--a month later--
--ash pov--

     The training isn't two bad, the only difference was how serious it is. Apparently pikachu and I were about to be assigned to a new unit. But I just knew it would mean more work. Oh well, at least I can know my friends are all safe, and Gary is in the unit.

--Serena pov--

     I watched the news again, and again they covered the war. Some small voice yelled in my head, but now it got louder. "Ash!" I nearly yelled. I realized it, the draft, it would involve him. I began to panic, then realized I could do nothing. I thought I would call his mom just to be safe.
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     "Oh yea... He was drafted. But I think he will be safe" ash's mom said. "Oh ok..." I said. "Yea, but I'll tell you if anything happens."  "Thanks" I replied "I think he'll be fine" I said reassuringly "he's strong". "Of course" she replied.