Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos

(A/N) Hey guys Paradox here and this is chapter 19. Well...there's not much to say. Only that there are many surprises that will be revealed,questions to answers,and mysteries to find out. Just sit back and enjoy the story.


"Fishing is not an escape from life,but often a deeper immersion into it."-Harry Middleton


Chapter 19:Gold Fishing

After two days of traveling down the road. The gang finally arrives at Ambrette Town. "So this is Ambrette Town." Said Drake. The gang looks over the town that's filled with beauty. Right next to the town,was where the sea touched the land. "Wow it's so beautiful." Said Bonnie. "Come on guys p,I want to see the ocean." Said Serena before she ran off,leaving the group behind. "Wait up" said Ash before running after her with the group in tow. Some time later the group then reached the beach,from there Ash then released Froakie to enjoy the water,along with Pikachu and Dedenne. Serena and Bonnie then took off their shoes to enjoy the water as well. While the boys looked at them having fun. While Clemont and Drake watched them,Ash was solely focused on the sixteen year old honey haired girl. It's been two days since Ash had a realization of everything. He watched her run happily through the waves,almost as if she was doing water ballet. If It weren't for Drake's help he'd still be trying to rack his brain,trying to figure out why was he feeling this way. Ash just smiled as she enjoyed dancing in the waves along with Bonnie.

After a few minutes Serena and Bonnie decided to put their shoes back on and return to the boys. "That was so refreshing." Said Serena. "Yeah,why didn't you guys come on in?" Bonnie asked. The boys just looked at each other hoping to not respond,luckily their wish was granted. "Hey guys check this out." Serena invited them to check something on her tablet. "Look,The Ambrette Aquarium," Serena then shows them of an attraction that's well known in Kalos. "Biggest Exhibit of Water Type Pokémon." Said Ash. "Spectacular Water Shows." Said Drake. "And houses undersea Pokémon views underwater." Said Serena. "Sounds like undersea paradise." Said Drake. "I've always wanted to go there since I was little." Said Serena. She remembered seeing the ads on the morning paper her mom used to read every breakfast. She wanted to go,but her mom said that they wouldn't have the time. "Well lets go." Said Ash. "You want to?" Drake asked. "Of course,it should be fun." Ash replied. "I agree come on big brother." Said Bonnie dragging Clemont's arm. "Take it easy Bonnie." Clemont's said while a bit of pressure on his arm. The group then followed them to a huge building that has a few waves decorations on the outside.

Inside was a big lobby with several chairs by the walls. At the front was the receptionist currently on the computer when she saw the group. "Hello welcome to Ambrette Aquarium." She said. "Hi,for five people." Drake said. "Ok...for five people...it will be...860 Pokédollars." She said. But before Drake could take out his wallet,Ash and Clemont stopped him. "Don't worry we'll pay our part." Said Ash. "I'll be paying for Bonnie and I." Clemont said while taking out his pocketbook. Meanwhile Serena looked worried since because she didn't have much money to pay for her ticket,much less for supplies. Ash saw the worried look on her face and decided to asked. "Hey,are you alright?" Ash asked. "Oh,um...everything is fine,it's just that I...don't have enough money to pay for my ticket." Serena said. Ash meanwhile just smile and knew that this will be a good time to obverse her,plus he's her best friend and they always keep each other's backs. "Don't worry I'll pay for yours." Ash said. "Really?...um..that's ok...you don't have to." Serena said,not wanting to burden her crush. "No,it's ok..I want to." Ash smiled. Serena just blushed,that her crush was willing to pay for her,while she tried to conceal it,but Ash saw her face briefly. "Is she blushing?" Ash thought,ever since Drake told him to try to be more open towards Serena,that hopefully he can pick up signs that she may like him back. "Thanks Ash." Said Serena happily. "Anytime." Ash smiled back,with his cheeks slightly red.

Serena then wondered about Ash's recent change in behavior. For the past couple of days Ash has been more open,more happy to assist her in anything,like the day before she and Fennekin decided to do some basic training,and Ash notice that they were struggling and decided to help them along with Froakie. They then spent an hour improving their battling skills,and even though Serena and Fennekin weren't the batting type,They happily had fun,especially with Ash. Despite not having much prowess in battling,Ash told her to always move forward,never give up until the end. Aside from them both,Fennekin thanked Froakie for being a great training partner,which the Frog Pokémon was much obliged. Since then Serena notice Ash's behavior as he was more happy,cheerful,and more caring towards her,and even though she likes it,even enjoy it,she wondered what caused this new Ash.

