V- Valentine

Serena clutched nervously to her bag as she wondered the streets of a Kanto town. Was it Cerulean City? She has no idea where she is but she believes she's close to Pallet.

Feeling her stomach rumble she decides to go over to a nearby restaurant as she haven't eaten breakfast this morning and it's nearly noon.

Today is February fourteenth which is a very important holiday, at least in Kalos it is. Valentine's Day of course is the day of love and Serena, who decided she absolutely cannot admit her feelings over the phone, took a trip to Kanto. This trip was also to participate in some Kanto contests as she thinks one day she'll really want to expand from preforming, which is manly done in Kalos, to coordinating which is done all over the world.

The little restaurant is nothing like the little cafes you would find in Kalos. It's a little run down and a little cramped inside but it has its charm. She soon sits down and orders some iced tea and a sandwich while getting out a map to figure out where she even is.

"You need some help there?"

Serena turns around to see this girl who looks to be about five or six years older then her. She's really tall and has shiny gorgeous purple hair. She looks like she could be a model and once Serena thinks about it she believes she actually is one. After realising her silence she nods her head.

"I'm looking for a way to Pallet town."

The girl just laughs. "Oh, I know how to get there alright. My sister practically lives at her boyfriends house over in Pallet. You just have to go find route four to mount moon. Once you get over that you'll be in Pewter. After Pewter you just continue going south through the Viridian Forest, Route two, and Viridian City. Continue down route one and you'll be in Pallet. With a flying Pokemon it takes no time at all!"

Serena looks down in disappointment. "I don't have a flying pokemon. Could I take a taxi there? Or at least part of the way?"

The girl laughed. "You're not from here are you, there are no taxis in Kanto. There are only bicycles, pokemon, boats, or walking if you want to get around. I don't recommend going by blimp if you could even find one going to Pallet from here."

"Hey I could help you out!" A girl said as she ran up to the purple haired girl and Serena. "I'm going to Pallet soon anyway. I could give you a ride on my Pelipper!"

"Misty, off to see your little boyfriend."

"Yes cause it's Valentine's Day and he's in Kanto for once." The girl presumably called Misty responds while rolling her eyes. "I came here to tell you to take good care of the gym and don't forget to pick up Starmie from the Pokemon center."

"Got it little sis!"

Misty turns to Serena. "Hi, I'm Misty! This is my older sister Violet."

Serena smiled at the two girls. "It's really nice to meet you."

Misty smiled back and soon ushered the girl outside. "Come on, lets go to Pallet."

Violet waved goodbye as the two girls took off in the sky. Misty told Serena to hold on to her shoulders as Pelipper took off.

"Thank you so much for the ride. Do you know any Kanto flying types that could fly me around so I could avoid the long walks. I'm from Kalos and even though I spent time in the woods traveling, cars and such were still available in cities to use."

"No problem for the ride. It would take forever to get to Pallet by foot, believe me I've done it before. And you're from Kalos! That's so amazing! I would love to visit one day as I hear it's so different from Kanto. As for flying Pokemon, I recommend Pidgey. It's easy to catch and it grows up to be a very strong and faithful Pokemon. It's a normal and flying type."

Serena responded to Misty and the two girls continued to talk about their cities, Pokemon, and adventures.

"So, why are you going to Pallet Serena?"

Serena stayed quiet for a few moments, debating on whether or not to tell her. Serena decided she wouldn't say his name as she knows Pallet is a small town. "Well, there's this guy..."

Misty's eyes lit up and she eagerly responded "really! Oh and on Valentine's Day! Is he your boyfriend or not? Oh this is so exciting!"

Serena blushed and nodded. "I'm confessing my feelings. I've liked him for a long time and due to me being in Kanto for contests, I decided to confess on Valentine's Day."

Misty smiled. "Oh I'm so happy for you, I'm sure he'll say yes. You sound like an amazing person and pokemon trainer. Hey, do you think we could become friends? I like you Serena."

