October 28th (Galin Kingdom, Kanto)

(May's POV)

After resting for a while as well as healing my wound with waterbending, I was feeling a lot better.

As I finished dressing, I heard a knock at my door, "Come in," I called.

I peeked around to see that it was Charlotte, "You have to help me get ready," she said smartly.

I smiled, "I figured as much. Do you want to choose your dress?"

"Yea!" Charlotte said excitedly as she ran over to her room next door.

I chuckled as I walked over to see Charlotte racing back with a light blue dress in her hands, "I wanna wear this one," she said as she held it out to me.

"All right," I said as I helped her into it before doing her hair and placed her crown on her head.

"Now go wait with your mother, I'll see you in a little while," I said as Charlotte twirled to look at herself in the mirror.

"Okay, see you later Angel," she chirped as she skipped out of the nursery.

I shook my head in amusement as I went to my room to change. After getting ready, I made my way downstairs to find everyone bustling around.

"Do you need help with anything?" I asked Martha.

Martha looked at me and squinted, "Do I know you?"

I grinned, "I think so, I'm the governess around here."

Martha looked at me shocked, "Amelia?!"

"Not really, my actually name is May. Amelia was my cover name," I explained.

"Of course, all of us down here of gotten wind of your actions last night. Are you sure you're well enough to be down here? Rumor was that you were shot," Martha said concerned as she continued to bustle around.

"I was," I said causing gasps to be heard and everyone to pause. "But I'm all healed up."

"How can you possibly be healed up from a gunshot wound?" Ella asked not believing me.

I looked around to see that there was a bandage on her hand, "Katie, are you okay? What happened?"

Katie looked at me with sad eyes, "Lewis and I got into a spat last night," she said sadly.

I gave a sympathetic look, "I'm sorry, but he's probably being interrogated right now for his part in last night."

Katie nodded, "I figured, but I still can't believe that he had any part in it. He seemed to love the royal family."

I sighed, "According to what I found out, his family has deep ties to the knights who swore revenge on the royal family so I guess he decided to follow that path."

Katie sighed, "I suppose, but it still hurts."

I gave her a side hug, "Why don't you sit down so I can heal your hand," I said as I went to grab a small blow to fill with water.

Katie looked at me confused, "The doctor already treated it though, what more could you do?"

I smiled as I brought the bowl over, "How about heal it completely."

I then took off Katie's bandage to see a deep cut on the inside of her hand. I then started to waterbend the water from the bowl to cover her hand and start the healing process. A few seconds later, I took the water away to see her hand completely healed.

Everyone looked at me in shock while I gave a smug look to Ella, "That's how I healed myself."

"How can you do that?" Katie asked in surprise.

I sighed, "To put a long story short, Arceus gave me the ability to manipulate the elements and use aura so that I could protect him from being captured."

Alfred then entered the kitchen, "Why is everyone standing around, there is still stuff that needs to be brought upstairs."

"My apologizes Alfred, I was demonstrating something," I explained.

"If you're finished, there is work that still has to be done," he said sternly.

We nodded and the kitchen came alive as everyone was helping carry stuff outside to the garden where the ball was to be held.

As I was standing on the sidelines watching everyone finish up, I felt arms snake around my waist and was hugged from behind.

"Can I help you?" I asked teasingly as I turned my head to see Drew.

"You already are," Drew said contently as he pulled me closer.

"Stop it, someone might see us," I said with a slight laugh.

"Let 'em, I could care less right now," Drew muttered into my hair.

"Ah ha!" Katie shouted in triumph as she walked to us.

"What?" I asked confused.

Katie smirked, "I told you that you would wind up with him before the servant's ball," she said proudly.

"What are you talking about?" I asked as Drew let his arms fall to his sides.

"Remember back when Dan, excuse me, Drew, first came. I said that you two would be paired for the servant's ball," Katie explained.

I smirked slightly, "Sorry to shoot you down Katie, but you said you would pair us up which you didn't really do. And second, we were already together."

"You could have fooled me, you didn't act lovey dovey at all," she pointed out.

I sighed, "It's complicated. I had to remain hidden and then Drew and I left on bad terms. Thankfully, we've made amends."

Drew wrapped his arm around me and pulled me into a side hug while kissing the top of my head.

"Tomato, tomato," Katie said nonchalantly before smiling. "You're still paired up, that's all that matters."

"Excuse me, can I have your attention please!" his majesty shouted causing all our attention to go on him.

