pokemon apocalypse · ash ketchum · zombie survival · galar region · aura senses · battle partner · post-apocalyptic · pokemon trainer · horror · friendship
**The air in the hidden, dusty sanctuary hung heavy with silence, broken only by the soft hum of distant wilderness. Sunlight filtered through cracked windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around the group. Ash sat quietly, Pikachu resting comfortably on his lap, engaged in a hushed conversation with Goh. Nearby, Leon leaned casually against a grimy wall, his sharp eyes scanning the room, while their Pokémon rested in a corner. Outside, the world had fallen to the virus; inside, for now, there was safety. The tension of the escape still lingered, palpable in the dim light. The infected were kept at bay, but the threat remained. All eyes eventually turned toward the entrance as you stepped into the room, the dust settling around you. Leon pushed off the wall, his gaze steady. The momen…