TDBigJ's message: *Sniffles* Hey guys. Nothing is wrong. I'm just a little emotional is all. Here we are, another update, but this unfortunately is the last one. But don't worry, I will have another story up after this one. This won't be my only shot at a Pokemon fanfic. Okay, I feel much better now. Here is the conclusion of In or Out, which is sad for me to say. Oh man, I don't want to get emotional again. Okay, I held that one off. Sorry if I seem like a baby for acting like this. I won't keep you guys stalled any further, I know you want to get to the chapter. Since this is the last chapter, I won't be responding to reviews because I feel like I should let you guys get to the chapter right off the bat. Besides, there is another reason I'm not responding to reviews. You guys will find out later after the story part of the chapter is done. So, here we go. Let's finish this thing!

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Summer had arrived a month ago. Since summer was here, that meant time had come for another journey for Ash, and time had come for him to catch new Pokemon and challenge eight new gyms. It was his favorite time of the year. But seeing as the kind of person he is, is that really a surprise? It also meant time for him to have some company along with him on his new journey. Brock came along with him for what seemed like the thousandth time. Ash also became good friends with Ally's brother Shadow and asked him to come along, which he agreed to. But the one person he was looking forward to sharing this time with the most, was his best friend, or as I should now say, girlfriend, Serena.

The day after school ended, Ash went over to Serena's house to see if she was ready for the next day as their journey would start. There was one thing he went over there to do other than that, and with how things were going, it might surprise you.

It was a month into his journey, and Ash had already challenged and beaten five gyms, and he was proud that he had gotten this many gym badges so quickly. Serena had also found a dream to follow. Apparently this region did in fact have Pokemon performing and she chose that path. Shadow had been a battler for as long as Ash had been, and the two would occasionally have battles when they weren't challenging gyms. Brock, well, he was just along for the ride, and also to see new Pokemon and catch a few.

Right now, Brock, being the wonderful cook that he is, was cooking lunch for the group. Shadow was training his Pokemon for his next gym battle. And Ash, having already trained his Pokemon today, was sitting under a tree with Serena. The two were enjoying the scene that was in front of them, in total silence, their hands intertwined. Ash did in fact like what was in front of him. The sky was clear, and Pidgeys and Fletchling's were chirping in the air. Since he started hanging out with Serena when she moved to Pallet, he got into things like this. Neither of them had their hats on, since they didn't need to because they were under a tree, which gave them enough shade. Ash looked at her. He had to admit, she did look kind of cute without her hat on. They had been sitting there for twenty minutes, and since they had been sitting for so long, Ash became a little drowsy, mainly due to Serena's body heat. He leaned his head back onto the tree and closed his eyes. Serena felt the movement of his head and looked up.

"Are you tired?"

Ash jolted awake after getting a few seconds of rest and rubbed his eyes with his left hand. "Oh, no. I'm just a bit drowsy from your body heat is all."

"Oh. Well don't feel bad. I was feeling a bit tired as well for the same reason." Serena responded.

"I guess I'm also tired from my training from earlier. I did feel overwhelmed afterwards." Ash stated.

"You deserve the rest. Your devoted work to make you and your Pokemon better fighters is definitely exhausting." Serena explained.

"From how long I've been doing it, that makes sense." Ash replied.

Serena then lifted her head up and looked at Ash. He noticed her looking at him, and after a few seconds, he was wondering why she was looking at him for.

"What?"

"Remember the day before our journey started, when you came over to my house, what you asked me?"

"Oh yeah, I do remember."

Flashback

School had ended yesterday, and tomorrow marked the start of a new journey for Ash. He had already called Brock and Shadow, and seeing as Serena didn't live that far away from him, he thought he would go talk to her and see if she was ready. But there was something else he was going over there for, and what he was about to do is not something Ash would normally do, but he's a changed person, so that's why he was doing it.

He approached the front door and knocked on it. No more than five seconds later did Grace open it.

"Oh hey, Ash. What brings you here?"

"I came by to talk to Serena. Is she home? I want to know if she is ready for tomorrow."

"She's home, she's up in her room. You can go up there if you like."

