Hey everyone, sorry this chapter took so long. My classes are getting busier now, so I might have to update on Friday's now. Sorry. Anyways, on to Chapter 11!
Ash woke up hours later, his body full of pain. Pikachu was next to him with those big eyes staring at him with worry. His head hurt, but the days events still fresh in his mind. He was going to tell Serena something before something paralyzed him. He then blacked out then.
"It was a struggle." Liam announces to the room as he looks over the evidence on the floor: a burnt mark. "Serena must've sent out Braixen to keep her and Ash safe? The attacker must have a fire type as well."
"Do you really think that? I mean, its possible with what Ash told us. We would have to look for any suspicious looking people in the city." Brock says before looking at a waking Ash. He arches an eyebrow at him. "We would like to know more about what happened last night, sire?"
The prince wasn't listening to him anymore. He was in his world now. Her scent was strong on his shoulder. That's all he could think about. Her scent. How he wanted to tell her how he felt about her for so long. Serena… Princess of Kalos. That felt strange on his tongue. Ash knew that he had to save her. He needed her. He never thought about love at first, but now he had a strong desire for it.
For her.
He felt alone for so many years after he had met her. How much he missed her. The boy knew now how much he needed her here with him. He must save her. She saved him by calling him her friend not because of his statues, but because she cared so deeply for him. He wanted to return the favor for so long now. He just never imagines being like this.
Pikachu shocked him with a lightening bolt to get him out of his daydream. Ash looks at his companion before looking at Brock.
"Serena is out there, and you want me to just sit here?!" He shouted surprising everybody in the room even himself. "She is probably badly injured or worse! I need to go after her."
Gary steps up, "With no clues where her kidnapper could possibly be? No offence man, but I don't want to go out without knowing where I should look first." He whispers giving his friend pity. The raven-haired boy gives out a frustrating groan.
"Then let's go find some clues!" He growls as he stands up and starts walking towards where his clothes were. "Come on, Pikachu!"
"Pika!" the yellow mouse calls jumping on the boy's shoulder.
Ash then turns his back on them and slams the door on his way out, his new clothes now placed in the bathroom. "Look, I appreciate you guys trying to help me. I really do. But I need to do this on my own. I will send you information on the location when I find it."
Before anyone could respond, Ash walks out the door with his new clothes and backpack on. His hand was on his belt where he kept Froakie, and Charmander's pokeballs. He then runs towards the inns exit with only one person on his mind; Serena.
"I will ask you again girly! Where is Delia Ketchum!"
"I will answer again! I don't know!" Serena cries as the person behind her pulls on her hair making her cry out in pain. "Why are you doing this?"
The man in the dark cloak chuckles, "Too make a future with war and bloodshed! I just have to prevent you from marrying Ash!"
Serena couldn't tell if her face was heating up with a blush or just by fear. She was scared. Ash was probably looking for her. She couldn't tell where she was. It was too dark to see.
The man then threw her into the wall, and then proceeded to kick her stomach. Serena cried softly trying to hide her fear from the man. She couldn't see his facial features because he was wearing a dark mask.
"S-stop it." She pleads as she feels warm liquid on her face where she contacted the wall. She couldn't move. She was in too much pain.
"Y-you let her go!" Somebody shouted on the other side of the room.
Serena lifted her head up as the man turns around to glare at the person in the shadows. That person walks into the light and that moment made the honey blondes heart leap. It was Clemont. He was alive. Well kind of. His whole body was covered in bruises, and his tunic was shredded.
"Look blondie, step any closer or the girl gets it!" The man shouted grabbing the honey blond by the hair. "I mean it!"
Clemont didn't respond at first but took off his shoes and picking something up inside one of them. Serena's eyes widen as she notices it was a pokeball. The blond-haired boy throws it up and out comes Luxray.
"Ray!" the gleam eyes pokemon suddenly roars making the man drop Serena on the floor. "LUXRAAAAAAAY!"
"That's right, Luxray. Time to get revenge! Wild charge!"
"Liam! Liam, wake up you dolt!"
The white haired boy suddenly snaps up awake as the lemon blond girl nearly falls off the bed in surprise. Liam shakes his head and glares at a laughing Bonnie. He sees Brock smirking at him from the corner of the room.
"What!" The boy snaps as he jumps out of bed while putting Lucario's pokeball on his belt.
Brock stops smirking, "You fell asleep after Ash left. Bonnie was beside you-"he starts but got interrupted by Liam's gasp.
"You're the idiot that decided it was a good idea to keep a seven year old kid up at night! Let alone, let a girl who probably has cooties on her, by me!" The boy screeches as he glares at a confused Bonnie. "Stay away from me." He says more quietly now making his way towards the door.
The lemon blond rolls her eyes amusingly then, "Looks like sleeping beauty needs his nap after all."
"I HEARD THAT!" Liam screams slamming the door behind him.
Brock shakes his head chuckling a little as he turns to face Bonnie. "We need to follow Ash. We don't know where he's heading, but he possibly will get lost."
The lemon blond girl nodded her head as the dark skinned man walks out of her room. She then sighs. She missed her friends. Serena was like an older sister, besides Clemont. Ash was a role model towards her, not just because he was a prince, but because he was her friend also.
