Author's Note: Sorry I took so long with this one. I thought that I would have more time than I did (I was also busy reading other fanfics). And, if you guessed, one of the Houndour is named Timana, after the author of the same name. Keep on going, Timana!
FF005: Announcements and a New Journey Part 1
It is now the morning as we see Ash and May sleeping together after the surprise picnic. What will the others think about the other, "surprise," that went on that night? Was this really their first date? Where are Melody and Susie? We'll find out this and more this time!
It was 7:00 AM when Ash's alarm clock went off. As Ash rose and opened his, eyes, he realized May wasn't there. 'Hmm… I think May is getting changed' "May, where are… O MY GOD!" What Ash say was May to his left with her new clothes on. "W-W-WOWEE! You look beautiful, my soon to be fiancée"
"Thanks, Ashy-boy. I also got a surprise for you. Close your eyes and don't peek." She then proceeded to take out Ash's new clothes. "OK, honey. You can open your eyes now." What Ash saw amazed his eyes from the white to the auburn iris. "Thanks, angel." He then proceeded to embrace his fiancée and gave her a peck on the lips. "You mind if I get changed?"
"Sure, Ash. Go ahead." Ash then took his clothes along with some undergarments and went into the bathroom. Five minutes later, Ash was back inside. "Well, today's the big day we announce our engagement. Hopefully, they don't think we're too young."
"Don't worry, Ashy. We'll get through this. Plus, couldn't we tell them about our previous dating?"
"Yeah, you're right, May!" Of course, Ash knew exactly what she was talking about. The tradition started when he was about 15. Once in a while, they would set up contact with each other and they would stay for hours at a time. Usually, when they were early on in their journeys, they would just have small talk, but they sometimes talked about their feelings. One conversation in particular came to Ash's mind.
FLASHBACK
"So, May. Are you still in your slump?"
"Yes, unfortunately. I was pestered by Drew and Harley, again, but luckily Soledad was there."
"Good for you. Soledad's always been there for you, especially since I left. But you know that you owe her a thank you."
"Actually, Ash, it's the opposite, because one day, while I was walking in an alley, I found her unconscious." May said as she started to break down crying. "When she came to, she told me that she was raped by someone." When May finished, Ash was shocked. 'Poor Soledad. I bet the son of a bitch who did this is going to be arrested soon. But, what if he's after May next… I can't live with that and my feelings for her. I should let them spill out now. It is about time for a change.' "I'm so sorry for her, May. Besides, you saying that got me thinking. And I should tell you something."
"Don't worry, Ashy. I won't get raped."
"No, it's not that. The thing is that May, I think I have… feelings for you." May then squealed in delight. 'He finally did it. I knew he always had feelings for me, but he finally did it.' "Oh, Ash! I knew you would finally say it sometime soon! And the truth is… I love you Ash Ketchum."
"Oh, May…" Just then, Brock told Ash they were leaving. "OK, May, I have to go. But let's not tell anyone yet about our love for each other."
"I agree. See you later!" She then blew a kiss at the screen.
"Bye, May!" Ash then kissed his index and middle finger and touched the screen where May's lips were. The screen then turned off.
END FLASHBACK
They kept contact for most of their journey, but after the Grand Festival, she didn't contact him until she was at Goldenrod. This was what gave Ash the presumption that May and Drew were an, "item." "So, May, should we head down for breakfast?"
"Yes, we shall." Ash and May then walked hand-in-hand towards the stairs.
When they got to the kitchen, Brock, Dawn, Misty, Caroline, and Delia were already busy with making breakfast. Norman, Max, Professor Oak, Gary, Tracey, and Pikachu were at the table. (Hey, Ash. How was your most recent date?) The Pokémon were the only ones who knew about the dating they had. They agreed on telling them at a later conversation.
"Pretty good, Pikachu. It was pretty good." said Ash. They then proceeded to eat a hearty breakfast consisting of pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, milk, and orange juice. "Aren't they so cute eating together." said Mrs. Ketchum.
"You're right." said Caroline. "They do seem like a couple. I wonder, though... Nah, it's probably not true."
