Facing Luminose City's Prism Tower, you can see from left to right Clemont, Bonnie, Terry Wolles (me), Ash and Serena. The five wear a black armband on their left arm, and a small black ribbon on their chest. Terry takes a few steps forward and begins to speak.

"Hello everyone. Before starting with the usual salutation, episode and everything I have to say normally, I must inform you of something tragic that recently happened. A few days ago we lost Pablo Jesus Flores Cordova, known here in FanFiction as FandeSerena91.

Ash steps forward and joins Terry.

"Pablo Jesus was a staunch supporter of series like Pokémon, To Love-Ru, Code Geass or Kantai Collection. But as some of us met him was for his Amourshipping fanfics and AMVs. Among his writings are stories like Learning to be parents (Aprendiendo a ser padres) or Ash Ketchum's legacy (El legado de Ash Ketchum).

Serena moves next to her boyfriend, and continues the speech.

"The news has left us all in shock because we have lost a great Amourshipper and an even better writer, who unfortunately will never complete all the projects he had in mind. From here and on behalf of Ash, Terry, Bonnie, Clemont and mine, we offer condolences to his family, friends and acquaintances.

Terry puts his hand on Serena's shoulder, visibly moved.

"In addition to this, I decided that Pokémon: Sparkling Dreams will be entirely dedicated to the memory of Pablo Jesus, in what I consider my best way to honor him. Now, in his memory, we will make a minute of silence listening to Pau Casals' Cant dels Ocells. I hope those of you who are reading this will join us. And I hope that wherever you are Amourshipping is canon and everything is in better condition than down here. Rest in peace, Pablo Jesus. Rest in peace, mate.

Bonnie and Clemont join their peers and the five close their eyes during the minute of silence, listening to the background melody of Pau Casals.

Long time no see around here, guys. I hope you don't mind I started the episode this way, but I felt the need to do so. Anyway, welcome to the special route of the prologue of Pokémon: Sparkling Dreams. I am aware that this absence without updating for three weeks has caused my story to get lost among other fanfics, but we needed a break from both sides. Now I'm back with renewed energies and ready to face the future. Before we begin, I will discuss everything that has happened with Pokémon in recent weeks. First, the Serena becomes Ash episode was glorious. All Amourshippers (including Pablo Jesus) could see Serena in her purest kawaii from. :3 Ash, it's about damn time you realize. XD The battle versus Alain was pretty damn cool, but I thought it would give more hints by Serena when Ash fainted. And last Thursday's episode with the shiny Phantump was fine, although I couldn't really enjoy it since I got two wisdom teeth pulled out and I'm a little lost inside my brain. We also know the dates for May episodes, in which Ash will face Diantha (with possible hints on the Team Flare arc), Sawyer and Wulfrick, finally reaching the eighth gym badge. Nine months after they premiered XY&Z they finally reach the eighth gym. Way to go. XD And on May 26 we have the Winding Woods episode, where apparently Ash is lost along with other wild Pokémon. It looks like we will get more Amourshipping hints. :)

Moving to Pokémon Sun and Moon, the thing remains the same. Not a single clue, except the registered names of Solgaleo and Lunaala, which could be the legendary Pokémon for both games. If all goes well, it is possible that the next issue of CoroCoro (now with all the information we want) will be out between May 9 and 13. This may come at a wonderful time to me, and very soon you will know why. ;)

Well, this is everything I wanted to comment. Enjoy the chapter and see you at the premiere of the main fanfic! :P

In extra addition since it happened less than an hour ago, congratulations to the 2015/16 Premier League Champions, Leicester City FC! :D

SPECIAL ROUTE: A curious meeting

It had to be a day like any other at the headquarters of Terryland Productions, responsible for publishing Pokémon: Sparkling Dreams under the signature of its author, Terry Wolles. But no one would have ever thought about the tremendous rain that would fall during the day. Terry himself had trouble getting into the building, with the water coming up the sewer grates. But he had to be there by force. He appointed a meeting with Ash, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie and Brock to tell them important news about Sparkling Dreams. So he couldn't wriggle as much as the time was so violent. Gradually, the trainers were coming to the office, all soaked to the skin and scurrying their clothes taking large amounts of water.

