Hello everyone, yes this story and I aren't dead! So how are you guys doing? Well I hope! Now let me skip the pleasantries and starts things off by mentioning a few things about the story. Now, some time looong ago I asked if I should rework, remove or continue 'Winning the Pokemon league' and well most of you guys chose option 1, where Ash just started his Kanto journey and Sabrina tags along with him. I know the plot is overdone, you guys can somewhat expect what the plot is like but I would throw in some surprises and of course some good old weird but cute situations. Now let me clarify something here, my uploads are not exactly... on time, at all! Sometimes I upload them in two days, or in a week, or even in a year. (Not gonna lie I AM a lazy asshole)
So don't expect me to upload the story frequently, to those who followed 'blooming chance' then you guys know that I uploaded it recently (with a lot of wrong spellings in it, which I have to fix) so yes I am kinda back? I really don't know, sometimes I do this stories on a whim and I might just lose interest in it, but for now I would try my best to make this story something worth while of your time.(hopefully)
"Ash! Ash wake up!" The gruff and drowsy whisper from Brock caused Ash to stir, opening his eyes slowly, Ash stared at Brock's face that was covered by the veil of night. Noticing that it was still very dark, Ash deduced that Brock woke him up in the middle of the night, for some strange reason.
"Brock? What's wrong? Why did you wake me *yawn* up." Brock gave Ash somewhat of a sheepish smile, he sat himself down onto Ash's bed and stroke Pikachu's ears in a soothing manner, collecting his thoughts in the process. Looking at the sleepy young trainer before him, Brock realized that what he is about to say is clearly a serious matter.
"Sorry for waking you up Ash, but it's important. You see, it's about today. You know that battle with Sabrina?" Ash blinked his eyes in quick succession, he nodded as he gave full attention to the former rock type gym leader. The faint moonlight faded through the window, despite the darkness of the night, Ash was still able to see Brock's serious/worried expression. Perplexed at his friend's expression, Ash got more intrigued by the second.
"Yeah what about it? Look if it's about how I won the gym battle then I-" Halting Ash's words his hand, Brock gave him an amusing smile. He wasn't here to ridicule him on that, Misty would have the all the honors to do it in the morning. Speaking of the young redhead, she was sleeping peacefully from across the room, a nice change of scenery than her usual self.
"Well it's not about the battle, it's about Sabrina." Sabrina? What on earth would Brock talk about Sabrina? Unless... look even though Ash is as dense as a brick (or worse), Ash knows that Sabrina is fairly pretty, I mean with her long flowing purple hair and those really pretty eyes Ash cannot deny the beauty of the maiden of Saffron. However it did surprise Ash that Brock would call him up just to tell him that he wants to hit on her, (yes it happens occasionally) normally Brock would go for someone who is older than him.
'Brock normally saves that before I sleep and not after, sheesh is he really that desperate?' Part of him laughed at the thought of Sabrina throwing Brock with her psychic abilities into a trash can with her red cheeks all puffed out, being all shy and embarrassed...
'That would be kinda cute actually...' See! Even Ash knows that Sabrina is cute- waaait what!? Ash thinks a girl is cute?! Brock could finally breath a sigh of relief, he was really, and I mean really concern of our hero's "preferences"...okay fine, Brock was worried if Ash was gay okay? I mean he showed ZERO interest in girls, like 0! Anyone would be worried for him, granted that Ash is a young boy who has no experience with woman other than his mom and Misty-
Ooooh, no wonder Ash never shows interest in girls.
"Look Brock if it's about you trying to ask her out on a date." Brock gave out a sigh that meant come on, for once in his life he is talking about woman that is not in anyway disgusting or perverted. This was serious and emotional engaging talk, 10/10.
'Well I mean, she is pretty hot with that cold and dominating attitude of her's, gives me the chills... hehe' Arceus damn it Brock.
"It's not about that Ash." Brock cleared his throat and return back to his senses. Wait what? Not about the battle, not about Brock going for Sabrina? What else could it be? Ash was in a confused like state as he stared at the aspiring breeder in front of him, what else is there to talk about that requires him to wake up in the middle of the night?
