Oliverqueen01- Episode is back this week WOOO! Ash vs Shota part 1. Anyway you know what is here this week too though? This chapter. So enjoy this week's chapter which is sure to be eventful as always and as usual reviews/questions will be handled at the end.
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Chapter 18: Winter Break
Ash awoke with a smile on his face before his alarm went off. He unlocked his phone and checked the date. It was the last day of school before winter break. It was also the day that he and Serena decided to break the news about them to everyone. It had been 3 days since the two of them had gotten together, it still felt like a dream to him. After a while of checking if he was still dreaming he sent a quick good morning text to Serena and then proceeded to the bathroom.
After spending 20 minutes in the bathroom Ash emerged from the bathroom fully clothed. He went to his room to grab his phone and check on his pokemon. When he entered he found Pikachu and Froakie still asleep. He decided to let them sleep as he grabbed his phone and quietly closed the door and headed downstairs.
As he got downstairs he unlocked his phone and saw a reply from Serena.
Good morning to you too 3 are you ready to tell them today?
Ash smiled at her greeting before replying
Ya, I'm sure they'll tease us a lot about it. Anyway about to eat breakfast, I'll see you soon :)
Ash hit the send button, locked his phone and slid it into his pocket as he entered the Kitchen to be greeted by the smell of Hot Chocolate and various food smells coming from the stove where his mother stood.
"Morning mom, why all the food today? Not that I'm complaining."
Delia giggled at him while she placed a slice of bacon on his plate along with a waffle covered in butter and maple syrup and a piece of toast.
"Well like you, I woke up earlier than normal thanks to the snow outside and I just felt like cooking up a storm this morning. Let me guess Pikachu and Froakie are still sleeping?"
Ash nodded as he put a piece of bacon into his mouth.
"So how are you and Serena doing?" she asked curiously
"Good, we're still trying to get use to the whole being together thing since it's new to both of us and we're bound to make mistakes along the way." he answered.
Ash drank his Hot Chocolate as Delia smiled at him. She was happy that Ash finally had a girlfriend. She was overjoyed when he had broke to the news to her 3 days ago and truth be told she liked Serena, she had a good head on her shoulders and she knew that Serena wouldn't hurt him.
As Ash finished up his breakfast he turned on the weather channel.
"Citizens are advised to take extra precautions this morning as snowfall will continue into the afternoon and late into this evening. If you are heading out of the region for winter break you are advised to call your airline and check your flight times." The weatherman reported in an Authoritarian voice.
"Sounds like a storm is coming." Ash said mumbling somewhat.
"It does, what time are you coming home today?" Delia asked him.
"Lunch, we only have one class today since the rest of our teachers left early for their vacations, well I better get going before it gets worse." He explained to her.
Ash putted on his blue winter jacket and his backpack, waved goodbye to his mother and shut the door, leaving Delia alone until Pikachu and Froakie decided to wake up. She cleaned up the house first before she went to her room.
When she entered her room, she went to a bookshelf and pulled out a photo album and looked for a specific photo. When she found it she stared at it. In the photo was herself when she was younger, Ash was 2 years old in a blue t-shirt and brown pants with white shoes on his feet and an older man with brown hair wearing a red shirt and grey pants.
"Time flies, everyday he grows more like you which reminds me of our days, you know he finally got a girl I approve of. Just sometimes you were still here... Red." Delia thought to herself.
Ash entered the school at 8 am and rushed to his locker and grabbed his English textbook and went to class to find Serena waiting for him. He went to sit down next to her and pecked her on the cheek. At that moment when Wells walked in and saw the two blushing teenagers, he fake cough loudly to catch their attention.
"Oh good morning sir." they greeted him.
"Good morning, I see Ash that your efforts were successful." Wells said with a grin on his face
"What is he talking about Ash?" Serena asked confiunded
Ash scratched the back of his head and then spoke.
"Mr. Wells was the one who encouraged me to tell you how I really felt about you. If it wasn't for him I'd still be oblivious and dense."
Serena blushed before she spoke.
"Did you always know sir?" she asked
"No, but I always had an inkling about it. If you two don't mind I have a piece of advice for you both since your now on this new journey." He said with a chuckle.
The couple nodded as Wells spoke.
"I believe that when you find love, you hold on to it and cherish it because there is nothing finer, and it may never come again." he told them with conviction in his voice.
