Love is in the air
The gang and Valerie had just finished dinner and were now getting ready for dinner. However, Valerie had other plans. She had to make Ash fall in love with Serena. She then thought of a good plan. Tonight the moon was shining bright and this would make a very romantic setting for them to be alone.
"I need to get these two to be alone tonight. But how?" She was thinking and then thought of something very clever. She goes into her bag and releases one of her Pokemon and tells it something. It then walks into the forest.
"Hey guys. I'm missing one of my Pokemon" she says trying to sound worried.
"Really?" Serena asks
"Yea. My pokeball is empty. It must have escaped and walked off" she says
"Don't worry. I'll go find it. What kind of Pokemon was it?" Ash asks
"Froakie. My first Pokemon. It was given to me by my dad" She says pretending to be in tears
"Don't worry. I'll find it" Ash says confidently
"I'll go with you Ash. It will make it easier" Serena says. Valerie smiles
"Okay. We will be back guys" And then Ash and Serena leave
"Bonnie. Clemont. Let's go to bed. They will find my Pokemon. This will let them be alone for a little bit" Valerie tells her new friends
"Smart. You really do know what you are doing" Bonnie says. Valerie smiles. She leaves her Pokeball on her bag for Ash and Serena to find and the group go into their tents.
Meanwhile
Ash and Serena were still out looking for the Pokemon.
"Where could Froakie have gone?" Ash thinks out loud
"How did it walk off without us noticing? Serena notices
"I don't know. It's weird no one saw it leave. Oh well. Let's continue searching" Ash says and they continue searching
While they were walking, Serena tripped over a branch and nearly falls but Ash catches her. They lock eyes for a little bit and Ash helps Serena up.
"You okay" He asks
"Yea" She responds while blushing. The two then continue searching
"That was weird. Why did I get this funny feeling after catching Serena? And what's even weirder is I liked it" Ash thinks. They search for another half hour and during this, Ash thought about that funny feeling he experienced. The duo then hear a sound coming from the bushes. Ash then gets in front of Serena ready to protect her. Out of the bushes comes a Froakie.
"That must Valerie's pokemon" Ash says. He walks over and picks it up "Okay let's get back" Serena nods and they walk back to camp. When they arrive, they find that everyone else had fallen asleep.
"Guess we took longer than we thought" Serena said
"Yea. Ash sees the Pokeball on Valerie's bag "Guess Valerie figured that would happen so she left her Pokeball out for us" Ash walks up, takes the Pokeball and returns Froakie
"Well. Should we go to sleep?" Serena asks
"Nah. Let's stay up a little longer if you want. It's not too late. And besides, we haven't talked much since you threw those snowballs at me face" Ash says with a smile.
Serena blushes"I said sorry" Ash laughs
"Well guess we are even for me not remembering you summer camp" Serena smiles and they both sit down
"So Ash. What do you plan to do after the Kalos League" Serena ask
"It depends on whether or not I win the Kalos League. If I win, I'll stay here. If I lose, I'll probably go to another region" Ash responds
"So I guess we don't have much time left together" Serena says sadly. Ash's smile disappears
" Never thought of that. I'll you guys a lot" Ash says
"I'll miss you too. Even more than I did after I left kanto as a little kid" Serena says
"Serena. I have to admit something to you" Ash says
"Yes?" Serena asks
"When I remember you for summer camp, I remember something else. I remember how much I missed that straw hat girl. We were best friends then and still are" He says emotionally
"You missed me?" Serena looks surprised
"Of course. I still have that hat you gave me. The only reason why I didn't remember you was because I never got your name. We hung out so much during that time I wasn't able to get your name. I hoped one day we would meet. When that day came, I was happy to see you again, but embarrassed I didn't remember you" Serena blushes
"Never knew you cared that much about you" She say
"I always have. Just never thought of telling you this now. You reminded me my journey in Kalos was coming to an end so I thought you should know you are important to me and I hope I will see you again if I end up leaving Kalos" Serena is moved
"You're important to me too. If I am able to remember you after so long, I don't think I'll forget you so easily. We'll meet again. I guarantee it" Serena responds Ash smiles.
"Guess we should go to sleep now. Night Serena" and Ash walks into his tent
"Goodnight my love" Serena whispers and she goes into her tent. Little did Ash and Serena know, Valerie had heard the whole conversation
"That confirms it. He loves her. Time for part 3. Making him realize it" Valerie thinks
In the morning, after Valerie got her Pokemon, Ash and the group start getting breakfast ready, but Ash was distracted
"Why did I feel so weird around Serena last night. I know she is important to me but so is everyone else. What is so special about her?"He thinks. Valerie sees this and smiles
"Ash. You okay" She asks
"Yea. Just thinking" He responds. Valerie then started thinking herself on how to make Ash realize he loves Serena. She then decided to just do it a simple way.
"Hey Ash. Can we talk?" Valerie says. Ash nods and they walk off to tak. Serena sees this and gets full of jealousy. Bonnie sees this
"Relax Serena. Nothing is going on between them" Bonnie says. Serena blushes
"What. Why would I care?" Serena says. Bonnie just shakes her head and goes back to helping her brother with breakfast.
"Valerie better not be planning anything with Ash" Serena thinks
With Ash and Valerie
"What's up Valerie" Ash asks
"I asked Serena this and I'm going to ask you this" She starts
"Ask me what" Ash is confused
"Do you like Serena?" Valerie says
"Of course I do. She is my friend" Valerie facepalms
"Not what I meant. I mean do you like her more then a friend" Ash's cheeks turn red
"Why are you asking me this?" He says
"Cause I heard your little conversation last night" Ash looks surprised
"Really?"
"What. You guys think I would let you two find my pokemon and not stay awake to see if you did"
"Alright. Alright. I'll admit this. When I was with Serena, I felt some sort of funny feeling around her" Ash says nervously
"Explain this feeling" Valerie says
"My heart pounds. My cheeks burn up. And I get nervous around her" Valerie smiles
"Guess that answers my question. These are signs of love Ash" Ash is surprised
"I love Serena?" Valerie nod
"Yup. I'm going to go back to camp. You can think about these feelings. Come when you're ready" and Valerie walks away
"I love Serena?" Ash closes his eyes, sees Serena and quickly opens his eyes. Ash then starts remembering the moments he has had with Serena and smiles. He realizes Serena feels the same way
"Man Ash. You are so dense. How have I noticed these signs before?" Ash laughing at his own density "Guess I should tell her. But how?" Ash thinks and starts walking back to camp
And so. Ash finally realizes he loves Serena. Bout how will he tell her…..
Ash arrives at the camp, looks at Serena and smiles
…..To be continued
Next chapter preview: Ash POV
"Thanks to Valerie, I realize I love Serena. But I need to tell her in a way that she will love. Serena is special. This confession also needs to be special. And I think I know how. Next time on Pokemon XY & Z, Ash and Serena become one. Everyone go Pokemon