Old Friends, New Places

I have been thinking a lot and I think Pearlshipping (My second favorite shipping) is a bit overused. So This story is probably going to revolve around Negaishipping (AshxIris, My favorite Shipping). Tell me what you guys think, I'm really hoping I don't lose readers. I just don't want to be cliche. Plus, there aren't many Negaishipping stories out there. Seriously. Please don't leave. I need readers. So tell me what you think.

As for this chapter, I'm gonna try my hardest on the battle scene. First story, first battle, you know how it goes. Tell me how I do. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon... What do you want, an explanation? Read the chapter!

Chapter 4: Beauties, Battles and Boats (or something like that)

"You know I'm gonna win!" Karla called out from the other side of the field. Dawn just smirked as she grabbed for a Pokeball she had brought along with her to the pool.

"Go, Piplup!" She yelled excitedly. Piplup came out of the ball spinning in a small vortex of bubbles.

"Piplup!" It cried as it landed on the ground with grace. Karla returned a smirk. She bent down and reached into a bag Brianna had handed her earlier.

"Dazzle your opponent with beauty and power, Cinccino!" She said proudly as she threw the ball into the air. The red flash revealed a grey mouse-like Pokemon. It stood on its hind legs, it had big grey ears and white fur grew off of its head in two thick strands that crossed over one another. It had white fur that stuck out like a boa around its neck. It had a tail that was also white and was shaped like her hair.

"Cinccino!" It cried as it spun elegantly on the ground.

"Whoa!" Dawn yelled out with an amazed look. Ash and Brock did the same. Ash pulled out his Pokedex and scanned the Pokemon.

"Error. Pokemon data could not be found." The Pokedex announced.

"I've been to four regions and I have never seen anything like it." The raven haired trainer said amazed.

"What does it matter?" Karla yelled out getting impatient. "Can we just get on with it."

"Okay, Piplup use Bubblebeam!" The coordinator commanded. Bubbles began to shoot out from Piplup's beak.

"Quick, Cinccino counter with Bullet Seed. Seeds shot from the Pokemon's mouth causing the bubbles and seeds to collide. A small explosion erupted from the impact but soon faded.

"Charge in with a Peck!" Piplup's beak glowed white and it charged at the Cinccino.

"Counter with Tail Slap!" Cinccino's tail also glowed white as it spun around and smacked Piplup in the face with its tail causing Piplup to go face first into the ground.

"While it's down, use Bullet Seed! Cinccino unleashed numerous seeds from its mouth hitting Piplup many times.

"Piplup!" The teenage girl called out with worry. Piplup just laid on the ground not moving, bit after a few seconds it climbed back up to its feet. A blue aura began to glow around Piplup and it cried out.

"Pip Lup!" It cried out.

"That is Piplup's Torrent ability." The breeder spoke to Ash. "Piplup's water moves should be even more powerful now." Ash nodded, impressed that Piplup was hanging on.

"Piplup use Whirlpool!" The bluenette called out. Piplup charged up and launched a large vortex of water that shot at Cinccino.

"Break through the Whirlpool with Rock Blast!" Large boulders formed in the air and fired at the Whirlpool disintegrating it into mist.

By now, people we're gathering around to watch the fight.

"Okay, Piplup Peck!" Piplup's beak glowed white and launched forward at Cinccino, but instead of hitting it like normal its beak began spinning and drilled into Cinccino's stomach. Cinccino cried out in pain and slouched over slightly. Piplup returned back to its side of the field. Dawn, Ash and Brock stated in awe.

"Alright, you learned Drill Peck!"

She ended her little celebration and got serious again. "Time to finish this Piplup, use Hydro Pump!" Dawn yelled out with a serious look. Water began to swirl in front of the Penguin Pokemon.

"Giga Impact now!" A purple aura with yellow streaks racing around it, spun around Cinccino's body. It launched itself at Piplup as A jet of water propelled towards the Cinccino. The attacks collided, but Cinccino began to push the Hydro Pump back.

"Full power, Piplup!" The coordinator commanded. Just as Cinccino was about to crash into Piplup, the jet of water grew double in size and threw Cinccino back at Karla knocking the teenage girl to the floor.

"Cinccino is unable to battle, which means Dawn and Piplup win." Morgan announced. Karla stood up and ran off in embarrassment, with her friends following close behind her. Dawn and Piplup walked over to their friends.

