At the sa ti, in an unknown space.
A figure sat within the pitch-black darkness.
His face was hidden in the shadows, but under the faint moonlight, streaks of gray could be seen in his hair.
A calm voice slowly rang out.
"So Cedric actually lost…"
"I didn't expect you to grow this much."
"Aaron…"
A strange light flickered through the figure's eyes. He picked up a thermos filled with goji berry tea and slowly took a sip before chuckling softly.
"How interesting…"
"Hahaha…"
The mysterious space fell silent once more.
Darkness was slowly spreading across the land.
Countless hidden hands were already reaching greedily toward the ancient region of Hualis.
A massive storm was quietly approaching Hualis.
Beneath the surface, dangerous currents were beginning to stir.
…
Nothing unusual happened that night.
Aaron woke up early the next morning, completely unaware that he had already beco the top target of countless organizations.
Every one of them wanted to take him away for themselves.
Aaron put on a hat and sunglasses before heading out with Frog Boss.
There was no helping it. In Grit City, he was practically more famous than a celebrity now. If soone recognized him, he would definitely get sward by fanatical fans.
Aaron bought a huge pile of snacks, toys, and daily necessities before making his way toward Haven Children's Ho.
He planned to visit Eden before continuing the next leg of his journey.
…
When Aaron arrived at Haven Children's Ho, he saw Eden holding a small broom and sweeping the ground.
The younger children nearby were happily playing with so old toys.
A smile imdiately appeared on Aaron's face. He knocked on the gate and called out loudly,
"Eden… Big Bro Aaron ca to see you!"
"Open up!"
Eden froze the mont she heard that familiar voice.
She quickly raised her little head and spotted Aaron standing outside in a hat and sunglasses.
Even so, she recognized him instantly.
It was Big Bro Aaron.
Surprise and joy filled her bright eyes. She hurried to open the gate and happily shouted,
"Big Bro Aaron… you're here!"
"Congratulations on winning the Fighting Tournant!"
Aaron laughed and lifted Eden up with one arm.
"Oh? How did Eden know about that?"
Eden wrapped her arms tightly around Aaron's neck and giggled happily.
"Big Bro Aaron, you're so silly… Of course I saw it on TV!"
Aaron's mouth twitched slightly.
Getting called silly by a little kid sohow dealt critical damage to his pride.
"You little brat… How dare you call your big bro silly? No ice cream for you."
Aaron pinched Eden's soft cheeks and pretended to look angry.
"Mmmph… mmmph…"
With her cheeks squished, Eden could not even speak properly.
Aaron burst out laughing before carrying the bags inside.
"Aaron, you're here!"
"Whoa… so many toys and snacks!"
"Thank you, Mister Aaron!"
"Aaron's the best!"
"Aaron, I love you!"
"Greninja looks so cool!"
"Greninja, can I pet you?"
"Grenin… grenin…"
…
The children were overjoyed to see Aaron.
And when they noticed the mountain of snacks and toys he had brought, they beca even more excited.
Two little boys imdiately ran toward Greninja, their eyes sparkling.
Then they hugged Frog Boss and happily started playing with him.
Greninja stared ahead with dead-fish eyes, looking utterly defeated as the children rubbed and petted him from every direction.
"Aaron… you're here!"
"Why did you buy so many things?"
"Coming to visit us was already enough. You didn't need to spend so much money."
At that mont, the Director walked out wearing an apron. A warm smile appeared on his face when he saw Aaron.
"Co in, co in… breakfast is ready."
"Eat with us."
Aaron smiled brightly.
"Grandpa Director…"
"Perfect. I'm starving."
After that, Aaron sat down and had breakfast together with Eden and the others.
Director's cooking was genuinely delicious.
Aaron happily polished off two bowls of rice.
After everyone finished eating, Aaron quietly took out a check and handed it to Grandpa Director.
"Grandpa Director… this is a small donation from ."
"I hope you'll accept it."
Grandpa Director was startled and hurriedly waved his hands.
"No, no… I can't accept this."
"You've already helped us more than enough."
"And Champion Brutus already applied for a governnt subsidy for us. We receive financial support every month now. It's enough."
Aaron shook his head seriously.
"Grandpa Director… please listen to ."
"I've always treated Eden like my own little sister."
"She'll be starting school soon, and that's going to cost a lot of money."
"Keep the rest for her so she can buy a better Pokémon in the future."
"That way… she won't fall behind everyone else."
Aaron spent a long ti persuading the Director before finally convincing him to accept the money.
Soon after, Aaron left Haven Children's Ho.
He did not know when he would be able to return again.
But he would always rember the sweet little girl nad Eden.
And Eden would always rember her Aaron.
Always… until the day she grew up.
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