I do not own Pokémon in any type of way. Game freak, Nintendo, T.V Tokyo and any other contributors to Pokémon do.
This is written in third person point of view.
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10 Minutes Before Ash Was Going to Realize He Would Have A Bad Day.
Soft sunlight streamed its way into the bedroom. The yellow beam illuminated the greys and soft greens of the bedspread and drapes. A tousle of honey, blonde hair could be scene peeking from the greenish duvet. Creamy, coffee skin could be seen sticking out as it snuggled further into a fairer skin. A contented sigh was heard as the bed adjusted to their bodies. Serena felt her presence. She was on a fuck awesome bed, the best blanket and the comfiest pillows in existence. Her mouth tasted like ass, her skin felt sticky a bit and she felt a freeing sensation. She felt movement in the back of her and maybe thought it was Pichu joining her for a morning snuggle. Everything in the room felt off, however. Her room was never this bright on mornings. It smelt like clean, crisp fabric softener. She appealed to the scent of flowers.
She cracked open an eye, she had a feeling they were bloodshot. She saw an accent chair instead of her usual makeup vanity. She saw a Chester drawer as well as a huge as fuck television in her peripheral vision. She turned over to see someone sleeping on her other side. On their side. The familiar black, ravenous hair, sticking in all directions of the world. She prayed to Arceus that she would become a better Pokelantian, do more charity, go temple more often if only, he would ensure this person next to her was a random stranger than who she feared it would be. She leaned over him and her face crumpled at the revelation that it was none other than Ash.
"Wait-!" she thought. Ash was bareback. Was he naked? Was SHE naked?
She looked up at the heavens before taking a deep breath. She lifted the covers slowly off her body.
She screamed.
"What!- Where ? Wha!" Ash jumped up, in reflex grabbing a Poke ball. He looked around and saw Serena was freaking out. She collected the blanket around her before falling off the bed in her haste. Ash looked at her with wide eyes.
"Serena? Are you alright?" He asked her. He put away the poke ball before going to her. He helped her up but she fought him. Her hair was all over her face.
"Don't touch me! I can't believe-! Argh!" She shrieked. Ash gave her a confused look. He let her go, giving a surrender gesture before stepping away. He was still sleepy, his eyes adjusting. His head was killing him and he could definitely appreciate a shower. The phone began to ring. Ash knew it was Koury and hurried to answer the phone. He plugged one of his ears so he could hear Koury as he explained that it was Serena screaming and shrieking.
"Uh, Boss? She's not being held against her will, right?" Koury asked. A bit hesitant.
"What? No! Koury! Look, I'm trying to figure out what her problem is." Ash huffed before he hung up on the phone. Koury shrugged. He needed to be sure. Koury resumed his morning coffee as he flipped through his stations.
"Serena? Serena? Would you- "Ash said, grabbing her. "-calm down!" She halted her shrieks before looking at him.
"I have a painful headache and my eyes sting. Would you just tell me what's wrong?" Ash sighed. He really didn't give no fucks at this point. He was tired, hungover, and really just wanted to climb back into bed.
"What's wrong? I can't believe we slept together!" She cried, running her hands in her hair while still clinging to her blanket shield.
"Yeah? So? It was late and you were drunk and I was drunk and we both just laid down. You didn't want to by Clemont's place so I brought you here." Ash told her as if talking to a small child. He was busy rubbing his face, trying to clear his vision. He really just wanted to climb back into his bed, with or without Serena and knock out for a few hours.
"How could you be so callous!" Serena responded. She was frazzled, she felt her tears on the edge of her eyelids. " I was – How could you fuck me and then act so aloof."
That certainly woke Ash up. The fact Serena swore and what her swear implied. His eyes bugged out. Same time, Ash's bedroom door opened to reveal a shirtless Clemont. A confused expression on his face, his cell phone glued to his ear.
"Maybe, this is a bad time?" Was all he could say. Serena became flustered, trying her hardest to cover her body. Ash gave him a sour look. He shook his head trying to think. He had a cool and normal Clemont, a distress Serena and a tired as fuck Ash. How was he going to deal with that?
"Okay!" Ash thundered. "Serena, we didn't sleep together. No one was being callous but you last night. If we had slept together, believe me, you would have remember. Clemont? Why are you here? It's too early, even for our friendship."
Clemont looked like he was holding in a laugh.
"Nice boxers, man. Look, sorry to interrupt your clearly, rough morning but we got to head down to Citronic Enterprises. There's a situation." Clemont said, ending his last part strangely serious.
"Do we have to?" Ash groaned, sounding petulant. He really loved his bed.
