Clemont

My grip on Korrina's hand tightens, betraying my nervousness. She gives me a small smile of encouragement and we step through the gates of our new school together.

"Don't worry Clemont, no one will pick on you this time." I breathed a breath of relief as she kissed my cheek. You might think we're the most unlikely couple ever, but thanks to a certain raven-haired boy and his Pikachu, we finally got together. I see a flash of honey-blonde hair and I brace myself for impact, as I am thrown into a hug by my "sister", Serena. She's an I rank and proud of it.

"I can't believe you're here!" She squealed, bringing Korrina into a hug as well. How we know Serena is another story.

"Have you seen Ash?" My words caused her to tilt her head forwards so that her hair over-cast her eyes and face. "Everyone still thinks that he's the weakest and there's nothing I can do about it. The fact that he will still only use Pokémon that aren't in their final evolution stage doesn't help either." Her voice held scorn, but I couldn't tell who it was for. Ash, her childhood crush, or the rest of the world.

"ASH!!!!" Korrina's voice cut through my thoughts, sending me into a frantic search for my old friend. When I finally caught sight of him, I started shaking in rage. Ash was cowering on the ground, holding his knees against his stomach in a protective fashion. I wish I didn't see who was kicking him. The sickening sight, it hurt me emotionally. I wish I had never seen such good friends bring Ash lower on the popularity chain. I was a victim at my old school, and the feeling is not a good one.

I groaned, my bones and muscles screaming in protest. I looked up at my old friend, 

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This will not be continuing. If anyone would like to pick this up instead, feel free.