Happy late Valentine's Day, readers! Yeah, I know, it's past that day as I wanted to release this chapter on that day but due to...well, I was not expecting to write this much on the chapter. Anyways, welcome to another romantic chapter of this story! Last week is actually the 6th year anniversary of when Ash and Serena became a couple in this story. (Read Chapter 16 if you never read it of course or if you like to read the confession of the two again.) Anyways, the progression of the story. Last time, the group walks into a meadow in which Serena finds herself interested catching an Eevee. This time, the group runs into Shauna and Tierno again. Tierno also has some news as well. What kind of news is it? Read and find out! This is based on the 90th episode of the XY series, "Tag Team Battle Inspiration!" Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or its characters!
Chapter 34: Partner Battles Together!
April 16, 2014 (Anistar Pokemon Center) (1:00 PM) (Days until Ash's Birthday: 8)
Ash and friends have finally arrived at Anistar City with two main things that are happening around: Serena's upcoming performance and Ash's 7th Gym Battle. They did happen to arrive at the city yesterday but Ash insisted spending the day with Serena to take a look around the city as another date. Quite romantic however as the couple did take some photos of themselves and even ones with kisses that has their faces so red blushing.
At different times during their Anistar date, Ash and Serena held their hands together strongly activating the glow on their bracelets. Both of them never have thought they have a love bracelet in their possession. Serena is lucky to have the Pallet Town hero in her heart bringing her romantic gifts that she adores a lot.
Ash, on the other hand starts to feel the most happiness of himself. All that he wanted from the beginning of his Pokemon journey, he wanted to become a master. Now, he has 2 goals in mind: become a Pokemon Master, and be the best boyfriend for Serena. Even if he fails to be the best boyfriend, he still never gives up because deep down, he loves her deeply from the heart. If his heart's happy, so is Serena's.
Ash starts to replay in his mind another moment from his date that went on yesterday as he sits down from the side of the battlefield behind of the Pokemon Center and sighs happily...
Flashback begins... (April 15, 2014) (Anistar City)
The group arrives in Anistar City but a decision was made for both Ash and Serena for another opportunity to have a date before they do their own things being a performance and a gym battle. They both easily agreed as after the decision was made, they went ahead to the Pokemon Center in the city and took a shower separately and even changed their clothes.
Ash was changed into a green T-shirt with his usual jeans while also taking off his fingerless gloves as well. He also spray some cologne on himself and even washed his hair to make it more shiny. No hat was needed for this trainer as he sets it down on his and Serena's bed.
Serena changed into a hot pink shirt with a white skirt that is in the same design as her regular one and also decided to wear some black high heels she brought at Laverre City when she was shopping. She thought that one day when she and Ash were on another date, she would wear them. She also put down her hat next to Ash's and took some time to perfect her hair. She started to straighten them out as it falls halfway through her back. Last time when they were on a date at Lumiose City, she tied it up into a ponytail but this time, she's letting it down in all of its golden beauty. She even made it more smoothing and soft than it was before as well.
Before going out to meet her boyfriend, she applies some fruity lipstick with the flavor being strawberry on her lips and starts to smack them to test out the flavor and as expected, it tasted as best for her Ashy to feel. She smiles and giggles at herself seeing her reflection at the mirror as she made herself more beautiful than before. She knew that Ash was going to fall in love with her beauty. Finally, she sprays herself with some perfume and she is ready to go! After all of the touches she made for herself, she grabs her purse which is filled with other flavored lipstick and walks out of the bathroom seeing her boyfriend all ready for the date.
Ash is waiting by the couch as he looks upon himself seeing as handsome he is for his date. Hearing the bathroom door open out comes Serena, Ash's reaction as he faces the honey blonde has him opening his mouth and act very speechless as he takes in all of his girlfriend's gorgeousness.
"Am I really that pretty, Ashy?" Serena asked as she starts blushing.
It only took Ash back to reality as he couldn't help himself staring at Serena. She really was that beautiful for the date. She giggles at herself again seeing how attractive she was for her boyfriend. She tries to snap Ash back to reality calling his name and waving her hand in front of his face.
It only took a minute but Ash is back to himself as he starts to talk. "Sorry, honey...you're really beautiful...I can see why it took you that long in the bathroom."
"Well, a girl must look her best when she goes out with the man she loves most and you're my cute handsome Ashy. I love you..." She cooed as she rubs Ash's cheeks. The raven-haired trainer's response was that he kisses her and feels the strawberry in her lips. "I love you...for everything. No girl is ever gonna come out pretty like that. I'm lucky for you to be my girlfriend.
"Careful, Ashy. You're true on that, but please don't be shallow because of how I look. You know you love me because we were special friends since summer camp. You were the same boy who held out that hand and helped me to safety." Serena said as she lets go of her lover's cheeks and crosses her arms for a bit.
"You're right. I'm sorry. Let's just go have fun and make this another romantic date, okay?" Ash said.
Serena smiles as she uncrosses her arms and holds Ash's hand as the bracelets start to glow. The couple look at their bracelets seeing the lightness on them knowing their love is just as bright as their date.
"The bracelets hold true power to not only ourselves, but our love. It can never die as long we're together forever. We, Ash Ketchum and Serena Yvonne, are the owners of the powerful love bracelets." Ash said.
Serena had that quote in her mind now since it seemed important. It sounds like some sort of description but her boyfriend doesn't know the true definition of the bracelets as he was close. With that out of the way, the young couple walk out of the Pokemon Center and went on their date.
Ash and Serena's date throughout the day was a heavenly bliss for the two. They had some lunch and walked around the city holding hands together as they happen to see other couples around and have their hearts warm up seeing true love in front of them. They had a bit of a picnic with each other with Serena putting out of her basket, decorated heart shaped Pokepuffs for Ash as he takes a mouthful of them. Serena had to make sure her boyfriend doesn't choke from the Pokepuffs knowing it's his most favorite food from the honey blonde.
The last part of their date was a romantic evening with each other with a dinner as well. Both Ash and Serena walk to the sundial when it was sunset and decide to take a gaze upon the sea ahead. Their hands are held together as they smell the fresh air around.
"Ahhhh...Ashy...The sunset and the sea...so beautiful." Serena said as she inhaled the air.
"Yeah...it's not as you are..." Ash said with Serena giving off a bright smile and blush on her face. He continued giving out a romantic talk to her. "Serena, never in my life have I thought of myself getting a girlfriend. I always thought of becoming so good with Pokemon. But now you're one of the most important people in my life. You're one of my top priorities. Every time I see you, my heart is just as bright as it will ever be. I don't want to let you go...you're mine now and forever. I want us to have everything we could ever have. Together forever, Serena."
Serena's eyes get teary hearing Ash's words. It looks as she's about to cry but she clutches her hand on his shoulder tight while her other hand is held by his hand as the bracelet activates with such shine. The more shininess the bracelet is indicates how much love is being shown with each other. "Ash Ketchum, thank you. It really means a lot to mean saying that. Yesterday was our 2 month anniversary but this date was perfect for that. A day late, but our love isn't saying we're too late. It's saying that dates can happen whenever...It can be delayed until our hearts come together as one."
Serena closes in her lips pushing against Ash's as they close their eyes and take in the deep kiss in front of the audience around them. Unaware of the people, Ash and Serena didn't care a bit being watched. The kiss lasted a heavenly minute as they let go of their lips seeing the people in front of them. Ash scratches the back of his head while Serena give off a bright smile to her boyfriend.
"OMG, it's Serena! The performer!" A person pointed out.
"I didn't know she has a boyfriend." Another person said.
"He looks cute...I wish he was mine..." A girl who is close to Ash's age falls in love with him.
"Serena's a lucky girl!" Another person from the crowd said.
Perfect timing for the couple, as they were kissing, the sun sets down as the moon shows giving a bright glow down on the city as Serena's skin starts to brighten. Not only that, a photo guy took a picture of the couple kissing each other. He walks over to the two showing them the photo.
"Awww...Ashy...look at us. That was a really beautiful picture." Serena said adored.
"Any picture that has both of us together is a picture that should be treasured forever." Ash said.
"Excuse me, sir, but can we keep this?" Serena asked the photo guy.
"Sure! That's yours to keep. Especially for a loving couple like you too." The photo guy said.
"Thanks! Here, Ashy. Let us keep this in our collection of pictures." Serena said.
"We never had a large collection of pictures before. Do you think it should come with a name?" Ash asked.
"Good idea, Ashy! Okay...how about...'Amour Couple'?" Serena suggested.
"That sounds interesting. What is Amour?" Ash asked.
"Amour is a word meaning love. It's native to the Kalos region and here in this region, our love stands forever." Serena said.
"Perfect, sweetie. I think it's a great name." Ash agreed.
