Performing in Another Region
This fanfic takes place after the final episode of the XY series, "Till We Compete Again." Serena has now landed in Hoenn and begins her new journey as a coordinator.
Chapter 1: Landing A New Journey
"Can you two stop running in here?"
Her feet continues to cross over one another, almost stepping on top of each other. She would hate to see all this food ending up on the floor, but it doesn't help with these two always running around in circles. Especially in a tight space like this. And not to mention they both share the same height measurement to that of a Pichu. Focusing on the pan she's holding in her hand, the woman walks up to a large wooden table. She takes the spatula in her other hand, scoops up some scrambled eggs from inside the pan, then dumps them into an empty glass plate.
"Plusle, Minun, go upstairs and wake up Namaiki for me, please?" She got the two Pokémon to settle down and listen to what she has to say. "Of course, I tried to wake her up myself, but that daughter of mine sleeps like a Snorlax being called to battle." Plusle and Minun nod their little heads and take off full speed out of the kitchen. Plusle and Minun run out of the kitchen and across the living room before they make their way up the wooden staircase. Plusle meets Minun halfway up the steps and continues up the staircase. Once the duo has reached to the second floor, they run into a problem that separates them from Namaiki's room - her bedroom door.
Plusle and Minun examine the large wooden door in front of them, trying to figure out a way on how to get through it. They can't use the doorknob because, obviously, they can't reach for it. Even if one of them stands on top of the other. Breaking the lock off the door is clearly out of the question. Just as the duo is on the verge of defeat, suddenly, Plusle notices something. He pulls Minun closer to him so he could see too that the door is crack open. Plusle tries to fit its small body through the tiny opening, but gets stuck, so Minun pushes his plus partner from the back. By doing so, the small force became enough to open the door up some more and Plusle feel in the room. The minus Pokémon crawls through the opening and this time, Plusle pulls him in.
The room symbolizes that of an average teen girl's personality. Each of the lavender colored walls are covered with either mirrors, a frame of multicolor letters that spells out "Namaiki", or numerous posters of Hoenn champion Steven Stone. Portraits of family, friends, Pokémon, and ribbon cases filled with old contest ribbons are placed on top of a wooden dresser. Across the dresser is a large, soft bed, follow by a retro style chair hanging in between the bed and the window. The duo run across the brown carpet and jump on top of a table in front of the bed that resemble a pokeball. Plusle and Minun use the table as leavage to climb on top of the bed. Plusle and Minun climb on either side of a large figure with extremely long, pink hair and wrap inside the bedsheets. The duo shake the head of the figure a few times, trying to wake her up. But all they got in return is a loud moan.
Time for Plan B. If Namaiki didn't want to wake up, then Plusle and Minun will have to take matter into their own hands. They spin their arms around in a circle until little balls of sparks form around the tip of their paws. The troublesome duo quietly chuckle to themselves about their plan. Man, this is going to be funny...or at least for them. Minun pokes the girl's head with his left foot; this is Namaiki's last chance to wake up. But the sleeping girl tosses her body to the other side. She left the Pokémon with no other choice.
On the count of three... 1... 2... 3. Plusle and Minun drill their paws inside the comforter until they touch a certain body part whether its an arm or the neck. Whatever the case is, they finally got Namaiki to...wake up?
"AHHHHHHHHH!"
A flock of Taillow flew from inside the tree branches and towards the blue sky. Ground-type pokemon like Diglett and Dugtrio pop their heads from the dirt to figure out where the loud is coming from. Back in the kitchen, the mother sets a plate of Pokémon food in front of the small open window in front of the sink. This signals for a bug/flying type with multicolor wings to land on the edge of the window.
"Well good morning to you too, Beautifly," the woman says as the beautiful Pokémon starts eating it food.
"Beautifly," the but type Pokémon responds.
"Looks like everybody is finally awake."
Meanwhile, Back upstairs, Plusle and Minun are rolling over on the bed laughing their heads off after the stunt they pull. A pair of hands grab a fist load of the bedsheets as the female figure stands up on her two feet. Every strand of her pink hair is standing from the top of her head after being hit with a spark attack from the duo. "You guys," she growls like an angry Growlithe. "I told you over and over again not to wake me up like that." Plusle and Minun gave out this innocent smile and hug the girl like they didn't do anything wrong. But Namaiki is not having it.
