Sun's POV:

*writing in a journal on a flight to Sinnoh*

You know, the life of a champion is a lonely one. I know, depressing right? Well, I've been around the block, I have successfully beaten five of the seven region's elite four. I only have to beat Unova and Sinnohs respective champions then I can say that I accomplished my goal that I've had since I was an eleven year old; to be the best ever. It's been six years since that whole incident in Alola, with Team Skull and the Aether Foundation, I never settled down after that, how could I? Hau was pissed I left to go on a conquest of champions, eventually he realized I had to do it and he was cool with it, although I suspect he is still kind of bummed his best bud ditched him with Gladion. My mom is still in Alola as far as I know, still relaxing with the sea breeze going through her hair, I left and she understood, that was that. Anyway, I am on a flight to Sinnoh, to "fuck some dude's days up" according to Hau. I've heard Sinnoh is interesting, let's hope not too interesting.

*close journal*

Two hours later…

"That flight was so fucking long, my back is killing me."

I trudged through the terminal and out the front doors, breathing in the air of the most technologically advanced city in Sinnoh, Jubilife city. It is pretty unique being in a place like this, I am more used to walking around forests than cities.

I walked to the pokemon center, the doors sliding open for me. I parked myself in front of a PC and began assembling my adventure party.

Incineroar

Lycanroc

Golisopod

Silvally(courtesy of Gladion)

Mimikyu

Kommo-o

"Excuse me sir, what pokemon is that?" A small child tugged on my jacket, pointing at the screen.

I responded, albeit slightly annoyed, must be the jet lag.

"Bewear."

"He is scary looking." The kid responded.

"Even scarier up close I can assure you." I smirked at him which made him involuntarily flinch.

His dad gave me a look and grabbed his son's hand, walking out of the pokemon center, still eyeing me down. What did I do wrong?

Walking outside, I sighed and looked down at my phone.

9:17 AM. Fuck, I just want to sleep.

"Hey dude, you a trainer?" A voice came from my right, I turned to the source of this noise to see a kid around 14,he was with three girls around his age, groupies much. He looked way too cocky for his own good.

"Yeah, why?"

"I wanna battle bro, let's go. You don't look too tough, you don't even look like you are from Sinnoh." The kid chuckled, the girls behind him giggling along.

I wanted to tell him I was the champion of five regions just to shut him up but, where is the fun in that?

"Alright, let's battle." I smirked, causing his cocky disposition to change slightly.

We moved to this little gym area outside, white lines marking the boundaries of the battle. A ref was selected, me and this punk were staring eye to eye now. He looked confident, so was I.

"Go Grotle!" The kid yelled as this turtle thing emerged from his poke ball.

I threw my pokeball with a slight smirk, Golisopod's bulky body emerged. Dwarfing both the turtle and the kid.

"Razor leaf Grotle!" The pokemon shot leaves at my bug type, to no avail, the leaves practically bounced off.

"X-scissor." I muttered, Grotle fainted after one blow from Golisopod.

The kid was in awe, it was hilarious because his posse just kind of looked around like this wasn't supposed to happen. I returned my pokemon and walked over to the kid.

"Train harder. Keep your mouth shut." I said calmly as I walked away.

I pulled out my pokedex, going to the map function.

"Where is this first gym?"

"Oreburgh? Okay, just gotta set my destination…"

I stocked up at the local poke mart, making sure to get some revives and potions as well as pokemon food for when I have to stop and rest. I was about to walk out of Jubilife when I heard a voice I swore I would never hear again…

"SUN!" A feminine voice boomed from behind me, I spun around, startled by the sudden volume and eyed down my old accomplice.

"Lillie? I haven't-" Before I knew it, I was wrapped in probably the tightest hug I've ever been caught in, comparable to when my mom saw me off for when I left on my quest.

"Sun." She sighed heavily in relief it seemed like as she held me longer.

