Hey people, this is going to be a refresher for some of you but it has been slightly changed and edited...Enjoy!

There Ash was. A Raven-haired Kantonian boy, staring up at the native Pallet Town sky with a yellow electric mouse type Pokémon sleeping soundly in his lap. The red cheeks spark slightly every few minutes. The partners had separated from their closest friends in Kalos only two days ago. As Ash stares off into space, he can't help but think about the last moments with Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie before he went on the plane to head home to Pallet Town.

FLASHBACK

Ash and friends are slowly walking to the airport in Lumiose city. Silence is struck upon the group as no one dares to break it. Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie all trudging behind, hoping to slow him down enough to miss the flight. Slight eye contact was exchanged between the three every now and then. The group arrives at their destination. Ash stops for a moment but doesn't even look back, he boards the plane with Pikachu, finds his seat, and stares out the window. In his view he sees a teary-eyed Bonnie clenching her brother's leg pleading him to make Ash stay, a glum-looking Clemont as he comforts his sister doing all that he can, and Serena, on her knees, heartbroken, limp, and pale. The plane starts to take off and Ash can't help but watch the distance between him and his companions expand by the second until they were completely out of view.

Ash takes out a picture of the group that he holds so dear to him. It was the picture taken in Geosenge town when they were looking for Lucario's mega stone. It was the only group photo Ash had and the last he would ever receive. Ash pets Pikachu on the head but no "Chaaa" followed. Ash looks down at Pikachu only to find him teary eyed as well. Ash looks back out the window to watch the clouds fly by as he contemplates what he is going to do now.

END OF FLASHBACK

All Ash can do now is clench his fists and let the tears drop slowly from his eyes. He has lost his confidence and his will to be a Pokémon master. It took him three tries just to beat Wulfric for his final badge. When he thought one obstacle was done, the depression and fear was buried, not removed. The words from Wulfric echo through his mind, "If you want to become a Pokémon master then you better start acting like one. The Kalos league and Elite 4 are Ten times harder than I am. You lost to me three times, three more than you should have. You might as well stop now before you embarrass yourself even more." Soon after Ash is knocked off of his train of thought.

"Ash, honey, are you okay? It's 1:00 am in the morning and you haven't slept since you got home." Said Delia.

"Yeah mom, I-I just don't know what to do now with my life," Ash says groggily without looking away from the sky.

"Sweetie, come inside and get some rest, we will talk tomorrow, okay?" Ash nods his head and walks inside with a sleeping Pikachu in his arms.

NEXT MORNING

Ash wakes up from a stressful sleep, his covers were on the floor and he was drenched in sweat. He only got about four hours of sleep but within those four hours, he hit hell. His dream was so confusing and intense.

Ash was walking down a dark hallway looking for his friends. Nothing could be seen with the naked eye. Soon enough a light appeared. Ash could make out three silhouettes, Bonnie, Clemont, and Serena. He started running, no matter how much, how fast, or how hard he ran, he couldn't reach them and stayed in the same place. Ash can feel eyes wandering over his living body. The feeling is cold and dark. He looks up to see Wulfric towering over him making him feel like an ant. Ash shifts his view under him and sees that he has been running on a hamster wheel. Wulfric laughs."Pathetic, you are only embarrassing yourself!" Wulfric lets out another laugh and walks into the depths of the shadows.

Ash stops running. He sits down on the wheel and catches his breath. "What should I do now Pikachu?" Ash looks to his left shoulder and realizes Pikachu isn't there. "Pikachu, where are you? PIKACHU!" He looks down at his hands only to find a note. Ash opens the note and it reads "Your dream was to become a Pokémon Master, now it isn't, you've taken all your Pokémon for granted. You don't need me anymore, Goodbye Ash. -Pikachu." Ash looks up to see Pikachu and all his Pokémon walking away from him into the shadows, where three familiar faces were as well, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie. "NO DON"T GO, PLEASE! STOP!" Ash screamed, tears running down his face. Ash then slams into the side of the hamster wheel multiple times. Random voices start to talk from the shadows, "Serves him right, he hasn't even won a league!" BANG. "What a loser, trapped inside his own guilt, letting his Pokémon take the fall in all of his failed attempts at winning!" BANG. "The only thing he has accomplished in life is letting people down." BANG. This enraged Ash. He slammed against the hamster wheel one more time and it shattered. Falling, Ash realizes there is no surface to land on and continues to fall overwhelmed by his thoughts.

