A/N: This is what you have been waiting for, for a while! Enjoy!
Blackhammer
The Crush Or Love?
Chapter 13
Duplica arrived into the dining room. Everyone was already there, talking and chatting, as they waited for the food. The dining room was pretty big, the wallpaper was brown, the floor creaky and wooden. The tables and chairs seemed like they would fall apart anytime soon, but no one bothered about that, while the room was slightly brightened by two bulbs.
But Duplica did not look at anything, but who was at the window, looking out. Ash, unaware of Duplica continued looking outside sighing, thinking about how much trouble it was with the girls. He still had 2 months and a bit until his competition. He didn't know how to cope with the amount of confusion in his mind. Duplica, worried, walked up to him and said, "Hey Ash…"
Ash snapped out of his trance and looked at Duplica and replied, "Hey Duplica,"
"What's up?"
"Nothing,"
"No, the sky is." She said, laughing. Ash joined in and realised the joke. At that point, he forgot about all his worries, and for the first time today smiled. Duplica smiled back and in her thoughts said, "Yeah!"
Unluckily, before Duplica could say anymore, dinner was ready. Everyone gathered around the table, smelling the fresh food in front of them. As you would expect, as soon as Ash smelled the food, he ran like he never had to the table and started examining and sniffing the food. He had not eaten all day today, so no wonder he sat down and started gulping his soup down, even when it was burning hot. Duplica followed, but by the time she got there, the spaces between Ash were now unavailable. So instead, Duplica sat on the other side of the table, by Brock and Misty. Peach and May were sat beside Ash. As they all ate, they chatted and joked about. By the time they were finished eating, it was 7:30pm. Everyone went to the lobby to watch some television. For once, everyone was getting along. It was an amazing sight, as they watched and talked.
Later…
It was now 10:03pm. Everyone was tired out from the day. Misty and May were going to wake up extra early to go shopping, Brock was going to hit on the girls, Duplica would be trying to make Ash like her, Peach was thinking of the good memories with Ash and Ash himself would be just thinking about life. Ash went upstairs and into his hotel room, locking the door as he got in. Then as soon as Ash touched the pillow on his bed, he was asleep, dreaming of winning the Pokemon League and being the Champion.
Meanwhile…
Misty was not tired. Actually, she was wide awake. She was thinking about Ash. She wished him to love her. She wished that she could just cast a spell and make him hers forever. But unfortunately for her, miracles don't come true. So instead, Misty decided to just think about the day ahead for her tomorrow…More shopping with May!
In May's Room…
She's asleep so shhh…
Under Ash's bed…
Peach was also thinking. She was not thinking about Ash at all. She was thinking of how her pokemon to human transformation would effect on her battling career. Ash has yet to train her for the matches ahead of them in a few months… But Peach decided to ask Ash tomorrow. Yes…tomorrow…and Peach fell into a deep warm sleep.
Duplica…
Duplica was trying to find something important. Something that might win Ash…well, that's what she thinks anyway. We can find out about that later on… Onto what Brock is doing!
Brock was doing what you'd expect him to do at 10:30pm. Sleep. And obviously he was dreaming about Nurse Joy or Officer Jenny. Nothing strange right?
Mays Moment
May was also thinking, like the others, but of her competition. She only came to take part in her latest competition, and it happened to be the biggest event for the year. May had expected to train in her few months at this place, not to compete with other girls for the one she liked. She wanted things to be quick and she was sure tomorrow would be the day Ash be hers. She says that every other day anyway. Anyway, she does something right for once. Sleep.
Finally…Next day…
The alarm went off in every room, including Ash. He yawned, as he switched of the alarm. He glanced at the time. 9:00am. He got up and brushed his teeth and washed his face. Then he went and dressed for the day. Again, he looked at clock. 9:15am. Breakfast was at 9:30am. So he decided to go down the lobby and wait for the others to come down. He put on his trainers and went downstairs to the lobby. Weird enough, Brock was there already and guess what…He was flirting with some girl. Then Ash saw the girl slap Brock in the face and walked away, with disgust in her face. Ash walked up to him.
"Wow, you must have said something bad," Ash said.
"I only said she was hot and if she wanted to go out with me," Brock said, sheepishly.
"Only you would say such things."
"Then what would you do, if you were in my position?"
"Well, for one, I'd go and introduce myself and talk about interests and stuff. General stuff, you know?"
"That doesn't seem like a bad idea…Look, she's still there…Maybe I can talk to her again."
