Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon if i did Ash would bloody age

A/N: I just could not bring me myself to bash Dawn. Hope you forgive me, and please enjoy the chapter.

Hotel on Divine Island

Dawn sat on her bed knees hugged to her chest. She was still thinking of Ash and what he had become, since the tragedy of Pallet. She had never seen Ash battle in the way he did the other night. She began to wonder if everything she knew about Ash was a lie. It was clear that the real Ash had been hidden by the false persona he had created and wondered why he would have needed to hide his talents. She looked to the empty bed besides hers. Paul had been so shaken up by his defeat that he had left the island, and withdrawn from the competition. Of all the time she had been with Paul, she had never seen him be totally humiliated like he was against Ash. The fact that he ended up facing a legend from Sinnoh was the real thing that had upset him. It was prove that Ash was the better trainer. Not only did he have a legendary, but he was able to control it. Paul had insisted that Dawn should join him on his return back to Sinnoh, but she had declined and decided to end their relationship there and then. She was so mixed up with her feelings, now that Ash was back on the scene that she decided she needed her own space to get her head sorted. The words Ash had said to her outside the hotel still hurt her. Was she a slut? Sure she had never slept with anyone, but the way she dressed, maybe that is what everyone thought? Dawn got off her bed and walked over to her wardrobes, she began to pull out all her clothes and threw them onto the bed. She looked down, every single out fit she had ended up with her wearing a mini skirt, she checked her wallet and saw she had some money and decided that maybe she would go shopping to clear her head a little, after all they do say the best therapy for girls is shopping therapy.

Middle of town

Ash walked down the busy streets he had decided that he needed his own space as his head was all fucked up with Misty suddenly appearing on the scene. Ash had felt an odd tingling when he had held her last night, a tingling he had not felt since they had been children on his first Pokemon Journey. The fact this was the same girl who had lead the residence of Pallet town against him, was really screwing with his head. He should have felt nothing but anger and hate towards the red headed gym leader, instead he was feeling sorry for her. He kicked a trash can in frustration, what the hell was wrong with him? Where had Night Shroud vanished too? The persona that couldn't give a toss about anyone but himself. The persona that brushed competition aside with ease. He was beginning to realise maybe all this female company was turning him soft again, Ash gritted his teeth no doubt Arceus had planned for this to happen, and didn't want him to take revenge on those who had wronged him, but forgive them instead.

Dawn was walking along the street arms wrapped around herself, pulling at the skirt she was wearing. She could see several boys were staring at her. She tried to pull her skirt down further but found it was impossible as if she pulled it down in further, then it would end up around her thighs. She was beginning to realise that this might have not been a good idea after all. Normally she had some sort of company with her, be it Paul, Brock or Ash, now though she knew she was a target to every boy now looking at her. She spotted the shop that she wanted to go too. She had intended to buy some trousers as she wasn't feeling too good about herself at present. She was walking past an alley, when someone grabbed her and pulled into the alley. She tried to scream but found her mouth was covered by the her attacker. The voice that whispered in her ears really sent shivers down her spine.

"Hello Dawn."

Dawn knew that voice the little laugh after it was a huge give away. Conway had her. She tried to struggle but found his grip was too strong. She looked to see that they were moving further and further into the alley. She tried to reach one of her Poke ball but found they were just out of her reach. She had the voice laugh again.

"You know Dawn, I have waited several years to get you on your own. I have been keeping a close eye on you and Paul. I was even there when Ash kicked his arse all over the city, standing in the shadows waiting for my chance. Then what would happen I spot Paul leaving the hotel, suitcase and all except you were not on his arm. I have waited days for you to come out of the hotel on your own."

Dawn was scared, she knew Conway had a crush on her, in fact she had been stalked by him several times back in Sinnoh, but she never knew that he would go to such extreme measure to get what he wanted. She began to cry knowing that she had no way of defending herself. However her eyes widened as she heard another voice at the end of the alley.

"You do know it is not nice to abduct girls from the street Conway."

