Ash struggles with a haunting mistake, leaving his old life behind to try and escape. Meanwhile, Serena isn't sure if she should move on from her crush, who she believes is dead. When they meet at the University of Kalos, Ash under the alias 'Satoshi', can they move past their trauma and begin their lives again? This story takes place 5 years after the Master's 8 tournament, and Ash and Serena are both about 18. This story will include elements form all of Journeys, and a few aspects from the Scarlet and Violet games. This is a fic I wrote years ago, and I almost abandoned it after my writing skills and taste evolved, but I decided to complete it, edit it, and publish it. Thanks to anyone who followed me to wait for it, and sorry for the wait! I won't respond to any comments, but I will read them. it's pretty low quality and I may have missed some weird phrases or scenes when editing, but I hope you'll enjoy the story!

After the wrong article gets published, Adrien and Marinette are thrust into a web of lies, forced into a ruse of fake dates, sudden roommates, and awkward situations. Tensions rise as past mistakes come back to haunt them, unhealthy coping mechanisms start to take over, and secrets come to light. Will they manage to get through this together or will their relationship forever be changed for the worst? No powers/kwamis. Warnings- Substance abuse, 18+ language, 18+ encounters/sexual content. I do not own the rights to Miraculous Ladybug or its characters, just this plot line. Angst (sorry not sorry), sin, Lil fluff, Adrienette.

"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.

'They were supposed to hate each other but, pain has a way of revealing the truth' Sixteen-year-old Serena Yvonne, kind-hearted and haunted by the loss of her father, tries to live life with optimism despite the lingering ache in her heart. When her mother's childhood friend Delia moves in next door with her son, Serena prepares to welcome them-only to find herself unexpectedly drawn to a mysterious boy she glimpses in her childhood garden, quietly shedding a tear. That boy turns out to be Ash Ketchum-mischievous, arrogant, and utterly infuriating. But Serena can't shake the memory of the sadness in his eyes. Behind Ash's playful mask lies a painful past he never speaks of... and Serena wants to understand why.

Betrayal never comes from enemies, it always comes from friends and family. After losing 6 leagues in a row, Ash ketchum finally wins the Alola league. But not everyone is happy. Betrayed by his so-called friends that he once trusted, he vanishes without a trace, leading the world to think that he's gone. 8 years later, a mysterious and powerful trainer emerges as the Alola league champion, leading to old friends, allies and enemies to question everything. Calculative, calm and extremely dangerous, people wonder who he is. A mysterious enemy with personal ties to Ash, is planning a world shattering scheme. Will he succeed in his plans? Serena, the one person who always trusted Ash and has loved him since childhood, crosses paths with the mysterious Alola champion. With the fate of the world at stake, who will win? Read to find out.

Everyone thought he gave up. Everyone thought he was gone. Everyone was wrong. After a crushing loss in the Kalos League, Ash Ketchum vanished-no goodbyes, no trace, only rumors and silence. The world moved on, assuming the eternal dreamer had finally let go of his impossible dream. But six years later, a stranger steps onto the biggest Pokémon League stage the world has ever seen. He's colder, sharper, and far more powerful than anyone remembers. With mastery over Aura and hidden psychic potential, he's no longer the wide-eyed kid from Pallet Town. He's a storm waiting to strike. And this time... he's not here to lose.

Ash, after being betrayed by everyone except Clemont, Serena, Bonnie, and his Pokemon ten years ago, is now back and ready for revenge. Look out traitors, Ash Ketchum isn't the forgiving boy he used to be.

Abandoned. Betrayed. Heartbroken. All Ash felt when he found out the truth that was hidden from him for years. It marked the birth of a new and more darker generation. Not much hope was left. Ash disappeared from sight leaving no trace. 4 years on. He returns. He meets old friends as well as making new. He was reunited once again with his best friend Serena who left him in the town of Pallet. Their group unite to stand against the evils that had dominated the world for 4 lean years. Justice was to be taken...

Ash Ketchum is an ordinary boy who dreams of becoming a Pokemon Master. He misses a certain honey blonde girl from his journeys and he also understands his feelings for her. Now he is working as a research fellow in Professor Cerise's Lab. After sometime, he comes to learn from his parents that he is not any ordinary boy but the Prince of Rota and on his sixteenth birthday his aura powers will be unlocked. He also comes to learn that he is the chosen one and have to bring peace in this world. What happens after this big revelation? Will he able to bring peace in this world? Will he able to confess his feelings for a certain honey blonde girl? Note: I don't own Pokemon. But the storyline is owned by me. The cover for my story is made by my online brother- @vogue126.

Ash and Pikachu are on the way to the Kalos Region to visit their friends Bonnie and Clemont in Lumiose City. When they arrive, little do they know that someone's watching them.. [CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR POKEMON X&Y/XYZ]