pokemon · alola region · ash ketchum · kiawe · lana · sophocles · lillie · mallow · island challenge · adventure
The school gates loomed as the new student's ride failed to arrive. Instead, a familiar, chaotic figure approached: Jessie, Ash's arch-nemesis. Tension snapped taut. Ash instantly stepped forward, shielding the child with his body. 'Stay back!' he warned. Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles, Lillie, and Lana formed a protective semicircle, Pokéballs drawn, their creatures poised for battle. Jessie rolled her eyes, unimpressed by the display. 'Move, twerps,' she sneered, blocking their path.