Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 51 and Chapter 8 of the Kalos Quest. So here we are. And I know you guys are looking forward to this for awhile. So have fun and enjoy
"Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you."-Walter Winchell
Chapter 51: The Greatest Gift of All
"Sir the last of the scientists have been rounded and Security has been deactivated." Said Mike. "Good,now tear this place apart and find those schematics. If you need to,put some of the scientists to work,but I want them alive." Said the figure. "Sir if I may ask. Why keep them alive at all?" Mike asked. "Because they have their usages. Temporary." Said the figure. "And what of the schematics? What use is that of it?" Mike asked.
"Let's just say it's old magic. Now stop asking questions and follow orders." The figure said.
"Yes Sir." Mike bowed then left. The figure continued to overlook their operation while laughing evilly at the likely future predictions. "If I'm right. They'll be here soon." The figure chuckled.
The early dawn came as the early sun shined through the blinds as Ash and Serena stirred in their sleep. However the sound of Fletchlings chirping outside followed by the scent of Vanilla caused Ash to wake up slightly. Right across from him was the love of his life peacefully sleep which in return brought peace to him as he smiled. He pecked his sleeping girlfriend on the lips and lifted himself so that he was sitting straight up,but something prevented him from standing up.
A pair of arms came and wrapped from his barren,well toned chest,taking him by surprise. "Oh no,you're not going anywhere this time." Serena smiled evilly as she too sat up,and kiss her boyfriend's cheek. "I wasn't planning to." Ash smiled. "Good." Serena then took Ash by surprise once again and knocked him back down on his back so that he was laying down. She then mount on top of him so that he couldn't escape.
"Abit surprising,are you sure you're the Serena I know." Ash smirked. "Maybe." Serena smiled. "What time is it?" Ash asked. "I don't care." Serena shushed Ash with her finger. "So its flirting you're trying. Remind me to try that as well." Ash said. "I'll make a note." Serena then preceded to smashing her lips against Ash's as they preceded to dominate one another with their bodies. Things started to get heat as both started playing with the others hair and started French Kissing.
After twenty on nonstop making out,Ash and Serena panted trying to catch their breath. "Wow,that was amazing." Serena said. "You said it. I think I still have the scratch marks on my back." Said Ash. "I'm sorry if I hurt you." Serena apologized. "Don't be,you'll never hurt me and I think that's your way of telling me good job."" Ash smirked. "Yea,let's call it that." Said Serena.
"So on to other things. Are you ready for tomorrow?" Ash asked. "Yep,I think me and Fennekin got this nailed in the bag." Said Serena. "I know you do. But most important thing Honey. Just remember to have fun. Remember who you're doing this for." Ash said. "Right,for Fennekin,Pancham,the gang...and most importantly:you." Serena smiled. "Maybe so,but this is much for you a bit more then anyone of us. Not excluding your Pokémon." Said Ash. "Come on,are you really saying that with a straight face?" Serena giggled out. "I know that every time you battle. You battle more for the people around you than yourself." Serena said. "It's more worthwhile then being alone." Ash said. "That's one of the things I love you for: your Nobility towards others." Serena inched closer to Ash.
"I love you." He said.
"I love you." She closed the gap as they made out once again.
Everyone was at the lobby as their Pokémon were being ready to be handed back. "Alright everyone,all your are checked and feeling fine." Said Nurse Joy. "Thank you Nurse Joy." Everyone said as they got their Pokéball back. Pikachu then jumped and perched on his favorite spot on his trainer.
Everyone then went to outside to see quite a surprising sight. Trainers,townspeople,and Pokémon were hanging decorations on the streets such as lights,streamers,lanterns and banners. "Wow what's the occasion for this." Drake asked. Down the street Harry and Ramos,who was riding on Gogoat,walked up to the group.
"They're getting ready for the festival." Said Harry. "Oh hey guys. What festival is this?" Ash asked. "It's called the Pledging Tree Festival. There's a story behind it." Said Ramos. He explained the story back around the 18th century there was a trainer and his Skiddo went on a Journey together. They then settled down on this land what is now modern day Coumarine City. As a token of their friendship and appreciation,the trainer gave his Skiddo a seeding of a birch tree. They both planted the tree right by their cottage and as that tree grew,so did their friendship.
