>>23410897>Meanwhile, in another alternate universe, Ash ended up with the game version of SerenaAsh: So, you seem pretty confident in yourself.
Serena: Of course. My parents are elite trainers and I made objectively the best choice of starter. I've got this figured out. If only you had the same running start as me. Would you like some help?
Ash: Running start? Well lemme see, Pikachu and I just came over from Unova, and before that we went through Sinnoh...
Serena: W-What?
Ash: ...And before that was... where was it, Pikachu?
Pikachu: Pika pi!
Ash: Yeah, of course, we went through Hoenn. And we went through Johto and Kanto before that. Kanto was the first.
Serena: A-All those regions? You got all of the badges?
Ash: All of them.
Serena: And you placed in the league?
Ash: Yep. And I got offered a position as a Frontier Brain, but decided I needed to continue my journey and get more experience.
Serena: Seriously?!!
Ash: Seriously. And uh, what else? Oh yeah, actually took out the top prize in the Orange Islands. And...
Serena: Okay! Okay. Alright, I-I get it. I'll just... go on ahead. See you in Santalune, okay?
Ash: Sure thing! I'll be there before ya know it!
Serena: ...Right.