"Sweet God! I could make an infusion with all the water I have accumulated in my pigtail!" Bonnie said, while Terry offered towels to the five of them.

"I'm sorry, guys. I didn't expect today's rain to be so brutal." The author apologized. "I almost got caught in my train, it didn't want to get out of a tunnel..."

"Well, the trains don't usually work well in good weather either. You always have to rush to get to college, right?" Serena said.

"It's also true. Tousché." Wolles said, after a moment of reflection. "Well, take a seat, I have some fresh news for you."

The six youngsters sat in the chairs arranged around the desk. Ash took off his white cap and placed it on the table. The rest looked expectantly at the author.

"Guys, I will go straight to the point. We have a release date for Sparkling Dreams."

The five trainers applauded excited. It had been three weeks since the end of the prologue, and little else was known about the main story. The author had kept the secret perfectly in all aspects: the premiere day, the development of history, which characters would appear, some unexpected surprises... And now it seemed that the first of the puzzles would be answered.

"That sounds fantastic! Well, when's the big day?" Ash asked, tilting his head forward expectantly.

"Wait, wait, wait... Hold it, stop the car right there." Terry replied, gesticulating with his hands. "If I tell you right now you will run back home so fast you will not even give me time to blink. Before that we have something important to do."

The five Pokémon trainers looked at the young college student in bewilderment. Terry crouched a moment and, from under the table, pulled out a laptop and some postals.

"I need you to strive together to answer the questions that the fanfic readers have sent to me. There are not too many, but some of those questions are for you, so..." The boy said, scratching his neck with a nervous giggle.

A sigh of annoyance came from Bonnie's lips. She wasn't against fans sending questions for them to respond delighted, but there were days like that, with such a bad weather abroad, that she didn't feel like doing anything.

"Come on, Bonnie, don't give me that face, I'm sure there are specific questions for you." Terry said with a smile.

"Are you serious?"

"Of course! Why they shouldn't send any to you?"

The attention of the blonde was already focused on the college boy and his laptop, while checking the mails received in the inbox. A few of them had "Sparkling Dreams" in the subject, but the address of the person who sent them didn'y show up, as if they were anonymous. Terry had to refresh the page several times to ensure that there wasn't an error on his computer.

"Is everything alright?" Clemont asked, looking at the screen with interest and curiosity.

"It's weird, I doesn't let me see the sender..." He replied, checking again his own PC. "Well, maybe they have been sent anonymously. Well, let's start with the questions."

The six young men settled into their seats, ready to answer questions and curiosities of readers.

"The first mail reads: Hello Terry, I have a couple of questions for Bonnie and another on the fanfic in general. You see how you were going to be asked for stuff, my little friend?"

Bonnie smiled from ear to ear, comforted to know that people didn't forget about her.

"Here I go. To Bonnie: Do you think you can find a girlfriend for your brother in Pirenia? And how was your goodbye with Serena after Ash left?"

The first question provoked general laughter throughout the group. Well, in everyone except for Clemont, who was blushing furiously.

"Poor Clemont, you are going to torture him endlessly with the joke." Serena commented.

"Not at all! My brother is already used to it!" Cried the blonde, patting him on the shoulder. "And the answer to the question... If I see that there is an optimal candidate, you can be all sure that I'm going to propose it to that woman."

"Never give up, Bonnie, always with the goal set in mind." Terry said, with a chuckle. "What about the second question?"

"Well..." The girl whispered, wistfully remembering that moment.

The St. Lonia ferry had just set sail to Vermilion City. Serena, Clemont and Bonnie waved Ash goodbye in a very emotional and touching scene, and now it was the Kalos Queen and Luminose brothers' time to take the road back home. The honey blonde turned after seeing the boat get lost in the horizon. Behind her, Clemont and Bonnie looked wistfully, remembering the good times in the last days of their adventure in the region. The little one's face showed a mixture of sadness and mourn with red eyes. She still felt her heart softened after hugging Ash and giving him farewell gift: a group photo and several drawings made by herself.

"Well..." Serena sighed, solemnly. "I guess this is our farewell. It has been an honor to share this adventure with you guys, to meet you and enjoy many moments that I will remember for the rest of my life.

