Hey Guys, BluRio here. Hope you liked my previous chapters, this is a continuous story, and I keep on taking inputs, from your advices, comments and reviews. So please do review. So let me stop this non-sense, and continue. :p

That night at the Training ground.

"Uff.. That was a great session Delphox, Sylveon, Gardevoir, Pancham (If pancham evolved, it would not suit the performance) and Vulpix (Serena caught it )"

"Dell…" "Syll…." "Gar…" "Pancham-cham"

"Now, we are all prepared for tomorrow's contest. Let' rock the Round.

All of Serena's pokemon yelled.

"PIkachuu...Thunderbolt!"

Those words echoed in Serena's mind and ears.

"It must be another dream, I just can't get him out of my mind." Serena thought.

"Greninjaa…Water Shuriken!"

"Those words again." Serena turned right, and noticed the hooded guy, practicing with his Pokemons. But what shocked her was that he himself was sparring with them.

Ash saw Serena, standing there awestruck.

"She looks so cute, like that." Ash thought, while giggling.

"Heyyy! Whom are you laughing at, you pervert?"

"None, what's up?"

"I was having my last practice session before tomorrow's first round match. You are quite strong, you totally resemble the one whom I once loved (And still do)…." Tears started to flow down her eyes.

Ash couldn't control himself. He went forward, and with great difficulty patted her head. Her long hair smelled so good. It brought back so many memories for Ash. When the first time Serena helped him in preparing for his battle with Viola.

"What was his name? Where is he now?" Ash asked. Meanwhile Pikachu and Greninja couldn't take this drama of Ash, anymore.

Serena stopped and crying and pushed back Ash. "Don't touch me."

"Why should I say you his name? He's gone. Nothing can be done now."

Ash stood there shocked. "Does she still love me now, or am I just a past."

Suddenly Pikachu jumped onto Ash's shoulder and almost pulled his hood off.

Ash recovered quickly, and put back his hood, but not without Serena getting a glimpse of his raven hair.

"Why do you always wear that hood?"

"Sorry, can't tell. None of your business." Ash put his pokemons back to their pokeball, grabbed Pikachu and headed back to his room."

Ash reached his room, locked the door and sat on his bed, panting.

"What the heck was that Pikachu? You almost got me exposed!"

"It's all your fault, for how much more time, will you keep running away from her. Can't you see how much sadness you are causing to her?"

"The time hasn't come yet pikachu. I don't want to deter her from the path of winning the Contest."

Back to the battle field.

"Why did he run away? He sure is a pervert."

"When his hood fell off, I saw his raven hair. It looked so much same like Ash, only that his one was combed and was seemed to be very long." "Could it be…?" Serena thought.

"Nah, it can't be. Ash would never run away from me like that, this all must be my imaginations. I miss him so much."

"Oh Ash! Where are you?"

The next morning Ash got up, brushed his teeth, took a bath, got dressed and headed out.

"So daddy, what are we gonna do now? Our match is in the afternoon, we have a whole day to spend."

"For now, let's head for the breakfast table."

Ash entered the Restaurant. He spotted Brock having his breakfast, along with Misty. He was wearing a doctor's outfit. He looked sad.

"Must have had an encounter with Nurse Joy, early in the morning." "Well, seems like he has become a doctor, pikachu."

"pika…..chuu."

Ash sat on a table and ordered his food. He spotted Gizel and Macy.

"Wow, Macy has really grown big, and Gizel is as beautiful, as she was previously."

"You are being a pervert Ash."

Ash looked at Pikachu, whose cheeks were sparkling.

"*gulps* Sorry Pikachu."

Brock had an eye on Ash. He looked at his Pikachu.

"Hey Misty, didn't you tell me Ash had a powerful Greninja, while he was in Kalos."

"Yup, Serena said me that."

Ash finished up his breakfast, and headed to the washroom. On his way, he crashed with Dawn.

"Ouchh!"

"Can't you see and walk."

"Hey, I remember that voice, not you again!"

"LOL! Must be a coincidence."

"You Pervert, stay away from me."

"I'm not a Pervert."

"Anyways, are you a trainer?"

"Yup, I will be participating in the Pokemon Championships, today afternoon."

"Wow, all the best."

"Thanks, and same to you for your Contest."

"Thankk yoouuuu….hey wait there!" Dawn turned around, but Ash was gone.

