Pokémon Journey: XYZ

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 95 and Chapter 12 of XYZ. Here we finally reach what maybe the calmest and perhaps the most craziest chapter I could imagine since 'Malevolence'. So here's my plan and it's definitely not what you guys would expect. This is out of my field but along the way I'll incorporate a real world song to assist in this chapter so be sure to look out for it. Another thing is as much as this is an Amourshipping chapter, it'll focus primarily on Serena and Rene. One last thing is that I don't own Pokémon, it's contents or the song I'm borrowing.

With all this, let the party begin.


"You gotta have life your way. If you ain't losing your mind, you ain't partying right."-Young Jeezy


Chapter 95: Life of a Party

The morning came rather quick for everyone as Ash was brushing his teeth in front of a mirror in the bathroom until he felt a pair of hands go around his shoulders and laid on his bare chest. "You left me alone and unsatisfied honey." Serena whispered in his ear and nimble on the lobe. Ash smiled and was abit surprise since he was a few inches taller then Serena. Ash quickly turn around fast enough to startle Serena but still managed to keep her arms around his shoulders.

Ash stare at all of Serena's glory as she only wore a white crop too that stop just below her breast which were covered by a red bra, along with nothing other then pink panties that hung tightly around her waist. For Ash feeling heated by his goddess of a girlfriend who is embrace his bare upper body with the only clothing he has on is boxers shorts was an understatement. Ash grew hotter and hotter, and felt his boxers get tight. Serena felt the rise come from her man on her upper thigh and giggled. It was only recently both became so passionate in their lovemaking that Ash and Serena realize their man and lady parts started playing along with them from Ash his 'staff' growing larger, and Serena getting wet downstairs.

The lovely couple figure to set boundaries for this as they would only keep their underwear on at all times in bed, anything else was optional during their night. Despite their set of boundaries, the fickle temptation was always present and their actions of one teasing the other pushes the meter during said lovemaking. Ash and Serena recalled one night when they talked and both knew that even though in their minds they weren't ready to take THAT step, their bodies had the opposite idea and wanted to becoming one already. The teasing of course spoke for itself as the couple couldn't help but do things like grind their bodies which wakes their sex parts or kisses and bites each other bodies until each were covered in red love marks.

So the temptation, the teasing and their bodies working against them, the couple knew they had to remain strong until the time was right or that it was a matter of time before they do something that they would regret later. But this wasn't that time as the happy couple gave into each other.

"Oh please forgive me my daring. How could I ever make it up to you?" Ash smirked. Serena smirked more sexually as she wrapped her right leg around Ash's tight butt. "You know what you started, so now you finish it." Serena said sexually. "As you request my queen." Ash whispered as he lift Serena who wrapped her her legs around her man as Ash took her back to bed. Ash dropped her on her back on the mattress as Ash wasted no time diving in into her mouth with sloppy kisses followed by soft kisses on her cheek, chin and eventually neck. Their sex parts called for each other's touch from inside their prison. Once again it's a passion of love and battle of wills as Ash and Serena had to keep their hormones in check as they complete each other.


It was ten in the morning as morning as the gang hung in the lobby. Ash and Drake waited for their Pokémon to be checked by Nurse Joy. Bonnie played with Dedenne and Squishy while Clemont tinkered. Serena meanwhile was brushing Eevee with a hairbrush while Rene watched her.

"There you go, all nice and shiny Eevee." Serena said as Eevee smiled. "Nice and even, good job Serena." Rene said as Serena took the compliment. "Alright who's next?" Serena asked as Pancham stepped up but Delphox stopped him for she wanted to go next. It didn't take long until both were at each other's throats which was starting to get at Serena's patience. Milotic only watched and groan in embarrassment. "Oh boy, you got this?" Rene asked as Serena nodded. "Enough both of you. You won't get brush if you're acting up!" Serena yelled as Delphox and Pancham looked at each other and suddenly took some space from each other.

Right away Serena, Rene, and Eevee laughed as Serena signaled Delphox to come over as Eevee jumped off her lap. As Serena brushes Delphox's fur, Rene couldn't help but notice that Serena was glowing. "You must've had an..eventful morning." Rene couldn't help but snicker. "What makes you say that?" Serena asked. "You're glowing so..I suspose you and Ash...you know, take the plunge." Rene said causing Serena to nearly drop the brush.

"No,no we didn't. Beside that's private only to me and Ash only." Serena argues "I know, I just couldn't help but you guys finally getting intimate." Rene said. "Only to a certain point okay. We both know we aren't ready to take that step." Serena said. "I understand. You guys take your time, warm up to each other." Rene said. "Rene with all due respect but please stick to just being my mentor and not my therapist because I don't feel talking about this with someone other than Ash." Serena said as Rene nodded. "It's just that I can sense your emotions and how your body calls for relief." "OKAY please, please stop!" Serena nearly yells. "Sorry, sorry. I'll stop asking." Rene drops the subject and focuses back on Serena's Pokémon.

After getting all four of her Pokémon groomed and brushed, Serena puts her brush away and turns to see a computer by the wall and comes to a revelation. "Hey Rene, we should check online if there are new Pokevision videos." Serena said as Rene nodded. Both walked to the computer where Serena then access her account. She notice that she receive mail in her mailbox and clicked on the envelope. Right then a video pops up show Monsieur Pierre with an announcement.

"Welcome Performers, I am Monsieur Pierre and I'm offering every fair maiden in Kalos an invitation to an elegant dance party." Pierre spoke. "A dance party?" Bonnie spoke from behind as the others came over. "It's more of a ball than a party but somewhat the same." Said Rene. "For I wish every fair maiden in the land a break but in an elegant way, but I do request a requirement from each of our performers." Pierre said as everyone peered closer to the screen. "Every performer and their Pokémon partners must attend my dance party with a date." Pierre requested.

