Many things can be lost.
And equally, many things can be found.
The first things you may think of are your keys, maybe socks (only 1 of course), your headphones, and if you've been reading fan fiction long enough I'm sure LOVE comes to mind.
Sometim...
Ash took the morning to assemble his team for the unknown journey ahead of him. He's taking Pikachu of course, along with the starter trio of Oshawott, Snivy, and Pignite. His last two picks were Krookodile and Palpitoad.
Cedric Juniper doesn't actually own any Pokémon so they only have one team of partners for now.
Cheren and Bianca said their goodbyes and left towards their own future goals. So now it's only Ash and the professor who doesn't know how to speak without using cliffhangers.
"Stay safe you two," Professor Juniper waves as the two males make their way out.
"Why would we do that?" Cedric Juniper remarks. "Can't have adventure without danger."
"My Arceus," She sighs. "Good luck Ash."
"Thanks Professor," Ash chuckles and adjusts his backpack.
Professor Juniper watches them get off the property and disappear behind the bushes. Her father explained what they need to find and it doesn't sound easy.
But finding a Pokémon weapon shouldn't.
"Are they gone?" A low voice says, her head creeping from behind a tree.
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"Hilda!" Juniper holds her heart to calm down the quick burst of adrenaline.
"Sshh," Hilda looks nervously in the direction the two went.
"What are you doing here?" Juniper puts her hands on her hips. "And yes, they are gone towards Castelia."
"Isn't Ash flying out of Accumula Town?" Hilda questions while carefully stepping out of the trees.
"He isn't flying anywhere," Juniper smirks after seeing relief wash over the girl's face.
"Oh," Hilda looks down nervously. "That's good."
Her voice becomes quieter as she has to control a smile wanting to burst out.
"Hilda I'm not going to ignore how messed up you look," Juniper states. "What's going on?"
"Uhh," The brunette's face reddens. She pulls her long curly hair a little too late to hide the reaction. "I blew it."
"Blew what?" Juniper brings the girl inside since her pale legs are shaking.
"My chance with Ash," Hilda says and Juniper sighs.
"What did you do?" The professor asks and Hilda takes a deep breath.
"It was perfect," Hilda starts. "Ash won the quarter finals and went training that night because that's who he is."
"He was taking a break alone along the boardwalk. The sun was just beginning to set and everything looked incredible with the orange glow, including him. I walked up to him and gave him a water bottle as an excuse to meet up with him."