"How did he know I was participating in the Contest?" Dawn thought.

"Why does my heart feel so relieved, after talking to him? It gives me so much confidence for my contest."

"I hope Ash was here to support me, like he always did…." *Cries*

Brock noticed Ash going to the washroom, and followed him.

Ash was washing his face, when he saw Brock entered. He was about to live when….

"Ash Ketchum!"

Ash stopped. He turned around.

"Doctor, are you speaking to me? Sorry my name is Red."

"Don't try to fool me Ash, I have been with you, travelling for such a long time. You just can't trick me."

"The food that you give to your pokemon are all my recipes, you didn't forget that, didn't you?"

"Hahahahaha! Brock, you have sure become a great doctor. Unfortunately, I can't fool you."

Ash opened his hood. His face was as bright as it was, eyes glittering, and his long hair, perfectly set-up."

"You sure have grown, dude."

"When I first heard of your disappearance, I couldn't believe my ears. I didn't think that a pokemon trainer like you could take such a step." "Unfortunately, I was very busy with my work, so never got a chance to contact anyone. But deep inside I knew that you would come-back, and comeback with a bang, and looking at your pokemon, it seems I was correct."

"You really think that, thank you bro."

Ash And Brock shared a great brotherly hug.

"So Ash, tell me. Apart from your training, what else have you lessons have you learnt?"

Brock noticed Ash's face turn pale and red.

"Haha, it seems, like our little dense Ash, has finally decided the manly side of life." "so tell me, who's the girl, that stole your heart? Misty?"

"Hmm..no."

"May?"

"Nope."

"Dawn?"

"Nah.. I like all of them, all of them have helped me a lot during my adventures."

"But, the girl whom I love is SERENA." "I promised her that, we would meet each other after I return from Alola, but I never came here, and…." "She went to Hoenn, and we even shared a kiss."

"You wWHaaaaaaattttttt….?" Brock fell down in shock. (ANIME STYLE)

"Brock, I have a request please do not say anything about me to anyone." "I wanna keep this going for some more time."

"Pretend that you never met me."

"Anyways Ash, I see you don't wanna reveal yourself till you find the perfect time. But remember to contact me whenever you need something or some advice." Brock whispered.

"Thanks bro, take care. Bye."

Ash put on his hood, and walked outside.

Ash saw Clemnot, Bonnie and Cilan having a discussion.

"Any news on Ash?" Clemont asked.

"No, we searched him a lot, but we yet don't know anything."

"How is Iris doing?" Bonnie asked.

"She has become a great dragon trainer, and now aspires to challenge the Elite fours soon."

"WOW!"

"Bonnie, have you started your journey?"

"Yes, I chose my first pokemon as fennekin, we aren't so much experienced. I'm training very hard, and am looking forward to challenge Clemont very soon. Hehe. "

"Okay Cilan, let's head to the gym-leaders meeting. Bonnie, you go and sit in the VIP box, and watch the Pokemon contest."

"Sure, brother."

"Well pikachu, it seems all of them have achieved their dreams, the only one left is us. So. Let's put an end to this, and show everyone, what we are made of!"

"Pikachuuuuu."

"But…" "There is still a lot of time left, let's go and watch the qualification rounds of the pokemon contest."

Ash took his seat. It took him some time to realize that he was in an awkward place. On his left he had Hilda and Lyra, and on his right he had Gizel and Macy.

He remembered Lyra from Sinnoh and Hilda from Unnova.

"Why does it always happen with me?" Ash though,

"Sir, why don't you remove your hood, it's quite dark here." Hilda asked

"Sorry, but I prefer to keep it on."

SO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WELCOME TO THE QUALIFYING STAGE OF THE POKEMON CONTEST.

IT IS GOING TO BE A FASHION WALK CONTEST. PERFORMERS WILL WALK ON THE STAGE ALONG WITH THEIR POKEMONS. THE BEST 64 ARE GONNA QUALIFY FOR THE MAIN ROUNDS.

SO LET IT BEGIN!

Ash sat there, watching the ladies, walk. He was waiting for Serena, and the others.

AND THE NEXT ONE IS THE EX KALOS QUEEN ARIAAA.

The whole crowd cheered. Ash was very happy to see Aria after a long time.

THE NEXT ONE HERE IS VERY POPULAR, KNOWN AS THE SINNOH SWEETHEART! IT'S DAWN BERLITZ!

