AN/; THIS STORY CONTAINS ALOT NEW CARECTERS AND THE CARECTERS OF MANY DIFFERENT REGIONS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POINT OUT YOUR DISINTEREST IN THE SAID MATTER.
The first thing he saw as he opened his eyes was a galaxy. He wasn't somehow amazed by the site but more admired it at same time. Purple, blue, pink green the cosmos was bright and soothing to the glaring eyes. Like a magic, the more you try to figure it out the more there to see. the stars and the distant planet leave a great finishing touches on the already mystic sight. He forgot about the pain at that very moment, the mental one to be honest. He wanted to stare at the sight forever. To be lost in and never take eyes off, float aimlessly and carelessly till the afterlife where there's no one to cause pain. He can't take his eyes off nor he wants to. That's how should his world be like and know that's far from being possible.
And watching it a familiar déjà vu happened. The place started to shrink slowly by the second and the planet started to disappear, leaving the stars and some colors. Yet the sights were mesmerizing. The place shrunk down to an odd shape, like cloud with two hand like structures. He blinked a bit and when looked closely, a big white light appeared in a human shape that picked up the cloud like galaxy before disappearing. By the looks of it, that light belongs to someone as beautiful and was lady that he could tell. Question is: That lady who was she? OR who was she?
He slowly opened his eyes, well this time sitting on a seat and he thought hard before remembering everything what happened. He ran away. As far as he could get. Sighing he sat straight then looked out of the window of the plane he lucky to catch just in time and he tried to recall the place he headed to. Alexa once told him how she gone for a vacation at a beautiful region called Alola. She described how how great the place was, both for a sightseeing vacation or for a Pokemon journey he loves to. The tropical islands and the Pokemon may look completely different to, she said. And he's ready to explore and challenge 'gyms' and get a way into the league. But that's the problem as well. He don't have Pokemon in his arsenal anymore. He's on his own now. That part hit him straight in the heart. He had everything. Pokemon, friends and family.
He shook of the thoughts of the past. Now he have to move on. They won't care, why he suffer all the pain? Better be alone than live with those who never had a clue how much a single word can hurt one's heart never to be healed again.
Many different thoughts keep him occupied during the the whole flight, and he never realized hours passing by until the pilot warned the landing which an airhostess later came to confirm very passengers are ready to land.
Ash closed his eyes taking in big amount of air before exhaling. He then looked out of the window and mentally nodded, taking in the silhouette of the island a bit far.
Alola here I come.
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And he stood outside of the building looking around for a direction to choose from. He eventually started to move along the way taking in the surroundings of him. There was so many food stalls, souvenir shops, hotels,
houses, paper lambs and decorations all over the roadside. And the road itself was a bit narrow and made of shaped stones. Most importantly there was a lot of people around minding their own business but still friendly to one another. All of them had dark skin tone, by the way things look no doubt the climate is to blame.
'Alola' bunch of people said that to him on the way and he each time stupidity waved at them unsure of what they meant. Was they just saying the region name for fun or they figured out he's an outsider and simply saying their region is better? Yeah that's sounds wierd.
As he was passing by he then saw something ashore which he found interesting as ran towards the building next to it. He looked at the scene unfolded before his eyes. There was bunch of sharpedo' with seat fixed on top of it. He saw tourists quite taking interest in these types of things, and some Hop on top of the seat as the Pokemon started to move the way they told to.
"Wow, awesome." He said definitely taking a round on one of those. Ash being himself, tried to spend some money as he realized something was not right. He felt like he's been watched. And then he heard a voice he never heard before. He was sure the voice he heard was loud, but nobody else except him don't seem to be heard it. Ash being Ash, the curiosity got better of him and decided to investigate. Looking around he saw all the things but the source of the sound. If he recall it, he remember the voice echoed around and that means he have to look up at the higher structures.
Ash so lost in the search, he moved out of the crowded area and then again he heard that noise. He was being attracted towards the sound he felt like the background all of a sudden moving slower and that's when he noticed something on the corner of his vision zooming past trees and the way he came.
Whatever that was, it possesses such a speed he started to think that thing using teleport. To not lost track of it he followed the cry of that Pokemon or whatever that was.
Almost running through bunch of civilians he saw it again heading for the forest entrance. He can only tell it was something yellow and rest is a blur. Running straight into the massive jungle he once again lost track of it. "Oh, man. What was that?" He muttered turning around and froze there. Speaking of bad luck Ash is a magnet. Whatever in the world happens, he's always at the top to get it on himself.
