Good morning, everyone, and welcome back to Pokemon Kids! In this part, the group is going to be expanding again, and I am sure that by the updated character list, you will know who they are. Anyways, I am sure you will all be excited to see them. Let's get going!


Narrator: Today, our heroes are taking a break from walking and decided to have some lunch. May was in a good mood today because a few days ago, she faced her fears on Halloween and gained a new friend in Skitty. Right now, things are about to light up the sky!

May: Mmm-mm, Cilan, your cooking is amazing, thank you.

Max: Uh-huh.

Cilan: You're welcome, May.

Skitty: Mm, you said it, May.

Torchic: It's delicious.

Tabitha: Sounds like you have some competition in the cooking category, Brock. (giggles)

Brock: This isn't actually a competition, Tabitha. We're working together.

Cilan: You said it, Brock! We may have different personalities, but our cooking is the same, right?

Brock: Right!

Pansage: Who's ready for seconds?

Chespin: I am!

Horsea: Me too.

Daisy: My, those two have quite the appetite.

Chansey: (nods) Chansey.

Kricketune: (nods) Krick.

Jasper: You got that right.

Just then, Pansage saw someone coming straight towards them.

Pansage: Hey, guys, look!

Cilan: What is it, Pansage?

Pansage: (points) Over there.

A man with a straw hat, a pair of overalls, a green button-on shirt, and green eyes came walking to the kids.

Pikachu: Hey, who's that?

Ash: I don't know, Pikachu. I wonder why he's here.

Cilan: Good question. Excuse me, sir, who are you?

Man: Howdy, the name's Timothy Vine. I'm the sower in this part of the field.

Dawn: Sower? As in…?

Piplup: A planter?

Timothy: That's right!

May: So, does that mean this field belongs to you?

Timothy: That's right, and I don't mind if someone's coming to have a picnic lunch or something.

Pikachu: That's nice of you to say that.

Ash: Yeah. I was almost worried that we might be trespassing for a minute.

Daisy: I hope we haven't caused you any trouble.

Timothy: (smiles) Not at all. By the way, I'm holding a harvest festival with fireworks.

Cilan: A festival?

Brock: With fireworks?

Iris: What's the harvest festival about?

Timothy: Well, little missy, It's about how we are thankful for something by eating a feast in the evening and ending the celebration by watching a fireworks display.

Iris: (understandingly) Ohh.

Axew: That sounds exciting!

Misty: Think we should attend the festival?

Marina: I don't see why not.

Daisy: I agree.

Ash: That would be fun, huh, Pikachu?

Pikachu: Count me in.

Timothy: Then follow me, partners!

With that, the kids followed after Timothy.

Timothy: Over there is the veggie field.

They looked over the veggie field.

Ash: Wow, look at all those veggies.

Pikachu: Too many for me to count.

Daisy: It looks like they're ready for picking.

Chansey: (nods) Chansey.

May: What are we gonna make with those veggies?

Timothy: Well, there's goin' to be potato soup, feta bruschetta chicken, carrot, and apple salad, stuffed green peppers, and over-roasted asparagus.

Chespin: Oh boy. (starts imagining it all)

Tabitha: Looks like it's gonna take a lot of people to do it.

Brock: I'll say.

Cilan: I agree.

Just then, Ash noticed something or someone coming straight towards them.

Ash: Hey Pikachu, Daisy. I see someone coming. Look.

They looked to see who it was. One of them was a strawberry blonde girl around Ash's age with a yellow and red fox-like Pokémon. She was wearing a pink dress, a straw hat with a hot pink ribbon, and a pair of hot pink Mary Jane shoes. She also has a babysitter who is a 22-year-old man who has brown skin with black hair a black goatee, wearing a purple shirt, a pair of blue shorts, and a pair of purple shoes.

