Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 35. So here's what's going on the Arc continues,and I'll say that "Day Three Blockbusters" was my favorite episode of this Arc. Very inspirational,abit emotional,and had very good moments. But enough of that let's get started.
"The best preparation for tomorrow is to do your best today."-H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Chapter 35: The Blockbuster Moment
The dawn was approaching and as the sun was rising high. A shed of light shun through an opening in window causing Serena to stumble awake. Since she took the bottom below Bonnie's she didn't have any problem waking anybody up. She looks to her side to see Ash sleeping on the bottom bunk of the other bunk bed. She then thought back to last night. Even though she came late,when she came back to the cabin she was surprised to see Ash waiting for her in the living space. While it was late,Serena thought Ash would've been asleep by then,but Ash told her he wanted to wait until she got back. With the late hour,both knew they needed to get some shut eye for the next day,so they changed into their PJs and went to sleep.
Serena felt happiness in her chest. While last night now gave gave her the thought of what she want to do while this journey. She knows Ash will be here to help her every step of the way. Right now,she was preparing for what to do today and figure to get everyone an early start. A few minutes later Fennekin woke up from the lower half of Serena's bed to see her trainer just getting out of the bathroom. Just by the sound of them both conversing caused Ash and Pikachu to wake up as well,and finding Serena and Fennekin already up and running.
"Morning Serena,Fennekin." Ash said. "Morning Ash. Beautiful weather today." Serena said. "Yep,so why up so early?" Ash said. "I figured an early start for all of us will get us in top shape for what planned today." Serena said. "And what are we going to do today?" Ash asked. "You'll see soon enough." Was all Serena said. "In the meantime,I think a little morning jog on the beach will lift our spirits up." She continued. "I don't think Clemont will enjoy that very much." Ash said,knowing Clemont
"I won't enjoy what?" The both of them turn to see a very sleepy Clemont and Bonnie come out of the bedroom. "A nice morning jog to energize us." Said Ash. "Oh no,that I'll certainly won't enjoy." Said Clemont. "Come on Clemont. It'll be a team exercise." Said Serena. "Yea Big Brother. You won't attract any girl here at camp with that excuse of an attitude." Bonnie said,no longer feeling the tiredness drown her. "I'm not doing this,ok." Said Clemont.
Ten minutes later
"I...can't believe...you guys...are...making me...do this." Clemont whined. Bonnie being very "persuasive" and the used of peer pressure. The gang was doing a morning jog lead by Serena blowing a whistle two times every three steps. "Alright,guys today's the day we get those ten points." Serena said. Ash and Bonnie were eager to get started while they continued their jog. Eventually Clemont was just too tired and collapsed,unknown to anyone of what happened to him.
Later at ten o'clock the camp participated in their first event which was fishing competition. Everyone enjoyed themselves catching sea Pokémon,but Team Squirtle took the victory when Trevor actually caught a Wailord. How anyone could catch something that heavy,no one knows. Team Charmander took second when one of their teammates caught a Milotic. Finally Team Mudkip won third when catching a group of Alomomola,leaving Team Froakie abit saddened when not receiving any points and promised each other to win the next event which was later in the day.
By noon,everyone was having lunch in the mess hall. Right now,there was only one thing currently on Teams Froakie and Squirtle's minds. "Wow,this is one of the best things I ever tasted." Ash said. All the sudden the group heard a snap,and look towards Trevor with his camera in his hand.
"What? This is one of the best I had." Trevor said when he saw everyone looking at him. Everyone only smiled and then turn back to their meals. By then,Professor Sycamore came over to the front stage,and everyone got ready to listen. "Alright everyone. We had a very competitive morning with the fishing competition,but we also enjoyed ourselves along with each other. Currently Team Squirtle is in the lead with 10 points. Team Charmander in 2nd with 7 points,and Team Mudkip in 3rd with 3 points. Leaving Team Froakie saddened but vowed to win the upcoming event.
"Now it's time for our next activity,and that's involving a Pokévison video." Said the professor. Right away everyone got excited to the sound of the activity. "That's right,today all you will do a Pokémon promotional video. One that will specify on your choice of Pokémon." He continued. Right away,everyone now started to think about what their video should turn out.
