Chapter 2: Life in Kalos
On the plane, the pilot informed everyone that they were going in for a landing which worked as an alarm clock for the trio. Realizing what position, they slept in caused both children to blush although they also secretly like it.
Getting off the plane the trio entered the airport to find Grace waiting for them. As Delia and Grace started to discuss grown up things, Serena chased Ash around trying and failing to keep him under control as he looked at all the Pokémon. Once the excitement had calmed down in the raven-haired boy, they all got a taxi back to Vaniville.
Grace offered the Ketchum's to stay in their house for the night since they haven't unpacked anything and it was night time when they arrived. Ash and Serena both agreed, meaning Delia didn't even get a choice. Due to the Yvonne's having a smaller house, Ash was sleeping on a blow-up mattress in Serena's room while Delia took the settee.
With the two children in bed, the mothers decided to go and start setting up the Ketchum's new house. As they were coming to an end of unpacking a crack of thunder echoed. Grace was worried because of Serena's fear and ran back to check on her daughter. The bedroom door was left open a crack and Grace peered in to see Ash sat on Serena's bed, comforting her, while she cried into his chest. Grace smiled as Serena calmed down which is something she can't even do, and left to return to Delia. Sure, she has been told stories about how they interact together but seeing it first hand is another thing entirely. It's just heart-warming.
Serena, while Ash was able to calm her down, she was still terrified and wouldn't let go, she just feels safe in Ash's arms. Ash didn't mind comforting her but the heat radiating off her was making him sleepy. Serena was also becoming sleepy and before long they were asleep...
Serena yawned as her eyes blinked awake. It may seem weird since it has been two-months since she slept in this bed, but it seems softer than she remembers. As her eyes adjusted to the light, she realized why the bed was so much softer than she remembers, it's because she is cuddling up to a sleeping Ash.
As she realized how they slept, Serena shot up with a bright red face. She has long since accepted that she has a crush on the raven-hair boy but that just makes it so much more embarrassing. Ash was only on her bed because of her phobia of thunderstorms and then she cuddles up to him, how embarrassing.
"At least Ash is still asleep." Serena sighed to herself. After a moment of watching the raven-haired boy she couldn't help but think about how cute he looks right now. Ultimately, Serena forced herself to get up, which is when she realized a blanket was covering them. "I bet mum brought us this blanket.".
Serena, while a little nervous about what her mum would say, she is almost certain that Grace knows about her crush. Of course, Delia already knows of her crush and so does that Daisy girl (from the Summer Camp), so Serena can only assume they've told her mum.
Reluctantly, Serena stood up and made sure to cover Ash with the blanket. Grabbing some clean clothes out of her drawers, Serena left for the bathroom and changed out of her pajama's before brushing her teeth. Returning to her room, she started to brush her hair.
Ash blinked awake as he too came around. He realized he was at the bottom of Serena's bed with a blanket wrapped around him. He can remember getting onto her bed to comfort her through the storm, but he must've fallen asleep. Guessing she just slept in the bed properly instead of how he slept, he raised out of the bed with a yawn.
Serena knew he was waking up, and just continued to brush her hair as to not draw attention to herself. Due to her using all her will to keep her composure, she ended up struggling with brushing her hair.
As Ash took in his surrounds and spotted Serena brushing her hair, he knew she would be there all day if he didn't help her. Although not an expert, he has picked up a few tips in brushing hair since Serena seemed to struggle with it. With a radiant smile on his face, he approached her from behind. She could see him in her mirror and knew he had absolutely no-clue about how they spent the night, because of the expression on his face.
"Good morning." Ash smiled happily. "Do you want some help?".
"Please..." Serena whispered while trying not to blush.
Ash smiled as he took the brush out of her hand and started to brush her hair. Although not doing it perfect, Serena had to admit that Ash had picked up some great skills with brushing her hair. Although by no means perfect, it is really sweet of him. Of course, he is kind of the cause of Serena not being able to focus but that is beside the point.
"All done." Ash declared with his typical toothy grin. Serena smiled and jumped to her feet. She really can't complain as Ash has done a pretty good job all things considered. Of course, she could've done it better, but she was still trying to recover from how she woke up.
"Thank you." Serena replied with a bright smile and hug. Although he is sort of use to Serena's shows of affection, he is still a little shocked by it. Hesitantly he returned the hug, but it was soon interrupted by a stomach growl. "Hehehe, I guess it is breakfast time.".
Ash had a sheepish grin on his face as he nervously chuckled while scratching behind his head. Serena walked over to the door and Ash started to follow her until she stopped in the door way. This confused and slightly annoyed Ash seeing as he is hungry.
"Shouldn't you get dressed first?" Serena asked.
Ash blushed as he realized he was still in his pajama's. He blushed at this realization and chuckled nervously. "Hehehe, yeah. Sorry Serena.". He walked back into the room and picked up some of his clothes that were left out for him. Serena smiled as she made her way down to the kitchen for breakfast.
Once he changed into his normal clothes and out of his pajama's, he joined Serena and the two mothers' in the kitchen. He sat at the table and dug into the bowl of cereal that was already made. Serena was also eating a bowl of cereal while the two mothers each had a cup of coffee.
