I have had complete writers block on my other story, so I decided to continue this one.

Long chapter, hope you enjoy.

"Seems like Ash is still training all day," Giselle commented as she stroked her Raichu. She was sitting on a chair in the lobby of the pokemon center. She had just watched as Ash had quickly left. She didn't bother to get up. Ash just would disappear once he got outside. The same thing had happened yesterday.

"Well I think training is the obvious way to avoid us after that whole situation two days ago," Solidad pointed out as she sipped some tea and read a magazine.

Giselle looked at the coordinator. If she hadn't heard it, Giselle wouldn't have thought Solidad even cared about Ash by how she was acting. Yesterday too, she didn't even seemed surprised that Ash was gone the entire day. For someone who had claimed to be in love with Ash, she was slightly unconcerned.

"Shouldn't you be like May, and keep trying to talk to Ash?" Giselle asked.

Solidad smiled without looking up and claimed, "No, that is the complete wrong thing to do. Ash basically had his world turned upside down two days ago. For now, he will be the most defensive he ever is. It will be much better to let him calm down before going after him."

"Really, because it seems more like you don't care," Giselle said sarcastically.

Solidad set down her tea before informing her seriously, "For that you are definitely wrong. It's just that I am not a thirteen year old like May. I have dated boys before, and I know what makes them tick. Ash's world has constantly been focused on pokemon, but now it must feel like romance is being forced on him. Someone like Ash won't welcome that change. You can't force it on him, but slowly convert his world. That is what I shall do. I shall slowly make myself become a major part of his world." She said all this calmly and with an air of confidence.

Giselle felt impressed despite herself, but she wouldn't let herself be beaten. She now stated, "Seems to me though like more of an excuse to not make a move. I know romance too, and pushing is always the best way. Who doesn't feel good getting complimented?"

Solidad now gave her a skeptical look before quickly questioning, "Ever had a boyfriend?"

"Um…no."

"Ever kissed someone?"

"…..No."

"Have you ever even held hands with a boy before?"

"…….."

Solidad smiled before claiming, "So you obviously don't know anything about romance."

Giselle glared at Solidad before saying loudly, "I do too. I'm always surrounded by boys. I haven't even been able to leave the pokemon center this entire time because I'm so popular. I only have to look at a guy for him to fall for me." She said the last sentence in a clearly smug voice.

Solidad smiled before raising a finger and stating, "That is your looks. Nothing more. No offense, but you rely on your looks for everything. I can't deny that you are easily more beautiful than I am, you will probably get even better looking as you grow, but you don't seem to have anything else. You are a good trainer, but haven't gone on a journey. You are extremely smart, but have yet to use it. And you are extremely beautiful, but you take it for granted."

Giselle shook with anger. She was a better than average trainer, but had she ever done anything with it? She was able to memorize an entire book, but had she ever used her intelligence for anything besides training? She had beauty, but where did that get her? Could she deny what Solidad said? Giselle sat back down irritably. She couldn't stand to lose.

Giselle pouted for several minutes as Solidad continued to drink her tea. Raichu started to peacefully nap beside the chair. Finally Giselle stated, "Well I will clearly win the other bet. There is no way I will fall in love with Ash."

Solidad stayed silent for several seconds before stating slowly, "Possibly not in the timeframe I suggested."

Giselle now exclaimed, "Not ever!"

Solidad thought before claiming, "Oh, you will, but when Ash decides to make you."

"When he decides to make me? Ash doesn't have a romantic bone in his body," Giselle stated in a laughing voice.

Solidad now said confidently, "True, but he doesn't need one. He has everything he needs to get any girl. He just doesn't show them in romantic ways. As soon as you actually spend some time with him, you will understand. Ash can make you feel special, and he does it without even trying. I'm actually glad he doesn't have much consideration for romance. If that boy actually knew how to flirt, he'd have ever girl in Kanto as a fan girl."

