Chapter 8: Race and Confessions
The group has become different with Trenor and Luke in the team, and right now they are heading towards Cyllage City, which is in the Southwest of the region. Bonnie asks, "So Trenor, are you an Arceus, too?"
"Well, Brother has told you, huh? Yes. I am, and it is cool to be one." Trenor says.
Luke says, "Of all the Ketchums, Ash and his family are Arceus."
"Cool." Bonnie says as well as Dedenne.
Trenor asks, "By the way, shouldn't we challenge the Lumiose City first?"
Clemont on the other hand looks spooked about the subject and decides to change it. "Well, I've got an idea why don't use this time to catch another Kalos Pokémon?"
"You are right. Now where are all the Pokémon at?" Ash says while he, Eevee and Pikachu are scouting for wild Pokémon.
"Hey Ash if you catch a cute Pokémon will you let me take care of it." Bonnie says.
"Sure." Ash replies and Bonnie is so happy that she jumps in joy.
"So Serena, can you tell us about your first meeting with Ash?" Luke says while turning to her.
"Well..." Serena says as she reach into her pocket and walks over to Ash. "Hey Ash." Serena says.
"Yeah?" Ash stops looking for Pokemon and turns to her.
"Remember this?" Serena then shows Ash a handkerchief with a blue outline with a poke ball on the corner.
"Is that?" Ash says couldn't believing she still has it. "Wow I can't you still have it."
"It is my treasure since it reminds me of you." Serena says with a smile.
"Oh, if that's the case." Ash takes out a Straw Hat, which belongs to Serena. "You had that hat, too?"
"Of course. It reminds me of you, too." Ash says.
Trenor says, "Although it is cute to see you two lovey dovey, but can you please explain the time when you two meet each other?"
"Sure." Ash replies.
(Flashback)
"Where is everybody? Where do you all go?" A younger Serena was looking around in the forest worriedly.
Suddenly, a Poliwag appears, which causes her to fall on the ground and hurts her knee. Then she starts to form tears.
"I knew I should have come to this Summer Camp..." Then she cries out for her mother sadly.
Just then, she hears someone says, "Poliwag, where are you?"
Then a younger boy emerges from the bushes and then notices her. Then he says, "Are you alright?"
As the boy stops in front of her, he says, "I am Ash. What's wrong?"
Serena says, "I hurt my leg..."
Ash notices the blood coming from her knee, then he takes out a handkerchief and then ties it around her knee. "See, it is better, now watch this, Pain Pain go away!" He says as he waves his arms.
Serena tries to move her leg, but she feels pain. "It is still hurts..."
Ash takes out his hand and says, "Come on, don't give up until it is over." He pulls her up and holds her in his arms, causing her to blush.
"See, you did it." Ash says while grinning, "Let's get back to the camp."
Then the two walk together back to the camp, as Serena forms a blush on her face.
(Flashback end)
"Awww... it is so cute!" Bonnie squeals.
"Indeed. Who knows that you two have such a history." Clemont says.
"Yeah, and the moment when we separate is the worst moment of my life. But I am glad that we are reunited." Ash says.
"The feeling is mutual." Serena smiles.
Meanwhile the ground began to rumble. "What's that?" Ash says. While Serena feels this and knew what it is.
Then a bunch of Pokemon starts to run pass them as they duck out of the way.
"The Pokemon Race?" Serena says.
As soon as the Racers pass everyone got back on the road only to be approached by Officer Jenny on her motorcycle.
"What are you all doing here? You're standing in the middle of the Pokemon Race Course." She says.
"Course?" Ash exclaims in surprise.
As they arrive at the Odyssey Village, Officer Jenny then explains that trainers take the Pokemon to ride and then compete each other with speed.
"Wow, so can I attend it, too?" Ash asks.
"Sure. There is a last race tomorrow that everyone can attend." Officer Jenny says.
After biding farewell to Officer Jenny, Trenor asks, "So Ash, what Pokemon are you going to compete?"
Ash thinks for a second and then says, "I know just a Pokemon." He rushes back into the Pokemon Center.
Ash comes back with riding outfit and he takes out the Pokeball. "Rapidash, I choose you!"
As the fire horse comes out, everyone is in awe of the beautiful Pokemon.
"Wow, Ash, that is a beautiful Rapidash." Serena says.
"I know. Although you may find it weird that she was once a Tauros." Ash laughs.
"Oh yeah." Trenor says.
Ash turns to Rapidash, "We are going to have a race, are you excited?" It neighs and nods.
"Ash, can you let me pet this one?" Serena asks.
"Sure." Ash says as Serena pets her, Rapidash feels calm at her petting. Bonnie says, "Wow, you are good at handling this."
"My mom was a Professional Pokemon racer with her Rhyhorn. So I was trained to do it." Serena says with a little blush.
After the training with Rapdiash, Ash also offers Serena to ride, Serena nods blushingly and they enjoy the ride together.
That night, at the Pokémon Center while everyone was asleep, two beds are empty. Ash and Serena are in the different ends of the kitchen as neither of them know the other is awake.
"Pika?" "Fenne?" Both Serena's Pokemon asks. Serena shushes them and says, "We need to be quiet, I want this to be a surprise."