"Before we begin, I would like to announce our new housekeeper," Adeline said with a smile as she gestured for Lucia to come forward.

"But if Lucia is the new housekeeper, who is the new head maid?" Katie whispered to me as we clapped.

Adeline then raised her hand to silence us, "Lucia, do you have anything to say?"

"I accept this post with honor milady and I would like to choose the new head maid," she said with a slight curtesy.

Adeline nodded, "Katie, could you please come here," Lucia asked.

Katie looked at her like a Stantler caught in the headlights and pointed to herself.

I gave a slight laugh, "Come on, she's waiting," I said as I gave a gentle nudge for Katie to move forward as we began clapping.

Katie then went forward and curtsied before Adeline, "Do you accept the position of head maid?"

"I accept with honor milady," Katie said happily while curtseying again.

Adeline smiled, "Good," she said before facing everyone. "Let the festivities begin."

The musicians began to play and the dancing began to pick up once the dances with their majesties and the head servants were finished.

"Hey Drew, did your family ever follow the tradition of having a servant's ball?" I asked as we watched everyone on the dancefloor.

"Probably at some point, not so much now since we only have a small number of hired help," Drew explained as I nodded in understanding and the current song ended.

"May I have this dance?" Drew asked with a smirk as he held his hand out to me.

"I would be honored," I said smirking back as I placed my hand in his and let him pull me out onto the dancefloor.

The music started to play again and I let myself be whisked away. After a couple more dances, Drew led me to the side to take a break.

"Miss May!" I heard a voice shout.

I turned around to see Lottie running up to us.

"Are you having fun?" I asked.

"A lot," she said before looking at us with a big grin. "So did you find the girl you were looking for?"

"That I did," Drew said as he pulled me close.

Lottie smirked, "I told you that you guys looked good together. Ever since Drew gave us roses."

I laughed, "Everyone tells us that and him giving me roses was a habit that started a long time ago."

"Speaking of," Drew said as he reached into his suit jacket and pulled out a blue rose to give me.

I rolled my eyes at his actions and gave a light slap on the arm as I took the blue rose from him.

"Don't I get one?" Lottie said pouting.

"I think I have one just for you," Drew said as he pulled a pink one out to give to Lottie.

"Thank you," Lottie said as she hugged Drew as I smiled and trimmed the stem of my own before placing it in my hair.

"Can you put mine in my hair too?" Lottie asked.

I nodded as I took her rose, trimmed it, and placed it in her bun, "There you go," I said with a small pat on her head.

"Thanks Angel," she said as she gave a slight yawn.

"I think it's someone's bedtime," I murmured.

"But I'm not sleepy," she argued.

I gave her a look, but she ignored me as Katie walked over.

"How are you Luvdisc doing?" she teased.

"We're fine," I said as I rolled my eyes.

"Why has the music stopped?" Lottie asked all of a sudden.

I looked over to where the musicians were, "I think they are taking a break."

"But it seems a little dull without music playing," Lottie pouted.

Drew knelt down to Lottie's height, "You know, I've heard that Miss May can play anything," he whispered.

Lottie looked at him with wide eyes and smiled, "Really?" she asked as she glanced at me before looking at Drew.

Drew nodded, "But I'm not sure if she's up to it," he said causing me to raise an eyebrow.

"I think you're right," Lottie agreed with a nod causing Katie to snicker.

"I know what you two are doing and I'm not falling for it," I snapped slightly as I saw Drew giving me a smirk.

"What are we doing?" Drew asked.

"Yea, what are we doing?" Lottie asked giving me the innocent face.

"You're trying to make me go play something," I accused.

Lottie grinned, "Why don't you then?"

"Because I'm not in the mood," I answered simply with a nod.

"I think she's a scared Skitty," Drew whispered.

"Say what you want. I'm not budging," I said firmly.

"Please Angel," Charlotte asked giving me the Poochyena pout.

"Not the Poochyena pout," I groaned.

Lottie kept doing it until I sighed heavily, "Fine," I agreed before smirking and grabbing Drew's hand. "But Drew is performing with me."

"What? Oh no no no no, you are not dragging me into this airhead," Drew frowned.

I smirked, "Too bad grasshead, you started it," I said as I started to drag him over to wear the instruments were.

Lottie cheered as she and Katie followed us. I took a seat at the piano while Drew picked up the guitar.

"You so owe me for this," he muttered.

"As I said, you started it," I said with a grin.

"What are we playing?" he asked sighing in defeat.

