1. Ash's Story (Part 10: Galar)

Chapter 57

After Alice and I step outside the Master Dojo, we spot the other members of the dojo bringing the six Slowpoke back to the dojo. "It seems like we are late..." I mutter.

"Yeah..." Alice frowns, but then a miracle happens as the Slowpoke manage to escape the trainers, and they all start running away once more. The trainers groan as they quickly chase the Slowpoke, while I say, "Let's go, Alice. We have to win this."

"Right." Alice says as we both decide to head to Soothing Wetlands. However, before we can make our way there, we are stopped by a woman who says, "Hello to you. I assume you both have Rotom Bikes, right?"

Alice and I exchange confused glances, and I respond, "Yes, but we need to hurry since we are in a competition."

"Don't worry about it. I'm here to help you customize your bike. Not only can it make it faster, but it can also make it look cooler, and you'll even leave a trail behind."

After that, I choose the Glistening Black while Alice goes for Sparkling White. Amazement washes over us as our bikes transform. We set off for the Soothing Wetlands to locate the six Slowpoke.

"Alice, let's split up; you find three, and I'll find the other three." Alice nods, and we part ways, venturing into the Wetlands. A dust cloud catches my attention, and I mutter to myself, "There's one." I swiftly send out Butterfree and command, "Sleep Powder, Butterfree!"

Butterfree obeys, causing the Slowpoke to stop in its tracks and drift off into slumber. I seize the opportunity to retrieve Avery's Dojo Jacket. "That's one down for me," I note with satisfaction.

I also manage to defeat my second Slowpoke with the assistance of Pikachu, securing the Dojo Tee and Dojo Shorts. "Now for the last one..."

I hear a roar behind me, and when I turn around, I see a Druddigon intimidating the trembling Slowpoke. "A Druddigon? Even that Pokemon is here in the Isle of Armor?" I quickly take out Salted Cream Alcremie and shout, "Dazzling Gleam, now!" The two Pokemon are struck by the dazzling attack and fall defeated. I seize the opportunity to retrieve the Gloves and the Legwear.

"Now, that's all three of them," I smile to myself. "Time to see what Alice is up to."

As I take the three Slowpoke and head towards Alice, I see her using Sandaconda's wrap to trap the Slowpoke and retrieve the remaining items. "Nice job, Sandaconda," Alice says as she recalls her Pokemon.

"Looks like you're done. Let's go back to the Dojo," I suggest, and Alice nods in agreement.

On our way back, we stumble upon 20 more Digletts and decide to give them to the Diglett enthusiast we met earlier. "Wow, you found 20 more Digletts?" The person is pleasantly surprised. "That's great; I should reward you with these two Ice Type Pokemon."

Alice's eyes light up at the mention of Ice Types, and the Pokemon he gives us are none other than a Vulpix and a Sandshrew. We express our gratitude and continue our journey, sending them back to my dad's house.

After returning to the dojo, I notice Mustard and Honey engaged in conversation. Honey spots us with the six Slowpoke and warmly says, "Welcome back, Ash and Alice. I see the Slowpoke are here as well."

Once we've recalled the Slowpoke, other trainers from the dojo, including Klara and Avery, quickly gather around us. Klara exclaims, "You... Don't tell me you got my uniform back all on your own!"

"Yeah...you were able to reclaim my uniform all by yourself?" Avery asks, equally surprised.

"Well, here you go, these are yours," I say, handing them back their uniforms.

"Oh... Well, uh, thanks," Klara mumbles, her tone somewhat begrudging.

"Hmph! You have my thanks," Avery adds, nodding in acknowledgment.