Chapter 8: Begin and Beyond


The morning rose in Japan. Spending the night at Kari's place, Ash's mind had sharpened to a point that a spartan could skewer a Persian, humans not Pokémon. The Digidestined reported to the computer room in the school, Ash and Kari waiting. Seeing this steamed Davis so boiled, you could put a tea kettle on his head. Should take about three minutes. "What the heck are you doing with Kari?!" he roared. Ash and Kari turned, not quite phased with Davis' shouting.

"Just coming up with a plan," Kari answered. Yeah, nothing really going on between the two. Well, actually that's a lie. Last night, Kari had asked why Ash had feelings for Yolei, who came in with Pikachu. The truth was that he didn't have any. The only reason Ash gave a little love to Yolei was that he jumped a reaction to a quick evidence-finder she brought up: the CCTV cameras. Realizing that his words were the truth, Kari took advantage and landed another piece of romance onto Ash's lips. The first time was to stir Ash from submitting his consciousness to the sleeper hold. This time around, Ash got it full-stride and awake. Right now, Davis didn't believe in what Kari muttered.

"How do I know that you're just coming up with a strategy and not trying to get into his jeans?" It could be that the jeans would be too big for Kari. That or Yolei's vicious glare at Davis could tell him to shut up.

"What did I tell you, Davis," Ash scorned. "This is about the townspeople, not about falling in love with any of girls or engaging in something that would kick you off the team." Interesting statement. Much to Yolei's word, Davis didn't appreciate the backtalk Ash spoke.

"Even when we brought you here, you've been nothing but a pain in the neck." Davis, you're about to understand a pain in the neck. No, worse than just the neck.

"Pikachu?" Yolei called. On cue, Pikachu fired electricity from its cheeks, zapping Davis. Shaking, screaming and feeling thousands of volts coursing through his body, Davis couldn't escape this shocking punishment. Ten seconds passed when Pikachu stopped it's re-volt, allowing Davis to flop down. Bet you he'll think twice before shooting nonsense.

"You don't take backtalk lightly, do you?" Gatomon murmured.

("Just defending my master, nothing much,") Pikachu sneered. Well, Pikachu, you're doing such a stupendous job. Back to the topic...

"So, anyway, what's the back story with the video?" Cody asked. Ash stood up, ready to address the dilemma ahead.

"Well, the reason why Pallet Town had become emptied is because of a couple Pokémon that I know," he opened. "However, it's not as straightforward as you might think. It turns out that Ken sneaked a peek after the battle between the Pokémon and a Digimon known as LadyDevimon." TK's face went pale with dismay. An old enemy perhaps?

"From the audio that was taken from the video, as Ash had listened to, it sounds like LadyDevimon may have been responsible for the hole," Kari referred. "In hindsight, she saw this as an opportunity to cause havoc and chaos with Ken being an unintended scapegoat. Anyway, the Pokémon that helped were Ho-oh and Lugia, with a lady named Sara in the mix." For TK, Cody and the uninspired Davis, this was new to them. "While there may be one Ho-oh that Ash would know, there are also three Lugias to go along, thus, we enter the fray." Why did all three Lugias need to be mentioned? Was one of them responsible for evacuating Pallet Town? Did all three play a part?

"So, what's the idea?" Upamon wondered. There had to be a plan and Ash would answer the call.

"First, we head back to my world," he motioned. "Then, we'll split into two cells for each destination." He walked over to a computer where he pulled out a yellow hand-held device with a small screen in the front. Then, he hooked it up to the computer where the screen revealed an overhead map. Was this the overview of Ash's world. "A blessing in disguise that Max loaned me his Pokénav when I left to see Prof. Ivy. I bet Brock is huddling in the corner in depression mode." Not a good idea to tease a close friend like that. Everyone huddled, wondering and not depressing, around Ash. His computer skills were in full stride again. He directed the mouse, not Pikachu, over to a portion of green below a rather medium sized square with the label of "PALLET TOWN" adjacent to it. "As we all know, this is the gate that binds the Pokémon and Digimon worlds." He shifted the mouse over, scrolling the screen to the right with more green until it was by another square, named "NEW BARK TOWN." Why New Bark Town?

"This isn't really a time to woof up a joke," Davis grumbled. Woof up a joke? Davis, that's a pun, not a joke.

