***Serena's POV

"Thanks for everything Misty! Please, if you need anything, let me know!" I say, hugging her.

We're standing outside of the hopistal. Sarah told us she'll take us to Jason, while Misty travels to Pewter City.

"I will. And any new information I get I will send right to you."

May already has her Pidgeot ready to go. Sarah is standing with her arms crossed next to her.

"Be safe, ok?" I ask.

Misty nods.

"You too. May, take care!"

May smiles and waves back at Misty.

"Sarah, behave, will you?" Misty smirks.

"No promises," Sarah says, as she pulls out a Pokeball and releases a Dragonaire. The blue dragon looks so elegant in the sunlight it reflects off her silky coat. Sarah hops on Dragonair and takes off into the sky.

"You better catch up before they leave you," Misty says with a grin.

I turn and run towards May. I quickly hop on and we're off in the sky once again.

"Sarah, where are we going?" May yells as the wind blows into our faces.

"Neon City."

(Author's Note: I don't know if many of you guys remember, but Neon City is the city in the orginal anime that people didn't sleep and were all grumpy, until Jiggypuff came and sang and knocked everyone out)

...

Bright, blinding lights all over the city. Everywhere I turn there's a different colored sign that's advertising a club, restaurant, and or product. I furrow my eyebrows.

I don't like this place one bit.

People are bumping into each other, inhibiting fights all over the city. Officer Jenny is constantly moving, trying to her best to control the city.

City? More like a madhouse.

It's supposed to be dark out, but with all the extra lightning, it's as if the sun never set.

We landed right near the outskirts of the city, and we're trying to navigate through the city, with Sarah leading.

"Stay close!"

We hold hands as we snake our way towards the center of the city.

"What are we looking for?" May screams.

"Look for a sign that says 'Swinging Charlie'!" Sarah answers.

I search, but I'm barraged by the dozens of signs and music being poured out of each different building.

"There it is!"

In blue lighting, 'Swinging Charlie' is dominately displayed under a black door.

"Why are we here?" I ask.

"Jason's going to be here," Sarah says, as she walks towards the door.

"Wait up!" May yells as she follows Sarah.

I don't move.

"Serena? You ok?" Sarah asks, waiting for me to walk in the building.

"I'm fine," I say as I walk in, ignoring the pit in my stomach.

...

There's round black tables everywhere. There's a space clear in the middle of the room, where people are dancing in. All the way in the back of the room there's a stage, where a variety of instruments are placed. A microphone is placed in the middle of the stage.

"Let's go sit down," Sarah says, as May and I follow. We sit the farthest table from the stage, near the door.

There's a diverse mix of different people in the club. There's older people, but also people closer to my age, sitting around or standing on the dance floor, waiting for the music to begin.

"Why would Jason come to a place like this?" May asks.

"Well, it's complicated," Sarah says, waving down one of the waitresses.

"Can you bring me a special please?"

Sarah then looks over to us.

"And two sodas for these girls. Thank you."

The waitress nods and walks off.

"Will you tell us though?" May asks, stretching her arms out.

"Maybe. It isn't really my place to tell."

What could have happen? I take another look around. It's a bar. There's people drinking, and people who look like they have passed their limit long ago.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please?"

There's a woman on the stage using the microphone.

"We have a special guest today, who only comes once a year on today's very date!"

"Oh yes, very special indeed," Sarah mutters, rolling her eyes.

The waitress comes and drops off our drinks. May and mine come in regular glasses, while Sarah's comes with a fancy round glass. Her's has a white milky color with a red cherry on the rim of the glass. Sarah reaches and quickly slips it down with a straw.

"He will be performing with our jazz band today!"

I see someone walk up the stage. There's a Pichu on his shoulder. He's wearing all black dress clothes.

"Jason Pinedo!"

The drummer starts tapping away. Jason makes his way towards the center of the microphone.

"Welcome, welcome! We'll start off with something a bit upbeat, hope you enjoy!" He quickly runs towards the end of the row of saxophones, and picks up a big shiny saxophone, with a bent neck.

The saxophones come in, playing a very satcato rhyme.

Eventually everyone comes in, and the room explodes with sound, music taking over my body. I can't help but move along to the song. May can't help but fall in as well. Sarah is the only one not moving, ordering another drink.

Jason then stands up, filling the sax with air as he begins his solo. He moves his finger with such grace and precision. His facial expression calm and slightly nodding to the music.

People have invaded the dance floor and they're moving their bodies to the beat.

"Serena, let's go dance!" May says, grabbing my arm and trying to drag me out.

"But what about-"

"I'll be fine sweetie, really. Go on and have fun!" Sarah says, shooing us away. She started on her third serving of that drink she ordered.

Ugh. Fine. A little fun wouldn't hurt, right?

"Let's go!"

May leads me as we make our way to the dance floor, ready to forget everything we've had to experience and just focus on the music.

...

"Whoo! Another one!" I yell, sweating coming down my face. I forgot how much fun dancing was.

"Oh yes please!" May agrees, taking off her bandana. Her brown hair falls perfectly to her side of her face.

Jason moves and puts down his horn, walking over to the mic. He's played at least ten songs, and he still hasn't noticed us.

"How's everyone doing?" He asks, as everyone answers by screaming.

He grins.

"That's great. Now, we're going to change the tempo a bit, and I'm going to put my horn down. It's time for that slow dance!"

The piano and bass start playing. People pairing up or leaving the dance floor. May starts leaving, but Jason jumps off stage, and pulls her air, causing her to spin into his arms.

"L, is for the way you look, at me."

He twirls her around, and begins to dance with her.

"O, is for the only one, I see."

He spins her, and lets go and he reaches over and grabs me by my hips and pulls me into his arms.

"V is very very, extraordinary."

He spins me and smiles.

"E is even more than anyone that you adore."

My face is bright red as I feel my heart is about to pop out of my chest.

Why is he doing this? This doesn't help my case one bit.

He lets go and walks towards the back of the club.

"And love, is all that I can give, to you. Love is more than just a game, for two."

He walks over to Sarah, who's currently flirting with two guys who wandered over to her table. Empty glasses litter her table.

The men both hover over her, and I see one man try to touch Sarah and pull her closer to him, taking advantage of the situation.

"This doesn't look good," May says, as she runs after Jason. I follow.

Sarah notices Jason going up to them.

"S-stop right there-e. I d-d-don't want you near me," Sarah says, her speech very slurred.

The men stand up to confront Jason. Jason has stopped singing and stares at the men.

"Let go of her." Jason says, his voice monotone.

"No, I think-"

He's interupted by Jason's fist.

The man falls to the ground, and the other tackles Jason down, landing two punches into Jason's face.

"Why did you do that! You're ruining everything again Jason! Why?" Sarah screams, as she struggles to get out of her chair.

"Take her to the Pokemon Center! I'll meet you guys there!"

Jason yells, as he manages to push the guy off him. By this time people run towards them to break it up, but simply end up getting involved themselves.

"Let's go before it gets even crazier," May says, as she goes on one side of Sarah, and I go the other. We slowly make it to the door.

"Why. Why did I listen to you? See what you did?" Sarah mumbles.

"This happened because of you."