So, after the Leaf Green story, I was inspired to write this. NOTE THAT THIS TAKES FIVE YEARS AFTER THE BEGINNING WITH LEAF GREEN. Yes, five years. There is a reason for that, and not the whole Team Rocket in Johto and Team Plasma in Unova thing. Those are two completely separate stories. Basically, it goes like this:

LeafGreen and Emerald run side-by-side.

Then a year passes, and Platinum after these two.

The two years and SoulSilver.

Then Black and White.

Two years, Black and White 2.

And right after Black and White 2, we have X and Y.

And, YES, this is a half-assed sequel to The Beginning with Leaf Green.

Amy47101 does not own pokémon.

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The Adventure Saga;

The Reality of Serenity

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"You and I were born
Right here in the same world.
For this one brief life,
We're beneath the same sky.

The great flow of time,
The wide expanse of space.
We are lucky enough
to share this lifetime we get."

Serena paused her piano playing as she desperately tried to remember the next verse of the lullaby that she swore she's known since forever, but can't quite remember the lyrics.

Shaking her head, she got up, and dug through the drawers, pulling out her socks and changing out of her baby pink sleepwear. She continued to pull her red and black dress over her head, smoothing out any wrinkles, and then pulling on her thigh-high black socks. Finally, she grabbed her pink felt hat, white sunglasses balancing on the brim, and placed it on her head. She slowly walked down the stairs and into her living room, where her mother, Grace the famed Rhyhorn racer of Hoenn, stood in the kitchen, cooking up a storm in the newly furnished kitchen.

"Ah, Serena, you're awake!" her mother exclaimed as she came downstairs. "I heard you singing. Beautiful as always!" she smiled at her daughter, watching as she struggled to tie the ends of her long honey colored hair into a small ponytail. She rolled her eyes, and reached around her fifteen year old daughter to tie the elastic band tight. Serena smiled gratefully at her mother, and turned to her hightops sitting neatly by the door. "Anyways, you should head outside and greet the neighbors!"

"Wha-?" Serena asked while she was in the middle of pulling on her second hightop. Her mom merely chuckled, shoved her pink purse into her hands, and pushed her out the door. Serena stumbled out somewhat painfully onto her behind, her loose shoe flying into the air and landing smack dab in the middle of her forehead. "Ow..." she mumbled, moving the sneaker from her face.

"Talk about a spectacular fall!" a male voice exclaimed overhead. She cracked open her eyes and instantly saw a pair of gray eyes that rivaled her own.

"D-Did you see that?!" she exclaimed in embarrassment, face going red. Jolting up and away from the boy. Said male shrugged while a female behind him giggled. "St-Stop laughing!"

As she started pulling on the other hightop, she took in the details of her two new neighbors that now stood in her front yard. The male seemed to be a year older than her and had brown chin length hair. He was wearing a blue jacket accented with white and the typical blue jeans. He wore gray hiking boots with blue laces on his feet, and had a black messenger bag slung over his shoulder.

The girl was a huge contrast to the male. She looked to be a little younger than Serena with tan skin and brown hair done up in elaborate pigtails. She had on a pink T-shirt accented with three black bows, and wore shorts with black ruffles on the bottom. Pink sandal-like shoes were on her feet and a pink purse was slung over her shoulder, accented with a black bow. Her green eyes shined with excitement, almost as if she would burst within the next few minutes.

"I'm Calem." the boy said. He turned towards the girl, who was now bouncing. "And this-"

"I'm Shauna!" she exclaimed, completely cutting Calem off. "And guess what, we've come to get you! We'll be waiting in the next town over!" then she bolted out of the front yard and to the gate on the other side of Serena's fence, and with a wave, jogged through the gate.

"She didn't even ask your name..." Calem said with a sigh and a shake of his head.

"Serena." she said, standing up from tying her shoe. "My name's Serena." Calem nodded, then turned, gesturing for her to follow. Hesitantly looking over her shoulder for a moment, she took a few steps forward and left her front yard, following Calem through the small gate. Silence ensued them as the walked down route one, the Vanville Path. Finally, Calem broke the silence.

"So is that you who plays the piano and sings every morning?" he asked. Serena snapped her head up to meet his gaze, blushing madly.

"Y-Y-You heard that?!" she exclaimed. Calem shrugged.

"It's pretty quiet around here, and considering my bedroom window is about twenty feet away from your bedroom window..." he shrugged. "It's good, though. What is it?"

"Today? Ah, nothing but an old lullaby that I can't completely remember." Serena said, waving her hand in a dismissive manner.

"So where's you from?" Serena shrugged.

"All over. Got bounced from place to place 'cause of my Moms racing."

"Anyplace interesting?"

