The Ketchum Family - An Amourshipping Story

by RazorKeyboard

This is the story of what happens after Ash wins the Masters Eight Tournament. (Amourshipping Fanfic) What will happen when Ash and Serena reunite? Where will their journeys take them? I don't have any profanity or overly dark elements in my story. Things will get steadily steamier between Ash and Serena as things progress. All main characters are 18 years or older.

46. Setting Them Up, Knocking Them Down

Serena awoke from a night of wonderful dreams and lay still, listening to the waves of the ocean. After everything that had happened the previous few days, she hoped today would be a nice, relaxing experience, full of happy moments and memorable events. She smiled, rolled out of bed and traipsed over to her dresser. She picked out an outfit for the day; a nice, yellow/white sundress which came down to just above her knees. She also pulled out a set of her flesh colored undergarments and undid her night robe.

She folded the robe and stowed it inside the dresser before turning to the mirror. Wearing nothing but her skin, she eyed her slender, athletic form; turning to the left and the right as she inspected herself. She paid special attention to her bosom and gave her 'girls' a little tease with her hands. After last night, she wondered if Ash would be interested in an encore peepshow. She immediately sniggered and grinned, realizing that it wasn't a question of 'if' but rather 'how much' he would want another peep show.

With excitement slowly simmering within her, Serena chewed on her lower lip and hummed to herself as she got dressed. She wondered, when she disrobed, would she be taking these clothes off alone in her room, or with an audience of one? With her outfit complete, the golden-haired woman combed her lengthy locks before heading for the door. She stepped into the next room and… found Ash still sleeping on the couch.

Serena chuckled to herself and looked at her man. He was snuggled into the couch, wearing his blue pajamas. His breathing was soft and slow and his black hair an utter mess. She felt warm emotions bloom inside her chest and silently stepped over to him. She sat down on the edge of the couch so she was even with his waist. She turned so she was facing his head and saw him stir. A few moments later, his eyes fluttered open and he looked up at her. She smiled and a few seconds later, he smiled.

"Hey," he said in a groggy tone.

"Hey to you too," she breathed sweetly.

They looked at each other, Ash blinked his eyes a few more times and then Serena leaned forward. She gently pressed her lips against his in a soft, lovely good morning kiss. Ash moved his lips along with hers and they spent the better part of a minute enjoying the tingles of sensuality. Eventually, Serena pulled back and Ash sat up. He looked at Serena's outfit and spoke in a tired voice.

"It looks like you're ready to go," he said. "Got anything planned?"

A mischievous smile pulled at Serena's lips and she traced the index finger of her right hand over Ash's chest. "Well, I was hoping a hunky Alola tour guide could take me someplace fun."

Ash's eyebrows went up and he matched Serena's smile. "Hunky, huh?" he breathed.

Serena nodded. "Very hunky…" she said in sultry whisper.

Ash sniggered a few times. "I think I know a pretty good place," he replied. He eyed Serena's outfit, his eyes lingering on her covered bosom. "Are you going to be wearing that?" he asked.

Serena felt a thrill shoot up her spine. She really loved this new phase of their relationship.

"Mmm hmmm," she hummed. She cocked her head to the side and shot Ash a teasing stare. "Were you hoping for something else…?"

Ash sniggered some more and shrugged his shoulders. Serena ran her eyes up and down her man before continuing in a provocative tone.

"Or maybe you were hoping for something a little… less…"

The two lovers exchanged a sizzling stare and they each started to snigger. A few moments passed and Serena rose from the couch. Ash followed and stood close to his mistaken bride, playfully nudging and bumping against her. They giggled and chuckled for a short while before Ash gathered a change of clothes and went into the other room.

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Ash knew exactly the place for them to spend the morning. After they had eaten breakfast, they retrieved Pikachu and Oricorio from the Pokémon care center and set out for the far side of Melemele Island. They managed to keep away from most of the crowds, but there were still a few moments where people gathered round and bombarded Ash with questions and praise. Serena also got a few comments about how beautiful and lucky she was. She smiled gracefully and did her best to downplay the adoration.

Soon, they reached a secluded grove of trees a short distance from the beach. The setting was perfect for a quiet getaway. There were hardly any people around, the trees shielded them from view and the beach was within sight. They could hear the crash of the waves while resting in the grass below the trees. Serena gave her man a big hug and kiss, thanking him for being an excellent and very hunky tour guide.

The next few hours were filled with fun and frivolity. Serena spent time with Oricorio, learning her new Pokémon's attitudes and behaviors. Ash shared what he knew of Oricorio and soon Serena was performing a small dance along with her new friend. Pikachu munched on fruit, climbed a few trees, and also played with some of the wild Pokémon.

An hour into their peaceful retreat, they were interrupted by a trio of young boys. All of them were barely older than ten and utterly awestruck with meeting the Alola champion in person. Ash was a little embarrassed by the praise they heaped on him, but when their conversation turned to Pokémon, he quickly changed his tune. The four trainers swapped stories and, before long, the trio of boys challenged Ash to a battle.

Serena settled down to watch, feeding Oricorio a few berries as Ash laid down the rules. Although the boys initially challenged Ash to individual battles, the champion wanted to face them all at once. Soon, Pokémon were sent out and Pikachu faced off against a Litten, Charjabug and Bounsweet. Ash called out for the battle to begin and chaos quickly ensued.

Serena watched the first exchange and suddenly began to feel uneasy. Pikachu dodged two of the attacks, but an ember from Litten knocked the electric type backwards. Pikachu shocked the Charjabug and then took another hit from Bounsweet's Razor Leaf. Serena nervously pulled her knees to her chest. Had it been too long since Ash had battled?! Had he lost his edge?! A moment later, she heard her man comment about how well the boys were doing before warning them that battles were unpredictable. He then sent Pikachu streaking ahead, knocking Litten up into the air.

Serena let out a sigh of relief and relaxed. Ash was just giving the young trainers a fighting chance. He wasn't battling anywhere near full strength. She fed Oricorio another berry and pulled a brush out of her handbag. She spent the next few minutes tending to her new friend while watching Ash slowly and methodically defeat each of the young boys.

Before long, the battle was over and Ash congratulated the trio of youngsters. All of them were thoroughly amazed by Ash and Pikachu and they began chattering about how much stronger they planned to get. Before they boys ran off, they asked Ash if he'd challenged the Dragonboarder of Alola to a battle. Ash had never heard of such a thing and the boys quickly told of an incredible man; so brave that he rode across the waves while being pulled by his Dragapult. Ash raised an eyebrow at this and quizzed the youngsters on where he might find the Dragonboarder. The boys shared the information and quickly departed; eager to tell their friends and parents about their battle against the champion.

Ash and Serena spent a little while longer at the grove before starting the return trip to the hotel. Once they arrived, Serena left Oricorio at the Pokémon care, however, Ash kept Pikachu with him. They returned to their hotel suite to eat lunch before Ash announced that he wanted to go to the beach where the Dragonboarder was supposed to show up. Serena wasn't surprised to hear this. Ash was never one to pass up an opportunity to meet a strong trainer.

They cleaned up lunch and Serena went into the other room to change. A few minutes later, the woman from Kalos returned. Ash turned to face his girlfriend and his eyes stretched as wide as they could go. Serena had changed into her red bikini and stood before him with little more than a few triangles of fabric covering her person and her Alola necklace dangling around her neck. Ash coughed and chuckled a few times as his eyes ran up and down the curves of Serena's body. She smiled, he smiled and they shared a long, naughty stare. Finally, Ash sheepishly asked if Serena was going to be wearing that outside, or if she had other plans for the afternoon…

Serena giggled, wiggled her waist and twirled a t-shirt and shorts in her hand. She said that this outfit was just for the beach and she'd be wearing her clothes over the provocative swimsuit the rest of the time. Ash chuckled, Serena giggled and a few raunchy comments were exchanged about modesty, toplessness and the growing bulge in Ash's shorts. With sexual tension at maximum level, the two lovers moved toward the door, shoulder-to-shoulder. As they stood at the threshold, they seriously considered forgetting about the Dragonboarder and spending a romantic afternoon together. Reason won out, however, and they soon exited the hotel before heading to the faraway beach with Pikachu in tow.

It took a little while for Ash and Serena to cross Melemele Island. Once again, they tried to avoid crowds and keep a low profile. There were a few tense moments but soon they were walking down a small, lonely road near the edge of the island. They held hands and playfully bumped their shoulders together as they went.

The sun was past its midpoint when they reached the beach and started looking for a sign of the Dragonboarder. Surprisingly, the beach was mostly deserted. There was a small family playing in the sand a short distance away and a red-haired woman sitting on a towel reading a book. Pikachu's ears twitched when he sighted the woman, but Ash's Pokémon didn't make any further noise. Ash glanced around and gave a resigned shrug before turning to Serena.

"Well, I guess he's not here," he said, sounding disappointed. "Maybe we missed him."

Serena smiled kindly. "He could always turn up later," she replied.

Ash pursed his lips. "Yeah, but we kinda wasted a trip."

Serena looked down and pawed at the sand with the toes of her right foot. She'd taken her shoes off when they'd arrived and she was enjoying the feeling of sand between her toes.

"It's a really beautiful beach…" she said in low voice. "I don't think it's a wasted trip."

A smile pulled at Ash's lips and he sniggered. "So, what do you want to do?"

Serena's eyes flashed and a mischievous look crossed her face. She reached down, gripped the hem of her shirt and slowly pulled the garment up, over her head. Ash's eyes widened and his smile broadened as Serena pulled off her shorts and stood in her mouthwatering, red bikini.

"I was thinking we could go swimming," she breathed. She watched Ash's eyes run up and down her body and smiled hungrily. "How's that sound?"

Ash chuckled and grinned. "Sounds great!" he laughed.

Serena grinned, sashayed her shoulders and started walking toward the ocean. Ash followed right behind her and they shared a few quiet giggles. Ash's eyes kept darting to Serena's bikini top and the luscious mounds of flesh it barely concealed. He could see the tops and sides of her boobs. Would he soon see more?! The naughty look in Serena's eye made him wonder if there might be an 'accidental' wardrobe malfunction during their time in the ocean. He sure hoped so…

Without warning, a calm yet curious female voice called out from behind them; a voice Ash thought sounded familiar…

"Ash…? Ash Ketchum…?"

Pikachu's ears perked up and the electric type let out a happy chirp. Ash and Serena turned around in puzzlement and saw the red-haired woman they'd spotted earlier had stood up. She was wearing a tan and gold kimono, which was hanging open at the front. A pale green bikini peeked through the opening of the kimono as she took a few strides toward them. Her inquisitive, green eyes were wide and her mouth was partially agape. She continued staring at the duo from Pallet Town before chuckling and clapping her hands together in a show of excitement.

"Wow! Imagine running into you here!" Sonia said in a cheerful tone.

Ash finally matched voice and face and let out a chuckle. "Huh, Sonia," he said. "Wow, it's been a long time."

Serena pursed her lips and glanced between the red-haired woman and her man. Ash seemed to have a never-ending supply of female acquaintances from his past. For a guy as dense as he was, he sure made friends with every girl who crossed his path.

Sonia came to a stop; the gentle breeze causing her red hair to billow outward from her head. "So, I guess you decided to come and visit Alola. Checking out your adoring fans?"

Ash appeared suddenly bashful. "Ah, uh, not really," he said awkwardly. "It's sort of a Pokémon… thing… and a vacation."

Sonia laughed. "Same with me. I'm here for research too?" The woman from Galar blushed slightly and sent Ash a sly look. "So, who's your friend…?" she said, inclining her head toward Serena.

Serena swallowed and Ash cringed. Did Sonia know of the rumor running around Alola? Did they have to pretend to be husband and wife?! Neither of them knew. After a tense pause, both of them started to speak at the same time.

"Ha, he's my boyfriend!" Serena squawked.

"Yeah, we've been together a while!" Ash croaked.

The two of them froze and exchanged sidelong glances before they resumed talking.

"I've been staying in Pallet Town with him!" Serena blurted out.

"We haven't tied the knot or anything like that, though!" Ash said defensively.

Sonia's lips scrunched up and a puzzled expression took hold of her face. Ash cringed and Serena swallowed. The woman from Kalos quickly clapped her hands together and spoke in an overly cheery voice, eager to change the subject.

"So, let me guess, you traveled with Ash on one of his adventures?" she said quickly.

Ash frowned and Sonia scoffed. "Ha, I'd hardly call it traveling with him," she said in an amused tone. "I did drive him and Goh around a little but that was about it."