"And that tree was known as the Pledging Tree." Said Ramos. "So the tree is still alive?" Clemont asked. "Of course. The Pledging Tree is also the Coumarine Gym." Harry pointed to the huge tree on the other side of town. "So everyone goes into town to get presents for their Pokémon?" Drake asked. "Of course,even visitors could join in. Tonight everyone will be that the Pledging Tree to give their gifts to their Pokémon." Said Harry. "Now we must finish decorating the tree. Good luck guys." Said Harry as he and Ramos left to the Pledging Tree.
"So guys what do you think? Should we do this?" Drake asked. "I vote aye." Said Ash. "Me too." Serena joined in. "Us too." The Lumiose Siblings agree. "Alright so,we should go to town for some shopping." Drake side. "Maybe you guys can go. I think I know what to do here." Clemont focused his glasses. "Let me guess,you're gonna make your present by hand." Said Ash. "You know it." Said Clemont. "If thats it. Maybe you could take care of our Pokémon while we're gone?" Ash said as he released all his Pokémon out. "That way it'll be much more of a surprise if they didn't know what they're getting." Ash continued. "That seems like a good idea." Serena then released her Pokémon as well. "Will you guys stay here until we come back?" Serena asked Fennekin and Pancham.
" " they said agreeing. "What about you Drake?" Ash asked his brother. "Here I'm gonna leave my Pokémon here as well." Drake released Charizard,Lucario,Raichu,and Vivillion. "Will you guys stay here until I return?" Drake asked. "Why where are you going?" Lucario had to asked,like Drake expected. "You're find out soon. Now don't start any fights or go wrecking places." Drake said. "When have we ever wrecked anything." Lucario asked. Drake just sternly looked at him. Clearly Lucario knows the answer to that. "O..Kay,point taken." Lucario said,causing Charizard to laugh,leaving Lucario fuming.
"Yay,we are going to have so much fun." Bonnie yelled looking at Lucario. "Of course,I love children." Lucario said sheepishly. As Clemont,Bonnie,and their Pokémon retreated to the Pokémon Center,Drake,Ash,and Serena where left. "So should we go together?" Serena asked. "No,I think you two need your space. I'll head to shopping center on the other side of time." Drake said as he began to walk away.
"Have fun." The couple said as the they walked in the opposite direction. As they walked Serena pondered at the thought. It was just her and Ash,together,alone. "Wow,Ash and I are all alone. It's...almost like." "Something on your mind Hon.?" Ash disturbed her train of thought. "Well..think about it. We're all alone." Serena said. "Yes?" Said Ash. "Well...it's just we never had a date before." Serena said. "Oh right...so are you saying?" "I'm not saying it. Only if you tell me what your feelings are." Said Serena.
"Ok...Serena Yvonne...will you go on this date with me?" Ash turned his whole body as he held her hands while saying this. "Are you actually asking me with a straight face?" Serena laughed. "Do I seem too direct that such thing." Ash happily grinned. "Ok...yes I will go on this date with you." Serena happily accepted. "Well we should over to the train station,there's another shopping district right by the port." Serena continued. "The shopping can hold on later. Right now as our first event. I'm taking you to lunch as we get there." Ash said. "Ash Ketchum,are you actually trying romance for the first time?" Serena happily played. "Only honesty for my best girl." Ash pecked her lips,leaving Serena tearing up. Only Ash would make her this happy. Even though romance wasn't Ash's style,but he's willing to try for her.
On the train ride,after exiting a tunnel,Ash and Serena saw a marveling sight at was the bay. Drake wasn't kidding when the mable and the bay met together. It was such a beautiful visual. "It's beautiful." Said Serena,with Ash nodding in agreement. Both then looked at each other as they felt the happiness radiating off one another. Both then inched closer where they lend their heads together as continued to see the sights.
When they arrived and got off the train. Ash and Serena discuss where to go. "So any place you have in mind?" Ash asked. "I thought you were taking me on a date." Serena said. "Uhh...well...I should've taken of my lack of surroundings into account." Ash said embarrassed. "Oh Ash." Serena forgave him with a peck on the cheek. "Here. There's a great restaurant just by Uphill Ave." Serena pointed a corner of a street on her tablet. "Great,let's get going." Ash said as he took Serena's arm as they walked together.
At the restaurant,Ash and Serena took a table outside to enjoy outdoors. As their food finally came. Ash got Chicken while Serena got a simple Ceaser Salad as they looked applaud as their mouths watered from hunger. They digged in as started small talk.