"I'm glad you think so, Ashy. Maybe we can also put this photo of us as well Clemont and Bonnie when we were travelling with Korrina as well. I actually walked a bit closer to you." Serena said as she whispers in his ear.
Ash whispers back to her ear with a response. "I know, honey. I felt you when we were taking the picture and my heart started to flutter a bit as I still had a crush at you that time."
It was now nighttime. The moonlight glistens throughout the city as mentioned before, Serena's skin start to get bright. Ash couldn't help but see how beautiful his girlfriend looks under the shining moon.
"Woah, Serena. Your skin..." Ash said in wonder.
"Huh? Oh yeah. I used a skin product that makes your skin more bright around and it took a great effect at night. Always gotta look your beauty!" Serena said smiling.
"You're a bright lady...not only that, your skin glistens as bright like our bracelets." Ash said putting his wrist up.
"Thanks, Ashy. Maybe I should use it more often." Serena said.
"Should I also stick some ribbons around you too?" Ash teasingly asked.
"You dummy. You know I use those ribbons for my performances." Serena pouted.
I'm almost 14 and considering that I'm not 10 anymore, you still call me a dummy?" Ash asked.
"Yes, because you're my dummy, Ashy. A dummy is also a cute person." Serena said as she pokes her lover's nose.
Ash giggles feeling his nose a bit ticklish from Serena's poking. He then looks at his phone seeing the time at it hits 8 PM and it was time for both for the young couple to have their date. "Shall we, my lady?"
Both Ash and Serena walk to the restaurant linking their arms together walking in seeing the people inside gasping at the couple themselves.
"Ashy? Do those people know us?" Serena asked.
"I think it's the same people that saw us kissing and having our moment together at the sundial." Ash said.
The hostess walks up in front greeting Ash and Serena. "What will you be doing tonight?"
"We like a table just for the two of us. We're on a dinner date together." Ash said.
"Gotcha. Follow me, we have a table for the two of you." The hostess said. Ash and Serena follows her until they stop at a table fitting for the two of them. "Here it is, one of our love tables. Fit for any romantic couple around in the region of Kalos. Our waiter will come here for order. Enjoy."
Both Ash and Serena sit down at the table noticing the candlelight in the middle of the table. It looks just like the one that was on the table that Ash and Serena sat on their date at Lumiose City. There is a fabric on the tabletop as the coloring is white filled with red hearts around. Finally, there is a chandelier on the top of the table. The couple gives each other a bit of a small talk before their waiter shows up.
"Hello! I will be your waiter tonight, what will you be having?" The waiter asked.
Serena goes first choosing her food of choice. "Hmmm...I would like...Ooh, the pasta! I want that along with a sparkling glass of soda! Make sure to also spread it with some divine Alfredo sauce!"
"And what will you be having, sir?" The waiter asked Ash.
He takes a quick look around the menu before making his decision. "I'll go with the same as what my girlfriend has. Some Alfredo pasta and yes, your usual sauce. Put that along with some bubbly soda."
"Alright, good choices. I'll be back with some breadsticks." The waiter as he takes the menus and walks away from the couple.
"So...pasta tonight, huh?" Ash nervously asked.
"You couldn't think of anything else beside my food to eat, huh, Ashy?" Serena asked.
"It sounds very delicious! I wanted a plate to eat too." Ash scolded.
"It's okay. This'll be a romantic dinner anyways whether we have the same food together." Serena said.
"I'm glad I got to spend another date evening with you. I want to make it as best like our date at Lumiose. We had a fun time over there." Ash said.
"We sure did, didn't we? I'll never forget the dinner we had where I replicated your dream." Serena said.
"Yeah, that was certainly a surprise you pulled out of me, sweetie." Ash said.
As the conversation comes to an end, a few people stops by at the couple's table. They were mainly girls who were at the sundial seeing Ash and Serena's moment together. "OMG, Serena! I can't believe I'm meeting you!" One girl said.
"Hey...who are you?" Serena asked in curious.
"Oh! My name is Alexis! These are my friends, Ashley, Tammy, and Jasmine. We're all fans of your performances!" The girl introduced herself and her friends.
"That's wonderful! Did you like them?" Serena asked.
"Like them? Uh, we love them!" Ashley said. (Girl who has red hair wearing a multi-colored shirt with shorts. On her neck is a golden necklace.)
"You were like a shining star on stage there!" Tammy said. (Girl who has auburn hair wearing a red t-shirt and some navy pants.)
"So beautiful on stage!" Jasmine shouted. (Black haired girl wearing a white shirt and navy pants.)
"Thank you! I never really met any fans before but this is a first time while I'm on a date." Serena said.
"A date? That boy in front wouldn't happen to be your boyfriend, huh?" Alexis teasingly asked. (Another black haired girl who is sporting a green t-shirt and some shorts as well.)
"Yeah! Ash Ketchum! He's a trainer working hard to become a Pokemon Master!" Serena said.
"He's cute...I wish he was mine..." Tammy said with dreamy eyes.
Ash gives out a small blush but still has his feelings towards Serena though knowing his girlfriend is the only girl he wants to be with. "Sorry ladies, but Serena's my girlfriend and I love her dearest."
"You're a lucky performer, Serena. Keep doing your best!" Jasmine said cheering.
"I will, thanks! The showcase is coming up soon...are you girls watching?" Serena asked.
"Of course! Wouldn't miss it for the world!" Alexis said.
"Hey, do you mind taking a picture of us? Your boyfriend can come in too..." Tammy asked giving out a flirtatious voice and winking her eye at Ash.
"No thanks...I'm good..." Ash responded declining.
"I'll take the picture instead. Your phone please?" Serena asked.
Alexis pulls her phone out and gives it to Serena as the girls position themselves until the shutter activates. "Everybody, say...performers!"
5...4...3...2...1... "Performers!" The girls said as the picture was taken and Serena gives back Alexis' phone.
"Thank you so much! We look so good!" Alexis said.
"Hey, have you ever thought of teaching us about performances?" Tammy asked.
"You mean performance classes? I never thought myself as a teacher and I only won a couple performances." Serena said.
"But you're so good! We think you can make it as Kalos Queen yourself!" Ashley said.
"Hmmm...if I do...consider myself to be your performance instructor once I have made it to the finals. Whether I win or lose, I'll teach you what it is like to become a performer. Let me guess, you girls want to be on stage too with your Pokemon?" Serena asked.
"We sure do! Once we saw you the first time, we just want to be good as you!" Jasmine said.
"We left our Pokemon at the Pokemon Center so that we can have a girls night." Alexis said.
"We even saw you with your dreamy boyfriend!" Tammy said as she falls herself in love with Ash. The raven haired trainer himself feels a bit of heat inside of himself seeing another girl fall deeply in love with him. He knows his girl is Serena but he's not letting himself fall in love with Tammy.
"Well, we got to go, but we'll see you before performance, okay?" Ashley said.
"Yeah, sure! I'm glad to meet y'all!" Serena responded.
"Bye!" The girls said farewell as they start to walk back to their table.
Serena sits back down at her chair with Ash looking down at the table. "Something wrong, baby?"
"Tammy...she's got a crush on me...there's no way." Ash said.
"That girl? Well, I do see what you're saying but no way you're going to fall in love with her, are you? You know this is our date." Serena said.
"No! No! You're my girlfriend and that is it! Miette had that crush on me and she got over it falling in love with Tierno. I find it very possible that Tammy gets over that crush and finds someone of her own. And you're my sweet Serena. No way am I going to leave you for someone. You're what my heart desires...my childhood friend. Now let's just continue our dinner date, okay? You know we needed this day to ourselves." Ash said.
Serena took a moment to think and decides to trust her boyfriend. "You're right. You're my boyfriend and I love you so much. If I dare see Tammy come near you, she's gonna have a furious taste of Serena! No one messes with my boyfriend!" Serena shouted.
"Hehehe...that's my Serena..." Ash calmly laughed.
After Ash finishes that sentence, the waiter comes back with both the couples' dishes and their drinks. The pasta was served warm and seasoned with green spices on top. "Your foods, Mr. and Mrs." The waiter addresses them as if they were a married couple.
"Thanks! Oh, it looks so good! Better than spaghetti!" Ash said.
"The seasoning even looks delicious! Might we share a strand, Ashy-Cham?" Serena asked picking up a strand of pasta from her plate.
"Don't mind if I do, Sere-Sere." Ash laugh at the nickname he gives to his girlfriend.
Tasting in their share of pasta, they seal in a kiss feeling like as if they're the stars of the "Lady and the Tramp." Not only that, but Serena's orange flavored lipstick mixes in with the grease from the steamy warmly made pasta. It feels a bit weird on Ash's side but he doesn't mind as he loves every kiss he and Serena shares.
Letting go, the two start to chuckle a bit before Ash starts to talk. "That felt a bit weird of a kiss, didn't it?"