After they paid for their tickets,they enter to see many water type Pokémon in several tanks in the room. They then then to the next place,there they then entered an underwater tube with dozens of water types swimming around. "Wow this place is amazing." Said Bonnie then went next to the glass to see an Alomomola swim around. Clemont then went with her and saw a Stunfisk emerge from the sand on the floor. "Incredible." Said Clemont who watched the Stunfisk flopped away to a rock bed. Meanwhile Ash watched a group of Wooper doing a circler dance underwater. "Wow check that out Pikachu." Pikachu then watched the Wooper swim around with grace.

"Pika,chu" it said with a smile on his face. Meanwhile Serena was looking a Clamperl that opened up. Serena saw a glittering of beauty when it opened up. "So beautiful." Meanwhile Ash decided to come over while Serena looking over a Luvdisc swimming around. "Hey." Ash said. "It's beautiful." Said Serena staring at the Luvdisc swimming around. Ash recognizes the form of it swimming,but he didn't the name. "You know,that seems familiar but I can't remember the name of that." Ash said. Then they heard Drake calling them over. After they left unknown to them,another Luvdisc came over,more specifically a male,and both started a corship dance together. Both then fell in love and began to follow the two trainers. "Look guys" Drake then pointed to a Mantine with a couple of Remoraid under Mantine's fins doing a spectacular performance underwater. "Wow that's amazing." Ash said. "I know,you only sees this happen every three months." Drake said. "Why's that?" Serena asked. "It's said when a Mantine does this dance when Remoraid come close to evolving." Drake explained. There one of the Remoraid started to glow and when it finish,out came a Octillery. "Wow that's incredible." Ash said. Then they heard Clemont and Bonnie calling them over.

"Hey guys over here." Bonnie yelled to them. They then went over to the next room. As they were heading out Drake notice a pair of Luvdisc swimming close to the glass. Then turned to Ash and Serena and back to the Luvdisc and then...he just smiled. "Huh...just proves that's they have feelings for each other." Drake said to himself.

They then went to a much brighter room from then Drake finally catches up to the group. "Hey guys,what's doing on." Drake asked. "They gonna to do some sort of presentation." Said Clemont. There a worker then present a group of Piplup then came out. "Wow Look at the Piplup." Said Bonnie. They then let the Piplup walk around,they walked around,socialize with trainers and their Pokémon. Then two of them then walked up to the and Bonnie,Pikachu,and Dedenne then talked to them. "Aww so cute." Said Serena,with them speaking in their language. "They said thanks for the comment." Drake said. Then one of the workers decided to call back them back. "Aww I wanted to spent more time with them." Said Bonnie as the Piplup then dove into a body of water. "Huh they remind me of Dawn's Piplup." Said Drake. "Cheerful and full of pride,are they?" Ash said. Seeing them reminds both brothers of their adventures in Sinnoh,while traveling with Dawn and Brock. "Whose Dawn?" Serena asked,who overheard the brothers. "Dawn is a Coordinator and a close friend of ours from Sinnoh." Said Ash. "Her Piplup was always a very confident,even when things don't go as plan,it doesn't let up." Said Drake.

Serena then wondered about this,and she never asked them about their past adventures. She then wondered about their friends,rivals,and others. Her mind then drifted to the female companions,and then especially how close they were to Ash and Drake,more specifically Ash. "I knew they'd have to travel with others before,but now I wondered want did their past companions accomplished?,and how close are Ash and Drake are to them?" Serena said to herself. While being on this journey,she still wondered what she do. What's her goal? Serena then wondered about this more and more.

They then went a room that's leads to an outdoor balcony. They then saw a gold statue with a Magikarp on top. "Wow that's a great statue." Said Clemont. Then a man with a Chatot perched on his shoulder walked up to them. "I see you guys seem interested in the story of the Golden Magikerp." Said the man. "There a story to this?" Drake asked. "Yes,but I'm afraid I don't know much about it,but Rodman can tell you all about it." Said the man. "Great,where can we find him?" Ash asked. The man then pointed to the beach where a man was fishing there. "You can find him out there. He's actually the owner of the aquarium." The group then thanked the man for his help and went to the beach where an elder man was fishing from a rock bed. Unknown to them three characters were watching the whole thing.

"Hello" Drake said,but then they noticed he was asleep until a tug on his line work him up. "Oh,oh I got a bite." He said. He then pulled on his line to try to reel it in. By the time it rose up to the surface,it was nothing more then a piece of seaweed. "Oh,not again." He said then unhook the seaweed off,and then notice the group. "Oh,oh,I didn't see you kids there." Said Rodman. The group then introduced themselves and Rodman the same along with his Pokémon,which looked like a lobster,with a blue with yellows eyes and antennae. With its right Claw larger then its left and four legs. Ash then took out his Pokédex to scan it

"Clauncher,The Water Gun Pokémon,They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol."