"Of course we could become friends Misty! But now that I've told you why I'm going to Pallet, why are you going to Pallet? It's to spend time with your boyfriend right?"

Misty smiled and blushed. "Yea, that's why I'm going."

"How long have you been together?"

"It's been about three months so far. He was the one who asked me out. He took me to the place we first met years ago and asked me."

"That's so sweet!" Serena said in awe, wishing the guy she liked would do that. Unfortunately he's not romantic enough for that but that was still fine with Serena. "How long ago did you two meet?"

"We met when we were ten. It was the first day of his pokemon journey actually. He fell in a river and I fished him out. Eventually he stole my bike, causing me to chase after him. The rest is history. He was my first friend and he said I was his. It's amazing to fall in love with your best friend."

Serena thought that this was the cutest thing ever. It's like something out of a movie, fate bringing them together like that. She couldn't wait to meet him.

Before Serena could ask for his name Misty announced that they were in Pallet. "Alright, this is Pallet town. It's really not that big and it's only famous for Professor Oak who lives in a hard to miss big white house, his grandson, and actually my boyfriend who somehow created a name for himself." Misty laughed at her last statement. "I'm proud of him though. Would you like to meet him?"

Serena nodded eagerly while Misty started running, presumably to his house. However Serena was confused when they ended up at Ash's house. Her eyes widened and her heart sunk to the bottom of her stomach when she quickly figured it out.

"Hmm I guess no one is home" Misty said with confusion in her voice. "I bet he's with Gary again."

"MISTY!"

Both girls turned around to see Ash Ketchum running up to his girlfriend and eventually lifting her up in the air, ignoring her protests to put her down.

"Ash Ketchum I swear one day I-"

He cut her off with a kiss on the cheek. "Happy Valentines Day Misty."

"You too you big lug. Anyway look, we have a guest. Serena, this is my boyfriend Ash. Ash, this is my new friend Serena!"

"Serena! Misty, I traveled with her through Kalos! How are you Serena!"

Ash pulled her into a friendly hug which Serena returned lightly. "Hey Ash" she said quietly.

Serena looked over at Misty to see her with a shocked expression with her hand over her gaping mouth.

"Hey Ash, let me go talk to Misty for a second."

Ash nodded and went to go talk to a tall boy in a purple shirt with spiky brown hair. Serena guessed that was the Gary Misty mentioned on the ride here.

"Serena I-"

"No no, it's ok. Really."

Serena didn't look great though. She was incredibly sad inside. She kept thinking of the romantic gestures Misty said that her boyfriend did. Plus the way Ash looked at Misty and vise versa was enough to tell Serena they really really did like each other. It was bittersweet. Serena was so happy for Misty and Ash but she was so disappointed that Serena and Ash probably wouldn't come true.

Misty was at a loss for words. How do you comfort someone that has a crush on your boyfriend?

"I'm really happy for you guys, honest. Misty, I really do want to become friends still."

Misty laughed bittersweetly. "You're taking this better then I would have."

Serena laughed the same way. "Hey, it'll take time but I can tell you two were made for eachother. Ash has never looked at anyone ghe way he looked at you. I have also never seen him so happy to see someone in his life, that's counting his mother. I mean, im disappointed to spend Valentines Day alone... again... but hey, there's always next year!"

Misty smiled at Serena's positivity. "Well, if you're ready and you don't mind a egotistical and slightly rude but kind of sweet version of Ash then I think I could set you two up on a date."

Misty was looking over at the boy talking to Ash. Serena smiled "sure, why not!"

Serena was hurt inside over this. She really was and it continued throughout the week... and the next. However, when she was with Gary, Serena forgot about Ash and her crush on him.

After a few weeks though, Serena was at peace with the situation. She ended up staying friends with Gary as she thought it was best. She wasn't hurt anymore though. She was happy. Happy with herself and so so happy for her friends Ash and Misty.