"A date huh. Well I'm sure that won't be a problem." Ash smiled as Serena felt her face steam. Like any other girl's dream, she always wanted to have a special day to dance with her handsome prince much like those classic princess stories. "Honey, are you in there?" Ash called Serena as she returns to reality. "Huh oh yea right." Serena blushed. "So I'm please to also announce that Aria, the Kalos Queen will be present as my honored guest. I hope to see you all." Pierre said as the video ended.

"So Aria will be there as well." Serena said. "I guess this means we'll be going." Drake said. "Yea it'll be lots of fun." Bonnie cheered with Dedenne. "I'm still skeptical about this." Rene said. "Let me guess, if Aria gonna be there you think Palermo will be there too." Drake asked as Rene nodded. "Listen, if she's there just ignore her. If she isn't then you're golden." Drake said. "Easy for you to say, she plain hate you and Ash's guts while she just hounds me and Serena." Rene said. "Well I don't like her either and could care less on what she has to say." Drake said as Ash agreed.

"Drake's right, Palermo's presence shouldn't bother us. Besides I'm sure Serena wants to enjoy the party." Ash said as he wraps his arm around Serena. Serena smiled at her man, Serena knew that Ash knew that she really wants to go to that party with Ash as her date. "So we're going. Okay then." Drake said. "You guys will need dates." Bonnie said. "I sure know who's my date." Serena said as she stared at Ash who smiled. "Plus I'm sure our Pokémon will enjoy themselves with their dates." Ash said. "Right, so Delphox and Greninja, Eevee and Pikachu, but I'll probably need dates for Milotic and Pancham." Serena said. "We can figure that when we get to the party Serena. For now we gonna get to the location." Rene said. "Okay so where is this place?" Drake asked.


"Well, they don't disappoint." Drake said as they were approaching the location of the party. It was a Chateau Castle that looks like it carries a lot of history. "It's beautiful." Serena said. "So who owns this place?" Drake asked. "Oh no one does actually. The Grand Credit Bank of Kalos owns it but the Kalos Showcase Association rents it for meetings, gathering, and of course parties." Rene said. "Sounds like a good partnership." Drake said. "Really beneficial." said Rene.

When the group got to the gate, they saw many performers from previous showcases along with boys as their dates. "Wow there are so many people here." Serena said. "I guess this party's gonna be a blast." Ash said. "You sure you'll be alright Clemont." Bonnie asked. "Ye-Yea I guess." Clemont stuttered at the bitter thought of having a girl as a date. "You'll be fine Clemont." said Serena until she felt someone's breath in her ear.

"So Clemont huh, guess that means Ash isn't your date." Serena jumped back towards the group and look to see none other than Miette with her Slurpuff by her side. "Hey Miette." Serena said plainly. She didn't expect to see her here but since that incident at the Dendemille Showcase, they left on positive terms. Keyword being positive (not good) as Miette's wild and carefree spirit always puts Serena on edge, especially since she'll still flirt with Ash until the end of time.

"Hi everyone, it's very good to see all of you." Miette said. "It's great to see you too Miette." Ash said causing Miette to giggle. "So since Clemont is Serena date, you could be my date Ash." Miette said, causing Ash to shy away and Serena to flume in rage. "Please be my date Ash. It'll mean worlds to me." Miette propose while holding his hand, causing Serena to growl angrily. "I'm afraid you misunderstand Miette. Serena is actually my date to the dance. We were just trying to calm Clemont down." Ash said as he took Serena by the hand. Serena calmed down and smiled that Ash stood by her. If there was one thing Serena admires Ash beside his bravery, is his honesty.

"Really? Awww...well Serena I don't suspose you don't mind sharing right. After all Sharing is caring." Miette offered. "That applies to many things Miette. Boyfriends aren't one of them." Serena said as she tighten her grip on Ash's hand. "Well that's a shame. Not having this hunk of sweetness. Well I'll go for the next best thing." Miette said then going to Drake.

"Drake I'm sure you don't have a date but I'm sure you could show a good girl a good time." Miette asked. "You're right Miette but you are fighting abit above your expectations. Beside, I have Rene here as my date." Drake said surprising Rene. "Wait what?" Rene questioned since she never agreed to be Drake's date. "But I'm sure Clemont here still needs one so I suspose a good girl like yourself could show him a good time." Drake smirked. "Well...it beats going in alone." Miette caved in and went to Clemont.

"Woah cowboy, when did I agree to this?" Rene argued as she back Drake off her. "You didn't, I just don't do dates with girls years younger then me." Drake said. "Such high standards." Rene mocked. "Sorry, look if you want we could go in as friends together." Drake asked. "I'll take you on that but expect a good time okay." Rene said. "If there's one thing I prefer is that I rather show a good, honest woman a great time." Drake smiled. "So is that what I am? A good, honest woman?" Rene smirked. "I mean it but not like that. I've always look at you like the sister I never have." Drake said. "Same here when I see you and Ash. But as long as we are talking about good, honest women. I'll bet anything that if you show Diantha a great time, you'll be out of your mind." Rene said as she walked away. "Why did you have to bring her up!?" Drake yelled since he knew Rene knew that Diantha was a personal thing for Drake.

Everyone walked inside the foyer and waited in line to sign up at the reception. "I just notice, your hair is growing back." Miette commented. "Yea, Ash approves of it." Serena said. "If that's the case then maybe I'll grow mine out for Ash to notice." Miette said causing Serena to puff her chest out in annoyance. By the time they got to the front and signed in, the reception gave each one a blank card. "What are this for?" Serena asked. "Those cards are for a special event that'll be held later at the party. Be sure to hold on to them." The receptionist said as the group nodded. "We also have extensive wardrobe for you all to wear during the party." Another receptionist said.

