The Only Exception

29.

Here's a bit of news and clarification I guess? But anyway, here ya go.

1. I am a girl okay 😂 some people were wondering if I was or not.

2. Doing some art stuff and will probably post it in this book. Yes, it's pearlshipping :)

3. Next book release date TBA soon. Stay tuned.

4. I'm really not sure when this story will end but I'm pretty sure it'll have a lot of chapters or a sequel :)

That is all, enjoy!

Today was the Pokémon Showcase. The group had all made their way to the Pokémon Showcase Theater where they would watch Serena and Dawn's Showcase Debut. Shauna had also showed up to perform in the Showcase as well.

Once they were there, Dawn and Serena made their way backstage while the others went to find their seats. The two had both changed into their dresses and watched as Pierre introduced himself and presented the Rookie Class Pokemon Showcase. Dawn was brushing her hair but wasn't able to fix it right. "This is a disaster.."

Serena snickered at her. And she thinks she can compete in Showcases? Pathetic.

May came into the backstage to see Dawn brushing her hair in frustration. "Dawn? Everything alright?" She asked as she walked up to the blue haired trainer.

Dawn looked over at May with a worried look, "May. You've got to help me. My hair is a mess and I can't seem to fix it. I'll make a total fool out of myself out there. I should've never competed in Showcases." She cried.

May chuckled at her, "oh, Dawn.." She walked up to her and took the brush from her hand as she began brushing her blue hair. "If I recall, you acted the same way at the Wallace Cup."

"Yeah.. but this is different." Dawn sighed.

"Not at all." May smiled as she looked over Piplup. "How is that your always more calm that Dawn?"

Piplup laughed at its Trainer as Dawn looked over at Piplup in frustration. "Piplup, how dare you!?"

May laughed at the pair. "You guys really are great friends."

Dawn and Piplup both looked at May then at each other and smiled. "Right. We're gonna do our best out there Piplup."

May placed a hand on her shoulder, "don't forget, we're all watching and cheering on for you. Make us proud." She then leaned in and whispered into her ear, "make sure to wow Ash out there and show him watch he's missing out on."

Dawn's eyes widened at her as a small blush appeared on her face. May chuckled and winked at her as she left the room to return to her seat. That's right.. Ash will be watching. I've gotta do my best. Dawn thought as she felt herself becoming motivated.

The Showcase was already starting and three of the performers had already gone out to the stage. The theme of the first round was Pokémon Styling. The first performers were Shauna, Jessilee, and another performer named Alouette. They were given ten minutes to groom and style their Pokémon.

After ten minutes was up, Pierre called out Shauna. Shauna came out of the styling room with her Bulbasaur styled as a bouquet of flowers. Dawn smiled and admired the way both Shauna and Bulbasaur were in sync with one another as they walked down the runway. "Amazing. What a way to show off Bulbasaur."

The next performer, Jessilee, came out with her Pumpkaboo. Dawn stared at the costume confused. Jessilee called her theme "Beautiful and the Beast." "Points for unique creativity I guess." Dawn chuckled.