Third chapter people. Thanks for all the reviews, likes and favourites :D I hope you will enjoy ^^

Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon! If I did Alolan forms wouldn't be Kanto exclusive.

''Meloetta'' Speech

'Meloetta' Thoughts

''Wow,'' Ash exclaimed in pure awe. He was surprised with Meloetta once again.

The boy's quiet picnic was interrupted when a flock of angry Spearow had tried to hurt a red haired girl. Not about to sit by and watch idly, he had jumped in to save her.

He'd ordered his Pikachu to use Thundershock on the normal and flying types, and since he had no idea what Meloetta's moves did, he'd said the first thing that came to his mind.

Which was Hyper Voice.

Needless to say, the attack had quite a lot of range.

A cascade of fainted Spearow rained out of the sky from the powerful cry Meloetta used. The whole flock was defeated in one blow.

The legendary pokemon looked at her handy work in satisfaction, until she noticed her trainer's stunned look that turned into a wide grin.

''That was so awesome!'' he cried out. ''I can't believe you just did that.''

He hugged her floating form from behind while she giggled, a cute blush forming on her face.

''Mel mel,'' she responded sweetly, happily hugging him back.

Pikachu smirked.

''Looks like somebody is in love,'' he teased.

''Maybe,'' she replied back shyly.

The electric rodent snickered and shook his head.

Meanwhile, the red haired girl had watched the spectacle unfold with utter shock written on her face. This boy had just saved her! With a Pikachu and a pokemon she had never seen before!

The raven haired trainer focused his attention on her.

''Are you all right?'' he asked.

''I-I guess so,'' she stuttered in embarrassment. ''Thank you.''

Ash smiled. ''I'm glad you didn't get hurt. My name's Ash by the way, and this is Meloetta,'' he pointed at the pokemon still hugging him, ''and Pikachu.'' He finished his introduction by giving his electric starter a rub.

''Melo!''

''Pika pika!''

''It's nice meeting you, Ash. My name is Misty,'' she said.

Misty took a step closer to get a better look at the normal and psychic type who had now taken a seat on Ash's shoulder.

''I've never seen a Meloetta before. She's a strong pokemon, isn't she?''

''Apparently,'' Ash laughed sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head. He'd no idea about her power either until just now.

Meloetta stifled a giggle, her melodic humming telling Ash she was enjoying herself.

''What happened that those Spearow tried to attack you?''

''Well, I was fishing in a creek downhill, trying to catch some good water pokemon to add to my team. Unfortunately, my patience ran a little thin and I accidentally hooked a Spearow with my backswing.''

She paused and shivered to get the last of her anxiety to leave her body.

''I was mad and the Spearow was mad too. You can basically guess what happened after that.''

Ash nodded in understanding.

''Luckily, everything turned out okay in the end, right?'' he offered.

''Thanks to you,'' she replied kindly. ''You're a trainer, correct?''

''I am. I was on my way to Viridian city. From there I plan to travel into the Viridian woods towards Pewter city to get my first badge!'' Ash told her proudly.

''That's a solid plan. Be careful though. The forest is known for its... bug type pokemon,'' Misty shivered again, ''and the Pewter city gym uses rock types. Your Pikachu won't be a good match-up.''

''Thanks for the advice! I'm sure to stock up on plenty antidotes before entering the forest and I still got Meloetta with me too.''

''Melo Meloetta,'' she stated confidently, punching the air a couple of times to show that she was not afraid for a couple of rock types.

Misty giggled. ''It seems you're in good hands, Ash. But unlike the first gym, the second gym leader is a lot tougher!'' She winked, gave him a hug and strolled away.

''Wait! Where are you going?''

''To get my bike!'' she hollered back. ''Let's meet up in Cerulean city. That's where I live, all right?''

''How am I supposed to find you there? The city is huge.''

''Don't worry about it, I'll find you there. That's a promise!'' She waved one last time before she was out of sight.

''Well, she was certainly nice,'' Ash spoke with a small smile to his pokemon.

''Melo mel!''

''Huh, you think that I'm nicer?''

She nodded her head enthusiastically.

Ash laughed. ''Silly girl. I'm your trainer. That's not a fair comparison.''

She giggled, happily floating laps around him before surprising him with a sudden peck on his lips.

The raven haired boy gasped, his cheeks turning warm. This was the third time she had kissed him and before he could even comprehend what had happened, she was already gone again.

''You're a devious little pokemon, aren't you?'' Ash accused her playfully.

She blew him a raspberry that he just couldn't ignore.

''Oh you're on! Pikachu. You'll get a whole bottle of ketchup if you help me catch her!''

The rodent's ears perked up almost comically. He was at Ash's side in an instant, cheeks sparking dangerously with electricity.

''Sorry girl, but you're going down,'' he taunted.

Meloetta gave a happy cry of her name, giggling all the way when Ash and Pikachu set chase.

The afternoon went by quickly. Of course, Ash and Pikachu were no match for Meloetta in reality, but she hadn't had so much fun in a long while. Occasionally, she would give her trainer the illusion she was tired until, at the last moment, she dodged him yet again.

Pikachu had to give up after a while, his stamina pretty much drained in a matter of minutes. Ash made a mental note to train his starter on endurance first as he returned him to his pokeball.