"Lillie, w-what are you doing in Sinnoh?" I was honestly bewildered at her presence, I haven't seen this girl in six years.

She finally decided to pull away from the hug, after a minute of solid silent embrace. She looked into my eyes with those emerald eyes of hers, piercing into my very soul with her gaze.

"You look great!" Lillie smiled at me with a warm smile that practically made me smile just by seeing her so happy.

I honestly haven't changed much look-wise, I don't know what she is talking about. I got taller and I got bigger that's about it. Lillie though, she got even better looking I swear it. I silently took in her features, she was probably four inches shorter than me, her long blonde hair done up in her usual needlessly long ponytail. She was wearing a white dress with a white hoodie overtop, a purse slung over her arm. She was still thin but she got curvier in the good areas...wait good areas?

"I am in Sinnoh because I want to explore! This place looks so awesome, I can already tell!" Her youthful enthusiasm never ceased to amaze me, even when we were eleven.

"You're still training hard I bet. I mean just, I haven't seen you in six years! I left my best friend behind, that was so awful of me. Can you forgive me?" She pleaded with me, I sighed and smiled at her. This was nice, talking to my partner again.

"Yeah I forgive you, speaking of training… I don't want to come off as cocky but…"

"Please, if anyone deserves to act a little cocky, it's you Sun." Her smile and eyes meeting mine.

"I just wanted to tell you that while you were gone I uh, beat Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Kalos' champions. You used to love hearing about my battles so I figured I should tell you now that I'm here."

"Oh my gosh, Sun that's awesome! I bet you did it no problem."

"It was tough as hell but I'm glad at least you have faith in my ability." I chuckled, knowing full well that this was not the case.

Lillie looked at me, looked down and started tearing up. Fuck, what did I say now? STUPID.

"L-Lillie, are you okay? What did I say?" I asked, grabbing her shoulder lightly.

"Y-yeah, it's just I never thought I would see you again Sun. I just got so caught up with my mom…" She started full on crying, right in the middle of a busy sidewalk, people giving me side glances as if this was my fault.

"Hey hey hey, it's totally okay. It's half my fault for not seeing you when I was in Kanto, you gave me your address and everything Lillie." I laughed nervously.

She stopped crying and looked at me while puffing out her cheeks, she folded her arms and huffed. Now what?

"Still mad you didn't see me when you were in Kanto."

"I uh...was busy… training." I smiled and placed my hand behind my head awkwardly.

She looked at me for a solid ten seconds, with her pissed off stance. Then she simply shook her head and smiled.

"I'm just glad you're here."

"Me too." I nodded.

"Now, where are we headed?" Lillie asked me, rummaging through her purse.

"We?" I asked, knowing the answer already.

"Isn't obvious that I am coming with you?" She looked up for a split second to say this as she was going through her handbag, going right back to searching through it.

"Well I am here to become champion of my sixth region… you just have your own goal in Sinnoh Lillie." I said this, regretting the outcome. She was spontaneous with emotions and that scared the fuck out of me.

"I came to explore remember? I can do that better if I have a strong trainer with me can I not?" She was right, she wasn't a trainer, the only pokemon she ever owned was Nebby and that thing was more a pet than a partner.

"I also came to shop, old habits die hard." She smirked at me.

"I know that feeling." Was the only thing I thought of to respond to her with.

"Found it! Damn, that took way longer than it should have. Here." She said as she handed me a picture.

It was of me, her and Hau, back when we were eleven. It was the first time we all met.

"I have another copy for Hau so next time we run into him I can give it to him but I just thought you would appreciate the memories ya know?" Lillie shrugged.

I looked at that picture for awhile before I said anything, "thanks Lillie."

"No problem, now… where are we headed partner?" She asked as she playfully jabbed at my shoulder.

"Oreburgh. Rock type gym leader." I responded as I put the picture in my bag.

"Good, some excitement. I was getting bored."

I can't believe it, my partner and best friend is back.