October 29th (Lilycove City, Hoenn)
(May's POV)
The next morning after training with my pokemon, I made myself a cup of tea and brought it to the couch with my laptop. I quickly checked my email to see I had a message from Lizzy asking how the challenge went. She also asked why I hadn't responded to her email messages since she left.
I sighed and decided to quickly summarize everything that happened since that day. Hopefully, she'll be able to stomach it. I then started a video chat with Max since I promised I'd tell him about the camping challenge when I got back.
"Hey May, how was the challenge?"
"Well it was…..challenging," I finally said since I couldn't think of another word to describe it.
"May, what happened?" he asked bluntly.
I sighed, "The guys got pneumonia, Dawn got hit with a poison attack, Misty got a gash on her leg, and Leaf got knocked out on the head," I summarized.
"What!" he shouted causing me to cringe.
"Geez, turn it down a notch. Everyone is still asleep," I hissed before continuing to describe the challenge in detail including the aura bit.
"What, so you have the ability to use aura?" he asked confused.
I sighed again and explained what happened last week allowing him to be caught up to date.
"Well that's cool that you're understanding that," he said. "How was reconciling with Drew?"
"I think we've mended our friendship….and I still like him," I said softly while blushing.
Max rolled his eyes, "You seem to have fallen for him hard despite the incident of him hitting you. If you like him so much, why not ask him out?"
I groaned, "This is where it gets complicated. One, I don't know if he reciprocates my feelings. He still hasn't said anything of the sort since I told him when we were fighting. Second, as much as I want to be in a relationship, it would be extremely difficult. You know more than anyone that my life is hectic and I don't want to drag Drew down with it. I also don't want to hurt him because of the chance I may die. Lastly, I don't know how a relationship would work since I'm living a double life here. If word got out if he was dating two people, he and his family would face scandal," I explained.
"I think you're putting way too much thought into this," Max said.
"I can't help it, I just don't want anyone to get hurt," I said sadly.
"That's your problem May. You do your hardest to make sure everyone doesn't get hurt. You can't help that. You've got to learn to accept the fact that bad things will happen to the people you care about and you've got to stick up for them in their time of need," he said.
I smiled, "Since when did you become so wise?" I teased.
He smiled back, "What do you mean when, I've always been wise. What I said is true though," he said firmly.
"I know, I guess that's my weakness."
"Why not talk to Lizzy while you're at it. She says in her emails to me that you never responded to hers," he said.
"I've been avoiding it because the events that have happened since she left haven't been the greatest. I sent her one a few minutes ago summarizing everything that has happened. I just hope she can handle all that news. Anyway, since when did Lizzy start emailing you?" I teased.
"We started emailing after we left you guys, I'm just surprised at how much she knows about technology," he admitted.
I giggled, "I think you found your match," I teased.
"Shut up May."
I rolled my eyes, "All right all right," I said and saw that Lizzy wanted to do a video chat with me. "I've got to go Max, Lizzy's trying to call me."
"Good luck with that May," he said and ended the call as I accepted Lizzy's.
"MAY, YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO!" she yelled causing me to cringe and turn down the volume.
"Thanks for waking up everyone," I hissed.
"Sorry, but you have a lot of explaining missy, "she said sternly.
I sighed, "What do you want me to explain?" I asked tiredly as I rubbed my temples.
"Why don't you start from after I left and don't leave out any details," she said firmly.
I sighed again and told her everything more or less, "Wow, so you really got Drew riled up to hit you," she said. "That's a first."
"I'd like to think that both of us would like to forget about that," I said tiredly.
"Then you discover you aura abilities which is cool. Can you show me something?" she asked.
I smiled, "Sure," I said as I made a small aura sphere in my hand to show her.
"That's so cool! Finally, the last bit was the camping challenge where Drew has pneumonia," she finished summing up.
"More or less."
"So," she said with a smirk. "Are and Drew in a relationship?"
"No, he hasn't said anything of the sort about any feelings for me since I confessed in the fight."
"Curse that brother of mine. Always was a wimp in talking about his feelings," Lizzy muttered.
