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The scent of a million blooms heralded their arrival in Floaroma Town. It was as if the very air was made of perfume, a sensory overload that turned the world into a kaleidoscope of colors. This was the legendary home of the "Gratitude Pokémon," Shaymin, whose mythical presence supposedly transformed a war-torn wasteland into this floral paradise.
"It's like walking into a dream," Dawn whispered, her eyes reflecting the vibrant Gracidea flowers.
Ash nodded, looking at the rolling hills. He knew the lore; Shaymin were the guardians of gratitude, appearing only when the land felt the sincere thanks of its people. As a veteran of many regions, he had a deep respect for the legendary Pokémon that balanced the world's ecosystems.
They quickly settled into the local Pokémon Center, but with the Wallace Cup still two days away, Dawn decided to spend her time mastering a Sinnoh staple: Poffins.
Poffins are the heart of Sinnoh's Pokémon nutrition—sweet, baked treats made from Berries that enhance a Pokémon's condition for Contests. However, compared to the Energy Cubes of Hoenn (which Ash could exchange from his system), Poffins were more like high-quality snacks than performance enhancers.
"Energy Cubes provide targeted stat growth and beauty enhancement," Ash noted as he watched Dawn stir the Poffin batter. "But Poffins... Poffins are about the soul. They're easier to make, and the taste is unparalleled for Sinnoh Pokémon."
Dawn proved to be a natural. Within a day, she was producing batches of pink, spicy, and bitter Poffins that had her team acting like "good babies." Even the mischievous Pachirisu had cooled its "Husky-like" CPU, following Dawn's every command with a wag of its fluffy tail.
"Use Discharge, Pachirisu! Light up the sky!"
"Jima~!"
Pachirisu activated its energy with newfound control. Instead of a chaotic blast, it formed a shimmering "Electric Spark Tree," its body acting as the trunk while blue arcs of lightning branched out like luminous limbs.
"Perfect!" Ash applauded. "That's world-class control."
The discipline lasted exactly until the Poffins ran out.
After a successful training session, Pachirisu used Charm, rubbing its cheeks against Dawn's leg and looking up with wide, pleading eyes. Dawn, however, was firm. "No more until we finish the next set of rotations."
Pachirisu's expression shifted instantly—a "Sichuan Opera" mask change from adorable to devious. It unleashed a wide-range Discharge that sent a jolt through Dawn and the unsuspecting Piplup.
"My hair!" Dawn wailed, her blue locks standing on end once again.
Ash, his "Super True Human" physique shrugging off the sparks, reached down and plucked Pachirisu from the ground by its scruff. He gave the squirrel a firm flick on its forehead. "Playtime is over, rascal."
Pachirisu clutched its head, shivering. It knew Ash wasn't just immune to its shocks; he was the one who could threaten to "pluck its tail fur" if it went too far. It immediately curled into a ball, pretending to be a harmless plushie in Ash's arms.
As Dawn was frantically trying to comb out her "explosion" hair, a voice cut through the garden—a voice that made her freeze.
"That's quite a look, Dee Dee!"
The trio turned to see a boy with red hair and a green jacket approaching, a smug smirk on his face.
"Kenny (Jian Wu)!" Dawn shouted, her face turning a shade of red that had nothing to do with embarrassment. "I told you never to call me that!"
"Oh? Ash, look at that," Brock whispered, nudging Ash with a knowing wink. "A childhood friend? A rival in love? This is the kind of drama I've been waiting for! Hehe!"
Brock was practically vibrating with excitement, ready to watch the "blockheaded" Ash navigate a jealous rival. But Ash's expression remained calm and analytical. He didn't see a rival; he saw another script unfolding.
"Liang Guang... I mean, Dawn," Kenny teased, looking at her messy hair. "I see you haven't changed since kindergarten. Still making a mess of everything?"
"Hmph! Just you wait, Kenny!" Dawn snapped, her comb moving at Mach speed. "I'll show you exactly how much I've grown at the Wallace Cup!"
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