OSPREY…SWOOSH
UnitedOsprey1991: Alright next chapter is up sorry for any delay not like you readers care due to lack of reviews.(Gloom Cloud) Anyway(Brightens) May you're the star you're the main star this time. Gabby, Tori and Misty you will be main support cast this time.
May: Yeah Girl Power!
Gabby: Finally out of the shadow of our boyfriend
Tori: You said it
Misty: Sorry Ash but you suck up screen time
Ash: Aw Mist I don't mean too (Big pleading eyes that somehow works with his face)
Misty: (blushes) you big Teddiursa (Kisses Ash and hugs him)
Drew: I could puke right now. What about me and the boys?
UO: You are training along with Ash for the pokémon league all I am saying right now. As for Brock and Max I don't know.
Max: I want a bigger part please.
UO: You will but probably not until sometime in the Battle Frontier. Brock I already set up an idea a couple chapters ago. Brock disclaimer
Brock: UnitedOsprey1991 does not own Pokémon or Kamen Rider. He would be a Billionaire otherwise. I would also get to have as many Nurse Joys and Officer Jennies I want. (Waterfall tears)
UO: (Punts Brock to Canada) in your dreams. Anyway on with the story. This will cover Pacfidlog Town and the grand Festival
Normal: Dialogue and Pokémon attacks
Italics: Thoughts
Bold: Yelling and Belt voices
Bold and Italics: Yelling in head:
CAPITALS: spells and other attacks
Pacfidlog Town (Warning some mature content ahead but not enough for an M rating i.e. puberty stuff)
The gang had just arrived in Pacfidlog town to cheer on May on her last chance at getting into the grand festival for the year. (Just imagine stops along the way from Sootopolis) Along the way they met with a trainer named Morrison who quickly established Ash and Drew as rivals. They competed in everything from eating contests to runs. After a brief battle with Team Rocket the three became good friends though Morrison needed an eighth badge which sent him scurrying towards Sootopolis City. Then they ran into a village that was being destroyed by a hungry Munchlax. Another Team Rocket plot centered around grabbing the food and their pokémon ended with May capturing the Munchlax and destroying their monster with her newly acquire cards that included Focus Punch and Crunch. Then the two trainers faced off against Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four and managed to draw against him in separate one on one battles. With confidence inspired by almost beating them an now strengths an attacks the two potential champions were ready to train their pokémon for the league.
"So this is Pacfidlog Town?" May asked.
"Looks like a resort town" Gabby said
"Or maybe even a town in Hawaii look at the palm trees and the houses" Gabby said looking at the view.
"FINALLY DREW HAS COME—bleeegh" Drew went into his rant but Gabby and Tori soaked him causing the group to laugh.
"That never gets old" Ash said.
"Hello beautiful its such pleasure to-OWWW! Brock yelled" "What will it take to get through your skull that women aren't interested like that" Misty said pulling his ear.
"Neither does that" Max nodded and then asked "So May did you register for the contest"
"WAAAAH I'm going to miss the contest" May said and dashed to register. "May never changes does she" Drew said surprisingly dry. Tori got a tic mark "Don't you have training to do?" Drew started sweating "Yes Tori we do. Come on Ash we need to go. I will get you some chocolate later." Drew said quickly grabbing Ash's arm. "Waaah let go put me down" Ash said as they disappeared. "You better. May wait up" Tori growled and then went after May with Gabby and Misty in tow. Drew unfortunately had experienced the time bomb that is Tori's period. Gabby wasn't as bad but Tori could get mean. She started her monthlies not long after her 13th birthday (Tori is seven months older Gabby is about six months older than Drew). This was tremendous help for May who started hers not long after they met. Misty started after Ash's Johto journey. Anyway Tori's only calming agent other than Advil was chocolate and Drew always had some on him for snacks and when her periods were really bad (A lot of girls from what I have read start around twelve or thirteen some as young as nine which disturbs me).
Back to the story, Max and Brock were looking at the two dust clouds with a sweatdrop. "Now what?" Max said "I don't know about you but there is some neat stuff here like the beaches and the girls. Sorry Max but it is a little much for you" Brock said taking off towards town. "Brock get back here" Max called out.
With the trainers
Ash and Drew had reached an isolated area of beach. Drew caught his breath as Ash fell on the ground. "What the heck was that about" Ash asked. "Ash buddy let me give you some advice. When a girl is going through her time of the month don't get her upset. May you've noticed eats more about two to three days a month and Misty is tired and irritable roughly about the same amount of time. Honestly have you ever had the birds and the bees?" Drew asked. "Uh is that the one that talks about girls and what our body's going through?" "Yes well according to my dad about once a month for roughly three or four days a girl tends to change their behavior." "So what does that have to do with Tori?" "Well she is a nice girl and everything but her time of the month she has a worse temper then me." Drew sighed and looked out at the ocean "Look I may not be the best person to ask I think you need to ask an older male figure. First one I'd go to would be a father but from what you told me he is either gone or not a part of your life. So maybe this Professor Oak can help you when we get back to your home." Ash nodded. Drew grinned "At least let me tell you this our girls are good-looking now. After they mature I think we will need to defend our claim with extreme prejudice" Ash blushed a bit and suddenly images came into his head of his girls older in bikinis and suddenly his nose started bleeding. Drew laughed like a lunatic and after calming down he said "Like all things we will take each thing one step at a time. That reaction just means we are teenagers Ash. Come on we got training to do." Ash nodded and they released their pokémon training.
With May and the girls on the other side of the island
May had finally registered with the contest people and was walking back to the pokémon center when the other girls ran up to her.
"May…there you are" Misty panted.
"I felt…like I… ran a marathon" Gabby said collapsing.
"May…Where do you…get the energy…you…could be a track star at our school" Tori said finally catching her breath. May just sweatdropped "Sorry but I was a bit jumpy I wasn't going to make it. "Ugh May you are like Ash in more ways than one" Misty said. Just then Skitty popped out and started chasing her tail (I am making it a girl its meow sound feminine). "Skitty not now" Skitty then noticed a Apiom in the trees nearby. She proceeded to chase it away. "Skitty no come back here…SKITTY!" May proceeded to run after her kitten causing the others to groan. "More running oh my god" Gabby complained. "If that cat wasn't so cute I would strangle it, it has given us problems since we got her" Tori said. "She really is like Ash. Misty sighed then giggled "No wonder I like her so much" at the other two's questioning looks Misty waved it off "I mean in a platonic way of course. Ugh come on let's make sure our wayward coordinator doesn't hurt anyone." Misty said as they got their aching legs to move in the direction May went.
With said wayward coordinator
"Skitty where are you?" May called out. She sat down on a grassy hill with a tired sigh. "Darn it where is she?" May placed her head on her knees and started trying to clear her head and started thinking about what she has gone through. "I never thought I would be here. Seven months ago I couldn't stand being near pokémon. Now I don't know what I would do without them." May looked up to the sky. "It also been roughly the same amount of time since I met Ash" May blushed a bit. "He's been so supportive of me these last few months. He and Misty." Reaching into her pouch she pulled out her Kusa belt. "These belts changed everything. Before I could never hope to help Ash as much as he has helped me" She rubbed her hand over the part that opened up revealing a leaf logo. "Now that I have it I feel like I could never leave them" she put her belt away and held her hand to her heart. "I can't believe they want me to be part of their relationship. Misty had every right to take him. But she just smiles and says we will find a way just like Drew said. I can't believe I kissed her. It might have been the heat of the moment but I find myself wanting more. Is this love like what Tori and Gabby talked about?" closing her eyes she finished "Whatever it is I hope it never ends. I love them but is it wrong to love both boys and girls? Drew said something about sexual orientation when we were talking about relationships back in his world. He said there was currently a social stigma against same-sex couples but what about people who like both" She laid back and closed her eyes "this is so confusing all I know is my heart wants Ash and Misty but it feels incomplete."