They also saw a six-year-old boy with blond hair and glasses with a blue and yellow cat-like Pokémon. He also had a baby sister wearing an orange onesie. They also had a babysitter who had blonde hair, with a red lab coat, a pair of blue overalls, a pair of fuchsia converse shoes, a yellow shirt, and some green eyes.

Pikachu: You're right, Ash. I see two kids, a baby, and two babysitters.

Daisy: Well, I'll be.

Ash: Why don't we go and say hi to them?

Pikachu: Yeah, let's!

So Ash, Pikachu, and Daisy went over to the group of new kids and babysitters. The new people saw them coming.

Girl: Hey Fennekin, Donzelle, look. (points at Ash, Daisy, and Pikachu)

Fennekin: (notices) Fenne.

Donzelle: Ah. Looks like some people are coming over to say hello.

Girl: I think you're right.

Pikachu arrived first.

Pikachu: Hi, there.

The girl and her Fennekin gasped in surprise.

Fennekin: Fenne!?

Girl: Oh my gosh!

Boy: That Pikachu can talk?! Impossible!

Pikachu: Not if you're blessed by the Son of God.

Girl: Son of God? As in Jesus Christ?

Voice: That's right.

The girl looked to the owner of the voice - it was Ash.

Ash: Hi, my name's Ash Ketchum. I'm from Pallet Town in the Kanto region. I see you've met Pikachu.

Pikachu: That's me. (giggles)

Girl: Hello, my name's Serena. I'm from Vaniville Town in the Kalos region. This is my friend, Fennekin.

Fennekin: (bows) Fenne.

Boy: The name's Clemont. I'm from Lumiose City. And this is my Pokémon, Shinx.

Shinx: (smiles) Shinx.

Clemont: This is my baby sister, Bonnie, and our babysitter, Henrietta.

Serena: And my babysitter, Donzelle.

Donzelle: How do you do?

Henrietta: Nice to meet you.

Daisy: Nice to meet you, too. (offers a handshake) I'm Daisy, Ash's babysitter.

Ash: So, what are you doing here in the Shlomlite Region, Serena?

Serena: Oh, uh, well…

Donzelle: She's here to do some dance performances for everyone.

Daisy: Really? Is that your goal, Serena?

Serena: Well… (blushes) I mostly danced for my mommy, but I'm a little nervous about doing it in front of others.

Ash: (smiles warmly) Don't worry, Serena. Jesus will be cheering you on. (holds Serena's hand)

Pikachu: You bet. (pats Fennekin on the shoulder)

As Pikachu touched Fennekin, she felt the blessing go right through her.

Fennekin: Whoa… (gasps; realizes) What the… Serena, can you hear what I'm saying to you right now?

Serena: (gasps) I-I can.

Clemont couldn't believe what was happening in front of him.

Clemont: This cannot be happening. Somebody pinch me.

Shinx smacks his tail against Clemont's leg.

Clemont: Ouch!

Shinx: (shrugs) Shi-Shi-Shinx.

Pikachu: He said, "You said to pinch you."

Clemont: (sighs) This is definitely not a dream.

Henrietta: You'll have to forgive Clemont. He's usually someone who believes problems can be solved through science. But I keep telling him otherwise.

Pikachu: That's okay, I completely understand. And I know for a fact that it isn't science that makes you believe in Jesus. It's faith.

Serena: So you believe in Jesus, and God, Ash?

Ash: That's right. It all started with a dream I had.

Serena: Really?

Brock's voice: Hey, Ash, Pikachu!

Ash and Pikachu soon heard Brock calling them.

Ash: Uh-oh, guess our friends are wondering what happened to us, Daisy.

Daisy: I guess you're right.

Serena: What's going on here? Uh, if you don't mind my asking.

Ash: We're gonna have a harvest festival right here on Timothy's farm.

Clemont: A festival, huh? Sounds like a fun time. Right, Bonnie?

Bonnie: (coos)

Serena: Donzelle, can we stay for the festival, please?

Daisy: (smiles) We can use the help we can get.

