Ash's Awakening, Sins Of A Father


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Pokemon is owned by Satoshi Tajiri, Nintendo and TV Tokyo


Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I am really happy and this inspired me to bring in the next chapter, and here we pick up where we last left, where our heroes are taking a break after a rather long battle, as Ash and crew are going to relax a bit before the next battle sets in…

Well, enjoy!


Ch. 11: Shunkan

Later that night, Ash and company found a resort, where it was being invaded by electric-type Pokemon, and with Clement's idea, Ash and Serena summoned their Pokemon and pin down the annoying invaders and are being sent to the Pokemon center, and the resort's owner was grateful to the travelers that he offered them free lodging for three days, which Ash and the others accepted, and there they were given free rooms, one for the siblings and the other for Ash and Serena.

The four travelers marveled at the resort's ambience, as it was beautiful as it was also a beach, and on top of that, they were given first-class rooms to spend for three days, and were even given free meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. This was the best, and Serena commented that they were lucky to get this kind of reward, as this is one opportunity they can't pass, which the others agree, but then Bonnie told Clement to use this opportunity to pick up girls, and the siblings began to bicker as they forget that they are currently at the resort restaurant.

"Will you knock it off, Bonnie?"

"Why not?"

"This is getting out of hand!"

"No it's not. This is a good opportunity to…"

"I'll take it if the time is right!"

"You'll be an old bachelor by then…"

"I make the decision in life!"

"Don't be such a wimp…"

Ash and Serena sweat-dropped at the scene, yet they seemed to be fine with it but then she saw the bruise on his lower left lip and recalled why she was told after the incident with Ren Akinson, and she wondered why a guy like him would want to harm Ash, seeing that it does not make any sense. She then asks Ash if he is okay now which he smiled and said that he is okay, and yet she told him that she is worried that Ren might pick a fight with him again but he assured that he won't make the same mistake again and said he will be ready for him if that time comes.

"…so don't worry, Serena…"

"but, Ash…"

"it's okay…really."

"…"

"I won't let my guard down again. If Ren tries that again, I will retaliate if needed."

"Ash…"

"I'll be careful. And I will be ready."

"That's good to hear."

Serena smiled seeing that Ash is confident and that he wasn't traumatized by that incident, and sees that he has somewhat learned from that experience. However, their musing was interrupted when an attractive girl passed by them and Bonnie went to the passing girl and asks her to take Clement on a date, which he became embarrassed and yanked Bonnie back and covered her mouth as he tries to restrain her from making any more verbal foolishness.

The attractive girl giggled as she watches Clement and Bonnie bicker at each other as the siblings got into a heated argument as he berated his younger sibling for her action yet she retorted that he'll become the oldest bachelor if he does not GROW A SPINE and ask a girl out, which he said he will do that one day when he is ready.

"I already told you to stop that!"

"Are you so scared of girls?"

"That's not the point!"

"Be grateful that I am doing you a favor…"

"You're acting like a pimp!"

"What, you want to become a callboy?"

"Bonnie!"

"Then stop acting like a shy moue and pick up a girl!"

Ash and Serena sighed as things are getting livelier, but then realized that other patrons are watching them and the waiter came to ask the group to stop making a noise reasoning that their antics are drawing attention and is bothering the other customers, and the siblings stopped their bickering, realizing this and were embarrassed, which they both went silent as Ash and Serena told them to cheer up and enjoy the free dinner.

-x-

Elsewhere, the scene shows that the police detective arrived, and is surveying the scenes where some civilians were attacked and killed by wild Pokemon, and he is also asking questions about Ash Ketchum, showing the 14-year old boy's picture, and he is told that Ash is somewhere within Lumiose, but were unable to tell which place Ash went, yet the police detective politely thanked them for the information they provided.

After that, his cellphone rang where the caller turn out to be Giovanni, and there he asks the detective about the progress of his search, and he told Giovanni of what he learned so far, which the Team Rocket leader became intrigued, yet he instructed him to keep searching, and when he does, observe him from a distance and learn his activities, but not to engage him directly nor speak to Ash. The detective felt suspicious as to why Giovanni wanted him to find and trail Ash Ketchum, and asks him if Ash is a threat in any way, but Giovanni said he only wanted to observe him before making a move, and entices him with a BIGGER PAY if he do as asked, and the detective sighed yet he accepted as he finds the offer irresistible to pass such an offer.

"Sigh…I wonder if you have a fetish for young boys…"

"What was that…?"

