Author's Note:

Hey guys! Back with another chapter :) sorry for taking so long on this one

All of you reviewers are so amazing :D you all give really good predictions, and I love that you do that. But those predictions also show me that what I am planning will surprise you :3 you will love the rest of this story. I have most of the plot planned out, so I won't be confused when wondering what to do xD

Well, I lost all my skill with typing somehow, so i'm typing really weird now xD so if there are more spelling mistakes, you will know why.

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Telling Secrets

Serena woke up, and slowly opened her eyes. She was getting carried by someone, but she didn't know who. Her vision slowly started to get better, rubbing her eyes one more time. She saw that it was her boyfriend, Ash, carrying her up the stairs into their room. "Ash? What are you doing?"

Ash looked down at Serena, happy that she woke up. "Good morning! You fell asleep on the couch with me somehow. Sleepwalking maybe?" He giggled a little, while finally getting up the stairs.

Serena remembered why she went down to sleep with him; her nightmares. "Oh, maybe~" she giggled, wrapping her arms around his neck, and digging her head into his chest.

Ash opened the door with his hand that was under Serena, and slightly kicked it open. He sighed, and let Serena stand up. "Are you ready to go back on the cruise ship?"

Serena looked at him, blinked a few times, and finally started to speak. "Yeah, I just have a few people to say goodbye too."

"Miette?"

Serena nodded, "Yep. And you should say goodbye to Sawyer too, and don't forget to congratulate him."

"Yeah, i'll do that." He looked around their room for a few seconds. "We should pack up, right?"

"Yeah." Both of them kind of stood there awkwardly for a second, before rushing away from each other and cleaning up the room.

This has been an amazing trip, but also the worst one yet at the same time. I'm gonna miss this room. That night with Serena was amazing, I never wanted it to end. Ash thought, putting his clothes in his suitcase.

Serena started to think, while cleaning up their bed and fluffing the pillows. This stop in Hoenn has been great, but I wish we didn't meet certain individuals. They kind of made it... horrible.. I just wish we can get passed these days. Ash seems to be doing great. I'm trying to keep up with him, but he gets through these things easy, even if it seems rough.

After a few minutes, both of them were all set up, and ready to go. "So, are we all ready to go?" Ash asked, and grabbed her hand.

"Yep!" Serena replied, and interlocked her fingers with his. They walked out the door, down the stairs, and into the room where Noivern and Pikachu were staying. Ash slowly opened the door, to see Nurse Joy checking up on Noivern.

"Are they healed?" asked Ash, while dragging Serena over.

"They should be all set to go! Noivern will be able to fly perfectly fine within a few days, and Pikachu can battle most likely tomorrow!" Nurse Joy explained, and gave a bright smile to Ash.

"You hear that Pikachu!" Ash pumped his fist, and his buddy jumped onto his shoulder.

"Pika-pi!" Pikachu nuzzled Ash's cheek, and then jumped onto Serena's head. "Chaaa~" He licked her forehead, and got comfortable on her head.

Serena giggled at the Pokemon on her head, "Are you happy now?"

"Pika!"

Ash looked at Serena and Pikachu, smiling. He turned back to Nurse Joy, and looked at Noivern. "Is it fine to leave with him now? We have to get back on the cruise ship soon."

"Yes, of course. Just recall him to your Pokeball." Nurse Joy nodded, and stepped to the side.

Ash pulled Noivern's Pokeball off of the belt Serena got him, and recalled his Pokemon. "Thanks Noivern!" The dragon did his final cry, and went into the Pokeball. Ash looked at his Pokeball, and it nudged a little, which made Ash smile. He put his Pokemon back on his belt, and continued to hold Serena's hand. Noivern has been out of his Pokeball for so long, because of a tragic accident. Ash couldn't even avenge his Pokemon by beating that horrible person, and that is what was killing him mentally right now.

"Okay, thank you Nurse Joy for all of your help!" Ash said, and walked out of the Pokemon Center with Serena still in his hand.

Both of them walked a few feet before Serena separated their hands. "I have to go say goodbye to Miette, i'll meet you at the cruise."

"I can come with you if you want?" Ash asked

"No it's fine, you go say goodbye to Sawyer, and congratulate him."

Ash looked at her for a few seconds. Does she not want me to go? He nodded, and waved to her. "Okay, i'll meet you at the cruise ship."

Serena waved back, and walked in the direction of the cruise ship, knowing Miette would be getting off now. I have to tell someone..

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Ash continued to walk towards the battlefield, just taking a guess Sawyer would be there training. Did she not want me to go? Why though? He thought for a few more moments. Maybe because she doesn't want Miette to bug me or something? But she is going out with another guy now? Ash sighed, and stopped at the edge of the grass field where the tournament was located.

He looked out onto the battlefield, and guessed correctly. Sawyer was there, talking to his full Pokemon team. Sceptile was at the end, then Salamence, Clawitzer, Slurpuff, Slaking, and finally Aegislash. He throw his arms up in the air, and his Pokemon did the same. Ash guessed this was some type of mental preparation for the Hoenn League, like he did with his Kalos team.

Ash stood back for a few minutes, letting them finish their talk. Once they settled down, and started to eat lunch, that's when Ash went over to say goodbye. "Hey Sawyer!" Ash said, jogging over and waving.

Sawyer looked surprised, but waved back. "Ash! What are you doing here?" Sawyer turned his whole body towards Ash, who finally stopped a few feet in front of him.

"We are leaving on the cruise ship right now. I just wanted to say bye, and congratulations."

"Oh." Sawyer blinked a few times, before standing up and putting out his hand. "Thank you. I'm sure I will see you soon!" Ash took his hand, and gave a stern shake, before putting his hand back at his side.

