Part two is on! This is gonna a sweet one. A lot of SatoHaru fluff on this chapter for you shippers out there. The Lumios gang gets to meet Ash's friends and Rivals from his previous travels. Serena meets May and sees for herself why Ash holds a candle for the Hoenn Princess.

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Lumios Tower

Grand Ballroom

Ash's Perspective


Her eyes met mine and everything disappeared, as if there were only the two of us. Her brown hair was slightly curled at the ends, it had grown longer the last two years but I've always liked her longer hair. She had forgone her bandana and worn a powder blue hairband to accent her brown hair, she had worn a red dress that complemented her Sapphire eyes greatly.

May beamed as she spoke, "Congratulations Mr. League Champion! I've always held faith that you'd reach your goals. And here we are."

"Thank you May. I heard about your recent win in Kanto! Congratulations Ms. Top Coordinator." I Respond grinning as I saw the flush of her cheeks.

Gary chuckled, "Alright you two, flirt later let's enjoy some food and drink."

Now I felt the warmth of my cheeks due to Garry's teasing. A red haired girl wacked the aspiring researcher on the back of his head mich to the boy's dismay.

"Enough of that Gary! They haven't seen each other in a long time." Says Misty Waterflower smiling at us.

Brock shook his head, "Somethings never change, eh. Congrats on the win Ash! Couldn't last a day without getting hit can't you Gary."

"Thanks Brock! And great to see you too Misty. He wouldn't be Gary of he didn't poke fun at someone after all. I'm just glad he finally settled down!" I say laughing at the shocked face of my childhood friend.

Serena giggled, "I remember you Gary. You were such a duche to Ash back when we're kids."

"S-Serena? Oh wow, I never thought Ash would see you again." Gray says in surprise at seeing the honey blonde girl.

I smiled shaking my head, "Well, I never thought I'd see her again after she moved away either. But here we are. She found me in Santalune City, after I lost my first gym battle."

May giggled, "Let me guess you were slightly down after that loss, weren't you?"

I poked her side in response, "No teasing Missy. But yeah, I was a bit down after that loss."

"I know you Mr. Champion. You were the same after my dad flattened you back in Hoenn. You moped around for days instead of training! Max kept telling you to haul your ass up and get you back to normal again." May says patting his cheek.

I chuckled, "Where is that little beanpole? I would've thought he'd started his journey ready."

"He has. And I am not a beanpole thank you very much!" Says a younger male who had glasses and a head of unruly black hair as well.

Norman laughed shaking my hand, "To think that young trainer from Palette has now become a league Champion! Congratulations Ash. I'd really love to have a rematch with one day."

I grinned, "I'd love that too. And Max how about that battle I promised you?"

"Maybe later. Right now let's enjoy the celebration. I got a Treeko from the Professor about a year ago, went back for the Raltz we saved back in our travels through Hoenn the little guy had evolved and is now a Kirlia." Max informs them.

I smiled ruffling the younger boy's hair, "That's great Max! Now I hope you remember what I taught you about Pokemon back in the day."

"Oh course! Pokemon get stronger through proper care and training. When catching one it doesn't matter what moves they have or how strong they are, what matters is how strong you can make them." Recited the young man.

May smiled at this, "I still follow that advice until this day."

"The bond between Pokemon and Trainer is a deep one indeed. But it is how a trainer treats their Pokemon that is a testament to their abilities as an individual." Says Diantha who walked to the group standing behind Cynthia.

Samuel beamed, "And I've never seen anyone who has a strong bond with their Pokemon as Ash has with his. And throughout his travels he helped people and Pokemon alike."

May giggled as she pinched my reddened cheeks, I batted her hand away playfully. I introduced the Hoenn natives to my current friends, May instantly bonded with Serena for which I was thankful. Max for some reason started to pick on Bonnie, not in a mean way but more like playful teasing. Misty and Brock shares their experiences as Gym leaders to Clemont, which he looked rather thoughtful about. I was happy that they were getting along.

Gary looked at me and asked, "So when are you gonna tell her your feelings Ash? It has been nearly a decade since you've held these feelings for her."

"You've got a point on that one. I've figured out what to do over the years. I know what to do, I've had my suspensions on her feeling for me since the Battle Frontier." I tell him smiling at the burnette from the other side of the table.

She must've sensed my eyes on her because the turned and flashed me dazzling smile. My heart skipped a beat looking into her sparkling Sapphire eyes, that smile took my breath away.

Brock placed a hand on my shoulder, "Ah, to be young and in love. It is truly inspiring to see two youths pursue their dreams and yet still hold each other's heats. And you'd be happy to know that I've found myself a lady."

"It's Lucy from the Battle Frontier isn't it." I say grinning at his surprised face.

Gary laughed at this, "He's got you there Brocko! How did you know Ash?"

"She was the only female that would entertain his flirtatious ways when we journey in the Battle Frontier. She obviously returned his feelings, she contacted May and told her about it says after we left. I noticed the little longing look she throwing his way when we left her facility." I explained to them.

Brock's shoulders slumped, "Figures she'd tell you about that. But why did you leave me in the dark about it?"

Gary chuckled ruffling the elder man's hair, "They probably agreed to have you figure out on your own. You were oblivious to her feelings until a year ago! Boy, and I thought Ash was the dense one between the two of you even he figured out May's feelings for him during your second journey with her andm Max throughout Kanto."

"You got me there. So when are you gonna pull out the question Ash?" Brock asks looking at me with a raised brow.

I just smiled enigmatically, "Well, I was hoping that May and I can take a trip around Lumios tomorrow just the two of us. Then maybe take stroll around the nice gardens in route four."

Gary just grinned, "Looks you've got this planned then! Good luck."

"It is about time I tell her how I feel." I declared.

I glanced at the ladies, getting caught by May's astonished gaze and Dawn's beaming smile. Serena just gave me a look, I took that to mean that she had told them about my response to her confession. I gave her a nod. A slow song came on I looked towards the DJ booth to see Misty give me a thumbs up, I smiled at her.


Enter Song


Fireproof

One Direction

I'm feelin' somethin' deep inside

Hotter than a jet stream burnin' up

I got a feelin' deep inside

It's takin', it's takin' all I've got

Yeah, it's takin', it's takin' all I got...


Song Continues


I stood and approached the ladies not removing my eyes from her beautiful frame, her eyes met mine and a pretty dust of pink appeared on her cheeks. I grinned feeling proud that I could invoke such a reaction from her with just a look. I took shirt strides and cape up in front of her and bowed.

"May have this dance, Princess?" I asked smiling softly seeing her blush intensify slightly.


Enter song


'Cause nobody knows you, baby, the way I do

And nobody loves you, baby, the way I do

It's been so long, it's been so long

Maybe you are fireproof

'Cause nobody saves me, baby, the way you do...


End of Chapter


And cut! Another chapter done I thought it'd be nice to end it with the chorus of that song after Ash's offer for a dance with Hoenn's Princess. What do you guys think? Of of Ash's old rivals will appear in the story as it progresses.

I thought to use Fireproof by One Direction because I thought the song fit their situation and expressed Ash's feelings in this chapter in a great sense. Of course the next chapter will be May's Perspective and will also have a song of it's own. Listen to the song while reading the chapter and see if it fits the situation. Share you thoughts in the comments or DM me.

To those currently reading this story thanks so much for the support! And for the Amount shipers out there, I'll be continuing my SatoSere fanfic as I write this one. This fic will only have Ten Chapters, with no sequel to follow. Till next time all!

Signing off,

WL_17