"Namaiki, I hope you're out of that bed. Your breakfast is ready."
"I hope you would learn by now to stop using my own Pokémon as an alarm clock," the daughter fires back. She walks up to her window and opens it up, allowing the glamorous view of the morning sun rays enter the room. despite the rude awakening, it didnt change the fact that its a beautiful morning. The sun is shining beautifully over the neighborhood while the blue morning sky is fill with flying type Pokémon. Namaiki stretches her arms out, twisting them around from one side of her body to the next. ,meanwhile, her two troublesome partners climb on either one of her shoulders as a small gust of wind blows some of her hair in front of her face.
"Today is going to be interesting," Namaiki states.
"Welcome to Mauville City," a man over an intercom announces to a group of passengers walking inside the airport. "We hope you all had a safe flight and have a wonderful time here in the Hoenn region."
Passengers who had deported from their flights walk inside the airport. A handful of people walk up to the front desk for directions or other assistance. Many went up to friends and family that were waiting for them. Some walk straight into the bathroom to handle their business, while others are either about to get on a plane or still sitting waiting for their flight. For one individual, she is making a call back home to a family member. She has on a bright pink dress with a white collar underneath a red waistcoat and short honey haired hair. The female has on dark grey stockings, brown boots, and a reddish-pink fedora over her head. The young girl is also wearing a blue ribbon on her chest while carrying a pink bag over her back for accessories.
"So I see you landed in Hoenn," a woman says to the female trainer on the another line. "How was your flight? Are you liking Hoenn so far?"
"Geez, mom. One question at a time," the daughter jokes. "The flight was amazing and I am loving Hoenn so far." During the conversation, the young trainer's Pokémon are out of their poke balls. Standing upright on two legs, one Pokémon has bright yellow fur and a big, bushy tail that storages a branch with a red bow tied. On the girl's left side, this Pokémon is like a quadruple mammalian like with a slender body that is covered by mostly a white-cream colored fur. It has large blue eyes and four vulpine-like legs that are called ribbons in the pokedex. One of them is currently wrap around its trainer's left arm. And finally, the last Pokémon has black and white fur to represent a panda. It has a green leaf sticking out of it's mouth and wearing a pair of red sunglasses.
"Where are you exactly?"
"Mauville City. I was looking it up on the plane. Its got big buildings, boutique stores with the cutest clothes and the city is close to a beach. Mauville City is like every tourist's dream."
The mother chuckles at her daughter's excitement. "Sounds like Lumiose City," she responds with her eyes close with a bright smile on her face. But the smile slowly fades away. Serena looks at her mother and her smile disappears as well as her current facial expression is replace with a look of concern. "Hey, Mom," Serena calls out. "Are you okay?"
"Oh, its nothing," Serena's mother replies. "Anyway, have you find out any information about pokemon contests?"
"Not yet, but I'm heading to the Pokémon Center once I leave the airport. Perhaps Nurse Joy knows something."
"Okay. Braixen, Pancham, Syvleon, watch over my daughter for me." All three of the Pokémon nod their heads in understanding at the mother.
"Braixen."
"Pancham."
"Sylveon."
"Good luck, dear," Serena's mother says. "And remember to always be one with your Pokémon."
"Bye, Mom." After ending her conversation with her mother, Serena returns her team in their pokeballs. After which, she walks out of the airport, scanning her surroundings that is Mauville City. It's a even a lot bigger in person than it was on the plane. A small gust of wind blow some of her hair in her face, but the honey haired girl pushes it away using her left hand. Its the start of a new beginning for Serena. But first, its off to the Pokémon center.
Namaiki spins around in front of her mirror. After brushing her pink hair, she takes a good look at herself in the mirror as she tosses some kind of black fabric in the trash can. "So what do you think?" She asks Plusle and Minun. "I look good, don't I?" Plusle and Minun didn't respond to their trainer. This is the fifth outfit Namaiki tried on this morning and they're ready to start their journey already. Minun playfully shoves Plusle until the latter falls off the bed. This prompt the latter to jump back on the bed, only to tackle the former after hearing him laughing. "Never mind" Namaiki grunts. There is a knock on her door. "Come in."