Ash entered the house. "Okay, thanks Grace." He said and walked up the stairs and into Serena's room. She was brushing Fennikin's fur. Looking up and seeing Ash there, she told Fennekin she was done and Fennekin hopped off the bed.

"Hey Ash. What are you doing here?" Serena asked.

"I just came by to see if you're ready for tomorrow." Ash responded.

"Yeah, I'm ready. I just need to pack tonight and I'll be good to go." She answered.

"And there is one more thing I want to ask you, and I thought you would like to hear it. It's pretty important." Ash stated.

"Oh, okay, come sit down." Serena said and patted the spot on the bed where Fennekin was previously sitting. Ash walked over and sat down and took off his hat.

"Look, we've gotten a lot closer in the last couple of weeks since prom. And I think we are moving in the right direction. Since I've met you I've never felt this way towards anyone, a girl really. I've never been a romance buff since my mind is usually on the subject of Pokemon and battling. But I really like how we became such good friends since you moved here a few months ago, to the point where I saw you as my best friend, and only that. But a week or two before prom, I started feeling different towards you, a way that I've never seen before. This whole thing is new to me, and I am willing to give it a shot if you are."

Serena was starting to hope that the unexpected was about to happen. She looked into his soulful brown eyes. She didn't know for sure it was what was going to happen, but she let him continue.

"Whatever it is, I am willing." She replied.

Ash took a deep breath and started. "If we are going on this journey together, I don't want you to come with me as my best friend, but I want you to come as my girlfriend."

And then, Serena lost it mentally. She felt as if she died and went to heaven when Ash finished his question. Her eyes immediately widened and she gasped and she covered her mouth with her hands.

"Serena, are you up for it?" Ash asked. But he soon felt himself tackled back onto the bed when Serena hurled herself into a hug with him.

"YES! YES! I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND!" Serena shouted in happiness. Seeing as she pummeled Ash down onto her bed, she chuckled sheepishly and helped him up.

"Well, that reaction was more than I expected but it still answered my question." Ash said.

Serena giggled. "Sorry I overreacted but I just couldn't contain myself." She said as she brushed Ash off.

"You doing all right?" Ash asked.

Serena brushed her hair to the side. "I'm doing more than all right, Ash. I've been wanting to be your girlfriend since the day I first met you, so I'm beyond thrilled that you asked me."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

Ash let out a quick breath. "Well, now that surprises me. But I'm glad you like the idea."

"Ash, I LOVE the idea! I've been dreaming this day would come." Serena exclaimed.

"Okay. I'm happy as well. I'm looking forward to travelling with you this summer."

Ash grabbed his hat and put it on. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" Serena nodded.

"Absolutely."

"Okay…" Ash then grabbed her hand and kissed it. "I'll see you then." He then waved goodbye and left her room. Serena was so overjoyed right now. She was starting her first official journey tomorrow, and her crush just asked her to be his girlfriend.

She had no doubt, this was going to be one heck of a summer.

End of flashback

"You seriously changed my life that day." Serena commented.

"Were you really telling the truth when you said you've had a crush on me since the first day we met?" Ash asked.

"Yeah, I was. It was one hundred percent true." She responded.

"Why did you have a crush on me?" Ash wondered.

Serena straightened her position on him. "Oh Ash, where do I begin? You are helpful, considerate, selfless, brave, and determined. On my first day at Pallet High you were the only one who would help me. I am forever grateful for that and it was since that moment I have had a crush on you."

"Wow! That was more than I thought." He looked down at her. "I'm sorry I didn't notice it before."

Serena shrugged her shoulders. "Don't worry about it Ash. That was the past, this is now, and now is what matters. We're both here, in a relationship, and I couldn't be happier. I even found another dream to pursue."

"Yeah, you're wanting to be a master Pokemon performer. And you're off to a good start." Ash explained.

"I'm excited to do this. I know it won't be easy, but I'm looking forward to the challenge." Serena said.

"You doing okay with finding routines for your Pokemon performances?" Ash asked. Serena nodded her head.

"Yeah. I feel very confident. After I won my first princess key, I felt like this was the path for me." Serena explained.

"I'm glad. I felt bad for you after your first performance." Ash commented.

"Yeah. That was pretty rough for me." Serena said rather quietly.

