Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 15/

"This is new." May said, "I don't remember seeing this on the map when I looked last."

"Well I guess were in luck again." Ash said as they walked through the doors.

"Hi, welcome to the Hidden Valley Pokemon Sanctuary Pokemon Center." The pink haired nurse behind the counter said.

"The Hidden Village Pokemon Sanctuary, I had no idea that it became an official sanctuary." Ash said.

"It became official about a month ago the league and pokemon officials came down and did the ribbon cutting." She explained.

"That's great, I remember you and Brock telling about it when we traveled together." May said to Ash. "Wait a second, isn't the Pokemon Contest right around here?"

"You're right, the contest circuit wanted to honor the sanctuary becoming official by a show of beauty and what better way to show beauty then a contest." Nurse Joy said to the pair.

"Well then I guess we'll stay here for a few days and get rested up and prepared for the contest." Ash said turning to May.

"Yeah I thought it was going to be on the other side of the forest." May said.

"It was going to be, but they decided with the center being open now they chose the actual sanctuary building area for the contest." The nurse explained once more.

Ash and May got a room key for the next few days, glad they did before the rest of the competitors showed up. "One second May, I want to get one of my pokemon sent over first."

"Ok sweetheart I'll come with you." May said intertwining her fingers with Ash's. They walked closely together to the transfer machine and Ash dialed the number for Professor Oak's lab.

"Oak Laboratory this is Professor Oak." The elderly man said before the screen turned on.

"Hello Professor, sorry its kind of late but I wanted to do this transfer tonight."Ash said once he could see the man who gave him his Pikachu.

"Ah Ash my boy and May its good to see you both. Its no problem at all, what can I do for you." The professor said with smile.

"I'd like to send Donphan back to you and could I get Venusaur. I'm sure he'd really enjoy seeing where we are. Of course Ash, Tracy would you mind running out and bringing Ash's Venusaur."

"Sure thing professor I'll be right back." Came a reply from the other room.

"So you two where are you calling from the number doesn't show just yet it seems."

"We're at a new Pokemon Center just outside of the Hidden Village Pokemon Sanctuary." May said.

"Ah yes that makes sense, I heard from some of my league friends that they did the ribbon cutting not too long ago." Professor Oak said, "You're right to think Venusaur would like to see that place again. I'd be willing to bet he holds it very close to his heart."

Once Tracy returned they completed the transfer Ash and May wished them a good night and Ash thanked them once more. They left the transfer area and made their way to their room. Once the got cleaned up they sat down and being a newer center the rooms were more updated and they had a tv in their room. Ash slid over slightly so May could come sit next to him while they watched it a little before going to bed. Ash draped is arm around May's shoulder while she rested her head on his shoulder. Glaceon curled up next to Pikachu while Meowth jumped onto a padded chair closing his eyes and Lucario leaned up against the wall in his usual position.