"How about a few Single Nation songs," I suggested.

He nodded as we both started playing causing everyone to look at us in surprise.

"Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep. Dreaming about the things that we could be," I started.

"But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard. Said, no more counting dollars we'll be counting stars," Drew continued.

"Yeah we'll be counting stars," we both harmonized.

Soon the dancing picked up again and Lottie was all smiles.

After a couple songs, I switched to the violin as some of the musicians came back to play. After a while, Drew and I relinquished the instruments and we walked over to the side.

"That was amazing!" Charlotte shouted enthusiastically.

"I agree," Adeline complimented as the royal family came over.

"You two are very talented," the king praised.

"Thank you your majesty," Drew said with a slight bow.

"I trust that we shall see this tomorrow night," he said grinning causing Drew and I to freeze in surprise.

"You want us to play tomorrow night?" I asked.

The king nodded, "Just for a short part of the evening. You two are pleasing to listen to. Do you suppose you could perform an original song tomorrow?"

"I don't know if we....," I started to explain slightly flustered.

"We'll have one ready," Drew quickly interjected.

"Good, I expect great things," the king said proudly.

"Yea!" Charlotte said excitedly before it turned into a yawn.

"Come along dear, it's time for bed," Adeline murmured.

"Do you want me to take her up?" I asked.

"That won't be necessary. Just enjoy the night," she said with a smile as the royals left for inside.

I sighed in annoyance before I started to walk away dragging Drew with me.

"May slow down, what's wrong?" Drew asked as he stopped us.

"What the hell was that?" I demanded as I turned around to face him.

"What was what?" Drew asked.

"Promising the king and original song, we don't even have one written up," I hissed in frustration.

"Relax May, we'll use the one that I wrote," he said as he cupped the side of my face with hand.

I looked at him in surprise as I placed my hand over his, "You wrote a song?"

He nodded, "I got the inspiration for it when you came here. It needs to be transposed for the piano though as guitar isn't the best sound for it."

Drew then took my hand and pulled me toward the castle.

"Drew, where are we going?" I asked as he continued to lead me upstairs into one of the sitting rooms.

"You'll see," he said as he pulled over a candle stick on the fireplace mantel.

Soon the fireplace swung out and he led into the room behind it. I gasped at the openness of the room and found a grand piano as well as a few other instruments.

"What is this place? I murmured as I looked all over.

Drew chuckled, "Shouldn't you know, you told us you studied the castle's structure to find secret passages," he teased.

"I did, but I didn't know about this room since it wasn't connected to the passages I used to help Lottie and her family escape," I explained. "But how did you know about it?"

"I came across it when I was a footman. I figured it was a practice room for musicians. Either way, I've been here a few times if I wanted to work on the song," he explained.

"Do you have the lyrics?" I asked.

He nodded and handed me a notebook as I took a seat on the piano bench.

I started to read it and by the time I reached the chorus, I was already crying.

"May?" Drew asked worriedly.

I put the notebook down and hugged him, "It's beautiful," I cried.

"I haven't played anything to it yet," Drew teased as he held me.

"We can't play this tomorrow, it's too precious," I said as I dried my eyes. "We can make one from scratch."

Drew smirked as he played "Too bad, I want to play it. Originally I was going to try and play it for you, but I figured it would be better if we made it a duet. Plus, I like the idea of us creating a song from scratch."

"But will we have time?" I asked concerned.

Drew nodded, "I wouldn't worry, we'll figure it out."

I gave a soft laugh, "I guess two heads are better than one," I agreed.

Drew then gave a smile before kissing me, "We'll call the song that."

"Huh?" I asked as Drew kissed me again.

He smiled as he picked up his guitar, "Two is better than one."

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

October 29th (Galin Kingdom, Kanto)

I groaned as I blinked a couple times to find myself back in my room. I sat up and noticed I was still in my dress from last night. I then looked at the side table to find a red rose lying there. I smiled softly as I picked up the rose and fingered the petals.

"Same old grasshead," I murmured.

I figured that I must have fallen asleep while working with Drew and that he carried me back here.

I snapped out of my thoughts as I heard a knock on the door, "Come in."

"Thank goodness you're up. Mama wants to see you in ten minutes," Lottie said as she hopped on my bed.

I looked at her wide eyed in slight panic, "What time is it?" I asked as I quickly got up and started to grab my governess dress.

"It's after 10:00. I tried to get you up earlier, but you were dead asleep. I tried to change, but had to have Katie help me when she brought up some tea for you," Lottie explained.