Later;
"OK, guys. I have a couple of important announcements to make, so let's head out into the field."
"Not without me, you aren't." Susie then walked out of the shadows. "I believe that I still need to be informed."
"Susie!" Ash then proceeded to embrace her. May, however, didn't feel the least bit of jealousy. 'I know I can trust Ash with her. From what I remember, he hasn't seen her for years.' "Congratulations to you on the wedding."
"Thanks, Ash. Say, who is that in the red and white?"
"Oh, that's my girlfriend, May Maple."
"So, Ashy-boy finally got a girlfriend." Melody, Ritchie, and Duplica then walked out, Duplica in her Ash costume. "Yeah, Melody, Duplica, I never thought that this day would happen at all."
"Melody! Duplica! Ritchie!" He then hugged all of them in another embrace. May still had no jealousy. 'Wow! Is this reunion time?! I see his old friends right and left.' "So, how are things doing, Melody."
"Well, I have to tell you something. But you can go first, after Ritchie.
"Well… you got a few more special guests in the basement."
"OK. May, lets go." They then proceeded downstairs to find Casey and Anabel waiting downstairs. "Casey! Anabel!" He then again embraced them. "So, Ash, I see that May's your girlfriend and that you..." Anabel was saying as Ash covered her mouth. He then whispered to her, "Not now, Anabel. I'm going to tell them in a while. Just don't say anything, OK." Anabel then nodded, knowing what Ash wanted to hide. 'So, he really cares for her. I'm impressed, especially when considering he was as dense as a log.' "So, Anabel, when did you all come?"
"Oh, we came during the night, while you were on your date." said Casey. "And, congrats, Ash. I knew you would find someone for you."
"Thanks, Casey. Anyways, let's head outside." All the people in the house then proceeded to the fields at Professor Oak's.
When they got there, all of the Pokémon that belonged to Ash ran up to him and tackled him. "Hey guys, can you get off." They then proceeded to get off him. As he stood up, he said, "Guys, I got several announcements to make. First off, yesterday, I caught these.' Ash then proceeded to throw out the Poké Balls that contained the Houndour pack.
Misty and Brock then responded, "How did you catch them?"
"Well…" he started as he began to explain May's story. When the guests heard she was raped, they were a bit shocked, so May had to explain those painful memories yet again. When May finished;
"May, that's terrible. To think he would do such a thing… You can always come to us for help." said Anabel and Casey.
"Yeah," continued Ritchie, "I am surprised you can actually tell us that. I thought Ash would tell us."
"Trust me, guys. If you knew Ash as well as I do now," May said as she was crying, "you would feel even worse now. But, I can't tell you. Only Ash can. It's his right."
All the Pokémon said, (WHEN I FUCKING GET MY HANDS ON DREW, HE IS GOING TO DIE A MOST PAINFUL DEATH!)
"Sheesh, guys, what's with the tension? We'll talk about this later. Anyways, secondly, May and I were actually dating for four years now."
"WHAT!" they all said, minus the Pokémon.
"Guys, I'm sorry if..."
"Don't mind it, Ash" said Norman. "I knew that this would pour out eventually. I mean, even though I didn't expect this, I knew you kept some form of heavy contact. In fact, I wouldn't mind you as a son-in-law."
"Yeah." said everyone else. "Same with us."
"Well, thanks, I think... Anyways, speaking of what you said, Norman, I came here to tell you this especially. Even though we were only legal adults for less than a year, last night, indifferent to your opinions, we decided to become an engaged couple."
"WHAT!" said everyone else. They then face-faulted. Even the Pokémon were surprised. 'Whoa, my boy is growing up so fast. But, did he tell her the secret?'
'I didn't expect this! But, I'm happy for him anyway. Hmm… maybe this is part of already being married.'
'Whoa, whoa, whoa! He didn't tell me this! But, I feel good for one reason. Maybe it's being around someone like they were.'
'Man, I didn't know this. But, that what makes Ash the stubborn Ash I've known for years. I have to find someone soon, though.'
'So Ash is still as naïve as ever. Well, that was what made me crush on him. It's a good thing I'm over it.'
