"When you smiled I always saw myself sharing that smile... It let me know everything was okay. When you cheered for me I was encouraged to try my best at, not only my Kalos Queen contests, but at everything I did. With you by my side I never lacked the strength to get through every hardship we endured... You are very special to me... Irreplaceable... but then I wonder something that brings me fear whenever I think of it... What am I to you?"
"Hehehe, What do you think Braixen? It looks amazing doesn't it?" I remember saying to my favorite fire fox friend as I modelled some gorgeous swimsuits for her. In response she cries out her name in delight, seemly agreeing with me. On my own there was no way I could pick out just one outfit since the shop I was in was chock full of beautiful swim wear for not only girls but for boys as well. I knew that the outfit I choose from here would be the one that I would wear at the beach, showing it off to Ash in hopes that he would like what he saw so naturally, for me, perfect was the bare minimum. Thankfully I had the assistance of my always helpful partner Pokémon Braixen who helped me to narrow down my choices to two very attractive suits. The first one was a two piece suit, showing off more skin, with a blazing fire theme to it. Splashes of red, yellow and orange covered the bikini like flames bursting out from the center front and back of both parts of the swim wear. The second one was a one piece that showed less skin but it had a very calm, cool theme with some nice blue and green waves on it.
"Oh, they're both so lovely... I can't just choose one..." I mumbled to myself, looking at the two pieces as I debated in my head. Soon, it struck me like a Ryhorn when I glanced over to a suit similar to the second one but smaller and with a pretty little skirt. "Oh my! This would look so cute on Bonnie!" I thought to myself as I picked it out. Luckily it was her size. So right then and there my ever loyal Braixen and I walked over to the counter, bought the fire themed swimsuit for me and the cool themed suit for Bonnie and left the door content and excited. Braixen, being my first Pokemon knew very well what I felt for our favorite Pokemon Master in the making and knew very well what I was planning since it was as obvious to see as the smile plastered on my face. I just couldn't help myself.
"Tomorrow, Braixen, everyone is going to be at the beach! I can't wait for us four-... No wait... five of us to play with you guys tomorrow." It was then I first thought of Ash's mysterious friend since the phone call yesterday. To be honest I just kind of brushed it aside but now I was curious as to who this person was. I knew very well that Ash had been to several different regions before and that he had many great travelling friends to accompany him... but beyond some guys named Brock and Cilan, which he mentioned when comparing Clemont's amazing cooking to theirs, he's never really told us much about them. All he told us about this friend of his was that they really loved Dragon Types and hated the cold. Soon, I made it to the Pokemon Center as I stayed deep in my thoughts. Thankfully the doors were automatic or I would have slammed right into them. "Braixen, thanks for helping me. Let's let Nurse Joy check you out and restore your strength for tomorrow. Okay?" Braixen replied with a happy squeal, returning back to her pokeball. Shortly after I dropped her off along with my other pokemon to be checked out by Nurse Joy. "Umm... Excuse me but have you seen a Boy with black hair in a red hat... he has a Pikachu with him?" I asked as I didn't see Ash nor his mysterious friend anywhere in the Center. "Yes, I have seen him in fact. He's at the battle field behind the Center with three other people... Two of them had blonde hair and the other had purple hair." Judging by how long I spent in the shop sorting through suits I assumed that the two blonde haired people were Bonnie and Clemont, I was very relieved to hear they made it alright, as for the purple haired person, I assumed that must be Ash's visiting friend. "Probably battling back there... Hehehe I wouldn't put it pass him, silly Ash. Thank you very much." I say as I rush out to meet up with the rest of the gang. As I did I could hear my remark from before being proven as Ash called out an attack. "Pikachu! Use Iron Tail!" I giggled slightly as I peak over past the side of the Pokemon Center building.
For a moment I just hung back, watching him as he battled. I guess it would seem kind of creepy for me to just be watching him like this from afar... especially since we were friends but I couldn't help but watch him. His face had an expression of deep focus, an expression he only got when in a tough battle or situation. His eyes were so intense, his attention completely at the battle against an opponent I couldn't see. For once I would love for him to look at me with those eyes for just seeing him... like this...from where I stood made my heart melt into a warm puddle. I could feel the Beautifly fluttering in my stomach as I watched him closely, taking in every detail of his expression... the way his eyes narrow, the look of deep thought... all the while keeping an excited smile spread out across his beautiful face. I dare not ruin this look by interrupting him now. I would have loved to just keep watching him like that... but the voice that followed his made me step out further for the voice was a shocking one... it belonged to a girl.
"Axew! Dodge and use Dragon Rage!"
