Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon just the plot.
Can you guys give me ideas on how to promote the relationship between Lucas and Dawn more? I completely have nothing to make this two get closer, I suck really hard.
But I did thought of the sequel; and I was just starting to write this story too. I should focus on the now not later.
Just read my story and please review.
Chapter 2:
Lucas POV
"Let's expand our search by teaming up." Brock said.
"Yeah!" Flint agreed "Brock and Ash should go to the lighthouse, Dawn and Lucas will search at the docks and beach while I search the rest of the town, let's meet back at the Pokecenter."
'I am glad to be paired with Dawn, I don't know why but I'm happy that I can spend some time with her. I feel that I've met her already, but I got to focus on the mission first.'
The group dispersed and went to their assigned area to find a girl that can make Volkner's mind explode. They would search high and low for that special someone that has a place in his heart. Flint wanted his buddy back and Ash wants a real challenge from a real gym leader.
Near the Lighthouse
"Wow!" Brock grinning widely because of what's in front of him "There are tons of girls here and they're all so pretty." Eyeing a blonde near the door of the lighthouse, some drool escaping from his mouth.
"Brock, we're looking for girls for Volkner not you." Ash reminded him. "And besides I think they don't love lighthouses."
"What makes you think that?"
"Because I heard that they thought Volkner was here and wanted to meet him, they're nothing but fans."
They noticed the girls each having a shirt, cap, or a poster that has either Volkner's face or his name on it. He wouldn't like to date a crazed fan, hot or not he would rather date a Pokémon than one of them.
"Let's keep looking Ash."
"Sure Brock"
At the Park
"I can't wait to see Volkner's face when we find him a soulmate!" Flint said to no one in particular. "I will definitely be his best man in their wedding."
He searched every inch of the park finding only kids who are not old enough to date, their moms, some squirrels and only a few women. He sighed that it would be harder than he thought it would; finding someone to match Volkner's description of a woman.
"Why do you need a girl who not only likes but love a lighthouse?" he screamed at the sky "You can get any girl you want and you can even make them strip-"
He was cut off by a bunch of kids giggling at him and pointing at his hair, he turned around to face them, and their giggling turned into an uncontrollable laugh. He gave them a questioning look and asked why they are laughing, they answered.
"You're very funny;" the young boy said still laughing "I didn't know we had clowns in Sunnyshore!"
"Look kid I am not a clown, I am a trainer in fact I am one of the Elite Four one of the strongest in Sinnoh!" he yelled.
Their laughter turned into tears when they got yelled at by a clown. All of a sudden the kids parents showed up with an angry expression on their faces. The kids went to their respective moms and hugged their legs still sobbing.
"How dare you make my child cry!" one of them yelled.
"What kind of clown are you!" another mom stepped in.
They all dropped their kids near a tree and said to stay there, after that they went and face Flint cracking their knuckles with a look of rage and excitement. Flint liked this one bit backing up a bit only to be blocked by a tree. They jumped on him and started to punch and kick him like there's no tomorrow. All of the kids started to cheer for their moms and encouraged them to hit him harder.
"Hey-OUCH, is this any-Aaack way to raise your-OWWW kids showing them violence- AAAAAHHHH"
One of the mom kicked him where he carried his packaged and ended the slaughter with that, turning back to their kids they picked them up and went home leaving behind a beat up Flint.
At the Beach
'What is this feeling, I never had this when I travelled with Ash and Brock; now Lucas showed up and so did this new feeling'
Dawn wondered in her head totally zoning out and forgetting about why they came here in the first place. The two walked on the beach, Lucas who is too busy searching doesn't know that his partner's head is down looking at the sand instead of a girl for Volkner. He finally noticed her head down and wondered what's up.
"Is something wrong Dawn." With worry in his voice.
Dawn coming back to her senses immediately pulled up her head and answered not even looking at Lucas.
"Oh nothing." She lied.
"Okay?"
They continued their search only to be stopped by a weird gurgling noise coming from Dawn's stomach. She blushed out of embarrassment and remembered she didn't come with Flint at the restaurant. Lucas just smiled and unzipped his bag and took out two sandwiches, he offered the other one to Dawn. At first she refused but her stomach growled again, Lucas still holding out the food for her; she eventually accepted. Lucas sat down and patted the area next to him offering it to Dawn. She sat down and began munching down her food; they gazed at the sea and the beach. Lucas turned his head to look at Dawn he saw how cute she is even when eating. She saw Lucas staring at her and asked.
