One Love, One Heart

Chapter 6: Baby Be Mine

Two Flying-type Pokémon were flying over the usually peaceful ranch that belonged to Professor Oak, but today was a chain of intense and heated battles. After Ash had finished speaking to his good friend May, he had continued his training, having witnessed the incredible power of his companions countless times today.

Unfortunately, after his conversation with his Hoenn companion he had lost his focus. All he could think of was May's arrival and how he should prepare for the only friend he had mixed feelings for, apparently. Should he get her a present as a welcome or take her out to have fun? The thoughts were murdering him, he tried his best to concentrate on the battle, but May interrupted his concentration.

Meanwhile, Noctowl and Swellow were giving it their best. The two birds had let this battle go on long enough, and they desired the end to this equivalence of power. Soon the two engaged in an Aerial Ace duel, both using it one last time as Ash watched with an amused face, impressed at the idea that Noctowl mastered Aerial Ace.

"Swellow!" screeched the Hoenn bird.

Noctowl just flew directly towards him, preparing for the Aerial Ace collision, but the Johto bird realized this could end badly, so he had to make sure he attained victory over Swellow. Noctowl was extremely determined to surpass Swellow and once they were inches away, Noctowl upgraded his attack to a Sky Attack. It gave that typical bright yellow glow and Swellow immediately realized it was over for him.

The two collided and unleashed a huge explosion in mid-air. As the dust cleared, it showed a bird drop, but shockingly the bird turned out to be Noctowl and that was good enough, to make Ash take notice of the battle again. Swellow hardly had the strength to fly, nonetheless it was proud of its power, having overwhelmed a superior attack.

"Swellow that was amazing! Who knew you could overpower something like that!" the boy with a hat congratulated his Flying pal's power as Pikachu also congratulated it.

Soon the Hoenn Pokémon plummeted to the ground, beside a fainted Noctowl. Ash recalled both avian creatures and complimented them about how great they were out there, even if he had a hard time focusing on at least half the battle.

Then he turned to everyone to say, "Everyone that's enough for today, Pikachu and me will be back tomorrow for more practice ok!"

The crowd of Pokémon acknowledged this and soon gestured different goodbyes to the pair. Before he exited the lab to the doorstep he left his two birds in the computer room for recovery and he went to say goodbye to the professor and Tracey.

"Ash, are you leaving now?" Oak questioned the young boy.

"Yep, professor it was fun, but it is almost night," the trainer answered.

"Ash, are you coming back tomorrow for more training?" Tracey asked

"You can count on it!" Ash assured the assistant.

"Well my boy I'll be seeing you tomorrow then, goodbye for now," Oak told Ash a farewell.

"See ya Ash," Tracey said bye to his friend.

"Bye guys!" Ash walked out and then ran, waving goodbye with Pikachu on his shoulder like always.

"Pikachu that was exciting huh? Seeing our friends use a bunch of new techniques and better yet, May's coming to visit!" the raven-haired boy joyfully screamed.

"Pika!" the Electric-type returned the gesture.

As they walked home, Ash kept thinking about getting May a gift or taking her out to show the girl around. He decided he should ask his yellow pal for suggestions.

"Pikachu, do you think we should get May a welcome gift or show her around?" the black-haired boy looked for recommendations from his mouse friend.

Ash's long time bud had already been fully aware that his master had a thing for May. To save him the embarrassment though, he thought it would be best to keep it to him until the time is right. The mouse thought it would be great to do both, since she would be very pleased by the welcoming occasion.