Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon.

After defeating the Snowbelle gym, Ash and the gang have arrived at Lumiose City where the Kalos League will be held according to Clemont. However, no announcement have been made yet to when the League will start. The Conference League stated that they will announce the title shortly after they finished investigating a problem that they kept it as a secret, code named 'Kalos Crisis'.

Sightings of huge veins in forests are reported and was spreading in rural area inside Kalos, threatening the life of Pokèmon and people, which have them worried. Diantha, the Kalos Champion along with Steven, Hoenn Champion, was sent to do a secret investigation on this ongoing problem. Once the crisis has been prevented, the Kalos League will continue as planned.

Chapter 1 : Clemont has a date!

Lumiose City

"We've come a long way to get this far, isn't that right Pikachu? Sad that there's no news about the League yet," Ash said to Pikachu, feeling disappointed about the League's silence.

"Pika pikachu!" Pikachu was on his left shoulder, with both fist in the air indicating he will train hard for the upcoming battle,

"Don't worry Ash, we would still have time to spend! Together!" Serena who was on his left side trying to shift his thoughts away for the League. She let out a big smile which made Ash worries fade away.

"Besides, Lumiose City has a lot of points of attraction that we can try! It would be fun, rather than just battling all day!" Bonnie said while grabbing Ash's right hand tightly, urging him to spend the day off from training with his Pokémon.

"True. Even though the League hasn't announce anything yet, people at Lumiose tend to set up a lot of events before the League starts this time around. There will be a lot of people from other region as well," Clemont added as he knows events that is going around his Prism Tower.

The gang walked into the city together. The city was packed with people and their Pokémon, casually doing their daily activities. There are people walking in a fast pace indicating that they were busy or late, some walk in a slower pace enjoying the view of the beautiful Lumiose. Some even taking a walk with their Pokémon and played with them in the park and people from around the globe would visit here to see such a wonderful place. The activities people and Pokémon were doing together as a society in a city is what make Lumiose so unique in a way.

They first arrived at the Pokémon Centre where they send off their Pokémon to heal and rest for a while before continuing their journey deep into the city. As usual, they booked a room for four. The layout of the room was the same throughout their journey visiting every Pokémon Centre. The bed was warm, the pillow was comfy, the room was chilly but the shower gave of a hot steamy refreshing shower. A kitchen was also provided complete with dining sets. Once they all have settled down, they planned their activity for the rest of the day.

"We better be heading to the Prism Tower first before we explore the city. I want to see how Clembot have progressed since we last left the gym," Clemont suggested, knowing his duty as the Gym Leader.

"Good idea, after all I'm feeling kind of bored with all the walking. I want to see people battle!" Ash rubbed the back of his head agreeing, the others agreed as well.

To get to the Prism Tower, they had to walked pass several blocks of building which consist of café, shopping district and also a park. Ash nearly carried away by the smell of pastry, so was Serena with dresses and Bonnie with other people's Pokémon. The group were moving slow as they get nearer to Prism tower with all the distraction

The Prism Tower was tall, freshly painted with white, the symbol of the Lumiose City and Kalos region. People symbolizes this tower as tower of love, associating it with romantic relationship because of its beautiful scenery. Prism Tower serves as Gym for Trainers to challenge to earn the Voltage badge and also a tourism spot located at the top of the tower where people can view the Lumiose city from above enjoying the sunrise and sunset.

"Clembot, we're back!" Clemont announced their return as they entered the battlefield inside the tower.

A tall grey robot figure emerges from the dark on the other side. "Hello Master, welcome back. I'm happy that you returned as scheduled," Clembot replied walking towards them.

"Clemont! Bonnie!" another person emerges from the other side. It was Meyer, Clemont's and Bonnie's father. "I thought it was another trainer challenging Clembot. Good to see you Ash, Serena," Meyer welcomed them.

"Good to see you again Meyer!" Ash waved and proceeded to a handshake.

"Yeah it's been a while," Serena said.

"It has been," Meyer agreed. "Oh Clemont, someone came by just this morning to find you. She gave me an envelope to pass it to you once you arrived. It's nice to see my son having a pretty lady in his life," he said proudly while handing out an envelope to Clemont with tears of joy came rushing out of his eyes.

The group were surprised, including Clemont who was now embarrassed. Ash was giving mixed looks, didn't catch what Meyer said. Serena giggled knowing what Meyer meant by it while Bonnie gave a huge grin and wondered who the pretty lady was in his life that he is not telling.

"Oh, who was it big brother? If you told me sooner I would've stop asking all the pretty girls to be your wife," Bonnie said with a teasing tone.

