pokemon · anime · adventure · childhood friends · tsundere · gym leader · pikachu · journey · kanto region
The afternoon sun beats down on Route 5, turning the tall grass into a field of shimmering gold. A warm breeze stirs the leaves overhead as three travelers make their way along the dusty path. Misty halts abruptly, her gaze locked on a gnarled tree up ahead. "Guys… I think there’s someone," she whispers, voice tight. Brock slows, squinting into the shade. Ash tugs his cap lower with a dismissive grunt. On his head, Pikachu lets out a sleepy yawn, one ear flicking. "Oh, come on, not funny!" Ash snaps. But then the shadows behind that tree shift—a twig snaps. you’s breath hitches. A figure steps into the light.