"Who would make pathetic jokes at a time like this? We'll need a team to traverse to New Bark Town and get a chance to get info on where Lugia and Silver were and if either had any help with the evacuation." Then, he scrolled diagonally down and left to a cache of green over blue...islands. "The second team will proceed to Shamouti Island and confront the other Lugia. Afterwards, we meet back at my house for further detailing." Sounded like a plan. Davis proceeded to nod, confirming the idea.

"I may not be into mysteries, preferably because I see myself as a soccer god," he gloated. "But I'm a great sport of teamwork. I'll have you take Yolei and TE over to Shammy while Kari, Cody and I hunker over in New Bark Town." Seemed as though Davis supported a female to go with Ash, but not the female who liked him more than the other. Even the cute imp had to stay on Davis' side.

"I'd like the idea," it chirped. "I mean, I can significantly run fast, but don't have fins or wings." Yeah, you're just a cute little...you know, it's hard to be argumentative to something like that.

"I appreciate that you wanna assign teams, Davis," Kari chuckled. "However, considering the circumstances, I was in charge of cell organization. So, I did it this way. Davis, you will be with TK and Yolei over to New Bark Town. In the meantime, I will have Ash and Cody accompanied over to the shrine on Shamouti Isle." Ouch! Daivs got rejected. He wanted to have Kari by him, but was assigned Yolei instead. Man, he was fuming.

"W-w-w-w-what gives you the right to overrule my decisions?" he roared whining.

"The fact that I'm the younger sister of the leader of the first-generation Digidestined, that's how." Okay, but explain to us that backbone that you have? Ash and the Digimon were a tad shocked with Kari's rambunctious attitude toward Davis.

"Was Kari always this way regarding Davis?" he questioned himself. None of the Digimon would have any idea, not even Pikachu. Finally, he voiced up. "Look, argue all you want, but let's take care of this first." This was more important. Everyone kept a clear head, knowing that the lives of the townspeople of Pallet were at stake. TK stood forward, his D-3 pointed at the screen.

"Alright everyone," he sounded. "Digiport open!" The flash from before lit the room. As it dimmed, everyone was gone. Ten minutes after entering the DigiWorld, everyone reappeared at the cave's entrance, back near Pallet Town. As planned, Ash, Kari, Cody and their creatures proceeded south to the islands. Yolei, TK, Davis and their Digimon scampered to the west, onward to New Bark Town.

An hour had passed when everyone split to their respective destinations. Since Ash's trip would take longer, let's spend some time with Davis's band as they made it to the town west of Pallet. The sign that was posted by the entrance to town said it all.

"WELCOME TO NEW BARK TOWN, WHERE WINDS OF NEW BEGINNINGS GUSTS."

This was the town...and it was lively, much more than Pallet. Townspeople flocked throughout the streets doing their own personal businesses like shopping, dining, or merely conversation. "This is the place," Hawkmon acknowledged. Yolei was anxious to be here and see Elm for herself. Same could be said for Davis.

"Well, let's go find this Prof. Elm and report back," he motioned as he started to sprint into town. Did he even know where Prof. Elm was?

"Hold on there, tiger," TK called, stopping Davis short of the town limits. "Do you have any idea where Prof. Elm's lab is?" Hearing TK made Davis lose a good portion of his nerves. This was no exception as he angrily turned back to the others.

"Of course I do, TC! In the town." Right but what about specifically? "I bet you we'll find it if we look hard enough." That's a good indication that he didn't know where the lab was. Yolei sighed, frustrated with Davis's headstrong approach.

"This is why I have a detailed map," she groaned. "Apparently, Kari knew you'd rush into the situation without a clue." Davis couldn't believe that his leader status was taking no effect with his partners and that he felt like an idiot in trusting his headlong approach. Plus, hearing that Kari looked into the matter and not TK or Ash, he complied.

"Well, if Kari dug it up, I guess I'll go with it." Allowing the one with the map, Davis let Yolei lead. About 15 minutes later, they arrived at a large brown duplex with a fence, just like Prof. Oak's house.

"Is this really where Prof. Elm lives in?" Veemon questioned Yolei's navigating skills.

"This would be it," she replied. "Now, all we need to do is see him." Easier said than done. How can you confront someone who probably won't believe that Ash wasn't taken like one of his predecessors? Even more, there was a note and Patamon picked it from the doorway, giving to who else but TK.