Ash looked at Dawn, she looked very cute, and walked into the stage along, with her Piplup. She wore a beautiful sleeve-less top, and a skirt. Ash noticed Lyra shouting at the top of her voice.

Piplup used an upward bubble-beam, and Togekiss, used it's aura sphere from back, creating a watery background.

THE NEXT ONE APPEARING IS KNOWN AS THE PRINCESS OF HOENN, MAY MAPLE!

The crowd cheered loudly. May appeared with her espeon, with Blaziken giving off the effects of a fiery background.

Ash clapped hands, and gazed at how beautiful, May looked in that Princess attire.

Many participants walked on the ramp, including Jessiline (Jessie #lmao). Finally the name came, for which Ash was waiting.

THE NEXT PERFORMER IS NON OTHER THAN THE CURRENT KALOS QUEEN, THE EPITOME OF BEAUTY, SERENA YVONNE!

The cheer of the crowd, exploded through his ears.

Serena walked down the ramp, with a beautiful grace. She wore a long, beautiful red gown. Her hair looked gracious. She walked with her Sylveon and Delphox. Delphox used Mystical fire, and Sylveon used Fairy wind. The whole atmosphere was brightened. The crowd cheered loudly.

Ash sat there awestruck, with his mouth opened. The other girls, started giggling. Ash regained consciousness. He started clapping and whistling loudly, and got up from his seat. He was sitting on the front row, and his movement attracted a lot of attention, even Serena's.

Serena glanced at Ash. Ash was red in embarrassment.

"What would Serena think of me? Gossh! I'm trapped." Ash thought.

With no other option left, Ash turned back and headed towards the exit.

"You screwed it up there, buddy".

"I couldn't help. It seemed my body automatically got up."

"Well, there is not much time left, so let's head to the stadium."

Ash saw the board outside the stadium, which showed the Performers who qualified.

Ash noticed Serena ranked the top, followed by Aria, May and Dawn.

"So all of them qualified." Ash thought.

Serena was getting changed in her locker room.

"Why did he get up, and went away during my performance?"

"Why did I get the feeling of happiness, when I saw him in the crowd?" "Oh God, please tell me, what's going on?"

Suddenly Diantha appeared. "Hey Serena, you did a great job out there."

"Thanks Diantha, great to see you after so many years."

"Well….uhmmm… I had a question?"

"Sure, go ahead."

"Do you have any information about your friend, Ash Ketchum?"

Serena's face turned pale. Her mind malfunctioned. She sat there, without uttering a single word.

"Serena, are you okay?"

"Please, don't talk about him to me like that. You don't even have a single clue, how many sleepless nights, I have spent looking for some information on Ash. But all in vain." *sighs*

"Well then, it seems like there are many contenders, for this battle, but ultimately, it's all on him." Dinatha said, while leaving heading for the door.

"Wait, what so you mean? Did you just confess, that you love him?"

"Yes I did." "Let me just help you a little, Mr. Goodshow said that Ash is right here, in this World Championships!"

With those words Diantha left the room.

Serena couldn't believe what she heard. The words of Diantha were echoing in her ears. Numerous questions and thoughts ran through her mind.

"Diantha secretly loves Ash?"

"Ash is participating in the Championships?" "Why didn't he meet me?" "Did he forget me?" "Is he running away from me?"

Serena freshened up, changed into her normal clothes, and ran to the stadium, where the trainers championships were being held.

"If he is here, he must be participating in the tournament." "He must be here."

Serena noticed all of Ash's travel mates, entering the stadium.

"Hii Serena, where are you heading to?" Dawn asked.

Serena decided not to say anything to them about Ash. "Just came here to watch some battles, it's been a long time."

"Come join us, we have extra VIP tickets."

"Sure." ("Damn." Serena thought.)

They sat there, watching many battles. Alain just finished his one, with ease.

"Well, that was quick." May said.

"NO wonder, he beat Ash in the Kalos league finals." Clemont said.

All of them looked at him in anger, but with tearful eyes and a please-don't-mention-his-name-again look.

"Sorry guys."

THE NEXT BATTLE IS BETWEEN HARRISSON FROM HOENN, AND RED FROM KANTO.

SO LET THE BATTLE BEGIN.

All of them looked at the guy, standing on the battlefield, with pikachu on his shoulders.

"He resembles so much to Ash." Bonnie said.

Everyone agreed.