Giselle looked at Solidad skeptically. Solidad seemed happiest as she described Ash. Giselle finally asked, "What did Ash do to get you to fall for him? I just don't see how it could happen."

Solidad smiled before explaining, "Simple. He congratulated me. You know I beat May in the finals of the Kanto Grand Festival. After I beat her, she was devastated. Naturally those traveling with her went straight to comforting her. Honestly, I was a little hurt. I had been hanging with them for several days, but I didn't even get a congratulations as they comforted May." She now took on a glassy look in her eyes before continuing, "But Ash. He came and started talking about our match with such excitement. Even if he cared about May, he wasn't going to leave me out. He cares about everyone and everything."

Giselle now exclaimed, "So he won your heart by simply congratulating you?"

Solidad laughed before answering, "Of course not. You have to remember that he was far younger than. Much more like a kid. I was intrigued, but definitely not in love. He did that after he came here. I had been stuck with the image of him inside my head, but I didn't accept. He was a kid. It was after he came here that I accepted it. He had grown so much. Mentally and physically. I could finally see him as an adult, and it was just easy after that."

Giselle stayed silent. Solidad just had the appearance of someone completely love struck. There was no doubt about it. Solidad was smitten, and for the first time, Giselle felt some fear. If Ash could get a girl like Solidad, could Giselle stay firm. Giselle shook her head. She couldn't fall in love. She wouldn't let it happen.

Ash felt the blade touch the side of his neck as he sat cross legged on the ground. He opened his eyes to see Gallade in front of him. What are you doing, Ash? I told you yesterday not to come back.

Ash calmly looked at Gallade before pointing out, "I see you are finally referring to me by my name, and not 'human.'" Ash saw Gallade shift uncomfortably, so Ash continued, "And I told you yesterday. I want you two as my pokemon. Clearly both of you are incredibly independent and resent humans, so I need to earn your respect. I will make you choose me as a trainer. No battles and no pokeballs. I shall make you choose me. So, every morning and before I leave, I shall sit here for an hour. I will keep doing it till you decide to join me."

Or till we leave this area, Ash heard a feminine voice point out. He looked over and saw Gardevoir at the edge of the clearing.

Ash shrugged before saying simply, "If you two choose to run from adversity, then you aren't the pokemon I thought you were. If that happens, I wouldn't want you on my team." Ash saw Gallade visibly recoil. His words had stuck deep.

Ash watched as Gallade leaped away. He watched where he had went impassively. You certainly know how to play mind games. I certainly didn't expect such a move. It is certainly effective though.

Ash smiled before claiming, "One of the few things my dad taught me how to do, was read a situation and act accordingly. This was the best choice of action."

Gardevoir looked at him as she commented, Well your father must have been smart. You acted perfectly. My brother is wavering. He had known you would come back, and he welcomed it. He wanted proof that no matter how noble, humans always acted the same. He expected you to come and challenge for a battle. Then he could settle all his beliefs and leave without any troubles. Now though, you are continuing to upset the laws he has believed in. He doesn't know what to do.

Ash sighed before claiming, "I'm sorry to cause him problems, but this is needed. I couldn't let him continue with those beliefs."

Indeed.

Ash now looked at the shiny Gardevoir he had been so easily talking with. He now said seriously, "You need to think also. I'm not just here for your brother. I want both of you. This applies to you as well. You should think seriously on this."

Ash heard Gardevoir chuckle. He looked at her to see her staring at the sky. Ash found himself unable to say anything from the sight. He finally heard Gardevoir communication in a dream like voice, I know. Though, remember, I am able to see the future. It is far from perfect, and even what I can see clearly, are completely uncertain. Nothing is certain in this world. Every action has resulting consequences. So, I have never trusted this power, but there was one vision I had complete trust in. No reason, but I was sure it would happen. I knew you would come, and I have been waiting. Never sure when, but I knew a human would come and change my brother and I. I wasn't sure how. I just knew. Ash, you may have only known of my existence for several days, but I have waited for you for several years. I am as prepared as possible to become your pokemon. It shall truly happen, and I wait for that day. First though, you shall have to overcome my brother. That is the only challenge. Gardevoir then teleported away.

