"Pokemon Contest Chronicles"

By narutofreak14

Yo, welcome to another fanfiction created by yours truly! Obviously, I've reentered the Pokémon craze when I bought a Nintendo DS and Pokémon Pearl.

Anyway, I've done hundreds (literally hundreds) of Pokémon adventure fanfictions, but none of them ever reach (then again, I was 9 and didn't know it existed). So, this story is based on the pictures that I saw recently (don't know where). It shows May in Professor Elm's lab with a Chikorita. I thought that it might be a good fanfiction idea (especially since the Contestshipping is very popular with fans on fanfiction dot net).

WHO: May x Drew (Contestshipping)

WHAT: May part ways with Ash Ketchum to follow her rivals to Johto. After arriving in New Bark Town, she meets her old rivals Harley and Drew and a new rival by the name of Jahan.

WHERE: The Johto Region

WHEN: April 2007

NOTE: This story is rated "T" for mild language.

-Sorry for "over-gaying" Harley a bit. I did not do it intentionally.

-Anything in italics means that Pokémon are talking.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pokémon or its respective games and TV shows, spin-offs, etc. They are all owned by Nintendo Co. However, I do own Pokémon Blue, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby (soon Emerald), and Pearl.

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LOCATION: Cherrygrove City

The S.S. Tidal has just arrived from Slateport City to Cherrygrove City, the Town where new winds of a new beginning blow. Many Pokémon Trainers and Coordinators come to the Johto region to fulfill that town motto. Some of them are trainers coming for new challenges, such as challenging gym leaders they never met before. Recently, Pokémon Contests have found their way into Johto. Contest Halls have been placed in Azalea Town, Goldenrod City, Cianwood City, Mahogany Town, and Blackthorn City.

The Contest Halls is what attracts great Coordinators like Harley, Drew, and May. Speaking of whom, May was just getting off the S.S. Tidal and was setting foot on Johto ground. She had new clothes that were similar to her old clothes, but they had more green on them (similar to her Pokémon Emerald attire). She brought her Blaziken, Munchlax, Squirtle, and her Eevee. She took a whiff of the air. "I never thought I see this," May said. "Hello Johto!" Of course, it wasn't easy getting to Johto.

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LOCATION: Petalburg City Gym

"Vigoroth, use Fury Swipes!" Norman shouted. The hyper energetic Vigoroth then began clawing violently at the trainer's Marshtomp. Marshtomp was send flying back to the trainer. "Alright dad!" Max shouted.

"Good move, honey!" Caroline shouted.

"Come on, Marshtomp!" his trainer shouted. "Get up!" Marshtomp tried his very best. He was soon able to get to his feet. But one has to wonder how much longer he can keep fighting. Marshtomp got to his feet and was ready to battle once more. "Alright Marshtomp, use Mud Shot!" his trainer shouted.

Marshtomp began shooting clumps of mud at Vigoroth. "Vigoroth, dodge it and then use Focus Punch!" Norman shouted. Vigoroth swiftly moved out of the Mud Shot's way, got his claws into a fist, and landed a nice hit on Marshtomp's cheek. Marshtomp again was sent flying back to the wall and was knocked out. "Marshtomp is unable to battle," the referee shouted. "The winner of this battle is Gym Leader Norman and Vigoroth!"

"Alright dad!" Max shouted.

"That was a great battle," May said.

The trainer tended to his Marshtomp's wounds. "Are you okay, Marshtomp?" the trainer asked.

"Marsh…tomp," Marshtomp said, weakly. The trainer then looked at Norman. "I must admit, you are one strong trainer!" he said.

"You were very close to defeating me. I'm surprised that you even got through my Slaking," Norman said.

"Watch! Next time, I'm going to be stronger than ever, and I'll win my Balance Badge!"

"I can't wait 'til then!" Norman said. The trainer soon left to take his hurt Marshtomp to the city's Pokémon Center.

May then gets up from her seat. "Well, I better finish packing up for the trip," she said.

"Oh," Norman said. "You're leaving tomorrow?"