Serena's face fell and she suddenly looked shy. "Oh, uh, you didn't, uh…"

Sonia smiled and glanced at Ash. "I did bail those two out during the Darkest Day. Not to brag, but if it wasn't for my driving skills, Galar might have been blown to pieces."

Ash and Pikachu chuckled and beads of tense sweat appeared on their foreheads. Ash scratched at his ear and quickly changed the subject again.

"So, you're here for research?" he said in a casual tone. "What are you studying?"

Sonia's expression became more subdued. "Oh, this and that," she said. "Mostly about Galar Particles." She glanced out at the ocean and her eyes brightened. "And a few other things…" she said, her voice trailing off.

A very young voice, some distance away, suddenly called out. "MOM, it's the dragon guy!"

Serena looked over her shoulder and saw the young boy from the family they'd seen earlier was jumping up and down, pointing out at the ocean. Serena followed the boy's indication and saw, roaring across the waves, a scene of pure awesomeness!

Skimming at high speed, just above the water, was the sleek form of a Dragapult. The angular, red and onyx colored Pokémon had a harness attached to its body and a rope trailing out behind it. At the end of the rope, a tan-skinned man with purple hair billowing behind his head gripped a handle attached to the rope while riding a small wakeboard. The man was bare-chested and sported a pair of white swim trunks. He was grinning fiercely while cutting a path through the water.

Behind the Dragonboarder, splashing and crashing through the waves, were two Sharpedo, a Milotic and a Starmie, each with a person riding atop them. Two boys and two girls were clinging to the water types as they chased after the Dragonboarder. One of the boys had a compact, action camera in hand while the others all held phones. Apparently, they were trying to record the Dragonboarder's exploits.

Ash and Serena squinted to see what was happening. Within a moment, Ash let out a laugh of recognition while Serena's face scrunched up in puzzlement.

"Hey, Ash… is that…" she began uncertainly.

Ash chuckled. "Leon!" he declared.

With the four Pokémon and their riders in tow, Leon tore across the water and headed for a line of growing waves. Serena let out an awe-filled exhalation as the former world champion rode up the side of the wave, just as it began to curl over and break. The young boy from the nearby family was shouting excitedly while jumping up and down as the impressive sight unfolded.

Pulled by Dragapult, Leon slashed the wakeboard up and down the frothing interior of the wave as the rolling wave crashed down behind him. One of the following Pokémon was buried by the crashing water while the other three all began speeding ahead, desperate to escape a similar fate.

The wave continued rolling over and suddenly Leon disappeared in an explosion of spray and surf. Serena let out a sharp gasp while Ash merely grinned. A tense second passed and then the man from Galar exploded from the last remnants of the wave, still atop the wakeboard and being pulled by Dragapult. The three other Pokémon and their riders were not so lucky and promptly got buried by the descending wall of water.

"Wow!" Serena exclaimed. "He's as crazy as you!" she added with a chuckle.

Ash grinned and chuckled in response. To the side, Sonia looked on, subtly smiling while letting out an inaudible sigh.

Leon reduced his speed and turned toward the beach. Ash ran forward to greet him and began waving as he drew close. When Leon recognized Ash, an amused and surprised expression crossed his face and he let out a hearty laugh.

"Well, look what the wind blew in!" the purple-haired man said in a confident tone.

Ash laughed and watched as his long-time rival drifted up to the beach on the wakeboard. "Leon! It's been a long time!"

Leon stepped off the board into ankle-deep water. His bare feet sunk into the sand and he reached out a hand toward Ash. The two men clapped their hands together in a powerful handshake and grinned fiercely.

"That is so cool!" Ash began. "It's like surfing but way better!"

Leon chuckled and nodded. "One day, I saw some of the surfers using their Pokémon to get out to the waves and decided to try something new."

Serena stepped forward and spoke a kind word of introduction. "I'm Serena. It's so good to meet you," she said happily.

Leon glanced at Serena and gave her a nod. "Hello, happy to make your acquaintance," he said curtly. As the man from Galar looked in her direction, he also caught sight of Sonia and directed a glance and a smile at the red-haired woman. "Sonia, hi!"

Sonia smiled but said nothing more. With a big smile on his face, Ash turned to Leon, just as a young eager voice spoke up from the direction of the ocean.

"That was sooooo awesome, Leon!" an out-of-breath boy wheezed. "You were totally inside that one for like ten seconds!"

All of them turned toward the boy and saw that the four Pokémon and their riders were slowly swimming or washing up on the beach near Leon. The Milotic slithered up on the beach and let out an exhausted groan before collapsing. The Starmie barely crawled out of the water before flipping over onto its back, its red jewel slowly flickering. One of the girls let go of her Sharpedo and struggled to crawl out of the water. Meanwhile, the shark-like Pokémon's eyes rolled back in its head and it turned nose-down in the water, beginning to sink. It was clear that keeping up with Leon had utterly drained the reserves of human and Pokémon alike. However, Leon and his Dragapult showed no sign of exhaustion whatsoever.

"You're really the best," a black-haired girl, on all-fours, warbled as her legs and arms shook. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Leon with utter amazement.

Leon grinned and shrugged. "Well, I'd hope that a lifetime of training and dedication would mean I could ride a surfboard," he said slyly.

The black-haired girl let out a feminine sigh and almost fell on her face as her arms gave out. Leon turned back to Ash and spoke in a dry tone.

"So, how's the world been treating you?" he said with a small smirk.

Ash chuckled and quickly began telling Leon about the Pokémon reserve. Serena listened intently and smiled as she watched Ash and Leon quickly catch up. Occasionally, she glanced to the side and saw Sonia was quietly watching the two men chat; her gaze fixed on Leon. The woman from Kalos had to press her lips together to keep from giggling in silly excitement. It was clear that Sonia had a thing for Leon. She always loved seeing someone else enjoying the same happiness she and Ash shared.

Some time passed. The four kids and their Pokémon recovered and eventually got on their way. Leon spent a moment talking to the excited boy who'd been watching him before Ash finally asked the thing he'd been thinking about from the moment he'd laid eyes on Leon.

"So, can I try Dragonboarding?!" the man from Pallet Town said eagerly.

With a grin and a laugh, Leon agreed and he, Ash Pikachu and Dragapult all moved a short distance out into the water. Serena and Sonia stood watching as Leon showed Ash how to grip the rope attached to Dragapult and stand on the board. A few moments later, the dragon type surged forward and Ash attempted to stand up while being pulled through the water. The world's greatest Pokémon trainer promptly flipped forward and face-planted into the water.

Serena's shoulders jittered as she tried to keep from laughing out loud. Even though he was tempered by age, Ash immediately reverted back to a rambunctious ten-year-old boy the moment a Pokémon and an adventure crossed paths. She watched her man splash around for a few seconds before grabbing hold of the rope once again and demanding another go.

Dragapult surged forward again and Ash wiped out yet again. Next to Serena, Sonia let out a wistful sigh and slowly shook her head in an exasperated manner.

"They never change, do they?" the red-haired woman breathed.

Serena grinned and chuckled. "No, they sure don't," she replied.

The two women watched Ash get a little further before crashing down into the water. Sonia shook her head again and lowered herself to the beach. She sat down, extending her legs in front of her but keeping her knees partially bent. Her tan and gold kimono remained open in the front, showing off her athletic abdomen and her pale green bikini. She planted her palms down in the sand and relaxed.

Serena sat down as well; the mid-day rays glistening off her sun kissed skin. Her golden hair hung loosely and nearly reached down to the red fabric of her bikini top. The woman from Kalos smiled as she brushed her feet together, knocking off the sand caked to her soles.

The gazes of the women drifted out to the ocean and they watched Ash crash into the water yet again. Both of them chuckled softly before turning their attention back to each other. Sonia was the first to speak.

"So, how long have you and Ash been together?" she asked in a warm voice.

A happy expression crossed Serena's face and she briefly looked down at the sand while memories whirled within her mind.

"Ahh, well… I guess we've been together for almost four years," she replied in a thoughtful tone. She sniggered and then continued in a mirthful voice. "Although, technically, we spent a year traveling in Kalos before that… and we originally met up way back when we were just six."

Sonia's eyes widened slightly and the older women appeared impressed. She nodded in acknowledgement before replying in a kind tone.

"You've known him a long time," she said. "I guess that's why you decided to get married so young."

Serena immediately felt the weight of embarrassment crash down on her. The day had been going so well. Why couldn't she get away from rumors for just one time? Ash's not-so-secret wife tried to hold back her frustration, but she sighed heavily and spoke in a tense manner.

"Ehh, why would you think we were married?" she replied, hoping that maybe Sonia had only heard a fragment of the rumors flying around and she could worm her way out of them.

Sonia smiled subtly and gestured with her left hand at Serena's neck. "That necklace," she said confidently.

Serena grunted and glanced down at the souvenir hanging around her neck. "Huh?" she replied.

Sonia pulled her knees closer to her chest folded her arms atop them. "The runes on there say that you're the wife of the big chief; or in this case, the champion, I would assume."

Serena stared down at the little symbols and felt her right eye twitch involuntarily. She remembered what the shop owner had said when he'd sold the jewelry to her. She'd just thought it was a joke; maybe some kind of superstition. Was it the reason everyone had assumed that she and Ash were married?! Had she inadvertently brought about untold chaos and misunderstanding?!

"Erhhh," Serena groaned. She looked up at Sonia and pulled at the necklace with her left hand, holding it up beneath her own chin. "You're saying that this says I'm married to Ash?! Like a wedding ring?!"

Sonia continued to smile and shrugged uncertainly while nodding. "That's basically what it means. There's probably a few‑"

The rest of Sonia's comment was cut off as Serena let out a huge groan, hung her head in agony and covered her face with her hands. "Ohhh, of all the… I can't believe…" she muttered to herself.

A puzzled expression took hold of Sonia's face and she paused before speaking in a prudent tone. "Uh, is something wrong?"

Serena brought her left hand up to her face and pinched the bridge of her nose in a pained manner. "I bought this necklace because I thought it looked cute and it had a neat story." She blew out a tense sigh and glanced to the side at Sonia before continuing in a whisper. "But Ash and I aren't actually married."

Sonia's eyes widened slightly and she pursed her lips in an expression of surprise. "Oh!" she chirped. The red-haired woman blinked a couple of times before adding. "That had to be awkward."

Serena let out a sniggering laugh and slowly shook her head in a rueful manner. Sonia offered a sympathetic expression and Serena nodded in response. The two women exchanged silent looks before glancing back at Ash and Leon. They watched the man from Pallet town attempt to Dragonboard again. He got a little further before once again crashing down into the ocean.

A small smile formed on Serena's lips as she watched her man rise out of the water with an excited look on his face. He was undeterred in his quest to Dragonboard and he immediately started preparing for another go. Ash's never-ending determination was one of the many traits she loved so much.

Serena watched the activities for a few more seconds before glancing to the side at Sonia. She saw that the Galar native was looking on with a wistful expression mixed with some longing. Serena recognized the stare for what it was and felt silly, girlish excitement bubble up inside her. She wasn't the only woman here with a love interest!

Pursing her lips in anticipation, Serena waited a brief moment and then spoke up in a sweet and kind tone. "So…" she began, getting Sonia's attention. "You and Leon…?"

Sonia blinked once and let out a sigh before slowly shaking her head. Serena's face abruptly fell and her joy turned to sadness. Had she misread Sonia's expressions and demeanor? A moment later, Sonia propped her right elbow up on her knee and rested her chin in the palm of that hand. She looked out toward Leon and spoke in a melancholy voice.

"No…" she said, pausing for a long moment. "But I wish we were…"

Serena blinked in surprise and her emotions changed again; this time from disappointment to curiosity. "Oh?" she breathed. She waited a few seconds but when Sonia didn't elaborate she probed in a considerate tone. "Did it not work out…?"

Sonia merely stared out at the ocean at Ash and Leon. She blinked, drew in a breath and turned to look at Serena.

"Leon is… really good at Pokémon," she said, sounding as if uttering the words caused her pain. "But… he… just doesn't think about relationships."

Serena's ears perked up even more as memories from her travels with Ash in Kalos popped into her mind. How many hints had she dropped which he'd failed to notice? Serena was about to ask a question when Sonia suddenly continued.

"We were best friends back when we were kids," she reminisced. "We hung out all the time; battled each other with our Pokémon." A small smirk formed on her lips and she glanced to the side at Serena. "I gave him his only loss until Ash beat him."

Serena chuckled and Sonia joined her. The red-haired woman then let out a sigh and continued.

