Here's Chapter 2 folks! Here we get the first Henshin in this Fanfic (transformation for those who don't understand Japanese) and Ash and Serena begin their journeys! Something I forgot to mention in the last chapter Ash and Serena will be smarter in this fic but not any less impulsive. So, while they won't make that many rookie mistakes expect them to rush headfirst into situations. Anyway, that's enough talking its time to once again (inserts Brave Dragon book) UNSHEATH THE FLAME! HENSHIN! BRAVE DRAGON!

DISCLAIMER: AGAIN, I DO NOT OWN THESE PROPERTIES. THEY BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS!

POKERIDERS OOO AND BUILD: KANTO SAGA: CHAPTER 2: THE JOURNEY BEGINS

It was a Sunday night. Ash had just finished watching a Battle between Bruno and Agatha of the Elite 4 hav match where Agatha's Gengar had defeated Bruno's Onix by tricking the oversized rock snake into attacking an illusion while it hit a weak spot on the back of Onix's neck. He and Froakie had decided to go to sleep after that so that they could get up early in the morning and immediately start their journey. Ash was secretly also looking forward to asking Serena if she wanted to join him on his adventures. Ever since they had met at the camp, he and Serena were practically inseparable since Ash was basically the only person had felt completely comfortable around. Before he dozed off though, he pulled out the strange object that he found alongside Serena that day a year ago. When he and Serena brought their findings to Professor Oak. He had studied them but couldn't figure out what they were. He suggested that when they start their journey to ask around at different places that had to do with archaeology since the objects looked ancient. He also provided them with three egg incubators each saying that whatever Pokémon hatched out of them, they could have since it seemed like they had been left there for a reason. And with that thought in his head, Ash went into slumberland. He wouldn't admit this right now, but his dream was of him and Serena as a family in the future as the Best Performer and Pokémon Master in the world.

In the house right down the road from the Ketchum's, the Yvonnes were getting ready as well. Serena had just finished watching Aria the Kalos Queen win another performance. Earlier she had also seen Wallace from Hoenn win another Grand Festival. She had decided to make her career in Pokémon Performance and Coordinator. When she decided that she cut her hair to about the back of her head to signify this change. Currently she and Fennekin were going through a magazine which was different Contest/performer outfits. "What do you think of this one Fenny?" Serena asked her partner. "While the blue looks great and it matches your eyes, as well as the fact that I think Ash would like those blue Mary Janes it comes with" Fennekin thought with a smirk at Serena when she teased her about her feelings, "The fabric from what I'm understanding isn't exactly made for wear and tear. It could get ripped easily being in a bag and I don't think we can afford to constantly ship it to the next place."

"Yeah, I agree with you there. Though I think Froakie would really notice you in that adorable little outfit." Serena said with a smirk knowing that for some reason Fennekin had a crush on Froakie. Fennekin's pupils shrank the moment Serena said that. "HEY! DON'T YOU BE BRINGING THAT UP RIGHT NOW! WE GOT DRESSES TO LOOK AT!" Fennekin tried desperately to change the topic off that embarrassing subject for her. "You mess with me, Fenny, and I mess with you back." Serena replies. "Anyway, it's time for us to sleep. I asked Mom to send her Fletchling in to wake us up early for our journey tomorrow. Though that red and black dress with the pink undercoat and red Mary Janes with the gold button looks like a keeper." Serena said closing the magazine. Fennekin sighed but agreed that Serena was right. They both took one look at the eggs she had gotten a year ago and the strange device that had been with the eggs. Putting it away for now she drifted off into her dream of her and Ash as a couple.

"Oi. Even though today is a special day Froakie, it still is a bit of a headache getting up this early." Ash said almost falling down the stairs with Froakie also having a bit of a headache. Somehow keeping the eggs balanced while going to the table, Ash noticed something. "Hey mom, is Fire not going to be joining us today?"

"I decided to let Fire sleep in today since he's not going to become a Trainer for another year or two." Delia replied making her son's favorite breakfast based off Froakies Frubbles. "Anyway, eat up so that you and that Angel of yours" Delia said with a smirk making Ash's face go tamato red, "Can be on time today for your Starter Pokémon from Oak." She finished and started cleaning up her kitchen.

"First of all, Mom, YOU KNOW I HATE IT WHEN YOU BRING UP SERENA LIKE THAT!" Ash almost practically yelled while still being subdued enough to make sure Fire wasn't woken up. "And second, is Red or Dad going to see me get it?" he asked as he missed his elder brother and father.

"I know Red definitely went on ahead to check on the starter Pokémon for the new Trainers." Delia replied then adopted a saddened look, "As for Jack, he was INFURIATED at the League for making a last-minute Title match today without his knowing." She finished as she hated it when the league decided to do that to him when he wanted to be with his family. "But he said that they would delay it as long they could so he would try." She replied with a hopeful smile.

"That's all I ask for out of Dad." Ash replied with a sad but hopeful smile knowing what it was like being the child of a Champion. At least he would have his elder brother there, though he hoped his brother would forgive him for not picking Bulbasaur as a starter. With his breakfast done and his eggs ready to go, Ash and Froakie began the jog to Professor Oak's Lab.

"Serena, HURRY UP! YOU'RE GONNA BE LATE!" Y called up as she was waiting for her sister to come down so she could escort her to Professor Oak's (she was hoping to tease Serena about her crush on Ash). Unfortunately, Serena's love of fashion was getting in the way right now as she couldn't decide which hat to wear.