"Yeah, I have to catch the next ferry from Littleroot Town by tomorrow," May said. She then went into her room to finish packing. Max and Caroline noticed the look on Norman's face. "Are you alright?" Caroline asked.

"Of course I am," Norman said. "I just didn't think she was leaving so soon."

"I know you're still dealing with this, but you must come to grips that your daughter's a Coordinator."

"I know," Norman said, sounding disappointed.

Suddenly, a scream came from May's room. In her room, Munchlax was lying near her bed. His stomach was all full and he was snoozing. Potato chip and cookie crumbs lay around him. "Munchlax, you ate all of my food!" May shouted.

"Munch?" he asked, slightly raising his head up.

"Great! Now I have to pack more food," May said, angrily.

A few minutes later, May has packed everything she need into her new bag. "Let's see, Potions, food, a berry pouch…I think that's everything," May said.

"Munch?" Munchlax said, tapping her leg with a Poké Block Case.

"I knew you would remember that," May said. She took the Poké Block Case and put it in her bag. She was looking around for her Ribbons case. "Munchlax, you haven't seen my Ribbons case, have you?" May asked.

"Munch," Munchlax said, nodding his head.

"I could've sworn that I had it somewhere," May said. "It's probably underneath the bed."

She got on her knees and began searching underneath her bed. She dug her way through some trash and junk until she touched something metal. "I think I found it," she said. She fished it out, but instead of a ribbons case, it was her old Badges case that her father gave her.

This was back to when she really didn't like Pokémon and only became a trainer so that she could travel the world. But on the way from Petalburg City to Rustboro City (with Ash, Max, and Brock at side) she then discovered Pokémon Contest and that's when she decided to become a Pokémon Coordinator. But her father expected her to become a Pokémon Trainer to challenge gym leaders and earn badges. When Ash and group came back to Petalburg City to challenge Norman for a gym battle, she never really explained to Norman that she wanted to be a Coordinator, so she didn't bring it up. When she got back and told her father that she wanted to go to Johto for the Pokémon Contests, she and Norman haven't really talked in a while.

May sighed and put the Badge Case back under her bed. Munchlax then tapped her arm with another metal case. "Hm?" she asked.

"Munchlax," he said, with a metal case in his hands.

"Thanks Munchlax, but that's not my Ribbons case," May said. Munchlax looked disappointed.

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THE NEXT MORNING…

The whole family drove to Littleroot Town Harbor, where the S.S. Tidal was docked. Many Pokémon Trainers and Coordinators alike board the ship for a new adventure in a new region.

"Well, there's the ship!" May said.

"Whoa, it's pretty big," Max said.

"Lot of people here," Norman said.

"Thank you," the host said.

"I'm so sad that you have to leave us again so soon," Caroline said.

"Don't worry mom," May said. "I'll be fine."

A ding-dong noise can be heard from the loudspeakers. "Attention all Pokémon Trainers and Coordinators, the S.S. Tidal will be leaving to Johto in one hour. Please go through boarding procedure if you have done so already."

"I better get going," May said. She turned to her family. "Well, I guess this is yet another good-bye."

"Good-bye, honey!" Caroline said.

"Have fun in Johto, sis!" Max said. May then turned to her dad. Norman noticed this. "May…go out there and give it your best," he said. May just smiled. "Thanks dad," May said. May gave her hugs and kisses to her family before heading towards the front desk.

"Welcome to the S.S. Tidal," he said. "May I please see some identification?" May hands over her Trainer ID to the front desk person. "Already then," he said. He then took out a small camera. "Smile please," he said.

"Huh?" May asked. Soon, her picture was taken. "Thank you," he said. He then handed May a new card. "This is your ship identification card. This allows you access to the arcade, free food, drinks, room service, ping-pong tables, and internet service on the ship. Enjoy your cruise to Johto!"

"Yeah thanks," May said, looking at her I.D. picture. Her picture came out really horrible, since she was caught off-guard. "Great," she said.

