The Only Exception

28. NEW STORIES + UPDATES

| Lately I've been busy trying to apply for work and doing lots of drawings because I will PROBABLY open up commissions. And also, it's been real rough for me and my family these days so I hope you understand. But, anyways, here's some news regarding the stories and updates:

- "To all the boys I've loved before AU" story will be published somewhere this month or next month while this story is still going.

- Got some feedback about the Danny Phantom story and decided I will write one. :) ALSO: if you know any good DP stories, please let me know.

- Finally, regarding updates. I've said it many times but I hope you guys understand that I can't update as frequently and fast due to my schedule sometimes. MESSAGING ME AND ASKING WHEN I WILL UPDATE WILL NOT MAKE ME UPDATE THIS STORY ANY FASTER SO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO BECAUSE IT JUST ADDS ON TO MY STRESS. I will update the best I can so please be patient.

Thank you for always supporting my stories :) You are all the greatest.

Enjoy!

Ash had been talking with Dawn about her new look — pointing out all the different features about her including her hair. "I missed your ocean blue hair but your starlight hair was nice too. Where'd you even go to get your hair done?"

"Well, I spotted a beauty shop not too far from here and decided to check it out. The lady was so nice and had an eye for fashion. She's the one who helped me pick out my new outfit."

"That's awesome." Ash smiled as they continued on walking looking around at the shops and vendors. "Have you gotten anything for your Pokémon yet?"

"Actually, I was just about to pick the gift up." Dawn said as she began walking to a certain shop with Ash following behind her. They walked inside and were greeted by a woman who appeared to be in her mid 20s.

"Ahh, you're back and just in time. I just finished wrapping up your gift." She smiled as she brought up a medium sized gift box and handed it to Dawn. "Thanks so much."

Dawn thanked the woman as both her and Ash walked out of the shop. Ash, eyeing the gift, was curious as to what Dawn got for her Pokémon. "What'd you get for them?"

Dawn smiled at him as she opened up the gift box to reveal a cake that says "Thanks for everything! - Dawn." The cake was also surrounded by figures of Dawn's Pokémon. Ash smiled at her, "it sure looks good. I'm sure they're gonna love it."

"I hope so. How about you? Did you find anything for them too?"

Ash shook his head at her, "I really wanna get them something for all their hard work. I want it to be great."

"I'm sure they'd love anything you get them. As long as it comes from here." Dawn said as she pointed at his chest.

Ash placed hand over it and smiled, "thanks."

They both continued looking around town searching for gifts to give Ash's Pokémon. They stopped by a few shops but none seemed good enough for his Pokémon. It was already sunset and the two would have to return back to the other side of Coumarine City. Both trainers had already made it back to the monorail station.

Ash sighed, "what a let down..."

"There's a few shops back at the other part of Coumarine, I'm sure you'll find something." Dawn said, trying to cheer him up.

Ash started making his way into the monorail station. "Hopefully—"

"CONGRATULATIONS!" A few workers shouted as they took out confetti poppers and popped confetti over Ash. "Congratulations young man. You were the millionth visitor to the monorail! As a prize, please accept this long blue ribbon." A worker smiled as they handed Ash the prize in a small box.