"Check this out," it pointed as TK examined it.

"The note says that he's over at the Pokémon Center attending to a-" TK stopped when he read something that made his heart skip a beat. "No way!" Everyone wondered what the note read and why TK was freaked by it.

"TX, what?" Davis barked.

"There's a wounded Lugia that he's trying to aid." Gasps echoed in the confined open room. Elm was attending an injured creature nearby.

"Ash told me that the center had a large red 'P' on the front," Yolei remembered. "And I saw one in the middle of town. That's gotta be where Prof. Elm is." Nods of confirmation told the troupe to get to the Center. A few minutes passed when they got to the Pokémon Center. There, a young ponytail redhead adult female in a white tank-top and jeans was trying to comfort a young grayish-brunette boy in a white t-shirt and swimming trunks and a silver bird-like creature which was about as big as the boy. The bird had blue scaled linings around its eyes and spots on his back. Was that a Lugia?

"It'll be okay, Oliver," the redhead spoke of concern. The kid, Oliver, failed to fathom what happened, which might be that wounded Lugia. Yolei approached the two, starting to get a picture of what had occurred. She knelt to the silver bird, petting it between the eyes. The redhead noticed Yolei's caressing hand stroking the bird, which felt more at ease. "I'm sorry about this. Silver's mother had been attacked." Silver?! The baby Lugia. Hearing that the mother was harmed meant that she fought something off and got hurt doing it. That's when electronic sliding doors opened. Coming through the doors were a young pink-pigtail woman in a rather revealing nurse's uniform. The other was none other than Prof. Elm. The four in the heart wrenching huddle saw the two, hoping that the mother would be alright. Heartbreak. Elm dipped his head, shaking in disgrace. It was tragic.

"I'm sorry, Luka," the nurse sorrowed. "She succumbed to her injuries." NO! The mother died. Oliver screamed his cries which startled TK and Davis. Davis was a little ticked with that scream, but was angered at the sick individual who ended the life of a mother, human or otherwise.

"This is beyond humanity in most of the word," TK growled. Most because this wasn't about a human.

"LadyDevimon's handy work?" Davis guessed. "Not quite something Ken would stoop to." TK nodded. This LadyDevimon had to be coldblooded if she would resort to killing someone like a Lugia. Yolei stood up, facing Elm, questions in her mind. This was the first ever meeting with an otherworld professor and a Digidestined.

"What's the report?" she concernedly wondered.

"A devilish flying lady, claiming revenge, attacked the Lugias," Elm explained. "Oliver and Luka just happened to come onto the scene, helping Silver on board and treating its minor injuries. The mother Lugia was savagely beaten to an inch of her life. Luka sent out a distress signal." Oh, man! The lady went primal on the mother. The revenge...could it be that LadyDevimon? "However, even a successful operation wasn't enough to save her. Not even Ash could stop her, even if he was somewhere safely away from this action." Yolei, the honest professor should be clued in that Ash was still hanging around.

"Ash is still with us. I met him over in Pallet Town." Elm staggered, nearly tripping over his own feet. Oliver stopped crying, hearing the name, too.

"You're saying that Ash didn't go with the rest?" Luka shuttered. Yolei shook her head, pretty much confirming Luka's understanding, causing TK to step up.

"It was a stroke of luck that he was on an errand run to another professor," he pointed out. "Still, to hear about what happened to her, it's madness." Madness. To stop a killer...what do you need? Davis got up to Luka and Oliver, promise on hand.

"Listen, kid, we'll take care of whoever ended that Lugia's life," he proposed. "I may not like TJ here, nor Ash, but there nothing close to kills for kicks." Nice way to admit your emotions to such a little kid. Oliver sniffled, thinking that this was a guarantee to stop this femme fatale.

"Tell Ash to get her for me and Silver," he whimpered, trying to act tough. Davis nodded.

"I will. He'll listen." Listen he will. Meanwhile, flying across the oceans was a giant white winged sphinx with gold cuffs around the hooves. On top, Ash and Kari kept eyes on the islands as they flew over the waters. Where was Cody and Pikachu? On Charizard? Far behind? That's where we look underwater where a white miniature submarine with a face and a spear of death. Okay, not so mch, but the black spear embedded in the front had two pairs of barbs which could cause massive damage. In the clear capsule...so that's where Pikachu and Cody were. It also appeared that Cody borrowed Max's Pokénav from Ash.