Pikachu and Dedennethen said hello,but Clauncher simply turned his back on them. Rodman saw this and apologized. "I'm sorry about Clauncher. He can be...abit shy." Said Rodman. "It's ok,so we heard of a story of the Golden Magikarp Statue on the balcony there." Said Drake. "I see,so the story goes like this." Rodman then told them about how people swim in this beach. One day a swimmer was swimming underwater when a Starmie shocked him Thunderbolt. He would've drowned to death,but a Magikarp then came by and carried him to shore. Since then the story of story was well known in Ambrette Town and since then the Golden Magikarp hasn't be seen again.

"And that's it." Said Rodman. "That's quite a heroic story." Said Ash. "Yeah, I agree,quite a tale." Said Drake. "It is,that's why it's my wish to fish it and present it to the patrons here at the aquarium." Said Rodman. "That's interesting. Said Clemont. "That way people everywhere knows of the rescue story." Said Drake. Rodman nodded and continued to fish. There the group noddedand decide to help.

"What if we lend you a hand." Said Drake. "Really?,that be excellent,thank you." Rodman then give gave the four fishing poles to use. There Ash,Drake,and Clemont toss their lines out to sea,but Serena felt confused as she never used a fishing pole in her life. "Is something wrong Serena?" Ash asked. "It's just that I've never fished before." Serena said sadly. Ash just smiled and walked over to teach her. "It's easy,must extend your arms all the way back and cast your line forward." Ash explained. Serena then pull her arms back and fasted her line,and it went far into the ocean. Ash then helped her guild her hand to handle the pole more effectively. While doing this,his hand accidentally wound up on top of hers. Both blushed heavily and looked at each other. "His hand on top of mine...but why hasn't he removed it yet." Serena thought. "My hand's on top of hers..so why she's doesn't she remove it yet?" Ash thought. Both had mixed thoughts,but one in common.

"Does she like me like I like her?"

"Does he like me like I like him?"

Then something broke them out of their trance when Rodman got a bite. "I got something. Whatever it is it's big." Rodman tried to reel in his line. When It rose it was just a regular Magikarp. Everyone sprirts rose up and quickly fell down as that wasn't the thing they were fishing for. Clemont's then thought it was a good idea to bring out a new toy. "Don't worry guys,I've got the solution." Clemont then presented a Chinchou robot along with a remote controller in his other hand. "Presenting the No Need For Water Type Pokémon Food Chinchou Model Magikarp Magnet." He said. "The No What Water Pokémon Chinchou what?" Serena said confused. "That's too long to even be a name!" Bonnie said. "This device uses special sound waves that'll attract Magikarp to this general area." Clemont explained "And you don't even listen." Said Bonnie shamely. Clemont then threw it into the ocean and turn it on. There both antennas went underwater and emitted a pulse. Moment later something emerge from the water in a form of a fin.

"Guys what's that?" Serena said. "That's no Magikarp." Said Drake. Then a shark like Pokémon merged. "It's a Sharpedo." Said Ash. It then fired a Hydro Pump at the group. "Get down!" Said Drake. Everyone then ducked to avoid the attack while the Sharpedo then made it's escape. "Everyone ok?" Rodman asked. Everyone nodded and then Clemont then looked out to sea and notice that the device started to malfunction and then exploded. This then cause the remote in his hand to blow up as well causing his hair to go puffy. "Looks like another one bites the dust big bro." Said Bonnie.

"Serena are you ok?" Ash offered his hand to help her up. Serena blushed and steadied accepted his hand. "Yea I'm ok,though I don't appreciate all this sand on my outfit." Serena dusted off the sand and dirt off her clothes. "If it helps,you still look beautiful." Ash smiled. This caused Serena to blush even deeper. She then grabbed his arm and stare into his eyes. "Do you mean that Ash?" Serena said. "Of course I do." Ash replied which made Serena's heart skip a beat. "I wasn't sure of if Ash had any sort of feelings or even replicate them,but.. now I see that he can." Serena said to herself.

Some time passed and since the Sharpedo attack,no one hasn't gotten a bite since. "This is starting to get pretty boring when you don't get any bites." Said Serena. "Nevertheless fishing one of the few things that make the body feel relax. You can feel the waves touch your skin,and the sea breeze through your hair." Said Rodman. "He's right,fishing can actually bring peace to the mind and body." Said Drake.

"I did it" said Clemont. He then shows the gang a device similar to the last,difference is its now a Lanturn. "Now with the new improvements,I present This Time it will Attract Only Magikarp for Certain Lanturn Model." Clemont said. "Again with long names." Said Bonnie feeling embarrassed. "With the tests I did with the Magikarp in the aquarium. I'm now certain it is now Magikarp will be attracted to it." Said Clemont. "It's amazing that's science is so amazing." Said Ash. "You flatter me. Now Lanturn model go."Clemont then threw the model into the ocean and began sending another pulse. There a big fish came under it.

