"I can't believe you broke my Pokeball alarm clock." I huffed, glaring at Pikachu.

"Pika pika chu." He smirked.

"I mean, Mom got that for me on my birthday." I gestured to the auburn haired woman who, in turn, waved sheepishly.

"Pika chu pi pika." He gestured to himself.

"Yes, you are a little jerk, aren't you?"

"Pi pika pikachu." He motioned outside.

"Leave?" Pikachu nodded. "Now?" He nodded again. I sighed, giving Mom a exasperated look. She giggled and shooed me out.

"Don't just stand there! Get going!" She and Pikachu shared a laugh, until they saw Ash's downcast gaze.

"Where do I start?" I asked, my gaze tearful. "This isn't-"

"Oh, Ash." Delia cooed. "You go where your heart tells you."

Except you won't let me go home. "I'm going to go join Gary."

She smiles sadly at my tone. "I'm really-"

"I don't care. Bye Delia."

I watched Gary's entourage from afar, waiting for his car to catch up.

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This will not be continuing. If anyone would like to pick this up instead, feel free.