The Only Exception

2.

"I'm participating in Pokémon Showcases too!" Serena shouted.

Everyone looked over at the girl who was still wearing her Fennekin costume — surprised at the fact that she was even going to participate in a Pokémon showcase when she's never talked about it.

"Really?" Ash asked.

"Y-yeah! I've been dreaming about it ever since I started my journey!" She said.

Clemont and Bonnie looked at each other confused then back at Serena. "That's really surprising because you mentioned just wanting to find Ash and that's that." Clemont stated.

"Well.. I.. Ugh, can we just continue shooting my Pokevision video!?" She said.

They all looked at each other then back at Serena as they apologized and started walking back to the field. Dawn and Ash slowly followed behind the rest as they caught up with each other.

"So, Dawn, how are you liking Kalos so far?" He asked her.

"It's great. I first arrived in Santalune City and I just loved the photos that Viola took!" She smiled happily.

"They're really awesome photos, huh?" Ash said.

"She especially lended me this certain photo upon request when she showed me it. Pretty cute, huh?" Dawn winked as she held up a picture showing Ash and Pikachu smiling.

"Hey! That was the picture she took of me when I first arrived in Santalune! Ugh, why'd you get that picture?" He groaned.

"Because it really shows the bond between you and Pikachu!" She smiled.

Serena looked back at Ash and Dawn interacting so happily with one another. She then looked over at Clemont and Bonnie, "don't you think it's weird that she just came from out of no where?" Serena asked.

"Why would you say that?" Clemont said, stopping in his tracks.

"I mean.." Serena crossed her arms, "What person decides to just come to Kalos and suddenly participate in Pokémon Showcases?"

Clemont and Bonnie looked at each other confused again then back at Serena. "Well, Dawn is a Pokémon coordinator and from what I've heard Pokémon contests are almost the same as Showcases." Clemont explained.

"Exactly. She should've stuck with Pokémon contests instead of coming all the way here just to perform in Showcases." Serena said.

"Well, maybe Dawn wants to try something new." Bonnie said.

"Or maybe.. she just wanted to travel with Ash again." Serena said, glaring at the two Pokémon trainers who were laughing with one another.

Clemont looked over at Serena confused and Bonnie sighed knowing Serena's feelings for Ash and detecting her jealousy. Ash and Dawn finally caught up to them as they smiled at everyone. Clemont and Bonnie smiled at them as Serena glared over at Dawn.

"Can we get on with the video now?" Serena asked.

"Sure. Sorry." Ash apologized. "So, what do you want us to do?"

Serena smiled as she grabbed onto Ash's arm and pulled her with him. "Since I'm featuring Pikachu in as well, I thought it best to put you in my Pokevision video too!"

"Pokevision?" Dawn asked.

Clemont looked over at the coordinator and began explaining it to her while Bonnie stood behind the camera getting ready to shoot Ash and Serena.

"Is it necessary to film Ash too if this is her Pokevision video?" Dawn asked again.

"Not really. But, it is her video." Clemont said.

Serena smiled as she held onto Ash's arm as they walk through the fields with Fennekin and Pikachu beside them. "Wow. They almost look like a real couple!" Bonnie exclaimed.

"They sure do." Clemont smiled.

Dawn furrowed her eyebrows as she watched Ash and Serena walk around the field smiling and laughing while Clemont filmed them. I wish that was me next to him.

Afterwards, they went and baked a few goodies for their video and went to finish up the rest of it. They then went and turned in their Pokevision videos to the film editor.

"I'll be back as soon as I'm done with your video!" He smiled.

"Thanks so much for your help everyone!" Serena smiled.

"We can't wait to see your video." Clemont smiled.

"Yeah! You and Ash were real cuties out there! Almost like a couple!" Bonnie exclaimed.

"Aww, you think so?" Serena blushed as she looked over at Ash who was looking around. "Has anyone seen Dawn?" He asked.

"She said she was going to the Pokémon center to call a friend." Clemont said.

"Thanks." Ash said as he ran out of the studio and towards the Pokémon center to find Dawn.

With Dawn

"Great to hear from you, Dawn. It's been a long time since I've had a talk with my best friend." A green haired trainer smiled.

"Same here, Drew. How's you and May doing?"

"Just fine. We're actually taking a small vacation in Slateport City." He smiled.

"That's awesome! I'm so happy for you guys."

"Thanks, Dawn. So how's everything in Kalos? Have you entered the Pokémon Showcase yet?"

Dawn shook her head, "no, I haven't. But, I met up with Ash again." Drew raised an eyebrow at her and smirked. "Really now?"

Dawn glared at him and crossed her arms. "I told you it's never gonna happen!"

"What's never gonna happen?"

Dawn leaped up in surprise as she turned around to see Ash standing behind her. "I.. uh.. nothing." Dawn chuckled nervously. Ash looked over at the video screen to see Drew laughing at Dawn. "Drew! Wow, it's so great to see you." Ash smiled.

"You too, Ash."

"I didn't know you and Dawn talked." Ash said.

"Truth be told, we're best friends. She's the reason May and I got together." Drew smiled.

Ash smiled and looked over at Dawn then back at Drew, "wow, Dawn did that? That's great! Congratulations to you both."

"Thanks. I gotta get going now. Talk again soon, Dawn." Drew smiled. "Alright. You and May take care."

Drew then looked over at Ash, "Hey, Ash. Watch over my best friend in Kalos, alright?"

"Sure. No problem." Ash smiled as Drew logged off the video phone. He then looked over at Dawn and asked her, "hey, Dawn. Why not travel with us?"

"Huh?" Dawn said confused.

"It'd be great to travel with you again and have you cheer me on in my gym battles while I do the same in your Showcases." He smiled.

Dawn thought about it for awhile then looked at him and smiled, "Sure, why not?"

There you have it. Another chapter done! And yes, I made Drew and Dawn best friends again because BROTP. See ya soon.