"Mikan Island?" Cody read. "Trovita Island? Where do they come up with these names?" There's a mystery. Suddenly, Pikachu saw something on the mini-screen and pointed it out to Cody.

"It's sounds like we're close," the sub bubbled. Wait...submarines don't talk. Was that submarine a Digimon?

"We must be, Submarimon." Well, that's the proof. Submarimon began its ascent to the surface. Did Ash and Kari need to see Cody to confirm the island? Ash's eyes were peeled to the core, hoping to seek the island as well. It didn't take long for Ash to spot it. There was a shrine with rock pillars surrounding a stone mantle. Was that the island?

"Shamouti Island, down there," he called as he pointed to the island. Noting that there was the destination, all they needed to do is get descend.

"Okay, Nefertimon, let's land," Kari commanded the winged beast.

"You got it," she replied as she glided down to earth, or the destinate isle. Submarimon and Nefertimon arrived at the island from below and above, respectfully. Ash, Cody, Kari and Pikachu hopped off the rides, ready to proceed to the shrine.

"Is that where we find Lugia?" Cody wondered. By the shrine?

"That's where I last saw him," Ash answered. Let's get up there and see what's up." They journeyed to the stage which was up a flight of steps while ditching the Digimon at the shoreline. The humans and Pikachu got to the shrine, nothing appearing too out of place.

"Are you sure this is the place where the telepathic Lugia resides?" Kari doubted. Come on, Ash. Tell us something.

"This is," someone spoke. It wasn't Ash. Turning, the four saw a pink hippo on its hind legs and wearing a frilly red/white scarf. It also wore a gray spiral shell that was about as big as the hippo. Ash and Pikachu knew who it was the instant it...maybe better to say he talked.

"Slowking, hey, what's up?" Ash greeted. Slowking waived as he approached the three, happy to see Ash and Pikachu in good health.

"Well, it's relief that you weren't amongst the captured civilians of Pallet, and I bet I know why you're here." This had to be a wise man, or hippo. Ash bowed a nod. That's when caws screeched the silence away and making everyone turn to the sky. Out of the pitch-blue skies, a giant red bird emerged, coated in bursts of flames. Ash awed the sight of the blazing fire bird.

"Moltres." The bird landed on two of the stone pillars. The burning body and spirit made Cody tremble. More cawing shrills filled the air. Appearing was a large yellow spiked bird, sparks of lightning emanating from the feathers of the bird. "Zapdos." That bird softly landed by the staircase, cutting off any chance of escape. The sparks had Pikachu revealing it's electricity. Yet another screech of noise caught everyone off-guard. Turning again, a huge blue bird, shimmering of elegance of the shining coating feathers, came too. "That's the third, Articuno...but why are all three of them here...and in peace?" In peace? Why, did they have a big scuffle sometime ago? Articuno perched itself on the stone mantle, eying everyone.

"Ever since you and Lugia quelled the battle a couple of years ago, they've respected each other gradually." Ash and Pikachu got what Slowking meant, but Kari and Cody were...slow to catch on.

"What on earth would they be fighting about?" Cody questioned. Well, there were many possibilities. Maybe Ash could help clean it up.

"You see those three islands in the distance?" he asked as he shot a finger to three small pieces of land in the far reaches. "Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno wanted to maintain isolation amongst their islands when a poacher, or as he liked to clarify himself as a collector, kidnapped Moltres. Thinking that Moltres abandoned his island, we happened to meet up with Zapdos, claiming that land as his. That's when he caught Zapdos and us. After freeing both Moltres and Zapdos, they fought the airship and destroyed it. However, their rage almost erupted in the world's destruction. Lugia aided us in saving the world and stopping the grudge between those two and Articuno, who wasn't captured, but was upset that his island was attacked." Thanks for the history lesson, Ash.

"Guess they wanted to show how much respect they now have amongst each other," Kari surveyed. Perhaps. That's when Articuno beaked up. Trying to say something. No one had a clue on what it was trying to gawk at...all except for Slowking and Pikachu. They became horrified.

("No wonder Articuno sounds panicked,") Pikachu squeaked in disbelief. Why would the blue bird sound panicked?

"What do you mean?" Cody understood but asked.

