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The square was a major war zone that morning as people rushed about everywhere getting things ready. The stage was still there but as queen Grace didn't really want someone like Ash messing up the ceremony, she'd sent him back to the dungeon for 24 hours. Serena watched the chaos from her balcony as Iris combed her hair. She was so anxious right now it was making her sweat. She prayed yet again that Iris' plan would work.
Knock. Knock. Sounded at the door.
"Enter." Serena said formally. In walked May with an orange bag.
"I have brought the dress your highness." She said curtseying. As usual Serena acted snooty towards her two maids before collapsing into a fit of giggles. It helped to relive some of the anxiety building up inside her. May quickly checked there was no one outside before discussing the plan with them. She had been informed like all the rest of Ash's friends and was more than eager to help in any way she could.
"Ok so while I help you make up for the wedding Serena. Iris and Gary can break into the dungeon." She said.
"What about the guards?" Serena asked.
"Don't worry, Gary said he knew of a way to take care of them." Iris said. "He's probable waiting for me, I'd better get going."She cried as she dashed out the room. May laughed and picked up the hairbrush she'd dropped. She then got to work styling Serena's hair. She noticed Serena had her hands clasped in a nervous fashion.
"I'm not hurting you am I?" May asked.
"No, no. I'm just a bit nervous. What if something goes wrong." Serena said.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine." May assured her.
Iris ran down the hall to the rendezvous point. A guard was leaning against the wall at the end of the corridor.
"Good morning sir." Iris said.
"Good indeed," He replied. Iris then breathed out and approached him looking around.
"Right the coast is clear, we'd better head down to the dungeon." Iris said.
The guard lifted his helmet so Iris could see it was Gary. But of course this was all part of her plan.
"What did you do with the guard?" She asked.
"He's uh… Tied up right now." (Turns out he's literally tied up in a closet [pun intended]) Gary said. The two then headed for the dungeon, being careful to avoid as many people as they could. When they arrived there were two guards at Ash's cell.
"Attention!" Gary said formally. Both of them jumped and awaited his instructions.
"The queen requires you two to do patrols around the castle during the ceremony. Can't have anyone breaking in and stealing the crown jewels now can we." He said. The two looked hesitant and wondered why the queen wouldn't want anyone guarding the prisoner. Gary was about to come up with some clever excuse when the two collapsed. He looked at them perplexed then gazed up to see Iris with a big grin and a bat. He flashed a smile in return and the grabbed the keys from their belts.
Ash heard the bars squeak as they opened. He looked up, and was relived to see Iris and Gary. Iris pulled the clothes Gary was meant to wear from her bag. Lucky for them it came complete with a mask and May had made a wig for him. Iris started tending to Ash's wounds while Gary kept watch.
"You sure this is going to work." Ash asked doubtfully.
"What have we got lose right?" Iris asked.
"Point taken." He said.
When Iris was finished Ash was the spitting image of Gary. In fact when Gary turned to see him he almost fell over.
"It's like looking in a mirror." He joked.
"Lets hurry, we don't have much time left." Iris said. They boys nodded and the 3 headed to the wedding.
Serena and May…
"Do you need anything?" May asked. "I could make you some tea." She offered. It was quite obvious Serena was nervous. With how much she was shaking. She shook her head and smiled gratefully. The door suddenly opened. Serena and May both turned to see Grace waiting for Serena.
"Come girl, the sooner you marry the sooner you can become queen." She said. Serena sighed sadly and began her walk into the cage. She kept her fingers crossed behind her back hopping and hopping that the plan had worked. 'Well if it did Ash would squeeze her left thumb when they joined hands.' She thought, that was the agreed signal. Iris had really thought this through. Her mother took her arm and lead her out to the square. She felt her chest tighten when she came to the end of the isle, the whole town was here and every pair of eyes were trained on her.
Ash was stood at the end of the isle when Serena arrived at the other. He felt his heart sore slightly at the sight of her. She was quite a vision in a tight silver dress attached by one strap around her head and decorated with diamonds down to the waist were white lace cascaded to the floor. She had a light veil with small white roses and her hair was pulled back into a neat ponytail. The music started up and she began walking down the isle with her mother. The queen was blissfully unaware it wasn't Gary under the mask and was eager to get this over with. Serena was a little reluctant but still got the end of the isle in end. She joined hands with Ash and looked at him nervously. She suddenly flinched as she felt him pinch her thumb. He smiled at her and she happily returned it, she was finally able to marry the man she really loved.
