Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos

Hey guys Paradox here and here's chapter 22. I know that probably some are probably exited for this chapter in particular,because now Miette makes her debut in the story. Let me explain a little about her,Miette will play close to the same as she did in the anime,difference is she a bit more...sassy,while she and Serena will be at each other's throats,she'll be more helpful,but in her own way. Aside from that,Miette was always one of my favorite characters in XY. "Always the life of a party." Is what I can described about her. But enough about that,lets get started.


"Love planted a rose and the world turned sweet."-Katharine Lee Bates


Chapter 22:All things fair in Love and Sweets

Early morning inside the Pokémon Center,Serena was in the kitchen baking. "Alright,these look ready." Serena said then put them inside a picnic basket. She then went back to the room where everyone was still asleep. She then hid the basket under her bed and decided to doze off for a couple of hours.

The sun rose up high and the hour was ten o'clock sharp,and Drake woke up due to a ray of light shining through an opening from the curtains. From there he went to the bathroom,took a shower,and about twenty minutes later,he got out and notice everyone was just starting to wake up. "Hey wh-what time is it?" Said a very drowsy Ash. "It's time to wake up." Said Drake,who was drying his hair with a towel. Pikachu stood up and stretched its body and nuzzled Ash good morning. "Good morning to you too buddy." Said Ash

"Chaaa." Pikachu yawned

"no dad just five more minutes." Said a very sleepy Bonnie. "Bonnie time to get up." Said Clemont,but the little girl wouldn't budge,so when Dedenne got up,she "nuzzled" the girl to wake up.

"Ahhhh! Alright Alright I'm up!" Said a very agitated Bonnie,who was feeling paralyzed. "Good,get clean up and dressed. We'll be leaving soon." Said Clemont. She then got up,got dress and was ready to go. There everyone was ready and then headed out.

There the group decided to go to a nearby park to decide their next move. While there Serena had the basket she left early in the morning,in her hand. "Here they are. They'll all ready Fennekin." She said while showing Fennekin what was inside. Ash then went over and notice the basket of sweets Serena had. "Wow what are those." Ash asked,while basking in the aroma. "These are Kalos traditional sweet treats called Poke Puffs." Serena said. "Wow they smell delicious." Ash said along with Pikachu who was with him. "Do you want one Pikachu?" Pikachu nodded and Serena gave him a pink Poké Puff,the Mouse Pokémon was delighted by the favor of this treat and couldn't get enough of it.

"People can eat these to right?" Ash asked. "Well yea but-" said Serena,but before she could finish,she found Ash already eating one of the treats already. Then Ash's expression changed,to where he grew silent. There Serena,Fennekin,and Pikachu look at the boy with worry. "Uh Ash,are you ok?" Serena asked with concern and worried,she fear that Ash probably hated the Poké Puff and probably was too disgusted to say anything. Suddenly Ash then sprang up. "This is great. This is the best thing I've ever eaten in my life." Said Ash. "Please don't scare me like that." Serena scowled Ash,and Ash just smiled at her,as a way to apologize,which she accepted by smiling back.

Meanwhile the others came other and Dedenne smelled the treats and wanted one. "Could Dedenne get one." Said Bonnie. Ash nodded and was about to hand one to it. Suddenly the Poké Puff glowed baby blue,and floated out of Ash's hand. The gang then looks to see the Poké Puff floating to a white Pokémon with some pink on it. Small body,tiny arms,a wide smile with its tongue sticking out. Fluffy hair with a red spherical appendage that resembles a cherry. It then floated the Poké Puff to its mouth and ate it.

As Ash got another one to give to Dedenne,the Pokémon then use Psychic to have the other Poké Puff out of Ash's hand and then ate that one as well. Ash was disappointed that this was eating all the Poké Puffs they had. Meanwhile Drake scanned it.

"Slurpuff,The Meringue Pokémon,its sense of smell is 100 million times better than humans,and can pick up the faintest scent from faraway places"

"Huh,very unique ability." Said Drake. "Slurpuff there you are." The gang then looks up to see a girl around the Serena's age. She had blue hair,brown eyes. Having an elegant look composed of a blue-orange headwear,orange tie,teal shirt with light blue sleeves,cyan shorts,along with long white socks,and orange shoes. Slurpuff then looked at her trainer with a somewhat satisfied look. Right way its trainer knew what it was saying.