(A/N: Sorry for the mature talk but I feel kids should be taught stuff like this as soon as they maturely handle it. I will never be willingly hostile to the LGBT community and this series of stories will reflect it. As a guy I wouldn't read a yaoi fic mainly because I am a straight male. But again it's a person's choice and I 100% respect it. As for the story just assume Drew and his girls had a talk like that before they left)
"Meow" May opened her eyes at the sound. She turned to see her Skitty in the arms of a green-haired man wearing a varsity jacket a red shirt and grey pants. "Skitty! There you are I was so worried about you" May said hugging the kitten. "Please stop running off like that you worry me" Skitty just nodded and purred as May scratched his head. "Thank you. My name is May I am from Petalburg City" "It's a pleasure to you my named is Joshua I live here. Are you a coordinator" "Yes I am I have four ribbons I hope to win here to get into this year's Grand festival" "Ah cool. You see I am also entering so I can get some experience for later on. Have you decided which pokémon you are going to use for the event" "No but I guess I should think about that huh" May pondered. Joshua looked at Skitty who was purring contently in her arms. "I think you should use Skitty. She looks well cared for and trained" "You think so" May looked at her Skitty who looked on curiously. "Alright then Skitty you are going to be my ticket to my fifth ribbon. Skitty just meowed in happiness.
"Look there's May" May turned to see Misty Tori and Gabby who were running towards her. They fell down causing Joshua and May to sweatdrop "You…really need to slow down" Misty said. "I don't think my heart can take it" Gabby cried out. Tori just collapsed in exhaustion. May nervously chuckled. "Misty, Tori Gabby meet Joshua a coordinator from this town. Joshua these are some of my traveling companions. The red head is Misty, the blond is Gabrielle call her Gabby and the brunette is Victoria call her Tori." At each name they raised their hands to acknowledge her. "Misty is a gym leader from Cerulean, Tori is aspiring to be a doctor and Gabby just likes the adventure. "Thanks May…saved us the trouble. Ugh need to cut back on sweets" Tori said. "Maybe you should cut back on the chocolate" Gabby deadpanned "Never" Tori growled. May nervously laughed again "Yeah they are great people but I think I wore them out with worry" "YOU THINK!" They yelled at the same time causing the standing two to sweatdrop. "Great she really is like Ash with her eccentrics Misty
With said eccentric trainer
"ACCHOOO" Ash sneezed in the middle of a command to Snorunt. "You alright Ash" Drew called out from his spar with Haryiama. "Yeah don't know what came over me." "You know in some cultures where I come from sneezing means someone is talking about you" "What does it mean when you sneeze fourteen times Drew" Ash laughed "I have allergies that isn't funny" Ash was still laughing. Drew growled and ordered Swampert to use Water Gun on Ash soaking him. "Ok I get it your ticked back to training" Ash answered. Drew just nodded and went back to sparing with his Haryiama. Ash returned to training his Snorunt. "Alright Snorunt use Ice Beam on the tree" Snorunt charged and fired. Unfortunately it fired at the wrong tree and nearly hit Drew who ducked out of the way. It ended up hitting Team Rocket sending them flying. Drew turned back towards Ash who along with his pokémon were sweatdropping. "Of course you know this means war right?" Drew said in a voice reminiscent of a certain rabbit. "Uh Drew…hehehe…it was an accident." "So is this Manectric Thunderbolt" Manectric fired off a bolt which was deflected by Pikachu. What followed was something straight out of a cartoon but was too intense to show the viewers.
Back with the girls
May and Joshua were now practicing for the contest while the others were either training their pokémon or practicing their katas. Skitty was showing her Swift combined with Blizzard (She looks like a pokémon that could learn it). "Good job Skitty" May called out. The cat bounced over to her trainer and meowed happily. "Your Skitty looks great May I think you have a chance to win this contest" "Ah thanks Joshua" He turned towards the other girls specifically Misty and Gabby who were practicing one of their kata of their fighting styles. "What are they doing" he asked curiously. "Well they are practicing some of the fighting styles they have learned. One of my traveling companions who is out training for the pokémon league introduced us to several styles. Misty is practicing Tai Chi Quan which requires great flexibility like water while Tori looks she is practicing Aikido which is a defensive style, she doesn't like to confront her opponents but she will defend herself if needed. That style focuses on redirecting an opponent's energy and momentum." "Why are you practicing these" "Other than exercise you never know if you are going to be without something to defend yourself" "True that" Joshua concluded and then brought his Houndoom over to practice his techniques.
"There you are Joshua" the group turned to see another girl walking up to him. This girl was wearing a great shirt and light blue skirt. She had red hair with an orange headband.
"I finally found you and what are you doing. Why he is hanging with women that aren't his girlfriend." "Uh excuse me who are you" May asked. "I am Erica who are you supposed to be" "I'm May this is Misty, Tori and Gabby uh how do you know Joshua" "Easy I am his girlfriend and when we win the Pacfidlog contest we will declare our undying love for each other. Especially with my pokémon Jynx." She said releasing the psychic type. 'This girl's delusional' the gang thought.
"But instead of practicing I find him hanging out with these floozies." Erica continued "Hey watch what you say about us he did us a service in trying to find one of our pokémon" Misty said "Well I am surprised you're here talking to him. You have no figure scrawny how can you get any guy." Misty got mad. Ash had apologized for those comments from their younger days but it still stung a little especially since her figure got a bit better. "Easy" Gabby said "Calm down let's just talk it out" "Oh so the blonde bimbo says calm down I am surprised you know those words" "Blonde bimbo?" Gabby' eye twitched. She was well aware of the stereotype but she was one of the smarter girls in their class especially thanks to Drew and Tori helping her. "Lady what is your problem you do not insult people you just met." Tori growled "Why should I let a chubby girl tell me what to do" "THAT"S IT RAAARAGH!" Tori jumped at Erica and started clawing at her. (I respect women and I refuse to call them stuff like this but it helps the plot a bit)
With the boys
Ash sat up from his nap "I don't know why but I feel like we are missing something good" "Ash shut up I am trying to sleep" Ash shrugged and went back to his tree and took a nap.
Back to the main plot
Joshua had pulled of his girlfriend while Tori was being pulled off by the older girls. "What's your big deal?" Misty said. "My deal is that you four are trying to seduce my Joshua and trying to prevent us from our dream" Erica said with fire in her eyes. "What are you talking about? We have boyfriends" May said "What so you—"Erica enough." "But Joshua." "But nothing. I want you to leave and cool off. I will talk to you later" Erica growled and returned Jynx and left.
"Sorry about that she normally means well but she can be a little possessive" Joshua said. Misty huffed and sniffled "You think some of us are sensitive of the issues brought up." "Easy Misty Ash loves you regardless. Your figure however improved doesn't matter to him." May said soothingly as she wrapped her arms around Misty. "Yeah I deal with the blond stereotype all the time. Yet I am one of the smarter kids in the class and we have a tough school system." Gabby commented. "Drew doesn't care about someone's figure. In fact he is insulted how far someone would go to lose weight when they can be as pretty with some meat on their bones." Tori said as she unwrapped a chocolate bar to emphasis the point. "We have insecurities but our boys don't care." Tori concluded as she took a bite. Joshua nodded "It is fortunate that I kept her from saying anything really mean I think she was going to say—
"We know it's just we are a little insecure right now alright" Gabby sighed. Misty was calming down and May released her although if one was paying attention Misty was a little disappointed at the lack of contact. "So your boyfriends where are they?" "Well they are out training by the beach we separated this morning so May could get registered for the contest." May said.
Before Joshua could ask further a loud scream tore through the air. "What was that?" Gabby said. "That was Erica she is in trouble. Come on"
With Erica
Erica was running away from a dog like creature. It looked like a Houndoom but it was bipedal and looked more humanoid. Despite that had the familiar ears and had the rib cage and red snout.