"Sorry Sis, but can you help me decide? I've got 2 hats here. Which do you think is better?" Serena asked holding 2 hats one being a Pink-red fedora hat with a black hatband and a Beret.

"Hmm. While the Beret is more traditional Kalos headwear, I'd say go with the Fedora as that honestly goes with your outfit better." Y responded noticing that Serena's fashion was making it quite easy even though she herself was a fashionista as well.

"You got it sis!" Serena replied tossing the beret away and putting on the fedora. She admitted that it did go well with her outfit which consisted of a grayish-black tank-top with a white collar covered up by a light pink dress and a red vest with large pockets, on her neck was a blue-ribbon Ash had gotten as a gift that he felt Serena needed more and black stockings and brown boots. And she admitted Ash would probably lose conscious from her if he wasn't already focused on today. "I'm ready now sis. LET'S GO!" she cried bolting out the door. Y just giggled and raced out to catch up.

Running down the road at a slight jogger's pace was Ash and Froakie making good time to get to the lab when he saw Serena with her Fennekin and sister running down the same road. "Hey guys!" Ash called trying NOT to be obvious with the blush that was on his face.

"Oh, hey Ash!" Serena returned in response to him while Y just chuckles at the scene being reminded of when she first met Xavier "X" Xander (she was so glad she didn't get stuck with that family name scheme). When they got to the door a boy who looked almost like an older version of Ash minus the Z marks on his face was standing by the front door waiting for them with a brunette girl waiting alongside him almost clinging to his arm like he was life support. "Well Ash, I see you and your GIRLFREIND have finally decided to come here and get your starters." The boy said while the girl stuck to his arm giggled a storm. "Says the one whose own girlfriend is basically keeping you hostage until ya give up your wallet bro. Btw, is that a new outfit Green?" Ash stated then inquired when he realized something looked different about Green since the last time, he saw her. Red immediately blushed furiously as he checked his pockets to make sure she didn't swipe it while she laughed her head off at Ash's comment.

"In answer to your question Ash, yes I just got it yesterday." Green replied showing off her new dress and Serena did say she looked good in it. Her Hair was back to its original style, she no longer had a hat as she honestly got sick of it being in her face and instead of an athletic outfit, she had a completely black dress with a white stripe at the hip going completely around her front and back and a pair of black 1-inch heels that had the heel part removeable to make a pair of flats if needed. "And in point of fact, Red here nearly fainted when I showed it off to him." She teased as Red's face began to live up to his name. "I just thought I would join him and see his younger brother off alongside his own GIRLFRIEND who also has as good a fashion sense as me and her sister but is probably less kleptomania than me. Btw, Nice outfit Serena." She teased Ash a bit as he went red while Serena giggled a bit from that.

"Are you guys going to stand around complimenting each other or are we going to give our younger siblings Pokémon?" A male voice called out when the doors opened. A boy who looked like an older version of Gary minus the purple shirt and pendant was standing in the doorway alongside Gary himself. "Let's not argue about who has the better-looking girlfriend right now and let's let them on their journey." The man replied while Gary finally failed to suppress his laughter at the situation.

"Blue, I think you might have gone a bit overboard there!" Gary laughed. "I chose to wait for them since the other 2 trainers were from out of town." He wheezed out finally getting up off the ground from how hard he was laughing. Blue just looked at him and shook his head until his eyes narrowed at who was behind everyone else. Gary saw this and when saw who it was, he also put on a disgusted face. "What the hell are you doing here?" he growled causing everyone to turn around and see who he was refereeing to.

A man who looked like a grown-up version of Blue and Gary was standing there with an absolute arrogant smirk across his face. "Why I'm here to see my middle child pick the best starter out of all of you here. That's why son!" he replied trying to sound jovial but did nothing to disguise the absolute arrogance in them. Gary and Blue growled at who this absolute pincushion was who was their father, but thankfully someone arrived to put a stop to it. "Says the one who tried to basically make me miss my son's first Pokémon by forging his name and wasting the Kanto Elite's time with a match!" a voice rang out.

Everyone turned to see a man who wore a League cap but had clothes that looked like streamlined versions of Ash and Red's clothes colored red and looking much older. "While we will let you see the Pokémon your son got, YOU ARE GONNA BE HAVING AN APOINMENT WITH THE ELITE 4 FOR MAKING THEM WASTE THEIR TIME WAITING FOR A NONE EXISTENTE CHALLENGER, JOHN!" The man roared at him which made John slink back in absolute terror at the man's anger. "Why I have no idea what you're talking about Jack." The man feebly tried to bounce away from. "Uh huh, yeah, sure. In the meantime, the Elite 4 are going to be staying right behind ya to make sure you don't Buizel your way out of this one." The man replied pointing behind him at 4 people who were glaring daggers at John. "Hey teachers!" Ash and Serena called, which the four people turned and smiled at them before growling at John when he tried to sneak away.

"Anyhoo, I am not going to miss my son and his friend getting their first Kanto Pokémon." Jack replied as he led everyone in. Little did anyone know they were all in for a surprise.

And that's where ill leave it off at right now folks this was going to be one chapter where they headed out but given the sheer amount here, I think its best I end it right here. Were you surprised by anything need some contexts Let me know and I'll put it in the header for the next chapter! Anyways I'll see ya all in the next chapter! Don't forget though: THE SABER IN YOUR HAAAND IS A PEN TO WRITE IT DOWN! WORDS TO SAVE THIS WOOOOOORRLD!