"You see Slurpuff thinks your Poké Puff were decent enough." Said the trainer. Right away Serena wasn't happy at what she just said about her Poké Puffs. "What does that mean?! Who are you supposed to be?!" Serena said agitated. The trainer then introduced herself as Miette along with her partner Slurpuff. The gang also introduced themselves,even Serena,even though it was harsh.

Then Ash,Pikachu,and Dedenne stomachs rumbled,causing everyone to laugh. Miette in particular thought it was kinda cute,especially with Ash. This rose Miette's curiosity towards the boy. "Hmm he does seem nice and he's cute. I wonder if he's single." Miette wondered. "Well since my Slurpuff ate some of your Poké Puffs,perhaps as a way of apology,how bout I let you guys try some of mine." Said Miette. Right away Ash's hand sprang right up,along with Pikachu,and Dedenne.

Miette then opened a basket which contained different verities of Poké Puff. Everyone was impressed by this,but Serena felt nothing but jealousy. Miette then gave a spicy Poké Puff for Pikachu,and a sweet one for Dedenne. Serena looked at them,enjoying it and felt degraded next to this girls treats. Ash meanwhile took one from Miette's basket,but unfortunately for him he took the wrong one.

"Wait Ash that's" said Miette before Ash then took a bite. "AHHAHHH HOT!" Ash blew out a flamethrower. Drake then reach into his bag and took out a Fresh Water. Ash immediately snatch the water from Drake's hand and chugged all of it down his throat. "Oh sweet relief" Ash said,finally feeling better. "What was that?" He asked.

"That's was a Poké Puff meant for fire types. They usually meant for Pokémon so they're not gonna taste the same for people." Said Miette. "I think I understand." Ash said while trying to get rest of the Poké Puff out of his mouth. "All Poké Puffs are made for a particular Pokémon in mind." Miette said. Serena then felt offended about what she just said. "Hey I make them like that too." Said Serena. "Sure,but that only the basics,Poké Puff 101." Miette smirked. "What is with you!" Serena confronted Miette.

Both girls were now in a intense stare down,ready to rip each other's heads off. Clemont then tried control the situation. "Calm down you too. There no reason to be mad." Said Clemont. Then both just huff at each other and looked away. "Why not have a bake-off." Said Bonnie. The group then turned to the little girl looking at a holoboard. "Seems there a Poké Puff contest later today." Said Drake. "Yep,the first round is today and the final round's tomorrow." Said Bonnie. "That's the reason I'm here in the first place,I'm competing." Said Miette.

"Well then that makes two of us." Everyone then turns to Serena with a determined look on her face. "Are you sure Serena?" Said Clemont. "Yes,may the best baker wins." Serena said to Miette,which caused another stare downed between the two girls. "Alright calm down you guys. Let's just get going to the contest." Said Clemont. Both then just walked away and the group began to walk towards the park where the contest was being held.

While walking Ash and Drake were having a conversation. "Something tells me that they really don't like each other." Ash said. "Heh,reminds me of you and Gary." Drake said. "True but we started off with a grudging respect for each other." Said Ash. "You wanna know I see?" Drake said. Ash then wondered what Drake meant. "I see the exact same thing here." Said Drake. "You mean that they'll respect one other eventually." Said Ash. "That's the nature of a rivalry,but there's a difference." Said Drake. "And what's that?" Said Ash. "Between two girls,don't put yourself in the middle,because if you do. You'll be torn apart." Said Drake. "I think I see what you mean." Said Ash,looking at the hostility between the two girls.

The group then reached the contest composed of a huge stage,bleachers,and a judges table out in front. Miette had already gone to sign up,and Serena was preparing to go as well. "Good luck Serena,I'm rooting for you." Ash said. Serena just blushed at his comment. "Thanks for your support Ash." Serena winked,causing Ash's cheeks to heat up. After signing up Serena was then allowed a cooking station and was allow to bring out a Pokémon to help,so she let Fennekin out of her Pokéball.

The contest began and Serena,Miette,and the other contestants have already started baking. Serena was nearly finished with her Poké Puff,which she decorated in a pink ball,white frosting and pink whipped cream,and finally topped it off with a small twig. Miette looked over at her and her Poké Puff,and just smirked. "Heh,I'll wipe the floor with her." She said.

Some time passed and all the contestants were waiting as the judges look over the treats. Then the announcer came up and introduced a woman named Gina who was the head judge of the contest. "Today we're here because because of what Poké Puffs do to increase to the bond between people and Pokémon." Said Gina. "Gina excuse me." Said Bonnie who somehow made her way on to the stage.

