Devastated Boy{Amourshipping}

Chapter 7

"Hey, Clemont! What are you doing here?" Serena asked with a curious smile as she got out of her Mom's car. Clemont turned to face them, contemplating whether to share the incredible news about meeting Ash. "Hey, Serena," he replied, his mind made up that she deserved to know the truth.

"Hello, Clemont," Serena's mother chimed in, welcoming him. She didn't waste time and asked, "Have you been waiting for long?" Not wanting to cause any misunderstanding, Clemont hurriedly clarified, "Oh, no, no! I just got here a few hours ago." Serena's mother then instructed her daughter, "Serena, go get him something to drink," and Serena promptly headed inside.

"Sorry for making you wait so long," Grace, Serena's mother, apologized to Clemont. Trying to avoid any further delays, Clemont explained, "It's okay. I actually came along so Ash could see Serena again."

Grace seemed puzzled and inquired, "Who wanted to see her?" Clemont took a deep breath, knowing it was time to reveal the astonishing truth. "It's Ash. He's alive, and he came here to meet me, you, and everyone else," he blurted out with a mix of excitement and concern.

A heavy silence followed his statement, and Grace's expression turned serious as she absorbed the information. She wanted to ensure that Clemont understood the gravity of his words. "You do understand the fact that he's no more, don't you?" she asked, her voice steady, anticipating his response.

Clemont's conviction didn't waver as he passionately asserted, "It's him, I swear! He was here with me. He came all this way to see us, to see you, Serena." His emotions were palpable, and he wanted them to believe him.

However, Grace couldn't help but worry about the uncertainty surrounding Ash's current whereabouts. "Where is he now then?" she inquired with a mix of concern and skepticism. Clemont's face fell slightly, as he admitted, "He was with me not too long ago, but then he rushed off somewhere. I don't know where he went."

Grace's stern look intensified, and she firmly cautioned Clemont, "Don't give my daughter false hope. I don't want to see her getting hurt if this turns out to be untrue." She cared deeply for Serena's emotional well-being and wanted to protect her from potential disappointment.

As Clemont sipped the tea offered by Serena, he felt a surge of courage to share more about his encounter with Ash. "There's something else I need to tell you," he began hesitantly. Serena, intrigued, encouraged him, "Go ahead, tell me."

Clemont's gaze shifted to Grace, who maintained her stern expression, making him a bit nervous. Taking a deep breath, he asked, "Did you get something today, like a letter or something, asking you to come to Lumiose City?" The question was essential, as Ash had mentioned sending a letter to Serena, inviting her to meet him there.

Serena nodded, recalling the odd letter she had received. "Yeah, I did get a letter, but it didn't make any sense, so I threw it in the trash can," she admitted candidly. Clemont's eyes lit up, "If you had just come, it would've been great."

Curious about the sender, Serena inquired, "What do you mean? Do you know who sent that letter?" Clemont nodded, "Yes, it was Ash. He sent it."

Serena's face turned pale for a moment, as if trying to process the startling revelation. "You... you're joking, aren't you?" she asked, her voice trembling with disbelief.

"No, I'm not joking. He was right here with me," Clemont insisted earnestly, wanting Serena to believe him.

A mix of emotions overwhelmed Serena. She fell silent for a moment, trying to absorb everything. Finally, she mustered the courage to ask, "Where is he now?"

Clemont shook his head, "I don't know. He rushed off somewhere not too long ago. We were both waiting to meet you here."

Serena's mind raced, trying to comprehend the situation. "How is he?" she finally asked, eager to know more about her long-lost friend.