"Where am I?" The jungle really don't show mercy and he's lost because something so interesting happened to him so far. Where did it lead him? Nowhere. He lost both Pokemon and the way back. Desperately running around, all what he saw is just trees, that's not helpful at all. But he never gave up. And the logic behind is simple, earth is round and you'll eventually get there. Hope so.
Ash decided to follow one direction which wasn't exact, running at full speed ahead dodging bunch of vines and logs blocking the path. A few minutes of running he, suddenly fell down a little trench formation and groaned at the sudden pain all over his body. Shakily he got up finding few scratches and worst of all his outfit also was muddy and torn. "Ow...man, it hurts." He groaned clutching the right knee where was the bigger scratch formed.
He took few wobbly steps slowly building up momentum as he moved forward until he heard that sound again. But now Ash saw the creature on top of a tree watching him. "Who are you?" He asked without thinking. There's this strange feeling in his head saying whatever that is, it's something above normal. The only thing he saw before it flew away was the orange crown formation on top of it's head. "Wait up?" His useless cry echoed the thick canopy of tree surrounding, leaving behind the human that Pokemon flew away disappearing once again. Sighing deeply, he marched forward stumbling all over almost falling face first several times until he crossed a small pond. He leaned over the shallow waters catching his mess of a reflection staring back at him. Mud spread all over his body covering some scratches, stinging that part and some dried dirt like facial was so close covering his face. He have to admit how dead he looking right now, the stress is killing him. The dark circles under eyes and wrinkled lips and droopy eye screamed, exhaustion.
The water was pure see-through and also inhabited. Many small Pokemon he saw happily swimming around no problem in the world. Crouching next to the water as gentle as could and bend over the clear water taking slow little gulps of it happily. That's then his throat started aching indicating the dryness but he continues gulping down the tasty water. In the silence of the wild all he could focus on was the water and the time. He can see the sky getting darker hiding the sunlight and the heat that comes with it. The many fears of a one it be in the darkness isolated far away from civilization. Ash never feared dark but now. The place is still unknown and mysterious for him unless somebody so kind and enlighten him. After all his journeys weren't solo like what's happening right now. Both of it kinda different, that he noticed already. The soon find a way out the less trouble.
Passing across the shallow pond he made out of the place and move further questioning his own decisions. He should have tried another way around. His stomach growled loudly. Placing a hand over his belly he gently patted in a soothing way. "I know, I know. I'm hungry too." He replied to his own belly and wondered if he's going crazy or not. That's sounds even worse of a nightmare then. Running around like a zombie is a real no, no.
Few more steps, his eyes widened and stopped then and there seeing light at far distance. Being a normal less crazy person, he closed his eyes shut and rubbed it with his hands before looking straight again. The lights still there. Reality check: check. He almost teared up, falling on his knees and a huge grin appeared on his muddy face. "Please be real, please be real." He chanted sprinting at full speed ahead. _
"Say, AAAHHHHHHH." The little bird complied mouth open wide and took the treat it's master offered. Malasada, a famous dessert aka a snack around the region of Alola. Many crazed about this sweet and happens to be the trainer of the said Pokemon was one a kind who really thinks a malasada is a second important thing in the life. Aside from the life.
The owl Pokemon sat on the same table head tilted 90° sideways waiting for another bite of the addicting snack. The boy sat along with another girl who seems wierded about how crazy he's after the sweet. The final chocolate flavored malasada he broke in half and he and his bird shared. "WOW! THAT WAS GREAT!" He yelled startling the people around him.
"You know what happened last time you tried a sweet last time, don't you?" The girl next to him snapped. "Either way, so much sweet the bad it gets." She adviced noticing he don't even care listening to her. "HAU?" She yelled at him.
"What?" Hau asked confused.
"What did I just said?"
"What did you said?" Hau asked giving a stupid grin clearly showing he doesn't even know what's happening around him.
She gritted her teeth almost trying to kill him on the spot. Sighing, she told him what she said. "That, eating so much sweets gives a big time problem and you remember how sick you were last time? Hala missed out many grand trials for god's sake." She enlightened.
"You're not the one making malasada'. I'll be fine unlike last time you gave a treat." He waved dismissive and sweatdropped the next second he saw her satanic look.
"My cooking is to blame, huh? You little.." She calmly but fiercely grabbing his shirt with both hands and got on his face eye to eye. Hau being hau, gulped hard steadying both arms in surrender.
"N.. not what I meant... sorry?" He stuttered eyes wide with nervousness.