Namaiki's bedroom door opens and a middle age woman with brown hair and blue eyes steps inside. She is wearing purple sweatpants and a light reddish pink t-shirt. "I see you're wearing the outfit I bought," she responds after seeing Namaiki in her outfit. "But what happen to most of it?"
"I just cut the sleeves off and the hem." Namaiki turns herself around before placing her right hand in her hair and her left hand on her left waist. She winks at her mother while standing on her right foot. "Looks good this way, huh?"
"Please don't mention this to your father. Anyway, Cameron called. He mentioned something about Littleroot Town?"
"Yeah. I texted him earlier and said I'll meet up with him at Professor Birch's research lab."
"I see."
"Okay, you two," the female trainer says to Plusle and Minun. "Enough with the rough housing. Its time to get out of here and start our journey." Plusle and Minun climb on either one of Namaiki's shoulders then she bolts out of her room and down the stairs. Of course her mother is happy for her daughter, but does Namaiki have to rush things? She just ate breakfast two hours ago and already heading out the door. Not to mention just coming back from finishing up a previous journey a week ago. Namaiki can wait a few more hours to settle down at least. Or maybe this is the mother's way off holding on to her daughter more. But she just have to accept the fact her little girl is growing up, whether she likes it or not. The mother scatters the room and finds a one strap bookbag that is as pink as Namaiki's hair with a black pokeball design on the front.
Namaiki walks through the front door and steps outside of her house. She would have kept going too until she hears her mother screaming her name.
"Namaiki, wait," her mother yells while running down the stairs. "Aren't you forgetting something?"
The daughter scans her mother's hands and see the pink bookbag. "My bookbag," she proclaims, grabbing the bag and throws it over her head. The bag slips all the way down before reaching her back. "Thanks, Mom. I totally forgot all about this."
"And you thought you could leave without saying goodbye?" Namaiki giggles then surprises her mother with a hug. Its the least she can do for the one person who supports her dreams.
"I love you, Mom," Namaiki comments.
"I love you too, dear. Please be careful and call back once you made it in Littleroot Town."
"I will."
"Plusle and Minun, watch over my daughter for me and keep her out of trouble." The duo nod their heads in understanding, although Namaiki just looks away. Its more like she has to watch over them knowing how troublesome these two can be. Before she leaves, a Beautifly lands on top of her head.
"Oh, don't worry, Beauti," Namaiki says to the beautiful Pokémon. "I haven't forgotten about you. Take care of my Mom for me while I'm gone, okay?
"Beautifly," the Beautifly agrees.
"Well, I guess I'll be going now. See you later, Mom."
"Bye, sweetie," the mother replies as she watches her daughter run off. Well there she goes, off with Plusle and Minun to start a new beginning. But first, Namaiki is going to get Plusle and Minun check at by Nurse Joy. Her house is only ten minutes away from downtown Mauville City. So getting to the Pokémon Center won't take that long walking...or running in Namaiki's case. "Call me once you arrive in Littleroot Town," she screams. "I want to know you made it there safe and sound."
"I will."
"Where am I?" Serena aires out with a soft tone in her voice. Serena turns her head to the right and sees a blue building with seven stories. She could have swore she pass by this building already for the fifth time. No, she has. What gave it away is because this exact building is close to a food court. Even if its down the street, Serena could still smell the aroma that fills every inch of the block. Its official...Serena is lost.
"Oh no," she says. Everywhere Serena turns her head, there's a building right beside her. Each building almost taller than the other. Talk about a bad way to start off her Hoenn journey. On the other side of the street, a man all dressed up with a suitcase in hand walking down on a sidewalk. He appears to be someone who knows his way around Mauville City. Maybe even the entire region.
"Excuse me, sir," Serena calls out to the man.
"Can I help you with some thing, young lady?" The well dressed stranger responds.
