Hey! I am back everyone! Sorrrrrrrryyy for the long wait on the continuation for this story but I am back and ready to finish this story that has had many of my readers questioning on how it will end, I still have so much to incorporate but that's what makes it even better because that means so much more drama, twists, and romance! So if anyone is still reading my story, I apologize for keeping you waiting and I hope you enjoy this chapter! I do not own pokemon!
(Several Years Ago/Dawn)
She turned back and forth, eventually opening her eyes when the bright light became too much to endure, "You're awake, I'm glad". she sat up on the bed, looking around the room with a blank assertion, it was like a garden within a giant glass room, the only odd thing about it was that she was in a bed within it.
Her eyes shifted over to the blonde haired boy who was seated across from her bed in a wooden chair, staring right back at her in a blank expression. "W-where am….I.." she breathed out, still amazed and in awe from the beautiful garden scenery.
"You're in my secret garden, in my home". he placed his elbows over his thighs, interlocking his fingers which supported his chin. A beautifly came down towards her, landing beside the bluenette who began patting it's head. She flinched, scaring the insect pokemon away and touching her forehead which was wrapped in bandages. "W-what is this? What happened to me?" a panic filled expression crossed over her face, yet the blonde remained the same. Her hands began moving all around her body and face, the bandages she had on her cheek, arms, hands, neck, the bruises and stitched up wounds, all of which had begun making her panic more.
He finally stood up, making his way closer to the bluenette who was still frightened, he took a seat next to her on the bed, staring her dead in the eyes, "I found you, you were lying on the street unconscious, a puddle of blood forming underneath, when I took you to the hospital, they said you were beaten badly, wounds which required stitching, a fractured wrist, and a broken ankle…...you're nearly purple from all your bruises". she quickly averted his eyes, staring down at her casted wrist, he shifted his eyes onto it too, noticing the tear drop that fell on it.
"The doctor said that your body had suffered previous injuries before too….either you're a really reckless girl….or….." she remained silent, yet he could hear her quiet sobs.
"My father….he…..he likes to do this, to take out his anger, and stress…..I am his punching doll". her voice was so quiet and low toned, barely audible to his ears, yet her words were enough to ignite some bit of anger within him.
"To beat your own daughter….just what kind of man does that, it's disgusting". he glanced over to her once more, waiting to see her reaction, but she only remained quiet with her head still lowered.
"Why do you let him do this?" he asked, she remained quiet once more, he grabbed onto her other wrist, already irritated by her state of silence, she jolted and yelped in pain, having no choice but to look up and face him directly.
He became stunned by her falling tears, the expression she had was like none he had ever seen, suddenly, something jumped within his chest, her glistening blue eyes, the light radiating through the glass ceiling, she was just beautiful, even through bruises and cuts, she managed to steal the beauty from every flower in the area.
"Because….he's my father, and I deserve it….for killing my own mother". he couldn't find the words to answer back, suddenly releasing his grip on her wrist and turning forward with a dazed and confused look.
"H-how can that be?" he asked, this time keeping his eyes averted away from her.
"After my mom had me, she became very ill, and her life was cut short, a few years after that and she died…..it was all because of me that she passed away, dad never forgave me…...and I never forgave myself…..this is my punishment". he quickly turned back to her, grabbing both of her shoulders firmly and staring deep into her cerulean eyes.
"Do you hear what you're saying? You're blaming yourself for your mother's death when that wasn't the case, shit happens, but it's no excuse for your bastard of a father to beat you like a punching bag".
She shrugged his hands off, narrowing her eyes into a sharp glare, "What do you care? Bringing me here, you should have just left me in the street to die….that would have been the end to my suffering".
"I would never leave another person in a time of need…I…..I just can't imagine someone letting herself be treated like their life wasn't precious". she closed her eyes, holding back her tears upon hearing his words.
"Sometimes you lose faith and worth in yourself…...especially when you've lost the one person closest to your heart". he reached his hand towards her blue locks, stopping just a few inches, a desperate urge to stroke her head comfortingly took over him, yet he restrained himself, clutching his hand and retreating.
"But…..isn't it better to treasure your life more after losing somebody special? To treasure your life more and live on everyday with the happy and warm memories you shared with them, that is the best way to honor somebody who passed on, don't beat yourself down because you blame yourself, life has it's reasons for doing the things it does".