"Hey I got a bite." Said Rodman. Then Ash's line tugged as well. "I got one too." Same for Drake. "Here as well." Then Clemont "Got one here." And finally Serena. "I got a bite." Then all of them tried to reel in what they caught,whatever it was,it's putting up a fight. Everyone was still struggling to reel in their lines,this thing probably was massive. "This thing is heavy." Said Clemont. "I've never reeled in anything this big before." Said Rodman "me neither" said Ash. "My hands are starting to slip." Said Serena.

Then at that moment their catch finally came up to the surface. The thing was basically a huge Gold Magikarp. "Wow is that it?" Said Bonnie "We did it,we did it!" Serena cheered. However Drake took a closer look and and noticed. "Uh,guys I wouldn't celebrate just yet." Said Drake. Then the top of the Magikarp then opened up,revealing you know who.

"Team Rocket." Said everyone

"Ha Prepared for trouble my little twerps.

"And make it double."

"To protect the world from devastation."

"To unite all people within our nation."

"To announce the evils of truth and love."

"To extend our reach to the stars above."

"Jessie"

"James"

"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light."

"Surrender now or prepare to fight."

"Meowth that's right."

"Wobbuffet."

"Ok...I'm getting too old for this." Said Drake. "You said it." Ash agreed. "Now what are you guys up to?" Drake said. "Well we were searching for the Golden Magikarp,but since you twerps ruin it. We'll do with your Pokémon." Said James. He then took out a net launcher and fired at Pikachu. But Pikachu dodged it,but Dedenne got captured instead. "Dedenne!" Bonnie yelled. "Pikachu use Thunderbolt." Pikachu jumped up and fired an electrical blast.

"Wobbuffet go." Wobbuffet then stood up and glowed in rainbow colors,redirecting the Thunderbolt back. The Thunderbolt struck the ground in front of the group,blinding them. "Now James fire another net." James then took aim,but a Bubble attack shot through the smoke,destroying the net launcher. "Who did that?" Jessie demanded. "Vice Grip." Clauncher then jumped up and cuffed the rope holding the net Dedenne was in. "Dedenne!" Bonnie caught her while Team Rocket was enraged by this. You twerps are gonna-"

"Save it,you guys done enough,Pikachu Thunderbolt." Ash said. "Clauncher use Hydro Pump. Both Pokémon then jumped and fired their attacks at the overwhelmed trio,sending them off flying.

"TEAM ROCKET BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" They said as they flew.

"Whew,do they ever learn?" Serena said. "Believe me,if I told you the answer,you'd be disappointed." Drake said. "Thanks for saving Dedenne,Clauncher." Said Bonnie and Dedenne. "Clauncher maybe a bit closed,but he has a strong sence of justice." Said Rodman. Clauncher just rubbed his head shyly for its trainer's compliment.

Hours pass and the group still hasn't been able to fish anything and the group decided to call it a day. "Sorry we weren't able to catch the Golden Magikarp Rodman." Ash said. "That's ok kids,there's always tomorrow. I appreciate the help." Said Rodman. "Here are your fishing poles back." Said Serena "You kids can keep those,I've got plenty more. Think of it as thanks for spending the day helping me." Rodman insisted. Everyone was then thankful for Rodman let them keep the rods. Then all the sudden a giant Magikarp jumped out of the water for everyone to see. There they noticed that this Magikarp was colored gold. "Was that it?" Ash said. Rodman couldn't believe his eyes. All this time since he story he hasn't once seen it,until now. "I can't believe it. The legend was true. It was true." Rodman danced around in happiness. "Wow I can't believe it either." Said Clemont. "So what are you gonna do now Rodman?" Drake asked "I'm not gonna give up. I'm gonna keep on going and catch that Golden Magikarp." Rodman said. "That's great,whatever happens,you have our support." Said Drake.

"Thanks kids once again thanks for the help." Said Rodman Everyone then waved goodbye as they were heading off to the Pokémon Center to rest for the evening. "Well I don't know about you,but I'm famished after today." Said Ash "Does anyone else agree." He continued. Everyone nodded. "We're in Ash...just as long it isn't seafood we're eating." Drake said,causing everyone to laugh at the wisecrack as they head to the Pokémon Center.


And Done. Finally...sorry about the wait guys,normally it would take me about 1-2 days to write a chapter but something about this one really threw me off my train of thought. I say this because normally I've been writing this story on my IPad and not on a computer. So again I apologize for taking too long. Well Like and Comment below,tell me what you guys think of my story so far. Thanks for reading this is Paradox signing off. Goodnight.