After leaving the Petalburg Gym, Ash and his three companions wanted to make good time, so instead of walking like last time, they took the express train directly to Rustboro City.
"Hey! Long time no see, everyone!" "Pika!" Friede and Captain Pikachu, who had been waiting at the station all along, called out as they saw Ash and the others getting off the train. Ash and his friends had been standing around waiting, but upon seeing Friede waving at them in his black jacket, they quickly hurried over.
"I didn't expect you guys to be the ones picking us up!" "Pika-pika!" Ash was quite happy to see Friede, and Pikachu stood on Ash's shoulder to greet Captain Pikachu.
Chapter 128