun shortened it because it was too long.]
Third Person POV
That Evening
Ashton's brilliant plan was a beanie and a huge scarf! [Follow Your Heart Extra: For those who don't remember, Ashton needs to take Ash to a tournament and chaperone a field trip that are both being held at the same place.]
"Are you sure you're okay", Ash asked said person.
"Yeah I'm fine", Ashton replied. "It's just a little cold that's all."
"I just can't believe it came on that quickly", Ash stated. "You were this afternoon."
"Oh I'm like that", Ashton lied. "One minute I'm fine the next I'm all sick."
Ashton faked sneezed to sell the act. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Oh Ashton.]
Ten Minutes Later
Ash and Ashton were in their seats at the tournament.
The latter was wearing large sunglasses.
"What's with the sunglasses", Ash asked.
"Oh", Ashton said nervously. "You know how bright the lights at these things are. Anyway. I need to go to the bathroom real quick."
"But the tournament is about to start", Ash pointed out.
"I know but I really need to go", Ashton lied before leaving.
...
Everybody was at the backstage of Diamond Star's show.
"I can't believe I'm here", May said is awe before looking at Drew and Dawn. "Thank you guys so much for inviting me. And please make sure to thank your principle for me when you can."
"No problem", Dawn stated.
Oliver walked in.
"Where is he", he asked himself. "Has anyone seen Mr Nise?"
"I'm here", Mr Nise (AKA Ashton) yelled as he ran in.
"Where were you Andy", Oliver asked.
"I was talking to Maddie", Ashton replied gesturing to a woman. "She is Diamond Star's assistant."
Maddie had waist length, light brown hair that was straight and loose with rectangular bangs that cover her forehead; pale skin and hot pink eyes.
She was wearing a hot pink vest; black jeans; black, knee length boots with hot pink laces; black, elbow length, fingerless gloves and glasses with a black frame and rectangular, clear glasses.
She had a Rattata on her shoulder.
"Greetings everybody", she greeted. "And welcome to the backstage of a Diamond Star show!"
With that everybody cheered.
"Now", Maddie started. "Feel free to looked around! But please do not touch anything!"
With that everybody started looking around.
"Check it out guys", Dawn said pointing to something. "It's the pokéball that held Diamond Star's first ever pokémon!"
With that everybody ran up to the pokéball.
"You have a good eye miss", Maddie stated. "This is in fact the pokéball where Diamond's first pokémon was in."
Everybody looked at the object in awe.
"Well", Maddie started. "Enough of that. How about we look at some of Diamond's dresses?"
With that almost all the girls ran faster that pokémon run when dinner is called. [Follow Your Heart Extra: What can I say? Girls like dresses.]
Ashton looked at Oliver.
"Sorry Oliver", he apologised. "But I need to go to the bathroom real quick."
"Can't you hold it", Oliver asked in annoyance.
"No, I can't", Ashton replied before leaving.
Ten Minutes Later
Ashton sat down next to Ash.
"There you are", the latter said in relief. "Where were you? You were gone for nearly twenty minutes?" [Follow Your Heart Extra: Twenty minutes? That is a long time.]
"Sorry about that", Ashton apologised. "I had a coughing fit. So what did I miss?"
"The whole first battle", Ash revealed. "Don't worry. I recorded it so we can watch it when we get home tonight."
"Thanks Ash", Ashton thanked. "You're the best."
Backstage at Diamond's Show
Sky and Cora were getting bored.
"I'm so bored", Sky stated. "Where's Diamond?"
"Hey", Cora started suddenly. "Let's go find her!"
With that Sky nodded before leaving with her sister.
May saw them.
"Where are they going", she asked herself before she went after them.
Gary looked at Diamond's pokéball and got an idea.
He whispered something to Belle.
"No", she whispered.
"Do it", Gary commanded.
"Fine", Belle said before walking up to the pokéball.
Oliver started getting annoyed.
"Where is he", he asked referring to Ashton.
He then called him.
Back at the Tournament
Ashton's phone rang and he answered it.
"Hello", he greeted.
"Where are you", Oliver asked. "It's been nearly ten minutes! You should've been back by now!"
"I'm sorry Oliver", Ashton apologised. "I'll be there right away."
"You better be", Oliver stated before hanging up causing Ashton to sigh.
"Everything okay", Ash asked.
"No", Ashton replied. "A friend of mine needs something from me quickly so I'll be right back."
"But it's just getting to the good parts", Ash stated.
"Record it", Ashton said before leaving.
Somewhere in the Convention Centre
May caught up to Sky and Cora.
"Hey", she yelled. "Where are you guys going? You're going to get in trouble."
"Why do you care anyway", Sky asked.
"Look", May started. "Just because I don't like you guys doesn't mean I want you to get into trouble."
"Whatever", Sky said. "Listen. Gary and I are back together, so don't try anything."
"After what he did yesterday", May asked. "You can have him." [Follow Your Heart Extra: May is referring to Gary splashing water on her in chapter 22.]
With that May left.
Backstage at Diamond's Show
Ashton ran backstage.
"I'm here", he yelled happily.
"Oh thank goodness", Oliver said as he walked up to Ashton. "Where were you?"
"Sorry", Ashton apologised. "This place is so big. I got lost."
"Very well", Oliver said. "And the glasses?"
"What", Ashton asked before realising something.
He was still wearing his sunglasses! [Follow Your Heart Extra: Ashton!]
"Oh", Ashton said as he took of his sunglasses. "These. Well you see...I thought the kids would want pictures with Diamond Star, so it's going to get very bright in here."
"Very well", Oliver said.
Fifteen Minutes Later
Ash was at the tournament...and it just ended!
