Hey everyone I'm back! I got another chapter for you today. Don't have much to say other than thank you to all who have read the story and been following it, I appreciate it. With that said, let's jump back in.
Maylene (20)
(Outskirts of Veilstone City)
Andrew and the gang were all in their sleeping bags, having set up camp as night fell. All were sleeping peacefully.
Suddenly a scream pierced the night. Andrew's eyes snapped open and he jumped out of his bag. Luxray, who had been sleeping nearby, raced over to his master's side, his fur standing on end as it crackled with electricity, his eyes glowing as he scanned the forest for any threats.
Andrew ran over to Dawn's sleeping bag, as he had recognized the scream as her's. "Dawn! Are you alright?" he asked worriedly. He called out Flareon to reignite the fire to provide some light. The fox complied and the relit fire provided just enough light to reveal Dawn on the ground out of her bag shaking. Andrew rushed over to her and hugged her tightly, "It's okay Dawn, I'm right here." soothed the blonde, rubbing her back to comfort the bluenette. As the Twinleaf native calmed down, Luxray let out a threatening snarl, he had spotted something, and pounced, lunging into the darkness. He returned several seconds later with something in his mouth. Upon closer inspection, Andrew was shocked to find a little green and white Pokemon, no bigger than Flareon, lodged firmly between the Electric type's jaws.
"Put me down you furball!" everyone heard as the little Pokemon struggled to escape the lion's grasp, but to no avail. Luxray apparently heard the voice too and simply tightened his grip.
"Shaymin?" asked Andrew and Dawn, who had calmed down by now.
"Who else?" replied a voice arrogantly. "Well you're still just a little ball of sunshine ain't ya?" scoffed Andrew. The little legendary had gotten on Andrew's nerves during the Giratina incident with her Wailord-sized ego. "Alright Luxray, let her go". Luxray nodded and put the legendary down, although he kept his eyes trained on her. This allowed Shaymin to jump into Dawn's arms, sighing as she got comfortable.
"Alright Shaymin what gives? You scared the living daylights out of my girl." asked Andrew, still a bit miffed by the whole incident.
"Father had sent me to go look for you guys. I found you guys and decided I would reveal myself in the morning but I got cold" explained Shaymin, causing Andrew to sweatdrop.
"So you were looking for us huh? I take it you want to come with us?" asked the blonde.
"Well duh. What else would I be doing here?" asked Shaymin condescendingly, irritating Andrew even more and causing Luxray to let out a low growl.
"Alright listen here you arrogant little prick. Lose the attitude or get lost" snapped Andrew, "I don't care if you're a legendary, I'm not going to tolerate such arrogance, and neither is my team" motioning to Luxray, who was still growling. The group looked shocked, Andrew had never been this harsh on a Pokemon before.
"A-Andrew" said Shaymin nervously, "I-I'm sorry. I really am. I'm grateful for what you, Ash, and the others did for me, even if my ego means I don't show it. I understand if you don't want me to join you". Shaymin looked down sadly, tears starting to form in her eyes.
Andrew sighed and picked up the legendary, "It's alright Shaymin, I'm willing to let it go. As for the Giratina incident, I was helping out a friend. Just promise me you'll lose that attitude and you can come along." Shaymin looked up at Andrew, hope in her eyes, "Y-You mean it?" she asked. Andrew nodded, as Shaymin let out a cry of joy, "Thank you so much Andrew! I'll promise I'll work on my ego! And Dawn, I'm sorry I scared you." Shaymin said as she nuzzled Andrew's cheek, the trainer laughing as he pet the legendary.
The Sandgem native pulled out a Cherish Ball and tapped Shaymin on the head. The ball pinged signifying a capture.
"Alright guys, let's get back to bed." said Andrew. Everyone crawled back into their sleeping bag, though Dawn was still a bit shaken up, so she crawled in with Andrew, sighing as she wrapped her slender arms around her boyfriend, he made her feel so safe, he made all of his girls feel safe. "Goodnight my sapphire" whispered the blonde as he gently stroked her hair and drifted off to sleep.
(Veilstone City Pokemon Center, the next day)
Andrew and the gang reached the Pokemon Center just as night fell. After making some transfers Andrew decided to take a stroll. Spotting a bar he decided to take a look inside, and he saw something he never thought he'd see in a million years.