Clemont then looked to the side and notice that she wasn't where she was and looked scared for what she was going to do. "I need you to take care of my brother." She got on one knee and propose. Clemont immediately dashed over to get his little sister. "HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU TO STOP DOING THIS!" Clemont said then activated his Aipom Arm and dragged his sister away. "I hope you think about it please!" Bonnie said while being dragged away. "Ignore her,this is so embarrassing." Said Clemont was running far away,as fast as possible.

"Wow,I've never seen Clemont run so fast." Said Ash. "Let fear drive a man to do great feats." Said Drake. "I'll be right back I'm gonna get popcorn." He continued then left. When Drake left,Miette decided to come over to see what happened over Clemont and Bonnie. "Taking care of her brother heh?" She said then sat down next to Ash. "What about you Ash? Do you have someone to take care of you?" Miette smirked.

Ash then had a moment to think about what she just said. Of course Ash knew what she meant. His feelings for Serena helped him understand,if he never understood these feelings,he'd still be dense(he still a bit dense Just not so much). He then looked off the corner of his eye to look at Serena. He saw anger,and jealousy in her,but it wasn't directed at him,it was directed at the girl next to him. He remembered what Drake told him about getting between two girls. Plus if he answered honestly he could possibly reveal his feelings,and he still wasn't fully sure if Serena will recuperate his feelings back. So Ash knew what to say and said this.

"Wh-what do you mean?" He said. Miette then looked over to Serena,clearly agitated,mostly likely at her. Just like that Miette knew what was going on. "So you like Ash do you? Well...maybe the best girl win...in Love and Sweets." Miette said in her head.

Gina then went back up on stage to announce the winners that'll go to the final round. The first was Miette who smirked at Serena for succeeding to the next round. Next was the Berrybaker Kids,composed of a sibling group of an older boy and his younger sister along with their Makuhita. Finally Gina announced the final contestant which was Serena,who was surprised that she made it. The group was happy for her as she went to the stage with all the contestants who went on to the finals. While up there,she and Miette had another stare down. Then announcer said that tomorrow the three contestants will faced off,and must gather the ingredients they need.

After they left the group then went to the market so Serena could have the necessary berries to bake with. So far all the shops they've been to have run out of berries. Even after splitting up to cover more ground,they still couldn't find anything.

After an hour,the group reunited to agree that there were no more berries. Then Miette came over to tell them that every shop in town was out of berries. Clemont wondered what was going,but not before he was nearly crushed by two girls who were at each other's throats,putting the blame on one another. Bonnie then suggested what that they group should look in the forest for berries. Ash happily agreed to the suggestion,which then caused both girls to answer yes in unison,casing them to glare at each other.

The group then made their way to the forest,they heard of one huge area that's covered in berries. But when they got there they saw the branches holding the berries were cut. "Wow happen happen here." Said Serena. Clemont then picked up one of the twigs and examined it. "This is no accident,someone is sabotaging the contest." He said "who would do such a bad thing." Said Bonnie.

Drake then looked at one of the broken branches and then realized they all had one thing in common,that they all hardly had any marks,and knew what made this. "Hey guys, I think I found something." Said Drake. He then showed the group one of the branches. "See this,these branches were sheared off." Said Drake. "But if they were sheared off,they would at least leave markings." Said Clemont. "True,but unless,call me crazy,but whoever did this manage to do it in one snap." Said Drake. "But for a human to do that in one snap,is impossible." Said Clemont. "Unless he has the world's biggest gardening shears and strength of a Machoke,that's what where looking at." Said Drake. "But still that's impossible." Said Clemont.

"Clemont,how well do you know me and Ash,we're practically experts in the impossible and well..we're abit crazy." Said Drake. "He's got a point Clemont,especially when they saved Lumiose City." Said Bonnie. "Wait a minute,saved Lumiose City? That was you guys?!" Said Miette. "To be honest,I've imagine people would've forgotten about that." Said Drake. "I agree as well." Ash said. "Not me! How could I. I was actually in Lumiose that night. You guys are heros. Especially you Ash." Miette said inching abit closer to Ash. "Uhh thanks?" Ash said feeling uneasy. Serena right away felt anger coursing through her body,but suppressed it so that she wouldn't embarrass herself.

