Chapter 6

Meanwhile At Cerise Laboratory

Ash and Goh finally managed to calm the people of Cerise Laboratory who couldn't stop talking after the spectacular entry of theirs. Lugia had just looked at them, nuzzled with Ash as a thanks before taking off and flying away to its own place.

Finally the chaos subsided and all of them calmed down.

"Now, Ash. Tell us what happened. We thought you and Goh had gone to meet Grace and Chloe had gone for a walk and why- oh now who might this young lady be?" the Professor paused looking at the new face. Serena slightly reddened and was thankful when Ash came to her rescue.

"Professor, this is Serena. One of my travelling companions in Kalos and my best friend." Serena slightly bowed as Professor Cerise smiled down at her.

"Nice to meet you, Serena. It's a pleasure having Ash's friend here. Now, where was I… oh yes, how did you end up meeting Lugia and riding it at that?!" Professor Cerise demanded.

They all smiled among one another before launching on a full-blown account of what happened earlier. Ren, Chrysa and Professor listened intently.

At last, the full story was told as Ren said, "Wow, that sounded awesome. You guys are brave!"

Professor Cerise nodded in agreement before saying, "I must agree. Now why don't you all go eat something and take a rest. Serena, may I talk with you for a while?" Serena nodded following him. Ash looked confused before saying to Goh and Chloe, "You guys go. I'll wait for Serena." They both left while Ash waited for her. Soon she came out smiling and stopped when she saw Ash standing.

Her smile became bigger as she went closer to him before hugging him. Ash's breath quickened. It has been a while since Ash has seen her and now that they all were out of danger, he could enjoy her company without worrying. He soon enveloped her smaller frame with his. His arms found her waist as he enjoyed feeling her close to him again. They stood like that for a long time before pulling apart.

"It has been a while. How have you been?" He asked her, smiling from ear to ear.

"I have been great. I travelled to the Hoenn and Sinnoh region. Then I came back to Kalos to take a break. How have you been?"

"Same. I travelled to Alola before coming back to Kanto and becoming a research fellow here." They started walking together as they both told each other what they did. Ash was pleased knowing that Serena has become a better trainer while on her journey while Serena was delighted hearing Ash became a champion again. Soon they reached to the kitchen where Mister Mime was serving foods to Chloe and Goh, who were bickering again.

"…careless. How can you just roam off to a forest on your own?"

"Excuse me, I do know how to protect myself."

"Oh is that why you were falling off a roof?"

"Shut up Goh!" Ash and Chloe both yelled. Goh looked at Ash aghast.

"But Ash, it was dangerous. And Chloe isn't exactly battle oriented you know. She even encountered wild Fearows and Spearows. They were going to attack them if it weren't for Serena!"

"That sounds familiar- Anyways, they both are fine now, right? And I trust Chloe and Serena would have been fine. Minus the falling off the roof part. What were you guys thinking of when you decided to attack Team Rocket?!" Ash suddenly became firm. Goh looked triumphant.

"But we are fine so now lets drop it and just eat? I'm very hungry." Chloe said, lowkey scared of Ash. Serena nodded before hastily joining Chloe. Goh and Ash smirked before starting to eat as well.

Soon they were done as Ash and Goh stood up.

"Where are you going?" Serena and Chloe asked to them.

"To give the pokemons their food."

"We'll come as well. wait for us!"

Serena and Chloe followed them as Ash's Pikachu decided to sit on Serena's shoulder. Serena stroked him as they went to the park.

"All right come on out, everyone!" Ash threw out his pokeballs as Lucario, Sirfetch'd, Gengar and Dragonite came out. Dragonite went to Ash before giving him a hug. Then he hugged Goh and Chloe before looking at Serena and hugging her extra tightly as well. Serena happily reciprocated the hug before turning towards Ash.

"Ash, you have new pokemons now! And they seem so strong as well!" She exclaimed in delight. He nodded grinning.

"Now Serena, why don't you see my pokemons as well? They are not as strong as Ash's, but they are all really nice." Goh said as everyone nodded.

Serena sighed happily. This was going to be a nice long day.

A/N- Hello guys, just a nice small chapter. The next chapter will be about Team Rocket. I hope you enjoyed this one!