Hey guys, Jeff here!
I think this chapter, in my opinion, focuses on Serena in the main. I feel that this chapter will be focused on Serena mostly, but I tried to also put in the rest of the gang as well ;)
Also, I don't know why, but the reviews from the last chapter went crazy with a lot of people saying about some stuff, so I kind of just ignored the whole thing and pretended that it never happened...
Just pointing this out now, the next chapters are from ideas by Hawkins579. I would like to thank him for the help he gave me with coming up with ideas for the chapters ahead. Shout out to him! :)
Anyways, let's get to reading...
(Inside the Pokémon Centre with Ash, Clemont and Bonnie)
"So… what are you going to do, Ash?" Clemont asked in a low toned voice.
They all have been begging – well, mostly Bonnie as she was very interested and determined to help Ash – the question. That same question has been orbiting around their heads as minutes passed by. They wanted to think of an idea that is very subtle, but also very direct; but it has been proven difficult by the time they have all spent on thinking of the answer for the question that Clemont has put up every now and then, so that they don't go off topic a bit.
Ash, Clemont and Bonnie do have to keep in mind that Serena is a traditional kind of girl with a traditional attitude to romance and that sort of thing. What do they mean by that? Well, it means that Serena would like the other person to ask her out, to become her boyfriend. The group has only discovered this the other day when Tierno confessed to Serena, which she obviously rejected him big time, as well as when she was reluctant to speak up if she saw someone in her interest, which made Ash a tiny bit jealous with her actions.
Ash gave out a huge sigh, suggesting to Clemont and Bonnie that he is giving up hope, hope that him and Serena are getting together. "I don't know what to do. I mean, I tried to think of something, but I just can't think of anything! What am I going to do? I need to do it at some point."
Clemont sighed. "Ash, come on. Don't lose hope. We'll be here to support you, okay?"
"Yeah, that's right!" Bonnie added quite enthusiastically. "What happened to the phrase you use? Don't give up 'till it's over, right?"
"I suppose you're right." Ash replied quietly.
Ash knew that Clemont was right. He was right about how he said that they will be there to support him, helping him to get to tell to Serena about the feelings that he felt towards her. Ash specifically remembers the phrase that Clemont has been using since the start of their journey – 'that's what friends are for'. He specifically remembered that and the promise that they would all stick together as a group until the time comes when everyone is going to leave.
At the same time, Ash knew that Bonnie was right as well. She was right about how Ash always uses the phrase "don't give up 'till it's over" in every single gym battle he has faced so far, in every time he supported Serena during her Tripokalons, and that specific time he used when he helped out Serena during Professor Oak's Summer Camp back in Kanto – where Ash also fell for a crush on Serena.
Besides that, he knew that Clemont and Bonnie will always be by his side every step of the way on telling Serena how he felt about her. They will be there until the end and he that from the start.
Ash smiled. "Well, thank you guys for that. I really appreciate your help."
"Don't worry Ash." Clemont replied, rubbing his nose. "We've got your back."
"So…" Bonnie added. "Do you two have any ideas or what? I mean, I got one in my mind."
Ash and Clemont shrugged. They were both nervous about what Bonnie's idea was and what she's going to say. So far, they have seen Bonnie very interested and insisted on helping Ash. They all know, even Serena for that matter that Bonnie was the cheeky one – the one who always comes up with crazy ideas for romance. To be honest, Ash and Clemont were also surprised at how much Bonnie understands romance especially at a young age, which was quite unique.
Ash shrugged, hesitated on speaking up. "So, Bonnie… what's your idea?"
Bonnie giggled, speaking confidently with pride. "You know Ash, you could just tell her up straight. I mean, if you can't think of an idea, then I think you must resort to the last option, the option that is the risky one."
"You know what Bonnie…" Clemont replied. "I think you're right. It is a risky option, but I think it is the best one we have come up so far."
Bonnie chuckled. "Big brother, that's the only idea we have come up with."
"Shush, Bonnie!" Clemont hissed.
Ash thought for a minute. He was very unsure about this idea, unsure that, first of all, it will get into Serena's head if he confessed right in front of her and if his feelings will get through her, and concerned as well as nervous about what will happen when he finishes speaking to her as it was her decision after all. Will Serena accept him or reject him? That is the question that is now circling around his head if he accepts the idea, of course.
Ash just can't bear thinking about the outcome right now. He has no time to think about that. The fear of rejection. Surely, it is an important aspect to consider, as this will be one of the possible outcomes, other than Serena accepting his confession of course, but also the most likely in his mind. He knew that if he was rejected by Serena, he knew that he will be very heartbroken and scarred for life. Rejection is not the best outcome possible for someone confessing to someone else. A truly heart-breaking act if it does happens.
Ash sighed. "Okay then Bonnie. I suppose we'll use your idea."
"Yay!" Bonnie cheered, enthusiastically jumping up and down as she said so.
