I do not own Pokémon in any type of way. Game freak, Nintendo, T.V Tokyo and any other contributors to Pokémon do.
This is written in third person point of view.
Hope you love it. Please love it.
What I write is pure fiction, if by some chance what I say is true or in any way real, it is purely coincidental. Nothing here is real.
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5 days since Ash was not in Kalos.
It was raining brutally outside. Coconut trees swayed miserably as Alolans tried to save the tall exeggators. Some of the islanders getting hit by their tales. The beaches protested as waves upon waves gushed to the shoreline. It was a terrible tropical storm with a fierce temper. Ash Ketchum could rival it as he sat in the Aether foundation headquarters stewing as he gave the storm a stink eye.
"Ash, have some tea." Lillie said casually as she placed the cup down on her coffee table.
Ash directed his stare at Lillie. "Hey Ash," he started in a mock tone. "You need to come to Alola, its an emergency!" He grabbed the scalding liquid and drank it, not flinching. Lillie's eyes bugged out. She stuttered unintelligibly.
"Next time, call me to fix the Ultra holes problem when I'm not dealing with a crisis! Lillie, the weather has been horrendous for three days! Signals have been dead since the Ultra beast invasions! On top of that, the worst typhoon is currently going on of the century. There is no internet, no phone signals! No radio! What am I suppose to do, conjure up smoke signals?!" He vented, choking a bit as his throat blistered.
Lillie could only roll her eyes at Ash's dramatic display.
"Relax, I'm sure Miss Yvonne is waiting for you at Lumiose city, sipping tea, reading a good book in her apartment." She said nonchalant as she sat behind her mother's desk. They were waiting for the others as rescue efforts were being taken.
He had gotten a call from a frantic Lillie just as he reached downstairs from Serena's apartment. The ultra-hole energy had opened due to Alola experiencing a solar eclipse, unfortunately the same time, all electric Pokémon were recharging due to the event hence the recharge allowing the hole to remain open and attract a rampant number of Ultra beasts. It took Ash, the Alolan crew of Mallow, Kiawe, Sophacles, Lana and Lille two days to clean up everything. Gladiaon had to help along in the nearby islands as well. Professor Kukui, Burnet, and the other adults were also called out for the job. It was worse as all Guardian Deities were helping to keep their respected islands under control. Ash had hurt his leg in the ending of the massive battle against an Ultra beast and needed to stay off it until the pain subsided. It proved difficult as he wanted to help clean up and ensure the islands were safe. Only when Professor Burnet threatened to tranquilize him, did he grumble down and agree to stay on Aether Island until the rest of the gang returned.
To Ash, it was a normal end of season type of thing. When you deal with things like this since you were ten, you tend to have a calmer head towards dealing with these situations.
The only thing that could really ruffle his feathers to speak was Serena.
Something Lillie and the others were taking notice of despite it being so hectic. She seemed to baffle Lillie and Mallow the most. Lana- well, Lana often would make unfavorable jokes at Ash's expense… to his face.
They had heard of the infamous Serena while attending Ash's matches and evenings relaxing when Ash made the trip back to Alola. She was like a repeating song to him. One Lillie never understood. To people who didn't know Ash would assume he hated the girl but in reality, it seemed he was truly baffled by her. To Lillie- he liked her and didn't understand why.
Lillie understood, he was such together person, he had his life figured out, he was good looking (she reluctantly agreed), a very accomplished trainer, he was kind, charismatic and very self-assured. Why would the woman who least liked him be the woman he wanted the most? In her wise mind, Lillie also believed Serena didn't hate him, more so, she was very aware of what Ash Ketchum embodied. It was just in Lillie's mind, Serena seemed reserved, cautious. To her, it seemed Serena was hurt badly by someone.
She seemed like she didn't have the energy to be hurt again. She seemed to be closed off at the idea of love. Or is it she is afraid to be in love? Arceus only knew. To Lillie she needed to educate her very clever friend on the ways to a maiden's heart, especially one who seemed as careful as Serena.
Ash never responded to Lillie's soothing words of Serena relaxing in her apartment. No, Ash believed he was destined to be in a turmoil of emotions when it came to the evil that Miss Yvonne was to him.
The stormed raged outside, sand and dust kicking up as the waters around Aether foundation got very angry with the island.
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A long ass time since we realised where the **** Ash was right?
Three days after Ash made a personal call to Solgeleo
Back in Kalos
Serena sat in a café, watching the beautiful flowers sway a bit. It seemed a bit delicate to be honest, She wasn't sure but she could appreciate it. It was a beautiful day in Kalos, rather still and dry. She could feel the unusual heat in the country and opted to adorn herself with a beautiful sundress. She usually reserved this type of dress when she was in the orange islands. She enjoyed it and continued to read her book as she waited for her meal on the outer deck of the café.
As she settled in, her mind finally wondered from her. She took a deep breath and just allowed herself to think. She wasn't occupied with Bonnie, Clemont or Miette. She finally didn't have anything to distract her which was what she wanted. She just wanted to think.
It had been 8 days since he left…
She was confused, puzzled and a bit perplexed.