"Not to me...I can still feel my orange flavor but of course I knew the grease would bother you a bit." Serena said.
"Well, two things are tasty tonight: this pasta and your lips. The best of both worlds, sweetie." Ash said.
"You always know your way of words, Ashy. I'm glad we're having this night together. Just you and me and the romantic atmosphere around us." Serena said.
"Yeah, we should do these more often when we get the chance." Ash said while twirling his pasta with his fork.
"Continue eating, Ashy-cham and tonight's gonna be nothing but greasy kisses of our own." Serena teased putting her finger and playing it on Ash's chin.
"You're on, Sere-sere. My heart's happy with every contempt of your kisses." Ash said.
Ash and Serena continue to eat their dinner while Alexis, Ashley, Tammy, and Jasmine are at their table which is near the couple's. They're giggling as they take in their drinks and chats about the two.
"Awww...they're so cute. I wish I had a boyfriend. He can shower me with such love in the night." Alexis said.
"My boyfriend treats in a similar manner than Ash...he's becoming a great trainer and he knows very well about Pokemon and their care. He's such a sweet boy!" Ashley said.
"We get it, Ashley. You and Kris are a good combination with each other. But do you think he and Ash would be great trainers together? What kind of battle would it be?" Jasmine asked.
"I don't know...maybe...hmmm...you know what? He should meet Ash. I think I should call him and they can have a battle with each other on the day Serena has her performance." Ashley said as she brings out her phone and sends a text to her boyfriend.
"What do you think he's doing right now?" Alexis asked.
"If I had to guess...he's training at the battlefield behind his house. He said to me he wants to be the very best. Oh...warms my heart of him becoming an excellent trainer!" Ashley said in deep thoughts of Kris.
"Sounds wonderful. What do you think, Tammy?" Jasmine asked turning over to her friend. Tammy has her hands resting on her cheek staring not at Serena but only at Ash herself.
"Tammy? Tammy...Earth to Tammy! Girl, please respond!" Jasmine shouted waving her hand in front of Tammy.
"Oh...sorry...definitely not staring at that cute hot trainer..." Tammy said regaining herself back to reality.
"Are you seriously falling in love with Ash?" Ashley asked.
Alexis starts to cross her arms while Jasmine gives out a sassy look in her face. Tammy gives an embarrassing look on her face.
"What?! No...I mean, he looks...he's so handsome...every girl's dream there is...I want him to be my babe..." Tammy said with a bit of malfunctioning with her words.
"Tam, you know he's with Serena and they're on a date!" Alexis said.
"Yeah, we never seen you falling in love that crazy before!" Jasmine said.
"Well...after I broken up with that stupid dump of mine...now I just want Ash..." Tammy said before going into her daydreams.
"Oh no...Tam's falling crazily in love...Jasmine, take her home! Me and Ashley are gonna continue with our food here..." Alexis instructed her friend.
Okay, come on, Tam-Tam, let's get you home...I'll tell your mom how this night went." Jasmine said picking up Tammy in which they head for the exit of the restaurant.
"No! Let me see that cute Ash for a few more seconds!" Tammy shouted being hung over Jasmine's shoulders.
"Ash and Serena don't mind if we're seeing their date, won't they?" Ashley asked.
"They're too focused on each other...let us see them." Alexis responded.
"Oh, that reminds me since they just left, we might have to warn the two about Tammy. Especially Ash." Ashley said.
"Crap! You're right! I mean, Tammy did dump her ex-boyfriend Manuel. I mean, what's the deal with her?" Alexis asked.
"Like I so know! I really like Manuel but Tammy being such a son of a-" Ashley said before Alexis stops her.
"I know what you're saying, Ashley, but please use the language you're about to use whenever we're at your or mine's house." Alexis said assuring her friend.
"Sorry...you're right. This is a fancy restaurant, there's no need for foul language around here. Kris loves it whenever I get heated up and release my dirty mouth around." Ashley said feeling apologetic.
"It's okay...you really love him, do you?" Alexis asked.
"It's like we're a version of Ash and Serena. He's a trainer, I want to become a performer. Serena inspires us all!" Ashley said.
"She does...now let's watch some more lovey-dovey between the two before Crazy Tammy comes back...that is, if Jasmine doesn't do her job right. I swear, that girl is quirky sometimes." Alexis said.
"Who, Jasmine or Tammy?" Ashley curiously asked.
"Yes, now quiet..." Alexis said.
Back to Ash and Serena, they tasted in their pasta with their mouths feeling so satisfied with the divine taste in their foods. Not only that, Ash fed some bits of breadsticks to his girlfriend in which she admires.
"Ashy, best night ever! Nothing can get more romantic than this." Serena said holding his hands on the table.
"It can't whenever it's Ash and Serena time. I fall in love with you every bit, baby." Ash said.
"Oh, that reminds me, Ashy, I know your birthday is in about a week, are you excited?" Serena asked giving off a sweet voice.
"Why wouldn't be? It also means 4 years of going off to my own adventure! All of them seems great and I had some worst moments, but this journey has become my greatest one. Only because it's where I have fallen in love with the one true love I want to be with. The girl of my dreams, Serena Yvonne." Ash said.
"Oh, Ashy..." Serena said.
"I promise never to let you go anywhere in my life. You're that important of a girl for me, Serena. I know I said this a million times, but I love you with every of my heart's beating." Ash said.
Serena giggles and gives off a wide smile to her boyfriend seeing how romantic he has gotten so far. No longer was he that dense, he understands the nature of love. And with more dates to come, they'll always have the best time of their lives.
"Ashy, you might be getting the best kind of present from me on your birthday." Serena said.
"What is it?" Ash curiously asked.
"I'm not telling you, that's only for your girlfriend to know..." Serena said giving a mischievous face and laugh to her boyfriend.
Ash nervously laughs too hearing the mysterious present he might be getting from his girlfriend.
(10:00 PM)
"Ahhh, that was a really good date, Ashy. I'm glad we got more time with each other." Serena said as she exits the bathroom now wearing her pink/purple pajamas filled with hearts around.
Ash is laying in bed already waiting for Serena to arrive. The two of them also simply requested a room of their own instead of all of the group since they wanted some alone time. The room did come with two beds but the couple simply wanted to sleep together in one. Serena gets on her side of the bed laying next to Ash as he lays his arm around her.
"Yeah, that was a good date. And soon, there's your performance too. It's nice you made some new friends tonight." Ash said.
"Yeah, I can't for them to see me shine once again on stage soon. I would like to be their teacher too for performances. Do you think I would be good giving lectures, Ashy?" Serena asked.
"Well, you certainly know your way knowing some steps for a performance so you probably would." Ash responded.
"I can't wait for all of this to happen! I knew our journey together as a couple would get better." Serena said excitedly.
"It doesn't end here, honey. Now let's get some sleep. I'm ready for tomorrow." Ash said as he turns off the bedside lamp.
"Good night, Ashy."
"Good night, Sere-Sere."
Giving each other a good night kiss, the two rest peacefully with each other while their bracelets start to give off a red glow as it stays that way throughout the night.
Meanwhile... (Tammy's Bedroom) (This isn't part of Ash's mind but this is still part of a flashback)
Tammy is at her desk which has a laptop and a music player in front and her room's filled with some posters of her favorite idols like the Superstar Shining Beauty Queen, Elesa. Even a poster of her and the High Flying Tomboy Pilot Skyla together as they both did a show one time together.
She's playing a bit of romance music to herself in which case she found love again quickly after her recent breakup with Manuel. Sitting down at her desk, she draws a very skilled picture of Ash and herself in which case she also draws Serena but puts an X over her. At the bottom, she draws 'Ash x Tammy forever.' (Yes, she's also an artist.)
"Oh, Ash Ketchum, you will be mine one day. I don't care how much you're in love with that Serena, but you and I will reign the Kalos region with our truest dreams together!" Tammy said as she gives off a evil glare to her piece of paper. She sticks the piece of paper on the corner of her desk and starts to open up her windows in which case she shout out from the top of her lungs, "ASH KETCHUM, I LOVE YOU AND I ALWAYS WILL!"
Finally, going off to her bed with a bit of exhaustion still playing the romance music going off in her room as then she dreams about Ash. "Oh...thanks Ash, wha? You don't love Serena? That makes me happy...I love you too, my babe."
End of Flashback...
"Ash...Ash...Ashy Ketchum...cutie..." Serena said as she tries to snap her boyfriend back to reality. "ASHY!"
With that shout, Ash starts to exclaim as for sure he's back to reality after that whole date replay he went through. Crashing into the ground, he sees a sassy Serena bending down to his face. She also has her hands on her hips too.
"Dense dense trainer...what were you thinking about?" Serena asked in a sassy manner.
