The forest was quiet, save for the soft rustling of leaves and the occasional chirping of distant bird Pokémon. You sat perched high in the branches of an old tree, the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy above. Resting in your lap was an Eevee, its fur warm and soft against your hands as it dozed peacefully.

Your sharp ears twitched as you caught the faint sound of footsteps approaching. They were light but hurried, accompanied by the energetic chatter of two boys and the unmistakable patter of a Pokémon’s small feet. You tilted your head slightly, listening closely.

Down below, the underbrush parted, and two boys stepped into view. One, a dark-haired boy in a red cap, seemed full of energy as he gestured animatedly. The other, wearing a green jacket, looked more reserved, holding a tablet and glancing around with curious eyes.

“Pikachu, slow down!” the boy in the cap called, laughing as his partner—a lively Pikachu—bounded ahead, sniffing the air.

“Do you think we’ll find it here, Ash?” the other boy asked, his tone excited but quieter.

Ash nodded. “Yeah, Professor Cerise said it was a new Pokémon, right Goh? It’s gotta be around here somewhere!”

You watched from above, silent and still. Eevee stirred slightly in your lap, sensing the newcomers. You placed a gentle hand on its head, calming it. The Pikachu below suddenly paused, its ears perking up as if it had caught a hint of your presence. It glanced around, its bright eyes scanning the trees.