Emerald: Okay, so I don't own Pokemon.

Drew: This is where Nightmare shows up isn't it?

Emerald: No.

May: Good.

"Who is Nightmare?" They asked in sync.

I shivered as the figure of a young man flashed through my mind. He had black greasy hair, black beady eyes, and ghastly pale skin. He always wore a outfit that was black and covered all of his arms and legs. He had black gloves and boots. He also always wore a black mask like those superheros with a secret identity.

I shook my head. "A person that can make your worst nightmare seem like a dream of bliss. So far only I've lived through an attack from him that I know of. He is cruel and will kill anything in his way. He doesn't care for a thing besides himself. He hates females that work. He has deep black eyes that hold a dark secret."

"It sounds like you actually know him in person."

I shook my head. "Maybe a long long long time ago when I was still young. The day I ran away was a year before the Maples took me in. He kept me at his home. He treated me like a princess. He was the dad I never had....until Team Night told him to kill me."

The First Date

"May, you know he can't hurt you now. Come on. Lets go talk to Solidad for a bit, okay?" Drew asked me. He looked worried about what was happening again.

"I guess. Guys, I'll talk to you later. Keep Eve safe for Drew and I, Max." He nodded and the screen went black. "Lets go."

"May, have you ever wondered if Norman and Caroline were your real parents?" The sudden question made my thoughts swirl.

I nodded. "Everyday since I met them. If I had been theirs I wouldn't be hunted. I would be safe. I wouldn't have to worry about you getting hurt."

"I won't get hurt May. You know that."

"Drew, that is a lie. Everyone gets hurt." I started walking. I wasn't looking at him.

"May, please look at me." I didn't. "Please? You're hurting me right now by ignoring me." I stopped and looked at him. "Lets just take a break tonight. Okay? Just you, Solidad, Robert, me, and the pokemon." I opened my mouth to protest.

"I think that's wonderful, don't you Robert?" I spun around to see Solidad. "A double date!"

I smiled a bit. "Okay, but us girls need to get ready, right Solidad?"

"Of course. Can't be going out in public like this. I say we go shopping! Boys are coming of course to get their outfits as well." I saw both males pale. I giggled.

"I don't wanna!" Drew whined. "We'll be carrying bags all day!"

"No you won't. I have an outfit I can use. I know you do too. Sorry Solidad, you and Robert get to be the ones shopping." Solidad sighed and nodded. "We can go after the contest. Just us girls!" Her eyes perked up.

I lead the way to the counter. The Nurse Joy looked up. "We need a room please?" She smiled.

Then her eyes widened. "Well if it isn't Princess May and Prince Drew! I haven't seen you two since May's first contest in Slateport." I blushed and smiled. "Are you two together? I saw you participating in the contest. My daughter is the judge this round." I nodded as Drew laced his fingers with mine, standing behind me with his arm around my waist. "Here you are." She handed me the key. "Down the hall to the left, room twenty."

"Thank you." I said, dragging Drew to our room. I unlocked the door and nearly screamed. "You got to be kidding me! How can Nurse Joy be so cruel! I said we were together, not sleeping together!" I sauntered into the room. "Oh well. I don't care. As long as you keep your hands to yourself, that is."

"I'll be on my best behavior!" Drew swore. "You take the bathroom." I smiled and rushed to the bathroom. I smiled as I pulled out my things.

I pulled out a white tank top with red roses all over the front. The skirt I pulled out had a swirl design going all the way around. It was white and green. Next I pulled out white flats. I looked at my hair and sighed. What to do, what to do. I smiled and took it out from my bandanna and out of the pigtails. I pulled it back into a bun and put a rose I found in my bag to hold it up.

I smiled at my reflection and added a tad bit of lip gloss which was flavored Peacha Berry. I walked out and saw Drew in a simple black tux. His eyes looked like they popped out of their sockets. "What?"

"Beautiful." I blushed and he smiled. "You ready? I'm sure that Solidad and Robert won't mind if we go to the hotel to pick them up." I nodded and took his hand. I let him set the pace for once. It was a calm, quiet walk. I loved it. I never thought we could ever be so quiet with one another. It was nice. I was crazy to think that I would never find him. "You're quiet."

"Yeah, well, now I can't be. You just interrupted my thinking." I mumbled. "I'm loud you complain. I'm quiet, you worry."

"Well, yeah. It's your personality to be loud." He smirked at me. "What were you thinking about?"

"About how lucky I was to find you!" I chirped. He laughed and draped a arm around my waist.

He pulled me closer. "And you'll never get rid of me." My smile widened. "I see Solidad and Robert." Indeed, there they were, exiting the Hotel, headed our way. "Come on! We are going out for dinner."