The knot in Bonnie's chest grew even bigger. Serena had literally been an older sister for the Luminose girl, a woman who had gained a lot of confidence on, respect and even affection. The tears were about to boil over again in her eyes.

"Your Majesty..." Clemont said, with a little bow. "My sister and I also wanted to thank you for this journey through Kalos. With you and Ash, we have gone through thousands of experiences and moments, all of them unforgettable. But now that it's over it's sad to go our separate ways...

"No! Don't go, please!"

It was Bonnie who shouted that, and she rushed to cry inconsolably and almost desperately on Serena's lap. She didn't want to put an end to that incredible adventure, and she didn't want to say goodbye to her "sister" either, as she might not see her in a long time.

"Bonnie, no..." The Queen whispered, kneeling at her height to complete a warm and tight hug.

In fact, she didn't want bid farewell to the little blonde either.Her smile, her playfulness and friendliness had sinked deep into her heart, and it would cost her a lot to get used to not see her daily. Clemont tried to take her sister off Serena's dress, but it was mission impossible. Bonnie wasn't going to let her go even using boiling water.

"Bonnie, please..." The girl muttered, trying to calm her. "Let's not make a mountain out of a molehill. Remember that the Performers Parade will stop at Luminose City, and as it's Kalos' capital it will be several days there. I'm pretty sure you you will be able to see both Ash and me, don't worry."

"Really...?"The little one asked, staring at the Queen with a tear falling from her right eye.

Serena smiled sweetly before kissing her cheek and caress it tenderly.

"Of course.I promise you the four of us will be together again."

That returned the smile to Bonnie's face. If the Kalos Queen claimed so, it was very clear that this would be fulfilled, and they would meet to share more experiences and unique moments together.

"Always be careful with promises, because look how the situation has changed from that time until now." Terry pointed.

"Well, that's also up to you, you're the one who wrote all of this." Serena gestured, breaking the fourth wall entirely.

"Again... Tousché, Serena." The writer said, looking back at the computer screen. "And the general question that he or she makes me is: What is your motivation to write Sparkling Dreams, what's behind the fanfic? The answer is simple, I wanted to imagine what would happen after Kalos, after XY&Z, and especially what would have happened if the Master Class had gone in another direction. The idea came to me at the end of 2015, but until Pokémon Sun and Moon were announced I didn't decide to go ahead with the project. With all the doubts that assailed people about the seventh generation, Amourshipping, and if Serena would be 'retired' after the Master Class or at the end of the season I said to myself: Look... You better upload this before something happens. And since it also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the series, it's a good tribute and celebration.

"I hope I don't leave the series as you say…" Serena prayed, comically.

"Anyway... Next mail, also anonymous." He mouthed. "Hey man. I have a question for you, one for Ash and another one for Serena. For you, will characters from previous seasons such as Misty, May or Max appear in Sparkling Dreams? Ash, what new Pokémon you expect to catch in Pirenia? And Serena, how is the daily life of the Kalos Queen? We have very interesting questions here. Ketchum, I give you the word."

"Ugh…" The trainer blew, uncomfortable. "For now I have no idea. There are many Pokémon that seem spectacular, such as Pyroar, Lucario or even a Gengar, but then there are many more that would also be cool if they were on my team. I can't give a proper answer yet."

"It's understandable, with more than 700 species around the world, it's impossible to have a clear choice." Brock commented.

"You yourself said it." Terry mentioned, before biting his lips on porpuse. "About the characters... Look, I will reply to you will the same phrase from one of my favorite wrestlers, Sting: The only thing sure is that nothing is for sure. And of course, if I start talking now about the characters I could spoil the whole story. All I can say is that there will be a little bit of everything: familiar faces, new faces, perhaps special and unexpected faces... Just wait, we're getting closer and closer to know."

"You already have all of us hyped with so much mystery, Terry." Serena said, just before releasing a long breath. "And the daily life of the Queen of Kalos is... exhausting. I guess who wrote this mail saw what happened at Coumarine Harbor, there's literally no day that reporters from the tabloids leave me alone. Seriously, all these people are Mandibuzz or Beedrills."