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Meanwhile, a group of four was wearing suspicious overcoats and they had some strange hairdos. They walked up to the metal detectors and placed their Poké Balls and metal objects in the tray and one of them put their suitcases on the conveyor belt. The first three were able to get across, but the last one set off the alarm. The other three got worried as the security guards stopped him from crossing. "Standard procedure, spread your legs," they said, demandingly. The fourth guy did as he was told and let the guards frisk him for anything dangerous. One of the guards felt something in his pocket and pulled it out. It was…an IPod? "I like my music, okay?" the fourth guy said.

"Really? What do you listen to?" the guard asked.

"Um…um," the guy mumbled. "Oldies, you know. Aerosmith, Barry Manilow."

"That's what I'm talking about," the guard said. He then waved him thought.

"Jupiter, you almost got us caught!"

"Oh shut up, Mars!"

"Hey, knock it off! We're getting on the ship now! Our plan is coming along perfectly!"

"Neptune is right! We have much to celebrate after this!" The four then continued walking onto the ship.

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"Wow!" May said, as she gazed upon the magnificent architecture of the main lobby. "This place is so beautiful!" Inside, a seashell chandelier hung from the ceiling, lighting up the piano playing classical music and a bar serving drinks of all kinds (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Some Pokémon were let out of their Poké Balls and were enjoying the ambience with their trainers. "This place looks pretty cool," May said. She then grabbed her Blaziken's Poké Ball and let him out. "Isn't this place great?" May asked her Pokémon.

"Blaziken," he replied.

"Let's check out what it looks like from the top deck," May said.

She and Blaziken walked all the way up to the 'limbo' deck as many people called it. On the top deck, there was a few battle arenas, a jogging track, a 24/7 ice cream and pizza stand, and a lounging deck by the pool. May looked over the boat railings. She could see the dock and everybody working to get everyone's luggage on board. She could see her family on the pier as well as everyone else boarding.

Then, someone creeped up behind her. "Well, that face seems familiar," said a voice.

"And that Blaziken is familiar too," said another voice. May knew those voices instantly. She turned around. "Drew? Harley?" she asked.

"Hi ya May!" Harley said. "It looks like someone is lost. Don't you know only people that are going to Johto can be on this ship."

"I am going to Johto," May said.

"What? She stole my idea!" Harley thought.

"You're going to Johto too?" Drew asked.

"You know she stole the idea from me! Copycat!" Harley said.

"No, I just wanted to go to Johto so that I can perform in the Pokémon Contests," May said.

"Well then, it's nice to meet some old rivals," Drew said.

"It's nice seeing you too Drew!" May said.

"So May, have you improved since we last met?" Drew asked.

"You bet! I bet I can beat you now!"

"We'll see about that," Drew said.

"Surely she can't beat me or Cacturne," Harley said.

"Oh yeah! Just wait until we get to Johto so that I can beat you in a Pokémon Contest."

"I doubt that, hon," Harley said.

20 MINUTES LATER…

"Ladies and gentlemen, Pokémon trainer and coordinators alike, I am Captain Briney and I like to personally welcome you all to the S.S. Tidal!" Captain Briney said. The 'going-away' party was underway and everyone was there, partying. A giant LCD screen showed up on the ship's smokestack. "We like to welcome you to two nights of adventure and fun! I understand that many of you are traveling to the Johto region to being a new adventure or to just simply travel. Whether you are a trainer or a coordinator, you are with Pokémon, and Pokémon must be treated with love, care, and attention. Love them and they're love you too. Now then, let the cruise begin!"

Suddenly, white and red pyro exploded from the stage and into the air as the ship horn echoed throughout town. The ship lurched as it was leaving the dock. Everyone leaned against the railing and waved good-bye to their families and friends. "Bye mom! Bye Max!" May shouted. Caroline and Max waved back. May notices her dad, giving her a thumbs-up. She just gave a thumbs-up back. "I'll make you proud, dad," she said.

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Later that night, May was shown to her cabin. "Here you are ma'am," the bellboy said.

"Thank you," May said. She then walked into her cabin, which was…kind of…small and narrow. "Not much room is there?" May asked.

