(1 hour later)

Ash comes out of the shower looking more refreshed. Serena meanwhile has been patiently waiting for him outside. Ash quickly changes into fresh clothes and comes out of his bedroom to be tackled into a hug by Serena.

"What. What happened?" Ash says while reciprocating the hug.

"Oh when you were battling when the explosion took place I thought something had happened to you for a second." Serena says in a shaky tone.

Ash simply smiles and kisses her forehead. He then puts 2 hands on Serena's face and says "What will happen to me as long as you are there with me?"

"By the way gorgeous performance my queen. I was beyond impressed." Ash says while giving a beaming smile.

"Why thank you Ash." Serena replies while blushing.

He then brings her closer and kisses her. She instantly swings her arms around his neck while deepening the kiss. They both forget everything and start making out on the sofa. Ash pushes Serena on the couch and goes down on her while kissing her incessantly.

Suddenly without warning Gary, Paul, Brock, Dawn and May burst into the room only to find the 2 lovebirds wrapped around each other's neck without a care in the world.

Upon realizing them being present Ash and Serena instantly separate.

"Since when did it become the norm to bust into the rooms of other people without taking their permission first?" Ash says in a loud and irritated tone.

"Sorry." the 3 boys quickly reply in an embarrassed tone. While May and Dawn both look a little hurt seeing Ash actually making out with Serena like that. But they both quickly recover and apologize as well.

"It's OK. But do knock next time." Serena says in a much more calm tone.

"Actually we came to check up on you Ash after that intense battle. How is Charizard?" Brock asks.

"Charizard has been completely treated. Just needs a good night's rest." Ash replies.

"I must say Ash. I have seen Cynthia battle many times but I have never seen her pushed to the limit like that." Paul replies.

"Coming from you. I will take that as a compliment." Ash says while getting up.

"Ashy boy. Level with me how did you become this strong since the Unova league? First that battle with Calem, then beating Seibold and now pushing Cynthia to her limit. What happened?" Gary asks in a serious tone.

"I will tell you someday Gary but right now I am really not in the mood." Ash replies in a rather beat tone.

Serena knows where this conversation is going. She decides to step in.

"That's right. Besides Ash has had a tough day guys. Why don't we do something fun today?" Serena says.

"Actually May and I have to go do some contest training for our exam in 2 days time. See you later." Dawn says while turning around and leaving with May.

"I need to finish my homework. Unlike you two we still have lectures to attend and tests to give." Paul says while turning around as well.

"I would love to hang around but I have to finish a report for Prof. Rowan." Gary says in a rather dejected tone.

"Well I am free. What do you guys wanna do?" Brock says while taking a seat as well.

"Why don't we go and have dinner in Lumiose city?" Serena says.

"That will be nice." Ash says while smiling.

"Great. I will go and change." Serena says while leaving towards her bedroom.

As soon as Serena shuts the door Brock lands in front of Ash and holds his hands. Ash looks at Brock in a bewildered state.

"Ash please help me." Brock says in a pleading way.

"With what?" Ash say in a concerned tone.

"In finding a girlfriend." Brock replies.

Ash gets shocked and falls on the floor with swirly eyes. After a few moments he recovers.

"I can see you haven't changed yet." Ash says while dusting himself.

"Dude it's just that you got Serena to go out with you. Can you please set me up with someone too." Brock says while looking at him with pleading puppy dog eyes.

"Oh Brock." Ash replies in a disappointed tone. "It doesn't happen that way. How can I set you up with the one you will date?"

"Come on Ash please. For our friendship's sake." Brock replies in a pleading voice.

After a few minutes of not being able to deny Brock's request Ash finally relents and says "Fine I will think about it."

"Oh you will? Thanks. I love you dude." Brock says while hugging Ash. A few moments later.

"It's OK. Now get off me if Serena sees us like this it will be awkward." Ash says while consoling his friend.

"Oh right." Brock says while releasing Ash from his hug and wiping his tears.

"I am all set." Serena says while opening her door and revealing herself in the dress.

"I guess I will go back to my apartment and get dressed as well." Brock says while turning around and leaving.

"Well why don't you get dressed as well honey." Serena says while stroking Pikachu's tail in her arms.

"You don't need to tell me twice." Ash says before going to his room.

As he was changing his clothes he was also thinking of Brock's problem.