"I'm sorry Lottie, I was up really late last night," I apologized as I went behind the changing screen to switch clothes.

"Were you with Drew?" Lottie asked teasingly.

"Something like that," I said as there was another knock at the door.

"I got it," Lottie called as she hopped off my bed to open the door.

"I've got a breakfast tray," Katie announced as she came in.

"Thanks Katie, I owe you one," I said tiredly as I stepped out.

"You can call it even if you tell me what happened to you and Drew last night," she said teasingly.

I groaned as I sat in front of the mirror to fix my hair, "What is it with everyone I talk to being so fascinated with my love life?"

"Well......." Katie asked with a smirk.

"Well after my loving boyfriend told his majesty that we would perform an original song. We had to figure out what we were going to do. I hadn't written a full song in ages due to lack of time and no inspiration. Drew then told me that he wrote a song and that we could use his," I explained.

"So both of you are song writers?" Katie asked intrigued.

"I am, but Drew never told me he wrote his own songs. If anything, I think the one he wanted to use was his first. But after reading the lyrics, I couldn't bring myself to let him play it. From what I read, it was too precious," I murmured.

"Precious how?" Lottie asked.

I sighed as I looked at the dressing table before giving a small smile and looked at Lottie, "He basically wrote a love song saying that despite my flaws, he still loves me."

"Aww," Katie and Lottie cooed.

I shook my head in amusement at their response as I started to eat the breakfast Katie brought up, "Anyway, I then told him that we could perform a song from scratch instead of using his. But he said he wanted to perform it as well as the song from scratch."

"Well one thing's for sure, love is in the air tonight," Katie teased.

Lottie sighed dreamily, "I hope my prince and I can write a love song together."

I chuckled, "You're too young to think about that."

"A girl can dream can't she," Lottie pouted.

I nodded, "Yes I suppose she can," I murmured in agreement before looking at the clock. "Good heavens, your mother is probably waiting on us."

I quickly finished eating, grabbed Delcatty's pokeball, and gave myself a quick look over, "Come on Lottie."

Lottie hopped off the bed and followed me as we went downstairs, "Where is your mother?" I asked.

"She's probably in the drawing room trying to prepare for tonight's ball," Lottie chirped as she skipped ahead of me.

She then walked in to find her mother talking to Lucia.

"That'll be all," Adeline said as she handed a paper to Lucia.

Lucia gave a small curtsy and left as Adeline gestured for me to sit opposite of her, "You wanted to see me milady?" I asked as I poured myself a cup of tea.

"Yes, I wanted to talk to you about tonight," she said as Lottie grabbed a cookie off the tray. "Don't eat too many sweetie, you'll spoil your lunch."

"Yes mama," Lottie answered before continuing to munch on her cookie.

"Quick question for you milady. For the ceremony, is it just me being given damehood?" I asked.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Adeline asked.

"No, I was just wondering if you should recognize the PHPA agents that helped bring down your enemy. Don't you have an award for bravery or something of the sort?" I asked.

"Yes," Adeline mused in thought.

"We should do it mama, they did help Angel out in capture the bad guys," Lottie agreed.

Adeline smiled and nodded, "Then we shall, I'll have someone make sure we have the metals set out."

"Is there anything else your majesty?" I asked.

"Yes, I am having Patty sew you up your outfits for the ceremony and the ball tonight," Adeline added.

"That's not necessary your highness," I admonished.

"I insist," Adeline said gently. "Don't worry May, I think you deserved to be spoiled a little bit for all the hard work you've done for us."

"Yeah, you'll look like a princess. Hey!! Hey mama, we should Angel borrow a tiara," Charlotte said excitedly.

"Lottie, that's enough," I reprimanded gently. "I don't need a tiara for tonight. Besides, I don't have the status to wear one."

Adeline gave me a playful smile before looking at Lottie, "I'll see what I can do."

"Yea!" Lottie shouted as I slumped back and sighed.

"Does everyone like making me uncomfortable?" I groaned as I sat back up.

"No, we just like to appreciate all you've done for us," Adeline said gently. "Does it bother you?"

"I suppose, I'm just not used to all this attention. Normally my efforts go by unnoticed," I explained.

"Not with us my dear. You know us royals, we like to make a big fuss of everything," Adeline teased.

I laughed in agreement as Alfred came in, "Milady, Mr. Hayden is wondering if Miss Maple is available."

