Chapter 35 Day Three Blockbusters!
As a new day approaches, Ash, Serena, Mark, Golly, and Alice are jogging on the beach. Alice says, "Serena, it seems like you are very excited for today."
"Of course, we are going to get the 10 points for today just like last time." Serena cheers.
"You know, the reason we got a lot of points last time is that we managed to fish out a Wailord." Golly says.
"Yeah, and I actually know why Serena is excited. Because today is the day we are going to make a Pokevision." Mark says.
"Now why don't we get faster?" Ash says as they all speed up as well as their Pokemon.
Once the jogging is done, Ash and his friends are having breakfast in the cafeteria and Serena says, "Wow, this food is delicious."
"You are right, how do you think? Sylveon?" Ash asks.
Sylveon just gives a cute smile that captures the girl's hearts. While Pikachu also shows his content.
"These food are the best I have ever had." Trevor says as he takes a picture. Then they all go back to their meals.
Once the breakfast is done, Professor Sycamore says, "Alright everyone, we had a very competitive competition yesterday, right now the first is Team Froakie while the second is Team Squirtle. Now today, we are going to make a Pokevision."
As the Professor is explaining the rules, Shauna says, "Then it will be kinda unfair for you since you have Alice..."
"Relax." Alice says. "I am not that good as well, it is thanks to Scarlet that I managed to get some fame..."
"Yeah, here, she is the same as you guys." Mark says.
"Now, to make things more interesting, we have also appointed a special judge for this competition, please welcome...Scarlet Ketchura."
This causes Serena, Shauna, and the girls to get surprised as the said person walks towards the house.
"No way..." "The real deal?" "That is so awesome..."
Alice whispers to Ash, "You agree to be the judge?"
"Yeah...since Professor Sycamore asked me a few days ago..." Ash whispers. "Right now Serena doesn't know a thing..."
Alice nods as they hear Scarlet says, "Thank you for inviting me here, I am glad that I can be your judge for the Pokevision. I hope you all can make a wonderful video."
Then the others cheer for her as she goes beside Sycamore. Once the rule explaining is done, Serena and her friends decide to approach her.
"Ah, Alice, Serena. It is good to see you again." Scarlet says.
"I can't believe that you are the special judge." Alice says. "But that will be great."
Shauna says, "You have met Scarlet before? You are so lucky, Serena."
"Well, she did help me with my first Pokevision..." Serena blushes a little.
"So I hope you two teams can make your Pokevision well. I'll see you later." Scarlet says as she goes to the other groups.
"She really is famous, don't you think?" Bonnie asks.
"Yeah." Clemont says.
Back in their cabin, Ash asks, "So what should our video be about?"
"How about making a video of our Pokemon? They can be stars." Serena says.
"That sounds like a great idea." Alice says. "So what should we do first?"
"How about we make Pokepuffs?" Golly says. "We can use them for the video."
"Sure." Serena says. "Ash, can you help me bake them as well?"
"Well, sure." But before he can stand up, he gets a phone call. "Hello?"
Then he leaves the room and Alice asks, "Who will be calling Ash now?"
"I don't know..." Serena says with a little worried.
Then Ash comes back and says, "I am sorry, Serena, I don't think that I can help you this time."
"Ehh? But why?" Serena says with disappointment.
"Professor Sycamore wants me to show Scarlet about the camp, I tried to ask him to find other people, but Sycamore thinks that there is no one better than me..." Ash says with a frown.
"I guess it is fine..." Serena says. "Please be quick."
Ash nods as he leaves. Golly says, "Well, they are giving us a disadvantage now..."
"Yeah, but Serena, I can help you with the Pokepuffs." Alice says as she nods.
Ash is walking with Scarlet in the forest, then Scarlet asks, "So Ash, even though I am just yourself that spits, do you think it is weird that I partake in Showcases?"
"Why do you think so?" Ash asks in confusion. "You were made because I want to partake on Showcases."
"I know." Scarlet replies. "But I am afraid that Serena also wants to do it, and then if I won against her in the master class, wouldn't I broke her heart?"
Ash frowns at the thought, then he says, "You are right, what should we do? But I can't fake to lose in the Master Class, or else my grandma won't like it..."
"We just have to see where the flow goes, I guess." Scarlet sighs. Then they see Serena, Alice, Golly, and Mark approaching. Scarlet says, "Well, Ash. Thank you for everything, I think I should get back to find Professor Sycamore."
"Okay, see you." Ash says as she leaves.
Serena asks, "Ash, what did Scarlet ask you about?"
"Well...she just wants me to show her around, that is all." Ash says.
Serena doesn't think that it is the case, jealousy starts to fill in her mind, but she decides to change the topic. "By the way, Ash. Do you know where can we get a place to film?"
"Well, why do you ask?" Ash asks.
"The beach is full of people, so we can't go there..." Mark says.
"And the cliff is dangerous as well..." Golly says.
"Well, I think when I show Scarlet around the place, I have seen a garden from afar." Ash says, which catches Serena's attention.
"That will be great! We should go!" Serena says as she runs off. The others also chase her.
