Sorry I couldn't upload this sooner, I had shit to do. This is a longer chapter, since I was able to work on it for four days. Enjoy chapter 12 everyone!
Jake woke up feeling refreshed for the first time in a few days. He got up, said good morning to Eevee, and was about to leave to eat breakfast. When he got to the door, he noticed a slip of paper on the floor, picking it up and reading it.
Hey Jake. I went out for a little bit. I'll be back at around eleven. Max said that he was going to go spend the day at the museum, so that'll give us some free time. I wrote my Pokenav number at the end of this note just in case you wanted to call me.
See ya soon!
May
Jake looked at the clock, which read 10:15.
Alright, I have about 45 minutes to spare until May gets back. That should give me plenty of time to get ready for the day. Eating, showering, the normal routine.
"Hey Eevee, you up for a day at the beach? I was planning on taking May there for the day since the tournament doesn't pick back up until tomorrow."
"Eevee!" He replied, nodding his head in excitement.
"Good."
At that, he went down for a quick breakfast, then came back up to shower, changing into a pair of blue swim trunks with a large Poke Ball on the right leg. He threw on a white tank top, and fixed his hat on his head, wearing it backwards as usual. He made sure to bring a few towels and various supplies, and put his Poke Balls in his bag. He looked up at the clock, which read 10:55. After having Eevee climb on his shoulder, he headed out the door, bumping into May.
"Hey," Jake said. "I was just gonna see if you came back."
May eyed him over. "Here I am! I'm assuming you want to take me to the beach?"
"Yeah, based on what you said yesterday, it sounded like you really enjoyed going."
"I love the beach! Just give me about fifteen minutes to change, and we can go!" She exclaimed, running into her room.
Fifteen minutes later, she came back out. She was wearing a red bikini bottom, with her hip pack around her waist. She also had a white t-shirt on, covering her top. She was wearing her signature green bandana on her head, with two locks of hair floating downwards over her ears.
"All ready to go?" Jake asked.
"Yep! I decided to bring my Pokemon with me. It's been awhile since they've all been to the beach." She replied.
"Same here. Come on, I know a great spot that's usually not that crowded." He said, holding out his hand.
"You're the boss!" She replied coyly, taking his hand.
Wow. This definitely feels different than when we're wearing gloves. Skin on skin contact feels much...warmer. Jake thought to himself, leading May to the beach.
"Wow!" May exclaimed. "You were right! This is a good spot. There's no one here!"
"I told you." Jake replied, setting down his bag and taking off his shirt, revealing a body that had some muscle tone. Upon seeing this, May blushed slightly. Eevee hopped off to find a comfortable spot on the sand.
"How did you find a place like this?" May asked, also taking off her shirt. She was wearing a matching red bikini top that showed a little cleavage to go with the bottom.
Jake took notice, blushing. Damn, she looks good he thought to himself.
"Well, I had just beaten Brawny, so I decided that the best place to go next would be Mauville, so I had to make a stop here in Slateport. I missed the ferry, but a nice fisherman said that he was going to Slateport anyways, so he dropped me off at a dock about a quarter of a mile from here, so I walked along the beach and came across this spot, which is on the way to the city."
Jake recalled. He started to put on sunscreen, using the spray on type. "Could you get my back for me please?" He asked.
"Sure, if you get mine!" May replied, spraying Jake's back.
He returned the favor, and pulled out his Pokeballs. "Hey everybody, I thought we could use a day off! Come on out!"
Out came Grace, Blazer, Riptide, Talon, Pharaoh, and Shadow. He caught the balls, putting them back in his bag. "Don't go too far, but other than that, relax and have fun. You guys earned it."
Immediately, Pharaoh enveloped Jake in a ghostly hug.
"Alright, have fun guys!" He said, breaking free of the death grip.
"Haha. Alright everyone, you come on out too!" May laughed, releasing her Pokemon.
Out came Blaziken, Beautifly, Glaceon, Venusaur, Blastoise, and Ampharos.
"Guys, meet Jake, my boyfriend. Have fun, and don't go too far!"
Blaziken, having already met Jake, went to go talk with Blazer. Glaceon came up to Jake and rubbed against his legs, as a way of saying hello. Eevee, upon seeing one of his evolved forms, was quick to make his presence known, striking up a conversation with her. Beautifly landed on Jake's head, her signature way of saying hello, while Blastoise and Venusaur merely greeted him briefly, before walking off. Ampharos was last, a little hesitant to meet the boy, a look of distrust on her face.
"What's wrong with Ampharos?" Jake asked, a little overwhelmed by the attention, yet still concerned about the glare he was receiving from Ampharos.
"Honestly, I think it might have to do with Drew. Don't ask what happened, but let's just say that she doesn't trust boys who get close to me because of it." May replied, her voice a little down. "But don't worry, she'll warm up to you eventually. Just give her time and show her that you're not a bad person."