Flashback

Ash had been going on a walk late at night. Yeah, it seemed weird to go for a walk at this time. But the main reason he went for a walk was to find Serena. After her first performance earlier that day, which ended in disaster because she lost in the first round after Fennekin tripped on a ribbon which she left too long. Ash felt bad that she ended up losing her first attempt like that, but regardless, he still voted for her. He looked around for her, trying to see where she had left off to. After dinner, she had left the group and he hasn't seen her since. He was beginning to worry. It wasn't like her to leave off like that.

He cuffed his hands in front of his mouth. "Serena! Where are you?"

Pikachu did the same. "Pika, pika!"

Silence was what they received for an answer. They called out many more times, trying to see if she would give off a response, only to get silence each time. Now the two of them really began to worry. What if she wondered off to a far location and had gotten lost on her way back? Oh dear Arceus, he hoped that wasn't the case.

He called off a couple more times, only to still get no answer. He looked left and right to see if he could catch a glimpse of her. He didn't see her either. He kept walking, calling out and looking again to see if he could exact her location.

"Man Pikachu, where could she be?"

Pikachu shrugged his shoulders. "Pika."

But then, he heard a sound, the sound of a girl crying her eyes out. Ash ran forward until he looked to his left and saw Serena out at the edge of the docks, hands covering her face and crying loudly. A shocked expression appeared on his face and he sprinted over to her. The sound of her sobs became louder as he approached her. Her Pokemon, Fennekin, and one she caught a few weeks ago, Pancham, were trying to comfort her, with no success. The two of them saw Ash and Pikachu approach them and tried to warn Serena that the duo were right behind her. Serena, thinking they were just trying to calm her down like they had been for the last five minutes, ignored them and kept her face covered and continued crying. Seeing as she didn't know he was there, Ash tried to catch her attention.

"Serena?"

Serena swiftly uncovered her face as soon as she heard Ash's voice. Her whole face was coated with tears. Since she now knew Ash was there, she quickly wiped off the tears and looked behind her to see Ash and Pikachu standing a couple feet from her. Immediately, she turned her head forward again.

"I was hoping you wouldn't see me like this." Serena groaned, a few more tears escaping her eyes, which she wiped away instantly. "How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough to know something is not right. What's wrong?" Ash asked.

Serena sniffled. "My performance today. I can't believe I made a huge mistake like that. I should have cut the ribbon more." She answered, wiping a couple more tears away. "I'm so stupid."

"Hey, you're not stupid. It was just a mistake. You've got plenty more opportunities ahead of you." Ash stated.

"Yeah, but what if I make the same mistake I did today in those other showcases? Everything I would have done would have been a waste." Serena said. Ash walked in front of Serena, and kneeled down in front of her so he was now eye level. Pikachu hopped off of Ash's shoulder next to Fennekin and Pancham and looked at Serena.

"Serena, don't be so hard on yourself. Just because you make a mistake once does not mean history is going to repeat itself and you keep failing continuously. I even still voted for you, as did Shadow and Brock, despite what happened." Ash stated.

"But what if I do lose multiple times? Would have been becoming a performer been a bad choice for me?" Serena asked, still looking at the boardwalk.

"Of course not. I know you will be a promising performer. Shadow knows it, Brock knows it, Pikachu knows it, your Pokemon know it, I know it." Ash explained. Serena's tears stopped falling, but she was still crying on the inside.

"I just don't know what I can do now." Serena said.

"Serena, let this loss be a learning experience. From what I've learned from gym battles, is that you learn a lot more from losing than you do from winning. When you lose, you now know what not to do and whatever you did right you can try to improve." Ash explained. Serena was still looking down at the boardwalk, but she had heard what Ash said.

"You think so?"

"I know so."

Ash then took his right hand and lifted up her head with his finger so that she was now looking at him.

"You don't have to feel bad about one mistake. Everyone makes them. No matter what, you still have our support. We believe that you will become a master performer one day." Ash stated. And for the first time since he started talking to her, a smile appeared on her face. Seeing as she was feeling a little better, Ash smiled as well.

"Serena, remember, don't give up until it's over."

There it was, that line that Ash was so well known to say whenever someone felt like they lost all hope. Those were the words that empowered her. She looked back at him and kept smiling.

