Start From the Climax! Ash VS Axel!

Chapter 1

It has been a couple of days after Prism Tower's reopening. Some people are still recovering from Team Flare's attacks at the Kalos League, but recovery was underway at a fast rate. Most of the buildings have been fixed and mended, and business and traffic had resumed.

As for the gang, they were still wondering about their next moves. Everyone had made plans, but they haven't set it in stone yet. Axel is a good example of this. He had said to Sycamore that he planned on going back to Sinnoh, but he was still hesitant.

It was morning at the Lumiose Hotel. Axel slowly opened his eyes. He stood up, and stretched. He went to the bathroom, did his business, and dressed for the day. He walked out of the hotel, and breathed the air in.

He walked over the Lumiose Siblings' place. He knocked on the door, and was greeted by Meyer.

"Hey there, kiddo!" He greeted loudly.

"Good morning to you too, Mr. Meyer." Axel replied politely. "Is everyone up?"

"Yeah, they're in the kitchen if you want to join them!" Meyer smiled.

"Thank you." Axel replied.

Axel walked inside, and joined the gang, who were enjoying breakfast. He sat on one of the free chairs, and took a bite.

"So, did you sleep well?" Serena asked.

"Yep!" Axel replied.

"So, what are we doing today?" Clemont asked.

"I was hoping to go for a walk." Ash suggested. "It's been a while since we that."

"Sounds good." Clemont agreed. "When Bonnie wakes up, I'll tell her."

"When should we meet?" Axel asked.

"We'll meet up at noon." Serena answered. "We could use the fresh air without the coldness of the morning."

"Okay then." Axel said. "We'll meet by the fountain."

"Alright!" Ash shouted suddenly. "It's decided!"

Axel smiled. After breakfast was over, he went back to his hotel to relax before he goes back to walk with the gang.

When he got to the hotel building, however, he was met by a surprise. He was about to reach the door when he was hugged by someone from behind. He turned around to see who it was, but when he saw a streak a blonde hair, he knew who it was.

"You know, for a Fighting Type Gym Leader," Axel teased. "You tackle like a girl."

"Well I am a girl, so it's allowed." Korrina shot back cockily.

Axel turned back and they hugged together.

"What brings you out here?" Axel asked.

"I came to visit you, silly!" Korrina smiled.

Axel looked a bit confused, but it only shrugged that feeling aside, just happy that his girlfriend is here. He then invited her in.

"So, what's on the activities list?" Korrina asked, sitting on Axel's hotel bed.

"Well, the gang and I are going to hang out later at noon…" Axel replied. "You want to tag along?"

Korrina brighten up. "Of course!" She said. "It would be nice to see everyone again!"

Axel smiled in delight, and the two spent the rest of the morning together, talking about what happened as of now.

Noon came sooner than expected. Axel and Korrina came by early just in case. A few minutes later, Ash, Serena, and the Lumiose Siblings came.

"Hey, Axel!" Ash shouted. "We're here!"

"Took you long enough!" Axel sighed.

"Hey, Korrina!" Serena greeted. "What are you doing here?"

"I came by to visit." Korrina replied.

"Well, it is nice to see you again." Clemont commented. "The last time we saw you was back in the whole Zygarde fiasco."

"Yep, that was something." Korrina chuckled.

After that, they began to tread the streets of Lumiose City. There are still buildings still in repair from Team Flare, but the image was restored. The girls looked from window to window, gazing at the displays. Axel liked Korrina smiling. It gave him a sense of happiness. However, he also felt a bit of regret. After deciding to go back to Sinnoh, he never thought of what about he would miss. He figured out what was one of them: He would no longer be able to see Korrina. The happiness he felt quickly turned into sadness and regret.

Ash noticed Axel turning, and he decided to do something about it.

"Hey, you okay?" He asked.

"Yeah?" Axel suddenly snapped. "Oh, oh yeah. I'm fine."

Axel slapped himself, and followed the gang everyone okay. Ash only pouted, fully aware that Axel was lying.