She remained silent to his words, almost as if she was replaying his words within her mind, a dazed expression washed over, more tears fell off, although these tears were ones she didn't expect. "I never thought of it that way…" she shook her head, "B-but it's too late for me…..look at me….I'm just a broken human…"
She stared down at her casted wrist, then noticed the blondes hand creeping over her own, he grabbed onto it softly, rubbing it with his thumb in a comforting manner, she peeked up at him again, a warm smile was curved onto his lips, "It's never too late…"
A tiny smile crept onto her lips, she was oblivious to the fact of her cheeks turning a light pink shade, "I…...I don't even know your name, but somehow…..I feel as if you're my angel….the one who was sent to help me…...to save me…..thank you".
He was taken aback by her words, suddenly becoming embarrassed by them and yanking his hand back, he averted his eyes away from her, knowing his cheeks were warming up and turning pink, she took notice of it too, giggling to herself.
He coughed, trying to change the subject as quickly as possible, "What's your name?"
A bubbly smile was now formed on her lips, "Dawn, and your's?"
He looked back at her with his electrifying blue eyes, "Volkner".
(Present/Dawn and Paul)
"Troublesome!" he caught up to her, grabbing the bluenette by her arm and stopping her from going any further.
"Let me go Paul, I need to get out of here". she yanked her arm back, turning to face the purple haired male who looked at her sternly.
"What the hell was that about back there, you were like another person….." she refused to make eye contact with him, a factor which began irritating him.
"Look at me". she shook her head, still refusing to do it.
" .Me." he pronounced each word with a cold and chilling tone, immediately sending a wave of chills down her back.
"What! What do you want!" she exclaimed out loud, unable to hold the anger in her body, she finally looked him in the eyes, breathing heavily from her outburst.
"Feel better?" he shoved his hands into his pockets, looking down at the bluenette who was still catching her breath, she nodded, breathing out her next words, "Y-yeah, much better...h-how did you-". she was cut off by Paul who scoffed.
"You're still the same as when we were kids, every time you had build up your anger I had to find a way to get you to release it, such a troublesome girl". a smirk appeared on his lips when she had blushed, knowing that what he had said was all true.
"Paul….." she had her head down, fiddling down with her fingers as she debated whether to bring up a serious topic, but his eyes were gazing onto another figure, the blonde haired male from last night who was walking into the main building.
"I have to go". he strolled away from the bluenette who now held a frown, watching him walk further and further away.
"Stupid Paul". she mumbled, deepening her pouting frown.
(Paul)
He was only a few feet away from the blonde who had stopped in the middle of the hallway, he had stopped as well, knowing that the blonde was already aware of his presence. "What the hell are you doing here Volkner?" his voice became demanding from the start.
He kept his back towards Paul, "You're still a territorial bastard, you realize you can't have it all, right...Paul?"he could hear his chuckles.
His violet eyes had narrowed even sharper, piercing directly towards Volkner's back, "I'm not going to ask a third time, what are you doing here Volkner?"
"I wanted to pay a visit to an old acquaintance, I'm sure you know her, She's a real beauty, Dawn was it?" his daggering glare lightened and instead widened.
"What do you want with Troublesome". he took a step closer, only to stop when the Blonde responded back.
"I came to take her". he turned back over to face the purple haired male who was left stunned by his words.
"Take her? What the hell does that mean?" his palms began forming into fists.
"It means what it means, I came to take her as my own, Dawn and I have a old history together, but after some slight differences which I'm sure you know full well of, I was forced to leave the region, but now I'm back, and I came to take what belongs to me".
"And what makes you think she'll want to go with you?" his tone began growing more defensive.
His lips curved into a smirk, irritating Paul even more, "Because I'm her angel, and the only one who can keep her safe and protected".
He lashed back with a growling tone, "What are you talking about? You created the Black Rayquaza's and were a former Wild's King, how can someone like you possibly keep her safe?"
He let out a chuckle, shoving one of his hands into his pockets, "True…..but I'm not the one who rose the Rayquaza's into infamy among the regions, I was merely the creator, you were the real genius who constructed the deadliest and most infamous gang in history, I'm also not the one who holds the unbreakable record for most KO's in Wild's King history, so you see, compared to you, I'm a delicate bud". Paul's teeth began gritting more and more with every word spoken.
"I won't let you take her…". he was reaching his peak, yet Volkner remained calm and relaxed.
"I don't need your permission to take back the girl of my dreams, I'll do as I please, and If you want to challenge me then I'll be waiting". he sent back a glare of his own, making his way further into the hall and leaving Paul by himself, he growled once more under his breaths, punching the wall beside and leaving a slightly large crack on it.