"That's how it was until he started getting really serious about battling. Eventually, he got recruited by Rose to the world coronation series and we drifted apart." Sonia blinked and looked down at the sand. When she spoke again, her voice was small and mournful. "I hadn't really ever thought about relationships. I guess, since Leon and I had always been together I'd just assumed he'd always be there… Then a couple years go by and he's the greatest trainer in the world and I'm just a researcher trying to become a professor." Sonia paused for a long moment before speaking in an emotional whisper. "That's when I finally realized what I'd let slip away."

Serena's heart ached and she sent Sonia a sympathetic look. "But you were still friends, right?"

Sonia smiled in appreciation at Serena's words and subtly nodded. "Yes… but it wasn't the same." She took in a breath and slowly blew it out. "We weren't close anymore. We were just acquaintances who'd known each other in the past." She looked out at Leon and Ash before continuing. "When he lost to Ash, I'd hoped that maybe he'd finally be able to get away from Pokémon and start a life." Sonia chuckled bitterly and threw up a hand in an expression of exasperation. "But he just came here and started exploring a whole new part of the world!" she said, frustration tingeing her words.

Serena was at a loss for what to say. Fortunately, Sonia still had more to tell. She shook her head ruefully and looked over at the golden-haired girl from Kalos.

"I wrote him, I called him, and I swear," she growled, "if he wasn't out climbing a mountain or hacking through a jungle, he was out getting lost on that‑" Sonia mouthed a swear word before resuming her rant. "‑Boat of his!"

Serena was torn between crying and laughing. Sonia's story was both tragic and hilarious at the same time. Fittingly, she ended up doing both. She sniggered twice, causing a tear to roll down from her right eye. Sonia saw Serena's reaction and chuckled as well. A couple tears flowed from her eyes and the two girls exchanged amused expressions. They gasped in breaths, wiped at their eyes and hugged their legs to their chests. After a few more seconds of silence, Sonia resumed speaking in a calm voice.

"Eventually, I just let him go and tried to move on," she said flatly. "I figured, 'what else can I do?' "

Sadness returned to Serena's expression. She hated hearing about a relationship which hadn't worked out; a love that was unrealized. Sonia looked out at the ocean and watched as Ash started being pulled along once again. The man from Pallet Town got a bit further and, for a moment, looked like he had figured out how to Dragonboard. Then he flipped over forward and crashed down into the water. Serena let out a sympathetic hum before turning back to Sonia. The red-haired woman continued with her tale of woe.

"Then, I got an assignment to come down here to study Ultra Energy at the Aether Foundation," she said with some irony. She paused and subtly shook her head before resuming. "I figured I'd stop by and say 'hi' to Leon for old time's sake," she sighed.

Sonia planted her chin on her the palm of her right hand and turned her head to look directly at Serena. "I really thought I'd gotten over him," she said dryly. "Then I saw him riding around the ocean on that silly board, being pulled by Dragapult; shirtless and having the time of his life."

Sonia stretched her legs, adjusted how she was sitting and finally fixed Serena with a helpless expression. "All of a sudden, it was like I was teenager again; feeling love for the first time." She let out a heavy sigh and looked down at her thighs before back up at Serena. "You know?" she said, in a small voice.

Serena nodded and scooted closer to Sonia. "Yeah, I know," she breathed in a sympathetic tone. "I know exactly how that feels."

Sonia nodded and smiled in appreciation. "I was only supposed to be here for a week. So, I decided that if I couldn't make it work with him by then, I'd call it quits for good," she murmured. The woman from Galar looked over at Leon for a handful of seconds before turning her gaze back to Serena. "That was three weeks ago…" she deadpanned, her stare dripping with irony.

A girlish laugh burst from Serena's lips and she struggled to keep from chuckling. Sonia quietly laughed along with Serena and wiped at her moist eyes. Once the two women calmed themselves, Serena spoke in a gentle voice.

"Well…?" she asked.

Sonia let out a long sigh and her posture slumped ever-so-slightly. "He, just… never noticed…" she replied, her voice cracking with emotion.

Serena's face fell. "What did you do?"

Sonia turned her head and stared off into the distance. "I tried talking about the future… he talked about Pokémon. I took him to dinner… he talked about Pokémon." Sonia bowed her head in defeat and spoke in a weary tone. "I even mentioned that I'm thinking about what sort of man I'd like to be with…" Sonia's lips trembled and she took a rasping gasp before finishing the statement in a tear-filled warble. "He… just… talked about Pokémon!"

Serena frowned and reached over to Sonia with her right hand. She laid a hand on her shoulder in an expression of sympathy. The red-haired woman nodded in appreciation and took a pair of ragged breaths.

"At least now I know for sure that it's over!" she croaked out. "I can finally move on!"

Serena felt an emotional knife poke at her heart. She hated the idea of someone giving up on a love they felt so dearly. She pursed her lips and thought hard. She strongly empathized with Sonia's struggles. It had taken a lot of work to get Ash to notice her and then for him to open up to the idea of romance. She'd never thought about giving up on him, but there had been plenty of frustrating moments along the way. There had to be some way to bring Sonia and Leon together!

Serena hugged herself, rubbed her arms with her hands and then spoke in a soft, caring voice. "You know, it took Ash a long time to notice me," she began.

Sonia turned her head and fixed her gaze on Serena. Her blue/green eyes glistened with wetness and a few streaks of tears trailed down her cheeks. Serena met the other woman's gaze and continued.

"All he thought about was Pokémon too," she said with a wry chuckle. "I tried so many times to get his attention. I never told him I loved him, but it was pretty obvious to anyone paying attention…" she said with a cringe.

Sonia chuckled in amusement and wiped at her face. Serena took a breath and resumed speaking.

"Finally, as we were about to go our separate ways, I realized that I might never get to see him again." She fixed Sonia with a cheeky look. "So, I ran up to him and kissed him goodbye!"

Sonia's eyes widened in surprise and her mouth opened wide. A single laugh escaped her throat before she clapped a hand over her lips. She still sniggered a few more times before lowering her hand and replying in a girlish voice.

"What happened?!" she said, giving Serena her total attention.

Serena giggled and shrugged innocently. "I guess he liked it!" she squeaked. She gestured toward the ocean, at her man. "It took a little while, but, it's all worked out."

Sonia nodded and became quiet. Serena watched her for a few seconds, carefully choosing her next words.

"Sonia, I know it might be scary, but sometimes you have to make a bold move if you want to get where you want to go!"

The woman from Galar once again looked at Serena. She remained silent, waiting for Ash's mistaken-wife to say more. Serena took a breath and continued.

"If I hadn't kissed Ash, I don't know what would have happened." She laughed ironically and shook her head ruefully. "If I hadn't done a dozen things that I normally never would have done, I probably wouldn't have ended up with him."

Sonia simply stared, completely riveted by Serena's words.

"I know Leon might not be into relationships right now, but don't give up until it's really over." Serena internally flinched when she realized she'd so effortlessly quoted the man she loved. She smiled and kept talking. "I don't know what needs to be done, but make sure you won't have any regrets about him. Make sure you don't leave something undone."

Sonia stared, unblinking, for a few more seconds. She shifted her head and slowly nodded. A couple more seconds passed and she spoke in a ragged voice.

"That's really good advice," she said simply.

Serena smiled and nodded in appreciation. The two women shared a heartfelt gaze and then heard a cry of success from the ocean. They turned their heads and saw that Ash was racing across the water on the board, being pulled by Dragapult. It seemed the man from Pallet Town had finally gotten the hang of Dragonboarding.

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Serena and Sonia watched Ash and Leon frolic about like children. Ash and Pikachu had a great time Dragonboarding and Leon laughed as Ash told him all about the Alolan Sandshrew. Soon the sun was sinking toward the horizon and the sky began to turn a beautiful shade of orange. The day was coming to a close and it was time to move on to other things.

Serena and Sonia stood as the two men approached. Serena greeted her man with a hug while Sonia simply smiled warmly at Leon. Ash's hair was askew and plenty damp. Serena couldn't resist running her fingers through Ash's black locks to straighten them and to express affection to him.

"You look like you had fun!" Serena said in a happy yet quiet voice.

Ash grinned and replied in a not so quiet voice. "Yeah, it was great!" he said. "Dragapult is awesome. Dragonboarding is too!" Pikachu was perched on his right shoulder and Ash reached up to rub the head of his best buddy. "Maybe we'll try that with Charizard sometime," he said to the electric type.

Pikachu chirped a happy reply and nuzzled against Ash's hand. Ash turned his attention back to Serena and they shared a charged gaze. Serena watched as his eyes briefly tracked down to her bikini-clad breasts before returning to her face. The golden-haired woman grinned excitedly and felt sensual energy crackle inside her body. Ever since Ash had gotten a glimpse of her bosom last night, he'd been stealing looks at her feminine hardware on a more frequent basis. It was a change she greatly enjoyed!

Had Leon and Sonia not been there, Serena wasn't sure what would have happened next. However, the presence of others kept the Pallet Town couple from doing anything beyond exchanging sizzling stares. Ash leaned close and asked Serena if she wanted to go for a walk on the beach before they headed back to the hotel. With a grin and a giggle, Serena agreed and they exchanged one more sensual stare. As they finished their exchange, Serena glanced over at Sonia and Leon and spotted that they too were conversing. A moment later, Ash turned toward the other couple and spoke up in a friendly voice.

"Hey, Leon, Sonia, Serena and I are going for a little walk. Thanks for showing me how to Dragonboard!"

The former world champion smiled and nodded at Ash. "Happy to do it!" he said. "Maybe we can have a race sometime in the future."

Ash's eyes immediately lit up. "Yeah, that would be great!" he loudly exclaimed. Ash chuckled to himself and clinched his hands into fists. "Say, where are you staying, here on Alola?"

Leon gestured over his shoulder. "I've got a little place near the south beach. You can't miss it."

Sonia smiled ironically and nodded. "It's the one with the obstacle course and the battlefield out front," she added dryly.

Ash continued grinning. "Awesome, I'll stop by before we leave tomorrow!" he said. He glanced over at Pikachu. "It's been a while since we've had a big battle. You up for one, buddy?"

Pikachu's gaze hardened and the electric type nodded while letting out a determined reply. Ash let out a pleased chuckle and returned his stare to Leon. "Whaddya say?"

Leon's expression remained calm, but the look in his eyes became fierce. "Sounds like a great plan," he said smoothly.

Ash grinned, Leon grinned and the two men reached forward to shake hands. The man from Galar stepped back and inclined his head toward Sonia.

"I hope you and Serena have a fun time," he said. "Sonia wanted to go for a walk up in the hills." A puzzled expression crossed his face and he looked over at the red-haired woman. "What did you say you wanted to look at?" he queried.

Sonia smiled warmly and stepped closer to him. "The sunset and the Pokémon that come out at dusk," she said in a kind tone.

Leon promptly nodded. "Oh, right!" he said. "You know, interesting thing about Rockruff and if it evolves at dusk…"

Leon and Sonia turned away and stared walking. Ash and Serena did the same but Serena cast a quick glance over her shoulder and saw Sonia look at her as well. The red-haired woman smiled and her eyes flashed with appreciation and determination. Serena felt a surge of happy excitement inside her heart and she smiled in return. Even though they'd exchanged no words, Serena understood that Sonia was going to take her advice and be bold with Leon. As she turned back to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ash, she wished Sonia well. She hoped the other woman could one day have the same happiness she shared with Ash.

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Ash and Serena walked on the beach until the sun was only a short distance above the horizon. They were completely alone and Serena playfully bumped her shoulder into Ash before speaking in a sweet tone.

"Well, I guess we should be heading back," she said.

Ash nodded and looked at the ocean and the sky. "Yeah, probably," he said absently. He glanced at Serena and sent her a smile. "So, did you like Alola?" he asked.

The golden-haired woman smiled and nodded. "Of course," she replied. "It's really beautiful."

They shared a loving stare for several long seconds and then Ash gestured at the path which would take them back to the city. A naughty expression crossed Serena's face and she bit her lower lip before turning toward the ocean.

"Just let me do something real quick," she said over her shoulder. She took a few steps away from Ash and then reached up for her bikini top. With Ash's eyes stretching wide, she slipped the top free of her breasts and adjusted it so it was hanging around her neck; draping down her back. The man from Pallet Town worked his mouth as he stared at the gorgeous, bare, back of the woman he loved. He couldn't see anything more, but how he wanted to!

"Uhhhh, what are you doing?!" Ash stammered.

Serena didn't look back and instead started brushing at her chest, causing her mounds of flesh to jiggle. "I just needed to get rid of the sand," she said absently. She then slowly glanced over her shoulder at Ash, not showing any sign of emotion. "It gets itchy…"

With his mouth watering, Ash snickered, swallowed some drool and took a step forward. Serena was extending an invitation and he was happily going to accept! Serena saw his move and a grin expanded on her face before she spoke up in a stern tone.

