Kalos, Reunion and Romance!
Author's Notes: The new chapter is finally here and enjoy and feel free to leave a review.
Chapter Four: The Journey Begins!
Lumiose City (12:00 noon)
Serena is waiting patiently for Ash to show up since he told her that he will meet up with her at Vert Plaza around twelve o'clock noon.
"Hey I'm here and I also want to introduce Pikachu to you" said Ash to Serena.
"Nice to meet you Pikachu and uhh hmmm?" said Serena with concern.
"What is it?" questioned Ash.
"Isn't that the same Pikachu that Thundershock you when we were playing hide and seek back at Pallet Town, the day before I moved away to Kalos?" said Serena.
"I don't think so" said Ash.
"Pika?" said the confused Pikachu.
"Oh now I remember, Pikachu were you that one Pikachu that I accidentally step on its tail and shock me?" said Ash.
"Pika Pikaaah" said Pikachu while feeling guilty.
"Hey you don't need to feel bad, it was my fault that I step on your tail by mistake and no wonder you didn't like me when we first met" said Ash.
"You two look like best friends" said Serena while smiling.
"Yeah we've been through a lot in our journeys but remember we're still best friends too" said Ash.
"I know, and since we'll be traveling together where should we head first to start our journey?" questioned Serena.
"I'm thinking of going to Santalune City to challenge the gym there" said Ash.
"So you're going to compete for the Pokémon League?" said Serena.
"Yeah and what about you, what are you aiming for during our journey in Kalos?" said Ash.
"Well I really haven't thought it, I know there might be something out there for and I just have to find what will my goal will be" said Serena.
"I see, I actually had a friend who wanted to become a top Pokémon Breeder but during our journey in Sinnoh, he couldn't think of what will his new goal should be and later near the end of our journey he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor" said Ash.
"We're going to have a great time in our journey and I'll be cheering you on in your gym battles and the Pokémon League" said Serena.
A little blue Pokémon hiding at the nearby tree where the two trainers are talking is watching them.
"Hey Ash I have something that I been meaning to tell you about before I move but I couldn't get the chance" said Serena.
"What is it?"
Serena begins to blush but a metallic arm came from behind Ash and grabs Pikachu from Ash's shoulder.
"PIKA!" yelled Pikachu.
"PIKACHU!" yelled Ash.
"What's going on?" said the worried Serena.
"Alright just who you think you are?" said the angered Ash.
"Prepare for trouble!"
"Make it double!"
"To protect the world from devastation!"
"To unite all peoples within our nation!"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"
"To extend our reach to the stars above!"
"It's Jessie!"
"James!"
"Team Rocket, blast off through the speed of light!"
"Surrender now or prepare to fight!"
"Meowth that's right!"
"Wobbufett!"
"Not you again, why can't you three just stop following me and Pikachu wherever we go?" said Ash.
"You know them?" said Serena.
"Unfortunately yes, they have been after my Pikachu on the same day when I started my first journey with Pikachu" said Ash.
"Sounds like they have nothing better with their lives" said Serena.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?" yelled out Jessie.
"What am I supposed to do? I left all of my Pokémon back at Professor Oak's lab. I knew I should of brought someone with us" said Ash.
"Don't worry Ash I got this, Fennekin come on out and use Ember at the metallic arm that is holding Pikachu!" said Serena.
Fennekin uses Ember at the metallic arm but it didn't break.
"It didn't work" said Serena.
"There's got to be a way to free Pikachu, but what?" said Ash.
"Adios, we must be leaving with our new Pikachu" said James.
"PIKACHU!" shouted Ash.
"PIKA PI!" yelled Pikachu.
A blue frog Pokémon came out of a tree and used Water Pulse on the metallic arm where the burn spot is.
"Froa Froakie Froa" said Froakie to Ash.
"Huh? What me to have Pikachu break the arm?" said Ash.
Froakie nodded in agreement and Ash command Pikachu to use Iron Tail on the spot where Froakie's Water Pulse hit.
Pikachu's Iron Tail broke the metallic arm and was set free.
"I got you buddy, are you okay Pikachu?" said Ash.
"Pika" nodded the yellow mouse Pokémon.
"Great, use Electro Ball!" said Ash.
Pikachu launches an Electro Ball to Team Rocket but Jessie order Wobbufett to use Mirror Coat and send it right back to Pikachu. Froakie saw the Electro Ball heading towards Pikachu and it decides to defend Pikachu by it getting hit by the deflected Electro Ball.
"Awwh it is okay?" said Ash with concern.
Serena picked it up and she fear that the Pokémon's condition isn't very good.
"This Froakie is in bad shape, we have to take it to a Pokémon Center right away" said Serena.
"Got it but Team Rocket is in the way, Pikachu use Electro Ball again!"
Pikachu launches another Electro Ball attack towards Team Rocket's balloon but Wobbufett used Mirror Coat again and sends it back to Pikachu again.