Ash shook his head. Gardevoir had completely mesmerized him. It was just so unique. A pokemon so certain of their path, and accepting it completely. Ash now knew that Gardevoir wasn't just a shiny pokemon. While he might change Gallade, Ash had a feeling Gardevoir might change him. Ash felt slightly apprehensive, but put it out of mind as he sat.

After an hour, Ash stood up and walked towards the clearing where his pokemon were training. He reached it after several minutes. His pokemon were working hard. The entire system of training was now running smoothly. Every pokemon knew their job.

After a minute, Pikachu saw him and ran over. Ash let Pikachu climb on his shoulder. All his pokemon stopped for a moment when they saw him, but he signaled for them to start again. Ash then worked his way in between the pokemon till he reached the spot where Gible was working with a number of his pokemon.

"Gible, how is it going?" Ash asked. Gible looked at him and started motioning. Ash nodded. He finally stated, "That is good. We predicted that several pokemon would have difficulty, but it seems overall that it is going well. Not an easy task to learn so many unfamiliar moves. Keep up the good work."

Ash sighed as he looked around. There really wasn't much to do here. Infernape was busy battling with Skarmory, and there weren't too many other pokemon who he could spar with. He needed to catch more fighting types, or evolve Tyrogue. Maybe he should have just found something worth while to do instead of watching his pokemon work hard with nothing to do.

Ash called for his pokemon to stop. He started returning the tired pokemon till only Pikachu and Eevee were left. Ash started walking through the forest back to the clearing. Before reaching the clearing, Ash turned to his two pokemon and claimed, "I have to do something that you two can't know about. Now, Eevee, you can either return to your poke ball or go play in the forest with Pikachu. Either way, you two have to wait until I come back or call you."

Pikachu and Eevee looked confused, but nodded before running into the forest. They knew he had been doing something the past couple days, but they obviously trusted him enough to handle it. Ash smiled before continuing walking.

When he reached the clearing, he sat down cross-legged and waited. This time, nothing appeared at first. Ash found himself alone for half an hour as he sat there. This was far more unnerving than having an unstable Gallade in front of you.

Finally Gallade and Gardevoir appeared, but Ash jumped up when he saw Pikachu and Eevee being held by Psychic between them. Ash immediately heard from Gallade, Don't worry. They stumbled upon us as they played. They've been talking to us for a while about you. Both have extremely high opinions of you. It was quite informative to talk to two of your pokemon, and both have completely different perspectives. Pikachu is your first pokemon, while Eevee is a new one that has been with you since hatching. Both were able to tell us a lot.

Ash nodded before saying stiffly, "Of course, but I'd feel more comfortable if you let those two down. Naturally, it makes me slightly apprehensive to see two of my pokemon with two wild pokemon.

Gardevoir nodded and guided the floating Pikachu and Eevee till she dropped them on his lap. Pikachu and Eevee didn't seem bothered by the situation and just looked at him calmly. Ash laid a hand on each of their heads before turning back to Gallade and Gardevoir. He now stated, "I'm sorry for breaking my promise, but I think the situation demands I leave now. I hope you two understand."

Gardevoir nodded and announced, Naturally.

Ash stood and prepared to leave, but was interrupted, You are going to walk away from a chance.

Ash looked over his shoulder at Gallade before asking, "What?"

Gallade didn't move, but communicated telepathically, After hearing first hand from your pokemon, I shall give you a chance to capture me. A battle.

Ash turned and fixed a stare on Gallade before pointing out, "Didn't I say that I wouldn't battle you."