"Hey! No peeking!" she declared.

Ash grunted in surprise and stopped in his tracks. He hadn't expected that. What was Serena playing at? The woman he loved continued brushing at her boobs and Ash stared on in rapt attention. He occasionally caught tiny glimpses of the succulent, jiggling flesh around the sides of Serena's torso. He really wanted to see more! After a dozen seconds of the best sort of teasing, Serena pulled her bikini top back into place and wiggled her torso as she secured it. She turned back around and flashed Ash a smile which made his loins sizzle.

"Okay, now we can go!" she said happily.

They began walking, but Ash didn't take his eyes off of his woman, or her now covered boobs. Serena met his gaze and she bounced her eyebrows at him. Ash sniggered and slowly shook his head in mock annoyance. Serena giggled and quickly spoke up in a reassuring yet sultry tone.

"Don't worry… soon…" she said with a grin.

Ash's eyes widened, Serena started chuckling uncontrollably and they blew out tense, hot breaths. Erotic images and scenarios began to play in both of their minds as the implication of Serena's words became clear. Their casual pace quickened as they suddenly felt in a hurry to get back to their hotel room. The night was far from over!

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Upon their return, Pikachu was left at the hotel care center. Ash and Serena headed up to their room. The moment they were inside and the door was shut, they came together in a meeting of wet lips and warm embraces. The tease on the beach had raised their tension dangerously high and the happy couple staggered around the entry way, near the kitchen; bumping into walls and counters as they exchanged amorous affection.

Serena had donned her shirt and shorts again and Ash pawed at the fabric, wanting to feel and see the lovely, sun kissed skin of his mistaken bride. Serena adored the sizzling sensations which erupted from her flesh each time Ash caressed her. Part of her wanted her clothing to be reduced to her just bikini and then to nothing, however she knew where that would likely lead, and unfortunately that just wasn't an option tonight…

With a final kiss, Serena pulled back and looked Ash in the eye. She smiled and then spoke in a loving, hushed voice.

"Let me go shower and change into something more comfortable!" she breathed.

Ash grinned and snickered. He ran his hands over Serena's sides and it was all the girl from Kalos could do to keep her eyes from rolling back in her head. Oh how she loved him! After another caress and a kiss, Ash granted her leave and Serena strutted toward the door to the next room. As she walked, she couldn't help putting a little extra saunter into her stride, letting her hips dip and her butt sway. She smiled broadly as she imagined Ash's eyes fixed to her posterior. He'd seen her butt fully exposed, soon her boobs would join the list of secrets she'd shared with her man!

Serena moved to the shower while Ash paced and grinned. He heard the water turn on and chuckled in excited anticipation. This was something he'd been looking forward to for a long time! He idly clapped his hands together and moved to sit down.

Minutes ticked by while Ash sat in the cushy, living room chair. He could hear the shower running; the water splashing as Serena washed herself. He tried to think of other things, but his mind kept returning to the brief glimpse of her breasts he'd gotten the previous night. They'd been perfect in every way imaginable; lovely mounds of soft flesh with mouthwatering circles of pink at their centers. A silly grin spread on Ash's face as he imagined Serena washing herself in the shower. In his mind, he could see water pouring over the luscious skin of her bosom. He could see her hands massaging and kneading the elastic flesh with soap and sponge. What a sensual, erotic sight!

The shower finally stopped running and he faintly heard Serena exit the cubicle. Silence ensued and he waited for the woman he loved to join him. A few minutes later, the handle of the door abruptly rattled and turned. The door opened a crack and a bare leg, visible from the knee down, extended into view.

Ash's eyes widened and he inhaled sharply. Was Serena about to join him in an extreme state of undress?! Was she about to build upon the nudity of last night and take it as far as it could go?!

Serena pointed her foot and slowly pressed her toes down into the carpet. She moved her leg and some of her bare thigh came into view. Ash swallowed a mouthful of drool, unable to tear his eyes away. She was teasing him and he LOVED IT! Then, as if all of this wasn't enough, Serena spoke up in a coy, playful voice.

"So, Ash, what do you want to do the rest of the night…?" she said her words dripping with implication.

Ash's brain had only one thing in mind. He coughed once and struggled to put together a coherent sentence.

"Uhhh, maybe… we could…"

As Ash stammered, Serena slowly leaned her head around the edge of the door. Her blue eyes sparkled with mischief and a cheeky smile pulled at her lips. She stared at her flustered man and took in a deep breath.

"I was thinking, maybe we could cuddle for a little while…" she said in a sugary-sweet tone.

Ash's mouth moved a few more times but no words came out. His eyes tracked up and down the door; searching for any additional part of the girl he loved. Serena batted her eyes a couple times and then pulled her leg back. She began to swing the door open and Ash tensed up. His manhood twitched and his blood burned with lust. A moment later, the wooden construct pivoted open and Serena was revealed in all her glory… sporting the lovely cream and rose night robe; its halves tied together nearly, at her waist.

Ash was so tensed up that it took a moment for his fingers to unclench. He slowly blew out a rasping breath and sank into the chair. He felt some disappointment; however, his woman was still utterly gorgeous, even though she was clothed…

Serena adjusted her stance, crossed her arms and sent Ash an amused look. He realized that he hadn't answered her question and he immediately felt silly for it.

"Uh… yeah, that sounds great… cuddling… together…" he managed.

Serena sniggered a few times and stared at Ash with love in her eyes. Ash stared back and his gaze drifted down to the triangular patch of skin, between the halves of the robe, below her neck. The robe's fabric was light and thin, causing the shape of Serena's breasts to distinctly stand out. Boy he wanted another look at them!

Silence hung in the air for a moment and Serena's smile began to expand. Ash abruptly realized that it was his turn to do something. He chuckled to himself and rose from the chair. Serena's eyes remained locked with his and he could see her draw in a breath of anticipation. He stepped up to her, his smile smoldering with affection. Their difference in height made her slightly look up and him slightly down. With their noses almost touching, they paused. Their breath tickled the hairs on their faces. Tense seconds passed before they simultaneously leaned in.

Their lips pressed together and their foreheads gently rubbed. Ash reached up to grip Serena's shoulders and she slid her fingers along his abs. It was a lovely kiss; full of warmth and wetness. Sensual energy buzzed within their bodies and both of them felt the clarion call of sex, echoing in their loins. They hummed, nuzzled and smacked their lips. Finally, they pulled apart flashed smiles of happiness and enjoyment.

They stared deep into each other's eyes and began to snicker. The air was thick with sexual energy a mood only enhanced by the beautiful, orange/yellow sunset pouring through the open windows looking out toward the ocean. Serena turned her head to look at the magnificent, warm colors while Ash's eyes dipped down to peer at the curvaceous shape of two equally magnificent things.

The woman from Kalos sighed happily and spoke in a soft, peaceful voice. "Wanna go watch the sunset…?"

It took Ash's brain a moment to switch from staring to speaking. He looked up at Serena and she turned to face him. He smiled and nodded before gesturing toward the glass door leading to the balcony. Hand-in-hand, they walked to the door and stepped out into the warm, ocean air. A gentle breeze was blowing, causing Serena's long, golden hair to rustle as it shimmered in the orange light. They stepped up to the railing and leaned against it. This time there was no massive crowd of people to interrupt them. They simply stared at the wondrous sight of sun meeting ocean and let out sighs of happiness.

Ash slid his left hand up Serena's back and rested it on her left shoulder. Serena mirrored the action and rested her right hand on the back of Ash's right shoulder. Minutes ticked by and the sun sunk lower. As the sky began to turn from orange to deep blue, Serena looked to the side at the pair of sun chairs. With a gentle tug and an inclination of her head, she invited Ash to sit down with her. He smiled in response and stepped to join her.

Serena laid down on the first sun chair and Ash began to move toward the second one. However, with a playful smile on her face, Serena kept a hold of her man's hand and tugged for him to join her. Ash looked down at her sparkling blue eyes and Serena replied in a voice which was barely a whisper.

"I thought you wanted to cuddle…?"

A broad smile spread across Ash's face and he stepped to the side of the sun chair. The piece of furniture wasn't designed for two, but they made it work. Serena scooted to the side and Ash slid so he was next to her. They were close together, very close; just the way they wanted it.

Serena and Ash scooted and shifted until they were comfortable. Serena ended up with the right side of her body partially resting atop Ash's left side. Her head was on his left shoulder while his left arm ran beneath her body; his left hand curling up and resting on her left thigh. They hummed happily, immensely enjoying the touching of their flesh and the caress of each other's digits.

Serena turned her head to the right and her nose brushed against Ash's cheek. They eyed each other, sniggered and then softly kissed. Serena snuggled up a little closer and Ash squeezed her thigh. They let out happy sighs and looked out toward the red/orange horizon. This truly was paradise.

After a minute of cuddling, Ash reached over with his right hand and gently brushed the tips of his fingers down Serena's side. Serena giggled and rubbed the palm of her right hand across Ash's stomach. Ash let his fingers drift dangerously close to Serena's right breast and Serena slipped her fingers one knuckle deep into Ash's shorts. Both of them chuckled naughtily and felt the thrill of arousal bubbling inside them.

A few more seconds passed and Serena saw the small bulge in Ash's shorts begin to grow. She felt excitement but also a bit of apprehension at the prospect of intimate activity. Yesterday, even though there would have been a fair amount of risk, she would have given herself over to the passions of sex, without hesitation. Tonight, however, if she and Ash got frisky and he filled her with love, as she knew he would, she might as well start picking out baby names during their flight home. One day she wanted to be like Burnet and have her own little Lei to nurse and love, but not just yet… Not until she and Ash were properly married.

Serena halted her affectionate actions, however Ash didn't halt his. He continued nuzzling and caressing Serena in the most wonderful ways possible. He teased the fringes of her breasts, tickled her with his nose and softly kissed her lips and right ear. Serena loved every second of the romantic display, she just worried about where it was heading. The night robe, the tender affection and the looks Ash had been giving her all day; she had a feeling she knew what he was going to propose before the night was out.

The sun had nearly dipped below the horizon when Ash whispered a question in a pleasant tone. "So, have you enjoyed your first time in Alola?"

Serena smiled, glanced over at Ash and nodded. "I have," she breathed. "It's really beautiful. I can see why everyone here is so happy."

Ash grinned in response and gave Serena a small, affectionate squeeze. A few seconds passed by before the man from Pallet Town spoke again; this time in a sultry voice.

"So… since you've really liked your first time in Alola… I was wondering if maybe you'd like us to have our first time here as well?"

Serena's lips quivered as conflicting emotions exploded inside her. Part of her wanted to lock lips with Ash and ride that sensation into a night of passion. The other part of her wanted to bawl in utter dismay. Ash's proposition was so romantic and sweet. In any other situation she would have taken him up on the offer. She hated that she had to turn him down.

Serena turned her head and fixed Ash with the most sympathetic expression she could. "Oh, Ash…" she whispered. Her voice failed for a moment and she had to swallow before she could continue. "I'm… not wearing my earrings…"

Ash stared for a heartbeat before blinking. A look of confusion flickered across his face before he spoke in a hesitant voice.

"Uh… I thought you just didn't bring your earrings," he mumbled.

Serena nodded in response. "Yeah, I didn't," she rasped in a cracking voice. She briefly considered explaining the details of her monthly cycle but quickly decided against it. "It's been risky all week," she croaked.

Ash's expression slowly fell. After a few seconds he nodded solemnly and leaned back on the sun chair.

"Okay," he whispered. "I understand."

Serena felt a sob climbing up her throat. This was the second time her reproductive system had ruined a special moment for them.

"I'm really sorry, Ash!" she whimpered.

Ash lifted his head and fixed Serena with a loving gaze. "Hey, don't you feel bad," he said. He reached up with his right hand and affectionately brushed a finger across her cheek. "You're being responsible."

Serena's shoulders heaved as her heart throbbed with love for her man. He really was the most wonderful person on earth. She wiped at her eyes and smiled. Ash smiled back and Serena tried to think of something to say. A moment later she looked at her man's sparkling eyes and realized that no words were needed. She simply sighed, laid her head down on his collarbone and nuzzled against his chest. Ash patted her head and they spent a moment simply enjoying each other's company.

Eventually Serena returned to her previous position and rested her head on Ash's shoulder. She really wished there was some way she could fulfill Ash's desires and not end up pregnant. However, all of the possibilities were either repugnant to her or something she and Ash had decided to never do. Her mind spun and then an alternate idea came to her. It wasn't sex, but it was sexy…!