In a booth, by herself, save for her Lucario, sat Maylene. The pinkette looked awful, her eyes were red from crying and her pink hair was a mess. The blue shirt she wore had stains on it. Lucario sat by Maylene trying to comfort her. As Andrew walked up to talk to the pinkette, Lucario shot him a glare that almost made Andrew shit himself right there, but the glare softened when Lucario recognized the boy standing in front of him.
"Maylene?" asked Andrew, causing the pinkette to look up. "Oh hey Andrew" she mumbled. "I heard about what happened." said Andrew, causing Maylene to start crying again, "What would you know!" she spat as fresh tears poured down her eyes.
"Well I know Paul is now running the show over at the gym, " the boy said, Maylene and Lucario noticing the venom in Andrew's voice when he mentioned the purple-haired trainer, "So how about you tell me what happened and maybe there's something I can do to help"
Maylene sighed as Andrew sat down next to her, "It all started a few weeks ago. I was hot off a winning streak, I felt invincible. Then Paul comes in and wagered that if he beat me he would get the gym. And my stupid ass had to accept the deal." Maylene said, sniffling, "He demolished me Andrew! My team spent days in the Pokemon Center and I felt so humiliated! I don't know what to do!" she cried as she began sobbing into Andrew's chest.
"Shhhh, it's okay Maylene," Andrew soothed, rubbing the pinkette's back and swaying her back and forth. Andrew was infuriated, he now had two reasons to crush the arrogant trainer. As Maylene calmed down, Andrew made her look at him.
"Maylene I swear to you I will defeat Paul and I WILL get your gym back" said Andrew, the fires of determination burning brightly in his eyes. "Oh thank you Andrew!" Maylene cried as she started to sob again. Andrew just held her tightly, softly humming a melody his mother would sing to him when he was little. After a few minutes, Andrew noticed Maylene had cried herself to sleep. Carrying the pinkette bridal style he followed Lucario back to her house. As he laid her in bed, he put a note saying to be at the gym for noon. Andrew then walked back to the Pokemon Center, he was going to call down the thunder on Paul.
(The next day, noon)
Andrew had told the others what had happened, and they were angry as well, but not as nearly as Andrew. For him, this was also personal, he wanted payback for his loss to Paul in the Sinnoh League.
As he barged into the gym he spotted Paul putting his team through a brutal training regimen. As he was about to yell at Frosslass flor slacking off he spotted Andrew, a smirk spreading across his face.
"Well look who's here," mocked Paul, "haven't learned the lesson we tried to hammer into you those years ago" Andrew gritted his teeth as Paul referenced the betrayal.
"Paul, I'm here because I challenge your ass to a battle" said Andrew with fire in his eyes.
"I don't know if I want to waste my time on a weakling like you. And before you say anything the Hoenn League was a fluke, as was Kalos," Paul said.
"Alright Paul you've forced my hand," Andrew said, "How about I make you an offer you can't refuse."
"Alright Townsend I'll hear you out" Paul said, genuinely intrigued.
"If I win, you hand the gym back to Maylene and apologize to her. If you win," said Andrew as he took a deep breath, "I hang up my trainer hat and quit." Everyone gasped, but Andrew wasn't done yet, "And to sweeten the deal even more, if you beat me, I will cede my titles to you. Simply put, if you beat me you will be the new champion of both Hoenn and Kalos."
Paul grinned sadistically, "You're right, this is an offer I can't refuse. Alright Townsend, you got a deal. Hoenn and Kalos have just gotten themselves a new champion. Just don't whine when I crush you." said Paul as he walked over to his box. Andrew turned around to see his stunned friends. "Have you lost your damn mind Andrew?" asked Lucas. "What if you lose?" cried Maylene, "This isn't worth throwing your dream away!".
"Maylene, I'm flattered by your concern for me, but this is my choice," said the blonde stoically. "Plus, some of my guys want payback, and I'm certain they're more than up to the task." Everyone looked at him concerned but seeing that Andrew wouldn't budge they relented.
This was the second time Andrew had helped Maylene out. After he and Dawn helped the pinkette find her confidence she developed a bit of a crush on him. But she thought it was a girl crush, nothing serious. But now, in her darkest hour, Andrew had come to the rescue again like a knight in shining armor, ready to throw away his dream for her. And seeing this made all those feelings come flooding back, and grow. Maylene put a hand over her chest as she felt her heart race, she couldn't believe Andrew was doing this for her.