"That's good and all, Ash; but…" Clemont added. "When are you going to do it?"
Bonnie giggled, only subtly. "Well, you could do it now. I think Serena is out on the battlefield practising for her Tripokalon with Sylveon."
Clemont sighed. "Bonnie's right, Ash. I also think that this is the best time to tell her… whilst she is busy."
Ash shrugged. "Right, I've decided. I'm gonna do it right now. So are you guys tagging along with me?"
"Of course we will Ash!" Clemont and Bonnie responded simultaneously, like brother and sister.
(Outside in the battlefield with Serena)
"Okay, Sylveon." Serena commanded. "Let's now use Fairy Wind, but shoot it up towards the sky whilst you spin around your ribbons!"
Sylveon then followed what Serena ordered her to do. Sylveon started to charge up the attack from its mouth and then shot it up into the air. As she fired the attack, she also spun her ribbons around that then created a sort of tornado that displayed beauty and elegance as well as showing off Sylveon's new learnt move that she had learned a couple days ago.
In Serena's mind, she felt that this was a perfected move to use in her next Tripokalon. A move and an action that she's confident and believed on that will get her win for the next Tripokalon that she is going to participate in next.
Serena then came up to Sylveon as she stopped the attack.
Serena smiled, kneeling down to Sylveon's height and making eye contact. "Well done, Sylveon. You were great out there! I'm sure that that final move and then combined with Braixen's flamethrower will create a perfect combination that will then finish off our performance!"
"Sylveon!" "It'll be awesome!" Sylveon replied very enthusiastically.
Serena sighed. "For now, I think we'll take a break from now and call it a day."
"Syl-sylveon." "I was about to say that as I'm a bit tired too." Sylveon added.
Serena and Sylveon then walked to the nearest bench they could find to sit down on and take a break on. They were both tired from the amount of practises that they have previously undergone on.
During these past few days, Serena has been working hard for her next Tripokalons. I mean, she felt very confident on her Pokémon, confident that they will do very well during the Theme Performance as well as the Freestyle Performance; but she had some doubt on her mind about Sylveon. You see, Sylveon was still very shy around other people and strangers, even though she had undergone an evolution, and this was the main reason why Serena wanted to spend a lot of time practising with Sylveon until that day comes.
As they both practised, this will increase their bond, their bond of friendship between each other. All of them in the group knew that Serena had a great bond with Sylveon before whilst she was still an Eevee, but Serena felt that that bond is now stronger since the new found evolution. Even Clemont suggested how Eevee evolved into a Sylveon and the main reason was that they both share a bond that no-one could beat. You could say that this bond started when Serena protected Eevee from Team Rocket as they tried to capture her for themselves. This bond of theirs grew stronger every day; therefore they both trusted each other very much.
"Hey, Sylveon." Serena whispered quite shyly, closing the gap between her and her Pokémon. "Could I tell you a secret of mine?"
"Sylveon. Syl?" "Of course you can Serena. What is it?" Sylveon responded, eager as to what her trainer has got to say.
Serena felt really nervous. She felt unsure and concerned as to what she is going to say to her partner. She knows that Sylveon can be trusted, but she just doesn't want to tell anyone about her secret, even her own Pokémon, but she knew she had to at some point. She needed to just get it off her chest, to just say it and then eventually forget about it afterwards.
This 'thing' that she has on her mind has just been bothering for her ages now, making her not concentrating on her training with her Pokémon or even worse during her Tripokalons. Serena knew that she needed to tell at least someone, so that it wasn't that bad. She felt that keeping it in her head all to herself is wrong and she felt very nervous upon doing so. She didn't want to leave it for too long in her mind, even though she had been keeping this secret of hers for a long time now, so that's why she just wants to have this talk.
Serena sighed. "Sylveon, I just don't know what to do with this secret. I cannot keep it for longer. I just have this urge to tell somebody and I think that somebody might me you."
"Sylveon?" "Why choose me, Serena?" Sylveon questioned her trainer.
"Well, it's because… I trust you." Serena replied shyly. "I feel that this bond of ours is strong; therefore I trust you with the information."
Sylveon nodded. "Sylveon-syl?" "So, what are you going to say?"
"I wanted to talk about… something that has been on my mind for ages." Serena spoke up, a little louder than a moment ago. "You see… I-I… I don't think I fall for just boys. I feel that I fall for boys… and girls."
Sylveon shrugged. "Syl? Sylveon-veon?" "Do you mean? You mean you find them both genders attractive to you?"
Serena stuttered. "Y-yes, I do. I-I think t-that I'm… bisexual."
There you have it, guys! Hopefully you have enjoyed this chapter! :)
Wow, what can I say with this chapter! I think that there was quite a lot of dark emotions and thoughts, mostly from Serena.
Well, I think that I'll take my leave on that and I think the next chapter will be Ash's confession ;)
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