Hey everyone how's it going?
I hope all of you are staying safe.
Now here's the next chapter and Ash's birthday.
I hope you enjoy
I don't own any of this and the songs used in this.
Ash singing is bold
Dante is Italic
Brock is bold and italic
Chapter 15: A Recharge at Home and a Birthday Bash Part 6
'When we last left our heroes, they were making their way to Cerulean City to celebrate Ash's birthday, they also met up with Misty's sisters and they went shopping and got Ash's gifts and then they went out on the town for dinner and music, of course Team Rocket had to ruin the fun but they got their daily dose of comeuppance. Soon they left and got some rest for the night. But the next morning Ash got a visit from an old friend.'
"Togetic." it said happily.
"Togetic is that you?" said Ash and Togetic chirped happily.
"It is you!" said Ash happily. "Hey Pikachu wake up!"
Pikachu stirred from his sleep and let out a cute yawn as he slowly woke up to Ash calling to him.
"Pika," he said as he slowly got up and slowly moved around and looked for Ash.
Dante also woke up from Ash's voice as he turned around in the bed.
"Hey Ash what's going on?" he said as he opened his eye and saw Ash was with a Togetic.
"Look!" said Ash.
"Is that a Togetic?" asked Dante and Ash nodded.
May also woke up to the noises and she raised her head up and opened her eyes.
"What's going on?" she said groggily.
"May we have a guest," said Dante.
May slowly looked and saw it was a Togetic.
"A Togetic what's it doing here?" she asked getting out of bed.
"Pi-Pi-Pi!" said Pikachu happily running to his old friend.
"So what brings you here, I thought you had to protect the Mirage Kingdom?" said Ash.
Togetic then used Metronome and got Psychic and used it to show them its memories.
Ash, May, Pikachu and Dante were shown the memories and saw at the Mirage Kingdom that many Togepi have evolved and they can watch over the kingdom so Togetic can be with Misty and it flew all the way from Hoenn.
"Wow you traveled a long way didn't you?" said Dante.
Togetic nodded.
"Well then this will be a surprise for Misty then," said May.
That gave Dante an idea and he went to his backpack to get something.
He took out a pink Pokéball that has a heart on it with a white outline around it and with a small l on it.
"Dante is that a love ball?" asked May.
"It is May here have one," he said tossing her another one and she caught it.
"Well Ash since tomorrow is your birthday I think we should get Misty a gift of her own," said Dante.
He then tossed Ash one and enlarged it and Togetic touched it and went inside and it went ding.
"Wow didn't see that coming," said Ash.
"Well let's get some more sleep before we head over to the gym," said Dante.
"Good idea," said Ash.
Soon everyone went back to sleep for a little bit more.
A little bit after 9 and everyone woke up, they showered, dried off, brushed their teeth, got dressed and had some breakfast. Ash and the others then headed for Cerulean gym.
When they got there Ash got knocked over by a running Psyduck who was running from the water.
Misty came out panting and was red in the face.
"Let me guess trying to get Psyduck to swim?" said Ash.
"Yep and well it ran off," said Misty with a sigh.
Soon after getting back up everyone went inside the gym.
They met up with Misty's sisters and they began going over what to do on Ash's Birthday, when Dante nudged Ash to get Misty's attention.
"Uh hey Misty," he said.
"Yes Ash what is it?" she answered.
Ash nervously held out a Love Ball in his hand.
"What's with the Love Ball?" she asked.
"There's a Pokémon in it for you," he said while sweating nervously.
"Oooh!" said Daisy, Violet and Lily teasingly which made Misty turn red.
Misty took the ball and then threw it and it opened to reveal the first Pokémon she released and she was shocked, so were her sisters, Brock and Max.
"Is that Togetic?" asked Brock.
"Yep it came all the way back to be with Misty again and don't worry the Mirage Kingdom is safe since the other Togepi have evolved into Togetic as well," said Dante.
Togetic flew around the gym going to the ceiling and then going across the pool and then back to Misty chirping happily.
Misty was so surprised that Togetic was back that a dam has broken in her and the water came rushing through.
Tears were coming from her eyes as she turned to Ash who felt like he was about to get pulverized by Misty.
"What do you think of my surprise?" he said.
Without a word Misty ran to Ash and pulled him into a big bear-hug.
"Ash this is the best gift you've ever got me thank you!" she said.
"No-o problem.." he said as he felt his lungs getting squeezed.
"Misty I think Ash needs to breathe," said Brock.
"Oh sorry Ash," she said and she released him.
"So what are going to do tomorrow?" asked May.
"Good question," said Dante.
"I can handle that part," said a new voice.
Everyone turned around to see Delia with Tracey, Mr. Mime, Poliwhirl and Primeape with bags in their hands.
"Mom what are you doing here?" asked Ash.
