The Ketchum Family

Smooth Moves

Spring has arrived in Pallet Town. It's a time for new beginnings at the Pokémon reserve. Terence, Cyril and Gwyn are about to set out on their adventure with Ash as a mentor. What excitement awaits them?

For Ash and Serena, a month has passed since their vacation in Alola. Their relationship has become much more intimate and sexy. What will happen when they are faced with the prospect of being separated for a time?

Content warning! There is nudity and some steamy situations contained in this chapter.

This chapter takes place roughly a month after the previous one. I hope you like this fun chapter.

Shauna cupped her gloved hands over her nose and slowly slid her palms to the side, over her face. She smoothed her hair for the dozenth time before letting out a tense breath and lowering her arms to her waist. She looked down and saw her hands were trembling. She clenched them into fists and swallowed, trying to keep her nerves in check.

The brunette-haired girl breathed in and out, waiting for what seemed like an eternity. Beyond the curtain in front of her, she could hear loud voices, but her mind was too focused to comprehend any of the words. All she knew was the routine. It ran over and over in her mind, on an endless loop. She knew each step; each move; each jump. All she could do was wait and‑

"THEE MAG-NE-FEEQ SHAUNA!!" Monsieur Pierre's voice bellowed.

The curtain before her suddenly rose and bright lights shown from high above. Adrenaline surged through Shauna's muscles and for one terrifying second, she froze! Then, more by instinct than intentional thought, she began the first move in the routine.

"Ivysaur, use Sweet Scent and Razor Leaf!!"

Beside her, Shauna's longtime partner let out a happy croak and dashed forward. The grass type, adorned with colorful flowers and a cute sailor hat with matching vest, began launching leaves into the air; small whiffs of aromatic, pink mist trailing from the darts as they flew. The leaves quickly lost momentum and began slowly drifting down to the stage.

Shauna turned to Gothita and gave the psychic Pokémon a nod. Her second partner was wearing a mini, cream-colored dress, complete with skirt and sunhat. Gothita looked toward the ceiling with an expression of lonely longing while letting out a sad cry. Meanwhile, on the other side of the stage, Ivysaur struck a confident pose and puffed out its chest.

With Flabébé rising above her, Shauna stepped lively to the front of the stage and made a sweeping gesture with her arms. "Here we see the young sailor setting out on a grand voyage!"

Ivysaur let out a pleased growl while looking on with smiling eyes. Shauna then turned to Gothita and continued.

"Sadly, his love is utterly devastated that he chose the sea, over her. She fears she will never see him again!"

Large tears began to flow from Gothita's eyes and the Pokémon let out a heartbroken wail.

Shauna immediately gestured at Ivysaur while performing a fancy spin. "The ship set off with great fanfare!!"

At that, Shauna's Swirlix rose up from Ivysaur's back and shot off a bunch of tiny, sparkling streamers. The sugary filaments began to fall toward the stage, along with the still fluttering leaves. Flabébé quickly soared through the cloud of leaves and sugar, and unleashed a bright burst of light. The carefully crafted Sunny Day illuminated all the sugary streamers; the aroma; and the leaves, making it look just like a cloud of confetti; the sort which was often launched when a famous ship departed harbor.

A few oohs and ahhs sounded from the crowd. Shauna paused a moment before turning back to Gothita.

"Back home, the lonely maiden was left to her dreary life." Gothita began to shuffle across the stage, head down and hands covering its face. Shauna took in a tense breath and dashed toward her Pokémon. After exactly five strides, she leapt into the air, reaching behind her back as she did so.