Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 12/

"Its ok Ash," she said with a sweet smile. A slightly worried look crossed her face for a moment before she spoke again. "Ash we need to call and tell my mom and dad as well." Ash paled at the thought of Norman, he may be an Aura Guardian but even he knew the father of a girlfriend is a force to be reckoned with.

The phone rang for a few moments before Caroline answered, "Oh, May Ash its good to see you both. How are you doing?"

"Were good mom, we just got to Cerulean City and wanted to call you before we went to bed." May gave Ash a small nervous smile. "Could you grab dad real fast."

"Sure thing sweetheart." Caroline walked into the next room, wearing knowing smile on her face.

May squeezed Ash's hand lightly to say it'll all be ok. He looked into her eyes, he knew that nothing could ever change his feelings for May and that he'd do anything in the world for her. The couple broke eye contact when the heard someone clearing their throat on the video phone.

"What did you need to talk with me about May?" Norman asked, doing his best to keep a stern face. He liked Ash quite a lot but he still wanted to give him a hard time since its a tradition of fathers.

Ash spoke seeing May was nervous and a little shy towards her parents, "We wanted to let you both know that we're together now and that we love each other."

Caroline's face split into a massive smile as she congratulated the new couple, while Norman sat back with his arms crossed wearing a stoic face.

Slowly he leaned in close to the screen, "Ash, May is my one and only daughter, she is one of the most precious people in my life. I am trusting you with her, to protect her, learn with her, and above all love her beyond words."

Ash was slightly taken back by these words for a moment before he answered. "I will sir, always." was his reply with a firm respectful voice.

"Well then, congratulations you two." Norman's stoic face broke into a hearty smile and slight chuckle. He knew that Ash would do anything for his daughter.

The group made small talk for a few minutes, before May stifled a yawn and Ash could feel sleep creeping up on him. The events of the day and began to wear off and adrenaline was being replaced with tiredness.

"We'll let you two go get some sleep and congratulations you two. You guys make a cute couple." Caroline said, before she hung up she couldn't resist one little joke. "Remember we're in no hurry for grandchildren a the moment." For the second time that day the couple turned deep red out of embarrassment. The last thing they heard before they hung up was Norman's rolling laughter.

They collected their things and went towards their room for the night. Pikachu and Glaceon walked just in front of their trainers while Lucario walked by Ash's side, and Meowth on May's other side. Ash let May use the bathroom first to clean up for the night, when she came out Ash couldn't help but stare in wonderment. May had her hair flowing down her back, dressed in just a tshirt and a pair of cotton shorts. All he could think is how beautiful she is and that he was a very lucky man to be hers. May was finishing putting her things away when she turned and noticed the dazed look on Ash's face.

"Ash, are you ok?" she said waving a hand in front of his face.

"Oh.. sorry May. Yes I'm ok, its just you're so beautiful and I got a little distracted." he said lightly rubbing the back of his head.