" ... And this is the kitchen, where we usually cook."
Oak nodded. " Whoever made this place thought it out well."
He glanced over his shoulders and looked at Ash, who was staring out the window in awe
" Ash?" Oak called. " Try to keep up."
" Pika pi!" Pikachu tugged Ash's jacket, and he looked.
" Huh? Oh, sorry."
Gary smirked. " Come on Ashy."
Ash rolled his eyes.
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" And this is my room, and that's Dora's room, and there's Crystal's room.*
Oak nodded. " This place seems perfect for you, Gary. It has everything you would ever need. Don't you agree, Ash?*
No reply
" Ash?* Oak turned around and found.... No one.
Gary groaned. " I have a feeling I know exactly where he is."
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Gary's lab coat ruffled in the breeze as he and his grandfather ran around the island, calling for Ash.
" Ash! AAAAAAASH?" Gary yelled.
Oak cupped his hands. " Ash!*
No reply.
" Where could he have gone?* Gary muttered.
His eyes drifted to the volcano, and up there was a small figure.
Gary’s eyes widened, and he muttered under his breath, “Of course… why am I not surprised?”
Professor Oak followed his grandson's gaze and quickly spotted the small figure perched high up near the volcano’s edge. He shook his head with a mix of exasperation and concern.
"Ash…" Oak sighed, recognizing the familiar silhouette. "He never changes, does he?"
Gary scowled, his hands on his hips. "I swear, that guy has no sense of self-preservation sometimes." He tugged at his lab coat and started toward the volcano. "Come on, Gramps. Let’s go get him before he does something reckless."