"HAHAHAHA! YOU PUNY HUMAN, FALL BEFORE MY MISTRESS SO SHE MAY WIN AT ANY COST. NIGHMARE BREATH" The monster Houndrous fired a dark colored breath at Erica. Erica screamed as the breath came closer to her.
"MORPHEUS SLASH" A green slash appeared in front of Erica and blocked it. Erica watched as the four girls she insulted appear in front of her. "Erica you alright?" Joshua called. She nodded hesitantly. "This big monster appeared out of nowhere saying it was going to take me out so his master could win the contest. I tried attacking with Jynx but her attacks bounced off. I recalled her to safe her but he kept attacking me."
"Well I'm not surprised Jynx's psychic attacks didn't work. Houndoom is immune to psychic attacks. So I guess the monster inherited the strengths and weaknesses" Gabby said holding position in front of her. "What can you do? That thing is unbeatable he made me see things" Erica cried out hysterically. "What kind of things?" Tori asked. "All of the things I said to you, he made me face what I said to you. And the worst part was that I saw Joshua look at me with so much disgust he thought I was the plague" Here she broke down crying. Misty sighed "I would say its karmic justice but somehow I think you learned your lesson" "Don't ignore me FLAMETHROWER" Houndrous said. "Will you shut up AQUA WHIP" Misty said irritated as she blocked the flamethrower and knocked the monster back. "Why" They turned towards Erica who was still crying in Joshua's arms. "Why are you helping after I said such rotten things?" May just smiled and turned around. "We help people who needed Erica regardless of circumstances" she said pulling out her Kusa belt with the others doing pulling out there belts. She inserted her card and placed it on her waist causing a belt to appear. "Who are you?" Erica asked. May smirked as she raised her hand and the other girls got into their stances. "We are Kamen Riders. HENSHIN" she yelled out followed shortly by the others.
"It doesn't matter what forms you take you will fall FLAMETHROWER" the monster fired at the girls. They dodged and moved in. Kusa struck fast but the monster's tail struck at her causing May to jump back. Triton moved in with her trident trying to stab at it. Houndrous launched more fire attack and threw in a dark attack as well. Orion tried launching arrows which do a little damage but they weren't getting through. Sirius was finishing charging up her spell and fired. "TRITON'S SURGE (I will interchange Greek and Roman gods as appropriate) sending a large column of water at her opponent. It did more damage but the monster looked none the worse for wear. They regrouped and stood looking for a way to beat this monster.
"You girls really are starting to crease me. DARK SPIN" He fired a dark colored Fire Spin ensnaring the riders. "Now that they have been taking care of let's take care of you little girl." The monster chuckled as he approached Erica and Joshua.
In the vortex the girls were trying to break through. Despite their best water attacks the spin was still holding strong. "Damn we got to get out of her quick" Tori said. "We are trying Tor but this is a tough thing to break." Misty looked over at their youngest charge. "May are you ok" May couldn't hear her she was starting to hallucinate. Her being a grass warrior made the heat more unbearable. Images of Ash and Misty leaving her heartbroken was messing with her psyche. "May come on May snap out of it." Suddenly in May's mind Misty and Ash came back in a column of light. She snapped of her daze to look at Triton. "What's happening?" "I saw what Erica saw I saw you and Ash leave me to an eternal depression" May sniffled and coughed from the smoke. Misty sadly sighed "May look at me" she hesitantly looked up "Never believe that for a second ok. Ash loves you I love you, you love us. I don't care if you are the plainest person in the world and neither would Ash. It might be years from now but I want to raise my kids with yours do you understand me." May nodded. "As much as I hate to break up a man's dream we need to get out of here." Gabby said. The two blushed inside their helmets then looked at Gabby and nodded. Misty turned back to May "I've got an idea May grab your Focus Punch card" May did so and scanned it
FOCUS PUNCH
Misty grabbed her Hydro Pump card
HYDRO PIMP
COMBO: HYDRO BREAKER
"Now grab my trident" May did so. The energy from the Focus Punch flowed through the trident and Misty fired at the twister. The attack blew through the twister and struck the monster which had almost finished Erica and Joshua. Houndrous turned to see the riders singed but otherwise ok. "Grr I am going to finish you off once and for all." "Never. Good will always triumph" May said. "So you say FLAMETHROWER" he fired another flame attack. Tori threw up a shield to block it as May put in another card.
SKY UPPERCUT
May rushed ahead and dodged the flames that were fired at her. She got in an nailed the creature with enough force to send him skyward. May jumped back and landed to next to May. They looked at each other nodded and pulled out two cards.
SOLARBEAM: MAXIMUM ENERGY
HYDRO PUMP: MAXIMUM ENERGY
COMBO: SUNLIGHT'S HYDRATION
Misty grabbed May's sword and powered up their attack. When it was fully charged they fired causing a blinding sunlight charged water attack towards the monster. It drilled through and destroyed it completely.
"This performance is over" May said they sheathed their weapons. They powered down and as the adrenaline left her May fell back only to be caught by Misty. "Thank you. I don't understand why you saved me." Erica said. May answered "We protect people we don't hold unnecessary grudges." Erica nodded "I want to say sorry for what I said before I should have gotten all the information first before rushing to judgment" the four looked at each other and nodded. "Water under bridge" Tori said. Erica smiled and turned back to May who was slowly standing back up. "With being said I wish you luck tomorrow in the contest. I don't want my hero to disappoint me." "You got it" May smiled and the couple left.
"Hey guys what's up" the girls turned to see Drew and Ash walk up. "What did we miss" Drew asked. The girls looked at each other and started laughing. Drew smacked Ash on the back of the head "I told you we missed something good" "Me you told me not to interrupt your nap!" the two started arguing while the girls broke down laughing.
Next Day contest hall: Final round of contest.
After the ordeals of the previous day May Joshua and Erica were able to take part in the contest. Like Joshua suggested May use Skitty. Joshua used his Houndoom and Erica used her Jynx. All three along with a disguised Jessie made it to the final. In Erica's match she went up against the team rocket member. Jessie dressed up as the Jester tried to use Meowth and use Transform. It worked until he tried changing into a Wailord. The judges caught this and disqualified her. Jessie furious started attacking the crowd. Fortunately Erica stopped her with her Jynx and flung her and Team Rocket out of the arena. With the crowd calmed down Joshua and May took the stage. It was an even match between the dog and the cat but it ended when Houndoom and Skitty launched a Flamethrower and a Blizzard respectively and collided. After a few seconds it ended in Skitty's favor blowing Houndoom back and depleting Joshua's points and giving May the win.
Now it was the final round and Erica and May were looking forward to the match. In the stands May's friends which now included Ash and Drew who took time out from their training at May's request to cheer her on. When asked to do it they were both reluctant until Misty and Tori's glare forced them to comply.
"Man I should be training for the league" Ash complained. "And I'm supposed to be in school but you don't see me complaining. May asked us to watch and cheer her on. We have two months to the league we can at least support her now. Our pokémon could use a day off." Drew growled. Ash grumbled but agreed.
"Brock do you think May will be alright in this match" Max asked. "She just needs to keep a cool head Max. I think she can do it but needs to focus" Brock replied.
On the contest floor Erica and May were ready. "Don't disappoint me May." "Don't worry about me just be ready to lose" May smiled.
"Five minutes on the clock and begin." Vivian said.
"Dazzle them Jynx" "Skitty take the stage" the two pokémon came out with a cry. "Skitty start this off with Tackle" "Jynx use Psychic to levitate Skitty and then use Lovely Kiss" Jynx's eyes glowed blue and Skitty levitated off the floor then proceeded to kiss Skitty which put it to sleep."
"No Skitty wake up" Mat cried out. "Let's finish this quickly Jynx use Blizzard." "Meow" Skitty woke up quickly which calmed May down. "Skitty quick dodge it and use Assist." Skitty did so and her paw glowed which produced a String Shot which captured Jynx in its webbing. "Good now try it again" Skitty did so but launched a Razor Leaf which cut the string freeing Jynx."