"Yeah, i'll be sure to catch up with you over the phone some time. Or I will see you winning the league!" Ash pumped his fist lightly, somewhat hyped to see his friend battle.

Sawyer nervously fiddled with his notebook, "Heh, yeah, maybe you will."

They both stood there in awkward silence for a few seconds, before Ash decided to say something. "Well, I think it's time for me to get going. Serena is waiting for me most likely."

"Right. Bye!" Sawyer waved, and Ash started to walk away.

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"Hey! Miette!" Serena yelled, trying to get the attention of Miette who was walking away from her. She saw Miette, turn, and a bright smile gleamed on her face.

"Serena! There you are." Miette walked over, separating from the guy she was with. Serena and Miette gave a quick hug, and started to talk again.

"So you are going to perform in contests now?" Serena asked.

"Yeah, you know, trying something different." Miette gave a small smile, and put her hands behind her back like she usually does.

"That's good. I heard that Alola has performances there, so that is one of the reasons I came." Serena looked down, blushing a tiny bit.

"Yeah, but we know the real reason~" Miette nudged her with her elbow a few times, and gave a small wink.

"Yeah yeah. I can tease you finally! Now that you have a boyfriend." Serena looked over her shoulder, to see the brown haired boy looking back at them. He gave a nod, then Serena looked back at Miette.

"Yeah you can, but will you?" Miette asked, and gave a smirk.

"Uh..." Serena scratched the back of her head, and gave a innocent smile. "No."

"Yeah, that's what I thought." She laughed, and started to turn away. "Well, I have to go now. By-.." She was interrupted by Serena grabbing her arm.

"Wait!"

"What is it, Serena?" Miette looked a little worried at her friend, and turned back towards her.

"Can I tell you something? But you have to promise me that you won't tell Ash." Serena looked away nervously, breaking eye contact to make sure Ash wasn't around.

"Um.. Yeah sure, what is it?" Miette put her full attention on Serena, and got a little closer so she could whisper it.

Serena told her what happened in the Pokemon Center, how Aiden.. Tried to kiss her.. But also how Noivern stopped him from doing so. She leaned back from Miette's ear, and looked down at her locket that Ash gave her.

Miette looked back at her boyfriend, and gave a quick smile to signal everything was okay, even though it wasn't, then turned back towards Serena. "Serena!" Miette quietly yelled. "You have to tell him! That isn't right! If Ash finds ou-"

"Don't let that happen. Don't let him find out." Serena blurted out, once again interrupting her.

"Serena.. That isn't right keeping secrets. You know that." Miette raised her eyebrows worryingly.

"I know.. But just this.. One thing.." She looked down at her feet again. "He will be furious, i'm scared of what he will do to Aiden. Even though I hate him, I still care for people's lives."

"Do you really think Ash would do something that horrible?" Miette asked, still stunned by the whole situation.

"No, no.. I don't know what he will do. That's what scares me." Serena looked up slightly, giving some eye contact with Miette.

"The only thing you should be scared of right now.. Is your relationship. The sooner you tell him, the better." As much as Serena hated that idea, she was right. Serena had to tell him, but couldn't... "Well.. I hope you figure things out. I have to go now, the taxi up ahead is waiting."

"Alright." Serena put her head up fully and gave a smile. "Bye!" She waved at Miette, who was running back towards her boyfriend.

"Serena!" She heard her name being called behind her, and instantly knew who it was.

"Oh, hi Ash." Serena gave him a smile, and looked in Miette's direction, who was now getting into the taxi.

Ash noticed Miette, and gave her a wave. She noticed this, and waved back at Ash, and gave a glare at Serena. Ash didn't notice the glare, but noticed Serena gave a scared look. "What's wrong?"

"Oh.. nothing, just Miette teasing me." Serena gave a small smirk, and looked at Miette's taxi driving away. Why do I feel like I regret telling her...

"Of course." Ash chuckled, and wrapped his arm around Serena's waist.

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"Oh my... gosh.." Ash sighed, as he stretched out and flopped onto their cabin bed. "We made it! I'm so tired of that walk."

Serena flopped beside him, face first into the bed. "Ugh." Her voice was getting muffled by the bed.

"So what do you want to do now?" Ash asked, turning his head towards Serena, and laid his head back on the bed.

"We haven't gotten lunch yet, want to go get some?" Serena smirked, already knowing the answer.

Ash shot up, "Yeah!" he pulled Serena up and dragged her away after Pikachu jumped on her shoulder.

(TIME SKIP)

Serena bent over, tired from that long run Ash and her just did. "How.. are.. You not tired?" She breathed in between words, very winded from the run.

"Why would I be?" Ash raised an eyebrow.

"Heh... nevermind.." Serena smiled, and finally got the air she needed. They ordered their food, and sat down on the chairs in front of the store.

"I missed this food." Ash said, digging into the large plate in front of him. Serena nodded, and started to eat as well. "Are you going to miss being on land again?" Ash asked.

"Yeah, it was really nice not moving all the time." Serena said, taking another bite of her food.

"Well, i'll be in the bed with you, so don't worry." Ash winked, then put some food out for Pikachu.

"Pika!" Pikachu jumped out of Serena's lap, and onto the floor where the bowl was.

Ash looked out of the window, watching the waves move with the wind, and some Pokemon jumping out of the water far away from the boat. "We're almost there, Serena."

Serena followed his eyes, "So close, but so far.."

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(UNKNOWN P.O.V)

"He will be gone one day, we just have to keep waiting. And you can get your revenge soon enough."

The Pokemon screeched, and spread its wings.

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Author's Note:

;) sorry for this one taking so long xD I liked this chapter a lot more than the other ones. Hope you did too! I'll see you guys later :P