"Hey, hey, hey! Be careful with what you say, I have friends studying a journalism career and not all of them choose the vulture side of the profession." The author replied, somewhat angry.

"Anyway, they are too many and too annoying. In addition, there are also daily inaugurations and other events. There are days that I turn around more than a Frisbee. Sometimes I don't even have time to train with my Pokémon. And then there's Palermo... She's always saying I have to go to more events, I have to go more on TV shows… Well, as I said one time, with all the merchandaising she is pocketing a lot of money."

"Good grief, they have you overexploited..." Ash whispered, stroking her shoulder to try and calm her.

"I told you at the harbor, I think Mery will think twice about being Queen after seeing that madness." Bonnie added.

"What you should do is impose your law, make it clear to Palermo who is the Queen and who is the boss." Terry said, reading the next message. "What's up, man!? There are a couple of things I need to know about the history, and I also have questions for Clemont, Brock and Ash." It seems that this one filled to the top.

"Well, come on, bring them on!" Ash exclaimed with energy.

"There I go. Two questions for Terry: Where did you get the idea of the World Pokémon Championship? And there are many differences in Sparkling Dreams related to a normal season? For Clemont, will you really leave Bonnie to her own roam in Pirenia? Not that I don't trust Ash and Serena, but this girl is very elusive... Brock, will you get back to harass Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny as before? And finally Ash, how did you feel after Team Rocket appeared to cheer you after the end of the Kalos League? Brock, you go first to answer since I see you are somewhat altered..."

The Pewter City trainer had his eyebrows arched and tight teeth, as if he was discovered shoplifting or doing something serious.

"I didn't harass anyone! I promise! I just ask for dates elegantly, with education and respect." He clarified it, gesticulating nervously.

"Come on, Brock, we all know..." Ash blurted, with a look of mischief to his friend.

"But what are you talking about?" Serena and Bonnie asked at the same time.

"You will see it very soon, girls, I can tell you..." Wolles said, prior to answer his questions. "Concerning the two questions that you make me, the first one I swear by the most sacred thing I didn't get the idea from PWT of Black and White 2. In fact, it wasn't until I got it reminded later in a review that I realized. But the idea came to me without remembering that tournament, I simply had thought to bring together people from all regions in a really demanding championship. So there may be new trainers and other people fans already know and that even they miss. And whether it will look much like a normal Pokémon anime... Yes and no. Yes because it keeps the essence of the series, gyms, adventure, the values represented over the last twenty years, etc. And no because as you go reading you will notice that there are tighter knots than some others. Also keep in mind that the ages are different from the anime canon, in Sparkling Dreams Ash and Serena are 16 and in Pirenia things are not as rosy as in Kalos. So you will see that SD can sometimes have a more adult tone than other seasons of Pokémon, you have seen it for example in the use of profanity and swearing, but there will be more serious issues to deal with complex problems that can't be solved with a simple Pokémon battle. You could check back the scene with Ash and Serena in the Kalos hotel, showing there issues related to feelings such as love, something that in the original saga almost absent. And no, when I say adult I don't mean sex... or do I?"

"H-hey! Don't mess with me! Don't tell me that you will write even that, you pervert!" Serena cried, trying unsuccessfully to slap Terry.

"Waaaaait a minute... Calm down, dammit, just a moment that I will look for it right now..."

The writer looked under the table for a while before taking a small green book. As he had it in his hands, he began flipping through the pages in front of the glare of a very flustered Serena, like the other teenagers in the group.

"Just a second that I check the fanfic's decoupage, to see if there's anything sex-related… Let's see: the arrival in Crystalline Bay, then there's this, then the first gym, this girl popping up here... no, I think there is no sex or adult themes throughout history." The the university student explained, before stopping watching one of the central pages. "Oh... Well, shit. I forgot about this... Let's see if it's followed later... yep, this is important. Oops, and this as well! Oh God, you are going to kill me, poor me..."

"Give me that! The homey blonde screamed, pouncing on Terry.

The Sparkling Dreams author had to leave the chair in a hurry before the Queen of the Kalos rammed onto him. Both circled around the room for several minutes before Ash, Brock and Clemont took hold of the girl, in fury. Wolles was unseated.

