"Ash? Is that you?" Serena asked from the other end of the phone.
"S-Serena? If you're looking for Prof. Oak, he's busy right now" Ash said.
"No, I was calling Prof. Oak to see if you were there. We're having a reunion and I was wondering if you want to join us. You know, the Kalos gang. By the way, why are you at Prof. Oak's lab?"
"I'd love to come by and also, I'm at the lab because I'm helping out. I'll be there tomorrow. Bye Serena"
"Bye" Serena said and she hung up the phone. As she walked back to the wooden table, she noticed Clemont and Bonnie were playing outside with her daughter. It was pretty adorable. Serena sat down at the table with a cup of warm tea and slowly sipped it. Something about that phone call though, it stirred her past feelings for Ash back into the present. It's been ten years, how could she still possibly like him? That's the thing about love, it's timeless. She started to tap the table with her fingers to get the thought of past love out of her mind. Some things never change though. Just when she was about to lose it, Cocoa walked back into the house.
"Mom, can they stay over for the night, please" Cocoa pleaded.
"If you can find sleeping bags, then yes they can" Serena said as she put her cup in the sink and started washing the dishes.
"Yay! We're having a sleepover" She said as she ran upstairs to the closet.
Serena smiled. Sleeping bags. Now, if only she could find those tents. Cocoa was upstairs rummaging through the closet. It was filled with soaps, towels, and sleeping bags. It took her a while but she finally managed to pull out two sleeping bags coloured blue and turquoise. The closet was a mess but she would have to clean that later anyway. Rushing downstairs to the living room, she dropped the sleeping bags and stared in awe. Two tents were set up as if they were camping.
"This is so…cool!"
Clemont and Bonnie were sharing a tent and Serena and Cocoa were in the other. Camping brought back many memories. Telling stories around the fire, making Pokémon impressions, Chespin eating all the macaroons. Pretty soon, they all had drifted off to sleep. For some reason, Serena was dreaming about Ash and she had no idea why. Did that mean she still had feelings for him? She was already married though, but her husband was gone. The only question left to ask is, does Ash have wife?
The sun was rising and the sky was filled with a pink and orange colour. Light seeped through the windows and the smell of fresh pancakes wafted through the air. Waking up, Serena rubbed her eyes and yawned. It was around seven thirty. Cocoa had already woken up and so had Clemont and Bonnie. Walking into the kitchen, she noticed Clemont was making breakfast. Bonnie and Cocoa were already seated at the table chanting for Clemont to flip the pancake in the air. Serena brewed some coffee and took the cup to the table. Ding Dong!
The doorbell rang and all eyes turned to the door. Serena took a deep breath and walked to the door, and then she slowly opened it. As the door creaked open, a boy with a Pikachu started to form. Serena tried not to fall for him like in the past, but couldn't help stare.
"H-Hi Ash" Serena said, not knowing she was blushing.
"Wow Serena, for ten years, you haven't changed a bit" Ash exclaimed.
"And hello to you to Pikachu"
"Hey, tell Clemont the drink he sent us had a horrible after taste" Pikachu said.
The three of them laughed there for a while. Cocoa walked up to her mom and then looked up to Ash. She stared in awe and an idea popped into her head. Ash bent down to the girl.
"And who are you?" Ash asked.
"My name's Cocoa and I have an important question for you"
"Sure, you can ask me anything"
"Are you single?"
"COCOA!" Serena shouted and she quickly slapped her hand over her mouth. Ash stood up trying not to burst.
"It's ok Serena and to answer your question Cocoa, yes I am single" Ash said and he walked over to Clemont and Bonnie.
Making sure no one was listening; Serena kneeled down on one foot and faced her daughter.
"Why did you ask that?"
"I don't have a dad and he seems like a nice guy. Besides, you use to like him before, so what's the problem?"
"How do you know I use to like him?"
"I don't, but now I do"
"Just go feed Skiddo"
"Fine"
Serena sighed in relief as she watched her go take Pokémon food to Skiddo in the backyard. Cocoa petted him slowly as he ate. She then climbed up the apple tree using the thick, bushy branches to pull herself up. Sitting above her Pokémon, she looked up to the clouds.
"You know Skiddo, I wonder if I'll ever get a dad" Cocoa said.
"Don't you have one already?"
"I did but he passed away before my first birthday"
"Oh"
"I hope mom will find someone one day"
"That's really sweet"
Ding Dong!
The doorbell rang and Cocoa rushed inside. She opened the door to find a boy around her age. He had blonde hair, glasses with shades, and a leather jacket. The boy stared at Cocoa for a moment, and then he took off his glasses and gave her a winning smile.
"Hi, I'm Rodney" the boy said as he extended his hand out to her.
"I'm Cocoa, nice to meet you"
"My dad's supposed to be here. Do you know where he is?"
"That depends, who's your dad?"
"Rodney! What are you doing here?" Clemont exclaimed.
"Sup papa"