Well, the polls have spoken and here's the story that you guys voted for! Introducing...Trouble in Paradise, an Egoshipping/Contestshipping/Pearlshipping fic. I know it's been ages since I've posted, and I hope this makes it up for you. Enjoy!

Chapter 1-

The warm summer breeze blew and ruffled Misty Waterflower's hair. She pushed it back whilst combing it with her fingers. Her halter sun dress fluttered around her and the cool grass tickled her toes. Her hands were clasped behind her back and held her dress down. Misty felt a smile tug on her lips as she thought about her upcoming vacation. Being the Water Mermaid (a very prestigious title) and top water pokemon trainer was fun and all, but Misty really needed some time to relax. And she knew that time was coming when her best friends May Maple, top coordinator and the Princess of Hoenn, and Dawn Hikari, the aspiring pokemon stylist, had decided to take a vacation to the Bichi Region, which was known for its famous beaches, resorts, and casinos. Drew and Ash were also tagging along; Drew because of May. It was no secret that the chartreuse haired coordinator had a soft spot for the graceful brown haired, sapphire eyed Princess. It was obvious to everyone...but May, of course. Drew was top coordinator, but still fell a little short before May, which was surprising, because Drew used to beat May in every contest.

Ash...well, God only knew why Ash was tagging along. Misty had a feeling it was because of Dawn. It was quite apparent that Dawn had a huge crush on Ash Ketchum and Paul Shinji. Though Misty had traveled with Ash for quite a long time, she had absolutely no romantic feelings towards the dense raven haired Pokémon master to be. Paul, on the other hand, was observant but cold, arrogant, and cruel towards everyone, including his pokemon. Paul was someone who would never even utter a word when someone was talking to him.

Someone tugged Misty's ginger hair and she yelped in pain. The now red faced gym leader turned around, ready to give the person a piece of her mind, when she realized it was just May and Dawn. May giggled, her brunette hair in curls framing her face beautifully, and her spaghetti strap tank top and jean short shorts making her a sight to see. Taking her sunglasses off and perching them on her head, she giggled once again at the red faced red head.

"Geez, Mist, your face matches your hair," she grinned cheekily as Dawn nodded enthusiastically and slung her navy blue hair on her left shoulder. Her regular outfit, a black vest over a white camisole and pink mini skirt along with a white with pink pokeball beanie. Her pink leg warmers covered her white sneakers and a dark pink scarf was wrapped around her neck despite the warm weather. Misty rolled her eyes.

"Sometimes I wonder why I'm friends with you guys," she joked and May slapped her hand on her heart looking mock offended.

"Well then...I guess we can count you out of the vacation," she grinned slyly as Misty glared.

"You wouldn't dare...or else I'll tell Drew-" May's hand suddenly covered her mouth and Misty's threat was muffled.

"Tell Drew what?" a deep voice sighed, and you could practically hear the smirk and arrogance. Misty took this opportunity to lick May's hand. May squealed and quickly retracted her hand, wiping it on Misty's shirt. The gorgeous brown haired coordinator turned to glare at the new comer. He flicked his chartreuse hair and took his hands out of the pockets of his baggy jean shorts and popped the collar of his beige polo shirt. His sunglasses were on his eyes, making it impossible to see the humor in them.

"That he's being very arrogant again...and that no matter how many times he tries to deny it, he still looks like a grass head," May smirked and Dawn and Misty giggled at the sight of Drew's face. All three girls knew very well that Drew hated when people made fun of his hair, his talents, and his looks. Drew looked appalled.

"So are you girls ready for the trip?" he asked, trying to make his face regain its normal peach color. May nodded, her bubbly personality taking over.

"Definitely! I can't wait to finally relax! My pokemon definitely deserve it!" she exclaimed, not even mentioning that she looked quite pale with stress and lack of sleep. "They've been working so hard, I really do owe them a break," she laughed as she ran her fingers along her poke-belt that had six pokemon each in their respective balls. Dawn smiled brightly too.

"It's great that you guys could come!" she gratefully added and Drew smiled. No one was as hyper as May, except Dawn. Out of the trio of girls, Dawn was probably the most girly and had an extremely hyper and bubbly attitude. She had a contagious smile that just made people smile no matter what. Ever since May had met Dawn, May had forced Dawn to come over to Johto and the two, Drew and Dawn, had become fairly close friends.

