'Avoid the twin peaks at all costs!' Sycamore warned the audience. His expression darkened after he finished. There was instant silence as they saw his gloomy expression. 'Also.. A member has been noted to be in that explosion' Sycamore's words echoed through hall as everyone gasped. There were whispers among themselves as they tried to figure out who it was.

Serena looked around her hotel table from the stage and saw everyone... But Ash. 'Oh No! Ash!' Serena thought. Just then another person came running in, 'Sir we found this!' The man handed Sycamore a red cloth.

'Justin!' A girl screamed and grabbed the piece of red cloth. 'Who's Justin?' Sycamore asked. 'He wears red clothes and he's my boyfriend!' She said in tears. Serena looked confused, 'where's Ash then?' She thought. 'Ok we will set up a rescue team to search' Sycamore said. He looked towards his assistant and nodded. She ran off into the back stage.

The audience were dismissed and they went back to their hotels in silent. Serena turned to Clemont in worry, 'if it's that girls boyfriend then where's Ash?' She whispered so the others wouldn't hear. 'He said he will comeback so don't worry' Clemont reassured her. Serena tried to smile but couldn't as the tension increased. 'Ash.. Where are you?' She thought.

She snapped out of it when Calem spoke, 'hey you seem in deep thought.' Serena turned to him and nodded. 'Why?' He asked. 'It's because of A-As-Aaron' Serena stuttered. Calem's expressions turned dark.  'Hey Serena Calem can cheer you up' Gary blurted out. 'Yeah I'll stay with you until Aaron comes back' Calem said eagerly. 'No it's fine I don't need you' Serena said politely. 'I know you want my help' Calem said. 'No trust me I'm..' Serena was cut out off by his finger on her lips, 'shh I'll be with you don't worry' He wrapped his arms around Serena. She tried to shrug them off but it was too heavy.

Calem followed them into their hotel and sat with Serena everywhere she went. Serena looked towards Clemont for help but got none, fortunately Max 'accidentally' poked Calem in the eye and he ran back to his hotel. 'Phew thanks Max!' Serena ruffled through his hair. Serena turned on the T.V and there was some breaking news.

'Earlier today there were images of a Pikachu lying unconscious on the floor with what seems to be a hat' The news reporter said. Serena screamed as she saw the Pikachu and the hat. Clemont and Bonnie ran towards Serena and also gasped at the television screen. 'The Pikachu has now disappeared from its spot. There has been no tracked locations of its surrounding' Serena turned the TV off in total shock. Her muscles were frozen to the spot.

'What do we do?' Bonnie said sadly. The others just looked down looking beaten. Serena got up without a word and grabbed her shoes and hat. 'Serena? Where are you going' Clemont asked. Serena stopped and turned around with small tears running down her cheeks. 'I'm going to go find Ash' She said and stormed off.

'We need to go as well!' Clemont said looking at the two kids. They nodded and ran after Serena. They caught up but she seemed to be in a bad mood and decided to let her be. They were stopped outside by, Shauna, Trevor, Tierno, Calem and Gary. 'Yo where you lot going?' Gary asked but Serena ignored and kept on walking. Calem grabbed her hand. 'I said where are you going?' He said angrily. The suddenly a Shuriken hit his feet causing him to loose grip. They looked up and saw a glimpse of the figure as it disappeared.

'That was a weird Greninja, it looked different' Calem said holding his foot in pain. 'That can't be Ash? He has his Greninja with him' Serena thought. 'Where are you going anyway?' Shauna asked looking at Serena. 'To find Aaron' Serena replied angrily but with concern at the end.

'Cool can we join?' Tierno asked. Serena looked at the group and reluctantly nodded. 'Yea! Let's go find Aaron!' Tierno shouted.

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Ash opened his eyes and saw himself on land. He got up and looked around. He noticed Greninja hunched up against a tree, Ash started to run to him but sharp pains across his body made him stumble and fall to the ground. 'Greninja!' Ash shouted. He crawled the remaining distance towards Greninja who slowly opened it's eyes. 'Master?' The Pokémon said and slowly got up but fell down after the sharp pain in his knee.

Ash sat up with him against the tree and panted heavily. He then noticed Pikachu wasn't to be seen. He reluctantly got up and stood with wobbly knees. 'PIKACHU!' Ash shouted through the trees but nothing but a eerie howl came. Greninja stood up and put his arm around Ash. 'We'll find him together' Greninja spoke. Ash smiled and started limping with Greninja into the forest.

They called for Pikachu's name but no reply came. Attempt after attempt, still no sign of the electric type. Ash dreaded something worse but shook his head out of those thoughts. 'We will find Pikachu' Ash said determined. He then looked at Greninja who looked a bit dazed. Ash spotted a river and limped towards it with Greninja's weight on him.

'Here Greninja drink this' Ash said picking the water into his hands. Greninja stooped low and sucked the water out of Ash's hand and felt refreshed. 'Ahh, that was better' the ninja Pokémon spoke and let out a huge yawn. 'Greninja you get some rest I'll get you fine in no time' Ash said. Greninja argued but Ash didn't budge at all. Reluctantly he nodded and lay down.

Ash set up a fire around Greninja's body to keep him warm during the night. Ash gave massages while Greninja slept in warmth. 'Don't worry your injuries will be gone. I promise' Ash said as he rubbed and applied medicines to Greninja. 'Master please don't do this' Greninja said. 'No no Greninja, I will be just fine. Don't you worry.' Ash said as he focused on his massages.