"He was there, during our performance fashion walk." Dawn said.

"Well, it was likely for a pervert like him, to be there. Right Serena?"

Serena was lost in deep thoughts. "Why does my heart pounds so fast, whenever I look at him. Who's he?"

"Serennnaaa."

"Oh, ya well, yes May, u are right."

"Anything wrong Serena, you seemed to be lost in deep thoughts."

"Nothing, let's watch the battle."

Meanwhile, Brock was keeping a keen eye on Serena.

Ash was standing, with his hood on.

"Go Lucario."

SO RED HAS CHOSEN LUCARIO. IT LOOKS VERY STRONG.

Harrison got tensed, by the calmness of Ash.

"Go Kecleon."

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!

Lucario was standing with his eyes closed.

Harrison decided to make a move.

"Kecleon tackle."

"Lucario, dodge at the last moment, and then brick break." Ash thought and murmured. Nobody could hear what he said except Pikachu and Lucario.

Lucario dodged at the last moment, and used brick break. AS FAST AS LIGHTNING!

Dust covered the battlefield.

JUST WHAT WAS THAT! INCREDIBILE AGILITY FROM LUCARIO. LET'S SEE WHAT WE HAVE GOT HERE.

KECLEON FAINTED! LUCARIO WINS.

TRAINER PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR NEXT POKEMON.

"Go Ursaring."

"Lucario, prepare your bone rush."

"Ursaring! Be careful, use earthquake."

"Lucario, bulk up."

"Now Ursaring, Charge with Focus Punch."

"Bone Rush." Ash just thought.

WOW! THAT WAS SHEER BRILLIANCE FROM LUCARIO. WHAT GREAT SPEED.

PLEASE CALL YOUR NEXT POKEMON.

"Go Steelix."

"Steelix, don't waste any time, use Stone Edge. Follow it with Rock tomb."

Lucario opened his eyes. "Daddy, shall I?"

"You don't need to ask me for that. Go ahead."

Lucario jumped on the rocks, one by one, reached mid-air and fired his aura sphere. Steelix fainted.

GUYS, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. 3 OF HARRISON'S POKEMON DOWN. THIS LUCARIO JUST SEEMS UNBEATABLE.

Harrison was fuming in anger. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"Who is this trainer?" He thought. "Anyways, Go Sneasel."

WELL, SNEASEL IS GONE, LUCARIO SEEMS TO BE HURT BY THE BLIZZARD, BUT KS READY TO FIGHT.

"This guy is really awesome." Clemont and Cilan, spoke together.

"His battling skills, are far above…." "I wonder what lies behind that mask." Max asked.

"Go Houndoom!"

"Lucario can you continue?" "Daddy, do you think, I will be defeated by a dog?" "Of course, Yes."

"Houndoom Flame thrower."

"Lucario, Meditate." Lucario stood there still, flame thrower hitting his body."

Suddenly Ash shouted, "NOWW! Focus Punch."

The Punch hit hard, but Houndoom got up.

"I can't let you take this game, without any hard work." "It's time to show our true power."

""Houndoom MEGA EVOLVE!"

HOUNDOOM HAS MEGA-EVOLVED!

"Lucario, Our bond is strong enough!" "Daddy, I don't need mega evolution, to defeat this dog."

"Houndoom, Fire Fang!"

"Lucario, Jump and then use CLOSE COMBAT!"

IT'S OVER GUYS! HARRISON HAS ONLY ONE POKEMON LEFT, AND THAT POKEMON IS….

"Blaziken!"

Ash recalled his Pokemon.

"Uff. He changed the Pokemon, it must have been really tired." Serena said.

"You are wrong there. The condition in which Lucario was in, he could have defeated more 5 pokes."

"I would like to meet that person today ya tomorrow, he seems to be very mysterious.

"Sorry Harrison, but one of my pokemon, has some business to complete."

"GO Charizard."

"Blaziken, Mega Evolve."

"I seemed to be have seem this battle, somewhere." "Oh yes, it was the match between, His Blaziken and Ash's Charizard. It was one of the most intense battle, I ever saw."

That short speech, gave Serena enough clues.

"Charizard, flame thrower."

"Blaziken, Blaze kick."

"Charizard, fly and use dragon tail."

"Dodge it!"

"Charizard, Mega-evolve!" "Use dragon claw."

"Blaziken, Close combat."