"I'll keep that in mind." He said. He then looked Ampharos straight in the eyes. "I don't know what happened between those two, but I can assure you that it won't happen with me."
"Anyways," May said, breaking the tension. "Everyone seems to be getting along."
She was right. Eevee and Glaceon were chatting up a storm. Beautifly flew off of Jake's head and took to the sky with Talon. Venusaur was talkimg with Grace. Blastoise, Shadow, and Riptide took to the water, seemingly to play a game of some sorts. Blazer was talking to his female companion, with Blaziken listening intently. Pharaoh was breaking the ice with Ampharos, who was still keeping an eye on Jake, yet still enjoying the company of the ghost Pokemon.
"So, what do ya wanna do?" May asked.
"I guess we could go swimming." He replied. Now that we're here, I honestly don't know what to do. I really should have thought this through.
"Lighten up. You don't have to act so nervous around me. Just be yourself. Like the old times," May smiled, trying to ease Jake out of his uncertainty. "That's not a bad idea." May took off her bandana, letting the rest of her hair flow down to her shoulders, combing out the wrinkles with her fingers.
She's right, I shouldn't be acting so nervous, after all, she is my girlfriend. Jake thought to himself. "Sorry. I've never been good with girls." He admitted.
"Well you didn't seem to have a problem talking to me beforehand." She replied.
"I know, but we were best friends before. Even if it was six years since we last spoke. I guess I just need to get used to calling you my girlfriend, that's all." Jake said.
"Don't worry, we're here to have fun! Come on, let's get in the water!" She exclaimed, pulling Jake by the hand towards the water.
Off in the water, three water Pokemon were watching the whole fiasco.
"Wow," Blastoise said, looking at both Shadow and Riptide. "Your trainer seriously needs to work on his female interaction skills."
"I know. He's a great trainer, an even better friend, but when it comes to girls, it's almost like he freezes up." Shadow replied.
"Give him a break, it's his first girlfriend, and it's a whole new experience for him. He just needs a little help, that's all." Said Riptide.
"Yeah, and what do you want us to do about it?" asked Shadow.
"They ARE coming in the water to swim, so we could help your trainer out a little, after all, he seems like a nice guy, definitely better than the asshole who was with May beforehand," Blastoise said.
"What happened between those two?" Riptide asked.
"Sorry, but my lips are sealed. If May doesn't want to tell Jake yet, then I'm not gonna tell you. Back on track, I think I know how to get those two a little closer, so listen up."
"What do you have in mind?" Shadow asked.
"This." Blastoise said, revealing his plan.
Back on the beach, Jake was being dragged by May towards the water. "Hey, slow down! You're about to pull my arm off!" He yelled.
"Calm down you big baby! It was you're idea anyways!" She replied cheerfully.
They finally reached a nice spot, wading in until they were treading water.
"So now what?" Jake asked.
"I don't know," May replied, with a mischievous grin on her face.
"Uh-oh, I don't think I like where this is going." Jake said, a sweat drop forming on his face.
Before either of them could react, Jake was suddenly pulled under the water without warning.
May started to panic. One moment she was talking with her boyfriend, the next he was pulled under water. "Jake! Jake!" She yelled, trying to spot him. She tried to dunk her head under the water to see, but was held back by an unseen something. Or someone. She tried to break free, but to no avail. She tried turning her head, but it too was held in place.
"Help! Help!" She yelled, trying to get someone's attention. But since there wasn't anyone around, thanks to the secluded area that Jake had picked, no one heard her cries for help. However, the Pokemon on the beach recognized who was holding May back, so they didn't do anything.
Underwater, Jake was able to open his eyes, filled with fear, but he relaxed when he saw Shadow gripping him with his tongue.
Wow. I never knew he was this playful before. Still, its a bit unnerving knowing that you're being help by a tongue. I wonder what he's up to he thought to himself. He then saw Riptide, who looked like he was giving a thumbs up.
Uh-oh, what do they have planned for me this time? he asked himself. He was starting to run out of breath, and motioned upwards to let his Pokemon know that he needed to breathe. They acknowledged him, slowly bringing him back to the surface.
May was beginning to cry. Why did this happen? We weren't bothering anyone. It was just supposed to be a fun day with my boyfriend, and he gets pulled under, and someone has me pinned down so I can't move she was full on crying now, tears streaming down her face. Behind her, a certain blue turtle was grinning, knowing what her reaction would change to in a few seconds. He gave the signal by wiggling his left foot underwater.
Suddenly, Jake resurfaced, gasping for breath. May saw this, and immediately felt the grip on her loosen. She didn't care, all she did was wade in the now chest high water over to her boyfriend, quickly smothering him with a tight hug.
