Ash could respond in different ways. He might try to confront his friends immediately to get an explanation. If the betrayal is really bad, he could cut them off completely and focus on his own goals, like becoming a better Pokémon trainer. He would also probably have some internal struggles, as he has memories and experiences with these friends that he can't just forget.
He might be extremely hurt. Harry could go into a state of shock and disbelief at first. He may isolate himself, not wanting to trust anyone else for a while.
Ash would probably be devastated. He would feel like his world has been turned upside down. At first, he might not believe it and think it's all a big mistake. As the reality sinks in, he could start to isolate himself from others, even from his Pokemon for a while. However, his strong will would eventually kick in. He would use this as motivation to become stronger, not just in his Pokemon battles but also in his ability to face challenges alone, without relying on his so - called friends.
Ash would probably be initially shocked. He has always trusted his friends, so the idea of betrayal would be hard to swallow. He might try to talk to them, to find out why they are doing this.
He might be initially shocked. Harry has always trusted his friends, so when the betrayal happens, it would be like a bolt from the blue. He could stand there speechless for a moment, unable to believe what has just occurred.
In such fanfiction, it can be a complex situation. Maybe Ash's friends were misled or had their own hidden motives.
He would be heartbroken. Naruto values friendship above almost everything. At first, he might not believe it and try to reason with his friends.
He probably feels extremely hurt and confused. Betrayal by friends is a very painful experience, and Bell might question his own judgment in trusting them in the first place.
Ash would be extremely devastated. Pikachu is not just his Pokémon but also his closest friend. He would likely first try to reason with Pikachu, not believing that Pikachu could truly betray him. He might be in denial for a while.
Well, Sakura could also try to understand why her friends betrayed her. She might be the kind of character who looks for the root cause of the problem. She could approach her friends, not to forgive them right away, but to have a conversation. By doing this, she hopes to find out if there was some misunderstanding or if they were forced into betraying her.
Naruto might initially be in shock. He's a very loyal person, so he wouldn't expect such a betrayal. He could try to talk to her to understand why she did it. For example, he might say something like 'Why? I thought we were in this together.'