"She is," Adeline said with a smile before looking at Lottie. "Now be good for May sweetheart."

"Yes mama," Charlotte promised as she hugged her.

"Where is Drew?" I asked Alfred.

"He's in the garden," Alfred answered.

"Thank you Alfred," I said as I followed Lottie out.

We then went out into the garden to find Drew sitting on a nearby bench.

"Hey Drew!" Lottie shouted as she ran up and attacked him with a hug.

"Oomph! If I didn't know any better, I'd say you learned tackle," Drew teased as he hugged her back.

"Lottie, we don't tackle people with hugs," I reprimanded gently as I took a seat next to Drew.

"Drew doesn't mind, do ya?" she asked as she looked at him.

"I don't mind," Drew agreed.

"So you don't mind getting tackled in a hug?" I asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Nope," Drew said as he popped the 'p'.

I smirked, "How would you like it if I did that then? You'd fly right off your feet."

"I'd still wouldn't mind," Drew smirked back causing me to roll my eyes.

"See," Lottie called.

"You aren't helping my young charge's behavior," I scolded with a frown as I turned away from the both of them.

"Is she really mad?" I heard Lottie whisper to Drew.

"Nah, she's playing with us," Drew whispered back. "Watch."

I felt a tap on my shoulder, but I didn't budge. It then got more persistent.

"Drew, I swear if you don't stop...." I said as I turned around only to find myself being kissed causing me to blush due to Lottie being there.

"See," Drew said smirking causing Lottie to giggle.

"Haha, very funny," I said sarcastically as I tried to control the heat in my face.

"Hey Angel, can you let out Delcatty?" Lottie asked.

"I don't see why not," I said as I let her out.

"Come on Delcatty, let's go explore," Lottie said as she and Delcatty started to run off.

"Don't go too far!" I shouted.

"Look at you airhead, you've grown into quite the motherly Kangaskhan," Drew teased.

"Oh shush you," I said as I playfully slapped his arm. "Do you have your wallet on you?"

Drew gave me a confused look, "The techy wallet," I said bluntly.

"Why?" Drew said as he pulled it out.

"I have to tell everyone something," I said as I started to call Dawn.

"Hey Drew, what's up?" Dawn answered.

"Nothing much, May decided to commandeer my wallet," Drew called.

"I did not commandeer it, I wanted to borrow it," I retorted.

"You never said you wanted to borrow it," Drew pointed out with a smirk.

"Guys, flirt on your own time," Dawn groaned.

"Hey, is that Drew and May?" Leaf asked.

"Hey guys, how's it going?" Gary added.

"How was the servant's ball?" Misty asked.

"It was fine, Drew roped us into performing for a bit," I said as I watched Lottie run with Delcatty.

"Aww, you guys performed? That would have been cool to see," Dawn complained.

"Dude, how did you manage to get roped in?" Ash asked.

"Drew started it by challenging me to do it with Lottie's help," I said tiredly.

"You could have turned us down," Drew pointed out.

"Oh yeah as if I want to break that little girl's heart by saying no," I retorted. "It's hard to ignore the Poochyena pout."

"That girl is goin' places," Leaf said.

"What are you talking about?" Ash asked.

"The Poochyena pout, every girl masters it when asking for something," Dawn explained.

"I bet it's not that effective," Gary said not believing it.

There was a fifteen second silence, "Okay stop it already woman," Gary complained.

"There you go Leafy, you now have a great weapon at your disposal," I laughed.

"Wait until these guys have their own daughters and they master it, they will become total puttie with one stare," Misty laughed.

I pictured the guy's future daughters using the pout causing the guy's to give in. The girls and I laughed at the image.

"Okay enough," Paul muttered.

"Anyway, I wanted to call you guys and tell you that you all are part of the ceremony this afternoon in being given awards for helping in protecting the family," I explained with a grin.

"What?! What the hell May?" Leaf complained as everyone groaned.

"I couldn't take all the credit for helping, "I pointed out.

"You're doing this to get back at me aren't you," Drew accused.

"No I'm not," I laughed.

"Yes you are, you're still pissed about last night," Drew said haughtily.

"No I'm not," I said again.

"Whoawhoawhoa, wait a minute? What happened last night?" Dawn asked.

"Did you two get into a lover's quarrel again?" Leaf asked teasingly.

"Don't point out something that also happens to you Leaf," I snapped slightly annoyed.

"Back on point, what happened? Misty asked.

