Return of the defeated (on hold)

Part 17

"Ok your pokemon should be done in about a half hour." The pink haired woman said with cheery smile.

"Thank you so much Nurse Joy." Both trainers replied.

"Its my pleasure." With that she retreated to the back to start her work.

Ash and May decided since they had a little free time they would go shopping for some supplies and restock their food supply. May was busy looking at some dresses for her contests, when Ash had an idea. While she was distracted Ash slipped outside to a small cart that they had passed on their way in. He talked to the lady running it scribbled some on a receipt and handed her a few bill's.

"Ok that should be everything, we'll take care of everything for you. Enjoy the rest of your day." The cart lady said happily

"Thank you very much. Enjoy the rest of your day as well." Ash said. He quickly slipped his way back into the shop just as May was finishing up.

"Ok Ash I'm all set." May said holding a few bags. Looking down she checked the time, We've got everything bought and our pokemon should just be about done."

"Sounds good May, let's head back, get everything put away, and get out pokemon." Ash said as he took the bags from May so she didn't have to carry them.

"Ash you don't have to do that."

"I know but I want to." Ash said as the exited the shop. Once outside May was able to reach up and give Ash a soft kiss, even being a small one it still sent shivers down both their spines.

"Thank you for be such a gentleman Ash." May said sweetly.

The truth is Ash never was much a gentleman in his younger days, sure he was respectful and all but he never really went out of his way. For May though, he'd go past the edge of the universe for her. "No need to thank me May, it's my pleasure. I'd do anything for you."

May couldn't fight back the small blush on her cheeks, she couldn't figure out how she got so lucky. They walked together just enjoying each other's presence and feeling each others emotions that where emanating from one another. Just as the couple walked through the center doors Nurse Joy was bringing out their pokemon. Pikachu immediately jumped up to his place on Ash's shoulder, Lucario let himself out of his ball and Glaceon did the same. May and Ash chuckled at their pokemon's action but knew they wouldn't trade them for anything.

"Thank you very much Nurse Joy." May said.

"You are very welcome. I enjoy checking pokemon and especially pokemon such as yours, they are in tip top shape and very well cared for." She said with a bright smile.

The group bid her goodbye as they went back to their room to put away the things they had bought and then they headed back outside. They found a nice shaded area and they let all their pokemon out to relax in the open air. May and Ash layed down under a tree and spent some time talking about where they were going after Vermillion City and where May's next contest was.

"Let's see." May was looking through the contest hand book at the dates. "It looks like the next closest one to us is at Maiden's Peak."

"Perfect that's not too far from here." Ash said.

They spent the next little while bouncing ideas off each other for May's upcoming contest. They finally said it was time to head back as the sun began to slowly sink towards the horizon line. They returned their pokemon besides the obvious few and then went back to their room.