Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 10/

"Ash, there you are. Is something wrong with Sandshrew?" May asked.

"No, he's just fine, although he asked to become part of the family since he doesn't know his."

May smiled and said, "Welcome to the family little cutie." She gently reached out to stroke his head but he flinched slightly.

"It's ok, May is part of our family too. She's one the most important parts of it." May had to fight a blush back hearing Ash say that. Sandshrew looked into May's eyes and slowly pushed his head into her hand as she lightly petted him. Ash smiled seeing Sandshrew warm up to May so quickly. He made his way to the computer and called his mom and checked in, but he left out a lot of the stuff about the poacher so she wouldn't worry. After saying goodbye, he called Professor Oak to exchange his team for the journey through Mt. Moon and so he could catch Sandshrew. He sent Espeon, Growlithe, Combusken, Dragonair and Noctowl back and asked for Aerodactyl, Meowth, Samurott, and Noivern. May decided to swap her team as well, she sent Froslass, Ninetales, Altaria, and Minncino back and received Sewaddle (she wanted to train the bug type a little more), Sawsbuck, Venusaur, and Florges.

While May was changing her team and calling her parents Ash pulled out a poké ball and asked, "You're sure you want to come with me Sandshrew? It'll he hard work to train with me but it pays off sooner than you think."

"Sandshrew shrew." he said as he punched the center of the ball, the red beam pulled him in and the ball instantly dinged singling he was captured.

Ash chuckled, "I think he'll fit right in don't you Pi?"

"Pi pika cha." Pikachu said with a smile.

"Ready to go Ash?" May asked as she walked up behind the pair.

"Yep, on to Mt. Moon and the next adventure." Ash said with a grin. They bid farewell to Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy, Ash promised both of them he'd take great care of Sandshrew. They walked the short distance down the path, until the reached the cave entrance. Ash subconsciously reached out and took May's hand as they entered the darkness of the cave. Feeling his finger snake in between hers, her heart sped up and she was thankful for the darkness to hide her blush.

Together hand in hand with, Pikachu and Glaceon out front and Lucario and Meowth by Ash's side the made there way down the path, excited for the next adventure.

I know a lot of stories have Ash get a Sandshrew around Mt. Moon and for some reason I like the match up. Thanks for reading and leave a review and let me know what you guys think. Until next time.

Ash's pokemon: Pikachu, Lucario, Meowth, Sceptile, Sandshrew, Samurott, Noivern, and Areodactyl

May's pokemon: Blaziken, Glaceon, Sewaddle, Venusaur, Sawsbuck, Florges, Wartortle, and SwannaMay woke up and looked to see what time it was. Seeing that it was a quarter to six, she decided to get up and work out before they left town. As she got out of bed she noticed that Ash wasn't in his bed, she glanced towards the bathroom she seen that the light was on with the door closed. Figuring out that he was getting ready to work out she gathered her things so she could change once he was done.

Ash had just finished changing and walked back into the room seeing May waiting he smiled, "Good morning May, did you sleep well?"