A New Adventure

Goodbye (Prologue)

I finally figured out how to add this to the story ^-^ In case you didn't know, this was originally a one shot, but I made this book into a sequel. The one shot is basically the prologue. Enjoy!

Bright sun seeped through through the window, spreading throughout the room. A young raven haired boy rolled over and groaned, trying to escape the light urging him to wake up. Eventually, he peeked open one eye and blinked a couple times to get used to the sunlight. That's when he remembered. Today was his last day in Kalos. Today a plane would take the new Champion back to Kanto, away from his new friends. Ash felt as if something was squeezing his heart, and his body felt heavy.

"I knew this day would come eventually, but the time has gone by so fast," He said, turning to his partner Pikachu. "Today we have to say goodbye to the gang." Pikachu sadly rubbed his head against his trainer's palm. Ash sighed and looked to the clock. It read 10:00. Only one hour left. "Better finish packing," he said, hauling his suitcase on to the bed.

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The gang ate breakfast in silence, all of them wanting to avoid talking about the event taking place soon. Bonnie looked around the table in frustration, and plopped down her spoon with a clang.

"Enough of this!" She exclaimed, making eye contact with each person at the table.

"Bonnie-" Clemont began, but his little sister shushed him.

"We need to stop acting like Ash is going to die or something, I'm sure we'll see each other again! We need to enjoy the time we have left together!" The small, fair haired girl said. Serena continued playing with her food.

"We just... aren't prepared to say goodbye," she sniffed, her eyes glistening. Clemont nodded in agreement and looked forelornly back down at his food.

"Guys, I know its hard; it's hard for me too, but we will always be great friends!" Ash said, trying to put on a smile. He looked to each of his friends. He really would miss them. Serena pushed her bowl forward.

"Ash and Bonnie are right, we need to stop sulking," she said, trying to compose herself. Clemont took a deep breath and stood up.

"Yeah, I guess you're right, but I'm really gonna miss you guys," he said. They all gave a slight nod and looked at the floor, returning to their silence. After what seemed like an eternity of quiet, Ash spoke up.

"I better go get my bags," He said quietly, standing up. Serena stood up as well.

"I'll help," she said, following Ash up the stairs.

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"Here, Serena, you can grab my backpack over there, and I'll get my suitcase," Ash said, pointing to his green bag in the corner. Serena nodded and walked over. She knelt down to pick up the backpack, but instead reached into the pocket of her jumper. She pulled out a small, creme colored envelope, and after making sure Ash wasn't watching, slipped it into the backpack. Her hands trembled a bit, but she managed to zip and pick up the backpack. Ash started down the stairs with his large blue suitcase while Serena followed with the green bag. When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Serena handed the backpack to Ash, who slipped it on.

"Well, time to go," he said, heading towards the door, his suitcase bumping along behind him. The others sighed and followed close behind.

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A while later, the gang reached the crowded airport. Clemont looked at the airport clock. The time read 10:50. Ash's flight would be boarding in a mere 5 minutes.

"This is the second call for Flight 07 leaving for Kanto," a female voice announced over the loudspeaker. Ash looked to his friends, who were all holding back tears, but trying to stay strong. The time had come to finally say goodbye. The squeezing feeling in his chest returned.