Review reply: To super elite, I am sorry but this story is a ashxserena and NatexKatie. I prefer to ship characters in the same show and not mix different characters. I hope you understand and continue reading the fanfic
The next day, the group and Sawyer went to the gym for Ash's battle. While ash stepped onto the battlefield, his friends watched from a platform running along the interior. Nate brought out his kirlia to see the battle.
"Okay, now watch the battle and learn from it" Nate instructed to which his kirlia nodded. Shortly after, the battle began. Ash brought out his fletchinder while Valerie brought out her sylveon. The two then proceeded to fight. During the battle, Katie noticed how nervous Serena was.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Katie asked.
"Huh? Oh, it's just that I'm worried if Ash can beat her" Serena said quietly so only Katie could hear.
"What? Ash is the one battling, so he should be the only one nervous. Then again, he always says he's going to win" Katie said, adding the last part as an afterthought.
"Wait, do you like Ash?" Katie asked teasingly. Serena completely blushed at the accusation.
"W-what?! I-I do not l-like A-Ash!" Serena stuttered. Katie just laughed.
"Well, do you like someone?" Serena asked, trying to get her back.
"What? I don't have feelings for anyone" Katie stated bluntly. When she said that, Serena saw Nate look a bit sad. Serena then got an idea.
"How about your friend Nate?" Serena asked with a evil smirk. Katie, though not as much as Serena, blushed by the question.
"What?! We are friends, I like him as a friend!" Katie explained. Serena wanted to keep teasing Katie, but she looked at the battle to see if Ash was doing well. After some time, Ash finally defeated Valerie. He was then awarded the fairy badge.
"Sweet! So, what did you guys think about the battle?" Ash asked after a mini celebration.
"It was amazing! The strategy you and Hawlucha pulled off was pure genius!" Clemont said in awe.
"Yeah, my kirlia can learn from your miracle plans" Nate joked. Serena and Katie avoided the question since they were focused on teasing each other.
"Okay, so the next gym is in Anistar city" Serena said quickly while showing the group her two screened mini tablet. So they said their farewells to Sawyer and went off.
After some time, they decided to take a break and eat lunch. As usual, Clemont, Bonnie, Serena, and Katie helped with preparing lunch while Ash and Nate trained.
"Bonnie, can you hand me some pomeg berries?" Clemont asked. When Bonnie looked around, she couldn't find any.
"Clemont, there aren't any pomeg berries" Bonnie said.
"What?! But we need them for the recipe." Clemont said in a worried expression.
"Don't worry, I can go look for some" Serena said.
"I can go along with her" Katie added. The two then set off into the forest to look for berries, with Nate watching their retreating backs.
A few minutes later, they still haven't found a single pomeg berry.
"Are you sure we didn't miss them?" Katie asked.
"I know what they look like and I have not seen a berry that looks like a pomeg berry" Serena said. Before they were about to give up, they spotted a batch of them near a tree.
"Bingo!" Serena yelled in joy. When they rushed over to them, a net appeared at their feet and trapped.
"What the heck?!" Katie yelled in surprises as they tried to get free.
""Ahahahahaha!" A trio a voices yelled.
"Prepare for trouble" a female said.
"And make it double" a male said.
"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"
"Jessie"
"James"
"Team rocket blasts off at the speed of light"
"Surrender now, or prepare for a berry bad fight"
"Meowth, that's right" Team rocket then appears from the shadows and strikes a pose.
"Team Rocket!" Serena yelled angrily.
"Must admit, pretty catchy motto" Katie said with a shrug.
"We cleverly baited you by stealing the pomeg berries and using them as bait" Meowth said with a laugh.
"All to hold you hostage so we can steal your friend's Pokémon" Jessie said with an evil smile. Serena and Katie were worried about what will happen to their Pokémon and their friends.
To be continued...