: Lumiose Gym, Lumiose City :

Clemont, Bonnie and Clembot are back from the Gym leaders meeting in Anistar City. Bonnie and Serena were talking about Pokémon showcases. And, Bonnie, is going to participate in this year's Pokémon league. She has actually won, three Gym badges and was preparing for the Pokémon league. On the other hand, Ash was a bit hyped up that he's going to participate in the Kalos league again. Clemont was working on one of his new inventions, very keenly, when Ash interrupts him.

"Hey Clemont", Ash says, placing his hand on Clemont, to get his attention.

"What's the matter, Ash?", Clemont questions back.

"I wanna have a Gym battle", Ash says making a fist.

"Are you serious?", Clemont questions back, but he could see the enthusiasm in Ash's eyes, and simply agrees with a smile. "Clembot, be the referee", Clemont orders the robot, signaling it. He was excited to battle his old friend. "I won't be going easy on you Ash", Clemont says adjusting his goggles, to reflect light.

"I don't want you to", Ash says, turning his cap. He was really excited. Bonnie and Serena who were in their own world, now start looking at Ash and Clemont. The two have set themselves on the field and are ready to battle. Clembot announces the rules. Ash made a typical choice by choosing Rowlet, while Clemont chose his Luxray. Bonnie's eyes filled with amazement looking at Ash battle.

"Go for it, Ash", Bonnie cheers for him, "I want to battle you in the Kalos league".

BORN TO BE A WINNER

It's the Pokémon league's Final battle, Ash looks tired, but his spirit of winning did not leave his eyes, the opponent managed to faint, five of Ash's Pokémon and Ash also managed to knock out, five of his opponents Pokémon, ending it in a 5-5 draw. "Both trainers have only one Pokémon left. Finally, it's time for Ash to release the Pokémon he's been hiding for so many days", the host announces, Professor Sycamore was sitting on the edge of his seat. He was watching the battle intensely, sitting next to Diantha, the last time they both saw such an intense battle was Ash vs Alain two years ago. Ash grabs his last Pokéball and releases his Lycanroc, everyone in the stadium look amazed, the Lycanroc wasn't a normal one and it looked beautiful.

"Another surprise people, a Lycanroc, which looks like no other, this finalist from two years ago never failed to surprise us with his Pokémon. And now time for Bonnie to choose her Pokémon", the host says. Yes, Ash's finals were with Bonnie. Bonnie chooses her Dedenne. "She chooses her Dedenne", the host announces. The two trainers are ready to battle.

"So, you ready Bonnie?" Ash asks her, turning his cap back and making a fist.

"Yes, Ash and this has been my dream, to battle you, and now it's come true, I'm just one step from defeating the world champion", Bonnie replies with a smirk.

"Let's do it then, Lycanroc use Accelerock", Ash commands his Pokémon.

Fade into the future: Ash defeats Diantha.

"So, Ash, now that you've won with all the official Pokémon leagues, what do you plan on doing next?", Diantha asks Ash with a smile. Ash took so much effort to come this far, his goal was achieved, and after hearing Diantha, he looks at Serena, playing with his Pokémon.

"Think I'll go back home for a rest", he replies smiling, "and after that, I'll go back to Alola, my friends there are waiting for me".

"That's great, all the best on your further adventures", Diantha greets him, shaking hands.

Two days later

: Viridian City Pokémon Centre, Kanto :

"Baby, so you finally reached Kanto!", Serena's mom asks through the videophone.

"Yes Mom", Serena replies through the videophone, "and Kanto hasn't changed a bit".

Serena's mom then looks at Ash, "Ash, please take good care of my daughter".

"Don't worry Mrs. Grace, I'll take care of her like my own me", Ash replies assuring her.

"How sweet!", Serena's mom replies making a cute face. Serena was a bit annoyed. Ash notices this and moves away. He now looks forward towards the Ho-oh mural. While Serena and her mom were talking, Ash starts to wonder. But, Serena interrupts his thoughts.

"Shall we go?", she asks Ash.

"Well then, let's hit the road", Ash says making a fist, "Pallet town, here I come".

: Pallet town, Kanto :

Ash and Serena along with their reach Pallet town.

"Mom, I'm home", Ash says opening the door. Ash's mom who was in the living room, cone out to see her son.

"Honey, how have you been?", she asks hugging him to death.

"Great mom", Ash replies, a bit nervously.

"What did my champ, bring me this time?", she says still hugging, this time grabbing Ash's Pikachu, which was about to escape.

"Mom, you're embarrassing me in front of my girlfriend", Ash tells, which makes Delia look at Serena.

"I see you've grown up a lot Ash", Delia says with a proud expression on her face. Now that Ash has managed to introduce both the women to each other, he manages to sneak into his room. He places his Gym badges and trophies in his trophy case.

"It's been so long Pikachu, I'm gonna take a nap", Ash says placing Pikachu on the ground and yawning.

Ash has been sleeping for a while now. When Serena comes to wake him up for dinner, she slowly opens the door and sees Ash sleeping, his head on the ground and legs on the bed and he was snoring. Serena sees this and chuckles as she manages to wake him up.

The family has dinner. And the couple is now having a small romantic walk outside. As it's getting dark, Serena requests the two go back home for which Ash agrees. Serena walks into the house, Ash was following, but he sees something familiar, Ho-oh fly above in the sky, he calls for Pikachu who comes out to see it, then for Serena. But it already disappeared. Ash's mom ordered him to sleep on the couch so that Serena can sleep in his room, with a quote word "No mischief". Everyone in the house goes to sleep.

In the midnight, Serena being a bit uncomfortable lifts up Ash's pillow to see what was under it that was making it so uncomfortable for her to sleep. She notices a bunch of papers. All of them written by Ash, to Serena. Serena starts to sob reading each of them. Ash has missed her a lot, she could understand that by reading those letters.

The next morning, Serena wakes up and goes down. Ash was already sitting on the couch and thinking about something, Serena doesn't notice it, but goes to him.

"Morning Ash", Serena greets him and makes him snap out of his thoughts.

"Uh! Morning Serena", Ash replies with a smile, and goes back to his thoughts, Serena leaves into the kitchen.

Ash was still sitting on the couch wondering, "Why, was I the only person who could see it? Even in the first place, when everyone thought it was extinct I was the only person to watch it, why only me and Pikachu, the only Pokémon, who could watch it?", Ash keeps thinking to him, the thought never goes away from his mind. Ash rises from his seat and heads out, to meet Gary Oak, thinking he was back in town. But gets to know that Gary was still out of town. He then returns home disappointed. Serena now notices Ash's disappointed face.

"Ash, what is it?", Serena questions Ash, she wants to know why Ash was a bit off.

"Uh, nothing Serena", Ash replies. He then heads for the videophone in his house and calls an old friend.

BE A HERO

Coming up: Ash Ketchum reunites with his old friends Brock and Misty, and along with Serena they set on a new quest.

Author's note: BTW Rotom Dex is still with Ash don't worry. I've been getting a few great reviews, thank you all, and keep reviewing. A special thanks to Hybrid of Fate, for helping me out at some places. Guys, sorry for the short chapter, it's just that I have to write it no matter what and from now on I'm going to take breaks in between chapter, because, I'm busy with college, and other works so you can expect at least five days to a week, duration between the upload of each chapter, but be sure I'll be refining the chapters.