Ash made a promise, not just to himself, but to someone who he cared for deeply. A promise he intended to keep, for both of them. This is my very first Amourshipping FanFiction, so I'd love to hear all your feedback. 12/14/21: #180 in Amourshipping! What an amazing start! 1/2/23: 1k Reads! Knew it would make it eventually!

(Serves as a prequel to "The Ferry Home", in which how Lisia learned of Serena's crush.) After finishing a recent contest in Slateport City and earning her fourth contest ribbon, Lisia invites Serena to a cafe to talk about how much she grew since her contest debut. Things begin to get interesting when Lisia brings up the topic of her source of inspiration, especially since that inspiration is a certain raven-haired boy.

Currently en-route home to Vermilion City from Lilycove, Goh and Chloe couldn't help but wonder about Ash's history with Serena, especially with him telling her his goals and vice versa, they proceed to learn more about their friend's past.