"Oh...just our date last night, sweetie. That was one of the best nights I spent, it was quite memorable." Ash said as he gets back up on his feet.
"Well, I can give you fairness on that, but can you now pay attention to your girlfriend as she's about to give off a practice routine?" Serena asked back to her sweetness.
"Right, sorry." Ash said sitting down at the sidelines while with Clemont, Bonnie, their Pokemon and also Serena's new Eevee.
"Okay, how's this?" Serena asked. She starts up her performance with different flares and styling attacks from both Pancham and Braixen. Especially with the combo of Stone Edge and Flamethrower together. Ash was amazed seeing his girlfriend practicing skills for the soon upcoming showcase happening. He couldn't wait to record another performance of hers. He's also feeling amazed knowing that she started doing these performances at the early beginnings of them being a couple.
The performance ends a minute later and Serena stops at an ending pose. "Ta-da!"
Ash and friends clap their hand together cheering for her rehearse. Ash did however clapped a bit louder than the others since he was supporting Serena much she's his girlfriend. "Sweetie, you're the best! If there's any reason why I'm your boyfriend, it's because he loves your performances very much and knows very well you can win this."
Serena blushes and gives Ash a kiss on the cheek giving him a blush on his face loving every kiss his honey blonde gives him. "Thanks, Ashy. But are you just saying that because you're just wanting me to kiss you or you know that I win, for reals?" Serena asked.
"I know you win! You're the best performer, Serena. Every time you're up on stage, you have a fiery combination with your Pokemon. You know for yourself that you're a great performer." Ash said.
"You're right. Thanks, Ashy. Really means to me saying the true stuff about me." Serena then turns to Clemont's Bunnelby saying, "Thanks Bunnelby as well for looking over Eevee!"
"Bunnel Bunnel!" (You're Welcome! She's friendly!) Bunnelby said.
"I can't believe those two are getting to be good friends with each other. It's so wonderful." Bonnie said.
"Yeah, Bunnelby doesn't interact with anyone much but I like they're getting along. Eevee's good for your performances, Serena." Clemont complimented.
"Thanks! But of course, if I want to win this next showcase, I have to make sure that it goes well and for the audience to be dazzled! Now Eevee, pay close attention to what me and my Pokemon are doing. You can join in the next one and you'll be adored by fans as well!" Serena said cuddling Eevee's fur.
"Eevee Eevee!" (I can't wait! You're so good!) Eevee said happily.
Out of nowhere, Chespin appears running to the group in which after a admirable moment that Eevee and Bunnelby shared, Chespin starts to chase Eevee in which she's startled and runs away.
"Chespin Chespin!" (Eevee, hello!) Chespin greeted chasing after the Eevolution Pokemon. Chespin then gets tired out after chasing her for what seems like a minute and falls with swirly eyes. "Chespin..." (I love you...)
From nearby, a familiar voice is heard. Why, it is Tierno and his...Blastioise? Yes, from a Wartortle now is Blastoise!
"Sup, everyone!" Tierno greeted.
"Ooh, what's that Pokemon?!" Bonnie said excitedly. She runs to it and starts to play with it as the group meets up with Tierno.
"Hey, Tierno. Nice to meet you..." Ash said before finishing his sentence that apparently Shauna is here too arriving at the scene. "Hello, everyone!"
"And Shauna..." Ash finished.
Shauna giggles since Ash finishing his sentence was probably one of the funniest things. "Hello, Ash." Beside Shauna, she also has a newly evolved Ivysaur as well.
"Shauna, what are you doing here?" Serena asked curiously.
"Performing for the Anistar Showcase, silly! What else would I be doing?" Shauna playfully asked.
Hearing both Tierno and Shauna, Eevee starts to get a bit shy to who Serena's interacting. Seeing this, Serena walks over to her and talks to her introducing. "Eevee, don't be scared. These are our friends, Shauna and Tierno. This is my Eevee, I just caught a few days ago."
"How cute! Where did you find it?" Shauna asked.
"At this meadow we found. Ash and I had fun over there and we saw Eevee." Serena said.
"Oh, really? Can you tell me where this meadow is at? Me and Trevy never had a date yet and so we're trying to figure out where we have our date." Shauna said.
"Sure! It is because you're practicing your performances and he's out there picturing Pokemon?" Serena asked.
"Partly...Sometimes I just miss him when we part ways..." Shauna said twirling her fingers.
"Aww...maybe one day you and him can journey together..." Serena suggested.
"We would love that! Maybe the Kanto region...I'm pretty sure that's where Ivysaur and Blastoise are from." Shauna said.
"Kanto's interesting! Maybe you'll find my old friends, Misty and Brock over there. I hear Misty is getting along well with Gary...though she hasn't told me in a bit about how that went. And Brock, from what I heard shortly after me and Serena became a couple, he's willing to try things up with Pike Queen Lucy..." Ash starts to explain his past Kanto friends.
"And?" Shauna asked.
"...he finally did it! Brock now has a girlfriend! I knew he finds true love on his own. He doesn't need a Nurse Joy or Officer Jenny in his life!" Ash said excitedly.
"That's awesome!" Tierno said.
"I hope one day we can meet them!" Shauna said with a happy smile.
"If they ever visit Kalos..." Ash muttered.
Serena did hear a bit from Ash and starts to ask him, "What was that, sweetie?"
Taking a look at his girlfriend, Ash was not worried at all knowing that he wasn't talking about his sweet sweet Serena behind her back. He may did that one time before, and Serena gave him a dead look in her eyes.
"You sure you're not talking about me? We made an agreement recently that I slap you 3 times if you're saying something mean behind my back. So...are you sure?" Serena asked raising her voice.
"Yes! I was just only talking about Misty and Brock!" Ash exclaimed.
"Good. It's a penalty in our relationship if we're saying mean stuff behind our backs. You know there's rules in it that we have to follow..." Serena said.
"I know and I'm following them very nicely to show how much I love you." Ash said.
"Yes, like our camera rule where we have to record gym battles and performances. I expect for you to do that on my performance soon." Serena said.
"Hey, Serena?" Shauna asked. She walks over to the honey blonde as the brunette starts to ask a question. "Do you know much about an Eevee? Just asking since have one anyways?"
"A bit. Ash did tell me his rival Gary owns one and it was an Umbreon. He told me about the different types there is to an Eevee." Serena responded.
"Right! 8 of them! Your Eevee might just evolve into one of those eight!" Shauna said.
"Interesting...I wonder which one it could be..." Serena said intrigued.
Just after Shauna's explanation on the different types Eevee can evolve into, everybody's stomach starts to growl. "Hungry! Looks like I'm in need of food." Ash said chuckling.
"Why don't we go inside and have some lunch?" Tierno suggested.
"Sounds good to me!" Bonnie said cheering.
(1:30 PM)
Everyone sat on a table for some lunch as some conversations get started. First up was Tierno as he has some pretty exciting news to tell. "Everyone...I got big news. Sometime ago, I fell in love with Serena after watching that Pokevision video. Then Ash told me he had a crush on her and he asked her to be his girlfriend. I felt disappointed in myself but felt happy for Ash. Luckily, sometime later, I fell in love again...I ran into a certain blue haired lady."
"Wait...this is about Miette?" Serena asked.
"Have things been going on since you last saw her?" Ash asked.
"Actually...yes...best thing that might have happened to me...She's my girlfriend now!" Tierno cheered.
Everyone applauded and congratulated to Tierno for being a part of a relationship for the first time. "Awesome, Tierno! So what happened?" Ash asked.
"Okay, so it went like this..." Tierno said as a flashback starts...
Flashback begins... (April 5, 2014) (4:00 PM) (Yes, same day as Chapter 31)
Tierno has thought about what he was going to say to Miette. After getting over his crush on Serena quickly, he started to have feelings for Miette. He sent her a text to come where he was at. Miette on the other hand, she starts to get a bit nervous about what Tierno is about to say to her when she accepts Tierno's text. Deep down, she's feeling confident. After Ash and Serena gave some advice about Tierno, she's ready to have him as her boyfriend. She prepared herself with a bit of perfume applied to herself and also she's wearing a different outfit this time to indicate a special day for her. Instead, she's wearing a bright pink shirt filled with white polka dots around along with her usual tie that she wears and finally some shorts as well. She also adjusted her hair a bit as well for Tierno to notice. Another piece of her deciding to wear now is her new blue heart shaped earrings. She passed by a jewelry store and decided to wear them upon her new look.
She's also holding a basket. Inside the basket, she has baked some heart-shaped Pokepuffs in which case Serena sent some instructions on how to make them. Miette tasted one herself after she made one and her eyes were filled with delight. The question that struck her mind was how Serena made it such a perfect Pokepuff? The first time she met her, she commented on her Pokepuffs calling it a decent one. Now, she might have tasted the sweetest thing from her. The only response that Serena gives out when they texted each other on the Pokepuffs was that the special ingredient added was love.