Donzelle saw the looks Serena and Fennekin were giving him and chuckled.

Donzelle: Of course, Serena. Whaddya say, Henrietta?

Henrietta: Well, if Clemont and Bonnie are up for it.

Clemont: Yeah! Let's get ready to have some fun, Shinx!

Shinx: (happily) Shi-Shinx!

Fennekin then gave Shinx a high paw. Shinx suddenly felt the same feeling that Fennekin felt when Pikachu touched her.

Shinx: Wha?! (gasps) I can talk!

Clemont: Shinx! Can you understand me?!

Shinx: (at the same time as Clemont) You can understand me?!

Clemont: Okay, what's going on here? There's gotta be a logical explanation for all this.

Ash: Clemont, not everything can be explained through science. You just have to believe in Jesus.

Clemont: Unless such a man appears in front of me right now and can perform such acts as you say, I will not believe in such things.

Crossing his arms, Clemont turned away from the others.

Pikachu: (facepalms) Oh boy.

Brock and Tabitha came up.

Tabitha: What's going on here?

Daisy: Seems we have a naysayer here.

Bonnie: (whines)

Clemont immediately snapped out of his thoughts upon hearing his sister.

Clemont: What's the matter, Bonnie?

Bonnie points to Pikachu, wanting to hug him. Pikachu came over to the toddler.

Pikachu: Hey, li'l lady.

Bonnie: (giggles)

As Bonnie interacted with Pikachu, Daisy introduced Brock and Tabitha to their new friends and explained what was going on.

Brock: I see…

Tabitha: I'm guessing Clemont's never found a reason to believe in religion, Henrietta?

Henrietta: I guess not, Tabitha. (whispers) But don't worry, I'm sure in time, he'll believe Jesus when he sees Him.

In time, Ash and Pikachu introduced Serena and the others to the other members of the group.

Serena: Hello, everyone.

When the girls heard what Serena wanted to do, they immediately felt supportive of her and Fennekin.

Dawn: Don't worry, Serena. We'll help you, right, Piplup, May?

Piplup: Absolutely.

May: You better believe it.

Torchic: And we'll help you to sing too.

Buneary and Skitty nodded in agreement.

Serena: (smiles while blushing) Why thank you, everyone.

And with that, Serena gave a group hug to the other girls. Fennekin did the same to the girls' Pokémon.

Ash could see Serena was already getting along with the girls. Part of him couldn't help but blush whenever saw her. He felt his heart pumping with love.

Pikachu: What's up, Ash?

Ash: Oh! Pikachu, I couldn't help but feel this wonderful feeling inside me.

Pikachu: What kinda feeling is it?

Ash: I dunno. (pause) Maybe I should ask Daisy what it's about.

Pikachu: Good idea, buddy.

Ash: Yeah. I'll ask her later on.

As the whole group was back together, Timothy made an announcement.

Timothy: Alrighty, everybody, we're goin' to split into two teams. Misty, Brock, Tabitha, Dawn, Cilan, Clemont, and Bonnie, you'll be helpin' me with the veggie pickin'. Ash, Tracey, May, Max, Iris, and Serena, you'll be settin' the stump tables. And the babysitters, you'll be helpin' my wife with the lights. Did everybody get it?

Everyone: Yes, sir.

Timothy: Good, let's do it to it!

So, the kids and their Pokemon split into the two teams Timothy had designated.

Ash, Tracey, May, Max, Iris, and Serena got the bowls, plates, cups, forks, spoons, and knives to set the stump tables.

Ash: I've got the cups.

Serena: I've got the plates.

Tracey: I've got the bowls.

May: I've got the spoons.

Iris: I've got the knives. So who's got the forks?

Max: Forkies.

May giggled at her brother.

Ash: Let's start with stump number 1.

Serena: Right.

Ash was the first to set the cups.

Ash: And the last one for table number 1.

Serena: Now it's my turn to set the plates.

