Hello again, TheEnigmatic97 here. Well, my classes are about to start in a few days, you don't have to worry though, I'll try to keep this story up whenever possible so keep reading. I'm online most of the time so I could stop by and continue. Well, for those who read the side chapter, I hope you already have an idea on what will unfold in a few chapters.
Now about this chapter: The group gets a phone call from the Kanto region. And this will be fun.
So without further ado
'Group Chat'
-Professor Sycamore's Laboratory, Dining Area, 18:32-
"So how's the press conference?" The professor asked the group while taking a bite from his roast turkey. Aria had left the laboratory a few minutes after the press conference. She left after some long talk with the couple regarding the special moment they had earlier.
"It was tiring." Ash replied "All those questions make cringe for some time."
"But at least you had a good moment there..." Bonnie, who was informed of what happened, teased
"BONNIE!" Clemont reprimanded "Sorry by the way."
"No problem at all Clemont." Serena said with a wide smile "I kinda liked how that transpired."
"What happened earlier?" Professor Sycamore asked
-DING!
"Oh, a video." Serena said while grabbing her personal guide "Professor, I guess this will answer your question."
The professor watched the video attentively. When he saw the moment the group was talking about, his eyes widened up to the point that they would pop out from it's sockets and was shocked like someone being hit by an electric attack from a Pokémon.
"You two... kissed." The professor said and the group smiled as their reply
"I'd never thought that you two are really that close." he continued "At first sight, I only knew that you two are perfect together and you just made a conclusion."
The two blushed at that compliment of some sort and continued their meal, feeding each other.
"My, these two are so cute." Bonnie thought while feeding her Dedenne
A few minutes after the group finished their dinner, one of the professor's assistants approached the group and told that they are needed at the meeting room at the third floor. "You have a call coming from Pallet Town, Ash. Your mother told us that you and your friends be present at the meeting area since the call is made from Professor Oak's Laboratory."
"This is interesting." Ash said "I wonder why they would call."
"Maybe it has something to do with the press conference." Serena said
"I'm going to be in trouble." Ash thought
-Professor Sycamore's Laboratory, Meeting Room, 19:42-
"Hello there Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie." Delia greeted the group
"Hi, Mrs. Ketchum" they greeted back
"You might wonder why I had to call you right now." Delia said "Actually, you have a lot of talking to do."
"Are you angry with that moment I had a while ago?" Ash asked
"No, no." Delia replied immediately "Why would you say that? By the way, you might need to give your friends there a short history lesson."
"What do you mean... WHOA." Ash was shocked when the camera was moved to the other side of the room which revealed a lot of familiar faces
"What are you guys doing there?" Ash asked
"We were expecting a hello from you, Ash." Iris said "And you are asking us immediately that question. You're such a kid."
"Hello there everyone!" Ash said afterwards "There, happy now?"
The group in Kanto laughed. "So aren't you going to introduce everyone?" Brock asked
"Okay, so first let me introduce all of you to my friends here." Ash started "So this guy is Brock, a Pokémon Doctor. Also the Pewter City Gym Leader, who specializes in Rock types, although I don't know the real status of that one. Then the lady with the orange hair is Misty. Cerulean City Gym Leader, and specializes in Water types. I met her when my journey started and broke her bike. Actually, Pikachu burned it."
"Pikapika-" (Sorry 'bout that...) the yellow rodent scratched the back of his head
"Then I guess you guys know these three." Ash said "This is May, top coordinator, one of my friends in Hoenn, she has a sibling named Max, who is beside her. Then you have Dawn over there, also a coordinator. A small trivia, if me and Serena have a signature line in 'Never Give Up' she also has one 'No need to worry'."
"So you two also have a catchphrase." Dawn said to the raven haired trainer "I wonder how you two call each other."
"Okay... then you have these guys from Unova. The one with the large, purple hair is Iris, a dragon master in training, and Cilan a Pokémon Connoisseur and one of the Gym Leaders of Striaton City and specializes in Grass Types. His 'tasting times' are kinda useful at some times, kinda like Clemont here whose inventions are useful when they do work."