There was a knock at the door. "Huh?" she asked. She got up and answered the door. It turns out that another bellboy came to deliver her bag. "Thank you so much," May said.

"You're May right?" he asked.

"Yes," she replied. The bellboy took out a box from his pocket. "Your father wanted me to give this to you."

"Dad?" May asked.

"You're lucky that you're a gym leader's kid," the bellboy said. He then left in a hurry.

May inspects the package. "I wonder what dad got me," she asked. She unwrapped the package. Inside were a note and a pink-colored PokéNav. "Woah! The PokéNav version 2!" she exclaimed. "This is so cool!" She then read the note.

Dear May,

I noticed that many Pokémon Coordinators seem to have these PokéNav 2 things, so I used my connections as Gym Leader and got you one! It has a timer, cell phone, a radio, and all sorts of other gizmos. Be sure to give us a call once in awhile.

You father,

--Norman

"Thanks dad," May said to herself. She started up her PokéNav, entered her information, and checked through the many features of it. "Dad really went all out," she said to herself. She then noticed a pink Pokédex in the box as well. There was also another note, but this time is was from Professor Birch.

Dear May,

There has been a recent surge of new Pokémon in Johto. Some are even from the Sinnoh region. I figured that this new Pokédex could help you identify those new Pokédex.

Good luck in the Johto contests!

--Professor Birch

The Silph Company in Kanto, Devon Corporation in Hoenn, and the Pokétch Company in Sinnoh have a business relationship like that of Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. They constantly try to outdo each other with new technologies and new Poké Gear. The PokéNav, though revolutionary on its unveiling, was starting to lose its luster when the Sinnoh region unveiled its Pokétch and when Johto began to upgrade their Poké Gear technology. So the Devon Corporation (under control of former Hoenn Pokémon League Champion, Steven Stone) began to upgrade their PokéNav so that it has those features and more.

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After playing around with her PokéNav for awhile, May headed out for some dinner at the 'Lido Grill.' "You know," she said. "I bet my Pokémon are hungry too." She then took out all four of her Poké Balls. She threw them into the air and Blaziken, Munchlax, Squirtle, and Eevee came out. "Hey, are you guys hungry too?" May asked. They all gave a happy cheer, especially Munchlax. "I knew you would be hungry," May said to her Munchlax.

She and the other Pokémon began walking around the several buffets. May was supervising Munchlax and Eevee. "Let's see, what do you want Munchlax?" she asked. Munchlax eyed the buffets carefully. "Just pick something," May said.

"Such an insensitive man!" Harley shouted, angrily. May turned around and noticed Harley and Cacturne stomping around angrily.

"Harley, is something wrong?" May asked.

"I have just met the rudest Pokémon Trainer ever! I think his name was…Jahan? Oh, he was so…so…he infuriated me so much. He insulted my Cacturne and you know what? He called me a homosexual!"

"He said you were gay?" May asked.

"Honestly, that is the most bizarre thing I was ever told!" Harley said.

"Well actually," May said.

"Oh, if I ever meet him again, I'll make sure that my Cacturne uses Needle Arm against him!" Harley shouted. He then left in a hurry. May, Eevee, and Munchlax were confused. "I wonder who he met that would make him so angry," May said. She and her Pokémon got her food and walked to a nearby table.

While everybody was eating, another trainer sat by them at a nearby table. "Whoa!" he said. "Is that a Blaziken?!"

"Um…yeah," May said.

"I'll trade you Infernape for it!"

"Um…okay!" May said. Blaziken started at her angrily. "I'm just kidding," she said to him. She then turned to the trainer. "Sorry but Blaziken not up for grabs and neither are any of my other Pokémon."

"Not even Munchlax?" the trainer asked. May and the trainer looked on as Munchlax had just swallowed his whole tray in five seconds. "Trust me, he'll clean your fridge out," May said. "Are you collecting Pokémon?"

"Kind of," the trainer said. "You see, I already have an Infernape and an Umberon too." He then noticed May's un-evolved Eevee. "I see you still haven't decided on what Eevee should involve into. I can't blame you. Eevee can evolve into seven types of Pokémon."