"Troublesome…..why do you do this to me…."
(May/Drew)
"How can you have a fiance?!" he screamed at the top of his lungs, holding onto May's shoulders and staring deep into her eyes firmly.
She shook her head, sighing, "He's not my fiance, I met brendan that summer we broke up, we became good friends, and apparently so did our dads, after that, it just suddenly became their mission for me and Brendan to get married, but I refused to, and so I left without so much as a goodbye and returned back home, hoping to escape him…..but I guess I should have known he was going to come back for me…...Drew…..you're the only person I love". his cheeks had turned into a bright red shade when she confessed to him, Leaf, Gary, Ash and Misty all looked at one another with shocked expressions, feeling a bit dumbfounded.
"I…...I love you too". he took her hand into his own, kissing the top of them and smiling down at the short haired brunette who returned a smile of her own.
"You do?" he nodded, leaning down to kiss her on the lips as she did the same.
"Hold it!" they were pushed away from each other when Brendan had stepped in between them, he held onto May, glaring venomously towards Drew who didn't hesitate to do the same.
"Wha-" she was quickly snatched away from his arms, now being wrapped by Drew's firm ones.
"I won't stand and watch as my fiance kisses another guy, you're mine and only mine". she narrowed her eyes to his words.
"I'm not your fiance Brendan, and I don't love you, you're my friend, and nothing more than that". she looked up at Drew who had lightened his glare upon staring down at her, she smiled, " I love Drew….I've always loved him".
His hands began balling up into fists and began trembling from his building anger, he took in a deep breath, coming closer towards Drew and May who held a defensive front towards him, he shot her a soft smile, reaching and grabbing her hand which had alarmed Drew, yet he was stopped by May who shook her head, letting Brendan take a hold of her hand, "I did not travel thousands of miles to finally find you and just give up, I won't let another guy take you away, from the first time I met you…...I knew you were the one, my other half…...that summer we spent together, it was the only happy memory in my life…..I won't let my only source of happiness get away from me again…." he placed his lips over her hand, exactly on the same spot where Drew had kissed it, angering the green haired male who crossed his arms.
"...I won't lose…". he parted his lips from her hand, looking over at Drew with a smug expression before turning back to May who remained quiet, only staring down at her hand, almost as if she was in deep thought.
He brushed past Drew, shoving him shoulder to shoulder and exiting out of the building, leaving the entire class in whispers as they focused on May and Drew, "May…" he reached his hand out for her shoulder but she had quickly turned back to him, still staring down at her hand and then up at him, a worried expression crossed his face.
"Drew….." she mumbled, he swallowed the building saliva in his mouth, "Yeah?" she held her hand up to his lips, giving a tiny yet warm smile, "It's just not the same…...if isn't your kiss". he seemed relieved, a bigger grin appeared on his lips as he nodded to the blushing brunette who was waiting, he grabbed her hand from underneath, placing his lips on top. She looked over to Leaf, Ash, Misty, and Gary who all had smiles on their faces as well.
They watched with smiles towards May and Drew, Gary seemed alarmed when his phone began ringing, he quickly answered it, putting the others in a questioning mode when he began acting secretive, stepping away from them as he covered the lower half of his phone with his hand.
"What is it?" he mumbled, gazing from the corner of his eyes to see Ash, Misty, and Leaf looking over, May and Drew seemed preoccupied in their own world.
"We found some interesting information on the lockhart family, something very…...very interesting". he kept stepping farther and farther away from the rest of the group upon hearing those words, a smirk appeared on his lips, "You really don't disappoint, I'm impressed, then again, I shouldn't have expected anything less from a top detective, so, when can I get the files?"
The voice on the other line responded back, "Anytime, I have them ready in my office, but before anything else, I have to tell you something".
"What is it?" he looked back only to see the other three still staring, Leaf's brows arched and lowered as she got more and more suspicious.
"While I was doing my research and investigation, I found out that one of the lockhart members has actually been staying in Sinnoh for a couple of weeks now". his eyes widened to the news.
"What?" was all he could say in response, the other voice had responded back quickly, "Yes, I'm not sure what there purpose is for being here, but I'll look into it, for the meantime, I suggest you keep an eye on your lady friend who you're so hung on investigating, it seems like she hides more than expected".
"I will, I'll pick up the files as soon as possible, make sure to get back to me when you've find out about this lockhart member".
