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

24 : Double Trouble

(1 hour later)

Ash comes out of the shower looking more refreshed. Serena meanwhile has been patiently waiting for him outside. Ash quickly changes into fresh clothes and comes out of his bedroom to be tackled into a hug by Serena.

"What. What happened?" Ash says while reciprocating the hug.

"Oh when you were battling when the explosion took place I thought something had happened to you for a second." Serena says in a shaky tone.

Ash simply smiles and kisses her forehead. He then puts 2 hands on Serena's face and says "What will happen to me as long as you are there with me?"

"By the way gorgeous performance my queen. I was beyond impressed." Ash says while giving a beaming smile.

"Why thank you Ash." Serena replies while blushing.

He then brings her closer and kisses her. She instantly swings her arms around his neck while deepening the kiss. They both forget everything and start making out on the sofa. Ash pushes Serena on the couch and goes down on her while kissing her incessantly.

Suddenly without warning Gary, Paul, Brock, Dawn and May burst into the room only to find the 2 lovebirds wrapped around each other's neck without a care in the world.

Upon realizing them being present Ash and Serena instantly separate.

"Since when did it become the norm to bust into the rooms of other people without taking their permission first?" Ash says in a loud and irritated tone.

"Sorry." the 3 boys quickly reply in an embarrassed tone. While May and Dawn both look a little hurt seeing Ash actually making out with Serena like that. But they both quickly recover and apologize as well.

"It's OK. But do knock next time." Serena says in a much more calm tone.

"Actually we came to check up on you Ash after that intense battle. How is Charizard?" Brock asks.

"Charizard has been completely treated. Just needs a good night's rest." Ash replies.

"I must say Ash. I have seen Cynthia battle many times but I have never seen her pushed to the limit like that." Paul replies.

"Coming from you. I will take that as a compliment." Ash says while getting up.

"Ashy boy. Level with me how did you become this strong since the Unova league? First that battle with Calem, then beating Seibold and now pushing Cynthia to her limit. What happened?" Gary asks in a serious tone.

"I will tell you someday Gary but right now I am really not in the mood." Ash replies in a rather beat tone.

Serena knows where this conversation is going. She decides to step in.

"That's right. Besides Ash has had a tough day guys. Why don't we do something fun today?" Serena says.

"Actually May and I have to go do some contest training for our exam in 2 days time. See you later." Dawn says while turning around and leaving with May.

"I need to finish my homework. Unlike you two we still have lectures to attend and tests to give." Paul says while turning around as well.

"I would love to hang around but I have to finish a report for Prof. Rowan." Gary says in a rather dejected tone.

"Well I am free. What do you guys wanna do?" Brock says while taking a seat as well.

"Why don't we go and have dinner in Lumiose city?" Serena says.

"That will be nice." Ash says while smiling.

"Great. I will go and change." Serena says while leaving towards her bedroom.