"What?"
"Oh, nothing it's just that you look cute when you eat."
He said calmly not breaking eye contact. She turned a shade of red and continued to eat her sandwich. She finished her food, but as she was about to stand up Lucas stopped her; she was stunned.
"You still have some crumbs on your face."
With a smile he picked up a handkerchief and wiped her face. Her face reddened by his actions but did nothing to stop him, she was enjoying the cute moment they we're having together. They began to walk again but Dawn stopped again when she saw a beautiful girl at a distance gazing at the sea, funny that she reminded her about Volkner gazing at the lighthouse before. She got a little closer and Lucas followed noticing where she was headed, she got a better look of her. She was indeed beautiful, wearing only simple dress with a ribbon on her chest, pigtails that look like wings and long brown hair.
"Hey miss." She turned around and the two trainers met two light brown eyes.
"Yes." She answered with an angelic voice.
"Could you help us with something?"
"Oh, and what would that be?"
"It's about the gym leader of the city." She still looked confused "Can you battle him, he was being neglectful of his duties as a gym leader and he was giving away badges without battling."
Dawn couldn't explain the real reason; it would be to embarrassing saying to a stranger that the gym leader was lonely and he needed some companionship. But after she explained her false reason; immediately, her whole attitude changed and her aura was felt more intense than before.
"How can he just give away badges like that!" She was furious "Show me where he is at and I will challenge him!"
They stood there in shock, but they nodded afterwards and led her to the meeting place.
"Hey, it's Dawn and Lucas" Ash said.
"Hey guys, we found someone that could help Volkner out." Lucas said.
The newly met stranger walked up to greet both Ash and Brock.
"Hey guys, long time no see."
"Hey Jasmine."
"Wait you guys know her?" asked Dawn.
"Yeah, she's the gym leader in Olivine city at Johto; I challenged her once."
"So that's why you were so riled up at the beach." Dawn said in realization.
Lucas noticed that someone is missing.
"Have you guys seen Flint?"
"You're right Lucas, his still not here."
Back at Flint
"Someone please help me." Still messed up from the beat down.
Back at Lucas and the others
"I'm sure his okay." Brock said.
Lucas then whispered something in Ash and Brock's ear; he told them that she might be the one. All the description fits, except they don't know if she loves lighthouses. But Brock intervened and said that she loves lighthouses, Olivine city has a lighthouse too. Lucas continued after the good news, he said that she will battle Volkner.
"Uhm, hello we're still here." Dawn said.
They stopped their whispering and faced them; they led her to the gym. They knocked at the door, and they we're surprisingly been welcomed inside; the gym has automatic doors. They went inside and to the arena; Volkner was just lying on a bench. He noticed them, he stood up and walked up to them.
"I thought that I said we we're having our battle tomorrow." Volkner said.
"We just came here to tell you that she is going to battle you today, and she won't take no for an answer literally." Ash explained.
Volkner looked past the young crowd and saw the most amazing girl he has ever saw, he never thought that he would see someone that actually matches his description for a perfect girl. He stood there wide-eyed and he felt something working again; his heart. Jasmine saw a tall man with blonde hair with a blue jacket on; she never thought that the Sunnyshore gym leader would be this handsome. Her heart began pounding and she forgot all about her issues with the gym leader for a moment. A couple of minutes passed, silence was in the air; they absorbed every features of the one they were staring at.
"Hey, Volkner this is Jasmine the leader of the Olivine gym." Brock stated.
Their mind was completely lost in each other's eyes. Feeling like they are the only two people in the building.
"Uhm, I think we better leave." Dawn suggested.
Lucas nodded in agreement while Ash and Brock questioned her, she just pushed them out of the building and Lucas followed taking one last look of the soon-to-be-couple.
Back at Flint
"What did I do to deserve this humiliation!" he screamed, still glued to the same exact spot he was on the last few hours.
With Volkner and Jasmine
Jasmine snapped out of her infatuation and remembered why she came here, her face changed from wonder to seriousness. She lifted her hand, pointing at the blonde who also came back to reality.