"Okay then what is it about?" And why can't it wait until morning?" Seriously, sleep is very important to Ash, if you interrupt his sleep then it better be something important, or else you would suffer from the consequences... like Misty! You see a long time ago, Misty woke Ash and Brock up early in the morning just so that they can help her find her hairbrush. (only to be right under her sleeping bag the entire time)
So needless to say, Ash's caterpie never left Misty's leg that day.
"Today when Haunter make Sabrina laugh, she got out of her emotionless shell and became a normal girl right? Laughing and smiling... Her parents were so happy to have their little girl back... don't you think you did something amazing Ash?" Brock's tone was of pride and admiration for his friend.
Amazing? Ash pondered at that, while indeed he did help Sabrina out, breaking from her emotionless and ruthless state, he didn't want to take any credit for it. If anything it was haunter who should have gotten all the credit, speaking of which, the ghost type pokemon is with Sabrina right now. The joyous looks on Sabrina's parents and seeing her smile for the very first time were something Ash never felt before, hope and joy were among those familiar feelings. It made him feel great that he helped someone out no doubt, but he was still reluctant to accept that HE is the reason why Sabrina was able to turn back to a normal girl. He won't accept that.
"Well you already said it Brock, it was HAUNTER who made Sabrina laugh not me, if you want to thank someone, go thank haunter." Ash bear a smile on his face, truthfully he was proud of his kind hearted yet mischievous ghost. It did saddened him a little that he is now staying by Sabrina's side but if it is haunter's choice and it makes Sabrina happy then he is more than willing to let it be.
"Hah, always humble aren't you...Ash, I will be honest with you on why I woke you up tonight. Sabrina's father and I had a talk before dinner, he came up to me when I was finished buying supplies. It's the reason why I came back late, ugh and Misty thought I was busy flirting with girls." Ash snickered at Brock's glare to Misty, who was murmuring about water type pokemon.
"Well I don't blame her, you were being dodgy about it." Brock gave out a defeated sigh and shrugged his shoulders. At that moment Ash's face turned serious, which was rare for the young trainer.
"So what did you guys talked about?" Brock's eyes match Ash's and gave him a nod, he rubbed his arms as he found it hard to form sentences.
"Uh here's the thing, Sabrina's father wants Sabrina to travel with us." Wincing at the anticipation of Ash's outburst, Ash's response to it was only a-
"Sure why not?" Huh? Brock stared at Ash briefly before shaking Ash's shoulder in a comical manner, causing Ash's hair to fly back and forth.
"Ash did you hear me? Sabrina's father wants her daughter, a psychic who can turn you into a doll with a snap of her fingers to travel with us!" Brock's shouting was a bit too loud for Misty's liking, earning him a flying pillow smacked right into his's face.
'Wow Misty accuracy is spot on! She didn't even need to see where Brock is.' Impressed by Misty's super hearing, Ash found himself glad that he didn't raise his voice.
"Shut up and sleep Brock...Zzz" Brock removed the pillow from his face and scowled at Misty, have some class woman!
"Oh come on Brock, I don't think Sabrina would do that to us, besides it will be nice to have someone to travel with us don't you think? The more the merrier!" Shaking his head internally at Ash's innocence and his purity, Brock gave out a sigh as he scratched his cheek. Ash isn't the type to think about the negative side of people, he instead focus on the good in people.
'It's good for him, we really need more people like Ash in this world, but he doesn't think of the dangers and negative consequences that will happen!' And that is why Ash has Brock to take care of him in his journey.
"Well, I mean Sabrina-" Brock was cut off by Ash's, which in itself is unlike him. However Brock was not prepared at what Ash had to say.
"Brock, Sabrina is... lonely you know? She has been, from the moment she shut herself away from family, friends and... people who loved her. Right now she was given another chance to be a normal girl again, to be free and happy! Don't you want that for her? Because I do! A-And if her father wants her to experience that happiness through travelling with us, then why not! I don't see a problem! I believe in her Brock, I believe in that laughter she showed, that smile of hers and that genuine tears of guilt of turning her own mother to a doll. I believe that Sabrina won't hurt us, and wants be our friend. We should be that friend for her Brock." Brock stared at Ash with an intense expression, who knew that Ash, a kid who cares for pokemon and is dense about everything else can say something so heart warming and beautiful. Despite Brock's earlier worrying thoughts about Sabrina travelling with them, he found himself agreeing with Ash.
