(What Ash wore to the ball)

Ash's POV

My head is in a frenzy as I wake up, unable to recall what I had dreamed about. Or was it a nightmare?

I yawn as I get off the bed and gaze at myself in the mirror. 

...Hideous.

Today was the day of the ball yet I've managed to look this horrible so perfectly. I rub my eyes in frustration, but then hear a knock on the door. 

"Young Master? Are you awake?" The voice belonging to Lysandre is heard through the acacia walls. 

"Yes, come in..." I call out. 

"Mr. Clemont had called for you sire..." Lysandre says as he walked in.

"Oh? I wonder what is up.." I say as I put on my vest and comb my hair. "Okay I'm ready. Let's go."

Lysandre follows me to the bottom floor where I see a very concerned Clemont with Gary. 

"Good morning guys! What's going on?" I smile. 

"Happy birthday to our beloved crown prince" Clemont says with a smile. 

"Aw, Thank you so much" I high-five Clemont and give him a quick hug. 

"Happy birthday Ash.." Gary says with a small smile and also wraps his arms around me. 

"Thank you so much Gary..." I sigh as I return his embrace. 

He seemed to be shivering.

"Hey... are you okay?" I ask in worry. 

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine.." Gary says taking a sudden interest to the ground. 

"Gary... you gotta tell him the truth..." Clemont says as he places a hand on his shoulder. Gary looks at him uneasily.

"Hey... Ash..Listen okay...? It's just... We have to increase the security around you more than ever okay..? There seems to be gangs lurking around all of Kalos, and I fear that you or your mother might be their main target."

"...Those thugs that were selling the masks a few days ago?" I ask in wonder. 

"Yes, they could be part of the big gang.." Gary said. 

"From what I've researched, the gang seems to call themselves 'Team Rocket' and they might  be a plot against you.." Clemont said. 

"Clemont, Gary.. You guys worry too much about me.." I sigh as I smile. " I'm capable of protecting myself, if you have to protect someone, please let it be the people of Kalos, those attending the ball and my mother too if possible. I am the prince of Kalos right? It's my duty to protect and love everyone in it... Now let's have fun on this special day okay?"

"Yay!" Clemont cheers with a smile. "Gary lighten up! We will make sure his 25th birthday is the best!" 

"Okay.." Gary smiles. "I have to go now, but I will join you in a while. Lysandre, please help him get dressed by 2 hours. The ball will start at 4 pm."

"Yes sir..." Lysandre says. 

"Okay, bye for now" I smile as I follow Lysandre. 

I was going to forget all that happened for the past days, and turn a new leaf. Today was my, no all of Kalos' special day and I was going to make it memorable. 

I looked at what I could possibly wear and after a few tries, I wore the best attire I could possibly have. 

"Wow... Young Master.. You look handsome as ever.." Lysandre says.

"Thank you, Lysandre." I smile as I step into the ballroom waiting for my beloved guests to arrive.

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May's POV

I struggle to breathe as Grace had a tight grip on my collarbone and my mind is flooded with poor Serena covered in the dirt, beaten by my wretched sisters.

The four of them were goofing about and I felt like strangling each one of them for doing something so horrible to Serena.

I wanted to but that voice..

The one which rang inside my head. I just had to listen to it....

I take a deep breath and sigh as I calm myself down. Grace noticed mu sudden change in behavior and loosened her grip.

"It looks like you have finally decided to act like a civilised human for once May." She snickered.

I kept my mouth shut because I don't want to waste my energy with her anymore.

That voice eerily made me not lose hope and hold on to fate. It told me, no, assured me fate will pick the good side.

Speaking of fate, I wonder if I will ever get to meet Drew again.. I have so much to tell him.

I see the castle walls and a rush of carriages, suits and gowns from all over. I exit the carriage and I see Misty squealing.

"Ok Guys, we are gonna play the fair game here. To fight for being Prince Ash's bride to be! No hard feelings okay?" Misty rambled.

"OKAY!!" They all yelled and rushed towards the entrance.
Grace grimly smiles as she follows behind them.

I sigh as I also enter but cant help in and stare at awe at the decorations, the orchestra and the crowd; everyone was wearing beautiful gowns and I see couples dancing in the middle of the ballroom.

I look around to see if Drew was present, and sure enough, there he was.

Oh he looked so wonderful.

His dazzling green hair and green eyes sparkled to the candle lights lit by the fairy lights around the ballroom and his smile makes my heart race, and a volcanoe of butterflies erupt inside my stomatch.

"Hi May" He smiles as he waves. "You look so amazing.."

Oh.

I didn't realise I walked directly towards him and was staring blankly.

"Thank you... I chose the dress just for you.." I wish I said that last part in my head but unfortunetly it was out in the open for him to hear.

"Oh wow haha, you being here is enough for me" He smiles. "I was hoping you would get to witness my performance with Roselia."

"Of course." I smile and blush profusely. He kneels down on one knee, takes my hand and kisses it.

"I never did officially ask you to be my date did I...?" He sighs as he looks away pouting.

I laugh as I tell him "I thought it was understood... I am obviously attracted to anything you do and everything you are..." I say as I gaze into his eyes.

They shimmer as I say these words and a big smile reaches his face.

" I am honoured, your highness" He laughs as he gets up. " It would be my utmost pleasure if you are kind enough to accept my invitation to dance."

"The pleasure is mine, good sir" I reply back laughing. He takes me to the dance floor and we move our bodies to the music, his hands on my waist, my hands wrapped around his neck, as we sway.

"It feels magical.." I sigh as I again get lost into his emerald eyes.
He smiles as he closes his eyes and leans in for what I think will be a kiss.
I also lean in and await for an explosion inside my heart but it is stopped by Roselia barking in our faces.

"O-Oh its time for our performance is it now?" Drew says trying to regain himself. "I, uhm, apologise May, I gotta get going now...my performance is soon..."

"It's okay Drew! I'll be cherring for ya!" I say and he grins back.

"I'll make you proud! And my prize will be a kiss from you!" He says as he runs off.

"I would have kissed you either way silly..." I say to myself.

Clemont's POV

I sigh as I continue to watch sight at the people arriving to the ball.

Nothing suspicious yet...

I think these thugs from Team Rocket are a joke; jobless good for nothings that have nothing better to do except cause havoc for people for no reason.

I hope Ash is doing okay. Gary told me I had to keep watch from the front gate and keep track if anyone suspicious or weird enters..

But speaking of weird, I see a pumpkin shaped carriage, rushing towards us and comes to a halt.

A very disjointed footman enters and holds the hand for a lady to exist the carriage.

She had a sparkling pink dress with a matching glimmering mask on covering her piercing blue eyes beneath the mask.

That gaze is somewhat familliar... I raise my guard up and I tell her to introduce herself.

"Clemont! Nice to meet you here!" She smiles.

"Introduce yourself" I say wondering how she knew my name.

"hmmm... All you need to know is that..

I'm the future kalos queen."