"Well, since I have to leave my own beauty in bed, I would say, it's a must." Clemont chirped. "We leave in 5 minutes." With that, Clemont nodded to Serena, winking at her before leaving to get ready. Serena huffed.
Ash groaned.
Ash got his bearings right. He stomped to his closet, threw on a jeans and hoodie before coming back to his bedroom. He took along an extra hoodie as well. He gave the hoodie to a silent Serena before going into the bathroom.
Once finish with his morning routine, he came back out to see her in his hoodie. He really did love how she got lost in the large clothing.
He pulled her to his lap as he sat on the bed. She refused to look at him. Trying desperately to pull down the short length. He grabbed her face and made her look at him.
"This is different between us now." Ash told her seriously. "You can't fight me. I don't want to fight you anymore. Last night, - "
"Ash, no-!" He stopped her speech with a kiss. She tasted the minty ness from him. She got lost in the kiss. He shoved his tongue down her throat. He asserted his dominance over her. He was done fighting. Last night made him understand her. She did want him but she was to stubborn. He didn't care. He released her. Watching with a soft smile at her lost, blurred look.
"Stay here until I get back. If you're gone, I will come and find you at yours and I will make a scene." Ash said seriously. There was no cheek and Serena could tell he was 100% sure he would. She nodded to him.
"After last night, I know you – have feelings for me." Serena tried to get up, away from him. He caught her hand, holding her. "It doesn't matter. Now. What matters, is, we are going to build something together. It could lead to happiness or it could lead to heartbreak, I don't care." Ash told her, as she stood away from him. "I want to take that risk with you." Ash stood up.
"If you didn't want this. If you didn't want me. You would have left the moment I left the room. If you didn't want me, you would never have come to me after your date. You would have told me so, last night. Never have you said to me… 'you didn't want me." Ash said.
She peeked at him. No, she never said that to him.
"Then why am I naked?" She asked him. Ash watched her.
"Because you wanted to show me that pretty, little tattoo on you hip but you said had to take the whole dress off. And no, you had on one of my wifebeater. I tried to object but you bullied me for it. What was it, you wanted the one I had on." Ash smirked to her.
Serena was appalled at her behaviour. It was all coming back to her.
"By the way, nice Fennekin tattoo." Ash winked at her. Serena had a large blush to her face. She couldn't believe that was why she was naked. Well semi naked. She did panic when all she saw was her skin.
"I will be back soon." Ash pulled her into him. Shyly kissing her cheek. "Go back to sleep, do something, go check Bonnie but please, don't leave this building. I'm coming back to you. We will talk."
With that, Ash collected some necessaries before exiting the room. He left Serena. He felt pain having to go away from such a precious sight.
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Half hour since Ash realized his day got even worse.
"Cyrus? You ex Professor? Your previous business partner? What on earth does he want?" Ash bitched as he drank from a huge coffee Clemont gifted him with. Clemont was seated next to him in the town car. Clad in his own hoodie and jeans, the inventor was relaying what was going on to his friend. "Isn't he the one who lost his mind?" Ash asked. Clemont shook his head in exasperation.
"I'm not sure. Plan X is highly confidential. We need to understand the situation." Clemont responded. He was currently looking at some schematics of the plan.
"Why would he be interested in Plan X? It's to create a robot with battle skills. It's basically Clembot." Ash told him.
"Correct, but it's more advanced than Clembot. This plan has input from your battle style, making it more technically advance. The stimulation alone can change the way gym battles or even street battles can be played."
"Ah!" Ash said, nostalgia hitting him. "I haven't played a street battle in ages. My first one was with a samurai. Ah youth." He smiled.
"Speaking of youth. Serena?"
"We didn't have sex!" Ash told him.
"Whoa, never asked if you did." Clemont smirked. Putting his hands up in mock surrender.
"I have no idea, I need to think. Change the topic." Ash rolled his eyes. "How about you and Miette?"
"Touché." Clemont mumbled as he moved a wand over his tablet.
"Sir, we have arrived at Citronic Enterprises." The driver said quietly.
The men got out. They were met by the head of security as well as the gentleman who had spoken to Clemont. They were then lead to a room that was holding the ever-mysterious Cyrus. They stood outside the door. Quietly being briefed.
"He hasn't said anything since he told me to let you know it was him. He has been quiet and just docile in the room. We have a security unit with him. Just to ensure." Mr Stone told them.
Clemont nodded his head. "You all wait here, Mr Ketchum and myself will see to this. I fear this may be a personal matter, involving business. Men." Clemont said before nodding to Ash and opening the door.