Serena considered her idea for a few seconds and decided to put it into motion. She took in an excited breath and felt a thrill shoot through her. Ash was going to love this!

Serena reached to the side with her right hand and took hold of Ash's right hand. "Here," she whispered simply. In a slow, deliberate motion, she pulled Ash's hand toward her torso while using her left hand to partially lift the left side of her night robe so there was a small gap between her body and the fabric. She guided Ash's hand into the gap and looked up at his widening eyes as his fingers touched the soft skin of her left breast.

Serena felt sizzling lightning explode each time Ash's digits contacted her bosom. She sniffed in a breath and strained to keep from moaning. Her loins twitched and her stomach rippled. She couldn't believe how good this felt!

Serena moved Ash's hand a bit further until his warm palm settled over the top of her elastic mound of flesh. Her boob was absolutely buzzing with sensual energy and she had to take a calming breath to keep from crying out in pleasure.

Ash's eyes were wide and the bump in his shorts was now a massive bulge. To him, the flesh of Serena's breast felt like it was on fire. It was the softest, loveliest and most erotic thing he'd ever touched. He swallowed drool and looked down at Serena's beautiful face. Her cheeks and neck were flushed red and her eyes wide with excitement. They shared a long, intense stare, reveling in this much anticipated moment. Finally, Ash could enjoy Serena's curves, and her curves could enjoy his caresses!

Neither of them was sure how much time passed. Ash marveled at the feel of Serena's skin. Serena marveled at how a little touch in the right place could set her entire body aquiver. Finally, as they began to adjust to the new reality of their relationship, Serena smiled subtly and whispered in a syrupy tone.

"Move your fingers, Ash!"

Ash's eyes widened again. He looked at Serena, she grinned naughtily and then he followed her advice. He gently and carefully squeezed his fingers, causing the elastic flesh of Serena's bosom to move and deform.

Serena breathed in sharply as her bosom felt like a thousand needles of pure pleasure had penetrated her flesh from every direction. She tried to keep from moaning but a squeal of elation snuck through her clamped together lips. A shiver ran through her body and her toes curled. She wheezed for breath and leaned her head against Ash's chest. This was amazing! Why hadn't she done this sooner!

Ash grinned from ear-to-ear. He rubbed his nose through Serena's golden and sniffed her scent. His right hand buzzed with erotic energy. He marveled at how soft and squishy her boob was. A woman really was a magical creature! He gave the mound of flesh another gentle squeeze and Serena's whole body quivered again. He really loved this!

Serena's lungs spasmed and she took a few ragged breaths. She let out a feminine whimper of sensual joy and slowly writhed her body. She could feel tension building within her loins and began to wonder if Ash would push her past her limit. Was it really possible to do that with just touching her bosom?!

Minutes passed and the hottest exchange on Alola continued. The two lovers shifted their positions so they could awkward brush their lips together; exchanging soft, silly kisses while Ash continued with his gentle squeezes.

Serena felt the muscles of her stomach ripple and the flesh between her legs twitch, however she never got close to a full celebration. She felt a little unfulfilled but she brushed that feeling aside. She had nothing to complain about. Ash had met and exceeded every one of her expectation. She thought back to one of their earliest conversations and how he'd mentioned that touching her breasts was probably out of the question. How things had changed…

The touching, cuddling kissing and squeezing went on until the sky began to turn a shade of dark orange. The sunset was almost over and soon darkness would descend on the island. The intimate activity slowed down and soon Ash and Serena were simply holding each other, enjoying the closeness of the moment. Never had they been so close as this.

Serena sensed that it was time for them to head inside. She spent a few more seconds nuzzling against Ash's chest before tensing her muscles in preparation of sitting up. She didn't want the encounter to end, but the evening was all but over. The woman from Kalos blew out a happy sigh and began to sit up.

As Serena rose to a sitting position, she felt a small tug on the back her night robe. It seemed that in all their movements and cuddling a part of the fabric had gotten stuck between Ash and the sun chair. As she continued to sit up, she could feel the dress being pulled away from her body. It would be a simple enough matter to keep the robe in place. All she had to do was bring her arms to her chest or tense her shoulders a little. However, she did none of these things!

Serena felt a strange sense of serenity as the halves of her night robe began to pull apart and slide backwards. She felt the smooth fabric pull to the edges of her breasts and then over her lovely mounds of flesh. She felt the garment ride up to the tops of her shoulders and then fall down her back. She felt the sleeves slide downward until they dropped away from her hands. The cream and rose silk whispered as it pooled down around her waist. It had all happened so quickly and yet had seemed to take forever. She was now completely topless and Ash was just an arm's length behind her!

Serena took in a deep breath and felt the soft tickle of air moving all over her torso. Unlike the previous night, she didn't feel a speck of embarrassment. This was how she'd wanted the revelation of her body to go down. Special, romantic, memorable and sexy! She waited a few heartbeats while Ash said and did nothing. A smile pulled at her lips and she slowly turned her head to the right so she could look back at him. She saw his eyes were wide and mouth partially agape. She felt a thrill shoot through her body and turned her head some more. She also turned her torso a bit; just enough to give him a sample of her goods!

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" she whispered in a sweet voice.

Ash's eyes twitched and his mouth idly worked. "Uhhh…." he finally managed.

Serena smiled some more and her eyes glimmered. "The sunset," she said wryly, inclining her head toward the fading glow on the horizon.

Ash's reaction remained the same. "Uhhhhh…. yeah…" he croaked out.

Serena smiled some more and eyed Ash for a few more seconds. She then turned her back to him and peered out toward the ocean. Long seconds passed and the woman from Kalos waited. Finally, she heard and felt Ash begin to sit up. Her smile transformed into a grin and she strained to keep from giggling wildly. Her man rose to a sitting position right beside her and she partially turned toward him. She looked into his lovely, brown eyes and he… looked down at her breasts.

Serena felt sizzling emotions bubbling inside her uncovered chest. This was a whole new frontier for them to explore. She wondered how it would play out. She kept her eyes focused on Ash and watched with amusement as his gaze rose to meet hers, then dipped back down to her glorious bosom. His eyes rose again, dipped again then finally rose and met her sparkling, blue eyes. Serena grinned even broader and felt her voice catch in her throat. She swallowed and spoke in a low whisper.

"So, what do you think?"

Ash's eyes dipped again and he carefully examined the two mounds of feminine flesh before him. Serena's breasts were perfectly sized so they could fit within his palms. They were mostly round but also drooped downward just a little bit. Their skin was pale except for the small circles of dark, pink flesh surrounding a cute nipple which capped each of the magnificent monuments to female beauty.

The man from Pallet Town really didn't have words to describe just how gorgeous his mistaken wife was. He sniggered a few times, looked up at the woman he loved and whispered his response.

"They're really great!" he said with a wide grin.

Serena sniggered and a tear of happiness rolled from her right eye. "Only, really great," she quipped in a teasing tone.

Ash sniggered in response and leaned closer. "You know what I mean…" he breathed.

Serena was about to reply, when her body and emotions decided to take control away from her. Instead, she leaned forward toward her man. Their lips met in an explosion of sweet, sweet, sensual flavor. They grunted and worked their mouths. It was the best kiss of their lives!

As amazing as the kiss was, what followed only made it better. Serena gasped in a breath when her man's fingertips made contact with the firm flesh of her bosom. Her body quivered and flinched as incredible, erotic lightning burst from each tiny caress he inflicted on her sensitive skin. She clutched at her man, feeling like she needed to hold on for dear life lest her body vibrate apart from feelings which were beyond sensational.

After minutes in a paradise better than Alola, the two lovers broke their kiss and leaned away from each other. They let out tired, happy sighs and stared into each other's eyes. More than ever before, they felt like a couple. Now they had one fewer secret between them. How long would it be before they had none left?

The sun had fully set, the sky was turning a dark blue and a few stars were starting to come out. Serena looked toward the horizon and then back at Ash before speaking in a wistful tone.

"Looks like it's time to go in," she said.

Ash cast a brief look at the ocean before returning his gaze to his topless girl. "Yeah," he said absently.

Serena flashed a grin at Ash and reached down for the crumpled night robe. She started to stand but to her surprise, Ash, with a cheeky grin on his face, took hold of the loose fabric and tugged it away from her waist. Serena felt a sharp spike of excitement and yelped in surprise. She held the silk to her waist and giggled while stepping away from Ash. For one heart pounding moment, she considered letting the entirety of her robe fall away. She decided against it though. She still wanted to have one secret to share.

Serena took another step away and slipped out of Ash's grasp. She giggled wildly, grinning from ear-to-ear. She couldn't put any words together, so she simply shook her head while pulling the night robe back over her torso. She tied it closed at her waist, feeling a little odd at having her body covered once again. She'd really enjoyed being nearly naked in front of Ash!

Ash rose from the sun chair and they shared another sizzling look. The sky was darkening and the balcony was shrouded in shadows. Serena took a step toward the door and Ash followed on her heels. As they slipped inside, the man from Pallet Town playfully ran a finger across the back of Serena's neck before tugging at the collar of the night robe.

Serena snickered and slid the door shut as soon as Ash was inside. He leaned close and sniffed her hair. Serena giggled and stepped toward the living room. Her body was burning with desire to crawl into bed with her man. Had this been a year ago, she almost certainly would have succumbed to her body's mating urges. Fortunately, she now possessed a stronger will and could control herself. She let out a wistful sigh and started walking toward the door which led to her bedroom. It was time to go to sleep. They had an early flight the next day and it would be a long trip home.

As Serena reached the door, she felt Ash's presence right behind her. She smiled and turned around, staring up into his face, which was cloaked in shadows. The entire room was very dark; the light coming through the window casting a deep blue hue on everything.

"Going to bed?" Ash said in a low, sultry tone.

Serena blew out a tense breath. "Yeah," she replied simply.

They stared some more and Ash leaned forward. No words needed to be said. His lips met hers and their mouths began to tingle with wonderful sensations once again. Ash gently pushed forward and Serena felt a thrill corkscrew up her spine as her shoulders and the back of her head were pressed up against the door. She really loved Ash being assertive!

They worked their mouths and moved their tongues. Wet squelches sounded and Serena's butt was pressed up against the door as Ash advanced again. Being pinned between her man and a solid surface was truly an invigorating experience! She gripped hold of his biceps and enjoyed the feeling of his powerful muscles twitching within her grasp.

The kiss kept going and it took a moment for Serena to realize that her night robe was, once again, being pulled open. As the silk began to slide over the curves of her breasts, fiery energy roiled inside her chest and stomach. Yesterday, she had stopped Ash from performing such an action. Now, she eagerly waited as it played out! Erotic seconds ticked by, and then the robe slipped from Serena's shoulders; falling down to just above her bellybutton. The sleeves upon her outstretched arms kept the robe from falling any lower, but everything from her waist up was now available for her man's viewing pleasure!

The skin of Serena's bosom sizzled as she awaited her love's next move. Ash finally pulled back from the kiss and looked deep into his woman's eyes. She stared back with an expression of awestruck anticipation. She waited, and a heartbeat later, her man made his move. Ash's eyes dipped downward; drinking in the sumptuous beauty of Serena's curves. He smiled and then partially bent his knees; leveling his head with Serena's torso. He gazed at the luscious sight of up-close, femininity, before leaning his head forward!

Serena inhaled sharply, bracing herself, but it did little to help. Ash's lips softly melded around the peak of her left breast! The sensation was warm, gentle, heavenly, erotic, eye-watering and mind-blowing! The woman from Kalos emitted a guttural wheeze before sucking in air, squeezing her eyes shut and squeaking from pure pleasure. Fingers had been sensational! His mouth was absolutely amazing!

Time had no meaning for Serena. All she knew was sexual electricity, arcing from the breast tissue Ash was tasting. He worked his mouth once and then twice. Serena's stomach spasmed and a moan escaped her lips. Her loins twitched and her body quivered. Then, with a loving hum, Ash pulled his lips free of her bosom with a wet *pop* eliciting another small gasp from Serena. The golden haired girl took a steadying breath and was about to smile when Ash moved his head to the side. His lips descended on Serena's right breast and the woman from Kalos squawked in astonishment.

As good as the first one had been, the second was even better. Serena didn't know if it was her growing excitement or if Ash was improving his technique, but her breast sizzled and tingled like never before. She squeezed her lips together but an erotic moan still escaped her throat. She squirmed against the door, and her legs threatened to buckle. She was grateful for the support of the hotel structure; else she might have collapsed in a heap.