"Counter it with Iron Tail, Pikachu!" yelled Ash.
"Cha Pi" said Pikachu.
The Electro Ball actually hits Team Rocket's balloon and blows up, sending them flying towards the sky.
"TEAM ROCKET IS BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" said the trio.
Ding!
"Let's go to a Pokémon Center right now" said Ash.
"I check the map and the nearest Pokémon Center is like twenty minutes away, I think Professor Sycamore's lab is a perfect place to go to have Froakie examine" said Serena.
"Alright, let's go Pikachu!" said Ash.
"You too Fennekin!" said Serena.
As the two trainers are running in a hurry to Professor Sycamore's laboratory. Clemont and Bonnie spot Ash and a girl running towards Professor Sycamore's laboratory.
"Wasn't that Ash?" said Bonnie.
"It sure was, come on and let's see what's going on" said Clemont.
"Right" said Bonnie.
The two follow Ash and Serena to see what the problem is.
Upon on their arrival to Professor Sycamore's Pokémon lab, the Professor quickly recognize Froakie.
"Oh no Froakie" said the Professor.
"You know this Froakie, Professor?" said Ash.
"Yes, this Froakie is one of the Froakies that I raise along with the other starter Pokémon here. Sophie, Froakie needs some medical attention right away" said Professor Sycamore.
"Understood" said Sophie.
"I see that the two of you have met one another" said Professor Sycamore.
"Actually we met way back at Pallet Town when we were young kids" said Ash.
"I see then" said the Professor.
Someone outside knocks the door of the Pokémon lab and Professor Sycamore opens the door.
"Well it's great you see Clemont and Bonnie, how are you two doing today?" said the Professor.
"Good Professor" said Clemont.
"Is Ash and Pikachu here?" said Bonnie.
"Why yes, come on in you two" said Professor Sycamore.
"Hey Clemont and Bonnie, how are you two doing?" said Ash.
"Great and we just saw you running here to the Professor's lab and we were wondering what is going on?" said Clemont.
"Well a group of people tried to steal Pikachu away from me but a Froakie came out of nowhere and help us save Pikachu but Froakie got hurt in the battle" said Ash.
"Oh no, will that Froakie be okay?" said Clemont.
"I hope so" said Ash.
"Don't worry everyone, my assistant Sophie is the best with medical care for Pokémon" said Professor Sycamore.
"Great and this is my friend Serena you two" said Ash.
"Hi nice to meet you two" said Serena.
"Hi my name is Clemont and this is my little sister Bonnie" said Clemont.
"Nice to meet you Serena, and are you Ash's girlfriend by any chance?" said Bonnie.
"Girlfriend?" said Serena while blushing.
"Well I just said that Serena is my friend" said Ash.
"Piiii!" said Pikachu while falling to the ground from Ash's shoulder.
"BONNIE! That isn't polite to say something like" said Clemont.
"I'm sorry, I am just wondering because you two look like a couple" said Bonnie.
"It's okay and thanks Bonnie" said Serena while blushing.
"So Professor, what other Pokémon do you have here at the lab?" said Ash.
"All sorts of Pokémon and I just had some trainers bring back some Pokémon back from the Unova region, care to see?" said the Professor.
"Yeah we sure do" said Ash.
The Professor took the four friends to see the Pokémon.
"Here we are" said the Professor.
"They're all so cute" said Bonnie.
"Hey look a Snivy, Tepig and an Oshawott. Reminds me of my own Pokémon" said Ash.
"Those are the Unova starters, right Professor?" said Clemont.
"Why yes they are and I also have some other starter Pokémon from Kanto, Johto, Hoeen and Sinnoh around here" said Professor Sycamore.
"So Professor what kind of research are you researching here?" questioned Ash.
"That's a good question you ask me, well what if I were to tell you if some Pokémon that are in their final evolution stage can still evolve, what would you say?" said Professor Sycamore.
"Wait so you're saying that Pokémon in their final stage can still evolve?" said Clemont.
"That's my research and we researchers refer to Mega Evolution which has something to do with a strong bond between the trainer and the Pokémon and also there's a special stone that plays a major role within Mega Evolution" said Professor Sycamore.
"Strong bond huh?" said Ash.
"Once more a Pokémon can turn to its previous form after it evolves this way" said Professor Sycamore.
"It can turn back?" said Ash.
"Yes and take a look at this stone here, this is a Mega Stone which helps a Pokémon to mega evolve once they have a strong bond with its trainer" said the Professor.
"It's beautiful" said Serena.
"I have no idea what Pokémon that can mega evolve with this stone but all I know is that a fire type in its final evolve form can mega evolve with this stone" said the Professor.
"Professor, Froakie has made a full recovery and will be alright" said Sophie.
"Thank you and would you to see Froakie, Ash and Serena?" said Professor Sycamore.
"Yeah!" said both trainers.
The Professor took them to the infirmary room where Froakie is resting a bit.