"Don't worry, I will". the call ended, he lowered his phone, sighing in a frustrated manner, "Just what are you hiding"? he whispered.
"What do you think that was about?" asked Misty, waiting for the other's responses, Ash shrugged, while Leaf crossed her arms, seeming a bit mad as she let out air from her nose in an irritated manner.
"Probably an old flame calling, no surprise". she rolled her eyes, oblivious to the cheeky smiles both Misty and Ash had.
"Ngh!" She immediately jolted to the vibration of her phone, she pulled it out, looking down at the number only to freeze upon seeing it, her face went pale and in horror. Misty quickly too notice, grabbing her by the shoulder only to make her jolt and jump away, stunning the redhead who was now left dumbfounded.
"L-leaf? What's wrong?" she took a step closer only to see that Leaf had taken a step back, clutching her cell phone tightly into her hands and tucking it back into her pockets, ignoring the continuous vibration.
"N-nothing…..I-i have to go.." she sprung off, surprising the other from her speed as she was quick to take off.
"Leaf…" Gary took a breath in, springing after her and leaving the others still in question.
Misty puffed her cheeks out, crossing her arms as she mumbled to herself, "Why do I get the feeling that everyone is hiding something?" Ash remained quiet, staring down at his hands as he refused to look over at the red head.
(Several Years Ago/May)
"Music camp…..I can't believe she actually got mom and dad to agree". she looked up at the sign, smiling widely as she watched the large crowds of people cross over into the secluded area.
"Ha…." she took a step forward, stumbling beside another figure when she stepped on there foot, causing them to both stumble onto the floor, "Ugh!" she groaned, lifting herself off the floor and sitting up on her knees.
"S-sorry, Are you ok?" she shook her head, blinking her eyes repeatedly and taking notice of the raven haired boy now sitting across from her, he rubbed his head, snatching the white flared cap laying beside him and placing it on top of his hair.
"No it's my fault, I should be apologizing". she sheepishly responded, he shifted his eyes up from his cap towards the short haired brunette, he suddenly remained quiet, his eyes widened and jaw slowly began parting open.
She titled her head in confusion, now getting worried about his silence, "...Well…...I should probably get going". she got up onto her feet, grabbing her luggage bag from the ground and making her way off, he followed her every movement, still watching after her with a small mumbled, "Wow….."
"Welcome everyone to Harley's Prestigious Music Camp!" A man with long purple colored locks came strutting to the center of the stage set up out in front of the camp's lake. He blew a kiss to the cheering crowd and followed it with a wink, May watched him while giggling, finding the owner of the camp to be a very interesting figure.
"I can't tell you all how happy and excited I am for a new summer adventure filled with amazing music! I see so many fresh and old faces here right now, so just like every summer before this one, I will say…..Who want's to break into summer vacation with a new beat?!" he shot his fist into the air, pumping the crowd up immensely as they got riled up, a couple of people came onto the stage, setting up their instruments towards the back of the stage. She looked around, seeing so many people already socializing with one another, some of them were showing off their dance moves while others seemed to synchronizing their voices.
"Well?! Who wants to start?!" everybody kept looking amongst one another, waiting to see who would be the brave performer who starts everyone off, May bit down on her lip, looking around and noticing how everyone pretended to mind their own business. She kept looking around, but stopped when her eyes had locked with the same raven haired boy from earlier, he was on the other side of the crowd, carrying a guitar case over his shoulder and a luggage bag on one hand. She took in a deep breath, shifting her eyes away and dropping her bag on the floor. She strolled through the crowd, holding her finger up and pointing it to the band on stage.
(Demi Lovato/ Brand New Day)
She climbed onto the stage, quickly grabbing Harley and the crowds attention when she came close to the drummer, nodding her head when he began tapping his drum sticks against the hardwood floor.
May: Last year's old news
I'm breaking out my six-string
And playing from my heart
Last year's old news
I'm breaking out my six-string
And playing from my heart
It's not deja vu
'Cause it's another summer
That's how this chapter starts
The guitarist joined in beside her, she twirled around, grabbing the mic that the purple haired man handed to her, he had a huge smile upon hearing her sing, clapping his hands along, the crowd followed along with him, now pumping themselves up to the beat.
I'm gonna run so fast till I can't breathe
Come along and follow me
Let's make some noise we never did before
She ran off the stage, joining the crowd below which had opened up into one giant ring with her in the middle, she was joined by two other girls who went shoulder to shoulder with her. They moved there head to one side and then their shoulders to the other side, matching each others moves in synchronization.
