Budumps! Hahaha. Time for part three you all. May's thoughts and feelings now. Serena gets honest with the ladies about her time traveling with Ash, seems our fave honey blonde girl doesn't want to keep things in dark from her future besties. Whoops! Too much too soon. On with the tale.

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Kalos Region

Lumios City

May's Perspective


His eyes were like warm chocolate as they met mine. Two years is too long a time to be away from him. I honestly wish that I hadn't gone with Drew to Jonto after we finished our time in the Battle Frontier. After some teasing, and meeting his new traveling company we grouped up and Dawn, Misty and I got to know Serena better.

"So Serena, what was it like traveling with Ash?" Asked Misty curiously.

Serena smiled, "There were no dull moments that's for sure. Not if you don't count him jumping off this tower to save Pikachu after getting the Professor's Garchomp free from Team Rocket's control."

"Oh my gosh! Those three again, you'd think they'd give up after years of failing. But yeah, that sounds like something Ash would do." Says Dawn shaking her head.

I laughed also shaking my head, "Well unless the International Police find the main Rocket base they'll keep chasing Ash where ever he goes."

"What else happened during your journey?" Asked Misty.

Serena look thoughtful, "I found my dream in life throughout our journey. I started doing Pokemon Showcases, I fell short in the Master Class though."

I smiled fondly as I figured Ash had helped her find her dream, "Don't worry about that. You'll do better next time, don't let the loss eat you up. You know, Ash mentioned that you knew each other in your childhood once, how did you guys meet?"

"Really?!" Dawn and Misty exclaimed softly.

Serena's widened, "Really he told you about me?"

I nodded smiling softly, "It was during our journey throughout Kanto. When we visited Professor Oak's Ranch after he won the Battle Frontier. He told me about the summer camp that was hosted there when he was seven, and how he met you."

Serena looked thoughtful about something, before taking a breath and exhaling. Her face settled in a resigned smile.

"Honestly, I didn't really want to go to the Pokemon Camp that year but my mom insisted that I should. After a few days in the camp I couldn't take it anymore and ran crying into the forest, eventually I got lost and hid behind a bush then suddenly a Poliwag came and startled me. I fell and scraped my knee, then Ash appeared and helped me. He wrapped his handkerchief around my knee and helped me back to camp to get it looked at." She tells us.

Misty smiled, "Even at a young age Ash was a caring individual. I should've expected that. But the way you tell the story it seems like that moment meant so much more to you then just a mere memory."

"It might have sparked a childhood crush of sorts." She tells us honestly.

We all gasped not expecting her to admit it. I felt a pang of envy that she had gotten to travel with Ash for a year or two this time. That was when I felt his eyes look right at me, I turned to see a haze of auburn connecting with mine. He gave me a slight smile from a cross the table causing me the blush.

Dawn cleared her throat, "Wow. I didn't expect you to admit that openly. I mean sure I expected you to deny that you had to crush on him if any of us brought it up."

"I was raised to be honest girl after all. And besides, I've gotten over that flame during our journey this past year and a half. He isn't as oblivious as you might think." She tells us smiling.

Misty chuckled, "I know he isn't as oblivious as most guys would be at that age. He had grown up after all. But I am sure that is not what you meant."

"You're right. He confronted me about my feelings for him after I lost my first showcase, and that was after he comforted me about the lose. He wasn't doing it to hurt me in any way mind you, but he had just wanted to confirm his suspensions during the earlier parts of our journey. Of course I told him about my feelings honestly, I was thankful he didn't lead me on about his own feelings." She explained to us

I was curious about this, "What did he tell you?"

"I told him that I knew he didn't return my feelings for him and he explained that he didn't want to hurt me with the rejection. I had asked about the girl he had feelings for, he had been carrying a momento he shared with her on their previous Journey together. The way he talks about her... honestly, all I say she is one luck lady for sure. After that I started see Ash more of a brotherly figure he became my best friend!" Serena says smiling brightly.

I felt warm inside, somehow I had the thought that Serena was talking about the Terracotta Ribbon that Ash and I won during our journey in Kanto. I took out my half from my purse, I never keep far away from it was one of most treasured possessions. The girls cought my eye and I showed them the ribbon, Serena's eyes sparkled seeing it.

Misty grinned clasping my shoulder, "Looks like your Knight is coming over here."

I looked to see Ash approaching us, as we were sat around another table from the guys. His eyes shining like honey, golden brown. That smile of his makes butterfrees flutter in my stomach. I hear a slow song play in the background, but my eyes were on him the whole time.


Enter Song


Sparks Fly

Taylor Swift

The way you move is like a full on rainstorm

And I'm a house of cards

You're the kind of reckless that should send me running

But I kinda know that I won't get far...


Resume Story


He took my hand sending sparks running up and down my arm, he placed a kiss on top of my palm. I swooned at this, seeing his dashing smile.