"No problem Dawn...I'm just hoping to catch May off her game and become #1 again," he replied and a loud scoff was heard from the latter said girl. Misty just smiled. Drew looked at her. "You ready too?" Misty nodded thoughtfully.

"Of course I'm ready...I was the first one! You know how May and Dawn are, always saving things for the last minute. I had to persuade them yesterday..." Misty trailed off once again. Drew nodded and smiled slightly at the mention of May's name. Misty smiled coyly. "I heard that sunsets on beaches are very romantic," she hinted and Drew lightly blushed and flicked his hair.

"Naturally," was all he said and a thump was heard as May flopped onto the grass lawn in front of Dawn's house, her brunette curls splayed all around her. She fingered her pokeballs and released her pokemon. Flashes of red were seen and a Blaziken, Delcatty, Wartortle, Glaceon, Venasaur, and Beautifly were seen, calling out their respective names. Beautifly fluttered over to Drew and flew around him while Drew merely chortled and handed the pokemon a blood red rose. Misty decided that as long as the four were going to stay here, she may as well call out her pokemon. Since she was a gym leader, she was allowed to carry more than the traditional six pokemon with her.

Reaching into her pocket and enlarging her 8 pokemon, she grinned as her Gyarados, Starmie, Golduck, Milotic, Vaporeon, Blastoise, Dewong, and Lapras all came out. Drew let out a quiet whistle as Misty ran her fingers through Dewong's shiny, sleek snowy coat. May smiled and went to examine Misty's pokemon. "They're looking good today Mist," she comment whilst sucking her cheek in. Misty laughed and flicked her hair in a Drew-like manner.

"Jealous, Maple?" she giggled and May sighed dramatically.

"Yes, almighty Misty! I'm totally jealous," she mocked and Drew scoffed, knowing they were making fun of him. Dawn laughed at the boy's annoyed look.

"I don't know about you, but I'm enjoying this," she grinned and Drew sighed.

"What are we still doing here?" he asked exasperatedly and Dawn groaned as she let Piplup, Ambipom, Pachirisu, Mamoswine, Cyndaquil, and Buneary out .

"Waiting for Ash...Paul's not coming on this trip," she smiled, satisfied. Drew raised his eyebrow.

"Thought you were in love with Paul," he grinned as Dawn faltered and flushed.

"That was a year ago! It was a hopeless and lost cause!" she squeaked and was suddenly very aware that Misty and May were watching her. A sudden screech echoed in the sky and Misty grinned as she saw her best friend who was like her brother. Ash came soaring on his Starraptor who cawed as she flew in circles before landing. Misty jumped up and hugged the raven haired trainer.

"Ash! Oh my god, it's been forever!" she smiled broadly as Ash fondly ruffled her hair and Misty glared. May pouted.

"What? The awesome May doesn't get a hug?" she laughed as Ash picked her up and spun her around. "Ash! Put me down!" she laughed. Ash smirked.

"So how's training going?" he asked and May smiled a small smile.

"It's great to know that I have a best friend to support me the whole time," she smiled shyly, stealing a glance at Drew. Ash grinned understandingly and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Good luck," was all he said and May blushed heavily. Drew raised his eyebrows. May had never blushed heavily in front of him!

"I-I never said I was going to tell him!" she protested in a high voice and Ash boomed with laughter.

"Sure May, whatever makes you happy," he addressed his younger-like sister.

"Whatever Ash...can we go now?" May snapped, still annoyed. Ash chuckled then sighed.

"No...Mom found out about the trip and is making someone come along..." Ash replied, looking dejected. Misty, May, and Dawn looked around.

"Um...dare I ask who?" Misty hesitantly asked.

"Why, the one and only greatest pokemon professor there ever was!" an arrogant voice chuckled and Misty started to twitch angrily.

"Ashton Satoshi Ketchum...that better not be who I think it is..." Misty growled through her teeth and Ash gulped and looked terrified while Dawn and May giggled at Ash's full name.

"M-mom told me he had to come!" Ash protested while stepping back and shaking his hair wildly as Misty glared and growled again. She mechanically turned around only to be face to face with the most arrogant, audacious, egotistical person the in the world. The man smirked as Misty glared at him and ran his hand through his chestnut spikes.

"Tsk, tsk Red. Didn't anyone tell you it's rude to stare?" he smirked and everyone's jaw dropped open as they took in Misty's livid face.