Serena then set the plates as she did so.

Serena: There, that's the last one for number 1.

This went on and on for a while. As they continued, Serena found herself couldn't stop staring at Ash a couple of times.

Serena: He's so nice.

Fennekin: Who's so nice, Serena?

This snapped Serena out of her thoughts.

Serena: Oh, Fennekin. I-I was talking about Ash. (blushes)

Fennekin: Really?

Serena: Yep. Do you think he'll like me as a good friend?

Fennekin: You won't know unless you ask him.

Serena: You know, you're right.

With that, the girl and Fox Pokémon went on with their work.

Tracey: Time for me to set the bowls. (does so) And done.

Marill: Nice work, Trace.

Tracey: Thanks, Marill.

May: Now it's our turn to set the forks and spoons. Right, Max?

Max: Forkies.

May: (giggles) Let's do it.

So May and Max set the forks and spoons on the stump tables.

May: And all done.

Max: Yeah.

Elsewhere, the other kids and their Pokémon were helping Timothy with the veggie picking.

Timothy: Who's got the potatoes?

Misty: I do.

Timothy: Nice work, Misty! Now, does anybody have the tomatoes?

Dawn: I have them. They may be dusty, but I bet we'll wash them.

Piplup: You bet. (winks)

Timothy: Good work, Dawn. So, who has the eggplants?

Brock: I got them right here!

Timothy: Excellent, Brock. Well, who collected the carrots?

Tabitha: Chespin and I got them.

Chespin: You said it, girl!

Timothy: Mighty fine job, you two! And who has the asparagus?

Cilan: Me, Clemont, and Bonnie have, Timothy.

Timothy: Ah, good.

Cilan: Why thank you, Timothy.

Pansage: Yeah, thanks!

Shinx: Boy, we sure worked our tails off, didn't we, Clemont.

Clemont: Hmm? Oh yeah, yeah, we did.

Cilan: Is everything alright, Clemont?

Clemont: (sighs) It's nothing.

Shinx: Something's definitely wrong with you, buddy.

Clemont: It's just… Pokémon shouldn't be able to talk like us humans. It defies everything I know.

Shinx: Well, bub, I believe in Jesus based on what the boy says. Even if I can't see Him.

Clemont: (enrages) WHY DO YOU HAVE TO MESS EVERYTHING UP FOR ME?!

Clemont's shout echoed throughout the place.

Clemont: I didn't ask you to come here in the first place! (breathes heavily) Jesus is nothing but a fairy tale character.

Well, all who heard Clemont's shouting stopped what they were doing, and they couldn't believe it.

Henrietta: Oh my.

Shinx was hurt by Clemont's comment and stared at him with an angry look. Some electricity could be seen sparkling out of him as he fired a Discharge attack on Clemont.

Clemont: What was that for?!

Shinx: That was for blasphemy. (pause) You're right about one thing - you didn't ask me to come. (angrily) So maybe I'll just go! To be with the boy with the talking Pikachu instead of you! (storms off) Hmph!

Clemont was about to say something in reply when he heard crying. Looking down, he saw it was Bonnie.

Bonnie: Clemont mean! (cries)

Right away Clemont saw that his attitude had upset his baby sister enough to make her cry and hurt Shinx's feelings at the same time. This made him feel guilty as Henrietta came over to try and calm Bonnie down.

Henrietta: May I?

Clemont: (sighs) Here.

Henrietta picked up Bonnie and started rubbing her back.

Henrietta: It's okay, baby. Your favorite babysitter's right here.

After a moment, Bonnie managed to calm down a bit, which allowed Henrietta to wipe away her tears.

Tabitha: You know, Brock, I've never seen a kid deny the existence of God or Jesus so vehemently like that. And the way he upset Shinx and his little sister?

Brock: (nods) Hmm. I've had my own issues with my younger siblings back home, but even I was more tactful than that.

Clemont felt worse than ever when his shouting scared Bonnie.