'Man, I never knew Ash could be that romantic. Maybe my sister opened the door.'
'Wow. Even I don't know him, and I'm his childhood rival. Well, that's classic Ash there.'
'OMG! Even Ash is getting married. I need to find a girlfriend. It's too bad I'm a bit too much like the old Brock.'
'My daughter is growing up so fast. Getting married, though, is a lifelong commitment. Is she ready, or was she unprepared like her mother, I?'
'I can't believe Ash finally had the guts to say that in front of me. This reminds me of when I told Caroline's parents.'
'OH NO! The prophecy is beginning to become true!'
Just then, Team Rocket appeared out of nowhere in their balloon. They then began their motto.
"Hey Wait! Is that a ring I see?"
"Yes it is, clear as can be."
"On the hand."
"At the left."
"Oh, how dear!"
"Bringing love at a break-neck speed."
"Crossing lives at the marital pace."
"A ring, by any other names a symbol of love."
"When the vows have been said, the wonders don't cease."
"Jessie."
"James."
"And Meowth, now that's a name."
"Helping lovers see their vision inside."
"Team Rocket…"
"We're in your eyes!"
Everyone but Ash, Dawn, and Brock said, "Team Rocket!"
"Hold it, guys. They're with me."
"WHAT! Since when?"
"It's a long story… Jessie, would you kindly explain?"
"Surely, Mr. Twerp." She then proceeded to jump down to the ground. "OK, when the twerp here was about to compete in the final gym in Sinnoh, we, again, kidnapped his Pikachu. But, the thing is, he snuck onto the cargo bay of our ship…"
FLASHBACK
It was about 12:00 PM when we see Ash stuck inn the cargo room, tied to a chair. He then yells out, "Jessie, where the hell are you taking me?!"
"To our boss's HQ, of course. We are going to finally give this Pikachu to him."
"Who the hell is your boss?!"
"His name has nothing to do with you, twerp."
"Why?! Is he your father, or something like that?!" Jessie then became silent, her attitude completely disappeared. Ash then knew he hit something that she didn't want to talk about it. "I'm sorry. It's just that, my father was the most evil son of a b-- ever. He killed someone who I can't discuss and he plotted to kill me and my mother."
"What was your father's name?"
"I'm not at liberty to discuss that."
"Well, my father is named Giovanni, and he is the reason my mother is dead." Those words pained Ash's heart, knowing that Giovanni was also the name of his father. "He sent her out on a mission to the Andes to capture Mew, but the entire expedition turned out to be… dead. This expedition, however, led to the creation of Mewtwo and the New Island incident."
"Jessie, if he is responsible for this, then why don't you quit and take on a lease on life?"
"Well, my father is abusive."
"Then that gives all the more reason. Don't worry, I'll help you. I'll make sure he won't get you."
"You know what, you're right. Thanks, and I'll tell the others to quit. We could hide out somewhere, and I'll make sure I repay the favor. And I'll stop harassing you guys." Jessie then left to tell the others. When she got back, she said, "We will be landing in about two minutes. Buckle up."
END FLASHBACK
May was shocked. 'Oh how horrible! Giovanni ruined the lives of too many people. He will pay. But, should we tell them?' "Ash, I believe it's about time you tell her." Ash understood, knowing how they are related. "Jessie, I believe I should tell you this. If that story is true, then I am your half-brother." Everyone gasped at how revealing this was.
More AdvanceShippiness with a bit of minor KissShipping (AshxMelody), ImiteShipping (AshxDuplica), BaseballShipping (AshxCasey), AbilityShipping (AshxAnabel), and BarbersShipping (AshxSusie, plus it's my own invention!). Don't worry; these actions were only out of friends missing friends. If you read the other chapters, I presume this one surprised you quite a bit. Plus, the whole thing with Jessie's mother is true, I think... Hope you enjoyed, and I was really sorry for not updating for a couple of weeks. Again, I was busy checking out other fics. Speaking of that, what happened to Destinylegend's Pokémon: Master Challenge? I'm looking forward to when May starts to get involved.