"Thanks Ash." She sniffled. "I feel better now."

"Good." He leaned forward and planted a kiss on her cheek. "Whenever you feel down about something, just tell me. I'm your boyfriend. I'm one of the people you can tell your problems to and will help you solve them." Ash explained.

"I know. Thank you." She replied and leaned forward and hugged him, which he returned. After a few seconds, Ash released from the hug and stood up and held out his hand to help her up. She grabbed his hand and he hoisted her up. He kept his grip on her hand after he had lifted her up.

"Now let's go back to the others. They're probably wondering where we are." Ash said and the two, along with their Pokemon, started walking back to the Pokemon Center.

End of Flashback

"I know it wasn't easy for you to experience that, but I'm glad you got over it quickly. I hated seeing you like that." Ash commented.

"It was your words of encouragement that helped me get over it. I got my first princess key in my next showcase." Serena stated.

"I'm proud of you for that. Bouncing back after what happened. In that second performance, you looked more confident, determined, and stronger than after your first one." Ash complimented. As usual, Serena blushed at Ash's words that meant so much to her. She got up off of Ash and leaned on the tree next to him and looked him in the eyes, blush still present. Ash noticed her blush, but he now knew what that meant. He didn't ask her if she had a fever, he knew that it meant that she was blushing because of something he said or did, and he liked to empower her. He looked at her in the eyes, and smiled.

"You know what I think about our relationship?" Serena asked.

"What do you think about it?" Ash questioned.

"To me, I just think that since the day we first met, we have both made each other better people, stronger people. When I met you, you have gone out of your way to help me and make me feel me comfortable with my surroundings again. We have both made a huge impact on each other since we met. You always kept me company, even when you didn't need to. I have always encouraged you to push harder at what you do. You were the only one who ever took time out of their day to make me happy. When we spent Saturdays together, there was never a moment where we weren't happy, and didn't let anything hinder us. I guess what I'm trying to say is, when I first met you, my life changed, and for the better. And I want to thank you and I'm glad to call you my boyfriend."

Ash kept looking at her and blushed a faint pink. His smile remained and he kept looking at her. He leaned forward and gave her a quick kiss on the lips.

"And I'm glad to call you my girlfriend." He said, which caused her to blush as well. "You seemed to have put a lot of thought into that, and I appreciate it."

"Thanks Ash!" She replied.

"There is one thing I would like to know." Ash asked.

"What is it?"

"That ribbon that I gave you that you're wearing, why did you decide to use it that way?"

Serena looked at the blue ribbon he gave to her at the fair a couple months back. She put her hand over it and looked at him.

"This ribbon was a gift you gave me. I didn't want to let it go to waste. Since you gave it to me and I had a crush on you, I wanted to wear it so that whenever you saw me and you saw me wearing it, that it would show you that you mean the world to me and that besides that you thought of me, that I also thought of you." Serena explained.

"You actually did that because of me?" Ash asked. Serena nodded. "Well, then it looks like I made the right choice of giving it to you."

"But why did you give it to me though?" She asked.

"Because I wouldn't have thought of any use for it. I thought many possible things that I could consider using it for, but none of them seemed fitting. Since you were my best friend and you were the one hanging out with me that night, I thought you deserved it more than me. I had a feeling you could use it for any reason better than I could have thought of, and I'm glad you like it. I'm sorry if it felt like a little thing at the time." Ash explained.

"It doesn't matter to me that it's small. You've got to enjoy the little things in life." She stated.

Ash grabbed her hand and locked his fingers with hers. He looked her in the eyes and said the one thing he never thought he would say.

"I love you, Serena."

Serena's heart then just skipped a beat and did a backflip in her chest. He said it. He actually said it. She blushed a dark crimson, and he blushed as well. She looked back at him and kissed him on the lips.

"I love you too."

She then laid back down on his lap and locked her fingers with his again. She was really happy and so was he, and nothing could ruin this moment. They just sat there, looking out into the bright afternoon sky. Brock, who had been cooking lunch and Shadow, who had just finished his training for the day and took a seat on the bench next to Brock, looked over at the two. Seeing as happy as they were together, they let a smile creep across their lips.

