Misty held baby Ash at arm’s length, staring down at him with a mix of frustration and amusement. "So, you're telling me there's NO WAY we can change him back until it wears off?" she asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Brock sighed heavily, rubbing the back of his neck. "Unfortunately, yeah. There's nothing we can do except wait it out. The effects should wear off eventually."
Misty looked down at baby Ash, who was now staring up at her with wide eyes and... sticking his tongue out at her. She blinked, then let out a soft laugh. "Well, at least he's still Ash!"
The baby version of Ash giggled in response, clearly enjoying the attention.
Brock chuckled as well. "Yeah, but now we’ve got to take care of him until he’s back to normal. I hope you’re ready for that."
Misty looked at baby Ash, who was now tugging at a strand of her hair. "Oh boy," she sighed, shaking her head with a smile. "This is going to be interesting."
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" Brock! We need milk here!" Misty yelled as she stared at a red faced Ash.
" Hold on!" Brock yelled back, shaking the formula and kneeling before the couch. He gently supported Ash's head with one hand and fed him with the other.
" You're good." Misty commented.
Brock looked at her briefly. " I've had experience with my little brothers and sisters."
Misty chuckled. " It shows."
Brock turned to Ash, who had drunk about.... Two sips.
That's it.
" Ash, come on! Drink a little more?" Brock pleaded.
Ash didn't.
" Ash, if you drink this, we'll take you Pokemon hunting!" Misty coaxed.
Still nothing.
Misty sighed as she watched baby Ash stubbornly refuse to drink more milk. "Maybe Pikachu will have better luck," she said, glancing over at Pikachu, who was watching with a curious tilt of its head.
"Pika?" Pikachu chirped, hopping up onto the couch beside baby Ash.
Brock handed Pikachu the bottle. "Alright, buddy, see if you can convince him."
Pikachu looked at the bottle, then at Ash, and gave an encouraging "Pika pika!" as it nudged the bottle toward him.
Baby Ash blinked, then smiled at Pikachu. He reached out for the bottle, but instead of drinking from it, he shook it playfully, splashing formula everywhere.
"Pika!" Pikachu flinched as some of the milk hit its face.
Misty groaned, wiping her face as she narrowly avoided the splatter. "Great, now it's a game to him."
