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

A/n: Hello everyone, hope you enjoy the next chapter of Fresh Start. Again this is mainly Ash and Dawn please enjoy.

Divine Island

Ash and Dawn were holding hands walking along the streets. He was happy that Arceus had intervened and shown him that Dawn had not been part of the group who had ran him out of Pallet, If he had to be honest Dawn was the only travelling companion he had any romantic feelings towards. Misty was just too bossy, not to mention he had been only ten when he had first started travelling with her and Brock. May was more of a little sister to him. He remembered showing her the ropes in Hoeen just before they had began their journey, but Dawn, was different, he had always felt a strong connection between them, even when they had first meet in Sinnoh. Ash smiled to himself as he remember Dawn trying to catch Pikachu. He turned his head and kept having quick glances at her. No longer was she 12 years old, but now she was a very attractive 17 year old girl. Ash couldn't stop looking at her. They eventually left the city and after picking up Dawns case from the hotel they decided to take a nice walk back to the condo. Ash though it would make a change then being driven back, at least now they could view the scenery of the Island. He looked down at their hands, and saw their fingers locked together, nothing could have been more perfect.

Dawn was having the same feelings as Ash. When she had left the hotel room earlier, she never thought that she might had been kidnapped, it seemed though Ash was right there for like he always had been. Dawn still remembered his kind words from their days travelling in Sinnoh. Had it not been for Ash then she might not even had entered some of the contests, but he had always been behind her, encouraging her. Her mind then drifted back to the day in Pallet, she still remembered watching helplessly as he tried fight the fire that was engulfing his home, not to mention trying to save his mother inside. It was then she felt guilty as instead of just watching , she could have used her Piplup to help put out the fire, but like the rest of his old friends had just stayed back and let him try beat the flames all on his own. She then recalled looking up to the sky and seeing the huge red R on the side of the blimp. She knew straight away that they were responsible, and couldn't blame Ash for trying to catch them on his Braviary. She then recalled how she had watched him try to glide in for a landing, and unfortunately had crashed. She at the time thought Misty and Brock were out of order with telling him off, especially after learning his mother had died. It had then turned real nasty with the locals calling him reckless and a troublemaker. She shut her eyes as she watched Ash running for his life as he was forced from his own home, now she had time to think about it, she couldn't blame Ash for what he had become, he was left alone to defend himself and no doubt had to grow up fast to survive.

"Ash i'm really sorry for just standing there, when I could have helped."

Ash looked to Dawn. "What are you talking about Dawn?"

Dawn bit her bottom lip, and moved her hand out of his, before looping her arm through his and cuddling in to him.

"What happened at Pallet. I could have helped with my Piplup, but I was too scared at the time."

She turned her head away from Ash, only for him to cup her chin and turn her face back towards him.

"There was nothing you could have done Dawn, she was already dead when the fire had began, besides you were not one of the people who shouted at me and ran me out of my own home town. And for that i'm grateful for."

He then leaned in and kissed her gently. Both trainers wrapped both their arms around each other and carried on kissing for a few minute. When they finally broke for air, Ash wiped a stray tear away from Dawns cheek.

"Were nearly there now. Not far."

Dawn bit her lip again. "That's what i'm afraid of. How your other girls are going to react, especially if you told me the truth at what they did to Misty."

Ash stopped again. "Leave them to me. If they do start then I will put them in their place. Besides I thinK it will be only Cynthia you will have to worry about, she still got a sour taste in her mouth about you being with Paul. She thought you were better then that. As the eldest the other girls seem to follow her lead."

Dawn nodded. "Ash, hmm how many of them have you slept with, if you don't mind me asking?"

Ash paused again, then started counting using his fingers. "In all I have only slept with five of them. Anabel was my first, then Cynthia, I then had Skyla and Elissa and last night it was Hilda's turn."

Dawn, blushed "Oh, so how many more before, well you know, me and you."

Ash shook his head and grinned. "Well according to Cynthia rota, I have Bianca, Latias and Flannery left, so three more then you if you're ready, but theres no rush, as I want it to be special for you, especially if you say its your first time."

Dawn nodded. "It is Ash, Paul and me have come close, but there had always been a voice telling me that he wasn't right and that I should save myself. You have always been the right person Ash, and regret not following you to Unova, who knows maybe we could have got together sooner if that had been the case."

Ash wrapped his arms around her further. "Well were finally together now, so that's all that matters. Here we are."

Dawn's mouth jarred open from looking at the huge black gates and the big condo up the drive. Well it almost look like a mansion then just a holiday Villa.