"Oh my Arceus, I thought I lost you!" She said, burying her face into Jake's neck, still sniveling.
"Don't worry, I'm fine!" He reassured her, looking past her at the three water types, giving them a look as to say, "I'll talk to you about this later."
Silently, though, he was thanking them for what they did. He had caught on to their little ploy after Riptide had given him the thumbs up, knowing that they were only trying to help. Thanks guys, I owe you one he said mentally, before hugging May just as tightly as she was him.
"What happened?" May was finally able to blurt out, after a good ten minutes of trying to calm down. "While you were underwater, I was pinned back and I couldn't move! And how did we get this close back to shore?"
"I don't know May" Jake lied, not wanting her to know what really had happened. "I guess I must have caught a rip current or something. As for you not being able to move, I have no clue, but I can assure you that if something bad had happened, Riptide, Shadow, and Blastoise would have been here in an instant," he reassured her, still holding on to her tightly.
"I guess you're right. Still, I wish I knew what was holding me back," she said, looking deep into Jake's auburn eyes. Immediately she felt her chest heat up.
Jake returned her gaze feeling his chest heat up as well, before taking the initiative and leaning in. May followed suit, and soon they shared their second kiss, a little less awkward than the first one.
Off to the side, the three water types were watching the two teens interact.
"I told you it would work" Blastoise said.
"Damn, I didn't think he had it in him," Shadow said, surprised at Jake's initiative.
"I told you, he just needs a little help, that's all." Riptide said.
After about a minute, the two broke off.
"I promise, I won't let anything happen to you." Jake said, still holding May in his arms.
May was a little stunned. Wow. He really does care about me. As for him making the first move, I could get used to this. Oh well, I feel much better now. "Aren't you a smooth one?" She said flirtatiously. "Come on, it should be lunch time just about now, and I brought food." She said, still in Jake's arms.
"You got me at food," he grinned. The two waded ashore, with Jake's arm around May's waist, and vice versa. She led him over to where her fanny pack was, and pulled out two sandwiches.
"I made these myself, I hope you like it." She said a little nervously.
"Don't worry, I love sandwiches. On a side note, I brought some Pokemon food, so I can fill everyone's food bowls and we'll be good to go." He replied.
Soon, everyone was eating, with Jake and May chatting.
Everyone was enjoying the meal, talking amongst themselves while eating. Ampharos seemed to have warmed up to Jake, as she wasn't giving him a death glare every time she looked at him.
Blazer was the first to finish, with May's Blaziken close behind. They started to have a sparring match, and soon there was a small crowd watching.
Jake smiled. "It seems like those two hit it off well, huh?"
"Yeah, it looks like those two are having fun!" May replied.
"Hey Blazer!" Jake called, drawing his starter's attention. "Don't wear yourself out, I need you for tomorrow's double battle!"
Blazer nodded, continuing his sparring match with Blaziken.
Soon, Jake and May had finished their sandwiches, and they were laying back on their towels.
"What do you wanna do now?" May asked.
"Well, we could go swimming again." Jake suggested.
"I don't know, I don't think I could deal with having that whole ordeal happen again."
"Don't worry," Jake reassured her. "I can guarantee you that it won't. But if you don't want to, then I guess we could do something else."
"Yeah, I'd like that."
"How about a game of beach volley ball?" Jake suggested. "I have one in my bag, I just need to get it out. I know there's no net, but we could figure something out. We could get the Pokemon to join in if they want."
"Sounds good!" May exclaimed. "Who's up for a game of beach ball?" She shouted.
Shadow, Riptide, Ampharos, Blastoise, Glaceon and Eevee all walked up, wanting to take part in the game. The others were still watching the two fire types spar with each other.
Ten minutes later, Jake had the volley ball ready, and was busy getting everyone organized.
"Please try not to pop it," he said. "It's resistant to Pokemon attacks, but it can only take so much. Other than that, have fun!"
The Pokemon nodded in agreement, and Jake stepped over to his side.
Jake, Shadow, Riptide, and Eevee were on one side, and May, Ampharos, Blastoise, and Glaceon were on the other.
"Don't think that just because you're my girlfriend that I'll go easy on you!" Jake taunted.
"I wouldn't dream of it!" May replied, a determined look on her face.
Jake served the ball, hitting it high into the air. Before it could hit the ground, Glaceon slapped it with her tail, to be returned by Shadow's tongue. Blastoise hit it up with his head, and May sent it over to the other side. Eevee dove for it, barely keeping it off the ground. The ball flew up, to be punched over to the other side by Riptide. Ampharos hit it back with her tail, and Jake dove for it, barely missing.
"Great job!" May exclaimed, giving Ampharos a hi five.
"Your serve," Jake stated, tossing the ball over to May.
