Hello again. TheEnigmatic97 here. Nothing much to tell here, but to tell you something about the guessing game I started on the Side Chapter before this update, somebody has given the correct answer.

Now for this chapter: The group has arrived at Santalune City, and they are going to have an unexpected welcome. Also, a phone call will be made, by who?

So without further ado,

'Santalune City'

-Santalune City Outskirts, 17:32-

"This is quite odd." Clemont said to the whole group "Since when did somebody tell us that there is an event here?"

"I don't know." Ash replied "Serena, could you check your guide for a sec?"

"Okay" Serena then grabbed her guide and fiddled with the search function "Hmm... Santalune City... there's no special event here today."

"So why are there a lot of people here?" Bonnie wondered why there was a lot of people. Well, technically, the place they were going to is an urban area, and to think that there is a Pokémon Gym there, you would expect that there would be challengers coming every once in a while. But this is different, people were rushing to the Pokémon Center, were they challengers for the Gym? Impossible since it would be farfetched to have Viola accept challenges from about a hundred trainers within a single day, added that the Kalos League Conference has ended, and the next Gym season will start in two weeks.

"DING!" that was the sound of Serena's guide updating its news feed

"Oh look, sounds like our arrival will be quite interesting." Serena said

"What is it?" Ash said before reading

Ash Ketchum and his group of friends have reached Santalune City. It is known that they will stay at the city's Pokémon Center. More updates as it comes.
#KalosLeague #ConferenceChampion (A/N: LOL with the hashtags)

Master Performer Serena and Conference Champion Ash Ketchum, along with Lumiose Gym Leader Clemont, and his sibling Bonnie Arrive in Santalune City.
#MasterClassShowcase #RoadToLumiose

"So that's why there has been a lot of people." Clemont said "Well any plans?"

"Ehehehe... Nothing." Ash replied as the rest of the group sweatdropped

"Well, we could just pass through." He suggested "what would go wrong?"

-Santalune City Pokémon Center, 18:12-

"Why did you come to Santalune City?"

"When will you challenge the Elite Four?"

"Ash, I'm your no. 1 fan."

'Serena, your performances are great!"

"Clemont, make an anti-gravity suit"

'Bonnie, you're so cute."

This and a hundred more lines coming from the fans of the group were heard in front of the Pokémon Center. The group answered some questions, but ended up quite irritated with the situation. This continued until some several trainers assisted the group to finally go inside the Pokémon Center. Ash went in last after telling the crowd that they need to rest and just wait until they arrive in Lumiose City. "Please respect our privacy." He said before closing the door.

When he faced the rest of the group, he saw them glaring at him, and the rest is history. He just had the scolding of his life. Well, it was not his fault anyways, it is the only entrance to the Pokémon Center, given that the Emergency Area is off-limits to non-medical personnel so they just let it pass.

"I already reserved two rooms for your group." Nurse Joy said "I knew that you were coming here and you might need some rest."

"Thanks, Nurse Joy." Clemont replied as he received the keys from her. "Okay, let's check the rooms."

The group then checked the rooms. They had received keys for the best rooms in the center, both had 3 beds, one king size bed, and two single beds. It also had a bathroom, a 32" LED TV with 200 channels and a video phone. They had a few tweaks in their room assignments, instead of the two girls staying in one room, Ash and Serena will stay together. This was suggested by none other than Bonnie

"I hope it wouldn't get too awkward." Bonnie said while giggling, making Ash and Serena look at each other with sheepish expressions.

With this, the two siblings will stay in the other room. After giving their room assignments, they went in and changed clothing before dinner.

-Santalune City Pokémon Center, Dining Hall, 19:12-

The group proceeded to have their dinner after resting for a half hour. Instead of cooking their own food, they resorted to their usual routine when in Pokémon Centers, they get their food from the cafeteria. The Pokémon stayed in a special area for them to have their food, which was close to the group's table. As usual, they had their own discussion of some matters within themselves, some joked around and teased each other, causing some small chaos within them, but was settled immediately by Pikachu, and the other veterans. When the group sat down at the table, Ash was still thinking about his 'stupid' suggestion, and he just let it out to them.

"Well, I guess there's no reason in taking my suggestions." Ash said while frowning "I kinda led all of you in trouble a while ago."

