Rain here-- eager to join (how'd you know ya ol dawg?).
I promise to be active and all. Cross my heart and hope to die. :3
I think they make a great couple, whether PikaShipping be Pikachu as a girl or boy (which goes into preferences that I am not necessarily going to get into arguments about, but if you want I'm all for it), because Ash is insanely dedicated to making Pikachu happy and Pikachu is dedicated to doing the same for Ash. By working towards a common goal (success) they have bonded more and become a closer couple than any of the other assumed shippings by far! :P