Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 15/

"I agree that day I was taught a valuable lesson, not only in battling but in friendship." She said casting a small glance at Joe. "I beat Misty with my Graveler but my Cubone was bested by a young trainer with a Pikachu. Now tonight I want you all to study different situations of an pokemon with a disadvantage coming out on top and have a two page break down about it turned in tomorrow. Class dismissed."

May and Ash watched as the students dispersed and go about their activities. They approached the two instructors as they discussed the lesson they'd just finished.

Joe noticed the couple approaching them and he turned with a smile, "Hi how may we..." His words stopped when his eyes fell on a certain pokemon riding on a shoulder. "Ash Ketchum is that really you?"

"I'm impressed that you recognized me so quickly Joe. Its good to see you, and you as well Gisele. Looks like you're both doing a fine job teaching here." Ash said shaking both of their hands. "I'd like you both to meet May Maple my girlfriend."

Every time she heard Ash introduce her as his girlfriend a small blush would creep onto her cheeks and she'd feel warm on the inside.

"Its a pleasure to meet both of you." May said shaking their hands as well.

"Ash I want to thank you." Gisele said, seeing the confusion in both May's and Ash's faces she explained, "If it wasn't for Ash coming here when he did I don't know if me and Joe would've connected on the level we did. Ash's lessons he taught us that day, even if he was unaware of them changed our future. A couple if years after we met, Joe and I left the school to travel and learn out in the world. After a few years we returned here at the request of the administration to be teachers. While being here we eventually got married and have been happily together since."

"Wow that's amazing, who knew that a crazy headstrong ten year old would unknowingly shape two people's lives." May teased rubbing her shoulder on Ash's. The group sat a near by table and caught up and swapped stories. May quickly grew to like the young couple and enjoyed hearing what all happened when Ash came to the school the first time. She looked at him while they talked and couldn't help but love him more, he was and still is deeply compassionate about his beliefs and holds his friendships near to his heart.

The group talked for a few hours when they realized how late it was getting, "Ash we should probably get back on the road before it gets too dark." May said gently running her hand over his arm.

"You're right May." He said standing up taking her hand is his lightly helping her to her feet. "Its been great catching up with you two. I'm happy that things have worked out so well for you both."

"Wait, instead of camping out in the woods tonight why don't you guys stay here and rest in a nice bed. There are a few empty rooms to spare and I'm quite sure they're more enjoyable than the ground." Joe said.

"Yeah I agree plus the fog is pretty bad at night time around here." Gisele added.

"I think that sounds like a good idea, what do you think May?" Ash asked.

"I like it, plus I really wouldn't mind a nice hot shower." She said with a smile. She didn't mind camping at all, but she did love a nice shower and good bed from time to time.

"Then it's settled we'll show you were you can stay tonight." With that Gisele and Joe led the couple to a quaint room with two beds a small kitchen area and a private bathroom. "This should work just fine for you guys."

"Thank you both, this is a great room." May said with a happy smile.

"Its the least we can do for you two, after all we owe Ash a lot. Joe said putting his arm around his wife. "Goodnight you two we'll see you in the morning."