"I- you're right Ash." Boy was Ash good at guilt tripping people, perhaps it is the innocence of a child that Ash saw things differently, his faith in people is one of his many quality traits. In reality, Brock was just scared that Sabrina would hurt the group, her unstable powers were something to be feared with. Brock was just looking after the group, being the oldest and all automatically makes him the leader, but somehow, Ash made it so clearly that Sabrina isn't someone that needed to be feared, she was someone that needed to be loved.
"Ugh, morning already?" Misty gave out a loud groan as she buried herself in her covers, you would think she looked a kakuna at this state, but don't tell her that!
"Yeap, it's morning, the sun has come out to say hello to everyone." As if Brock was talking to a toddler, he stared at Misty's messy bed hair and smirked to himself. In the corner of his eye, Brock saw Ash putting on his socks while bearing an unreadable expression. Pikachu was clinging onto his trainer with his eye lids half opened.
'Maybe his thinking about the talk we had last night, it's unlike him to be this quiet, especially when it is time for breakfast.' Noting to make a big breakfast for Ash, Brock stared at Ash's partner pikachu who perched on his shoulder ever so faithfully, the cute electric mouse nuzzled his trainer to say his good morning to him.
"So where are we going after Saffron Ash?" Ash stared at Misty quizzically, wait did Brock tell her about-
"We're going to see Sabrina first Misty." Brock interrupted, he knew he should have told Misty about it, but everyone was tired last night and Misty was too tired to have a conversation anyway, besides Misty would whack him if he tries to wake her up in the middle of the night, screaming "pervert!" while whacking him in the process.
"Huh? Why?" Pikachu stared between Brock and Ash as the two shared knowingly glances.
"I will explain everything during breakfast." Brock gave Misty a bashful smile, knowing that they were only two types of response he will get from Misty, a mallet to the face or SOME angry shouting and whining.
Hopefully the former.
Meanwhile in a certain young teenager's home, a yellowish backpack with a healing ball symbol design was placed right next to the young girl's bed. She glanced at her backpack every now and then as she felt excitement and nervousness running through her.
"Brush?"
"Check!"
"Clothes?"
"Check!"
"Sleeping bag?"
"Check!"
"Money?"
"Check!"
"Extra potions?"
"Check!"
"Your pokemon?"
"Check!"
"Becoming Ash's girlfriend?"
"Chec- wait what! Mom!" A cute pout from Sabrina caused her parents to laugh, as their blushing daughter started to flail her arms in denial.
"Oh come on Sabrina, your mother and I are only having some fun." Ruffling her hair, Sabrina's father gave her a grin as he helped her pack the essentials for her journey. Sabrina swatted her father's hand while rolling her eyes in the process, how old is she 13? She didn't need to be treated like a little girl!
"Yeah, yeah." Sabrina's mother giggled before she gave Sabrina a nice motherly hug, causing the young psychic to melt into her arms.
"You know I'm gonna miss you, we just got you back and now you are already off." The look of sorrow on her face tugged Sabrina's heartstrings, did she wanted to go with Ash and the co's journey? Yeah sure she did but some part of her wanted to stay with her parents. To rekindle the bond and memories they should have shared, as a family. She didn't want to leave, not so soon anyway but her father suggested that she go with Ash, the boy who brought her happiness and bring back the true Sabrina, so the she can help him in his journey.
'I'm pretty sure dad wants me to do more than that.' It was blatantly obvious to her family, that Sabrina had somewhat of a crush on our young hero. Heck you don't need to be a psychic to know that. By the mere mentioning of Ash's name already caused Sabrina to fluster and be all nervous, you would think Sabrina was crazy over Ash just by mentioning his name!
"I know, I'm sorry what I did, all the times we could have spend together as a family-" Her father hushed her as he gently stroke Sabrina's hair.
