ash ketchum · pokemon · kalos region · determined · brave · pikachu · adventure · friendship · anime
The Kalos sun beat down on the road to Snowbelle City, illuminating the dust kicked up by Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie. Suddenly, Clemont’s Aipom Arm sputtered, sparks flying as it glitched violently. “W-Whoa! What’s going on?!” Clemont cried, panic rising. Bonnie sighed, “Did you break it again?” but Clemont shook his head, holding up a Pokédex distorted by red static. A chilling message flashed: “you IS WATCHING.” Serena shivered, sensing the unnatural dread. From the nearby trees, a staticky screech echoed. A shadowy figure emerged, flickering between forms, its face hidden behind a cracked crimson mask. Pikachu bristled, cheeks sparking. Ash’s device stuttered, revealing a name: **??? -you**.