They came in and were unsurprised to see Cyrus, sitting at a small table. It looked like a small interrogation room but it had light and a few plants in the room.
"My favorite student." Cyrus said, warmly. It still had a wind of coolness. Ash picked up on the vibe.
"Mr Cyrus." Clemont said, calmly. "To what do I owe this, pleasure?" Cyrus observed him. He didn't respond right away. Rather he gave his attention to Ash. Appraising the young man.
"If it isn't Kanto's Champion. Cynthia only had kind things to say of you." Cyrus smiled at Ash. Ash returned the sentiments in a nod. The two men had a seat opposite. Clemont knew his security team was listening in. They were prepared.
"It seems, I have created a disturbance." Cyrus chuckled. It was a bit unnerving in Ash's opinion. Clemont remained stone face. He wasn't going to say anything. Ash raised an eyebrow.
"I want access to plan X, Clemont." Cyrus came out outright. "It was developed during you time under my internship. It should have rights to myself." Clemont leaned back. He was taken aback by such abruptness.
"I think you're mistaken, sir. Plan X may have been thought of during my internship but most of the work and input was performed under Citronic Enterprises funding as well as research. Also, you told me Plan X wasn't feasible. You wanted no part of its amateur stage. I don't see the reason for you looking now." Clemont told him.
"I have a software company under my domain. Citronic Enterprises and Aqua Corporate would create new technologies together. Plan X can be that glue." Cyrus told them. His tone conveyed this was a set-in stone action. Clemont and Ash stole a look together. They were unsure of how he even knew the properties of Plan X.
"What are you suggesting? To be frank." Clemont questioned.
"Well, I suggest merger of companies." Cyrus diverted. A smooth look across his face. Clemont and Ash looked at each other in confusion.
"I don't thing that is necessary." Ash spoke up. "We are in no need for a software company, also if we were to do that, jobs would be lost. A whole department would be shut down due to a merger. I don't see a feasibility in that." Ash concluded. He folded his arms and took a deep breath. The coffee didn't help and he really missed his bed.
"Mr Ketchum makes a valid point Cyrus. We are not looking to merge as well, you never made mention of such a thing. When I requested we did so, before Mr Ketchum became my partner, you initially refused, citing it would make your company a liability. In this case, it is the same. Are you in some form of financial fluctuation?"
"What goes on in the finance of my company is not your business. I came here for Plan X to be given to its rightful owner. You spoke about this idea with myself. We came up with the initial A I ourselves. I have a rightful claim." Cyrus pushed. He roughly slammed his fist to the table top. Clemont, while a little rattled at how it was turning refused to lose his head. They thought best to remain cool and collected.
"Even if the idea came up with you, Sir. The plan is different, the name, the layout and operations. The AI has been changed. The brain of the AI has a different set up. Mr Ketchum was responsible for that and furthermore, Plan X is under confidential rights. How do you even know of its development?" Clemont pointed out.
Cyrus halted at this question. He cleared his throat before looking at them coldly.
"Well, it seems my time has been of no use here. I would like to leave." Cyrus said standing up.
"Have your security release me." Clemont and Ash stood up. "It seems times have changed." The cold man said, ice colouring his words. Clemont showed no fear. He needed to understand the situation. Clemont nodded in response.
"My apologies. It seems things have." Clemont said, coldly. He knew Cyrus was involved in many illicit activities and he dam well would not try to bring that into Ash and his' venture.
Cyrus was a person, he created troubles and problem. Clemont on the other hand was a person who liked to fix problems sometimes going out of ethical morals but only if it was for the greater good. If he only involved Cyrus in any of his endeavours, he would be inviting many problems to his company.
Cyrus looked coldly at him. With that, the man exited the room. The men could here security ushering him out. Ash and Clemont took a deep breath.
"What was that about now?"
"It seems, my ex professor has moved on to more, forceful means, in gathering a scientific idea."
"Clemont?" Ash asked.
"Tell Koury to increase security around the building as well as Prism Tower." Clemont commanded, he pulled out his cell phone.
He went out of the room to make a call. "I think we have a snitch in our company." He was heard whispering to Mr Stone.
Ash was left feeling very confused. He should have never left his bed.
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Three Hours Since Clemont Bribed Ash with A Battle to Keep Him from Going Home.
It was a little after lunch time now. Ash had given up on life and after okaying it with Clemont, left Citronic Enterprises. He stopped at Java's for some food, enough to feed an army before heading back to his place. Security had been up around Plan X and now Clemont wanted a full out search and scale down of the company for anyone who snitched. Currently he was interviewing employees who had access to the file and its development. Ash was only part of this as he was only responsible for the data that was needed. Technically, he had no part of this but he had full access like Clemont. This project would be an addition to his legacy so he was proud to be part of it. However, now with a breach in protocol, things looked rough and now production would be halted to ensure their material was not copyrighted or stolen. The company had come to a full stop. Ash was returning home to let Bonnie know what was going on. He would return to relieved Clemont soon after.