Clemont: Hey Bonnie, I'm sorry I scared you.

Bonnie: (sniffs)

While that was going on, Shinx had already made his way to Ash and Pikachu. The Mouse Pokémon could see the expression on the Flash Pokémon's face.

Pikachu: Hey, you okay, Shinx?

Shinx: Oh, hey, Pikachu. I'm not feeling myself today.

Pikachu: You wanna talk about it?

Shinx: Sure. (sighs) It's about Clemont and his blasphemy of Jesus.

Pikachu: That bad, huh?

Shinx: (nods) Mm-hmm.

Pikachu: What did he think about Jesus?

Shinx: He thinks Jesus is just a fairy tale character. Worst of all is that he didn't ask me to come here.

Pikachu: Didn't ask you to come? What do you mean by that?

Shinx: I mean he thinks I'm not good enough to be his partner.

Pikachu was shocked by what he was hearing.

Shinx: Is it alright if I can be Ash's partner with you?

Pikachu: Well… (pause) Let's talk about it with Ash. Then we'll see.

Shinx: Okay. I need to be alone for a few minutes. (walks off)

Pikachu: Well, okay.

As Ash and Pikachu went back to work, Clemont came running by.

Clemont: Where's Shinx?

Ash: I thought you two had a falling out.

Clemont: We did, but now I feel bad about what I said about Jesus.

Ash: Well, I should think so. If I had a little sister, I would never have upset her, or Pikachu, the way you did with Bonnie and Shinx.

Pikachu: C'mon, Ash. No need to rub salt in the wound.

Clemont: (sighs) No, he's right. I did something dumb.

Pikachu: Well, last I saw, he went that way. (points with his tail)

Clemont: Thanks, Pikachu. (runs off again)

As Clemont was looking for Shinx, he found him sitting on a hay bale.

Clemont: There you are.

Shinx: (mopey) Oh. Hey.

Clemont: Shinx, you can't be with Ash. I didn't mean what I said before. (remorseful) I do want you here.

Shinx: You do?

Clemont: Of course.

Shinx: Even if my being able to talk defies everything you know?

Clemont: Exactly. I mean, just because I don't understand this doesn't mean it can't be true, right?

Shinx: Absolutely. (jumps off the hay bale, landing into Clemont's arms)

Both boy and Pokémon shared a laugh.

Clemont: Thanks, Shinx. Come on, we need a do-over.

Shinx: Right-o.

So Clemont and Shinx went back to the veggie field to help the others. The rest of the day went on without further mishaps. When the veggie picking was done, Timothy was very impressed by the kids' hard work.

Timothy: Yeehaw! Great work, cowboys and cowgirls!

Cilan: Thanks, Timothy. (to the others) And thank you everyone for helping me. I'm thankful to have friends like you.

Dawn: Aw, it was nothing.

Brock: Do you think we have enough vegetables for the feast?

Timothy looks over at how many vegetables they picked.

Timothy: You betcha biscuits! (laughs)

Tabitha: Well, that's good to know.

Cilan: Well, let's get these veggies cooking!

Pansage: Alright!

So the veggie team carried the vegetables back to the barnyard.

Cilan: Hey guys, we've got the vegetables and they're ready for cooking.

May: (smiles) That's great!

Iris: Great job, Cilan!

Ash: We're nearly finished here, too.

Pikachu: Yeah, and this is the last stump table. Right, Axew?

Axew: Right, Pikachu.

Serena: Let's set it up. Ready, Fennekin?

Fennekin: Ready, Serena.

Ash: First up is the cups.

Pikachu: Right.

Serena: Next is the plates.

Fennekin: Got it.

Tracey: The bowls are up next!

Marill: Righto.

May: And the spoons…

Max: Forkies!

Torchic: Correct!

Iris: And lastly, the knives.

Axew: Yep.

And soon, the last stump table was all set.

Pikachu: Phew!