"It's probably nothing! Cut me some slack will you! Ugh it's so embarrassing" Clemont took the enveloped and stuff it inside his pocket securely so that no one can reach for it other than himself. His face was red than ever before when Bonnie tries to propose girls for Clemont throughout their journey.

The group laughed at the embarrassed Clemont who tries to hide something away from them. Meyer was proud since the morning when he met her. He remembered the girl, every detail of her, how she will look while dating his son. Though camera are installed in places in the gym for security reasons which has an overview where he met the girl, Clembot deleted the recording since it was about Clemont's privacy, which made Meyer sad. He wanted to see her again.

"Well, you guys must be tired after a long journey. I have made lunch for this special occasion," Meyer looking at the whole group.

"How about you guys go first, I'll join later," Clemont said to the group and so they went leaving him alone. She's in town, so that means she agreed! Clemont thought. He opened it and read the letter in his heart.

"Yes!"

Lumiose City's Plaza

The day has turn night, the city was bright as the day except the sky was dark. Lucky for the group, an event took place at plaza located around the city, which divides the central of the city and the far end of the city at all side. Each plaza has its name of their own including the plaza at the Prism Tower. Prism tower is located in the central plaza (Centrico Plaza), up north is the Rouge Plaza, up at northeast and southeast are known as Jaune Plaza and Vert plaza and finally at northwest and southwest are known as Magenta Plaza and Bleu Plaza.

The group walked from the entrance of Prism Tower to the event and it was packed with people. There were groups of people beautifully dressed for showcase, a family were walking together with their son playing with a Chespin, most noticeable around is that there are large amount of couples walking together.

"Hey Ash, mind if I walk with you by your side?" Serena asked, catching up to Ash so that they were side by side.

"Sure, why not? If that doesn't bother you," Ash accepted with a smile

She was screaming inside, keep on glancing towards his face which shone up by colourful light hanging above the garden. Behind them was the blonde siblings, Bonnie was happy to see Serena making her move. Clemont on the other hand keep on looking around as if he was trying to find someone.

"Big brother? Are you looking for someone?" Bonnie notices her weird acting brother.

"Oh, it's nothing. Nothing to worry about," Clemont said nervously, shaking the thoughts of worries out of Bonnie. Bonnie knew what was up with her brother.

"Hey Clemont, do you know a place for all of us to have dinner? We might want to book it since there are a lot of people around," Serena said looked back at him.

"We don't actually need to go a restaurant. There are food stalls located around Lumiose Pentagonal Garden whenever an event takes place here," Clemont answered. As a Gym Leader he must know events that will take place in Lumiose City so that he can help light up people's day using the Prism Tower, especially during the night.

The group joins the flow of the crowd walking around in a section of the Pentagonal Garden. They bumped into people, constantly saying sorry all the way through. The air was filled with the sound of string musical instrument along with a piano playing a calm tune. They heard people cheering at a booth where they play mini-games.

"Hi guys," a familiar voice of a young girl called out to the group from the back.

They group turned around to see who it was. She was wearing a white and red dress, her blonde hair was long and was tied up into a ponytail securely. She normally be seen wearing protective gear for skating, but now she's not wearing one. She looked beautiful under the colourful dim light.

"Korrina is that you?" Ash, Serena and Bonnie said altogether in shock. They were surprised to see Korrina in such a way, like she's ready for a date. Clemont remained silent behind the group staring at her in awe. He was expecting her at the exact spot, just as it said on the letter.

"Wha-what are you doing here Korrina? Don't you have a gym to take care of?" Ash asked, surprised to see her.

"Well I'm taking my time off my Gym Leader Duty. So I decided to go to Lumiose City," Korrina explained.

With this sudden change of appearance of an old friend, Bonnie suspects something. "Hey Korrina? Why are you here?" she asked.

"Well, I came here for one reason…," She said. Korrina walked towards Clemont, face to face, leans in forward and gave Clemont a peck on the cheek. "It's nice to meet you again Clemont," She grabbed Clemont's hand into a hugged it then turns around towards the trio. "Ta-da"

The group was giving a mixed reaction. Serena giggled with her left hand covering her mouth being polite, Bonnie's eye went wide with a big smile forming on her face while Ash was clueless with what had just happened. Clemont's face was turning bright red, feeling embarrassed since they were in public and in front of his best friend, most importantly her little sister.

"Big brother! Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Bonnie said with joy.

"Hey what's going on?" Ash turned towards Serena. Serena face palmed, she didn't thought that Ash was this dense that he can't even see love was happening right in front of him.