"Okay, okay, okay... Please relax, stress doesn't look right on you. Let's calm down, for the love of Arceus. I must admit that there are two "dark" ideas in the decoupage, but they doesn't exceed the limits of what's publishable. If necessary, I will rate them M before uploading, like so many other stories of this kind in FanFiction. We agree?"

Serena had to take several deep breaths before calming down completely. The young Vaniville Town girl apologized and sat down in her chair. Terry sighed with relief as he tried to regain his composure.

"Well... let's change topic. Clemont, you were asked if you were sure to let Bonnie travel on her own at Pirenia."

"Of course I'm sure!" Cried the blond. "She won't be alone, Ash and Serena will take care of her and I know they will do great, they have my full confidence."

"Yeah!" His sister shouted, hugging the couple and smiling at them mischievously. "With my Pirenia parents, we will rock the Pokémon World Championship!

The honey blonde and the raven haired flushed immediately, while an echo of laughter filled the room. The idea of being a parental and responsibility figure for Bonnie put them a little nervous, because never before they had done babysitting. And the blonde calling them "her Pirenia mommy and daddy" didn't put things easy for them.

"Returning to the question I was asked, I must say that I took a big surprise when Team Rocket backed me after the Kalos final." Ash commented. "We have been enemies for a really long time, and although we have helped each other to save our lives on more than one occasion, the fact that they would cheer me up after what happened was amazing. I felt how Serena's words made sense, that if I decided to retire and send everything straight to hell it would affect many more people around me. I guess when you take so long to know someone you understand them gradually."

"I agree, Ash. The friction makes the love, it is said, although sometimes this love is to kidnap your Pikachu every once in a while." Terry said, before looking at the next message.

This, to his surprise, did have a sender. And it was a user who he knew very well.

"Okay guys, this mail is from AndrickDa2. He left several questions in a review and he has resubmitted them in this email, and there are for almost everyone. Serena, we will start with you: What did you do to Ash when he was asleep in the San Lorenzo ferry? Could you tell me more about it? How much do you love Ash?"

Neither Terry nor Bonnie could keep from laughing after remembering that comical moment from the prologue's fifth episode. The honey blonde and her boyfriend, meanwhile, were blushing furiously.

"It was the best, I mean it..." The blonde girl muttered. "I never laughed as much as that day. And tell us Serena, what did you do to your boyfriend, huh?"

"You know very well, you oddball!" Cried the Queen, redder than a Magmar. "I followed your instructions, I got into bed with Ash and I waited for him to be very close to wake up. Then what happened is that I kissed him on the lips and so he opened his eyes. I didn't do anything unusual or anything rated M, okay Terry... As for the second question, Andrick sure knows very well... I love Ash a lot, I can't quantify it, but for me he's worth more than all the Legendary Pokémon that exist in the world."

And she embraced the spiked haired like a teddy bear. Ash blushed even more, which obviously drew a sympathetic laugh throughout the group.

"Oh, how beautiful is love... I hope I get lucky with that soon." The college student added, before continuing. "The next question is for Ash: You really were so unclueless to realize Serena's feelings towards you in most of your Kalos journey?"

"It wasn't cluelessness...! At least I think so." The Kanto native said, looking down at his bracelet. "I guess at first I didn't realize because I was especially focused on getting all eight gym badges. It was after the Master Class that I began to realize that I deeply missed Serena. I didn't know why, but every time I thought about her, either during our days in Kalos or some childhood memory, I was nervous. If it hadn't been for what happened in the Kalos stadium, perhaps I would have continued with my obliviousness, and that would have been a tragedy."

"Not only for yourself but for many Amourshippers out there as Andrick and me, that are biting our nails and hoping that TV Tokyo don't screw this up. Well, I can't because I have almost no nails and because the other day I got two wisdom teeth pulled out. Anyway, moving on." Wolles mouthed. "Andrick's next question is for Brock: What did you feel seeing that after all this time Ash finally has a girlfriend?"

"It was somewhat surprising to me, unexpected." The dark-skinned boy replied. "I've seen Ash traveling with many friends for years but I never imagined he would end up realizing what love is. Don't get me wrong, but it took you really long...