"Not good, not good." Drew said a little impatiently. "What the heck is she doing relying on Assist?" Gabby asked. "I think she is hoping for a fire move which would help against Jynx but Assist is like Metronome but more limited to the attacks her pokémon has." Brock said.
Back on the field Erica was on the attack. "Jynx levitate Skitty with Psychic and then use Blizzard." "Skitty use Assist again." Skitty did so but it only produced a Sting shot which got frozen and the cat took the brunt of the attack. "Skitty use Assist again" This time the attack produced a Vine Whip. "That's not going to work Jynx use Psychic" Jynx's eyes glowed blue and swatted the Vine Whip. "What's wrong May where is that bravado you showed me earlier." May growled. "Skitty I know you can do it try Assist one more time." Skitty managed to get another attack off this time it was Petal Dance which hit Jynx for serious damage. "Good Job Skitty one more time" Skitty did so and this time got Fire Spin" "No Jynx use Hyper Beam try to block it." The two attacks collided and began pushing back and forth. The Fire Spin began losing its energy. "Skitty you can do it come on I believe in you." Unknown to all except her friends she was glowing green and Skitty was glowing a white. The Fire Spin powered up more and started overwhelming the hyper beam. The attack broke through and hit Jynx for considerable damage. "Skitty finish it with Tackle" Skitty hit Jynx with considerable force knocking the rest of Erica's points down. "And with that attack the last of Erica's points are gone. As a result May and her Skitty win." Marion said. "Alright she did it" Ash cried out. The others cheered and whistled. On the battlefield May was jumping around in joy. Her Skitty jumped into her arms and she hugged Skitty back. "You did amazing Skitty, great job." Skitty meowed and May accepted her fifth ribbon now eligible for the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Pokémon Center later that night
After celebrating for a few hours the group was getting ready to go to bed as it was late at night. May was sitting in her pajamas brushing Skitty who was purring contently. "Five Ribbons I can't believe it. All of my pokémon are amazing even you Skitty mommy is very proud of you." A knock at the door shook her out her musings. "Come in I'm dressed." Ash and Misty walked through the door in their PJs with Ash wearing sleep pants and an undershirt, Misty in a blue sleep dress. "Hey May how's it going." Ash asked. "I am good just congratulating Skitty, she such a good pokémon all of them are." May said but her two friends notice a change in her tone. "May what's the matter?" Ash asked. Misty sighed "May are you still hung up on what the monster showed you?" May looking away provided all Misty needed. "What happened Misty?" Ash asked. "We told you we faced one of Team Rocket's monsters. What we didn't tell you is that May got shaken up by one of the attacks." "May what did you see?" May closed her eyes and Skitty jumped down to join Pikachu on the floor. "I saw you and Misty" May started sniffling "You walked away and you forgot all about me. You left me crying on my knees. I-I-I WAAAAH" May started outright crying.
Ash quickly hugged her turning her around so she can sob into her chest. Misty came around and hugged her back as May was hiccupping. Ash just quietly soothed her while Misty was tearing up at her closest female friend was crying. "Please…Please…Don't Ever leave me" May was crying hysterically "My heart I can't bear to not have you in my life." Ash just kept hugging May as they slowly made their way to the bed. With the way May was crying they weren't going to be leaving anytime soon. May starting to calm down but she was still sniffling. "
May look at me" May hesitantly looked up not sure what she would see. What she saw brought more tears. It was a warm comforting look in those brown eyes. "May I may have known you for only a few months but you have made my adventure here in Hoenn fun." Here Ash looked up. "It was so hard when I saw both you and Misty I hoped I didn't have to choose." Here Misty started tear up a bit." "When you agreed to share me I was overjoyed. I wanted you both in my life regardless of circumstances." Here Ash looked back at the girls. "May if I wanted to leave you I would be six feet under." Ash gave his trademark smile soothing the girls. "I don't think I say it enough but I love you both." Here Ash kissed Misty and then May causing them to shed happy tears. Ash put a hand on May's cheek "Now let's turn that frown upside down May." May smiled but squeaked when his hand touched a sensitive spot. Ash looked confused and poked it again causing May to hold back a giggle. Ash's confused looked turned devious. May looked on in horror. "Ash don't you dare." Ash came closer "Ash stay back NOOOAAHAHAHA" Ash proceeded start tickling May and causing her to laugh. Misty tried to stay out of it but traveling with Ash had given him ammunition and as a result she fell prey to the tickle attack. The girls soon regained the momentum and started tickling him. Even Pikachu and Skitty got into the act and soon they were all tangled up in laughter and sheets.
Outside the room Drew had listened into the conversation when he heard crying knowing something might be up. When he heard laughter Drew smiled and walked away knowing their bond would be stronger than ever.
After what seemed like an eternity the trio settled down. They began to yawn being so tired so Pikachu hopped up to the light switch and turned it off and hopped back to bed. After rearranging Ash was on his back May was on his stomach on his right while Misty was on his chest to his left as he pulled up the sheet to at least provide some privacy even though their clothes were still on. Pikachu and Skitty curled up together near his legs. They smiled at each other the two girls kissed him and snuggled in "May never forget that we love you" Ash said as he fell asleep. Misty followed him and May stayed awake for a little while. 'Why did I ever doubt them.' May looked at the space near Misty's legs and Ash's other shoulder. 'Why do I feel like I am missing warmth. Is it because the bond is incomplete? I guess whoever falls for Ash will fill those spots.' May closed her eyes 'Whoever it is I hope they won't mind sharing' May thought as she fell asleep.
Hours later
May was ironically the first one up. She looked around groggily and yawned. She looked around wondering what this warm feeling was. She looked up and smiled. Ash for all his goofiness looked so peaceful in his sleep. His arm was wrapped around her third bedmate Misty also looking just as beautiful with long hair. Ash's other arm was in her hair as he was stroking it before falling asleep. She looked and saw the sun was barely up. So she put her head back down to get some more sleep content that she would be loved for a long time.
More hours later
After fully waking up and getting ready the gang was now on their way to Slateport City site of this year's grand festival. The S.S St. Flower was taking some of the contestants who were far away from Slateport and delivering them in time for the grand festival. It came complete with a pokémon center and a training area. May was practicing with her Bulbasaur while Drew and Ash were training for the pokémon league. Bulbasaur pulled off a good Razor Leaf and then combined with Petal Dance which created a beautiful display. "Good job Bulbasaur return" May called out. May looked over at the two boys. Drew was training with his Cacturne. His other pokémon were nearby training with each other launching attacks at each other to counter them. Ash was still training with his Snorunt. Another Ice Beam was fired but it hit Drew in the back. "Ash what have I told you about training that attack either not have trainers nearby or face opposite of me" "Well sorry but Snorunt still can't get this attack now. The power is alright but the accuracy stinks" "Yeah power is definitely there I surprised I haven't gotten frostbite." Drew grumbled causing May to laugh. Ash looked over and saw May laughing and smiled. "Hey May" "Hey yourself" May smiled back. "Ok I am going to puke do it somewhere else. I'm for you guys but please do it somewhere else." Drew complained "Well then go puke somewhere else" May said with a tic mark" "Easy May he was joking" Ash said grabbing her shoulder. "Sorry. Anyway I am going to go check out the rest of the ship." Drew started walking away but ran into an officer Jenny. "Sorry officer" "It's no big deal. I wasn't looking where I was going. I am looking for a criminal that might steal the Ribbon Cup." "Really" Ash asked as he walked over. "Yes this trophy is just as valuable as a league trophy. So extra security is needed" "
So who are you looking for?" Drew asked. "I am looking for Brodie a former member of Team Magma" "Team Magma didn't they get disbanded after the Sootopolis incident" May asked. "Yes. How did you know?" Jenny asked suspiciously. "Let us formally introduce ourselves.(So wanted to put lyrics from Sympathy for the Devil. I don't own it the Rolling Stones do) My name is Drew this is Ash and May. Are you aware of what stopped that incident?" "Yeah like I would believe a bunch of masked heroes helped save the city with the help of the two Legendary Birds. " Jenny trailed off as the kids pulled out their devices. "Did they have something like these" Ash asked as he held up the Aura belt. "Yeah…no way you three stopped them." "Not just us there was a red head who was a pivotal role there but she and two others of our party helped stop Team Aqua. Maxie the leader of Magma sacrificed his life to stop Archie Aqua's leader." Jenny held her head at the information. Ash asked another question. "How in the world did he escape" "I guess when we had our backs turned he escaped. It might have to with the deal we cut to save the city" "What deal?" Jenny narrowed her eyes. Drew sighed. "We cut a deal to get the orb Maxie had. He had the orb that controlled Groudon. We were supposed to turn only him in. It was either them launching an attack on the city or letting Maxie take the fall. Not like it mattered Archie broke through our line and unleashed Kyogre. We rectified our mistake officer it's over." Jenny sighed "Your right. But please be careful he is a master of disguise he could be anywhere." They nodded and left Jenny for the pokémon center.