"We came for you birthday silly," she said. "And I brought some help."
"Hey guys," said Tracey.
"Hey Tracey," said Misty.
Poliwhirl and Primeape put their bags down and ran up to Ash.
"Hey you two you're looking well I hope you're not giving my mom trouble?" said Ash and they shook their heads no.
"Hey Dante can I talk to you in private?" asked Tracey.
"Sure," replied Dante.
Soon everyone picked up the bags and they brought it to the kitchen and unloaded the bags.
After putting everything up, everyone decided to hang out in the living room.
Misty and the girls were talking about to set up the party while Ash and the others were talking about the places in the Battle Frontier.
Meanwhile at the pool Dante and Tracey were having a private talk.
"So Samuel told you what I told him," said Dante.
"Yes but why did you give the metal coat to him and then to me?" asked Tracey.
"Cause there will be a great war coming and Ash will need all the help he can get and no offense to your Scyther but in its current form it can have problems if going against multiple enemies," said Dante. "Look the choice is up to you Tracey no-one is forcing you to do it."
Tracey thought hard, he remembered the times of helping Ash on his journey through the Orange Islands especially when it came to helping Lugia restore balance and after everything that has happened he was not going to let his friend down.
"I'll do it," he said founding his resolve.
"Are you sure?" said Dante. "Once this happens there's no going back do you understand?"
"Dante when it comes to the safety of Pokémon and people especially Ash I would do anything to help," said Tracey firmly.
Dante smirked from his response.
"Very well Tracey you've made your choice," he said. "Now follow me to the Pokémon center."
Dante got up and went to the exit with Tracey following him.
After leaving the gym they headed for the Pokémon Center and Nurse Joy showed them the trade machine and Tracey placed the Pokéball with Scyther.
"Which one are you trading Dante?" he asked.
"Seadra with a dragon scale," Dante answered placing the ball on the other side.
They both approached the machine with the lever out and they placed one hand on it.
"Okay ready?" said Dante.
"Ready," said Tracey.
"1..2..3 GO!" they said and pulled the lever.
The machine activated and the balls went in and silhouettes of them appeared on the screen as they moved and then came out on each side.
They picked the balls up and then threw them and said "Go!"
First Seadra and then Scyther, Scyther had the metal coat around its neck and Seadra had the dragon scale around its neck.
Then Seadra started to glow and so did the dragon scale, suddenly Seadra began growing in size, first its tail got bigger, then its body as it was being coated in scales and its belly was yellow and it's nostril became long and narrow, sprouting from its head were white fins under its cheeks, two-pronged fins extend slightly past its cheeks. On its back is a white fin supported by thin, blue spines and on top of its head were thin spines with a single branch atop its head.
When the glow faded Seadra was now a Kingdra.
Then it was Scyther's turn to evolve, it began glowing as well, first its blade like arms changed into large, round pincers, then its head became kite-shaped with three blunt horns extending above its forehead, and has dark yellow eyes, also it had gray, retractable fore-wings and hind wings with simple, curved venation, a large abdomen with three black, pointed stripes below the waist, and its legs are defined by large hip joints, thin thighs, and wide calves, its feet ending in one clawed toe in front and another in the back.
Scyther had become Scizor and it looks like it was years younger cause now it has a lot of energy and started doing fast punches.
"Well Tracey what do you think?" asked Dante.
"Amazing Dante!" he said excitedly.
Kingdra nodded as well.
Then they returned the Pokémon into their Pokéballs and they traded back.
"Well then better get back to the gym," said Dante with Tracey agreeing with him and they left.
When they got back Ash and the others asked them where they went and Dante told them to head to the pool.
When they got there Dante threw his Pokéball and out came Kingdra landing the water.
"Wow Dante! I didn't know you had a Kingdra," said Misty.
"Until now," said Dante.
May then took out her Pokédex and scanned Kingdra.
'Kingdra, the Dragon Pokémon. The evolved form of Seadra. Normally rest on the ocean floor, but in periods of high activity, even a simple yawn has enough power to create whirlpools.'
"I'm not the only one with a new Pokémon right Tracey?" said Dante.
Tracey then threw his and out came Scizor.
This shocked everyone as Scizor looked young and recharged.
Ash took his Pokédex out and scanned it.
'Scizor, the Pincer Pokémon. The evolved form of Scyther. Its incredible attack speed and its large eye-patterned claws make it a formidable opponent.'
"Wow that's amazing!" said Ash.
"Me and Tracey traded Pokémon to evolve them and now they're stronger," said Dante.
Dante looked to see Kingdra playing with the gym's Pokémon and was happy here, and decided to let Misty and her sisters look after it.
"Hey Misty.." Dante called out getting her attention, he threw Kingdra's Pokéball to her and she caught it.
"What's this Dante?" she asked.
"I think Kingdra wants to stay at your gym," said Dante.
