Chapter 2: The Real Queen of Kalos
When I opened my eyes, I realized it was almost time for the sun to rise. I thought that maybe I should practice routines for my next show, but…considering I have to start all over again to be Kalos Queen, is it worth it? My stomach started to gurgle, so I suppose its breakfast time. I walked over to the small cooler we keep in Clemonts bag, maybe I'll find something worth-
"Chemmmspin?" Chespin made eye contact with me while buried neck deep in the remains of whatever we had left for food.
"Well, I guess it's my destiny to starve today". I turned away while saying this but Chespin didn't care for my obvious starvation. Wait a second, so that's where all the missing food goes?
"Oof-" I bumped into someone and started to fall backwards, only to be caught by…oh god-
"Good morning Serena! Haha, you should be careful when you daydream like that. But I'm sorry, it's my fault for getting so close."
He had leaned into my fall and wrapped his arms around my shoulder. He helped me up and had pulled me in a little too close. But as I could feel my face burning, I felt myself not feeling close enough.
"Serena?"
"O-oh Ash, I'm sorry. I'm just a little tired and hungry that's all. Uhm, thanks for making sure I didn't get all muddy again."
He let go and started to scratch his nose. "Good thing I did, because I would've had to give you my day clothes to wear as pajamas." He…gave me the only pajamas he had. He was still in his day clothes from yesterday.
Ash let go and went over to reclaim any food from Chespins raid, and what a shock, he didn't find a thing. Clemont and Bonnie slowly emerged and Clemont through a fit at Chespin for eating all the apples we had since we had just gotten them yesterday.
"Maybe I could invent something that will give us food from these scraps! It would scan the food, and then materialize-"
Bonnie put her hand over Clemonts mouth. "Big brother, I'm going to stop you right there. Let's just pack up and keep going, I don't think we're too far from the nearby town.
We all got dressed and tore down camp, and then we were on the way. I carried my Skitty pajamas because they had to be machine-washed. I hope they aren't ruined…I looked over at Bonnie who had this evil smirk and stare-and her target was me.
She leaned in and started to whisper, "You might just be the first girl who has ever really gotten into Ash's pants-literally." I couldn't help but giggle, but it was an angry embarrassed giggle that I wish never happened. Bonnie was destroyed when she saw Ash glancing over at me while I laughed. He…was blushing.
She leaned in once more when he turned away, "And girl….I think he knows."
I looked down at the ground as I walked and said quietly, "knows…that I…"
"Yes Serena. Sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g and all. I have more to say, but not until we're in private!" She skipped up to Clemont and got his attention, leaving me to walk alone.
"Pika Pi!" Pikachu jumped up and I opened my arms. Pikachu has to be the best Pokemon in the world. I love Braixen, Pancham and Slyveon but Pikachu has bee through all of the regions and has been on multiple adventures. I lifted him up and gave him a little kiss on the head. A tiny spark of electricity bounced onto my lips and it bright the biggest smile to my face.
"I've never traveled with someone who liked Pikachu as much as you Serena." Ash came over and Pikachu jumped down and started picking flowers from the side of the road.
"I think Pikachu might have a crush on you Serena!" Ash said as Pikachu brought over some flowers. Ash took them and started to fiddle with them.
"If Pikachu had a crush on me, he'd be the first!" I said this and thought about how my little Sylveon gets whenever she's around Pikachu. Sylveon, when she was Eevee, was so shy to the point where I thought it may have been impossible to put her into the performing arts. Pikachu would always encourage her to come out of her shell, and I think she started to admire and develop feelings for Pikachu. Wow, I guess it kinda reminds me of my feelings for Ash.
"I highly doubt that. You've been on national television, I'm sure thousands of guys are just waiting for he chance to meet you!" He had a soft smile, a closed mouth soft smile one would have if thinking about someone you cared about.
"But I didn't become Queen. I'm not the idol, and besides, that's just me on stage. I'm not even as pretty as the others-" I stopped short because I didn't want to sound like I'm fishing for compliments-even though I obviously am.
"It's more than a performance they see." His expression lowered.
"What do you mean Ash?"
A long pause went in.
"It's the drive in your eyes and the passion you put into your performances. When you go out on stage, there isn't a sign that you're nervous. You hold yourself up with such grace, and the love for your Pokemon becomes obvious. It's quite a marvel to see you perform Serena."
I felt a tear run down my face. "Ash that's…beautiful. I think it's a blessing to be able to see you battle. I feel the same way."
He turned to me and gave me a big grin. "Here, for the real Queen of Kalos". He had made a flower crown with the flowers Pikachu found. They were small blue and pink flowers; it looked so fragile I was afraid to touch it. We stopped and he turned and crowned me.
"Beautiful, a perfect fit." I heard Bonnie squeak up ahead, and Ash continued forward presumably because he was going to see Clemont. I stayed behind the group and used a compact to admire Ash's work. Pikachu was on Ash's shoulder, but he jumped down and ran over to me.
"Pika pi?" Looking at my crown, Pikachu wanted a sign of approval.
"These are the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen. Thank you for finding them! You'll be getting an extra special treat later on at dinner".
"Piiiii!" Pikachu danced as he walked, visibly excited. And I was too.
"Guys, theres a hotel with a Pokemon Center ahead! Smells like there's food there!" Clemont pointed into the distance, and it was the most beautiful building I've seen in all of Kalos. There was a giant garden near a lake, and it looked like it was the first place in the next city, because you could make out the skyline over the sunset.
It looks as if my luck with Ash may be changing. At least, I hope it is. I had placed my Skitty pajamas on my satchel, and smiled.
"I made a cute Skitty, and I am a beautiful performer." I whispered to myself. Yeah, things were finally going the way I wanted them to.