"To show an example,I like to show you all a video I and my assistants made ourselves." The Professor then played a video taking place at the Sycamore Pokémon Lab. There it showed the various Pokémon living there,while he narrated what they do and learn at Lab. The video itself wasn't long,maybe a minute and a half,but nonetheless it gave everyone an idea on what to do.
By then,Sophie had come over to the stage to explain the last minutes details. "Ok everyone,now the deadline will be at eight o'clock tonight so you all have enough time to finish your videos,and we also have supplies here to make Poké Puffs. With that,we wish you all the best of luck." She explained. With that,everyone got up and headed out to get started.
Team Froakie went back to their cabin to plan their video. "So what should our video be about?" Ash asked. "Well,I already have the conceptive ready." Serena spoke up and showed the group a drawn picture of their Pokémon. "This is the idea." She continued. "So this is supposed to be our Pokémon?" Ash asked. "Yep all of them are our stars." Serena said. "Wow,sounds interesting. Dedenne can you handle it?" Bonnie asked the Antenna Pokémon. Feeling uneasy since it rarely to go to the front lines,Dedenne felt uncertain about doing it. "You're be fine. All we have to do is be ourselves." Serena said,trying to put everyone's minds at ease. "Ok,so what do we do in meantime?" Ash asked. "Well,first I need to bake some Poké Puffs for the video." Serena said. "Perfect,I'll help too." Bonnie joined. "Well,while you two do that. I'll continue to work on the equipment we are going to use." Clemont said standing next to a very similar invention.
"Is that?" Ash said,knowing what it is. "Yep,may I present the PokeStar Shooter ." Clemont said,showing a similar device when they shot Serena's Pokévison video but with a new paint job and hopefully newer upgrades. "Just make sure THIS one doesn't blow up." Bonnie said in a stern voice. "Of course,that's why I'm enlist Ash's help for the last minute tweaks." Clemont said. "Sure,I can give hand." Ash agreed. "Great,we'll be right back with the Poké Puffs. By then we'll do location scouting." Serena said,then left the cabin along with Bonnie to the main building. "Alright so what do we do first?" Ash asked. "First get me my tools and welding helmet."
In the kitchen Serena and Bonnie were busy making the Poke Puffs for the video. "Tada,they're finish baking." Serena said while taking a hot batch out of the oven. Bonnie meanwhile was finishing one Poké Puff. Unlike Serena's it wasn't that all shaped,but Bonnie did her best for a little girl beyond her age. "Wow that's really good Bonnie." Serena complimented. "You really think so?" Bonnie asked. "Yep,you could probably give that one to Dedenne." Serena said. Bonnie looked at her Poké Puff and notice that similar color and texture that resembled Dedenne and thought maybe it would like it.
While helping Serena make the rest of the Poké Puffs,Shauna came over to their station. "Hey guys,wow your Poké Puffs look fantastic." She said. "Thanks Shauna how are yours?" Serena asked. "Just finished them and now gonna head back,but before I leave Serena. Have you seen Aria's new Pokévison video?" Shauna asked. "Are you kidding?! I didn't even know." Serena said. It's been awhile since hearing Aria's name. "You should,I got a lot of style. Plus her Fennekin finally evolved into Braxien." Shauna said. "Wow a Braxien,that's great." Serena said,thinking about the similar possibility to her Fennekin. "Yep ever since she became a Pokémon Performer,she still insists on posting newer Pokévison videos weekly. Have you guys ever heard of the Pokémon Showcase?" Shauna asked.
Both girls stood silent as they never even of such an event. "I'll take your guys' silence as a no. Wow you guys don't know much. Well,so the Pokémon Showcase is composed of the most beautiful female trainers and their Pokémon,hence being called Pokémon Perfomers." Shauna said. She then explained that the contest consists of two rounds. The first being called a Theme Performance,where you along with your Pokémon perform depending on the demands such as:Making Poké Puffs,grooming Pokémon,performing with props,or even something special concerning on the competition.
The second was called the General Freestyle Performance,where the performer and their Pokémon perform and demonstrate their skills and moves to the best of their abilities. The winner of a Performance gets rewarded with an elegant Princess Key. A Performer with three keys get to perform at the highest Performance grade called the Master Class. And the winner of the Master Class is crowned Kalos Queen.
