Summer and I Are Brothers

The time soon came to evening.

Even though Lavender Town was very close to Celadon City, it was certainly not a place that could be reached on foot overnight.

Aisha and Cynthia were in no hurry.

One of them was enjoying the fun of hiking himself, and Super Dayan Man's terrifying physical fitness didn't make him suffer from the fatigue of traveling.

The other one was simply in love with her heart, being able to travel along with the teenager of her choice was a supreme enjoyment for her soul, and a period of hiking was nothing at all...

"Take a break."

"Good."

Aisha and Cynthia came to an agreement.

The latter had already traveled for an unknown number of years, and her experience in wilderness survival and proficiency in setting up camp was no less than the former.

The duo used a small stream as the location for their stationing.

"Hmm..."

Aisha stood on top of a lawn and looked around at the surroundings.

"The terrain is flat, so it's possible to set up a tent or make a fire for cooking, there's plenty of water, so it's not a problem to replenish water resources or assist in living, there aren't any high-intensity wild Pokémon in the vicinity, and there aren't any large-scale Pokémon groups, so it's very suitable for a trainer who's traveling in the wilderness to take a rest for the time being."

"Hmm~"

Cynthia agreed with Aisha.

It was precisely because of these advantages that she had chosen this place as a temporary campground.

"Everyone, wait a little bit, we'll start eating later."

Aisha called out towards the Pokémon that had surrounded himself and Cynthia in a circle as guards.

The dozen or so Pokémon also instantly showed an excited expression and responded to Instructor Ai with a joyful barks.

"Hmm~ I'm afraid the most anticipated time to travel with Instructor Ai is this time."

Cynthia sat down on top of a tree stump and smiled as she gazed at Aisha's figure that had already begun the preparation of the cooking equipment.

How can I say this?

There's a sense of déjà vu.

It was like a husband watching his virtuous wife busy with her household chores.

Surrounded by a group of children...

"Ooh~"

Cynthia suddenly covered her cheeks.

This Sinnoh Champion was not someone with a thick skin, and as soon as she thought of those strange things just now, a shy blush appeared uncontrollably on her fair cheeks.

Too shy.

Instructor Ai was also really, completely unaware of how ambiguous their current interaction was...

"Woo?"

"Rei~"

Cynthia's Pokémon, as a Pokémon that could detect its owner's mind, was naturally the first to notice that her mood was a bit off.

Roseredo, as a lady who understood everything as well, also naturally read Cynthia's crush on Aisha, however, it didn't intervene either, simply just waving the red and blue roses with a pleasant face, revealing an elegant look watching the show, highlighting a lezzo person.

"Lu?"

Cynthia's Lucario also raised its head.

It was a Pokémon of Pokémon.

While Pokémon might not be able to see what Cynthia's feelings were, Lucario, who was mature in nature, could see through its master's mind at a glance.

"Lu..."

Lucario looked again at Aisha who was busy cooking.

After calculating Aisha's gold content, Lucario realized that in some aspects, its master had even climbed higher than it.

"Lu!"

Lucario clenched its fists, and a brilliant light flashed within its eyes.

This marriage, I'm not against it.

Compared to the Pokémon on Cynthia's side, the Pokémon that Instructor Ai had were undoubtedly a lot simpler in their minds because of their young age.

"Chansey~"

Seeing that its master had already begun to busy himself with cooking dinner, the adorable Chansey also shook its short, chubby body and ran over to Instructor Ai's side with a small bag on its shoulder, and its small short hands fumbled around within the small bag, gradually pulling out a set of cooking equipment.

"Oh?"

Instructor Ai glanced at Chansey and his smile grew even wider.

Chansey was too good.

Instructor Ai had already complimented it to the point where he didn't want to continue, so he said that he simply stretched out his slender palm and stroked the top of Chansey's shiny head.

"Chansey~"

Chansey also revealed a comfortable expression.

"Eh?"

Cynthia's expression was a bit surprised.

"Chansey can also help with cooking?"

"Uh-huh."

Instructor also responded to Cynthia's words with a proud face, saying, "My Chansey is a genius Chansey that comes from the Joy family, it can go up to the hall and go down to the kitchen, and its fighting ability is just as good, not to mention helping out in the kitchen, it's own craftsmanship is not inferior to those so-called chefs from the big hotels!"

"Chansey~"

Chansey also followed Instructor Ai's example and showed a proud expression, crossing its arms and amusing Cynthia with its naive demeanor.

However, Cynthia then immediately remembered the time when she was a new trainer - she couldn't cook, and her Pokémon only knew how to eat, so that she could only rely on the frozen food that she had stocked up in advance inside the last city as her three meals a day in the field all day long.

"...Hah."

Cynthia sighed.

She glanced at Instructor Ai's Chansey with an envious face, then looked at her own Pokémon.

The six Pokémon instantly revealed an unconcerned look, as if they hadn't even noticed the conversation from their side, and directly began to pretend to be deaf.

"..."

Cynthia's heart grew even more tired.

"It's fine to eat sandwiches tonight, mainly because I don't have anything fancy."

