Here is number 7! Enjoy!
Ash, Dawn, May and Max had just left the Maple residence and were now on their way to Petelburgh Woods so they can get to Rustborough so May can compete in the Grand Festival.
On the way, Max asked 'Red', a.k.a Ash, some questions to get to know him better. Though he was reluctant to answer and the questions ended when May 'politely' asked her brother to stop harrassing her boyfriend.
He turned his attention to May instead. "So May, how long were you and Ash dating before the...incident?" He asked carefully as he didn't want to upset May.
She just looked away and pretended she was upset. "W-we dated since...Valentines Day. He asked me out and...I said yes. B-but...then that stupid trainer, he was so cocky and arrogant. He said that if he won the battle, I was to go out with him and be his 'prize'. As you now know, Ash won. B-but...the other trainer sent out his...Magmortar and ordered it to use Flamethrower on Ash. It was reluctant, but it did it anyway. It actually aimed away from Ash, but it didn't see that it shot at me instead. Ash, he...he jumped in front of the flames to protect me"
Max interupted her with "May, you don't need to tell me anymore. I can tell it hurts you to..." but didn't get to finish when May continued.
"He caught on fire in an instant. He flailed on the floor, trying to put out the flames, but they were too strong! He ended up not moving. He was burnt very badly so I called an ambulance and the police. The other trainer was too busy beating his pokemon to hear me and tried to run away when Officer Jenny arrived. I wanted to travel in the ambulance with him to the hospital, but they wouldn't let me. So I ended up going back to the lab and telling them all. When we got there, Ash was awake, but...but he was very weak. He couldn't move because of the bandages, but I could tell he was smiling. Glad I was okay and wasn't hurt.
"We visited him for two days. Every morning, noon, evening and night. But...on the second day. He was extremely weak and could barely talk. The doctor said he wasn't going to make it" She let out a few tears and choked a sob. "We had to make a choice. Put him on life support and let him suffer, or say our goodbyes. We wanted to keep him alive, but he told us to say goodbye. I begged him. I begged him to reconsider. I didn't want to lose him after only dating him for a couple weeks. I told him I wanted to grow old with him. Have children with him and everything. But, he just placed a hand on my face, looked in my eyes, and said "I'm sorry May. But my time is up. I'm scared to leave you but I know Red will take care of you and give you what I cannot. I love you May. Never forget that. I will be watching over you always" With each word, his eyes grew heavier and heavier. When he said that last part, his eyes closed and his hand dropped. I cried hard and begged him to wake up. Pikachu tried using Thunderbolt to wake him up, but it didn't work. Ash was...is gone. And he's never coming back" She then started to cry to make it more believable.
Red, or Ash, wrapped her in his arms and pretended to comfort her, whispering sweet nothings in her ear and telling her she was doing great. He also told her he was nearly ready to forgive Max, so she only had to do it a little while longer, which made May secretly nod in response.
When May was 'calmed down', Red decided they should make a quick stop to rest. Everyone instantly agreed and started to set things up while Red went to find some water. While he was gone, Max asked Dawn about Pikachu, not wanting to upset May any further. "Hey Dawn? Why does Pikachu follow that Red guy around? I thought he only listened to...you know"
Dawn pretended to be sad at the question, but answered. "It was one of Ash's final wishes. He told Pikachu and Red, that should anything happen to him, Red was to take care of May and his pokemon in his stead. They agreed, but made Ash promise not to let anything bad happen to him. But then, two weeks after, the incident happened. The rest you already know"
Max nodded in understanding. He should have known Ash would want his pokemon to go to someone he knows who would care for them. He didn't ask anymore questions, he felt if he heard anymore that was related to the 'incident', he would lose it and cry again.
After resting for a few more minutes, Red came back with all their canteens filled with fresh water. They then headed through Petalburgh Woods and continued their journey to Rustborough City.
Next Day
Ash and his friends, plus Max, had finally arrived in Rustborough City. They made great time since they got halfway through the woods before night fell and decided to rest for the night. To make it less suspicious, May slept near Ash, but not directly by him, so Max would think May is still trying to move on from his 'death'. She was reluctant, but agreed with Ash's logic since he still needed time to forgive Max for his betrayal.
Ash and the gang went straight to the Contest Arena so May could sign up for the Grand Festival. But, as soon as they walked in, May suddenly felt nauseus and dizzy.
Noticing this, Ash held her and sat her down. "May, are you alright?"