"Wow Kalos Queen." Serena mesmerized with the thought of that. "Yep and the current Kalos Queen is none other then Aria herself." Shauna said. "Wow,she must have work hard to become Kalos Queen." Bonnie said. "Yep and that's what I'm striving for. To become the next Kalos Queen." Shauna said. Serena then thought about that thought and maybe that maybe something she could do.
After making the Poké Puffs and biding Shauna farewell. Serena and Bonnie met with Ash and Clemont outside the main building. "Hey guys,all ready?" Serena asked. "Yep,and a hundred percent boom-free." Clemont said. "I think I prefer Ash's word." Bonnie said. Clemont then threw a scowl at Bonnie,who was looking at Ash. "I trust Clemont's word Bonnie." Ash said. Still he wasn't certain about the bot's efficiency but if Clemont said it'll then he'll take a leap of faith on this.
Hours have passed and the group was still trying to find a good location to start shooting. "So the beach is no go." Ash said. "There just wasn't that potential to shoot the video." Serena said. "You said that with the side of the cabin,by the cliffsides,and other parts of the forest." Said Clemont. "Hey,those Cliffsides were a hazard." Serena said. The last thing she wanted was an accident on scene. "Regarding,we're running out of time." Ash pointed out. "I know Ash,I just...want that perfect location." Serena said. Yes,she knew that they're running out of time. She just hope with by the time they found the perfect location,that this video will catapulte them to the top.
All the sudden as if her prayers were answer,Serena caught a glimpse of an open area of the forest with flowers in full bloom. "Hey that's looks perfect." She said then started running,leaving the group behind. "Serena wait up." Ash said. "Don't worry,I'll just get a good look and we can get-" Serena continue to run to the flower field,but failed to see the edge that lead into a ravine.
"AHHHHH!" She yell while beginning to slide down. "Serena!" Ash grabbed her wrist trying to pull her up,but the sheer weight and velocity caused Ash to go along for the ride,with Pikachu on his shoulder. Both then slid down into the ravine,rolling down hard. "Ash,Serena!" Both blond siblings then looked down to see both trainers laying down,not moving.
Eventually Serena finally managed to get up and saw the situation she and Ash were now in. "Ash are you alright?" She asked. "I'm ok. Are you alright?" Ash asked. Serena nodded and both she and Ash started to get up. "Pikachu,I'm glad you're ok." Ash petted the Mouse Pokemon. He then saw Serena's hat on the ground when they fell and picked it up and gave it to Serena. Serena grabbed it and thanked him. Ash smiled and tried to get up,but something prevented it from doing so.
Ash grunted in pain,causing him to go down. "Ash!" Serena said. Ash then felt the pain come from his left ankle. "I think I twisted it." He said while touching his ankle. Each time feeling pain. "It's ok. I'm fine." Ash told Serena,trying to ease her mind. Serena however did the opposite and fear filled her body. "I'm sorry Ash. It's all my fault." She said while getting up fully. "No it's alright." Ash said,knowing Serena would eventually blame herself.
"Ash!,Serena! Are you guys alright?!" Both looked up to see Clemont and Bonnie on the edge. "Yea,we're fine." Ash and Pikachu said calmly,trying to ease everyone mind. "No,Ash hurt his ankle and can't walk!" Serena said. "Got it,we'll go get help. Take care of him Serena." Both siblings said then ran back to the camp. "I'm alright Serena really." Ash told her. "Why are you always saying that?! Your ankle is twisted and it'll all my fault!" Serena said hastily with her hands on her head. "Don't be hard on yourself." Ash said. Serena just stood silent and just headed to bag.
"Plus believe me...I been through worse." He said. "I know. I seen it on live TV." Serena told him. "I guess I'm still surprised that each time you get hurt. You really don't seem to mind." She said,knowing that the term Safety was never in Ash's vocabulary. "Just experience. Plus Drake told me that a high Aura sensitivity being can heal faster then normal." Ash explained. "Interesting,so what I'm gonna do is gonna be pointless?" Serena said while soaking a rag in the river by and then taking off Ash's left shoe and sock. There she saw his ankle red and swollen and then pulling the rag on his ankle. "Actually that's will help the healing process." Ash said.