"Articuno said that Lugia had returned from a fly-by over Kanto with bad injuries, claiming he was hit by an attack called 'Darkness Wave'," Slowking translated. Kari jumped in fear. Did she know the attack?

"No way that's a Pokémon attack," Ash regarded. No, but Kari did.

"So, LadyDevimon's on a rampage," she growled. All, even the birds turned to Kari, soundly knowing who it was and what the ire became.

"Can we stop her?" Since she knew LadyDevimon, she might know a way to stop her devastation. Zapdos cawed loudly, making everyone jerk to it. With a flick of its neck, Zapdos fired a yellow glass ball to Ash, who caught effortlessly. No fanciness.

"The treasure from Lightning Island?" The ball started to glow. A yellow spark circled inside the orb with tremendous feel.

"I think its about time I told you the truth about those treasures," Slowking opened up as Articuno spat out its blue treasure, making Pikachu catch it with his tail. That's where the effort went. Pikachu lobbed the treasure to Ash, who received it. "Those treasures are actually Energy Spheres, ornaments of harnessed power that the three legendary birds excrete their powers into. These powers are used to restore the harmony of the world, true enough, but when used in battle, the power might be deadly to put lightly." Eyes widened in fear. These Energy Spheres could kill? Then why give it to Ash? The blue Sphere radiated a blue light swirling around just like the yellow Sphere.

"But why Ash?" Cody wondered. Moltres flung a red Sphere, allowing Kari to grab it, which wasn't warm. That's a shock. Kari held the Sphere as a red flame-shaped light illuminated the orb of power.

"Anyone can hold it. The powers can be unleashed, but Ash has seen these up close, so he's aware of what's in these Energy Spheres." Ash gazed at the last Energy Sphere that Kari held.

"The energies of fire, ice and lightning," he named lowly. Suddenly, Moltres became chatty. Everyone spun to the bird of flames where Slowking was able to communicate.

"Well, there's more than just this. Moltres said that Lugia assisted an adversary and a young girl holding a Togepi. I don't know if that helps any." Ash's mind was along the straight and narrow as his mind clicked...and grinned.

"It helps a lot." How? Kari quickly thought of how.

"Mirage Kingdom and the Togepi Paradise," she guessed confidently. Ash nodded, saying that she knew where he needed to go, next.

"Then we better get going and regroup with the rest," Cody suggested. That was the next part of the rescue operation.

"Sounds like a plan," Ash agreed as he turned to the birds and Slowking. "Thanks for your help, guys. Take care and give Lugia my regards." Zapdos flew up, allowing Ash, Pikachu and the Digidestined to return to their rides.

"Good luck, my friends," Slowking waived. Before long, Cody and Pikachu boarded Submarimon as it readied itself to submerge while Ash and Kari hopped on Nefertimon to allow flight back. With each hour passing, the fates of Pallet's townspeople become more grim, but edging Ash and the Digidestined closer to finding them. The two trios reformed inside Ash's home, trading information and formulating a plan as Patamon informed Ash and Pikachu about the death of Silver's mother. Ash gritted on the notice. It may have gone a bit far.

"That's what Prof. Elm told us," Patamon finished. Knowing that it was Elm's words, Ash understood the report.

"Thanks, Patamon," Ash praised while still in some shock. Silver's mother must have hit a hard spot on his nerves. His mother came on his mind. Ash looked toward the rest, ready to move forward. Yolei saw Ash, knowing that his eyes meant it was time to move forward.

"So, now what's the plan?" Yolei asked, causing everyone to turn to Ash. The townspeople, the attacks, the chaos...everything that has happened up to this point seemed like this was a long-winded tale of truth to bestow a grand finale.

"Well, considering the circumstances that have been ongoing, the only plausible location to go to would be the Mirage Kingdom in the midland deserts of the Hoenn Region. That area is protected by continuous sandstorms and surrounding mountains." A difficult place to find, less get into. "Knowing that Ho-oh and Sara were involved with the skirmish over Pallet, I still have questions to address to her." He turned to his friend, bowing a nod before turning to everyone else. "I did appreciate all your hard work in this caper. I couldn't have managed to get this far without all of you." That was a kind gesture. Davis stood up, Oliver's words still needing to get out.