May just took a deep breath before smiling. "Yes, I'm fine. Just felt dizzy suddenly. You don't need to..." Before she could finish, she suddenly turned green and ran to the nearest toilet. They all followed her and when they heard her losing her breakfast, Dawn went in, as it was the girls toilet, and found May in the first cubicle on the left.
"May? Are you sure you're okay?" When she didn't get an answer, she grew nervous. "May?"
She then heard May whisper something, but she didn't hear it. "Sorry, what was that? I didn't catch that"
May suddenly looked at Dawn with tears in her eyes. May whispered a bit more loudly "I'm pregnant"
Dawn's eyes widened. "W-what!?" She forcefully whispered. "H-how can you be pregnant!? I thought you were using precautions?"
May just looked down guiltily. Realisation hit Dawn like a brick wall. "You stopped taking them?" She asked in disbelief. When May reluctantly nodded, Dawn continued. "Why? You're too young to have children May! Why did you stop taking them?"
May's eyes grew more watery. "I stopped because I wanted to. I thought, if I stopped, I would get pregnant and Ash would be able to move on from the incident all those months ago. I thought, he'd be so busy helping me with the pregnancy and the baby, he'd forget all about it and move on"
Dawn's features softened before she went over and hugged May. "I understand. But Ash is getting on with his life. He has you to think about so you're already helping him forget what happened by being there for him" She looked May in the eyes before asking "How far gone are you?"
May looked away nervously. "I'm a month gone"
Dawn's eyes widened. A month!? But they weren't even in Hoenn yet! "May, you need to tell Ash. Since he's the father, he needs to know" May just shook her head. "May, you have to tell him"
May looked Dawn in the eyes. "If I tell him he'll tell me not to do the contest! I've been waiting for this for too long. Do you know the rules for pregnant women entering?"
Dawn just shook her head, obviously not knowing. "The rules state, if a woman is pregnant, she cannot enter if she is nearly a month gone. I'm a month gone Dawn! If I tell them, they'll not let me enter until after the birth. Those are the rules, no exceptions" May had tears falling down her cheeks as she spoke.
Dawn sighed. "Very well. I won't tell Ash, but you must promise to tell him after the Grand Festival is over. Promise me May" May, although reluctant, nodded in agreement.
When May cleaned up and flushed the toilet, they left and met with the others. Ash worriedly asked "You were taking forever! What happened? Are you okay May?"
May smiled before answering. "Don't worry Red. I feel fine now. I think it was just something I ate this morning" Red sighed in relief. "Thank goodness. Now, let's get you signed up. We also need to get you your capsules for the appeals round"
Everyone nodded and went to the main desk. After May signed up, they all went to the hotel and booked two rooms before going up to drop off their luggage. They then went downstairs and decided to do their own thing. May and Ash went on a date, Dawn went to do some shopping, and Max went to the pokemart to get some more supplies.
As the day came closer to an end, everyone met up in the hotel's dining room and ordered some food. Because May was competeing in the Grand Festival, they got to eat for free, which she and 'Red' took full advantage of.
But when their food arrived, May couldn't bring herself to eat half of it. She found it didn't look too appetising so she let 'Red' eat most of it. He was concerned why she didn't eat much, but chucked it up to being nervous. After all, the Grand Festival started tomorrow so it was natural she'd be nervous about being back in the field.
No one thought anything about May not eating the usual amount, except Dawn, who knew the reason May wasn't eating and was finding it difficult not to let the Meowth out of the bag.
After they had eaten, they resigned for the night. Ash and May shared a room while Dawn shared with Max. Ash and May's was the only double bed so Dawn was thankful she didn't have to share a bed. They bid each other goodnight before entering their respective rooms.
Ash and May had their showers respectively before climbing into bed and snuggling next to each other. Before they went to sleep though, May asked Ash a question. "So, when are you going to forgive Max Ashy?"
Ash sighed. He couldn't believe May was asking this now of all times. But, she deserved to know. He couldn't hide anything from her and she couldn't hide anything from him. Or so he thought if he hasn't noticed her little...problem yet.
"I'll forgive him in two days May. Just be a little bit more patient. Please? I promise, I'll forgive him in two days, then we can tell him the truth"
May sighed before nodding her head. She didn't like it, but it was what Ash needed to do. She knew Max wasn't going to like the fact he's been lied to, but he'll understand it was for a good reason.
"Okay honey. Just promise me you'll do it in two days. Any longer and I'll promptly burst from the frustration" Ash chuckled when she said that, but promised all the same.
"Alright, I promise love. I'll forgive and tell Max the truth in two days" May nodded in satisfaction.