"There's nothing to apologize about sweetheart, it's not your fault. Look I want you to be happy, and I could tell you found it in Ash, I mean look at you! Already blushing just by mentioning his name! I mean could see why, his your saviour, his kind, has great potential as a trainer and quite dashing too. You know who he reminds me off? Me!" Ignoring her father's thunderous laugh and her mother's glare at her father, Sabrina huffed and denied everything her father just said though the rosy red cheeks betrayed her.
"Dadddd, stop it okay? You guys better not embarrass me in front of him when he gets here." Earning nods from her parents (who were smirking), Sabrina took a deep breath and stared at her pokeballs that were on the tables. This is it, this is... life. She now gets to enjoy life, to be happy, sad, angry and to cry. Everything that she thought she couldn't experience ever again is now... real.
"Nervous kiddo?" Sabrina's father sat next to her as he held onto her hand, her mother doing the same as she sat on the other side. Nodding to her parents, she felt the excitement of going on a pokemon journey began to turn into anxiety and fear. What if Ash and his friends won't accept her? What if they reject her from joining on their journey? What if they are afraid of her? Did they view her as a cold hearted monster?
"Don't be, that Ketchum kid has a good heart, you know I'm right about this, or I else I won't even let you go near him!" Sabrina nodded with a smile, leaning her head on her father's shoulder as she sat on her mother's lap.
"Give us a call if you miss us okay? We will be in touch." Sabrina nodded to her mother's words, they provided her a sense of relief. She wasn't about to cry, not again anyways, she done plenty of that last night when she slept with her parents, wanting to be as close to them as possible. Sabrina closed her eyes and enjoyed the warmth and love of her family. A knock on the door caused the family to lose their composure, Sabrina almost fell down in a comical manner. Holding back a chuckle, Sabrina's father went and opened the door , revealing his gym assistant smiling at him.
"Sir, Ash and his friends are here." Sabrina smile was bittersweet, dear arceus she would miss her parents. She gave them a longing look as her mother picked up her backpack and handed it to her. Savouring the gentle caress her mother gave on her cheeks, Sabrina held onto her parents hands and slowly walked out of the room.
"I don't think I'm ready for this." Sabrina's lack of confidence didn't surprise her parents, here she is, a girl who experienced no emotions for such a long time now regain them so suddenly, being thrust into the vast world of pokemon with people she just met that are very possibly scared of her. The fear of the unknown, the unthinkable outcomes.
"You will be fine Sabrina, have faith." The 13 year old girl nodded as she walked towards the battle arena of they gym where Ash and co stood. Her eyes met Ash and almost in an instant, the urge to give him a hug to say '"thank you for everything" was strong. Of course she refrained that, anyone could tell that it would only embarrass Ash and herself and make the young Waterflower jealous.
'Not that I mind it though.' Sabrina was wise to keep those thoughts to herself.
"Ash, Brock, Misty." Sabrina's father nodded at the group, he let go of Sabrina's hand and stared at Ash. His hardened and intense stare to Ash makes you think that if he was approving Ash dating his daughter.
"I'm trusting my daughter to you Ash." Being oblivious to the hidden meaning behind those words, Ash only nodded as he accepted the responsibility of Sabrina's well-being and happiness. Sabrina however couldn't help but blush by her father's words, she felt the urge to punch his shoulder just for putting it like that. It sounded so- straightforward! Using her psychic powers, she sensed her father's enjoyment of teasing her and Ash. Scowling at her father's immaturity, she sent a small psychic shock to her father causing him to jolt from the pain.
'Fine I will stop it geez, can't an old man have some fun?' Smiling internally at her father's telepathic words, she gave him a firm "NO".
"I will look after Sabrina sir!" Sabrina's father clasped Ash's shoulders tight, shaking it lightly to give his approval. He turned to Brock and gave him a handshake.
'Thank you Brock, you have no idea how much it means to me.' Not surprised hearing Sabrina's father's voice in his head, Brock replied back.
'Your welcome, but if you want to thank, thank Ash for opening my eyes.' Smiling at Ash, Sabrina's father nodded again and nodded at Misty as thanks.