She caught it, and quickly hit it into the air. Shadow was the first to get to it, sending it shooting across the makeshift field. Blastoise was able to stop it with his bulky body, allowing Glaceon to make a clean return. Eevee was able to headbutt it into the air, allowing Jake to spike it over to the other side. Ampharos dove for it, but narrowly missed, giving Jake's team the point. The group of eight continued playing like this, exchanging points, with no team gaining an advantage. The two fire type starters stopped their sparring match, interested in the intense game. Soon everyone was watching, their heads moving back and forth following the ball. This went on for a good two hours, before they decided to call it quits. Both sides were panting heavily, tired from the intense game they had played.
"What do you think guys, who won?" Jake asked.
Grace spoke up, pointing over at May's team.
"Yay!" May exclaimed, happy about her team's victory.
"Damn, I'm sorry guys, I really thought we had that." Jake sulked.
"Ahh, don't worry about it, we had fun, that's all that matters, right?" winked May, walking over to him.
"Yeah," he replied.
"Lighten up! It doesn't matter who won, I just enjoyed playing with you!" She gave him a playful slap on the back.
"Yeah, you're right. Man, I'm hot. I think I could go for a swim, you wanna come?" Jake asked, his demeanor changing to a more cheerful one.
May hesitated, before giving in. "Sure. I could use some cooling off."
"Don't worry, Shadow and Riotide will be right there with us, right guys?" He said, looking over at his two water types. They nodded in response.
"Well, I guess with them there, nothing bad will happen. Blastoise, you coming?"
The blue turtle nodded, heading into the water.
"Come on," Jake reassured her, holding out his hand. May took it, and they waded off into the water, the three water types trailing behind them. They went in about chest level, before May's nervous mood changed into a more playful one. She started splashing Jake, laughing in the process.
"No fair! I wasn't ready!" Jake shouted, splashing her back. The two continued their splash fight, both laughing at each other. Suddenly, Jake and May were both lifted off their feet by Riptide and Blastoise respectively.
"Hey! What gives!" May shouted, intrigued by her Pokemon's sudden move.
"Yeah what's this all about?" Jake asked, also wondering what the two water types were up to. Suddenly, realization hit him. Uh-oh, this must be another one of their attempts to get me and May closer, I wonder what they have planned this time? he thought to himself.
"Wait a minute, where's Shadow?" May asked.
"I don't know, but wherever he is, I'm sure it has something to do with their little plan." Jake replied.
"I'm not sure I like where this is going." May said. She then noticed that the two water types were right next to each other. Riptide then flipped Jake off of his back, causing him to land on Blastoise. He then said something in his native tongue.
"What did he say?" May asked, helping Jake up onto Blastoise's shell.
"He said that you should hold on to me, while I hold on to Blastoise." Jake replied, getting a good grip on the shell.
"Why?"
"I don't know, but I think it might be a good idea. "These two seem to have a plan in mind."
"Alright," May conceded, wrapping her arms around his waist, confused as to what was going on.
Suddenly, they saw what looked like a slide made of ice up ahead. Upon closer inspection, Shadow was using his Ice Beam to make the final touches.
"I see." May said. "These three are planning on sending us down that slide."
"Yeah. I gotta admit, it looks kind of fun!"
"Indeed it does!" May gripped Jake tighter in anticipation, causing Jake to blush.
Man, what is up with those three today. I guess they're just really happy to see me with a girl, I guess. As for this, I definitely like the feeling I get when I'm this close to May.
May felt the warmth of Jake's body pressed up on her skin, causing her to blush as well. These three must really like seeing Jake and I together. I've never known Pokemon that go out of their way to make sure that their trainer is having the best time possible. Jake must really have a deep bond with them if they're going to these lengths, so I better enjoy the moment!
Blastoise had reached the now-completed ice slide, and suddenly leaped out of the water. He then slid down. On his back, Jake and May were completely enjoying themselves.
"That was fun!" May exclaimed after they had landed back in the water.
"Yeah it was! Let's go again!" Jake replied. Upon hearing this, the three water types smiled, knowing that their plan had worked once again. Blastoise took them down the slide a few more times, each time May gripping Jake tighter than the last, before finally heading back to shore. They finally reached it, when they noticed the sun was sitting fairly low in the sky.
"It's getting pretty late, I think we should get going. I wanna eat dinner, and I didn't bring any with me." Jake said, walking to get his towel.
"Yeah, you're right." May replied, drying herself off with her towel.
The two quickly got dried off and redressed before they started packing up.
"Alright everyone, I hope you enjoyed your day off. Tomorrow we gotta big day, as we got two double battles tomorrow." He then turned to Grace. "I'm sure you're happy to hear that I'm gonna be using you and Blade in the first round, right?" He asked with a sly smile.
Upon hearing the name, Grace's ears perked up.