He looked down at Pikachu.
"Where's Andy", he asked.
Pikachu just shrugged.
"Well", Ash said as he got up. "Come on then. We better go find him."
With that Ash left.
Backstage at Diamond's Show
Ashton looked at Oliver before quickly leaving.
Sadly, Oliver saw him! [Follow Your Heart Extra: Oh no.]
"Now where is he going", Oliver asked. "Everybody, stay here. I'm going to go look for Andy."
With that Oliver left as well.
"Now what", Iris asked.
"Let's go find Diamond", Dawn suggested.
Everybody was about to leave...when this happened.
"Stop", Maddie commanded. "Nobody is to leave until I find out who did this to Diamond's pokéball!"
With that Maddie held up Diamond's pokéball...and everybody gasped.
It was graffitied with the words 'Punk's Not Dead.'
Everybody turned to look at Dawn.
She had those words on her top! [Follow Your Heart Extra: Oh no.]
Somewhere in the Convention Centre
Ashton was on the phone with Ash.
"Just stay where you are Ash", he said. "I'll come pick you up soon. Bye."
With that Ashton hung up the phone.
Unfortunately, Oliver heard him! [Follow Your Heart Extra: Oh no.]
Said person walked up to Ashton.
"Oliver", he said in shock. "I..."
"Stop", Oliver commanded. "An explanation please."
"I", Ashton started. "I..."
Luckily for him...Brock and Iris came running in.
"Andy", the latter said frantically. "Mr Genkaku, you need to come quickly!"
"What's wrong", Andy asked.
"Somebody graffitied on Diamond's pokéball", Brock replied. "They think it's Dawn."
"Dawn", Andy said in shock. "But she would never do something like that."
"We'll see about that", Oliver stated before started running. "This is all your fault Andy!"
"What did I do", Ashton asked.
"We should've been there", Oliver stated. "But we weren't because I was running after you!"
Ashton looked down guilty.
He's right. I should've been there. What was I thinking?
Somewhere Else in the Convention Centre
May was walking when Gary ran up to her.
"Hi", he greeted.
"Gary", May said in shock. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to find you", Gary replied. "And I wanted to apologise for that I did yesterday. You must know that I only did it so Sky wouldn't hate you."
"Well it didn't work", May stated. "I talked to her earlier and she still doesn't like me."
"But you do right", Gary asked.
"Of course I do", May replied.
"Yay", Gary said happily before hugging her.
Suddenly, the two realised somebody was watching them.
They turned their heads to see who it was.
It was Ash. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Oh no.]
"Oh", May said in shock. "Hi Ash."
"Hi May", Ash greeted sadly.
What he saw had given him another reason to think May and Gary were dating. [Follow Your Heart Extra: No Ash! That is not what is going on!]
"You two know each other", Gary asked in shock.
"Yeah", May replied. "Five days ago Ash saved me from falling into mud."
Before the conversation could continue, Misty and Drew came running up to them!
"Guys", Misty started. "You've gotta come quick!"
"What's wrong", May asked.
"Somebody graffitied Diamond's pokéball", Drew revealed. "And they think Dawn did it!"
"Dawn", May said in shock. "She loves Diamond Star! She would never!"
"I know", Drew agreed. "And that's why we need to go help her out."
May looked at Ash.
"I'm sorry Ash", she apologised. "But I have to go help out a friend. Bye."
With that everybody left leaving Ash very confused.
He decided just to leave. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Poor guy.]
Ten Minutes Later
Everybody was backstage and trying to figure everything out.
"Why would you do this", Oliver asked Dawn while he was holding the pokéball.
"I didn't do it Mr Genkaku", Dawn stated.
"It has the saying from your top on it", Oliver pointed out. "And honestly you look like somebody who would do something like this." [Follow Your Heart Extra: Okay! That is going too far!]
"Hold up", Dawn started. "So you're telling me that because I am dressed in a rebellious way that makes me a rebel? How dare you! That's stereotyping Oliver!"
"Mr Genkaku", Oliver yelled in anger. "And you'd better watch your tone with me young lady! Your place at the academy depends on it." [Follow Your Heart Extra: What?!.]
This caused Dawn to be quiet.
Oliver turned to look at Maddie.
"I am very sorry about this miss", he apologised. "I will make sure that this student is punished for what she has done." [Follow Your Heart Extra: (Gulps) not good.]
Ten Minutes Later
Everybody was getting onto the bus to go back to the academy.
"I just can't believe Dawn would do something like that", Gary stated.
"I know right", Sky said.
She then saw Ash walking sadly.
"I'll be right there", she said to Gary as he walked onto the bus.
She then went to get a better look at Ash.
She then noticed something.
Skateboarders were heading his way...and he didn't notice!
Sky ran up to him, grabbed his arm...and pulled him away before he got hit.
"Thanks Sky", he greeted sadly.
"Hey", Sky started in concern. "You okay?"
"Not really", Ash replied. "I think the girl I like is already dating somebody else." [Follow Your Heart Extra: No she's not!]
"Yikes", Sky said. "Total bummer. You want my advice?"
"What is it", Ash asked.
"Just get over her", Sky replied. "I know it doesn't sound that easy, but that's the best advice I can tell you."
"Thanks Sky", Ash thanked. "I'll try."
"Well", Sky started. "See ya!"
With that Sky ran onto the bus.
Then Ashton walked up to Ash.
"There you are", the former said in relief. "Come on. Let's go home."
HotXbun: And...done! You do not know how long it took me to finish that chapter!
Challenge: Tell me what you thought about everything that happened at the convention centre.
My Answer: Four words. Sugar honey ice tea.