Pokemon The time traveler

Ch 36 Serena

"Okay, Serena, I think that's enough training for today." said Grace as she watched Serena get off the ground for the twenty-second time today from Rhyhorn racing training, "Go inside and have a shower. Lunch will be ready soon. Also, I invited Shauna for lunch with us. I thought it would be great for you to spend an afternoon with your friend."

"Okay, Mom," said Serena.

She took off her shoes before she went upstairs to her bedroom. She searched for some domestic clothes to wear for the rest of the day and she came up with some black short shorts and a green shirt.

"Aaaahhhh, nothing like a good mid-day shower to let go of my daily training stress. " Serena moaned as she felt the warm water his her, relieving her of her stress and pains. She applied some liquid soap on her shower sponge and cleaned herself of any dirt.

After she finished her shower, dried herself off and got changed into her new clothes, she went downstairs into the kitchen to find her friend, Shauna, already eating a sandwich.

Shauna was a girl who was the same age as Serena at fifteen. She had brown hair that was let down in curls and she had lightly tanned skin and green eyes. Over the years of them being friends, Shauna was the more outgoing and fun out of the two. She had a dream to become the next Kalos Queen.

"Hey there, Serena," said Shauna cheerfully as she looked up from eating her sandwich with a full mouth.

"Hello to you too, Shauna," said Serena as she sat down and began to eat a salad sandwich.

"How was your day today? Painful as usual?" asked Shauna cheekily.

"Stop teasing me, Shauna." said Serena as she giggled "I basically had my mind on something else during the whole time."

"Oh. Thinking about your little boyfriend again, were you?" asked Shauna teasingly.

"Ash isn't my boyfriend. He's just my best friend," said Serena defensively.

"Yeah, right. Your mind and mouth say otherwise. Most of the time we talk, you seem to have your mind set on him and think about him while the world goes around you like there's no tomorrow." said Shauna "Admit it. You like him."

"No, I admit nothing. Sure, he's cute, but I won't admit anything to anybody," said Serena.

"Well then, I guess that when he does come around, I'll just have to tell him that I can be his girlfriend instead of you since you don't want to admit anything. I've seen some pictures of him from your childhood and, I'll admit, he looks really handsome. But since that was about seven years ago, I'll bet he'll look much more handsome now." said Shauna.

"NO! Don't you dare, Shauna! Ash is completely mine when we finally do meet again. And don't you forget it." said Serena in an angry voice.

"So you admit that you do like him!" said Shauna loudly with a laugh "I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!"

But Serena had had enough of this teasing so she got up from her seat, grabbed Shauna by her hand and began to drag her to the front door. "Shauna, I believe it is your time to leave."

"C'mon, Serena. I was just joking. No need to get all violent.", protested Shauna, but to no avail.

Serena opened her front door and pushed Shauna out. She then closed the door behind her without giving a second glance. Shauna just shrugged it off and walked back home with a few sandwiches she snatched from the table in her arms and began to eat them.

Inside the house, Serena sat down again and finished her lunch. Grace walked into the dining room, surprised to see that Shauna had already gone.

"Serena, where's Shauna gone to?" asked Grace in confusion.

"She had to leave rather early. Family matters." lied Serena.

Grace went back into the kitchen to do her ironing.

'Oh, Ash. I sure hope you do find me soon. Shauna's constant teasing and Mom's Rhyhorn racing are starting to really drive me bananas. I don't even have a dream to do. I hope we're able to travel together.' thought Serena as she picked up another sandwich and began to eat it too. Sitting at a desk, an older man sits, contemplating how he should begin writing. There are many emotions he wishes to express. Recently, with the arrival of his son, many more emotions have been thrown into the mix. This made the letter much harder to write, as Red had millions of thoughts racing in his head.

Hey there Ash,

I can't tell you just how great it is seeing you here in the Sinnoh Region. I must say, you have become quite strong since participating in the Hoenn League. I still find it hard to believe you managed to fight off Team by yourself and by extension, saving the world.

It's been a while since I'll have last time last you and your mother. I'd like to meet in person at one point. I wonder what has been on your mind in the years since I have left since your mother was pregnant with you son. I see you're doing quite well on your own. I question if I should keep things the way they are. If I ever work up the courage to face you one day, I'd like to be a part of your life once again.
Whether you accept the letter or not, I find comfort in writing. Even though I never intend for these letters to be sent and read by you, I find myself drawn to writing. It helps express how I feel and gives me a chance to reflect on my past mistakes. I wish I had the courage to hand these letters to who they are meant for. I know apologizing through letters is not ideal, but this is much more that I could ever do in person.

There is so much more I wish to express to you, my son Ash Ketchum. You are the pride of Pallet Town as well as your mother and me. I know I have no right to take pride in you as my son. I hope to change this soon. Hopefully one day I will work up the courage. Until that day comes, I'll continue writing these letters.

Your Father Red

Rereading the letter over and over, Red did his best to correct any mistakes. Even if the letters will never be sent out, that was no excuse for poor grammar. Sensing the presence of a Pokémon nearby, Red turns back and sees his dragon pokemon , observing his movements. "I would say knock before you enter, but you're not a big fan of being inside your ball I see" he joked with the Pokémon who smile back.

In the drawer next to the desk, Red opens it revealing a stack of letters, all written by him. He placed the newly written letter on top of the stack. "You can't keep writing forever Red" an older woman stated, coming in through an open door. Since his son's arrival, Red's writing has been more frequent. The woman knew Red needed to confront his problems. "Writing isn't going to fix your problems" she observed the sheer number of letters he had written.

"I don't plan on writing forever" Red responded. With his son in the Sinnoh Region, Red was hoping for an opportunity to face his son. "I appreciate the help Yellow, but this is something I got myself into" Red made it clear he was the one that would have to mend the rift in his family.

"I never said I would fix anything" Yellow replied, watching Red leave with his chrizard.