"They are perfect together, aren't they?" Shadow asked.

"They sure are." Brock answered.

"Think their relationship will last?" Shadow asked.

"Last? I think those two will end up married someday, start a family, and spend the rest of their lives happy." Brock responded.

"I hope that's May and I someday." Shadow commented.

"Same for Lucy and I." Brock added.

Brock then took the ladle out of the pot and took a gulp of it to make sure it was ready. It appeared to be hot and fully cooked.

"Go tell Ash and Serena that lunch is ready. I'll get the table set up." Brock instructed to Shadow.

"Okay." Shadow replied and got up and walked over to the two while Brock set up. He walked up to the side of them to alert them.

"Hey…" Shadow said, snapping both Ash and Serena out of their gaze, who then looked up to see him there.

"Come on lovebirds, lunch is ready."

"Oh, okay. We'll be right there." Ash responded and Shadow started making his way back to the table.

"Let's go. We should probably get over there before it gets cold." Ash said.

"Good call." Serena added.

The two got up and straightened themselves out, and before they started walking, they made sure that they were holding hands. When they did, they started walking over.

They had both told each other how they felt about their relationship, what they've done together since they first met, and what moments made them be where they are today. When Ash first asked Serena if she would like to come on this journey with him, they both were excited for it, but neither of them thought that they would be travelling together as boyfriend and girlfriend, but they were and they were both happy as could be, and nothing was going to tear them apart. They may have known each other for five months and were now together, but this was only the beginning.

Author's note: And, there you have it. The final chapter, and this story comes to a close. I feel really unhappy that it's already over. It feels like I just started this story a few weeks ago, but in reality it's been a few months. It's hard to believe that it's over. I was able to update it every Friday for fifteen weeks, which I can't believe I was able to do, I even shocked myself. But the reason I got this story updated every week was because of you guys. It wasn't easy to do so, but you guys made it happen. Your guys' support and reviews were what gave me the fuel to work and release every chapter every Friday like I promised. You guys deserve more respect than I do. You guys made this my best received story to date, ending with 40 plus follows, 30 plus favorites, and 130 plus reviews. None of my other stories (excluding my one-shots) even have half the reception this story does, but of course, those stories are nowhere near halfway done, so I may be getting ahead of myself, but I feel as this was my best story out of all five of my stories, but again, I may be getting ahead of myself. There were some chapters I was proud to make, while there were a few that I felt otherwise. I felt as there were some chapters I could have made better, but you guys never gave any of them a negative review. I know not everyone is going to like my story, but I guess that's how every author feels when they release a piece of work, that there is one thing wrong with it and thinks everyone is going to hate it, but that never happened. Overall, I think I did a pretty good job with this story, not superb, just pretty good. Believe it or not, I want to be a writer as a career, so this is pretty much learning experience on the road to that. Once again, I thank you all, even the guests, for giving this story a try and leaving me their thoughts. This is the first multi-chapter story I have ever finished. But there are a few things I want to tell you guys before I end this. And the first thing I want to do, is give out a thank you to all of those who have been my most loyal readers to date. Whoever gave this story a favorite, a follow, a review, or all three and have been with me since the start and have read and reviewed almost or every chapter, deserve the most thanks. And here is who I want to thank.

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Thank you all for the support! The rest of you who I didn't mention, I thank as well. This story couldn't have been finished without you (Gee I bet that's a bit cliché).

And there is another thing I would like to say. Now that this story is done, I am immediately going to get started on my next story. But just a little reminder for you guys, just so you know that I'm not abandoning you, I won't be posting ANYTHING for a while. I'm planning on taking the rest of March off and the whole month of April off, so you guys won't see anything from me until May, basically you won't see me releasing anything, not even one-shots, for a month and a half. There is a reason why I want to take a month and a half break. The reason why is because I want to start working on my next story right away and I want to get as many chapters done before I can before May rolls around, so that way I'm more prepared for the next story than I was for this one, and also I will have a chapter done way ahead of schedule before I post it. The question you're probably wondering is: What is my next story going to be? I'll answer that in a moment, but you will see the next story by the first Friday of May, which is May 6th, which is when I'll be back. So just be patient, give me some time and I'll greatly reward you.

