Chapter 20: A Pokévision of Things to Come!
The group resides in a Pokémon Center on Route 7 after leaving the Battle Chateau behind. They then see the TV videos of the top ten Pokevisions, and it gains Serena and the others' interest.
"Now for the second place!" The announcer says as it then displays a young girl slightly older then Serena along with her Fennekin.
"That is Aria! She is the Kalos Queen. Although I thought she will be the number one." Bonnie says.
"I wonder who surpass her?" Trenor asks. "Since she and her Fennekin had several top ranked Pokévision appearances, they made their debut as a pop duo and became famous all over Kalos."
"Now for the number one!" The announcer says as it features a black haired girl with a blue dress dancing with her Glaceon.
"It says that the girl is Scarlet Ketchura." Serena says. "I can't believe that it is her debut and she gets the Number 1 already."
Ash says with a smile, "She looks strong as well to have that Glaceon dance so gracefully."
Before Trenor decides to ask Ash about the girl, he shuts him up as Scarlet walks to them, "Well, it was nothing." The group turns around and sees her in the blue dress walk up towards them. "You see. Glacion and I have great bonds, that's why we are able to do it."
"No way... You are Scarlet?" Serena says in surprise.
"The real deal?" Bonnie says as the crowd starts to gather around the girl, including Serena, Clemont and Bonnie, as for Ash, he is sweat dropping as how famous she is.
Luke asks Ash, "Since when did you use Double Team?"
Ash says, "Not long ago. I have a feeling that Serena will want to make a video, so I split myself beforehand."
Trenor says, "And they are not suspicious about it."
Once the crowd leaves with autographs, Scarlet says, "Man, the fans sure are a pain."
She turns to others as they introduce themselves to her. Scarlet says, "So Serena, from what I see, you are a good material for a Pokevision."
"Really?" She is shocked to hear someone say that to her.
"Of course. How about I help you make a Pokevision?" Scarlet asks. "You can rent the equipment use to make Pokévision videos here at the Pokémon Center."
"Really?" Serena's eyes glow wide. "That's brilliant, I want to make my debut Pokévision video."
She turns to Ash and asks, "So Ash, can you help me with the Pokevision?"
Ash says, "As much as I want to, but I really need to train for my upcoming match against Grant."
"Oh..." Serena says sadly. Scarlet notices it and says, "Well, Serena. Don't worry. I am sure you will be fine without Ash."
"I hope so." Serena sighs.
After Ash, Luke and Trenor leave for a while, Scarlet has chosen an outfit for Serena. Once they are back, Serena wears a pink short top that her belly is exposed, a short pink skirt that goes just below her hips, on the back is a Fennekin tail, pink wristbands, Fennekin ears with a pink bow in the middle, and Fennekin boots. Fennekin just wears a pink choker, and a pink ribbon on her head. Everyone is dazzled by the two's new looks.
"How do I look?" Serena asks.
Bonnie says, "It looks amazing on you."
"I agree with Bonnie." Says Clemont.
As for Scarlet, she is staring at her, her cheeks starting to rise because she is still Ash. Serena asks, "Scarlet? What's wrong?"
"Oh, nothing." Scarlet says. "I am just thinking how Ash will see you in this costume."
Serena then starts to blush at the thought, she then quickly shakes her hands and says, "Let's just get started."
"Hey Clemont, did you see..." Ash rushes towards them, but stops as he notices Serena's outfit, he blushes at the sight of Serena. "Wow. Serena...you..."
Serena turns to Ash and asks, "Do I look cute?"
Ash almost get a nose bleed as he says, "Of course you are."
Clemont says, "So Ash, what do you want to ask me?"
"Oh, Clemont, have you seen my gloves anywhere?" Ash asks.
"Huh? I didn't take it. I guess you left it in your room." Clemont says.
"Okay." Ash says, but before he can run away, Scarlet says, "If you want to use Mega Evolution, I can lend you a Key Stone." She takes the locket off her neck and gives to Ash. Ash says, "Well, thank you."
After Ash leaves, Scarlet turns to the group and says, "Should we begin?"
Meanwhile, there are three figures that are watching them. "Pokévision huh?" James says.
"It's where trainers can show the bonds between their Pokémon." Says Meowth.
"No." says Jessie. Both James and Meowth then looks at her.
"They doing it all wrong, they don't have the potential to show real beauty in front of the camera, only I can do that." Says Jessie.
Meanwhile James and Meowth hung their heads, they never enjoy this side of Jessie.
"Look, forget about this and let's focus on that Glaceon of hers." Says Meowth.
"And I think I have a plan." Says James as they head to the Pokémon Center.
As the group now heads back to the Pokémon Center, Serena thinks about how her video to turn out. When they head back, they head to the Video Rental to work on the video.
"Hi we'd just finished working on the video." Says Serena.
"Hey kids, I'm sorry the editing machine is broken." Says the attendant.
"It's broken... how?" Scarlet asks.
"I wish I knew. I only left for a moment and when I came back, it was broken." Says the attendant. "I'm afraid that you'll have to wait until I fix the machine."
The group nods and heads outside to see what they can do, there they notice three people offering their production services to people. They then walk in and met the three characters.