"Really?" she said surprised.
Dante showed them Kingdra playing with the water Pokémon and it was happy.
"Promise to take care of Kingdra," said Dante.
"We will!" said Misty and her sisters.
"Kingdra do as Misty and her sister's says," said Dante which earned a nod and shout from Kingdra.
Soon the day went by and dinner came and then later in the night everyone went to sleep cause tomorrow is Ash's birthday.
The next morning around 9 Brock, May, Max and Tracey came over to the gym and helped Delia, Misty and the others set the party up. Delia, Mr. Mime and Brock worked on the food and cake and the others worked on the party with decorations and getting the gifts ready.
Dante was with Ash and they were outside in a field doing some intense training.
"Okay, Pikachu use Iron Tail!" said Ash.
"Sceptile counter with Leaf Blade!" said Dante.
The two collided and their attacks were a match.
"Pikachu jump and use Thunderbolt!" said Ash.
Pikachu did so and gathered some electricity and fired an electric blast.
"Sceptile dodge and use Bullet Seed!" said Dante.
Sceptile dodged Pikachu's attack and fired yellow glowing seeds from its mouth.
"Dodge it!" Ash shouted and Pikachu dodged the attack.
"Not bad Ash," said Dante.
"The same of you Dante," replied Ash.
The 2 continued to spar for a bit until it was time for a break and Dante busted out some water bottles for them, Pikachu and Sceptile.
"Good training Ash," said Dante taking a sip.
"Thanks," he answered.
As they drank their water, they heard a cuckoo noise nearby.
"What the?" said Dante.
Out from the trees was a Pidgey who was flying around in a circle.
This gave Dante an idea.
"Hey Ash let's catch that Pidgey for May," said Dante.
That made Ash spit out some water. "What?"
"Well it would be a great gift for her and also she use it for contests," said Dante.
Ash thought for a moment and Dante had a point, since she cheered for him and it was his turn to pay gratitude.
"Okay let's do it!" he said.
"Sceptile get its attention," said Dante.
Sceptile fired some bullet seeds in its direction and it turned to them and squawked angrily at them.
"Okay Ash you're up!" said Dante.
"Let's go Pikachu!" he said and his partner got ready.
Pidgey flapped its wings hard making a gust of wind.
"Pikachu dodge the Gust attack!" said Ash.
Pikachu dodged it quickly and moved fast towards it.
"Now use Quick Attack!" Ash said.
"PIKA!" said Pikachu moving fast leaving a white trail and jumped forwards hitting Pidgey.
Pidgey recovered and did a loop and came in fast covered in white streaks and slammed into Pikachu sending him skidding to the ground.
"Careful Pikachu that was Aerial Ace!" said Ash.
Pidgey was coming around with another Aerial Ace but Ash was on to it this time.
"Pikachu jump and use Iron Tail!" said Ash.
Pikachu jumped, avoiding Pidgey's attack and then swung around with his tail glowing white and hit Pidgey on the back.
"Keep it up!" said Dante.
Then Pidgey flew a bit higher and then took aim at Pikachu and coated itself with a greenish energy and flied towards Pikachu.
"Crap that's Double-edge dodge it Pikachu!" shouted Ash.
Pikachu moved very fast and then jumped high avoiding Double-edge but it was a copy of Pidgey it used Double Team and in the right moment struck Pikachu with Aerial Ace.
Pikachu went down hard but he wouldn't give up.
Pidgey was going in with another Double-edge when Ash saw an opening.
"Quick Pikachu use Thunderbolt!" said Ash.
"PIKAAA-CHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" said Pikachu firing a blast of electricity at Pidgey stopping its attack in place.
Pidgey squawked loudly as it took damage from Pikachu's attack and when it stopped it fell to the ground beaten.
Ash then took a Love Ball from his belt and enlarged it.
"Okay Love Ball go!" said Ash throwing it.
The ball hit Pidgey and was it turned into a red light and went inside the ball, the ball lands on the ground, it shook for a few seconds as the light flashes trying to get out but it stopped moving and made a ding noise meaning it was captured.
Ash then picked up the ball.
"Alright I caught a Pidgey for May!" said Ash.
"Pi, Pikachu!" said Pikachu.
"Good job Ash, now let's head for the Pokémon Center!" said Dante.
After collecting the water bottles and then throwing them in the recycle bin, they left.
When they got to the Pokémon Center they handed their Pokémon to Nurse Joy to look after while Dante received a call on the phone.
"Yes? Okay then, we'll be there in a few minutes, bye."
He then hung up.
Soon Nurse Joy came out with Pikachu and their Pokéballs.
Ash and Dante collected their Pokémon.
"Thanks Nurse Joy!" They said.
Pikachu jumped onto Ash's shoulder.
Before they could leave Nurse Joy kissed them on the cheeks.