Now it was only him versus the giggling normal and psychic type and she grew bolder as time passed. First, she acted all innocent, dodging his attempts to catch her, until she began stealing kisses whenever Ash became close.

The boy's cheeks were burning like two lamp posts. Every time he thought that he had her cornered, she managed to escape once again. Not only that, but then she would appear before him and softly press her lips against his own.

Her faint blush, those sweet blue eyes and her delicacy whenever she kissed him captured Ash's heart like a brightly burning flame. His heart was beating almost out of his chest; his lungs were burning, screaming for oxygen, yet Ash didn't stop his chase. Anything to feel those lips touch him one more time. He realized that he wasn't chasing her anymore to catch her. He chased her because he wanted her affections.

Twilight was approaching; a beautiful hue of red and orange filled the sky. Ash finally had to call it quits. He desperately caught his breath, lying on the soft grass below him with his eyes closed. After a while, he felt a petite form joining him, her body nestling on top of his.

Ash opened his eyes to see Meloetta stare right back at him, her face radiating kindness.

''Mel,'' she chirped softly.

''I had fun too,'' he whispered in return, gently rubbing his hand against her cheek.

Her blush intensified. She held his hand with her own hands, eyes turning soft and face getting closer to the boy; so close he could feel her breath on his lips.

''Mel melo,'' she told him softly. Meloetta didn't wait for an answer. Her lips were back on Ash's, and this time, she deepened the kiss, getting her message across spectacularly.

Ash didn't resist her. Instead, he kissed her back, his body filling with happy thoughts as this sweet girl on top of him showed exactly how she felt.

She murmured cutely, her soft lips firmly interlocked with Ash's. It felt like an eternity for the raven haired boy, a heaven only Meloetta could make him experience.

Then, she broke the kiss, gauging Ash's reaction.

His eyes sparkled, and a stupid grin was present on his face.

''Is this how you feel about me?''

"Meloetta!'' She nodded her head without a doubt.

Ash laughed. ''Aren't you the sweetest pokemon I've ever met?''

''Melo melo.'' She blushed.

''Well, I like you too,'' he whispered. ''So why don't you kiss me again?''

He didn't have to ask twice. Her lips were back on his immediately, her happy humming creating a melody that soothed Ash to the bone.

So the duo continued to enjoy each other's company, until after a while, Ash saw something peculiar.

''Who's that pokemon?'' he asked his legendary pokemon, pointing at the sky.

Meloetta looked up and her smile turned wide.

''That's lady Ho-oh!'' she said excitedly in pokespeech. Loud enough for the rainbow pokemon to have heard her, because when she saw the chosen one and Meloetta, she couldn't help but approach them.

The massive pokemon landed gracefully in front of them. She gave the human and pokemon a motherly smile.

''Greetings, Ash, Meloetta,'' she said warmly.

''Wow! You can talk! And you know my name!'' Ash exclaimed in amazement.

''Indeed, sweet human of mine. I hope everything has been going smoothly with your journey so far?''

''I couldn't have wished for a better start!''

''Good. I see you have been taking good care of Meloetta, and she, in turn, has taken good care of you. Isn't that right?'' She smirked at the small legendary.

''Right!'' Meloetta squeaked, her blush returning tenfold. Lady Ho-oh knew exactly what was going on.

''I heard from Arceus about your plan, Meloetta. How you managed to change that old pokemon's mind is beyond me, but I want you to know that I'll be supporting you all the way. Take good care of the chosen one.'''

''You know I will, Lady Ho-oh. I love this human very much.''

''As you have shown,'' she teased.

She turned her attention to Ash.

''Hear my blessing, special human. Be graced by the colors of my wings. Go forth and may the oceans bow for you like they do to Kyogre. Let the sky shiver in your presence like Rayquaza, the earth rumble like Groudon. Be strong like Regigigas, patient as Dialga and wise as Palkia. May Meloetta soothe your troubling soul with her melody whenever your road is filled with obstacles. Hold your pokemon close, and your family even closer. Your tale has just started, young one, enjoy it while it lasts.''

Ash was overwhelmed. He didn't know any of the pokemon she just blessed him with, bar Meloetta of course. Hell, he didn't even know her name! But one thing he knew was for certain; he was destined to win. He had Pikachu and Meloetta at his side, what more could he ask for?

''Thank you, ma'am,'' he uttered, gracefully bowing out of respect.

''Stand up, young one. You shouldn't need to bow for me. Take my blessing at heart and follow your dreams.''

Ho-oh prepared to take off.

''Wait! Can I at least know your name?''

She smiled as she spread her wings.

''I am the Rainbow.''

With those last words, she took off at tremendous speeds, until she was nothing but a speck on the horizon.

''Melo Meloetta.''

''You seem happy,'' Ash noted slyly.

She giggled and hugged him, her sweet voice music to Ash's ears.

He held her close, steadily walking in the direction of Viridian city.

''I'm kinda in the mood for some food. What do you say we visit a nice restaurant when we have arrived?''

''Mel!'' she agreed wholeheartedly.

So the blessed human continued his travels with Meloetta at his side while they knew that today had marked the start of something truly special between them. Something which they also knew, could blossom into so much more.

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~Syrup-Waffle