"Good" She yawned. "Goodnight sweetie. Pleasant dreams" And she closed her eyes and drifted off to dreamland.
Ash smiled before answering. "Goodnight my love. Sleep well and peacefully" and he closed his eyes and fell asleep too. Dreaming of his future with May again, but now seeing Max a part of it, and he enjoyed it.
But unknown to them, a certain glasses wearing boy was passing their room to get a drink when he heard their conversation. "W-why would they lie to me? Why would they say he died?"
Max was very confused. And why did mom and dad go along with it? Was my betrayal really that bad to Ash? he shook his head. He was too tired for this. I'll find out in the morning after May's appeals round. She needs to concentrate for that first.
So he went back to his room, forgetting about his drink, and went to sleep without waking Dawn.
Next day
Everyone woke up three hours before the start of the Grand Festival and May was very nervous. She hasn't been in a contest this big for a while now. The last one being in Johto three years ago.
But she shook her head and concentrated. She had Ash and Dawn and Max here cheering for her. She could do this. She's been training for this for the past few months. She was definitely ready.
They all met in the dining hall and ate their breakfast while talking about what they're going to do after the contest is over. Ash said they were going to go to Sinnoh so Dawn could compete in the Grand Festival there, but what they did before that was up to them.
After they finished eating, they started to make their way towards the stadium. However, as soon as they entered, they heard the voice of someone they didn't wish to see or hear.
"Well, well, so May has decided to show herself at the Grand Festival after all"
They turned to see Drew with his usual cocky smirk. He then produced a rose from his sleeve and presented it to May. "So May, how about you ditch these losers and go on a date with me? I'm sure Ash won't mind, seeing as he knows you're too good for him and I'm way better at battling"
May just made a noise of disgust before turning away and walking down the corrider with the others following. Drew though, not liking that May had just ignored him, rushed past them and stopped her in her tracks.
"Didn't you hear me May? You are going out to dinner with me tonight and you will be my girlfriend. Understood?" He sent a glare at May. She glared back, but before she could give a retort, Ash beat her.
"Sorry Drew. But May is already going out with someone. So unless you don't want to be humiliated, you better back off and leave May alone. She's not interested and never will be"
Drew dropped the rose he was holding in shock. Then he became angry. How dare someone steal May from him! May was his and only his! "Who is she dating? Tell me!"
Ash smirked before answering. "She is dating me. Got a problem with that?"
Drew grew red in the face. "Yes. As a matter of fact I do! May belongs to me! She is meant to be with me! Now you will dump her right now and let her be with me or you will face the consequences!" Everyone, except Max and Drew, laughed at him. "What's so funny!?"
May just answered with "Red is so much stronger than you. He'd beat you in a pokemon battle any day!" Before gaining control of her laughter.
Drew knew May wouldn't lie about that, so he thought of a way to catch him off guard. Smirking quietly to himself, he straightened before he started to walk, slowly, towards the entrance. "Fine. I'll leave you to it. I'll see you in the finals May. And be prepared to lose. For when I win, you will be mine. Or better yet. How about I make you mine NOW!"
When he was behind Ash, he went to throw a punch at his back, but May saw and jumped in front of the punch, effectively getting hit in the gut. She shouted in pain and clutched her stomach. She could feel something wasn't right, she felt sick, dizzy, and she swore she could taste blood in her mouth.
Ash saw May crouched on the floor, clutching her stomach in pain, and he noticed Drew was stood there with his fist in front of him, and a shocked expression on his face.
Ash didn't know what happened next for he blacked out. When he regained his vision, he saw Drew was on the floor, clutching his nose, which seemed to be broken.
"Don't come near May ever again! Understood!? She isn't some trophy for someone to flaunt around! She has feelings! Which she doesn't have for you" Before he could utter another word, he heard May whimper.
He turned to her and saw she was curled in a ball and clutching her stomach even tighter. "Ash!" Dawn snapped him out of his shock and rage. Not realising she called him by his name in front of Drew and Max. "We need to get May to a hospital! Quickly!"
Nodding, he picked May up in his arms, carefully, and ran to the hospital, making sure May wasn't jostled in his arms, because there wasn't any time to call an ambulance. "I'll take May to the hospital! You guys take care of Snotball over there!" He shouted as he left the building.
Dawn nodded and turned her attention to the boy clutching his nose on the floor. Shaking her head, she went to the desk and told them that May wasn't able to compete due to being attacked by another contestant.
But to her shock, they told her that they'll put May's appeal on hold as it takes two days to get through all of them. They also asked for the name of the contestant that hurt her and disqualified him before calling Officer Jenny.