Korrina gave off with a huge smile, announcing her romantic relationship with Clemont towards the group. "Well I guess that's it for our big reveal, wasn't that bad wasn't it Clemont?"

Clemont appears to be calmer now, his chest was lifted after letting out a big secret throughout the journey since he first met Korrina on Route 10, even before their journey started. "W-well I guess you could say that again," Clemont said with a small grin.

Korrina turned towards Bonnie, bending down so that their eyes met. "Say Bonnie, can I borrow your big brother for one night? We're planning to go on a date, as you can see," she whispered.

Bonnie nodded with a wink and gives a thumbs up, meaning she fully agrees. "Just make sure you return him to me by tomorrow at the Pokémon Centre!" she said in a teasing tone. Clemont's face was turning red again. "And you should tell me the whole story the next day!"

"Bonnie! It's embarrassing!" Clemont said in an instant. "Anyways, you should take care of Ash and Serena since you know more every corner of the city, ok Bonnie?"

"Sure thing big brother! You could count on me! Off you go!"

Once Korrina and Clemont left the group, Ash, Serena and Bonnie went out of the event to go to a place where there were less people around. It was dimmer now, only street lamps were lighting the paved road. Ash was leading the group while Bonnie and Serena were at the back.

"So, when are you going approach him?" Bonnie whispered glancing at Serena.

"Wha-what do you mean?" Serena said in a shock, knowing what she meant.

"My big brother has someone in his life now after this whole journey thing. So when are you going have Ash fall for you?" Bonnie asked in a lower tone.

"W-Well you see, it's kinda hard for me to make him notice. He's as dense than any material that Arceus have made in this world. I just don't know how to approach to him that is all," Serena said, feeling disappointed.

Throughout their journey, Serena have been giving hints about her interest towards Ash, but Ash doesn't notice it at all that she began to suspect that he's ignoring it. But Serena keep on being optimistic about it and will try her best to get him.

"Serena? Are you ok?" Ash asked as he notices her wandering of in her thought.

"Uh I-I'm a little bit tired I guess," Serena replied in a rush. At least he cares about me, doesn't he? She started to blush while touching the blue ribbon that Ash gave as a gift. It was a treasure for his and her friendship, or maybe more? We do not know but we will find out soon.

"We could go back to the Pokémon Centre and call it a da-" Ash interrupted himself when he saw a familiar face just up ahead. "Professor!" It was Professor Sycamore, the professor who is well known for his mega evolution research in the Kalos region.

"Hello there Ash," Sycamore noticed as soon as he title was called out by Ash. He walked up to the trio, "Oh hello here Serena, Bonnie. I guess you've got all eight badges by now, am I correct Ash?"

"You betcha," Ash nodded with a huge smile on his face, proud of himself. "And I'm ready for the Kalos League!" He said with left arm in the air with a grip.

"Good to know," Professor looked around the trio. "Hey, where's Clemont? I need to meet him to collect the data when you and Greninja were going through the-you-know-what phenomenon. It would be great to analyse it and start an extensive research so that you can fully use it as an advantage during the League."

Bonnie stood up in front of Professor, "He won't be here at this time around because he got a date to attend to, but I'll inform him as soon as possible!"

"Oh, is that so? Well thank you Bonnie, I'll appreciate it," He gave Bonnie a smile.

"Hey Professor, I just want to let you know that me and Greninja learned how to control the synchronization phenomenon back in Snowbell City," Ash said with a smile.

"Oh really? If you have time to visit my lab I'll love to see it," he replied. "Well, I think it's time for me to go now, I have an appointment with a Professor from Alola," he checked his watch. "Enjoy the event while you can," he waved at the group.

The trio waved back and continued their walk through the event. Now the found themselves in the Bleu Plaza. There was a decent amount of people there watching some entertainers in some funny outfit, doing crazy tricks which made the crowd gone wild.

On their left side where booth where people sell food. One stood out on Serena's eyes and decided to buy one for them, especially for Ash. She notified the other two where she was going so they could wait quickly got there to buy whatever they've got to offer. Once she got her order, she paid and went back to the other two.

"Since Professor Sycamore mentioned about Alola, I bought Malasada for us to enjoy. I heard it on the television that it's a pastry that natives of Alola enjoy and it taste really sweet," Serena said while handing out the Malasada to Bonnie and Ash. "I bought an extra for you Ash since you're hungry," she handed out another one.

"Gee, thanks Serena. You always know when I'm hungry, that is what best friends for am I right? To take care of each other!" Ash said as he took a bite of the Malasada.

Serena nodded with a smile, deep down in her heart she was a little disappointed being called best friends.