"Come back soon," she said.
"Wow that's the 2nd time that's happened.." They said.
As soon they left the center they were stopped by Officer Jenny.
"Hold on where are you 2 going?" she said.
"To the Cerulean gym." said Dante.
"Yeah it's my birthday today," said Ash with a smile.
"Well then let's get you two up there," she said.
They soon got on her motorcycle with Dante and Ash in the side cars and she drove them to the gym.
They soon arrived and got off.
"Thanks for the ride Jenny," said Dante.
Then Jenny leaned forward and kissed them on the cheek, shocking them.
"See ya around," she said and rode back to the city.
"First Nurse Joy and now Officer Jenny," said Dante.
"Yeah who's next?" said Ash.
They then went inside and proceeded to the pool.
"Wow it's dark in here," said Ash as they went in.
As soon the door closed behind them the lights came on and suddenly streamers and confetti were fired and everyone were in their swimsuits holding onto the cake and presents.
"SURPRISE!" said everyone.
Max was wearing his dark green trunks, Brock was in his orange ones, Tracy is in an opened green shirt with red trunks, Daisy, Violet and Lily were in their bikinis and Misty was in her blue one, May was in a two piece red lacy one and Delia was in her light green one piece.
"Happy Birthday Ash!" they all said at once along with the pokémon.
"Thanks guys," said Ash.
"Why are you not in your trunks?" asked May.
"I got that covered watch this, Pikachu you better get off," said Dante.
Pikachu got off from Ash and Dante started spinning around into a twister like the Tasmanian Devil and suddenly clothes flew from the twister and then when he stopped Dante was in his bright blue trunks and showed off his ripped body, he had an 8 pack abs, his legs and arms were well built and what was most surprising were the scars he got on his body, like an X shape one on his chest and some other ones on his arms and his back.
"How did you get them?" asked Misty.
"Don't ask," said Dante.
"Hey Dante where are your clothes?" asked Ash.
Dante then pulled out a basket and he caught the falling clothes.
"Never mind.." said Ash.
Ash then went out of the room and he changed into his red and green striped trunks and when he came out everyone saw his new physique he was lean built with a 6 pack abs and was well built in the right places.
That made Misty, her sisters and May all blush when they saw Ash's body and many naughty thoughts flowed into their minds.
"Wow Ash never thought you'd be working out.." said Violet.
"Yeah you look good.." Added Lily.
"You're quite a catch there Ash." Finished Daisy.
That made Ash blush as his entire face turned red.
"Uh… May… I-I have something for you," he said stuttering.
"What is it Ash?" she asked.
He walked over still feeling like a factory waiting to blow off steam and came in front of May.
He then took the Love Ball, made it big and then presented it.
"This is for you," he said with his head down.
May blushed when she took the ball from Ash and wondered what kind of Pokémon is inside and then she threw it and out came Pidgey who flied around everyone before landing on May's shoulder shocking everyone.
"A Pidgey?" said May.
"Yeah I caught it while me and Dante were training and I thought I should get you one and it can help you in contests," he said.
May was surprised and she blushed from Ash's gift she didn't know what to say.
So she went up and then hugged him.
"Thank you Ash," she said.
Ash was fully red from May hugging him and he couldn't say anything, when May let him go he fell backwards into the pool.
"ASH!" shouted everyone.
"I got him," said Dante.
He jumped in and then fished Ash out of the pool and laid him on the side.
"Are you okay?" asked Misty.
"Yeah.." he said dazed.
"Well then let's get the party started!" said Dante.
Soon the party begin and everyone had a blast including the Pokémon.
Max and Misty played with the water Pokémon with Psyduck in his floater so he can swim without panicking, Brock and Tracey were helping set the table with Delia, Dante was chatting with Misty's sisters and Ash was with May and Pikachu and Pidgey in the pool.
"This is fun right Ash?" said May.
"It is." He answered back although he was feeling all kinds of new emotions swimming in his mind.
The other Pokémon had fun as well and they talk among themselves, then soon it was time for cake and presents.
Soon everyone came to the table and the Pokémon also got their food.
Soon it was time for Ash to blow out the candles and everyone got a slice of cake and it was chocolate.
Everyone enjoyed it and when they were done it was time for presents.
"Alright," said Ash.
First one up was Brock and his gift was a Heavy Ball.
Ash looked at Brock and asked "Why?"
"Cause I think you will have better luck with it than I will," he said.
"Thanks," said Ash.
Next ones up were May and Max and they got Ash some new Pokéballs for him, from May it was 6 Timer balls and Max 6 Quick balls.
Max explained that the Quick Balls were used during a Pokémon capture if they were used at the start and they would have a higher rate of capture and the Timer balls are used during battles with wild Pokémon that took a long time and the capture rate would increase.
"Thanks guys," said Ash.