Conway turned and his eyes widened, there standing in front of him and Dawn was Ash. He had no clue what to do as this was not part of his plan. He had hoped that the alley was empty so that they wouldn't be disturbed, now though he was faced with the man who had defeated him at the Sinnoh league Championship, not to mention the only real competition for Dawns affections.

"What do you care Ash, wasn't she one of the people who ran you out of your home town? Doesn't she deserve everything she gets? after all she dresses like a slut and should be treated like one."

Ash grinned. "I am counting to three Conway release Dawn and leave the island, or you will not like the consequences."

Conway looked around for another exit, and knew he was trapped. He released Dawn and watched her run behind Ash. He was about to turn and leave the alley, when he was grabbed by Ash, he wondered what was happening, however that all became clear when he saw Ash fist smash into his face. He fell to his knees as blood flowed freely from his nose. He knew it was broken, he looked up, the last think he saw was Ash foot kick his head, before darkness.

Ash looked down at the now knocked out Conway. He could not believe he had been down the same alley that Conway had chosen. Ash dreaded to think what Conway might have done to Dawn, had he not been around, there was those feeling again, why was he protecting her? After all Conway was right she had helped run him out of his home town. Ash suddenly turned to see time had stopped and Arceus appear before his very eyes. Ash eyes glowed

"OK spill what the hell have you done to me? Why do I suddenly have the feeling to forgive all those who had wronged me?"

Arceus stepped forward. "Before I answer that question Ash, I want to show you something. Dialga take us back to the incident in Pallet."

Ash wanted to speak out, but found his words were drowned out by the original Pokemon of time appearing and roaring, sending both him and Arceus back in time. Ash suddenly found himself looking at his younger self as he fought the fire that was engulfing his home. He quickly turned his gaze from the scene. He didn't need to see this again, he saw it enough times in his nightmares, He watched as his friends surrounded him, after he had crashed landed, again he turned away, however this time he found Arceus forcing his head to watch.

"This is important Ash. Look at all your friends surrounding you, now look at the Dawn, where is she standing?"

Ash sighed before looking. He spotted her straight away, however what surprised him more was she was standing away from the group and biting her lip as if she was struggling with a decision. What was clear though was she was having nothing to do with the group surrounding him. He then saw himself running away from the crowd as they pelted him with various objects. Again he noticed Dawn was at the back, but she wasn't in amongst the crowd, instead she had stayed behind staring at his family home. He turned to Arceus and saw the God Pokemon frowning.

"Do you see now Ash. Dawn did not take part in the mob that drove you from your home town, even back then she had a crush on you, I wanted to tell you the first time i spoke to you, after your transformation that Dawn had nothing to do with running you out of your home town, only I knew you would not listen as you were filled with anger and hate. It would have to be a gradual thing, so I waited until you had experienced enough love to drown out the anger and hate. I don't expect you to be friends with Misty, but forgiving her is better then doing what you were planning to do, after all had you carried out the act you were planning then you would have been no better then Conway. Dawn still loves you Ash. That is why she stayed behind and let Paul leave the island."

Ash turned to Arceus. "Pauls gone? But what about your plan to free all his Pokemon? How will you do that now?"

Arceus lowered his head. "Leave Paul to me, he is not your concern any more. You have a bigger threat coming across from Kanto. It seems Giovanni was hiding the fact that he had a son, and he and the new Team Rocket are trying to discover how to access my own dimension, not to mention the young Heir wishes to end the life of the one who killed his father."

Ash eyes widened at this revelation.

"That bastard had a son? Now his spawn is resurrecting Team Rocket, how though? Me and Mewtwo destroyed everything in there base. Nothing was left untouched."

Arceus lowered his head. "Actually Ash, all you and Mewtwo destroyed was the main HQ, there were several floors beneath that contained back up computers with all team Rockets plans and research. One of these project involve trying to access the hall of Legends, my very own dimension. There is only one item that can open the way and that item is called the Azure Flute. When it is played at the top of spear pillar the gate to my dimension will open. Team Rocket are yet to discover the hiding place of the flute, but I can sense that they are getting close, you must be prepared. Right as we speak the new leader of Team Rocket is on is way to this island, take Dawn back to the condo, she will be safer with you then she is on her own."