"HEY!" Clemont reacted on what Ash was implying
"Brother, it is true." Bonnie said
"Then since you are in Professor Oak's lab, I'm pretty sure Tracey and Gary are there." Ash said
"Sad to say though, they had to do fieldwork." May said
"Now, let me introduce these guys to all of you." Ash said while moving the camera so that his friends would be visible "So let me start with the lemon-blonde siblings. This is Clemont, Lumiose City Gym Leader, specializes in Electric Types, and an inventor at that. This is his sibling, Bonnie, who really likes to care for Pokémon. Kinda like Max over there."
The group then took a proper posture and listened attentively, knowing what's coming next.
"So, you really want to know a lot of things right off the bat, huh?" Ash asked and the Kanto group nodded
"Why not tell them what happened before?" Serena said
"Actually, you are the right person who could narrate it." Ash said "So, I guess, I'll let her do the story telling." (A/N: Brace yourselves, the XY007 narration is coming.)
"It happened a few years ago back in Professor Oak's Summer Camp in Pallet Town." Serena started her narration "We were eight years old back then. Well, during that day, I wandered into the forest and was lost and scared. I really never wanted to come there but destiny had other plans. When I was trying to find my way back, a Poliwag suddenly appeared causing me to fall down and hurt my knee. A few minutes later, the bush started shaking, and I was that scared, then he appeared, Ash Ketchum. Well, he was looking for that Poliwag, then he saw me. He brought out his lucky handkerchief and tied it on my knee. He helped me stand up, but I can't during that time. Then there came his line 'Never give up 'till its over' and his toothy grin. He helped me stand up again, and when I got up, we got into an unexpected embrace. Afterwards, while we held hands, probably his assistance, he led me out of the forest back to the campsite."
"And that's how things happened." Ash said ending the narration "A few years later, we met again in Santalune City, but didn't remember her at first, but eventually, my memory came back, and BOOM! Magic happened. So guys, let me introduce to you my girlfriend, Serena, Master Performer."
The group then applauded the sorta dramatic introduction. Afterwards, Ash asked the question he stated a while ago
"What are you guys doing there?"
"We met up here when the news of your win there came to us." Misty replied
"We expected your return in a few days, but it seems like you won't come soon." May continued
"I guess mom told you that I won't be coming in weeks." Ash said
"Yeah, with that new adventure of yours." Brock replied while pointing out at Serena
"Right..." Ash said causing everyone to chuckle
"By the way, how are you guys over there?"
"As usual, I have gym duties at Cerulean." Misty replied "My sisters occasionally take charge from time to time."
"I just finished my dissertation for my degree.' Brock said "And I'll get my diploma in a few days."
"That's awesome." Ash replied
"Me and Dawn are going to compete at the Wallace Cup by the end of the year." May said
"Hopefully, all of you would be able to watch." Dawn continued
"Can we go brother?" Bonnie asked
'If dad will allow us to leave Kalos for a few weeks, I see no problem." Clemont replied to his younger sister
"No need to worry, Ash can give you free tickets, he also has a contest pass." Dawn added
"Dawn..." Ash reacted "You know that it's been a long time since I competed in a Contest."
"I've heard you give some advice to Serena." May said "I'm pretty sure you give her the best of your experience back then."
"No wonder." Serena said
"How about you two?" Ash asked Iris and Cilan
"My time here went great and when I came back to Unova, I got promoted to the S-class and I still do my gym duties." Cilan replied
"Congratulations on the S-class promotion." Ash said
"I also went to train with Clair in Johto. I got a Gible in the process, too." Iris said
"How about you guys?" Max asked
"I'm pretty sure you know that I finally won a League Conference." Ash replied "And I'll be battling the Elite Four after doing some additional training."
"I'll be competing at the most important Showcase of the season." Serena said "I'm kinda sad though since you guys won't be able to watch live."
"Don't worry." Dawn said "I'm pretty sure that your boyfriend would keep us updated."
