Well, this is my first fanfiction I am uploading. Nervous?! You bet I am!

Disclaimer: I do not and sadly will never own Pokémon. I own the plot as well as my perverted thoughts though :p

Chapter 1: Departure

A well tanned, handsome man was gazing at and admiring the beautiful snowy mountain, which were once thought to be the resting place of the legendary pokémon Articuno. It had been three years since Ash had retired from his journey. After the horrible defeat in the Unova League, he decided he will work harder, this time he made sure nothing could and would drag him down. So he set off on a new journey, his dream took him to Kalos, a place he had never heard of, had no ideas of the dangers awaiting there but nothing could stop him. This time he managed to defeat the Kalos League, although it was not easy, but who said he hated challenges?

This time he returned home with title of being the new and youngest Kalos Champion. Defeating Diantha was not at all easy but this time his determination was stronger than ever. It would not have been possible for him to win as he knew someone, somewhere will be cheering for him,always. He knew that girl was special, she was kind and caring but at the same time strong and delicate. The girl of his dreams,his personal cheerleader...

*flashback*

"Are you sure you will be ok without me?", the raven haired trainer asked, concerned for his friend as well as sad that he had to leave her. He knew he was sad but could not understand why it was so different and difficult to go back home this time. He thought that it was because this place made him happy,a reason he couldn't understand that time.

"Hey! I am not the one who lands into trouble everywhere I go!", the girl said, giggling. She then sighed loudly, obviously scared that the stupid boy would land himself in trouble again while trying to save the world. She didn't understand why Arceus had chosen him to face the most dangerous as well as scary situations.

"It's not my fault that they always choose and follow me you know!", the boy cheekily replied, trying to make sure he doesn't cause her more anxiety.

"You just take good care, someday you might get serious injuries", her expression darkened,"what if I never see you again?" This came as a question to herself than to the boy in front of her. She sighed once again.

Sensing the sadness and care in her voice,he just gave a small sigh and said,"You will take care of me,won't you buddy?" ,he said petting pikachu,"I know you trust him more than you trust me!".

The girl gave a soft smile and slowly wiped away her tears making sure he doesn't see her crying. She petted pikachu and continued to say,"He is the reason why we met, make sure nothing happens to him Ash".

"I will",he promised while rubbing the back of the electric pokemon's ear. Their fingers brushed for a while, sending weak,but unexplainable jolts of electricity through their spine. He quickly withdrew his hand,closely followed by the girl.

The ship gave a loud honk ,signalling it was going to depart soon. He wished he could just stay, beside her, take care of her, fight with her, shout at her, then again be friends like they were before. He wanted to feel her hair,the thing which always made her panic. He wanted to see her in that cheer leading outfit she always wore for him. If anyone asked what he wanted at that point of time,he would have answered without a second thought, "I want to take her with me!" But no one asked, no one said. She had to stay for her pokemon's sake. She was not that cruel to ruin the hopes and happiness of her Buneary. He knew that. She knew that. No words were required. It was like they were talking through telepathy.

With a final goodbye he get up on the ship S. ,but after a while, came down and hugged the girl, for the first time, but he silently wished it would not be the last. She was a little taken aback from his actions but returned the hug nonetheless. He felt her warmth, inhaled her smell,took in every single detail he had missed. She smelt like chocolate, dark brown chocolates. He thought whether it was because of her shampoo or was it her natural smell? Did she always felt and smelt so soothing and good? His thoughts were broken by the sharp sound of the honk and he reluctantly parted. He saw the tears in her eyes,and it instantly broke his heart into pieces. He cupped her face and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead and hugged her again saying," We will meet, Ash promises this!"

She broke the hug. Trying to control her tears, she could just say," Promise?"

He gave her hands a light squeeze and smiled,hiding all the pain," I swear on Pikachu, we will meet".

With that he raised his hand above his head, looking at her with such an expression she could not comprehend. Without wasting another precious moment she gave him a high five.

He saw her waving from the dock, where as he was cursing himself for letting her go. He wanted to run back and say he didn't want to leave but the ship had already set sail. He felt guilty for leaving her like that.

"No need to worry Dawn, I promise we will meet again!"

She was waving continuously, even when the ship was too far for anyone to see anything on it. She let out a small sigh of pain. Piplup looked at his trainer in worry,and couldn't help but feel sad too. After all he had to part with his best buddy too. Dawn glanced over at piplup and on noticing the sad look in his eyes, felt her heart breaking. This time she didn't held back her tears,she let them slip from her sapphire eyes that looked lifeless and dull,down her cheeks. The teardrop clinged frantically at the edge of her chin,but finally let go, dispersing and breaking when it hit the ground,just like what she felt at the moment.

Ash understood one thing. He had found a new home, a new place where his heart found peace,satisfaction and love.

*flashback end*

"Missing her again?", a mysterious voice echoed in his ears.

"Can't help that", he replied in a monotonous tone. He sure was tired of him evading his personal thoughts, no matter how many times he scolded him for doing so.

"I can feel her presence, she is here. But something is not right", the voice which belonged to a Pokémon which was resting in its pokeball said.

And he was right.

Something was not right.