"Sorry, indeed." She replied purposefully adding a terrifying smirk.
"You... make..the sweetest ice cream cone ever. Hehe..oops." he covered his mouth messing up everything. She don't make ice creams, hau, he scolded himself.
Mallow narrowed her eyes ready to attack until Kukui showed up. "Hue has a bright future, Mallow. How about we don't kill him now?" Kukui tried to reason with the agitated girl.
"It will get even brighter next time I catch this numbskull, insulting my family services." She growled and decided to spare him for today.
"So, Hau? I hope Rowlet and you have got to know each other well." Kukui changed the subject not wanting a dead body around the festival day.
"You won't believe we have same likings at things and he even don't care about 'someone' here." Hau hinted Mallow, making the situations even worse. Kukui witnessed an uppercut that afternoon and awkwardly laughed at the two teens. Hau on the other hand clutched his jaws making sure she didn't mess up much.
He tried to complain only to cool down by the dangerous glare she sent his way. 'girls are psychopaths breaking hell on earth'. At least what he thinks the reason he always loose some teeth. His Rowlet looked at her scared and Kukui noticed that.
"I think that talk is truth. You know 'Like trainer like Pokemon'?" He snickered later Mallow did the same. Both Hau and Rowlet pouted the same way.
"Difference is one has brain." Mallow sarcastically added.
"Clearly not you at any angle." Hau muttered countering the insult.
"Come again?" She snapped making the boy cringe.
"I said weather probably cloudy today." He answered indirectly aiming at her behavior. Kukui just smiled shaking his head amused by how much they are after one another' head.
"Okay, okay. We call it a day. Just relax a bit okay." Kukui demanded rather than asking. "Mouth sealed." Hau did an imaginary zipper on his mouth.
"It's a waste of time with him anyway." Mallow harshly stated which made the two glare at each other again.
The referee job of Kukui can wait as well there was a group of people circling around something. "Be back in a few." He said before running towards the people. "Hey, what's going on?" He gently questioned no one in particular.
"A kid slid all the way down the ledge and passed out." An elderly man answered. "He hit the fence I think." The man said pointing at the fence separating the pathway and a steep slide and the jungle. Kukui moved forward and people let him through.
The center attraction was a kid around his early teenage, one man helping the poor kid sit on a table not letting go, clearly because that kid can't even keep his eyes open. Kukui noticed the damage that kid have. His muddy and bruised figure clearly shows the effort he gone through in that unforgiving woods. One kind woman helped the kid drink the berry juice which he gulped without wasting a second.
"There, want more?" That young woman asked ready to offer some more berry juice. The boy thanked slowly and said he's full. The woman gave a warm smile really impressed with the boy thanked her even when he can't form strong steady words.
"Thank you all. We should aid his wounds now." Kukui announced pointing at a temporary shelter they build for the upcoming festival. The shelter contains a single room and a table, build for the catering and thankfully Mallow did allowed to help the kid and the man helped him inside the room and laid him down after removing his backpack and shoes.
Kukui rushed out to find a medikit leaving Mallow besides the boy. Mallow stood there watching the boy around her age out cold on the table, watching him peacefully sleeping.
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Ash woke up slowly but the exhaustion kept him down. What he felt was something wet and warm sliding on his hands but the pain followed as the material brushes his small wound. He shot up shocked and looked around. All he saw was a man and a green head. Both flinched at the sudden outburst.
"Hey, hey. Calm down it's okay. Everything is fine." The girl is the one to speak. She gave a reassuring smile to make him nod his head.
"Wh.. what-" "I know you have questions, vise versa. But for now make this easy for both of us shall we?" The man asked tapping his shoulder calming him down.
(AN HOUR LATER)
The people who helped him left so he can have a close eye. But he doesn't feel like sleepy, after all the hell happened to him. As if on command, the girl appeared at the entrance, waving at him a little.
"Hai. How you doing?" She asked sounding concerned. For him? Really?
"Ummm..fine I guess?" He sounded dumb there. All he had to do was tell her he's alright, instead he questioned more than he should stated he's fine.
"Well..good to hear. Oh.. It's Mallow by the way." She stretched her hand out introducing her.
Ash was unsure, either tell her his true identity or lie. "Ash. Nice to meet you, Mallow." Ash hid his last name, shaking hands with her. He can't risk being doubted if police searching for him now. Knowing Delia, she won't believe he's gone and do all in her power to find him. Or will is she? What happened in the past 48 hours he doesn't know what to expect from her anymore. He have no idea what is happening with them. Do they care? He saw them smiling at his pain and Delia never even talked to him since.