"That's should help ease the swelling down." Serena said. Ash thanked her for the gesture. Pikachu then jumped on Ash's lap,showing him his support. "Thanks for your support buddy." Ash told him. "It's nice that Pikachu is willing to stand by your side." Serena said. "We been through the good and bad since the start of our journey." Ash said. Serena then took out Fennekin's Poké Ball and released her. Fennekin came out and then jumped into her lap. "Fennekin and I are a good team too. Hungry?" Serena then took out a twig from her pocket and gave it to Fennekin. Ash meanwhile just looked at the both of them and realized the bond and friendship they have. Somewhat rivals he and Pikachu's.
"So they're both trapped down there." The professor said. "Yea,but Ash is hurt and can't move." Clemont said. "Alright,we'll head out with a rescue team immediately." He said. Meanwhile Shauna,Tierno,and Trevor overheard everything. "I sure hope they're alright." Said Tierno. "Well,Ash has saved Lumiose City so I'm pretty sure he and Serena could hold on." Said Shauna. "Wait?! The attack on Lumiose City a month ago. That was Ash?!' Trevor said with a shocking tone in his voice. Tierno immediately covered Shauna's mouth. Right away,the one rule Ash gave them and broke it in a day.
"Thanks for taking care of my ankle." Ash said. "You don't have to. It's my fault you're in this situation." Serena said,still feeling bad. "I told you. This isn't on you." Ash said. Serena just stood silent. She didn't understand why Ash didn't just blame her. But then again,hate and blame aren't words in Ash's vocabulary either. "You know." Serena then turned back to Ash. "We done so much in our time here. Everything I learned, I'll be able to apply it everyday." Ash said. "Even the fishing contest?" Serena asked. "Yea,because if I know one thing is that nothing we do is a waste of time." Ash said.
"How do know you finally reach your destination?" Serena asked. "When you know that you finally see that light in the end." Ash said. "You're really a motivational person." Serena said. "Don't forget poetic." Ash chuckled,causing the girl to laugh along as well. While she grabbed the now dry rag and went back to soak in the water. "To have dream Ash." Ash then wondered what she meant. "There's a time were I want to find out. What's my dream?" She asked. "It's like I said. Take your time and one day you'll find it. I'll bet you're find your dream along with Fennekin." Ash said. Serena then looked at Fennekin and knew Ash was right. One day she'll find want she seeks.
Serena then grabbed the soaked rag and walked back. Unfortunately she wound up tripping on a pebble,falling down. The next thing she noticed was that now she was on top of the raven haired trainer,making eye contact with him. Ash felt his face heat up much more then anytime before. His crush was on top of him,and wasn't getting up. Instead she stayed where she was,with a heavy blush on her cheeks. "Uhh...I don't suppose we could...now discuss the elephant between us that we had for the past few weeks." Ash said.
Serena meanwhile stayed hypnotized,and continued to stare into his auburn eyes with Ash then following suit. Then now entering into autopilot mode,Serena then slowly lean her head forward,only focusing on the one part of Ash that she wanted. Ash meanwhile followed suit and his head was leaning in as well. Both were closer and continued to get closer. Their Pokémon just watched and were confused what their trainers were doing.
Their heads were now three inches away.
Then two inches.
One inch...and then.
"Hello." Both immediately broke out of their trance,causing Serena to get off Ash. There they saw the professor along with three people in climbing gear. Clemont and Bonnie were with them as well. "Hey Ash,are you alright." The professor said,looking at Ash on the ground. Serena,internally,sigh in relief. The professor didn't notice what the two were about to do earlier. "Yes I'm ok." Ash said,rising up. The three rescuers then climbed on down and grabbed Serena and Ash and help them out of the ravine.
"Are you sure you guys you don't want to head back?" The professor asked. "No,we need to get started on video,right guys?" Ash said. The group nodded. "Alright,but take it easy ok?" The professor said then departed with rescuers in tow. The group then finally made it to the meadow of flowers,with some careful navigating of course. "Wow,this place is beautiful." Serena said while running through with Bonnie in tow. "Alright guys,what do you say? Let's get started. The group cheered and were anxious to get start.
