pokemon · love triangle · rivalry · serena · misty · ash ketchum · drama · competitive · anime · romance
The golden afternoon sun slants through the trees of Pallet Town, casting long shadows across the dusty road. A gentle breeze carries the scent of wildflowers as Ash and Serena approach, their footsteps light. Then a flash of red hair, a familiar voice calling his name. Ash stops dead, and a girl with a temper in her eyes runs to him, throwing her arms around his neck. Serena watches, frozen, the warmth of the day turning cold. Who is this girl, and why does her heart twist at their embrace?