"...you hear me?" He snapped out of his thoughts to see a pissed off Mallow.
"Forgive me. Just lost in thoughts." He scratches head sheepishly.
"I said where do you live?" She questioned.
Ash cringed a bit not wanting to talk about his home. Not now.
"I'm a Kanto native." He replied.
"Wait that means you are a tourist?" Mallow shrieked in surprise. Sure he doesn't have the same style of an Alolan.
"Not tourist. I was planning to continue my Pokemon journey here in Alola and participate in the Pokemon league." Ash explained. Mallow' mouth formed an 'o', understanding what he meant.
"But sad to break it down. The league not yet announced officially yet." She said causing him to choke on his own breath.
"Wait what? What that suppose to mean?" He freaked out startling her.
"Jeez, calm down. What I meant is, the league is going to be first ever in the history of Alola. Kahuna' needed the guardians to agree with and they have the permissions. But due to the first time having the league, kahuna' still have to choose and compare rules and regulations and a solid date most of all. Maybe the end of the year. That's the longest it will get, hopefully." Mallow explained.
"Okay? Well that sorted? But I have a question?" He asked which she nodded to continue. "Well... I'm sure there's a professor around knows everything about Pokemon, right?" Ash asked. She's gonna laugh at him. He sure bragged about league and he's the only one knows he doesn't have a Pokemon. He owns many but not anymore.
"That's me then." Another voice came and revealing to be the man that was with Mallow an hour ago.
"Ash, that's Prof Kukui. Professor he's Ash." Mallow introduced both and Ash waved a hai.
"Nice to meet you Ash. I believe you wanted to talk to me, correct?" Kukui asked and Ash nodded.
"I was wondering if I can pick a starter Pokemon? Is that possible?"
"Of course, Ash and I heard you want to compete in the league this year?"
"Yes. I want to be a Pokemon Master one day. This is the best opportunity to get one is step closer."
"Very well. But you have to wait until kahuna Hala comes. At my place, starters are a mess unless you can deal with some troublemakers." Kukui said. And Ash on the other hand was so hyped up that he wanted to go at Kukui' place and choose his Pokemon already.
"I'm okay with the troublemakers." He shouts stars sparkling in his eyes. Kukui smiled and Mallow on the other hand sweatdropped. He really reminded her of someone else.
"True trainer spirit I say." Kukui said amused by the kid who reminded of himself.
Ash was this close burst in happiness, he just jumped off the table and the wobbly steps betrayed him causing to call face first on the floor. "Oh my.." Mallow gasped, a look scared of the raven haired boy' wellbeing.
"You okay, Ash." Kukui lend a hand also worried that the boy might have done a serious damage upon himself.
To others surprise, Ash sat up laughing embarrassed. "Never better." he said accepting Kukui' hand.
Mallow and Kukui smiled at the enthusiasm they never saw once. Even at the worst moments, Ash however always happy. Mallow then looked at him up and down examined his appearance. To a 'happy' little boy, his torn dirty clothes doesn't suit well.
"First, you need a shower then pair of fresh clothes. Do you carry any extra?" Mallow frowned asking him. Ash nodded pointing at his mess of a backpack. Mallow decide to check and to her doubt cleared. All his stuff including some money and passport, all of it are soaked wet. His clothes are at the bottom part and they don't look like useful anymore. To his luck they can dry his money and passport. Due to be in a plastic slip, his credit card somehow survived. "There goes that." Mallow muttered.
"We can deal with the your money and passport. Clothes have to say goodbye." Mallow said causing Ash to nod. He don't need passport anytime soon.
"I got this. Mallow can you take Ash to my place? I'll be back soon." Kukui asked and Mallow nodded agreeing.
They ditched his backpack and dirty clothes nearby the trashcan, carrying of rest of his belongings in a polythene bag. Kukui separated with them shortly leaving both teenagers.
Ash stumbled again and again but Mallow was kind enough to help him straight.
"And Ash?" Mallow started a conversation. The whole silent walk sounds less appealing.
"Yeah?"
"What really happened to you? Why were you in the woods, I mean." Mallow almost forgot to ask that.
"Something wierd happened. That's a story for later." Ash said as his belly growled again. She smiled at the frown on his face and knew she has to prepare something appetizing at Kukui' place.
"What's for the menu? I can cook something good." Mallow proudly.
