Pokemon Gates to Infinity the Novel Series

episode 24 pat the mysterious Explorer

Ash couldn't take it anymore and hugged the boy startling him a little bit but he returned the hug just as happily.

Pat felt himself laugh, "I missed you too Ash." The raven-haired teen pulled away for a bit then palm punched Pat in the gut but held back a little.

Growlithe growled but Pat stopped him by chuckling and rubbing his stomach, "Okay I deserved that." He grunted.

"you deserved it for being reckless! Where have you been?! I thought you were captured by Kyurem Munna and her Gang!" Ash growled.

Pat laughed nervously only making Ash angrier. A dark aura surrounded the boy, "Is this really the time to be laughing right now? You have a lot of explaining to do."

Pat felt himself cower in fear at his friend's ominous aura. He may be a powerful psychic, but that doesn't mean Ash didn't have his scary moments that made even him tremble.

Pikachu pat Growlithe on the back in sympathy. No one was safe from Ash's death glare.

Pokemon Center Lobby

Ash and Pat were sitting in the lobby and thankfully the others went to their rooms and didn't ask questions when he said he was going to stay up for a little bit. Pikachu and Growlithe were sitting near their trainers; the yellow mouse was sitting on Ash's lap while Growlithe was near Pat's feet.

Pat smiled, "I really am glad to see you again Ash. The last time I saw you was when my family visited aunt Delia's in Altomare and that was a long time ago."

Ash nodded, "It really has been a long time hasn't it? I remember it was you, Molly, and your mom."

Pat nodded, "Yeah, it was just us that came to visit you guys," his face then began to scowl, "He didn't come because he was too busy with his research."

Ash closed his eyes. Molly's dad wasn't Ash's most favorite person in the world but something tells him he wasn't Pat's either.

Pat put both his elbows on the table, "So Ash, how exactly did Molly come to live with you guys?"

Ash froze in his seat and Pikachu looked up at his trainer in concern. The boy sighed an drubbed his temples, "I'll say this much. Your not gonna like how it happened."

Pat and Growlithe gave him confused looks.

25 minutes later

Pat slammed his hands on the table in anger, "Ash. are you sure?"

He nodded, "I searched the house Pat. The only one there was Molly. I looked around to see how long he was gone and it turned out she had been alone for 2 days, but luckily she had enough food and water before we showed up and took her home with us."

Pat felt his legs shake and sat down clenching his fists, "That Greedy Enemy." Growlithe rubbed his head against the boy's leg.

"Grow Growlithe (Calm down Pat)." Growlee said calming the boy down somewhat but he was still upset.

"I still can't believe he would do something like this, was finding the Unown more important than Molly?" Pat growled.

"To be honest with you I don't really know what would cause him to leave, but Molly is with us now and is very happy so don't worry." Ash assured him.

Pat smiled, "And I'm grateful for that. Thank you Ash. She couldn't be in more safer hands."

Ash smiled back, "You're my best friend Pat, I'd be a fool for not looking after her."

At that moment Pat felt lucky to have Ash as his best friend and nothing would change that.

"There is one thing that's bothering me though, what happened to you Pat?" Ash asked.