Gallade now claimed slowly, True, but my will shall not bend. You have done everything you needed to. You earned my respect, and have changed my entire belief system. There is no doubt that you will be a trainer worth following… but this is something I have to do. My honor will not allow myself not to battle for my freedom. It goes against my very nature that I would willingly follow a human without first being defeated first. So, on my honor as a Gallade, I shall battle with every fiber of my being to defeat you, the one I have deemed worthy of following. You shall first need to utterly defeat me to capture me. On my honor, I shall fight.

Ash kept his face emotionlessly. He looked at the ground as thoughts swirled through his head. Finally he looked up with a fierce grin before announcing, "Then on my honor, I shall return the favor and defeat you! Infernape, I need your assistance." He then threw the poke ball and released Infernape.

Infernape immediately got into a fighting stance which Gallade mirrored. Gallade immediately raised a blade which had a purple energy surrounding it. Gallade then swung it down with a grunt, and the energy formed a blade as it headed towards Infernape. Psycho Cut.

Ash yelled, "Flamethrower." Infernape let out the blast of fire. The two attacks connected, but Psycho Cut split the Flamethrower like it wasn't there. The attack then connected with Infernape head on. Infernape let out a grunt as he was pushed back. Ash growled. He hadn't thought of how tired Infernape was from the training. That Flamethrower was at barely half power, and even at full power it wouldn't stop a Psycho Cut. Flamethrower was an attack that was spread over a far larger distance than Psycho Cut. Even if the two attacks had equal power, Psycho Cut would only connect with a small portion of Flamethrower. Ash had been foolish.

Infernape got back to his feet and growled at the impassive Gallade. Ash watched as Gallade launched another Psycho Cut. He now ordered, "Dig." Infernape instantly disappeared underground, and stayed there for several seconds. Gallade stopped easily, and didn't seem worried at all. Moving unbelievably fast, Gallade slammed a fist into the ground. Ash instantly heard a muted cry from underground. Ash gasped. Gallade had actually hit the ground right before Infernape came up under him.

Ash now yelled, "Infernape, come up away from Gallade." Infernape appeared ten feet or so from the impassive Gallade. Ash clearly saw the mark on Infernape's head. He now claimed, "We underestimated this Gallade, Infernape. It can sense where you are underground. Use Calm Mind to increase your power."

Infernape nodded and closed his eyes and started humming as white energy flowed out of him. Gallade instantly launched another Psycho Cut. Ash didn't bother ordering as Infernape instinctively leaned to the side, allowing the attack to miss. The attack left a furrow in the ground. Ash now ordered, "Get in close and use Blaze Kick."

Infernape started running at Gallade. Gallade mirrored it, and the two ran at each other. Gallade's blade glowed black. Night Slash. When they got close enough, Gallade launched the attack. Ash yelled, "Dodge and then Blaze Kick." Infernape now did a somersault to land sideways on his hands. He then showed his amazing flexibility by actually bending his back in a wave like motion so that the Night Slash missed completely. Infernape then while upside down connected a flaming foot into the head of Gallade. Gallade was forced to knee from the sheer shock of the exchange, and the attack allowed Infernape to launch himself into the air above Gallade.

Ash yelled, "Come down and use Iron Tail." Infernape flipped through the air as his tail glowed. Gallade stood up and prepared another Psycho Cut. Ash knew that a Psycho Cut that stayed on the blade, and wasn't launched forward, would be far more powerful. He couldn't allow that to hit. Gallade prepared to hit Infernape with the attack. Ash now yelled, "Use Iron Tail to control your movement."

Infernape spun one last time before swinging the Iron Tail as Gallade swung his blade. The two attacks connected, but Ash saw Infernape's tail wrap around Gallade's blade. Infernape then used the muscles in his tail to push himself backwards so that the attack passed right in front of his face. Now Infernape was actually hanging by his tail from the right blade of the astonished Gallade. Ash yelled quickly, "Flamethrower."