"Oh, whatever…fine. I'll accept your request…since you'll double my pay…"

"Good. Believe me…your HARD WORK will be rewarded…just follow my instructions…and if you perform exceedingly well…I may triple your pay…"

"Fine, then. Just keep your promise and I will do it."

"Good. You really are a talented detective…"

"Thank you."

"Okay, over and out."

The detective then turns off the cellphone and continued his trek as he hoped to find Ash so as to monitor his activities so he can get his pay and wait for further instructions. He did a research on Ash and finds him somewhat...insignificant, yet he wondered why Giovanni showed such interest in the boy and even hired him just to track down and monitor Ash. He wondered if Ash has done something that made Giovanni deem him a threat or something, and seeing that it was getting late, the detective decided to find an inn to spend the night so he can rest and resume his search tomorrow.

-x-

At the resort, the scene shows that Bonnie is being chased by Clement after she approached several teenage girls and ask them to take her brother on a date, and the siblings began running around, and Clement was visibly annoyed and told his younger sister to knock it off, which she rebutted and said he should be thankful that she is doing a lot of effort to get him a date, but he told her she is just attracting trouble and told her to stop, which she rebutted.

"I already told you to stop that!"

"Are you really so scared of talking to girls your age?"

"That's not the point!"

"Be grateful that I am doing you a favor…and if you're lucky…you'll get your first girlfriend…"

"You're acting like a pimp!"

"What, you want to become a prostitute? That's worse than being a callboy…"

"Bonnie!"

"Then stop acting like a shy mouse and pick up a girl!"

Meanwhile, the scene shift to their room where Ash got in after using the swimming pool, while you can see Pikachu sleeping on the floor, and then Ash went to the cabinet where his clothes are, and glanced at the Pokeballs where Greninja and Dragredder are stored, and he smiled as he felt that things are getting good as he just acquired a wild, yet strong Pokemon, and he now has a strong chance in challenging the gym leaders and all he has to do now is think of how to make use of Dragredder's abilities and apply it on the battle, and by then Serena came after getting off the swimming pool, and greeted Ash, seeing that he is only in his swimming brief.

She glanced at Ash and noticed that he appeared fine as there were no traces of anxiety brought about by his recent fight with Ren Akinson and yet she is worried that Ren might pick another fight with Ash, and by then she took off her bathrobe to reveal her two-piece bikini and began drying her long hair and approached Ash, asking him how he is doing, which he smiled and said that he is doing fine right now, assuring that there is nothing to worry about.

"Really, Serena…I'll be okay."

"But still…you need to stay focus. We don't know what that guy wants…why is he attacking you and…"

"I know…that's why I'll train myself tomorrow…and train with the new Pokemon I got…"

"That dragon…"

"I think I could learn a lot…and once I figure out the techniques of using Dragredder…I may be able to stop that Ren…then get answers from him."

"Ash."

"Have faith in me, Serena."

"…Ash…"

Although he showed his confidence that he can handle things from now on, she is still worried about him and told him not to get carried away, reminding him of how close he is in getting killed, which he apologized but also said that he will be more careful and will not let his guard down once he and Ren cross path again, and promised not to make her worry again. She saw the same smile he showed, which means that he is okay now, at he appeared to be mentally fine and no hint of arrogance and overconfidence.

She smiled as she is relieved to see that he has nothing to worry about, and she wrapped her arms around his shoulders which Ash was slightly taken aback but instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist, and as he glanced at her, he is again drawn to her and he could not tell why, but he is again drawn to her, his eyes glanced at her face, and his cheek starts to blush. Likewise, Serena was staring at Ash and she too is getting drawn to him.

Serena has her eyes on Ash since seven years ago, and now he is right in front of her, and being alone with him, her mind is filled with emotion and confusion, one part tells her to kiss him while the other tells her to wait and see, and she is torn on what to do, but her emotions got the best of her and without thinking, she slowly leaned towards his face, placing her lips onto his and a kiss is formed, and Ash stared in surprise as he got his first kiss.

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

After over 30 seconds she backed away, and stared at him, her cheeks red and gathered the courage to tell him her feelings, and a blushing Ash was at loss for words, as this is the first time he encountered such a situation that is far from Pokemon battles and past encounters with criminal organizations such as Team Rocket, Team Aqua and various criminal individuals. And now emotions gathered around his mind as he tries to assess what to do and how to respond.