"Chansey~"

Today's two chefs were discussing the dishes for dinner.

Chansey's cooking utensils were a set of specialized Pokémon cooking utensils - back when he was shopping at the department store in Celadon City, Instructor Ai noticed that Chansey's line of sight was often wandering between stores of the kitchen utensils kind, and after carefully asking that Nurse Joy in Evergreen City a little bit, and knowing his Chansey had a hobby of cooking, he immediately chose to support his child's hobby and purchased a set of high quality kitchenware.

"Instructor Ai is really a good parent."

This was Cynthia's heartfelt exclamation after realizing the origin of Chansey's cookware.

"Since he's a good parent then he can definitely be a good husband as well..."

The volume of that one sentence was yet very low.

Cynthia blushed and wondered what kind of fantasies she had started again.

"Ah..."

Under the gradually hazy night color, this great beauty then sat on top of a tree stump, gazing at the babbling brook with a despondent expression, and occasionally raised her head to look up at the stars looming in the sky above.

"I wonder how long this trip can last?"

Cynthia also sincerely wished that this period of time could be longer.

"Ai~"

Closing her eyes, Cynthia, clad in her black coat, listened to the sound of the stream, and the coolness of the evening breeze slightly dispersed some of her rambling thoughts.

The scent soon reached her nose.

"Hmm?"

Cynthia opened her eyes and realized that Aisha and Chansey had been busy to the point of fervor.

"Ow?"

"Lar!"

Garchomp that had been playing around while holding the Larvitar earlier had also returned, and the two Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, one large and one small, came together next to Aisha, their eyes shine, their sights constantly moving within Aisha's hands as he guided them with Chansey, staring at the sandwich that had yet to be molded.

"Don't be in a hurry."

Instructor Ai smiled towards Garchomp and Larvitar.

"It'll almost be ready after a little while."

"Chansey~"

Chansey echoed Aisha's words.

"Ow~"

Garchomp sniffed and obediently hugged the Larvitar and took a few steps back.

The two Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon then sat next to the river.

Aisha was happy to see this.

Garchomp was preparing to catch a fish to feed Larvitar?

What kind of fishing is that...

However, not only Garchomp and Larvitar, after smelling the aroma of dinner, the other Pokémon put down the work they were doing and gradually came over to the campsite.

"Instructor Ai's handiwork is really good."

Cynthia also let out a compliment from the bottom of her heart.

"That's right!"

Instructor Ai wiped off his sweat and said, "My sandwich craft is a masterpiece that I'm going to save for later on when I can subdue Miraidon or Koraidon in the Paldea region!"

Aisha was also a bit tense at the mention of those two gluttonous First-level Legendary.

Maybe, later on, when there was time to travel towards the Paldea region, he could find Batman... Ahem, Arven to ask for a cooking lesson.

That Arven was a top-notch cook, so maybe he would recognize his idea of making Metang tastes "delicious" and provide some help.

After all, in the Paldea region, there were treasure lords and secret seasonings.

Maybe Instructor Ai would need to travel the path of the Treasure Lord in the future...

However, I wonder what the real-world Arvan's family situation is like?

Could it be that he really turned into Batman...

"Miraidon and Koraidon?"

Cynthia tilted her head, a puzzled expression appearing above her pretty face.

She had no idea what Instructor Ai was talking about.

But it should be the names of the two Pokémon.

"Instructor Ai is really knowledgeable."

Cynthia couldn't help but sigh as well.

"Koraidon is also an Ancient Pokémon, and I'm a bit interested in this Pokémon." Aisha simply opened the box and climbed into the matter of those two first-class gods in the Paldea region, saying, "I only have a slight understanding of it, so if I have the opportunity to investigate it in depth in the future, I still need more help from you, Cynthia, a master who is well-versed in archaeology and ancient culture, to assist me a bit more."

"No problem."

Cynthia returned the smile.

"I can help with anything if Instructor Ai needs it."

"Good!"

Instructor Ai was also beaming with joy.

Cynthia is such a good friend...

Thanks a lot, Steven, you did the right thing recommending this friend to me!

"Alright."

Instructor Ai's hands weren't idle while he chatted, so enough sandwiches with sides and gumbo to fill everyone up were finally freshly baked thanks to his and Chansey's efforts.

"Everyone, it's time to eat!"

For a moment, the Pokémon present also cheered.

The table and tent had already been set up by Lucario and their humanoid Pokémon with hands and feet, so that everyone carried their plates around the small table and picnic cloth, and wonderfully ate a dinner, and the time passed quietly along with their laughter.

After dinner was over, it was already night time.

Cynthia's Pokémon very consciously took up the position of night watch - they felt that they should do some work after eating Instructor Ai's meal.

The six Pokémon belonging to the Sinnoh Champions battled their way into the woods, as if they were the six brothers and sisters under the moon, simply releasing some of the aura belonging to the Champion-level Pokémon slightly, the wild Pokémon that usually liked to hang around fled without a trace.

"...Worthy of being a champion."