He strolled in his apartment, resting his keys in the stupid bowl Bonnie told him he had to have at his entrance. He walked, toeing off his shoes, the bag of food hanging limply. He arrived in the kitchen, resting the food down before going to get some juice. When he sat down at his corner his phone beeped. It was Clemont.
*Saturn has been found to be the accomplice, necessary precautions are being taken. Don't bother to come back, heading to Officer Jenny's station. I'll let you know details soon. *
Ash had a deep sign. He rested his head on the counter, his hand still clinging to the glass.
Serena was peeking around. She heard Ash had returned and was ready to ambush him but he had made his way to the Kitchen. She saw he was looking lost and a bit defeated. She observed his movements. He got a message and with that he appeared to have been relieved but still extremely tense.
She had taken a shower, against her better judgement, but had pulled on the hoodie Ash had given her. She also stole one of his boxer. She had to use her hair tie to keep it from falling off but it made due.
She shyly made her way to the kitchen, sniffing the delicious scent of Java's signature sandwiches and soup. She decided to see if Ash was okay. She was in new territory.
"Ash?" She spoke softly, resting a hand on his shoulder. He didn't get up or responded. Just looked at her through his visible eye. He closed it, he really didn't want to deal with anything anymore. Then again…
"No Mr Ketchum? I've been called that so much times,today. Thought you would have continued with the tradition?" She gave him a sour look but she looked amused at his dumpy behaviour.
"I'm feeling charitable this early noon. What's wrong?" She asked him.
"Nothing. Work stuff." Ash said, sitting up properly and rubbing his eye. "I've brought food, I'm going to get Bonnie. She has to eat." With that, Ash got off the stool before going to get her. He halted however. Serena watched him curiously. She was shocked at his abruptness but didn't question him. He took hold of her and pulled her in for a hug. He grazed her back. Sighing in content when he felt her bring her arms around him.
"You don't have on a bra?" Ash asked. He smirked. Serena pulled back to watch him.
"Of course, that's what will cheer you up." Serena said. She pulled away from him before going to the bags. She began pulling out plastic wrapped sandwiches and various bowls of different soups. Ash came up behind her and trapped her against the counter. He hugged her from behind.
"It's what the bra is wrapping that cheers me up. You." He kissed her head before heading out.
Serena blushed. She didn't know what was going on but she was afraid of the familiarity. The fact of it didn't feel like he was even trying anymore. Ash had already transitioned to accepting Serena was his. She didn't like that. She felt like… it was natural. It was normal.
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Some moments after Ash realized his day getting worst, was a trend.
"So, Clemont wasn't sure when he will be back." Bonnie asked. Ash was seated at dining table. He had a hand on Serena's leg. He whispered to her "It makes me feel sane." He had Bonnie asking him a million questions while also, strangely he had to answer Miette's questions. The Sinnoh native seemed to have been worried since Clemont rushed out after returning from Ash's.
"The company is on lock down Bonnie. He just messaged me to let me know he found someone. Details are sketchy but it is important you be up to date in what's going on." Ash scrubbed his face. He felt like his mood would never change. Serena was watching. She wasn't sure of the details. Ash had sent down Miette to accompany Serena while he and Bonnie stayed back to speak of some things. It seemed something had happened with Clemont's company and Bonnie needed to be notified. She knew it wasn't her place to know so she didn't bother to ask questions.
After Lunch, Bonnie and Miette headed back to Clemont's. Miette said she was heading out and would call Serena to let her know about her studio time. They air kissed before waving each other good bye.
"Can I leave now?" Serena asked. She didn't know what tone she spoke in but it felt like she had an attitude. Ash looked at her. He was at his laptop, going through some detail, Clemont had his assistant send him.
"I think we need to talk." Ash told her. He got up and pulled her to the living room. They took a seat on his sofa, the same place they had their first kiss. Ash felt himself blushing. They had come so far. Sort of?
He took a moment to admire her outfit.
"So?" Serena asked.
"So" Ash nodded.
"Mr Ketchum!" She called. Ash smirked.
"You know, since, I have decided we are together, I kind of like you calling me that." He laughed. Serena huffed.
"We are not together!" Serena screech.