Ash had stayed up all night repairing Greninja's wounds. 'Well Greninja are you ready' Ash said a little dazed. 'Master? Are you sure your okay?' Greninja asked. Ash waved his hands slowly as he stumbled around. Yea.. Yeah I'm fine' Ash said. Greninja nodded but kept an eye on Ash who seemed to be shaky and weak.

They got up and continued their search for Pikachu. 'Pikachu!' Ash called out. There was nothing. Greninja sped around the place but saw no signs anywhere. 'No master, he's not here' Greninja said. He looked at Ash who had covered his eyes. The shadow was a dark blue. He lifted his head and his eyes were blue. He scanned the area for Pikachu's aura but instead found a pack of beedrills.

'Greninja look out!' Ash shouted. His eyes went brown and he pushed Greninja. The beedrill stung Ash on arm making blood drip down. Ash screamed in pain. Anger was washing up inside him. 'No one ever hurts me or my friends!' Ash shouted. 'More and more stronger! LETZ GO!' Ash shouted. Greninja roared in energy as their synchronisation took place. The beedrill seemed to retreat a little but kept some distance.

'Let's do this!' Ash shouted. 'Water Shuriken!' Ash shouted. Greninja's eyes showed anger. He jumped in the air and grabbed his Shuriken and threw it at the swarm. It knocked 3 of them out leaving four of them to go.

One of them came in sharp with it's sting. 'Greninja use cut!' Ash reacted. Greninja formed two small sticks in his hands and deflected the sting. Another one came but he deflected it as well. Greninja's speed was increasing but was caught out when two of them went at once. Greninja deflected one but the other one hit him in the waist. Greninja winced in pain and fell to his knees. Ash did the same, he felt in more pain as he saw the blood in his arm increase.

His head became light and his vision blurry. The world seemed to be spinning around as Ash lost his balance and fell to the ground unconscious.

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'Pikachu sit still!' A boy shouted. Pikachu was trying to squirm out of his hands but he held on tight. 'Pika! Pikachu!' Pikachu shouted. He had Ash's hat grasped in his hands tightly. 'Whose hat is that?' The boy asked. Pikachu just growled and it intimidated the boy.

'Look there's nothing back there so stop trying to run! I'm bringing you to safety' The boy snapped. Pikachu had enough and shocked the trainer. It found a way to escape but it was too weak to continue. 'Why you little!' The boy was about to lunge at Pikachu but was stopped. 'Pikachu?' Pikachu turned around and saw Serena and the others standing there.

'Pika pi!' Pikachu shouted and jumped into Serena's arms and cuddled her. 'It's okay' Serena said comforting Pikachu. Pikachu cooed at her gentle touch and gave her a nuzzle.

'Justin! Are you okay?' The girl said running forward. 'Rachel?' Justin looked up and smiled. 'Yes it's me! Why do you have scratches?' She asked worriedly. Justin pointed at Serena and Pikachu.

'What did you do to him you stupid Pokémon!' Rachel snapped. 'Hey it is not stupid!' Serena shouted back at her. 'It attacked my boyfriend!' Rachel snapped back at her. 'Maybe because he wasn't treating him well' Serena said scratching Pikachu's ears making it coo. 'It still attacked my boyfriend!' Rachel said angrily. 'Well it lost it's trainer!' Serena said calmly. Rachel's anger disappeared and grew into pity.

'Oh I'm sorry.. I didn't know. I take my words back' Rachel said looking at Pikachu who looked down. Pikachu then gave Serena Ash's hat. 'His hat?' Serena asked. Pikachu nodded sadly. 'I know why don't you wear it' Serena said and set Pikachu down. She then placed the hat on his head. 'Just like As-Aaron' Serena said frantically.

'Why don't we get some lunch before we search for Aaron' Clemont said looking at the group. They nodded eagerly except for Pikachu and Serena who sat down by a lake. 'What happened to you guys?' Serena asked worriedly. Pikachu did it's best to reenact the scene. 'Team Rocket?' Serena said surprised. Pikachu nodded and continued to act. 

'So you fell into the river and thats where you got seperated?' Serena asked. Pikachu nodded and pointed at the river they were sitting at. They walked along it and found a huge waterfall. Lumps were in their throat as they assumed what had happened to Ash and Greninja.

Gary then walked towards them with food. 'Have some food Serena' he said handing her the plate. Serena rejected, 'No I'm fine' Pikachu's stomach growled and blushed in embarrassment. 'Get me his food' Serena said. Gary nodded and tossed her Pikachu's food.

'Just like Ash' Serena giggled nervously. 'Open your mouth' Serena said as she spoon fed Pikachu. Pikachu was fed until it was full. It fell asleep on Serena's lap and felt her warmth and love which made it feel safe. It gave silent coos while Serena petted it's yellow fur. Serena looked down the waterfall and prayed for Ash to pop out.

'Serena!' Clemont shouted. Serena turned around and saw him pointing towards the water fall. Serena once again looked down and saw a bit of smoke rising from the ground below. 'It has to be Ash!' Serena thought. Pikachu woke up and jumped onto her shoulder.

'Guys! Lets go, he should be down there!' Serena shouted. They then spotted a trail that lead to the base of the fall. 'Come on this way!' Trevor said and sped down the path with everyone following.

'Ash I'm coming'

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