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Dawn's Pov (September 4th)

Piplup is going to look so amazing in this outfit, I can't wait to see how it will look. He sat next to me, giving me a look that clearly said he didn't want to wear the pink dress I had chosen for him. I frowned, sighing. Then I'll just get Buneary to wear it. Piplup smiled, probably laughing inside at me. I wish I could understand Pokémon. "I feel bad for your Pokémon, they will have to wear pathetic clothing like that." I glared at Paul, who smirked. "I don't care about what you say. They look cute in these clothing." He rolled his eyes, walking off.

I dislike him. My day hasn't exactly been the best. Sure, it was fun, but when those annoying girls sat with us yesterday, it ruined everything. Plus, they decided to bother me earlier with some very rude notes. On the bright side though, I got Leaf's number. I also gotten better at coordinating, somewhat. I took one of those appeal classes earlier as well. It helped, and I learned a new appeal. It would fuse fire and water together. I'm not going in too much detail right now though.

"Hey Dawn." I looked up, my eyes widening. "L-Lucas?!" Lucas had dark blue hair and blue eyes. He smiled. "I haven't seen you for a while, how have you been?" I smiled brightly. "I've been great! How about you?" I got up, putting the Pokémon clothing back into my bag as we started to walk around. "I've been great. I got some new Pokémon, and I was accepted into this academy. Speaking of the academy, are you in a team?" I nodded, which he chuckled at. "I'm sure you'll be helping the team then with your appeals." I nodded excitedly. "Coordinators don't start till the Silver level though, surprisingly." He nodded, sighing.

"I'm part of a team. I'm sure you'll meet some of them later."

He just got here, and he is already part of a team?! Wow.. "Lucas. I was wondering, what dress do you think would suit a Buneary?!" He rolled his eyes, looking at them. "The pink one." I smiled brightly once more, checking that off of my list. "Okay then, want to battle?" I looked at him like he was crazy. "I don't really feel like battling." He pouted, shrugging. "Fine. It is probably best like that anyways, that way you don't know my team." I nodded. "I'll catch up with you later, bye Lucas!" He waved goodbye, walking off into the crowds.

I pulled out my pokegear, looking through my contacts. I looked at their locations, sighing. "May is at a class right now, and Misty is with Ash." I mumbled. I headed out, going to the Pokémon Center. My pokegear said she was there anyways. I walked in, seeing her sitting still, staring at nothing. Pichu stood still as well. They looked like statues. Piplup hopped out of my arms, running over to Leaf as I made my way towards her. "Pichu pi!" Leaf's eyes looked at me. I smiled tiredly. "Hey Leaf, having a bad day?" Of course she didn't answer, but I'm slowly getting used to the fact that she was born a mute.

She looked at me, and I sighed. "I'm sorry if I'm bothering you." She made no movement, but I felt as if she didn't mind be being here. Piplup and Pichu talked happily, giggling now and then. I still feel like me and Leaf could become close friends, I just need to try harder. I looked up, watching people walk in and out. The silence was uncomfortable, but then again I'm just not use to it I guess. Leaf still hadn't moved, not even blinking once, if she did I didn't notice it. "Hey Leaf, do you think our team will win?"

Lately I have had doubts. I know we have powerful people on our team, and we have a low chance of losing, but I still had my doubts.

For example, Leaf seems to want to destroy Ash and Gary. I don't know why, but I want to ask. I just fear she'll try to kill me then. I don't really understand the whole thing going on, all I know is that it seems extremely personal. Maybe she knew them before? Maybe they don't trust her? I don't know. Pichu looked up at me, smiling. I smiled back. At least her Pokémon accepted me. "You know, if I'm annoying you, just say so.." I said. Leaf still didn't react, and I felt like giving up. She suddenly looked at me, before slightly shaking her head. I felt a smile tug on my lips. At least she didn't ignore me this time, like the countless other times she had.

"I hope I can do good for the tournament. That Vanessa girl, I'm sure you remember her.." I don't even know why I'm starting to ramble. "She puts me down a lot. When I was little, she'd shove it in my face that my father died." Why was I telling her this? I felt comfortable, like I could trust her, but at the same time she didn't need to hear my problems. "I'm sorry, memories have hit me lately." I felt a hand on my shoulder, Leaf looking at me. So emotionless, but I felt better. I smiled, "T-Thanks.." It was quiet once more, the sound of the doors sliding open and closing reaching my ears. I looked up, watching people enter.