"Thought so."
"Who's Blade?" May asked.
"My Gallade, and Gace's mate. Their teamwork is exceptional when I use them in double battles, since they share such a close bond." Jake replied.
"Cool!" May said, pulling out her Pokeballs. "Alright, I hope you all had fun, but it's time to go! Return!" She then began recalling her Pokemon, who were finishing up their temporary goodbyes. Ampharos was the last go be called back, and Jake could've sworn that he saw her give him a quick smile.
Jake then pulled out his Pokeballs. "Alright, return guys! I need you all to rest up for tomorrow!" He recalled his Pokemon, placing the Pokeballs in his bag. He lowered his hand, allowing Eevee to climb on his shoulder.
"Did you have fun?" He asked.
"Eevee! Eev. Eevee!" He exclaimed.
"Glad to hear it."
Jake walked off back to the city, holding hands with May, a content smile on his face.
When they reached the hotel, Jake spoke up. "You wanna head out for dinner?"
"Yeah, sure. I gotta shower and get ready first, I'll knock on your door when I'm ready to go, kay?" She replied.
"Sounds good! Don't take too long."
May rolled her eyes. "Never rush a girl when she's getting ready." She said intensly.
"Okay," Jake cowered back, intimidated by the sudden change of tone.
The two walked back into their respective rooms to get ready for the evening.
"Man, today was fun, and it's not even over yet! I still have the whole night left!" Jake exclaimed, walking into the bathroom. Then he stopped, remembering one of the day's events. He pulled out two Pokeballs, and enlarged them. He called out two Pokemon. In front of him, the Mud Fish and Ninja Pokemon appeared.
"So, mind telling me what you were doing earlier today? I know you had good intentions, but you scared the shit out of May!" Jake scolded. His two water types looked down in shame.
"Hey, I know you were trying to help, but maybe you should stick to doing things like the slide. You know, not trying to scare my girlfriend to death?"
The two Pokemon nodded, knowing they messed up.
"Now, whose idea was it?" Jake asked.
Both Pokemon shook their heads, and spoke in their native tongue trying to tell him it was Blastoise who came up with the idea.
"Wait, so you're saying that one of May's Pokemon came up with the idea? Blastoise is the culprit?"
The two Pokemon nodded.
"Next time you see him, tell him to not scare the shit out of May, okay? Look, I'm not mad at you, but please don't do anything like that again. Okay?"
They nodded once more, before being recalled back into their Pokeballs.
Jake then proceeded to shower, putting on a pair of khaki shorts and a blue polo shirt, dressing up slightly nicer than usual for the occasion. He wore his signature hat backwards on his head.
"And now, we wait." Jake said, petting Eevee.
He continued sitting there for about five minutes, before suddenly realizing something.
"Shit! I forgot to call Mom yesterday!"
At that, he grabbed his Pokenav and dialed a number.
"Hello?" A woman said.
"Hey mom," Jake replied.
"Oh hi son, how are you? Did you make it to the next round?"
"Yeah, I qualified yesterday, so I had the day off today."
"What did you do?"
"I went to the beach."
"All by yourself? Come on Jake, when are you gonna meet someone? You're sixteen! You should be—" Jake's mom ranted on.
"MOM!" Jake shouted, cutting her off. "You didn't let me finish. And to answer your first question, no. I went with someone."
"Oh, who?"
"M-my girlfriend." Jake stuttered.
"Oh! Who is she? Is she cute? What's her name?" His mom asked excitedly.
"Yes she's cute. Do you remember May Maple, from when we were kids?"
"Oh, yes. I remember her. You two were close. So you finally got the balls to ask a girl out I see."
"Yeah." Jake said blankly.
"You two aren't doing anything you shouldn't be, are you?"
"No! Mom. We're not. Jeez."
"Just making sure. What are you doing now?" His mom asked.
"Well I called you while I was waiting for her to get ready. We're going out to dinner."
"Ah, so my son is finally learning the kinks of the dating world."
Jake heard a knock on the door.
"Mom, she's here. I gotta go. I'll call you later. Love ya! Bye!"
"Love you too, son. Take care!"
His mom hung up, smiling at herself. "About damn time!" She said.
Jake walked up and opened the door. When he opened it, he saw May wearing her black biker shorts, her red and orange shoes, and a sleeveless orange skirt. She was wearing her all too familiar bandana on her head, and her hip pack on her waist.
"Ready to go?" She asked.
"Yeah, I just need to get my bag, then I'll be good to go." He replied.
Jake swung his backpack on his shoulders, letting Eevee hop on. He then proceeded out the door to where May was waiting, holding hands and walking to find a place to eat.
They arrived at a restaurant, not too fancy, but not too shabby either. They were shown to a table, and the waitress took their orders.
"So," May started. "Can you tell me the story of your first capture?"