"How's your salad?" Ash asked. "It's great,this place is known to be one of the greatest places to eat in Coumarine City." Serena said. "Clearly,I have much more to learn about Kalos." Ash said. "I'm sure you'll hang of things. Like your Aura training." Serena said. "Well,with between traveling and training,Drake has certainly being pushing things forward." Ash said. "I've noticed. And I think he needs to ease up alittle. He's going to get you hurt." Serena said. "Regardless,I get banged up every now and then. He said that he feels something is going to happen." Ash said.
"Like?" Serena asked. "He doesn't know. He just feels it. He's been...suppressed since the whole Malamar thing back on Grace Mountain." Said Ash. "Do you really believe it? What Malamar said about the future." Serena said. "I really don't know that either. He said my family...I help but think he meant...our family?" Ash said. "You mean we get married?...have kids?" Serena said sheepishly. "It's unclear. It's not like Malamar didn't specify the gap between now and whatever time period he came from." Ash said. "I know but still." Serena said. "Abit revealing and mind opening. Yea,I feel the same way." Ash said.
After lunch,Ash happily paid the bill as he and Serena set off to the shopping district. As they walked each one looked through the windows of shops to see what would get their eye. As Serena saw a great necklace,possibly for Fennekin and a small King Crown for Pancham,Ash saw a big doll that crosses between a cat,and a tomato. "Hey Ash look at this." Serena invited him over until Ash disrupted. "Serena what do you think about this doll. Do you think Pikachu and the others will like it." Ash asked. "Umm,don't you think that's alittle too big." Said Serena,judging by the size of it.
"Uhh now that you mention it. You're right. Never mind,what did you wanted to show me?" Ash said. "This,so you think Pancham and Fennekin will like it." Serena asked his opinion. "They're great,but don't you think they're alittle pricy." Ash said. "Well,alittle,but I'll keep these two in mind." Serena said then they walked together as they looked at more shops.
As Serena looked at another window,this time clothing such as a queen cloak just the size for Fennekin or even some glasses for Pancham. "Hey Ash come check this out." Serena said until Ash intervened once again. "Hey Serena,check out this hat. What do you think." Ash tried a squared shaped yellow hat with a red zig zag line on the front. Clearly not liking the style,Serena shocked her head. "Umm I don't think anyone would wear that." Said Serena. "Umm...now that I think it,you're right. *sigh* this is why Drake mainly handles getting gifts. I just contributed the money." Ash said. "Don't worry,we still have a lot of time before the festival begins." Serena grabbed his hand. Ash looked up to her and smiled. He surely felt like the luckiest guy in the world to have someone like Serena.
As they continued to walk together window shopping,Serena still saw potential gifts for Fennekin and Pancham. Meanwhile Ash still struggled to find such a gift for his Pokémon. As they walked,Serena spotted a beautiful sight. "Wow,Ash look!" Serena pointed to a window where an elegant dress hanged in front of the store. "If I have a dress like this for the Showcase." Said Serena. "Right,you need something to wear for the Showcase tomorrow." Ash said. "Do you think I'll look beautiful in it?" She asked her boyfriend. "Serena.I think you would look like an angel in anything." Ash took her hands. Tearing up,Serena hugged Ash tightly,full of love.
"It's a shame. Look at the price tag on it." Serena said. Ash took a closer look at the dress,and a big chunk of money left him breathless. "Essssh,who would pay that much for a dress?" Ash said. "I get the quality though. Never mind it,we should focus on getting our gifts for our Pokémon." Said Serena. "Are you sure,we may not have much time left." Ash said. "I'm sure Hon,so should we keep walking?" Serena asked,Ash nodded as they walked away from the dress shop.
As they walked down the street,a shopkeeper saw Ash as a potential customer and tried to offer Ash a variety of battles items,ranged from a Rocky Helmet,to a Focus Stash. Eventually the shopkeeper didn't realize of the items were piling on Ash,causing them to collapse on top of him. "Ash!" Serena said. "Oh,I'm so sorry." Said the shopkeeper. "Ohh,so much stuff. What do I get?" Ash said. Serena then help him get the items off as Ash handed the shopkeeper back his merchandise. "Again,im so sorry for the trouble." He apologized. "It's ok,thanks for the offer though. I'll keep it in mind." Ash said as he and Serena walked away as the shopkeeper waved goodbye. "Why not buy one of those things?" Serena asked. "Well,I'm not one to use Battle Items during battles,but I'll take it into consideration." Ash said.