"Ladies and Gentleman…" The priest began. Neither Ash nor Serena heard the rest, they were so lost in each other it felt as if they were the only people in the world. That was until it came time for them to speak.
"Do you Gary Oak of Kanto take Serena Yvonne of Kalos to be your lawful wedded wife?" The priest said.
"I do." Ash said.
"And do you Serena Yvonne of Kalos take Gary Oak of Kanto to be your lawful wedded husband?" The priest said.
"I do." She said. Of course the priest said Gary but they made sure to sign Ash's name in the register.
"And do the two of you promise to solemnly protect and care for the people of your kingdom?" The priest asked.
"We swear." They said unanimously.
"Then by the power vested in me I hear by name the two of you king and queen of Kalos." He said.
"You may kiss the bride." He said.
This was it. Ash lifted Serena's veil and she removed his mask and wig. The whole crowd, aside those that knew of the plan, gasped. They didn't care though the two had finally been able to see each others beautiful eyes again, the more they looked the bigger they became until finally their lips met and the two felt a million fireworks exploding from their hearts. The kiss seemed to last forever, which clearly wasn't long enough as it was broken by a high pitched scream.
"NOOOOO!" Grace cried getting up and storming over to them. Ash put his arm protectively around Serena. "I will not allow this. You will severely regret this." She seethed. But inside Ash's arms Serena felt like she could do anything, even stand up to her mother.
"No mother it is you who will be sorry. For the way you have mistreated me and my husband." Serena said calmly.
"What?!" Grace cried.
"Well I am the queen now. And I hereby banish you for your cruelty to your subjects." Serena said firmly.
"What! You can't!" Grace cried.
"Yes I can. Take her." Serena said. The guards around the edge of the square immediately grabbed hold of Grace and began dragging the ex-queen, kicking and screaming, to the edge of town.
At the other side of the town Iris and Gary watched the ex-queen exiled by her own daughter with smirks on their faces. They kept looking at her but gave each other a high five as they watched. Serena and Ash then turned to face the crowd who were still stuck in shock. Serena cleared her throat and prepared to make her first public speech.
"Now." She began, everyone turned to face her. She felt a bit nervous but soften again when Ash took her hand. "Me and Ash are now the king and queen of Kalos and we intend to change the way things work around here. For starters after what I saw yesterday I am getting rid of milseries' forever. And I want everyone to know that no matter how people dress of work, they are people and deserve respect. So anyone being disrespectful around here will be punished. I hope that together we can create a world where everyone is accepted no matter what. Who's with me." She cried. There was silence for a minute as everyone took in what Serena had said. The silence was broken by someone saying: "I am". Everyone looked to see it was Dawn who had spoken. She stood up smiling. Kenny stood beside her and agreed that he was with Serena as well. Then one by one, starting with Ash's friends, the people of the village stood up and agreed with Serena. Eventually everyone was standing except for Trip, Paul and Damien. They tried protesting but no one took any notice.
Ash and Serena were thrilled. At last they were free and together.
"I'm so proud of you. Mrs Ketchum." Ash said. Serena giggle slightly then pulled him into yet another passionate kiss. This time the crowd cheered with joy as the two embraced. Knowing that from now on everything would be fine…
Epilogue
Ash and Serena moved into the palace and began ruling the kingdom with love and kindness. Ash was finally accepted by the townsfolk, as was everyone. In fact everyone in the village considered each other friends now, and were all very happy.
Pikachu also moved into the palace and spent many happy days playing with Fennekin and the many pokemon in the castle.
Grace was sent on a boat away from Kalos and was never heard from again. Though there were rumours she was now working as a seamstress in a town in Johto.
Iris was now the head of security in the kingdom and since she'd been appointed the kingdoms crime had disappeared practically overnight.
Gary went home to Kanto and began to search for the nameless girl he had fallen in love with. He finally stood up to his dad and found out what her name was and once he found her the two would be married and named king and queen of kanto. (I won't give the girl a name, I'm not a supporter of any of the ships involving Gary so I'll just let you guys decide in your own mind who it is. There are many girls from the pokemon anime that were not mentioned so knock yourselves out).
Dawn and Kenny. Well those two never changed. (Try picturing them in their bakery arguing before blushing and finally kissing).
Trip, Paul and Damien were given community service for all the stuff they'd done over the years and had to work on the farm outside the village. Which was now owned by Drew and his wife May.
As for Ash's uncle, well I'll let you guys come up with something for him, a bit of audience interaction. ;)