"Yeah, if you tell me yours." Jake replied.
"It was about two days after I left home to start on my journey, and I was headed to Petalburg City, to say good bye to you, before continuing on.
"Hey Blazer, you wanna meet my friend May?"
"Torchic!" The shiny Torchic replied.
"Alright then. Petalburg City is right past route 102. Then we can go to the Gym!"
The young trainer was walking along the path, with a shiny Torchic sitting on his shoulder. As they were walking, they heard a noise.
"You hear that?" Jake asked.
"Tor!" His starter replied.
They continued walking, when they came across a young Ralts.
"Cool! A Ralts! Lets see what the PokeDex says.
"Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. It can use the horns on its head to read human emotions. Ralts rarely shows itself to humans, but may occasionally approach when it senses positive or happy feelings." The PokeDex stated.
"What do ya say, you ready to battle?" Jake asked the Torchic.
"Chic!" Blazer replied, hopping off his trainer's shoulder, striking a fighting pose.
"Alright, let's start off with Peck!" Jake commanded.
Blazer complied, charging towards the small Psychic type with an elongated beak. The Ralts took a defensive stance, before letting off a menacing Growl, causing Blazer to stop in his tracks. The Ralts then proceeded to lift Blazer on the air with her Confusion, and threw him into a tree, causing him to faint on impact.
"Blazer!" Jake shouted, rushing towards his fallen Pokemon. "I'm gonna get you to the Pkemon Center, don't worry, it won't be long!" He started running in the direction of Petalburg, his starter cradled in his arms. Unbeknownst to him, the curious Ralts decided to follow him.
Jake had just reached the Pokemon Center.
"Nurse Joy!" He called frantically. "Nurse Joy, Blazer here was thrown against a tree by a Confusion attack, can you please make sure he's okay?"
"Certainly, I just need you to recall him into his Pokeball." She stated calmly.
Jake complied, recalling his Pokemon.
"It'll be a few moments, so please wait in the lobby."
"Okay," Jake said, trying to calm down.
He sat there for ten minutes, before Nurse Joy reappeared.
"Your Torchic is fine. He was probably surprised by the impact, he is fighting fit and good to go," she stated sweetly.
"Thank you. Blazer, come on out!"
He opened the pokeball, and the shiny Torchic appeared.
"Just in case you didn't know, that Torchic is different than the others." Joy explained.
"What do you mean?"
"Normally Torchic are orange, but this one is yellow. It's known as a shiny Pokemon, they're very rare."
"I think I remember Professor Birch say something like that, but I guess I wasn't paying attention." Jake recalled, nervously scratching his head.
"Don't worry, if you ever need help again, please don't hesitate to come back! Goodbye!" Nurse a joy waved.
"Bye, and thanks for everything!" Jake called back. "Alright, time to go say goodbye to my best friend." Jake muttered to himself.
He walked for about ten minutes, before finding the gym. He then walked inside.
"Hello, anybody home?"
"Jake!" A voice called out.
Jake turned around to find a girl wearing a red bandana, a red shirt, black biker shorts, and a white mini skirt over the shorts with a yellow hip pack.
"May! How are you?"
"F-fine!" She stammered.
"What's the matter?"
"Th-that thing!" She exclaimed, pointing at the Torchic on his shoulder.
"It's just Blazer, my Torchic. Don't worry, he's friendly." Jake tried to reassure her.
"Can you PLEASE put it back in its ball? You know I don't like Pokemon!"
"Alright alright, I will." He turned towards the Torchic. I'm sorry bud, but she doesn't like Pokemon."
Blazer had a hurt look on his face as Jake recalled him. "Don't worry, you can come back out after I leave" Jake reassured his fire type. He then turned towards May. "So I came to tell you that I'm starting my Pokemon journey. I wanted to say goodbye to you, since it will be awhile until I pass through here again."
"There you go, always in a hurry, you've been talking about going on your Pokemon journey for as long as I remember. You must be excited, right?"
"Hell yeah! This is the most exciting week of my life! I left a few days ago, and I'm on my way to Rustboro City to challenge the first gym there."
"Good luck!"
"Thanks. I'm gonna have to go soon, though."
"You're leaving already? You just got here!" Don't you think you could stay for a little while?"
"Sorry, but I want to at least make it through Route 104 by nightfall. I'll see you later."
"Oh, well good bye then." May said sadly, closing the distance between the two.
"Good bye, I'll see you when I challenge your dad in a few months, okay?"
May then hugged her best friend. "Okay. You'll keep in touch, right?" She asked, a sad tone in her voice.
"Yeah, I promise." Jake reassured her, returning the gesture. After a few minutes, Jake finally pulled himself free of May's grip.
"Bye!" He said.
"Bye!" May replied, a hint of sadness in her voice.