Then from Dante was a Pokéball and Ash wondered what Pokémon was in it.
"It's a surprise," said Dante.
Ash then threw the ball and out came the iron armor Pokémon Aron, Aron looked around and looked at everyone before looking at Ash and it grew happy and jumped into his lap.
"I think it likes you," said Dante.
"I think you're right, so Aron want to join me on my journey?" asked Ash.
"Aron, Aron!" it said happily.
"Well then welcome aboard!" said Ash as he returned Aron to its ball.
"I got an Aron!" said Ash.
"Pi-Pikachu!" said Pikachu.
Then came Tracey came with his gift—a water stone—and it was from Professor Oak who said he got this from a friend in Goldenrod City.
Just then Poliwhirl saw it and felt entranced by it.
"Poli, Poliwhirl!" it said holding its hands out.
"I think Poliwhirl wants the water stone," said Max.
"Right cause a water stone makes Poliwhirl evolve into Poliwrath," said Misty.
"Is that what you want Poliwhirl to evolve?" said Ash.
Poli, Poliwhirl!" it answered happily.
Ash then held out the water stone near Poliwhirl and the stone began to glow and so did Poliwhirl at the same time.
Poliwhirl was fully glowing white as it began changing, it started to get bigger and getting some muscles, it became stronger and its hands split into 3 fingers and its feet became digit-less and round and its body became all muscles.
"POLIWRATH!" it shouted as the light vanished and in Poliwhirl's place was Poliwrath.
"Wow Ash, your Poliwhirl evolved into Poliwrath," said Brock.
"That is so cool Poliwrath!" Ash said hugging his Poliwrath and it smiled.
"Oh here's something for your Poliwrath and Primeape," said Tracey.
It was 2 black belts and Tracey said it was used to power up fighting type moves.
Ash then tied one on Primeape's waist and one on Poliwrath's head so it won't get hit with its water attacks.
"Thanks Tracey," said Ash with a smile.
The next gift was from his mom and it was a picture frame and inside was a picture of Ash, his mom and Pikachu.
Ash felt some tears coming up and he hugged his mom saying thank you and Delia hugged him back smiling.
Then it was Misty and her sister's turn for their gifts for Ash and let's just say it was a real surprise.
When Ash opened the gift he was shocked, it was not 1, not 2, not 3 but 6 Master Balls one of the rarest kind of Pokéballs ever created.
"How did you get them?" asked Ash.
"Well after one of the movies I was doing the director decided to give me these as a gift and I heard how rare these balls are," said Daisy.
"Thank you so much," said Ash hugging them and they hugged back.
From Misty she gave Ash something cool it was a Pokégear (Like the one from gen4) it was red and white.
"Thanks Misty," said Ash and he hugged her.
Misty blushed red but she returned the hug.
Now that the gift opening was done everyone jumped in the pool and had fun.
Misty, May, Daisy, Violet and Lily were around Ash and they can't help but look at how hot he is and imagine dating him.
May and Misty were having similar thoughts but Misty was having some conflicts of her own as her feelings of Ash were slowly getting stronger and May felt the same with hers.
About an hour passed everyone decided it was time to get out to dry off and clean up.
Soon everyone was dried off and got dressed as they met up in the lobby.
"So what are we going to do now?" asked Max.
"Well let's head over to Le Palais de Saphir," said Dante "We did promise them."
"Good idea," said May.
"What's Le Palais de Saphir?" asked Delia.
"You'll find out," said Brock.
Soon Daisy called for the limo and they all headed there.
Soon they arrived at the place and saw some workers and their Pokémon working hard repairing the damage hole.
"What happened?" asked Tracey.
"Don't ask," said the others.
Soon they went in and got their seats and then the manager came up stage.
"Thank you everyone for coming and tonight we have some returning guests give them a hand!" he said.
The lights shone on Ash and the others and they all got an applause.
"Well then any requests?" he asked.
Dante jumped on the stage and whispered something in his ear and the manager nodded.
"Okay Ash, Misty will you 2 come up here?" asked Dante.
Ash and Misty then got up from their seats and walked up to the stage.
Dante then showed them the song Ash was going to sing and dance with Misty and that made them blush.
Dante then pulled a bottle out of his pocket and got a pill out it was blue.
"Here Ash take this," said Dante.
"What is it?" asked Ash.
"A pill I got from some friends that helps boost your natural dancing and singing abilities for about 2 songs and your voice will sound similar to the one who sang the song and don't worry the effects last until sunrise," said Dante.
"Okay then," said Ash.
He then took the pill and swallowed it and then felt something awakening in him.
"Okay then Ash I need you to toss your hat in the air," said Dante.
"Why?" he asked.
"You'll see," said Dante.
Ash then tossed his hat into the air and then Dante put his hand on Ash's head and spun him like a vortex really fast and then using some of his hidden powers he changed Ash's clothes and then he stopped his spinning to reveal Ash was in a black and white tux.