She walked for a bit around until she found Tierno just wondering around. Stopping herself, Miette's heart starts to pump. However, there was a bit more pumping than usual seeing him. One thing that interested her was when her heart was pumping when she met Ash. It wasn't pumping a lot but Miette started to get feelings of him. She thought of it for a bit if Tierno's her true love.
Before talking to him, Miette starts to close her eyes and she takes a deep breath within herself. A moment of thought was with her giving herself a bit of a confidence talk. 'Okay, Miette. Ash and Serena gave you some advice on winning Tierno's heart. I know it really wasn't worth it to win Ash's heart. Hopefully this new look will give myself a chance to become a friendly rival to Serena and a loving boyfriend to Tierno. Here goes nothing.'
"Tierno!" Miette shouted.
Tierno turns his head around to see Miette in her new look and by god, Tierno's eyes start to get all hearty! "Woah...Tierno...calm down." Miette chuckled.
"Sorry. It's just...you're pretty." Tierno said amazed.
Miette starts to blush hearing that compliment. She brushes her hair a bit before starting to talk to him. "Thanks. I got your text and I've decided to put on a new look. I also brought some more Pokepuffs, in fact, I brought special ones." Miette said as she takes out a blanket from her basket and lays it down on the grass.
"Ooh, special. What makes it special?" Tierno curiously asked.
"Well, why don't you try one out?" Miette asked as she takes a heart shaped Pokepuff out. It was a chocolate flavored one covered with sprinkles on top. She hands it to Tierno.
Tierno is blushed by the hand gesture Miette gives as she takes the Pokepuff from her hand and takes a bite of it in. One bite in, and Tierno freezes for a moment. Miette was suddenly confused by this look on Tierno's face.
"Tierno? Hello? Are you okay?" Miette asked. She gives a concerning look on her face and gets worried for a bit. There's no way that Pokepuff did something disastrous to him. She even taste tested them and it was full of sweetness she couldn't handle. It was even simply titled by Serena, "Serena's Sweetheart Pokepuff Treats ingredients and instructions."
After a single moment, Tierno makes a sudden movement. He drops the Pokepuff and it landed on the blanket with a dramatic impact sound that some people would hear. It was then after the drop, Tierno gives out a sentence only to be said in words happening each and every 5 seconds. "Oh...my...goodness."
Miette starts to put one hand over her heart. She gives it a moment for Tierno to concentrate until he finally gets back to himself.
"Miette...you're the best baker ever. You actually made a treat like that?" Tierno asked.
"Uh..yes. But actually, it was of courtesy of Serena. You see, I actually have a confession to make. I actually love you." Miette said openly.
The words that Miette said to Tierno literally echoed his mind. She confessed and it was another thing that left Tierno wordless. He's processing everything that has happened so far. "Wait...you love me? How? What is this about? Could it be?"
"Yes...Tierno...umm...I'm gonna tell you this. First glance, I met Serena and her friends. I started to become a fierce rival to her but also I fell in love with Ash. I warned Serena about her feelings for him but she actually confessed to him and also my love for Ash died. It was decided that since they're a couple, me and Serena became friendly rivals instead so we wouldn't be able to hurt our friendship by fighting over a boy. But between that, I met you. I saw your dancing skills and they were incredible. Despite that I fell in love with Ash in the past, it was becoming clear to me of who my heart should belong to. You. Tierno, ever since I met you, I couldn't stop thinking of you. It was hard to think that of who I should be with, Ash or you. But Ash now has a girlfriend and you were the other option to choose. So...Ash and Serena gave me advice in order to win your heart and I don't know if I successfully did that with the Pokepuffs..." Miette explained while she turned her back on him.
"Miette...there's one thing to say as well." Tierno said as Miette turns her head back at him. "I love you too."
Miette's reaction was that she gasped and started to put her hand over mouth hearing Tierno's words. "Wait, you do?!" She exclaimed. Her heart is pounding a bit faster now. Things were heating up for her.
"Yeah...I mean, I was in a similar situation like yours. At camp, I met Ash and friends and if there's one person I started to fall in love with, it was Serena. I started to give a flirtatious vibe to her and she felt a bit nervous hearing me. Probably from the fact that she was in love with Ash. Unfortunately, my love for her died as they became a couple. I was a bit sad at first...but then I met you. You were an excellent baker making those Pokepuffs and not only that, I think you just made the best one I tasted! It was becoming clear to me of who should be my girlfriend!" Tierno explained. He then clutches Miette's hands and starts to ask the big question. "Miette, will you be my girlfriend and I can promise to be the man you always dreamed about?"
Miette's eyes were getting teary. She couldn't believe that true love has fallen upon her. A few moments has passed by and she screamed out the words she wanted to say ever since she fell in love with him. "YES! YES, PLEASE! I COULDN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE OF HAVING A CRUSH ON YOU!"
She starts to cry as Tierno hugs her and she looks from down on his shoulders while he pats her back. "It's okay...shhh...I'm here."
Miette finally stops to cry wasting a bunch of her tears out of her eyes as she lets go of Tierno and wipes her eyes. "I'm sorry. You don't know how much I needed a man in my life! I wanted Ash but now there's you! I promise to love you with all my heart and even with my Pokepuffs! Just think about it...you have perfect dancing moves and I have some skillful Pokepuff baking. Would it make sense for us to be a couple?"
"Yes, that's why I started to fall in love with you too. I don't want Serena to be my girlfriend. I want you! I never thought Pokepuffs would taste that delicious coming from you." Tierno said.
"I'm glad...so what should we do now?" Miette asked.
"Hmmm...how about our first kiss?" Tierno suggested.
Miette turns around with a curious face as to what she heard. "Wait, what?"
"A kiss. Most couples start out their relationship with a special touch on the lips. So why not start now?" Tierno asked.
"Hmmm...sure, why not? I'm all in for this moment for the two of us." Miette said as she gives a flirtatious look in her eyes. She then puts a hand on her new lover's chest before letting go and curls her hand up on Tierno's chin. Tierno was feeling a bit of heat with what's going on. He starts to walk backwards as Miette walks towards him. "Are you okay, Miette?"
"Oh, I'm more than okay...I wanted to do this the moment I have a boy with me..." Miette said flirtatiously. Tierno is still walking backwards having a scared look in his face seeing as what his bluenette girlfriend is about to do. A few seconds later, without attention, he stumbles upon a small pebble on the ground and trips down with Miette bending down on him.
"Now...stay where you are, my dancer...and let your special one take care of this..." Miette said as she gets closer to Tierno's face and just as it happens...their lips touched. At first, Tierno was skeptical of how he feels of being with Miette but as she kisses him harshly with her lips, he doesn't seem to mind and starts to share the kiss with her. They eyes closed, taking in the loving moment for the two of them realizing how perfect they are. It's even better for Tierno as he also smells the perfume Miette applied on and it even lasted for a while despite being outside. She doesn't even care that she may have attracted a single Pokemon with her perfume.
After a minute of their heavenly first kiss together, Tierno stays on the ground while Miette starts to lay down with him. She starts to gasp in the air that is around them with her face feeling satisfied after the kiss.
"So, I take it that you wanted to launch that kiss on Ash but instead me since I'm your boyfriend?" Tierno asked.
"Hehehehe, you know it, baby. I've waited too long to have a boyfriend of my own!" Miette giggled.
"Me too. It's insane that we both have crushes on other people when we're the ones who are in love with each other." Tierno said.
"Yeah...It's like the universe chose us to be a couple. Knew that I have a crush on Ash and yours on Serena when we really...we were made for each other." Miette sighed.
"You know, if it means that we were meant to be a couple, I'm ready. You have such pretty looks and delicious treats." Tierno said.
Miette blushes again from the comment Tierno made as she gives him a quick cheek kiss. "Well, I'm ready too. This new look is meant to show upon a new change for myself. A friendly rival to Serena and a loving girlfriend to you. I love you, my Tierny."
"I love you too. I can't wait for what this relationship holds. There's one thing that I want to say...I know that you're a performer and aiming to be best but I would love it if you did become Kalos Queen yourself." Tierno said.
"Hmmm...I'll try. Serena won the last couple of times and I'm admitting, she's really good. It's pretty hard to compete against an amazing newcomer like her. There's not even a single person for all I know who can dislike her heart-shaped Pokepuffs. She's that good of a performer." Miettte said as she pulls out her purple colored phone which is also fit with Skitty ears on top. She shows a video on YouTube showing the past performance of Serena, specifically the recent one that happened a few weeks ago.
"Darn, you have some tough competition! It's no wonder how you try to do your best." Tierno said with surprise.