"Yeah, hopefully though, he would still remember to do so." Iris said "He's such a kid for him not to remember."
"Really, Iris?" Ash said
"How many times have you checked on us since we parted ways?" Iris asked causing Ash to remain silent in embarrassment
"I usually invent stuff while not busy with my gym duties." Clemont replied to Max's question "Bonnie would usually help me out.
"The reason why we called is that we felt that we need to congratulate you." Brock said
"Congratulate me for what? The League Conference?" Ash asked
'That's one." Cilan replied
"Umm... the chance I get to battle this region's Elite Four?" Ash still wondered causing the Kanto group to facepalm.
"Isn't it obvious, Ash?" Misty asked "We congratulate you two."
"Me... and... OH!" Ash finally realized? "Thank you guys. Me and Pikachu we're so in-sync in that battle." (A/N: #Facepalm)
Now it was the Kalos group's turn to facepalm, that includes Pikachu. Serena was just smiling at Ash's sudden denseness
"You know, that denseness is kinda funny." Serena said before kissing Ash at his cheek
"Oh." Ash got it finally
"CONGRATULATIONS!" The Kanto group greeted afterwards
"Thank you guys." Ash replied "Although, I don't know what to say afterwards."
"Why not... you know?" Brock said
"I don't know but the last one was kinda forced, you know." Ash said
"Nonsense, you know we liked it a lot." Serena teased "I'm pretty sure you want to do it now."
"You know that when it's something I like, I wouldn't be able to resist." Ash replied (A/N: You know, I'm starting to sound like Manny Pacquiao, you know.)
Then the moment came, like what transpired earlier, sparks still flew. But this time, it was more special, maybe because there were not much people around, or maybe the people they showed their display of affection respects their relationship and allows them to keep it special. When they pulled away, Ash whispered to his girlfriend "It was better than the last time." causing her to chuckle.
"Well, now that's over, I guess we could end this small talk." Brock said "We hope to see you soon."
"I can't wait to go home." Ash said "By the way, can anyone tell Professor Oak to send over my Pokémon over here at Kalos?"
"My pleasure to do so." Cilan said
"Thanks a lot guys. I wouldn't be able to get to this point without all of you guys." Ash said
"You did a lot of great things for us too." May said
"Goodbye for the meantime." Dawn said before the call was disconnected
In Pallet Town:
"When are we going there?" Iris asked
"We will book our flight first thing in the morning tomorrow." Brock replied "We will leave Kanto by Sunday morning, and we should be able to arrive by Monday morning, Kalos time."
"Sounds like a good plan." Dawn said
"He's going to be surprised." Misty said while polishing a mallet.
-Professor Sycamore's Laboratory, Ash and Serena's Room, 22:43-
When the couple were snuggled up on bed, they had a small discussion about the small moments they had earlier in the day.
"You did well today, Ash." Serena said
"What do you mean?" Ash wondered
"You made this day special for us." Serena replied
"I still don't get it." Ash said
"Here, I guess this will give you an answer." Serena said before pecking Ash's lips
"Now, I get it." Ash said while scratching the back of his head
"By the way, you sure do have a great circle of friends." Serena said
"I wonder what will happen if all of you meet them." Ash replied
"I don't know, but I'm pretty sure, we're going to have a great time." Serena said
"I hope so." Ash replied
"Well, good night, Serena."
"Good night too, Ash."
"I love you."
The two giggled when they realized that they said the same line at the same time before exchanging one last kiss before drifting off to sleep.
Well, that's for this chapter. I'm kinda happy with the turnout of this one. Sad to say that this would be the last update before my classes start. The remedy that I could give is that I'll be doing weekly updates as much as possible so that I won't keep you guys hanging. If I won't be able to update for a certain week, it means something happened to me, don't worry, I'm not sick or something. By the way, thanks for the 7000+ view count as of this update, you guys are so amazing.
Now about the next chapter: We skip a few days and go immediately to the big day for Serena. It's the day when she does her showcase. What are the guys thinking about during those times?
So there we go, TheEnigmatic97 here, peace!