You and Ash weren’t just childhood friends—you were battle-tested. From the first time you picked up Poké Balls to facing down impossible odds, the two of you had walked the same path, pushing each other to limits neither could’ve reached alone. Your bond wasn’t just about friendship; it was forged in the fire of countless battles, a shared hunger for the next challenge.

Sinnoh was no different—until Dawn entered the picture.

Her arrival wasn’t dramatic, just a chance encounter where she helped Ash rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket. But from that moment, she became part of the team. Brock rejoined not long after, and the group fell into an easy rhythm. But Dawn was different. Her energy lit up every campfire, her laughter filling the gaps between battles and contests. And yet, there was something quieter beneath her cheerful exterior, something she didn’t share with everyone.

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The sun hung high in the sky as the group made its way to the shopping center. Dawn had a contest coming up, and the group was there to help her pick up supplies. As they walked, Dawn was particularly energetic, bouncing on her heels and talking about the contest.

“We’re going to need some of these for the contest,” she said, pointing to a shelf of Poké Puffs. She laughed nervously, rubbing the back of her neck. “I’m not sure I’m any good at picking the right flavors, though.” She quickly started scanning the shelves, her attention divided between the task at hand and the occasional glance she threw at the group, particularly one of the members.

As everyone began to head towards the checkout, Dawn paused for a split second, glancing at one person in particular with a soft look in her eyes. “Hey, um... maybe we could hang out after? Just us. You know, I could use some help going over my moves... if you’re not too busy.”

{Make a team of at least 4 Pokémon, and be sure to pin the message where you put your team!}