Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 13/

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Chapter 13 

Hope you all enjoy it.

Once they arrived at the Pokemon Center, Ash handed his pokemon over to Nurse Joy for some much deserved care. While they waited May and Ash discussed where they would go next on their way to Vermillion City and the Thunder Badge.

"There's a few places I wouldn't mind revisiting on the way there." He said, while looking at a map. "Look here May, there's a village hosting a contest."

"That's perfect Ash, we'll get my second ribbon on the way to your third badge." She said brightly giving him a light kiss.

"Mr. Ketchum your pokemon are ready. We hope to see you again sometime." She said with a warm smile.

After thanking her, Ash went outside for a minute to talk to his pokemon, "Alright guys, you all did a amazing today, I am so proud of each and everyone of you. As for training at the lab just work on over fitness you showed what our work was for today. Take a few days rest though, you've all earned it." He returned his pokemon and went to the video phones to transfer his team around.

The video phone rang for a moment, "Hello Oak Laboratory." Came a voice from the other end.

"Hey professor its me." Ash replied.

"Aw Ash my boy, how are you?"

"I'm doing well, my team and I just beat Misty and got our second badge."

"That's wonderful news Ash, Misty is one the strongest of the Kanto Eight. Now what can I do for you?"

"I just wanted to change out my pokemon." Ash gave the professor the list of pokemon he wanted. He asked for Sandshrew, Ralts, Donphan, Gardevoir, Meowth, and Torterra. "Thank you professor, I'll be swapping my team around quite a bit on out way to Vermillion City. Its a longer route so I can get more training in."

"Ok Ash just let us know whatever you need. Give May my best."

Ash found May outside with Pikachu and Lucario sitting by her relaxing in the shade. Ash could only think of how lucky he was have such an amazing woman in his life. As he reached her he held out his hand, "Would you like some help up my lady"? He asked with a grin.

May giggled as she took his hand and he gently pulled her to her feet. As she came up she leaned forward falling into his arms, "Ash when did you become such a gentleman?" she teased.

"Ouch, that stings." He chuckled, "I learned etiquette lessons in Rota." He began to explain when one of his poke balls opened.

Meowth appeared, "Well the manners didn't stick to much, can't believe you left me in that thing that long."

"Sorry Meowth, I got a little distracted. You understand that, remember what happened when Meowstic first joined the team?" Ash asked nudging his friend.

"Yeah, yeah lucky shot." Was his reply.

"What happened Meowth?" May asked the cat scratch pokemon.