A girl with wild, purple hair that seemed like it would snap her spine just by swinging it around as she did and chocolatey brown skin that stood out against her light yellow and pink clothing battled with as, commanding her Axew rather masterfully. Ash had never mentioned that he travelled with other girls before though I guess I shouldn't be surprise... there are only so many boys in the world... it was bound that he would travel with a girl or two. Watching her I noticed something rather interesting about her as she battled with Ash... she seemed to have a look almost exactly the same as the one Ash had... it was almost like they were in sync, matching each other's hits blow to blow. The battle was very intense with both Pikachu and Axew giving it their all as they unleashed their massive powers against each other. It was so overwhelming and this was the middle point, who knows how long this battle went on before I made it here. Just watching them now I could tell this was a very even match up with neither trainer willing to back down.
"Pikachu! Use Electro ball to block the attack and use the energy to jump in the air!" Commanded Ash which his loyal partner, Pikachu swiftly obeyed. He used his electro ball attack to disperse the beam. Taking advantage of the blast energy to jump up high in the air.
"Well Ash, looks like you aren't as much as a kid as I thought!" said the purpled haired girl as the dust tossed up into the air by the aftermath spread throughout the battle field. She smirked at him through the dust, sweating a bit from the intensity of the match.
"Hehe, you're not that bad either... Iris. Happy to see Johto's has only made you stronger!"
Ash smirked back at her, seemly so connected in that single moment that I couldn't help but feel a rush of jealousy. Me and Ash... we've never battled before because I'm sure if we had a battle an intense and as tough as this one he would pulverize me in an instant... I could tell it was down to the wire with just a single attack left in both Pokemon... it was winner take all.
"It has! It's made me strong enough to beat you into a pulp! Axew! Use Giga Impact! Full power!" yells the girl named Iris, her Axew gathering its power as streaks of purple and gold surround the tiny dragon pokemon. Suddenly, like a rocket it launches straight at Pikachu with the force an Agron.
"We'll see about that! Pikachu! Use Electro ball, form it in front of you and nose dive with Quick Attack!" Pikachu did as it was told, forming a ball of electricity and slams right into it with quick attack, forming what I could only describe as a bullet of gold and white as the two pokemon head towards each other fast. The moment the two Pokemon collide a powerful wave of energy blasted through the area, being so powerful that it shook the trees, ripping leaves from the branches. It was so intense I had to shield my face from the sheer power these two pokemon released upon impact. I could feel the ground under me shake and crack under their powers. I couldn't believe this! This was more intense than the time Ash fought at the Mega Lucario at the Shalour Gym, almost as if that battle was child's play and I didn't even get to see most of this battle!
After the energy settled I could finally remove my arms away from my face, watching as the dust settled from around the field. I could see it, Ash and Iris staring out into the field in anxiety as they waited for the smoke to go away and revealed who won...it felt like an eternity. As it cleared both Pikachu and Axew stood, very battered and damaged from their dangerous attacks. They just stood there, panting and staring at each other. As to how they kept up was beyond me, it seemed impossible that either of them had even that much power left in them. They shared one last smirk before collapsing on the field. Clemont ran to the center of the field as he was the referee for this battle, looking down to the two pokemon as he announced the results. "Both Axew and Pikachu are unable to battle! Thus this battle is a draw!" It seemed even he was shocked by the sheer power show he had just witnessed as he also lost to Ash but the fact that Iris could match him like that... it was just so unbelievable... Both trainers relax, going to their fallen Pokemon to praise them for their good job during the battle.
"Good job, Axew! I'm so proud of you!" Says Iris as she carries her Axew like a baby so it could relax and rest as she carries it. As the group walk back to the front of the Pokemon Center to heal their partners Iris spots me with a shocked expression.
"Oh! Hi! You must be Serena!" said the female dragon trainer happily which caused the others to turn and look at me. I'll be honest... I felt very sheepish with everyone staring at me... I didn't want to be rude so I extend my hand to greet Iris. "And you must be Ash's friend from Unova! It's nice to meet you!" I say. I did just meet this girl so there wasn't any reason to be mean to her... besides, she seemed to be a nice person. Maybe she could tell me some things about Ash that can help me out later. "Serena! There you are! Where were you?" Asked Ash as he carried his Pikachu in his arm. "W-well... I had a hard time choosing which swimsuit to buy... they were all so cute~" Ash chuckles at me but then remembers. "Oh, Iris... we should get our Pokemon to Nurse Joy..."
"Oh, right! Let's go!" The two run inside, leaving me, Clemont and Bonnie alone outside. While I did feel a bit jealous at the time I had no idea that this development would lead to the worse pain I would ever know...