Tryst with Destiny: The Beginning of the End (Main Story)

19 : Totally Bugged Out

(Next Afternoon)

"Alright, guys. We are finally here! Look there it is, Santalune city," Ash says while pointing to the city located just across the hill in front of them.

"That's right Ash. Did you know the Santalune gym specializes in bug type Pokemon?" Clemont says.

"Yup. Serena told me. Why do you think I caught Fletchling this morning? A Flying type has the advantage against a Bug-type. Not to mention when Fletchling evolves it will have an even bigger advantage against Bug types. Alright, time to go and get my very first Kalos gym badge," Ash says as he takes Serena's hand and then starts running at breakneck speed.

"Guys! No need to run. No matter how fast you go Santalune Gym will not change its place," Clemont complains in an unhappy tone due to the prospect of having to run again.

"We're not running to Santalune city. We're going to go to my limousine which is waiting on the outskirts of the city. Now quit complaining and let's go," Serena shouts back.

(20 Minutes Later)

Ash, Serena and Clemont enter the Santalune city in Serena's limousine.

"I must say Clemont, having a car makes anonymity much easier. This way I won't get swamped by my fans the moment I enter a city," Serena remarks.

"Thanks, it was actually nothing," Clemont says while feeling relieved that they are back in the car and not running anymore.

A few moments later, the car comes to a halt and all three of them, then enter the Gym.

"I am Ash Ketchum from Pallet town. I request a gym battle with the gym leader of this town," Ash announces as he opens the doors of the gym.

Not twenty seconds have passed before a Heleoptile, jumps onto his shoulders and barks at Ash in a friendly manner. Serena sees a woman, who's beaming, approach Ash with a camera belt in her outfit.

"Hey, Heleoptile! Hey, Alexa! Long time, no see," Ash says before proceeding to pet Heleoptile.

"Hey there Ash. It's good to see you too. I was wondering when you were going to appear here. Honestly, I thought you would come here sooner," Alexa says before Heleoptile jumps back onto her shoulder.

"Well, I guess the past few days, I have been busy. So where is your sister and what have you been doing since you came back?" Ash questions Alexa.

"Well, my sister is at the moment shopping. The gym is all out of food. But she should return shortly. Why don't we wait inside and by the way who are these two?" Alexa notices two more people with Ash.

"Oh! I think introductions are in order. Well, this is Clemont. He is the Lumiose City Gym leader," Ash says as Clemont smiles.

"Good to meet you," Alexa says before shaking Clemont's hand.

"My girlfriend, of course, needs no introduction," Ash says as Serena proceeds to take off her disguise.

"You? Have a girlfriend?" Alexa asks in a sceptical tone.

"Yup. He does," Serena says before taking off her sunglasses and hats.

Alexa stands dumbstruck with her mouth hanging wide open at the fact that the Kalos Queen herself is in her sister's gym. She gets excited and starts jumping around in joy.

"Oh! My! God! You are the freaking Kalos Queen. You are Ash's girlfriend? How did you two get together? I have so many questions, I must take your interview. Will you? Let me? Please? I am a huge fan," Alexa squeals with excitement.