"It's something to sweat upon. I think it may have something to do with her relationship with Ash...I just don't know what it could be..." Miette wondered.
"Well, maybe for your next performance, I'll come and cheer you on! I know how much it means to you, so I'm rooting for you at every cost." Tierno said.
"Thanks, baby. That sounds like the words that Ash would say too." Miette said as she rubs her hand against her lover's cheek.
"I have faced him on battle so I learned a few things from him." Tierno said.
"Hey! There's clouds in the sky and they look like Pokemon!" Miette shouted pointing at the sky.
"Woah! They do! I can see that Pokemon cloud being a Squirtle!" Tierno pointed.
"Ooh, a Slurpuff! That one looks funny!" Miette giggled.
The two spend the rest of the afternoon staring at Pokemon clouds and eating what the brought on for the rest of their picnic. Giggling and chatting each other with their daily routines of their usual days. This day was filled with the best moments of their life. Even desperate for each other too since they never had a boyfriend/girlfriend in their lives.
Flashback ends...
"And that's what happened!" Tierno finished his story.
"Wow! So, it comes to that the universe wanted you two to be together?" Ash asked.
"Yep! I have loved Miette every day even if we're on separate paths. I just know that our relationship is at heart with each other." Tierno said.
"Good Job, Tierno. So does that mean you don't fall in love with Serena anymore? I remember myself getting a bit angry inside with you flirting with her since I did happen to have a crush on Serena too, you know." Ash explained.
"Nope! All I know is that a beautiful lady that I fall in love with is one who has blue hair and tries hard to perform." Tierno said before chewing his food.
"Yeah! Things have being going well with me and Trevy too! We had some communication but never a date yet but we both know we still love each other." Shauna said.
"OH! That reminds me! Trevor was going to be here but he had some more snapshots to take with other Pokemon he found." Tierno said.
"Well, that explains it...I don't see him coming in finishing up his album with the two of you cuddling." Serena said.
"Actually, we're still working that...did he tell you about our album of us being a couple?" Shauna asked.
"Yes, he did, in fact he already titled it himself." Serena responded.
"Photographic Adventures of Trevor and Shauna: A Love Story in Pictures? Yeah, it's a good name but also lengthy but can't blame him." Shauna said.
"Maybe me and Ash can have an album to ourselves! We've been KFFs since we were 7 and now we're in a special relationship with each other. I mean, we did have a photo from last night where we kissed at the sundial." Serena said as she brings out of said photo out of her purse and gives it to the tanned brunette.
"Awww...you two are cute! You're really meant for each other, Serena. But one question..." Shauna said before whispering in Serena's ear. "When's the wedding?"
Serena gets wide-eyed and starts to crazily blush at Shauna. "Uhh...well, you see. It's true that I love Ash much and sometimes I just feel like I want us to be a loving couple to each other but reaching towards marriage..."
Serena rambles on until Ash hears the one word he heard in the past thanks to Misty...(unknown if she was freaking him out or if she truly did have a crush on him)
"Huh? Marriage? What are you two talking about?" Ash asked.
Serena still has her furiously blushing face activated as she starts to shout a bit while waving her arms. "NOTHING SWEETIE! JUST KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU WERE DOING! NOTHING TO FREAK YOU OUT ON!"
Ash had a confusing look on his face after hearing the sudden outburst of his honey blonde girlfriend before going back to talking to Tierno. Serena herself calms down as she continues to talk to her best friend. "Whew, probably the loudest I screamed."
"That's the second time I heard someone screamed loud this week. I was walking near the city last night and apparently I heard someone shout out the words 'Ash Ketchum, I love you and I always will.' That wouldn't happen to be you, would it?" Shauna asked.
"Actually, no. Me and Ashy had a date last night and we met 4 girls at the restaurant. They seemed nice and pretty as except for one girl...her name being Tammy." Serena said.
"Tammy?" Shauna questioned.
"Apparently, Ash sees that this girl has a crush on him. I get it seeing there's many girls out there falling in love with Ash but this is the second girl to fall in love with him even though Miette accepts us as a couple." Serena explained.
"She's not psycho-crazy, is she? If there's many girls around the world who falls in love with Ash, there's a wild chance that they will do anything to get their hands on your boyfriend." Shauna said.
"OMG! Are you serious? Many girls at once acting crazy over Ash?" Serena gasped.
"Yep. You're not acting crazy over him but that's because you are in a relationship with him and you've been having that crush on him since you were young." Shauna responded.
"You're not crazy over Ash, are you?" Serena asked.
"Pshhhh. Of course not. You know that I love Trevor. When I first met Ash, I didn't have a single feeling for him. Just was excited to see you since you were my best friend when you moved here." Shauna said.
"Darn...I didn't think about it...I thought it was only Miette and she warned me but now it makes sense. Ash is pretty handsome and loveable but girls around the entire world falling in love with him...I can't let it happen! These girls must know that Ash is my boyfriend and that is it! Even if they give me the death look and can blackmail me, forget it! My actions have to go clearly to Officer Jenny! I have no regrets whatsoever if they mess with me! They just have to know that I'm a tough cookie to break!" Serena shouted.
"That's it, Serena! Show them that you're the true girl for Ash! Show them you two are meant for each other!" Shauna shouted raising her fist up.
Ash then sits next to his girlfriend hearing her shouting speech as he starts to question her. "Honey, what's going on?"
Serena turns around facing her boyfriend as she clutches his fists with her arms as she starts to talk to him. Once she did that, their bracelets start to glow. This was Tierno and Shauna's first time seeing their glowing bracelets as they give a gasp. "Ashy, you may not realize this. But we have to be careful around other girls. There's some girls who are supportive of our relationship like Shauna and Miette but other girls who will fall in love with you and they don't even care that I'm your girlfriend. Even if they don't care of the one thing that symbolizes our relationship."
"Our bracelets?" Ash asked.
"Yes. We may be known as the Amour Couple, but bracelets have been a thing for us since we were little. A wooden one at camp which shows our special friendship together, and now these. These things show that we're meant for each other. If it's put on by you and another girl, it's not going show 100% love. They won't glow like they are now. Let's make a new rule in our relationship." Serena said.
"What kind of rule?" Ash asked.
"This rule. Anybody who hits on Ash and Serena will be warned but further actions will cause major consequences which will involve Officer Jenny. This means that if there's anybody in the world who has a crush on me or you, they'll be let go of a warning but if they didn't listen to said warning and starts to do wrongful actions to us, we call in Officer Jenny and they'll be sent to jail." Serena explained.
"Hmmm...interesting. I suppose we can try that rule out." Ash said.
"Good! Then it'll be in the Ash and Serena Code of Conduct relationship rules!" Serena said.
"Is that what we're calling it, honey? Is there even a book for that?" Ash asked with a bit of sweat on his face.
"Not yet. Actually, gonna get some sheets of paper, write down some rules and staple them together. They'll be in my backpack so that I'll take it out and read the rules to you or somebody else. We're gonna need these kinds of rules if we're gonna have a healthy relationship together." Serena said.
"I'm fine with that. As a loving boyfriend to you, it's my job to ensure that I don't break these rules to you. You mean everything in the world to me, Serena." Ash said.
"Thanks, Ashy. And I'm sure you won't go breaking these rules. You're a good person to me and I have every reason to love you." Serena said.
"Awww...it's cute. I really wasn't lying when I said you two are the perfect couple!" Shauna adored.
"Wait, you have bracelets and they can glow?" Tierno asked.
"Yeah, it's a present that Ash gave me on our one month anniversary and we decided to wear them. The one rule, which is also in our code of conduct of rules, is that we shouldn't take these off as long we're together. Of course, we can take them off if we're showering or something else in the matters that we have to take them off." Serena explained.
"Recently, we fought Team Rocket and once Serena grabs my hand, our bracelets starts to glow strongly. It turns out to be some kind of love bracelet. They even glowed red since it's a heart color." Ash explained.
"Hmmm...maybe me and Trevor should have those kind of bracelets. I mean, he would love them." Shauna said.
"I bet Miette wouldn't mind having a shiny thing on her arm...where did you buy it?" Tierno asked.
"Lumiose City Jewelry Shop. A day before we left the city, I made a quick stop there and purchased these bracelets along having them engraved. Not only that, the clerk told me that the bracelets contained a special quality and this glowing is what the quality is." Ash responded.
"Oh, that also reminds me! I actually challenged the Anistar gym, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a badge." Tierno said snapping his fingers.
"Just keep trying, Tierno. Remember, never give up until the end! Trevor did get the opportunity to battle Valerie at her gym the one day she's closed for a fashion show, but also failed. But I'll challenge that gym after my sweet Serena's performance. I'm excited! I know you'll win this time, sweetie." Ash said as he clutches his girlfriend's hands.
"Thanks, Ashy. Promise that you'll record the performance?" Serena asked.
