Hey there, guys! Sorry this took me so long. You all know what Writer's Block is like... well, for those of you that type that is.

Guest on July 15, I looked it up. Greninja can use Power-Up Punch.

[Lumious City]

"Nothing really stays in one piece, does it?" Kukui asked Sycamore as they walked around the city together.

"Not really," said the Kalos Professor with a sigh, "Ash is worse than an Absol. Wherever he goes, trouble usually follows."

"Expecially with Team Rocket after Pikachu," said Kukui, "They follow those two like they got hit with Attract." The two men laughed, then after a short silence, Professor Sycamore asked, "So, what did you want to talk to Serena about?"

"I thought maybe she'd like to go to the Alola region for a while," said Kukui, "Do a few weeks at the Pokemon School. She said that she'd think about it before Team Rocket showed up."

"It would be a good thing for her to do since Showcases won't start up for a while," said Sycamore, "Just sitting around at home and practicing her movements won't really do her any good. I always tell new trainers to get on out there. Do you think she'll accept the offer?"

"It's her choice," said Kukui, "but I think she'll come along. Probably later though."

"And what about Greninja?" The Alolan Professor turned to look at his friend. "What about him?"

"Greninja has pretty much recovered from Team Flare," said Sycamore, "Which means that he and the two Zygardes will be getting out there soon to deal with the remaining Negative Energy."

"Oh," realized Kukui. "That probably explains why Ash has been silent for a while. He doesn't want to part with Greninja again."

Sycamore nodded. Then, the two of them continued with their walk towards the lab.

()

[Professor Sycamore's Lab]

"What's with the long face?" Ash turned around to see a familliar blue Pokemon standing in the doorway. "What long face? I'm alright," he said.

"Then why are you looking like you just ate a sour berry?" asked Greninja, sitting on the bed next to Ash, "What are you even doing?"

"Packing up to head back to Alola," said Ash, setting his backpack down and sitting next to the Ninja Pokemon, "Hoopa and his friends already left, so we'll be taking a plane back to Melemele Island." He paused before asking, "What about you?"

"What do you think I'll be doing?" asked Greninja.

Ash looked down at the ground before answering, "Well... probably going back with Squishy and Zygarde to help deal with the Negative Energy vines all over Kalos."

"Really?" said Greninja, a humerous light going off in his eyes.

"Well, yeah," said Ash, looking away, "I mean, you were still doing the mission when you got taken, and I imagine that you still have a bit of work to do. So, I guess you'll still-"

"Ash, we're done with the mission."

The young boy looked at his friend and said in a shocked voice, "What?"

Greninja rolled his eyes and said, "We finished with the mission at least two weeks before I got captured. I was trying to find a way to find you when Team Flare and Team Skull ambushed me."

Ash looked down, looking a little stupified and asked him, "What are you going to do now then?"

"I'm not too sure." Greninja fell back onto the bed, "It would be kinda nice to see your home. But then again, I'm not too sure. I've been really busy, but I want to keep on traveling with you. But at the same time, I want a vacation."

"How about coming back with me to Alola then?" Greninja looked at his trainer as he continued, "It's honestly more like I'm on a break from traveling. Sure, the school's a little boring, but I still get to do battles. There's this thing called the Island Challenge that's pretty fun. And plus," he added in a whisper, "I think Lycanroc and Litten are starting to size you up."

"Well, I could teach those kids a thing or two," said Greninja, sounding like he was grinning, "And plus. That Z-Move thing? I wanna try that out on something big. The Houndoom wasn't that big."

"It was Mega Evolved," said Ash, raising an eyebrow.

"Whatever."

The two of them laughed for a bit, then Ash said, "So, you want to keep traveling with me?"

"Sure do, Ashy-boy," said Greninja, sitting up.

Ash grinned. "Then welcome back, buddy."

()

"Greninja's coming back with us?" asked Kiawe, "Well, this is gonna be interesting! I've wanted to battle against Greninja ever since we rescued him."

*And I want to analyze that Z-Move!* said Rotomdex, zooming around Greninja and taking several pictures of him. Lycanroc and Litten were standing guard over Ash's things, but they were looking over at Greninja. He happened to notice them and shot them a wink.

"I think that Bond Phenomenon thing was pretty cool!" said Sophocoles, "Just how exactly did you do it?"

"Do you want me to explain it in Ash-talk or scientific terms?" asked Ash, "Because I can't do the second one."

"I think I can explain," said Clemont, his glasses flashing as he adjusted them, "Me and Professor Sycamore, after a little more research, found that Ash and Greninja recieved similar aura's after Greninja had fully evolved. Whenever they start sharing similar feelings, like getting excited during a battle, their aura's combine."

"What's an aura?" asked Mallow.