"As a fellow gym leader I challenge you to a battle," Jasmine still pointing at Volkner "and If I win you will do your duty as a gym leader correctly" she proposed.
"Making the battle a bit more interesting, eh" he remarked "then if I win... you go on a date with me tonight."
She was shocked by his proposal, but she agreed and got ready to battle. A small part of her wanted to actually lose; she didn't know why or did she?
Both are ready, they agreed to have a 1-on-1 match; they don't know much about each other's Pokémon or their style of battling.
"Let's go!" Both said in unison.
They let out their chosen Pokémon; Volkner a rather small bipedal rodent, it has long ears and feet, and stubby arms. Also like Pikachu, Raichu has two horizontal brown stripes on its back. Its long, thin tail has a broad, lightning bolt-shaped end.
On Jasmine's side was a tall, yellow, bipedal Pokémon with long necks. It has black stripes on its neck, ears and tail, and a white underbelly. Also having two round, red crystal-like structures; one on its heads and one on their tails.
"So its electric type versus electric type, huh." Volkner said "You may have the first strike."
She smirked. "You're going to regret that; Amphy use signal beam!"
The orb on Ampharos's orb on her head glowed white then she fired a rainbow colored beam straight at the opponent. Volkner didn't react or said anything, but the Pokémon dodged by itself.
"Raichu use Thunderbolt!"
The rodent's cheeks began to spark; he then released a strong yellow lightning bolt at Ampharos. Jasmine commanded her Pokémon to dodge; she barely dodged the attack, leaving a mark on her leg. Volkner wasn't done with his assault.
"Raichu use Iron Tail!"
Raichu's tail began to glow, he ran towards the opposing Pokémon on all fours and jumped up high and twirled himself then smashing his tail against Ampharos.
"Amphy, quickly use Fire Punch to block it!"
Amphy's paws flared up; she immediately punched the incoming tail. Both Pokémon staggered backwards, but Ampharos fell on her back while Raichu still standing with a lot of energy. Ampharos stood back up giving Jasmine a sigh of relief.
"You alright Amphy," She gave her trainer a nod "then use Signal Beam!"
Her orb on her head glowed white again, then she fired a rainbow colored beam.
Volkner only smirked at her second attempt knowing it was too easy; Raichu jumped up to dodge the beam only to be hit by a fire punch on the face. Volkner's smirked faded away seeing his Pokémon fall; he looked at Jasmine and saw her grinning. Raichu luckily landed on his feet; he shooked his head from the attack giving his opponent a determined look.
"You're better than I thought; Raichu use Volt Tackle!"
Raichu ran at incredible speed while being covered with a yellow light with streams of light trailing behind him.
"Amphy use Discharge, hurry!"
Ampharos's two orbs began to glow and blue energy came out of her body; Raichu made contact at the exact time the energy from Ampharos's body was released. Both were blasted back and smashing against the wall. They we're knocked out by each other's attack making the match a draw.
They returned their respectful Pokémon to their Pokeball, Volkner then walked up to her. He raised up his hand for her to shake, she happily accepted it. They let go after awhile.
"I can see why you're a gym leader, Jasmine." He gave her a soft smile.
"You're not that bad yourself." Returning the smile.
"So about the bet," Volkner started "I'll get serious about my duties and give a badge to those who truly deserve it... if you go out with me."
Volkner said the last part soft but enough for Jasmine to hear it; Jasmine looked at her feet hiding the blush on her face. She looked up to see eyes filled with hope, she didn't answer for a few minutes and his eyes lost its hope from before.
Surprisingly she took hold of his hand and dragged him out of the gym, giggling with happiness. Volkner was surprised from her answer but did nothing to stop her; a smile on his face grew.
Hiding from a nearby bush was Ash and the others each of them was smiling.
"Volkner looks so happy!" Dawn said with joy.
"I guess you we're right Lucas." Ash told his new friend.
"Yeah, all he wanted was love." Brock said.
'Yeah, love.' Dawn thought while catching a glimpse of Lucas at the corner of her eye.
"It's getting late, we should go back." Lucas said.
"You're right but I got a feeling we forgot something?"
"You might remember it after a good night sleep." Ash yawned.
Back at Flint
"I guess I'm sleeping here tonight." Flint, who was still trying to recover, closed his eyes with a few visible tears in it and drifted off to sleep.