Chapter 6 Part Two has finally arrived. This time its gonna be awesome with a lot of drama spreading through the story. Let's all read on and watch what conclusion comes as the story of the two young trainers slowly makes its way to end of the chapter.
(I'm not much good at writing Romantic Chapters. But tried my best.)
So enjoy reading and review!
~ PokeWielders
Pokémon Fanfiction:_
Pokemon Fanfiction: Lost Foundation
Chapter 6( Part II ):
Sarena's POV continues,
So bright and warm the day was. Yet nervousness cracked through my head. This was the day, I would finally meet Ash after a year. It had a pressure on me. Two weeks ago, I heard Ash had finished journeying another region and now went back to his home at Pallet Town. It got me really excited. So, I mustered all the courage and proposed if we would meet again soon. I knew it was too much to ask since he had already finished a long journey, but as a selfish person with a heart drowned in feelings, I had waited for too long.
Actually, I knew that Ash was too dense to even realize that I love him, even though we had shared a kiss at the airport a year ago. But I wasn't sad. I knew he was like this. So, I gazed at the same elevated stairs that departed me from him. As the man I admire most came down towards me as the elevated stairs were coming down, that's when I realized, this time, the stairs were actually reuniting them rather than departing. He had a bit of nervousness painted on his face. I took it that he was nervous meeting me after the last thing we did.
As he finally came down and came face to face, I came to see his new outfit, he had wore a black jacket with a cool Orange Pokeball design on the midsection part. His jacket was unchained revealing the orange sweat shirt underneath. As a his signature outfit, he had wore a cap as always. It was black as well with a white Pokeball design on the front. I couldn't stop myself thinking how handsome and cool he looked in his outfit.
As he came, he sort of started to speak by blurting out, 'hello's, 'how was the battle' Is this the airport' sort of stuff. I was completely confused at first then realized he was blurting it out 'cause of nervousness. That moment, I couldn't help myself but to laugh at him. He had a red tomato face and steams coming out his years. I managed to halt the laugh.
"Oh, Ash! Stop it already!" I couldn't do anything but laugh at him for making weird expressions.
"I uh... Sorry..." He got dumbfounded and looked down. I couldn't help but smile at his innocence. "So, uh-" he was trying to say something again but I stopped him midway by grabbing his hand.
"C'mon, Mom's waiting.."
I was brave enough to grab his hand and drag him across the exit of the airport, in front of everybody. Because, my mind was focused on one thing, that nothing's gonna separate us anymore.
It was pretty fun as me and my mom spent the whole day with Ash, hearing about his last journey to a region named Alola. We came to know that it was a very small region but had completely opposites of Pokémon that we had in other regions. I was very curious to know about this new Z move thingy that Ash kept saying, but unfortunately, this Z-move can only be performed around Alola region. However Ash said that he was able to perform it with Pikachu in Kanto.
"You see, Trainers can do a Z move with their Pokemons in other regions but its actually too risky. It sucks out all the energy from the trainer and the Pokemon." He told us while taking a sip of coffee. We understood everything he said.
Soon, Mom went to cook dinner. I wanted to help but a part of me insisted that I should talk with Ash since we met after so long.
"So, Ash, what do you plan on doing now?" I was an idiot blurted something out so soon since I knew he just finished a journey so far away. I already knew what he was going to say,
"I didn't actually planned anything yet,"
"I should've known, I'm really sorry to have asked something out of blue.." I cursed myself for doing something as foolish as that.
"No need to apologize.. I actually think its time for me think something." He had a worried look on his face. I just gazed at him with lovey dovey eyes as he calmly thinking about what he should do next. Then suddenly something hit me.
"Ash, why not take some challenges? I heard there's gonna be tournaments worldwide, this year. Actually, rumors say that this year won't be any league tournament, because of this year being the 100th annual since the Pokémon War in the 6 Regions came an end." I heard some news and rumors about these tournaments being held world wide. That's why I wasn't afraid to tell him.
"League tournaments are on delay...huh..." Since then Ash was thoughtful during the whole dinner time. And as the clock ticked away, it was already ten o'clock. It was time for bed, and before we get to bed, Ash and I were doing the dishes, while Mom was busy managing Rhyhorn's cattle. It had been so long since I saw Ash by my side doing something similar even though it was washing dishes. I enjoyed every bit of our time. Then again, my heart was etching a lot.
It was already midnight. Mom already went to sleep. I lead Ash to the Guest room which was across the lobby from mine. After that I went to my room, to take a nap.
It sounded easy, but I didn't have the glint of sleep in my eyes. The white moon shined brighter than usual. It still maintained its soft light that illuminated the the surroundings. It was the perfect night for a young 11 year old girl to take a nap. But Why?
Why couldn't I sleep?
Why was my heart racing every moment?
Why was I so restless?
