Hello! This is my first fiction that I am writing and I really hope that you guys would really enjoy it.

We will now set off into the story at Pallet Town. Please Enjoy!

"Pikapi-" An electric mouse called a boy softly. The boy, wouldn't budge. He was fast asleep as if he was yawned upon. The Pikachu then used his tail to slap him. "Pikapi-" The cry was noticeably louder now.

"…Just ten more minutes…" The boy moaned.

Despite all of its effort, the boy, his trainer, was sleeping like a Snorlax. After a few more shakes and slaps, the electric type unleashed its Thunderbolt "Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu!"

"Aaaaaaaargh" As the boy got a rude awakening from his partner, he jolted in shock and fell out of his bed head first. Then, he sat up straight and began to rub his head. He smelled crispy like fried chicken.

"Haha, good morning, Pikachu." He murmured.

"Pika-Chu!" It greeted cheerfully.

"Ash! Breakfast!"

"Coming mum!" he replied. "Let's go down and eat, Pikachu."

"Pika!" The electric mouse jumped on Ash's shoulder. Ash dashed down the hallway. The only thing that he had forgotten was that there was a staircase at the end of it. Having not stopped on time, they tumbled down the staircase.

"Are you alright?" His mother called nervously. Ash was lying face down and Pikachu on top of his trainer in very much the same posture. Then, Pikachu jumped off and Ash also stood up.

"Yeah, I forgot that the staircase was rather close to the door." Ash muttered.

"Man, that was some nice breakfast." Ash said pleasantly. "Let's go outside, Pikachu. We'll walk around the town and train in a field nearby."

"Oh, Ash, professor Oak wanted to see you." His mother brought out a pair of black trousers and a white striped blue shirt. "You should go there first. Wear this."

"All right, I'll go there first." He responded with an affirming nod. "These clothes looks just like one I wore in Kalos."

"Well, it is the exact same one." She replied. "All of the other ones need some fixing. You'd better get going, dear."

"Okay, see you soon, mum!" Ash changed his clothes and dashed out the door with Pikachu running ahead of him. "Wait! I'll race you there, Pikachu. Wait for me at the garden."

After a bit of stretch, he raced towards the Pokemon Professor's lab with Pikachu. It wasn't long until they reached the door.

"Pikachu, it is unfair to use quick attack!" Ash complained. He was panting very hard.

"Pipipipipipi" Pikachu giggled in joy. Then, after allowing himself to catch his breath, Ash opened the door.

"Hello, professor!" He called. Professor Oak emerged with a package. He placed the package on a desk nearby.

"Oh, Ash. It is very nice to see you again." Professor replied with a smile. "Right, as you may know, I have a new place of interest for you."

"Okay, what is it?"

"There is a region called Aotea. I thought you may be interested in that region."

"Aotea Region?" He asked.

"Yes. Aotea Region. It consists of two islands: Te Ika Island and Pounamu Island. It is a great place to get some more experience. It's got many Pokémons that you have never seen before as well as familiar ones."

"Wow, I really want to go there."

"Good! You can get going now." He pulled an envelope from his pocket. "Here is a flight ticket for you. You'll have to transfer at Kalos."

"Wait a minute, professor. I need to tell mum…"

"No worries, I have already told Delia about it. She should be packing your bag by now." The professor turned around and picked up a parcel. "Also, I would like to ask you a favour. I needed someone to deliver this parcel to Professor Titoki in Aotea. Looks like you might be able to do it along the way."

"Sure I will! I'll go now. I will call you from Professor Titoki's lab!" Ash received the package and began to dash to the door.

"You are not going to take any more Pokemon from here?"

"No, I want to meet many Pokemons from Aotea! I'll call you later!" Ash exclaimed with excitement. He ran outside and kept running towards his house.

"Take care, ash!" Professor Oak waved to him until Ash was out of his view.

A Sylveon wrapped its ribbon-like feelers around its sleeping trainer's shoulder and shook her gently. A while later, the young girl woke up and rubbed her eyes until the Sylveon came into focus. She could also see a Braixen and Pancham standing by.

"Sylveon!" the intertwining Pokémon cried cheerfully.

"Good morning, guys." The girl greeted warmly, sitting up in bed and looking out the window. "Today's the day. We are going to Aotea like Ms. Palermo advised me."

A few days ago, Palermo, a former Kalos Queen and a famous producer, called her.

"I saw your Hoenn Grand Festival. Serena, you really have improved since the beginning." She commented.

"It was great that I got to the semi-finals, but I lost against May." She said disappointingly. While she had done so well in the Pokemon Contest, May had more experience than she did.

"Don't let yourself down. You are just as skilful as she is. However, you have to build up your battle skill. Who won the Festival? I missed that while watching the Kalos Master Class." Palermo asked.

"May won against Dawn. Also, I've met them in person. They are great to hang out with." They also happened to be Ash's friends. Serena was very uncomfortable to hear this fact at first, but then she understood that it wasn't that kind of friend. Then, they got along really well. While travelling around Hoenn together, they told stories of their travel to each other.

"That is very nice to hear. What are you going to do now?"

"I am not too sure. I think Aria told me that Aotea region has its own exciting performance format." Serena remembered.

"Yes, it does have its own exotic format. I was about to suggest Aotea too. It is a wonderful place to be at."

"Looks like I'll be going there! What kind of performance do they have?"

"You will have to find out for yourself." The producer produced a smile on her face.

That was two days ago and today was the day of her flight to Aotea. She was to take a flight to Kalos Lumios Airport. Then, she would have to transfer to another plane that goes to Aotea Cirrus Airport. She imagined the journey to the new region and all the Pokémons she could possibly meet. But then,

Growl…

Her stomach screamed for food. She hasn't eaten anything yet and it was almost lunchtime.

"Err… let's get breakfast, shall we?" She suggested, also silently cursing herself for oversleeping again.

At the airport, Serena arrived just in time for the check-in. After checking in, she heard a familiar voice, looking back she knew at once who it was.

"Dawn! How are you?" They high-fived. Dawn's partner, Piplup greeted her, too.

"I'm doing so well. Where are you going?" She asked.

"Aotea Region. I'm going to get more experience from there and become a better Performer. Where are you going, Dawn?"

"I'm going back to Sinnoh. I'm going to try the contest back home again. I'm going to win for sure!"

"Good luck, Dawn. I know that you can do it!"

"Good luck to you too, Serena." Then Dawn got close to Serena's ears and whispered. "Also, good luck with Ash "

That one sentence was enough to startle Serena. Her hidden feelings for him was discovered!

"How, how did you…" Serena blushed very hard. She tried her best to hide it. However, her cheeks were so red that it was going to blow soon. How did she know?

"Oh, it's rather easy to notice. Every time we brought him up, you always blush and seemed to be more energetic." Dawn and her Piplup both giggled. "Anyways, you will be great with him! I hope you two get along! Who knows if he is there now!" Then, it was time for her flight. Dawn trotted off with her Piplup, leaving Serena blushing with embarrassment.

"How did she notice…"

Please R&R, and I will know what to improve on and reflect on your voice! And if you have any question, I'll be happy to answer it! I'll see you guys in about a week!

-Disclaimer: I DO OWN Original Characters, Pokemons, Cities, Towns, Regions, etc.

Anything that already has a previous owners (eg: Ash, Pikachu, etc.) belongs to their respective owner/s.