3. fantasy - she drifted into a whole new world when she was with him.
Neither was sure how they got in this mess, but Ash was certainly determined to get them out.
"Don't worry, May, we'll get you safe and to your brother in no time," Ash reassured. May smiled gently, holding her dirt-smudged arms. Ash frowned, noticing her silent, yet all-telling response.
"Thanks, Ash," she said quietly.
"What's wrong?" he asked. He could tell that she was hurting. She attempted to stand, yet she stopped, her knee surging with pain. Ash immediately stood by her, holding her so she wouldn't fall. "You're hurt," he observed.
"Yeah… that was some blast. To be honest, I wasn't sure I'd make it," she admitted, and he frowned, realizing she was terrified at the near death experience.
"I was so afraid," she continued. "I thought I lost everything. My family, my brother, my friends…" she paused, her fingers seeping into his hoodie as she stared into his eyes. Ash froze, realizing just how scared she was.
He always felt invincible, that nothing could harm him. He was to preoccupied with making it through his life and becoming a pokemon master that he forgot that he could not wake up the next day, or just be gone and lose everything at any moment.
Team Rocket's new shenanigans really was a close call for them. They found themselves in a ravine, where it seemed impossible to come out. However, he was more concerned for his pokemon, his friends, May's terrified expression, as she clutched onto him for dear life.
In that moment, he felt her surging fears.
"May, you don't have to worry about anything. As long as I am here, you don't have to worry, you will see your family again, we'll see our pokemon again, you'll be safe. I promise, if it's the last thing I do," he stated, his eyes determined to ameliorate her fears.
Her fingers loosened her grip on his hoodie, a blank face settling onto her features as she stared at him, silent.
"May?"
She began to giggle.
"What's so funny?" he couldn't help but ask, confused. However, he still couldn't help forming a smile. Seeing her laughter was something he was familiar with and was thankful to hear.
She couldn't help it. She felt safe and secure. Being with Ash, she felt as though nothing really could touch her as long as he was by her side. She felt as though she could drift into a whole new world with him.
Her smile widened.
"You are nothing short of a miracle, Ash Ketchum."
~fin.
an: And they all die...April Fools! I hope you guys liked this one, and let me know what you all think! Thanks a bunch!