When the group enter the wardrobe room, Serena and Miette were marveled. Tons of different dresses made from different materials in all shapes and sizes hung from the racks along dozens of Pokémon accessories for Pokémon to wear. There was also outfits for the boys to wear. Unlike the girl's outfits, there was a common theme for men's wear. For men it was close to resemble clothing men wore in the seventeenth century from the high socks, long coat, to the fancy handkerchief as neckwear. They all had choice of color but Drake disgruntled them as he looks for the racks. Luckily he had an alternative and went to the dressing room.

Ash and Serena browse around the racks looking for choice of clothing. "So something blue?" Serena asked. "You know me well baby." Ash smiled as Serena selected a blue colored fancy suit. "Great, now let's do you." Ash said as Serena looked around every piece of clothing they had to offer. "What do think honey?" Serena said as she selected a red strapless dress with a bow that's darker shade of red and a hem that's a lighter red shade. "Red's your color darling. You might wanna try it on." Ash said. "Thanks Ashy." Serena smiled and pitched his cheek. "Though I do feel a bit bad for Clemont." Ash said. "Why's that." Serena asked as Ash pointed across the room. Across the room, Miette was picking countless dresses while having Clemont slave away carrying them. "Ouch, it's a good thing these dresses aren't for sale otherwise Miette would make Clemont pay for them." Ash said. "But Bonnie seems excited." Serena pointed to the little girl would was holding a small orange puffy dress for herself. "I think she's just giving Clemont encouragement about all this." Ash said.

Later everyone was gathered in the ball room and waiting for the party to officially begin. Ash and Serena were waiting alongside Bonnie. Serena in her red strapless ball gown with short white gloves, Bonnie in her yellow puffy dress and Ash in a blue full dress suit from the seventeenth century. Their Pokémon were dressed with accessories from the males with blue bow ties, and the females with silver tiaras.

A moment later Miette and Clemont walked with Miette wearing a full baby blue ball room gown with long white gloves and her blue maid's hat, and Clemont wearing something similar to Ash but teal instead of blue. "You dress up nicely Ash." Miette commented as Ash merely scratched his head. "And you Serena, fashionable as expected." Miette added. "Thanks, I love your dress as well." Serena added. "Hey guys." The gang turns to see Rene and gasped. Rene wore a purple strapless lace up back dress with black lace and a black bow around the waist. Rene for the first time in awhile also wore her hair down that her hair reach to her shoulders. By her side was Altaria, Delphox, in their tiaras and Litleo in his little bow tie.

"You look so pretty." Bonnie said. "I feel like a doll all over again." Rene grunted. "Where could I find a dress like that?" Miette said. "Only if you know where to look." Rene said. "And Drake?" Rene asked. "Right here." Everyone turns to Drake to see a surprise. Rather then the traditional outfits every male was wearing, Drake wore his black tuxedo, bow tie and all. "Where'd you get one of those?" Ash asked. "This is my personal one. No offense but I wouldn't be caught dead wearing of those...Scratching Posts." Drake pointed to Ash's suit. "It's call style Drake. Try it sometime." Rene said. "Actually Drake's right, the collar itches a lot." Ash said as he fixes his collar. "That's why I prefer function over style." Drake said. "By the way, you look gorgeous." Drake told Rene. "Are you just saying that because I'm your date or because you mean that?" Rene asked. "Both." Drake spoke plainly. "I don't care what you wear. You'll always look handsome Drake." Miette smirked as Drake merely nodded.

The lights dimmed as everyone's attention was drawn to the top of the stairs. Stage lights lit from above and shined down on Pierre and Aria. While Pierre wore his traditional neon suit, Aria wore a white and gold ball gown with short white gloves. "Thank you all for attending my dance party. May I introduce my honored guest and Kalos Queen." Pierre introduced. "It's my honor to see you all. I hope you all have fun today." Aria said as see looked around. On the far left, she saw Serena who smiled as she smiled back. Next to Serena Aria grew more happy when she saw her predecessor who smirks and nodded.

Aria felt like a bridge among the two, one view her as an idol while the other stood proud of her like a parent. However the one thing that Aria always wanted since meeting Rene was the long desire to challenge her on stage as the long awaited final test to prove her skills. It has always been her dream. Despite feeling guilty about this, but Aria hopes to challenge Rene during the party after the event.

Pierre then escorts Aria down the stairs, holding her hand gently. Pierre's Klefki escort Aria's Delphox along with them. When they got to the floor, piano music began to play, all eyes were on them as they began to slow dance to it. Everyone could only awed as they slow dance to the notes from the music and the lights glimmering off their outfits. "Wow Aria is amazing." Serena said. "She is isn't she? Look around, you can't say that every girl in this want to be like her." Miette said as Serena at the faces of every girl with hopes and dreams of becoming the next Queen, herself amongst them.

The lights came back on as Pierre and Aria bowed ending their dance. "Thank you all. Now all performers and their dates may join together on the dance floor, have fun." Pierre announce. Right then everyone began to join hands on the dance floor with their partners. "Well, shall we dance good sir?" Serena rose her hand. "But we shall Milady." Ash played as he took Serena's hand and went to the dance floor. "Come on Clemont. Let's dance." Miette called as she drags Clemont to the floor. "Shall we?" Drake asked Rene. "Of course." Rene accepted as she and Drake went to the dance floor. Pretty soon everyone was slow dancing with their partners, including their Pokémon.

"Soo.." Ash dragged. "So what?" Serena smiled as she and Ash dance. "Well, a dance party, and us dancing. Does this qualified as our third date?" Ash asked. "I don't know. You tell me." Serena smiled as Ash twirl Serena in place. "I'd say you look so beautiful in that dress." Ash said. "Sure doesn't answer the question but I'll take that. And I must say you look stylish in that suit." Serena said. "Thanks but if it means any, my collar still itches." Ash said causing the couple to laugh.

