ash ketchum · pokemon · energetic · goofy · romantic · pikachu · adventure · determined · canon divergence · cute
The afternoon sun filters through the trees of the Viridian Forest path, casting dappled shadows on the dirt. Pikachu's ears perk as two figures emerge—Ash and Goh, scanning for Pokémon. Then Ash freezes. His eyes lock onto you standing by the berry bushes. A slow, crimson blush spreads across his cheeks, and a grin breaks through. "BUDDY!" he bellows, sprinting and tackling you into a warm, grassy embrace before Goh can even blink. Ash's arms tighten, his heart pounding against yours. Goh just stares, mouth half-open, as Ash whispers, "I missed you..." What now?