Hey there. It is my new story. I know I haven't completed either of my other stories, but I couldn't help but post this new story that came to my mind. Read. Review and Enjoy..


"Welcome Home " Serena opened the door, letting her husband and his buddy come in. The man, in his late twenties, enters and fell on the couch.

"I take it that you had a busy and tiring day" Serena smiled at both of them

"Pikachu" Pikachu moaned

"Let me get something for you to drink" Serna smiled and went inside. She came back and handed a glass of water to her husband and one to Pikachu

"Now that's refreshing" Ash sighed

"So how many?" Serena asked

"I had 20. Can you believe it Serena? Twenty battles in a day. Man. Am I tired" Ash said and slumped back

"And how many wins?" Serena questioned

"5" Ash said

It was when Ash won the Kalos League and after finishing his journey in Alola region, he decided to go back to all the leagues he had started with. He began with Indigo plateau, then Johto Silver Conference and till the Unnova League. After winning all of them, he was declared as pokemon master. He was offered the Gym Leader post at various gyms. But he refused each one of them. When asked for a reason, Ash stated that he wanted to remain connected to his roots. He wanted to spend rest of his life in Pallet with his girlfriend Serena and family.

Till then Serena had competed in almost each and every contests in all the regions and had won most of them. Now, she was the judge in the Kanto Grand festival. After they both accomplished everything in their life, both of them decided to get married. They resumed living in Ash's house after marriage.

After a brief discussion and arguments, the Indigo League decided to open a new gym in Pallet Town. And Ash was chosen as the Gym leader. Rules were changed. Now to take part in the Indigo league, nine badges were to be won instead of eight. Pallet Town Gym was considered as the toughest Gym in the Kanto region, followed by Cerulean City Gym and Pewter City Gym. Ash's Gym did not specialize in one type of pokemon. That's what made it the toughest. Only few of them were able to defeat Ash and get a Sash badge. The Sash badge was a pair of light blue wings, which looked like butterfree wings, just smaller in size.

"I'm home"

"Hi mom" Ash greeted

"Mom, where have you been? I was looking out for you. You left without saying a word" Serena demanded

"I just went to check out on Professor Oak. You don't have to worry about me so much, dear" Delia patted Serena, comfortingly.

Ash and Pikachu's stomach grumbled, together

"Mom, are you sure that both of them were not brothers, in any case?" Serena smiled at Delia

"Of course, Serena. You should have seen the earlier days when Ash got Pikachu after being late to get either of the other three starter pokemon" Delia smiled

"Serena, what's for dinner?" Ash demanded

"Pika Pi Pika"

Both the ladies started laughing, which left the Gym leader and his pokemon confused.


After dinner both Ash and Serena decided to for a walk. Giving the couple privacy, pikachu stayed back with Delia. First Ash discussed all the battles he had today. After a moment, Serna's face saddened, which Ash noticed

"What happened Sere?" Ash asked

"I went to the doctor today. And she….she said….she said that" and Serena started sobbing. Ash hugged her, comforting her.

"What did the doctor say?" Ash demanded

"That the complications got severe and as a result I can never become a mother" Serena finally spoke out.

Few weeks back, Serena got into an accident when she went to Viridian City for her regular check up with her doctor. She was 3-weeks pregnant. The accident left Serena into a deep trauma, when the doctor told the Ketchum Couple that their unborn baby had died due to the accident. Serena went into depression after the loss of her child. Ash was also too upset. One, for losing his child. Two, because he had to see Serena in this condition.

Even though both of them were able to cope up with the accident, they always felt something missing. Something that they could call as theirs.

Ash felt his heart skip a beat or two.

"I know you would hate me Ash. I know Mom will too. I am so sorry Ash. I really am. Ash, but I have an idea. Maybe you should leave me. I can't bear a child. And that's my fault. Yes. You should divorce me and marry some other girl. And you should move on in your life" Serena kept on ranting. Ash shook her. Serena stopped and looked at her husband. Her cheeks were wet with tears. Ash hugged her tightly, as his own tears started flowing. Serena started crying too.

Ash pushed Serena and made her stand in front of him. Ash looked in her eyes.