"Not everyone is start forward in talking about their feelings Lizzy, I'm sure not," I argued.
"Still though, everyone knows he likes you," she said knowingly.
"I don't know that," I argued.
"So just ask him out," she said.
"It's not that simply Lizzy," I sighed as I reiterated my reasons once again.
Lizzy looked astounded, "You are so meant to be a Hayden. Drew should just marry you on the spot."
"Lizzy!" I said horrified.
"What? You are diplomatic, thoughtful, kind, caring, smart, have an awesome skill of leadership, are an awesome coordinator, and you love Drew. I don't see what's wrong with that."
"One, I'm sixteen. Two, as I said who knows how many times, I haven't heard Drew say that he likes me. And three, I don't want to wreck your family's reputation," I argued.
"Alright, fine, but I still stand by my opinion," she said firmly.
"So how was your last contest?" I asked hoping to change the topic.
"It went great, I just need to earn one more ribbon before the grand festival," she said happily.
"That's great, how about your training with Electrike?" I asked.
She looked extremely happy, "He finally got the move nailed down perfectly," she said happily.
I smiled, "I'm glad to hear that, I knew you and Electrike could do it," I said as I looked at the time. "I've got to go Lizzy, I'll chat with you soon."
"Promise?" she asked suspiciously.
I rolled my eyes, "I promise and I won't leave anything out," I said firmly.
"Good, see ya around May," she said and then ended the call.
My aura then picked up everyone hiding out in the halls, "You guys can come out," I said as I walked into the kitchen to put my mug in the sink.
"How are you guys feeling?" I asked.
"The girls and I are fine, all our cuts are healed up," Dawn said cheerfully.
"We're tired, but we feel a whole lot better since yesterday. We should be back to normal by tomorrow," Gary reported.
"The question is are you okay?" Leaf asked.
"I'm fine, I take it you heard my conversation with Lizzy after her screaming woke you up," I said tiredly.
"You could say that," Misty said.
"Of course," I said with a sigh. "I'm gonna go meditate for a few, I'll see you later."
"May wait," Drew begged.
I ignored him and onto the balcony, but left the door open a crack before sitting cross-legged and began to meditate while listening in.
"So I guess we've discovered what's been bothering May about you Drew and if that doesn't show that she cares, I don't know what does," Dawn argued.
"I guess we also know her weakness since technically it was Max yelling that woke us up to begin with," Leaf said.
Oh geez, thanks a lot Max.
"Max did have a point though, May does have a tendency to try to help others avoid pain and trouble at all possible moments. She's also not very good at talking about her emotions either like you Drew," Gary added.
"Drew, you in there?" Ash asked.
"Huh?" Drew said flustered.
"Dude, you okay?" Gary asked.
He sighed, "Not really, I know where May is getting at with why she's cautious, but I care less about that. I care about her too much, I just haven't found the opportunity to tell her yet," he said.
"Don't worry Drew, May will wait. She's like how I was with Paul. I liked him and I knew that he liked me, but I knew he didn't like displaying any emotion of the sort so I waited until he found the courage to tell me," Dawn said happily as Paul walked over to give her a side hug.
"Speaking of waiting, we guys have something to ask you," Ash said as I heard shuffling of feet.
"We were wondering if you would come to homecoming with us," Gary finished.
"You guys are too sick to go anywhere," Leaf protested.
"We'll be fine. Besides, we knew you girls wanted to go and it's also thanks for taking care of us the past few days," Paul said.
"If that's the case then we accept," the girls said happily.
I took a deep breath in and out while smiling in happiness for them and in knowing Drew still liked me despite all that happened in the past. After a finally deep breath, I went back inside.
Hey May, how was meditating?" Leaf asked.
"It was fine. So what's with all the excitement?" I asked since I wasn't technically supposed to have heard the conversation.
"The guys asked us to the homecoming dance tomorrow," Dawn said happily.
I looked concerned because I was, "Are you well enough to go?" I asked.
"Of course we are. Besides, we made a promise," Drew said with a smirk.
"Huh, I don't remember you asking anyone," I teased.