"For someone who never dance. You do it pretty well." Rene said as she and Drake slow dance. "Thanks, for an old sport you haven't lost a step." Drake said. "Ha ha so funny. So I imagine this wasn't your first rodeo." Rene said. "Rodeo? What is this the seventies?" Drake joked. "Whatever, When was your first dance?" Rene asked. "Well you're not gonna believe this but it was on a cruise ship when I was ten with Diantha." Drake admitted remember the day he and Diantha boarded the S.S Anne when they hosted a party. They slow dance and Drake had two left feet at the time causing him to constantly screw up.

"You're right, I don't believe you." Rene laughed. "It's a funny thing but after the real dancing, they hosted a Pokémon battle and still qualified it as dancing. Dinah really took that term and asked me, 'May I have this dance?' I thought she wanted another dance but in fact she was challenging me for a Pokémon battle." Drake explained causing Rene to laugh. "That's funny, in her movies Diantha always seem to say that line when she challenges someone to a battle. It's practically her catchphrase." Rene said. "Wow, that is interesting." Drake said until they heard something yell in pain.

"Sorry, I'm so sorry." Clemont cried when he step on Miette's foot. "It's alright Clemont. Here follow my lead." Miette said as she step right which Clemont followed nervously. "See relax Clemont. You'll be fine." Miette smiled as Clemont continued to follow Miette's lead. "You're doing great big brother!" Bonnie cheered from the side as Clemont didn't feel his nerves let up.

"Alright everyone." Everyone stopped dancing and turn to Pierre at the front. "It's time to change partners. Form a circle and all Pokémon partners form an inner circle and we'll exchange a synchronized dance." Pierre said as everyone started to change partners. Ash and Drake looked around but felt daggers on their back as they saw girls who eyed them like eye candy which meant one thing. "I think we're recognized here." Drake sighed. "No kidding. I got a bad feeling about this." said Ash as Miette approached him.

Serena took a young man with brown hair and brown suit as she saw Miette approach Ash. "Don't worry Serena. I'll take real good care of Ash." Miette smiled which Serena felt her blood boil. Drake felt nervous until he felt a finger poking his shoulder showing it was none other then Aria. Rene had a black haired young man and Clemont had a redhead with a green dress.

"Alright, music please." Pierre said as the music began. (I'm going with the soft soothing melody from the Japanese version.) Everyone began with the man leading and the girl following. "Wow Ash, you're so gentle." Miette said. "I'm not trying to be assertive or anything you know." Ash said. "Oh don't worry, I won't mind if you are alittle." Miette inch closer to Ash. "Personal space please?" Ash said. "Right. Though keep in mine, I'm not the only girl who is trying to get a piece of you or your brother. Just warning you sweetie." Miette winked and by that time it was time to switch. The next moment a purple haired girl named Leah in a black gown came to Ash and bowed but smirked too happy for Ash not to notice. Ash could only smile nervously but inside his mind, "Shit!" He scowls.

Drake lucked out a second time as his partner was Serena. "How are you holding up?" Drake asked as he twirl Serena. "I'm alright though Miette did just dance with Ash and who know what she told him. But at least her turn past." Serena said. "I wouldn't be so sure. Before this dance started me and Ash noticed most of the other girls were staring at us like hunks so...I imagine this will be torture for all of us." Drake said as Serena felt her blood boil in anger, knowing that every girl would try to flirt with her boyfriend. "I'm sure Ash has it handle though." Drake said as they prepared to finish. "That's not reassuring." Serena said as they finish and time again to switch partners once again. Drake watch Serena walk to the next boy and saw a blonde girl approached quite excitedly. He groan for his torture just started.

Rene danced with a boy wearing a red suit as she dance and twirled. She managed to take peek moments and saw girls with excitement plastered on their faces as they dance with Ash and Drake. "Must be asking a lot of questions." Rene smirked. As much as she felt sorry for Clemont who's still dancing with two left feet, she felt twice as sorry for the Ketchums going through this torture.

Ash groaned as it was finally time to switch from a redhead wearing a green gown who asked a fair amount of questions followed by a date from him. Despite saying no, Mary (the girl's name) merely nodded happily and with quick reflexes gave a quick peck on his cheek and ran off. Ash blanked out for a moment and shrugged his head in disgust while wipe his cheek clean. Ash was surprised that his next partner to be Aria, maybe fate will show him some mercy.

"Hey Ash, you seem off." Aria said as Ash took her hand. "Me, I'm fine just going through a...phase." Ash smiled nervously as he twirl Aria. "Yea, that girl who kiss you. Price of a celebrity, I know how you feel when it comes to attention." Aria said. "You're not gonna flirt with me are you? Because it would make you the fifth girl to do that." Ash asked. "*scoff* no. I could never do that. I know your heroics around Kalos and I am proud of that but I know your heart belongs to Serena. Speaking of which, are you treating her well?" Aria asked. "Like the only girl in my world, besides my mother of course. Yes, we're still going strong and we consider this dance party as our third date." Ash said. "Excellent, I wouldn't want to see her heartbroken. I mean I support you guys fully despite my teacher's judgement." Aria said.

"She really wants nothing more then for us to split up." said Ash. "It seems that way but don't let that get in the way of your relationship. You two complete one another and your support seems to drive Serena to do her very best." Aria said. "Well I'm just one half of the equation, Rene helps Serena with the rest." Ash said as Aria could only look at her in all her glory. "You seem distracted." Ash said. "Yea, you know your life's goal comes to a close and your final test is to finally challenge that one inspiration to release that full potential." Aria said. "You feel incomplete." Ash said. "Exactly." Aria said as it was time to change partners. "Aria, the question is what will you do to get that chance?" Ash asked. "Something crazy." Aria smile as she moves on to the next boy.

Two more rotations and Serena found herself being partnered with Ash who smile. Rene was partnered with Clemont. "Are you alright Clemont?" She asked as she took Clemont's hand. "N-never been better." Clemont stutters. "Brilliant, you're doing good Clemont." Rene said as she twirled.