"Drew told his majesty that we would perform an original song tonight," I explained. "I was pissed at first, but we figured it out."

"So what are you going to sing?" Ash asked.

"You'll see tonight," I said as I saw Lottie and Delcatty coming toward us. "We've got to go Lottie's coming. See you in a couple hours."

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

(Drew's POV)

May then closed the wallet and handed it back to me as Lottie came up panting.

"That was fun," Lottie said happily as she pet Delcatty on the head.

"Good and I do believe it's about time for lunch," May said as she returned Delcatty and stood up.

"Can we go riding this afternoon?" Lottie asked as we started making our way back inside.

"Sorry Lottie, but I don't think there will be time," May said. "We have to prepare for this afternoon and this evening."

"I guess you're right. Maybe we can tomo........oh," Lottie said sadly as she stopped walking.

May looked at her sympathetically as she gentled pulled her to the side of the hallway and sat down on the nearby bench to be at her height, "I still don't want you to go," Lottie whimpered as tears started to gather in her eyes.

"We've already talked about this sweetheart. I've done my part and it's time for me to go," May explained as she used her thumbs to gently wipe her tears away.

"I know, but it still makes me sad," Lottie cried as she hugged her.

May lifted her up to sit on her lap and hugged her back as she let Lottie cry on her shoulder.

I took a seat next to them and began to rub Lottie's back. After a couple minutes, Lottie calmed down as she pulled away from May and looked at both of us.

"I'll miss you both," she said as she then reached and hugged both of us.

"We'll miss you too," May said as we hugged her back.

"Come on, we better make the most of it starting with lunch," Lottie said as she put on a brave face and started skipping to the dining room.

The rest of the afternoon was a blur. After lunch, May and I were ordered to get ready for the ceremony. After that, we were ordered to change again for the ball that was in 20 minutes.

After I finished getting ready, I decided to go check on May.

"Come in," I heard her say as I knocked on her door.

I walked in to find her sitting in front of the mirror putting the finishing touches one her hair. I also noticed to the side of her was a flower-inspired tiara.

"Are you ready?" I asked.

May sighed as she laid her head on her arms on the dressing table, "No, I think this is really ridiculous," May complained as she lifted her head up.

"Hey, come here," I said gently as I took a few steps toward her.

She got up and stood in front of me as I took her hands in mine, "I know that you aren't a fan of what Lottie and her family are trying to do for you, but you need to understand that they want to show you their appreciation. For them, this is their way of doing it. Be happy and have fun, for Lottie's sake."

May sighed and looked down before looking up and giving me a small smile, "Alright."

I smiled back as I took the tiara and placed in on her head, "There, a perfect picture of beauty."

May blushed slightly at the comment before she hugged me, "Thank you for being there for me Drew."

"For the beautiful woman in my arms, always," I murmured as I hugged her back before we kissed.

"May I escort you Lady Maple?" I asked as I offered my arm.

"I would be delighted," May answered as she placed her hand on the crook of my elbow and kissed my cheek.

We then made our way downstairs to the entrance of the ballroom where their majesties were waiting.

"Oh May, you'll be entering when we do," Adeline called before giving her attention to Lottie.

"I'll see you in a few," I said before kissing her cheek and letting her go.

I then walked inside and found everyone off to the side.

"Where's May?" Leaf asked.

"She's coming in with their majesties," I explained as the fanfare played to announce them.

"Announcing their royal highnesses," the harker announced. "His royal majesty, King Richard and their highnesses Prince Stephen, Princess Adeline, her ladyship Charlotte, and his lordship Nicolas."

The family then entered causing all of us in the ballroom to clap.

"And our honored guest who has received damehood, Lady Maybelle Maple," the harker added as more applause was heard.

"Would you look at that, some might say she's an actual princess," Misty mused.

"Well she is called the Princess of Hoenn," Dawn teased.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

(May's POV)

After the harker's announcement, I walked over to everyone else off to the side.

"Hello there princess," Misty teased causing me to frown slightly with an eyebrow raised.

"Seriously Misty?" I asked.

"She's got a point May, you are really dressed up for the part. Even your crown looks legit," Dawn pointed out.

"That's because it is," I muttered.

Dawn looked at me shocked, "No freakin' way, her majesty lent you a tiara?!"

"I didn't ask, Lottie brought up the idea," I explained with a sigh.

"So how much is that thing worth? $100,000?" Ash asked.

"Try five times that," I said causing everyone to gape at me while Gary let out a low whistle.

