The Crystal Temple's cape was in full bloom, every color of the rainbow on full display in every shape and shade Harry could imagine.
Eevee darted past with a laugh, Pongo in heated pursuit, and Nasrin laughed as they tumbled downhill in their roughhousing, yelping and giggling in turns.
Melody toddled about, singing to herself while gathering flowers in little hands, Ariel echoing the tune from where she lay sprawled across their trainer's shoulders.
Robin swooped past with a playful caw, Togetic in hot pursuit with Meeko on her back, zaps of electricity arcing out to catch the agile Rowlet's tailfeathers in a shocking game of tag.
Ludwig fussed, torn between watching Mulan and chiding the young Pokemon, while Snow just watched peacefully as Dobby led the tiny Riolu through sets of punches and kicks with constant encouragement.
The newly-evolved Alakazam was already growing into his new body, a good diet lightening his mood as much as their kindness, and Harry smiled watching him scoop up Mulan and tickle the baby into helpless laughter.
Things were different now, bonds forged tight and others splintered, but in this moment, he had hope for the future.
Brushing back her mess of curls, Nasrin tipped her head with a smile, stars dancing in those night-dark eyes as Harry's heart stuttered, mirroring her expression while twining their fingers.
Till the end of the line.