"Seven? Don't you mean five?" The trainer then took out his Pokédex and showed May images of Glaceon and Leafeon.

POKéDEX ENTRY: GLACEON

The Fresh Snow Pokémon

As a protective technique, it can completely freeze its fur to make its hair stand like needles.

POKéDEX ENTRY: LEAFEON

The Verdant Pokémon

Just like plants, it uses photosynthesis. As a result, it is always enveloped in clear air.

"Wow, they look so cool," May said. "But…how does one evolve them into those two forms?"

"Well, there are special rocks that can make them evolve into such but I haven't been able to find them," he said.

"You seem to know a lot about Pokémon," May said.

"Well, believe it or not, I was once the Pokémon League Champion of the Hoenn Region."

"You were?!"

"Yeah, but I only held the title for a year before some Wallace guy comes in and takes it, and then he loses it to one of my oldest rivals, Mark."

"But that must mean that your Pokémon are really powerful," May said.

"They are," he said. "But I decided to bring only two Pokémon and raise the Pokémon I catch in Johto. They'll be my new winning team. I'll catch the champion off-guard and bam! I'll win back my coveted Hoenn League Championship!"

"Wow, I still can't believe you were a Pokémon Champion," May said. "I know a guy that has been going at that championship for years, but he hasn't gotten it yet. But he hasn't given up yet!"

"Good for him," he said. "I'm sorry, my name is Jahan." May was a little worried. "Jahan…this is the guy that said Harley was gay? But he seems like a nice guy," she thought.

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May and her Pokémon headed back to their cabin. Munchlax ate a little too much and was walking slowly up the stairs. "Eevee (translation: I told you that would be too much food)," Eevee said.

"Munch…lax (translation: I'm…so…full)," Munchlax said.

They soon reached the cabin. May placed Munchlax on top of the bed as he feel asleep. She then noticed a red dress on the bed, in a dry-cleaner bag. "Whoa," she said. "This is such a beautiful dress. But, I didn't bring a dress on board." There was a note stuck to the back.

Dear May,

There is a formal party tonight with the Captain in the main showroom. No Pokémon can come, but I want you to come. Please wear this dress.

"Do I have a secret admirer or something?" May asked.

"Blaziken (you obviously do)," Blaziken said. May then turned to her Pokémon. "Do you guys think I should go?" May asked. The Pokémon all agreed (except Munchlax) that she should. "But I have so much to do. I have to get my hair done, I have to shower." She looked at the time. "AH! I only have three hours!" She rushed out of her cabin to get ready. Meanwhile, a certain green-haired Coordinator watched her leave. "Perfect," he said.

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Down at the cargo bay, two security guards with a Growlithe and a Mightyena watched the door to the passage's luggage and rental cars. Two shifty-looking people in overcoats began walking down the stairs with two Bornzor. The guards stopped them at the door while the two Pokémon growled at them. "This is as far as you can go," the guard said.

"No civilians beyond this door," the other guard said. The two characters knocked them out. The two guard Pokémon began barking. "Bron…zor," they said as they used Hypnosis to put the guard Pokémon to sleep. "Good Pokémon," one of them said.

"Ready Mars?" a voice asked. Mars looked up and waved down two other shifty characters down the stairs. "Good job, you two," one of them said. The four then entered the dark cargo room. They walked up to a pick-up truck. Inside of the truck's cargo area was a durable black bag. One of them unzipped it. Inside was a bomb with a golden "G" on it. One of them slid an opening open and placed inside a card. The bomb read, "Bomb Armed."

"Neptune, got the detonator?" one of them asked. One of them took out a black stick-looking thing out of his coat pocket. "Our place is coming together perfectly," Mars said.

"Let's pay the captain a visit," Neptune said.

"But he's at the party," Mars said.

"Then I'm sure he won't mind that we use his room for a bit," Neptune said. All four of them left the room.

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TO BE CONTINUED…

That was probably the longest first chapter that I have ever done. But who are these suspicious characters? And what about Jahan? Is he really this great guy May knows? Find out in the next chapter of Contest Chronicles!