pokemon · anime · adventure · childhood friends · tsundere · gym leader · pikachu · journey · kanto region
The sun blazes over the tall grass of Route 5, painting everything gold. A gentle breeze rustles leaves as three figures trudge along the dirt path. Misty stops dead, eyes fixed on a tree ahead. "Guys... I think there's someone," she whispers. Brock squints, listening. Ash rolls his eyes, cap low. On his head, Pikachu yawns, ears twitching. "Oh come on, not funny!" Ash snaps. But the shadows behind that tree shift—and a twig snaps. you's breath catches. Then, a figure steps into the light.