But before they can reach it, Serena doesn't see the edge that leads to the ravine. "AHHHH!" Serena yells while begins to slide down.
"Serena!" Ash grabs her wrist, but he also slides down as well.
"Brother! Serena!" Golly yells, but they are nowhere in sight.
Serena is the first to wake up, she sees Ash and says, "Oh no, Ash, are you alright?"
"I am fine. Here." Ash picks her hat up and gives it to her, then he tries to stand up, but failed as he feels his ankle is hurt.
"Looks like I twisted my ankle..." Ash says. "It's okay, I am fine."
Serena begins to cry and says, "Oh no...it's my fault. I am sorry Ash..."
Ash sees her and says, "It is fine, Serena."
"Ash! Serena, are you okay?" Alice yells from above.
Serena says, "No, Ash hurt his ankle, he can't walk!"
"Okay, we will go get some help." Mark says as they leave.
After a while, Serena is seen using her handkerchief and put it in the river, then she places it on his wound.
"That should help ease the pain." Serena says.
"Thank you, Serena." Then he turns to Pikachu and Sylveon. "And thank you for supporting me as well."
The two Pokemon squeals in delight, Serena says, "It is nice that you have a lot of Pokemon that is willing to stand by your side."
"We have been through a lot since the start of our journey." Ash says as the two nods. Then Serena sends out her Fennekin and hugs her.
"We will always be together as well, Fennekin. By the way, are you hungry?" Serena gives a twig to her and Fennekin eats happily.
"You know...thank you for taking care of my ankle." Ash says.
"You don't have to. It is kinda my fault anyway." Serena frowns.
"Don't be." Ash says as they laugh a little.
"You know, we have done so much in our time here. Everything I learned, I will be able to apply it every day." Ash says.
"Even with today's Pokevision?" Serena asks.
"Of course, none of the things we do are a waste of time." Ash says.
"How do you know that you finally reach your destination?" Serena asks.
"When you know that you'll finally see the light in the end." Ash says.
"You are really a motivational person." Serena smiles. "And this is one of the reasons that I love you."
"Thanks." Ash smiles. "So what's up in your mind?"
"You see...I was thinking about one thing. What is my dream for now? At first, my dream is to be with you, and that is fulfilled...but I couldn't find another dream..."
"Don't worry, just take your time and I am sure that you will find it with your Fennekin." The three Pokemon also agree.
"You're right..." Serena smiles, but then she frowns. "Ash, can I ask you a question?"
"What is it?" Ash asks.
"You said that you were helping Scarlet with the showing...are you sure that nothing happened between you two?" Serena frowns.
Ash feels her frown and he also frowns. Serena says, "I am sorry Ash, I should doubt our love...it is just..."
"It is fine. I am also at fault to hide this from you. But I can't tell you why. It is not that I don't trust you, but...the only thing I can tell you...is that she isn't real."
"She isn't real? What do you mean?" Serena asks in confusion.
"It is hard to explain." Ash says. "But don't tell her about it, okay?"
Serena just nods, and then they hear Professor Sycamore's calling.
"Ash, are you alright?" Sycamore asks from above, then the two are delighted as they are saved and gotten out of the place.
Once they are at the flower fields, they start on the video and film them.
After the night approaches, they are watching the others' Pokevisions. Scarlet just watches them with a nod every time, but Serena is just staring at her, wanting to know why Ash says that she isn't real.
"Serena, are you alright?" Alice asks.
"I am fine. It is just...I don't know why Ash says that she isn't real." Serena says.
Alice nods and says, "I don't know either, but we should wait until Ash's ready to explain to you."
Serena nods. Then it is time for the scores.
"Now let's hear what Scarlet has to say." Professor Sycamore says.
"Well, I can tell that every one of you did a good job on the video. You guys are really creative." Scarlet says as everyone cheers. "But we still need to give the top three."
Then she takes out the list and says the first two. "Now for the first place... we have Team Froakie."
The team is excited as East says, "Congratulations."
"Yeah, you guys really did a good job." Shauna says.
Then they all get 10 points and the Professor starts to explain the next day's events.
Once the groups are back to their dorms, Serena is looking for Ash, only to see him sitting next to Scarlet on the beach looking at the stars. Serena decides to hide behind the tree.
"So Scarlet, you have decided to partake in the Showcase, right?" Ash asks.
"Yeah, I can wait to be the Kalos Queen. I heard that you sprained your ankle, how is it?"
"It is fine now, thanks to Serena." Ash says.
"You know. You are lucky to have her, she is a complete angel." Scarlet says.
Serena is surprised to hear the words, then Ash says, "I know. And I don't want to lose her as well. By the way, how about we go back, or she will be worried."
"Sure." Scarlet says, then Ash glows and Scarlet disappears, much to Serena's surprise.
"Maybe it is better to know Serena more through Scarlet, after all, girls are much easier to know each other." Then he says.
Serena hides inside the Distortion World after watching this, she can only think, "Ash and Scarlet are the same people? Why didn't he tell me?"
Here is a new chapter of the Amourshipping, and Serena has found out Ash's Scarlet self. What will happen next? Find out in the next chapter.