"Will you go to the homecoming dance with me?" he asked as he handed out a rose.
I rolled my eyes, "I suppose I must," I teased feeling a slight blush crawl up my face as I took the rose and stuck it in my hair as my poketch rang with a call.
"Hi Nurse Joy," I said as I answered the call.
"Hi May," she said tiredly.
"What's wrong?" I asked getting everyone's attention.
"I'm having a huge overflow of pokemon and the other Nurse Joy's in the surrounding area can't come to help me," she said tiredly.
"Hasn't anyone been able to help you?" I asked.
"Reggie has been trying to help me, but he's also getting to the point of being tired like me. I know you just got back from the camping challenge, but can you come out to help til everything gets back under control?" she asked.
I gave a smile, "Of course I'll help, I'll be there as soon as I can."
She smiled tiredly, "Thanks a ton May," she said as she ended the call.
"Looks like I'm off to Veilstone City," I stated.
"How are you gonna come to the dance if you're gonna be at the Pokemon Center?" Dawn asked.
"I'll help get things right before then and besides, I have to show up for a few reasons," I said with a wink.
"What reasons are those?" Drew asked as I came back out.
I rolled my eyes, "One's a surprise and the other one is you," I said as I kissed his cheek making him blush.
"See ya tomorrow," I said as I left the dorm for the airport.
(Drew's POV)
Her kiss got me by surprise and I was blushing badly while everyone was snickering.
"She got ya good Drew," Gary teased.
"Oh shut up," I snapped.
"So when are ya gonna tell her?" Dawn asked.
I smirked, "I don't think I'm at liberty to tell you," I said arrogantly.
"Seriously," Misty huffed.
"It's tomorrow night isn't it," Leaf teased causing me to blush lightly.
"Nice one Leafy," Gary said as they high-fived.
(May's POV)
I was currently on the plane heading to Veilstone City. I kept thinking about the conversation everyone had while I was "meditating".
"We are about to land in Veilstone City, please return to your seats and buckle up," the stewardess said over the intercom.
A few minutes later, we landed in Veilstone City. I got off the plane and quickly made my way to the Pokemon Center. I walked in to see trainers of all sorts. No wonder Nurse Joy was tired.
"Hey May," I heard a voice say.
"Hi Reggie, why are there so many trainers here?" I asked.
"There is a tough trainer that keeps defeating everyone he challenges and the pokemon get seriously injured," he said tiredly. "And he won't leave."
"Well, let me help get the Pokemon Center in order with Nurse Joy and then I'll take on this trainer myself," I said.
"But you're a coordinator," Reggie said.
I winked, "Never underestimate of what coordinators can do," I said as I went to the back to start healing pokemon.
For the next hour or so, I secretly used my aura along with making pokemon medicine to help heal them. Once the center was back under control, I asked where to find this trainer.
"He takes challenges at the practice stadium," a trainer said.
"Thanks," I said and made my way over there.
I went inside to see a guy in his late twenties with tattoos all over and greasy hair.
"Who are you?" I asked.
"I'm the undefeated Rasputin," he said. "Who are you cutie?"
Ugh, gross, "Are you the battler who is hurting all the pokemon?" I asked ignoring his question.
He shrugged, "It's a free country, you come to battle me?"
"Yes."
He laughed, "You couldn't hurt a fly let alone win a battle against me," he scoffed.
"I challenge you to a six-on-six battle," I stated.
"If you say so, by the way cutie, it's gonna be live cause it's gonna be my 50th win. Be here in one hour," he said with a sly grin before leaving making me cringe.
As I left for the Pokemon Center, I called Dawn on my poketch, "Hey May, how's it going at the Pokemon Center?" she asked as everyone came into the picture.
"It's fine, apparently a trainer by the of Rasputin has been battling and hurting a ton of pokemon."
"Ugh, that creep is back," Paul grunted.
"You know who he is?" I asked.
"He came to Veilstone City before causing problems, but Cynthia was nearby and took him down, he disappeared after that," he said.
"Huh, anyways Dawn, can you take my pokemon and transfer them to the Pokemon Center here?" I asked.
