Chapter 2: I Wish upon a Star

The recent two months had been joyous for the little Ash and Serena. Every day when they met at camp, they would usually go and play with a Poliwag, or go get ice cream together. And on Thursday and Friday, the two would go into the forest in secret, and climb up the tree where Serena was. It was their favorite tree, and that was where the two met. And they would sing the song, 'I Wish upon a Star'. A favorite song between the two of them. The two were great friends, and sometimes one of them came over to the other one's house. The fun continued until one of their Mom's picked one up. Ash and Serena were disappointed that they had to stop playing, but were excited that they would see each other tomorrow. Until one day, Serena didn't come. Ash was somewhat confused, but knew that she would come the next day. But she didn't.

After two weeks, a worried Ash got home after day camp was over, he dialed Serena's home phone number, but no one had answered.

"Mom," Ash called from the living room, "Can I ask you a question?"

"Of course." Delia, Ash's Mother, had replied. "Come into the kitchen dear."

Jumping from the chair he was kneeling in, Ash ran into the kitchen, taking a seat in a wooden chair.

"So, what's on your mind?" Delia had asked her son while facing the stainless steel oven.

"You promise to give the truth? Before I ask my question?" Ash had asked before telling.

"Of course honey. You know I'd never lie to you." Delia had answered.

"Okay then." Ash said, "Well, you know about Serena and me? How we are best friends?"

"Yes, I do indeed."

"That's good. Anyway, Serena wasn't here today, and yesterday she wasn't there either."

"Oh. Do you know why?"

"I really don't, Mom. Do you know?"

Delia was silent for a few moments, and sighed heavily. This was the moment she had dreaded since the weekend. Serena's Mother, Grace, had told Delia that Serena and her were moving to the Kalos region, because of Grace's Ryhorn races. Grace was a very famous Ryhorn racer, for that was why she had gotten money, but not enough. When she was given the opportunity, she accepted right away, because she wanted Serena to live in a 'bigger' place.

With a deep breath, Delia had almost whispered, "Do you promise you won't get upset?"

"Mommy, I'll never be upset at you." Ash had said in his 'I'm a good boy' voice.

"How would you react if I told you that Serena had moved?"

Moved?! This was not what Ash had in mind. He had thought that Serena was on vacation, or something else. Like maybe she was sick.

"I wouldn't be upset!" Ash had lied. "Wouldn't Serena be excited?"

"Okay. I'm glad you're okay, because Serena really did move. To Kalos."

"Oh wow." Ash whispered, and he could feel his raven styled hair drooping. His friend. His buddy.

She was gone.

Ash had gotten up from the table, and hugged his Mother. Understanding what the hug was meant for, Delia pried Ash from her legs, turned around, kneeled down and hugged Ash back.

"I'm glad that you're taking this easy. I know you'll see her again. I promise." Delia had whispered into her son's ear.

Ash didn't reply. As he was being hugged, his bottom lip quivered, and he was ready to burst into tears.

Ash had managed to stop himself from crying until bedtime. As soon as Delia closed his bedroom door, he had burst into tears. Sniffiling, wailing quietly, hiccuping uncontrollably.

Kicking the covers off of him, Ash sat up to face his window. The window that was filled with bright stars in the sky. And one, one that shone brightly, was the one that Ash had looked at, and it had reminded him of 'I Wish upon a Star'.

"Oh, I wish upon a star," Ash had started, "With nothing but hope to lose.

With you by my side, no hope's going to waste.

You are my star, and I'm your little bright, light, that brightens up your heart..."

Deep down, Ash had known that Serena had been singing with him too.