"That is some crown," he commented.

"And it does you justice," a familiar voice said causing me to turn around.

"Lizzy?! What are you doing here?" Drew asked surprised.

"I heard from Max that May was being given damehood so naturally we Hayden's invited ourselves to the festivities," Lizzy explained smartly.

"Seriously," Drew muttered.

Lizzy frowned, "Did you forget that mom and dad are acquaintances with their majesties?"

Drew sighed, "It's hard to remember since mom and dad seem to be acquainted with everyone."

I then noticed Max with Gardevoir and Nurse Joy walking towards us.

"Max?! Nurse Joy?! Gardevoir?! What are you doing here?" I asked as I gave each a hug.

"Well, I heard you were being rewarded for your efforts so naturally we can especially since you disappeared into thin air for a month," Max said flatly.

I sighed, "I'm sorry about that, but I had to."

"It's alright May, we understand," Nurse Joy said kindly with a smile.

I noticed that she looked more tired and slightly pale, "Are you feeling okay?" I asked concerned.

"I'm fine sweetie. It's just been busy at the center for a while. Thankfully, it's finally calmed down," she said with a sigh of relief.

"Are you sure you feel well enough for tonight?" I asked.

Nurse Joy nodded, "I wouldn't miss this for anything," she said as she hugged me again. "I'm so proud of you and I'm sure your parents are too."

I pulled around and wiped some tears that started to gather, "Thanks Nurse Joy, that means a lot to me."

"Angel," I heard Lottie call as she ran towards me, "It's time for you and Drew to sing."

"Wait, you two are singing?" Max asked surprised.

"His majesty asked us to," I said as I walked with Drew toward where the musicians' area was.

When I got there, I saw Backlash hanging out in the corner.

"Thanks so much for coming at a moment's notice," I said gratefully as I gave Lila a hug.

"It was a little bit on the abrupt side, but we managed. As payment, we need you to replace Nate for our concert next weekend," she said.

"Done, just give me the song titles so I can practice."

"Good, break a leg," she said as she took Nate's arm and dragged him off as Jack and Stella followed them.

"You ready?" Drew asked me as he offered me his hand.

I nodded as I placed my hand in his. He then raised it to his hands and kissed it before we walked on stage to the grand piano.

I could feel eyes on us, but ignored it as Drew and I took a seat at the Grand Piano. I then started to play it's soft melody and let the music take us away.

"What would I do without your smart mouth? Drawing me in, and you kicking me out. You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down," Drew sang.

"What's going on in that beautiful mind. I'm your magical mystery ride. And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright," I continued.

"My head's under water but I'm breathing fine. You're crazy and I'm out of my mind," Drew sang before we did the chorus.

"'Cause all of me loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges. All your perfect imperfections. Give your all to me. I'll give my all to you. You're my end and my beginning even when I lose I'm winning. 'Cause I give you all of me and you give me all of you," we sang as I added an "oooohhh" at the end before beginning the next verse.

Before we knew it, the song had ended causing a round of applause to be heard as Drew helped me up and we bowed. Before anything could be said, we walked to the other side of the stage where Backlash's things were set up.

Drew picked up the nearby acoustic guitar and he began to play.

"I remember what you wore on our first date. You came into my life and I thought hey you know this could be something. 'Cause everything you do and words you say. You know that it all takes my breath away and now I'm left with nothing," he started.

"So maybe it's true," we both started to sing as the members of backlash started to walk on stage and take their places, "that I can't live without you. Well maybe two is better than one. There's so much time, to figure out the rest of my life and you've already got me coming undone and I'm thinking two, is better than one."

As Backlash added their instruments, I began to sing the next verse, "I remember every look upon your face."

Drew then picked it up, "The way you roll your eyes, the way you taste. You make it hard for breathing."

We then started to sing together again, "'Cause when I close my eyes and drift away. I think of you and everything's okay. I'm finally now believin'."

We then started the chorus again, "And maybe it's true, that I can't live without you. Well maybe two is better than one. There's so much time, to figure out the rest of my life and you've already got me coming undone and I'm thinking two, is better than one," we sang as I carried the last note for a bit.

Drew then picked up the pre-chorus, "I remember what you wore on the first date. You came into my life and I thought hey."

We both started to sing the chorus again, "Maybe it's true, that I can't live without you. Maybe two is better than one. There's so much time, to figure out the rest of my life and you've already got me coming undone and I'm thinking," we sang before we did the chorus in harmony with more feeling. "Oooh I can't live without you. 'Cause baby two is better than one. There's so much time, to figure out the rest of my life and I've figured out with all that's said and done. Two, is better than one."

