Pokemon: Alpha and Omega

Chapter 20

AUTHOR'S NOTES:
Hola (Hello) readers, and welcome to the latest chapter of Alpha and Omega. Today is a little special as I will be introducing the first OC created by one of my readers. This OC is brought to you by The_Shunned_Warrior . Technically she was introduced at the first showcase, but she was only mentioned so that doesn't count. I will be tagging everyone through out this story that gave me an OC or was the first to suggest a Pokémon as these are introduced from here on out, so if you have a problem with that please let me know.

Next, today we have a performance that was written by killerdude123 . So lets give him a round of applause and be sure to tag him if you have comments about it.

Well that's all I've got to say, so without any further ado, if you like my work please vote, feel free to comment, and please share this story with your friends. I now present to you chapter 20, enjoy.

Ash and Serena were at the Mérida Pokemon Center, and have been going there for the last two days. They did have a room at a nice hotel, but unlike in Madrid, this hotel only had two battlefields for the guests, and it was always in use before Ash and Serena could get there.

It was morning and currently they were taking up two of the four battlefields. Ash was training his pokemon, while Serena was polishing her performance. Even though Serena wasn't competing she still wanted her performance to look its best, especially since this was going to be Rapidash's debut. Much to Serena's delight performances came easy for Rapidash, as he could use his moves with percision while still moving. Upon completing her performance Serena saw Ash and his Pokemon giving her a standing ovation, although Growlithe did look like it was only cheering out of a sense of obligation. Serena smiled, and she and her Pokemon bowed before walking off the field.

"You were great, " Ash praised as he handed her her water bottle.

"Well thank you, " Serena said as she leaned in and gave him a kiss.

Serena took the water bottle, sat down on a bench by the field, and started drinking her water. Ash then sat down beside her and drank some water as well.

"So are you ready?" Ash asked.

"I think so. I'm still a bit nervous, " Serena replied.

"Nervous? Why? You're not competing, " Ash asked.

"I know, but I've been thinking since Isla said I inspired her. Even though Palermo didn't say it, I think the ultimate purpose of the performers doing the openings at these showcases is to inspire the performers and other young girls to take up performing. To show them what they can one day do as well as make the showcases bigger. I just find all of that a lot more nerve-wracking than performing for the title of Kalos Queen, " Serena explained.

"I guess that makes sense. But at the same time, you could think of it as competing for Princess Keys as well. Palermo did say you were going to get three for all these performances, " Ash replied.

"That's true too. I guess after having won three princess keys before it doesn't really phase me that much. I mean I already know I can do that, and its not like I'm affecting the lives of others. Don't you feel that way when it comes to gym battles?" asked Serena.

"No, not really. Every gym is different, so they all provide different challenges, even the ones that are the same type as others. Different gym leaders, different Pokemon, different tactics. Even though I've gotten a lot better as a trainer from my very first gym battle, I never walk in expecting to win. I know I can lose at any point, and that keeps the pressure on for me to keep getting stronger. I bet if you were to go back to Kalos and compete for Princess Keys and ran into another really good performer, you would feel that pressure again. And don't forget, even though you might not have ever known it, you were probably inspiring other girls as well, " Ash explained.