Infernape used his tail to spin around till he faced Gallade, he then let out a stream of flames into the torso of Gallade. Gallade let out a grunt as he was thrown backwards. Infernape agilely landed on his feet. Ash had found Gallade's weakness. Gallade was very stiff in his style of fighting. He couldn't improvise, and found himself unable to counter unexpected maneuvers.

Ash now ordered, "Fire Spin." Infernape let out the vortex of flames, and Gallade launched a Psycho Cut. This time though, it was far weaker. It split the Fire Spin, but Infernape calmly leaned to the side to dodge the attack and Gallade wasn't as lucky. The Psycho Cut hadn't been strong enough to disperse the Fire Spin, and the attack now surrounded Gallade. Ash immediately yelled, "Finish it with Overheat."

Infernape let out a screech as he launched the powerful fire attack at the immobilized Gallade. Ash grinned as the attack approached, and connected. Fire Spin seemed to contain the Overheat inside to increase the damage. Now it was a tornado of almost solid orange flames. Finally the Overheat overpowered the Fire Spin, and the entire structure exploded. Ash stood still as heat exploded over the clearing. Smoke covered the field from the devastating explosion. Ash grinned at the victory. It was wiped of his face as he saw a small movement. He quickly scanned the smoke as he tried to find Gallade. He found it as Gallade jumped straight up in the air. Ash and Infernape were both shocked. Before they could recover, Gallade sped towards Infernape at an unbelievable speed. Gallade smashed into Infernape. Infernape was too shocked to even let out a cry as he was thrown back. Infernape connected with a tree.

Ash was speechless. No pokemon could take such a vicious attack and be okay. Gallade had burns, but only those resulting from a weak fire attack. Nothing like that monumental combination he had just used.

Ash heard a voice, Don't be fooled. My brother is a psychic type. Just because you didn't see, doesn't mean he didn't do something.

Ash looked around. Gardevoir had just told him something. Infernape was still getting up, so Ash quickly thought. What could have protected Gallade? Gallade couldn't have moved in the Fire Spin, so he couldn't have dodged. He had several burns, which showed he had taken damage, but too little for using an attack to blunt the Overheat. That meant he had to have used a defensive maneuver. Light Screen could have blunted the attack, but it still would have dealt more damage than was present. That meant that Protecthad been used. Ash smiled. Gallade must have used Protect when he saw Overheat. The burns musty have been from the initial Fire Spin. The fire had covered up the Protect, so he couldn't see.

Infernape now got to his feet, but it was clear to Ash that Infernape was almost out. That must have been Aerial Ace. Before Ash could order anything, Infernape became surrounded by a purple aura. Psychic. Infernape struggled, but quickly got launched towards Gallade, who was preparing a Psycho Cut. This would end it, but Infernape couldn't overpower that Psychic in time. Ash yelled, "Use that momentum to use Flare Blitz."

Infernape surrounded himself with flames, and the Psychic had already launched Infernape forward, and now it was too late for Gallade to stop the momentum. Gallade did the only thing he could, and connected his glowing blade with the Flare Blitz. The two attacks were equal at first, but Infernape gained some momentum right before the explosion happened. Ash saw Gallade getting launched out of the smoke to land on his back. Gallade jumped to his feet almost instantly.

"Mach Punch." Infernape now jumped through the smoke to connect a fist with the head of Gallade. Gallade didn't back down though, and retaliated with a Night Slash. The two stared at each other fiercely as each had the attacks pressing on their face. Ash knew what was going to happen and yelled, "Close Combat."

Both now started exchanging punches and kicks. Ash immediately saw though that Infernape was winning. Gallades were meant for swordsmanship, and kicks and punched weren't their specialty. Infernape though, was practically designed for close combat fighting. While Gallade took wide looping strikes, Infernape kept with straight punches and kicks. Infernape cut Gallade off at every opportunity. Gallade quickly realized this, and jumped backwards. This fight was finally going Ash's way.