"REALLY? YOU MEAN IT?" She giggled at the happy shriek and nodded, obviously she wants opinions on her skills. Ash seems the type of one to enjoy food wholeheartedly. "WOW, you're awesome." He said causing her cheeks to heat up. For him, those were just words. For Mallow compliments and opinions really do matter a ton.
"After you taste the food feel free to advise me or something lacking. That way I can improve myself more." She asked.
"I'll definitely love whatever you make. I'm sure of it already." He said rubbing his stomach.
"How come? You didn't know how my cooking would turn out." She wondered.
"A deep thought. Only a true chef ever wants other' opinion and advise. The fake one's really get upset and always need a positive response." Ash said giving her a smile, taking her breath and smile away.
"You think so?" Her voice was low yet audible. Nobody never said those words but this boy she knew barely of.
"Of course. It's obvious you are one of those who aren't aware of their own skills and try to learn more and still think they have to go a long way. If you think that way you are the best there is." Ash's words were simple yet she teared up which gone unnoticed by Ash. Thanks for the darkness.
"Those words are so much for take in. Thanks for your support Ash. I mean it." Mallow thanked him. He told the truth. She do felt like she doesn't even half across her goal. That means, she is good at her job. She could remember she used to get sad when others don't like her food but now she takes their complaints as a stepping stone. "Wow, you do have a good point." She said happily.
"That's my experience talking. I still this day think I'm so far away from my childhood dream but I won't stop here. There's countless strong trainers and Pokemon I still need to encounter. I always come up with new strategies all the time I lose a battle. That's how I'll be one day on the top of all." Ash said a determined shine on his eyes. 'i'll prove them wrong.' Inside he was death serious but he don't want mallow to dragged into the mess of a life he living.
Mallow was in awe that a 'rookie' trainer has those types of motivational thoughts in him. "I am sure you will fulfill your dream one day." She encouraged.
"Hehe.. thanks. Same for you." Ash said fist bumping the air. Mallow on the other hand questioning the enthusiasm this guy putting at worst times like he just lost in that Woods and covered in filth and wounds. But he's so energetic.
Walking side by side, Mallow guided her new friend across the street leading to Kukui' house. Mallow and Ash became friends within some seconds and they talked about random things as they finally reached a beachside house. Ash was in awe. He always wanted to live in a place where the scenery is beautiful and interactive. Even in the dark the ocean was just as welcoming as ever and the view was also great. The water reflected the dark-blue night sky along with many stars decorating the background of blue small house. All the lights of the house were lit indicating someone was in there and as if on clue, Mallow spoke;"Ash, you're gonna meet a friend of mine and please be less energetic around her. She's not a, you know highly socialized female." Mallow instructed.
"All right." He replied still so energetic as ever causing the green haired girl to sweatdrop. Maybe he's always like this. Mallow just giggled later seeing how silly he is.
They entered the house welcomed by a small canine dashing straight at crashed on Mallow' legs almost causing her to fall but she managed to balance herself. She eyed the happy little Pokemon who looked up at her showing affection. "Hey there Rockruff." She greeted with a small happy bark followed.
Mallow felt Ash fall on his knees and she was shocked at first but she saw he scooped up the little Pokemon eyes sparkling with joy and adoration. "A Rockruff huh? So cute." Ash cried out loud and the little Pokemon licked him all over his face. "Hahaha...Hey..buddy that tickles..jahha." Ash laughed really surprising Mallow, the way Ash handled Rockruff.
"Rockruff?" Came a feminine low voice. Ash looked up greeted by a blonde girl of his age wearing all a white T-shirt and pink shorts. Unlike Mallow the girl had pale skin and green shiny eyes and a messy bun hair crowned on top of her head. Both Mallow and Ash looked up meeting two green eyes comprehending what's happening. Then the two green orbs lined up with Ash' brown once.
"Hey Lillie. You gonna stare at us or invite us in?" Mallow teased and Lillie blushed embarrassed of spacing off. Ash grinned and waved at the blonde.
"Hai, Lillie I'm Ash. Nice to meet ya." That cheerful and energetic introduction startled Lillie but she waved back.
"Hai.. I'm..I.. Lillie." She said not knowing how to respond.
"That's what I called you, Lillie." Ash laughed making the blonde' cheeks turn even redder. Mallow giggled. Lillie at last noticed how beat up Ash was and widened her eyes.
"Oh no, what happened?" She showed genuine concern.
"Ash here new in Alola. He lost his way in woods. Luckily he managed finding a way." Mallow told the story short.
"And I lost the Pokemon I was chasing." he signed.