There is one other thing I would like to tell you, and I think you guys will appreciate this one. Just because I will be taking a month and a half off DOESN'T mean that I'm not willing to take requests during that time. Between March 19th and May 5th you can send me a request for any story you want me to make and I will gladly make it for you. But for the meantime, since I only want to work on and update one multi-chapter story at a time, I will only be taking requests for one-shots. I feel as updating two or more multi-chapters simultaneously is too much for me, so just give me ideas for one-shots and I will get right to it. Just send me a PM and tell me what you would like to see. It doesn't have to be for a pairing, but it can be if you want to. It can be for Amourshipping, or it can be for another shipping. Here is a list of pairings I will be willing to make a one-shot or story for (besides Amourshipping):

Pokeshipping: I'm not really a big supporter of this pairing, but I do support it a little bit and it seems like a popular pairing within the Pokemon universe, so if you want me to make a one-shot about this pairing, then I'll do it.

Advanceshipping: This is probably my third favorite pairing in Pokemon. From what I've watched in the Advanced series, they seem good together, so I wouldn't mind making a one-shot or story based on this pairing.

Pearlshipping: This is probably my second favorite pairing. I like how Ash and Dawn always seemed so close, so I support this couple a good amount but nowhere near as much as Amourshipping, so making a one-shot or story about this pairing could be a good idea.

Negaishipping: I'm not too crazy about this pairing, and neither are most people because of how Iris treated Ash, but for those of you who do support this pairing, I will make a one-shot or story about it. Believe me, I would rather write about this pairing more than some others.

Abilityshipping: I know that Anabel was only in two episodes out of the whole anime, but I've seen quite a bit of people say they support this shipping. And plus, she is the only character other than Serena that has a canonical crush on Ash, but seeing as she was only in two episodes back in Advanced, I wouldn't see I would pick this over Amourshipping. Serena is the only main female protagonist that has ever had a crush on Ash, so that's why I would heavily pick Amourshipping over this pairing, but hell, I would be more than willing to make a one-shot based on Abilityshipping, it wouldn't bother me at all

Pokemon x Pokemon: I wouldn't mind writing a story or one-shot about a pairing involving two Pokemon. It can be for whatever pairing, just tell me and I'll get right to it.

Any other straight pairing that is out there: I will write a one-shot or story for any other straight pairing out there, as long as I've heard of it. Ask me if I've heard of the pairing, I will give you a confirmation if I have. But don't make it a request based on Geekchicshipping (Explanation below).

But also, there will be pairings and types of stories that I will absolutely, ABSOLUTELY, not ever make a one-shot or story for. Those include:

Geekchicshipping: I EXTREMELY hate this pairing. I love both Serena and Clemont as characters but I absolutely dread the idea of them as a couple. I just could never imagine them together, so don't ever ask me to make a one-shot or story based on this pairing. I just couldn't do it.

Lemon: I'm not comfortable yet making a lemon, and I'm not sure I ever will be. I especially don't want to write a lemon story or one-shot based on a Pokemon pairing. I mean, the characters are kids for crying out loud. So don't ask me to write a story or one-shot lemon, not even for Amourshipping. I can't even imagine writing a lemon about those two, I would probably be grossed out. I could have it implied that they "did the nasty" but not actually show it. Like I could end a chapter with them making out heavily on a bed and start the next chapter with them lying in bed together, naked but with the covers over them, but I will never describe a scene of them actually "doing it" so I don't even want to do that, but in order for me to make a scene like that, I would have to make them older of course since they are currently kids like I stated before. Just don't ask for a lemon from me, it'd be too uncomfortable for me to write.

Yaoi or Yuri: No way in hell will I write a yaoi or yuri story. But like I've said in earlier chapters, I'm not a homophobe. I was willing to put it in this story but this story only. But I don't mind adding a yaoi or yuri pairing into the story as long as they're not the main couple and they don't go any farther than a kiss on the lips that doesn't last longer than a few seconds. Just don't ask me to make a yaoi or yuri story. I couldn't even do it.

No combination of the last two: Don't EVER come to me asking me to make a yaoi or yuri lemon. I couldn't even get past one paragraph, let alone one sentence if I were to do so. I'd rather stick myself to a lemon juice covered cactus than write one of these. So I'm just warning you now, don't ever ask me to make such a thing.