"This taste really good! Hey Serena, can you bake Malasada for tomorrow? I want to eat it again later on!" Bonnie exclaimed, tasting the sweet Malasada.

"Well, I'm going have to learn the ingredients first," Serena said with a smile on her face. "I think we should go back to the Pokémon Centre, I'm feeling a little bit exhausted," She checked the time on her smartphone. It was 8.30p.m.

Ash and Bonnie agreed as it was getting late. First they went to the Prism Tower where they had left their Pokémon under the care of Clembot. After the pickup, they went straight to the Pokémon Centre. Once they were in their room, Ash was laying on his bed exhausted, Serena was changing into her pajamas while Bonnie was playing with Dedenne.

"Dedenne, once I become a Pokémon trainer we'll travel all around the region together and meet new friend," Bonnie said to the electric mouse.

"De Denne"

"Now that my Brother has someone to take care him, do you think I should find one too during our adventure?" She whispered.

She then heard a giggle from behind, it was Serena in her pink pajamas eavesdropping Bonnie's conversation. She was sitting on her bed looking at her.

"Look what we have here, trying to find a keeper for yourself I suppose?" Serena said with a teasing tone.

Bonnie's face turned red but then comes up with an idea which serve as a sweet revenge. She crawls up onto Ash's bed with Ash lying on his back. Ash was awake at the moment but his mind seem to wander off to somewhere else.

"Psst, hey Ash," Bonnie whispered.

"Huh? What is it Bonnie?" Ash shifted his attention to Bonnie and is now in sitting position.

With swift movement, Bonnie got onto one knee and stick out her left arm. "Please have my friend Serena, s'il-vous-plait!" She said.

"Huh?"

Bonnie who was still in the position, suddenly felt two hands gripped onto her shoulder and drags her off the bed and into the bathroom.

"Serena? Where you're taking Bonnie?" Ash looked at her dragging Bonnie.

The bathroom door slammed shut. Series of shouting, whispering by Serena and laughing and giggling by Bonnie can be heard outside of the bathroom. Ash was totally clueless about what was happen. A minute passed and the door went open. Bonnie walked out with a smirk on her face followed by Serena who had her neutral face on.

"Hey, what just happened between both of you?" Ash asked in curious.

"Oh its nothing," Bonnie said happily.

"Y-yeah, it was nothing to worry about," Serena said in soft tone. "We better get some sleep, it's kinda late," she suggested.

"Oh, ok."

Rouge Plaza

After leaving the gang behind, Korrina and Clemont who was still closer to each other, went to the Rouge Plaza where the crowd was lesser and the atmosphere was quite. It has a romantic scenery. In the middle of the plaza stood a dimly lighted obelisk. Surrounding the plaza stood buildings covered in moss and has trails of plants going upwards. The Prism Tower which glows in the night sky is still visible in the area. It was a perfect place to be alone and spend time with each other.

"It wasn't that bad was it? Letting out our biggest secret since we first met eight month ago to our friend," Korrina said.

"Yeah it was. It's a good thing to let out our secret relationship to the public," Clemont bringing Korrina closer to his side.

Korrina let out a small giggle, "I missed you so much that I had to leave my Lucario to be in charge of my gym just to get here and meet you."

Korrina was a little bit sad that she left her childhood friend Lucario back in Shalour City. They were inseparable since they were both child. They stick together whenever they encountered a problem, played together when bored, and go their backs whenever they were feeling down. Her grandfather saw this friendship a kind that never last.

"I feel bad that you had to make that decision," Clemont let out a sigh. He really was since she came all the way from Shalour City just to have a date with him.

"Hey now, there is no need to be upset about it. My Lucario is strong, and I trust it. My grandfather looks after it as well so there is nothing to worry about," Korrina said with a high tone indicating it was all fine for her.

Clemont smiled, finding her enthusiasm cute. She always looked cute to him ever since he first laid his eye on her in the League Conference. It was a year and a half ago when Clemont went there with Meyer who was the Lumiose City Gym Leader before passing it to him.

He never felt in love with someone, even though he have met girls when he studied at a school where he studied Electric-type Pokémon and graduated with top honours after inventing the 'Clemontic Shower' which made him famous amongst inventors and girls in the area.

They found a bench which laid out facing the Prism Tower just in front of the obelisk in the middle of the plaza. Clemont, being a gentlemen, let Korrina sit first and later allowed him to sit next to her. Clemont leaned back, extending his left arm behind to grab her so that he can bring her closer in. Korrina went with it and laid her head on Clemont's shoulder. Both are now looking at the Prism Tower, tower of love.