"Let's make this six on six Paul" said Andrew. "Fine by me, it'll make you suffer longer. Frosslass stand by for battle." Paul said as the Ice type appeared. "Flareon let's turn up the heat!" yelled Andrew as the small red fox appeared. Paul laughed, "That weakling again? This will be easy." "You go first Paul, you're gonna need it" smirked Andrew, causing Paul to go red with anger.
"Frosslass use Shadow Ball" said Paul as Frosslass fired a purple orb at Flareon. "Overheat" said Andrew calmly. Flareon sucked in as much air as he could and fired a searing hot wall of flame, obliterating the Shadow Ball and enveloping Frosslass completely, causing the Ice Type to scream in pain. "Follow it up with Flame Charge" said Andrew with unnerving calmness. Flareon raced across the battlefield, wreathed in red hot flames as he slammed into Frosslass, knocking her out.
As the two returned their Pokemon, the disparity in their styles could be seen. Andrew scratched Flareon's head affectionately, earning an audible purr from the fox as Andrew praised him. Paul on the other hand berated his downed Ice Type.
"Ursaring stand by for battle!" Paul roared as the massive bear appeared and let out a deafening roar, but Andrew didn't move a muscle.
"Meloetta, come on out" said Andrew as the Unova legendary appeared. To Dawn's amusement, Piplup, who had been watching the match atop her head, began cheering loudly, hearts in his eyes. Dawn giggled as she saw Meloetta slightly blush upon hearing the penguin's cheers.
Paul however, roared with laughter. "What the hell is THAT? You can go first Townsend, that thing looks like it would faint if a pebble hit it!" Piplup crowed angrily at Paul, shaking his flipper while Meloetta gritted her teeth.
"Big mistake Paul. Meloetta use Relic Song" said Andrew as Meloetta began to sing a beautiful song and changed into her pirouette form, while Ursaring fell asleep.
"Get up you idiot!" yelled Paul, but Ursaring was too deep in sleep. "I got this" grinned Andrew. "Meloetta, let's wake up Ursaring shall we", the legendary giggled as she gingerly skipped over to the sleeping bear. Seconds later, a resounding slap reverberated throughout the buildingas Meloetta slapped Ursaring across the face. Everyone, Paul included, winced at the sound, and Andrew was certain he felt Arceus cringe from the Hall of Origins.
Ursaring roared in pain as it stood up, the left side of his face red. "Ursaring pull yourself together and use Rest" Ursaring laid back down and closed his eyes, the red mark fading away.
"And I thought you were skilled" mocked Andrew, "Meloetta let's wrap this up with Close Combat" Andrew said as he grinned. Meloetta grinned as well as she leaped at Ursaring and began whaling on the bear. To everyone's surprise, she grabbed Ursaring by the leg and after slamming him on the ground several times, hurled him into a wall with a resounding crash.
"Holy shit" muttered Andrew, dumbstruck at the fact that a Pokemon as small as Meloetta managed to fling Ursaring around like he weighed nothing. Piplup watched with hearts in his eyes, but everyone was too dumbfounded to notice, "Piiipppluuupp" he said dreamily.
"Good job Meloetta, get some rest," said Andrew as the legendary landed on his shoulder opposite Flareon.
Paul got over his astonishment and called out his next Pokemon. "Gastrodon stand by for battle".
Andrew fastened his cap, it was payback time. "Alright Roserade, you're up". As Roserade materialized, he grinned as he saw his opponent, time for some revenge.
"Gastrodon use Ice Beam" "Dodge and use Bullet Seed" Roserade dodged the beam of ice effortlessly and jumped over Gastrodon, firing seeds at him as if he was a hero in an action movie. "Always one for theatrics ain't ya buddy?" asked Andrew smiling, Roserade just smirked.
"Gastrodon use Blizzard" yelled the purple haired trainer. "Let's make a blizzard of our own, Petal Blizzard!" yelled Andrew as Roserade summoned a torrent of petals and hurled them at Gastrodon, skillfully directing them around the Blizzard to slam into Gastrodon's side. But this meant Roserade couldn't dodge the Blizzard and was left panting heavily.