He lead the way to a fancy dinner and smiled at the person behind the podium. "Master Drew! What a shock. How are you sir? I mean, the last time any of us saw you, you were ten and heading off into the unknown! Is she your girlfriend? You have to call your parents!" Drew sighed at the lady. "Oh right, this way." She lead us to a secret room. Which is just were VIP guest go. "I'll be back to with drinks soon. What would you like?"

"Peacha juice." Solidad and I said.

"Water." The boys said. The woman left and I gave Drew a look.

He looked down. "My parents own this dinner, along as a huge investment with Professor Loud."

"Really? So you know Tori as well?" He nodded. "I had a great time there, but...." I looked down. "I felt bad about misjudging Deoxys like that. It was just looking for it's friend." I trailed off, then smiled. "But hey I met Rafe, Rebeca, Catherin, and the others." They nodded, understanding. "Anyways, Solidad, have you talked to Brock? He keeps saying how you never call now a days. I think he's starting to worry. After all, according to him, you did grow up together."

"Yeah, but he's a flirt!" She complained and I smiled. "I'll give him a call." She mumbled. "So, how is everything with your friends?"

"Fine. Well, besides for Max's girlfriend and Drew's cousin, Eve." I shook my head. "She's fine now that she has Max though."

"What happened?" Robert asked. I shook my head with a pointed look. "Okay. Another time, gotcha."

"Norman and Caroline?" Solidad asked.

I gasped. "We forgot to call them."

"We'll call tomorrow after the contest, 'kay?" Drew asked with a smile.

"You got him to smile more often. I just noticed." Solidad said. "You two are perfect together! I can't wait for the wedding!" She squealed.

"You're a bit ahead of yourself, aren't you?" I asked as the waitress walked in with our drinks and menus.

"Here you are....and what is this about a wedding?" She shot Drew a smirk.

"Way ahead of us. We have other things to worry about thank you." I was fuming. "Besides, I don't want to get married so young!" I mumbled the last part. Truth was, I never wanted to get married. Who talks about marriage at my age? I mean, I am only sixteen!

"Anyways, I'll just take a hamburger." I said, keeping my voice even.

"Okay, soup or salad?"

"Salad."

"French, baked, or mashed?"

"French."

"I'll take the same order." Drew said.

"I'll take the shrimp platter."

"We'll share." Solidad said.

I smiled. We talked and laughed the night away. The food was great. I thanked the waitress and Drew said he would call and make his parents give her a raise. We went to the park and I pulled out my Pokeballs to let my pokemon out. "Come on out everyone!" I called.

Out came my pokemon. Flareon and Glaceon laid down beside the bench I was sitting on with the others. Beautifly landed on my head. Drew called out his pokemon as well. Roserade smiled as she landed on me. I patted her head.

I sighed. "It's so nice out. Normally this city is so cold."

"Yeah."

"Where is your pokemon?" I asked the two. Solidad smiled. "What?

"At the dare care center. I thought it would be a nice break before the contest started up again tomorrow." I nodded as Venusuar ran up. "To think Venusuar and Blastoid used to be so small." I nodded. "But hey, it's all cool."

"Yeah, they're pretty strong for contest pokemon. I beat Ash in a battle a few years ago when Blastoid was still a Wartutle." Blastoid stood proudly, looking at me. "Yes, you are the best, besides Blaziken." I froze. "Uh, Drew, we are going to have to call tomorrow before the contest. I need to get Blaziken." He nodded. "Or tonight, whatever fits better."

"We'll call later when we get back." I nodded as Roserade jumped off my lap and ran off to play with the others. Flygon flew up and I smiled. I noticed Masqurain flying around Beautifly. Butterfree looked out of place. Absol was blushing as Glaceon licked his fur clean. "Can you say weird? Our pokemon knew what they felt for each other before we did." I nodded as I looked up at the moon. "What's wrong?"

"Not a thing is wrong. I'm just so relaxed right now." He smiled again. "Are you sick tonight? I think you only smirked once."

"No, I'm just happy." I felt my face flush. It went away and a yawn escaped my mouth. "I think it's time to hit the hey. It's almost midnight." I nodded. We returned our pokemon and headed off to the center. I went to the phone.

"Hello?" Caroline's face filled the screen.

"Sorry to wake you up Caroline. I need Blaziken for the contest tomorrow." I said, rubbing my head.

"Oh! May dear! Of course. She sent the ball to me and I smiled. "And it's mom, remember? I will not stand for any of this Caroline."

"Thanks, mom." I smiled, then yawned again. "Sorry for waking you up. I just got back from a date with Drew. Tell dad I said hi."

"Will do. Now get some sleep." She ordered. I nodded and we said our goodbyes. I hung up and Drew and I went to bed.

"Goodnight Drew. Sweet dreams."

"Goodnight, my Beautifly." I felt him kiss my head and I fell asleep, dreaming of our future together.

How we were going to make it out of this.

How we are going to survive this with everyone else. The prophecy will not totally come true.

I will protect this world and the people that inhabit it that I grew to love.