"So, are you enjoying this dear?" Ash smiled. "With you in your arms? Always." Serena smiled. "So, what exactly did those girls say to you!?" Serena asked in a demanding tone. "Oh..umm..I'll tell you when we go back to the Pokémon Center." Ash chuckled. "You better not leave anything out or you're sleeping alone tonight." Serena threatened which scared Ash.

Pierre then signaled everyone to halt as everyone followed so. "I hope everyone is having a great time. Now is time for our next event, since Pokémon Battles are rare in the world of Pokémon Showcase, consider this a special treat. At random four lucky participants will compete in a Tag Battle. Now with the cards you all receive at the reception desk, raise your card towards the light until a mark has shown." Pierre explained as everyone rose their cards towards the chandelier. It took a moment as Ash and Serena saw an imprint of a tiara on their cards while Miette and James saw an imprint of a bow appear on their cards. "Excellent, now those chosen please make your way to the battle ground and everyone will join around the perimeter." Pierre said.


Soon enough Ash and Serena joined together on one side while Miette and James were on the other side of the battle field. "Now this is my jam." Ash said. "I figure you would be excited." Serena smiled. "The pairings couldn't be anymore perfect. I get to face the Kalos power couple." Miette said as James stayed silent and hopes the twerps don't recognize him. "We don't call ourselves that." Serena said. "I'm just speaking the truth." said Miette.

Once the four decided their Pokémon to battle, the stage was set. "Pikachu and Eevee are perfect for this." Serena said as both Pokémon stood side by side. Eevee felt reassured having her mate taking part in this. Pikachu felt the same and kept Eevee calm and secure. With Pierre and Aria on the balcony watching, Pierre begins the match.


Tag Battle: Ash and Serena vs. Miette and James

"I'll have Eevee lead Ash." Serena said. "Got it, me and Pikachu will follow." Ash nodded. "Head in guys." Right then Pikachu and Eevee ran across the field. "Eevee use Tackle on Slurpuff." Eevee charges in head first towards her rival. "That's your mistake. Use Energy Ball." Slurpuff charges up and fires a green ball of energy at Eevee. "Slice that Energy Ball with Iron Tail." Pikachu dashes and slices Slurpuff's Energy Ball before it could hit Eevee. Clear of the threat, Eevee charges in and strikes Slurpuff in the gut, knocking her back.

"You might want to jump in Sir." Miette told her partner. "Right, Inkay let's recounter with Psybeam." Inkay floats up charges and fires a beam of Psychic energy. "Role reversal Honey?" Serena asked. "You got it Sweetheart." Ash smiled. "Eevee use Swift to block that Psybeam." Eevee then hurls stars from her tail to cancel out the Psybeam, giving Pikachu a moment to counter. "Now use Thunderbolt." Pikachu jumps, charges and fires a bolt of electricity that struck Inkay. "We're on a roll." Ash said as Serena cheered with him. Things were looking up.

During the battle

On the balcony Aria multitasked as she observes Serena and Rene who stood on the sidelines. She felt nervous when she sent two workers to go over and escort her to the balcony. She was following Ash's advice and decided to do something incredibly crazy.

Drake and Rene watched the battle when two workers approached them. "Excuse us miss Rene." A female worker called as the two turned. "Yes?" Rene asked. "Miss Aria requested an audience with you. We are to escort you." The male worker said. "Well...this is unexpected." Rene said. "If you want, I'll come with." Drake asked as Rene nodded and both went with the workers.

A few minutes pass and a knock on the door came. Pierre and Aria looked and saw the workers escort Rene and Drake through the door and bowed. "Thank you both, give us a minute." Aria asked as both workers bowed and left. "So, you asked for me?" Rene asked. "Miss Rodriguez, it's great wonders to see you once again. I must say you look spectacular this evening." Pierre said, remembering the former Kalos Queen back in his early days as an announcer. "It's great to see you too again Pierre. This is my date Drake." Rene introduced. "Are you guys dating?" Aria gasped in excitement. "Just friends. You said you wanted to see us?" Drake asked.

"Yes of course..well this abit of asking permission but as a way to extend the party, I want to finally challenge you Rene on stage." Aria nearly plead. "Well...um..well I haven't competed in years." Rene struggled to say. "It could be a Performance Battle. I just want to see if I could prove my skills in challenging you as Kalos Queen." Aria said. "Aria, you are one of the greatest queens I've observed, you shouldn't let anyone doubt your abilities." Rene said. "You don't understand, I've long to become Kalos Queen but not before as a final test to challenge you, my idol and inspiration, to see if I am worthy." Aria said.

"Aria, you are worthy by your own right. As Queen you don't offer what the person before has offered. You don't become Queen by being like someone else. You are Queen Aria because your differences offer a betterment and inspiration for everyone. You became Queen for being you Aria, not by becoming like me. That's what makes you unique." Rene explained as Aria nodded. "But...if it's you wish and against my deepest fears. I'll battle you just this once, but know this: this won't change anything for me and I hope you'll have closure at the end of it." Rene said as Aria hugged her suddenly. "Thank you, Thank you!" Aria said. "Anytime, but if I am gonna do this, I have a request of my own if you let me." Rene said as Aria and Pierre took the time to listen.

Back to the battle

Things weren't looking up for Miette and James as the Kalos Power Couple's strategy and teamwork would overpower them, Miette thought of a plan that might give her and her partner an edge. "I have a plan, could you go on offense?" Miette asked. "Yes, Inkay use Psybeam." Inkay once again charges and fires a beam of psychic power. "Jump." Both Eevee and Pikachu jumped high to avoid the Psybeam unknowingly falling into Miette's plan.