This was instantly stopped, as Ash saw Gallade creating a glowing blue ball of energy between his hands. Gallade threw it straight into the sky with a grunt. Ash watched in chagrin as thunder clouds seemed to gather from nothing. Within seconds it started pouring rain.

Infernape almost seemed to crumple under the rain. Infernape was exhausted, and the rain was a final step. Gallade grunted and prepared a finishing Psycho Cut. Ash watched in horror as Gallade launched the attack. Infernape had nothing left to dodge and it exploded on contact.

Ash watched in defeat. He had lost. He was now soaked and had lost the opportunity Gallade gave him. He lifted the poke ball, but was stopped by a powerful and furious screech. He looked in shock as Infernape jumped into the air. Ash immediately knew what was happening. Blaze. Infernape's head flame was out of control, and Infernape had a dangerous gleam in his eyes. Infernape was putting out so much heat that the rain was evaporating before it hit Infernape.

Ash watched in concern. Would Infernape rampage like he used to? If that happened, for everyone's safety, he would have to forfeit the match. The fear was dispelled when Infernape looked at Ash, and gave a thumbs up. Looks like Infernape had finally overcome that after he had evolved. Ash grinned.

Gallade seemed shocked, but knew that the match would continue now. Gallade crossed his blades and closed his eyes as he concentrated. Ash watched. Gallade finally let out a grunt as he let out a Thunder straight into the sky. That would definitely hit with the Rain Dance unless it was dissipated.

Ash yelled, "Use Stone edge straight above you." Infernape hadn't mastered the move yet, but Ash had a feeling Infernape was able to do it here. True to his feeling, Infernape created the rings of stones before launching them straight up, right as the Thunder shot straight down. The two attacks connected, and the Stone Edge absorbed the electricity. The stones now hung in the air as electricity traveled between them.

Ash got an idea. He yelled, "Use that electricity to power up your ThunderPunch." Infernape jumped into the air, and shoved his fist between the electrified rocks. Infernape then headed straight towards Gallade with his fist glowing with an unbelievable amount of electricity coursing off it. Gallade couldn't get an attack ready after using so much power on a Thunder, and Infernape swung the attack. Gallade teleported away right before the attack reached. The attack connected with the ground, and a huge explosion followed. Ash covered his eyes till the light disappeared. He then gasped. There was a huge crater in the ground with Infernape standing at the edge with the rain stopping.

Ash saw Gallade appear a small distance away. He then looked at Infernape. Despite Blaze, Ash knew that this needed to finish soon. Ash closed his eyes before yelling, "Flare Blitz at max power."

Infernape coated himself in flames and launched himself at Gallade. Gallade now ran at Infernape as yellow and purple energy surrounded him. Giga Impact. Ash bared his teeth as the two approached each other. This was it. The two attacks touched. The two struggled for dominance. The ground crumbled under the two of them from the sheer force of the attacks. Then Ash was thrown off his feet from the explosion.

Ash got up slowly to see the smoke disappearing. Both Infernape and Gallade were still standing. Ash watched as Infernape let out a large grin as Gallade crumpled.

Ash threw a poke ball. It sucked Gallade in. Ash watched anxiously as the ball twitched. Finally it stopped. Ash stood still. He had done it. Gallade had been captured. Ash finally let out a grin and ran towards Infernape. He pulled the exhausted pokemon into a hug. Pikachu let out a Thunderbolt in celebration, and Eevee shot several Shadow Balls into the air. Ash laughed in glee.

Impressive. Even at half power your Infernape defeated my brother. He is no push over, Ash heard.

Ash turned to look at Gardevoir. He picked up the poke ball and stated, "No, he was definitely not a push over."

Gardevoir chuckled before thinking, So I guess you just have to capture me. Bring out a poke ball please.

Ash looked at her before asking, "You sure you don't want a battle?"

Gardevoir chuckled before claiming, If Infernape is your strongest, you wouldn't stand a chance against me.