"That is so nice, thank you sir." Serena said thanking him.
Wells flashed a smile as he excused himself to the staff room to get himself a cup of coffee to start the day. As he left Gary, May and Dawn entered the classroom. They sat down at their seats and looked at Ash and Serena before Gary looked at Ash's face and then spoke.
"What? Is there something on my face again?" Ash asked in annoyance that Gary was in his face very early.
"The two of you... finally got together didn't you?" Gary asked with a curious look on his face
Ash and Serena fell back in shock. Once they regained their breath and their composure Ash pointed a finger at Gary.
"H-How do you always do that?" Ash yelled at him.
Gary smirked.
"I told you before and I'll tell you again, you don't have a good poker face when it comes to me your very predictable Ashy-boy, oh and then there's the fact that we were standing outside when Wells was talking to you."
Ash and Serena blushed at Gary's comment.
"Look at them blushing together they look so cute." Dawn teased.
All of them laughed at Dawn's comment. As soon as the laughter died down Gary, Dawn and May hugged the couple both and congratulated them. As they finished congratulating them Wells came back with Coffee in hand and the rest of the students piled in. Once the class was settled Wells began class.
"Good morning everyone." Wells greeted everyone with a chipper voice.
"Good morning sir." the class replied.
"First off, put away your textbooks you won't need them today." he instructed them.
The class was confused, they all wondered what Wells was up to with his request. Once everyone put away their textbooks Wells spoke.
"Good, now your probably wondering why I told you to put away your books. Well seeing as I'm the only teacher your seeing today I planned a little something special since you have all worked very hard these past couple of months and yes even you Mr. Oak." He teased.
Gary let out a sly chuckle as Wells continued.
Wells lowered the white projector screen behind him as the janitor rolled in the AV cart into the class. Everyone cheered in excitement as they knew what was coming next.
"Yes, today is a free no work day. You are allowed to choose the music you would like to listen to, nothing with swearing in it and nothing longer than 7 minutes. You must also stay in this room until the bell rings and you must keep your noise level down to minimum. If you need me I will be at my desk starting work on your exams." He told them in excitement. The class cheered
The class broke into groups and talked amongst each other. Gary reached into his bag and pulled out a deck of cards, opened the box, shuffled the cards and place it on the table. The others looked at him curiously.
"What are we going to play?" asked May
"President." Gary answered
The others nodded as the cards were handed out to each of them and they began to play.
"So what are you guys doing for your break?" Serena asked
"We're going back to Hoenn to see my grandparents, it's their 60th anniversary two days after Christmas." May said with a smile on her face
"Mom and I are going to Sinnoh to see my grandma." Dawn said with excitement.
"I have dinner... with Leaf's parents." Gary said solemnly.
"What's so bad about that?" asked Serena as she put down the 2 of spades.
"Her mom loves me, thinks I'm the cutest thing ever, but her dad hates me." Gary said with a hint of dread in his voice.
"Gary, he doesn't hate you, he's just very overprotective of me." A voice said booming behind them.
The four teens turned around to find Leaf standing behind them with a grin on her face. She sat down and joined the others in their game.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in your class?"
"Well Mr. Garber left early and I didn't want to go home early, besides it's the last day before break starts what kind of a friend would I be if I went home early and didn't say goodbye to everyone. By the way why are Ash and Serena holding hands like that?" Leaf asked as she noticed Ash and Serena holding hands under the table.
Ash and Serena blushed as they explained to Leaf about them getting together, to which Leaf congratulated them both by making them pose for a picture and take it with Serena's camera that she had brought that day.
At this point the music had switched from a heavy rock song that they didn't know to a instrumental version of Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru. The first hand of President was over at this point as well with Gary being President, Serena being vice, May and Dawn being neutrals and Ash being the lowest position of the game aka scum.
"So what are you two lovebirds doing for the break?" Leaf asked as she reshuffled the cards and handed them out to everyone.
"If this storm doesn't get any worse, ice skating and just hanging out while all of you are on your adventures." Ash answered.
The others collective awed at Ash's comment. They thought it was sweet that Ash would take Serena out and let enjoy the beauty of Pallet during the winter. After the hand of president was over again with more or less the same positions as last time they decided to stop playing and just chit chat.
Eventually the bell rang and everyone said goodbye to Wells and left the classroom. Instead of waiting outside in the snow, everyone waited in front of the office for the others to come. Once the missing members of their crew were present they were filled in on the big change within their group.
