Updating now! I'm trying to remain consistent, but I have this sinking feeling that I'm not. But I do hope you all are enjoying this story at least half as much as I had creating it.
Fang: Roza does not own Pokémon.
"Lily!" My friend waved to me as she hovered above Ash, Cilan, and I on Uniswan holding both Pikachus.
"I knew I could count on you guys. Thank you, Pikachu and Pikachuett."
"Pikachu!" She hugged them both.
"Oh, no you don't!" we heard as the wall Lily had previously been trapped behind exploded. The force of it knocked Uniswan to the ground. "We are not letting you get away with a Uniswan and the twerp's Pikachu!"
"Team Rocket, leave our friend along!" Ash said as Lily coaxed her Pokémon back to her feet. We stood guard for them.
"I don't think so. Frillish, your cue!" Jessie brought out her Frillish.
"Amongus, let's go!"
"Hey, Lily. Let's show them what two Pikachus and a Uniswan can do," Ash replied. The grinned at him and nodded.
"Whatever. Frillish, use Bubble Beam!"
"Amongus, use Hidden Power!"
"Dodge it!" The three Pokémon jumped out of the attacks' path.
"Uniswan, use Fire Blast! Pikachuett, use Thunderbolt!"
"You too, Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!" Ash added.
"Pikachu!"
"Uniswan!" The three blasts all hit the team, making them blast off.
"You did really well, Uniswan. Take a well deserved rest," Lily said as she returned her Pokémon to its Pokéball. She put the ball away and knelt down in front of the Pikachus. "Thanks you two. I'm glad to have you guys on my side."
"Pikachu!" She rubbed their heads with affection clear on her face.
"Hey, what about us? We're the ones who found you," Ash said jokingly.
Lily giggled and stood up. She hugged me then Cilan. "Thank you two for finding me." She then walked to Ash and gave him a longer hug. One that lasted a little longer than necessary. "Thank you for also finding me and helping me get rid of Team Rocket."
"It was nothing. We're always willing to lend a helping hand," Cilan said.
"Let's try a hand at that sleepover again. And this time, you'll all wake up to the sweet scent of my special breakfast that I would cook just for you guys."
"Sounds like a plan," I said. The boys nodded in agreement.
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"Wow, Lily. This really is amazing," Cilan said as we dug into breakfast the next morning.
"Mm-hm," Ash agreed.
"You have truly outdone yourself this time," I added.
"I'm glad you all like it. I've spent years trying to create the absolute perfect recipes," she replied, blushing lightly with pleasure.
"Well you succeeded. This is the best," Ash complimented. She gave him a radiant smile while blushing slightly further.
"So what's your plan from here, Lily?" I asked as we all finished eating.
"Actually, I was going to talk to you about that. I just got an invitation last night from a region's top Pokémon Coordinator. The region Uniswan came from, Camos, is having a series of special pageants in honor of Uniswan herself."
"That's amazing! Are you going?"
"Yeah, I'm actually leaving this afternoon to catch the Grand Opening Pageant. That's what I wanted to talk to you about. The invitation came with two free plane tickets to Camos. I want you to come with me."
"You want me to go to Camos with you?" I asked, surprised.
"Yeah! It'll be just like how we imagined it when we were little! The pageants. The battles. The tours. And I just found out right before I found Uniswan there are amazing new dragon types that haven't even been found in that region. Would you come, Iris? Please?"
"I would love to, but…." I looked out the window, unsure.
"Say no more, I understand. I'll just video chat with you and send post cards just like I always have." I looked back at the show girl. Her head was bowed, and her thick hair covered her face.
Both Pikachus climbed onto the table and stood in front of her. "Pika? Pika, pi? Pikachu!" Pikachu said.
"I would like that very much, Pikachu. But you'll have to ask Ash."
"Ask me what?"
"He says you two would come with me if I would like you to."
"Why not? It sounds like fun. Camos will be a new region for me, so I can meet new Pokémon." Her eyes brightened.
"Really? You'll come?!" He nodded and she gave him a wide smile. "Thank you so much!" She hugged him tight.