A Canon Divergence Pokémon Amourshipping AU
Romance | Tennis | Identity Reveal | Drama | Slow Burn
What if Serena never knew Ash-not even as kids?
That single change reshaped everything.
After failing her first Showcase and losing her sense of purpose, Serena decides to carve her own destiny. With only boys allowed into Kalos Tennis Sports of Advancement-the path to becoming a top tennis champion-she disguises herself as Lucas to claim her place on the court.
Ash Ketchum, now eighteenth, still dreams of being the very best Pokémon Master. But alongside that, he's testing himself as a tennis player-balancing both ambitions while chasing new challenges. When he's paired with "Lucas" as a doubles partner, their chemistry on the court is undeniable. Off the court, Ash begins to wrestle with unexpected feelings for his mysterious partner... never realizing it's Serena, the very person his heart was always meant for.
But shadows stir beyond the courts. Red's desperate quest to save their father ties to a hidden force, and distortions ripple through reality-linking Ash and Serena to memories of their former XY selves. As rivals, friends, and old companions return, their journey becomes more than just tennis. It becomes a story of disguise, destiny, and love that refuses to be forgotten.
He was chasing greatness. She was chasing her dream.
In this AU, they never met... so why do their hearts remember?
On the court, they're unstoppable. Off the court, her disguise hides the truth.
Every déjà vu whispers a love that shouldn't exist.
She only wanted victory. He was the one who made her believe in love.
Yet their souls remember a bond from another life.
Disclaimer:
I do not own Pokémon or its characters; all rights belong to Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. This fanfiction is a non-profit work of fan creativity. Original elements such as the tennis AU, plotlines, and dialogue are my own. Image made using AI tools (concept and prompt by me).
Imagine returning home from an exciting journey in a far away region to discover you'll be moving! Stepping foot back into Pallet Town, Ash Ketchum a sixteen year old Pokemon Trainer and his long time buddy Pikachu notice a truck outside their house!
Rushing into his familiar house, Delia informs Ash about some special news. The Ketchum family are moving to Kalos! A region consisting of rich history and amazing new Pokemon! However, there is a catch. Ash will be attending a high school called Sycamore High for three years!
Venturing on into his new surroundings with old and new Pokemon, Ash must tackle a day to day school life with making new friends while discovering old, but new relationships! The school life may be hard, but will Ash be able to pass his Pokemon finals while dealing with many difficult scenarios?!
Highest rank in FanFiction rankings ~ #30
This long term story is heavily based on Amourshipping, but will contain many other shippings.
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Leafa is owned by the creators of Sword Art Online (SAO).