"Remember Ash, use protection." Brock joked.
May knocked Brock on his head which caused a lump to form on his head. Everyone laughed at him.
"The last person they need advice about love is from you!" May yelled at him while he nursed his new lump.
"So, Brock's unwanted aside what are the rest of you doing for winter break?" asked Ash.
"Well" Tommy began as he grabbed Jesse's hand and intertwined his fingers with hers which caused her to blush.
"We're spending the holidays up in the cabin owned by Jesse's mom and dad. It'll be us, her parents and my parents. Mom somehow convinced Dad to close the restaurant until we get back and I'm not going to question how." Tommy answered.
Jesse whispered something into Tommy's ear. When she was finished Tommy turned red like a tomato which caused everyone to have a look of confusion on their faces. Jesse was giggling much to everyone's confusion.
"Moving on, Drew what about you?"
"Unova. I'm heading to the beach there to beat the cold with mom and Amanda, I think it's about time they find something to bond over other than yours truly." Drew admitted.
"Nice, Well except for that last part." Ash joked
Everyone but Drew laughed, Once everyone stopped laughing and regained their composure they turned to Brock.
"I'm taking a tour of the medical school I want to go to, then I'm spending the remainder of it with my family at a resort in Johto." Brock answered.
"So basically most of our group will be out of town?" Serena asked with a joking pouting look.
"Seems that way, but cheer up it's only two weeks, we'll be back before you know it." Tommy assured her.
"I know, but that means we won't exchange presents with each other on Christmas." Serena said shyly.
"Don't worry We promise when we come back we'll get the four of you something from where we're going." May said.
After May had stated that, The group took a picture to remember that this would be the first holiday season that they would celebrate since Serena had came to Kanto. After all everything was said and done, everyone went home and prepared for the upcoming break.
Days after the storm that hit Pallet hard on the start of winter break, the snow melted and the Ice hardened around Pallet, Ash decided to finally take Serena down to the rink while his mother prepared the annual Christmas feast they had every year. Once they had gotten their skates they headed to the ice.
"This is so much fun, this totally beats going all the way to Dendemille town just to visit the Frost Cavern for a winter feel." Serena said with excitement while skating around Ash who was taking a minute to regain his balance.
"You know maybe after graduation we could go to Kalos so I can see what it's like there and you could visit with your friends there." Ash expressed to her.
"Deal, only if you can beat me in a race." she teased him.
Ash smirked as he stood next to Serena with a grin on his face.
"What are the rules?"
"1 lap around the rink, first one around and back wins." she explained.
Ash nodded as he heard the rules. Both he and Serena tightened the laces on their skates and got into the ready position. Neither of them wanted to lose to the other but they knew that this was just for fun.
Serena counted down to 3,2,1 and then the race was on. She took an early lead as they started with Ash not far behind. As the race went on Ash caught up and took the lead. As they came into the final stretch they were neck and neck. They came up to the finish line and crossed it.
"Alright, I won Kalos after graduation here we come!" Ash said in excitement while raising his fist into the air.
Serena giggled at Ash's silliness at winning. For someone who was so mature when she had met him, Ash was like a child at winning.
"You know I let you win right?" she joked
"Sure you did, By the way since I won and Kalos isn't until after graduation I think I deserve a prize until then." he teased
"Oh, I think I know a perfect prize for you then." she teased back.
Serena tipped toed up to Ash's cheek and placed a kiss. He blushed as Serena kissed him, true he knew what romance was before Serena showed up but he was still getting used to the idea of being with Serena after all their relationship was still new. After they felt that they've had enough of skating they returned the skates and went back to Ash's house.
When they returned they smelled the air and smelled a delightful aroma of various foods. They went close to the table and saw the food they were smelling. They aw everything ranging from Baked Fish all the way to the traditional Christmas Turkey. While they were looking at the food a hand tapped Ash on the shoulder which caused him to jump. Serena turned around to see a humanoid pokemon which Ash then recognized.
"Mr. Mime you're back!" Ash exclaimed
"Mime, Mr. Mime." the pokemon said with a grin.
"Right, Serena this is my mom's Mr. Mime, Mr. Mine this is my new girlfriend Serena." Ash said as he introduced Serena to Mr. Mime.