"Sure, but why?" she asked.
"I challenged him to a six-on-six battle and apparently it's gonna be recorded."
"Do you know how tough he is?" Paul asked.
"No but I'm willing to guess he's very strong."
"Something like that and he also makes bets when he battles," Paul warned.
"Your friend's right cutie," a voice said behind me.
"What's the wager?" I asked.
"If you win, I'll never battle again and I'll hand myself over to the cops," he said.
"And if I lose?"
"I get you, if you catch my drift," he said with an evil grin before leaving.
"You're on," I shouted at him before I continued to walk away.
"May are you crazy, you can't do that!" Dawn yelled.
"Who else is gonna challenge and beat him?" I asked.
"But May, did you not hear what he said," Leaf said worried.
"So he wants to sleep with me, big whoop, he's gonna get his ass kicked," I snapped.
"You're just a coordinator," Misty said.
"Misty, what is the one thing I hate more than anything?" I asked.
"Being told you can't do something when you can, but May, this is dangerous," she argued.
"Don't worry, I got this, so can you please send my pokemon?" I asked again.
"Sure, we'll send them now and we'll be cheering you on, just don't lose," Dawn begged.
I smiled with determination, "Watch me win," I said as I hung up on the call.
I got back to the Pokemon Center to see that my pokemon had arrived.
I quickly swapped Bulbasaur with Altaria while letting out all my pokemon and explained the situation to them leaving appalled at what I bet.
"So can you help me out?" I asked.
My pokemon cheered with determination as I returned them to their pokeballs and walked to the practice arena.
"You ready to lose cutie?" Rasputin asked as I walked to my end of the stadium with the people there cheering for me loudly.
"Are you?" I retorted with a smirk.
"Battlers call out your pokemon," the ref shouted.
"Steelix, let's go," Raputin ordered as he tossed his pokeball.
"Blaziken, let's go," I shouted as I tossed his pokeball.
"Blaze," he said determined.
"Battle begin," the ref shouted.
"Steelix use Stealth Rock," Rasputin ordered.
"Blaziken use Blaze Kick!"
"Use Iron Tail," Rasputin shouted.
"Dodge," I countered.
"Rah," Steelix yelled in pain from Blaze Kick.
"Use Stone Edge," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge that and get up close to use Overheat."
"Rah," Steexlix yelled again but still stood.
He raised his pokemon well, "Use Flamethrower," I yelled.
"Stop him with Dragon Breath," Rasputin ordered.
Blaziken's attack was stronger and went through the Dragon Breath to hit Steelix hard causing him to faint.
"Steelix is unable to battle, Blaziken wins," the ref announced causing people to cheer.
"Hmph, Garchomp, go," he shouted as he tossed his pokeball.
"Battle begin," the ref announced.
"Blaziken use Fire Punch," I shouted.
"Dodge it and use Dragon Claw," Rasputin ordered.
"Blaziken!" I cried as he got hit with Dragon Claw.
"Use Fire Spin!"
"Counter with Dragon Rage," Rasputin ordered.
The two attacks met in the middle with equal strength but in the end, Dragon Rush combined with Fire Spin and hit Blaziken with a strong force to knock him into the wall.
"Blaziken," I yelled.
"Blaziken is unable to battle," the ref announced.
"You did well Blaziken," I said as I returned him.
"Glaceon, let's go," I shouted.
As soon as she touched the field, she was hit with Stealth Rock.
"Glace," she said weakly.
"Battle begin," the ref shouted.
"Garchomp use Dragon Rush," Rasputin ordered.
I smirked, "Use dig," I shouted.
She dodged Garchomp's attack and dug right behind him.
"Now!" I shouted.
"Glace," she yelled as she jumped out and used Ice Shard which hit dead on.
"Garchomp, use Dragon Claw," Rasputin ordered.
"Use Double Team," I shouted.
"Glace," she shouted and used Double Team to avoid dragon claw leaving Garchomp confused.
"Ice shard!" I shouted.
Soon Garchomp was hit with Ice Shard all over and fainted.
"Garchomp is no longer able to battle," the ref announced.