"Use Cotton Spore." Slurpuff then spews out a large cloud of cotton directly below Pikachu and Eevee. By only falling straight back down, there was nothing Pikachu and Eevee can do but land on the cloud of cotton. With the cotton restricting their movements, Pikachu and Eevee were helpless. "Now attack." Miette told James. "Inkay Psybeam once more." Inkay fires another Psybeam that struck the cloud, causing it to explode and causing damage to Pikachu and Eevee.

"Let's not let up. Use Energy Ball." "Use Psybeam." Both Pokémon charge their attacks and fired fast that further damaged Pikachu and Eevee, sending them back to their trainers. Pikachu slowely stands up but Eevee struggled. "Ash I think Eevee's hurt." Serena cried. Pikachu gasped and worries over his mate. "Could she still battle?" Ash asked as Eevee slowly nodded. "Cover us Ash." Serena said as Ash nodded. "Pikachu use Electro Ball." With fast reflexes, Pikachu made sure to get retribution by firing a fast ball of electricity that struck Inkay straight forward.

Serena crouch down to Eevee who tried to get up. On the balcony, Aria could only watch what's Serena's next move. "Eevee, I know you can do this." Serena said as she petted Eevee. "You are strong but someone once told me that our smile shows our strength. I know that Ash and Pikachu support us too. You are not alone, never alone in this." Serena said as Eevee barks. But something else happened that Serena didn't expect.

A bright feeler stretch from Eevee's fur and wraps around Serena's arm. Suddenly then Eevee began to glow which caught the whole room's attention. Eevee grew abit in height, it's ears extended, its tail went slimmer and grew two feelers on its neck along with two ribbon bows, one on its left ear and the other on its neck. When the light dimmed out Eevee was now a Sylveon. Serena was mesmerized as she took out her Pokédex to scan her.

"Sylveon, The Intertwining Pokémon, It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her."

"Wow, Sylveon. And you have a new move." Serena cheered as Sylveon barks. Pikachu took the time to run over and nudge his body to Sylveon as she return the favor full of love. "Guess Pikachu is happy about Sylveon's new appearance." Ash said. "Aren't you?" Serena asked. "Of course." Ash nodded.

"I'm happy for you lovebirds and all but we have a show to continue." Miette called. "Right, let us continue." Ash said. "Ash, Sylveon also has a new trick." Serena said as Ash looked at his girlfriend's thoughts through Aura and smiled. "Got it Sweetie, and I already have a plan." Ash said. "Whatever you two are planning won't work. Slurpuff use Energy Ball." Slurpuff fires a ball of green energy at Sylveon.

"Deflect with Iron Tail." Using its tail like a bat, Pikachu hit a home run at the Energy Ball, returning back to sender and striking Slurpuff. "Use Tackle." Inkay then tried to tackle Sylveon but under its slick new form, Sylveon jumps elegantly away like in the middle of a routine as Inkay kept missing its mark. "Use Swift." Sylveon hurls stars from its tail and landing the hit on Inkay, knocking it into Slurpuff.

"Now Serena." Ash said. "Right Ash, Sylveon Use Fairy Wind and give Pikachu a nudge." Using its feelers Sylveon summons a pink draft of wind as Pikachu tan ahead of it. "Now buddy, use Volt Tackle." Pikachu sped up until a electric veil form around his body. The Fairy Wind Sylveon provides gave him a kick in speed and caused the already speeding electric mouse to rocket off the ground and fly straight like a missile. "Dodge now!" Miette called but both Pokémon were too scare to move until

Boom

The electric missile impacted, causing the Pokémon to go flying across the field, zipping pass their trainers and landing in the refreshments table unconscious. "Both Inkay and Slurpuff are unable to continue. Pikachu and Sylveon win and match goes to Ash and Serena." Pierre announce.


"We done it!" Ash said as Pikachu ran over and jump on Ash's arms. Sylveon came and did the same to Serena. "Well honey, your plan worked." Serena said. "Hey I couldn't have done it without you and Sylveon Sweetie." Ash smiled. Everyone cheered for the victors and waited for Pierre and Aria to continue.

"Well done to our participants. Now before the party continues, I will give our performers a treat and give the location of the next Pokémon Showcase." Pierre said as a hologram appeared above showing a city. "The location is in Fleurrh City." Pierre announce which every Performer cheer for.

"Now to continue our party, we have a surprise Performance Battle." Pierre said everyone cleared the battlefield. "Our first participant will be none other than our beloved Kalos Queen Aria." Pierre announced as everyone gasped and awed. Aria herself will be part of a Performance Battle. "Hey guys, um what's happening?" Ash asked as he and Serena returned to the group. "You'll find out soon." Drake reassures them.

"And her opponent is a well respected and great figure to the entire Showcase industry. She inspired many young maidens in her time including our beloved Aria. May introduce former Kalos Queen and model and Aria's predecessor; Rene Rodriguez!" Pierre announced as everyone applauded when Rene took her place on the battle box. Everyone wowed by her dress, posture, and her attitude. Aria felt nervous as she hope that her all could be enough to impress Rene.

"Thank you all. I am honor to be here. I must say I am surprised to be battling today but when Aria really wanted the meet me on the same stage, I accepted her request. Most of you may not know but when young Aria finally made her way to the stage of the Master Class much like you all young performers out there. The day of the Master Class was when I announced my retirement and giving away the Crown. My reasons for so are personal. However I am glad on that day rose a new queen. One I am proud to succeed above and beyond with her own ambitions, strength, drive in order to inspire you all. If I can offer you all a piece of advice: is that your unique tool each of you have to show is your differences. Be your own person, your own self. Each and every Queen of past, present, and future had their differences that made them their own person that made them unique. They shared their differences to inspire and show everyone that for every Queen was special in their own way." Rene said as everyone applauded.

"And so to honor my great friend Aria by fulfill her lifelong dream by meet her on same stage as equals." Rene said as she released Del and Arrow from their Pokeballs. "I've studied all your techniques and moves Rene. You'll no doubt be impresse." Aria said as she released her Delphox and Aromatisse. "I'm already proud of you Aria. I have no doubt you'll won't let me down." Rene smiled.