"Alright buddy let's wrap this up, use Energy Ball!" "Gastrodon use Sludge Wave, smother that weakling!" Gastrodon gave a cry and a wall of toxic sludge appeared. Roserade, hold fire! I got an idea! Use Power Whip and use Sunny Day on the way up!" he said as he pointed to the ceiling. Roserade grinned and fired a vine from his bouquet. Using the vine as a grappling hook, he pulled himself upwards among the rafters as the wall of sludge passed harmlessly under him. "How clever" thought Maylene, her heart pounding in excitement, Andrew may actually win this. As Roserade went up, he fired an orange ball into the air and Sunny Day began to work its magic. "Alright buddy let's end this! Solarbeam!" shouted Andrew as Roserade released the vine. As Roserade landed gracefully, he pointed his two bouquets as Gastrodon and with a grin, fired a large green beam of energy. Gastrodon stood no chance.
"Gastrodon is unable to battle, Roserade wins!"
"Great job buddy, that was some fancy work you did". Paul was getting nervous, he hadn't landed a telling blow on any of Andrew's crew. Shaking his head, he called out his next Pokemon, "Torterra stand by for battle!" Paul yelled as his massive green tortoise appeared. "This guy wants payback. Torterra, to victory!" yelled Andrew as his ever faithful starter appeared, stomping his foot as he saw his opponent.
"Alright Torterra let's start simple with an Energy Ball" Andrew's Torterra nodded and fired a green ball at his rival. The attack found its mark and Paul's Torterra roared in pain. "Push through and use Rock Slide" ordered Paul, as the green tortoise fired several large rocks. "Leaf Storm" said Andrew as his starter hurled a storm of leaves, causing all but one rock to disintegrate. "Iron Head full steam ahead!" roared Andrew. With a roar Torterra shot forwards, surprising everyone except Andrew as he charged straight through the last rock completely unfazed by the impact and slammed into his rival. Paul's Torterra, despite its weight, was hurled several yards, a resounding crash reverberating through the stadium as he came to a halt, swirls in his eyes. Andrew's Torterra stamped his feet and roared in triumph, he had gotten his revenge and he was satisfied.
Paul dumbly returned his grass type, "Useless" he muttered. "Drapion, stand by for battle" Paul yelled as the massive purple scorpion appeared, snapping its claws in challenge. "Luxray, time to bring the thunder!" yelled Andrew as the blue lion appeared, snarling as he saw his opponent.
"Drapion use Poison Sting!" Drapion roared as it fired a swarm of poisoned needles at Luxray, who patiently awaited his orders. "Jump and use Thunderbolt." Luxray nodded and gracefully leaped into the sky and fired a bolt of lightning at Drapion, who roared in pain as thousands of volts coursed through him.
"Drapion use Poison Jab!" Drapion roared as he charged Luxray, his fist glowing purple. "Meet it head on with Wild Charge!" Luxray bounded towards the Ogre Scorpion Pokemon, his black and blue fur crackling with electricity. An explosion rippled through the arena as the attacks met, electricity arcing in random directions. When the dust cleared Luxray looked mildly injured but far from seriously hurt, while Drapion looked as if it would fall over at any second.
"Finish this with another Thunderbolt" said Andrew calmly. Luxray nodded and fired another bolt of electricity at Drapion. With a final roar Drapion collapsed. "Drapion is unable to battle."
At this point Paul knew he was doomed, but he wasn't going to back down. "Electivire stand by for battle!" he yelled as the monstrous electric type appeared. "Staraptor seek and destroy!" shouted Andrew as the raptor appeared with a piercing screech. His eyes narrowed as he spotted Electivire and grinned, this was going to be fun.
"Alright Staraptor let's make this quick. Use Heat Wave". Staraptor nodded and flapped his wings furiously, but instead of a cool breeze came a scorching hot wind. Electivire roared as his fur was singed. "Electivire retaliate with Thunder!" ordered Paul. "Dodge with Tailwind and follow it up with Close Combat" said the blonde. Staraptor nodded and quickly whipped up a ferocious wind and, with blistering speed, dodged the Thunderbolt and all that could be seen heading for Electivire was a brown streak. With a screech, Staraptor began viciously kicking and hitting Electivire with his wings and razor sharp talons. By the time Staraptor was done, Electivire was covered in cuts and bruises and wheezing, while Staraptor looked like he could do this all day. "Electivire get a hold of yourself and use Thunder Punch" Electivire found the strength to charge Staraptor, his fist crackling with electricity. "Let's seal the deal once and for all Staraptor, use Take Down!" roared Andrew. Still riding the storm he created with Tailwind, Staraptor let out a screech and hurtled straight into Electivire's chest. When the dust cleared, Staraptor was seen perched on an unconscious Electivire, calmly straightening his feathers.
