Pokémon Legends Ash

"Ash! Pichu! Why are you here?"

Xiao Ai wanted to get up, but just as she raised her body a little, she felt weak and fell down heavily.

"Don't be so stubborn, we just came to see you."

"I'm so sorry I suddenly became like this."

"It's okay, this is not your responsibility..."

"Pichu..."

Pichu jumped from Xiaozhi to Xiaoai's bed and rubbed against her cheek.

"Thank you, Pichu."

"Skin~~"

A bright smile appeared on Xiao Ai's face, bringing a bit of vitality to her body that was haggard due to illness.

Outside the room, Dr. Fuji couldn't help but smile when he saw Xiao Ai smiling, but he suddenly thought of something, his face suddenly became gloomy, and there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.

Inside the room, the conversation between Xiao Ai and Xiao Zhi continued.

"Xiaozhi, I don't think I have much time left. They say it's a terminal illness..."

Xiao Ai looked out the window, and Xiao Zhi followed suit. A yellow leaf slowly fell from the sky and eventually merged into the fallen leaves on the ground.

"But... I don't want to die. I don't want to be without Pokémon and you. I still have many things I want to do..."

Xiao Ai turned her head and looked at Xiao Zhi, tears in her eyes flowing uncontrollably, like a never-ending river.

Hearing this, Xiaozhi didn't know what to say to comfort her. Seeing Pichu lying on her, he walked over and held the other's hand.

Xiao Ai was startled by this sudden action, but gradually she felt her anxious heart become very peaceful.

"Thank you. Can I ask you a favor, Xiaozhi?"

"What is it? If it's something I can do, I will definitely do it with Pichu!"

"Pi, Pichu!"

Xiaozhi and Pichu patted each other's chests, confident expressions growing in their eyes.

"It's not a difficult thing. I think Xiaozhi and Pichu can do it."

"Skin!"

"Of course, Pichu thinks so too, so leave it to us!"

Looking at Xiaozhi and Pichu's confident attitude, Xiaoai smiled slightly and whispered her thoughts.

"I heard from Xiaolan that Xiaozhi wants to become a Pokémon Master, so he will participate in the League Tournament. I want Xiaozhi to be the champion! I want Xiaozhi to become an outstanding trainer and realize my unfulfilled dream. This is what I want to ask of you."

"Pi...Pichu!"

"Of course there is no problem with this!"

Xiaozhi and Pikachu looked at each other, not considering how difficult this matter was, and agreed to it directly.

"Believe me, Ai! My Pichu and I will work hard to climb up! We will definitely become the champion of the league competition!"

Xiaozhi said confidently, but suddenly he remembered something and spoke quickly.

"No! Not only will I be the champion of the league tournament, I will also be the world's number one!"

"Pi! Pichu Pi!"

Looking at the high-spirited boy in front of him, Xiao Ai didn't say anything, and his confidence also increased significantly. Even Pichu was excited by Xiaozhi and shouted loudly.

The visit was over and Xiao Ai needed to leave the ward temporarily because she had to go for some examination.

Xiaozhi and Pichu also left the ward, officially ending the visit. The two of them got into Dr. Fuji's car, and after the engine trembled for a while, the car started successfully and began to drive towards Pallet Town.

Along the way, Xiaozhi and Dr. Fuji didn't talk, not only because there was nothing to talk about. More importantly, the sad atmosphere filled the car, which made Xiaozhi not know whether to speak or not.

In silence, Dr. Fuji and Xiaozhi returned to Pallet Town, and it was already dark.

The sunset in the evening was infinitely red, but Xiaozhi was not in the mood to appreciate this beautiful scenery that looked like an oil painting.

After getting out of the car and walking into the house, Xiaozhi heard the roar of a car engine outside the door.

The rumbling sound gradually disappeared, and Xiaozhi could tell that it was not going into Pallet Town, but was going back the way it came.

"I'm back……"

"Pichu..."

Xiaozhi and Pichu returned home, and their voices were so weak that Hanako couldn't help but look at them. After all, normally her children would never make such sounds.

What happened to this kid Xiaozhi?

"Don't go up, come down and eat~"

Just as Xiaozhi and Pikachu were going upstairs, Hanako had just finished cooking and quickly stopped them.

Xiaozhi didn't reply, and he and Pichu slowly walked down the steps and sat down at the dining table without saying a word.

After eating for a while, Hanako couldn't help her curiosity. In her eyes, Xiaozhi's behavior was really abnormal.