It's a brand new day
Don't you see me
Changing up my ways
So completely?
This time I'm gonna sing
And you're gonna hear it
This time I'm gonna show you that I got the spirit
It's a brand new day
And I'm feeling good
And I'm feeling good
So drama-free
I'm all about the music
I just wanna sing
Watch me live out my dreams
I'm gonna rock that stage
And give my everything
I'm gonna dance until my feet can't move
Come along; get in the groove
Let's shine brighter than we did before
He joined her in the middle, pulling out his ruby colored guitar and stringing along to the beat, she took on a surprised look but went along with it, flashing him a smile as they joined back to back. The crowd jumped up to the beat, shaking there heads wildly as she separated away from him, now twirling around with her eyes closed.
It's a brand new day
Don't you see me
Changing up my ways
So completely?
This time I'm gonna sing
And you're gonna hear it
This time I'm gonna show you that I got the spirit
It's a brand new day
And I'm feeling good
The crowd joined to the song, singing the backup lyrics, she ran back up on stage, having the raven haired guitarist follow her from behind and a long trail of people continuing from behind him. They crowded up onto the stage, following the brunettes movements as she turned and twirled from side to side.
(Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do?)
I'm gonna laugh through the summer with you
(Who you gonna be? Who you gonna be?)
You'll just have to watch and can't believe
(Where you gonna go? Where you gonna go?)
Anywhere my heart wants me to go
I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna dance
I'm gonna write, I'm gonna play
I'm gonna try my hand at everything
'Cause it's a brand new day
Don't you see me
Changing up my ways
So completely?
This time I'm gonna sing
And you're gonna hear it
This time I'm gonna show you that I got the spirit
It's a brand new day
It's a brand new day
Don't you see me
Changing up my ways
She kept taking steps further and further back, almost as if she was readying herself, the raven haired boy watched every one of her movements, becoming more curious to her actions, she formed a tiny devious smirk. She took off, leaping off the edge of the stage and turning on her back where she landed on top of the crowd who caught her.
(It's a brand new day)
So completely?
This time I'm gonna sing
And you're gonna hear it
This time I'm gonna show you that I got the spirit
It's a brand new day
And I'm feeling good
(It's a brand new day)
It's a brand new day
And I'm feeling good
Feeling good
And I'm feeling good
She was juggled up and down where she giggled nonstop, turning pink from joy as the crowd cheered endlessly for her, he released his guitar, letting it hang around his shoulders as he watched the crowd surf her along, a tiny smile formed on his lips, and bright glint formed on his eyes as he whispered his next few words, "I think I'm in love…..".
(Leaf/Gary)
"Leaf!" he grabbed her arm, stopping her from going any further, but she tried to pull herself away, only to give up when he proved to be too strong.
"Gary let me go!" she kept trying to yank her arm back but he put a tight grip on it.
"Not until you tell me what's wrong!" his voice got more louder and more demanding, somewhat becoming an intimidating factor to her.
"Nothing, stop trying to get into business that doesn't concern you! Just leave me alone!" she kicked him in the shin, snatching her arm back when he growled and dropped to one knee, she took off, not wanting to look back.
He closed his eyes, shouting after her with all his might, "It does concern me because I never should have let you go that day!" he opened them, seeing that she had stopped, now standing solely with her back turned to him.
His heart began beating rapidly, he dropped on his other knee, now kneeling down and combing his hand through his hair, a solemn expression washed over his face, "I made a mistake of letting the one person most important to me…..leave…...I regretted that day so much, and I still regret it to this day…...so it does concern me…..because I will never leave you alone again…..I swear to arceus and back". He kept his head towards the ground, unable to notice the glistening tear filled eyes growing on the long haired brunette, she was in pain from forcing her tears and cries back, only able to hold her breath and close her eyes tightly.
He looked down at his hand, clenching it repeatedly, "I don't care if it takes me a lifetime…...I'll find the truth about what happened to you in Johto….I'll make everyone pay and save you from the dark past".
She kept holding her breath, still keeping her eyes closed as she formed her hands into fists, she put on a strong front, walking away from Gary as she whispered to the breeze, "It's too late…..the damage has been done….I can never be saved…."
Ok! So that is where I will end this chapter! I'm sooooooooo sorry for the long hiatus on this story but now I'm back and I'm ready to finish my stories! So if there is anybody still reading this, then please let me know what you thought, I will be updating my other stories soon so please look out for those and I hope to get back to you all soon! Until then!