"We'll edit this footage for the report, and we'll also modify everyone's faces and names. Thank you for accepting my interview."
After the Hunter Organization's attack incident concluded, Gabby and Ty were preparing to leave. After all, they had truly scored an incredible news scoop this time.
"Alright, please make sure to edit us to look good - I definitely don't want to appear on camera looking unattractive."
"Don't worry, I can guarantee that. And Ash..."
"Hmm?"
Gabby suddenly hugged Ash tightly, leaving Brock and Gardevoir completely shocked.
"You've got this. I'm really rooting for you."
Then Gabby turned around gracefully and left with her cameraman. Brock immediately rushed to Ash and grabbed his hand, saying: "Ash! Teach me how to attract big sisters like that!"
"Get lost!"
Lyn, Misty and Suzy understood that Gabby's behavior might stem from Meowth's earlier revelations about Ash's past, so they didn't find it particularly strange.
Meanwhile, Ty asked Gabby with a comical grin, "Can't tell you're into younger guys?"
"Not at all! I just feel bad for Ash, that's all."
"Indeed. Behind the glamour lies so much conspiracy and darkness—"
Hearing Ty's words, Gabby nodded. Then she looked towards Ash's departing group and said, "I have a feeling we'll definitely meet again someday. When that time comes, I must get an exclusive interview with Ash!" Meanwhile, hidden in the grass, Team Rocket's trio wept dramatically.
"Wahhh! So touching, meow!"
"That's right! Compared to him, I'm so much happier! Wahhh... If only Mom and Dad could see this..."
The trio exchanged glances before bursting into loud sobs again. "We're practically living in heaven ahhh!"
---Dividing Line---
As Ash and his companions continued forward, they finally arrived at the Safari Zone. Looking ahead, Ash remarked: "That's the Safari Zone up ahead. I wonder if we'll meet any destined Pokémon inside."
Suzy, holding her Vulpix, suppressed a laugh while looking at Ash's Psyduck. "A Pokémon with fate, huh? So does Psyduck count as one?"
Ash patted the Psyduck on his back. "Of course. Otherwise, this little guy wouldn't have jumped into my Poké Ball on its own. Anyway, let's go see Warden Kaiser."
When the group entered the cabin, the Safari Zone warden's stern expression softened upon seeing Ash.
"Oh, it's you, Ash! Here to search for a destined Pokémon again?"
"Well, let's see if we can encounter them. I brought some food just in case."
As they spoke, Dragonite emerged from its Heavy Ball. The dragon Pokémon scanned the surroundings before locking onto a distant location. Ash turned to Kaiser with a knowing smile.
"Seems Dragonite has found something, right Warden Kaiser?"
Kaiser chuckled. "For you, Ash? Let Dragonite lead the way."
Ash nodded at the impatient Dragonite. "Go ahead. Just like you thought."
With a powerful wingbeat, Dragonite soared towards the Safari Zone's depths. Misty tilted her head curiously. "What's up with Dragonite?"
"You'll understand when we get there. Telling you now would ruin the surprise."
Lyn observed Ash's mysterious grin and teased, "Always so cryptic."
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