Ash: All done.

Serena: We did it!

Fennekin: Indeed.

Just then, Timothy came over to see the table troupe.

Timothy: I see that you guys and gals are all done too.

Ash: Yes, sir.

Serena: Did we do a good job?

Timothy: Of course, you did, sweetie. By the way, your babysitters are all done decorating the lights.

May: Really?

Tracey: Let's go see.

Ash: C'mon, Serena, let's walk together.

Serena: Oh, uh, okay.

Ash took Serena's hand and led the way.

Serena: (to herself) He really is a nice guy. (blushes a bit)

Ash: (to himself) She really is a nice girl. (blushes a bit)

Soon they all arrived to see the work the babysitters had done.

Ash & Serena: Ooh… It's beautiful.

Realizing they both said it at the same time, they giggled a little bit.

Daisy: So Ash, what do you think?

Ash: This is pretty good, Daisy.

Donzelle: What about you, Serena?

Serena: It's lovely. (smiles)

Donzelle: Thank you, Serena.

Just then, Timothy's wife, Eunice, came in with a triangle in her hand.

Eunice: Dinner! Come and get it!

Chespin: Oh boy!

Tabitha: Boy, am I starving?

May: Last one there's a Slowpoke!

Ash: Come on, Serena, Pikachu!.

Serena, Pikachu, and Fennekin followed after Ash. As soon as they got to the stump table, Ash allowed Serena to have a seat.

Serena: Oh! Thank you. (smiles) That's very nice of you. (kisses Ash on the cheek)

Ash blushed upon receiving the kiss.

Ash: You're welcome.

Daisy happened to be nearby and saw this. Donzelle saw that too. But she wisely chose not to tease Ash about it. Neither will Donzelle.

Cilan: Here you are! Dinner is served.

Ash: Hey, just like a waiter, Cilan.

Cilan: Thank you, Ash.

Ash, Serena, and their Pokémon looked at the food that was served.

Ash: That food sure smells delicious, Cilan.

Serena: Yeah. You must've practiced hard to be able to make it.

Cilan: Why thank you-

Before Cilan could say thank you, he felt something poking his leg. He looked down and saw that it was a Dwebble.

Cilan: Oh, hello there.

Dwebble: (smiles) Dwebble.

Pikachu: It must've followed you back to the barnyard.

Cilan: You're probably right, Pikachu.

Ash: It looks like he wants to help you serve the food.

Pansage: Let me talk to him and see. (pause) Hi, Dwebble.

Dwebble: Dweb! Dweb!

Pansage: Are you here because you wanna help us out?

Dwebble: (nods)

Pansage: (to Cilan) He says "yes".

Cilan: Great! Come on then.

So Dwebble followed after Cilan and Pansage.

Pansage: So, who wanted stuffed green peppers?

Cilan: Clemont wanted some.

Pansage: Righto.

Dwebble: Dweb! Dwebble!

Pansage brought Clemont his order.

Pansage: Here you go, Boy Genius.

Clemont: Thanks. My babysitter brought Bonnie some dinner, too.

Pansage: Oh good. What is she having for dinner?

Clemont: She's having sweet potato & chicken and spaghetti rings.

Pansage: Ah. Gotcha.

Bonnie: Din-din. (claps her hands)

Henrietta: (chuckles) That's right, Bonnie.

Pansage: Anyway, I have to get back to Cilan and Dwebble.

Clemont: Dwebble?

Pansage: Over there. (points to where Dwebble is)

Clemont: Oh, I see. Well, I'll leave you to it.

Pansage: Alright then, see you soon.

Clemont: (smiles)

With Dwebble's help, Cilan and Pansage were able to serve all who were attending. Including theirs.

Cilan: Thanks for your help, Dwebble.

Pansage: Yeah, thanks a lot, little buddy. This calls for a fist bump!

As soon as Pansage's fist touched Dwebble's claw, something happened.

Dwebble: Did- I just- talk?