That is when Sabrina's mother approached Ash and knelt down slightly to Ash's level, giving him a hug surprising both parties. (Most importantly Brock)
"Ash, I hope you can make Sabrina happy and make her feel like a little girl, she finds it hard to express herself and show her emotions after what happened. I know I'm asking a lot but please make her happy, my husband and I will forever be in your debt Ash." The older woman whispered softly to Ash, Ash blushed slightly and nodded as he felt that she let go.
"Don't worry! I will make sure she stays happy!" Whispering back to Sabrina's mother so that no one can't hear them. Sabrina's mother smiled at the young trainer's words and bowed to him in thanks, making Ash feel slightly awkward. Although deep down, the young trainer felt the immense responsibility for Sabrina's happiness and well being. He would do what he can for her to make sure she becomes bubbly and cheerful, it wasn't a burden at all, if anything he would be more than happy to make sure his friends stay happy!
After exchanging their thanks for each other, Sabrina's parents turn to their daughter and smiled at her.
"Well this is it sweetheart." Sabrina fought back the tears that began forming in her eyes, the thought of leaving her home and family came crashing back down to her.
"I will look after the gym in your absence, so don't worry about it okay?" Sabrina's father hugged her as she nodded, returning the hug.
"You will always be our little girl Sabrina, we love you so much." Sabrina's mother went to hug Sabrina too, prompting her to cry her eyes out. Sabrina didn't say anything but the silence was all the family needed.
"Let's go outside guys." Brock ushered Ash and Misty to the door, Misty who was unusually quiet followed Brock's lead as she herself was trying to stop tears forming in her eyes, seeing Sabrina with her parents really pulled her heart strings, she tends to get emotional when it comes to family.
"Brock you mind if I uh, call my mom?" Ash spoke somewhat quietly, nodding to the young trainer's words Brock felt pikachu jumped onto his shoulder, wanting to give his trainer some privacy. Brock stared at Ash who took his cap down and walked towards the pokemon center, his fists were clenched tight from stopping the emotions from pouring out.
It wasn't long before the group came together, Sabrina stood comfortably next to Ash with her hands behind her back, the bright morning sun seemed to mark a positive sign to all things that will happen in the future. Waving goodbye to her family, the group slowly walked away from Saffron until it was not in sight. As the group walk, the very thick atmosphere of silence and awkwardness filled the air, pikachu stared between Ash and Sabrina as the two seemed to be the most tense, he swore he could see a thick fog surrounding them both.
'Say something Ash! Say something!' Ash's inner conscience double-slap his other inner conscience face, it was obvious that Ash was no good at talking to girls, despite catching the heart of two.
"So Sabrina, you had breakfast?" Deciding that food is a good conversation opener, Ash gave Sabrina his signature smile that brighten up anyone's day. Sabrina's response to that was a shy nod, causing Ash to frown slightly. He was DETERMINED to make Sabrina talk, smile or even laugh.
'Hmm... maybe I shouldn't try too hard, it might seemed like I was forced to do it.' Planning carefully of his next strategy, Ash was wondering how could he get Sabrina to talk to him, or to anyone at all.
Yes that includes Misty.
Unknown to Ash, Sabrina herself was freaking out.
'OhMyArceus, OhMyArceus what do I say! He is just right next to me! This is sooo awkward!' Sabrina felt her pokeballs shook lightly, signally that her psychic pokemon was either annoyed by their trainer's emotions or was amused by them, or probably both.
Knowing that the young trainer was in a pinch, Brock decided to pull the young trainer out from his current situation and lighten up the mood with the best way he knows how.
"Hey, why don't we let our pokemon out? Might as well introduce our newest member in the group!" Ash smiled brightly and nodded enthusiastically, he instantly released his pokemon earning multiple cries of joy from them. Sabrina stared at Ash's pokemon and was impressed by his roster, he has all 3 Kanto starter pokemon in his arsenal, no doubt he would make it far in the pokemon league.
"Wow Ash you have some really strong pokemon." Staring at Sabrina's smile and the look of awe, Ash found himself in a trance like state as he stared at the psychic maiden with a small blush on his cheek.
