It Could All Change

by Miracle B

Ash Ketchum and Molly Hale have known each other since birth. They grew up together and bonded in ways unimaginable. Somehow, they lost touch. Does this mean forever? I don't think so.

1. Prologue - 13 years ago

13 years ago

'Betcha can't catch me!' Molly squealed, sprinting into the distance; her statement grew quieter as she bounded metres away from Ash.

Ash watched as her tiny ponytails bobbed up and down as she ran further and further down the winding lane to Goldenrod City. The lane was overshadowed by trees that shaded the path, swallowing Molly's small stature along with her lengthening shadow. The branches either side of the path seemed to reach over and touch, as if they were straining to continue to hold together the path that turned this way and that: no definite end in sight. He cupped his mouth with his hands:

'I'm sure I can catch you up, Molly!'

A faint, muffled voice could be heard a fair way down the lane.

I should go after her. 'Coming, Molly! Hey, wait up!' Ash called in Molly's general direction. He started off down the cobbled lane, enjoying the sun and his childhood.