"You live here?"

Ash pulled a small black key from his pocket then ran it over the sensor. "I don't know about live here, but this is where I am staying while the tournament is on. Which reminds me it starts in two day, better get some serious training in."

Dawn laughed. "Oh Ash you don't need training. You proved that when you beat Paul the other night, although I am interested in seeing the real Ash battle."

Ash held out his hand and took Dawn's in his. "Well I'm sure I know a few of my Pokemon will be pleased to see you. Which reminds me, you still have Buneary?"

Dawn shook her head. "No she's Lopunny now, she evolved a few years ago, why did you ask?"

Ash scratched the back of his head and grinned. "Well I know of a certain little Yellow Pikachu who would love to see her again, have any of your other Pokemon evolved?"

Dawn nodded. Piplup evolved so did my new Eevee. I decided to copy May and evolve it into a Glaceon. It really stood out in my last competition."

The two trainers had just got to the front door when it flew open. Ash and Dawn gulped as a very angry Cynthia was standing their glaring.

"Ash where have you been...What's she doing here?"

Ash sighed. "Well if you let me through the door I will explain."

Cynthia was still glaring, before stepping to the side allowing Ash and Dawn to enter. They walked into the room where all the other girls were sitting around the tv watching the fashion channel while Misty was up at the table on her own reading.

"Everyone, I want you to make Dawn feel welcome. She been through a nasty experience today, and doesn't need you all shouting at her. Arceus is coming by later to talk to you all, so please just behave yourselves."

All the other girls were rather shocked at seeing Ash holding Dawns hand, but not as shocked by one Orange head gym leader who had looked up to see what was happening. She glared at the joint hands by Dawn and Ash, it seems she would never have a chance to redeem herself. She locked eyes with Dawn and frowned before going back to her book. Just then the room was suddenly filled by a blinding light, revealing Arceus standing before them.

"All girls follow me, except Dawn and Misty."

Dawn looked to Ash and noticed him mouth silently. "Tell you later."

Dawn nodded then watched as all the other girls were led by Arceus into the dining room. She heard the door lock and wondered what was going on in there.

In Dining Room

Arceus waited until all the girls at been seated, he then began.

"I know many of you want to know what is going on, and no doubt have questions you want to ask, but please allow me to speak before asking them. Now firstly what you all did to Misty last night, was out of order. I understand how you all feel about her and how you want the best for Ash, but dropping her in a swimming pool while she was till sleeping was very dangerous. Secondly Dawn will be joining the rest of you, today she was almost raped by another trainer, had Ash not been there to safe the day then her attacker would have succeeded. Now many of you are wanting to know why you should care what happens to her, after all she betrayed your Ash, well I'm here to tell you that she didn't betray him, and Ash as seen the evidence for himself, that is why he is trying to make Dawn feel welcome, because he now knows she wasn't part of the group who ran him out of his home town. Now I understand Ash has three of you left is that correct?

Latias Jumped up. "Yes daddy, it's my turn tonight."

Arceus nodded. "Good the more company he has the quicker we can try to get the old Ash back. He is not filled with much anger anymore, however there are still some things that need sorting out. So do you any of you have any questions?"

It was Cynthia who stood up. "I do, Just how many more is Ask likely to have?"

Arceus shook his head. "No more, Dawn was always going to be the last one. Misty I want him to forgive, but she certainly does not deserve to part of the group. Afterall she was the ring leader of those who ran him out of Pallet. There will be no more."

Cynthia nodded, then sat back down. She was happy about that. She felt anymore would be taking the piss, especially with Ash trying to keep up with all seven of them, well eight now Dawn was included. Cynthia was still not sure how she felt about the blue haired co-ordinator being part of the group, but decided she would give her a chance to prove herself. Cynthia knew the tournament was just around the corner and knew she was expected to get to at least the semi-finals as Sinnoh Champion, she wondered what she would do if she faced Ash. Would she be able to beat him? If is recent win over Paul was anything to go by, then it would be one hell of a battle that was for sure. She looked around the other girls, She knew Anabel was entering, the same for Hilda and Flannery, there were also Skyla and Elissa the Unova gym leaders entering, she still had not seen any of their Pokemon and wondered just how strong they all were. One thing was for sure this Tournament would be one to remember.