'Wow she is pretty when she smiles ...' Sabrina stared at Ash with a curious look, prompting the young trainer to fluster, crap she saw him gawking at her!
"W-Well uh thanks, why don't you let your pokemon out Sabrina, I would love to see them." Not wanting to be in the spotlight much longer, Ash passed the spotlight to Sabrina. Nodding at Ash's words, she let her psychic pokemon out, along with Ash's haunter who licked Ash the moment he saw him.
"Haha okay haunter stop!" Haunter stopped his "assault" on Ash and stared at his psychic mistress, he gave her a smug look as his eyes darted to Ash and to her. Sabrina shot Haunter an annoyed look and felt her kadabra staring intensely at Ash, causing her to sweatdrop.
'So this is the boy who saved our mistress... interesting.' Kadabra's "voice" was of approval, he stared at Ash up and down and saw pikachu perched on his shoulder faithfully.
'And we are travelling with him too! Lady Sabrina must be overjoyed!' Natu chirped happily as he danced around in joy. Misty giggled at the cute young bird pokemon who hopped around in circles while Brock merely smiled, although they can't hear what he was saying, they knew it was off joy.
"Wow your pokemon are awesome Sabrina!" Ash knelt down to get a good look on her pokemon, they consist of her guardian Kadabra, her happy go lucky Natu and her elegant espeon.
"Thanks Ash, I got them since I was a little girl, they have been with me ever since." Sabrina petted Kadabra's head and hugged her espeon and natu with her other arm, making them coo in response. Ash's pokemon curiously walked towards Sabrina's as they exchanged greetings, Sabrina's natu was especially excited to see Ash's pokemon.
"Hiya guys I'm natu! The only cheerful one of the group!" Ash's bulbasaur stared at the young bird in front of him before cracking a smile.
"And I'm bulbasaur, that one serious guy who makes sure no one in the group do something stupid." Referring to squirtle who was talking to kadabra, the kanto water starter pokemon borrowed his sunglasses to the psychic pokemon who shook his head, the last thing he wants is to wear an object that boost the power of dark type.
"A pleasure meeting you then bulbasaur." the sweet voice of Sabrina's espeon caused bulbasaur to stammer out his thanks to the pretty feline pokemon.
"It's okay buddy, every male pokemon does that in front of Ester over here when they first see her." Natu chuckled at the flustered bulbasaur, which deepened the shade of his blush.
"Well I say that your pokemon are bonding nicely with Ash's Sabrina!" Brock smiled at the interaction of the pokemon, things seems to go swimmingly for the group.
"Y-Yeah I wonder why." Sabrina let out a nervous smile as she rubbed her arms, something which our ever so observant Brock noticed.
'Hmm she is nervous... I bet it has to be something to do with Ash.' Collecting his thoughts, Brock merely nodded to himself internally and jot down mental notes.
"You know Ash, now that Sabrina is here, it's time to see if you truly deserve the Marshbadge." Ash sighed knowing that Misty would NEVER let it go, well at least he can regain back his pride! He would challenge Sabrina and beat her to prove that he is indeed worthy of the Marshbadge! Sabrina stared at Ash, she was hoping that she can battle with Ash again, not about the badge but to see his bond with his pokemon while battling. It was something that she couldn't see during her emotionless state, but now she wants to see not only how good Ash is, but also how kind he is to his pokemon.
"Misty's right Sabrina, I didn't win fair and square, so is it okay we have a battle?" Pikachu stared at his trainer, something was off about him. Normally Ash's tone would be full of confidence, not to say that he isn't now but his tone was genuinely more... polite and courteous. It's like if he wants her permission or something, as if he was ready to take no for an answer.
"Sure." At that moment, Sabrina's pokemon grinned at Ash's pokemon rearing to battle them again. Haunter was especially excited.
"Oooh yes! I get to battle again! Watch out kadabra, I'm looking forward beating you!" Haunter made a scary face at the unfazed kadabra as he float around him.
"Don't be so overconfident haunter, I would decimate you in the battle." Toying around with his spoon, Kadabra grinned at the cocky haunter who accepted his challenge. Espeon only rolled her eyes as her tail wagged cutely.
