Growing up and reaching your goals meant hard work, accepting defeat, pushing yourself to and beyond all limits. Ash knew this, had learned it again and again throughout his travels. Misty and Brock knew it too.
But there were times when they couldn't help wishing it were all easier. That they could wake up one morning and poof, Ash would be a Pokemon Master. Misty the best Water Pokemon Trainer in the world. Brock the best Pokemon Breeder. No loss, no effort, just glory.
Some days, they just wanted to lie down and forget it all. Sleep like nothing mattered.
Today was one of those days, so long and hard they didn't even have the energy to argue over whether or not they were lost, or whose fault it was. Tomorrow they would check the map, figure out where to go or what to do, maybe argue a little. They'd wake up with renewed energy and determination, chase their dreams, vow to get stronger.
Tomorrow would be a better day. But right now, all they wanted to do was get some rest.