"DAMN YOU GARY OAK!" she screeched then was about to pounce on him until she was held back by Ash, May, Drew, and Dawn. "LET ME GO! I'M GONNA WIPE THAT SMIRK OFF HIS UGLY FACE!" Misty screamed as she squirmed around. Indeed, Gary Oak stood there with a smirk on his face watching the attractive redhead try to escape from the four people who were holding her back.

"Ugly? Quite the opposite if I do say so myself. Now calm down, you look like a red male gorilla who just lost its banana," he replied haughtily and Misty suddenly stopped suddenly looking down. Everyone seemed shocked of the sudden mood change and stepped away as Misty dusted herself off and grabbed her bags.

"Screw you Oak, now go fuck off," she snapped and May, Dawn, Drew, Gary, and especially Ash looked surprised at her choice of words. Ash cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Now come on everyone, let's get going! Drew and May on Flygon, me and Dawn on Starraptor, Gary on Aerodactyl and Misty on Lapras?" Ash suggested and everyone shrugged and nodded.

"Then let's get going!"

As they soared in the air, Drew looked at May in interest. May was looking down at the buildings, her eyes sparkling. She looked up to see Drew still staring at her. "What?" she innocently asked and Drew shook his head a little.

"What up with you and Ash?" he asked and May burst out laughing.

"If you think I'm in love with that dumb-skull you've got something wrong with your brain, Drew!" she sputtered between giggling fits and Drew rolled his eyes.

"Such denial, May," he smirked and May glared. They both turned to see Dawn and Ash laughing. Dawn giggled.

"Yea May! We can practically feel the attraction! Why don't you just admit it?" Dawn raised her eyebrows expectantly. Unbeknownst to the boys, the girls had stopped talking about Ash and were now talking of their real life scenario. May laughed.

"I'll tell him when you tell him!" May called and Drew shook his head as he didn't understand what the two girls were talking about. Looking over to Ash, it was apparent that he didn't either. May turned to Drew. "Don't you think it's mean that Lapras has to carry all the luggage?" she asked and Drew sighed for what seemed like the umpteenth time.

"May, I'm sure Lapras can take it," he sighed and May pouted.

"I'm sure Flygon could have taken it...well, ya know, if we threw you overboard and all, which actually, I'm finding a good idea right now," May winked but yawned a few moments later. Drew looked at her, his face full of concern.

"May are you getting enough sleep? Seriously, you look dead tired," Drew commented poking the brunette a little. May mumbled something. Drew poked her again. "What? I couldn't understand you."

"I said no," she replied but her breathing became steady as she fell asleep. Drew shook his head and smiled down at the brunette.

A few feet behind them, the spiky brunette boy watched the four people interact and felt slightly jealous and something else that he couldn't understand. Gary looked down and spotted the red head water mermaid as she drifted on the ocean. She looked down at the ocean somberly as she let her fingertips brush the water, giggling softly as the mini waves created around Lapras sprayed her. Her demeanor looked happy but Gary could feel the sadness of her aura. Telling Aerodactyl to fly lower, he soared towards Misty.

"Hey Red, everything alright?" he asked and Misty jerked up, surprised. Her face darkened with emotion but smiled nonetheless.

"Mm, yea. Everything's fine," she smiled but Gary shook his head, unsatisfied with the answer.

"Nope, it's not; I can tell." Gary smirked as he declared it proudly. Misty rolled her eyes.

"Wow Gary, you're so cool. I wish I could be like you," she sighed dramatically as she spoke every word sarcastically. "Now be happy that I'm not killing you and go have fun with the others. I want to be alone for a while," Misty sighed and Gary pondered for a moment before pulling out a pokeball and calling the pokemon out. A red flash momentarily made Misty squint but when she blinked and opened them, a huge turtle with two cannons on its back was drifting on the water next to her.

"You know Blastoise Mist. Say hi to Misty like a good boy," Gary smirked and Blastoise smirked right back. Misty rolled her eyes.

"Blastoise is very arrogant. Of course, he must have learned from the best. By the way, what are you doing anyway? What is Blastoise doing out here?" Misty asked but Gary jumped from his flying pokemon and Misty squeaked in surprise as he smoothly landed on his swimming turtle. "Gary, what in the world are you doing?"

"Keeping you company. It looks like you need it," Gary smiled and Misty scoffed and looked away but Gary had a feeling she was smiling too.

Not too bad if I do say so myself. Though I'll let you guys be the judge of it. Please review whether you liked it or not...or I'll hunt you down ;)

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~xxRoseofDeathxx