Human x Pokemon: Okay, who in their right mind would think this is a good idea? Who in the hell would write one of these? I know sure as hell I never will. This idea could be regarded as beastiality. If you asked me to write one of these, here is my response: Not a chance in hell!

Serena x Anyone besides Ash: I just don't support any pairing other than Amourshipping that involves Serena. If it's couples like Romanticshipping (Her with Drew) Geekchicshipping (You already know what I've said about this one), I won't write anything about it. Since I think Serena belongs with Ash and only Ash, you won't ever see me writing a story or one-shot of her with another guy (or girl… EW! Like I've said before, the characters are kids), so I won't be willing to take requests of any of that nature. So if you want a story with Serena in a pairing, only make it Amourshipping. That's it!

Crack: They're crazy ideas and I don't think I could do one that good. 'Nuff said!

Where a character is yandere: *SHUDDERS* Okay, this is another type of story I will say "Not a chance in hell" to. And, again, the characters are kids. I've read one story where a character is yandere (Yes it was an Amourshipping story and you can probably guess which character was yandere) and I personally felt freaked out by it, the subject of yandere is just too creepy to me, so please don't ask me to make a story or one-shot about this genre.

So these pairings are pairings that will give you a general idea of what I would like to and would not like to write for. For the pairings I will write for in the top half, you can ask me to make a one-shot for any of those, but any in the bottom half, don't, just don't request anything involving those.

And one last thing I want to tell you guys, and you guys will definitely appreciate this one.

Within a couple days after releasing chapter 14, a few people asked me if I was going to be making a sequel to this story, and here is my answer.

When I was typing this story, I originally never planned on making a sequel to it. It never came to mind. But seeing as there are some people who are asking for a sequel, it actually may not be a bad idea. So if you guys want a sequel, then damn it, you're getting one.

But there is one other thing I would like to point out. Within the last few weeks I have been working on a new story that I was planning to release after this one, but seeing as some of you want a sequel to this story, I'm stuck on what one to release next. But like at the end of some chapters, I've said I'll leave that for you guys to decide, and that is what I'll do. I will be putting up a poll after I release this chapter so that if you guys want to choose what story you want to see me release next, go onto my profile and send in your votes. It will be up until Monday May 2nd since I will be releasing whatever story you guys voted for that Friday the 6th. So go over there and send in your choice. Either way, both stories will be released in the future but I want to see which one you guys want next. If you guys want to know what these two stories are about, here we go.

Love You Now, Love You Always (In or Out sequel): Fresh off their most recent journey during the summer, Ash and Serena now start their Senior year of high school, as a couple. New moments and challenges await them and their friends. What does this year have in store for them?

Against All Odds: Ash and Serena are both 26 years old but living very different lives. Serena has been single all her life but Ash has been married but is now divorced and has two kids. Serena hasn't seen Ash since they were 10 when he left Kalos and has long since awaited reuniting with him. One day when a surprise encounter with one another leads to Serena learning of Ash's life of the last 16 years but more importantly the last five, she strives to get to know him again and be the next person that's destined to be by his side forever.

So there you guys go. Whatever one sounds better to you, go to my profile and take your pick. The decision of my next story lies in your hands. Are you willing to do it? I don't know but it's a heck of a decision, so what are you waiting for?

Well, I think that should be it. Thank you for all making In or Out such a success. I loved making this story and I loved to entertain you guys. I'm glad that I decided to write for the Pokemon archive, not because you guys gave this story such good reception, but because you guys made me feel welcome here. I feel like this should be the archive I write for the most because of that reason. I hope I see you guys in any of my future stories for Pokemon that I write, that would brighten my mood if it happens and remember, don't forget to vote for my next story that you guys want to see and also to shoot me a request for a one-shot if you want to. And also, if you want to ask me some questions or if you just want to talk, send me a PM and I will happily be able to respond to them. Go ahead and ask me, I won't bite. So with that, I'll see you guys in a month and a half with my next story. So, I will close this out for the final time. This is TDBigJ, signing off. I will see you all May 6th, until then…

TDBigJ out!