Chapter 8!

This is the big battle part!

Disclaimer:

May: amv4eva doesn't own pokemon.

Drew: or Mulan.

Ash: Can I have a donut?

Me: Help yourself.

Ash: YAY! –goes and pigs out-

Me: eeew. XP

Dedicated: to everyone this chapter's for all of those people who've reviewed!

Drew: That's really getting old.

Me: -backhands Drew- Shut up.

Enjoy!

Chapter 8

What seemed to be all of China was gathered in China City's wide streets, celebrating Harley the Hun's defeat.

At the emperor's palace, Drew and his army were in a parade riding their horses. Drew, being general, was first, followed by Ash, Jack, and Brock about ten feet behind. The three of them had stayed away from Drew since Matt had left.

Drew was feeling very depressed. He was getting the credit for Harley's death, when May had really been behind it. He shook his head. Chances were he was never going to see May again, and if he did, she would probably hate him. Which would make Drew want her more (funny how things work like that.)

They had reached a huge flight of stairs. They slid off their horses and started climbing, followed by a huge paper mashe dragon. At the top was Emperor Oak, dressed in magnificent golden robes embroidered with dragons. He was sixty-five at the oldest. (I really think Professor Oak is in his sixties.) He spread his arms wide in welcome.

"Ah, General Drew! First of all, I'm sorry about your father. A terrible loss." Emperor Oak said sadly. Drew suddenly had a very painful memory of when May had said that to him. She had really been the only one to comfort him…

"General?" Emperor Oak asked, seeing Drew's depressed face.

Drew snapped back to the present. "Yes? Oh, thank you, Emperor Oak."

E. Oak smiled. "Second, I want to congratulate you in the defeat and kill of Harley the-"

"I DON'T THINK SO!!" a fruity voice called. Harley and the thirty men who survived burst out from under the dragon, grabbed E. Oak, and ran inside. Drew tried to follow, but someone hit him on the head and knocked him out.

May heard screams coming from the palace. How did he get here so fast? May wondered as she galloped (still on Eevee, remember?) down the aisle Drew and the rest of them had gone down a half hour ago, and up the stairs. At the top she leaped off Eevee's back, rushed over to Brock, Jack, and Ash (who had been standing dumbfounded for the past five minutes.) and cried, "I take it I'm too late?"

Brock looked at her and said, "Who are you?"

"MATT, STUPID! Well, actually, the name's May." May snapped.

"Drew's knocked out." Ash said, pointing to the still unconscious Drew.

May bopped him on the back of the head, then rushed to Drew's side and shook him.

"Drew, Drew, wake up! My God, come on, WAKE UP!" a familiar voice was saying over and over desperately, shaking him. Drew opened his eyes, and his heart beat faster. No way, Drew thought. He was looking up into the girl he loved's face, and it was as beautiful as ever.

"MAY!" Drew cried as he sat up. "I-I didn't think I would ever see you again!"

"Yeah, well, here I am! Now let's skip the chitchat and get the Emperor." May said, but the smile on her face gave her true feelings away. She hadn't thought they would see each other again, too. She and Drew stood up. "Let's go."

The five of them –May, Drew, Ash, Jack, and Brock- sprinted inside. Drew, who had been there more times than even being worth counting, was leading the way.

"How do you know where they went?" Jack asked as they ran.

"Harley wants to kill Oak at the best possible view for the city. I have a pretty good hunch where he's going." Drew answered, starting to slow down. They all stopped at the end of a long hall, right at the corner. While they were trying to calm their gasps for air, Drew peeked around the wall. He came back grinning. "I was right."

May also looked. Two guards were standing outside the set of double doors that led to a high balcony, where Emperor Oak gave his speeches. Drew was right; it would be a good place to broadcast his murder.

"How will we get there, though?" Ash wondered. To their surprise, May giggled.

"I have an idea." She said, still laughing softly. "Ash, Jack, Brock, take off your armor."

May's idea was for them to dress up as women, to try life in her shoes ("I did it for you, now you're gonna do it for me!") It hadn't been easy with Ash's and Brock's spiky hair, but they pulled it off. May and Drew were shaking with silent laughter as they waved them off.

As they walked, Jack asked in a high pitched voice, "You think those two have a thing for each other?"

Ash and Brock fake giggled and said, "Of course!" and erupted into high pitched laughter. Off around the corner, Drew and May were blushing furiously.

"Oh." Brock said as they passed by the guards, pretending to be interested in the one on the left. Brock gave a flirty wave, which the guard returned. Ash punched him in the face and knocked him out. Jack did the same to the one on the right. "Oops." Jack and Ash said together. Then they slapped hands and cracked up.

"Enough laughing!" Drew said briskly. As May started up the stairs, Drew muttered to the guys, "I do not have a thing for her."

Before they could respond, the rest of Harley's men came around the corner at the end of the corridor.

"Go get the Emperor! We'll hold them off!" Ash shouted as he ran to grab their swords.

"But-"

"GO!!" Ash, Jack, and Brock yelled. Drew nodded and ran up the stairs. At the top, May was waiting for him at another set of doors. "What happened?" She whispered.

Drew sighed. "The rest of Harley's goons came. They're downstairs fighting now."

May's eyes grew wide. "I told them to take off their armor!"

"They'll be fine." Drew assured her. "They're great fighters. Ready?"

"Ready. But one thing…" May said, blushing slightly.

Drew looked at her hopefully. "What?"

May looked away. "Never mind."