"Honestly, it was fun." Serena replied trying to change Ash's mood "You were so helpful in our travels, and you're moping because of a small blip? Come on, that's not you I'm talking to."

"I never thought that people call me cute!" Bonnie said

"And I never thought people wanted me to invent something they could use." Clemont said

"See Ash, there's no reason for you to be down." Serena still trying to turn her boyfriend's frown upside down, she then grabbed Ash's hand and gave it an assuring grip causing him to smile.

"I guess so." Ash replied "Let's eat?"

"Dig in." Clemont said in response before the group ate the food on their table.

The group stayed at their table for an hour eating and talking. They discussed their travel plans, and decided that they have their breakfast early so that they will arrive at Lumiose City before dinnertime.

-Santalune City Pokémon Center, Room 205, 20:19-

The couple went into the room after dinner and had finished preparing for bedtime. Since Pikachu was already sleeping on one of the single beds in the room, Ash suggested that Serena would sleep in the softer king-size bed, but she wanted something else.

"Ash, I actually have other plans." Serena said with a wink. Like the last time, it took Ash a few moments before that clicked in and he just smiled and belted out an "Okay."

They lied down on the bed and snuggled up with each other. But they cannot sleep at the moment so they just discussed a few topics

'You know, that crowd a while ago made me think." Ash said

"Think about what?" Serena asked

"I thought that eventually, the world would know about us, and I guess it would be better if some people knew it from us directly."

"I guess so" Serena agreed "It would be better if mom heard it from me than anyone else... Oh wait, I have to call her."

"Go, there's a phone there at the desk." Ash said as they stood up and went to the phone.

"Hello" A voice was heard when the call was connected.

"Hi, mom." Serena greeted

"Hello, Mrs. Yvonne" Ash greeted afterwards

"Oh, hi Ash and Serena!" Grace replied "Why did you call, Serena?"

"Well, I was just wondering how you are doing there." Serena replied

"That's unusual." Serena's mother thought. She knew that her daughter had this level of attitude whenever she was talking to her, and most of the time, when they are training for a Rhyhorn race. Nonetheless, Serena is a loving daughter to her. "I'm fine here. How about you two?" she asked

"Well, the reason why we actually called is that I was going to say something to you." Serena replied. She took a glance at Ash who gave her an assuring nod and held her hand, causing her to feel warm inside.

"What is it?"

"It's about me and Ash, we are... now in a relationship."

Grace then stayed at the same position for a few moments and remained silent. This was the reason why Serena needed the assurance, she was nervous. She did not know how her mother would react. On the other end of the line, Grace thought that she saw this coming, and she was pretty sure that she was happy with her childhood crush. Often times after the Summer Camp in Pallet Town, she would tease her daughter about it. It was just pretty recent that she knew that Ash is her daughter's crush, and knowing that he could be trusted, she felt good about it.

"Mom..." Serena was waiting for a response

After a few more moments, she smiled at the two and said "Congratulations, seeing that you are happy with him, I have no problem with that."

"Thank you." That was all Serena could say

"Ash, don't do anything stupid." Grace said, wanting to make sure that he could be trusted

"Yes, Mrs. Yvonne." He replied

"Mom, he's not that kind of person." Serena said immediately, defending Ash

"Well, you two need to rest, as what I know, you had a hard time entering the Pokémon Center." Grace said "Ash, congratulations on your win, and Serena, good luck with the showcase."

"Thank you, mom. Bye." Serena said before her mother disconnected from the call.

"That went well." Serena sighed

"Yes it did." Ash replied

"So when are you going to call your mom?" she asked

"When we get to Lumiose City. We need to sleep."

And the couple went back to their bed and snuggled up with each other, and slept.

Well, that's for this chapter. Trying to make celebrities out of the Kalos Group is hard. Well, if the Pokémon Universe were real, I'm pretty sure that they would take that status also. If you are wondering why the press is heavily involved here, it is because of a suggestion I considered a few chapters earlier. Well, since it has been started, I just have to *puts sunglasses* deal with it. But yeah, as we go on, especially with Ash's request in this chapter, the appearance of the media will gradually decrease as we go on through the story, but they would still be there after extremely major events. I hope you won't mind.

About the next chapter: The group leaves Santalune City to proceed to Lumiose City. No major events here, but I am going to reveal something about Ash's league team.

So there we go, TheEnigmatic97 here, peace!