"So many friends, huh…?" The Kalos Queen whispered, casting a malevolent glance at her boyfriend.

"Serena, don't take it out of context, please..." Ash said, scratching his neck nervously. "They are just friends, traveling companions and nothing else, I swear."

"Majesty, I can assure that he's telling the truth, I have seen it with my own eyes." The young writer assured, winking at the Pallet Town trainer. "There is another question, this one's for Bonnie: Why did you stay looking so long to Ash when you saw him in new clothes?"

"Because he looked so cool!" The little blonde expressed in a loud voice. "Besides, I was always used to seeing him with all he had worn throughout Kalos, so the makeover shocked me a little. But it really looks good on you, Ash."

The coach thanked her friend's comment, while Serena jokingly bragged she had good taste when choosing clothes. The atmosphere had relaxed long after the tension between the honey blonde and Terry a few minutes ago. The author then proceeded to read the last two questions from Andrick.

"What are your expectations on the Pokémon XY&Z anime? Will Ash win the league? Will Amourshipping become canon? I wanna know your opinion. Sweet Lord, here is plenty of stuff to answer... For starters, my expectations on the anime are pretty high. The last few episodes after the Master Class have been quite interesting: Lillia, Serena cosplaying, the battle with Alain... Which by the way, now that I think about it, in Sparkling Dreams none of that has happened. As Serena left the group after Glorio City, there's no cosplay no nothing!"

"Oops... You didn't think of that, my friend." Bonnie said with a grin.

"Not so fast, you little cowgirl." He answered, putting his palm in front of her face. "These moments are important, so I have to somehow incorporate them... I'll think of something, especially for the cosplay one because Serena nearly kills all of us from a kawaii overdose."

"What!?" The Queen asked, blushing.

"And not only that." Terry interrupted, before the performer could even respond. "Nobody noticed, but... Serena, you... you changed clothes... in the same tent where Ash was resting!"

The girl's blush was up to her forehead and it looked like she was fuming by her ears. Ash didn't know where to look, and Bonnie fell to the ground and started rolling with laughter. Brock and Clemont's faces were nearly blank.

"Seriously Serena, Ash's outifit suits you very well." Wolles continued. "On whether or not Ash will win the league... Ugh... It would be a very strong move from the writers, to go ahead with what no one had dared to do until today. There were leaks in 4Chan saying that Ash would win the League and the Elite Four but would lose to Diantha. Usually people don't trust these leaks, but this user already hit several things before: he predicted that Ash would have Hawlucha and Goodra, Serena's new look, Ash stomping Miette during the Dancecapades episode, Ash-Greninja and even the way in which Serena would lose the Master Class, so he's pretty trustful. And if Amourshipping be will canon... it better be canon, because if not Tokyo TV studios will be assaulted by a horde of pissed off Amourshippers armed with torches."

Silence filled the room completely, with the five trainers totally tense while Terry uttered those words. The boy turned to look at the reaction of the others, looking very confused.

"Relax, guys, relax, I don't really mean it. What is true is that both writers and producers should realize Serena's popularity. In Japan, the hashtag SatoSere has been trending topic on Twitter six times this year, and that's something to consider. The community is very strong (although sometimes somebody goes crazy) and there are many hints by writers, voice actors and even Junichi Masuda. We know the history of Pokémon with love relationships, but I think if Ash leaves Kalos without Serena or they fail to have a link between them beyond friendship, the next Pokégirl could be buried in criticism. To sum it up, I have a hunch that Ash and Serena will end up together in the anime. Mark my words."

"Thanks for supporting us, Terry." Ash said. "I also hope that producers listen to the voices of the fans."

"Perfect. Okay, this was the last mail. Now, after reading all the emails I can finally announce to you the release date of Sparkling Dreams."

"At last! It was about damn time, I really want to know." Bonnie said enthusiastically.

"Well, don't wait any longer for that. Pokémon: Sparkling Dreams will premiere on FanFiction on May 16. Two essential reasons why I chose the date: the first is that it gave me time to have several chapters ready while I kill it during my final exams, so in June I could return to full writer mode. And there is another reason, this one more special to me. On May 13 I will celebrate my fifth anniversary in FanFiction, and there is no better way to do it than releasing my most ambitious project to date."