Both females took interest quite away then looked at each other.
"You never told about a Pokemon." Mallow reminded.
"Oh, I forgot to mention a fast Pokemon appeared and I was chasing it, ending up lost." Ash told the complete story.
"Next time please watch where you going. Not every time luck back you up you know." Mallow scolded which received a nod and laughter because he already started to play with Rockruff.
"Lillie, show Ash bathroom while I prepare dinner, if you don't mind." Mallow requested and the blonde hesitantly nodded. "Please hold him steady and be careful you guys." Mallow instructed both and Lillie's cheeks heat up again. Not ever in her life she dared to socially interact with people, but all of sudden she's taking care of a boy she never saw before.
Letting Rockruff go Ash stumbled on his feet leaning towards the wall and smiled scratching the back of his head. Lillie just froze, seeing him smile, deep in her heart something jolted. "Hey, you fine Lillie? Your face is red and all." Ash being Ash, his dense nature quite didn't catch the hint but he thought she's not feeling well. He really sounded concerned when he should be amused by her sudden change of expressions.
"Wha..hehe. I..FINE..." Lillie shrieked but covered mouth immediately. Her voice was higher than intended. "I mean I'm okay." She corrected.
"You sure?"
"I'll show you bathroom. This way." Her barely audible voice said sounding nervous. Ash nodded and allowed her catch his shoulder to prevent falling and little did he knew the girl was about to faint due to nervousness and embarrassment. She's touching a male, not everyday task at hand. But she wants to help either. Better deal with it or others will think of her as a freak she has.
"Be careful in there, okay?" She adviced and lead him inside the small bathroom and sat him on a plastic stool. "Here, just call if you need anything. I mean don't expect us in here." Lillie bit her tongue. She was unsuccessful at the words she meant to say.
She expected him in stare back at her annoyed picturing him as a creep, but she wasn't expecting Ash to laugh at her statement. "You are so funny you know that?" He said between the laughter. "Hey, your face. It's red again." Ash pointed out stop laughing.
Lillie just waved at him awkwardly and closed the door behind her and left.
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Kukui brought Ash a new set of clothes and a medical kit. Ash wore the blue and white T-shirt and black shorts along with a black hat with white square pokeball logo on it. The outfit was amazingly the exact size but Kukui was just guessing the whole size when he bought them. Ash thanked all of them while they were eating dinner.
"You like it guys? It's not much but I tried with all I found in the fridge. And the fridge was pretty much empty, so I couldn't make something fancy." Mallow nervously apologized for no good reason. Someone losing appetite because of her is unforgivable for her own rules and the law was also her or the people.
Ash was the fastest and even pleaded for another plate making Mallow happy. Kukui and Lillie complimented, saying the food don't taste rushed, rather it's so good.
"WOAH! I'M FULL." Ash shouted yawning but gave Mallow a reassuring smile. "I predicted, the dinner is going to be AWSOME." He said making everyone stare at him soon to be break out grinning at his carefree behavior. Mallow was so happy they loved the rushed food item. She wish she could serve something more special.
"Next time I'll bake the special one for you guys." Mallow announced followed by Ash cheering for her.
Few more minutes later, Kukui agreed to show all the three starters to Ash who was about to burst in excitement. The three Pokemon was doing their own business on the table. There is an owl Pokemon, a fire cat and blue sea lion Pokemon. The owl Pokemon was sleeping while the cat looking bored. The seel Pokemon was making water bubbles.
"So, Ash. That's Rowlet, a grass flying type." Kukui pointed at the sleeping owl. "That's Popplio, pure water type and that's Litten, a fire type." He pointed at the rest of them. "What's your pick?"
"Rowlet, Popplio and Litten?" Ash said looking at each of them while crouching next to them face to face. "Man, it's so hard to choose. They all look great." Ash muttered.
Everyone else stared at an overthinking teen who now looked much cute as the starter Pokemon. He stared at them like he saw the most valuable thing in the world. Kukui then figured out, the boy is something special. The way he treats Pokemon is so unique yet simple. Every trainer in the world not always end up the good ones but Ash has an aura of a true master around him. And Kukui can feel that.
"So? Who's you going to go with?"
AN/; I KNOW IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A REVENGE STORY. BUT HE'LL PROVE THEM HE'S THE STRONGEST AND WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK OF ASH'S NEW POKEMON AND WHAT POKEMON IT'S GOING TO BE? AND FORGOT TO METION THAT, THANKS FOR PICKING MY STORY. I APPRICIATE IT. BYE.