"Undella Town was pretty cool. Just a short walk to Nimbassa. I didn't get to enjoy the attractions much due to the tourists. Slateport in Hoenn. Olivine in Johto." she scrunched her eyebrows together. "Dad always steered clear of Kanto, though. No idea why..."

"Serena! Calem! This way! Over here!" Serena turned, and saw Shauna waving frantically to them, her arm going back and forth so fast that Serena was beginning to wonder when the limb would simply fall off. She looked at Calem, who shrugged, as if used to this, and sat down across from the heavyset teenager, leaving one spot for Serena across from the ginger-haired kid. "We were just talking about you!"

"Wow! Shauna got you down to a tee!" said the heavyset kid. He had on a black T-shirt with a Vanillite figure on the front, orange cargo shorts, and black and white sneakers accented with orange. His black hair stuck up in a way that reminded her of a Petilil, and a yellow shoulder bag sat at his feet.

She looked across from her at the ginger kid, and realized that he was the shortest of the five of them, though his height went completely unnoticed with his crazy bright ginger red hair. He was wearing a pale green vest over a white polo, brown jeans, and lime green sneakers that went along perfectly with his lime green backpack. His gray eyes were large and innocent, but something behind them told Serena that he was wise beyond his years.

"This is the meeting place, Serena." Calem said. "I'll introduce you. Everyone, this is Serena. She's really good at playing the piano. Serena, that's Tierno." he nodded towards the heavyset boy. "He can really tear up the dance floor. That leaves Trevor. He's kinda shy, but he's really smart."

"The renowned Prof. Sycamore is here, and he has tasks for five teenagers, including you." Trevor said across from her. Serena cocked her head to the side.

"Well that's surprising. I mean, I did just move here, after all." Serena said with an awkward chuckle. Shauna stood up.

"Enough chit-chat. Time to get to important matters!" Shauna exclaimed, slamming her hands on the table, face set into utter seriousness. Serena waited excitedly. Was it time to get her pokémon...? "Giving Serena a nickname!" Serena nearly fell out of her chair at this. That was more important matters? "Serena, how old are you? This will help in the decision!"

"Gah... fifteen." Serena said.

"I think you caught her off guard there, Shauna." Calem noted. "But fifteen, huh? You're practically in the middle." Serena glanced at him for an explanation. "I'm sixteen, and so is Tierno. Shauna's fourteen, and, believe it or not, Trevor is fifteen as well." Trevor shot him a glare.

"Aw, don't be mean to Lil' T! It isn't his fault he's so short!" Shauna said in his defense, not realizing the nickname completely contradicted what she was trying to prove. "Anyways!" Shauna said. "How about Lil' S? Huh? Cute, huh?"

"Nah, I think she'd be more of a Lady S. You know, considering Calem said she's good with the piano."

"Hm... true." Shauna said. She turned to Trevor. "How about you, Lil' T?!"

"What?!" exclaimed Trevor as he did a double take. "You expect me to nickname someone I just met?" Cue Shauna puppy-dog eyes. "Gah... fine. How about something low-key, like S-kins?"

"Hm... I think Serena likes Lil' S the most!"

"No, Lady S!" exclaimed Tierno as arguing broke out. Serena wasn't exactly sure what to do. They were arguing over a nickname! Trevor kinda just shrunk back in his chair, and Calem sat with his hand propping his head up on the table, rather amused with the situation. After a few minutes of pointless arguing, he sat back, blowing his bangs off his forehead.

"Looks like I'll have to break it up again." he said, though wasn't exactly noticed. "How about," he said loudly to get their attention. "Seré?" The arguing stopped at this.

"That..." Shauna said. "Is AMAZING!"

"Yeah. Great job, Calem." Teirno nodded.

"But is it alright with Serena?" Trevor asked, glancing at the girl across from him. Serena blinked. Seré. Where had she heard that before...? A splitting pain burst through her head.

"That's your fathers favorite song, Seré."

A woman? What the...?

"Hey, Serena, you okay?" Calem asked, cutting off her thoughts as she leaned forward, rubbing her temples.

"I'm fine." she said, sitting up straight again. "Just a headache, that's all." she turned towards the rest of the group. "It's gone now. And Seré is a perfect nickname."

"Great! Now that that's settled..." Tierno reached into his bag, pulling out a slender case. Inside, Serena could see three pokéballs. "Now it's time for you to choose your starter! I hope that you all feel the same way me an Trevs did when we first got our pokémon." Tierno grinned, opening the case to reveal three pokéballs. "On the left," he said, pointing. "Is Chespin, the grass type. In the middle is Fennekin, the fire-type, and on the right is Froakie, the water type." Serena widened her eyes. She's never heard of such pokémon before!