Ash then caught his hat and put it back on before looking at his new duds.
"How did you do that?" said Ash.
"I'll tell you in good time," said Dante. "But first."
He did the same thing to Misty and when she stopped spinning she was in a bright red and blue striped dress with some gloves on.
"Whoa!" they said looking at each other.
"Okay are you two ready?" said Dante.
They both nodded and they were a little nervous.
"Don't worry you'll be great just imagine dancing is a like a battle but with your body." Dante added.
That made them feel a bit better.
So Ash offered his hand for a dance and Misty took it as they got into position to do the waltz.
"Hit it Dante!" said Ash.
"You got it!" said Dante.
Dante then began conducting and the music played it started with a bit of an orchestral beginning with some strings and woodwind and then the main music played and Ash and Misty began moving in a steady pace and then Ash began to sing.
Ash: (I stand at your gate and the song that I sing is of moonlight
I stand and I wait for the touch of your hand in the June night
The roses are sighing a Moonlight Serenade
The stars are aglow and tonight how their light sets me dreaming
My love, do you know that your eyes are like stars brightly beaming?
I bring you and I sing you a Moonlight Serenade
Misty was surprised at how Ash was leading and singing and how he was leading, she never felt so close to him and her feelings for him started to get stronger as Ash continued leading and singing.
Let us stray till break of day in love's valley of dreams
Just you and I, a summer sky, a heavenly breeze kissin' the trees
So don't let me wait, come to me tenderly in the June night
I stand at your gate and I sing you a song in the moonlight
A love song, my darling, a Moonlight Serenade)
Misty then hugged Ash as the song came to an end and Ash returned the hug as everyone gave them a big round of applause.
"That was amazing Ash, Misty!" said Daisy.
"Yeah you two were great!" added Violet.
"That was so romantic!" finished Lily.
Both Ash and Misty were embarrassed by that but they accepted it.
Dante clapped for them as well.
"So Ash since it's your birthday how another one with May?" said Dante.
That shocked them when he said that but Delia and the others thought it was a good idea so they got May to the stage and she was nervous and blushing.
"Hey Dante can you…" said Misty.
"Sure," he said and he spun her around and she was back in her regular clothes and she went back to the others.
He went over to May and thought hard and then an idea came.
"Hold on May," he said as he spun her around and soon when she stopped she was in a white, pink and red ball gown decorated with tiny bows and with a design similar to Beautifly wings on the back.
"Wow you look amazing May," said Ash.
May blushed from Ash's comment as she walked over to him.
They took each other's hands and Ash placed one on May's waist and May did the same with his.
"Okay Dante hit it with the next song," said Ash.
"You got it!" said Dante as he raised his baton.
"Hit it boys!" he said.
The band began playing another sweet song as Ash lead May through the waltz and slow dancing.
Ash: (To love - and be loved
That's what life's - all about
Keeps the stars - coming out
What makes a sad heart sing - the birds take wing
To love - and be loved
That's what living - is for
Makes me want you the more - the more we cling
Let others race - to the moon
Through time and space - to the moon
My goal is greater than this
To reach your lips - to share your kiss
To stay - in your arms
Is the dream - I pursue
To be sheltered - and safe - from the storm
To be cozy - and ever - so warm
And for always - to love
And be loved - by you
As the music played May danced in sync with Ash and looked into his auburn eyes and the lights on them made them shine she blushed and the lights turned red and blue as the music played on.
To stay - in your arms
Is the dream - I pursue
To be sheltered - and safe - from the storm
To be cozy - and ever - so warm
And for always - to love
And be loved - by you.)
And when the music came to an end, May couldn't help the feeling that was welling up inside her and she did the one thing that shock everyone even Ash and that was she leaned in and kissed him on the lips.
But May opened her eyes she saw her lips were kissing Ash's and pulled back right away.
There was a major applause for them and their friends had different reactions.
Brock and Max were speechless, Misty was blushing, Daisy, Violet and Lily thought it was sweet, Tracey couldn't help but sketch it and Delia took out a camera and took a picture of her son's first kiss.
Dante smirked at Ash getting his first kiss and decided when Ash beats the Battle Frontier he's going to help him become one hell of a trainer and a ladies man, he took the mike.
"Well everyone I hope you enjoyed that and let's give them one more round of applause!" he said.
Everyone did and Ash and May were blushing feeling embarrassed and nervous.
"Hey Dante can you change our clothes back?" asked Ash.
"Sure thing," he answered.
Ash then toss his hat in the air and Dante spins both of them and they were back in their regular clothes as Ash's hat came down and Ash caught it and put it back on and they walked back to their table.
Pikachu hopped in his lap when Ash sat down.
"Oh my baby had his first kiss!" said Delia.