They threw open the door. Harley had been standing there, about to kill Emperor Oak, but at the sight of Drew and May, he pushed Oak roughly to the ground and ran over. Before Drew could grab his sword, Harley punched him in the mouth.

Drew spat blood; he had bit his tongue. He grabbed his sword, and he and Harley began to duel. May, who couldn't think of a single thing she could do to help, rushed to Emperor Oak's side. The two of them watched in horror as they tried desperately to outmaneuver each other.

"Just give up!" Harley yelled.

"NEVER, $#&#$!" Drew roared. "YOU KILLED MY FATHER!"

"I'm better than you. Drewie!" Harley teased as he almost slashed Drew's stomach. He just got out of the way.

"You just need the right thing to keep you going." Drew explained as he went on the offensive.

"Yeah? Like what?" Harley asked, still in a teasing tone.

"Like…" Drew glanced at May. "A GIRL WORTH FIGHTING FOR!" He slashed the air and scratched Harley's chest. Harley swung up his foot and kicked Drew in the face. He fell to the ground, K.O.'d.

"DREW!" May cried as she ran to his side. Harley laughed cruelly.

"Ha-ha, pretty girl. What can you do to stop me?" To Harley's surprise, May picked up Drew's sword and held it in front of her.

"Come and see." She said dangerously, her eyes daring him to come over.

Harley, thinking it would be quick, ran over and tried to run her though. To his shock, May deflected it as easily as if she had done nothing else her entire life. Harley tried again, and again, and again, but May was blocking expertly. She even got a few slashes on Harley's arms, chest, and face. "Who are you?" Harley yelled frustrated.

May smiled, and with one hand, pulled her hair up into a bun behind her head. Harley's eyes grew wide with recognition.

"YOU?!!??!?!" He yelled, "You're a woman? A woman almost killed me, and my entire army??!!!

"That's right." May said sweetly, letting her hair fall back down. Emperor Oak's mouth fell open.

Harley cackled insanely, and leaped onto the roof. May followed. The two of them were about a hundred feet above the city streets, fighting to the death. The people in the city watched in horror.

May's heart was pounding fast with fear and anger. Fear that she was about to die, anger at the village Harley had destroyed, at killing Drew's father, at nearly killing Drew himself…

May lost her footing and fell on her back. Drew's sword was just beyond her reach. Harley, standing above her, raised his sword, preparing to deliver his fatal blow. May looked at him, her eyes wide with terror. She had run out of ideas… strike that, she knew what to do-

May pushed herself up, using her arms to support her weight. Using them as a catapult, May kicked Harley square in the chest. His face went from a look of pure insanity to a look of blankness. He fell backwards, off the roof, and onto the stairs fifty feet below. He was dead.

…J…

Half an hour later, May, Drew, Ash, Brock, and Jack were standing on the stairs (Harley's body had been moved and burned. J.K. he was being buried in an unmarked grave. XD). Below them, the people of China were celebrating Harley the Hun's true death. Emperor Oak held up his hands for silence, which fell almost immediately.

"Yes, we are all happy about Harley's death. A terrible man with no heart, with no love."

"But," Emperor Oak continued, "We had some of the bravest soldier's we've ever had fight with us. General Drew Shuu, (Drew nodded respectfully) Ash Ketchum, (Ash waved) Brock Obsidian, (Brock waved also) and Jack Smith. (Jack bowed.) But, though these are heroes, they are not the true heroes of China. The true Hero of China is a kind, noble, brave, and beautiful young woman named May Haruka."

May's mouth dropped open, and then she closed it and blushed. All of the people who had heard were cheering, clapping, and bowing to her, and those who didn't hear were just doing it because they knew something big had happened.

"May," Emperor Oak said, picking up Harley's sword and handing it to her, along with a dragon amulet around his neck, "I want you to have these."

"Emperor, Oak, I-" May started to refuse, but Emperor Oak insisted, and then told her, "You are still part of our army." May ran forward and gave him a hug.

"Is she aloud to do that?" Jack muttered. They all shrugged.

"I'm going to visit my family in Petalberg." May said, "I want to see them, and tell them I'm all right." She walked to Jack, Ash, and Brock and said, "You guys are the best –the only- friends I've ever had. Thanks for everything." She gave each of them a hug. Drew couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

May came walking over to Drew, blushing slightly. Drew flicked his hair and smirked at her. May smiled back, and slapped him in the face.

"OWWW!" Drew cried. "What was that for?"

May pointed a finger in his face. "That was for almost chopping of my head!" Then she put her finger down and blushed. "And this is for everything else." May leaned in and gave Drew a gentle kiss on the cheek. Drew flushed.

May climbed up on Eevee blushing terribly, and sped off down the aisle with more cheers, her brunette hair flying behind her.

Drew put his fingertips to the spot May's lips had been, smiling softly after her. Emperor Oak sighed at the lovesick General.

"You know, Drew." Emperor Oak said thoughtfully. Drew looked at him, his hand still on his cheek. "Girls like that one," He jerked his head off in May's direction, "Don't come along very often. I'd go after her if I was you."

Drew smile turned into a grin. "You're the best, Emperor!" He hopped on Roselia and galloped after her.

YAY! Harley's dead!

And May kissed Drew!

Drew: What's 'yay' about that? –blushes-

Jack: You liked it, we know that!

Drew: -blushes even more-

May: You did like it! –blushes hard-

Me: You like each other!

May and Drew: NO WE DON"T!!!

XD

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