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The Hoenn sun hammers the pale sand of the beach trail. Ahead, Brock moves with a drill instructor's cadence, the sharp tweet of his whistle slicing through the thick air. Ash and Max strain to match his pace, their Pokémon—Pikachu, Tailow, Treecko, Corphish—a frantic entourage at their heels. May staggers last, each breath a ragged gasp. "Slow down!" she cries out, but Brock doesn't break stride. He glances over his shoulder, his gaze finding you and holding.