Rene vs. Aria: two on two

"You may have the first move Aria." Rene offered. "Alright, Aromatisse use Moonblast." Aromatisse charges up and fires a ball of lunar energy. "Arrow, Air Slash Spin style." In a unique way Arrow spun fast clockwise in place as Moonblast closed in. Rather then exploding, the Moonblast merely absorbed into Arrow's spin velocity as Arrow continues to spin. "Now release." Arrow then stopped and released pieces of the Moonblast into the air, causing them to explode in pink fireworks. Everyone ooohh and awed at the spectacle as Aria was wowed herself.

"I remember that but I could never figure it out." Aria said. "Common physics, though the fireworks are usually orange from fire type moves." Rene said. "Now show me what you can do. Del use Mystical Fire." Using her branch Del fires a stream of fire at her counterpart. "Dodge both of you." By her flexibility, Delphox jump flips forward to avoid it while Aromatisse hovers above. "Delphox use Fire Spin." Aria's Delphox uses her branch to fire a ring of flames at her opponent that engulf them both. Despite this Rene wasn't worried.

"Arrow, spin and use Tailwind." At great speed Arrow flew high and spun around fast to create a wind tunnel around her and Del. The winds were strong enough to disperse the Fire Spin and snuff it out in style. Aria could only watch and be astonished as her idol had the every counter to her every move. "Quick you guys, engage." Aria's Delphox and Aromatisse then dash them head on. "Meet them half way." Del and Arrow ran at them at a faster speed due to the effect of Tailwind. "Use Flamethrower and Charge Beam." Both of Aria's Pokémon charge their attacks and fired at close range. "Flip over." Both Del and Arrow went through evasive maneuvers with Delphox doing aerial flips and Arrow zipping around to avoid the incoming attacks as they kept coming.

Aria watch and analyze the routine Del and Arrow were doing. She was trying to predict their next move, there she saw it. "Delphox strike at 10 degrees left, Aromatisse straight ahead." Both Pokémon followed commands and struck their attacks as Del and Arrow were hit with bullseyes, knocking them back. "Incredible, you figured it out." Rene applauded. "Mathematics and it was an old routine of yours that I remembered." Aria said. "Old habits die hard." Rene chuckled.

"But I'm not done, Delphox use Psychic." With Psychic power Delphox held Del and Arrow in place, leaving them helpless. "Now Aromatisse, Use Disarming Voice." With a will, Aromatisse shouted out heart shaped echos that caused Del and Arrow pain in their ears. "Now together, Use Flamethrower and Charge Beam." Conjoined both Pokémon fired their beam attacks that merge together and impacted their targets while putting on a fireworks display. Rene smiled and knew always that Aria had what it took. She has seen it in this battle.

Dispite the impact of two attacks, Del and Arrow were still standing barely. Aria was surprised by the stamina of her opponent's Pokémon. "Could they still go on?" Aria asleep. "Aria dear, we could go all day." Rene smirked as she saw a fire blaze within Aria more then ever. "Alright guys, time for the big finish." Rene called as both Del and Arrow nodded. Via Aura Link Rene propose an old finishing trick which both Pokémon agreed to.

"Charge in!" Both Del and Arrow charge at their opponents. "Quick use Reflect." Aromatisse set up a barrier that halves physical attacks straight ahead. "Too soon Aria." Rene called as Aria was confused. "Del, Fire Blast in the air and jump." Del then uses her branch to fire a star shaped blast in the air and then jumping into it. "Now use Psychic." Aria was very confused as to what Rene was planning on using Fire Blast and Psychic until she took a closer look. With Psychic, Del manipulate the Fire Blast on her person and becoming one with it until she was covered in a fiery veil. "Now use Tailwind and come on down." To send Del racing, Arrow created another wind tunnel in order for the fiery Del to gain speed racing down on her opponents. Aria notice this was trouble as Del looked like a meteor coming down on Earth, on top of her Pokémon. "Quick dodge it." Aria spoke too late as the fiery Del impacted on her Pokémon, creating smoke. When the smoke disperse, Aria's Pokémon were knocked out.

"The battle is over, Aria's Pokémon are unable to continue and the match goes to Rene." Pierre said.


The whole roar in applause as both girls bowed to one another. "Well guess that decides who's the best." Aria said sadly. "Maybe, But Aria, one battle doesn't say much. I saw a fire I once had inside of you that ever burns bright. You are the real Kalos Queen here and I'll always be proud of you and your accomplishments. I said it before that you are an even better queen than I could ever be. One day, you'll be in my shoes when face that one challenge who you see an equal and see the same flame burn in her as I saw in you." Rene said as she held Aria's shoulders. "Well...I always was more a performer than a battler." Aria said. "I have no doubt but if any consolation, you battled valiantly." Rene smiled. "By the way, what was that last move you used?" Aria asked. "That was a risky gamble I call the Fire Fox." (I'll give you a guess to where I got that.)

And so, we reach the end of today but one last event before this party could end. But I'll let Miss Rodriguez to explain for." Pierre said as he hands Rene the mic. "I hope you all had a very good time today but this night is not over yet. As Pierre said in his invitation that this party was meant to have each of you to take a break in an elegant way. I've seen all your hard works in each Showcase but a proper way to end a party is an idea of my planning. A dance off." Rene said as the crowd cheers. "As much as you all are Performers, you're also still young, full of life and should enjoy it while you can. And so, I gonna help you out with just that." Rene said as she gave Pierre a disk to pop in the stereo to play through the speakers.


Now playing All Night by Icona Pop- (if you guys wanna listen to it as you read along, it's your choice.)

As the music started, everyone started to get to the grove. "Now guys, I'm telling you to break loose, have fun because this is a party!" Rene shouted causing an uproar. The lights began to strobe and play around.