Rasputin returned Garchomp and got out his next pokemon, "Aggron, go," he ordered.
"Battle begin," the ref shouted.
"Aggron, use Take Down," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge it," I yelled.
She dodged it, but was beginning to show signs of exhaustion.
"Use Shadow Ball rapid fire," I shouted.
"Use Iron Defense," Rasputin ordered with a smirk causing the Shadow Balls to not do anything.
"Use Iron Head," he ordered.
"Glaceon move," I shouted.
She didn't move fast enough and got hit hard.
"Glaceon is unable to battle," the ref shouted.
"You were great Glaceon," I said as I returned her.
"Skitty, let's go," I shouted.
"Nya," she said weakly as the Stealth Rock hit her.
Rasputin laughed, "You think your pathetic little cat is gonna stop my Aggron," he scoffed.
I smirked, "Skitty use Assist," I shouted.
"Nya," she said and came up with Razor Leaf that caused a lot of damage.
"Aggron use Iron Tail," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge that and use Iron Tail," I yelled.
"Nya," she said and used Iron Tail on Aggron's head hitting him hard.
"Use Assist," I shouted.
"Nya," she shouted and it came out with Hydro Pump hitting Aggron causing him to fall.
"Get up and use Take Down," Rasputin ordered.
"Use Assist again," I shouted.
"Nya," she said and came out with a Fire Spin causing a ton of damage making Aggron faint.
"Aggron is unable to battle," the ref announced.
Rasputin returned his pokemon, "You got spunk cutie but it ends here, Drapion go," he shouted.
"Battle begin," the ref announced.
"Use Dark Pulse," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge that," I yelled.
"Use Cross Poison," Rasputin ordered.
Cross Poison hit Skitty before she could counter and became infected with the poison.
"Use Hyper Beam," he shouted.
"Nya," she screamed in pain as she hit the wall from impact.
"Skitty!" I cried.
"Skitty is no longer able to battle," the ref shouted.
"You did well Skitty, thank you," I said as I returned her.
"Luxio, let's go," I shouted as I threw out his pokeball.
"Lux," he said weakly as he got hit with Stealth Rock.
"Battle begin," the ref shouted.
"Use Poison Sting," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge and use Thunderbolt," I shouted.
"Lux," he said as he dodged and used Thunderbolt before Drapion could dodge.
"Use Pin Missile," Rasputin ordered.
"Use Hyper Beam to counter," I shouted as Hyper Beam stopped the Pin Missile and hit Drapion.
"Use Discharge," I shouted.
"Use Dark Pulse," Rasputin commanded.
Both attacks hit causing both pokemon to fall.
"Luxio, use Hyper Beam again," I shouted.
"Use Hyper Beam," Rasputin shouted.
"The two attacks met in the middle with great power and the explosion from hit both pokemon hard causing them to hit the wall and faint.
"Drapion and Luxio are no longer able to battle. This battle is a draw," the ref shouted.
We both returned our pokemon, "Houndoom, go," Rasputin shouted.
"Altaria, let's go," I shouted.
"Houndoom, use Thunderbolt," Rasputin ordered.
To my surprise, it hit Altaria before she could dodge.
"Altaria, use Dragon Breath," I shouted.
"Use Thunderbolt again," Rasputin shouted before Altaria could dodge and she flew to ground hard and fainted.
"Altaria," I yelled in shock.
"Altaria is no longer able to battle, Houndoom is the winner," the ref shouted.
"You did well Altaria," I said before grabbing my next pokemon.
"Lucario, let's go," I shouted.
"Ruh," he said weakly after being hit with Stealth Rock.
"Battle begin," the ref shouted.
"Use Thunderbolt," Rasputin shouted.
I smirked, now to use telepathy, "Dodge and use Aura Sphere."
He did what I said and hit Houndoom hard.
"Use Dark Pulse," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge and use Copycat," I said with a smirk.
Lucario dodged and then used Dark Pulse to give Houndoom a lot of damage.
"Use Flamethrower," Rasputin ordered.
"Use Quick Attack to dodge, I'll let you choose the attacks," I said with a smirk.
