HotXbun: As the name implies. We will get to see Ash's first day of school in this chapter!
Lover of Pokémon: Yay!
lucienhalf58: You're right.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon, Avatar The Last Airbender or Violetta. But I do own Sophie, Sky, Ashton and the Pokémon Academy.
Chapter 38 Ash's First Day [Follow Your Heart Extra: This is a callback to the name of Chapter 15.]
Ash's POV
The Next Day
I stopped in front of the Pokémon Academy with my mom.
"Okay", she started. "Are you ready for this honey?"
I didn't answer. I just sighed before looking at the building sadly.
"What's wrong sweetie", my mom asked.
I sighed before answering.
"I wish dad was here." [Follow Your Heart Extra: He is! He just won't tell you!]
"Well", mom started. "If your dad was here, he would tell you to just go in there and have fun."
"You think so", I asked.
"I do", my mom replied before kissing my forehead. "Now. Get in there and show everybody what you're made off!"
With that I smiled at my mom before running into the building.
And as if the whole world is against me...Gary is the first person I run into. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Why do you hate Ash world? Why?]
"What are you doing here", he asked rudely.
"Nice to see you too", I said sarcastically. "I signed up or the new students program."
"Great", Gary said sarcastically before leaving.
While he's a ray of sunshine isn't he?[Follow Your Heart Extra: Yeah.]
One Hour Later.
I was sitting in the meeting room with many other kids.
"Hello everybody", Principle Yūijin greeted. "And welcome to the Pokémon Academy!"
With that everybody cheered.
"So here's how's it's gonna go down", Principle Yūijin started. "For the next few weeks you guys will get to experience what it will be like to be a student here. Then, if you're up to it, you can audition!"
With that everybody cheered again.
"Alright", Principle Yūijin started. "Let's get to work!"
That Afternoon
I was sitting outside the school when Sky sat down next to me.
"Hey Ash", she greeted.
"Hey Sky", I greeted.
"So", Sky started. "How was your first day of the program?"
"It was great", I replied. "I really think I want to study here." [Follow Your Heart Extra: Yay!]
"I'm glad", Sky stated. "But be warned. Getting into this school isn't easy. I think myself to be a great trainer and I still barely made it in."
"That's okay", I stated. "I like a challenge."
Sky smiled at me.
Suddenly, she looked up and saw a smoothie stand.
"Ooo", she said as she got up. "I like me a smoothie! Do you want?"
"Blueberry please", I replied.
"Then I'l be right back", Sky said.
"Wait", I commanded before giving Sky some money.
"What's this", she asked.
"A gentleman always pays", I stated. [Follow Your Heart Extra: HotXbun agrees with that 100%]
"Now it sounds like we're on a date", Sky stated mockingly. "News flash buddy. I already have a boyfriend."
"Oh no", I said mockingly. "How will I ever compete?"
Sky started laughing.
"I'll be right back hotshot", she stated before she went to the smoothie stand.
I turned my head...and saw something I didn't want to see.
May and Gary...together. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Oh no.]
"Hey May", the latter greeted. "Are you free tonight?"
"Why do you want to know", May asked.
"Tonight is a tournament that I'm entering in", Gary revealed. "You'll cheer for me, right?"
"As long as you're not up against Drew", May replied. "He would get ticked if I didn't cheer for him."
"Why do you have to", Gary asked. "You're not his boyfriend. Are you?"
"No I'm not", May replied. "But I've known him for a long time. It wouldn't be fair to not cheer for him."
"Well alright", Gary said. "But be warned. I leave no prisoners."
"I'll warn Drew", May stated.
"Bye", Gary greeted as he left.
May left as well.
And that's when I realized something.
Gary wouldn't ask May if this guy is her boyfriend...if he was her boyfriend.
Gary isn't May's boyfriend! [Follow Your Heart Extra: Finally!]
With that Sky came back and gave me my smoothie.
"Here you go", she said. "Hey. What happened? You're smiling like a kid on Christmas morning." [Follow Your Heart Extra: Christmas is a wonderful time of year.]
"Do you remember when I told you that I thought the girl I like is already taken", I asked. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Read Chapter 29 to see what Ash is talking about.]
"Yeah", Sky replied.
"Well it turns out I was wrong", I revealed. "She is totally free. I hope."
"You'd better make a move before that changes then", Sky stated.
"I will."
Ashton's POV
"You're leaving?!" [Follow Your Heart Extra: (does spit take) What?!]
That was Sophie. I had just told her that I was...quitting my job at the academy. [Follow Your Heart Extra: (does spit take again) What?!]
"That's right", I replied.
"But why", Sophie asked.
"Because I can't teach here if Ash is going to be a student", I replied.
I then looked at Sophie before I made my way to the door.
Then...I left. Possibly forever.
HotXbun: Bam! Plot twist! Bet you didn't expect to see that at the end!
Challenge: Good news! The next chapter is the tournament! So I need you to tell me who you want to win.
My Answer: I'm the writer! I can't pick favorites!