Serena can tell that Ash is confused, and realized that she may have prematurely made her move, and yet she already told him her feelings, but she also felt that there is a chance that he may turn her down, and she cannot blame him for that, and there she gave a small smile and told him there is no need to answer right away and he should give it more thought about it, which Ash stared at her, as emotions and feelings are starting to unravel within his mind, as Serena told him that she will wait for his answer.

"Ash…"

"…"

"You…don't have to answer right away…"

"…"

"I'll be waiting…"

"…"

"I will always be right your side."

"…"

As Serena was about to turn around, Ash suddenly, yet gently, held her hand, which she is surprised as he stared at her pretty face, his cheeks red, and he appeared unsure about what to say, and she wondered if he has something to say, but Ash gently hugged her which surprised her again, and she blushed deeply at the gesture, and still she is not sure if this is a sign of Ash reciprocating her feelings, and her heart beats faster as she nervously await the next turn of events.

By then Ash stared at her, and the look on his face shows that he is unsure, and she assumed that he may turn her down, yet she braced herself and is about to say that it is okay for him to turn her down but Ash slowly placed his lips on hers, and a kiss is formed, which surprised her, and in her state of confusion she unintentionally moved her lips which caused Ash to follow her lead, and the two teens unknowingly made a passionate kiss

The two kissed for nearly a minute before glancing at each other, blushing, and Ash realized what he did, and told her that he reacted because of the MOMENT, and said he felt that he is starting to like her, and Serena smiled and said that both of them should take it slowly, and she smiled seeing that he is starting to develop feelings for her, and told him that she will guide him on what to do next, which Ash wondered what she mean.

-x-

The scene shifts somewhere in Lumiose, where you can see what appeared to be small tea cafe, and as the scene shifts inside, you can see that it a small residence, where Yuri lives alone, but then it is revealed that since meeting Ren, she lets him stay at her place, and right now she reminded him not to attack anyone unless there is a justifiable reason, and she told him that he should not attack Ash like that just because the younger boy captured a strong Pokemon like Dragredder.

"Ren."

"What?"

"Promise me."

"About what?"

"Don't do THAT again."

"Hmm?"

"Attack that boy…unless there is a justifiable reason, you should not pick on him like that."

"Fine."

Ren sighed reluctantly and promised to abide with her words, and Yuri went to her room as it was getting late, and Ren went to the guest room to rest, while he appeared to look like a tough loner, there is something deep inside him that makes the 19-year old person a contradiction, and his recent action towards Ash seemed to be due to a reason, as if he is forced to attack him for an unspecified reason, and yet he had to harden himself as he is bracing for the days to come, and you can see him wearing a pendant where the chain is attached to a ring, which is dangling around his neck.

-x-

Meanwhile, the scene shifts to a hostel where the detective, who is assigned to monitor Ash's activities, is staying, and the streets are somewhat empty due to a curfew being imposed, yet there is a delinquent do defied the curfew and is walking the streets to commit acts of vandalism by breaking windows of parked cars, and he came across an alley where a parked car is nearby, and the delinquent grinned as he found something to smash with.

"Oh boy…time to have fun…"

As the delinquent is about to grab a discarded pipe and ready to smash the car window, something grabbed him and is being dragged towards the alley, and the delinquent screamed as he is about to be mauled, and he shouted for help as he is slowly being disemboweled, yet his cries went unheard due to the streets being emptied and the delinquent screamed for help as he is slowly being torn apart by something, which is no doubt a wild Pokemon.

"GGGYYYAAAHHH!"

"MUNCH-MUNCH…"

"HELP!"

"BITE-BITE…"

"AAAIIIEE!"

"RRRR…"

"AAAAHHHH!"

"MUNCH-MUNCH…"

To Be Continued...


Hope you liked this chapter, and though it lacked some action, the subtle romance moment make up for it, though it left it in an open-ended ending of what they would do next, as Ash and Serena just kissed even though the night is still young. Bonnie and Clement are at their usual, as the siblings bicker and chase around inside the hotel resort.

The police detective continued to track down Ash at Giovanni's behest. Who is this guy and why is he following Giovanni's orders other than being promised of being paid?

And lastly, another wild Pokemon is seen eating another hapless human. Safe to say this foreshadows another potential story arc.


Preview:

See where the next chapter lead to as the night continues, whether Clement would catch Bonnie and make her stop her antics…or if Ash and Serena would go beyond kissing…

See you in 2 to 3 weeks...

Reviews are welcomed...