That Night

(Sexual Interlude between Ash and Latias)

Dawn laid awake thinking about everything that had happened today. After the girls had come out of the dining room, they seem to have started accepting her, as one of them, she had also noticed how they had all given Misty the cold shoulder. Dawn deep down thought she deserved it, after all she had lead everyone against Ash. She looked up to the ceiling and thought how close she had come to loosing her virtue, she still couldn't believe that Conway would stoop so low, but felt he got his just desserts when Ash smashed his face in. Dawn wondered if Conway was still knocked out in the alley, after all the punch Ash had used would have easily knocked him out for several hours. She pulled the pillow over her head as she heard the moans and groans coming from Ash's room, she hoped that went they came to making love then they would be a bit more discrete in doing so. She was still getting her head around Latias choosing to become human, I mean what Pokemon would want to be human, especially a legendary, free to do what you want, when you want, no one to tell you what to do. Dawn began to wonder if she was a Pokemon, then what would she be. The more she thought the more she started to drift off, until finally with a small smile she began to dream about her Ash's and their future

Next Day

Dawn woke up to the sweet smell of pancakes coming from downstairs. She quickly walked into her en-suite and had a quick shower, before getting out an outfit to wear. She wasn't bothered about wearing skirts anymore, especially now she was with Ash, she didn't care if he touched her because he was the one she had always wanted to be with. Granted she was now one of eight, but she was sure that Ash had enough love to go around. Once dressed she walked down the stairs to see the table filled with all the other girls in their sleep wear, and all of them eating a laughing while munching on pancakes covered in syrup and chocolate sauce. Dawn looked around and wondered where Ash was, she then heard a splash and looked out of the patio door towards the pool. She saw Ash swimming. Grabbing a few pancakes and some poke food she walked out of the patio doors towards the pool. She sat down on one of the lounger and ate her pancake, it was then that she noticed Pikachu was also swimming next to Ash. Dawn removed two of her balls from her belt before throwing them in the air. Out of them appeared Lopunny and Prinplup.

Both Pokemon looked around before giving Dawn a confused look.

"Hey guys, sorry I haven't let you out in a while, but there is someone I want you to see. After all you both haven't seen him in a long time..."

Dawns words were soon forgotten as her eyes widened as Lopunny immediatly spotted Pikachu swimming. and raced towards the side of the pool, Dawn placed her hands over her eyes as Lopunny began to sway her hips in front of the now shocked Ash and Pikachu.

Dawn removed her finger to see Lopunny picking up Pikachu and rubbing her cheeks next to his, Much to the little mouse Pokemon's horror. It was Prinplup who was confused more, he was expecting to see Paul, not Ash. It hadn't taken to Paul very well especially after seeing how he trained his Pokemon, the mere though of what he did gave Prinplup nightmares however he had always liked Ash, even if his Gible had been a pain with its draco meteor, it looked to see Ash getting out of the pool and cuddling with his trainer. It was then that Prinplup guessed that Dawn must have dumped Paul and was now with Ash. He noticed Ash coming up to him and decided to give him, his traditional water gun welcome.

"Hi Prinplup...glug...glug..."

Dawn looked on horrified as Prinplup used a hydro Pump on Ash, obviously it had forgotten that it now knew hydro pump and not water gun. She watched Ash get blasted right across the pool, before landing in one of the lounger. She quickly went over to see if he was ok, mean while she noticed Pikachu was trying to run from her Lopunny who was now bouncing around after him. She sighed

"Well not how I wanted say good morning to Ash, but I guess it will do."

She looked on as Ash dried himself down with a towel, she got the first look at his body, and boy was it making her hot, clearly the years of training had been good to him, he was now toned and had a nice six pack going. Dawn was drooling at the mere sight of him,

"What's wrong Dawn? Like what you see?"

Dawn just nodded her head, then felt herself pulled into his embrace as he kissed her fully. Dawns knees began to turn to jelly as Ash carried on kissing her. Once the kiss was over, Ash winked.

"Don't worry Dawn, not long to go now only two more then it will be you and me."

Dawn growled in frustration. "If you keep walking around like this, I don't think I could wait that long Ash. Your already making me feel funny."

Ash leaned in and whispered. "Well the others are busy, what say you and me go to the pool house, we can spend some time together now if you want?"

Dawn shivered as Ash warm breath touched her ear. God she wanted him, she needed him now. She grabbed his hand and both walked toward the pool house, ignoring their Pokemon who were now getting to know one another once again. More some then others.

Pool House

(Lime interlude Ash and Dawn)

Dawn hugged Ash for dear life, although they had not gone all the way, she had experienced more pleasure with Ash then she had ever with Paul. Both held each other just enjoying each other company. However there moment was soon ruined by Bianca popping her head around the door.

"Hey! No cutting line."

A/N: Ok there you have it. Hope you enjoyed the chapter ans please review.