𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚋𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 [ C̶y̶n̶t̶h̶i̶a̶ X̶ A̶s̶h̶ X Astrid ]

ACT 98 | WHEN ONE LIFE MEET ANOTHER

"She won but at what cost?"

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"What do you have to say to Ash ketchum who declared himself the greatest trainer of all time.. Greater than you himself mister Red.." A microphone was shoved in front of his face who clicked his tongue in pure annoyance with a visible frown on his face.. He stood prutectively in front of the door of hospital not allowing the media personalles to enter the main lobby..

Red tried to be respectful but the shoving was starting to get to his head.. "Do you think he could have defeated Leon or you if he was in condition of battling?" A man asked him.. For a moment, sadness flowed and overcame his glossy brown eyes.. Ash was a promising battler.. The best world saw..

Unlike him who wanted to stay on good side of people, Ash was never afraid to be himself and let his punches fly.. He could make the crowd either like him Or despite him from the depth of their heart.. A true money making machine if he wanted.. That aside, a battler with that great sense wasn't someone who walked on earth like that..

"What do you say on people saying he used drugs on his charizard.."

Ash's mega evolution phenomena was unique to only him.. Digging into previous records, there had been records of his Greninja having same sort of phenomenon too which he lost but it was past.. A snarl formed at the base of Red's throat as he pushed a man back and prevented him from entering the hospital..

"Oh for arceus sake.. Let the guy at least die in peace.. Why the hell won't you leave him.." His question was easily overcame by sound of reports question and screaming the moment they saw a shadow pass through the hall of the hospital..

Purple dress.. Hair accessory and a sleep deprived face.. Surely it was Astrid who stood in front of the vending machine tapping buttons on it.. Her mind trying its best to ignore all the screams not wanting to look in that direction knowing the question..

"Oh what would you do if Ash die?" Sorta questions in chipmunk voice.. Red grunted feeling him being overpowered by the crowd before a bright light overcame the hospital.. The sudden distraction made everyone turn around and look at the Pokémon which materialized and stood there..

"Thunderbolt or thundershock.. The choice is yours..." Paul asked the reporters who dispersed like the ocean looking at him making his way toward the lobby followed by a hoarde of students who entered the hospital trying their best to not run into the media as Paul stood in front of them..

"Or even better.. Want his tail up your..." Red slammed his hand before he could complete the sentence and the crowd begun to disperse.. "That isn't your style.. You would have done what you said than warn them about it.." Red asked looking at Paul recall his Electrivire as a fancy looking car stopped in front of them..

Paul looked at his face on the shining black mirror of the car which rolled down revealing Calem who got off and offered the key to him.. The male made his way to the door and left Red with himself..

"I would not want to land myself in trouble this soon.. Not after the gym leader shit.. They asked me to keep my hands clean for as long as I can.." Paul motioned to the Jenny's on the bike who reached there just like they always do.. Once the crime was done making both the male roll their eyes...

"Feel free to spend your time with him.. They will put him in intensive care unit from tomorrow if I heard right.. Today.." Paul stopped whatever he was about to speak.. Ever admitting or not which the male wouldn't, he silently mourned it.. His eyes said it and Red knew it.. Red's concerned gaze landed onto Paul's hand which clenched the pokeball before making his way to the other side of the car to drive it away leaving Red alone..