Till We Meet Again

While their reunion may have been short lifted, Ash and Serena's faith and support for one another will continue till they meet again. This one-shot is set up after the events of the JN105 episode following Ash and Serena's brief reunion. It is also divided into two point-of-views. Hope you enjoy.

It took everything in Serena to keep her composure. But the moment she left the dock, her face started getting hot. Really hot.

OH MY GOSH! I CAN'T BELIEVE HE SAW ME LIKE THIS! Serena thought to herself.

A hand was placed over her heart upon feeling a tightness in her chest. Serena knew that tight feeling all too well. The same thing goes to her burning cheeks. Along with the sweat on the top of her face. Not saying that Serena didn't plan on seeing him again. But not so early in her journey and in a different way.

"And to think I did such a good job," she signed.

Ever landing in Hoenn and beginning her journey as a Pokémon Coordinator, Serena became a rising star in the region. From starting off in the Normal Class, but quickly rose through the ranks. All the way to the Master Class, becoming a fan-favorite throughout the region, and competing alongside Lisia. Even becoming friends with Lisia, Top Idol who she tied with in the recent Master Class contest. Serena evolved in so many ways.

At the same time, Serena was feeling uneasy after that little encounter with Ash. Old memories reserviced in the back of her mind. The many memories she shared with him during their journey through Kalos. Reuniting with him after being apart for so long. Cheering for him at every gym battle on the sidelines. Ash supporting her at every Pokémon Showcase. The blue ribbon he gifted her under that pledging tree that night. All the words of encouragement he gave Serena that she passed down to Chloe. Last but not least that one moment she shared with him before coming to Hoenn. Her strong feelings for Ash were obviously still there.

"Oh, Ash."

She reached into her bag and took out a small box. It was right next to the picture she took with the rest of her friends. The small box contained the blue-ribbon Ash gifted her. Serena made good on her promise to always cherished it. If only she had a little more time. There was still a whole lot Serena wanted to say. She knew Ash wanted to say lot himself.

"Sylveon Syl."

Serena turned to the Intertwining Pokémon standing beside her. Giving her comfort, Sylveon was rubbing her trainer's arm using one of her feelers.

"Thank you, Sylveon," she said. "I'll be fine."

Sylveon's comfort reminded Serena that she going to be just fine. Her Pokémon would always be right beside her. She would never be alone.

I'm competing in this Championships thing right now, aiming to become the best battler!

Serena smiled and giggled at that statement. Of course, Ash was still aiming to be the best Pokémon Trainer. He was still the same Ash, but Serena respected that about him. His positive mental attitude was something Serena admired. Alongside his 'never-give-up' attitude.

I'm taking part in Contest Live! If you're going to be the best, I'll aim to be the best performer, too!

"Let's both do our best!" She stated to the ribbon. Maybe their brief encounter was meant to be short. The same way she stopped wearing the ribbon as part of her main outfit. Not because she didn't need it anymore. She does wear the ribbon during contests. Because Serena knew Ash would always have faith in her. And he wanted her to be her very best just as much as she does for him.

Serena heard about this World Championships competition. If she recalled, it was a competition where trainers from around the world battle it out to be the strongest trainer of the world. It was no surprised if Ash was one of the trainers competing. But Serena had no doubt Ash would be amazing.