"By any chance do you know where the Pokémon Center is?"
"Why yes. As a matter of fact, I do. And all you have to do is turn to your left." On her left there is yet another tall building. However, compare to the others, the entry of the yellow building resembles a pokeball with a large moniter mounted with the words "Pokémon Center" flashing in the screen in neon green lights. But what Serena doesn't get is that she has been walking around in circles this whole time and now she just seeing this? Whatever. Serena can think about this later. All the honey haired trainer cares about is that she finally found the Pokémon center.
"Thanks so much," Serena says to the stranger.
"No problem."
The man walks away and Serena heads straight to the Pokémon Center, but before she storms inside...
"OUFF!"
Serena finds herself on the ground after an unseen person comes running out of the Pokémon Center. When the Kalos native comes to, she finds a female with long, curly pink hair standing above her. She is dress in a short, black sleeveless top that's only long enough to cover her chest. Her top is follow by blue denim jeans that are being held together by a white belt with a yellow buckle follow by a pair of yellow boots. And for accessories, this girl is wearing blue earrings and has a yellow bracelet on her left arm. Or maybe its a watch. It all happen so fast Serena didn't see straight. "Oh my goodness," she says. "I'm terribly sorry. I wasn't paying attention. Are you alright?" The pink headed girl asks, offering Serena a hand.
"I'm fine," Serena responds, taking the girl's hand. "Just surprise...and shaking."
"I'm sorry. I got Plusle and Minun checked from Nurse Joy and now we're heading to another town." A Plusle and Minun? So that's the names of the two Pokémon on the girl's shoulders. They almost reminds Serena of a Pichu.
"They're so cute," Serena proclaims. Plusle and Minun scratch the top of their heads out of embarrassment.
"By the way, I'm Namaiki," Namaiki introduces her.
"I'm Serena." Suddenly, Plusle and Minun jump off their trainer's shoulders and onto the ground. Namaiki wonders whats wrong with them until she sees them gathering five poke balls. The two trainers are curious to know who would leave their poke balls out, but then the girls put two and two together and realize its their poke balls. Serena bends down and grabs her three, then Namaiki grabs her two - Plusle and Minun's poke balls.
"What a relief," Serena exclaims. "Thank you, Plusle and Minun." The duo jumps back on their trainer's shoulders and says that the honey haired trainer she is welcome.
"Well I better get going. Sorry again for running into you."
"No worries. How about Next time, try not to be such a hurry."
"How about next time, try not to get run over," Namaiki jokes and runs away. Talk about a weird girl. Now that Serena's Poke balls are safe in her hands, she walks inside the Pokémon Center.
"Thanks so much, Nurse Joy."
"Its no problem at all. You can assure all your Pokémon are in excellent hands."
"Chansey," the fairy type affirms. As Nurse Joy and Chancey walks to the back with her poke balls, Serena looks around the center to figure out what to do now. It'll be a while until all her Pokémon will be finish with their check ups. She sees another set of phones over in the corner. Perhaps there's someone else she can to other than a relative. Actually, there is one person Serena wants to check up on since she haven't talk to this person since flying to Hoenn.
The face of another young female appears in a multicolor screen. This girl is also a trainer just like Serena and Namaiki, and she also happens to a great friend of the former. "Serena," the girl answers. This female trainer has dark skin, long brown hair that are tied into two pigtails, and a smile so side anyone can see it from behind. "Its so good to hear from you."
"Hi, Shauna. Nice to hear from you too," Serena replies.
"So how's the Hoenn region?"
"Huh? How do you know I was in Hoenn?"
"Bonnie called me earlier and told me about your big Hoenn journey." Hearing That Bonnie told Shauna about Hoenn didn't came much of a shock to Serena. Its not that Serena meant to kept it a secret or anything. "Why didn't you tell me?" Shauna asks, with a pout on her face.
"I didn't know how to reach you and you're helping Professor Sycamore."
"You still should have try, but I forgive you."
"Speaking of Professor Sycamore, how are things going with you?" Serena asks her best friend.
"Great. Me, Tierno, and Trevor found a bunch of wild Pokémon. One of which decided it wants to travel with me."