"Hmph~"

Hearing Aisha's praise, Cynthia puffed out her chest slightly.

Instructor Ai glanced at it.

Well, big.

"Roar!"

Instructor Ai's Charmeleon was mesmerized by Cynthia's Pokémon, and came up next to Garchomp with both eyes glowing.

"Ow!"

Garchomp gave a handsome smile.

Larvitar was also a young apprentice of Garchomp.

That's why it was said that before Garchomp teached Charmeleon, it first let Larvitar show the moves that the little guy could use right now.

"Lar~"

Then, Larvitar used Dragon Dance - a genetic move that it was born with the ability to use.

Garchomp: "..."

Garchomp was silent.

Who on earth couldn't learn Dragon Dance?

"Lu!"

"Lu."

Marill and Lucario very much share a common language.

It was probably because both of them were fans of close combat.

Lucario could even give Marill a few pointers on what it needed to pay attention to when fighting in close combat - although these precautions were mentioned by Instructor Ai when he instructed Marill to work out on a regular basis, in the final analysis, it was still the same Pokémon, Lucario, who could demonstrate it firsthand.

"Chansey~"

"..."

Chansey and Spiritomb sat down together, with Roseredo and Gastrodon joining them in the back.

They were quite experienced in this aspect of dirtying people.

"Boo~ee~"

Eevee was a bit tired.

After doing some gym challenges in the morning and walking all afternoon, it was now snuggled up between Instructor Ai's arms, snoring quietly.

"Fell asleep."

Aisha stroked Eevee's fur.

Under the moonlight, Eevee's brown fur shimmered brightly, very beautiful.

"I forgot, when I was at the Celadon Gym before, I should have consulted Miss Green with questions about Eevee's evolution."

Aisha was a bit chagrined.

Green was undoubtedly a master in evolution.

Although it was said that Eevee had already confirmed the direction of evolution, however, it was definitely still better to be able to have the advice provided by a master.

"Forget it, we're friends anyway, so we can definitely meet again in the future."

Instructor Ai also sighed, not wanting to think about it.

Anyway, Eevee was still a while away from evolving...

"There's no rush."

"Lo~ Instructor Ai." Rotom phone came up next to Aisha, its tone a little tired, and said, "I'm a little tired, so I'll rest first."

"Good, anyway, we're not rushing at night, so it's good for you to rest."

Little-Roo classmate had put in too much effort today.

So that's why Instructor Ai's tolerant arrangement gave it a share of rest time.

"Okay."

Rotom phone burrowed inside the tent in one go.

"Boo~ee..."

Eevee revealed a sweet smile within its sleep.

"This child seems to be dreaming of something beautiful."

At this time, Cynthia also squirmed a bit and sat next to Aisha, looking at the sleeping Ibu and said, "Cute child."

"Of course~"

Instructor Ai acted as if he was being praised.

Cynthia's smile widened as she looked at Aisha's appearance.

She felt as if she had further tapped into Aisha's character, that was different from how Aisha normally acted when she was just a normal friend.

"Aye, I also didn't expect that the first time I traveled with someone as a companion, my traveling companion would actually be a Sinnoh Champion."

Aisha was also very emotional.

Originally, he didn't have the idea of traveling with someone either.

Having his own Pokémon by his side was enough.

Who knew that Cynthia had actually acted as his traveling companion for a period of time by mistake - this instant row was sort of full.

"I'm the same."

Cynthia's smile was tinted with a touch of helplessness at this time.

Her nature wasn't well suited to dealing with people, so she said that she used to do it alone when traveling, with only her Pokémon by her side.

Properly traveling with people, this was kind of the first time.

"So how does it feel?"

Cynthia looked at Aisha with a bit of anticipation in her eyes and said, "The feeling of traveling with someone."

"Splitting people."

Aisha smiled.

"Cynthia-sama is certainly the most excellent traveling companion."

"So is Instructor Ai."

"Pity." Cynthia sighed at this time instead, with a helpless face, and said, "The time for this leave is almost expired."

"According to our itinerary, unless Instructor Ai follows me on a trip to Sinnoh region, otherwise, after you've subdued the Pokémon in Lavender Town, it's almost time for us to part ways."

Her tone was filled with regret.

The words were all about inducing Instructor Ai to follow her towards Sinnoh.

"..."

Aisha instantly wondered if she had met a human trafficker.

"Are you preparing to make me your flunky?"

"Right... What will happen to you if I say that?"

"To tell you the truth, my biggest wish in my life is to have a rich woman."

"Okay!"

Cynthia slapped her thighs and smiled joyfully, saying, "Good, what's the name of the child?"

"You decide, I don't have much of a naming cell."

"...Must choose carefully."

Cynthia's choice phobia kicked in.

"Forget it, no kidding." Aisha waved her hand and said, "If I join Sinnoh region, Elite Summer will have to kill me."

"Oh?"

Cynthia's complexion dimmed.

"You and Summer have a good relationship?"

"That has to be good, good brothers for life!"

"Oh~"

Cynthia's frown stretched quite a bit more.

"I see..."