"MOM!" shouted Ash.
Then Daisy, Violet and Lily gathered around Ash and started kissing him and when they pulled back his face was covered in yellow, blue and pink lipstick marks.
"DAMMMMNN!" said everyone.
Dante couldn't help but chuckle at Ash's luck with the ladies and it reminded him of his experiences.
"Okay folks there's enough time for one last song and this one is a tribute to one of my favorite musicians and I'm doing it in style," said Dante.
He then spun around and changed into a cowboy wearing a dark blue shirt, blue pants, brown shoes and a tan hat.
"Now I need is a partner for this song," said Dante.
"I'll do it!" said Brock running up to the stage.
"Hold on Brock," said Dante as he spun him around and now he's in a wild west version of his clothes including the hat.
"Oh take this." Dante added and handed Brock a green pill for him to take.
Dante got one as well and they both swallowed and felt the effects kicking in.
"Now we need Violins and bows please!" said Dante.
Just then 2 people came in with violin cases and gave it to them.
"You ready Brock?" said Dante.
"Yeah!" He answered.
"Okay everyone the last song is called the Devil Went Down to Georgia by Charlie Daniels and Brock is playing Johnny and I play the Devil is everyone ready?" said Dante.
There was a loud yes from everyone.
"OK then hit it boys!" he said.
The band started off with a drum beat followed by a piano and guitar and Dante playing on the violin and now comes the first speaking part.
Dante: (The devil went down to Georgia
He was lookin' for a soul to steal
He was in a bind
'Cause he was way behind
And he was willin' to make a deal
When he came across this young man
Sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot
And the devil jumped up on a hickory stump
And said, "boy, let me tell you what"
"I guess you didn't know it
But I'm a fiddle player too
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you
Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy
But give the devil his due
I'll bet a fiddle of gold
Against your soul
'Cause I think I'm better than you."
Brock: The boy said, "My name's Johnny, and it might be a sin
But I'll take your bet, and you're gonna regret, 'cause I'm the best there's ever been."
[Chorus]
Johnny, rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard
'Cause Hell's broke loose in Georgia and the Devil deals the cards
And if you win you get this shiny fiddle made of gold
But if you lose the devil gets your soul
Dante: The Devil opened up his case and he said, "I'll start this show."
And fire flew from his fingertips as he rosined up his bow
And he pulled the bow across the strings and it made an evil hiss
And a band of demons joined in and it sounded something like this:
[Demonic violin piece]
Brock: When the Devil finished, Johnny said, "Well, you're pretty good ol' son
But sit down in that chair right there and let me show you how it's done."
[Chorus]
"Fire on the Mountain" Run, boys, run!
The Devil's in the house of the rising sun
Chicken's in the bread pan picking out dough
Granny, does your dog bite? No, child, no
[Non-demonic violin piece]
Dante: The Devil bowed his head because he knew that he'd been beat
And he laid that golden fiddle on the ground at Johnny's feet
Johnny said,
Brock: Johnny said, "Devil, just come on back if you ever wanna try again
I done told you once-you son of a bitch-I'm the best there's ever been."
And he played:
[Chorus]
"Fire on the Mountain" Run, boys, run!
The Devil's in the house of the rising sun
Chicken's in the bread pan picking out dough
Granny, will your dog bite? No, child, no.)
Dante and Brock played the fiddle hard until the song came to an end.
There was a huge applause for Dante and Brock for their performance and they took their bows.
"Thanks everyone we hope you enjoy the show, now it's time for me and my friends to call it a night," said Dante.
First they placed the violins and the bows back in the cases and gave it back to the band and Dante spins Brock and then himself as they change back into their regular clothes and got off the stage and rejoined the others.
"Wow Dante, you and Brock were slaying it!" said Daisy.
"Thanks," they said.
"Hey Brock the pill I give you the effects will wear off in the morning," said Dante.
"Thanks Dante," said Brock.
"I never knew you like Country songs Dante," said Ash.
"Meh, I heard it during my travels and well I like the song and even learned how to play the violin for it." Dante explained.
Soon everyone finished their meals, paid the bill and thanked everyone and then waited for the limo to come around and they headed back to the gym and the limo dropped them off and left.
Dante let out a big yawn and said "Well that was fun but I think it's time to get some rest."
Everyone nodded but it was already late at night and Pokémon Center was a bit far for them, then Misty had a suggestion.
"Why not all of you spend the night here?" she said.
"That's a good idea," said Ash.
Soon everyone went in the gym and they were directed to some guest rooms.
Tracey was with Brock and Max, Delia was by herself, May was with Misty and her sisters and Ash was with Dante.
Dante then took a sleeping pill and drank some water and got in bed and then fell asleep.
"See you tomorrow Ash," Dante said before he went to sleep.