"Electivire is unable to battle, Staraptor and Andrew win"
Up in the stands Maylene couldn't believe it, Andrew had won. In her darkest hour Andrew had come and rescued her like a knight in shining armor.
Andrew looked at Paul, who was silently returning Electivire. "Alright Paul, honor your end of the bargain or I come back tomorrow and do this all over again. But next time I'll be using a slightly different crew," said the Sandgem native as he threw all his Cherish Balls into the air.
Maylene and Paul both gasped as eight legendaries: Regigigas, Articuno, Latios, Darkrai, Cresselia, Uxie, Mespirit, and Shaymin all appeared on the battlefield, Meloetta joining them to make nine. "That's right Paul" grinned Andrew, "these are legendaries you're looking at. And they all answer to ME" he said. "Now honor our agreement or I sic six of these guys on you tomorrow," said the blonde as the nine legendaries looked at Paul threateningly.
Paul sighed, "Alright, a deal's a deal." He walked over to Maylene, "Maylene, I'm sorry for what I did to you." Maylene shook Paul's hand and, to everyone's surprised, proceeded to slug Paul right in the face, sending the trainer sprawling. "I'm still pissed at what you did to me and Andrew though" Paul turned his gaze to Andrew to see the Sandgem native looking at him with his arms folded. "Andrew, I'm sorry for what I did three years ago. I was an idiot and truth be told, you gave me a serious run for my money back in the Sinnoh League. I was wrong to call you weak." said Paul as he looked down in shame.
Andrew walked over to Paul and put his hand on his shoulder. "I'll accept your apology on one condition: promise me you'll lose that might-makes-right nonsense. You have much to learn Paul and have a lot of work to do if you ever want to fully regain my trust. You can start by helping out around here. If you want to be a Gym Leader so badly you might as well." Maylene smiled and directed Paul to a cleaning closet.
"Thank you so much Andrew!" cried Maylene as she buried her head into Andrew's chest, crying tears of joy. "Don't sweat it Maylene," said Andrew smiling warmly at the pinkette, causing her heart to race. She reached up and proceeded to kiss Andrew on the cheek, causing the trainer to lightly blush. "Well, looks like I better go help Paul."
At that moment, the doors opened top reveal a man walking in. "Dad?" asked Maylene. "Yes dear, it's me." "I heard about what happened." Maylene looked at Andrew, "Don't worry Dad, my friend here fixed the whole thing." she said smiling at the blonde, who scratched the back of his head, smiling nervously. "Maylene, I have great news. I've managed to kick my habits" said the man (A/N: In the Diamond and Pearl games, Maylene's father can be found in the Veilstone Game Corner, so I'm writing this as a gambling addiction). This caused Maylene to light up, "That's great dad!" she squealed as she hugged her father. "Maylene" said the man, "I haven't been the best father to you recently. I made you take my position as Gym Leader at such a young age and I want to make it up to you. I'll be taking over again. Go out and see the world while you're still young." said the man, smiling.
"R-Really?" asked the pinkette. "Every word of it dear." Maylene squealed in joy, "Thank you so much dad!" The man then turned to Andrew, "Thank you so much for helping my daughter, she told me what you did for her all those years ago." "It was nothing sir, I simply wanted to help." said Andrew as he smiled warmly.
"H-Hey Andrew," asked Maylene nervously, "C-Can I come with you? I want to go see the world and I'd l-like to go with you," said the fighting type specialist as she blushed.
"Sure thing Maylene, we can wait here while you get your things" said Andrew as he smiled brightly, a light pink dusting his cheeks. Maylene squealed in joy, "Thank you so much!" she cried as she kissed Andrew on the cheek again and ran to get her things. The girls giggled, certain they'd have another "sister" soon, while Barry and Lucas looked on incredulously, "How many more girls is this guy gonna get?"
After a few minutes Maylene reemerged with a pink backpack, the same color as her hair. "Ready Maylene?" asked Andrew. The pinkette raised her fist, "Yeah!" Maylene's father pulled Andrew off to the side, "Take care of my daughter or I will kick your ass, I'm a fighting expert like her." Andrew gulped but nodded, earning a smile from the man.