Lucario grinned as he used Quick Attack to dodge and got up close to use Close Combat and then used Bone Rush to wrap it up causing Houndoom to faint.
"Houndoom is no longer able to battle," the ref shouted.
"How did you win that?" Rasputin asked incredulously as he returned his pokemon. "You didn't say a single command."
"It's called telepathy stupid. You would know that if you were the best battler," I said arrogantly.
"That's it cutie, prepare to lose. Ursaring, go," he ordered.
"You ready to win?" I asked.
"Ruh," he said with a determined grin.
"Use Fury Swipes," Rasputin ordered.
"Dodge and use Circle Throw."
Lucario did as I asked leaving Ursaring on the ground.
"Get up and use Focus Blast," Rasputin ordered angrily.
"Kick it back," I said with a smirk.
Lucario had his back faced to the attack and waited for the right moment to do a back flip and kick the Focus Blast back to hit Ursaring in the gut.
"We're done here," I shouted with a smirk. "I'll leave it up to you."
"Ruh," he said with a smirk and used Aura Sphere, Metal Claw, and finally Force Palm causing Ursaring to faint.
"Ursaring is no longer able to battle. Lucario wins making the winner of this challenge May," the ref announced.
"You did extremely well Lucario, thank you," I said with a bow.
"This is not over cutie," Rasputin spat as he ran for the exit.
"Ugh, can you stop the creep?" I asked Lucario.
"With pleasure," he said with a grin as he tossed an Aura Sphere at him causing him to fall on the ground allowing Officer Jenny to arrest him.
I waved at the audience before leaving the practice arena for the Pokemon Center. As I walked there, I saw a call coming in from Dawn.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked.
"That was an awesome battle May, you kicked the creep's butt big time," she said happily.
I laughed, "Thanks Dawn, but I didn't do a thing, my pokemon did."
"Still May, that was a risky battle there," Misty said.
"I know, but I still won," I said with a grin. "I'll see you guys tomorrow, I've got to heal my pokemon."
"Bye May," Dawn said and signed off.
I went inside the Pokemon Center to heal my pokemon and continued to heal pokemon for the rest of the night.
"Thanks so much for helping May," Nurse Joy said gratefully.
"I'm glad I was able to help," I said with a smile before yawning. "Do you mind if I go to bed?"
"No, go right ahead May. Again, thanks for the help," she said gratefully.
I walked to the room she gave me and went to bed thinking about homecoming that was to happen tomorrow night.
October 30th (Lilycove City, Hoenn)
The next morning I woke up and helped Nurse Joy and Chancy with the remaining injured pokemon staying in the Pokemon Center.
I then heard the front door slide open to reveal Maylene, "Hi Maylene, long time no see," I said cheerfully.
"It's great to see you to May. Congrats on winning your battle yesterday, you've certainly improved with your pokemon. I'm surprised you haven't tried doing the pokemon leagues," she said surprised.
I shrugged, "Coordinating is more my thing and my life is a little bit too crazy to try to challenge the leagues."
Maylene nodded in understanding, "Anyways May, I was hoping I could catch you. I just finished talking to Greta and we were both wondering if you wanting to train with the both of us this summer."
I was surprised a frontier brain would ask, "Are you sure?" I asked.
"Yes, and I think Greta would have an interesting time training you," she said with a smile.
"In that case, I'd be happy to," I said as Nurse Joy walked up to the front to give a trainer their pokemon.
"Good, the time wouldn't be until around mid-July and it would go all the way til the end of August," she explained.
"Sounds good," I said and looked at my poketch to see that it was almost noon.
"I better change and get going," I said quickly. "I have to get ready for tonight."
"You just seem to go all over," Maylene said.
"It's still fun all the same even if it is time consuming," I said with a smile before turning to Nurse Joy. "Do you have everything under control?"
Nurse Joy nodded, "Thanks so much for your help May," she said as I left the airport to fly to Sunyshore City where Backlash was at right now.
After an hour, the plane landed in the city and I walked to the music recording building because the band said they were recording their new album.