"Xiaozhi, what's wrong? Did something happen? Why do you look so unhappy? Come and talk to mom."

Xiaozhi raised his head and glanced at Hanako. The other person's smile seemed to emit a white glow, which was reflected in his eyes. The motherly love released by Hanako dispelled the sadness in his heart and made him feel a little warm.

"Actually..."

Xiaozhi told the story of Xiaoai in a simple and to the point manner, so Hanako understood it immediately.

Listening to Xiaozhi's slightly sad tone, Hanako couldn't help but put herself in the situation. If she also had a friend with a terminal illness, that feeling of powerlessness would be so painful.

"Hey... I'll make something delicious tomorrow and you can bring it to the child."

"Okay, Mom."

The conversation between mother and son came to an abrupt end here, leaving only the sound of chewing.

In the middle of the night, Xiaozhi and Pichu lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

"Pichu, do you think we can really accomplish what Xiao Ai asked us to do?"

"Pixu Pixu!" (You have to finish it even if you can't!)

During this time together, Xiaozhi has been able to guess what Pichu's calls mean through its tone and expression.

"Really? I think so too. Even if we can't complete it, we must try our best to complete it!"

Xiaozhi is a very confident person, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. However, for Xiaozhi at the moment, it is still an advantage.

"Pichu, go to sleep quickly. We have to bring some delicious food made by mom to Xiao Ai tomorrow."

"Picchupi~"

"Mom's cooking skills are so good, Xiao Ai will definitely like it~"

At this point, Xiaozhi laughed cheerfully, his tired eyes slowly closed, and he and Pikachu beside him fell into a beautiful dream.

At 6:30 the next morning, Xiaozhi got up early on his own initiative without any alarm clock or Hanako's urging.

And of course, there’s the adorable Pichu.

"Why are you up so early? I haven't even started getting ready yet."

Hanako, who was preparing food, met Xiaozhi and also found it unbelievable, but after thinking about it for a while, she knew the reason.

It seems that Xiaozhi cares about that girl very much.

"Well, now that you and Pichu are up, come and help me."

Hanako said as she handed some ingredients that needed to be peeled and cleaned to Xiaozhi.

"No problem! Leave it to me and Pichu."

"Pichupi!"

Xiaozhi took the ingredients and took Pichu to the side to work.

Xiaozhi's entire family started working, and everyone was very serious, fearing that there would be even the slightest problem with the meal.

Dongdongdada, dingdingdangdang...

There was a sound of busy work coming from the kitchen. It was the sound of Hanako cooking.

When the sound stopped and gradually faded away, Hanako walked out of the kitchen with a delicious bento wrapped in a furoshiki cloth, put it in a small paper bag and handed it to Xiaozhi.

"Thanks, Mom. Pichu and I are going out now."

"Pi~Pichu~"

"Be careful on the road~"

After saying goodbye to Hanako, Satoshi made his way to Dr. Fuji's temporary residence, imagining in his mind how happy Ai would be to eat this delicious meal.

Pichu Pichu? (Is my trainer stupid? Why does he keep giggling?)

Pichu tilted his head and looked at Ash's silly smile and guessed in his mind.

The surrounding scenery was changing, and Xiaozhi appeared in front of the house he had seen yesterday. He raised his hand and slowly knocked on the wooden door.

crunch---

This time the door opened quickly, and the person who came in was still Dr. Fuji, but he looked even more haggard than yesterday. His lips were chapped, his eyes were lifeless, and he seemed to have lost something important.

"Dr. Fuji, my mom made some delicious food and I want to bring it to Xiao Ai."

"........."

Dr. Fuji didn't reply, but looked down at the bag in his hand. He licked his cracked lips with his tongue and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"No need, Xiao Ai can't eat it anymore, please come in."

Hearing Dr. Fuji's words, Xiaozhi had an ominous premonition in his heart. When Dr. Fuji just turned sideways, he hurriedly walked into the house with Pichu. He didn't even change his shoes and rushed to the living room.

Dr. Fuji didn't say anything, but just closed the door silently and followed him.

The two of them and their pet came to the living room and saw...

[Ash and Pichu met Ai, who looked like a withered flower. In order to cheer Ai up in her final moments, Hanako suggested making a delicious meal. When he arrived at Dr. Fuji's temporary residence, he saw... what did he see? Let's look forward to the next chapter... To be continued...]