"I promise. What kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn't? These things are our milestones together." Ash said.
Serena giggles as she leans in and kisses Ash's lips. Ash blushes on his face and after the kiss ended, he sighs happily feeling another of Serena's lipsticks. "Let me guess, Sere-Sere, Vanilla?"
"Correct, Ashy! Getting all of my flavors right!" Serena winked.
While the trainers/performers are talking, the Pokemon themselves have a bit of a social thing. Bunnelby walks close to Eevee as he comforts her. All in all, Eevee is adored by Bunnelby's gesture. Then grabbing a Pokepuff from Serena's basket (Heart-shaped, btw), the bunny Pokemon hands it to Eevee.
"Eevo, Eevo!" (Thanks, Bunnelbunny!) Eevee said giving her new friend a cute name.
"Bunnel Bunnel!" (Thanks! I think you're cute.) Bunnelby said.
Eevee starts to blush by Eevee's comment and before she starts to munch down the Pokepuff, Chespin also has a Pokepuff at his disposal. "Chespin, Ches?" (Take mine too, will you?)
Eevee starts to sweat by Chespin's gesture and still acts shy of his appearance as she steps next to Bunnelby. "Eevo Eevo. Eevee Eevee..." (No thanks. Bunnelbunny, help me...)
Serena picks up her Eevee into her arms and starts to cuddle it. "You know, one thing about my new Eevee is that when me and Ashy found it, we saw it dancing. It has some flashy moves around."
"Yeah, but seeing Eevee's behavior, it seems to me that if it performs in front of an audience, she'll get shy and that'll ruin your chances of winning the showcase." Shauna said.
"Crap...you're right. I have to get Eevee to be familiar with her surroundings." Serena said.
"Hey, why don't we help? I mean, I showed my Pokemon to Eevee but why not get to know her so that they won't be strangers to each other?" Ash suggested.
"Good idea, Ashy! See, I'm dating the smartest boy I've met!" Serena said.
"Well, I'm not sure about that...You did have a knack for calling me dense and dummy." Ash giggled.
"True, but you're so cute while you're acting like that." Serena pouted as she grabs Ash's chin and gives him a quick peck on his cheek.
"That cheek touch with your soft lips shows me that you're right about that. I love you, sweetie." Ash said.
Serena giggles and blushes as Ash and Clemont brings out their Pokemon in order to befriend Eevee. "Everybody, out!"
Eevee sees Ash and Clemont's Pokemon get together in an orderly line as Ash starts to explain a bit. "Alright, so as you may know, my girlfriend caught herself an Eevee. Problem is, Eevee is not used to all of you so I want each of you to introduce yourself to her and make sure you all can get along, got it? Even you, Noibat. Remember, mommy has an upcoming performance soon so please help daddy out."
"Noi Noi!" (Yes, daddy!) Noibat said.
Both Shauna and Tierno look a bit surprised with how Ash called Noibat his daddy and even called Serena mommy. "Did Ash call Noibat his kid?" The brunette asked.
"Yeah, me and Serena thought that Noibat should be ours to take care of like we're treating it as a child so we're both mommy and daddy." Ash said.
"Feels strange for you two to be parents already if you're calling yourself that." Tierno said.
"Well, it also helps with our relationship together. I mean, me and Ash may be together for a long time and whenever the perfect time comes for us to have a child, we'll be ready to be the perfect parents." Serena said. She then turns to her boyfriend asking, "You're not scared though, are you Ashy?"
Ash honestly felt a bit of tenseness in his face. He may be almost 14, but there's a bit much for him to cover until he's ready to become a parent with Serena. "I guess so. But hey, we're together in this. I'll love you no matter what because we're a team together. We're the Amour Couple. We'll get through what surprises come in our relationship."
"Awww...you two are the best couple around! It's true what the Kalos region is, the region of everlasting love. It's probably meant for a sign that when Ash arrived here, it was destiny for him to fall in love with the one he loves most and that's Serena. Even if it wasn't meant in the first place in Ash's case." Shauna explained.
"Okay, enough of the lovey dovey we both have. Let's just see how the Pokemon get along." Ash said putting aside his conversation of how much he loves Serena.
Eevee starts to make contact with each of Ash and Clemont's Pokemon as they try to greet and get along with her. A few made some solid contacts, but there is some well done thanks to the friendliness each has.
"Dedenne! Dede!" (Hello! I'm Dedenne, nice to meet you!)
"Froga Froga!" (Frogadier's the name!)
"Pika Pika! Pika!" (You know this already, but I'm Pikachu! Ash's best buddy!)
It was going well until Eevee starts to approach the next Pokemon which is Chespin. She starts by being in front of him making some eye contact but unforunately Chespin couldn't help himself. He starts to make some heart eyes and starts to shout a bit. "CHESPIN CHESPIN, CHESPIN!" (I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER, PLEASE TAKE ME!)
"EEVO! EEVO!" (AHHH! SERENA!) Eevee shouted. She's gets very frightened by Chespin's screaming and starts to run to Serena's arms as she bends down holding her arms out to her Pokemon and starts to cuddle it a bit.
"Ssshhh, it's okay." Serena calmed down Eevee. She then starts to get worried a bit. "Crap...I know that Eevee wants to perform seeing as its dancing skills are amazing, but without enough motivation, it's going to be difficult for me and my Pokemon to win these performances."
After that, a familiar voice is heard. Everyone turns their attention to the TV screen above and on it was the Kalos Queen herself, Aria.
"Hello, everybody! It's your queen, Aria! Just want to let y'all know that the next performance is happening soon and hope that everyone is able to compete and do well so that YOU can battle against me and win my title! Thanks for hearing me, I'll see you sometime!" Aria signs off by giving a blowing kiss to the viewers as the screen turns black.
Serena starts to remember to when she met Aria and starts to also remember what Aria had told her when they were eating. After memories rolled through her mind, she starts to get an idea of her own.
"I got it! I challenge the three of you!" Serena shouted pointing to Shauna, Tierno, and Ash. Ash himself got surprised being challenged by his own girlfriend. Not much has come to thought that he would be battling against the love of his life.
"Wait, me too, honey? I never thought we both would battle against each other in our relationship." Ash said.
"Yep! Actually, me and Shauna against you and Tierno! Sorry if it may break our relationship though it's a battle against boyfriend and girlfriend." Serena said.
"Hmmm...honestly, it's interesting. Who's the stronger trainer in this relationship?" Ash asked.
"We'll see, but a moment to talk, Ashy?" Serena asked as she walks with her boyfriend and the two went into quiet mode with Serena talking in Ash's ear. "Look, our relationship still stands whether we battle together or against each other. But, this helps Eevee's confidence in order to help better with her, so please get along with this, please? I'll give you more heart-shaped Pokepuffs for this..." Serena gives her boyfriend some puppy eyes as if she looks to be crying.
Ash couldn't resist how cute Serena look making those eyes. He knew that she's beautiful but cuteness also helps her look as well. Ash has a 0% chance having to resist her but he goes along with it anyways since he loves her.
"Sure, why not? You're really the cutest girl ever making that face. But let's see how that change when I can tickle your stomach!" Ash shouted as he starts to attempt tickling his girlfriend, aiming for her stomach.
"Ashy, no! Why?! This is just like my ponytail! Why must you have fun with me?" Serena whined while running.
"Because you're my girlfriend and you're so sweet, now come to Ashy, please!" Ash shouted chasing Serena.
"NO! Get away!" Serena shouted.
Everyone else give a shy laugh at each other seeing the couple chasing each other. "Those two have a unusual relationship, huh?" Bonnie added.
"Yeah, let's just go outside and wait for them to stop...sometimes love can be silly and stupid." Shauna suggested.
Everyone walks outside while Ash and Serena still run in the center chasing each other. "Ashy's here to take care of you, Sere-Sere!"
"NO! Stop! This is a nightmare! New rule must be added which is not to mess with your girlfriend!"
10 minutes later...
They didn't know how long it would be to wait for Ash and Serena but they finally come out in the center without any harm with each other seeing as they stopped their chase of love.
"Good. Looks like you two are finally done." Shauna said.
"Actually, I pinned Ash to the floor and I made him surrender so now we're even. Let that be a lesson not to start any tickle war with me, Ashy. You know that I'm a girl not to be messed with." Serena said crossing her arms.
"One of these days, Sere-Sere and I'll have my ways of making you not resist the magic of the tickle trainer!" Ash said.
"Nope. Because of that, I'm adding a rule in our code of conduct not to tickle me. Don't even think of my ponytail either whenever I sport one, okay? Do so, and see what happens." Serena warned.
"Okay, Sere-Sere. I crossed a line there and it won't happen again, okay?" Ash said.
"Wonderful. Now if there's no more funny business with my dense boyfriend, let's get this started, shall we?" Serena asked.