"You caught a new Pokémon?"
"Yeah."
"That's great. I guessing you have a lot of ideas for showcase performances."
"You already know," Shauna affirmates. "So don't think your little journey in Hoenn will make it easy for me, Serena."
"Easy for what?"
"Easy for me being Kalos Queen, of course."
Serena laughs. "Oh, don't worry. I'll be back real soon and I'll be Kalos Queen, no doubt."
"Bring it on." Of course, Serena and Shauna are friends first, but at the end if the day, they are still rivals. Rivals who are on different journeys for a similar goal. And the only way to achieve that goal, they must compete against one another. Nonetheless to say, they still support each other and will always have one another's back. "But enough of all that. Speaking of Bonnie, she told me something else happen before you got on your flight. Care to do explain?" Shauna finishes her question with a wink and a cheeky smile.
"AHH!" Serena's face changes into a crimson color. Her eyes shot wide open and her pupils are gone. "W-W-What are you talking about?" The honey haired trainer asks as if she has no idea what her friend is talking about. But Shauna didn't even need an answer. Serena's red, puzzled face is all she needs to answer her question.
"SHAUNA!"
Shauna turns her head to an unseen person. "What's going on, you guys?" As the performer waits for an answer, she ducks her head, avoiding a sudden hidden power attack just by a few millimeters.
"Is everything alright over there?" Serena asks in concern.
"I gotta go. Tierno and Trevor seem to be in trouble."
"Okay. See you." And with that, the connection is gone. Looks like Shauna is working really hard on her dream. And now its time for Serena to do the same. As soon as Nurse Joy comes out with her Pokémon, it will be the perfect chance to find out more information about Pokémon contests and where will the first one will take place.
"Serena?" Nurse Joy calls out, walking in the lobby along with Chansey. Talk about perfect timing. "I'm happy to say both of your Pokémon are in excellent health."
"Both?"
"Yeah. Your Braixen and Sylveon. I can tell they have been raised very well."
"Nurse Joy, I have three Pokémon. Braixen, Sylveon, and a Pancham. Where's Pancham?"
"I'm sorry, but Braixen and Sylveon are the only Pokémon I examined," Nurse Joy protests. "Though I wonder about this empty poke ball you gave me." Empty poke ball? Grabbing the three poke balls on the tray, Serena releases her Pokémon. There is Braixen and Sylveon, but where is Pancham? Scanning the poke ball, Serena realizes something. "This isn't Pancham's poke ball," she announces. "But how could..." Suddenly, Serena remembers that incident with the Namaiki girl. After colliding with one another, Plusle and Minun must have gotten a few poke balls switched up without realizing it. So this empty poke ball must be one of the two tiny electric Pokémon and Namaiki must have Pancham. "Namaiki."
"Hmm?"
"Namaiki. I ran into her...well, she ran into me...and all five of our poke balls got mixed up. I got to go find her."
"Namaiki was here. She said she was heading to Littleroot Town after she picked up both of her Pokémon."
"Plusle and Minun. Wait, Littleroot Town?"
"Yeah, but she has to pass Oldale Town first." This is not good. For all Serena knows, Namaiki could have left Mauville City by now. But whatever the case maybe, she has to find her and get Pancham back. She can't just sit around and hope that she realizes Pancham.
"Nurse Joy, what's the quickest route to Oldale Town?" Serena asks.
Just like I promise, "Performing in Another Region" is now available on fanfiction. Sorry if it doesn't sound good. I'm still stuck with writing my fanfics on my Amazon tablet, not to mention my personal life is a mess right now and its affecting my creative craft. My phone is still off, so I have no way of communicating with everyone else on Twitter or work on any of my other fanfics on Wattpad and my folks are struggling financially. But writing calms me down, so I wanna thank all my readers for sticking with me and having my back all this time. I'll be back with the second chapter, but for now, what will happen at that time? Has Namaiki figure out about Pancham yet? Will Serena find Namaiki before she skips town? And what other surprises Hoenn has in store for our favorite trainer? "Performing in Another Region" is in full swing. Stay tuned.
-MisterLooneyTune