"Serena, I love you. it doesn't matter to me that whether you can become a mother or not. I love you. And mark my words. I will never leave you. No matter what happens. You were the only girl I loved and you will be the only girl I love. It's not your fault. And I'm sure Mom also loves you. Stop blaming yourself. None of this was your mistake. No other girl can take your position in my life. And you dare not say such thing again. Do you understand?" Ash said

Serena weakly nodded and hugged Ash tightly. Ash picked her up in a bridal style and took her to their other house which was built behind the gym.


Ash stirred when he heard something. He tried opening his eyes and felt a weight on top of him. He opened his eyes and found Serena. The poor women had cried almost all night. It took almost everything Ash had to calm her down. He glanced at his side and found Pikachu smiling at him.

"Hey there buddy" Ash greeted

"How did you enter?" Ash asked. Pikachu pointed at the open window.

"Go back home. We'll come in some time" Ash smiled at his best pokemon. Pikachu nodded and jumped out of the window. He felt Serena stirring. She sighed and looked at Ash.

"Did I wake you up?" Serena asked

"Pikachu did. Besides, how about we have some fun today?" Ash asked

"What do you mean?" Serena asked, getting down from above Ash.

"Let's see. We can go for hiking on the mountain. Or for the show at the Cerulean City gym. Whatever you want" Ash smiled

"Thanks Ash. But I don't think I need any of these" Serena weakly smiled

"Come on Serena. Please. I can't see you like this. Let's just cheer up" Ash smiled

"I don't know" Serena said

"Okay then. I'll take a half-day from Gym and will return by afternoon. Till then you can decide" Ash kissed Serena on her lips and went to get changed.


Ash was sitting in his office inside the Gym, completing the list of all the trainers who defeated him. He heard someone come inside the gym, asking for a challenge. Ash got up and stretched

"You ready for another one?" Ash asked Pikachu

"Pikachu"

They went out and saw a boy.

Ash came and took his spot.

"A 3 on 3 gym battle is organized between Ash, the Gym Leader and Ryan, from Petalburg City. Both are allowed to use three pokemon where the challenger is allowed to use subsititutes. When all the three pokemon would be unable to battle, the winner would be declared" The referee declared

"Go Feraligator" Ash released his one of the finest pokemon

"Come on out Mightyena" Ryan released his pokemon

"Let the match begin" The referee declared

"Feralligator, use water gun" Ash ordered

"Dodge and the use bite attack"

"Use Iron tail" This caught both the challenger and his pokemon by surprise when Feralligator's tail brightly shined and hit Mightyena

"I never knew that feraligator could use Iron tail" Ryan said as Mightyena stood up

"There's a lot that you haven't expected. Feraligator Scary face" Ash smirked. The moment Feraligator's scary face jumped into action, Mightyena got frightened and knocked out.

"Mightyena is unable to battle. Ferraliagtor is the winner" Referee declared

Ryan recalled his Mightyena

"You did great. Now let's do it Shiftry" Ryan released his second pokemon

"Using type Advantage. I like it. Lets see" Ash smirked "Feraligatr, use Aqua tail"

"Dodge and then leaf tornado" Ryan said. Shiftry dodged Feraligatr's attack and managed to get a direct hit on Feraligatr. Feraligatr is thrown back.

"You okay pal?" Ash asked

"Feraligatr!" Feraligator stood up, panting.

"That's great. Slash attack" Ash said

Feraligatr used agility and then used slash directly on Shiftry. Shiftry is thrown back, but manages to stand up

"That's great Shiftry. Now use Leaf Storm"

Leaf Storm took its toll on Feraligatr was he was knocked out.

"Feraligatr is unable to battle. Shiftry wins" Referee declares

"You were awesome Feraligatr. Nice moves Ryan" Ash smiled

"Thanks" Ryan replies

"But that doesn't mean I'll go easy on you. Go Noctowl" Ash released his second pokemon

"Noctowl, confusion" Ash said. Rays started emerging from Noctowl head part.