Backlash then cut off their instruments as it was just me, Drew, and his guitar, "Two is better than one."

Drew stopped playing and another round of applause sounded. We bowed again and left the stage so Backlash could perform some on their own.

Lottie rushed up to us, "That was amazing!" she shouted.

I smiled, "I'm glad you liked it," I said before she hugged me and Drew and scampered off.

"You guys are really love-struck right now," Lizzy teased as everyone came up to us, even Drew's parents and Nurse Joy.

"Those were well done especially the first," Jennifer said with some evidence of tears in her eyes.

"We're glad you like them, your son wrote the first one," I said proudly.

"And you're the one that helped transpose and play it," Drew retorted hoping to shift some of the credit on me.

"Sorry sweetie, but you get all the credit for that one," I said with a smile.

"Either way, it was a wonderful performance by both of you," Jennifer said ending our argument.

"Bet that song could get you a Grammy if you recorded it," Lizzy teased.

"Drop it," Drew said with a frown.

"Still though, two new love songs. You guys are really making up for lost time," Max pointed out.

I rolled my eyes, "What we decide to write and sing is our business."

"And I agree, but still, love songs. You both even have this lovey dovey aura about you," Max gestured as moving his hands around to emphasize his point.

"Leave them be Max. Besides it's their one year anniversary tomorrow," Dawn said causing me to feel warm in happiness.

I was worried for a while that I wouldn't be able to be with Drew on our anniversary, but thankfully things worked out the way they did.

"Huh, it's funny because Drew and May got together at a dance and now they celebrate their first at a ball. Talk about some coincidence," Leaf muttered.

As Leaf mentioned that, my mind drifted back to the dance last year and replayed all the magical moments that happened after Drew and I confessed to each other.

"Oi! May, May!" Dawn shouted as she snapped her fingers in my face causing me to slip out of my memory.

"Huh?" I asked.

"Nothing, you just zoned out all of a sudden," she said.

As everyone started talking again, I felt Drew get closer to my ear, "You want to get some fresh air?"

I nodded and took his hand as we walked out for the garden.

As we reached the rose portion, Drew stopped me and turned me around before kissing me.

"Did you just drag me out her so you could kiss me?" I asked as my hands found their way around his neck causing his to rest around my waist.

"Maybe," he teased before we kissed.

After kissing for a while, I rested my head on Drew's shoulder as we swayed from side to side.

"What were you thinking about earlier?" Drew asked.

"Huh?" I asked.

Drew chuckled and kissed my temple, "When you zoned out earlier airhead," Drew teased.

"Oh," I said as I blushed slightly at me acting out of sorts.

"I seem to have an effect on you," Drew smirked.

At this point in time, I was too content to retort so I just snuggled further into his neck and sighed, "I'm too content to retort babe," I murmured.

"Don't you go falling asleep on me, you still haven't answered my question," Drew said with a slight chuckle.

"I guess, I was just thinking about us getting together a year ago. It seems hard to believe we've been together for a year with all those ups and downs or the rare magical times and the daily 'we are in bad juju' times," I said with a slight laugh as I took a few steps away looking out into the garden and the night sky as memories poured out again of the night of the dance. "And here we are now, in a rose garden escaping a dance to talk."

I turned around to see Drew giving me a smile as music began to play to a familiar tune.

"Take my hand, I'll take the lead," Drew sang as he offered his hand and I took it.

"And every turn will be safe with me," he continued as he pulled me close while spinning me to him.

"Don't be afraid, afraid to fall," he sang as I placed my hands around his neck.

"You know I'll catch you through it all," he sang as he dipped me before bringing me back up.

"And you can't keep us apart," he sang as we began to waltz while I added, "Even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart."

"'Cause my heart is," he continued as I sang, "Cause my heart is," before we came together and sang "Wherever you are."

"It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you. It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do. And with every step together, we just keep on getting better," we sang as we finished the chorus with me singing 'So can I have this dance' before Drew sang. "Can I have this dance."

Drew then spun me out slowly as we both sang, "Can I have this dance.

Drew then pulled me back slowly as my right hand cupped the back of his neck while his rested on my hip and we walked in a circle, "Can I have this dance."

"Can I have," we both sang before I finished it quietly with, "This dance."

We then kissed slowly before we broke apart and I hugged him.