Alola Amour

Well its that time again. Time to work on another chapter. And most likely the last one I work on for a while. Now let's get this journey started.

Disclaimer

I do not own the Pokémon series or its characters, I only have my own characters and my support of the Pokémon series.

Chapter 5

The Protectors support

Song for this chapter: Heroes Never Die

By: Natewantstobattle

If you hadn't caught on to it Nate is one of my favorite musicians with gaming music, covers, and his own albums, if you haven't checked him out, I highly recommend you do. Anyway, enjoy this chapter. Sorry, I didn't have time to bicker with anyone this time.

Ash's POV

Serena walked down the main street of Hau`oli City towards route 1. "Hey, Ash?" Serena said looking confused. "What's up Serena?" I replied. "Where's Pikachu?" She asked. "Oh, he's with Drake and Abby." I assured, "Drake, said he would handle watching Pikachu for a while before they showed up." I added, "I guess the real question is what those three are off doing?" I pondered. "Maybe they'll fill us in later?" Serena Suggested. "I hope so, cause its piqued my curiosity."

As we neared the boarder of the city, we saw Kukui walk up in front of pathway. "Alola, cousins, you ready to begin your island challenge?" He asked. "Yep!" I replied energized. "Oh, but where's your Pikachu?" he asked. "Oh, my friend Drake is with him for a short time, they said they would meet up with us for the festival." I said to explain the situation. "Ah!" He nodded. "I hope they make it back before the festivals, challenger battles, begin." He replied.

"What are the challenger battles?" Asked Serena. "They are as they sound." Kukui said, "They are a competition of the new challengers of the Island challenge partake in as it is a trial to inspire which starter Pokémon you receive." Kukui said informing us of this cultural event. "Its been the paradigm for centuries." He added. "Oh and before I forget, Ash, here is your trainer pass and your pokédex, make sure to stop by my lab tomorrow for some assistance with the pokédex.

I examined the device that was to be my new pokédex, I tried tapping the screen, but nothing happened. "I think I'm going to need that assistance now?" I joked. "Haha, that's a good one cousin; now let's not prolong our arrival to Iki town." He said gesturing us to follow.

We traveled the distance of route one up to the quaint town of Iki town. I looked around, the houses while looking fairly, new, had a rustic look to them like they had been there for a long time. There were people all around the small town, with a wide range of age. The diversity made the attitude of the party so lively.

Serena and I continued to follow Kukui to a central stage new the edge of town. "Why is the battle stage right here?" I asked. "It is next to the forest which the island guardian Tapu Koko resides, it was placed here to preform and battle to appease the protector." Kukui explained. "This festival is basically an offering to ask for the protector to protect all new challengers while they reside on this island." He added. "What about the other islands, the other islands?" Serena asked. "These kinds of festivals are held on all of the islands asking each of the guardians to protect the challengers on all of the islands they visit." Kukui explained.

"Ah, Kukui!" Said a deep voice. "Alola, Kahuna Hala." Kukui said greeting the stout man. "Are these the new challengers you ran into today?" He asked. "Well one is, Hala." Kukui replied, "Ash, Serena, this is the islands kahuna, Hala, he is the one you'll call if there are any problems on the island, but besides that he will be your final challenge for your island challenge on Melemele Island." Kukui explained.

"It's a pleasure to meet the both of you." Hala said bowing to us. "It's a pleasure to meet you as well Kahuna Hala." I said bowing back in respect. "Yes, it is a pleasure." Serena said bobbing a curtsy. "You two should go to leave an offering to Tapu Koko before the battles begin." Kukui insisted. "Ah, yes hope for his blessing in your success." Hala interjected. "And maybe if you're lucky he'll meet you in person." Kukui added. "What do you mean he'll meet me in person?" I asked. "If Tapu Koko reveals himself he ensures you'll have great success in your challenges ahead." Hala said.

"Come on, Ash, lets go to… Wait where do we go to meet Tapu Koko?" Serena Asked. "He resides in the forest behind this town, but he lives in the ruins at the end of the pathway." Hala informed. "Ruins?" I said puzzled. "Yes, each of the Tapu's live in a ruin on their respective islands." Kukui said. "Here Tapu Koko resides in the ruins of conflict." Kukui added. "Now, you two, run on I have something to discuss with the Kahuna." Kukui said.

Serena and I began our voyage towards the forest with the ruins of conflict within them. "Ah, new challengers!" Said a woman behind a stand containing fruit, "If you are on your way to leave an offering to Tapu Koko I suggest taking one of the fruits here." She implored.

Serena and I approached each grabbing a fruit, I had grabbed a durin berry and serena had taken a Chilan Berry. I reached for my pocket to attempt to pay for the berries.

"Oh no, these are for all those that wish to bring an offering to the 'Island Guardian'." She said. "Thank you." We both said.

Serena and continued our journey into the forest behind Iki town. Following the path was an easy task with the lights along the path having been lit for the occasion.

"Hey, Serena?" I said. "Ya, Ash?" Serena replied. "Did you take a look at the sky already?" I asked. "Surprisingly, no I haven't." She replied.

With my statement we both looked up to the sky, to see the darkening of the said sky, as the sun continued to set, the navy-blue darkness of the night sky slowly filling the sky above, allowing the stars to shine and be seen.

"It's nice to be able to do this again!" Serena said, a single tear running down the right side of her face. She was quick to wipe it away. "Come on, lets see if we can meet Tapu Koko." She said, working to get me to quicken my pace. I knew in that moment, our lives were intertwined for a reason, and I knew we had some work ahead of us to prove it.

TBC

Hey guys I really do hope you enjoyed this more romantic chapter I'll see if I can get through the rest of my work I have waiting to be posted, if I can get it done before next Saturday I should be able to take a hiatus with one last chapter to add to this story line before I head down to college.

Anyway, thank you to everyone who's showed their support, I really do appreciate it as it motivates me to keep writing and really does prove to me that I have done something that, not only I like but what others like as. Again, thank you and I'll see you guys tomorrow with another story.