"You know, you can always text to talk. I know Misty already told you that, but I figured I'd just tell you as well." Her hand moved away from my shoulder, the champion looking away. "What are you two doing here?" I looked up, May looking at us. I shrugged. "I guess we are just enjoying the peace." She smiled, seeming to understand. "Well, I hope you don't mind Leaf, but I need to talk to you both about something." I paid attention, Leaf looking at her. "I got these notes, from Brianna. I'm assuming we all got notes from them?" I nodded, pulling some out of my bag. Leaf's Pichu pulled some out of Leaf's bag. "I got some to.." Misty said, joining us as she placed the papers on the table. Wow..

"They really do want to ruin us, huh?" Misty mused. I sighed. I just want to have fun in the tournament, not deal with drama. Drama is bad for my health. I looked at May, who sighed. "Brianna told me she wants to destroy me and feed me to a Sharpedo." That is ridiculous. "Melody wants to summon Lugia to destroy me." Misty snorted, rolling her eyes. "Well Vanessa said she wants to push me off of a cliff." I grumbled. I grabbed Leaf's note. "Veronica said she wants to push Leaf off of Mt Silver." Pichu rolled her eyes.

"They are extremely annoying." I nodded in agreement. Very annoying. Misty fixed her shirt, sighing. "I heard from some students that this year they'll actually give out breaks. I'm kind of surprised." I was slightly confused. We had the whole day to ourselves in a way, what did she mean by break? She saw my confused look, and continued on. "I mean that we'll get to leave the island, like go home." Oh. May smiled happily. "I thought we'd be stuck here forever!" I looked at Leaf, who didn't react at all. Why did I expect her to?

Piplup, Azurill and Skitty were playing tag, Pichu joining in. "So cute, how they are all getting along~" I squealed. May nodded, giggling as we watched them. "Anyways, what new appeals did you learn?" I told her, the gym leader smiling. "You think you could use that when you take part in the Silver level?" I nodded. May hummed. "We'll be partners, since Drew wants to be alone. Stupid Grasshead." I raised an eyebrow, teasing her. "Oh? So you wanted to be alone with Grasshead?" She glared, slamming her hands down on the table. "NO!" I laughed as she grumbled about him, clenching her fists. Misty rolled her eyes. "Alright, enough. Stop teasing May about Drew." I pouted but stopped, knowing Misty's word was final. "Now, I kind of want to talk about some things." We paid attention to her, Misty starting.

"I was looking around, and I got more information on the tournament. Apparently, during the Gold league is when things become extremely serious. If you lose a Pokémon, you can't take part in the tournament anymore. For example, if Piplup fainted, Dawn wouldn't be able to take part in the battles, and would be off the team." I stared in shock along with May. "That is too much!" She nodded, sighing. "We can't do anything about it though." We stayed quiet, thinking about the new information Misty just told us. If I were to lose, then I'd be off the team..

"Then I'll try really hard to win." May said, smiling. I nodded. "I'll make sure to win as well." We smiled, Misty joining in. "I make sure of it as well!" I laughed. "I doubt you'll lose, same thing with Leaf, but either way." Leaf put her hand out, making me smile. "We all vow to do our best." May said, Skitty cheering. I felt my heart warm happily, my friends are just as determined as I am. Leaf went back to sitting like an emotionless statue, Pichu joining her. "So Leaf, are you going to talk to us by text?" May asked. Leaf didn't answer. "We'll give you time to think about it!" I said, smiling.

I got up, fixing my beanie once more. "I think I should go and try on these new clothes, May, want to join me?" She nodded. We waved goodbye to Leaf and Misty, both girls staying at the Center. Piplup chirped, a determined look in his eyes.

I won't lose. I can't lose.

Misty's Pov

I smiled, watching May and Dawn leave. Everything would be fine. We won't lose, hopefully. I looked at Leaf, a sigh escaping my lips. She looked up, her Pichu looking at me, curious. Azurill yawned in my arms as I took a seat. Today was eventful. Ash and me were having fun, until Melody showed up.

It all went downhill from there. I had forgiven Ash for yesterday, but today I don't think I could forgive him for what he did. Sure it isn't anything big, but it still hurt. He chose Melody over me. We had been training, and we were going to go and eat when she had come. After a heated argument, he chose her. He got angry because I wouldn't accept her. Does he really see her as a friend? I don't know how he could see her as a friend though, she is mean.