"I'm gonna take a look around." Said Serena,taking Fennekin along with her. "Serena hold on." Ash calling to her,but kept on going. "Being frantic isn't going to help." Said Miette. "Maybe,do you have any ideas Miette?" Ash asked. "My Slurpuff's nose is extremely sensitive,so if something sweet is in the air,Slurpuff can it,right Slurpuff?" Slurpuff nodded and took a whiff to sense what was around the area. Slurpuff then found something and pointed to the direction Serena and Fennekin went earlier. "Slurpuff found something." Said Miette

"great"

SCREAMING

"what was that?" Clemont shuddered out.

"HELP ME."

"It's Serena! Serena!" Ash screamed out hopefully to find her. "Serena where are you!" Said Ash.

"HELP!"

Ash then took off to the source of the voice to find. He then now began to worry for her safety. The group then took off after him. Out of everyone Drake knew Ash is worried sick to find his crush somewhere. The group then came to a clearing where Serena and Fennekin were cornered to a big tree by several unknown Pokémon. They then managed to use String Shot at Fennekin,immobilizing her,while they then started to attack the honey haired trainer. Ash and the others then managed to find her,getting ravaged. "Serena! Quick Pikachu use Thunderbolt." Pikachu then shot a bolt of electricity at the Pokémon attacking Serena,and was careful enough not to hit the girl. Ash then immediately rush to her aid and helped her up. He then hugged her,expressing his relief that his crush was ok,as she didn't have any injuries. Luckily for them,the group didn't see this,as they were busy with what was in from of them. Drake then scanned the Pokémon with his Pokéwatch.

"Swirlix,The Cotton Candy Pokémon,Swirlix only eat sweets,making its fur as sticky as cotton candy."

"They look so fluffy." Said Bonnie. "Fluffy yes,but right now they're angry." Said Drake. Serena then took a stand and helped Fennekin and then faced them. "How dare you suddenly attack us like that! Fennekin Flamethrower now." Fennekin then fired a stream of fire at the Swirlix,who were startled by the attack and flew away.

"Serena are you alright?" Said Bonnie. "See this is what happens when you let your guard down." Miette scowls Serena,which agitated her. "Those things made me all sticky. That's why there's no more berries. The Swirlix must have eaten them all." Said Serena. Slurpuff then started to say something. "Slurpuff doesn't think so." Said Miette. "How does it know?" Said Serena. "My Slurpuff evolved from a Swirlix,so it knows how Swirlix behave." Said Miette. "And that I highly doubt the Swirlix were the ones who destroyed the trees from earlier." Said Drake. "So now what?" Said Clemont.

Slurpuff then caught another sweet scent coming from the East. "Slurpuff found something,let's go." Said Miette then followed her Pokémon,which everyone in tow. The group then came across a big wall which no way to climb it. Ash then thought of a plan to get over. First he asked Clemont bring out Chespin. He then asked Miette to get Slurpuff to use Psychic on Chespin to get him to the top the wall. He then got Chespin to use Vine Whip to carry Pikachu first to the top. Later on with the help of Chespin and Clemont's Aipom Arm,everyone finally made it over the wall,and there they saw hundreds of berries growing on trees. Serena and Miette then look for for the perfect berries,while Ash and Pikachu were eating them,much to the girls' dismay.

Drake then heard a rumbling sound coming from nearby. "Hey guys do you hear that?" He said. Everyone stoped to hear the rumbling gett closer. Then Serena saw the Swirlix from earlier coming to them. "Not these guys again." She said. "No something's wrong." Said Ash. There the Swirlix continued to run. Then all the sudden a giant Arm came out. "What's that" Said Drake. Then the Swirlix finally came to the clearing along with what appears to be a giant mechanical Octillery with an R on the mid section.

"Oh...great." Said Drake.

"Ha prepare for trouble my little twerps."

"And make it-"

"Can you please spare us the torture!" Said Drake.

"Why do we even bother?" Said Meowth. "Bother trying to win? That's what I wonder too." Said Drake. "Whose that?" Said Miette. "Team Rocket." Said Ash.

"So I imagine you guys were responsible for the dead trees we saw." Said Ash. "You bet we are buster. I was the one suppose to win that Poké Puff contest. My title as Poké Puff Queen will be mine forever." Said Jessie. "Is that even a real thing?" Said Drake. "You know what we had enough. We'll just take your Pokémon and be on our merry way." Said James. "Check out our latest robot that'll leave you in the dust(I'm not gonna do the name. It's too long and it isn't even a name. It's a description.)