"Hello how can we help you" says the woman with a grin.
"We were wondering if you can edit our Pokévision video and add a soundtrack." Serena asks. But the three look to each other and agree.
"No" They say, much to the group's confusion.
"We can't work with the video you shot, we'd need to shoot everything from scratch."
Then they take Fennekin and Dedenne, but when they try to take Glaceon, Scarlet says, "Sorry, Glaceon isn't the one that needs to be filmed."
Just then, the three figures take off their disguise and jumps into the balloon with Dedenne and Fennekin.
"Team Rocket." Everyone says. "Ha! Hello Twerps!" Says Jessie.
"Team Rocket?" Scarlet asks.
"They are bad guys who try to steal our Pokemon." Clemont says.
"Give back my Fennekin." Says Serena.
"Dedenne as well." says Bonnie.
"We don't think so, but you can have this." James then throws a cube that releases smoke. When then smoke disperse Team Rocket was gone.
"They gone." Says Serena.
"Unfezant, come on out!" Scarlet says. "Go find the Team Rocket." Unfezant nods as it flies away.
On a cliff side Team Rocket places the captive Pokémon in a cave while they have a little celebration.
"Although we missed that Glaceon, but we still get two Pokemon." James says.
"Now that is settled, let's work on a video of myself." Says Jessie.
"Wha-but we only did that to trick the twerps." Says James.
"I'm an actress and I must act immediately. So get up and let's begin on my Pokévision video now." All three males then feels depressed, feeling like slaves to this kind of treatment.
Meanwhile, the two Pokemon are trying to break free from their cage, but the glass proves to be durable. Eventually enough tackles are enough to make it crack and Fennekin finishes it off with Hidden Power.
The two Pokemon make their way outside, where they see a muddy puddle. Dedenne passes it, but Fennekin can't due to the fact it is afraid to get dirty.
"Dedenne!" "Fennekin!" The group arrives, which catches Team Rocket's attention.
"No you don't. Glaceon! Ice Beam." Scarlet says as Glaceon freezes the Rockets.
"Dedenne!" Bonnie hugs her Pokémon.
"Wait where's Fennekin?" Serena asks. Dedenne then points across the puddle where Fennekin stands there.
"What's wrong with Fennekin?" Clemont asks.
"I think I know. Fennekin doesn't what to get dirty like I do." Says Serena.
She then runs across the puddle to get to Fennekin, but she falls. Much to Fennekin's shock.
"It doesn't matter if I get dirty. Fennekin you protect me every single day, so this time it's my turn to protect you." Serena yells to Fennekin.
Fennekin then tries to comprehend it and knows that if her trainer is willing to plunge into the filth to save her, then she can do the same as well. Fennekin then runs through the mud to reach Serena and jumps into her arms.
"Fennekin! Are you ok?" Fennekin nods and both shares a meaningful hug. Team Rocket also thwart out of the ice and says, "How dare you freeze us."
"Now you should pay for that!" James yells.
But before they can send out Pokemon, Fennekin jumps out of Serena's arms and then fires Flamethrower at Team Rocket, sending them into the air.
"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGIAN!" They say as they whistled through the sky.
The group is then relieved now that's over with. Serena meanwhile is still thinking what was the move that Fennekin used.
"Hey guys, I think Fennekin learned a new move." She says.
"From what I saw, I'd say she learned Flamethrower to protect you." Says Scarlet.
"That's so cool Fennekin, you just learned Flamethrower." Serena says then looked at her fur and then at her clothes. "I guess we both are a muddy mess."
"True, but if you ask me, you both overcame your priorities for each other, that's something to be proud of." says Scarlet.
Once they get back to the center, Ash and his family are talking until Ash notices Serena.
"What happened to you?" Ash says in shock.
"Oh, thanks to Team Rocket again." Serena says. "I'll go take a shower."
Trenor sighs after Serena leaves, "What do they do this time?" Clemont then explain everything to them.
After editing the video and cleaning up, everyone is ready to watch the video. Once the video is done, everyone applauds at such a masterpiece.
"That was so cool." Says Bonnie.
"I agree, it is such a great work." Says Clemont.
"You have a talent for a star, Serena." Scarlet smiles.
"Thank you." Serena says. "So Ash, how do I look?"
Ash says, "Perfect for my angel."
Serena blushes at the comment, she immediately tackles Ash to a hug. "Thank you Ash."
"No problem." Ash says.
Once they head outside, Scarlet says, "Well, I need to go. I hope we can see each other again."
Everyone then waves goodbye to Scarlet as she and Glaceon walks away in the sunset.
Serena says, "Now let's go back to the center and take some rest."
"Second!" Bonnie smiles as they all head inside, except Ash. Ash looks at them going away, he turns to Scarlet, who walks back.
"Thank you for doing this for my sake." Ash says as he absorbs the body. When he gains the memory of helping Serena, he smiles and also walks back inside.
Here is a new chapter, and Ash's female name appears in the chapter, with Ash splits himself so he can train and help Serena at the same time. But right now the group doesn't know the truth yet, except Ash's family. The next one will be the Ambrette Town and the aquarium.