"But,let's focus on you for a minute." Ash said. "Well the items I saw were incredibly high price." Serena said. "That does seem abit problematic. What if you customized them." Ash said. "That's it. You're a genius Babe." Serena kissed him on the cheek. "Um sure,glad I could help." Ash scratched the back of his head. "So I assume you have a plan?" He asked. "Yep,and I guarantee that Pancham and Fennekin will like them." Said Serena.
After a half and hour later Serena merged with a gift bag in her hand. It was late afternoon as Ash followed suit while they decided to walk back to the train station. "I'm happy you finally got your gift,but I still need to find mind." Ash said glumly. "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll find something." Serena tried to cheer Ash up. Ash could only smile at her efforts,but he knew time was short. As he entered the station first,a balloon of confetti exploded on top of him.
"Congratulations."
Ash looked to see a couple of station workers,a few trainers and their Pokémon giving applause. "Huh what is this." Ash asked. "For being this station's one millionth customer we reward you with this." Said one of the workers as he handed Ash a small yellow gift box. "Thank you." Ash said. "And as an added bonus,we will reward with your next train ride,free of charge." Said the worker,leaving the happy couple surprised.
As the train to them back,Ash and Serena sat close to one another as Serena was curious about the gift box Ash was given. "So what's in the box?" Serena asked. "I'm not sure,should I open it." Ash asked. "Yes,do it." Serena dared him. Ash it opened it to a roll of blue ribbon inside. "Wow,that's a pretty ribbon." Said Serena. "It looks great,but I don't think it's enough for my Pokémon." Ash said. "You'll find a great gift. I know you will." Serena placed her hand on Ash's left shoulder. "*sigh*that this point I'm expressing some doubt in this." Ash still wouldn't let his thoughts clear up.
Serena felt glum,not for why Ash is acting like this,she knows the reason. But of course she could feel that Ash doesn't want to let his Pokémon down. Instead she continued to smile,no way her being sadden would help Ash in any way. "Pikachu and the others will like anything you give them. They're your Pokémon...in a way they're like you. So imagine this: what would you expect if you got a gift." Serena explained. Ash then thought about it,and knew that she was right. His Pokémon do take after him,and he knew one thing they all had in common. "I got it!" He said surprising everyone in the car.
At the terminal,Ash ran out of the car,almost leaving Serena behind. "Ash wait." She ran after him. "I know what to do. Thanks Hon. You're the best." Ash planted a quick kiss on the lips. "Can you wait for me at the Pokémon Center. Great,love you!" Ash ran away without giving Serena a chance to respond. "Glad I could help." Serena yelled out.
At the Pokémon Center,Serena walked through the doors as Pancham and Fennekin ran over to their trainer. "Hey Serena." Said Bonnie. "Hi guys. Is Drake back yet?" Serena asked. "Not yet,but I suppose he'll be back soon." Said Clemont. "So,were you two good today." Serena asked her Pokémon. So far they nodded as she walked over to the table. "Have you gotten your gifts?" Clemont asked. "Yep,just need to put the finishing touches." Said Serena. "So where's your lover boy." Bonnie played. "He..he went to find the gift for his Pokémon." Serena said,sheepishly. Arceus knows Bonnie could sometimes poke through anyone's business or stirs the waters in a normal conversation.
Awhile later Drake came into the center with two big gift bags. His Pokémon of course went right to him. "Welcome Master." Said Lucario. Drake sighed as he just wished Lucario would stop with this Master nonsense. "So what you get us?" Lucario asked. "Come on Lucario,even you have patience until the festival begins." Said Drake. Charizard grumbled about how Lucario is acting like an child on Christmas. He just can't wait. "Oh hey,maybe my gift is better then yours." Lucario gloated. "Alright,Alright,you guys calm down. Don't worry you guys will like what I picked out." Drake calmed the two down as he took a seat at the table. "Are they always like that." Serena asked. "Well...ever since they met. Always making everything a contest." Said Drake,as everyone then step it up to quickly finish their gifts.
As the sun continues to set,Ash worked fast to gather berries. Of course like him,all his Pokémon enjoy eating like him. As he continued to gather berries to be wrapped around a knapsack,something took his attention. Hopped in his line of sight was a Dunsparce,a rarely seen Pokémon. "Cool a Dunsparce,I haven't one of this in a long time. I think I'll catch you." Ash said as he reached to his belt only to find nothing there. "Wait..oh! I forgot I left my Pokéballs at the Pokémon Center." Ash forgot as the Dunsparce then hopped away. Quickly recovered,Ash need to stay focused on the task at hand as he continued to gather more berries.