We always dreamed about this better life, this better life
We always felt it coming all along, yeah all along
We got the keys to open paradise, yeah, paradise
Now let's go walking hand in hand

Come on baby we can hit the lights
Make the wrongs turn right
We can smash the club, make the pop go rock
With a love this deep, we don't need no sleep
And it feels like we could do this all night
We could do this all night
Yeah everything is alright

Right then everyone wasn't going slow anymore as starting dancing, growing to the music, Rene looked ahead and stood proud as everyone starting to have fun. Inside her mind she smirked as she knew Palermo wouldn't be please with this. "Wooo!" She toss her hands up and joined the group.

We got the keys to open paradise, yeah, paradise
It feels like...

We could do this all night

[Beat break]

(We could do this all night)

Ash and Serena danced together at a fast pace, hands intertwined as they laugh together. Rene and Drake jumped up and down to the music as he asked a question, "Wouldn't Palermo disapprove of this?" Drake asked. "She definitely would, but I don't care!" Rene said. "Man you are full of surprises." Drake smiled as they continued to jump.

Our winter melts under the summer skies, the summer skies
The seasons change, our hearts will stay the same, yeah, stay the same
We got that burning feeling, start a fire, start a fire
Give it a shout, let's make it hot

Miette, Clemont and Bonnie randomly as Clemont struggles and just shuffles while Bonnie and Miette laugh with him.

Come on baby we can hit the lights
Make the wrongs turn right
We can smash the club, make the pop go rock
With a love this deep, we don't need no sleep
And it feels like we could do this all night
We could do this all night
Yeah everything is alright

Aria looked at everyone and smiled slightly. Sure she was a performer, a queen, a queen who should set an example. However in her mind she never did get to live a normal life, to be a real teenager. Then she saw Rene who was smiling and calling her over. Aria went and Rene suddenly took her hand jumped up and down. "Everyone should have fun. That includes the Kalos Queen right?" Rene asked excitedly. "Well..I." Aria doubts herself. "Aria, you're still young and you deserve to enjoy yourself. Let this about life lesson for you: live life to the fullest, especially when you're young." Rene said as Aria thought about it.

We got the keys to open paradise, yeah, paradise
It feels like, we could do this all night

Aria smiled and felt like an inner surge within her. To let loose and have fun just this once. She began laughing and jumping alongside Rene.

Feels like...

We could do this all night

All night, all night, all night, all night

In the middle of the battlefield a space was created as a lone person could dance in front of everyone. First was Drake who was doing a Spin a Roonie.

Come on baby we can hit the lights
Make the wrongs turn right

Next was Ash who was breaking dance with power moves and toprocks.

We can smash the club, make the pop go rock
With a love this deep, we don't need no sleep

Then was Clemont who did the Robot which everyone cheered him to do.

And it feels like...

We could do this all night
We could do this all night

Follow then was Serena who did a sort of fast ballet, very unique according to Rene.

We could do this all night
We could do this all night
Yeah everything is alright

Finally was Rene who did some basic Popping and Locking hip hop moves despite despite being in a dress and knew had to be careful not to overdo it.

We got the keys to open paradise, yeah, paradise
It feels like, we could do this all night


A door opened as the group walks inside one of their rooms at the Pokémon Center. The party was over and it was night time. "Man that was awesome." Drake said. "I agree, best party ever." said Ash. "And to think that if I hadn't struck a deal with Aria for battling her, then that part wouldn't have happened." Rene spoke. "Wasn't that blackmail though." Ash said. "Nope she fully agreed to it and besides, she also had lots of fun." Said Rene. "So the next Showcase is in Fleurrh City. If I win there, I'll qualify for the Master Class." Serena said. "Yep so we got our work ahead of us Serena." said Rene as Serena nodded as the group agreed to head to bed.

Back at her hotel, Aria answered a call from Palermo. "So the party was success correct?" Palermo asked. "Yep above all our others according to sources." Aria said. "However, I especially NOT have planned it to turn wild at the end. What exactly were you think!?" Palermo demanded. "It wasn't my idea, Rene was there and we worked out a deal for a big finisher in exchange for finally getting a chance to battle her." Aria said.

"Of course, leave it to my former student to start crashing elegant events with wild parties." Palermo growled. "She said you'd react like this. Everyone had fun and Rene was honored to have a part in the planning. It's because of her idea that the party was huge success." Aria said. "I'm starting to see that she's starting to rub off on you." Palermo said. "Is that a good thing or bad?" Aria asked as Palermo only stared at her as an obvious answer.

"Well Rene said it was our differences that makes every Queen unique in her rein and how that they can be use to inspire others. I've learn so much from her today plus I've had an incredible amount of fun. I felt like a normal teenager again." Aria said as Palermo said nothing as she didn't want to give Rene any credit. "Teacher, one of these days you're gonna have to tell me the whole story of what happened between you two. On why you despise each other so much." Aria said. "It isn't my story to tell and I don't have all the facts. If you desire to know so much, then ask Miss Rodriguez for the details. I'll pick you up in the morning." Palermo said as she hung up.

Aria could only worry as she rarely got under her mentor's skin. Something serious happen between her and Rene and one day she would find out, but for now we jumped in her bed with glee. Today was literally the best party she ever attended and hopes more days like today in the future.


Ohhhh man, I gotta tell you, this was a nerve wreck to write. Not to mention this is longer than my usual standards and that is over 9,900 words so I really hope you guys are appreciated with this chapter.

So this was the Dance Party episode, absolutely not what you were expecting huh. And I bet you that this was better then the anime version but what do I know. For now I'll end things right here and I'll explain the next chapter next time.

One last thing guys and please, please review on this. You don't see me but I am on my knees begging for reviews. This I gotta say was one of my best works and would really appreciate what you all have to say.

That's all, thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.