"I think you should apologise first."
"I don't know…Could you do it for me?"
"Why don't you do it?"
"Because I'm a little shy…"
"Your not shy to other girls…and of all times, you say now?"
"Yeah, so do me a favour and say it for me."
"Come over with me then…"
"Okay, but you do the talking."
"Whatever Brock."
So Ash walked to the girl, who was just looking about, as if she was looking for someone. So Ash did the right thing and tapped her shoulder. She looked and then a surprised expression popped up on her face. And before Ash could utter a word, she hugged him. Brock was a little surprised and also confused. Same with Ash. Whoever this person was, she was very familiar…
"Ash! Is that you?" The girl said, still clutching onto the frozen Ash.
"My names Ash…but who are you again? I don't really remember…"
"It's me, Sabrina? You know…?"
"Sabrina? Is that you? Wow! I can hardly recognise you. It's been a while since I've seen you."
"Yeah, a few years…Anyway, is that you Brock? Sorry! Didn't mean to slap you."
"It's fine…I get it often." Brock said, scratching his head.
"But why are you here Sabrina? Don't you have a gym to look after?"
"Well, I got forced to go on a holiday. Usually I don't go on any, but my father forced me, so here I am!"
"Of all places, why come here anyway?"
"Usually, I come here and watch the Pokemon matches. Also for the fact you were in this too, so I came to see you…"
"Cool."
"By the way…Could you help me with my bag? I walked all the way here and I'm pretty tired…"
"What!? You walked all the way here?"
"Of course. I'm beat from the walking and I'm tired…So could you help me to my room?"
"I could do it…" Brock said, smiling.
"NO! Only Ash…"
"Why me?"
"Your stronger. Anyway, those bags won't just land into my room by magic…So get going?"
"How many bags do you have?"
"There behind me." And behind her, eight bags looking very heavy, were standing there.
"Wow…and you walked with all this luggage? You must have stopped for a break or two with them bags…"
"Now…can you get my bags?"
"Now? Can't I do it after breakfast? Today is eggs and bacon…"
"No…People might steal my bags."
"Then promise to save me at least two plates of egg and bacon then?"
"Sure, just hurry up will you?"
"Thanks…I'll see you later, Brock…"
"Okay…But do you want some help though with them bags?"
"It's okay. Well you try and save me a plate of eggs and bacon too? That would be great…"
"Alright. Bye then." And Brock walked away. Ash then started to carry the bags up to her room. Unlucky for Ash, the lifts were broken and Sabrina's room was on the 4th floor.
"God…This will take me forever…" Ash sighed. He started carrying one of the smallest bags. He failed to keep it up for even ten seconds. But finally, Ash got to the stairs. One at a time, he got onto the 2nd floor. Half an hour later, the bag was in her room. By lunch, Ash was on the last bag. As soon as the bag got into her room, Ash rejoiced and cheered. Too bad Ashs eggs and bacon were cold when he found them. But they still tasted alright. He finished his food and then lunch was served. Everybody came in, growling for food. Ash was full now with cold eggs and bacon. Maybe he shouldn't have had them. Lunch was serving chicken, his favourite. But Ash left the room and went to his room. He was tired and beat. So he fell asleep. As he dreamed, a small and quick figure raced out of his room, without a single sound.
Meanwhile…
Misty and May woke up pretty early to go shopping. They bought all sorts of clothes, from dresses to jeans and hats to shirts. The store owners were very grateful on how much they bought. By the time it was 12, they were carrying 12 bags, filled to the brim with clothes etc. There was a nearby café at time and they sat down to eat some sandwiches. Then they went back to there rooms and put their bags safely on the side, before going back down to shop more. Looks like a good day for them…onto Duplica.
Duplica
She had spent most of the day reading her latest book called The Snakes of Life. She had bought it the other day very cheaply. She wondered why a book so good would be so very cheap. It didn't matter though, since the cheaper the better. And something new, Duplica did not think about Ash at all today…so far anyway.
Peach
Sleeping…Sleeping…Sleeping…Oh and guess what…More sleeping…
Sabrina
From walking 23 hours and taking 8 bags sure made Sabrina very tired. So she slept.
Meanwhile…
As strange as it seems, a storm brewed upon them, for the first time. But no one was aware of it until it happened…
To be continued…
I hope you liked this chapter so far. Remember to review! Thanks for reading Chapter 13 of The Crush Or Love?
Blackhammer