Night flew as the group then stepped outside to something marvelous. All the light hung earlier shined brightly along with all the decorations on the street. A minute later,Ash came,all dirty,and with the knapsack on his back. "Hey Hon." Serena said. "Got my gift ready." Said Ash. "Great,should we get to the Tree?" Drake said. Everyone nodded as they knew they had a walk to get to the Tree.
When they got to the tree,the group met up with Ramos and Harry along with practically the whole waiting to celebrate. "Hey Ramos." Said Ash. "Hello everyone,I see you got your gift ready." Said Ramos. "Just set them over there along the others. The festival will start soon." Harry pointed to the front of the tree. Everyone then set their presents together as they took place in the crowd while Ramos and Harry stood on the podium.
"Welcome everyone,here we are gather to show the eternal friendship between us and the Pokémon whom we share our homes,faced challenges,and battle alongside one another. Now,we share this night together to show our gratitude and love for them like they show for us everyday." Said Ramos. "Alright everyone,let's get ready to count down." Said Harry. Right away everyone prepare to count back the clock.
"5"
"4"
"3"
"2"
"1"
That second,a vacuum began to suck the gifts from above. Everyone began to panic while the group along with Ramos and Harry wondered what was happening. "What is happening!" Said Clemont. Ash and Drake then looked above to see where the vacuum was coming from. Both used their Aura vision,luckily for those enhanced training sessions Ash got a better grip at his Aura abilities. Both then saw three signatures on top.
"Ash the tree line!" Drake shouted. "Got it,Frogadier." Frogadier reacted by climbing the tree,due to its dashing speed it had no problem. It then shot a Water Pulse to the tree line. The three signatures along with their device fell to the ground,revealing a very not so surprising moment.
"Oh why am I not surprised." Said Drake. "You guys are total jerks. We only want the gifts for Team Rocket." Said Jessie. "You're trying to steal gifts from us with,once again,another vacuum and we're the jerks?!" Ash said. "Well here is one for the road." Meowth then turn on the vacuum full suction that any small Pokémon would guarantee to go flying in. "Everyone hang on." Said Drake. "Pikachu,Iron Tail! Aim for the vacuum." Ash said. Pikachu then jumped up off Ash's shoulder and charge a tail of steel,aiming for the vacuum. He struck where the hose was connected to the air bag and severed the line completely.
"Oh,you twerps have done it now!" James yelled. "No you guys done it by stealing our presents in the first place." Drake said. "The very things we put our hearts to make,and this is over." Said Ash.
"Pikachu Thunderbolt."
"Fennekin Flamethrower."
"Chespin Pin Missile."
"Lucario Aura Sphere."
All Pokémon then fired their attack as they then merged as soon as they were launched,leaving the scared trio quaking in their boots. At last the combined attacks strucked Team Rocket,leaving them blasting off.
"AWW NO FAIR!" They said as they blasted off.
Everyone cheered that the trouble was finally over. Charizard used its sharp claws to slice open the bag where all the presents were. The group and their Pokémon help give back the gifts back to the people along theirs as well. Once everyone has their gifts,Ramos and Harry then asked everyone to count down once again.
"5"
"4"
"3"
"2"
"1"
At moment Ramos and Harry pulled the big,magic switch down. Just like magic,the entire tree lid up like the World's biggest Christmas tree. Everyone was just dazzle by its beauty and sparking lights. "Wow,it's beautiful." Serena said. "And so everyone,let's offer our gifts to our Pokémon." Said Ramos. Right away everyone unraveled,unwrapped their gifts and presented their gifts to their Pokémon.
Clemont,using his time at the Pokémon Center, made a small music box with small figures of Luxio,Bunnelby,and Chespin,leaving them mesmerized.
Serena gave Fennekin a pink bow,customize with various small gems that went on her ear. Pancham got a new set of glasses that were meant to be useful for their Performances.
Drake gave Raichu a Light Ball,a special item held by Raichu and its evolutionary line that'll increase his attack power,and Raichu knew he always enjoys being a step ahead,and hugged his trainer for such a great gift. Drake gave Charizard memorial of their years together by giving him an album of pictures ranged from their beginnings to the various regions they traveled,leaving Charizard slightly tearing up. Drake gave Lucario a Red Scarf,that while it raises the Coolness of Pokémon in Contests,Drake knew Lucario enjoyed showing off,so he gave him a scarf that matched that went around his neck like a cowboy from the Wild West. Finally Drake gave his newest Pokémon,Vivillion a special charm that could be wore around its neck. It had some writing in an old language stating that friendship never ends regardless of time.
