"That's it." I thought "I am tired of this. I can't stand it."

I ran out of the Pokecenter with Pikachu close behind. I was tired of the traveling with them. Cilan and Iris were chasing me and trying to get me to come back. I bolted into the woods and became lost in their beauty. When I was sure that they were gone, I hopped out of the tree I was in, and headed to the next town, Undella Town.

Ever since they had started dating, they could not stop talking about each other. I was done with being the third wheel. I guess that's how Brock always felt about Dawn and I, May and Misty. Ugh… I shuddered at that last name. How did I survive a whole year with her? There was too much arguing and fighting, with her.

Up ahead was Undella Town, the seaside paradise. I knew that Cynthia had a cottage in Undella Town, so I could stay there for a little bit. What I needed to do was settle down. I had beaten the Pokémon Champion in almost every region I had visited. The only champion I was unable to beat was Cynthia.

I arrived at Cynthia's at about 5 o'clock and Jervis let me in.

"Where are Cilan and Iris?" he asked.

"I'm not traveling with them anymore. I have decided to end my journey."

"Why is that, Ash?"

"I've beaten every champion except for Cynthia, which reminds me, where is she?"

"She went back to the Sinnoh region for a little trip. Why do you ask?"

"I want to challenge her one last time."

"Well I believe that she is stopping in Veilstone City for a couple of days."

"Thank you Jervis. Is it fine if I stayed here for the night?"

"Of course it is, Ash."

"Thanks."

I headed up the stairs to the guest room, but then I remembered something. The Grand Festival! How could I be so stupid? The Grand Festival was coming up and I have yet to send Dawn my best wishes. Then I thought of something better. When I got up to my room I hopped on the video phone and called my mom.

"Hey, sweetie!" She said enthusiastically.

"Hi mom," I replied.

"What's the matter honey?"

"I'm finishing my journey."

"What? I thought that you wouldn't stop until you became the world champion."

"I'm just so tired of traveling. I'm going to face Cynthia when I head back to Sinnoh."

"Oh. Well I am rooting for you!"

"Also mom, I am going to go see Dawn again."

"Awwwww, that's so sweet."

Instantly, my face went red. How had mom known? I had to make sure she didn't think that I liked Dawn. I loved her, but, I wanted to surprise her.

"Mom it's not like that. I just want to surprise her for the Grand Festival."

"Oh. Well I promise that I won't tell."

"Thanks mom. I think I'll go to bed now."

"Goodnight, honey."

"Goodnight, mom."

As I shut off the monitor I turned to see Pikachu sitting on the bed. He looked confused and concerned.

"I'm sorry buddy; I just can't handle the traveling anymore.'

"Pika?" he said.

When I got into the bed I could only think of Dawn. Her blue hair and sapphire eyes were gorgeous, and her personality was perfect! I stayed up most of the night thinking about her. I kept thinking about all of the adventures we went on and how I couldn't wait to see her.

The last memory that went through my mind was when I almost lost Dawn. That tragic moment when Dawn slipped into the Reverse World was probably the worst memory that I could think of. I was really scared for Dawn and it was terrible for me as well. Getting drowsy, I drifted off into a soft sleep.