"Honey!" Delia yelled up to her son. "I made breakfast!"

"Okay Mom! First I'm gonna take a shower!" Ash replied

"Okay then, take a quick one!" Ash then went into the bathroom and took a quick shower.

Ash finished his shower, put on his usual attire of a red hat, black t-shirt, blue jacket, and blue jeans. Ash heads downstairs to eat. "Mom, have you seen Pikachu?"

"Yeah," Delia replied, "I think he is in the fridge looking for some ketchup."

"Okay, just making sure."

Ash got his food off of the counter. It had already been made for him which saved him the trouble. Ash sat down at the table and was soon joined by Delia and Pikachu. "Mom, how come you haven't eaten yet?" Ash asked. He was curious because the food had been made before he took his shower.

"Oh, I just wanted to wait for you to get down here. Plus I wanted to talk about what you were saying last night, remember?"

"Yeah," Ash says emotionless then takes a bite of his food. An awkward silence filled the room.

"So..." says Delia.

"Yeah?" Ash questions.

"Aren't we gonna talk about how you, per say, don't know what to do with your life?" Pikachu looks over curiously at Ash for Pikachu was asleep when this was said.

"Oh, uh, yeah..." Ash responds hesitantly. "I kind of feel, well empty inside. I've been training to be a Pokémon Master for 6 years and now it's over. Plus I miss my friends"

"Well, why does it have to be over. I mean you are the one choosing to stop correct?" Asked Delia, making a point.

"Mom, that stuff is kind of too personal," Ash says.

"Well, what about your friends. Why do you miss them so much." Asked Delia trying to connect to her son's feelings.

"Well, there's Clemont and Bonnie. Bonnie is Clemont's little sister. Clemont and Bonnie have been there since my first day in Kalos. Clemont has shown me a lot about science and we are just really close, like brothers. Then Bonnie is a soon-to-be trainer. She was like a little sister to me. She really cares for her brother's Pokémon and any Pokémon she meets."

"Oh okay, so it's like you're losing part of your extended family," Delia said intrigued. Taking a bite of food, Ash nods his head at Delia's statement. "Wait so those two are the only two friends you miss?" Delia asked.

Ash swallows,"No there is one more person I miss. Her name is Serena. She and I both attended the Pallet Town Summer Camp when we were younger."

"Hmm, the name Serena sounds familiar." Delia thought to herself. "Well, what makes you miss her so much?" Delia asked.

"Well, Serena was very kind and caring. She was always there if and when I needed her. Actually, she helped me stay confident when I lost my first gym battle. Not too long ago we had I little fight. She told me that I wasn't acting like the "Ash she knows," and it snapped me back to my senses. Plus I always felt like I had a connection with her like nothing before. Not only does she support me but I support her. I helped her find her dream that she is now pursuing as a Pokémon performer." Ash explained.

"What was her mother's name, do you know?" Delia asked.

"Grace, why?" Delia's eyes opened up a little wider after hearing the name.

"Oh, I was just curious." Delia lied. "Well Ash, I think you should see some of your old Pokémon. Clear your mind a little bit. Oh, and speaking of the summer camp, that starts soon."

"That's great! Maybe Professor Oak will let me help him with the camp and some research as well!" Ash said enthusiastically. "Well bye Mom!"

"Bye Ash!" After that, Ash was out the door. "Now I have an important phone call to make."

IN KALOS

A beautiful day is present in the Kalos region. A cool breeze flows under the happily chirping Fletchling's wings. The sun shines ever so brightly over the Pokémon and people of Kalos. Children all over the region are outside with their partners and companions enjoying the fresh air that circulates through their lungs. Although, this experience is not known to a certain someone with short honey blonde hair, electric blue eyes, a red overcoat with a tinted pink dress underneath, and a red hat that lies upon her head. Instead, this certain someone is inside her bedroom of her home in Vaniville Town staring up at the ceiling. Hands are folded ever so delicately over a blue ribbon tied onto her usual attire. Tear filled eyes and a tear stained face is the only thing exposed to the human eye. Accompanying her is her first Pokémon Braixen, second Pokémon Pancham, and third Pokémon Sylveon. The group of 4 all laying on a twin sized bed reminiscing about times of their previous journey, showcases, and companions.

"Serena! The weather outside is very nice! If you're not participating in the next showcase, can you at least practice some Ryhorn racing!?" Grace called up to her daughter Serena.

