The Plan

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Chapter 5: Realization

Serena's POV

I have to get to Ash before they hurt him! He has to know that I am in love with him and can't stand life without him in it!

*Flashback*

"You'd have to put yourself in a scenario where Ash would have to think about how much he cares for you." Clemont responds.

"How?" I've never been so interested with what Clemont had to say than right now.

"Well you could always put yourself in danger."

"Isn't that a little dangerous? Plus Ash has saved me before!"

*Flashback ends*

I couldn't believe it. Ash got into a scenario where his life is in danger and it made me contemplate my feelings for him only to realize I don't just like him, I love him. Pikachu observed my face filled with determination to get Ash back.

We finally arrived at the Team Rocket hideout. "I hope they didn't hurt Ash!" Pikachu snuggled into my neck to assure me that he's alright. "Thanks Pikachu. Ash is so lucky to have you as a companion." He just gave me a little wink and his gave me a look that said 'I won't be Ash's only companion for much longer.' I could tell by that look he knew how I felt. I felt myself blush looking at his little yellow face which only proved his point. "Ok Pikachu, we have to save Ash!" But when I walked in, only shock struck my face. I saw Ash. His eyes were open but his pupils never moved. The sparkle in his eyes were gone. He just looked at me while hung from a wall by a chain on each of his wrists. "Ash!" I exclaim. "Are you ok!?"

"uuuuuuuugh." Was his only reply. Something was wrong with him.

"Ash!?"

"Oh there's no use trying to get through to him." Jessie walked up behind me. Pikachu jumped down to guard me.

"What... Did... You... Do to him." I felt anger boiling up inside me. I was about to lose control.

"We just hypnotized the twerp! He'll do exactly as we command him to. We can release him if you hand over Pikachu. But we won't tell you what we'll do to Ash if you don't." James snickered. Pikachu looked up at me like he was willing to go with them so Ash would be free.

"Pikachu. What would Ash do?" I had to think about what I just said. I knew Ash would never let Team Rocket take Pikachu no matter what. But was I becoming ready to let Ash go!? What's gotten into me!? Wait. If I saved Ash and gave Pikachu away... I'd better kiss those dreams of him and I together goodbye. I can't believe I'm about to do this but because I love Ash, I'd do what he would do.

"Team Rocket. I- I -" The words wouldn't come out. "I CAN'T!" I finally yelled out.

"My my my. What a shame. Looks like you'll have to deal with your 'crush' personally. Ash. Attack!" Jessie looked at me with an evil smirk.

"What!? NO!?" It was too late. Team Rocket left the area. Leaving only Ash, Pikachu and I alone.

"uuuuuuuugh."

"Ash you have to snap out of it! Team Rocket is gone! You're safe now!" He still walked slowly towards me.

"Pikachu! What do we do?" I looked to the Pokemon for an answer. Pikachu leaped into the air and used a thunderbolt to Ash hopefully to knock the sense into him.

"Pika...CHUUUU!" It was a direct hit! Ash kept coming and threw some kind of ball at Pikachu. Not a pokeball but whatever it was it let out a green mist. Wait. That was sleeping gas! Pikachu fell asleep!

"Ash. Please don't do this." I felt my eyes starting to get teary. He still continued forward. We kept moving until I backed into a corner. Seeing him like this made me weak and I fell. "Ash.. Please." He stood right above me and pulled something out of his pocket. It turned out to be a retractable staff! He is going to kill me!

"uuuuuuugh." He held the staff to deliver a blow to my head. This was the time to tell him. Even if he wasn't listening. I have to say it.

"Ash. I don't know if you can hear me. But I need you to know that I have had a crush on you since the day we met. All I've thought about was you since then. If this is how I'm going to die then I'm glad I get to die around you." I give him a faint smile and I closed my eyes and waited for the impact.

It never came. I looked up. His arm is shaking! He's still there! He's fighting the effects that have taken over his body!

"S-Serena." He managed to get out between his gritted teeth before I saw a bight yellow flash knock Ash over. Pikachu was on top of him and he gave a large thunderbolt. I rushed over to a fallen Ash and a tired Pikachu.

"Ash? Are you ok?" I lay a hand on his shoulder. He looked up at me. I saw the sparkle in his eyes again! He was back!

"Did you mean it?" He asked a little banged up but mostly ok.

"What?"

"You said you had a crush on me. Is that true?" He looked surprised now. But in a good way (I hope)

"No." I told him looking down.

"Oh." Was the only words he said. He sounded disappointed.

"Up until last night I always thought of you as my crush."

"Wait. But you just said-"

"But when I slept in the tent with and saw you kidnapped I realized you're more than just my crush."

"Serena what are you trying to say?" He managed to get out completely taken away with what I was confessing.

"I LOVE YOU!" I couldn't hold my tears back any longer I just let go of all my emotions and threw myself into him who was sitting up. I was bawling into his shoulder. Then something happened that I never thought I would feel.

He wrapped his arms around me stroking my back embracing me. It felt so calming and so soothing. I felt so happy like this but I still have one thing left to do. I pushed myself a little just so I could see his face. The face of the boy who I know and love. I grabbed his shirt with both hands and I forcefully planted my lips against his. I held him in case he tried to break away. I tugged his shirt closer and closer while I kissed him like if I let go, he'd die. Our lips fit together like a puzzle. This by far is the best moment of my life. I never want this to end. I finally let go of his shirt and pulled away so I could breathe but after that feeling I was still breathless. He just looked at me with huge eyes. He still doesn't understand love but I hope that got him a step closer. I fell back into his arms to calm myself down.

I swear I was there for a good hour just in his arms and I know he knew how much I wanted this. All the feeling I've stored up for years was now out and it was so nice not having it bottled up. My breathing was still irregular because I was crying and I was still sniffling while my head rested on his shoulder but he made sure I was safe. I came looking for Ash and the outcome was the best thing I could've expected. It was true without a doubt that I love him and I will NEVER let him go alone again.

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