'Damn. What to do? I am leaving tomorrow. I will not be able to help Brock while I am travelling. I can't disappoint him as well. Why did I agree to the stupid thing in the first place. Idiot' Ash thinks to himself while changing into his formal clothes.

After changing he sits down on the bed deep in thought. After a few minutes of futile silence his thoughts drift off to the event of the morning. From Serena's performance to Cynthia to the Kanto Battle Frontier Brains. Suddenly his eyes widen and a smile comes on his face as something strikes him. Smiling to himself he gets up and takes out his phone from his pocket and simply dials Scott's number.

(10 Minutes Later)

"Ash what took you so long?" Serena says when Ash comes out of the room.

"Nothing. Just making some arrangements." Ash replies while giving a smile.

"What arrangements?" Serena says as she eyes Ash suspiciously.

"Serena Yvonne. Ever since I have been going out with you I have not taken you on a single date. Would you like to go on a date with me?" Ash says while getting down on one knee.

"I would love to Ash. Only problem is that Brock is coming as well." Serena says in a little disappointed tone.

"That's the thing. It will be a double date. That way you can get to know Brock as well." Ash replies.

"But who is Brock's date?" Serena asks Ash.

"Oh that is surprise for both you and Brock." Ash says while winking.

Serena gets confused but decides to trust Ash on this. She takes his arm and they both walk out of the apartment.

(On the Way to the Restaurant in Serena's Limousine)

Ash, Serena and Brock are on their way to Le Cirque. Ash suddenly turns to Brock and says "Brock I have a surprise waiting for you at Le Cirque."

"What surprise?" Brock asks Ash as he eyes both him and Serena suspiciously.

"Oh don't look at me like that. I have nothing to do with this. I am equally clueless." Serena says as she sees Brock looking at her.

Brock turns to Ash with a questioning stare.

"A date just like you asked." Ash says in a calm tone.

Brock looks shocked for a moment. Then he bursts into tears and gives Ash a bone crushing hug.

While Brock is hugging Ash says while choking "Can't breathe. Help" to Serena.

Serena at first does nothing while enjoying Ash's state. But when his face starts turning blue she pinches Brock's ear causing him to release Ash from the strangling hug.

"B-B-rock. N-Next Time d-don't st-strangle m-me please." Ash says while gasping for breath.

"Sorry dude." Brock says while scratching the back of his head in embarrassment.

After Ash has recovered his breathe he turns to Brock and says in a serious tone "However there is a condition."

"What condition?" Brock replies.

"The condition is simple. Should you and this person start off in a relationship during the course of the relationship you are not permitted to flirt or ask any other girl out. I am very serious on this particular point. No nurse Joy or officer Jenny."

Brock looks sad for a moment. Then his expression changes to a smile and he replies "OK dude. I will trust you on this. I promise. But who is my blind date."

"You will have to wait and see." Ash replies with a smirk.

"OK." Brock says while holding back his impatience.

(In the restaurant)

Ash, Brock and Serena walk into the restaurant only to see Lucy the Battle pike Queen sitting in one of the reserved seats in an elegant dress. As soon as Brock sees her his heart instantly lights on fire and 2 pink hearts start popping out of his eyeballs. Upon seeing Brock like this Lucy blushes and giggles.

Ash whispers in Brock's ear "Remember my condition. Now go have fun." while taking Serena's hand and walking away to the dance floor giving Brock and Lucy their privacy. As Ash and Serena are waltzing on the dance floor Serena says "Alright Ash looks like your blind date for Brock is going quite well. Mind telling me the entire story now?"

"Sure." Ash replies as he tells her about when he first challenged Lucy. Then he tells her about how Brock had requested him to set him up with someone. Then how the idea had clicked to him about pairing Brock and Lucy since Lucy was here in Kalos.

"Wow. I had no idea you would be such a good matchmaker." Serena says as she sees Brock and Lucy dance on another part of the dance floor.

"I try my best. He is a good guy. Practically an elder brother for me. He deserves someone good." Ash says while smiling.

"You know what Ash I love the fact that you care so much about your friends and Pokemon. I truly admire that quality a lot." Serena says before spinning.

"And do you know what I love the most about you." Ash says while turning her around.

"What?" Serena asks when she stops turning.

"The fact that you are here for me always." Ash says before kissing her neck.

Serena blushes and turns around to give Ash a kiss on the lips.