At the same time, Ash finishes his cookies as he is placing them in the oven, until a quiet voice asks, "Are you trying to cook something?"
He turns and sees his mother standing there. Ash says, "Hi, Mom. I just want to make cookies for Serena."
Aurora smiles, "You really care for her a lot."
"I know. It is just that we have a lot of years that we didn't meet. And I want to make the journey the best." Ash says with a smile.
"Well, good luck on that." Aurora says. "And don't stay up so late, you need energy to race after all."
Ash nods before Aurora leaves the room as Ash continues to bake.
The next day, the race is set to begin. As the green flag waves to start the race, everyone gets the start.
"Go, Rapidash, be as one with the wind." Ash says as it charges forward, leading ahead of the racers.
At the same time, Serena and the others are watching live, until the camera's all black out.
"Hey, what is going on?" Luke asks.
"I have no idea..." Serena says.
"Let's go check it out." Trenor says as they walk off.
Meanwhile, Ash and Rapdiash gets the finish line first, then he notices something. "Hey, where are the other racers? Rapidash, let's get back."
Rapdiash nods as they get back, only to see the Pokemon in the cages and the other racers being tied in the net.
"Who did this?" Ash asks in shock.
(Team Rocket Motto)
"Ughh you guys again." Ash says.
"It seems like we missed the Arceus Twerp." Jessie says.
"Anyway, we will be taking these Pokemon to the boss!" James says.
"Now it is time for the farewell." Meowth says as they try to run off before Ash can attack them.
As Meowth starts to drive the train of cages away, he and parts of the cages are stopped by the Stone Edge and the Earthquake.
"Brother!" Ash turns around and sees Trenor with a Krookodile and Luke with an Onix along with Serena, Clemont and Bonnie.
"I should've known this was someone's doing." Clemont said.
"You guys are really annoying, Team Rocket." Bonnie says.
"You're gonna pays for this, twerp!" Says Jessie with her teammates agree.
Just then, Fennekin and Pikachu from Serena jumps forward as Serena asks, "You want to battle?"
They nod as Serena says, "Pikachu, Thunderbolt, Fennekin, Ember!"
The two Pokemon attacks the trio, causing James to drop the remote.
"Oh no!" James says as he tries to grab the remote, only for it to get teleported.
"Good work, Mimey." Aurora is standing besides the tree as Mr. Mime grabs the remote and destroys it.
"Uh oh...I guess..." Jessie says as they are surrounded by the freed riding Pokemon, then they all charged up and then hits the Trio.
"We are blasting off again!" They yells as they are throw into the sky.
Moments later Officer Jenny came by to write down statements. Trenor asks, "Mom? What are you doing here?"
"I was just passing by, that is all. I really need to ask my brother about those three." Aurora says.
Ash says, "Don't worry, Mom. Uncle also asks me to beat them up until he comes back to Kalos."
"I see." Aurora says.
Afterwards the group returned to the village to watch the rest of the race. It came down to the wire but Ash managed to come out victorious.
That evening, Ash and Serena are facing each other under the skies.
"So, Serena/Ash." They say in union as they are blushing. Then Ash says, "Um, you go first."
"Thanks, Ash." She then takes out a bag of cookies and says, "I made these just for you..."
Ash gets the bag and sees the cookies inside. He smiles and says, "Well, Serena...and this is for you."
He also gets a bag of cookies and gives Serena. She looks at it and asks, "Wait, we were making the same cookies?"
Ash laughs, "I guess our minds are connected as well." He tastes one and says, "They are delicious."
Serena eats one and says, "Wow, Ash. I really like it."
"Me too." Ash says as they sit down and eat the cookies. As Ash eats another one, he has something in his mind.
"You know, Serena." Ash says.
"Yes? Ash?" Serena asks as she is eating another one.
"Since we are back together...I have something in my mind." Ash says.
"What is it?" Serena asks. Starting to know what Ash is going to say.
"When I was with you, either when we rode the Rapidash together yesterday or when we sit here eating the same cookies. I am really happy to spend time with you." Ash says.
"Me too. Ash." Serena says.
"So I was asking, do you want to be my girlfriend?" Ash asks.
Serena stuns as the words as she stops eating the cookies. Her eyes start to form tears. Ash notices it and says, "I am sorry, maybe let's just forget about it and-"
But Ash is cut off as Serena slams her lips on his. Ash is surprised, but he didn't break off as they did for another minutes.
"Ash, those are tears of joy. I like to be with you." Serena smiles while wiping her tears.
Ash smiles at her and they kiss once more. After breaking, he says, "Thank you, Sere."
Serena says, "I should thank you, too. Ash. For making one of my dreams come true."
Then they all head back to their room as they sleep as a new couple.
"Congratulations, you two!" Bonnie says with a cheer. "I know you will be together. Now I just need to find Clemont a keeper!"
Clemont says, "Bonnie, stop saying those things. But good for you guys."
Trenor says, "Yeah, Mom has been asking about when the wedding will be."
Ash and Serena blush as Ash says, "Isn't a bit early to think of the wedding?"
"Yeah, we need to get a couple more dates." Serena says.
"Well, it is your choice, after all." Luke says as they leave the Pokemon Center.
Here is the new chapter of the story. And Ash and Serena confessed in this chapter, so be ready for more Amourshipping moments in the future chapters.