"Shiftry, use Hurricane" Ryan said

"Dodge. Use Zen Headbutt" Ash smiled. Noctowl got a direct hit and Shiftry was knocked out

"Shiftry? No?" Ryan yelled

"Shiftry is unable to battle. Noctowl wins" Referee declares

"You did good. Now take a long rest. I choose you. Go Blaziken" Ryan sent his third and final pokemon.

"I hope you know that I have got advantage" Ash smiled

"I know" Ryan replied, tension clear on his face

"Okay then. Noctowl, confusion" Ash said

"Use Quick Attack and dodge it" Ryan said. Blaziken dodged Noctowl's attacks

"Sky upper cut" Ryan said. As Blaziken jumped high to use his attack,

"Noctowl, Air slash" Ash said. Noctowl's wings glowed and cut through Blaziken right on through his middle part. Blaziken fell down, but weakly got up

"Ember" Ryan said

"Dodge and then use Synchronoise" Ash said. Noctowl used his move and Blaziken was again thrown back.

"Let's finish this. Noctowl take down" Ash said. Noctowl headed for Blaziken at full speed and hit him directly. Blaziken was again thrown back and knocked out.

"Blaziken is unable to continue. Victory goes to Ash, the gym leader" Referee declared

"Blaziken?" Ryan yelled and ran to his pokemon. "You good?"

Blaziken nodded.

"You deserve a good long rest" Ryan said and recalled his pokemon.

"You put up quite a match" Ash complimented Ryan

"Thanks. No wonder this is the toughest gym in Kanto region" Ryan replied

"Thank you. And I hope to face you again someday" Ash smiled

"I'll look for that day" Ryan replied

"Your facial features do remind of someone from Petalburg City" Ash wonders

"That's right. Mom said that you would never recognize me" Ryan laughed

"What do you mean?" Ash asked

"You must be knowing my Mom. May from Petalburg City" Ryan smiled

"You bet I do. So how's your mom?" Ash asked

"She's doing great" Ryan replied

"And Max?" Ash asked

"Uncle max is the current Petalburg Gym leader. He was the one who suggested that I should start with Kanto region first" Ryan smiled

"I see" Ash smiled back

"It was great battling and talking to you. I should leave now" Ryan said

"Yeah. Nice to meet you too. Bye and good luck" Ash said and Ryan left.

Ash's face saddened the moment he realized that he was just talking to May's son.

"Pika Pikachu" Pikachu tried to cheer him up

"You're right buddy." Ash smiled. He told Micheal (referee) that he was planning to take a half day today, so he can also enjoy the rest for the day. The gym was closed and both the men left


"I'm back" Ash declared, getting in

"Back so soon?" Delia asked

"Well, I decided to take a half day and spend some time with Serena." Ash said

"That's a good idea" Delia smiled

"Where's she anyway?" Ash asked

"In your room" Delia smiled

Ash went to his room and found Serena on computer

"Found something?" Ash smiled and hugged his wife from behind

"I still don't think that this is a good idea Ash" Serena replied

"Come on Serena. I'm dying to see your smiling face again. Okay fine. So let's go to this new mall in Viridian city and we can have dinner there as well" Ash said

"You think it's a good idea?" Serena asked

"It is sweetheart. Now go and change" Ash smiled, pushing his wife slightly towards the bathroom.


Half hour had passed, since Ash was waiting for Serena. He changed into blue jeans, a red t-shirt with a black blazer along with red-black sportshoes.

"Pikachu"

"I know waiting is boring. But come on. We have to cheer up Serena" Ash said to Pikachu. In the mean time, Pikachu had also grown very close to Serena. Not as close as he was with Ash, but they both developed a good relation.

"Are you ready?"

They both turned and awed at her beauty. Serena was wearing a calf-length sequined pink dress with minimal jwellery and minimal makeup, which reflected her natural beauty. She paired it with a pair of classic black and pink platform heels.

Ash's mouth was left open as he kept on analyzing his wife's beauty. Pikachu calmly came and shut his mouth, which made him come out of the trance

"You look gorgeous" Ash said.


