Sorry for leaving you guys on that cliffhanger, but I've been real busy, and with the recent speculation of Amourshipping going away within two episodes I haven't been having a good. I am currently working on a YouTube rant so yeah! This is sort of like chapter 8 part 2, so it will be as short as the last chapter was. Enough blabbering, let's get started!

After being kidnapped by a flock of Fearow, Ash and Serena were reunited, but at what cost? Following the forest Pokémon's' attack, Ash has saved the lives of Serena, and their Pokémon. Now he lays badly hurt, being rushed to Pallet Town…

Serena – Faster Noivern! Pallet Town is nearby, but we need to hurry!

Noivern nods in response and speeds up.

Ash – (weakly) Serena… Pi… ka… chu…

Ash once again loses consciousness and Noivern speeds up even more.

A few minutes later, they arrive in Pallet town, distressed to see there is no hospital nearby. She sees a mountaintop building that stands out, and brings Ash there.

Serena: (knocks on door) HELLO, IS ANYONE THERE? WE NEED HELP QUICK!

Oak – (opens door) Hello there? How can I… (Gasps) ASH!

Serena – He's in critical condition! Can you help him?

Oak – Get him inside!

Serena lays Ash down while Professor Oak treats and examines Ash's wounds. He notices many scars and cuts which he washes and bandages. Serena sees an eerily colored fluid coming out of ash's shoulder. She touches it and starts wiping it from his cut. She has many scrapes on her hand from falling on the rocky road. The fluid that turns out to be poison seeps in to most of the cuts on her index finger before she wipes the remainder of the poison off the surface of her skin. She then makes sure none of it is left in Ash's body and bandages the scar. She then sends out Sylveon to use its earlier learned heal pulse to help Ash recover. Ash starts to feel better and wakes up after about an hour or two.

Ash – AHHHHH! (Jerks upright) Where am I?

Serena – Calm down. (Holds Ash's shoulders) You're okay now.

Oak – Good to see you're okay.

Ash – Professor Oak! Good to see you. I guess I'm in Pallet Town?

Serena – Yeah! I brought you here and came to the lab for help. So how are you feeling?

Ash – Just fine!

The three of them assure that Ash is healthy and discuss Ash's Kalos journey.

Oak – I'm glad your journey was enjoyable, I'm so proud that you won the league.

Serena – I'm proud two! The journey was quite enjoyable. Ash was very inspiring. Also, shouldn't we visit your mom Ash?

Ash – Yeah! I bet she's waiting!

Oak – She was anxious to see you. You should go.

Ash – Alright then, Lets go Serena!

Serena – Alright!

Ash and Serena hold hands on the walk to Ash's house. They knock on the door to see Ash's mother in shock from Ash's injuries…

Delia – Hello? OH MY GOODNESS ASH! WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU!

Ash – Long story, this is Serena, my girlfriend.

Serena – Hi there, yeah he got himself hurt trying to help out our Pokémon and I.

Delia – Well Ash, Serena seems like a lovely lady, but you shouldn't push too far.

Ash – C'mon, I've done worse.

Delia – That worries me a bit.

Serena – When you travel with Ash, you get used to it.

Delia – I suppose so.

Ash – Hahahahaha!

The three of them go in and Ash and Serena tell Ash's mom what happened, as well as how they met. Meanwhile, Ash's mom checks Ash's wounds frantically to ensure he is well.

Delia – Huh, did you say you went to summer camp here? What was your mom's name?

Serena – Oh, it's Grace.

Ash – Don't tell us…

Delia – We were neighbors before Serena turned three and they moved.

Both- Really?

Delia – Actually, Grace and I went to school together, then eventually we both settled our families in Pallet Town.

Serena – Ash, what about your dad? (FYI, these twists to the story aren't canon)

Ash – Hey mom, what did happen to dad?

Delia –Well, that is a question you should've asked earlier.

Ash – Huh?

Delia – We'll discuss it later. So Serena, you say you compete in showcases right?

Serena – Yeah!

Ash – Wait, mom, isn't tomorrow…?

Delia – Yes, tomorrow is the Pallet Festival! Again, not canon)

Serena – What's that?

Delia – It's a festival celebrating the accomplishments of Ash and Gary. This year, it was scheduled tomorrow alongside a Pokémon Showcase.

Serena – In that case, I'd love to sign up!

Delia – Also, I have a little surprise in store for you two.

Serena – Oh wow.

Ash – Can't wait to see.

Delia – You two must be starving, come on, I have dinner ready!

Ash – Alright! I'm so hungry!

Serena – Thank you Mrs. Ketchum!

Delia – Anything for my young man and his girlfriend. Also, Serena dear, Just call me Delia!

Serena – Um, alright then Delia.

The three sit down for dinner and recap Ash's plans for the Kanto, the Champion League.

Ash – That's great!

Serena – Do you know where the Kanto Showcase Master Class is?

Delia – I've heard rumors of it being in Celadon City, but it hasn't been confirmed as of yet.

Serena – Oh, okay.

Ash – well, we better get rest before tomorrow.

Serena – Right!

Delia – Good night you two!

The two of them sleep in Ash's Bed and talk for a long time about their future together. The next morning, they wake up and prepare for the day.

Ash – Ready Serena?

Serena – Yeah!

Ash – Mom, you coming?

Delia - I'll be there later today.

Both – Alright then.

They step out to be greeted by many townspeople as they walk by. Music starts playing and Professor Oak give his opening speech. He spots Ash and calls him up to speak.

Oak – And there he is now! Come on up Ash!

Ash – Oh okay, (Speaks welcomes, and shares his experiences in Kalos) Kalos was amazing! The Kalos league ended in victory for me and I met many new Pokémon as well as people, especially my beautiful girlfriend Serena!

Serena – (Walks up and takes Ash's hand) Hi there, I'm Serena.

She explains how they met and such.

Both: Please Enjoy The Festival!

Oak – Thank you Ash and Serena! Now, please enjoy the festivities and look forward to this afternoons showcase.

Serena - The showcase is in an hour, let's get something to eat, then get to the arena.

Ash - Good idea!

The two buy some lunch and eat on a nearby hillside peacefully. Then they go to the showcase venue so Serena can prepare.

Ash – Good luck Serena!

Serena – I'll do my best to get my second Kanto Princess Key, and see that proud smile on your face!

Ash – (Kisses Serena) Good luck

Serena – Thanks! (Walks to changing room)

Pierre (C) - Welcome everyone! To the Pallet Town Festival Showcase! We are pleased to have you here! Now let's begin with the theme performance. First we have Shian! Daisy, the proud sister of Gary Oak! And finally, Delia! The mother of Ash Ketchum!

Ash – MOM!?

Serena – Delia?!

Pierre (C) - The theme is Poképuff baking! Let the theme performance, BEGIN!

Ash and Serena have finally made it to Pallet Town, and in just time for the Pallet Festival! Will Delia pose a rival to Serena? Next time, the Pallet festival Showcase, will reach its climax!

Sorry this took so freaking long, I was very busy and I was making some AMVs for my channel. To those of you who were so patient, thank you so much! I tried to make this as detailed as possible to make it up. Oh well, that's about it. Have a good day, I'll try to finish Chapter 10 soon, or 9, I totally forgot. Anyway, keep battling, keep shipping, and as for Serena leaving, NEVER GIVE UP TILL THE VERY END! And I will see you later!