Was she angry? She needed a reason to be angry. Could she care?
'I thought you did already.' The same slimy, ugly voice returned to her, she made a face and shook her head. "I don't like you." She said miserably to herself. She was referring to her memory, or thoughts. How they made her feel troubled. Why did she have to think such things? She wanted pleasant thoughts but instead she was shown miserable memories, unhappy ones where she was out of control and unable to make sound and wise decisions. She liked her life to be in control but life never agreed. She liked to think of things a certain way but again life never agreed to her. Instead she was shoved into situations where she reacted in anything but cool and calm.
She wanted to allow herself to care but at the same time she didn't.
She knew she had a lot of pent up emotions. She was silent most of her life, when by herself, always in her thoughts. Only with him, she felt she could speak. Only with him was she comfortable to show she was unhappy. To tell him what displeased her. To allow him to set her right.
With Palermo, she had to be quiet
With him, she was loud.
With Palermo, she had to be docile.
With him, she could be excited.
With Palermo- she was controlled and maneuverer.
With him, she could move freely and tell him she wanted to. He followed.
With Palermo she was miserable.
With him, she saw her comfort.
With Palermo she was a robot.
With Ash, she came back as a human.
For what it was worth, Serena was not going to put herself through this again. It was damaging. She didn't want to trust Ash with her heart. She was sure if she could survive it. To her, love was so complicated that why would an individual want it so bad. Why is it glorified? Why is it the main theme of movies, shows, life. Why was love represented all over yet it had become so artificial that people in this day and age didn't understand it? Why was it that people had to go through great lengths to get it? Why was it that love is complicated?
Could she love him? Could she deal with second guessing her emotions? Her decisions just in the name of an emotion? She has had many heartaches in life, him being the first one.
She didn't know how to move on from these questions. She felt stagnant, alone, and craving a purpose in her life once more.
She blinked and shook her head. She was again in turmoil and really couldn't do anything. Just exist.
She gathered her things after her lunch and left the café to enjoy a walk. Lumiose city was beautiful as always. The breeze was delicate against her face as she took in the colour of the sky, the sound of vehicles, chattering and Pokémon had her calm. She felt overwhelmed by the strange sense of peace that took her over, her chest light with air.
She arrived at her apartment, not seeing the van parked across the street. She took her time up the stairs as she contemplated what she wanted to do for her evening. Her thoughts preoccupied her so much she ran into a wall. Or was it?
Ash grabbed her to steady her, relieved to finally see her after waiting some hours.
She glanced up and was taken aback to see him. She didn't know how to process her emotion but took a quick breath. "Ash." She said.
There was silence. A stare at each other, unsure of how to process. Serena didn't feel like saying anything. She shook out of his grasp and went forward to open her door. She allowed him in. He didn't say anything but obediently followed inside, nervous by the silence of her.
A few moments later they sat in her living room, tea between them, Serena sipping slowly. The pause of the moment was tension defined.
"Say something." Ash said, he stared at her.
She idly placed her cup on the table and cast a glance at him. "What do you want me to ask you?"
Ash sighed, exhausted. "I'm sorry, I was gone for so long and I didn't contact you. I want to tell you I was in Alola, dealing with some commitments I have there and due to a typhoon occurring same time, all connections to the islands were cut off. I managed to catch the red eye this morning here as soon as the airports opened and I came to see you."
Serena took in what he had to say and nodded. He didn't quite understand what she meant by it but she wasn't yelling at him, she wasn't anything at this moment. She, herself looked exhausted.
She took a sip of tea once more coming to the bitter realization that not everyone had their thoughts organized and always knew what to say. She thought of her response very hard. She wasn't in the mood to be angry, to act dramatic about something she really didn't care about. She also wasn't sure how to respond to him being here with her.
Was she excited?
Happy?
Confused?
She really didn't know what to do.
Her silence seemed to stretch on making Ash anxious. He heaved a sigh and got off the sofa.
"Its been a long day, I'm sorry for just barging in but I thought you should have known why I was gone."
"Why?" Serena asked sharply. Ash was taken aback by her tone.
"Why is it important for me to know Ash?" She repeated, rising from her seat as well, she stood apart from him, the coffee table separating them. "Tell me."
Ash looked at her, his eyes softening. "Despite all the hell that was going on for the past week Serena, my main focus was ensuring you knew that I didn't leave again."
Serena's eyes opened widely at that statement. He gave her a small smile before turning around and leaving the room. She was left in total silence.
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One night since Serena pounded two bottles of wine with Delphox
"You should have told me where you went though, Ash." Clemont bitched for the umpteenth time. Ash rolled his eyes similarly as Bonnie pulled on his shoulder harshly. She said she was going to do acupuncture but Ash didn't trust her with needles no matter how many masters taught her. Instead, regretfully he allowed her to massaged a few knots in his shoulders.
The trio were all in Clemont and Bonnie's penthouse enjoying a relaxing evening of Ash being back. Clemont just got a call from Ash same even stating he had an emergency and was on a flight out of Alola, the call got cut as soon as he left for the airport and Clemont hadn't heard from him since.
