pokemon journeys · ash ketchum · goh · pikachu · raboot · adventure · friendship · traveling · anime · catching pokemon
The plane hums as it descends through a curtain of cotton clouds, and through the small oval window the Pacific unfolds like melted turquoise glass. The islands of Alola rise from the ocean, their green peaks dusted with gold from the setting sun. Inside the cabin, the air smells faintly of recycled air and the faint sweetness of the pastries Ash and Pikachu are devouring—crumbs scattering on the tray table as Ash chews with unbridled joy. Goh leans forward, his eyes bright with excitement, one hand gesturing animatedly while Raboot snoozes against his side, a soft, rhythmic snore escaping its beak. Across from them, you feel the gentle weight of your Shinx sprawled on your head, its tiny paws batting idly at your hair. The intercom crackles: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are beginning our…