"Oh! I don't know which to choose! They're all adorable!" exclaimed Shauna. "Cal, Seré, you first!" Calem turned towards Serena.

"Ladies first." he shrugged, gesturing politely. Serena turned towards the three pokéballs again. She always wanted to choose a fire starter in other regions...

"Um..." she reached out, grabbing the one in the middle. "This is Fennekin, right?"

"Yep! I'll take Chespin!" Shauna said, snatching the pokéball.

"Leaving me with Froakie." Calem nodded.

"Oooh, let's let them out! I want to meet 'em!" exclaimed Shauna, pushing her chair back and tossing the pokéball in the air. Calem followed, as did Serena. She smiled as the small, fox-like creature appeared in front of her.

"Hi, Fennekin." she said, kneeling down to the pokémons eye level. "My name's Serena." the pokémon purred, coming closer and rubbing her head into Serena's outstretched hand. Shauna let out a little squeal.

"It. Is. ADORABLE!" she exclaimed, scooping Chespin into a hug. "I love him! I'm Shauna, Lil' Chester!"

"Good to meet you, Froakie." Calem said. "Because of you, I can finally become a trainer. Thanks!" Froakie let out an exclamation of happiness, hopping up into Calem's arms.

"I also have a gift from the professor." Trevor said, reaching carefully into his bag and pulling out three slender devices. He passed on to each of the new trainers. He squeezed his eyes shut, as if afraid to speak. "This is the Kalos regional pokédex. It collects data on any pokémon you may encounter upon your journey. It's my goal to complete it!" he said in one breath. Serena blinked, and then chuckled, looking at the device in her hand. Hesitantly, she pressed the button in the middle, and was slightly shocked when it opened a crack and a holographic projection of the entries appeared, including Fennekin, Froakie, and Chespin.

"Everything in Kalos is holographic." Calem said, noticing her slight surprise. "Including the Halo Caster on your bag." Serena glanced at the device on her purse, but said nothing. Learning quickly how to navigate the pokédex, she found the information on Fennekin, smiling at the move that she currently knew.

"Hey, Serena, we both have pokémon... Do you know what that means?" Shauna asked, once again standing up, almost sending her chair to the ground. Serena glanced up, though Shauna did not wait for an answer. "A battle!" Shauna exclaimed, jogging away from the table and into a clear path for them. Serena blinked, but stood. She was not one to decline, or loose, for the matter, a challenge.

"Ready, Fennekin?" Serena asked as the small pokémon leapt from her arms.

"Alright, Lil' Chester!" exclaimed Shauna with a spin. "Let's go! Start with Growl!"

"Tail Whip!" Serena ordered. "Follow with Scratch!"

"Vine Whip! Lift Fennekin in the air!"

"Not gonna happen, Ember!" Serena smirked as the small flames licked across Chespins vines, causing him to recoil.

"Oh no, Tackle!" Shauna exclaimed, making sure to cause some damage.

"Scratch!" this sent Chespin flying back, landing in a heap at Shauna's feet, but did not stop the grass type. Slowly, it pushed himself to his feet, glaring determinedly.

"Alright!" exclaimed Shauna with a fist pump. "Use Vine Whip!"

"Dodge!" Serena cried, watching as her fire-type skillfully stepped around and through the vines. "Ember!" that move did it. As soon as the small burst of flames hit Chespin, it sent him flying back, landing on his back, swirls in his eyes.

"Aaaawwww!" exclaimed Shauna as she returned Chespin. "I wasn't done watching Lil' Chester yet!"

"Great job, Fennekin!" Serena said, accepting the pokémon into a hug as it bounded up to her. She laughed as Fennekin licked her cheek in happiness.

"Wow~! You're really good!" exclaimed Shauna.

"A-Anyways." Trevor said, pulling out another item from his pocket. "This is a letter from the professor. It's a letter to your Mom about the journey."

"You should deliver that to her before you continue on." Tierno suggested as Serena took the letter from Trevors hand. "Trevs and I are going to Santalune Forest."

"Oh, me too! Just gimme a minute to heal up Lil' Chester!" Shauna exclaimed, jumping up. Trevor nodded, and got up to leave with his two friends, leaving Calem and Serena.

"Well, I'm heading back." Serena said, throwing her pink shoulder bag over her shoulder and returning Fennekin. "You?"

"I'll go with you. There're some things I need to get from home." Calem said, standing up with her. Serena smiled at this. So much has happened today. Four new friends, a new pokémon, even the opportunity of a journey.

What a crazy day.

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Ugh, i know, I know, crappy ending, shoot me, I'm sorry!

Amy47101 signing off! ^.^