"After we drop off our pokémon why don't we check out the Ribbon cup" May said. The boys agreed and left for the display.
In the display room they saw the trophy. It was a shiny gold and enclosed in a glass case. There were guards nearby but otherwise the room was devoid of people. "Wow this is a pretty trophy." May asked. "It is but I have seen some better ones." "Really" "Oh yeah, remember our talk about sports in my world." At the two's nod he continued "Well the big trophies in my country are those of the four major sports. The Vince Lombardi Trophy, named for a famous coach, is presented to the NFL which is a football league, the Stanley Cup, named for the baron that donated the cup, is for hockey's NHL. You are aware of baseball right Ash well in America baseball is our past time, they play for the commissioner's trophy named for the head of MLB. The last one is the Larry O'Brian trophy who was one of the leaders of the NBA a basketball league. They present them every year to winners of their respective leagues on T.V so I know what they look like" Drew concluded.
They looked back at the trophy. "I still plan to win it though" May said. The boys smiled and Ash hugged her. Just then Munchlax came in with a guard chasing them. "Ugh Munchlax what did you do now?" May as Munchlax ran right into the stand knocking it over. The three watched in horror as the trophy was knocked over and shattered. May quickly fed her one of her pink surprises. When they took turns cooking Brock almost had to be near May to make sure the food was edible as Munchlax was the only one that could eat her cooking.
"I am sorry about Munchlax it was my fault" May said bowing to Mr. Contesta. Raoul just smiled "It's nice to see you taking responsibility for your pokémon's actions. Now let's see what the damage is shall we?" "Uh sir can I ask you something" Drew asked. "Yes what is it?" "What is this trophy made of?" "It supposed to be made of gold, with jewels incrusted into it. Why?" "So it's not supposed to break? I see. Then we have a problem this thing shattered like glass" Drew pointed out. "WHAT?" Raoul raced over to see the trophy. As they did the Brock, Max, and Misty showed up wanting to know what was going on along with officer Jenny. "What happened we heard about something breaking in here." "May's Munchlax was running from a guard but it ran into the display case breaking a trophy that is supposed to be unbreakable" Ash said causing said trainer to turn red. "You don't have to be that blunt Ash I am embarrassed enough as it is" May said. Ash just hugged her "Sorry May." "Damn it" They turned to see Raoul holding up a note. "This trophy was a fake someone swiped the real trophy and replaced it with the replica." Raoul handed the note to officer Jenny. Jenny took the note and growled. "It was Brodie alright he swiped right out from underneath us." "If it's not found then the Grand Festival will be canceled.
"WHAT? No I worked so hard for the Grand Festival to be canceled. And I ruin it because of my pokémon" May panicked. "Max take your sister out of here she is losing it. Misty go help him" Drew said as he began arguing with Mr. Contesta.
Out in the hall May was hyperventilating. "May calm down please your freaking me out" Max said trying to calm May down but she wasn't listening and now was crying. "Max go back to the room see what is going out" Max nodded and left. "May…May calm down" Misty said shaking May. May was hysterical at this point and, seeing no one around, Misty kissed her. May's arms were waving around but slowly calmed down and fell into it. Misty stopped and there was a disappointed groan from May. "There we go you all calmed down?" May nodded "Thanks Mist" "Just think of it as returning the favor from before. But I don't want Ash finding out just yet alright?" May nodded. Misty patted her head "Good girl. Come on let's see if they worked on a plan."
Back in the display room the two girls came upon a spectacle. Mr. Contesta and Drew were going at each other and it looked like it was heating up.
"You cannot cancel this event. There are probably millions of dollars invested in this event." Drew yelled.
"That may be the case but without a trophy there is not a way reward the champion." Raoul countered.
"Then make two for next year so this year's winner can have his or her moment in the spotlight."
"No we insist on one trophy per year. I am sorry young man but your friend will have to try again next year if we let her in.
Here Drew got in Raoul's face "Do not blame my friend for something that is mostly your fault as well. In fact you should be thanking her for breaking that,"
Raoul backpedaled. "What do you mean our fault and what do you mean we should be thanking her"
Drew chuckled. "Your security was compromised and your trophy was snatched from underneath your nose. On top of that you should have had a backup in case something like this did happen. Lastly who the heck leaves the actual trophy in a room like this it was asking for it to be stolen. If that thing didn't break we wouldn't know until it was gone."
"Alright that is enough" Brock said. "Look we cannot change the past. Right now we need to figure out a way to lure Brodie out." The group started thinking. Drew's eyes snapped up "Other than May Max and Misty has anyone left or entered the room." The group looked around and shook their heads. "I am going on the assumption he is still on this ship right? We are also the only ones that know about this." Jenny and Mr. Contesta nodded. "Alright here's what's going to happen. We are not going to inform the passengers it will only create a panic." Drew said pointedly at Mr. Contesta. "Anyone have an extra pokeball?" May tossed an extra ball at Drew. "Anyone got any gold paint" "I see you want to show off the ball as a potential second prize thus hopefully drawing Brodie out" Brock mused. "That's right now we just need to spread the word and bait the trap. Also considering that he is a disguise master we need some way to track him" Jenny pulled out a tracking device and placed it on the pokeball and sealed it in the case.
"Now what" Max asked. "Now we spread the word" Drew told them.
So the gang went around the ship completely selling the story that there was another prize on board. After a couple of hours the gang and officer Jenny was hiding waiting for the perpetrators.
"Someone's coming" Max whispered as heard footsteps. Soon three figures appeared looking to steal the pokeball. They all jumped out ready to arrest the intruders. "Hold it right there Brodie" Ash called out. The three turned around and it was Team Rocket in disguise. "Oh it's just Team Rocket up to no good again" Misty commented causing them to relax. "You twerps why aren't you scared of us" Jessie growled "Well for starters you have no monster with you and right now you are just pathetic right now trying to steal a fake item" May pointed out. The Team Rocket members gulped knowing they didn't have one right now. "Still now that we know it's a fake we will take that Pikachu of your" the rocket trio ran towards them trying to grab Pikachu. "Pikachu Thunderbolt." Pikachu launched them off the ship protecting the prize.
"Now then let's keep on the lookout for Brodie" Brock said. Just then the captain walked up. "Children it's terrible the pokémon center is under attack" The group gasped but Drew narrowed his eyes. "Come on we need to save our pokémon" Misty called out. "Wait a minute something isn't right" Drew said. "Captain you said the pokémon center was under attack correct?" the captain nodded. "Well then let me call our friends who are there you don't mind do you" "I don't know if you can they might be panicking" the captain said.