That night everyone was in the mess hall all watched their videos of each team and were now waiting patiently for the judging to start. "So who do you guys think will win?" Trevor asked. "Who's knows,it's anyone's game." Ash said. "Good evening everyone." Everyone then quiet down and looked ahead for what to look forward to. "Hope we all had a very exciting day. It was difficult,but we finally picked our three winners." The professor said.
"In third place we have,Team Mudkip with their demonstration of water type Pokémon." The professor while showing a video that Team Mudkip along with various water types. Some decorated in seashells and other things. Everyone cheered for Team Mudkips place. "Alright,in second place we have Team Chikorita." The professor said while showing Team Chikorita and a flock of various flying types that were doing tricks and playing with the team. Everyone applauded at such a good demonstration. And finally we reached our first place winner. This team showed the union and bond ship with their Pokémon in a very marvelous manner."
Everyone then cross their fingers. "Alright the winner is."
"Team Froakie!"
Right away everyone cheer for the winners while reviewing their video. On it showed Serena,and the others introducing themselves and their Pokémon. While laying in the meadow Serena took out a Poké Puff and tried to give it to Fennekin,but then it suddenly slipped out of their hand and started rolling downhill. All the Pokémon started chasing after it finally stopped rolling...right at Chespin's feet,who then ate the Poké Puff,leaving everyone dissatisfied. Serena then apologized to everyone and then took out the remaining Poké Puffs in her basket. The video ended with everyone enjoying the Poké Puff with a freeze frame of everyone smiling towards the camera.
Team Froakie got up and went to the front where the professor was standing. "Congratulations Team Froakie,your video was the top one in this contest,and with that,good luck everyone and have get ready for another exciting day tomorrow." The professor said while walking off the stage.
After everyone left Serena sat on the steps of the main building in deep thought,unknown to her someone was coming. "Ash said I'd find you out here." Serena en turned around to see Shauna walking towards her. "Of course,is there something you want to talk about?" Serena said. "Well I just want to stop and say congratulations on the coming in first,and plus..I figured you could use the company." Shauna said while next to her. "Thanks,you know of what happened today gave me the idea of the video." Serena said. "You mean Ash hurting himself and the both of you trapped in a ravine helped you?" Shauna asked. "Of course,beside according to Ash:there's nothing that we do that's a waste of time." Serena said. "Wise words from a brave man." Shauna said. "For Ash,nothing seems to stop him,not even when he got hurt." Serena said,quoting Ash's heroics. "I noticed it while watching your video." Shauna said,causing both girls to laugh.
"So,the Pokémon Showcase?" Serena asked. "Yea,that's what I'm striking for." Shauna said. "You think,maybe we could watch one soon." Serena said. "Of course,you could invite the others as well." Serena nodded and both then parted in agreement.
Serena then headed back to cabin,where Ash was waiting for her like before,and just like before;the siblings were already asleep. "You don't get much rest do you?" Serena said. "I wasn't gonna fall asleep until you came back." Ash smiled. "How your ankle?" She asked. "Still hurts a little,but by the morning. I should be able to walk with trouble at all." Ash said. "That's great." Serena comment.
"So...um...about what happened in the ravine." Ash mentioned,casing Serena to circle back at the thought for the first time.
Their heads were now three inches away.
Then two inches.
One inch...and then.
This caused her to blush heavily,and she now realized what would've happened. "Oh..um...I suppose you want to have that talk?" Serena said. "If you want,we don't have to do it now." Ash stated. Serena then thought about the thought about this. Should she come clean? Or restrain herself? She still wasn't a hundred percent positive about his feeling,now come to think of it,nothing is ever a hundred percent. "I suppose...it could wait until we're fully alone. But don't get me wrong,I know we have a chemistry together." Serena said. "So..next time." Ash asked. "Promise." Serena said while she and Ash swore on their pinkies. Both then turned in for the night,waiting for tomorrow.
Boom! Done. Hope you guys enjoyed that. So I'm gonna keep this brief. So you guys read and saw the moments,that I hope you guys enjoyed. Next chapter I'm gonna do something very different,so stay tune. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.