In The Name Of Aether

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"Lillie!" he exclaimed, his face lighting up with a wide smile.

Lillie's expression mirrored his, pure joy radiating from her. "Ash, I can't believe it's you!" She rushed forward, enveloping him in a tight hug. Pikachu chirped happily from Ash's shoulder, clearly pleased to see her as well.

"Lillie, it's been so long! What are you doing here in Unova?" Ash asked, pulling back slightly to look at her.

Just then, Gladion, Magearna and Lusamine approached Wearing Their Journey Attire, both equally surprised to see Ash.

Just then, Gladion, Magearna and Lusamine approached Wearing Their Journey Attire, both equally surprised to see Ash

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(It's these Outfits that I'm talking about)

"Ash Ketchum," Gladion greeted with his usual cool demeanor, though a small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "It's good to see you again."

Lusamine smiled warmly. "You've grown even more since we last saw you, Ash. It's wonderful to see you."

Ash rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "It's great to see you all too! So, what brings you to Unova?"

Lillie, still holding onto Ash's arm, explained, "We're here looking for my father. Magearna led us here, and we think there might be clues about his whereabouts in this region."

Ash's expression softened. He knew how much finding Mohn meant to Lillie and her family. Ash Being Ash Decided to Offer them Something "Well then, While I'm here May I Offer some Additional Help For you guys"

Lillie's eyes sparkled with hope. "Ash, You're Willing To Help us? Wait I know you must be busy, but..."

Ash, never one to turn down a friend in need, smiled reassuringly. "Of course I'll help! We'll find your dad together, I promise. If it's okay with you Guys Of course"

"Well I don't see any Problem In That. If You Want to Help Then" Lusamine said

"That's Good and All but, What are you doing here in the first place Ash?" Gladion Asked

"see... Well, I'm actually, uh... just here, y'know, sightseeing," he said, trying to sound casual as he avoided mentioning his real mission with Interpol.

"A bit odd For Ash Ketchum To go Sightseeing" Gladion said Suspicious of Ash.

"Okay Fine" Ash said as he Makes up another lie "I'm Here To Meet up with a couple of Friends of mine. My Training Partners To be Precise"

"You Have Training Partners?" Lillie ask.

"Yup, I'm actually on a Training Journey with a couple of Friends"

"And What's With The Metal staff on your back?" Gladion asked.

"I don't know, it's a Package For someone" Ash said Clearly Lying

"Oh I see, you're here to meet up with your friends and Deliver package" Gladion said

Ash Mentally let's out a Relief Sighs as Gladion Buys it.

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