He then walked out, sending out Blazer again. "I'm gonna miss her," he said dejectedly, before walking off. He headed out towards Route 104, when he heard a sound behind him. He turned around, seeing a Ralts.
"Hey, is that the same Ralts from before?" He asked. The Ralts nodded. She then sent an image into his mind using telepathy.
"So you wanna come with me?"
Again, the Ralts nodded.
Alright then, Blazer, get in there!"
His starter happily complied, eager for a rematch.
"Let's start out with Ember!"
Blazer sent out dozens of small flames from his beak. Many of them struck their target, dealing damage. The Ralts retaliated by Growling at Blazer, causing him to cower.
"Don't give in! Use another Ember! Followed by Peck!
Blazer complied, sending out more flames from his beak. He used them as a distraction, coming in close and rapidly striking the Ralts with his elongated beak. This proved to be too much, and the Feeling Pokemon fainted. Jake threw a Pokeball, and after a few tense moments, the capture was complete.
He held the ball in the air. "I caught a Ralts!" He yelled, excited about his new Pokemon. He then pulled out his PokeDex and scanned the ball.
"This Ralts is a female. Her attacks are Confusion and Growl." It stated in its robotic voice.
"I think I'll call you Grace." Jake said, before continuing on his way, face beaming with delight. Blazer happily followed right behind him.
"Wow. So on the same day you came to say goodbye to me, you caught your first Pokemon?" May asked redundantly.
"Yep! Grace was my first catch. To this day, she remains one of my strongest battlers."
"Wait a minute, what ever happened to you keeping in touch with me?" May demanded. "You promised me that you'd keep in touch, and you never did!"
Jake felt a sweat drop form on his neck. "Uhh, sorry? I guess I got all caught up in my training. Besides, when I did call, I found out that you had left to travel with Ash. It wasn't until two days ago that I was able to see you again."
"You're lucky that you're cute when you're nervous," May said playfully.
"Uh I guess?" Jake stammered, not knowing what to say.
"Relax, our food's here, so let's eat!" May exclaimed, taking a bite of her dish.
"So," Jake said, swallowing a bite of his food. "How about the story of your first capture? Who was it?"
"It was my Beautifly. I caught her as a Wurmple after learning that they evolve into Beautifly."
May, Ash, Max and Brock were all walking along a path, when suddenly a Wurmple dropped down from above.
"What's that?" Ash asked, pulling out his PokeDex.
"Oh wow, it's a Wurmple!" Max exclaimed.
Ash scanned the Wurmple in his PokeDex.
"Wurmple, he Worm Pokémon. Wurmple live primarily off of sap from trees. The suction cups on its feet keep it from slipping," The robotic voice said.
"Hey May, don't Wurmple evolve into Beautifly?" Max asked.
"I think so. I'm gonna catch it! After all, it is kinda cute! Go Pokeball!" She shouted, throwing a Pokeball.
The ball shook, before Wurmple reemerged.
"May!" Ash exclaimed. "You gotta battle it first!"
"Oh yeah," she replied. When she looked back over, the Wurmple was running off into the bushes.
"Hey guys," Brock said. "Why don't we all stop for lunch?"
"You all can stop for lunch, I'm gonna go catch that Wurmple!" May exclaimed before running off.
She trailed the bug type to a dirt road, when she suddenly heard shouting from ahead.
"Get out of the way Twerp!" A red headed lady shouted.
"Yeah, you better start running!" Added a blue haired man.
"Dere's a buncha Beedrill headin dis way!" Screamed a talking Meowth.
"Team Rocket!" May exclaimed, before seeing the swarm of Beedrill behind them. She started running out of fear. "Why am I getting dragged into this!? I didn't even do anything!" She screamed, running for her life.
"Shut up and run!"
The four continued running, until suddenly they fell off a bank! The trailing Beedrill continued in a straight line, oblivious that their prey had dropped below.
When they finally gathered their bearings, Team Rocket jumped up and started reciting their motto.
"Prepare for trouble!" Jessie exclaimed.
"And make it double!" James added.
"To protect—"
"There's Wurmple!" May interrupted, before running off.
"Hey, no one interrupts us like that!" Jessie yelled, trailing May. Her two companions quickly followed suit.
May had finally cornered Wurmple, so she sent out her Torchic. "Torchic, let's go!" She exclaimed, throwing out a Pokeball. The small orange fire type appeared.
"Seviper, get in there!" Jessie yelled, sending out her poison snake.
"Hey! I saw Wurmple first!" May yelled, anger starting to swell up in her face.
"So what?" Jessie retorted.
"So I should be the one to catch Wurmple!"
"I don't think so! James, call out your Cacnea!"
"But—" James argued.
"Now!"
"Okay, Cacnea, let's go!"
