Hey Guys! I'm back finally! This chapter is small compared to most of the other chapters... There were too many distractions for me this week! So I couldn't add more content in this chapter...

StormWolf150: Here you go mate!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon and it belongs to their respective owners

It was almost midnight and the trio who were enjoying a brilliant view of the night sky. They were at the edge of Ash's hometown. The group stopped to admire the night view.

"Let's go guys… I'm hungry" Ash said.

"Yea Me too! Can't wait to see what Delia has cooked!" Max replied feeling excited.

"Yea, Let's go guys… I'm tired" Brock responded with a yarn.

They made their way through the town and stood in front of Ash's home. Ash looked at Brock and Max who nodded supporting the trainer. He then looked at his partner, who gave him a reassuring look.

"Pikachu!"

"Here we go" he thought as he pressed the doorbell.

The door opened wide as soon as he pressed the doorbell.

"Well that was quick" Brock thought.

"ASH!" jumped a girl on the raven haired trainer.

Ash caught her for a hug as Pikachu jumped from his trainers shoulder.

"I missed you!" the girl cheerfully greeted him.

"I missed you too Bonnie… My you've grown up!" Ash said letting her go.

"Yea, Physically and Mentally… Unlike someone" she spoke looking at Max while rubbing her tears off.

"What did you say?" Max yelled.

"Ahhh, Nothing…" shrugged Bonnie.

"Where's Pika… Awe! Pikachu!" the girl picked the mouse up and gave it a hug.

"PikaPiPi"

"Hey there Ash"

Ash looked inside his hallway where, his past travelling partner, but most importantly, his best friend stood trying not to cry.

"Hey Clemont… Come here! I'm Sorry buddy" Ash said with tears in his eyes as he gave his friend a hug.

"I'm Sorry! T-That I lied to you"

"That's Okay Ash I-I understand…" Clemont said still hugging the raven haired teen.

After letting him go, he was greeted to another sweet voice.

"Well, I told them everything already Ash… So you don't have to repeat it" a voice behind Clemont spoke.

"Serena!" Ash exclaimed happily and pulled her for a hug. Serena blushed heavily on Ash's bold yet cute move.

"Ahhh I never thought a day like this would" Brock said while looking at the couple.

"That's sooo romantic!" yelled Bonnie elbowing Max.

"You should learn from him Clemont!"

*Sigh*

"So how about we talk tomorrow? I think Ash and Max would be hungry" Delia caught everybody's attention.

"Yeah!" Ash Yelled.

"Same old Ash" Bonnie sighed.

Everyone made their way inside the kitchen talking to each other and was greeted with a banquet.

"Wow! So much food!" Ash exclaimed.

"We made this just for you Ash… So dig in!" Jessie replied cheerfully.

"Oh Yeah!" Ash started to dig in.

"You have so much work to do Serena…" Bonnie looked at the honey blond who was watching her boyfriend's antics.

"I sure have…"

After everyone finished eating, Jessie was given the task of setting up beds for everyone and of course, with the help of James and Meowth.

"This is harder than we thought James" Jessie sighed.

"Just leave it to me!" Meowth yelled.

The cat come how made room for everyone. He then made his way towards Serena.

Serena saw the cat standing in front of her.

"What is it Meowth?" she asked.

"Come here" The cat told.

It told something in her which made her blush. She thanked the cat, still blushing.

Jessie, who was observing this, looked at James.

"James Meowth may be unto something…"

"Eh?"

The next morning Ash woke up the next morning when he heard footsteps of someone.

He was about to get up, but something heavy was on his right arm. He turned to his right while rubbing his eyes.

It was Serena; she was sleeping next to him locking his arm with hers. He slowly removed her arm, looked around to see everyone still sleeping. But, the door was open, so someone must have woken up already. He looked at Serena and smiled.

He made his way outside to find Clemont sitting alone in the garden area.

"Good Morning Clemont!" Ash greeted.

"Good Morning Ash" Clemont replied politely.

"So… What's up?" Ash asked trying to start up a conversation.

"Nothing much Ash…" Clemont replied.

"Do you know which Island you were stuck on Ash?" Clemont asked.

"I've no idea…" Ash replied stretching himself.

"I would like to find it out you know…" he replied smiling.

"Please let me know if you do find it!" Ash chuckled.

"Oh and Ash, I know that James has spoken with you about this… But I am gonna say it again" Clemont spoke seriously which caught Ash's attention.

"Team Rocket's Boss Giovanni himself personally monitored the attack on the plan you were flying in. Several people lost their life, the cause of the crash were not determined."

"But why! Why did he want to kill me!?" Ash exclaimed, hearing that he and his Pokémon were the only people to survive the crash pained him a lot.

"I did my research, the guy you faced in Sinnoh league semi-finals-"

"Tobias" Ash interrupted the inventor.

"Yea Him" Clemont continued to speak.

"He somehow is in the Mix; you were a threat for their operation in the Kalos region. Which is apparently in their control, trust me…" Clemont spoke sadly.

"Is it that Bad?" Ash asked.

Clemont nodded sadly. He and is company face Team Rocket in every step of their research and development of any product.

"Like I was saying, they have planned something Big Ash… Some of us might be in danger"

"You mean Paul?"

"Sad to say but Yes…"

Until Next Time!