"More like another one to the scrap heap." Said Ash. "We'll see,power on." Meowth flipped the switch activating a powerful vacuum,sucking everything in their range. Unfortunately Pikachu and the Swirlix got caught in the vacuum and ended up in the Machine's holding chamber. The group was at a disadvantage until they find a way through. "It's no used. I can't see past the Vacuum." Said Drake. "Clemont is there any weaknesses to their machine?" Said Serena. "Well,basically their machine is a giant vacuum. It has to suck in air in order to function,if you guys can stop the air flow. It'll cause the machine to overheat."

"Got it. Ash stop the air flow. I'll look for a way to break their holding chamber." Said Drake. "You got it." Ash then ran to their machine,much to Team Rocket's attempts to stop him. Ash then use his body to block the air flow on Team Rocket's tube. Drake waited until their machine overheated to move in. While Ash was blocking the tube. Serena was worried about Ash's safety when it comes to his heroics,while Miette was just amazed at Ash's bravery.

A few moments later,their machine finally stoped,and suffered an internal meltdown. Then Drake moved in fast,and used his agility and reflexes to masterfully climb over the immobilized robot,and charge an Aura Punch to hit the glass of the holding chamber breaking it,and freeing Pikachu and the Swirlix. Then Team Rocket activated the exhaust,sending Ash flying,causing him to land on his rear hard. By that time Drake had already coming back with the Pokémon in tow. By then everyone made it back and Ash and Drake asked the Swirlix for their help. They nodded and they charged in covering the robot in strings of Sticky Web. Then Pikachu,Slurpuff,and Fennekin,ordered by their trainers, to launch their attacks combined. The attack then send Team Rocket into the sky.

The group cheered over their victory. Then Serena and Miette have gathered the necessary berries before the group decided to head back to the Pokémon Center. While there Serena and Miette took turns of the Center's kitchen to practice for tomorrow. Night came and Miette went to her room to rest,while the rest of the group went to their room. While everyone was asleep,Serena was sitting at the balcony with Fennekin lingering about things. "The sky is beautiful,isn't it Fennekin."

"Fen"

"Win or lose tomorrow,we had fun right?" Fennekin nodded at her comment. "But afterwards what will we do now?" Said Serena wondering what to do while on this Journey. Fennekin just spoke in its own language to help her trainer. "You're right we aren't alone. We have Ash and the others to help us." Said Serena. Unknown to them Ash was watching them,and heard their conversation. "I'll be here,Serena." He whispered then fell back to sleep.

Tomorrow came and the group was sitting on the bleachers. The three contestants have already baked their Poké Puffs and were waiting on stage,for a winner to be declared. Gina then came up and introduced each of contestants Poké Puffs. Serena's was topped with fiery aroma that'll bring happiness to fire types. Miette's was topped with a sweetness that'll bring joy to fairy and electric types.

By then Gina was about to declare a winner,everyone had their fingers cross. Gina then announced

"The Berrybakers kids win." She said.

The siblings cheered on their victory alongside their Makuhita while Serena and Miette were shocked and their mouths open for their defeat. It was then time to go and Serena and Miette were conversing. "Well this is it." Said Serena. "Yep,you just wait,next time we see each other,my treats will be even tastier." Said Miette. "Same here" both then shook hands,and Serena heard Ash calling her. "Well,goodbye."

"one thing" Miette then came closer to her ear. "Ash is really a great guy,and can really attract a girls' attention. So either you tell Ash how you feel about him,or I'll tell him how I feel." Miette declared. "You wouldn't" said Serena. "Don't say I didn't warned you." Miette smirked,causing Serena to blush in embarrassment before leaving the blue haired girl on good terms...ish.

The gang was then leaving to Shalour City when Drake then fell behind to talk to Serena. "So what did Miette tell you?" He asked. "Oh...she said good luck when we see each other again." She struggled to say,but Drake already knew what she meant to say,part of what she said was true,Serena just conceal a part of it. "Well,I suppose all things are fair...in Love and Sweets." Drake said,causing Serena to blush at what he said,she knew that Drake knows about what Miette told her. "Don't worry,if it means anything. I'm rooting for you." Drake said. Serena just smiled and they caught up to the group.


And Done. You know I think that the saying Drake said,was probably from a book or a saying,I don't really know. Sorry this chapter took so long,I been overwhelmed this past week. Well this is Chapter 22,but don't worry the goodness continues with the next chapter as more will be revealed about Drake's past. See ya,this is Paradox signing off. Goodnight