"Yeah Kadabra, you're not overconfident whatsoever." Squirtle sarcasm didn't went unnoticed, he leaned onto kadabra and decided slapped his sunglasses to the prideful kadabra's face, causing everyone one to laugh.
"Well I'm not against it, but I think you guys should save it later until we find a nice big empty space, the last thing I want is the trees to be uprooted." Chuckling at the thought, Brock pulled out his map and began to put markings on it as he carefully plan everything.
"Brock's right, we can wait until later right Ash?" Ash nodded at Sabrina who's smile seemed to never left her face.
"Do you guys want to stay out of your pokeballs?" Asking his beloved pokemon, they nodded their heads vigorously not wanting to be trap in that contraption.
"How about you guys? Do you feel the same?" Sabrina asked her pokemon who all nodded along with Ash's. Smiling at her with his eyes closed, Sabrina found herself blushing red when Ash complimented her for doing the same. That innocent and genuine smiles of his just somehow makes her feel appreciated and loved.
'Is Sabrina... no it can't be right?' Charmander looked at his friends as he pointed at Sabrina's reaction to Ash's compliment, all of Ash's pokemon blinked their eyes as they rubbed them simultaneously, they aren't seeing things? There's no way that a pretty teen like Sabrina would blush from a mere compliment by their dense trainer right?!
'Natu does your mistress-' Bulbasaur started out slowly as he whispered to the young bird.
'Likes Ash? Yeah.' Natu gave out a nonchalant reply, causing the grass type starter to widen his eyes and the others to nod in approval of their trainer's "ability".
'Well I guess Misty isn't the only one who likes Ash.' Squirtle spoke to no one in particular while staring at Misty.
'Isn't Sabrina a bit too old for Ash?' Charmander cocked his head to aside as he pondered about it, just by looking at Sabrina and Ash's height already makes it look funny, she was taller than Ash.
'Well you know what they say! When it comes to love, age is no boundary.' Pikachu spoke wisely with his head bobbing up and down.
'I agree with pikachu, besides Sabrina is only 3 years older than Ash, that's not a lot.' Espeon personally finds it adorable that her mistress has a crush on the energetic and determine boy from Pallet.
'Well personally I'm okay with it, but good luck to Sabrina if she wants to get her feelings across, Ash has an ability called oblivious.' Squirtle's statement were spot on. Sabrina's pokemon stared at her sympathetically, she just got out of her emotionless shell and if she was about to get her feelings across to a individual who is denser than matter itself, then there might be a little problem.
'Relax guys, both of them are still young, there's no need to rush. Besides, it's not like Ash can't stay 10 forever.' Natu chirped, reassuring the gang that everything would work out if time deemed it so.
'I guess you're right, I'm pretty sure love is not on top of Ash's priority list either.' The rest of the group nodded as they looked at the interaction between Ash and Sabrina, both of them were laughing as Ash told her a joke that he made up.
'I'm glad our mistress met Ash and you haunter... if not-' Kadabra's tone were both soft and low, which was rare for the normally high and mighty psychic pokemon.
'Hey don't get so sappy and sentimental man, I'm glad that my stupid jokes and stunts are able to help your 'mistress' out.' Giving him a ghostly pat on the back, kadabra loosened up a smile.
'You know, even though I'm not a psychic pokemon, I bet these two are made for one another.' Everyone stared at squirtle incredulously, baffled by his bold statement.
'That's erm, a bold thing to say squirtle.' Charmander stared at his water type friend.
'I don't know man, I just know that these two are meant for each other you know? Call me crazy but I feel that Ash has something unique about him, something similar to Sabrina's but different.' Sabrina's pokemon stared at the water type pokemon, this wasn't he usual jokes he would normally make up.
'Hmm now that you mentioned up, I did feel something strange in Ash... like a power that is still dormant within him.' Espeon's tone was filled with mysteriousness and concern.
'Are you sure about this espeon? I mean this is Ash we are talking about here.' Charmander wondered at what could the elegant feline meant by power.