Mr. Mime studied Serena for a minute before he excitedly shook her hand up and down which caused Serena to be shaken up a bit. Once he stopped Serena turned to Ash.
"So where was Mr. Mime all this time, were you trying to keep him a secret from me?" Serena asked him with a fake angry look.
"No of course not, You see Mr. Mime was away at a pokemon retreat sponsored by mom's book club president for the last little while, he's the one usually who helps out with the chores around here when I'm at school." he told her with his hands up in the air.
"I see, but when did your mom get him?"
"That's a long story I think I'll tell you another time." He said quickly as he saw Delia coming into the room.
"Well, you two are back. How did you enjoy your skating date?" Delia asked.
The two young teens blushed before Serena spoke up.
"It was fun, Actually Ash and I had a race, he won." Serena told her.
"Oh, Ash you should have let her win, after all you know that a true gentleman let's his lady win no matter what the circumstance." Delia teased her son.
"I know, but I couldn't pass up the chance for what was on the line." Ash said excitedly.
"What was on the line?"
Both Ash and Serena held hands before Ash spoke.
"After graduation, we're going to take a trip to Kalos to celebrate finally finishing the four years of being in school and so that Serena can meet up with all her old friends." Ash told his mother with a grin.
"Aww how sweet I remember when your father took me to the beach after graduation just the two of us on that beach. That was also the night he proposed to me, Anyway just two things if your going and I think you know the first one." she told him a serious tone.
"Is it don't forget to change your underwear everyday while I'm there?" he joked
"Well yes, but you know the other one."
"I know, don't do anything that I wouldn't normally do since there will be no adults around." Ash said to her.
Delia smiled at her son. Just a couple more months and then he would be at University or College leaving her alone home with his pokemon, she was proud of the man that Ash was becoming. She then turned at looked at Serena. Serena was like a daughter to her and she was happy that Serena wasn't like other girls and had an goal that she wanted to accomplish.
"Well enough chit chat, let's dig in or all this food will get cold." Ash said hurriedly.
Everyone cheered human and pokemon alike. They sat down at the table and began to chow down into the food that Delia had made for tonight.
1 hour later...
"Man I'm stuffed, I don't think I can fit anything more." Ash said as he rubbed his stomach with his hand in a circular motion.
"Oh, So I guess then that this cake I made is going to waste." Delia teased him.
"Cake? Give me!"
Both Delia and Serena laughed at Ash. If there were was one thing more he loved other than pokemon, training, his own mother and Serena it was food. While he was eating both of the ladies took the dishes along with Mr. Mime and went into the Kitchen to clean them.
"Has he always been like this around food?" Serena asked Delia.
"Since birth, he takes after his father in that regard. I think the only thing he got from me was my eye colour, everything else was his father."
The two of them laughed as Serena handed Mr. Mime a dish to put in the cupboard.
"Ash told me what happened to his father. I'm sorry for your loss." Serena said to Delia as she dried the plate in front of her.
"It's okay, it's been years since Red died but I know he's still watching out for us. He loved us that much." Delia said with a slight smile.
Serena listened to the older woman's words carefully. Serena too knew the pain of losing her father. Serena was 2 when her father had passed away. Mr. Yoshida was a small time doctor who was well known in Kalos. One night he was called away to the hospital to treat a patient with a rare disease. It was also storming very heavily that night. On the way there due to the heavy rain, Mr. Yoshida crashed into a tree and died later in the same hospital he was going to. Ever since that night Serena grew up fatherless, but Grace made sure she had a good childhood.
Serena snapped out of her trance when Mr. Mime tapped her on the shoulder and asked for the dish in her hand. She apologized to Mr. Mime and handed him the dish.
"Serena, Your like a daughter to me so I'm going to say this because I know you won't hurt Ash." Delia said in a motherly tone.
Serena nodded before Delia spoke again.
"Your a very beautiful and kind girl, I'm happy that Ash chose you to be his girlfriend and not some of the dumb ones that attend school with him. All I want you to do for me is just to keep him happy and remind him everyday how much you love him and how much he means to you, after all he's a boy not the brightest creature when it comes to romance."
Serena giggled and assured Delia that she would keep her word. When the dishes were finally done Serena went to sit next to Ash while Delia excused herself to the bathroom. When Serena made it to the couch she sat down next to Ash and pecked him on the cheek. He looked at her in confusion.