The kiss went on and Serena felt a familiar sense of anticipation begin to build inside her loins. Her nether regions twitched again and she marveled at how amazing all of this felt. Just as Serena thought she'd experienced the best sensations which could be inflicted on her bosom, she felt Ash's tongue swirl around her nipple.

Serena's eyes stretched wide and she rode a sparking wave of erotic sensations up and down her body. When the tide of elation receded, she gasped in a shuddering breath and flopped her head back against the door. The growing tension inside her womanly regions was nearing a critical level. Was she about to experience a celebration right here and now?! If that happened, she doubted she would be able to resist dragging Ash into the bedroom.

'It won't be so bad, though,' her hormone soaked mind thought. 'After all, Ash and I are going to have kids. I'll just be getting a head start on parenting!'

Serena teetered on the edge of euphoric elation, but before anything further could occur, Ash pulled away with another wet *pop.* Serena wheezed and gasped. Ash stood up and she looked helplessly at her man. He grinned, leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers in one more wonderful kiss. The kiss, while terrific, didn't add any more fuel to the fire burning inside Serena's pelvis. The two lovers worked their mouths and Ash pulled away for the last time.

Serena leaned back against the door, using it for support to keep from collapsing. She swallowed a mix of her and Ash's saliva before blowing out a hot breath. For the first time, she truly had an idea of just how amazing sex was going to be! She stared at her man, and wrestled with her romantic impulses. Every fiber of her being was screaming for her to let the night robe fall to the floor and take her man to bed. Somehow, she found the will to shrug her arms, pull the robe up, over her shoulders and close it over her breasts, glistening with Ash's saliva. She let out a sigh and spoke in a voice full of love and longing.

"Goodnight, Ash!"

Ash grinned. "Goodnight," he replied.

It took a moment for Serena to turn toward the door and turn the knob. She slipped into the next room, shut the door and locked it; not to keep Ash out, but to keep her in.

The fully aroused and stimulated woman from Kalos let out a feminine hum and traipsed to her bed. She untied the night robe and let it fall to the floor. She climbed on the bed, rolled on her back and scooted up so her head was on a pillow. She relaxed, thought back a minute to the sensation of Ash's mouth suckling her bosom and then slid her right hand down between her legs. A few feminine squeaks later, she unleashed all the sensual energy Ash had poured into her.

A minute later, Serena lay with her eyes closed, slowly breathing as the last tinges of pleasure worked through her body. Without a doubt, this one had been the best yet! With a silly smile on her face, she reached down, pulled the covers up over her naked form and settled down into the soft mattress. Within a few moments, she was whisked off to sleep where she would enjoy more kisses and caresses from the man she loved.

---

As the sun rose above the horizon, the gentle, rhythmatic crash of waves hitting the beach slowly awakened Serena. Her dreams of Ash had been so vivid and sensual that she turned to the side, expecting to see her man lying there with her. There was only an empty pillow however, and Serena idly ran her hand over the covers where he would have been had they slept together. She smiled ironically, while her other hand drifted down to caress her smooth belly. When she'd first woken up, her dreams of nocturnal exchanges had convinced her that Ash had planted a child inside her during the night. Now that she realized none of it had happened, she felt relief, but also some disappointment.

Serena let out a wistful sigh and sat up. The covers fell away from her torso and she immediately felt some embarrassment. She never slept naked and the fact that she'd have to walk about in nothing but her skin to retrieve her clothes was supremely nerve-wracking.

The golden haired woman blew out a tense breath and swung her legs over the side of the bed. With teeth clenched, she softly padded across the room on bare feet to the dresser where she'd stowed her clothes. She pulled open the top drawer and reached for her underwear when a series of soft knocks on her door sounded!

Serena sniffed in a sharp breath and nearly leapt off the ground. Her heart pounded and she was about to dive for cover when Ash's voice came through the door.

"Hey, Serena; you awake?" he asked, his voice muffled through by the door.

Relieved, Serena blew out a breath and replied in a calm tone. "Yeah, I'm up," she said.

A moment passed and then the doorknob rattled. It didn't turn, though, as Serena had locked it the previous night. Serena felt a tingle of excitement run up her spine. He was trying to get in to see her! If he succeeded, he'd get way more than he bargained for.

The knob rattled again and Ash's voice sounded. "Uh, did you lock the door?" he asked.

Serena debated her options and made a snap decision. She stepped toward the door, feeling incredible thrills sizzling inside her slender form. With a toothy grin, she leaned against the door frame and spoke in a playful voice.

"Yeah, I locked it," she said. "I wanted some privacy last night…"

Silence ensued for a moment before Ash chuckled and replied in an amused tone. "Okay… did you have fun?" he probed, coyly.

Serena let out an affirmative hum. "Mmm hmm, I did," she cooed.

More silence followed before Ash spoke again. "So, you wanna let me in?"

Grinning from ear-to-ear, Serena debated what she should do. Before she could fully weigh the consequences, she shifted so she was behind the door and unlocked the knob. The handle turned and the door opened a crack before Serena stopped its progress with her foot.

The naked woman from Kalos leaned to the side and looked at her man through the crack, careful to keep everything from the neck down out of sight. Ash was still dressed in his blue pajamas and his black hair was askew. She wondered what his intentions were. She looked into his brown eyes and spoke in a sultry voice.

"You looking for breakfast, again?" she asked.

Ash sniggered a few times and stared back at his mistaken wife. "Uhh, I guess so…" he replied.

Serena continued grinning. "Or were you wanting a taste of something else…" she said, her voice dripping with implication. "You seemed to like what you got last night…"

Ash chuckled and gave the door a small shove. Serena held it in place and both of them giggled.

"You gonna let me in?" he said with a laugh.

Serena bounced her eyebrows and chortled. "What do you want for breakfast?" she chirped.

Ash chuckled. "How about cereal," he said in a perfunctory tone, his attention clearly elsewhere.

Serena felt a fire light inside her bosom. She couldn't believe the things which crossed her mind when she was aroused. She bit the tip of her tongue and then continued in a mirthful tone.

"Well, I can get you the cereal real easy," she sang. "However, to get you the milk, I'm gonna need about nine months and some help from you…"

A look of puzzlement crossed Ash's face for a couple of seconds. His eyes then widened in realization and he chuckled while staring at his giggling girlfriend. He shook his head ruefully before giving the door another shove. Serena cackled and held fast.

"You gonna let me in?" Ash laughed.

Serena's bare skin felt like it was on fire. Oh how she wanted to lean to the side and let Ash have a gander! She knew it would probably lead to her receiving the help she'd just opined about, and so she decided to remain concealed. She giggled again, shook her head and began to push the door closed. Ash resisted for a moment but he quickly relented and the door shut. Serena threw the lock again and blew out a tense sigh charged with sensual energy.

"I'll be out in a minute," she said. "I've just got to get dressed."

Silence followed for a few seconds before Ash finally replied. "Okay, sounds good," he said. "We can eat and then head to the airport."

Serena nodded and sniggered. She knew she should stop, but she couldn't resist one final tease.

"Any ideas on what I should wear?" she said.

"Uhh," Ash grunted. "Well, what have you got?"

Serena grinned maniacally and replied in as calm of a tone as she could manage. "Nothing right now!" she announced.

"Uhh, what do you mean, nothing…" he said.

It took all of Serena's willpower to keep from laughing. "I mean I'm not wearing anything right now. The sky's the limit on new outfits."

Dead silence ensued for exactly one second. "Wait… when you answered the door…" Ash said, nearly garbling his words.

Serena began to snigger uncontrollably. "Totally, naked!" she stated.

Silence again hung in the air. Then, the knob rattled and the latch clattered as Ash tried futilely to push the door open. A gleeful laugh burst out of Serena and she partially doubled over, clutching at her exposed stomach. Ash tried the door a couple more times before giving up. A moment passed before he spoke up in a resigned tone.

"You're really something…" he mused.

Feeling naughty beyond description, Serena sauntered up to the door and leaned against it. She turned her head and pressed her cheek against the painted wood; speaking in a sultry, provocative tone.

"Don't worry Ash, there'll be plenty of times to see me in the future," she rasped. "I'll make sure of it…"

The door clattered again and Serena laughed. Before her man could do anything else, Serena strutted to her dresser, grabbed her clothes and headed to the bathroom to shower.

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When Serena joined Ash in the neighboring room, to describe things as tense would have been a supreme understatement. The girl from Kalos walked out wearing her traveling clothes; a red t-shirt, red skirt and charcoal tights. Her appearance was very modest, but when her gaze met Ash's, the look he sent her was as if she was wearing a partially-undone, string bikini.

Serena grinned and giggled while Ash leered at the woman he loved. They both moved to the kitchen and began a teasing dance of movement while Serena fixed her breakfast. Before all was done, hands slipped under clothing, Ash's butt was squeezed and Serena's boobs were groped. Sensuous words were whispered and a very wet kiss exchanged.

The air was thick with tension; however, between their scheduled flight and fears over Serena's fertility, they were able to keep from being delayed by an intimate encounter. They cleaned up the suite, packed their last things and headed down to the Pokémon care center. Pikachu and Oricorio were retrieved and Ash and Serena profusely thanked the hotel manager for hosting them. They left the establishment and, to Serena's surprise, they headed toward the beach, not the airport. Apparently Ash wanted to see about a quick battle with Leon before they left Alola.

With Serena apprehensive about them missing their flight, Ash sought out Leon's small bungalow on the beach and looked around for his rival. The champion of Galar was nowhere to be found and Ash quickly asked around. One of the neighbors reported that Leon and a woman had left for the mountains the previous evening and had never come back. Ash was disappointed to hear this, while Serena looked toward the mountain range with a sweet smile and a thoughtful hum. When Ash asked her what was up, she simply shrugged and said everything was fine.

Unable to delay any longer, Ash unhappily left the bungalow and headed for the airport with Serena. As they left, he pulled his Mega Glove out of his pocket and looked at it wistfully. He made the comment that he'd brought it along just in case he got to face Leon. Serena sent her man a sympathetic smile and kissed him on the cheek. He immediately brightened and they made tracks for the airport. Soon, they arrived at the terminal and began awaiting their flight back to Pallet Town.

Ash tried to keep a low profile, but there were more than a few people who spotted the champion and offered a few happy words. Serena got congratulated three more times for being the champion's bride and she chuckled nervously while accepting the compliments. Pikachu climbed on top of a few chairs and looked around while Serena let Oricorio out of his Pokéball to see what was going on.

Before long, it was time for their flight. Serena recalled Oricorio and Pikachu jumped up on Ash's shoulder. The two of them walked to the passenger lounge and waited for boarding to begin. Everything was great, until Serena looked out the window at the runway and saw something she wasn't quite sure what to make of.

Near a couple of parked airplanes, was a strangely dressed duo, gesturing wildly and apparently yelling at some of the airport staff. A skinny male employee of the airport walked up to the duo and Serena squinted to see what was happening.

The larger member of the duo, a well-tanned, muscular, bare-chested man wearing an extravagant black and gold mask, grabbed the skinny man by the nose and pulled him down until he was doubled over. The second member of the duo, an athletic woman, wearing a silver and bronze mask along with a revealing, yellow sports bra, reached around the employee, took his walkie-talkie, and kicked him in the butt, sending him tumbling across the tarmac.

The skinny employee meekly scampered away while the woman tossed the muscular man the walkie-talkie. He raised the device to his mouth and suddenly, to Serena's surprise, a deep booming voice, full of flamboyant malice, roared over the airport PA system.

"ATTENTION ALL YOU PUNY PASSENGERS, YOUR FLIGHT HAS BEEN DELAYED BECAUSE, AS OF THIS MOMENT, THE MASKED VILLAINS HAVE TAKEN OVER THIS AIRPORT!"

"HUH!" Serena squawked; her eyes stretching wide as the masked duo victoriously pumped their fists in the air. A bunch of people inside the airport murmured and a few chuckled. A lot of the passengers moved to the window to look at the spectacle unfolding outside.

"THERE IS NO STOPPING THE MASKED VILLAINS! FROM NOW ON THIS AIRLINE WILL BE KNOWN AS VILLAIN AIRWAYS!"

With her mouth hanging open in disbelief and unable to tear her eyes away from the sight, Serena reached to the side for Ash and rapidly slapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. "Are you seeing THIS!" she squealed in distress.

Ash, half laughing, half sniggering, was struggling to keep from grinning. Serena looked to the side at her man and sent him an incredulous look. He blinked once and immediately took on a more serious demeanor.

"ALL YOUR BAGGAGE CHARGES ARE GOING UP BY FIVE HUNDRED PERCENT!"

