Hello once again everyone, a dreamer named seiji here and this will be the start of a new pokemon fanfiction story courtesy of yours truly. I do believe this will be my 4th pokemon based fanfic (what can I say, I like making them haha) and will be based on the pokemon sun and moon series that will be released soon so I hope everyone reading this will like this. Before I begin I just want to say a few things. This story will take place after the events of the pokemon xyz anime which I haven't quite caught up with yet and to my knowledge hasn't ended yet plus I don't know a whole lot about the moon and sun series or the alola region yet so this story will be entirely different from the main series. Also the characters may talk and act differently than they usually do, just a little heads up. well, enjoy the story~

It has been a little over a week since the end of the kalos league and the team flare saga where the world was saved once again from immenent danger by ash and his friends. Ash Ketchum, along with longtime companion Pikachu, finally arrive back in ash's hometown of pallet having recently come back from the kalos region. It is a bright and sunny day a little past 11 am and a perfect time for young ash and pikachu to make their return home.

"ahhh, finally back home in pallet town. what a great day too, huh pikachu?" says Ash

"pika pii pii!" says Pikachu firmly perched on ash's shoulder

"well, guess we better go to the house first. I'm sure mom is waiting on me. then, its on to our next journey. I can't wait!" says Ash clasping his fist

"pika!" says Pikachu

The two start walking through the town along a dirt path. As they walk they see a few bystanders who recognize ash waving at them. Ash and Pikachu wave back still walking and continue down the path. A few minutes later, having gotten halfway through the town, Ash starts to ponder to himself a bit.

"wow, it sure seems strange traveling by ourselves now, huh pikachu?" says Ash

"pikachuu" says Pikachu

"this is the first time we've traveled by ourselves in a long time. Now that I think about it, we did kinda leave them abruptly. You know... it's only been a few days since we left kalos, but...I kinda miss being with them. Clemont... Bonnie... and... Serena" Ash says as he begins to space out

Flashback to 4 days ago, pokemon center at Lumiose City in the kalos region

"huh? what's that, professor oak? A new region?" says Ash talking on a pokecenter video phone

"yes that's right ash. it's called the alola region and it's filled with many different pokemon unfamiliar to any region you've been to thus far" says Professor Oak on the other end of the call

"A whole new region... with new pokemon that I've never seen. Awesome!" says Ash

"haha, I figured that would peak your interest. so what do you say? I know you're still reeling from losing in the finals of the kalos league, so if you need a little time to decide..." says Oak

"no, I've decided. I wanna check out this new region! my next stop: the alola region. site of my next journey! I did lose the kalos league but I made it to finals, and next time I'm gonna win. I will be a pokemon master!" says Ash

"ahaha that's the ash I know, always positive! then it's settled, once you return to pallet come see me and I'll give you all the details" says Oak

"ok, thanks professor. see you then" says Ash

he hangs up then turns around and walks over to some seats where clemont, bonnie and serena are.

"so, what did the professor say?" asks Clemont

"he told me about a new region, with new pokemon, and I'm going there next!" says Ash

"ahh, great!" says Clemont

"so, you're gonna be leaving?" says Bonnie

"yeah, pretty soon actually. I'll be going to pallet town first to see mom and professor oak" says Ash

"ahh ok" says Clemont

"awww, I wish you could stay here with us!" says Bonnie

"hehe me too, but I gotta go. I gotta achieve my dream. don't worry, we'll see each other again someday" says Ash

"ash is... leaving..." thinks Serena sadly

"I see..." says Serena stepping forward with her head down looking dejected

Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie all turn and look at Serena, who's head is now turned to the side.

"serena..." says Ash quietly

A few hours later just outside of lumiose city ash and the others are standing outside a plane at an airport ramp. Ash starts to walk towards the ramp for the plane he's boarding while serena, clemont, and bonnie stand and watch him leave.

"bye ash!" yells Bonnie

"have a safe journey home!" yells Clemont

Stopping just before the rampway ash turns slightly to face them and waves at them.

"right! you guys take of yourselves" says Ash

He starts to turn back around and head up the ramp, then another voice stops him.

"Ash!..." says Serena who takes a few steps toward him

"ah... Serena..." says Ash turning back to face her

The two lock eyes for the next 15-20 seconds, almost as if they are having a subconscious exchange of expressions. It appeared that both still had something they wanted to say yet either ash nor serena spoke.

"... good... bye, ash..." says Serena sadly

Seconds later ash slightly tips his cap to serena as if to say thank you then turns and walks up the rampway and boards the plane. Moments later the plane rolls down the runway and takes flight. Clemont and Bonnie wave as the plane flies off into the distance while Serena only watches with one hand pressed against her chest.

"he... left me..." she says to herself almost in tears

Back in the present day Ash, approaching his home, continues to reminisce on his past travels with serena and their parting a few days ago.

"I... I wish you could be here... I hope you're doing ok... Serena.." Ash thinks to himself

Shortly after, Ash opens the front door to his house and he and Pikachu walk in.

"hey mom, are you here? I'm home!" says Ash

"piikaa!"

As ash and Pikachu enter the living room area Ash's mother, Delia Ketchum, appears from the kitchen.

"oh, welcome home sweetie! did you have a nice trip?" says Delia

"I did" says Ash nodding

"great! make yourself at home dear, I prepared a special meal for your homecoming. It'll be ready in just a few minutes, you got here just in time" says Delia smiling

"really? great! hey pikachu, we get to eat now. yes!" says Ash

"piika piika!"

"ho ho, yep. now go ahead and have a seat Ash, I want to hear all about your adventures in kalos" says Delia

"ok mom, but first food. I'm starving" says Ash rubbing his stomach

"coming right up!" says Delia

Meanwhile back in the kalos region in the small town of vaniville Serena, who had returned a day ago, is at home upstairs in her room. she is standing nearby a large square mirror and looking a picture, looking at it. It's a picture of Ash and Serena that was took during a movie shoot a while back. after staring at the picture for a good while she looks at herself in the mirror touching the blue ribbon given to her by ash. she stares into the mirror at her reflection deep in thought.

"Ash... what you said that day... when you left..." she says to herself

Serena then thinks back to the day Ash left kalos. she thinks back to what Ash tells her right before he gets on the plane and departs.

"Serena... you have a dream too. follow your dream... do whatever it takes to make your dream come true... I hope... we meet again someday..."

Serena, still with the picture in hand, holds it at her side tightly clutching it and continues to harp on Ash's words.

"my dreams... dreams... Ash... my dream is..." she thinks to herself

Shortly after, Serena's mother opens the door and steps into the room.

"well Serena, have you decided what you wanna do from here? will you take Ms. Palermo up on her offer?" says Serena's mom

"mom, I..." says Serena looking at her

after thinking for a few seconds she puts the picture she was holding in her side pocket and turns to face her mother.

"mom, I've made a decision" says Serena

a bit later Serena, now fully dressed, dashes out the front door. she then stops briefly to look back at her mom who is standing in the doorway.

"bye mom, thanks for everything!" says Serena

she then turns and starts to run off into the distance.

"bye Serena, take good care of yourself! don't forget to call me!" yells serena's mom waving and watches as serena dashes down the pathway

Serena continues to run down the pathway taking her out of the town and towards route 1 thinking of her next destination

"Ash..."

Well that was chapter 1, hope you all liked it. be sure to give me some feedback as I'll try to make this a continuous story. Chapter 2 coming soon!