Ash shook his head. "Again i'm just a pawn in your little game. I have enough female company why do I need more? Beside as soon as Dawn steps into the condo she will get treated the same as Misty by the other girls."

Arceus frowned. "Leave the other girls to me. I think another meeting is in order. I too feel what they did to Misty last night was taking things to far."

Ash sighed. "Fine, I will take Dawn back with me, and promise she will not be harmed. After all she didn't betray me in the end. It was the others."

Arceus nodded. He then shimmered from Ash view allowing time to unfreeze. He turned to see Dawn was still shaking from her ordeal. He braced himself for what was going to happen. As if on queue he found Dawn holding onto him for dear life.

"Oh Ash, I'm sorry for everything. Had you not saved me, I dread to thing what might have happened."

Ash held onto the blonde in his arms. He could not believe that Dawn still smelled the way she did all those years ago, before everything went wrong. He was also regretting how he had embarrassed her in front of the hotel and called her a slut. Ash decided that he would do everything he could to make it up to her. He held her at arm length.

"Dawn, how would you like to come stay with me. At least you would be safe where being on your own your vulnerable. Especially now that idiot has left the island."

Dawn looked up with tears in her eyes. "Oh Ash, I thought you hated me, and never wanted to speak to me again. I should have stood up with you against the others all those years ago, but I was scared."

Ash noticed Dawn was trying to cover herself and kept pulling at her skirt. He could see she was not comfortable with what she was wearing. His eyes widened as realisation hit him. This was his fault for calling her a slut, she was now having self image issues.

"Dawn what I said at the hotel, I didn't mean it. I was just so angry with Paul and directed my anger also at you. Your not a slut, your a very beautiful girl and Paul was a fool to let you go. If I have to be honest I was crushing on you through out our whole Sinnoh Journey, you don't know how many time you drove me crazy, with how you dressed. The amount of times I wanted to kiss you back then."

Dawn, tears had almost completely dried up. She looked up and gave him a soft smile. "Then do it now. Kiss me Ash, make me yours."

Ash pulled Dawn closer, It was the truth he had always wanted to kiss Dawn, but Arceus had forbidden it. His lips were inches from her. He suddenly leaned forward and captured her lips with his own.

The two young adults stayed lip locked for almost two minutes. Both exploring each others mouth while their hands roamed all over each other. They soon broke for air, and Ash could see dawn was still recovering from the kiss.

"Now what say we drop by your hotel and pick up your stuff."

Dawn smiled and rested her head on Ash's shoulder, while they both walked back toward the busy streets.

Flying Over Ocean.

Zion looked outside his window and smiled. It wouldn't be long now, he could see the small island in the distance. He sipped on his Martini and turned his chair to face a huge screen.

"Computer contact Agents in Sinnoh and Jhoto."

Zion watched as the huge screen split into two separate screens revealing two faces. One was a girl the other was boy.

"Report! Have you made any progress in deciphering the tablet?"

The boy in the screen looked scared as he shook his head. "We are still having problems in deciphering sir. The researchers are working all day and night, but still have not gotten anywhere."

Zion frowned. "I'm loosing patiences Mr Rogers, you had better start showing results or I will send someone else to do your job, is that clear!"

Rogers nodded, before his screen went blank.

"I trust you Miss Hutton have better news? Tell me have you captured the three legendary dogs yet?"

The girl nodded. "At present sir Suicune and Raikou are captured. However Entei is still giving us trouble. The new dark balls though are working just fine. Already the other two are completely under our control."

Zion smiled. "Good, Once all the legends are captured from every region, Arceus will be powerless to stop us. Carry on the good work and inform me the moment you have Entei."

The girl nodded again before vanishing from screen. Zion turned his chair around and smiled as he heard his pilot over the intercom.

"We will be arriving shortly sir."

Zion laid back in his chair. "You thought my father was bad Ash Ketchum, wait until you face me."

A/N: I have never liked Conway. Even in the anime i felt he was a little creepy and seemed to be always after Dawn. I hope you enjoy the chapter. As for the unedited version on your fanfiction, i am having severe lemon block, but bare with me.