They both left for the Viridian city Mall. There they did quite a shopping. They watched a movie together. And in the end they ended their date with a beautiful and romantic dinner, under the starry sky

"Thank you Ash. For all of this" Serena said

"I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for making my life beautiful" Ash said. Serena blushed.


After dinner, they both started walking towards Pallet Town. The trio suddenly stopped dead on their tracks when they heard some screams. They looked at each other and ran towards the source. They soon found out that what was causing so much commotion. A building was on fire. The fire-rescue team had still not arrived. Ash ran towards the main gate

"Is anyone still left inside?" Ash asked

"Grandma, my bellsprout is still inside" A small crying girl complained to her grandmother. Ash's expression tensed. He handed Pikachu and his blazer to Serena.

"Be careful" Serena said. Ash smiled at her and released all the water pokemon he had.

"Try to put out this fire" Ash said to them. He released his Infernape also.

"Come with me and see if you can find and rescue a bellsprout" Ash told his pokemon. Infernape nodded and with it, both the pokemon and pokemon-master jumped inside the burning building.

After searching for a while, they found the bellsprout on third floor. They both were about to get out, when Ash heard a faint cry. He asked Infernape to leave and started searching for the source of cry. When he went inside he found a small infant.

"Who the hell would a leave a baby in this fire?" Ash complained and went to pick that baby. When he got near, he was surprised to see that the baby was surrounded by a blue barrier and flames were keeping their distance from her. Ash felt that this was not ordinary. He lifted the baby and the baby girl looked at Ash with her big-blue eyes.

"Please save her. She's yours now. Raise her like your own child" A faint female voice said

"Who-Who are you?" Ash asked but no reply came. A sudden noise, made him to look for his surroundings too.

He found his way out of the building and made it out in time. He looked at his arms to make sure that the baby was safe. He sighed in relief when he found her peacefully sleeping.

"Are you okay Ash?" Officer Jenny asked

"Yeah I'm fine. Good news is that the building is vacant now" Ash replied

"And this baby?" Jenny asked

"I found her inside the building." Ash faced the crowd in front of him.

"Does anyone know who this baby girl belongs to?" Ash asked

"Baby girl?" An old women asked, coming forward

"Yes mam" Ash replied

"But this is an old-age home, young man. No one has kids here. Other than those who come to visit their grandparents. And as far as I know, no one came with an infant here." The women replied.

'If the kid doesn't belong to anyone here, then what was she doing inside?' Ash thought

"Ash, do you want me to check for any missing report?" Jenny asked

"That would not be necessary, Officer Jenny. I have a hunch that she doesn't belong to anyone" Ash replied

"Then we must give her to some orphanage" Officer Jenny said

"Wait. Officer Jenny would you mind, if I adopt her?" Ash asked

"That would be great Ash. I'll get the papers ready and send it to your gym in a week" Officer Jenny smiled and went off. The fire was extuinguised by now.

Serena ran to Ash.

"You okay?" Serena asked

"Yes. Perfectly fine" Ash said

"Who is this baby?" Serena asked

"She was abandoned in the building. But something tells me that she is extraordinary" Ash says, looking at the baby.

"What do you mean?" Serena asked


The Ketchum couple started heading towards their own house, once Ash recalled all his pokemon

"She was surrounded by this barrier which protected her and fire was everywhere except around her" Ash said "And when I picked her up, a female voice old me to raise her like my own daughter" Ash said

"Whose voice was that?" Serena asked

"I don't know. But after that the voice vanished" Ash said

"So?" Serena asked

"We are adopting her. I spoke to Officer Jenny and she agreed. She'll send the adoption papers soon" Ash said and gave the baby to Serena. The baby opened her eyes and looked at Serena with her big beautiful blue eyes.

"What will you name her?" Ash asked

"Ember" Serena replied

"Not quite familiar with that name" Ash wondered

"Ember means remains of fire. Since she was found between the flames of fire, I thought it would be a nice name" Serena smiled

"You are a mom now. Serena, I told you that everything's gonna be alright" Ash smiled

"Yes, daddy" Serena smiled. Pikachu jumped on Serena's shoulder and gaped at the baby.

"Pikachu" Pikachu cooed at the beautiful baby girl


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