Nearby, a random person snorted in amusement and spoke in an off-hand manner. "I thought they already did that…"

Serena planted her palms against the glass and leaned to get a better look. "Is this like, Alola's version of Team Rocket?!" she asked in a distressed tone.

Ash pursed his lips and cleared his throat to keep from laughing. "Uh, yeah… something like that…" he replied uncertainly.

"AND WE'RE GOING TO MAKE A FEW CHANGES TO THE UNIFORMS. FROM NOW ON, ALL THE STEWARDESSES ARE WEARING SHORT SKIRTS AND SEXY TOPS!"

At this, the masked woman grinned, flexed her arms and showed off her scantily clad body. Just as the woman finished her pose, several service doors on the outside of the airport burst open. Emerging into the midday sun were a half-dozen muscular men, all of them shirtless with clean-shaven chests and a half-dozen Machoke, looking primed for action. All of the new arrivals sported shorts with the airport logo and their bodies were gleaming in the sunlight, as if they had all just been rubbed down with oil.

As the Masked Villains turned to face the men and Machoke, the voice of another man sounded over the PA system. His voice was reassuring in tone and also subtly enthusiastic.

"Don't worry folks, airport security has just arrived. They'll see to these Masked Villains!"

"Oh, thank goodness!" Serena exclaimed.

Down on the tarmac, the masked man hooked the walkie-talkie to his belt and pulled a Pokéball out of his shorts. The masked woman did the same and a moment later a masked Empoleon and Munchlax flashed into existence. The security and the villains stepped forward and faced each other with gritted teeth and flexing muscles.

"Time to give these villains a good thrashing!"

With that, everyone lunged forward! Munchlax was the first to make contact, curling into a ball and rolling right between the grasping arms and under the legs of a Machoke. The Fighting type, having missed its grapple, fell on its face and flipped onto its back.

One of the muscular security guards grabbed for the masked man. The two men collided but the villain promptly outmaneuvered him, twisted the guard's arm and sent him spinning away where he slammed into a baggage truck.

Next, two of the security guards simultaneously lunged for the masked woman. The woman took a step back as one of the men overcommitted. She then daintily kicked him in the crotch and he fell to his knees; massively grimacing with pain and agony. Upon seeing this, Serena whined and spoke in an indignant voice.

"That's not fair!"

The second guard continued on after the woman and wrapped his beefy arms firmly around her torso. For a moment, she was immobilized. Then, she grabbed hold of the man's left ear and gave it a twist. The passengers in the airport let out a groan of sympathetic discomfort as they watched the woman leverage the guard's ear until he let go of her. She then swept her left leg around in a kick and knocked the man's legs out from under him. He landed flat-on-his-back and didn't get up. Visibly, angry, Serena let out huff and growled out a few words.

"They really are villains!" she spat.

"Oooo, that's got to hurt!" the announcer interjected.

With their comrades failing, a pair of Machoke went after Empoleon. The fighting types flexed their muscles and eyed their aquatic opponent. The steel type carefully watched its challengers and waited. A couple of heartbeats later, one of the Machoke lunged forward. It cocked back its right arm and swung a mighty punch at Empoleon. The attack missed, however the second Machoke was quick to join in. It swung a punch as well and also missed as Empoleon backed away.

"Empoleon's boxed in by a double trouble combo punch," the announcer said. "There's no getting out of that!"

One Machoke took a swing and then the other. Empoleon backed up and backed up until it suddenly found its retreat blocked by an aircraft boarding ramp. Both Machoke grinned, reared back punches and prepared to deliver a knock-out blow.

"Come on!" Serena urged.

At the last second, Empoleon slammed a bladed wing into the ground, causing a burst of ice to expand out from the impact, covering the tarmac. The eyes of the Machoke went wide as they began to swing their punches. Unable to keep their footing, they swung wildly and Empoleon ducked down, avoiding both blows. Their fists kept traveling until each of the helpless fighting types punched each other in the face. The Machoke wobbled on their feet for a moment before toppling over.

"NO!" Serena exclaimed in dismay.

"An icy reversal! Those Machoke are seeing stars for sure!"

The rest of the battle went much the same way. The masked man, after scuffling with one of the guards, picked him up and tossed him, head-first, into a baggage cart. Empoleon used its hardened wing to block the punch of a Machoke before grabbing a nearby metal, folding chair and using it to smack the fighting type into the side of a nearby water truck. The woman wrapped her legs around the neck of one of the guards and squeezed until he begged for mercy. Munchlax rounded out the manhandling of the Machoke by grabbing the last remaining Pokémon by the shoulders and repeatedly slamming its face into the landing gear of a parked airplane. All the while, the passengers oohed and aahed along with each of the big hits.

Serena brought her hands up to her face and gasped in horror. "Oh, that poor Machoke! I hope he'll be okay!" she wailed.

With the last of the security guards defeated, the Masked Villains strutted around the tarmac, flexing and posing in victory. The doors of the airport burst open again and four Nurse Joys rushed out pushing stretchers toward the incapacitated guards.

"Uh, don't worry folks. All staff here are fully insured and will get the best medical treatment available," the announcer said with some trepidation.

Serena looked at the Nurse Joys and immediately raised an eyebrow. All of them were wearing skimpy, pink tank tops which showed off quite a bit of their midsections. They were also sporting very short, pink skirts which left little to the imagination. She'd never seen a Nurse Joy, ever, wear something like that. She sniffed and shook her head. Alola sure was different…

As the Nurse Joys started loading the writhing security guards and Machoke on to the stretchers, the masked man grabbed the walkie-talkie and started speaking again.

"THAT'S WHAT YOU GET IF YOU CROSS THE MASKED VILLAINS!" he growled in a bombastic voice. "YOUR PUNY SECURITY IS NO MATCH FOR US!"

With her face pinched in distress, Serena turned to Ash and spoke in a concerned voice. "Ash, what are we gonna do?"

Ash pursed lips, but before he could reply, the announcer spoke up yet again.

"This looks grim folks. There's not much else we can do. If only there was some champion here who could save us from these villains…"

A few people near Ash turned to look at him. Before any of them could say anything, images of Ash standing there appeared on the televisions scattered around the airport.

"Oh, thank the Guardians! It looks like Ash Ketchum is here! Surely he can handle these interlopers!"

Serena sniffed in a sharp breath while the entire crowd of passengers turned to Ash. First a few people and then all of them began to chant "Champion! Champion!"

A grin slowly spread across Ash's face and he nodded in acknowledgement to the crowd. A few paces away, an airport employee pulled open a service door and gestured for Ash to enter.

"This way, champion!" he said.

Ash glanced to the side at Pikachu and his best buddy sent back a determined expression. Ash pulled his Mega Glove from his pocket and slipped it over his left hand. Serena, looking anxious and holding a hand over her heart, followed after Ash and spoke up just as he was about to enter the door.

"Ash, be careful! Those villains look really serious!" she warbled.

Ash turned and shot her a confident grin and a chuckle. "Just stand back and watch the show," he replied.

With a worried squeak, Serena hesitated and then stepped quickly after her man. They passed through the door and descended a metal staircase. Another employee guided them around a corner and down a hall before opening another door. Bright sunlight beamed into the dim space and Serena finally let out a feminine whine.

"Ash, wait!" she said in an insistent tone.

With a smirk, Ash turned around, expecting to see Serena prepared to give him a kiss for good luck. Instead, he saw her with a determined expression on her face, holding Oricorio's Pokéball.

"Those monsters are dangerous!" she growled. "Let me back you up out there!"

Ash froze and awkwardly pursed his lips. After a few seconds, he spoke up in a cautious voice.

"I don't know, Serena…" he said. "Oricorio hasn't done any battling. I don't think it would be smart to send him out in a tough battle like this. He might get hurt…"

Serena's concerned expression returned and she glanced at the Pokéball and then at her man. Not waiting any longer, Ash turned and took a step toward the open door. Serena let out a ragged gasp and cried out in worry.

"Ash, be careful!" she warbled.

With a sly grin on his face, Ash turned around and sent Serena a confident look. "Don't worry, Serena. I'm the world's greatest Pokémon trainer!" he said in a cheeky tone.

The comment failed to reassure Serena and she let out a concerned whine as Ash stepped outside. She folded her hands together and squeezed her fingers until her digits turned white.

Ash strutted across the tarmac with his head held high and an amused grin on his face. The four Nurse Joy had just finished hauling away the security guards and only the masked villains and their Pokémon remained. The masked man spotted Ash and struck a menacing pose while pointing at the man from Pallet Town.

"AHHH, ANOTHER PUNY CHALLENGER! WHO DARES TO BATTLE THE MASKED VILLAINS!?"

Struggling to suppress a snigger, Ash called out in a loud voice. "I'm Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" A step away from Ash, Pikachu let out an aggressive cry and sparks burst from his red cheeks. Behind Ash, the passengers in the airport were all pressed against the glass, and though Ash couldn't hear them, he could see they were chanting and cheering for him. He grinned and added in a low voice. "And I'm gonna stop you!"

The two masked villains stepped forward to face Ash. Empoleon and Munchlax lined up in front of their trainers, ready to do battle. The masked man pounded his right fist into the palm of his other hand before growling in a loud voice.

"I'M GOING TO ENJOY THIS!"

Ash grinned, Pikachu jumped forward and everyone prepared for a clash.

"It's two against one, but that's nothing our champion can't handle!" the announcer shouted.

Everyone was ready for battle, and then a red blur swooped in from the side and dropped a white, paper box on the ground next to Munchlax. The red blur sped away and swiftly landed next to a baggage cart, behind which Serena was crouching.

"Great job, Oricorio!" she whispered in a happy voice.

The white box had popped open when it had landed, revealing a dozen fresh donuts sitting inside. The two masked villains eyed the box tensely but didn't so much as blink. For a very long moment, Munchlax didn't budge. Then, the always hungry Pokémon's nose stiffed three times and its head mechanically turned to look at the container of pastries.

"Munchlax!" the masked woman hissed in warning.

Munchlax stared at the donuts with wide eyes… and then lunged forward for the box. Before anyone could react, the portly Pokémon downed all of the pastries, let out a satisfied burp and laid down on its back, patting its rounded stomach.

Serena grinned gleefully while Oricorio nodded in approval. "Now Ash only has to deal with one Pokémon!" she sang.

"Looks like it's snack time for Munchlax!"

The masked woman slapped a hand to her face in exasperation while the masked man momentarily frowned before regaining his overbearing demeanor.

"I CAN CRUSH YOU WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND MY BACK! EMPOLEON, LET'S GO!"

The emperor Pokémon raised its wings and struck a battle pose. Ash chuckled, clinched a fist and shouted in a loud voice.

"Okay, buddy, use Iron Tail!"

Pikachu dashed forward, leapt into the air and spun a few more times than usual before dramatically swinging his glowing tail down at Empoleon. The large, water type raised a wing and blocked the blow. It then reared back and unleashed a torrent of water at Pikachu.

"Dodge it!" Ash shouted.

Pikachu did just that and flipped out of the way. The electric type landed back on the ground and Ash pointed at Empoleon.

"Quick Attack!"

Pikachu sped forward and impacted the villain's Pokémon. Empoleon's response was to grab hold of Ash's buddy, sling it under its armpit and start roughly rubbing Pikachu's head.

"Ooooo, that's a nasty noogie!"

Ash struggled to keep from laughing. The masked villain grinned, clinched his fists and pumped his arms in a taunting gesture.

"WHAT'S THE MATTER!? IS PIKACHU'S BATTERY RUNNING ON EMPTY!?"

Ash pursed his lips, a little surprised at the taunt. After all, Empoleon was a water type. Inviting an electric attack was crazy. Nonetheless, Ash chuckled, cocked his head and called out to Pikachu.

"Okay, use Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu, grimacing under the wicked attack, let out a loud cry and unleashed a flashing discharge of electricity. Empoleon lit up and the crowd of people oohed at the sight. Then, all the electricity suddenly diverted down into the ground. Ash grunted in puzzlement and Empoleon tossed Pikachu away from it. The yellow mouse landed neatly on his feet and skidded to a stop. A moment later, Empoleon let out a squawk and lifted a silver, metal pole up from the ground. Now that Ash looked closer, he could see that the water type had small wires hooked up to all of its various metallic parts. Any electric attack which hit it would be safely diverted down into the ground.

Ash chuckled and shook his head. The masked man let out a triumphant laugh.

"HA HA HA HA! YOUR PUNY ELECTRIC ATTACKS ARE WORTHLESS AGAINST THE MASKED VILLAINS!"

"Looks like Pikachu's advantage has been short circuited!"

