They thought it was goodbye. On the cold platform in Lumiose, Serena kissed Ash for the first - and possibly last - time. It was meant to be a silent farewell, a memory sealed in courage and heartbreak. But fate had other plans. Moments after she walked away, Ash ran. Not after a dream, not after a battle - but after her. Now, their paths are one. Two hearts once separated by silence now travel together through the unknown, chasing more than badges and contests - chasing the future they were too scared to admit they wanted. In a world of journeys, rivals, and dreams... This is the story of what happens when love refuses to say goodbye.

After claiming the title of World Champion, Ash Ketchum expects his next adventure to be one of celebration - not heartbreak. When his childhood friend Serena is kidnapped and twisted into a weapon by Team Rocket's cruel experiments, Ash is thrust into a fight unlike any he's faced before. This isn't just about winning battles; it's about saving someone he loves from the darkness consuming her. With Brock, Misty, Pikachu, and unexpected allies at his side, Ash charges into enemy territory, battling shadow-corrupted Pokémon and the ruthless Giovanni. But as Serena's true self fights to break free, Ash must risk everything - his title, his safety, even his own heart - to pull her back from the brink. Love, loyalty, and unshakable resolve will decide if the light can overcome the shadows... or if Serena will be lost forever.

"You... love him?" Ash's voice cracked. Serena looked away, guilt flashing across her face. "Ash... you've always been kind, and you've always tried your best. But... you're not strong enough. You're always chasing your dream, but never reaching it. I... I can't keep waiting." Those words stabbed deeper than any blade. Pikachu growled in anger, but Ash put a trembling hand on his partner to stop him. "I thought..." Ash whispered, his voice shaking. "I thought we were in this together." Serena bit her lip, tears threatening to fall. "I'm sorry, Ash. But I need someone who's already strong... someone who can protect me, who can actually stand at the top. You're still just... dreaming." Her words echoed like poison in his ears. Ash turned away, his eyes burning, but no tears fell. Not yet. That night, as he left Lumiose City behind, his heart had hardened. For the first time in his life, Ash didn't just want to be the very best-he needed to be. Not for fun, not for adventure, not even for his friends. He wanted to prove Serena wrong. He wanted revenge. And so began his journey-not as the boy chasing dreams, but as the man who would crush them. His eyes set on the Pokémon Masters Tournament, the first one to ever occur, the place where only the strongest survived, the place where the strongest will be born. This time, Ash swore he wouldn't lose. This time, he would stand at the top. And when he did... Serena would see what she had thrown away.

An Pokemon Ash betrayal story.