Ash frowned before saying, "I doubt that. Infernape was at half power there, and had the type advantage. I thought your brother was the stronger of you two, but I think that if I used a pokemon with the type advantage, then I could win."

Gardevoir then informed him, You might think that, but it is far from true. I taught Gallade everything he knows. After all, I am the one that has had trainers following them for their entire life. My brother became protective because I always protected him when he was younger, but when it comes down to it, I am far stronger. Even had Infernape been at full power, Gallade would have put up a decent fight, but Gallade wouldn't even be able to entertain me in a battle.

Ash raised his eyebrows. He hadn't ever considered the battle prowess of Gardevoir because Gallade had been the more immediate concern, but it made sense that Gardevoir might be stronger. As the shiny pokemon, she would have been forced into battling since she had hatched.

Ash now questioned, "So you believe that you could defeat a dual dark and ghost type pokemon who is just as strong as Infernape?"

Gardevoir now claimed without hesitation, I am sure of it.

Ash looked at her seriously for several moments before saying, "I guess I'll trust you then. You seem confident, and my pokemon aren't at full power, so I doubt I could beat you." He then held up a poke ball. Gardevoir calmly touched it to get sucked in. Ash put it on his belt and returned Infernape before releasing. He then looked at Pikachu and Eevee before stating, "I don't feel like flying. Rapidash, I need your assistance."

Ash climbed on the flaming horse without any apprehension. After Pikachu and Eevee climbed on, Rapidash started running at such a speed that it was almost as fast as flying.

Ash sat atop one of the towers overlooking the coordinator battlefields. Gardevoir was there along with Pikachu and Eevee. After reaching town, Ash had given Gallade and Infernape to Nurse Joy before heading out to watch May's match. He then had Gardevoir Teleport him to one of the towers, so he could avoid the crowds.

Ash now watched as May and her opponent entered the arena. May's opponent was a girl of similar age to May. The two shook hands before going to their corners. Ash then watched as May released Delcatty and Munchlax. Her opponent released a Sneasel and Dewgong.

Ash commented, "Let's see if May has what it takes to win this tournament."

Ash calmly walked several feet away from the group as they talked. Lyra exclaimed, "That was so great, when that Assist turned into Frenzy Plant. Although the fact that Munchlax tried to eat Sneasel when he used Rest was…odd."

May now complained, "And I lost points because of that. It was the Sneasel that was running around hysterically."

Harvey now pointed out smugly, "Although Munchlax wasn't too beautiful either. Sleep walking after Sneasel with drool trailing behind him."

Ash saw May blush slightly in embarrassment. Ash chuckled and this drew May's attention. She now rushed over to him and bent down with a cute look on her face as she asked, "What did you think, Ash?"

Ash commented, "It was a good hard match. Lots of back and forth. Exciting and definitely a challenge for both coordinators." His answer caused May to look disappointed, so he laughed and pat her on the head as he continued, "You did very well, May.

May let out a squeak and jumped up, causing Harley to joke, "Is May a dog or something? Delighted by a word from their master." May smacked him on the back of the head.

Ash walked away from the argument between the two, and found himself looking at a mob or something. He paused and studied the gathering. It looked like a large group of guys gathering around a point of interest, and more boys kept showing up. Now the rest of the group arrived and looked at the occurrence.

"Ash, everyone," a voice yelled. Ash looked over to see Solidad running over to them. Solidad had a match only ten minutes before May's in a completely different stadium, so she hadn't been able to watch. Solidad stopped in front of them and asked, "May, how did you do?"

May brightly stated, "I won."

Solidad nodded and informed them, "Me too. Opponents pokemon couldn't continue with thirty seconds left."

May smiled nervously, but gestured at the crowd and asked, "What is going on?"

Solidad now said urgently, "I forgot. After my match I managed to convince Giselle to come with me to meet you, but I made a mistake. Turns out Giselle was right. Guys do swarm her when she goes outside. That's why she hasn't left the pokemon center, it seems."