Bonnie gave all the Pokémon a personal drawing of them hurled together as she didn't want to feel left out and unable to give a gift. So she had everyone come together as she drew a picture of them.
Finally Ash set down his gift,composed of many berries he hand picked from the Forrest. "Alright guys dig in." Ash said as his Pokémon tackled him as thanks then when to eat the berries. "Wow they sure can eat." Said Serena. "Well like you said,they take after me." Ash told her.
That moment,not that far from the Tree was Team Rocket,hanging on a much smaller tree. "Oh,knocked out again." Said Jessie. "You said it." Said James. Meowth struggled as something fell on his head. He grabbed it to see a small gift box. "Hey what's this?" He asked the humans. "Oh it's for you. I also got one for Inkay." James gave an identical one to his Pokémon. "And these are for Wobbuffet,and Pumpkaboo." Said Jessie as she gave two to her Pokémon. "But..wh-""well it's just our way of saying thanks for bearing with us for so long." Said James. "Aww you guys." Said Meowth,filled with happiness all four tackled their trainers on he branch they were hanging. Unfortunately that wasn't a good idea as the branch was giving out and then broke off cleanly,sending them all to the ground.
A moment later Drake spotted a lone gift box by the tree. "Hey guys look." He pointed to it. "Do you think someone forgot it?" Ash asked. Drake then looked at the tag attached to it and on it had Serena's name on it. "Actually this is Serena's." Said Drake. Right away Serena was surprised as she too got a gift,but was even more surprised of what was inside. Inside was a red pink dress that would go down to Serena's knees but she would be sure to wear her black stockings when she does. Red flat shoes with a yellow bell attached to the soles,short white gloves it pink ribbons tied around the end,a pink ribbon to go with her head,and finally a black choker.
"But who sent it?" Said Bonnie. "The tag says that too." Drake showed them the rest. "Drake? Can I barrow your watch. I think I need to make a phone call." Said Serena.
It was still early in the night when she heard the halophone ring as she picked it up to see her daughter which means she got the box. "Hey mom." Serena said. "Serena,dear so I'm assuming you got your gift I sent to Nurse Joy." Said Grace. "Yep,but how did you know?" Serena asked. "A mother knows her daughter,and I knew you needed a dress for the Showcase." Said Grace. "And how did you know that I would like it?" Serena had to ask. She knew her mother would go for things less fashionable. "Well it was simple,whatever dress I'd like. I chose the one opposite." Said Grace. Serena could only laugh,only her mother would come up with a really unique solution to her fashion sense. "Remember Serena,just believe in yourself and your Pokémon. You'll nail tomorrow." Said Grace. Serena could only tear up as she then said goodbye to her mother.
After hanging up,the sky was lit up with a fireworks show,dazzling the whole town. As Serena looked on,Ash then had an interesting proposition. "Serena." He said. "Yes Ash?" Serena asked. "I. I want you to have this." Ash was handing her the gift box he received from earlier. "But..I" Serena studded. "I mean it. You helped when I couldn't find any answers. It was only your words that help me give my gift to my Pokémon. So it's only fair I give one more gift...to you,my love." Ash smiled. Serena felt the tears leave her eyes as she accepted the gift,looked at it for a moment and then jumped into Ash's grasp and took him by the neck and kissed him heavily. "Thank you Ash. I'll always treasure it." She retreated from the kiss.
That night in the Pokémon Center as Ash laid awake with a sleeping Serena in his arms. Arceus knows she'll have a long day tomorrow. As he watched her sleep,Ash was in his thoughts. "Wow,what a day,first it was my date,now this day was so much more." Ash thought. "I could only see that I couldn't have seen this through without Serena." He continued. "She...she is my greatest gift,my treasure,the best I could ask for...and I'd be selfish to ask for more." Ash concluded with him giving one more peck to Serena's head as she slightly moved in her sleep. Left happy and fulfilled Ash closed his eyes,ready for tomorrow.
Yea,Done! Sorry I took so long,I was bombarded on all sides. I had college finals,real spring cleaning all over my house,and family over even now. For the tip of the iceberg I was really blocked in my own thoughts as I really wanted to make this a Chapter you guys will be happy for. Hopefully you all are as the next chapter will be the final installment of the gang in Coumarine City. After that it's all hands on deck as things take a surprising development,the one I've been telling you all for so long.
So like,comment about this chapter,it took a lot of work,thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