Then came Liam. He was a whole different story. Even though Bonnie and Liam couldn't get along, never meant she wasn't his friend. He was her friend that was her age. He had a Pokémon that can fight better than Dedenne can on its own. Maybe if she wasn't so girly towards him, then he could help her train Dedenne for battling.
That idea won't work at all, Bonnie thought smirking a little, he's a total block head.
"Hitmonlee, double kick!" The man shouted as he stood confidently while smirking at Clemont. The fighting type slams into Luxray with its feet swinging at it.
The lion got up slowly, lack of training because of being in a cramped space all day, was finally getting to him. Clemont looks at his electric type before wiping sweat off his brow. Serena was laying down behind the man and looked to be in pain. If they could knock out this guy and escape…?
"That's enough, Max! Stop taking out your frustration on the prisoners." A girl shouted opening the door, making the engineer shout out. She had brown short hair, and a red outfit (her Advanced outfit) and was holding… keys.
"Luxray, tackle!" Clemont commanded as the lion dove at the girl making her drop something in the process. "Don't let them shut the door!"
"YOU'RE AN IDIOT, MAY!" The man, Max, screams rushing to the girl. "Hitmonlee, tackle that girl!"
Clemont cussed as the fighting type leaps at the honey blonde girl who was shaking in fear now. He missed his chance on getting the key, but Luxray had it under the control. He simply hit it in his mouth, as he sends out a thunder shock at the surrounding humans. The engineer runs to his pokemon.
"Luxray, I will tie them up, go and help Serena." He says at his loyal pokemon who nods before electrocuting the pokemon near by who threatened to hurt him and Serena.
Firstly, the girl and boy were still unconscious as Clemont tied them both up with some blankets that he had in the corner. It was a few days before the ceremony and the beatings were in fact getting lesser as the days go by. Secondly, his best friend was here. Serena, of all people, was laying passed out on the floor.
"Luxray, lead the way. Don't hesitate on attacking the guards if you see them!" Clemont commanded as he carefully puts Serena on his back. She groans and winces in pain as she frowns. "Don't worry, Princess. I am here." He whispers as he rushes for the room to get their Pokémon and belongings.
They were underground, Clemont notices as he feels the stones crackle underneath his feet. They were halfway out of the building, and still couldn't find the room where his and Serena's pokemon were. It has to be somewhere! A underground prison has to have a underground storage facility! He thought in frustration as he carries an unconscious Serena on his back. I need to take Serena to a hospital before she loses too much blood. I hate the thought of looking at blood.
"Luxray lux!" The gleaming eye pokemon cries as it dives at Clemont.
"Chespin!" A familiar voice of one of his pokemon made the boy almost drop Serena. "Ches ches!"
"Bun bun!" Another one of Clemonts pokemon shouted as he tries to find their location.
Luxray looks agitated. I wonder if its feeling okay? The engineer thought as he places his free hand on the lions mane. "Luxray, we need to find them. They are close!" he whispers getting excited as he keeps close to his pokemon.
"Brai!" A familiar flame was in front of them then, as Clemont and Luxray both stopped in their tracks.
In front of them were his and Serena's pokemon. All were in cages with blue energy flashing indicating that those were the bars. Chespin and Bunnelby got excited when they spotted Clemont. Serena's Braixen, Sylveon, and Pancham, were excited and a bit concern for the honey blond on the engineers back but were still happy to see Clemont.
The lemon blond took a deep breath as he lays Serena down on the floor in a sitting position, and then looks at the pokemon in the cages. "Time to work." He whispers as he pulls out his tools that he stole from one of the guards.
"Ben, we are going to intercept the enemy!" A guard yells holding his sword in one hand, and a pokeball in the other. "Give us your orders?"
The butler inhales deeply while closing his eyes, and exhales. His Poliwrath was in a battle stance in front of his trainer. "Let's do this and pray for survivors this time." He whispers as he watches the soldiers Charizards use flamethrower at the wall of the prison. Ben closes his eyes as he watches the enemy start attacking at his men without hesitation. If only he could keep his promises to Ash?
"Sir, we found two prisoners! A boy and girl! They are trying to escape with their pokemon!" A soldier yells before pointing at the other soldiers next to him. "Don't just stand there, help them!"
Ash, the butler thought as he runs after the soldiers. Poliwrath running beside him. Please tell me it isn't you?
"Hey, isn't this Princess Serena of Kalos?" A guard pointed out.
Another cliffhanger! Well your going to not like next chapter. Its gonna tear at your heart strings. Ha!
Yeah, I put Serena in a situation where Clemont makes an electrifying comeback! I think a pokeball is small enough to fit in Clemont's shoes. Luxray didn't enjoy it though. Our favorite butler is back, and is fighting a war? Yep, Kalos and Kanto are officially starting WW3. Its important to the plot.
I had to end the chapter with a guard revealing Serena as Kalos's princess. Ben doesn't know that she is Ash's friend, and never heard of him saving her. He is going to be surprised!
May and Max are fighting on the wrong side?! What! You will find out why next time!
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