"Despite what Prof. Elm speculated your chances, Oliver wanted to give his saying to get LadyDevimon for him and Silver," he expressed his grit. "Those Energy Spheres should buy you some time to figure a counterattack." It was a strategy. Ash knew his skills could use some pointers.

"Thanks for the advice, Davis. You should huddle back to the DigiWorld." Everyone else gasped that Ash wanted to confront LadyDevimon alone.

"Ash, that's dangerous, even for an experienced trainer to battle LadyDevimon!" TK screeched in concern of his friends. Ash didn't step away from his plan of rescue.

"If anything, Ken may be conspiring to attack the Pokémon World. I've got the Mirage Kingdom considering my knowledge of the layout and the royal family." Kari ran to Ash, who got his arm out to cease her. Though he saw the distraught worry in her face, Ash stayed confident to the situation.

"Ash...you can't," she cried, tears beginning to trickle over her cheeks. Ash understood her concerns, yet remained focused on what was needed.

"Look." Kari wiped tears from her eyes, trying to be strong for Ash. "You guys have given me the strength to proceed on and finish what I've started. "I'm not doing this because I don't need anymore help or that I hate you guys suddenly. It's to protect you from what else may come out and attack. Alright?" Kari nodded, but still wanted to be with Ash until the end. TK walked over and placed a hand on Kari's shoulder, prompting her to turn to him and allow Ash to lower his own.

"We'll get everything prepared for when you bring the townspeople home," he issued. Ash huffed a chuckle, accepting the offer.

"I guess I'll see you later." Seeing Pikachu run up, Ash was ready. Charizard was by his side, meaning wings for a flyover if necessary. He finally walked out, his adventure resumed. The Digimon, substituting Submarimon and Nefertimon with Armadillomon and Gatomon, looked toward TK and Kari, still unacceptably allowing Ash to go on, what may be to her, a suicide mission. Ash walked from his house, ready to rescue Pallet Town...the people, at least. As he made his way to the town limits...

"Ash!" the shout of Yolei echoed. Ash and Pikachu turned, seeing the girls and their Digimon gaining ground to get to him.

"Yolei! Kari!" The girls stopped, a good foot from him. Yolei displayed a look of determination that could only be matched by Ash

"You think you can walk out on us and throw caution to the wind?" Ash and Pikachu shook on a nervous act, making it appear that he was unaware about their continuing pact. "We're in this together until the end, you got it?" Even Kari had to be smiling, acknowledging the opinion.

"Guess I can't argue myself out of this. Let's go!"

"Alright!" Kari cheered as they sprinted off, aiming for the Hoenn Region. The boys came out, watching Ash takeoff with both females. TK and Cody stood by while Davis couldn't hold his anger about how lucky Ash was with girls.

"Man, there's no reason Kari should continue to be with him!" he steamed. Wait...what about Yolei?

"Davis, those three were together when they got wind of why Pallet Town was deserted," TK reminded. Davis jerked to the other two, less than acknowledging this point.

"That doesn't matter!" While he began his rant at the boys, a brunette female in red arrived. The wardrobe: red bandanna, red tight t-shirt, black skin-tight shorts, white gloves with black fingers and yellow shoes. "Ash may be this hotshot who's pretty much skilled as I am but there's no reason Kari should be with that guy. Maybe Yolei, maybe Mimi, but not Kari. I don't care what anyone says!" Not even Tai? TK and Cody saw the new brunette, attempting to correct Davis.

"Uh, Davis?" Cody opened.

"No buts, Cody. If Veemon could fly, I'd go straight to Ash and knock some sense into him!" Well, someone was about to knock some sense into him. She wrapped her arms around Davis's neck, almost similar to Yolei's sleeper hold. "What the-!" However, she was going to do something different. She lifted him to the air, flipping Davis over her, landing on his head. Davis fell limp from the suplex that she implied. Ouch!

"Don't you dare talk about Ash like that!" she scolded. She turned to the other two, who stepped back, not wanting the same fate. "Was Ash here before?" She was interested in Ash? Wait...she couldn't be...

"Yeah, he left with Kari and Yolei to the Mirage Kingdom in the Hoenn Region," TK answered. "By the way, are you friends with Ash?" The girl nodded. Still, there's no way...really?

"It's May. I came to check on Max and Prof. Birch." One person considered missing was not. May was alright! While not knowing, Ash was on his way to Hoenn with his female escort. We'll see if there is a reunion next time.


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