Chapter1:Summer Camp

In the region of Kanto in the city of Pallet town live a five year old boy that went by the name Ash Ketchum and he had a dream of becoming a Pokemon master. During the past week Ash and the other kids from Pallet town had been at summer camp and this was their last day before going back home

"This is going to be easy. It's obvious that I'll win."Gary said with confidence

"Don't be so sure Gary you might have beat us in most of the activities it you won't win this one!"Ash said causing Gary to turn his attention to him.

"Oh yeah and who's gonna beat me you? Everyone knows you're a loser Ashy."Gary with a smirk on face.

"Wait and see Gary I'm gonna wipe that smirk of you face."Ash said as the two head butted each other and glared while growling at each other.

"Alright break it up you two I don't want to call your parents but I will if I have to."The camp counselor said stopping the argument.

One of Ash's friends leaf approached him and said"Ash you're the nicest guy I've met. You can't let Gary anger you like that."

"Thanks Leaf. I just wish I could beat Gary at something to prove he's not as special as he thinks he is."Ash said.

"I take it everyone has understood the rules,no team work ,the first one to bring all the stuff on their list win. We have counsellors around the forest to make sure you don't get lost."The camp counselor stated.

All the children were given a list of items and baskets to put the items. The children were exited and determined to win,all except a five year old girl called Serena Yvone who was still new in pallet and had no friends at all. One would think she would have made a friend after one week at camp but she was just too this was the he last event of camp of camp how could she win if she barely made it past the other ones,this wasn't going to be easy.

"Is everyone ready, GO!"The camp counselor announced as the children ran in all directions,scouting the area for the stuff on their respective list. They were determined to win.

Serena had been walking in the forest beside camp by herself. It had been thirty minutes into the treasure hunt and Serena had found only a few items that were on the list. She let out a sigh,she hope should would be able to get past this event. It was the last major event of camp since it was the last day of camp. Nobody had tried to befriend her and she wished she wasn't shy to make friends.

Serena then heard some rustling in the bushes." Hello,anybody there?"Serena asked as she continued moving closer to the was no response. "Hello, who's there?"she asked as she continued moving closer. Then all of a sudden a poliwag came out and cried "Poliwag!"

Serena was so startled she fell down dropping her list and her items." Owww!"Serena cried. The poliwag seemed to just look at her as if it didn't even know what happened before it walked away. Serena had badly scrapped her knee when she fell down.

Serena then began to cry. Where were the counselors,they were supposed to be everywhere . "I didn't even want to come here in the first place,MOMMY!"Serena cried between tears.

Just then the same bush began rustling again. It could be one of the counselors if it was then she could be saved but what if it was another pokemon instead one that was far more dangerous than poliwag what would she do. Sh continued to stare at the bush until a raven-haired boy. He was one of the campers and although they hadn't introduced each other she believed his name was Ash Ketchum. He was clearly looking for the scavenger hunt items.

Ash turned as he was looking his item and saw Serena. He walked up to her with a warm smile. "Hi,my names Ash Ketchum! What's yours?"Ash asked.b

" I'm S-Serena."She said timidly.

" Why are you on the ground Serena?"Ash asked.

"I fell and hurt my leg now I can't even stand"Serena said.

"Don't worry let me help you make it better."Ash said as he knelt down next to her and took a blue cloth out of his pocket and tied it around Serena's leg. Serena just watched " This guy is really nice,"she thought. He could have left to get help but she would be alone again but instead he was helping her himself.

"There, let me use my lucky chant. Pain pain go away"Ash said as silly as it was Serena found it funny.

Serena then tried to stand but the pain was still there and it was pulling her down,the pain was too much and Serena sat down on the floor again."It's still painful,I can't stand up"Serena cried.

" Come on,don't give up until the very end."Ash said as he reached out his hand to help her stand.

Serena stared at the gesture for a moment before gladly accepting it it and taking his hand with a smile. Ash then pulled her up in order to help her stand up but ended up pulling a bit too hard which caused Serena to fall into his arms kind of like a hugging position. When Serena pulled away to face Ash he just gave her a warm smile.

"See,you stood,"Ash said,"now let's get you back to camp."

" What about your treasure hunt I thought you wanted to win."Serena stated.

" I do but helping you is more important right now."Ash said as he and Serena went to camp.

" Do you live in pallet town?"Ash asked.

" I do my mom and I just moved in."Serena said.

" That's great so after camp we could play and I'll show you my friends!"Ash said.

" That would be wonderful."Serena said excitedly.

After the scavenger hunt it came to nobody's surprise that Gary won the event.

"hey Ashy guess what I win,again."Gary boasted

"well,congratulations Gary you beat me but wait till next time."Ash congratulated.

Gary looked at Ash surprise with the different reaction. He took it so simple like something else satisfied him, Gary looked at him before saying"loser"

One Month Later

Ash was with Serena by the valley as Serena's parents packed their stuff into the car.

"Do you have to go?"Ash asked in between tears.

"I don't want to go but my parents are making me."Serena said also crying.

"Here I want you to have this ."Ash said as he gave Serena a small black case with red lines at the side.

"What is it?"Serena asked.

"A symbol of our friendship."Ash said as he gave Serena a hug.

"Serena,let's go!" Grace(Serena's mom)said

"Goodbye Ash I hope I see you again!"Serena said as she ran to the car crying.

"Bye" Ash said quietly

Ash watched the car leave pallet town,the car contained his best friend and he had a weird feeling he was going to see her again.

In the car Serena opened the box Ash gave her and found a necklace and at the bottom it was half a heart written Ash Ketchum.