"Just humor me" Drew smiled and pulled out his phone which was in its normal mode. He dialed Gabby's number and waited. "Gabby? Hey how's it going…we are doing great listen I'm here with the captain he says the pokémon center is under attack anything to it….Really you saw the captain walk in" Drew looked at the fake captain who was starting to sweat. "So either I must be crazy or someone is an imposter…yeah I think so too...alright we'll be over there in a few minutes…love you too." Drew said turning off the normal function. "So how long did it take you to come up with this disguise Brodie" Drew said looking up with a serious face. "Grr…damn you brats" the captain growled throwing off the disguise revealing the change master. "Golbat use Haze" Brodie called. Golbat proceeded to do so blinding the group. "Max…cough…blow the…cough…smoke away." "WHIRLWIND" Max blew the Haze away and when it cleared Brodie and the pokeball was gone.
"Alright split up" Jenny said handing them radios "He could be anywhere so be careful." The group nodded and left in separate directions.
Drew and Misty
Drew and Misty were searching near the kitchens. They entered the cooking area and explained to chefs they were there on orders from officer Jenny. As they looked around they noticed a chef cutting up vegetables but was messing up the vegetables. Drew walked over to the chef. "Hey buddy your cutting it wrong you want me to help you" Drew said while secretly pulling a knife out of the utensil drawer." The chef hesitantly nodded and Drew grabbed a pepper to start cutting it up. "There see cut smoothly and gently" the chef nodded. Drew cleaned his knife but as he was putting it away the chef swung the knife which Drew blocked and swung his knife. Misty saw the commotion and grab a bowl. Brodie started attacking them and they fought back through the kitchen using fruits and kitchen stuff. At one point Misty landed near the stove and was in a losing struggle with Brodie but Drew tackled him away. When he checked on Misty Brodie flung flour at them to blind them to get away.
"Damn he got away" "Your safety is more important. Ash would kill me if anything happened to you. Radio the others." Misty nodded.
Max and Brock
They were by the pool which Brock was going love-struck on the girls by the pool and Max was keeping him from going completely crazy. They got the message from Drew and Misty that he escaped. Suddenly Brock stopped fawning over one of the girls saying there was something wrong with the girl. Max remembering what happened before leapt into action. "Brock get down AIR RENDER" the girl jumped up and Brodie removed his disguise. "Stop right there Brodie" Max called out. "You think you can catch me never" Brodie said as he jump on top of the ship and ran towards the bow. The boys groaned and chased after them with a bewildered crowd behind them.
Ash and May
Having heard the first two transmissions Ash and May were on their guard at the bow of the ship. Suddenly a shadow fell over them and Brodie landed in front of them. Without a preamble Ash leapt into action and attacked Brodie. May watched on as her shared boyfriend attacked the master of disguise. A dust cloud went up and when it cleared up there were two Ashes.
"May please help stop this guy he is the imposter" the one on the left said. "No way he is the imposter I'm the real Ash.
The rest of her friends showed up. "Aw man not this trick again. Two copies of the same person forcing a friend to pick out the real person and unfortunately May is that person" Gabby moaned. "Let's hope May makes the right decision" Tori said.
Back with the fighters May was having a hard time deciding between the two Ashes. And their constant yelling was not helping. 'Come on May focus' May thought. As she was thinking the world fell away. 'What is happening' May noticed that the only thing visible were her friends who were glowing different colors. 'Is this aura or is it something else' May turned towards the bickering duo. May focused on the two auras. One was blue and crackling like electricity. The other was in flux. For some reason the electric one felt more comforting. 'There he is' "PETAL STORM" May fired her attack and hit the one on the left. Ash turned to May "Whoa May how did you which one was the real me" "I don't…know." May said started to sway and fell. Ash quickly caught her "You ok?" "Just tired…thanks Ash." May said tiredly as she had an emotionally draining day. "Sleep my little Beautifly" Ash chuckled and rubbed her hair.
While this was going on Drew and officer Jenny walked up to Brodie. "Where's the trophy and the pokeball scumbag?" "Heh…outdone by a couple of kids. The trophy is in my bag. Now that I think about it wasn't worth it to steal thing." Drew rummaged through the bag and grabbed the trophy. "This thing means more to a lot of coordinators. Jenny I believe you can take it from here." Drew said as he walked back towards his friends. Jenny smirked as she read the Miranda Rights to Brodie. Drew walked up to Ash "How is she" "Tired from the training to the adrenaline to almost being kicked out of the festival she is a strong girl to handle all of that." Ash said as he picked up May bridal style and walked back to their room. "No you go, I got the trophy" Drew said sarcastically as he went to find Mr. Contesta.
A couple of hours later
May slowly opened her eyes to see she was back in the room that was given to her for the trip. She sat up wondering how she got there.
She sat up wondering how she got there. Her door opened and she saw that it was Ash and Misty bringing in some dinner. "Hey May how are you feeling?" Misty said. "Better. Thanks for dinner" May said as she began eating. "How are my pokémon? "They are fine May. Pikachu and Max are watching over them." May nodded and continued to eat while Misty and Ash were chatted with her. "May what really happened out there how did you find the real me" Ash asked. May looked thoughtful "I don't know I was panicking and closed my eyes. Next thing I know I see all these colors. I saw yours was blue and crackling like electricity but I felt comforted when I saw that." "So going on what you said you saw Ash covered in electricity" Misty asked. May nodded "So what does that mean?" May asked. "I don't know but we will find out" Ash said. The girls nodded and with a kiss from Ash on her cheek they let May rest.
Two days later Slateport City
After two days at sea they finally arrived at Slateport City home of the Grand Festival. May was pumped up and ready to go.
"Alright let's go register for this thing so I can win the trophy we protected" May said with fire in her eyes.
"FINALLY WE HAVE COME BACK—OW THAT HURT!" Drew started to go into his rant but Misty pummeled him with her hammer (A/N Will he ever finish it. Nope) "How the heck are you our illustrious leader" "I don't know but damn it that still hurts can't you cut a guy a break" "NOPE" Misty Tori and Gabby said causing a storm cloud to pass over him. "How come I can't do that while Brock gets to hit on girls? I mean he is already hitting on a couple of girls already" "Nice try not that is not going-BROCK WHAT THE HECK" Misty started scolding Drew until he spotted Brock hitting on another girl and stomped over to hurt him. "We have some weird friends don't we" May asked. "Yep wouldn't change it though" Ash chuckled. May just giggled and kissed on the cheek.
"May there you are" the couple broke away to see May's mother Caroline walking up to them. "MOM what are you doing here? Where's dad" "There was an influx of challengers at the gym but he is going to watch every second of this contest" Caroline said. She then saw May and Ash close together causing May to blush "Uh this is not what it looks like" May said blushing a bright red. "Oh I think I know what is going on…Ash is your boyfriend isn't he. Oh I knew you would get together you and Ash are so cute together." As she said this Misty had come back with Brock and could only gape as she witnessed Caroline gushing over the two. Caroline took May to the contest hall to register and to talk about her trip since she left home. Misty and a recovered Drew walked up to a stunned looking Ash.
"You didn't tell Caroline you two were boyfriend and girlfriend" Drew said in a deadpan tone "Nope" Ash said in a similar tone. "I am also assuming you didn't tell her we were dating as well" Misty said in the same tone as the boys. "Nope" Ash said "So I am assuming you didn't tell your mother" Drew with a tic mark. "Nope was saving it when we saw her" Ash. "You do realize you are going to get hit hard right?" Misty concluded. "Probably with your hammer and Drew's fist" Ash said with a shrug.
POW SMACK
Ash fell down with two large lumps from said hammer and fist. "Your smarter than you look .Now are you going to be a good boy and tell those two sooner rather than later?" Drew said with a smoking fist. "Depends on if you kiss my bumps to make it feel better" Ash said with a grin. Misty rolled her eyes "You big baby" but did so regardless. Drew just looked away at his girls. "So now what" "Let's go check out the festival ground this looks like the Olympic Games" Tori said she dragged Drew and Gabby along. "Tori slow down my arm is meant to stretch like this" Gabby said. "We will meet you back at the hotel" Drew yelled out as they disappeared into the distance causing the red-head and her boyfriend to sweatdrop.