"It's like your life-force," said Ash, causing everyone, including Greninja to look at him as he said, "You can sense things with it and control if you really work hard, and sometimes, although it's a bit rare, you and another person's aura match and you're connected." Noticing everyone's slightly shocked stares, he said, "What? You can learn stuff other than going to school. A journey is a great learning experience."

"I have to agree with that," said Clemont.

"But how'd you know that?" asked Greninja.

"Met a telepathic Lucario whose previous master cold control his aura. I could too for a bit. I think I still have the gloves at home. Then I met a Riolu in Sinnoh that could use Aura Sphere. Our aura's were alike too. Helped a lot when he got kidnapped."

"You're never gonna have a boring life, are you?"

"Probably not."

"Uh, Ash?" Ash jolted when Lillie asked, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, sorry," said Ash, nevously laughing as he rubbed the back of his head, "I forget that you guys can't hear me or Greninja."

"I think the telepathy thing is pretty cool," said Lana, "You're like a Legendary Pokemon."

"Seriously?!" asked everyone but Ash and Greninja.

"Just kidding."

"i'm not sure I would compare myself with a Legendary Pokemon," said Ash, his head tilting to the side slightly, "but there are a lot that are telepathic. Right guys?"

Clemont, Bonnie and Serena nodded. "Yeah!" said Bonnie, "Like Squishy!" She held up the green Pokemon.

"And I am a Legendary," said Squishy.

"So, she was half kidding," said Mallow.

"I guess," said Lana.

Professor Kukui checked his watch and said, "About an hour before our flight leaves. You sure you don't want to come with us, Serena?"

"If I show up at the Pokemon School," said Serena, looking at the Alola Region professor, "Then I might just be staying for a little while."

"Alright then!" said Professor Kukui, "Let's get going class!"

()

As the class started going down the escalator, Ash stayed at the top to say goodbye to his Kalos friends. "Well, guys," he said, "Thanks for helping out."

"Glad we could help," said Clemont, "Hope you can visit again soon."

"When we meet again," said Bonnie, grinning happily, "I'll be a Pokemon trainer!"

"And when we do," Ash told her, "we'll have a battle!"

Bonnie nodded and then Ash turned to Serena. "So, will you be coming?" he asked her.

"Maybe," responded Serena, "I might want to stay at home for a while. Just to rest from my journey through Hoenn. But when you do see me again, I'll be able to show you how I've grown." She grinned happily.

"Can't wait!" said Ash, grinning in return.

"Hey Ashy-boy! Ten minutes!" called out Greninja from the bottom the escalator.

"See you guys later!" said Ash. He stepped on the escalator, starting to go down. He noticed at the corner of his eye that Serena was standing at the top of the escalator. A sudden memory flashed through his mind and his smile got wider.

"Hey, Serena!" Ash suddenly yelled, turning his head, "One last thing!"

Serena's face turned to confusion as Ash started running up the escalator steps towards her. Fianlly, he reached the top, leaned forward...

...and kissed her like she had done to him a long time ago. When the escalator started downwards again, Ash could see everyone's faces. Clemont and Bonnie were beet red and Clemont had frozen, while Bonnie's hands were up against her cheeks in shock, Dedenne mocking her on the top of her head and Squishy's one black eye very small with shock. Serena was red too, but her face was strangely enough blank and her eyes were wide and shining.

Ash could feel his face was hot with embarrasment, but he gave a grin and yelled, "Now we're even!"

Serena stayed frozen for a few more moments, then her blushing face grew a smile and she waved and yelled, "I'll see you in Alola, Ash!"

Clemont was still standing in shock, but bonnie was cheering and yelling, "He kissed her! He kissed her! He kissed her! Yaaaaayyyyy!"

When Ash reached the bottom of the escalator, he turned to see his Pokemon team staring at him. Lycanroc's, Litten's and Pikachu's jaws were dropped and their eyes were wide. Even Rowlet was wide awake and staring at Ash in shock as well. Greninja was just frozen, but Ash could hear his voice in his mind. "What- when- how- where- who- what- did you just? You're not-? You just-?"

"Very eloquent, aren't you, Greninja?" asked Ash, grinning at his friend, picking up his backpack and Rowlet and walking towards the rest of the class, who were waiting for him at the door, but hadn't seen the exchange between them.

"When was the last time you kissed?"

"When Serena left for Hoenn. Now then, shall we head to Alola?"

"Alright, as long as you din't give me more shocks like that. Do you really love her?"

"What did I just do?" responded Ash. He then turned to the rest of his class and said, "Alright guys! Let's go back to Alola!"

And that's it! Sorry it took so long, but Writer's Block is a pain. Hope you guys enjoyed this story as much as I did!

I will see you guys later! Byeeeee!