Chapter 7

Ash goes to the Kalos Region with the journalist Alexa, once they get there, Alexa tells him that there is a Gym in the Lumiose City, so he goes there first, but in the end, Ash is being electrocuted and he is also kicked out. But in the end, it is because of this incident that he is able to be friends with Clemont and his sister Bonnie. And much to their annoyance is that Team Rocket is still following them and it is because of it that they manage to meet Froakie.

Ash and his friends also meet up with Professor Sycamore, who is showing him about the Mega Evolution. But then Team Rocket tries to take the Professor's Garchomp, causing Ash to go up the Prism Tower to save him. And then Ash tries to jump from the Prism Tower to save Pikachu, a move that causes both Arceus and Lillie to be shocked and scared, of course they scold him once they are alone. And Clemont and Bonnie decide to join their group on their journey.

As for Lillie, she disguises herself as Serena as she goes to the Professor's Lab, she lies to Professor Sycamore that she is a new Trainer and she gets a Fennekin in the end. After that, she chases Ash until they finally meet again after Ash lost the Santalune Gym. Thanks to her, Ash manages to win in the end and Serena officially joins Ash's group to travel around the Kalos Region.

One Sunday night, Ash and Lillie, who has dropped out of her disguise, are resting at the Santalune Forest, Ash asks, "Are you really okay to disguise as Serena? I know you are doing this to me, but still..."

"Ash, I already told you many times." Lillie sighs, knowing how Ash really cares for her. "I also want to do this, I am a little tired of only seeing you in Sundays, and this is the perfect opportunity to be with you without my brother nor mother finding that I am here with you."

"I know." Ash says. "But what do you think about Clemont and Bonnie? I know I had punched both Brock and Iris for stalking us, what if they find out? Should I give them a punch as well?"

Lillie says, "Don't. Clemont isn't a sports type and Bonnie is still young. I think those two are an interesting siblings, consider that Clemont is an inward one while Bonnie is the outward one. They kind of remind me of me and my brother but the other way around."

Ash sighs, "Fine, but if they find out our secrets, I might as well use Amnesia on them to remove their memory. But that is only when I find a Pokemon for Psychic Type Aura..."

Lillie says, "I am sure that we can find it here in the Kalos Region."

Just then, they hear a cry in the woods and then they follow the sound, then they see a Ralts crying near a tree, Lillie quickly hugs her and tries to soothe her, as for Ash, he uses his aura and says, "She must have been hatched a few minutes ago, but there is no one here, so I guess it is the reason why she is crying."

"I see." Lillie says. "How about we take care of her like we are her parents?"

"That sounds like a good idea." Ash says with a smile and then Ralts feels happy at what they are saying, then Lillie decides to give her a nickname Gabena.

As for Clemont and Bonnie, Bonnie is watching how Clemont is making machines and she says, "Brother, Ash and Serena hasn't come back yet, what if something happen to them?"

"Don't worry, they will be back, we should give them some privacy after all." Clemont says as Bonnie pouts, then they see the two of them come with a Ralts. Bonnie asks, "Where did you get a Ralts? It is so cute."

"We found it in the woods as it was just hatched, it treats us as parents and we called her Gabena." Serena says.

"Gabena, cool name." Bonnie smiles as they all laugh.

During the travel, they head back to the Lumiose City and find out that Clemont is actually the Gym Leader, he tells them the truth how his robot goes malfunction and then kicks the both of them out of the gym, so they help them get the gym back. Ash helps Clemont with the coding and Clemont asks, "I didn't know you are able to do that, Ash. Where did you learn mechanics?"

"We learned it from our Uncle, he is a famous businessman in the Galar Region." Ash says, "Though he is busy all the time, but when he is free, he will be teaching us a lot."

"That sounds great, I wish I have an uncle like you as well." Clemont says as Ash gives a wry smile.

In the Kalos Region, Serena doesn't want to challenge the League, but the Contest session of the Kalos Region isn't there as well, so she doesn't know what to do. It is after she sees the PokeVision as she wants to make one with Fennekin. But in Sundays, she will also create some with Snowy and Rowlet as well.

After Ash wins the second Badge, they meet a rival of Serena named Miette, at that time she also asks if Ash has a girlfriend or something else, and it makes Serena both blushing and angry at the same time. In the end, seeing how much Ash and Serena are together, she decides to tease her by telling Serena that if she didn't make a move, then she is going to take Ash away.