"Such a wonderful view," Korrina said in awe.

"Well, welcome to Lumiose City," Clemont replied.

"Remember the time we first met?" Korrina reminiscing.

"Which one? The time we really first met or the time when we faked our first meet when we were going to Shalour City?" He asked.

"The time when we really first met, Citrus," Korrina said.

"H-hey now, don't call the name out loud! It's supposed to be a secret! And yes, I do remember, Rin," Clemont said with a crackling voice and gave out a smile.

Kalos League Conference Building

Two years ago in League Conference building just up north of Lumiose City, Clemont was sitting in the lobby waiting for Meyer, who was a gym leader at the moment, has a meeting with other gym leaders. He was all alone, wandering in his own mind tinkering some projects that he'd like to start when they got back home. His thoughts were interrupted by a giggle.

He looked around to look where the giggle come from. A girl walked out the lobby to the outside of the building with her Pokémon. Clemont stood up and walked to the glass door finding himself staring at her. Her blonde hair was short and was wearing protective gear on and roller blades. Next to her was a Lucario. They both were laughing at one another it seems.

Who's she? Clemont's heart was racing.

"Wait, excuse me," a deep male voice, who seemed rushed, coming from behind gasping for air.

"Huh?" Clemont snapped from his deep thought.

"The girl left her belonging behind, I need to get to her before she's gone," he said before gasping for air again. He was sweating, tired with all the running even though it wasn't that far.

"I'll pass it to her. I'm familiar with her face," Clemont offering some help. He got the envelope and raced to the girl outside of the building. Clemont was 16 years of age and still capable of sprinting at his age. He ran for another couple of second and saw the girl with her Lucario walking on the street.

"Wait! Miss!" Clemont ran towards her.

The girl and Lucario stopped to see what was all the yelling behind them.

"Miss, you forgot something back in the…" Clemont paused after he looked at the blonde girl. His heart once again raced faster than ever. "Back in the League Conference building," he finished his sentences. Clemont handed out the parcel which belong to the girl.

"Why thank you," the girl said and took the envelope. She sighed and look at her Lucario who was beside her, started yelling towards it. "I told you to put it in my back while I was gone!"

The Lucario too was yelling back causing a fiery argument between the girl and her Pokémon. Clemont just stood there in silence while they were arguing and finally decided to stop it. He was sure he saw spark of electricity between both of them.

"H-hey cut it out both of you. It's not nice to argue in the public," Clemont said in a soft voice.

The two stopped arguing once Clemont intervene as they realised it was not nice to involve someone other than themselves in their argue.

"Sorry about that. I appreciate what you have done and I would've have been in serious trouble if I had not have this envelope on me," She tucked the parcel in her bag.

"No problem at all. Anyways, the name's Clemont!" The blonde haired boy introduce himself.

"I'm Korrina and this is my friend Lucario," She replied.

There was a pause for a moment between both Korrina and Clemont but they locked eyes on each other. Lucario looked at both of them and started to growl towards Clemont.

"Lucario, behave. He's no threat to me," Korrina said towards Lucario. "Sorry about that. My Lucario tends to be overprotective," she let out a smile.

"O-oh, there's no need to apologize. I understand that Pokémon and their trainers are very well attached to each other and get protective to their trainers," Clemont said.

Korrina let out a small giggle, "You do know way round about Pokémon."

"My father is a Gym Leader. So I usually watch the battle when my father got challenged by a Pokémon trainer. I learn a lot from it, especially the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon," Clemont said.

"Oh, is that why you're back in the League building? My grandfather is a gym leader of Shalour City. He sent me here to fetch the parcel because he was busy and wanted me and Lucario train throughout the trip," She said with a smile.

Well, here goes nothing. "Say, uh… do you want to hang out a little bit? I know my way around the Lumiose city and there's a lot to check out before you return," Clemont said in calm. This was his first to ask a girl on a date out.

Korrina gave him a blank face at first and looked at her Lucario. Lucario also look at her and raised up both his hand and muttered something.

"If that's ok to you, then I'll be happy to accept!"

"That would be great! First I'm going to take you to the centre of the city where my dad's gym is located!" Clemont said as he guided her to walk with him.

Once their tour was done and on with Korrina's departure, they exchanged number so that they can keep in contact. As time goes by they've developed a feeling to one another. Calling each day and night talking about how their day have been, saying they goodmorning and goodnights to one another. They even gave themselves nicknames to one another. In Clemont's case Korrina calls him Citrus while her's is Rin. That is how it all began. A new journey for Clemont and Korrina even before they even joined Ash's Kalos journey.

- End of Chapter -