"Last night, you told me we could potentially be something. Last night, you had no walls up. Last night you told me you forgave me and most importantly, last night, you told me you could love me." Ash told her. He grabbed her hands. "I want to do that with you. I want to be vulnerable with you, I want to share experiences with you. I want to love you!" Ash told her. Serena pulled out of his grasp. She got up, and moved away from him.
She needed space. She needed space.
She padded her way to the windows. She didn't want to see him.
"Tell me you don't want me then." Ash asked from behind her. She looked back. He was standing by the sofa but not looking at her. "Tell me, you don't want me. Tell me you don't want this."
She couldn't answer him. She wanted it. She wanted him. She knew she did. Why was she fighting?
Was it her fears? Was it because she knew Ash had the power to hurt her. Was is because she knew all along she still cared for him, hoarded feelings for him and still pined for him even after nearly 10 years? Could she do this?
She was in such a massive shift in her life. She was in plans to switch her career. Change herself and her life. Ash was such an enigma. Such a risk. Such a transition. He made her feel things.
He was such a force to be reckon with.
"I…" Serena said softly. Ash didn't like her face. He couldn't stomach it. He couldn't bare her rejecting him.
"Don't!" Ash said abruptly. She took a deep breath. She stared at him. Caught off guard by his abrasive behaviour.
He came up to her. Not looking at her. More at the floor. He dug one of his hand in his pocket. Biting the skin on his knuckle in the other.
"Don't say anything. I get it. I rather not hear those words. I don't want to hear it. I can't function, if I know you said, you didn't want me."He said to her. He shocked himself with the truth behind those words.
"What's that old saying? Ignorance is bliss, right?" Ash told her.
He scrubbed his. He looked away. In that moment, he felt his confidence leave him.
What was the point? Even if they were together? Would she happy?
"I thought by me saying we were together, it would be true. That you would? I don't know. Waking up, seeing you, even in all the craziness, it was the only highlight to my day. Coming home from this horrible day, to you was the best part of my day. My day was horrible. It sucked. But, it didn't suck at all, when I was around you. In a way, this is how I felt all those years ago, when my dad died. I wanted you then. Now, its tenfold. But I can't do this anymore. I want you, to want to be with me. I want you to be happy, with me. I can't force that. No one can." Ash told her. For the first time, he felt defeated.
"You're free to go, Serena. Koury will drop you home." Ash nodded to her. He made a move to hug her but thought better. A hug good bye would kill him. He chose a different path. He walked away. He exited the living room before stopping short in front of an archway.
"Today was hard. Today was fucked up. Today, so many things that could have went wrong, did. Yet, the only thing I actually thought about today, to get me by was you. Forgive me for this but, when times get difficult or stressful, I hope you find it okay for me to think about you. For some reason, you bring a calm to my life. Even if you, yourself, us… isn't calm." Ash told her. He smiled despite how he felt. "Good bye, Miss Yvonne. This was a pleasure."
With that, Ash exited and left Serena.
Serena didn't understand why she felt a hole in her chest. What just happened?
She stood there until she heard a door open. Koury appeared from somewhere. Serena had not noticed him coming in.
"Miss Yvonne? I shall take you home." Koury said to her gently.
Serena looked at him. Just realizing he was there.
She nodded.
She was walking, but then she wasn't. Koury halted with her. She watched the huge hoodie, snuggling her. Her bare feet on Ash's rug. She didn't want to leave. She gave Koury a look, before she sprinted through the archway Ash had left through. Koury shrugged. He felt the circumstances change.
Serena ran and ran through the apartment. She couldn't find him. Where was he?
She stopped short in front of his bedroom. She opened the door. She saw him, laying on his bed. A restless look to his face. His eyes closed. She came into the room, closing the door softly behind her. The air conditioning was on, the room felt heavenly. She got the covers and climbed in the bed. Surprising Ash. She snuggled up to the front of him. Her face borrowing itself into his chest. Ash looked confused. She looked at him, him at her. He closed his eyes.
She sighed in content. No. This was not it. She felt like a coward. No, she wanted to be brave.
She needed to be brave.
She lifted her head, gently, she placed her hands on his shoulder before pulling him into a kiss. He was caught off guard but he responded. She kissed him. For the first time. She brought him over her, succumbing herself to that kiss. His kiss.
She wanted change for her life. She wanted to find happiness in her life. Maybe she needed to allow happiness in. She needed to not be afraid of happiness.
Maybe it was time for her to be brave.
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Yup, We on the moon!
Sorry, disregard that sentence lol
So, what do you think is going on now?
Citronic enterprises?
Is Serena and Ash? What?
They are so cute.
What Bonnie might say?
Until next time!
Review my darlings.
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