AureliaShipping Drabbles
Written By SkittleBoxx
Pokemon Research Project
On a lazy weekend, Ash was sitting on the steps of Professor Kukui's home/lab. He was looking out and waiting for something- rather someone- to arrive. While he waited, he decided to keep himself occupied by staring at the waves and listening to the relaxing sound they made when they crept up to the sand and receded.
Soon enough, he heard what seemed to be his name being called out. Ash turned his head forward to focus on a gentle hill, and there was his study partner, fellow classmate Lillie. Her blonde hair was whipping around and dancing with the wind, and she had a smile on her face despite her hat could blow away at any minute.
"Lillie! Over here!" he called.
Lillie noted Ash's voice and it seemed her face brightened. "Ash!" She kept her hand on her head as she ran down the hill and towards the lab, where Ash was and would be staying during his Alolan adventures. She slowed to a stop in the soft sand and sat down next to her classmate when she neared where he was. She set down the books and paper she had brought over and looked to Ash again. "So, you said you needed my help with something?"
"Yeah." Ash took Lillie's pencil and tapped it against his forehead. "You know how we're supposed to be doing a research project on Pokemon?"
"Mhmm. I already got most of mine done."
The boy rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, that's what I needed you here for. You're easily smart and knowledgeable, and I wanted a few tips on how to make this project really good."
Lillie took a book off of the stack of resources she had prepared and flipped through the pages. "Writing projects is easy. All you really have to do is write about the facts you find while really making it your own. Like you're projecting your voice through paper." She blushed a bit. "At least... that's how I write my papers. But maybe my method can perhaps help you."
"Really?" Ash asked. "That's it? I would expect a little more from a word as intimidating as research project."
Lillie smiled as shook her head. "Not as hard as you'd think, actually. But if you're still struggling with getting the ropes, I'd be happy to help in any way I can."
Ash gave one of his familiar smiles and gave an confirmatory nod. "That would help me out tons, so thanks!" He stood up and adjusted his red hat a bit. "But before we start... I still don't have a Pokemon to research, and I'd like to learn about a new Pokemon in the Alola region. So..." He held his hand out and blushed just a tiny bit. "You know so many Pokemon in Alola, so could you help me find a Pokemon to take notes on, Lillie? I would really appreciate it."
The girl giggled quietly and took Ash's hand. "Sure thing. I know a lot of cool Pokemon that live around Kukui's lab, so let's go!"
They ran off in the direction of some interesting and new Pokemon which they would hopefully find to help Ash with a small project. All the while, they continued to run side-by-side and listen to both the other's laughter and the ocean near them.
Sometimes, schoolwork could be fun with the right friends.