Mable stared up at him and gently shook her head. "I hate to say this Hiro there's no way she's still nearby. We all have maps and I'm sure she wanted a head start. She's probably at the city by now with six pokemon and a gym badge." Mable stood happily kissing her three pokeballs. "You can keep looking for her, but I'm going to the city. When I see her I'll send you a post card"
Mable had faith in Marlene. Marlene wasn't some damsal in distress who needed a Hiro, she was a tough country girl with her own free spirit. Race on with wild horses my friend. I'll see you soon. Mable waited for hiro to follow for a few seconds before heading in the most direct path through the woods. The sun made the once scary leaves sparkle with fresh dew as Mable forged for berries with shinx looking for some her pokemon might like for breakfast.
