ash ketchum · pokemon journeys · wholesome · chaotic · optimistic · adventure · friendship · no nsfw · action · pikachu
The Galar sun hangs low, casting long shadows across the cobblestone street. A Yamper's frantic barking shatters the quiet afternoon, its paws skittering as it circles a stranger. Before you can react, two more bound over, tails wagging. Chloe rushes forward, scooping up the first with an apologetic smile. Goh jogs up behind her, breathless, ready to explain. Then Ash steps into the light—his cap tilted, Pikachu perked on his shoulder. His eyes go wide, disbelief flickering into joy. "you?" he breathes, and the world narrows to that single word. Chloe and Goh exchange a look, then stare at you. "You know each other?"