Saying thanks, she made her way to the hospital with Max, hoping beyond hope that May and the baby were okay.
With Ash
Ash ran through the door to the emergency ward with May in his arms. She was now unconcious as the pain became too much for her. He ran up to the desk and told the lady "Please! Help! My girlfriend was punched in the stomach really hard and she hasn't stopped clutching it. She fell unconcious because the pain became too much for her!"
The lady immediately called for a gurney and, when it arrived, Ash placed her on it and followed them to an examination room, where they stopped him from entering for her own privacy.
So Ash took a seat and waited...and waited...and waited. He soon heard footsteps and turned to see Dawn and Max panting. When she regained her breath, she asked him "So? How is she?"
Ash just sighed. "I don't know. They've been in there for a while now and have yet to come out" tears started to collect in his eyes. "I'm scared Dawn. What if she's hurt real bad? What if she hates me when she wakes up? What if she's got internal bleeding? What if..."
SLAP!
The sound of skin hitting skin echoed throughout the halls of the hospital. Ash had a look of shock on his face and rubbed his right cheek with his hand, flinching as the pain ebbed through his jaw.
"Ash Juniper-Fennel! I won't let you say anymore bad things! May is your girlfriend, hell your true love! If there is one thing I've learnt about her while staying with you two, is that she is a fighter! She won't give up! She knows it wasn't your fault. She was trying to protect you from getting hurt. She was willing to put her life at risk to make sure you stayed safe. So stop saying 'what if this happen's', for it won't!"
As soon as Dawn finished speaking, the door opened and a doctor came out. "Sir? Can I ask who you are and what your relationship is with the patient?"
Ash looked at Max nervously. He needed to tell the doctor his real name, but he wasn't ready for Max to know the truth yet.
"His name is Ash Ketchum. He's her boyfriend and I'm her brother"
Ash's eyes widened. "Max? How did you know it was me?"
"Not right now Ash, my sister needs you right now"
Ash nodded and followed the doctor into the room, where he saw May was in a hospital gown with an IV coming out her arm. The doctor turned to him before telling Ash the news.
"She's perfetly fine. She'll have some bruising but nothing life threatening" Ash sighed in relief. "But," Ash became nervous. "I'm afraid we couldn't save the baby"
Ash's eyes widened even further. "W-what do you mean? May was p-p-pregnant?"
The doctor became confused. "You didn't know? You're dating her and she didn't tell you?"
Ash nodded. "Well, she must have had a reason. Can you tell me the name of the person who attacked her?"
Ash's eyes darkened. "His name is Drew. I'm not sure what his last name is, but he's really arrogant, cocky, has green hair that he flips when talking in pride about himself, and he looks really gay from the clothes he wears"
The doctor nodded. "Well, she will wake up any minute now, so you can stay as long as you want but we'll need to keep her in overnight to observe her, make sure she's perfectly fine, then she can leave tomorrow" Ash nodded.
When the doctor left, May started to stir. He hurried over to her and took hold of her right hand. "W-where am I? What h-happened?" Then she noticed Ash next to her. A look a concern and relief on his face.
"A-Ashy? Where are we? Last thing I remember was...!" She then remembered. She stepped in front of Drew to stop him hitting Ash. She grew worried, what about the baby? Was the baby alright?
"May" She looked at Ash, who looked like he didn't want to tell her something. "What is it Ash?"
Sighing, he said "I'm sorry May. They couldn't save the baby"
And there is the end of chapter 7!
Before you start hating on me and say 'Why did you make May pregnant if she just loses the baby!?', I'm sorry.
I needed Drew in this story, and him killing May's baby was the only way I could think of. I hate Drew if you don't know. I hate how he's always being arrogant and cocky and belittling May all the time! I had to do some Drew bashing.
So again, I'm sorry for the outcome of this story. I didn't mean to make her pregnant yet, but I didn't want to re-write that part so I stuck with it. May will be having a child though. Just not in the next chapter, or any chapters until she's at least eighteen and I think they're ready for the responsibility.
And by the way. I read the WORST Advanceshipping story in the HISTORY of terrible stories. It is supposed to be a romance, but it doesn't make ANY SENSE AT ALL! So it has thrown me off, while giving me an idea for another story.
So I'm appologising in advance if I don't update after a week or two. ALSO! Who would like me to write that story idea? The pairing will be Ash and either May or Cynthia, or, if you want, I can do BOTH! It will be a Tangled based story if your wondering. So tell me in a review, or PM me if you like the idea!
So until next time, cheerio!