I feel like our friendship is going down the drain, but then again maybe I'm just overreacting. Its to early for me to think like that. I need to calm down. I looked at Leaf, seeing her hat covering her eyes. "Hey Leaf, you still awake?" She moved her hand in response. At least she listens, sometimes. I felt my mood go downhill even more as Ash walked in with Melody. He smiled at me, walking towards us. Melody followed him, glaring at me from behind his back.

"Hey Mis-" He shut up, a Charizard in his face. I stared in shock at Leaf, whose eyes were on Ash's and Melody's. "Wha?" He said, staring in shock as well. Charizard snarled, her blue eyes going dark. He backed up, Melody following him. They left to the other side of the room, Charizard going back into her pokeball. I stared at Leaf, whose hat was covering her eyes once more.

Did she do that just for me? Could she tell I didn't want to talk to him? A smile formed on my face. "Thank you Leaf.." I closed my eyes. Ash was staring at me, a sad look on his face. He couldn't reach me at all. Is he really stupid enough to try again? He is. He walked over, this time without Melody joining him. Same results. Nurse Joy stared in surprise, trainers watching as Charizard snarled at him. He sighed, covering his face with his hat. He walked off, joining Melody once more. I held in my laughter. Azurill smiled thankfully at Charizard.

Leaf recalled her Pokémon, tipping her hat. I relaxed, closing my eyes. I felt so tired, and I let my eyes rest, falling asleep.

X~TimeSkipz~X (Now 5:00 in the afternoon.)

My eyes opened slowly, adjusting to the somewhat bright light. The sound of people talking reached my ears. I rubbed my eyes, seeing I was still in the Pokémon Center. Azurill was sleeping peacefully on the blanket that covered me. I looked around, seeing Nurse Joy walking back into the room. "You finally awake now Misty?" She teased, giggling. I nodded. "Who covered me up?" She raised her hand. "I figured you'd get cold." I smiled at her thankfully. "Don't thank me only. Leaf stayed by your side the entire time." She walked away and I looked to my left.

Leaf sat there, hat still covering her face. Her Pichu was sleeping as well on her lap. Did she fall asleep? "Leaf..?" She looked up. I guess not, she never sleeps. "Thanks, for everything. For keeping Ash away and for staying here to make sure he didn't come back." She covered her eyes once more. I yawned, Azurill waking up. "Azu?" I smiled, rubbing her head. "I'm fine. I feel better." I got up, folding the blanket and handing it to the nurse. She took it, walking to the storage room. I looked at Leaf, sighing.

"You should get some rest Leaf." She ignored me, Pichu slowly starting to wake. "How many times did Ash try to bother me?" I asked no one in particular. "About four times." I jumped, seeing Nurse Joy smiling in amusement. "Everytime he tried to come close, Charizard would come out." I laughed, Azurill giggling. I don't hate Ash of course, I want to be his friend. I just don't want to talk to him right now. "I'm going to go Leaf. Thank you though." She stayed motionless as I left. I headed towards the mall, wanting to buy some Pokémon food for Azurill and the others. I'll need to find a pond where I can put Gyarados as well.

"Misty!" Great. I should have asked Leaf to come with me. I saw Ash and Melody walking towards me. The brunette was glaring at me, while Ash was looking nervous. "L-Leaf isn't around.. right?" I shrugged. I wish she was, that way I could have a better day. Maybe if I text her, she'll come. I sent a text when Ash wasn't looking. It is amusing to see him get scared anyways. "Look, I want to say sorry. I don't want you thinking I'm choosing Melody over you." Did he forget she is behind him?

She seethed, glaring at me angrily. I smiled coldly. "It's fine Ash. I don't really care right now. I'm trying to take care of my Pokémon." I turned on my heel, walking off. Leaf could just track me with her pokegear if she couldn't find me. That is if she even followed. Ash was behind me, sighing as he followed. "Look Misty, I don't understand why you are upset. You just don't need to get in arguments with Melody. Why don't the both of you apologize?" She walked up to me, a fake smile plastered on her face. "Sorry Misty.." I glared. "Sorry, Melody." I bit my lip as I said her name, trying not to say anything rude. Ash smiled, but I ignored him. I wanted to be alone.

Pikachu frowned, Azurill ignoring him. I headed into the mall, looking at all the selections of food for my Pokémon. I want to get the best for them, so they'll be happy. I quickly brought some, turning around and bumping into a familiar person. "Hey Drew." He waved lazily. "What are you doing here?" He pointed at the coordinator items on the shelf. "I need those, but I don't have enough money." I felt kind of bad. Don't coordinators make enough money? I gave him a few extra dollars, a smile forming on his face. "Thanks Misty." I nodded, bidding farewell. Gyarados's pokeball shook, and I giggled. Now, to find an area where they can swim freely. I walked into the Pokémon Center once more, noticing Leaf wasn't there anymore. Strange.