I knocked on the recording door and heard "enter".
"Hey May, great to see you again," Nate said as he gave me a fist bump.
Nate was the leader of Backlash. He was the main singer and the main guitarist. His girlfriend Lila was also a main singer and played guitar along with piano for the band. Then there was Jack who did the drums and his girlfriend Stella who did bass.
"Thanks again for playing at my school's dance," I said gratefully.
"It's no problem May, it's the least we could do when you protected us from that kidnap attempt and being an additional guitarist for us," Lila said.
Soon I escorted them to Lilycove High and snuck them inside. I then quickly went back to the small room nearby where I asked Max to teleport my dress and changed into a strapless silver dress that was flowy with gauze and went mid-thigh. The top had sparkles and a big satin band in the middle that crunched together in the center with a silver brooch. I put on silver glittery heels, my treble clef necklace, my music charm bracelet, curled my wig and put it up in a curly bun, and put on a little bit of makeup before heading out into the dance.
I looked around to see that everyone but Drew was over to the side. I walked over to them, snuck up on Dawn, and poked her side.
"What the…Lin!" she said excitedly. "That was awesome you got Backlash to play here."
I laughed at Dawn's excitement, "I didn't really want to sing again so I asked them for a favor."
"You look pretty Lin," Leaf complimented.
"Thanks Leaf, same goes to you," I complimented back.
Leaf was wearing a spaghetti strap, mid-thigh length, green dress with green, black, and some other color sequins on top that went down to the hip in a jagged manner and a green band with a flower attached on the left. She wore black strapped heels, a silver leaf necklace, makeup, and her hair was curled and placed to side of her head.
Dawn was wearing a strapless, mid-thigh length, light pink dress that had silver sparkles all over with more at the center of the dress and scattered lightly up and down. She wore silver, sparkly heels, a silver heart necklace, makeup, and her hair was curled.
Misty was wearing a strapless, mid-thigh length, teal dress with sparkles on the top left and the skirt had ruffles. She wore silver strapped heels, a silver teardrop necklace, a little makeup, and her hair was straightened with a silver and teal clip on the right side of her head.
The guys wore black suits with different colored dress shirts, Gary had purple, Paul had dark blue, and Ash had red.
"Where's Drew?" I asked.
"He got pulled into dancing with Brandi," Misty said as I looked to see where she pointed out Drew who looked annoyed.
I sighed, "I suppose the right thing is to go save him," I said tiredly.
I walked onto the dance floor and tapped Drew on the shoulder causing him to look at me, "May I cut in?" I asked.
"Certainly," he said as he started to dance with me leaving Brandi fuming.
"Thanks for the save," he said as we left the dance floor.
"I try," I said with a smirk.
"Funny," he said sarcastically, but then looked serious. "Can I talk to you?"
I was surprised by him looking serious, "Sure Drew," I said as I followed him outside to the school rose garden.
There was an awkward silence and Drew looked upset, "Are you okay Drew?" I asked.
He sighed, "I guess," he said. "For a second, I thought you weren't gonna show up."
"I said I would be here," I pointed out gently.
There was silence again before Drew spoke, "Do you still like me?" he asked.
I was surprised by his question, "Didn't you hear me tell Lizzy yesterday?" I asked surprised.
"I did, but I want to hear you say it to me," he said as we sat on a stone bench nearby.
I took a deep breath, "I still like you Drew even with everything's that's happened," I confessed. "But I don't want to cause trouble for your family."
"I know and understand why you think that, but I don't care Lin. I like you too much," he said as he took a rose to stick in my hair.
I stared at him in surprise, "You heard me, I..like..you, despite the fact that you didn't believe what anyone said," he said.
"Guess I'm like you, I wanted to hear you tell me that," I said with a small smile.
He gave a small smile back before taking my chin in his hand and kissing me gently on the lips.
We broke apart with smiles on our faces, "So…..will you be my girlfriend?" Drew asked arrogantly with a smirk as he stood up and gave me his hand.
I smirked back, "I suppose I can," I said arrogantly back in response as I took his hand and he helped me up before we held hands and continued to walk in the rose garden.