'I can confirm Ester's statement, even though my psychic powers haven't manifest to her level yet, I can sense a bit of... strangeness in Ash. For that to happen to a low level psychic pokemon like me, Ash's powers must be really special even when it lies dormant.' Espeon rubbed natu's head softly with her paw, not wanting to believe that natu was a low level psychic pokemon, if anything he was better than her at his current age.
'If that is the case then we best look after them with caution.' Pikachu frowned slightly, does Ash really have some sort of hidden power inside of him? Sure, Ash seems like he has the ability to befriend every pokemon he meets and are able to bring out the best of them, but to have a mysterious power similar to Sabrina's? It worried him a little.
'Any clue on what kind of power it is? I mean you guys are psychic types, so you all should be the brightest.' Haunter circled around an annoyed natu as he spoke in a teasing voice.
'There are many types of power in this world, the only one I could think off that is similar to psychic type is- but I highly doubt it, only a select few-' Kadabra was rudely interrupted by squirtle.
'Just spit it out already geez, don't leave it half way.' Kadabra scoffed at him and was about to continue.
'So what kind of power is it kadabra?' Bulbasaur stared intensely at the psychic type, wanting to know what gifts Ash has that fate bestowed upon him.
'Have you all heard of aura?' Seeing a symphony of heads being shook, kadabra mentally face palmed and gave out a sigh.
'Aura to put it simply, is basically life force. It binds us, surrounds us-' Again he was interrupted by squirtle.
'So basically Ash is a jedi?' Kadabra slowly nodded at his statement.
'Well to put it simply... yeah.' Pikachu almost fell off his trainer's shoulder after hearing it, something which Ash took noticed off.
"Woah there buddy you almost fell, you alright?" Pikachu nuzzled his trainer cheeks as a sign of okay and apologized to him in pokespeech. Receiving a gentle rub on the head from Ash, pikachu stared back to his friends with a smile.
'Well THAT doesn't complicate things, great now we have an overpowered psychic being paired up with someone who can manipulate life force to his will!' Squirtle gave his opinion rather honestly.
'You made it sound like Sabrina and Ash will abused their powers.' Natu sweatdropped at the thought.
'Let's just end our conversation here alright? As far as I am concern, Ash's power still lies dormant and Sabrina is mentally stable and happy. Things aren't gonna change just as long we don't make that change, and as you said kadabra, it just might be a hunch. We don't know if Ash TRULY has the ability to control aura within him. So let's just enjoy the journey with our trainers and help them achieve their goals to the best of our abilities, and if the time is right maybe we could tell Sabrina about it. However judging by your mistress's abilities, I'm pretty sure she could figure it out for herself how 'special' Ash is.' Bulbasaur's authoritative and firm tone caused all the pokemon to nod in agreement.
'You're right bulbasaur, for now let's keep this to ourselves.' Pikachu glanced at Sabrina, it seems like she was too preoccupied with Ash to know they were talking about.
"Oh come on Ash you're not that bad at directions." Sabrina refused to believe that Ash could get lost in Viridian forest with the trail and markers layout for trainers so they won't get lost.
"I bet Ash got lost in his own house before." Misty grinned at Ash who blushed in embarrassment, sensing the young trainer's embarrassment, Sabrina laughed to her heart's content.
"Seriously Ash?" Ash mumbled something about "sleep walking" and "half asleep".
"I was young okay!" Sabrina felt somewhat sorry for the young trainer, she awkwardly touched Ash's shoulder and smiled at him.
"It's fine Ash, everyone has embarrassing moments in life." Feeling comforted by the pretty psychic, Ash smiled back to her and offer his thanks.
"Thanks Sabrina." Noticing her hand was still on Ash's shoulder, she hastily put her hand down and put them behind her back as shyly averted her gaze from Ash.
'Yeah, I could totally see them being together.' Pikachu smiled slightly as he jump to Sabrina's shoulder, making her yelp in surprise. In an instant she held the adorable electric mouse and felt him nuzzling her hand, making her squeal in delight.
"Well pikachu never did that to anyone before..." Ash smiled brightly at his starter pokemon who was being pampered by Sabrina.
'I wonder why did pikachu suddenly did that.' Ash is sure on one thing though, Sabrina was definitely cute when she hugged pikachu.