"Magnificent!" Clemont exclaimed. "It's not as far as I expected, and from what you say it looks like it will be something very special."

"You can bet your Ambipom arm on that one, Clemont." Wolles pointed. "With this I rule the meeting finished, but before you leave I want you to see the trailer I have prepared in order to create some hype. Hope you like it."

A new region, a new challenge: Pirenia, the Pokémon World Championship

"Wonderful. Here we start our new adventure. I have the feeling that it will be something memorable." Ash said. "Let's go, we have a tournament to check in."

"Alright!" The other three cried, raising their fists.

Old friends...

"Ash? Is it really you?" The young woman asked, with her mouth wide open.

"I can't believe this!" The raven haired screamed, hugging tightly her old friend. "How long has it been since the last time? Three, four years?"

"Long time no see, Ash. I see that you are still stuck in your guns trying to become a Pokémon Master." The blue haired girl responded.

"Oh my, time flies so fast!" Ash exclaimed, while high fiving with his former partner.

"Well, well, look who we have here. It's non other than my good old friend, Ash Ketchum."

"Yes... we finally see each other after so long."

New faces...

"I shouldn't have underestimated you. You are all formidable trainers." Ash admitted, wiping the sweat off his hair with a towel.

"Thanks man. But people don't call us the Psycho Trident for nothing." Said the leader of the trio, winking at the Kanto native.

"It's been extremely close. If I hadn't been here by chance the situation could have been tragic."

"I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Really, I owe you one." The Pallet Town trainer answered, hugging his girlfriend, still petrified by fear.

And a dark plan in the shadows.

"This is HP-001. I request for permission to begin Phase 1."

"Roger, HP-001. You have permission to proceed."

Join Ash, Serena, Brock and Bonnie in the greatest Pokémon adventure to date.

"Dedenne, use Nuzzle!"

"Braixen, Flamethrower!"

"Come on, Pikachu, use Volt Tackle!"

In a path of redemption...

"If I don't win this tournament, I think it will be my end. I would find myself unable to lift my head again if I ever disappoint you once more.

"Is this a joke, right? It can't, it can't be like this... This has to be a nightmare." Ash repeated incredulously, after looking at the tournament brackets.

And a crusade to save the Pokémon world.

"Come on, you have to be fucking kidding me, man! This has to be a goddamn joke!" The man screamed in anger, while Ash was absolutely blocked and shocked after staring at that terrible scene.

Love.

"Ash, you know more than anyone. I love you with all my soul, and whatever happens I will always be by your side. It's a promise... a heart promise."

Friendship.

Ash looked at his teammates with a twinkle in his eye. The simple fact that they had joined the quest to have a great time was already worthy of admiration, but also willing to help him fulfill his dream and redeem himself... that left him speechless. His smile was a clear example of this, and he even looked like he was about to mourn and cry.

"Thank you, guys. You don't know how much I appreciate all of you... You are the best."

"No, you're the best, Ash. And we know that you're going to rock it here in Pirenia." Serena said, breaking the group hug and kissing her boyfriend sweetly.

Humor.

"You never know where they come from or what you'll find, but what I have discovered is the girl of my dreams."

"Erm... Good job, Dedenne... I guess." Bonnie said, still not quite knowing how to position herself.

"Okay, I knew there would be some hot, stunning and sexy costumes here, but this one knocks me out. I'm leaving." The trained mouthed, slowly walking away and laughing nervously, but Ash didn't let him by grabbing his arm.

And... unfortunately... drama.

"How could you!? I trusted you! You're a disgrace, you're a bastard!"

"No! Please! Not this! H-help!" Serena screamed, closing her eyes terrified.

"I will not let that bastard continue with his path. If he wants to, it will need to be over my dead body."

"Release them, motherfucker!" Ash shouted, rushing at full speed against the uniformed man.

"Ash, let me go, for the love of Arceus!"

"Serena, I'd rather die with you than live without you!

Pokémon: Sparkling Dreams.

The dream sparkles with brilliance in the sky.

May 16.