However disappointed and reluctant Dawn was, they still had to part ways.
She first said goodbye to May, then looked at Xia You, her expression suggesting she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Before she could speak, however, Xia You had already waved to her.
"See you next time, then."
Those words brought Dawn back to her senses.
That was right!
A temporary parting meant nothing. She believed it wouldn't be long before she and Xia You met again!
Once she thought it through, her mood immediately brightened considerably.
"Yeah." She nodded firmly at Xia You, breaking into a broad smile as she waved goodbye. "Take care, Xia You. See you next time!"
"Yeah, see you next time."
After giving Brock one last nod, Xia You let out his Charizard and climbed onto its back with May. Within just a few beats of its wings, Charizard had left the city and disappeared from Ash and the others' sight.
Watching them leave, Dawn waved again before lowering her arm, still feeling somewhat uncertain and wistful.
Goodbye, Xia You.
Leaving aside how Xia You took May ahead to the city with the next Gym, after more than a dozen hours of flying, Cynthia also returned to Celestic Town with Cheryl.
Cynthia's home was in Celestic Town, but rather than taking Cheryl to her own house, she brought her to the historical research institute-her grandmother's institute.
Professor Carolina was watering flowers in the garden at the time, and she showed no surprise at the sight of Garchomp descending from the sky.
After all, Cynthia had told her beforehand when she left to accept the investigation request.
Only when she saw Cheryl climb down from Garchomp as well did she feel a little surprised.
"Aren't you the young girl who was with Xia