"Drew, can I ask you something?" I asked.
"What is it Lin?" he asked.
"Are you okay with having me as your girlfriend since my life as a tendency to go crazy and knowing that there is the chance that I may die?" I asked.
He took my hand and kissed it, "Being who you are is what made me fall for you in the first place. No matter what, I still want to be your boyfriend even if your life is crazy and I want to spend as much time with as I can. No matter what happens, I'll always love you," he said causing me to smile and us to kiss again before we walked to an open area with a water fountain in the middle.
I had a dreamy look on my face causing Drew to become amused, "What are you thinking?" he asked.
"Can you dance the waltz?" I asked.
"What kind of a question is that?" he asked.
"Just answer the question," I said.
"No," he said before looking at me curiously. "Why do you ask?"
"I know this sounds silly, but I can see this scene as a place where someone or people would do that," I said dreamily.
He smiled and led me out to the open area, "Why don't you teach me then?" he said causing me to smile.
Soon some pokemon began to play music and it made me want to sing.
May: Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
I took his hand and had him pull close and took one step as we put our hands in place.
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
Soon we started to dance and twirl around the fountain as we continued to sing.
Drew: Won't you promise me?
(May: Now won't you promise me,
That you'll never forget)
Drew: We'll keep dancing
(May: To keep dancing)
Drew and May: Wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding
Someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling
The way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
May: So can I have this dance?
(Drew: Can I have this dance?)
Drew and May: Can I have this dance?
May: Oh, no mountain's too high and no
Drew and May: ocean's too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
May: Let it rain,
Drew and May: Let it pour, what we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe that we were meant to be! Oh!
It's like catching lightening, the chances of finding
Someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling
The way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
May: So can I have this dance?
(Drew: Can I have this dance?)
Drew and May: Can I have this dance?
Drew put his arm around my stomach as I put my hand around his neck and we danced in a circle starring at each other with a smile as we sang the last bit.
May: Can I have this Drew and May: dance?
Can I have this dance?
We stopped dancing and kissed again. That whole moment felt like magic, it was wonderful.
We broke out of the kiss and heard the moving of bushes and whispering causing me to roll my eyes and sigh, my aura also picked up six people.
"You guys can come out," I said as Drew put his arm around my waist in a side hug.
"That was the most romantic thing I've ever seen," Dawn said dreamily.
"Wait…how much did you see?" I asked.
"Pretty much the whole thing since we went to look for you guys in the rose garden since that was the most obvious place to look," Leaf said.
"It's nice to see you both got together though and that song you sang sounded sweet," Misty added.
"What gave you the right to spy on us, we didn't do that to you guys," I argued.
"No, but your relationship is very interesting to watch," Dawn said.
"Gee thanks," I said sarcastically.
"It's even greater that we caught the dance on video," Misty said slyly.
"What?" I asked stunned.
"Just by the way Drew led you out to the open area screamed that what you guys were gonna do had to be recorded. Besides, it looked and sounded beautiful. By the way Lin, why did you sing when you shouldn't be?" Leaf asked.
I blushed slightly, "The way the music was and the way we danced, I couldn't help it, and I don't regret it one bit," I said as I gave smile to Drew who kissed me on the head.
"You guys are the cutest," Dawn squealed.
"Very funny, we'll see you guys later," I said as I took Drew's hand and started to pull him to walk with me.
"Well, that was embarrassing," I sighed after we walked throughout the garden away from everyone else.
"That's them for ya," Drew said with a sigh as well before turning to face me. "Is it true what you said when Leaf asked you why you sang?"
I looked at him and gave a smile, "I meant every word, that moment was magical," I said while putting my hand on his cheek. "I'll always remember it."
Drew smiled at me as we hugged and kissed again while fireworks shot up filling the sky with different colors of light making this one of the best nights of my life.
Team Rocket Headquarters
"Sir, the voice sang again but it's now hard to find for some reason, but twenty-five percent of the scan is done and the voice is not located in Sinnoh," Dr. Sebastian reported.
The boss had an evil grin, "No matter, we'll find the voice soon enough."