"Maybe later Mom," Serena said dully. Grace sighed and continued cleaning up the dishes from breakfast.

"At least help me with the dishes! They haven't been done since you got home!" Silence followed. Soon enough Serena dragged herself downstairs and started doing the dishes.

Grace was very worried for Serena. She had come home crying and immediately embraced her mother in a very gripping hug, releasing anger and sorrow all at once. Soon after, Grace and Serena talked. They talked about her feelings for Ash and how soon after Ash left she parted ways with Bonnie and Clemont. They also talked about Serena's dream to become Kalos queen and how she was going to take a break from that for a little while. Serena only leaves her room now for food or if she needs fresh air and the occasional news reports. Grace was feeling lost, she didn't know how to help her daughter. All she could think of is taking her shopping but even then Serena wouldn't leave the house.

"So Serena... Are you going to cook dinner tonight?" Grace questioned. Only a shrug of the shoulders came from Serena. "Well, I was thinking about making a chocolate cake for dessert if you made dinner." Only another shrug of the shoulders followed. Grace continued, "Oh come on Serena, I know how much you love to cook. Just because you are not traveling anymore doesn't mean tha-" Grace is cut off by the sound of the phone ringing. "We will continue this conversation after I answer the phone." Grace dries her hands on a white towel and goes over to answer the phone.

Grace and Serena will be in BOLD(Serena will be bold and underlined) and the other certain someone will be italics when they are talking on the phone.

Yvonne residence, Grace speaking.

Hey, Grace! It's been a while since I talked to you!

I'm sorry, who is this?

You may know my son, Ash Ketchum.

Grace paused and looked over at glum Serena who is still doing the dishes. Grace walked out onto the front porch and closed the door.

Your son has a lot of nerve leaving my daughter and her friends like that! My daughter lo-, grace fixed herself, enjoyed your son's company and he just left without saying goodbye! Grace now is shouting.

Grace, I understand the situation. I know how much you care about your daughter.

I'm sorry, have we met?

Grace, it's me, Delia.

Grace starts to put two and two together.

Oh my Arceus! How did I not put that together? I'm glad to talk to you again!

Yeah me too!

Wait so why are you calling?

Actually, I'm calling to talk to you and your daughter.

Okay, hold on.

Grace walked inside. Serena just finished doing the dishes and was heading back upstairs. "Serena wait!" Grace said. "There is someone on the phone who wants to talk to you." Serena came over.

Okay, Delia, I'm going to put you on speaker.

Alright. Delia waited to be put on speaker. After a few seconds, she continued. Hi, Serena. My name is Delia Ketchum, mother of your friend Ash Ketchum.

Serena's eyes widened.

Wait, so why are you calling? Serena said innocently.

I was wondering if you two would like to fly over to Pallet Town to help my son regain his confidence and rediscover his dream. Also, I have bought the four tickets already. Serena was overjoyed at the fact that she would be able to see Ash again.

Why four?

So that you can bring along Clemont and Bonnie as well. I don't have their contacts so I was wondering if you could talk to them about it.

Of course! I would love to see Pallet Town again. I'm sure Clemont and Bonnie would like to go as well. Plus I think we all were worried for Ash. He has never been like that before.

Well, I've never seen him like that before either... Oh and the tickets are at the nearest Pokémon center, they expire in a week. I have a guest room for you guys to stay in.

Serena, you go ahead. I'll stay here, watch the house, then I'll notify your friends as well.

The next plane from Kalos to Kanto is in two hours. I'll see you soon, Bye!

Bye!

Grace then hung up the phone.

"Serena. I know you really like Ash. I don't want you doing anything your not supposed to okay?" Grace lectured.

"MOM! I'm sixteen, I know what is right and what's wrong!" Serena said with a crimson face.

"I know, I know. Well, you better get packing. I'll go pick up the tickets and notify your friends."

"Okay, Mom."

Grace then left on Ryhorn toward the nearest Pokémon center. Serena went straight up to her room, told her Pokémon the news, then started getting ready for the plane ride.

BACK IN KANTO

Ash soon returned home with Pikachu, ten minutes after he left, and seemed awfully sad.

"What's wrong Ash?" Delia asked

"Professor Oak wasn't there at the time, now what am I going to do." Ash flopped down on the couch and closed his eyes.

"Well, you can start off with cleaning up the guest room and straightening yourself up," Delia mentioned.

Ash opened his eyes, "why?"

Delia said with a smirk, "we have guests coming over."

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