A small green cactus like Pokemon appeared. It immediately turned around and gave James a prickly hug.
Both Pokemon gained up on Torchic, when suddenly out of nowhere a Heracross appeared, blocking the two advancing Pokemon.
"Heracross, Fury Attack!" A voice shouted.
The Stag Beetle Pokemon complied, and his horn glowed white, before rapidly striking the two Pokemon. The two crashed into Team Rocket, sending them blasting off.
"Thanks." May said.
"No problem. Two on one isn't fair. My name's Franklin." Franklin replied.
"I'm May. I'm trying to catch a Wurmple."
"I could help you if you want."
"Really? You'd help me?"
"Sure, as a park ranger, it's my job to help people. I know a spot where Wurmple run rampant, come on!"
"Okay," May said, before following Franklin.
The two walked through the forest, before coming up to a towering cliff.
"Come on, it's just up here!" Franklin said.
"Up there?"
"Yeah, come on, don't be scared. I'll be right here."
"Okay!"
The two started climbing the cliff. About halfway up, May's foot slipped and she started, to fall, screaming.
"Gotcha!" Franklin said, catching her hand with his. He pulled her up to a safer spot.
"Thanks," May said weakly.
"Don't mention it."
They finally got up the cliff, when Franklin mentioned how hungry he was.
"Hey look, Pecha Berries!" May exclaimed. She then climbed up the tree, knocking a few down. "Here, have some!"
"Thanks."
The two ate Pecha berries, before Franklin noticed a Wurmple.
"Hey, there's a Wurmple! Go try and catch it!"
"Alright, Torchic, lets go catch that Wurmple!" She exclaimed, sending out her starter.
Torchic popped out, before slamming into Wurmple.
"Alright, go pokeball!" May shouted, throwing a red and white sphere. The ball struck the bug type, sucking it inside. After a few tense moment, it popped out.
"May, try an Ember attack. It's super effective!" Franklin encouraged.
"Okay then, Torchic, use Ember!"
Torchic opened her beak, sending out dozens of small flames, striking the bug type. This caught the Wurmple by, surprise, and it fainted.
"Now, go Pokeball!"
May threw a second Pokeball, and this time a ping was heard, signifying a completed capture.
"Alright, I caught a Wurmple!"
"Wow. That's pretty exciting," Jake commented.
"Yeah, I was thrilled when I heard the ping! It's definitely one of the most satisfying sounds out there." May replied.
"I hear ya. What happened next?"
"Me and Franklin returned to the group. It turns out that he had a twin brother! Anyways, Team Rocket attempted to steal Wurmple from me, but we foiled their plans once again."
"God, I hate Team Rocket. I'll never forget the two hardest weeks of my life because of them." Jake stated angrily.
"Relax, I'm sure that you're so powerful now, that even the boss of Team Rocket would be scared of you!" May said sweetly, trying to ease the tension.
Jake smiled. "Thanks May, you always know what to say to bring me to a better mood. It's one of your best qualities."
May smiled back. "Anything to see that cute smile of yours."
The couple continued eating, making small talk in the process. When they were done eating, Jake footed the bill and they walked back to the hotel hand in hand. When they got back to their rooms, they decided to head in early, as Jake had a big day tomorrow.
"I'll see you tomorrow," Jake said, pulling May into a hug.
"See ya," she replied, returning the gesture.
"Good night!" Jake said, walking into his room.
"Good night," May replied, walking into her own room.
Jake slung his bag on the bed, before starting to get ready for bed.
"Man, today was awesome!" He exclaimed.
"Eevee! Eev eev."
"Oh come on, you were there the whole time. You know nothing out of the ordinary happened tonight." Jake replied, walking into the bathroom. He began his nightly routine. Ten minutes later, he walked out, ready for bed. He looked at the clock, which read 8:30.
"Man, I'm crashing in early. Oh well, I gotta get up early anyways." He said to himself. Eevee hopped up onto the bed, making himself comfortable in Jake's arms.
"Vui!" He cooed, before drifting off to sleep.
"Goodnight Eevee," Jake replied, thinking about the day's events. Fifteen minutes later, he was fast asleep.
So there you have it. A longer chapter than usual, but like I said, I had four days to write this. Mostly shipping filler, but it's revealed how Jake caught Grace, as well as another one of his Pokémon. Please tell me how the beach scene went, I tried to make it a bit emotional, so I'm not sure how well it was written. As for the Poke speak, thatll be a rarity. I only included it to give a heads up to what was going on, that's it. The scene of where May caught Wurmple is completely canon, with a few edits here and there from the actual dialogue from the episode. I don't know if I'll have a chapter up tomorrow, but next chapter will be the first half of the day of Jake's double battles. As for OC's, im not gonna accept them after next week, so if you have a character that you want to appear, send them in! that aside, please R&R!