Meanwhile May and her mother were over at the contest hall finishing registering for the festival. "So May how long have you and Ash been dating?" Caroline asked. May nervously chuckled "Well…mom it's a little complicated about my relationship." "What do you mean" "Well…" But was cut off by a voice she didn't want to hear again. "May darling there you are I have looking for you" shouted the flamboyant voice. May paled and turned around. A man dressed up like a Cacturne with purple hair.
"Harley…hehehe…hello" May hesitantly said. Caroline misread the situation "Oh so this is one of your friends" "Hardly mother he is just a creep who is willing to put down others to make himself feel better" May growled. "Oh don't be like that. After all I helped you win that one contest." Harley said. May however was prepared to counter "By helping meaning I beat you after you tricked my brother into revealing personal things about my life" (traveling with the group gave her more confidence in her abilities and will not trust Harley at all) Caroline gasped and frowned at Harley who started sweating 'Damn there goes my plan to woo her mother' before he could start again he was interrupted. "Hey May there you are how's…it…going?" Tori trailed off seeing Harley she narrowed her eye. "Tori...huff what is it…oh Harley what the heck are you doing here" Gabby huffed. "Why I won my five ribbons and have a right to be here like little Maybelle here" Harley said. "Yeah I bet you want to make sure she fails don't you" Gabby countered "Of course not I just want to wish May luck" "That's funny it doesn't sound that way to me" the group turned to see Drew standing there. "Drew what took you?" Tori said. "Well I was making sure my arm wasn't broken. Now then Harley what the heck are you doing?" "Oh just making sure May registered her tootles for now" But before he could escape the brown haired Drew closed the distance "What you are doing right now is considered harassment. Unless it is for the competition I don't want to see you anywhere near May at all. Got me?" Harley sweated and nodded and ran off. (Again not against gays but he sounded gay and Harley gave me a really bad vibe before his intentions were revealed) Drew scoffed "What a wimp. May I don't want you anywhere near him alright" May nodded. "Good now let's head to the hotel we need to check in.
They met up with the others and went to May's room. They found it had an ocean view and a well-furnished. "Wow nice digs they really go all out for these events don't they?" Drew commented looking around the room. "Oh May these letters are for you" Caroline said. May turned around and saw a mailbag full of letters. "These are all for me?" Her friends looked through the letters finding it full of letters from people who competed against May all wishing her luck in her first Grand Festival and expressing apologies about not showing up. "How about that they all sent letters to you May. You have quite a fan club May" Misty grinned. May looked down "I'm scared I won't do well and let them down." Ash came up to her and took her hand "May you will do great. You got plenty of support here between the eight of us so don't panic alright" May nodded. "I hate to be the party pooper but Ash don't you have something to say to Caroline?" Drew asked. Ash gulped "Uh could we get some privacy" Ash asked. "Sure Ash come on girls you too Brock." Drew said as they walked out. Max stayed behind to help support May
"What does he mean May and why is Misty still here?" Caroline asked. May sat down and looked away with Ash and Misty on her sides. "Remember how I said it's complicated between me and Ash" Caroline nodded. May hesitated but Ash grabbed her left hand. "I am dating Ash that is correct but he is also dating Misty" Caroline looked shocked and turned to the young man. "Please Caroline May has been nothing but supportive of our entire relationship and if it wasn't for us you would be looking at a mentally broken daughter or worse." Misty spoke next "She saved my life several times she's has become a great friend and" she squeezed May's hand and blushed "I haven't minded sharing Ash with her. So you know there may be a couple of others but we will support each other through bad times and good." Caroline just took this with a passive look. "Mom please say something" May said worried. Caroline got up and walked over to her. She closed her eyes preparing for the worse. She felt arms wrap around her and it wasn't the familiar arms of Ash and Misty it was her mother's. "My little Wurmple I can't believe you are growing up so fast. You were so afraid of pokémon and now you have a boyfriend and a girlfriend you make mommy so proud." Caroline sniffled as she hugged her daughter. Ash and Misty looked at the crying family with small smiles. "Ash" Caroline called out "Take care of both my children especially my baby girl here. Don't worry about her father I will talk to him."
Ash nodded and he and Misty joined the hug with Max moving into hug his mother. Outside the earth trio had tears. "Makes you homesick doesn't it" Gabby sniffled. "Yeah I miss momma" Tori commented. Drew took out one of the two things he always wore around his neck. It was a locket that had pictures of his parents. He rubbed the picture on the right which held his mother's portrait. 'Momma…I know you love me…but it hurts every day I can't see you.' "Drew you alright" Drew snapped out of his thoughts to see a concerned Gabby and Tori. Drew nodded "You thinking about your mother leaving?" Tori asked. He looked away providing all the answer they needed. "She loved you don't forget it" "I know…but it still hurts" Tori and Gabby just hugged him.
Next day
After qualifying from the preliminaries May, green-haired Drew and Harley had qualified for the round of 64. Under the Grand Festival rules they had to use a different pokémon for the first round and then two others in the battle round. May had used Beautifly to great effect but she ended up towards the back of the qualifiers. After almost blowing it in the appeals round with her Skitty due to Harley's interference May manages to get in only to draw Harley in the Round of 32. May already running on nerves now was sweating bullets. Her match was the third one in the round.
Backstage May was waiting for her turn. "Hello little May" "Harley I thought Drew made it perfectly clear to stay away from me" "Oh May he only said that up until we have to face each other and unfortunately we drew each other as opponents." Before Harley could get closer he was grabbed by the green-haired Drew "Leave her alone Harley" "Feh like she was going to beat me anyway." Harley said as she walked away. "Thanks Drew" "Your welcome May. I know I harp on you but you have surprised me these last few months. Especially after your second contest" May chuckled "I have had some help and a confidence boost." Drew smirked "It's those new guys isn't it. The other Drew and his two girls" May nodded. "Whatever they are doing tell them they are doing a good job. Now then beat that Harley senseless." May nodded and thanked Drew and went up to the stage.
"Our next match will be between Harley of Slateport City versus May of Petalburg City. Five minutes on the clock and BEGIN!"
"Banette and Cacturne show missy how it's done
"Bulbasaur Beautifly take the stage" May called out.
"Banette use Screech Cacturne use Bullet Seed" Harley called out. The two pokémon hit their marks taking a chunk off May's total. "Bulbasaur shake it off and use Vine Whip on Cacturne" "Get out of the way" Cacturne was caught on the legs trapping it. "Follow up with Silver Wind Beautifly" A large gust of wind hit its mark taking points off of Harley's score. "Now Spin Cacturne and Beautifly use Silver Wind" Cacturne was spun into Banette causing them to lose focus. The Silver Wind hit them causing them to spin wildly into the ground to the delight of the crowd.
"Man May is tearing it up out there" Ash said. "I think she got a confidence boost from somewhere. Whatever it is the crowd is eating it up." Drew said as May's family cheered her on.
Back on the field Harley was mad "Let's see you try that again Banette use Torment. Cacturne follow up with Pin Missile" "Beautifly pick up Bulbasaur and climb out of the way" Banette got into Bulbasaur's face and paralyzed its vines. Cacturne fired the attack but missed as Beautifly grabbed Bulbasaur and flew up.
"Harley just disabled Bulbasaur's Vine Whip so he can't use it for a while" Brock said "That's desperation he is losing a lot of point" Drew pointed out.
"Banette use Will-O-Wisp" "Bulbasaur use Petal Dance to counter it" the two attacks collided creating a beautiful layer of rainbow dust wowing the crowd. "Cacturne use Pin Missile into the dust" "Beautifly use Silver Wind Bulbasaur use Razor Leaf on Banette" the two cleared the smoke and nailed Banette depleting the rest of Harley's points giving her the win.
"Alright she won" Ash and Misty cheered. 'That will show that bastard' Drew in the stand thought while clapping. Harley was furious and left the arena in a huff.