"Forget that now," Bonnie interrupted. "Tell us, you said you visited Serena before you crashed home." She kneaded her palm same time in the joining of his shoulder and neck relieving a satisfying knot, cause Ash to yelp like a bitch. Pikachu and Dedenne were snoozing cutely on the window seats, tired from playing. Ash's Rowlet was out, smiling and sleeping with them.
"Bonnie, I don't know what to tell you. It was not what I expected. She wasn't happy nor sad. She wasn't even angry which is what upsets me the most. I mean, if a person has some affection to the other, wont they be a bit upset that you never called? I'm starting to wonder if I would ever get through? We had an amazing date just a week ago, she admitted to finally liking me and now, because of circumstances out of my control, I'm not sure how to move forward now. I feel stuck with her a bit." Ash ranted. He really needed to get it out there. He spoke to Lillie, and Mallow but to be honest, they weren't to sure how to help but just listen. He just wanted to keep to himself but he wanted help.
Why was it when it came to love it was worse than anything he had to deal with. Serena, this woman was one of the most difficult puzzles he had to deal with and he had no one to deal with but himself.
Bonnie patiently listened to him, understanding completely from where he came from. Love was something everyone believed was easy. You like a person, if they like you, you date, you date from some time, you get married, have kids and live your life together.
No, it wasn't so, so many things come into play when it came to love or relationships.
Commitment, loyalty, finances, kindness, compatibility, capabilities, struggles, ideas, ambition, the way people behave, their attitude, respect and so much more. As years go by, people develop, knowledge becomes easily accessible, the complications of love continue and further make things dramatic.
Sometimes, Bonnie thought love could be something as simple as 'All I want is you.'
Yet life never made it so and if it did, there was a curve ball somewhere, waiting to strike you. Life was never straightforward in places you had no knowledge on and for Bonnie, no body really had a clear idea on where it was.
"Chin up, Ash. Give Serena time. You're not dealing with a person who is open, she needs to think, overthink and think some more before she decides what she wants to do." Bonnie soothed as she kneaded his shoulders some more. "Time, remember when we discussed how to be simple? Now, its how to give time a chance."
"Bonnie." Ash grumbled, exhausted. He later regretted not finding out what she meant as he climbed into bed, grateful to finally rest his body.
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3 Days Since Ash Realized His Bed Was His True Love.
Serena stared at her laptop fruitlessly. She sulked as she realized she would never be a blogger. She hated the tones, the millions of photos taken just to show how to make a face mask…
The stories of nostalgia and the ways how 'my husband would- ha ha ha'. She made a face and put an end to that noise. She needed to figure out what she wanted to do with her life now. Something unprocessed and natural. She really couldn't stand another girl discussing how she could create her 'own brand' and really just wanted to kill the internet or social media at this point.
"What has your face so sour, Serena" Miette traipsed in as she sat down with a few scones and her coffee. They were in a quaint café once again, sipping drinks and enjoying Lumiose city in the evening.
"Life, Men and I believe, hunger." Serena checked off as she typed furiously on her laptop. She searching for something but unsure. One minute she thought, she should go back to school, learn a new language, study a new field, do community service, get a real job. Something!
She was lost.
She was trying to find herself and she wasn't sure what to do. She was doing everything in her means to distract herself. She didn't really want to think about Ash.
Ash.
He was the curse of her existence. She truly didn't know what to do. She wanted him, she knew she did but not even her mind would ever allow her to speak such words.
Why wasn't it easy for her to just let go, run in arms and make out a bit…
The slimy voice in her head she thought was ugly began to speak.
'Trust issues.'
'He would hurt you again'
'He's way to good looking and that means trouble'
'Are you sure it's not the chase?'
'Mr Ketchum is accustomed to getting what he wants.'
'Mr Ketchum is the name you should call out when you're tied up in bed, blindfolded.'
Serena slammed her laptop down and ordered a full meal hastily after her last thought came through.
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Half Hour Since Miette Wondered Where Serena Puts All That Food.
Ash was sleeping. Rarely he would ever have a chance to sleep in the afternoon but he did. Then as sweet sleep was kissing him, a furious, incessant pounding was going against his front door. If it was Bonnie, Ash was going to throw her out his window. He grumbled as she scrubbed his eyes as he stumbled to the door.
"Bonnie! I swear you're the biggest pain in the ass next to-" Ash said before gazing down at who it was.
Serena stared at him furiously before letting herself in, ignoring him. She stomped her way towards his living room and sat down on his two-seater. She looked up at a confused Ash expectantly.
"Well, come and sit next to me." She said folding her legs and arms.
He hesitated before cautiously doing what he was told.
"Tell me about your trip to Alola and spare all the details."
"Um, okay well…" He stuttered and began to tell her. When he was in middle of the exciting part of getting his Snorlax to do an amazing hyper beam, Serena slowly began to crawl on him slowly, sitting on him and gently began to make out with the very confused Pokémon Champion. Ash could only shrug and allow her to get more comfortable.
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Serena is so bloody confusing.
Girl is probably going through stuff.
Ok, not sure when I will post again but I will finish all my stories.
Happy New year
