POKEMON : THE WAY OF PERCEPTION

"Wow!" Ash exclaimed as the alarm clock blared, jolting him awake. Stretching lazily, he yawned and worked out the stiffness in his muscles. It was another day, and he was eager to get moving.

"Good morning... Ash..." Misty mumbled groggily, still half-asleep. Her pink pajamas and sleepy expression gave her an innocent charm that made Ash glance her way a bit longer than usual.

"Good morning, Misty!" he said cheerfully, before hopping out of bed and heading to the bathroom with Pikachu close behind.

Misty stayed under her blanket a little longer, allowing herself a moment to wake up fully. When she finally dragged herself out of bed and shuffled into the bathroom, Ash had already finished grooming. He stepped aside, giving her the space she needed.

While Misty brushed her teeth and washed her face, Ash quickly changed his clothes. By the time she had changed and exited the bathroom, Ash had already packed up and was ready to go.

"I'm planning to head to Mt. Moon today," Ash said, adjusting his backpack as they left the dormitory. "I prepared everything we'll need yesterday."

"Thank you," Misty replied, her cheerful tone back after yesterday's disappointment. She flashed him a bright smile, her mood noticeably lighter.

"It's no trouble," Ash said with a shrug as they made their way through the hall toward the dining area for breakfast.

Suddenly, Pikachu's ears twitched, and it turned its head sharply to the left.

"What is it, Pikachu?" Ash followed Pikachu's gaze, and his eyes widened in surprise. "Brock?"

Standing before them was Brock, a familiar figure that Ash hadn't expected to see again so soon.

"Hello, Ash. Hi, Pikachu, and…" Brock's gaze shifted to Misty.

"I'm Misty, from Cerulean City!" Misty introduced herself quickly, extending a friendly hand.

"Nice to meet you, Misty," Brock said with a polite nod.

Ash, still puzzled, asked, "Brock, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be preparing for gym battles?"

Brock hesitated for a moment, looking a little embarrassed. "Well... it's a long story." He explained how his father had returned and taken over the responsibilities of the gym and the family. "So, can I travel with you?"

Ash's face lit up with excitement. "Of course! I'd love for you to join us!" He looked at Misty for confirmation.

Misty smiled and nodded. "I don't see any problem with that. Welcome aboard!"

Ash extended his hand toward Brock. "Welcome to the team!"

"Thank you!" Brock shook Ash's hand firmly, the two sharing a smile. With that, the original trio of the anime was finally formed.

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After breakfast, the trio set off on their journey. Along the way, Brock reviewed Ash's planned route.

"Hmmm... This route looks convenient," Brock said, nodding in approval.

"I've already packed everything we'll need," Ash added, showing Brock his backpack.

"You've done a good job, Ash," Brock said after inspecting the supplies. "But we'll need to pick up a few more things now that there are three of us."

Misty observed Brock's calm and methodical nature with a newfound respect. It was clear that having someone as capable as Brock on their team would make things much easier.

Brock led them to the market, where they purchased additional ingredients, cooking supplies, and various seasonings.

"Do we really need all this?" Ash asked, bewildered by the array of spices and other cooking items Brock was adding to their supplies.

"You'll see," Brock said confidently. "I'll show you my cooking skills at lunch."

Ash grinned. "I can't wait!"

Once their shopping was complete, the group began their trek eastward toward Mt. Moon. Along the way, Ash turned to Brock and asked, "So, Brock, what's your dream?"

"My dream?" Brock paused, smiling thoughtfully. "I've always loved caring for Pokémon. My dream is to become a top Pokémon Breeder."

"Cool! My dream is to become the world's strongest Pokémon Trainer!" Ash said, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"And I want to become the world's greatest Water-type Pokémon Master!" Misty added enthusiastically.

"Pikapika!" Pikachu chimed in, its expression determined. It wanted to grow strong enough to protect everything it cared about.

"One day, we'll make all our dreams come true!" Ash declared, stopping to extend his hand toward his companions.

Misty and Brock exchanged glances. Though they felt a little self-conscious about such a dramatic gesture, they couldn't resist Ash's enthusiasm. They placed their hands over his, and together they raised them high in the air.

"Onward to greatness!" Ash cheered.

The infectious energy of the trio made a few passersby smile, their determination shining brightly.

With their goals aligned and their spirits high, the newly formed team continued their journey toward Mt. Moon, ready for whatever challenges awaited them.

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(End of Chapter)

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