TUESDAY

The Trip to Kalos

It was around 6pm when Ash, Goh and Pikachu's plane finally landed at Lumiose airport. When they got off the plane they found themselves in a large airport full of people everywhere

- It'll not be easy to find them ... Well Pikachu, Clemont said that they would be waiting for us around here... help me to look out for them

- Pika! - Pikachu replied as he climbed onto Ash's head to get a better view. After only a few seconds Pikachu jumped to the ground and ran off at full speed

- Pikachu wait! Come on Goh, Pikachu found them - Ash said as he ran after Pikachu

- Wait for me!

When Goh managed to catch up with Ash he found a particular scene. Pikachu, who was on the shoulder of a blonde girl, was happily chatting with her and a Dedenne, who was in the girl's purse.

- At last I caught up with you ...- Goh said, trying to catch his breath.

- Sorry Goh, Pikachu is very excited ... apparently he has a lot to tell Bonnie and Dedenne - Ash commented, watching how Pikachu kept telling his story - By the way they are Clemont, Lumiose's Gym Leader and his sister Bonnie . Guys he's Goh

- Nice to meet you

- Nice to meet you too. I think it will be better if we go home to continue with the presentations and the stories - said Clemont, looking at Pikachu - today this place is really full of people.

When they got home they were greeted by Meyer and his Ampharos

- Hi guys, nice to see you again Ash

- Hi Meyer. This is Goh, we work together in Professor Cerise's lab

- Hello, nice to meet you - Meyer said to Goh, before returning to focus his attention on Ash - I was very surprised when Clemont told me that you were helping Professor Cerise ... I did not think that research was your thing, I thought you would be competing in some league...

- Actually, I didn't think I'd like it that much either, but I've learned a lot. I have also been able to continue traveling and meeting new places and Pokemon - Ash replied cheerfully - and I'm not competing in a league for now, but I am in the World Coronation Series

- Oh, I see ... and how are you doing with that?

- Well, I have risen a lot in the ranking since I started ... although lately I have not dedicated much time to the battles ... How has everything been here?

- Everything here has been very calm since you left ... Apparently Greninja and Zygarde have been doing a great job

- That's a good thing. Have you heard from them? Do you know if they finished or where they are? - Ash asked hopefully

- Professor Sycamore has been studying those strange roots and has come across them a few times, so we know they are fine ... but I don't know if he has seen them lately,. - Clemont replied.

- Tomorrow we could go to the lab to ask him - Bonnie added

- Excellent! - Ash said - you see Goh, I told you that when we get here I would find out where Greninja is

- But you still haven't found out! You only know that Professor Sycamore "maybe" knows where he is.

- It's the same, isn't it, Pikachu?

- Of course not ... - Goh replied in exasperation

- What do you think if I make some dinner? Meanwhile you can catch up ... I'm sure there are many stories to tell - Meyer said before heading to the kitchen

- Pika! - Pikachu answer excitedly, before continuing with the story that had begun at the airport.

Pikachu managed to finish his story just before dinner was ready. After dinner the stories continued, but this time it was Ash who told them about his adventures with the Ultraguardians, and then Goh continued recounting his most recent adventure against Eternatus. Clearly no one went to bed early that night.

WEDNESDAY

Prof Sycamore's Laboratory

After a tasteful breakfast, the group headed to Prof Sycamore's laboratory

- Hi guys! - The Professor greeted when he saw them approach his laboratory - Ash, it's good to see you again, and you must be Goh... Professor Cerise told me that you two are a very good research team

- Hello professor, it's great to see you again - Ash said - Goh, Prof. Sycamore specializes in megaevolution

- Nice to meet you Professor Sycamore... could I ask you a few questions about megaevolutions? I have only seen Korina's Lucario megaevolve once... and I have many doubts on the subject...

- Sure! Come, I'll show you a bit of my research - replied the Professor, taking Goh with him.

- Oh, that's going to take a while... when Goh starts asking questions he dosen't know when to stop... jaja - Ash commented

- Then let's go see the Pokemon! Come on Ash! - Bonnie suggested excitedly, while pulling Ash's hand on the way to the gardens

- Okay, I'm coming!

- Bonnie! Calm down... - Clemont said a little embarrassed

- Tell me Bonnie, have you already thought about which Pokemon you will choose as your starter? - Ash asked

- Nope, I don't want to decide until that day when I see them and can play with them a little

- That's a great idea...

- Thanks Ash, but I can't wait!

- I understand you ... those last months before starting my trip were difficult, the days passed very slowly and it seemed that the day to choose my partner would never come ... but it was definitely worth the wait, wasn't it, buddy?

- Pi Pikachu!

- Be patient... there are only a few months left - added Clemont

- Yes, I know ... - Bonnie answered

After a long time of playing with various Pokemon from the lab, Goh and Professor Sycamore joined them in the gardens.

- Ash, Goh told me that you want to go find Greninja

- Yes! Do you know where he is?

- Not really ... a couple of weeks ago we saw Zygarde pass near where we were investigating ... I guess Greninja must have been close

- Yes, it's likely... where did you see it?

- In the Santalune Forest... it was a couple of weeks ago, but maybe they are still in the area or someone has seen them

- Excellent, thank you professor! See Goh, I told you...

- Yes, of course...

- Can we go with them? Please Clemont ... I want to see Squishy

- Ehm ... - Clemont answered, looking at Ash for help

- Of course you can come Bonnie, It'll be great!

- How about we go find a place to have lunch - Ash said hearing his stomach growl - and then we look for some things for the trip to the forest... I think it would be best to leave early tomorrow

- You're right ... if we try today, by the time we are ready to leave it will be about to get dark - Clemont commented

- Goh, that will give you time to catch some Pokemon while we walk trough the city - Ash added

- It's true!

- Let's have lunch please! - Ash begged when his stomach rumbled again

After some tasty pizzas, our heroes headed to the Pokemart to stock up on everything necessary for the journey to look out for Greninja. They expected to find it quickly, but it was better to be prepared for a few extra days, just in vase...

After an afternoon wandering around town to eat, shop and stroll, Goh was the proud new trainer of 2 exclusive Pokemon from Kalos Bunnelby and Fletchling, plus a Woobat and a Gulpin.

That night everyone went to bed early, tomorrow would be a long day and it was better to be rested. Everyone except Ash, who again could not sleep ... if everything went well tomorrow he would see Greninja again and that had him very excited ... would they still be in sync?

- Huh? - Ash said, listening his cell phone beep ... a message ...

"Misty: Hi Ash, how's everything going on Kalos? Have you found Greninja yet?

Ash: Hi Misty. No, not yet ... but tomorrow we will leave for the Santalune Forest, Prof. Sycamore thinks it may be close to there

Misty: Oh well at least it's a clue ... are you sure you'll be able to find it in time?

Ash: Yes, I hope that when we are close enough I can feel him

Misty: Feel him?

Ash: When Greninja and I are in sync, I can feel where he is ... I know we are not now, and that it's been a long time... but I really hope that our bond remains just as strong.

Misty: If this conversation came from someone else, I'd say it's crazy... but being you, let's just say it's very possible that your plan will work.

Ash: jaja thanks, I think...

Misty: :P

Ash: I should go to sleep, tomorrow we'll leave early. Good night!

Misty: Good night, and good luck with your plan!"

After putting away his cell phone, Ash mysteriously managed to fall asleep without problems this time