32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 97 Sandy's Quest

After getting back to the Grand Hall, Ash decides to do another funding, and this time, he decides to go with the Obsidia Slums innovation. This time it only needs 60000$, and they are going to change the whole Obsidia slums into South Obsidia Low Income Community Estate. And the owner gives Ash the GUM Key as thanks. And just as they leave the building, they find a girl standing there, and Ash seems to find her cute for some reason.

?: Excuse me! Do you have a moment to spare for the sake of this beautiful planet?

Ash: Sure?

?: Thank you for caring about the world we live in! The truth is, despite every single one of us being dependent on this planet, many people just don't give it the time of day! Reborn has definitely come a long way, but the thoughtlessness that led to its decline before is still alive and well! Every day the environment is harmed further, many innocent and sweet Pokémon are losing their homes! Did you know that every year over 10,000 Wingull are caught in landfills that aren't properly contained? And every MONTH there are thousands of Water Pokémon in seas all across the world dying because of underwater pollution?

Serena: That sounds horrible...

Lillie: Yeah, I can't imagine that...

?: My goal is to change that! Your support can go a long way to making tomorrow a little brighter! So, would you be willing to sign this petition to make the city board acknowledge the still-lingering threat of environmental detractors in Reborn? ... Is what I'd like to say, but... The truth is, we already got plenty of signatures during the restoration, but the city still hasn't acted appropriately in response. And now, everyone's so caught up in how great the city looks now that they're forgetting everything that's slipping through the cracks! To be honest, I'm getting kind of desperate here... Ummm, hey? I'm thinking about taking matters into my own hands...

Ash: If that's the case, how about you try talking to my Mom about it? I mean, she is the head of the Grand Hall because of Ame's demise.

Sandy: Oh, no need to bother her. By the way, my name's Sandy! And you are...?

Ash: I'm Ash, and this is my partner Pikachu.

Serena: I'm Serena.

Lillie: And I'm Lillie.

Sandy: It's a pleasure to meet you! So, let's talk about our first mission... So, let's talk about our first mission... This restoration has been a huge improvement for the region overall, but there's one part of Reborn that's suffering as a result... Malchous Forest! The deforestation of Malchous has been causing more and more Pokémon to lose their precious homes... I just can't stand by while that happens! Meet me at Malchous Forest and let's put a stop to it!

Ash: (Seeing Sandy leaves) Serena, Lillie, can you bring Mom and Adrienn to Malchous Forest? I don't think I can trust this girl for doing something reckless. I will need some help.

Serena: You've got it.

Lillie: Leave it to us.

Then Ash arrives at Malchous Forest Park on his own with Sandy, and they see some construction workers cutting the trees into timbers for the construction.

Sandy: There you are! I got nervous when I saw there were so many of them, but we should be able to handle this... Right?

Ash: Are you telling me to stop them?

Sandy: (Ignores Ash) C'mon, deep breath... I can do this. This is for the Pokémon... Let's go! (Rushes towards the workers) Excuse me! On behalf of all the Pokémon living in this forest...I'll punish you!