Ash saw Pikachu was already asleep and was about go to sleep as well when someone knocked on the door.
Ash went to answer it and opened it to find Misty.
"Misty what are you doing here?" he asked.
Misty walked in and kissed Ash on the lips surprising him.
"Whoa Misty why did you kiss me?" said Ash surprised.
Misty didn't say anything except she hugged Ash.
"I take it you want to sleep with me?" he said and she nodded.
Ash led her to the bed and they got in, he threw the covers over and Misty fell asleep and so did Ash with Misty laying on his right.
However late at night as everyone else was sleeping, May also entered the room and quietly got in bed with Ash and Misty and she took the left. Then Daisy, Violet and Lily also crept in and they all got in bed and they took the middle spot on Ash and now he has 5 girls sleeping with him and all 5 girls had a small grins on their faces.
The next morning Dante woke up first and did his morning stretch and yawned, he opened his eyes to see Ash in bed with 5 girls and smirked.
"Well, well, it's seems that Ash is slowly becoming quite the ladies man. As much I would like to leave them like this, it's time to get going and conquer the Battle Frontier," he said.
He then woke up Pikachu and whispered something to him.
Pikachu then jumped on the bed and then did a Thunderbolt that shocked them awake and they fell to the floor.
"PIKACHU!" they shouted.
Dante erupted into full blown laughter, he had to admit that was funny.
Ash then noticed May, Daisy, Violet and Lily were with him and Misty.
"Really?" he said.
The girls cuddled around Ash and Dante sighed.
"Come on everyone it's time to get going and get ready," said Dante as he walked out to use the shower.
Ash followed suit with Pikachu and the girls did as well.
After washing up, drying off and getting dressed to regroup with the others for breakfast, they were outside ready to head to the Battle Factory.
Delia came out with Mr. Mime, Tracey, Poliwrath and Primeape ready to return home.
"We'll head back to Pallet Town, good luck in the Battle Frontier Ash," said Tracey.
"Thanks Tracey," said Ash.
"Bye my little pumpkin," said Delia.
"Bye mom," said Ash somewhat embarrassed
They soon left with the Pokemon making the journey back home.
"Okay Misty, you and your sisters take good care of Kingdra," said Dante.
"We will!" said Misty's sisters.
"Well then time to head out," said Brock.
Brock, Max and May and Dante headed out but Misty needed a word with Ash.
"What is it Misty?" said Ash.
She took Ash's Pokégear and put in her number and gave it back.
"In case you want to talk," she said.
"Thanks Misty," said Ash.
"Aww..." said Daisy and the others.
Misty got mad and got her mallet out and Daisy and the others ran into the gym.
"Good luck Ash," she said.
Then she kissed Ash again and went after her sisters.
"Wow.." he said with Pikachu watching.
"Come on Ash!" said Brock.
"Coming!" he said catching up to them.
Soon Ash caught up with them and they headed for the Battle Factory.
'That was an interesting birthday for Ash, he got new Pokéballs, his Poliwhirl evolved and he got an Aron and a Pokégear and he got kissed by 5 girls what kinds of new surprises await him when he gets to the Battle Factory? Find out as the journey continues!"
To be continued
Okay that ends this very long chapter.
Wow over 7k words never thought I went this far that's doesn't happen often.
Now to explain some things.
Ash is now 14 and he's got a Pokégear like the one in HG or SS so he can use it when he and
Pikachu are traveling.
Now the next parts when Ash arrived at the battle factory and challenged Roland it will be a 4
on 4 with Charizard vs Articuno for last.
After that this story will be put on hold for a side story that's connected to the story before
resuming.
Also right now the 5 girls that kissed Ash May, Misty, Daisy, Violet and Lily well their feelings
will slowly grow and for Misty and May their feelings for Ash will grow steadily.
As for Ash he will discover what the feelings he feels in due time as right now it's time to face
the battle factory.
Now also when Ash conquers the frontier he will head for Mt. Silver with Dante to train for 1 year before competing for the Hoenn Champion League.
After that he will travel through Kanto again and compete in the indigo plateau and win before heading for some islands for 3 years.
Now the mysterious villain will be mentioned in ch20 and then maybe ch29 but no promises.
Also the songs in this were Moonlight serenade and to love and be loved by Frank Sinatra and the devil went down to Georgia by the Charlie Daniels band.
Another thing in ch24 a bit more of Dante's past will be told.
Also May got a Pidgey thanks to Ash.
Now the next one Ash is decided by the poll I got set up, I'll keep it on until 8/7.
Also I have something planned for Ash after he gets the gut symbol.
Another thing there will be a harem list for Ash on ch20, so don't ask me who's going to be in it.
Well that's it for now I'm off to get some rest.
So R and R no flames and no insults and no rude ones.
Until next time
This is darkboy18 logging out
Later
In memory of Charlie Daniels
1936-2020