Ash: -splashes water on Gloria and Korrina-
Gloria: Ahhhh!! Stop it!! The water is cold!! -splashes back-
Korrina: HeHe -jumps on Ash's back pulling him down into the water- Gotcha!!
Ash: -laughs- Hahahaha!!
Gloria: Woah, I think that's enough water for today
Ash: Yeah you're right. But still, a private beach on this island is really convenient!
Korrina: -shakes her hair- And the water is so crystal clear, I forgot how beautiful it was
Honey: -yells from far away- Hey kids, the cake is ready!!
Ash: Yes!
Gloria: Finally!! Food!!
-They all race to the dojo immediately-
-After a few minutes-
Honey: -brings out a big cake from the kitchen-
Gloria: -drooling from her mouth-
Gloria: Let's eat!!
Honey: -chuckles- Eager are you. Go ahead everyone-
-The three quickly take pieces and have their first bites-
Honey: You all enjoy it?
Gloria: This is the greatest thing I've ever put in my mouth!!
Korrina: You outdone yourself Grandmother!!
Ash: -munching away- So good!! By the way, guys, what do you think we're going to do tomorrow?
Korrina: Oh yeah, this is our last day to rest
Gloria: -sighs- These 7 days were fun while it lasted
Ash: But still, Honey, it's still a little weird that we haven't seen Mustard nor Bea in 7 days. Where are they?
Honey: -puts her finger on her lips- It's a secret, but what I will say is that tomorrow you're going to have some, "personal" assistance
Korrina: What does that mean?
Honey: You'll find out tomorrow
-After sometime the 3 finish eating the entire cake and go back outside-
Korrina: The night sky is beautiful
Gloria: Yeah, look at all those glowing donuts
Ash: You mean the stars?
Gloria: Same thing, they probably taste like donuts. That one over there is strawberry and another is chocolate
Ash: -chuckles- You know I have a lot of fun with you guys
Korrina: -smiles- Same here. This might sound corny but ever since I've met you two my life has been much more bright and fun. I actually have faith in myself and for once in my life I actually see my own future
Gloria: Your own future...I know exactly what you mean. Before I came here I was just sorta just kinda lost in a way. I wanted to become a trainer for fun and I've fought a lot of people, but even after all that I never really knew what I wanted until now. -glanced at Ash- It's all thanks to you, Ash
Ash: -smiles- (They're good people)
Gloria: Hey Ash, I know it's none of my business, but where did you come from?
Ash: ?
Gloria: I'm sorry, I know you're adopted by Burnet and Kukui, so I was wondering if you knew your previous family or friends before
Korrina: Actually...I would like to know too. Remember that conversation we had on your Charizard over 1 year over? It's been in my mind for a while, but who are you?
Ash: -puzzled expression. Looks down at his feet and breaths in- (I think it's about time...them knowing could put them at risk, but I can't keep dodging this question forever)
"You know, after having done all this training and having fun, I've forgotten about what happened to us so many years ago. The memories of everyone and everything just rushed into my memory like a tsunami. I took a nice long pause and started explain everything to them, not leaving out any...tiny...details"
-A long pause occurs after the extremely long explanation-
Gloria: -in disbelief- Wow...
Korrina: I-I-I d-don't even...know what to say
Ash: It's a thought pill to swallow...I know. You don't have to believe me
Korrina: No, we believe you. You wouldn't lie about something like this
Ash: You ok Gloria?
Gloria: -stunned- I think? I'm just...at a loss for words.
Korrina: But Ash, if you really think the Government was behind the death of your village then it's not smart for you and your friends to put yourself in this type of position, especially you. Let's not forget Grandfather was the former Lord of this region, and also Lord Rose and Lusamine already know of your existence, as well as Leon who was a former Elite General.
Ash: I'm not too worried about my identity, my friend Clemont has a suspicion that they don't even know who we are, but since the Government is behind it I need to get strong enough as well as close enough to gather information. I'm not looking for revenge, but just simply a means to protect my remaining friends, who knows when they will send people to "clean up their mess."
Korrina: I see, it all makes sense now.
Ash: Hey Gloria, you've been quiet for a while, are you doing good?
Gloria: -slowly looks at Ash- Ash...does the name Marnie mean anything to you
Ash: -breathing heavily- What did you just say?
Gloria: Did you ever know anyone named Marnie?
Ash: -grabs both of her shoulders- Marnie Toraidhe!?
Gloria: Toraidhe? I only know a Marnie Jinja, she's a friend of mine and upcoming musician
Ash: Musician? Please tell me about Marnie!!
Gloria: Ok Ok jeez. Well um, she's kinda...how do I put it, a Tsundere. She really nice but she's rarely ever smiles
Ash: Do you have a photo or anything else?
Gloria: Oh yeah, I'll get my phone -rushes in the house to grab her phone-
Korrina: Who's this Marnie?
Ash: She's an old friend of mine from my village. She was a pretty shy girl, but she also had a beautiful voice. I thought she probably died along with the rest of our village, but she might be alive if Gloria and I are talking about the same Marnie
Gloria: -comes back- Here!! -shows them a picture-
Korrina: Hey wait, I seen her before, she part of that new band right
Gloria: Yeah, she's the vocalist!!
Ash: -stares deeply at the photo-
Ash: That's her...I know those eyes...I c-can't believe it's. She's actually alive...