I actually did something like what happened in the last chapter on my first date. Haha it was a bit tense.

Here's the next chapter. I'll try to have the next one up a.s.a.p.


"Ok. We're going to have to be completely incognito. Don't give any hints or indicate in any way whatsoever."

"Jake, don't you think that that's a bit over the top."

"Yeah, probably. But I've always wanted to be a spy, haha. I like a sense of secrecy and mystery."

"Haha, alright. Maybe you could be a Pokemon detective. Pokemon and humans working together to solve crimes would be a beautiful thing."

"I know what you mean. I've even got a perfect candidate for a few spy missions. GO Assassin!"

Jake released a Pokeball from his grip and a Weavile, just under four feet, materialized.

"Weav..."

Assassin gave a small bow as he faced Ash. Apparently, Jake had passed on stories about Ash to his Pokemon as well.

"Woah! A Weavile!"

"Yup. He's my fastest Pokemon."

Assassin was wearing a small cape that blew in the wind as he walked home with the trainers.

"Definitely got a sense of style.""

"I know. I was thinking of entering a contest with him. Not much of a coordinator, but not everyone can be as good as your girlfriend."

"Haha, she not my girlfriend. Not yet at least, but she is a very talented Pokemon coordinator."

Even if she weren't, she'd probably still win a few beauty contests. Definitely no contest.....she wins.

"Ash? We're going to need to focus here. The girls are going to ask where we were. Joanne helped me keep May occupied, but she's going to ask too so as not to raise any suspicions."

"Alright, what do I say?"

"I showed you around the neighborhood. We checked out some souvenir stands, and did NOT go anywhere near the mall."

"Why can't I mention that?"

"That answer will lead to 'What'd you guys do there?' and I can tell you're a bad liar. Nothing wrong with that because it means that you're honest, but it's bad for surprises."

"Ok. Got it. No mall."

Assassin had hopped on top of Jake's shoulder and his cape flowed gently in the wind, an image that reminded him of his first encounter with a Weavile through his experience with Lucario and Mew. He had the courage to be the hero, but now he would require courage for a different task, but no less requiring utmost perseverance: the courage to face possible rejection.

"Jake, what if she doesn't like me back? I don't want to make things weird between us."

"Trust me. I can see it in her eyes when she looks at you. She cares for you. Besides, when you went to grab your spoon that you dropped, she looked at you while you bent over."

Ash's face turned a deep scarlet.

"WHAT?! ARE YOU SURE?!"

"Absolutely. She digs you in more ways than one. haha."

Although utterly embarrassing, this revelation did set Ash's mind at ease. At least, May was eying him and not Drew or anyone else. At the thought of this, Ash did admit to himself that he had seen May in a different way, not just emotionally. She had begun to develop into the beautiful woman that Ash knew she would be. Ash couldn't help but stare at times. Well, people look at art for hours. Why can't I look at her like that? God made a masterpiece when she was born. She's a lot better than some stupid painting.

The three travelers stepped in to Jake's house.

"The girls won't be back for a while, so why don't we get you a suit to wear?"

"Why didn't we get one from the mall?"

"Waste not, want not, Ash. I've got a few and we're probably the same size."

The three entered Jake's room. Ash and Assassin both sat on Jake's bed as he scurried to the closet to retrieve some candidates for Ash's suit. He laid them out before the aspiring Pokemon master for him to choose his preferred color. They were blue, white, and black. Naturally, Ash wanted to take the simple approach and go with the black suit.

"I don't really want to do anything too out there. I just want to be me. That's who I want May to like anyway."

"YES, that's exactly the attitude we need. You're a great guy, Ash, so no need to be anyone else. Especially, not this Drew creature thatI've heard rumors about. That guy might like May, but he's no threat. Girls like an honest guy, rather than flashy. I mean that'll get their attention, but so will an earnest, hard working individual such as yourself."

"I can do that. So just be myself?"

"Right, but a bit more confident. Now bring along the suit to our next stop, we're going to visit an old friend of yours."

"Old friend? Who?"

"You'll see."

Eagerly curious, Ash followed Jake out of the house as Assassin retook his position at Jake's shoulder. They walked for a few blocks to a dance studio.

"Joanne used to take lessons here. By the way, no mention of this should be made to the girls either, but that one should be understood."

"Nice. So who's this mystery instructor? Are they going to teach me ballet or something?"

"Well you said that you didn't know how to dance well, right? This friend of yours was completely overjoyed when I called her and asked for her help."

They stepped in to hear an instrument playing. It sounded like a flute, but it was familiar to Ash as though he had heard this specific song before. It was a calming sound that filled the room and for some reason it was reminiscent of the sea.

"Lugia."

"What's that Ash?"

"This song is used to summon Lugia, the Guardian of the sea. The only person I've ever known to play that is-"

"So, you didn't forget about me, huh Ashy?"

"Melody."

A short, beautiful brunette came to greet the young Pokemon trainers. She gave a curtsey in an altered version of the dress that she wore the day Ash saved the world.....again.

"Wow, you look great. Is that the same dress that you wore when we first met?"

"It's been altered, but good memory, handsome," she said purposely trying to make him blush.

Ash's eyes proved to be those of a healthy teenage boy as they noticed that her dress was a bit short. Well, not everything was altered.

"Um, Melody, I don't want to come off as ungrateful for your help, but I'm kind of with someone."

"Yeah, I know! That pretty coordinator. Lucky girl, that May."

"Nah, I'll be the lucky one. So do you think you can teach me? I have no idea how to dance."

"Trust me, you'll be dancing straight into her heart after I'm finished teaching you."

"Thanks a lot, Melody," Ash said giving his signature smile.

Melody moved closer to Ash and grabbed both of his hands in order to make the proper frame. He blushed at her straightforward attitude, and even more so at the proximity. I'm definitely going to love the waltz after dancing like this with May.


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