"Nurse Joy. Do you know where I can release my water Pokémon?" She smiled, handing me a map of the island. "Also, if you are looking for Leaf, she left. I don't really know where, but I saw her going towards the dorms." I nodded, saying thanks before leaving. I headed towards the water area, picking a spot and throwing the pokeballs into the air. Gyarados roared happily, her shadow disappearing as she dived into the water. I smiled softly, seeing them extremely happy to be in water. I got the food ready, Azurill happily taking her bowl.

I opened a pack of cookies, sighing and staring at the water. I wonder if I made the right choice coming here. Had I known Melody would be here, I would have left immediately. I hate drama. I don't want to deal with it at all. "Hey Misty." I looked up, May joining me. "You okay? I saw what happened with Ash." I nodded. "I'm just shocked he even chose Melody over me, you know?" She nodded. She fied her bandana, yawning. "He'll regret it. Lately, he seems to have a lot on his mind, doesn't he?" May suddenly said. I thought about it. Maybe he did have a lot on his mind, but still..

She smiled reassuringly at me. "Misty, everything will be okay. He was probably just stressed and made the wrong choice." I nodded, May standing up. "I'm gonna go get something for us to eat, what would you like?" I told her what I wanted, the brunette leaving. I hope she is right, that he didn't purposely choose her over me. I sat back down, my chest feeling heavy. I don't know why though.

Hopefully it was all just stress..

Ash's Pov

Everything is stressful lately. I guess I'm handling more than I thought I could handle. Oh well.

Pikachu sat on my shoulder, oddly quiet. I walked around the island about two times now, trying to walk off this stress. It didn't work. So many things were flying through my head. Problems seemed to be rising, and I honestly don't know what to do now. I sighed, sitting down on a rock. Melody had finally left me alone. It isn't that I dislike her, it's just that she interrupted my time with Misty.

Misty. She seemed extremely hurt by what I did. Twice. I regret choosing Melody over her like that, but at the time my mind was jumbled up. I couldn't even reach her at all. She ignored my texts and calls. I asked everyone where she was and they didn't know. When I found her in the Pokémon Center, I thought I'd get a chance to talk to her, but I didn't. Leaf's Charizard blocked me off from them.

Leaf. She has been more hostile than ever now. Honestly, I know I didn't do as much damage as Gary, but I still did some. She didn't have to try to kill Pikachu though, or send out Charizard against me. I'm even surprised Nurse Joy allowed that. I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Pikachu still didn't say anything, which worried me. "What's wrong buddy?" He glared at me. I guess even he is angry at me. I'm guessing it's because of Misty. He has always had a soft spot for Misty. I put my cap back on, the wind hitting my face as the sky started to change colour.

I walked back to the dorms, stumbling upon Gary. "Hey." He nodded in response, staring at the sea. I sighed. "You have a lot on your mind to?" He nodded, and I left. Where is Paul? I kind of want to talk to him. Maybe he'll shed some light on my situation. I found him sitting at a bench, reading a book. Weird, and so unlike him. Oh well. "Hey Paul.." "What do you want? I'm busy." I sighed, sitting down. "How do I get rid of stress?" He looked at me, confused. "I don't know. Ask someone else to help you."

Rude.

"Did you try battling? Reading? Watching a movie or sleeping it off?" He grumbled. I shook my head. He shrugged. "Then try that. Now let me read this." I nodded, leaving him alone. I headed inside the dorms, going towards my room. I bumped into somebody, looking up. "Sor-" I shut my mouth, glaring. Rudy. His auburn color hair shined, and black eyes glared back. "Oh, Ash." Great, even more stress for me now. "Move out of the way, Rudy." He rolled his eyes, smirking. "So, have you been treating Misty right? Or did she finally realize you aren't worth her time?" I glared even more.

I walked around him, heading towards my dorm. "She probably did realize!" His laughter rang in my ears, and I bit my lip. I despise him. I walked into my dorm room, sitting on the sofa. I can't believe how horrible this day has been. The door opened, Gary walking in. "That guy out there is going on about how useless you are." I shrugged, Gary sitting down next to me. "I'm not the only one having problems right now, am I?" Gary sighed, looking at me. "No, I'm having internal conflict. I can't decide.." He trailed off, not finishing.