Pansage: I think you just did.

Cilan: Incredible! (hears his stomach growl) Guess I should eat now. That means you guys, too.

Pansage: Alright, come one, Dwebble, let's chow down.

Dwebble: Okay.

So Cilan, Pansage, and their new friend, Dwebble, started to eat their over-roasted asparagus. After quite some time, their bellies were full and the kids and their Pokémon couldn't eat another helping.

Ash: Man, I'm stuffed.

Pikachu: Me, too. (burps) Excuse me.

Serena: My tummy's all full now.

Fennekin: Mine too.

Just then, Timothy made an announcement.

Timothy: Did yall enjoy your dinner?

The others gave a few affirmative responses.

Timothy: Good, well, I hope you're ready for a show because here come… THE FIREWORKS!

Everyone looked up at the sky. The first firework shows a Pikachu.

Pikachu: Ah, it's me! (laughs)

Ash: (laughs) Sure is, buddy.

Next up is a firework of a Horsea.

Horsea: Wow, Misty, you see that?

Misty: (giggles) I sure did.

The two fireworks show a Vulpix and a Marill.

Vulpix: Ooooh!

Marill: Lovely!

Brock: Aaaah!

Tracey: You said it, Marill.

The firework showing a Torchic was up next.

Torchic: Nice.

May: Torchic, I can't believe it's you. Right, Max?

Max: (coos)

The Piplup firework exploded next.

Piplup: Look, Dawn, it's me.

Dawn: (giggles) Sure is.

The new firework exploded showing an Axew.

Axew: Wow!

Iris: (laughs) Wow indeed.

Next up is the Pansage Firework.

Pansage: My, what a handsome face I have. (chuckles)

Cilan: I'm sure you have, Pansage ol' pal.

Fennekin was surprised to see a firework version of herself.

Fennekin: Oooh. (smiles)

Serena: Aaah. (smiles)

And finally, the last firework they showed was a Shinx.

Shinx: I think that one captures my good side. (chuckles)

Clemont: I think you're right, Shinx. What do you think, Bonnie?

Bonnie: (giggles)

And to finish off the show, was a firework of a cross that Jesus died on.

Ash: Oh yeah. That cross He died on.

Pikachu: Who died on the cross?

Ash: Jesus.

Pikachu: Wow, I had no idea He did that.

Ash: According to mom, He died for our sins.

Pikachu: That's so sad for everyone to hear and see that.

Ash: (pats Pikachu's back) I know, pal. But He told them He'll be back to life on the third day and He did come back to life on Sunday. So that's what Earth was trying to tell me in my dream.

Serena: Your dream?

Fennekin: What did Earth tell you?

Ash started from the beginning and told Pikachu, Serena, and Fennekin about the dream he had prior to coming to the Shlomite region.

Serena: Wow, what a great story, Ash. (holds Ash's hand) I'm glad that God chose you and Pikachu to tell others about Jesus.

Ash: (blushes) Gee, thanks, Serena.

Just then, a bright light shined all around them. It was Jesus Christ Himself.

Jesus: Hello, children.

Serena: (gasps) Oh my gosh…

Ash: Hi Jesus! It's so good to see You again.

Jesus: (chuckles) Likewise, my young friend.

Serena: So You do exist!

Jesus then turned to Serena with a smile.

Jesus: Of course I do, little Serena.

Serena: Ash just told me and Fennekin about the dream he had.

Jesus: Well, My Father in Heaven gave the young boy that dream.

Ash: He did? But why is that?

Jesus: (puts His hand on Ash's shoulder) Well, God is using Earth to speak to you all about his creation and how I died to save everyone from their sins and love them all.

Ash: Me? But why me?

Jesus: Because he will take you to Heaven one day and be with My Father as long as you trust in God and trust in Me.

Ash: And my friends, too?

Jesus: That is right and Cilan I am proud of you for being thankful for having wonderful friends.

