Chapter 33: Bewildering Snow Forest!

                                    

                                          
*Note* I do make some stuff up in this story so if you seemed confused about anything, remember I sometimes make stuff up. Anyways on with the Chapter!
                          
_______________________
                          
'We better start before the snow storm kicks in' Brock said looking at the dark storm clouds which had cascaded over their path to Snow Point. 'Yeah Brock has a point, let's get some distance in' Clemont said looking at Ash. Ash looked around and nodded, agreeing. 
                          
The group put out their fire and gathered their belongings from their respective tents. 
     'Kaylin, I'll carry you, your feet won't make it through the thick snow' Serena said. 'Okie dokie mommy' Kaylin said buzzing with that idea. She hopped into Serena's arms and wrapped her arm around her neck to keep herself balanced. 'Is everyone ready?' Dawn said. She looked around the group who were all nodding.
     'Alright let's get moving' Ash said, he started walking forwards sided by Serena and Gary, while the others followed close behind.
     'If you don't mind me asking, what exactly happened the other day in our battle' Gary asked with care not wanting to offend Ash in anyway. Ash noticed his fear, 'curiosity is not a sin, so don't be afraid. I'll tell you' Ash said, Gary's face lightened up. Pikachu and Serena also grew interested in the subject. 
       Ash explained  about the little fight in his mind with the spirit but didn't put much detail, which was accepted by the trio listening. 'Well Houdini can hold anyone off right?' Gary said looking at the duo who just rolled their eyes. A snow drop then fell on his nose. 'Hey the storm, it's starting to happen' Gary said showing the snow drop. More of them started falling and gradually the speed started to increase in the fall.
                          
Ash turned the group behind them and told them the warning, 'Guys stay close and look for any shelter we can seek refuge in' Ash said. 'Ash, look at that' Tierno pointed a bit further down the path. There was a black hovering figure bearing down on them. The gang couldn't make out what it was as it was far. They started walking towards it but the figure went through the ground. 'Well we are not going that way' Calem said. 'No shit Sherlock' Misty mumbled. 
                          
The snow storm had started its gears and was blowing everything in it's path. The snow hurt the skins of the gang as they walked with force through the thick storm. 'Serena, Gary hold my hand so we don't get seperated' Ash shouted through the storm. Serena grasped his hand shaking with coldness. Gary did the same on the other side. 
                          
'Yo guys, stay..' Gary turned around and saw everyone else had disappeared, 'Yo Ash we lost the others' Gary said pointing behind them. Ash turned around and saw nothing but snow falling. Just then the dark figure appeared again and stared at him. Ash felt his stare in his soul and shook a little. Ash kept staring at it but was snapped out of his stare by Serena, 'hey look there's an open tree trunk over there' Serena pointed at a large tree with its trunk wide open, offering shelter. 
                          
'Let's rest in there for now' Ash said. He dragged the other two with him until they reached the shelter. 'Looks good enough' Gary said looking at the interior which was nothing but wood. 'It's wood Gary' Ash said looking at him. Gary just shrugged and made himself comfortable at the back of the trunk. 
                          
'We'll go after the storm has died down.' Serena said looking at the raging snow falling towards the surface of the earth. 'Yeah get some sleep and we should feel refreshed' Ash said. He rested up against a wall and set his bag down next to him. Serena lay her head on his lap and fell asleep with Kaylin in her arms. Ash then fell asleep with his arm on Pikachu's head while they slept on the floor. 
                          
•••••
                          
'Oh god, we lost Ash, Serena and Gary' Bonnie said looking out of the cave hoping their figures popped out. 'They'll be fine, they have Ash's experience to get through situations like this' Paul said, assuring the little blonde girl.