Backstage May was resting for her next match. "Great job May" she turned around to see her rival Drew. "Thanks that means a lot" Drew smirked "You put that phony in his place now you might have to face me next" "I can't wait for that" May said with determination. Just then they heard screaming from the stage. "What's going on" Drew asked but when he turned around May was nowhere to be seen.
May was running down the hall. 'I hope I'm not too late' her belt in hand she slotted in the Change Leaf card and placed the belt on her waist. She held her hands out in her transformation pose.
HENSHIN
Her Kusa armor formed and she picked up the pace.
Out on the contest floor Team Rocket had attempted to masquerade as another competitor but was quickly found out. When Ash attempted to send them flying with Snorunt his Ice Beam it was failing until encouragement from the real trainer Snorunt evolved into Glalie and froze Team Rocket. That is until their monster showed up and unfroze them which sent the crowd panicking. This monster looked like a tall Ninetailes and its tails were giving the other warriors fits. Every time they got close two of the tails would whip out and hit them.
"AQUA SHOT"
"POSIDEN'S SPEAR
BUBBLEBEAM/SWIFT COMBO: SWIFT BEAM
They attacks fired but the tails of the monster, Ghost Fox was able to deflect them with his tail. Primarily because the tails was deflecting the projectiles that were getting close to it. "Hahahaha, you puny Kamen Riders are nothing against my attacks you can't get close and I deflect any attacks. Now taste this WILL O WISP" A hoard of dark purple flames were launched at the heroes. They were able to deflect some of them but a majority of them got through and caused damage to the riders sending sparks flying. "Pathetic riders you couldn't beat me if you tried" Ghost Fox yelled out.
COMBO: PETAL STORM
Ghost Fox was pummeled by the petals and leaves and sent flying into the bleachers. Kamen Rider Kusa landed near her comrades.
"Better late than never May where were you" Ash asked? "I was backstage I didn't hear anything until the crowds starting screaming." May said pulling out her Chinese long sword Mori no burēdo (Blade of the forest). Ghost Fox recovered. "Grr…another one. No matter I will destroy you like the rest. "EMBER STREAM" the fox launched a large stream of fire at May who just dodged out of the way and pulled out two more cards
TACKLE
BLIZZARD
COMBO: ICEBERG CRASH
May sped up to the fox while being encased in ice and spun and kicked him in the head. "Grr…girly you are starting to crease me" the fox looked around and saw Caroline. He grinned "How about you stop me trying to kill these innocent people NIGHTMARE SHADE.
"NO MOM" May ran towards Caroline who was frozen in shock. May took the attack dead on.
"HAHAHAHA anyone caught in my Nightmare Shade will be stuck in their worst nightmares" the monster laughed causing the group to attack with a fury.
In May's mind her worse nightmare was being realized as her mother had slapped her and called her horrible names.
"You whore you cheap slut trying to break up a perfectly good couple in Ash and Misty"
"Mom why I thought you loved me regardless of my choices." The dark Caroline scoffed "You think I loved a whore like you (I hate saying stuff like this but it felt like it had to be done to progress this story)
"Mom…no…please…sniff" May started crying in despair. "May…May my little Wurmple please listen to me" "Mom?" "Don't listen to her she is not your real mother." "May…please your friends need you I need you…please snap out of it." May snapped out of her funk "Mom…she loves me. I don't need to worry. She loves me regardless of my choices." She turned to her doppelganger. "You aren't my mother be gone from my mind." The shadow broke away into particles of light which slowly merged with May.
Outside of May's mind things were not going so well, most of the riders had taken heavy damage from a combination of fire attacks and Ghost Fox's tails. They were on the ground struggling to stand as the fox moved in. "Hn… these riders are nothing worth my time. Oh well time to destroy them once and for all.
VINE WHIP
Suddenly he was ensnared in a very thick vine. "WHAT…HOW DID" he turned around and saw May standing "YOU…I THOUGH YOU WERE STUCK IN MY ATTACK"
"My mother loves me regardless of choices. You just made me realize that sooner" May called out but she was in a different armor
He armor had a more sharpened look along the lower parts of the legs and arms. In addition her wings were larger and vibrant than before. To finish the look her head piece now had a part that looked like a tiara. This was Kusa Fairy form.
"Grr...EMBER STREAM" May dodged it with grace and she summoned two more attacks.
RAZOR LEAF
BLIZZARD
COMBO: FROSTBITE SLASH
May swooped in a slashed with her sword. She swooped in four times leaving ice where she slashed the fox.
"GAHHH" the fox cried as he was frozen to the ground. His tails were as stiff as a board for the ice was below zero. May pulled out two cards which she charged up with her chakra.
SILVER WIND: MAXIMUM ENGRGY
BLAZE KICK: MAXIMUM ENERGY
COMBO: BLAZE STORM
May floated up and the wind gathered around her raising up into the rafters. Flames gathered around her legs which the wind increased its ferocity. The wind created a funnel which was right over Ghost Fox. With a loud yell she fell towards the fox. May landed behind Ghost Fox as a large hole appeared in the middle of it. "This performance and nightmare is over" May say as the fox gave out a loud cry and blew up. May walked over to her mother and powered down. "Thank you mother you saved me in there" "My little Wurmple no my little Beautifly you make your mother so proud" Caroline grabbed the still armored warrior in a big hug while the others looked on.
Hours later
After clean up the contest got back under way. Team Rocket had gotten away but thankfully no one was seriously hurt. May had battled Anthony in the Round of 16 with her Combusken and Bulbasaur. Despite exhaustion she managed to pull off another win. She was creating a media buzz as she was a rookie with no prior contest experience training yet she got up to the Elite Eight. Sadly her run ended with a match-up with her rival Drew. Despite a valiant effort from her Combusken and Skitty she fell short. But the crowd applauded her efforts as she showed tremendous sportsmanship in defeat even shaking the judges and Drew's hands and clapping to the crowd. Now they were back in the hotel getting ready to sleep.
"May you did amazing today" Ash said as he walked up to her. "Thanks Ash I couldn't have done it without you or my friends support" A knock on the door drew their attention. Caroline was at the door. "Hey May I just came to say good night you must be exhausted" "I am thanks Momma" Caroline gave her one last hug and kissed her forehead "You've grown up so much I don't even recognize you" Caroline whispered. She turned to Ash "You have my blessing to date my daughter don't break her heart please" "Never in a million years. I love her too much" Caroline nodded and left. May yawned "Alright sleepyhead come on" Misty said. They got under the covers and snuggled in. "That was exhausting" May said. "Yeah big competitions always are" "I meant the last couple days" May said tiredly. "May you did great you deserve every ounce of rest you deserve." "Thanks…good night" May closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. "Poor thing" Misty said as she rubbed May's head. "Yeah believing people will leave her can take a toll on her" Ash said as he kissed her for forehead. Misty hummed. "I miss my mother Ash. Seeing Caroline react like makes me a little sad." Ash hugged her close "My mother is your mother Mist. Tell you the truth I miss her too" "Thanks Ash" she kissed him good night and they drifted off to sleep.
In Drew's room he had his locket out. He turned a small key and laid it on the night stand. A soothing lullaby drifted through the two rooms and comforted the homesick teens knowing they have a mother figure waiting for them at the end of their journey.
END OF CHAPTER:
UO: Another long chapter done. Sorry May
May: Its ok. It created drama, romance, fluff and action
UO: Thanks
New Forms: Kusa Fairy form. By overcoming darkness from the doubt caused by her relationship with Ash May gained a new form in Kusa Fairy form. This form allows her to access more power assumed the power of flight without the need for cards and gained more power her strikes. She also gains a boost of speed In exchange it loses some defense like a fragile fairy. This is a shout out to the new Fairy type being introduce to pokemon
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With May done with the Hoenn contest its now time for the pokémon league. But can they survive getting to the league and even surviving it?
Next time: Flames of competition
Please review it establishes partnerships. I did so with Kage Bijuu and Spartan719 and I ended up helping with a lot of their ideas. So help me and I can help you also check out the two authors stories they are good.
With that
OSPREY…SWOOOSH