Day 3
Ash was currently chowing down on the all-you-can-eat breakfast. Let's say it was a good thing Arceus decided to get more food this year. We can also exclude the fact that Ash ate more than the entire creation trio combined.
"Do you always eat that much food?"
Ash turned to see Meloetta levitating near him.
"Don't worry," said Pikachu, "I've seen him eat more than that before,"
"How-" began Meloetta, "Never mind, I don't want to know,"
"What?" asked Ash, "Meeting all these legendary Pokemon makes me hungry,"
"You say that about everything!" said Pikachu.
"I don't!"
"Then name one thing you haven't said you get hungry from," replied Pikachu.
"Umm…" said Ash, "I know! Eating doesn't make me hungry!"
Pikachu and Meloetta sweatdropped.
"Anyway," said Meloetta, "thank you Ash for helping Riley and me in Unova. It really means a lot,"
"Hey, no problem," said Ash, "Team Rocket definitely does not deserve any more power,"
"Speaking of Team Rocket," said Meloetta, "are those goons still following you?"
"Yep," said Ash, "they still haven't given up after all this time,"
"Wow, that's persistent," said Meloetta.
"Yeah, but we're kinda frenemies," said Ash, "most of the time they try to steal Pikachu, but sometimes they're actually helpful."
"Hmm, maybe that's why I couldn't sense any evil in them," said Meloetta.
"What do you mean?" asked Ash.
"Well," began Meloetta, "since I'm a psychic type, I can sense the feelings and intentions of people. In people like Giovanii, I can sense a lot of evil, and in people like you, I can sense a lot of good. For that trio, I couldn't really sense either, as if they didn't have evil intentions. They were just obeying to impress their boss."
"Do you know if he actually wants Pikachu?" asked Ash, "I mean, they keep going after him, but I think they've spent more money than they'll actually get if they capture Pikachu."
"They might get more money now though," said Meloetta, "considering Pikachu is technically the strongest non-legendary Pokemon. Speaking of which, congratulations on beating Leon! Riley and I were watching you on TV, it was an amazing match!"
"Thanks," said Ash, "but now that I've beaten Leon, I don't really know what to do next, do you have any ideas Meloetta?"
"That, I believe is for you to figure out," replied Meloetta, a knowing smile on her face.
"You know something, don't you?" accused Ash.
"Maybe," replied Meloetta innocently.
Ash looked at her. "You're not going to tell me, are you?"
She smiled. "Don't worry, you'll find out. But really, thank you so much Ash, you're one of the only humans I trust besides Riley. See you later!"
"Bye Meloetta!"
"Hmm, I wonder what Meloetta's hiding," said Ash, "what do you think Pikachu?"
"I don't know," said Pikachu, "I think it might be something with what to do next though,"
"Right!" said Ash, "Maybe we'll get to go to a new region!"
"Woah! Hi Hoopa!"
"Hi Ash-kan and Pi-kan!"
Ash and Pikachu sweatdropped at Hoopa adding 'kan' to the end of their names. However, they had learned that it was just something Hoopa did.
"Hoopa came to thank you Ash-kan!" exclaimed Hoopa. Without Ash-kan, Hoopa would never be able to use Hoopa's true power!"
"You're welcome Hoopa, I'm glad you can use your full power now," said Ash.
"Yeah, that battle with Big Hoopa was cool wan't it Ash-kan?"
Ash nodded. "I never imagined I would see so many legendaries in one place!"
"Well now Hoopa doesn't have to summon all the legendaries!" said Hoopa.
"Huh?" asked Ash.
"All the legendaries are right here silly!" said Hoopa.
"Right," said Ash.
"Ash-kan want a drink?" asked Hoopa.
"Uh, no thanks," said Ash, remembering Hoopa's definition of a drink was dumping a pool on your head.
"Don't worry Ash-kan, Hoopa will get a better drink this time!" exclaimed Hoopa.
"Okay…" said Ash.
Hoopa tossed one of its rings into the air and a cup of water fell into Ash's hands.
"Wow, thanks Hoo-" Ash jumped back as the glass of water expanded until it was as tall as he was.
"Te he he, were you surprised?" asked Hoopa.
Ash laughed, "Yeah, I was definitely not expecting that,"
"Hello, Ash,"
Ash looked up to see Ho-oh flying slightly in front of him, "Hi Ho-oh, how are you doing?"
"I'm doing well," replied Ho-oh, "and yourself?"
"I'm doing great!" said Ash, "I do have a question for you though,"
"Yes?"
"Why did you give me a feather on my first day as a trainer?"
"Ah, that," said Ho-oh, "do you remember what you did that day?"
"Oh yeah," said Pikachu, "he got me as his starter, dragged me around with a rope, threw a rock at a Spearow, and I fried all the Spearow before he cot creamed,"
"Hey!" said Ash, "If you had listened I wouldn't have to throw a rock in the first place!"
"I know," said Pikachu, "I was just messing with you,"
Ash groaned. "Should have known,"
Ho-oh chuckled. "Well, Ash, I was watching you on your first day as a trainer. It may have started out rocky, but the friendship you and Pikachu developed on that day exceeded any I had seen before. The way you two went from hating to best friends in only one day is astronomical. As such, I decided to give you a feather to encourage you to continue on your journey,"
"Wow," said Ash, "Thanks Ho-oh, I think it helped a lot,"
"You've welcome," replied Ho-oh, "I see that you have improved greatly since then,"
"Yeah," said Ash, "it's been a hard journey, but it's been really fun!"
"I'm glad you're enjoying it," said Ho-oh, "keep going, and whenever you see a rainbow remember you have the legendary Pokemon on your side,"
Ash nodded. "Thank you, Ho-oh,"
"And thank you, Ash," said Ho-oh as she spread her wings and flew off to go talk to another legendary.
"Hey Pikachu,"
"What?"
"Race you to dinner!" said Ash as he ran towards the dining room.
"Hey! Get back here!" yelled Pikachu, chasing after his trainer.
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