Ash and his group also attend the Summer Camp lead by Professor Sycamore. It is in that camp that they are able to meet new friends, Shauna, Tierno and Trevor. It is then Shauna introduces Serena about the Showcases and how Aria is the Kalos Queen. While Tierno and Trevor are also partaking in the League, which makes them and Ash rivals.

After showing them about the Showcases, Serena decides to enter one and she captures a Pancham in order to do so. In the Courmarine City, she tries to enter her first one, but she fails as Fennekin trips in the first one, she is depressed about it, but with Ash's comfort, she decides to change her new disguise, which has shorter hair.

Before leaving, Ash gets a mail from an anonymous person and the person wants to see him alone. So Ash decides to find the anonymous person and finds her standing at the harbor. It is a grey haired woman with red sunglasses, Ash feels that she is familiar to him, but he doesn't know how.

"Are you the one who called me?" Ash asks, and then the woman says, "I am, it is good to see you again, Ash. The last time I saw you, you were just a little baby holding in Delia's arms."

Ash is still confused, how does she know about his mother? But just as he uses the aura, he gasps as he sees a picture inside and it is him and his mother, along with his father, Chairman Rose, an older man with grey hair, and the person in front of him. Ash can't hold back his tears and he asks, "Grandma? Is that you?"

The two of them share a hug and Ash says, "I thought you were gone just like Dad...Why didn't you call me when I arrived in Kalos?"

Palermo frowns and she says, "I should apologize for you, but I haven't had the chance to contact my daughter for years. How is Delia? Is she fine even though Adam went missing?"

Ash is confused as he knows that Adam is the name that Lillie mentions a lot, but then again, he doesn't know about his father's name because he always calls him Dad and his Mother seems to call him honey...could it be that he has been with Lillie all this time in the Alola? But he doesn't want to take chances to ask her. Ash says, "Mom is very fine, she is still like her usual self. With the help of Professor Oak, she is still strong."

"That's good thing to know." Palermo says. "You know, I really preferred that you are a girl, so that you can partake the Showcases that I owned."

"Grandma? You are the owner of the Showcases? I never knew about that." Ash says in surprise.

"Now you know." Palermo says. "You see, there is a reason why our family is torn apart." Then she tells her how Team Rocket opens the portal that summons Ultra Beast, and how Adam was being sucked inside the wormhole. Because of that, the other family members decide to split up so that they can find him.

Ash, who finally knows the truth, he says, "I can't believe it...I always think that Team Rocket just nuisances...but I don't think that it would be this serious..."

Palermo nods and says, "I know. But at least you are safe for now, that is all it matters."

After they talk a while, Ash also reveals that Serena is also partaking the Showcases, and Palermo reveals that she saw her crying at the streets with Fennekin, Pancham and Ralts comforting her and also saw her cutting her hair. Ash nods and she says something that makes him never forget. "I am sure that you will really take care of her, right? She is really a true star for the Showcase."

Ash says, "I will. Thank you for watching over her." Then he feels like he should tell her the truth, so he tells her about Lillie and the times when they are together. Palermo is surprised that Serena is actually the first Alola Champion in disguise and the fact that her son Rose has helped them open a company and become successful. The more she listened, the prouder she is for the both of them.

"I know that you two might want to keep it a secret because of the responsibility you two have towards the world. But I suggest that you shouldn't keep hiding it from your friends, or else you will make a grater enemy and it will hurt you more."

Ash nods at his grandmother's words, as much as they want to talk some more, it is getting late and the others might be worried, so they bid farewell as Ash decides to return to his friends.

Once they are back at the Pokemon Center, Clemont and Bonnie are already sleep and Ash goes into his and Serena's room. Serena asks, "Ash, where have you been and what is taking you too long?"

Ash says, "Are you worried that I will leave you alone just because I was not by your side for a few hours?"

Serena pouts and says, "Not funny, Ash. I am being serious."

Ash says, "Well, I found my Grandmother and I was talking to her, the last time I talked to her is 10 years ago, so we decided to catch up."

Serena softens her glare and says, "I think that is understandable. You missed your family too much, right?"

"Yeah." Ash says. "Though I did tell her about our relationship, since she is interested in you as well."

This causes her to be surprised, and then he tells her everything about what she said to her, and she understands what he is thinking. After that, they decide to have some sleep and before Ash gives her a good night kiss, he says, "By the way, Serena. I like your new style."

"Thanks, Ash." Then they fall asleep in the end.


The Kalos Chapter will be splitting into two parts, and here is the first part, which reveals that Palermo is Ash's Grandmother and how they are chatting, I hope you like this small chapter.