Ash reciprocates the kiss then he says "How is the date going so far?"

"Exceeds Expectations." Serena replies with a blush.

"Do me a favor Serena. Never stop blushing. I just love the way those sparkling frosty ice like azure eyes contrast with your faint blushing cheeks."

"I promise." Serena says while hugging him and enjoying a more slow intimate dance with him.

(20 Minutes Later)

"Thank you Ash for setting this date up for me. Brocky here is just adorable cutie pie." Lucy replies with a blushing smile on her face as Ash and Serena come back to the table. Brock turns a shade crimson on hearing that.

"My pleasure. I just knew that you two would be perfect for each other." Ash replies while sitting down.

"Good for you Brock. I am happy for you." Serena says while smiling.

Brock nervously smiles while blushing even more furiously. Lucy sees him blushing and giggles while Ash and Serena wink at each other.

After that the four of them start to talk about the various adventures they have had etc.

(40 minutes Later)

"Brock I may have set you 2 up but you still haven't asked Lucy out yet. Why don't you do the honors. It should be easy for you after all the nurse Joys and officer Jennys you have asked out unsuccessfully." Ash says while smirking knowing Brock is actually nervous like anything inside.

"That is if you are man enough. She is Queen Lucy after all. You have some standards to maintain." Serena says as she decides to join Ash for some fun by pulling Brock's leg.

Brock who has asked countless women out in the past starts shaking in fear. He finds at all 3 of them looking at him in an expecting manner with Ash and Serena smirking.

Suddenly Lucy says "I am waiting you know."

"Right." Brock replies while getting up. Brock gets down on one knee while feeling completely terrified. Ash then relaxes his smirk and gives his friend an encouraging nod.

"L-Lucy w-will y-you go o-u-out with me?" Brock stutters.

Suddenly Toxicroak comes out of its Poke-ball and is about to give Brock a poison jab when Lucy replies "Yes." while smiling. Toxicroak is stunned at the reply and falls on the ground with swirly eyes. All four of them laugh their lungs out at Toxicroak's reaction.

When Toxicroak recovers Lucy picks it up in her arms and says "However if you find him hitting on any other women apart from me I give you permission to use 2 consecutive poison jabs on him." while smiling. Brock gulps on hearing this while Ash, Serena and Pikachu are barely able to contain their laughter.

"Alright that is enough fun for today. Let's eat shall we." Lucy says while stroking Toxicroak's cheek.

"Yes." All 3 of them reply in unison.

(1 hour later)

"Thanks for today. I guess I will see you tomorrow." Lucy says outside the restaurant.

"I am glad you enjoyed yourself but Serena and I are heading out on our journey again tomorrow. So it may be a while before you see us again." Ash says while smiling.

"Best of luck Ash on your journey. You and Serena make an excellent couple. Take care of him Serena." Lucy says.

"You bet." Serena says while smiling.

"As for you handsome. I look forward to seeing you more." Lucy says before planting a kiss on Brock's cheek. Brock gets paralyzed on being kissed by a girl he likes for the first time.

"Take care Toxicroak. Remember what I told you about he poison jabs." Lucy says while stroking Toxicroak's head. Toxicroak gives her a thumbs up.

"Bye. Take care." Brock, Ash and Serena say as they wave Lucy goodbye.

After she is gone all 3 of them get into Serena's limousine and which drives for about 30 minutes before reaching KIP.

Brock gets out of the car. He turns around and thanks Serena for the lift before turning around and walking away.

Serena however stops him and says "Brock. I will tell you this once and for all. From what I have heard from our discussion about your adventures if you screw up with Lucy chances are you will never get someone else. Don't do anything stupid. Especially around a nurse Joy or officer Jenny. She is a nice girl and I don't know what Ash thinks but I think she is the one for you. Don't hurt her. Chances are you may not get someone else in your life. Take it slow and steady. She will open up to you. Best of luck." while giving him a thumbs up.

"Thanks for tonight both of you." Brock says while simply smiling. He turns around and walks away.

A few minutes later Serena and Ash get out as well. They both thank Harry and leave towards their apartment while holding each other's hand.

"So are you really in need of sleep. Or can we continue where we left of before we got interrupted." Serena whispers in Ash's ear.

"Relax babe. Let us first reach the apartment first and see to our Pokemon. Then we shall hit the resume button." Ash replies while smirking.