I closed my eyes, pinching my nose in frustration. "I don't know what to do anymore. I think I'm going to relax for a bit." He nodded, and I headed towards my room.

This stress needs to go away right now.

Drew's Pov

To try or not to try, that is the question.

May snickered from behind me, and I rolled my eyes. "It isn't that funny, May." She snorted, laughing. "No, it is hilarious. You look so scared. Just try the sushi." I will not try it.

"I don't want any sushi. I will not eat the sushi."

"You will eat the sushi." She grumbled. I sighed. I picked at it, the girl rolling her eyes. We were currently in the food court, and May had dared me to eat this food. I'm starting to regret agreeing to her dare. "Eat it, or forever be shunned as a Grasshead." I rolled my eyes this time, sighing. I slowly began to eat it. It surprisingly tasted good. "See? Isn't it good?" I reluctantly nodded, glaring at her as she laughed. "You have finally bowed to the queen!" Queen of food. "You eat too much. I don't want to become fat like you." She glared.

Teasing her is extremely fun. She got up, walking off. "W-where are you going?" I called, surprised. "I'm getting a drink, cabbage boy!" Cabbage boy? "M-m-m-mr Drew.." I turned, Brianna blushing. "I was wondering, c-c-could I talk to you, later?" I shrugged. She squealed, walking off. "Why was she here?" May grumbled, sitting back down. "I don't know. Why do you hate her?" She didn't answer. "She isn't all that bad." Still no answer. I sighed. "Stop trying to impersonate Leaf." May's lip twitched before she laughed. I smirked. "I just don't like her. You wouldn't understand." I decided to let it go, a sigh escaping my lips as I looked around.

"May, the next battles are in a week. After that, is when coordinators take part. I know you are with Dawn, but during the Gold or Prism levels, do you want to be a team?" She looked surprised. "I'll be switching between you and Dawn then." I nodded, her smile growing. "Okay then, we can be a team." I feel like something could happen if I try to do a solo battle. "Good. You'll need my help to win anyways." She glared, growling. I chuckled. So fun to tease.

"Cocky, arrogant, girly, annoying.." I raised a brow in amusement. So I'm a girl now? Wait.. I'M NOT GIRLY.

I glared at her, which she returned. "Anyways," I looked away, continuing, "I think I should get going. I may as well go see what Brianna wants to talk about." She shrugged, ignoring me once more. Fine, be that way. I don't know what is bad about Brianna. "Leaf impersonator~" "I'M NOT IMPERSONATING LEAF!"

Still fun to tease~

I finally found Brianna, the girl waiting for me underneath a tree. "What did you want to talk about Brianna?" She looked up, staring in surprise before blushing. "M-mr Drew.. I want to talk to you about May. I don't think you should trust her. I heard she is actually trying to use you. She is going to get you eliminated from the tournament." I stared in shock.

I face palmed mentally. "May wouldn't do that. She'd be risking everything if she did that. Nice try Brianna, it was a funny joke though." She giggled, though it seemed force. "I'm not lying though. She really is. Here, look!" I took the recording, listening to it. My eyes widened. "W-why though?" Brianna frowned. "I-I don't know.. Want me to help you though?"

How could May betray me like that? Sure we argue and all, but I don't think I deserve what she said she'll do! Wait, what if this is just another joke? "Brianna, I think I'm going to go to bed. I need time to think." She nodded, handing me a slip of paper. "C-call me! Tell me your decision!" I walked away, still thinking.

Would May really do that? She is a sweet, caring girl. I doubt she'd do that. Unless I don't really know May as well as I thought I did. I sighed, heading into my room. Paul was asleep by now, or was just in his room. I don't know. I walked into my room, thinking about what I heard. Should I take up Brianna's offer? I remember seeing May's face when Brianna would come near. Is she scared Brianna found out her plan? I don't know anymore.

Should I take up the offer? Or should I trust May? These thought ran through my head as time ticked away. I've known May for a long time. She helped me many times. Although, people change. What if she was really planning to do that to me? I don't know anymore! I thought about it for hours, the clock showing me the time. 1:00 AM. I don't think May would do that, but then I also think she could change and want to ruin my life. Honestly, I doubt she'd do it but I don't know anymore.

I finally made up my mind at 1:30 AM. Hopefully Brianna is still up. I called her, the girl answering immediately. "H-Hello?" I sighed.

"I've made my decision."

There is where it ends! XD What do you guys think he decided to do?

-Pichu