"What was that for?" Ash asked in surprise
Serena grabbed his arm and put her head on his shoulder.
"Nothing, just wanted to remind you how much I love you." she giggled.
Ash grinned at her and then suddenly got up. Serena sat in confusion, She wondered why Ash had suddenly gotten up and left her sitting there alone. Ash then came back and sat next to her with a huge grin on his face and a small box in his hands.
"Ash, you didn't have to get me anything, I didn't get you anything because of the storm." Serena said to him shyly.
"I know, but you got the present of me, just drink it man." he teased
Serena playfully punched Ash on the arm before she spoke again.
"So, What's in the box?" Serena asked with puppy dog eyes.
"Well you can open it and find out, I'm not spoiling it." he teased again.
"Hmph, your lucky your cute." Serena told him with a quick flash of fake anger on her face.
Serena then took the small white box with a red ribbon attached to it from opened it. The item inside shocked her.
"Ash, it's beautiful." She told him with glee at looking at the item.
"Like you, merry Christmas Serena."
"Merry Christmas Ash."
The two of them kissed each other passionately after Serena opened the gift. By the time they finished the clock read 12am and unknowing to them Delia stood in the hallway with a camera and wiping a tear from her eye.
Oliverqueen01- So your probably asking yourself what in the world did Ash get Serena for christmas? Well you'll have to wait for next chapter to find out. We're almost near the end of the story just a couple more chapters and then break time for me. (One I need after this honestly, just to recharge and get some of my creativity back but that's weeks from now.) So I tired to make nice moments between Serena and Ash this chapter as along with her and Delia. Yes I know Mr. Mime, I didn't forget about him I was just waiting for the right time to bring him in and he's the last pokemon I'm bringing in that is main character status. But ya I don't think I missed anything in this weeks rundown Oh wait wells pulling a Mr. Fenny from boy meets world, oh and part one of the battle of Ash vs Shota was hype! Ok there we go lol. But before we get to the responding of the reviews, news broke out of japan on I believe the Friday or Saturday after last chapter was uploaded. News broke that our dense headed trainer... IS GOING TO THE FREAKIN FINALS WOOOOOO! *Arhem* Anyway my excitement aside review answering time!
Reviews/questions
49ers(Guest)- Will the main pairing dance? Of course it's coming, Will May and Selina be teased? Well I'm not going to say yes and I'm not going to say no. :p
Espeon44- Will Paul hit on them? No. Paul is in Sinnoh doing his own thing, Will May cheat on Selina? No May isn't that type of person to me and I want to keep her that way.
Random guest- Thank you for the review. Will Conway stalk May and Selina? No. Personally I don't like Conway because what he did in the anime and I have no plans to bring him into the final chapters.
Pokemonmeat- lol thank you I'm glad you think I'm a great author. And don't worry as long as you review i'm a happy camper er author. You know what I mean. :p
Pikatrainer1- Well cheesy was what I aiming for that chapter, but if it was too cheesy I sincerely apologize. Ash and Rhyhorn will get along I can promise you that much and Laserbladeshipping is cool too and you ship it too? Cool.
Monkeyboy0118- Romantic genius? I wouldn't go that fat I'd say I'm a romantic expert in training at most :p You like the way I described his first date? Thank you not going to lie it was somewhat based off mine minus the whole father thing.
Mixt Number XV – I know right?, then best girl came along aka our lovely heroine for this story and the anime. The writers have dug themselves a hole now, they have to resolve this whole she likes him plot by the end of the season. And to be honest the other character I had a crush on from pokemon aside from Anabel and Serena is Roxanne.( I don't know why I just do XD)
Amour guest- Can I pair Anabel with Paul? Future story maybe. We're near the climax of this one and I want to finish all the plotlines in this one without adding anymore characters and Yes yes, keep up the amourshipping stuff and all that good jazz. I will don't worry about that :p
Koolin2345- Thank you for the review. I should have left the kiss on a cliffhanger? Well like I mentioned last week originally the chapter was going to be in two parts which would have been this weeks chapter, but I felt like writing it into one chapter to get it over and done instead of waiting. I hope that answers your question.
Ooobserver- Ha ha ha yes, the tension was lifted and now their together. as for seeing more of everyones pokemon? the end is coming and you'll see all of them before the story reaches it conclusion. who's to say I don't bring them in during prom as their own separate thing? ;)
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