Ash now exclaimed, "You mean that Giselle is the cause of that?" Solidad nodded, and Ash sighed before stating, "Looks like I should help her. Is she wearing a skirt?"

Solidad blinked before asking, "What?"

Ash glanced at her before repeating, "Is she wearing a skirt?" Solidad shook her head, and Ash grabbed a poke ball and threw it as he ordered, "Spiritomb, use Psychic to get Giselle out of there."

The ghost and dark type appeared and let out a deep and ferocious roar as his eyes glowed. Ash heard a scream from the crowd, and he saw Giselle twisting in midair. The crowd looked shocked, and Spiritomb had plenty of time to lift Giselle over. As soon as she was away from the crowd, Spiritomb dropped her from the air right into the arms of Ash. Giselle seemed shocked, and Ash joked, "I knew you were beautiful, but isn't this a little over the top, Giselle?"

Giselle blushed in anger and embarrassment and she pointed at Solidad before exclaiming childishly, "It is her fault. She dragged me out here, and then abandoned me. I almost suffocated in there."

Solidad scratched her head nervously, but a shout went up, "What's the deal?"

Ash looked to see one of the kids stepping forward. The kid had blond hair, and the arrogance of someone who knew they were handsome, but not that handsome. Ash cocked his head to the side and asked, "Pardon?"

The kid frowned before claiming, "You can't use a pokemon to get her to yourself."

Ash now frowned before asking, "What do you mean 'all to myself?'"

The kid angrily claimed, "We were all trying to ask her out. If you want a shot, wait for your turn."

Ash raised his eyebrows and asked, "So let me get this straight. You and all these guys were trying to ask this girl on a date?"

The kid nodded and stated, "Obviously."

Ash now started laughing loudly and confidently before stating, "It is interesting to know that Giselle is this popular."

The kid looked confused and asked, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Ash gave him an amused look before saying, "Use your brains. Do you think that a pretty girl like this would let a guy hold her like this if they didn't know each other?" Now everyone present realized that Ash was holding Giselle closely in an embrace that clearly showed intimacy. Ash saw Giselle's face turn tomato red, showing she hadn't even noticed, and he saw her open her mouth to protest. Ash shot her a quick look before lying, "Giselle is my girlfriend. We were suppose to meet here to go talk. I didn't realize that she would get ambushed by so many men."

The crowd now looked awkward, and Giselle quickly caught on. She now announced, "I told the first guys that I was meeting my boyfriend. They didn't believe me though."

Now some of the kids at the back were slipping away. Ash saw that this was over. He looked over at the group and let out a sigh of relief, but was interrupted. A shout went up, and Ash looked over in shock to see a man wearing a black suit running forward. The man yelled angrily, "Put Lady Giselle down this instant."

Ash softly set Giselle down, and the man pushed Ash backwards as he quickly looked at Giselle. Giselle asked in pure terror, "How long have you been listening, Jeeves?"

The butler gave her an angry look before saying, "The entire time. How could you, Lady Giselle? Keeping a secret boyfriend from your father. You always claimed you didn't have anyone like that. Your father even set up all those marriage meetings." Giselle stutter nervously, but Jeeves continue, "I have to tell your father. The limo is this way ma'am. You are coming too, young man." The butler than gripped Ash in an iron grip and started dragging the two through the crowd.

Ash found himself in shock. He looked at Giselle to see she looked as if she had just seen a ghost. Ash gave her a look that clearly asked, What the hell is going on?

Ooohh, cliffhanger, Ash is going to meet Giselle's dad. What will happen :0

Ash caught Gallade and Gardevoir, and we find Gardevoir is even stronger than Gallade. This is actually very important.

I made Psycho Cut this way. The energy surrounds the blade, and it can either be launched forward in a ranged attack or kept on the blade for a close ranged attack. In case there was any confusion.

Sorry, I just had to do Jeeves as the butler's name.