After goodbyes were said the group were walking through Veilstone City when Dawn suddenly squealed. The girls followed her gaze and their faces lit up as well. Andrew, Lucas, and Barry saw what they were looking at and paled, it was the Veilstone Department Store, one of the largest malls in Sinnoh. The three guys looked at each other and gulped as they were dragged inside by girls.
(That night)
A few hours of torture and hundreds if not thousands of Pokedollars later the group made camp outside Veilstone City. The boys were exhausted from carrying so many bags, Andrew even had to bring out Torterra and Golurk to help out. Andrew was just glad Maylene helped them get a discount since she was Gym Leader.
Andrew was laying against the sleeping form of Torterra, looking upwards at the beautiful night sky when he heard a voice. "A-Andrew?" Andrew turned to see Maylene standing close by. "What's going on Maylene? You want to sit?" asked Andrew as he scooted over to make room for the pinkette. Maylene sat down and blushed furiously as she felt Andrew's body heat reach her. "So Maylene," asked the blonde after a few seconds, "something wrong?" Maylene shook her head, "No, nothing is wrong. I just wanted to thank you for all you've done for me. First you and Dawn helped me find my confidence, you let me come with you on your crazy adventure. The what I'm most grateful for is what you did today. You came during my darkest hour and rescued me," Maylene said, blushing. "Don't sweat it Maylene." "Andrew I don't know if you get it, you've done so much for me and asked for nothing in return, you're just an all around awesome guy." The blonde blushed slightly at the praise. Maylene decided it was now or never.
"Y'know, when you and Dawn helped me out I had a bit of a crush on you" she said, her face dark red. "You did?" asked Andrew. "Yeah" said the pinkette. "And seeing you risk your dream, something you've put blood, sweat, and tears into., for me, that made those feelings come back, and grow." said the Veilstone native, Andrew was stunned. "M-Maylene, are you saying you-" "Yeah, I like you Andrew, I like you a lot. Your so helpful, you're sweet, you're brave, what isn't there to like?" "Traveling with you has allowed me to explore these feelings I have. It's only been a few hours since I joined you guys, but things just seemed to click between us when we first met, y'know?" Andrew was speechless.
"S-So, what do you t-think about me?" asked Maylene nervously.
"Well, I like that you're a no-nonsense kind of girl. I always thought your combat moves were pretty cool. You're confident, though you sometimes need help, but that's okay. I can tell you care deeply for your Pokemon. And, you're pretty." Maylene had been progressively getting redder and redder, but the last comment made her blush a very deep shade of red, she had never thought a girl like her could be thought of as pretty. "Y-You think I-I'm pretty?" asked a stunned Maylene. "Yeah, you're not just pretty, you're beautiful, in your own special way."
Maylene looked deep into Andrew's cadet blue eyes and saw no lies. Andrew smiled as he too got lost in her pink eyes, not noticing her lean in.
As their lips met, fireworks went off in Maylene's mind. His lips were soft and warm. To her surprise, she felt Andrew return the kiss, it was tender and loving. It was nothing short of magical.
"W-Wow, that was..." trailed off the pinkette. Andrew simply smiled.
That kiss all but confirmed Maylene's feelings for the Sandgem native. This wasn't a simple crush, this was love.
"A-Andrew, I love you" said Maylene quietly, her face as pink as her hair.
Andrew cupped her cheek with his hand, "And I love you, Maylene."
Maylene couldn't hold back anymore. She lunged at Andrew, kissing him deeply as her heart soared, running her hands through his dusty blonde hair. The two panted heavily as they broke the kiss, mile-wide smiles on their faces, tears of joy pouring out of Maylene's eyes.
Andrew pulled her into his embrace, burying his face into her short pink hair as he stroked it gently, deeply inhaling her scent. Maylene returned the embrace as she buried her head into his chest, tears of happiness flooding out of her as the two drifted off to sleep.
Lucas was the first to wake up the next day. He sat up and saw a slumbering Torterra, but what lay against the massive Pokemon brought a smile to his face. Andrew and Maylene lay next to each other in an intimate embrace, Andrew's head resting on top of Maylene's, and the pinkette's head resting against his chest, smiles on both of their faces.
Miette woke up next and smiled as she saw the two resting, "Welcome to the group, 'sister'" she said softly.
And that wraps up Chapter 17. So Maylene has joined the harem, and I have plans to add more, not gonna say who, but you can probably guess two if you go back to previous chapters. I got no announcements, so I will A, B, C ya.