"Nice job, Dawn." Ash said with a smile. She nodded her head acknowledging his comment. "You too Piplup." He said as he bent down and rubbed the Penguin's head.

"You've come a long way." The breeder spoke up. Once again she nodded.

"Pika!" The Mouse cheered.

They headed back to their room and changed back into normal clothes except for Brock who was still changing in the bathroom. It was about 8 o'clock now.

" So much for swimming." Dawn said. Ash nodded. The two sat there in silence for a minute or two when Brock walked out of the bathroom in normal clothes again.

"I'm gonna go get some fresh air." The breeder said as he walked out of the room and into the hall.

Pikachu and Piplup we're laying down on their trainer's respective beds. Dawn looked up at Ash who was sitting on the bed across from hers. He got up silently, picked up some clothes and a towel and went into the bathroom. She sat there and laid her head back down. She closed her eyes and began to fall asleep.

"Oh Dawn, we will be together forever, I promise." A voice echoed through her head. The voice was Ash's but it didn't sound the same. It sounded deeper than usual.

"Is this reality or am I dreaming?" She asked softly. The voice echoed again.

"You'll find out soon. But first you have to get up. Get up! GET UP!"

Dawn's head jerked up and found Brock shaking her. He looked worried.

"Captain says there's an emergency. We need to get to the front deck immediately." He stopped talking and looked around. "Where's Ash?" Just as he said that, the ship began to rock back and forth. Ash came flying out of the bathroom and hit the wall opposite of the bathroom with only a towel in his hands. He was still soaking wet. He shook his head and looked around to find Dawn and Brock staring at him.

"What is it?" The teenage trainer asked. He looked down and realized he was completely naked. He blushed furiously while covering himself and ran into the bathroom. After a minute, he walked back out dressed, thankfully.

"Let's go." Brock stated seriously. They grabbed their bags and ran out of the door with Pikachu and Piplup close behind. After a few minutes they reached the front deck. The captain was on a podium making announcements.

"The ship is experiencing issues with the engine. Please evacuate immediately. If you are heading to Johto, go to boat D4." He said pointing to one of four emergency boats. They were each big enough to hold about fifty people. "If you are heading to Kanto, go to boat B6. If you are going to Hoenn, your boat is D6. And if you are going to Unova, you get on boat B5." The captain got down from the podium and began helping people.

"Did either of you hear what number we're on?" Dawn asked with a worried look. Then the boat shook again knocking numerous people down. The trio managed to stay on their feet.

"I sure did." Ash said with a confident look. "We're on boat B4. Or B5, or maybe B6. Do they even have a B4?" He continued talking to him self as his friends sweatdropped. "It's B5!" He answered.

"Are you sure?" Brock asked. Ash nodded back confidently. They walked to the boat labeled B5. They got into it and sat down. They sat for about ten minutes when the boat started to lower towards the water. A sailor stood up and spoke.

"We will be arriving at Nuvema Town in 5 hours." He announced and sat down as the boat was released from the ferry and took off in its own direction. Ash looked at the sailor confused. Then over to Brock, who had the same confused look.

"I've never heard of Nuvema Town." The raven haired trainer said. Brock nodded his head in agreement. "Probably a new one that they built while we were away." He rested his head against the back of the seat and fell asleep.

About four and a half hours later he woke up. He saw Brock and Dawn were both still sleeping, along with most people. He saw one specific girl awake and walked over to talk to her.

"Hey Karla."He said with a smile. She looked up and smiled at him.

"So, you're going to Kanto too, what city are you going to?" He asked. She looked at him to see if he was joking, but realized he was serious.

"Ash." She started while giving him a serious look. "This boat is going to Nuvema Town." Ash just kept looking at her. "Ash, Nuvema Town is in Unova."

What? Ash isn't going home first? Don't worry, going home would have wasted time that I could be using to introduce Iris. And as for the Pokemon he's taking. Gible has,more votes. So he'll probably be the one, unless more of you vote otherwise. Also tell me how I did on the battle.

As for the Negaishipping idea, please don't be mad, I'm taking risks as a writer, seriously the story will be just as good, at least stick around for a while. I hope you understand. So I probably won't be posting chapter 5 for a while so I can see what you guys think. :)