Cilan: Well, thanks.

Jesus: I also have a Bible verse for you found in the Book of Colossians.

Cilan: Yes?

Jesus: Exactly, in that verse, it says, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

Shinx: So what you're saying is that we should be thankful for everyone and everything we have?

Jesus: That's right, my little friend.

Then He saw Clemont looking at Him in wonderment.

Clemont: I don't believe it! Jesus, is that really You?

Clemont felt like touching Him to see if He was real. Jesus merely smiled at the young boy.

Jesus: Well, Clemont, you have little faith to believe in Me. Look at My Hands and My Feet.

Clemont felt Jesus's hands in his own.

Jesus: Do you see those nail scars?

Clemont: (notices) Oh my!

Timothy noticed Jesus too.

Timothy: Well, I'll be hornswoggled.

Eunice was also surprised!

Eunice: Am I seeing what I think I'm seeing?

Timothy: Yes you did, my butternut.

Clemont now felt bad about what he had said about Jesus.

Clemont: Jesus… I'm so sorry. I thought you were just a fairy tale character. But you're not. You really are the Son of God.

Jesus got down to one knee as He placed His hands on Clemont's shoulders.

Jesus: Clemont, because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not and yet have believed.

Clemont: But can I really be both an inventor and a believer in You? Most scientists barely believe You at all.

Jesus: (smiles) Of course, you can, my friend. (hugs Clemont)

Bonnie held her arms up, wanting a hug too.

Bonnie: (coos)

Jesus: Well, Bonnie. (chuckles) I see you want a hug from Me.

Bonnie nodded vigorously.

Jesus: Come, My child.

Bonnie comes up to Him as He brings an arm over her.

Jesus: May the Lord bless you.

Bonnie: (coos)

Ash: (comes up) So, Clemont, now that you've seen Jesus for yourself, do you believe in Him now?

Clemont: I-I-I do now, Ash. I'm sorry I didn't believe you. I understand if you don't wanna be my friend anymore.

Ash: Hey, I never said I didn't wanna be friends with you, Clemont. Sure, part of me was annoyed, but I would never say things like that. Besides, it's obvious you managed to make up with Shinx, and you have a nice relationship with Bonnie. So ya can't be all bad.

Clemont: So you think I'm a nice guy?

Ash: Totally.

Clemont: Thanks, Ash. (turns to Jesus) Jesus, I have decided.

Jesus: (intrigued) Oh?

Clemont: I've decided to follow You. And I think Bonnie will, too.

Bonnie: Uh-huh. (giggles)

Jesus: (smiles) Good for you, Clemont and Bonnie. Well, I have to go now and remember, Clemont. Have faith in Me. Always. (waves goodbye and disappeared)

Clemont: (amazed) Whoa…

Bonnie: Wow…

Clemont: Guess there are things in the world that science can't explain after all.

Eunice gathered everyone for a group photo. Ash and Serena stood close together with Pikachu and Fennekin.

Serena: Ash, I'm glad we met. I think we're going to have more adventures from now on.

Ash: You mean… You wanna join us?

Serena: Of course!

Fennekin: I wouldn't miss anything for the world.

Donzelle: It's alright with me.

Henrietta: Me too.

Bonnie: Yay!

Eunice: Alright, everyone. Say "Praise the Lord".

Everyone: Praise the Lord!

Narrator: Now with a new Pokémon friend for Cilan and three new friends to join the group, our heroes' journey in the Shlomlite Region is a long road for them. Cilan is very thankful to have fantastic friends to travel with him. Now, our heroes decided to rest here. As the journey continues.

To Be Continued…


And that is it for this chapter. I know, as someone named Northstar POKESHIPPER, it should be wrong for me to write an Amourshipping story. But NOAH wrote this story, not ME. But hey, posting and praising another person's Amourshipping work is a good step on the road to moving on from my sins, right? Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this story, and tune in next week for another chapter. Take care.