"I'll referee this match." Clemont suggested.
"Okay, Ashy. Remember, this is a battle against each other. Not only that I want to help Eevee's confidence, but show me how powerful you are as a trainer. I don't battle you that often, but let me have a chance to see your skills. After all, you've battled in more than 3 leagues and you never won an official one." Serena said.
"But the Orange League-" Ash said before the honey blonde interrupts him.
"Nope! Not official! You told me your adventures there and pretty much that's not an official league. I even looked it up on my phone to see and it's confirmed to be not an official league you battled. Sorry, Ashy, but you still never won a league. So show me what you got!" Serena said raising her fist.
"Okay, but even after telling you my adventures, I'm still strong though so I'm giving my best to show you!" Ash said.
"I expect great battling from the powerful Ash Ketchum!" Serena shouted as she walks and stands next to Shauna. On the battlefield, Ash and Tierno are on their side while Serena and Shauna are on the other side.
"Alright, the battle between Ash Ketchum and Tierno against Serena Yvonne and Shauna will begin! Trainers...battle, now!" Clemont shouted indicating the start of battle.
Ash and Tierno vs Serena and Shauna! Battle begins!
"Pikachu, start things off with Electro Ball!" Ash commanded.
"Ivysaur, Energy Ball! Not happening, Ash. Serena told me how much of a trainer you are, but we're making sure you're losing to fashionable girls like us." Shauna said.
Both Pikachu and Ivysaur charges up their attacks and start to come at each other until they hit and were cancelled.
"Serena, just letting you know, I'm not the kind of boyfriend who is going to let his girlfriend win easily just because he loves her. Remember, I've been a Pokemon Trainer for about almost 4 years so I still have lots of experience to throw at you." Ash said.
"Oh yeah? I shouldn't expect myself to lose easily to you either! Remember, not the kind of girl to be messed with!" Serena shouted.
"Blastoise, use Rapid Spin!" Tierno commanded.
"You too, Tierno! I'm not losing to you, either! Eevee, Protect!" Serena screamed.
Blastoise starts to use his attack when Eevee shields herself using Protect in which helps preventing the Rapid Spin attack to occur.
"Ivysaur, Razor Lear at Blastoise!" Shauna shouted.
"Hey, Serena, watch! Pikachu, use Thunderbolt on Eevee!" Ash commanded.
Pikachu strikes up the lightning bolt right at Eevee and she sees this as she starts to run from the attack, scared. She also accidentally trips herself running away from the attack as she's scared to look as something saves her. Looking from above, Ivysaur defends Eevee with just the timing having to take the attack.
Bonnie's watching from the sidelines seeing how exciting the battle is especially both Ash and Serena going against each other. "Go, Go, Eevee! Let's go, Eevee! You can do it!"
"Eevo! Eevo!" (Thanks! Let's do this!) Eevee said with confidence readying for more battling.
Meanwhile, Tierno and his Blastoise starts to dance as they put on their rhythm moves together to be in sync. "Alright, dance should help so I'm gonna make this more easier for us. Blastoise, use Water Gun!"
Blastoise shoots out some water in which aims for Eevee as Serena makes her next move. "Dodge, Eevee!"
Eevee sucessfully dodge the Water Gun Blastoise did and starts to do some dancing of her own in which confuses Blastoise at this. Looks like Blastoise's not the only one with the dancing.
Pikachu and Ivysaur starts to ready themselves for battle again with Serena making another move in the mix. "Eevee, use Swift!"
Stars begin to form from Eevee as they shoot towards Blastoise. The never-missing attack impacts him taking some damage from it. Suddenly, an interruption occurs from Serena herself.
"STOP!" Serena shouted.
Everyone started to be confused by Serena's outburst as Ash begins to question. "What's wrong, sweetie?"
"I want to stop the battle." Serena responded.
Everyone still acts confused hearing Serena's answer wanting to end the battle after things heat up a bit.
"Why?" Shauna asked.
"The way having to battle with Eevee going up against Blastoise was intriguing to me that I actually have a new idea for what to do for my performance! So, if everyone doesn't mind, I like to begin some training myself." Serena said.
Ash, Shauna, and Tierno nodded giving Serena approval for her training. She then walks away from the battlefield and starts to train in another area. Shauna follows suit with Serena doing the same as well.
"Heh heh, first time battling against my girlfriend, huh?" Ash asked.
"Yeah, that was something, man. Things are heating up between you and Serena." Tierno responded.
"Well, I wasn't gonna make it easy for her anyways. I love her and all, but she's my opponent and I like to give my opponents an amazing battle." Ash said.
"Hey, speaking of which, why don't we battle instead?" Tierno suggested.
"Sounds good to me. I haven't claimed victory today, so you're on!" Ash accepted.
Meanwhile...
Serena is in a different area from the battlefield as she is about to begin rehearsing for the showcase. She starts to talk to Eevee asking her a question. "Eevee, I know it was your talent since me and Ash saw you but...would you like for me to teach you the ways to dance? You two can also be in this as well." Serena said pointing at Braixen and Pancham. "You know, I taught Ash how to dance, I can teach y'all too."
"Eevo! Eevo!" (Sure! I would love too!) Eevee said agreeing.
"Braixen! Braxien!" (Sure! We'll do anything to help you win the performance!) Braixen said.
"Cham Pancham!" (Dancing will be a part of my skills!) Pancham said.
"Great, then it's settled!" Serena said. She then goes into her mind thinking to herself. "Maybe I can consider myself to be a performance teacher. I'm able to teach my Pokemon how to dance, maybe I can teach others how to become a great performer."
April 17, 2014 (10:00 AM) Days until Ash's Birthday: 7 (Yes, a week)
As the next morning starts, the day begins for our heroes as a scream from Serena's mouth emits realzing what time it is. Everyone starts to bust out of the Pokemon Center in which they make their way into the Showcase.
"Holy crap! I'm gonna be so late!" Serena exclaimed.
"What time does the registration ends?" Clemont asked holding Bonnie who is wearing her Tyrannium PJs.
"Very very soon!" Shauna said as she ties up one of her ponytails. Tierno on the other hand tries to run as quick as possible with stamina.
Ash also tries to talk but only muffling sounds are coming out of his mouth as there's a piece of bread he was eating. If anyone doesn't know what he's saying, translation is: "Not every day do I go out and walk while eating at the same time!"
Everyone is hopefully makes it on time for the upcoming showcase happening as our heroes quickly run through. Can they beat the clock?
And that's where this chapter gonna end! Holy crap...I can't believe this and I will never believe it. This is the longest thing I have wrote in this site! Yes, not only for this story but here in this site! I thought I have skills to be a writer/author but man, those skills took more than 10,000 words!
Maybe writing to 200,000 words for this story will be easy. That depends how long the next chapter is. So yeah, much to say here.
First off, the date. I thought this would be another opportunity to make another Amourshipping date so there it is! In addition, many people know Serena because they have seen her in past showcases so she's already famous. What's surprising to her fans is the fact she's in a relationship.
In the date, I also included more OCs. Starting off are the four characters named Ashley, Jasmine, Alexis, and Tammy. They will appear in more chapters in the future and actually, they'll appear in the next chapter as well.
Decided to also have a girl to fall crazily in love with Ash and of course, Tammy's the person to do so in this story but what shall she do in order to get Ash? Also, you're gonna be crazy if you actually ship Ash and Tammy.
Next, Tierno's flashback. What kind of story would this be if I didn't include details on how Tierno and Miette became a couple? Technically, this is the next chapter to include Miette but like I said before, she won't appear for a while. Also, the clothes she's wearing in the flashback is her new design for the rest of the story. If I wanted for Serena and Miette to become good friendly rivals for each other, there has to be some changes so Miette gives herself a new look in order to make a new friendship rivalry with Serena along a blooming relationship with Tierno.
Now, the rules for Ash and Serena's relationship. Every relationship gotta have some rules, right? Well, Ash and Serena have rules for themselves in order to make it a successful relationship for them. I already implied some in the chapter but if you have any more, please leave it in the reviews and I'll consider what's best.
Finally, the battle. Yes, Ash and Serena battled against each other but it was never finished. I'm gonna confirm this right now, but there'll be a chapter where Ash and Serena have a real battle against each other in order to test their strengths. Stay tuned for that chapter.
And that's it! Thanks for reading a very long chapter of mine but of course next time, Serena and Shauna participate in the next showcase along with Alexis, Jasmine, and Ashley warning Ash and friends about Tammy. What could she be planning? Read and find out!
Pallet Town High still isn't finished but rest assured, it'll come. Just wait a bit longer, folks. I apologize if it's taking too long but once it's done, I thank you for your patience. Apologies again as well being a week late past Valentine's day as well like I wanted to release.
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