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The hotel suite that had been booked for the night was a lavish, luxurious space that took up a fifth of the top floor of the hotel. It had a great living area, a balcony overlooking Celadon City, as well as a master bedroom, ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub big enough for four, and its own separate dining area, though that wouldn’t be used until the morning for breakfast. Ash looked out onto the city, smiling as he rested against the balcony rails. Gary was inside double checking their reservations for both the dinner and the show. This was perfect. The location, the event, the evening. It was the perfect way to celebrate five years of being a couple. Ash wondered what the future held for them both. Ash closed his eyes as he pictured what would happen. He felt the embrace of Gary as his boyfriend wrapped his arms around Ash’s waist. He could feel Gary press against his back, and his arousal. Ash let out a moan of pleasure as he straightened up, his head resting against Gary’s

Stepping through the home he shared with Gary, Ash smiled as he took in the sight of Eevee running through the hallways, chasing one another up and down the stairs and some taking an opportunity to sleep, nestled in corners and hideaway spaces. Gary always liked to bring his work home, though when it came to the care of Pokémon, it was never work. It was joy, excitement and fun. It was the reason Ash loved Gary Oak. Over the years, what had started as a rivalry and antagonising relationship, had developed into respect, friendship, admiration and ultimately, love for one another. They had been dating for five years, their romance having blossomed to the point that neither could nor would deny their feelings towards one another. Five years. Five wonderful years. A relationship that Ash had never looked back on. Going to the living room door, Ash paused as he watched a pair of Eevee chase one another up the stairs to the top floor. Ash chuckled, and opened the door, stepping inside. The

Summer was in full swing, the warm weather over Tokyo gave everyone an opportunity to get out and enjoy themselves. School was out, the days were warm and dry, it was perfect. For a small group of friends, that meant hanging out in the park, sitting outside the old, rusted shed that had become a hangout for them since the events that brought them together. There were twelve sat around the shed, though not all of them were human. Six humans and six Digimon. Friends and partners who had once believed that Digimon were characters in an animated series and trading card game, but like the series, they were real and occupied a space parallel to the human world. Some had chosen to remain with their friends, keeping a watch for any Digimon that may crossover and find themselves away from the Digital World. There was laughter from the group, four of the children sat on the top step outside the shed and watched as two of them were playing a game against one another. Kazu sat across from Jeri