Hello peeps of the world, GMG here again with the new chapter. But why are you submitting so soon? It's only been 14 hours! That's an easy one. I was only expecting a few reviews, but imagine my surprise when I found my e-mail app had 29 messages! Most of which talked about the story. I had gotten enough reviews after the first 11 messages. Now one person asked about the review requirement. Don't worry, that is for faster uploads. I will upload every 2 weeks otherwise. See now, why it's so important to review? I'm gonna quit talking now and get back to the story.

Disclaimer: I swear by the river styx that I do not own Pokemon! *thunder booms*

Celestic Town:

Ash and Cynthia stopped in front of the ice cream parlor, aptly named the Vanillite Villa (I am just winging it at this point). Ash looked at the blond champion, whose expression was attributed to the expression of a child in a candy shop. He supposed it was fitting, as it was Cynthia's equivalent of the aforementioned candy shop. Heading inside, the two noticed that the parlor was almost empty besides a few people scattered throughout the room. Walking up to the counter, they quickly ordered their cones. Ash had ordered a simple one-scoop vanilla while Cynthia had gotten a two-scoop of chocolate.

Sitting at the table the two glanced at each other, amber eyes staring into silver ones. Cynthia felt her cheeks heat up under the black haired trainer's gaze. They had already taken their first step away from friendship into a new and wonderful territory. A world of romantic thoughts and a new set of rules to follow. They had only just started and still had along way to go. She broke from his gaze, focusing on the delicious soft serve in her hands. (I just had to put a creepy factor in at this point) But even focusing on the ice cream had its consequences as her mind slipped into the metaphorical gutter. Ash and ice cream? I wonder how delicious it would be to eat the ice cream off of- Wait, WHAT!? What am I thinking? We're only on a date. I shouldn't be having thoughts like these!. Squashing down the thoughts, she peered back at Ash who was almost done. He paused for a moment and looked back at her.

"Um, Cynthia. I was hoping that maybe we could have a pokemon battle to see how much the two of us have grown. Is that alright?" He looked at her expectantly.

"Alright Ash. We'll only use three pokemon so it doesn't take to long. It's almost lunch time." She said, getting a smile from the trainer. Quickly polishing off the remains of their ice cream, the two exited the shop. They began heading towards the ruins where they had first met, unaware of the fact that they were holding hands.

Celestic Town Ruins:

"I hope you're ready Ash! Go Garchomp! " and with that, the blond champion unleashed her iconic dragon-type pokemon. (If you don't know what it looks like, there's always google)

Ash adjusted his hat and grabbed a ball from his belt clip and yelled, "Alright! Charizard, I choose you!" The hulking fire lizard appeared glaring at the Garchomp. This was a battle between two rulers of the sky.

"Charizard, start off with Flamethrower followed by Dragon Claw!" The Charizard flew forward, spewing fire as it closed in.

"Dodge and use Giga Impact!" Cynthia called. Garchomp avoided the flames and the slash, then rushed at Charizard.

Ash's eyes widened. If that hit he'd be in some serious trouble. "Quick Charizard, take to the sky!" Charizard launched upwards, barely dodging the dragon-type. "Now counter, with Draco Meteor!"

Cynthia could only watch hopelessly as the attack hit Garchomp, leaving it on the ground with swirls in its eyes. Pressing the button on her pokeball she returned Garchomp. Ash returned his Charizard as well before they both sent out new pokemon.

"Go Glaceon!"

"Staraptor, I choose you."

Cynthia smiled. Luck had her back this time.

"All right then. Glaceon use Hail followed by Blizzard!" The sky began to let loose chunks of ice as Glaceon let loose a devastating Blizzard attack. Due to the Hail the attack hit dead on. Staraptor facing a similair fate to that of the Garchomp. Ash looked dumbfounded before he pulled out a new ball.

"Glalie, I choose you!" The ice pokemon appeared, its expression brightening at the ice like conditions. "Iron head!"

"Glaceon dodge and use blizzard!" The small feline pokemon dodged before letting loose another blizzard attack. Glalie looked on as the attack collided with it, doing no damage.

"Alright Glalie, use Iron Head again!" This time the attack landed, knocking out Glaceon. Cynthia quickly surveyed her options. Even if she took out Glalie, Ash still had Charizard and none of her pokemon could stand up to the fearsome dragon. Lifting up her hand she spoke.

"Ash. It is obvious that I can't win so I forfeit." She walked over to him and stole a quick kiss. She grinned before whispering in his ear, "Your prize for winning." Ash shuddered, his face burning bright red. They were soon interrupted by Ash's stomach growling.

"So...," Cynthia started, trying to think of what to say. "We gonna get lunch?"

"Sounds like a plan." Came Ash's response.

They took off again hand-in-hand, speeding towards the nearest diner. Things were turning out quite nicely for the two.

END.

And that's this chapter. While writing this I remembered another review telling me about making a Ash/Elesa story. Sorry but I refuse to write that pairing. It's not that I don't like it, but that I prefer Elesa/Skyla better. Reviews needed are now 10 due to the ridiculous amount I received today. I was unprepared to do this. GMG, Signing off!