I already knew the answers. It was because of a certain 12 years old boy was so close by. My heart was etching to get up there and wake him up so that I could tell him my feelings clearly. I knew he was dense but a part of me said that he would understand.
So without delay, I went in front of that room. I knocked the door two times calling his name quietly. But no response came.
"Guess, he's sleeping..." I couldn't wake someone asleep neither barge in his room just because of my own selfish desire. So. I turned back and started walking. But my heart, the feelings it contained was holding me back. Like it wanted me to try one last time before giving up. I couldn't help myself but agree.
I turned towards the door again and this time knocked a bit harder," Ash... You awake?" I asked while calling for him. But again no response came. I sighed out and turned around, looking down. Then, "Sarena?" That call, that voice calmed my heart and made me relieved. I looked at him with relieved eyes. He was standing there, totally confused and clueless.
Moments later,
At the moment, both Ash and I were at the balcony standing at ease, watching the night sky. My face already formed a red blush thinking of it as a romantic moment. 'If only he could grabbed my shoulder and give me a k-' I was red like a tomato and I felt too much heat. I turned back to hide the blush.
"Anything wrong?" Ash asked out of worrying while giving me a can of milkshake. I became unable to reply straightforward. "I uh.. Nothing.." I tried to wipe away the subject.
"So, didn't get any sleep?" He asked still watching the sky. I had nothing to reply.
"I should be the one asking you" I rested my hands on my waist waiting for a reply. Ash seemed a bit out minded. Like he was thinking of something.
"Worried about the tournament..?" I asked having a hunch. Ash chuckled in surprise.
"Seems so.." He gave a sheepish smile at me which already told me he was worried.
So, he stared at the stars, thinking of every thing that could take his stress away. This wasn't the first time I saw him like this. Whenever he felt off, he'd sit down, relax and watch the sky to feel some ease.
I was watching him for some time. But he had changed quite a bit. Even though he was worried, feeling uneasy, I couldn't keep locking away these feelings that had been etching through my heart. Then, the worst possible thing happened...
"Um.. About that kiss... at the airport.." I blurted out something I shouldn't have. My heart was pounding and my blush was getting more visible,
"Oh..that.." But I wasn't the only one. Both of us had a glint of blush. So we turned away, Ash kept on staring at the sky. I just looked down. And then my reckless self continued,
"I'm sorry about what I did.. I just acted without thinking... Please forget about it.." I was cursing myself for saying all of these. I waited for the worst possible outcome. But the response I got stunned me.
"How can I.. forget ...if someone pours in that much love into it..." He had his eyes fixated on the moon while saying so. Hearing that from him, made me speechless for a second. "Ash..." My eyes grew larger in disbelief. 'He knew? But how? When?' I was totally caught off guard and then thought to myself that I was a complete gonner. My mind wasn't straight. I felt entirely responsible and anxious over Ash knowing. I didn't know what to do then. But right then, I felt a sudden urge.
He was gazing at the stars of the night sky. Not looking straightly at me. But I grabbed his palm with my own. Holding it tightly while facing down. "If... If you knew all along... Then please,... just let me stay by your side as long as I live...I just want to stay with you..." Tears started to fall from my eyes uncontrollably."Please, Ash..." As my tears started to form into shape, I looked down, still holding onto his hand. My grip became tighter every moment as I became anxious. As I didn't know what response would come from him, my feelings towards him grew stronger and heavier, becoming a load in my heart. I just waited while the tears continued on. And then,
"There's..." I looked straight up towards him after hearing the voice. He was in fact gazing at my worried eyes with ease. His Auburn eyes had unbelievable calmness.
"There's no point for me to not keep that request." Finally, that warm smile. The smile that I've longed to see during all these days finally formed its shape. The smile that I loved most about him.
Thinking all that, I already forgotten that my tears were still falling. For hours I cried my lungs out hugging him tightly. These tears didn't fall on the ground. For some time, I cried on his shoulder. I cried until I could no more. He didn't try to stop me. Something made me realize that he was actually letting me cry.. Because, right then, that was the only thing I needed most. The only way to wash away all these heavy loads and pains was to cry them out on his shoulder, a shoulder I could trust, I could depend on.. Right then, that was all I needed. Because, I was complete. Thinking all these, I fell asleep on his chest without noticing. But I slept soundly.
That was the most memorable night I had. The night that turned my life into a whole. The night perfect for a 11 year old girl to sleep. It didn't matter where I sleep. It only mattered that I was happy. Certainly a night to remember.
How is this chapter? There maybe a lot of flaws in this chapter. Since I was at a disadvantage in writing a girl's POV. But who can? A girl's mind is too hard to read. So, I know this was the best I could do as a man.
Well, so stay tooned for Part 3, the final Part of Chapter 6. Don't forget to review too.
~ PokeWielders