"Kids. Last night, us two started unpacking, all that's left is Ash's room." Delia informed. "You two can do that after breakfast, but us two have some papers to sign in Lumioso so whilst we're there stay out of trouble.".
Both kids nodded and finished their breakfast, followed by rushing around to Ash's house, it was bigger than his Pallet house, but the layout was quite similar. Except it felt different, it felt… Homely. The kids went straight to Ash's room, and saw it had some stuff already in. Some boxes containing his property, a suitcase with his clothes in, a medium sized bed and a TV. The kids, being kids, did the most predictable thing six-year olds would do, jumped on the bed, to test it out and watched TV, at the same time. After getting bored of that, the kids got to work and before noon had his room setup. Now sometimes had past the both of them seem to be growing with Serena fully aware of her feeling and Ash let's face it he can understand pokémon but human emotions he was denser than a brick wall.
Serena would always try to trick Ash into these "dates" she called them and poor Ash was like a puppet on her strings even sometimes convincing him to pay for her, Ash, ash, ash his mother it was kinda cute that Serena was training him for the real deal.
Now walking down the streets Ash and were walking to the ice-cream store on one of their "dates" when they met Calem, this guy was Serena's Gary the difference is that Calem liked Serena just had a hard time showing he was also two years older than them, Serena hid behind Ash looking to her knight in shining armor for protection and Calem was enraged by jealousy. He started belittling him calling him all kinds of things but Ash refused to give he new the moment he give in Serena will be unprotected and that's a risk he would not take.
When Calem saw he was get no where with the insults he tried some clowning shots stopping at the very last second. Ash for some reason new he was not trying to hurt and when these shots were fired Ash did not even flinched Calem was beginning to feel angry all his antics were failing to get a rise from him the only that was on was Serena's safety and including taking what ever Calem threw at him. Calem walked off for there were to many witnesses of him to hit Ash and get away with it.
Serena was crying while Ash held her in his arms and his heart broke, it truly broke he was there quietly crying with trying to strong but he can't stop the tears from running down his face but he made no sound not even Serena noticed it after they calmed down and treated themselves to some well deserved treats Ash took her home but he did not stop there he run home and took all the money he saved from his allowance and bought a pretty pink bow a big one and made a beaded necklace with both there names on it. The next day went to Serena's house were he was greeted by Grace and she said," Hi Ash here to see Serena?"
Ash said, " Calem made her cry yesterday so I thought I'll try to cheer her up."
Grace said, " While aren't you a little sweetheart."
Ash went up to Serena's room as per ritual he was tackled to the ground with a hug and Ash said, " You no matter how times you do that I will never get use to that."
Serena could only laugh at his remark Ash continued, " Here I have somethings for you."
He showed what had with him and screamed to the top of her lungs and said, " ASH , I LOVE IT.."
She immediately put it on in her hair and it with the necklace Serena had a plan she said with a mild red on her cheeks said, " Ash can you help me with this?"
Came behind her and help her and his heart was racing from doing this and could figure out this. As for she just enjoyed the idea of Ash doing romantic things even if he was obvious to it."
Two years later
Ash and Serena are now eight and Serena took Ash on a trip around Vaniville Town, and into a nearby forest, Ash couldn't explain it, but he felt a sudden urge to run there like his life depended on it. When he arrived, he found a tree which was split down the middle, caused by a lightning bolt, from the previous thunderstorm. Ash, also saw a group of two Spewpa and a Scatterbug on a branch, unable to get down due to the damage. The damage also meant the tree was slowly falling, so the bugs life was in danger. Ash, being Ash, couldn't stand by and do nothing, so he did another of his reckless stunts and began climbing the tree to save the poor bug pokémon… He couldn't just leave them there.
"Hold on guys, I'm coming to get you!" Ash shouted up to the bug.
While Ash was doing all this a Froakie was passing by and watch Ash not even taking a chance to think this through, he climbed up the tree until he reached the bugs. He grabbed the closest Spewpa and quickly climbed back down the tree. He placed the Spewpa on the ground whilst panting. Remember he is a small boy and has had exactly no-amount of training for a situation like this. Still, he pushed himself back up the tree. Serena arrived as Ash reached the top of the tree, and froze in horror. While all this is happening a little Froakie was passing though and saw what Ash was doing he stopped to see what was going on Ash said, " Spewpa, jump into my hand!"
Unfortunately they were paralyzed by fear so Ash took a risk and climbed closer took one because of his small frame he could not take the all of them one time so he made trips when Ash was going for the final trip when the tree started to fall Serena looked away in horror, when Froakie jumped in to rescue him. When he met up with Serena she said, " ASH KETCHUM, DON'T YOU DARE SCARE ME LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN. "
She cling on to him like she was never going to see him again ash was in a daze wondering to his self, " What is this feeling I feel."
Froakie said, " Man your denser than dense."
Ash said, " What are you talking about Froakie?"
Froakie said, " You'll figure it out eventually,,, hopefully. Wait how do know what I'm saying?"
Ash said, " I don't know to be honest I can't understand you say still but it's like I can sense wait you mean to say I just know."
Froakie was a bit confused by this Ash said, " Froakie do you what to play with us."
Froakie said, " Sure kid I'll play."
Ash said, " Last home is a rotten egg."
Froakie said, " Is he always this excitable?"
Serena said, " Pretty much it kinda cute to be honest."