Chapter 1: New Dreams, Familiar Goals

"We have now reached our destination in New Xxra City. Thank you for choosing the Grand Royal Train Shuttle, please come again," announced the intercom. I got out of my seat and exited the train.

As I left the station, the cool breeze flowed through my face. The sun was shining and the city was busy as ever. The streets were filled with hundreds of people. The city was so noisy that I couldn't even hear myself think. It was great to be home.

In the distance, there was a group of people huddled together around someone. Thanks to my curiosity, I went over there to investigate. To my surprise, in the middle of the group was none other than Victoria, the Xxra region champion and my older sister.

"Well if it isn't Victoria. It's nice to see you again," I said.

"Excuse me everyone," she said. The crowd quickly heard her and let her pass. She then approached me.

"Hey Nikolas, long time no see. How have you been?'"

"Good, I've been training a lot."

"Well then how about we go back to headquarters and get out of this crowd. We'll talk more over there."

"Sounds like a good idea."

We decided to take a taxi to the League of Masters Headquarters. The League of Masters HQ is a massive building that is located in the middle of the city. Here lots of strong trainers come to train and discuss important things. As we entered the massive building, I instantly saw some familiar faces.

"We'll if it isn't Nikolas. How have you been?" Cynthia, the Sinnoh region champion, was here. As well as Lance, the Indigo Plateau champion, and my rival Colin.

"Hey Cynthia, it's nice to see you again. I'm doing fine," I replied.

"So let me guess, you're here to enter the Champion League," she asked.

"Yeah, I've been training real hard for this," I replied.

The Champion League is a tournament where the trainers who have made it to the Top Eight or above from any Pokémon League can enter. They get to battle strong trainers and to see if they are victorious. This year, a new Elite Four has been accepted by the League of Masters HQ. So whoever wins the Champion League gets to battle the Elite Four and their champion.

'I'm really psyched to battle the new Elite Four. As well as their champion," I said.

"Yeah well good luck beating me. Because I'm going to win the Champion League," said Colin. Colin has always been overconfident and stubborn. We have been rivals since the first day we met. We both wanted to become the strongest trainer in the world.

"I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but I'm going to win," I said.

"Oh yeah, well then lets have a battle to see who's the strongest," exclaimed Colin.

"Alright then, I accept your -," suddenly I was interrupted.

"Hold on just a minute. We barely got here. You two can have your battle when you go against each other in the tournament. Until then you two need to relax," said Lance. Lance is an incredible trainer. He's a Dragon Master so he specializes in Dragon type Pokémon.

"Well, I'm totally excited for this," said Colin.

"Now don't get over your head Colin. This year there are going to be lots of strong trainers. So you guys better be careful," Victoria said.

"Oh and by the way, we decided to invite some visitors over tomorrow," said Cynthia.

"Who is it," asked Colin.

"You're just going to have to wait and see. Now why don't you guys rest up," said Lance.

We had lunch in the dining room and we rested up for tomorrow. When we finished we went to bed. Colin and I stayed in the same room, while the others stayed in separate rooms. As I was about to go to sleep, Colin had a question.

"Nikolas, I wonder who the new Elite Four is," said Colin.

"Me too, but I just know we're going to have to train hard to stand a chance against them. Alright, good night," I said. After that we both fell asleep anxious to see what's in store for us tomorrow.