"Charizard, wait for the perfect moment, then grab Blaziken, and SEISMIC TOSS!"

*gulps*

BLAZIKEN IS OUT OF THE RACE, CHARIZARD WINS. RED HAS WON THE BATTLE, WITH EASE AND HAS QUALIFIED INTO THE TOP 64. WE HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THIS MAN. HE HAS BECOME STRONG CONTENDOR.

NOW WE HAVE A BREAK, AND THEN WE RESUME THE OTHER MATCHES.

"That was freaking awesome!" Serena thought. "Who is this guy?"

Mr. Goodshow started to laugh. You all sure always think of Ash.

"A Girl should sometimes listen to her heart, because at times, that's wiser." He looked at Serena.

Brock decided to join in. "It sure is tough when your heart notices it, but your brain doesn't,"

Suddenly, everything came together in Serena's mind. It seemed all the jigsaw puzzles got fit.

She ran out from the VIP box, and then out of the stadium. She ran like wild.

"What's suddenly gotten into her?" Misty asked.

"I think Brock, asked her out (#lmao)" Dawn said.

"Hey, I would never do that, as I have Nurse Joy and Jenny."

Serena ran, and ran.

"Where could he be gone?" "He shouldn't be far away." "It must be him, why did he do like this to me?"

"Does he hate me?" "I...I even called him…with…abusive names." *cries*

Serena around the whole stadium, but couldn't find him. She decided to head back to her room, and check the person next door.

Meanwhile, Ash had done his Lunch. As soon as he stepped out of the Restaurant, a group of paparazzi journalists, jumped on him and began to ask questions. Ash avoided them, and headed back to his room. When he was about to enter his room, he looked back at Serena's.

"Pikachu, is it the right time?"

"Anytime is right time."

"What would she think of me? A coward, a fool, a dumb boy…..well, we shall see to that later, for the time being let's get a good afternoon nap.

Serena's eyes opened. It was 7:00 pm. She got dressed up, and went to begin her search of Ash.

She noticed that Red's door was wide open.

"This must be the right time." "Okay, I have to find it out." She thought.

She ran inside…..

Only to find the Room Service people, doing some cleaning job.

Serena was devastated. (Anime style)

She went to the practice ground. And sat down on the stairs. It took her back to the time, after her Final lose to Aria. Ash supported her, and brought back her self-confidence.

"If it wasn't for him, I would now be a Ryhorn Racer."

Suddenly, she heard a similar voice. "Pikachu…Thunderbolt!"

She ran to the direction of the voice, only to find Ash practicing. She went forward.

"Hey, please step-aside." "It's dangerous."

"Ashhh!" Serena called out. Ash was shocked, but decided to act.

"Um... Sorry but my name is Red."

"Don't you dare, play fool with me." "Open your mask." "Do you even have any idea, how much you have already made me suffer?"

Serena started to cry. Ash couldn't take it anymore.

He opened the hood and his mask!

Serena could see the manly face of Ash. He had grown hairs, a slight French cut, but still the boyish nature in his eyes.

"Ash, is it really you?" "I'm sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!"

Serena rushed towards him, and hugged him tightly.

Ash patted her head. "I missed you so much Serena. You are the World to me."

"Please forgive me Ash, how could I not recognize you? I even got angry at you." "Gome-nasai"

"How could I not accept such a cute apolopgy? Hahahahaha."

Serena looked at Ash. He looked so handsome.

She bent forward, and kissed Ash.

Ash also kissed her back. Finally they pulled aside, gasping for breath.

"Oh Ash!" "Oh Serena."

"Okay, Mr. Ketchum, you have a lot of explanation to do."

Ash recalled his pokemons.

"How about you shift to my room."

"What Ash is asking me to sleep along with him?" (Serena thought. She couldn't believe her ears."

Ash contacted Charles, who was happy for him, and granted them an Arceus suit room.

"You know Serena, when I was in my exile, I learnt a very important thing…."

"And what's that?"

"It's love..." Ash kissed Serena. They got changed to their night dress, and slept in each other's arms.

Ash explained the whole incident of what happened 6 years ago, and since then.

"Oh Ash, promise me that you will never leave me from now on." "We will always stay together."

"I promise." With these words, they fell asleep.

A/N: - Well, here comes an end to probably the longest chapter, I ever wrote. Hope you enjoyed it.

Therefore, until next time, GOOD-BYE.

Peace!