Chapter - 22 : New beginning

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The following day, Arthur woke up and packed his bag, including a small box containing TM Dragon Claw and the map. He had breakfast with his mom and sister, and then hugged them tightly. His sister began crying and pleaded for him not to leave, while his mom tried to console her, tears welling up in her own eyes.

Arthur's heart ached at the sight, but he resolutely looked away. He had made up his mind to embark on his journey, and there was no turning back now.

Arthur decided to go to poke mart to buy some medicines and pokemon food and then take a train to Rover city which was between Novuron city where he lived and Milosa City, where the mountain was .

After purchasing the necessary supplies, Arthur made his way towards the train station but was unexpectedly intercepted by a panting Zachery and Jerry. "Were you planning to leave without saying goodbye?" Zachery asked, trying to catch his breath. "We thought we were your friends!" Jerry chimed in with a disappointed tone.

"It's not like that," Arthur responded, a hint of embarrassment in his voice. "I thought you both were going to the school, so I made up my mind to leave."

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Both Zachery and Jerry exchanged a glance, and then Zachery pulled out five bottles of Repel from his bag. "Take these with you," Zachery said, extending the bottles to Arthur. "They will help repel wild Pokémon for a while, keeping you safe on your journey."

Jerry reached into his bag and pulled out a sleeping bag. "Take this with you. It's been lying unused at home," he said, offering it to Arthur. Arthur's eyes welled up with tears as he accepted the sleeping bag. Overwhelmed with emotion, he tightly embraced both Zachery and Jerry, and they too shed tears, their friendship growing stronger in that heartfelt moment.

After spending some more time talking and sharing their well-wishes, Arthur reassured Zachery and Jerry that he would stay in touch with them. With heavy hearts, they bid each other farewell, and Arthur made his way towards the train station while Zachery and Jerry continued on their way home.

Arthur arrived at the train station and located his designated train. With a determined expression on his face, he boarded the train and found a seat. As he settled in, he gazed out of the window, taking in the passing scenery, feeling a mix of excitement and determination as he prepared to embark on his journey.