Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 15/

After a comfortable nights sleep Ash and May woke up as the sun just as the sun began to light the sky. They quickly got changed for training and they went out an open area of the school grounds to squeeze in some training before they hit the road. Ash sent his pokemon out and began to instruct them on exercises.

"Krookodile I'd like you to keep working with Sandshrew to help him learn Mud-Slap.Donphan I also want you to bounce in there and help him refine his Earthquake.Gardevoir I'm going to have you and Lucario keep going Ralts with honing his psychic moves and just improving his accuracy. Meowth and Pikachu we're going to do some speed training together and working on moving target accuracy." The pokemon split off into their groups and began training.

May called out her pokemon and started their training as well. "Swaddle I want you to work with Florges and Venusaur to focus on your grass type moves. WaWartortle, you and Swanna partner up and put some twists on your water type moves. Ralts I'm going to have you work with Glaceon, Blaziken, and myself to help you understand more of the contest aspect of your attacks."

Over the next hour and half they all pushed hard in training. After he felt comfortable with Pikachu and Meowth together, he began moving between the other groups giving them ideas and helping them train. May continued with her Ralts, Blaziken, and Glaceon trusting her other pokemon to know what they needed to do.

They had been so focused they didn't notice the group of students who had gathered to watch. They were amazed at the beauty of May's contest styled attacks and marveled at the power behind his pokemon's attacks.

"See everyone this is what it takes to become a great trainer or coordinator. They sacrifice sleep to push themselves harder and to become the best." Gisele said causing Ash and May to notice the group that had formed. Both trainers because slightly embarrassed and mimicked each other rubbing the back of their heads. The students swarmed them with questions and they did their best to answer them. Eventually Joe and Gisele called the students back order and had them go back to the classroom to begin their lessons.

"Sorry about that, but when we seen you two training we thought it was a perfect opportunity to teach the children what it looks like to be a great trainer." Joe said.

"Its ok, its totally understandable." May said as she returned her pokemon minus Glaceon.

"Yeah, I don't mind helping them understand what it takes." Ash said copying May's actions, leaving Meowth and Lucario out while Pikachu scampered up to his shoulder. "It was about time for us to stop training and for us to get cleaned up and get ready to head out."

"We do have a on site Nurse Joy here, if you'd like to rest your pokemon while you get ready, if you like." Gisele said gesturing towards the main the hall area. They gratefully accepted their offer, while they got changed the school's Nurse Joy gave their pokemon a check up and let them rest.

Once they got cleaned up and straightened up their room they returned to the healing area and got their pokeballs back.

"You're pokemon all healthy now, I you have a great day." Nurse Joy said with a cheerful smile.

"Thank you." May and Ash said in unison. They looked at each and chuckled as they clipped their pokeballs back in their places. Meowth, Lucario, and Glaceon all came out before their balls were put away, they waited by their trainer's sides while they said their goodbyes. They promised that they next time they were in the area they'd stop in again and do more demonstrations.

They struck out on the road again smiling happily as they walked through the beautiful scenery. While they walked they discussed ideas for May's next contest and possible combinations she could try using. They walked for five or so hours before they stopped and had lunch, they opted out of their usual lunch time training to let thetheir pokemon enjoy the grassy clearing they stopped in. Once the cleaned up their lunch they began down the path once again, as night fall drew closer they came across a newer Pokemon Center.