"Hey Froakie, I just want to say you were awesome for helping out to save Pikachu" said Ash.
Froakie opens its eyes and it is thankful for what Ash said.
"Sleep well Froakie" said Serena.
The trainers exited the room and Froakie got out of the infirmary room and grabs one of Ash's empty Pokéballs and touches the button of the capsule device letting itself be captured.
Everyone was shock what Froakie did and the Professor is surprise that Froakie choose Ash.
"Well seems that Froakie took a liking towards you Ash, how you take Froakie with you in your journey?" with Professor Sycamore.
"You really mean it Professor?" said Ash.
"Sure and also do you mind if you take this mega stone to Shalour City and have an old man by the name Gurkinn examine this stone for me?" said Professor Sycamore.
"Sure thing Professor" said Ash.
"Shalour City is also the home of the Shalour Gym but you should head to the Santalune City Gym first since it's the closest" said Professor Sycamore.
"I know and thanks for having us here, we're going to get going and I'll make sure to deliver the mega stone too Professor" said Ash.
Ash and Serena left the lab with Clemont and Bonnie stops them to ask them a question.
"Hey Ash and Serena, wait up!" said Clemont with Bonnie by his side.
"What's up Clemont?" said Ash.
"We were wondering if is it okay for us to travel with you two if that is okay with you?" said Clemont.
"Yeah that sounds a lot of fun Clemont" said Ash.
"You mean it Ash?" said Clemont.
"Yeah and how about we go somewhere to eat because I haven't eaten since morning" said Ash.
Everyone agreed to go out to have lunch but Serena decided to cook them some lunch.
Ash and friends went to the nearest part at Bleu Plaza.
"Lunch is served everyone and here some for the Pokémon" said Serena while placing trays on the ground for the Pokémon.
"So how did you two meet?" said Clemont.
"We knew each other back at Pallet Town when we were just kids" said Ash.
"Oh I see and did you two decided to meet up here in Lumiose City once you two left for the Kalos region?" questioned Clemont.
"Not exactly" said Ash.
"When we were both at the age of seven, me and my mom moved to Vaniville Town which is way south from here and we just reunited last night" said Serena.
"Wow it was like destiny that brought you back and it's so romantic" said Bonnie.
"Thank you Bonnie" said Serena while blushing again.
"Romantic?" said Ash when his mouth is full.
Everyone and including Pikachu groan at Ash because how dense he is with love.
"What?" said the confused Ash.
After everyone had finished their lunch, everyone begins to pack up their things at set off for Santalune City.
Route 4 (6:28 p.m.)
As our heroes are on their way to Santalune City, night time has come and our heroes begin to set up camp for the night.
"Hey Ash how does this bow look on my head?" said Serena.
"You look great Serena" said.
"Thank you" said Serena.
"You're welcome" said Ash.
"I'll be right back, I'm going to find a lake nearby to re-freshen up a bit" said Serena.
"Alright and be safe" said Ash.
Serena left find the lake that is nearby the campsite.
"So how close are you two, Ash?" said Clemont.
"Well we were the bests of friends back at Pallet Town, we always play together every single day as I can remember but till that one day she move away from Pallet Town" said Ash in a small depressing voice.
"I'm sorry to hear that, but at least you two are together as friends" said Clemont.
"Yeah you're right" said Ash.
"Well goodnight Ash, I'm going to head to bed" said Clemont.
"Alright goodnight Clemont" said Ash.
Clemont head back to his tent to sleep while Ash is checking on Pikachu who is sleeping in his tent. Ash then lies down and looks at the stars of the night sky.
After some time has pass, Ash is asleep in his tent and wakes up then he notice Serena hasn't come back yet.
"I wonder what is taking Serena so long, I better go look for her" said Ash while whispering.
Ash got out of his tent and went the same direction where Serena left the camp site.
Ash is calling out for Serena but no responds.
"Hmmm where could she be?" said the concerned Ash.
Ash then hears someone saying help in a distance of him.
"That must be Serena" said Ash.
Ash runs towards the location of Serena's distress and finds her on the ground in pain from a knee injury.
"Serena!" said Ash.
"I hurt my knee and I can't up Ash" said Serena.
"Here I can cover your knee up with my handkerchief" said Ash.
Ash wraps Serena's knee with his handkerchief.
"There you go Serena, now let's get you back up" said Ash.
Ash pulls Serena up and she falls to his arms forming into a hug.
"My knee is still hurting and it's really hard to walk" said Serena.
"Get onto my back and I'll carry you back to the campsite" said Ash.
Serena got onto his back and she is being carried back to the campsite.
Now that Ash has found Serena, what more excited adventures awaits our heroes as the journey continues…
Hope everyone has enjoy this long chapter, I'll be making some new chapter a little longer sometime in the future and stay tuned for my next update.
P.S. I'll be posting a new chapter for The Ultimate Quest to Victory in the weekend stay tuned for that to those that are reading it.