He spoke softly, "May I have this dance my Princess?"

My breath hitched at the question I've wanted to dance with him since that time in Rota! Gosh, I felt my cheeks burning at this. The others are were giving me encouraging smiles, Serena smiled reassuringly as if sensing my uncertainty.

I smiled holding his hand tighter, "You may good Sir."

"Excuse us ladies." He says while walking us to the partially crowded dance floor.

He placing his right hand on my waste while he lifted my own, I paced my left hand on his shoulder. The song continued to play.


Continue song


Get me with those green (brown) eyes, baby

As the lights go down

Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around

'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile...


Resume Story


I remember all those times during our journey that I wished we could have been a couple. All those times he smiled me, sending my mind into a spiral of thoughts. All those nights I spent wishing he slept beside me, that we could've cuddled together. That moment in Sinnoh played in my head, when I saw him being hounded by two girls that moment I knew that I didn't want to loose him to another girl.

"Ash/May..." Was say at the same time

We laughed. But he gestured for me to go first.

I felt a lump in the throat, "Do you still have your half?"

I didn't have to elaborate, he knew what I meant. He patted the pocket of his suit jacket.

"I never keep it far away from me." He whispered softly.

My heart beat accelerated as I gasped, "Really."

"Yeah." Was his response pulling me closer.

Silence reigned, it was all a haze of brown as I look into his intense auburn gaze. Another song played, we continued to dance keep the other as close as we could.

He spoke again, "Hey May?"

"Yes Ash." I responded

He breathed in deeply before releasing his breath, "I was wondering... would you like to see the city with me tomorrow?"

My heart stopped. Was he asking me out? On a date? He looked nervous, his eyes dulled with uncertainty. I ran a hand on his hair, soothing him somewhat.

"Just the two of us?" I asked smiling as he shifted his gaze towards me.

He nods eyes shining once again, "Of course."

"I would love to to see the city with you Ash!" I say excitedly kissing his cheek.

Once I realized what I had done I blushed, he just grinned and kisses the back of a hand again, then bent his head towards my ear.

He whispered lowly, "Your gorgeous tonight Princess."


Song continues


I run my fingers through your hair

And watch the lights go wild

Just keep on keeping your eyes on me

It's just wrong enough to make it feel right

And lead me up the staircase

Won't you whisper soft and slow

I'm captivated by you, baby

Like a fireworks show...


Resume Story


I knew he was trouble when I met him all those years ago. But I couldn't help but fall for him anyways, his boyish charm was adorable and his compassionate side played well with his cheeky one. He had grown more troublesome, yet matured at the same time. His eyes showed so much emotion, his actions spoke volumes in a single motion. He wore his heart on his sleeve on occasions. His heroic tendencies were alluring to me, he had saved me multiple times throughout our journeys together that each moment made my heart ache each time I was reminded that I had almost lost him.

"Thanks." I responded blushing even more as I felt his breath caress my cheek.

He placing his chin on my shoulder, "I've missed you so much May. Everytime we passed in a new city I wished you with me, you would've loved Laverre and the the Pokemon Village."

"Take me there." I say running my hand through his raven black locks enjoying the rugged sensation between my fingers.

I think I heard him purring as he nuzzled my neck, "Mm, I'd love to take you there. Maybe we'll visit the Pokemon Village tomorrow."

Once again I felt sparks fly across my skin at the closeness we were showing. But I wasn't complaining, I knew what I wanted. And I wanted this moment with him no matter how short it might be.


Resume Song


Drop everything now

Meet me in the pouring rain

Kiss me on the sidewalk

Take away the pain

'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile...


Chapter Ends


And cut once again! Mm, a little bit of flirting from Ash's side. Serena telling the three ladies about her crush on Ash was planned, she wanted to be honest to her new friends and also open up about her past. I hope you all liked this chapter tell me your thoughts about the Chapter. Any song suggestions are welcomed, just drop them in the comments or DM me your song choices.

Now, I thought Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift for this chapter as it shined light on May's thoughts of Ash and her long held feelings for him. Tell me your thoughts on this and listen to the song while reading this chapter.

I read the comments this afternoon and say thanks to the three guest commentors for their insights and support in this story.

Guest #1 (Pokemon fan): Thanks for the spelling check. I'll be sure to correct it as I post the next chapter.

Guest #2 (Mighty Ranger 1): Aw, thanks for the positive comment! And about the suggestion, I'll see what I can do about that. It would interesting to write an advancedshiiping fic that has the post PWC plotline for sure. Mm, A couple of Ash's friends and rivals watching him battle the Monarch live instead of on TV, certainly makes for an interesting story.

Guest #3 (Advance shipping): Thanks for the support on this sorry. And I'll be sure to add the song suggestion onto a future chapter, I think it will featured sooner then you think! Just keep track of this story.

Right! See you all later!

Signing off,

WL_17