"Those cheaters!" Serena glowered.

While Pikachu and Empoleon clashed, one of the doors burst open and Officer Jenny dashed out onto the tarmac. The teal-haired woman was in full police uniform and wearing a tactical vest with a bunch of equipment hanging off of it. Jenny glanced at the ongoing battle and then focused on the masked woman. The officer struck a dramatic pose and pointed at the female villain.

"You there, you're under arrest!" she shouted dramatically.

The masked woman turned and let out a high-pitched, belly laugh. "Oh, you think so, huh! Come and try it!"

With a determined grunt, Officer Jenny charged forward and barreled into the other woman. The two of them locked hands and shoved against each other, their feet sliding on the tarmac. Each of them let out loud, feminine grunts of effort as they grappled and strained. Finally, the masked woman got the upper hand and shoved Jenny down before wrapping an arm around her neck and getting the officer into a headlock.

Jenny flailed her arms while the masked woman yanked off her officer cap and tossed it aside with a grin. She then pilfered Jenny's handcuffs before releasing the teal-haired woman, and shoving her forward, delivering a sharp slap on her bottom as she did so.

With a furious expression on her face, Jenny wheeled around and faced the masked woman. The villain spun the stolen handcuffs around on the finger of her right hand, grinning wickedly.

"So, do these get much use when you're off-duty…" she teased.

Jenny let out an indignant growl and grabbed hold of her tactical vest. "Just hold still, I'll show you how they work!" With that, Jenny pulled at the tactical vest and it came undone… along with her uniform underneath it! The dark blue police uniform tore neatly down the middle and was tossed aside as Jenny discarded the vest. Underneath the uniform, the athletic officer had only a skimpy, blue sports bra with a gold star pinned to it. The bra showed all of Jenny's cleavage and also showed off her rippling, washboard abs. Upon seeing this, the crowd of passengers roared in approval.

"Jenny, you can pull me over anytime!"

Jenny dramatically flicked her head and her teal hair came undone; billowing behind her in the slight breeze. She glared at the masked woman, set her feet and charged again! The masked woman met the attack and the two, scantily clad females clashed again. This time Jenny forced the masked woman backward, causing her feet to skid on the tarmac. After a few unbalanced steps, both of them reached the edge of the tarmac, where the grass began, and promptly tumbled to the ground.

Nearby, the water truck which had suffered an impact from a flying Machoke, had been leaking its contents into the grassy soil. The ground was now very muddy and both women churned up clods of muck as they began to wrestle and struggle on the ground.

Back on the tarmac, Pikachu sped forward for another Quick Attack and bounced harmlessly off of Empoleon's protective wing. Ash gritted his teeth and swept his arm in a frustrated motion.

"Boy, they're tough!" he growled.

The masked man raised his arms confidently. "HA HA HA! ADMIT IT! YOU'RE TOO WEAK TO DEFEAT THE MASKED VILLAINS!"

"Oh no! Our champion has his back to the wall! Does he have any tricks left?!"

Ash struggled to keep from laughing. He grinned, raised his left hand and clinched it into a fist; the yellow Z-Crystal glittering in the sunlight.

"I've still got one more move left!" he said confidently.

The masked man grinned fierce and raised his right arm, showing off a Z-Ring of his own. He and Ash dropped into poses at the same time and began their movements.

"Much bigger than a Thunderbolt!" Ash said sweeping his arms. Pikachu matched his movements and let out a confident cry. "Yep, this is much bigger!"

Pikachu leapt into the air, high-fived Ash with his tail and Ash flipped his red cap into the air. The cap landed atop Pikachu's head and Ash raised the Mega Glove into the air.

"Ten Million Volt Thunderbolt!" Ash called out.

Pikachu jumped up into the air and started glowing; surrounded by sparks of all different colors. At the same time, the masked man bellowed out his own announcement.

"HYDRO VORTEX!"

A massive cyclone of water formed above Empoleon and Pikachu unleashed a series of multicolored bolts of electricity. Both attacks hurtled toward each other and collided in a massive explosion of sparks and spray. Everyone watching stood in stunned silence as the two walls of energy struggled for supremacy. Ash gritted his teeth; the masked man gritted his; Pikachu and Empoleon did the same. Then, the bolts of electricity cleaved through the water and zeroed in on Empoleon.

The emperor Pokémon planted its metal rod into the ground and then all of the lightning bolts struck home. The flashing light from the impact illuminated everything in a bright, flickering glow. All ten million volts were discharged and Pikachu landed on the ground, mildly panting from the exertion.

"How is Empoleon still standing!?" the announcer called out.

To Ash's surprise, the water type was still upright. Puzzled, he looked on for a moment. Was it possible for it to have endured the attack? A moment later, the metal pole Empoleon had shoved into the ground, snapped in half and the water type promptly toppled over.

"OHH NOOO!" the masked man cried out.

"The champion wins!" the PA system announced as the crowd began to cheer.

Off to the side, Jenny, her body and hair caked in brown mud, had finally wrestled the masked woman to the ground. She retrieved her handcuffs and secured the villain's hands behind her back.

"You have the right to remain silent!" she began.

Serena jumped up out of her hiding place and dashed to Ash; skipping along the tarmac as she went. "I'm so glad you won!" she squealed. She threw her arms around Ash and held him close. "I was so scared for you!"

Ash let out a sheepish chuckle and gingerly patted Serena on the back. "Told you it'd be fine," he replied.

"And the champion's bride is there to congratulate him!"

Serena let out a relieved sigh and stepped back. She smiled and giggled before turning her attention to the two masked villains. Jenny had handcuffed the masked man and was leading both of them away toward a door. Serena and Ash fell into step behind them, the woman from Kalos grinding her teeth in anger.

"I can't believe you two," she ranted. "Beating up all those guards and those Machoke!"

"Thank you, champion, Ash!" The announcer said. "We'll always be forever grateful!"

Ash turned and sent a grin and a wave back at the crowd of people within the airport. Beside him, Serena continued to growl and hiss.

"I can't believe what you did to that poor Machoke. I hope he'll be able to walk again!"

The masked man sent a critical glance at Ash and he gave an embarrassed shrug in response. A few steps later, they passed through the door and into a large dimly lit room. The door closed and Jenny immediately started undoing the masked man's handcuffs.

Serena blanched at the action. "Hey, what are you doing?!" she squawked.

A moment later, the lights came up and the room was revealed to be filled with all the security guards, Nurse Joys and the Machoke. All of them were smiling, grinning, laughing and guffawing. Serena froze and her mouth fell open as she took in the sight. A moment later, the now free masked man rubbed his wrists and pulled off his mask, revealing the face of Kukui.

"Boy, that was a blast!" he said in a happy tone.

Ash chuckled. "Yeah, that was great!"

"Uhhhhh!" Serena huffed in shock.

To the side, the masked woman pulled off her mask, revealing the face of Burnet. Jenny was standing next to her giggling uncontrollably and blushing so deeply it was visible through the mud covering her face.

"I can't believe I just did that!" the officer wheezed, bringing her hands up to her face out of bashful excitement. Burnet joined her in laughing and the two women shared embarrassed and naughty glances.

Serena continued glancing around and saw the supposedly beat-up guards and Machoke were all sitting around, apparently in good health. Some had towels over their shoulders, some had ice packs on various parts of their bodies and a few had small bandages on injuries. None of them appeared critically injured at all.

The woman from Kalos choked out a garbled expression of disbelieve before turning to Ash. "Wait, all that was FAKE!" she squealed.

Ash chuckled and exchanged a glance with Kukui. "Uhhh, yeah it's something they do here in Alola," he said.

"It's called a Battle Royal," Kukui added. "However we put a bit of a twist on this one," he said with a grin.

Serena was apoplectic and clutched at her chest. She looked at Ash and he sheepishly smiled.

"I guess, you could think of it as a big show…" he said. "Sort of like a Pokémon showcase, but with normal attacks and moves instead."

Serena made an indignant sound and gritted her teeth. "That was nothing! Like a Pokémon showcase!" she screeched.

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To Serena's relief, the flight home was uneventful. After many hours in the air, the two of them touched down in Kanto and were soon on their way to Pallet Town. It was just past noon when they crested the small hill at the edge of town and took in the sight of their quaint, happy home. Alola had been wonderful; however, this was where they planned to build their lives.

After a short trek to the Ketchum residence, Ash opened the door and loudly announced himself. Serena was right behind him and shut the door as she entered.

"Hey, mom, I'm home!" Ash said in the way only a son could. A few seconds after he said the words, Delia stepped into view from the hall leading to the laundry room. She was holding a basket of newly washed clothes.

"Ah, you're back," Delia said in a sweet voice. "How was Alola? Did you get to meet your friends?"

Ash smiled and nodded. "Yeah, it was great!" he replied. "We saw a lot of Mele Mele Island. We got to meet Professor Oak, Kukui and Burnet."

Serena stepped forward and spoke up. "Ash also introduced me to some of his friends, and we visited the Aether Foundation."

Ash's eyes brightened and he stepped to the side while using his arms to frame Serena. "And," he said in an excited voice. "Serena got challenged to a dance-off by an Oricorio and she won!"

Serena laughed politely and pulled Oricorio's Pokéball out of her handbag. "Yeah, I made a new friend," she said happily.

Delia chuckled and looked on with smiling eyes. "Oh, that's so wonderful!" she sang. "I can't wait to hear all about it!" She hefted the laundry basket before continuing. "As soon as I get this put away, I'll fix you some lunch. I'll bet you're hungry."

"Yeah, that sounds great!" Ash replied eagerly.

Delia nodded and started to turn back to the laundry room. "Well, I'll let you get settled," she said. Nothing happened here, while you were gone. Were there any surprises for you?"

Serena pursed her lips while Ash grimaced. "Uh, nope, nothing much…" Ash said quickly.

Serena sent her mistaken husband cheeky glance before she took a few steps toward the stairway. As her feet clumped down on the first step, she leaned around the corner and spoke in a cheery tone.

"Oh, while we were there, Ash and I got married!"

Delia smiled and casually nodded in acknowledgement. The auburn-haired woman took a step before her eyes abruptly snapped fully-open and sizable jolt shot through her body. The laundry basket tumbled from her hands and she let out a feminine cry of shock and surprise.

"WHHAAT?!" she shrieked.

For a very long pair of seconds, Ash's mother stood, frozen, her mouth agape and fingers twitching. Finally, she half turned toward her son and squealed out a response.

"ASHHH?!" she managed.

With his face scrunched up in a consternated expression, Ash glanced to the side at his grinning girlfriend. Serena silently sniggered, shrugged indifferently and quickly dashed up the stairs with a supremely mischievous expression on her face, leaving Ash to deal with the awkward explanation. Internally, Ash shook his head. Serena sure was something else…

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Some weeks later…

An elegantly written letter; penned on flowery, Alola stationary.

Serena,

I never got to properly thank you for all your kind words that day on the beach. You were so sweet and thoughtful. You lifted my spirits and inspired me to try one more time with Leon. I had hoped to wish you goodbye before you and Ash left, however, I was indisposed at that time, and I missed you. It was for a good reason, though. I had followed your advice the night before. I had acted boldly and, amazingly, it had worked!

Apparently, Leon once felt for me as I had for him. He cared for me; however, his feelings just needed a little help to come out. Like I said, he's really good with Pokémon but not with relationships. Once I finally got through to him, a whole new side of him opened up. We talked, I cried, he listened and things finally, finally got romantic between us!

I really, truly can't express how happy I am that you helped bring me and Leon together, Serena. I'll always remember the first kiss I shared with him that night. I'll also, forever, remember what else followed. You see, as I'd told you, when I'd first laid eyes on Leon, in Alola, in my heart, I'd felt like a teenager again. When Leon finally saw me and realized that I cared for him, he'd felt like a teenager as well. And, while it's embarrassing to admit this, that night, we ended up doing what teenagers often do when they get overly enamored with each other.

Now you might be wondering why I'm sharing these extremely embarrassing details with you. It's because, after Leon and I shared that wonderful night, a little while later, we discovered that we'd gotten a lot more from our exchange than we'd bargained for. It was a big surprise for both of us but we couldn't be happier. I'm going to stay in Alola and we've decided to get married in a small ceremony. Professor Oak has offered me a position at the lab and at the school, to teach. It's like all my dreams have come true, all at once. I couldn't feel more blessed.

I often think about your words of how you ran up and kissed Ash and if you hadn't, you might have missed out. To think, I was so close to walking away from Leon and now I'm going to be with him forever. Thank you so much for inspiring me to act, Serena!

Your extremely grateful friend,

Sonia