F/N: This is separate from Destination Journey (you'd have to know from my DeviantART what it is/the characters. The only original character (I actually mean it) is Maki Kururugi (who is set to appear in Destination Journey but has different Pokemon for this). I might set this prior to the former mentioned Pokemon FanFic, I might not. Enjoy-! (notes: some narration)

What it Means to Be a Brain – 1: Coming Together

"Waddya mean we're going to meet the Johto Battle Frontier Brains?"
"It is as I say it. They are coming here to Hoenn for awhile to watch us before Enishida reopens the Battle Frontier of Hoenn to the public."
"That's crazy! How many Frontier Brains will be here...?"
"Do you even know Math? It's Twelve plus Cattleya, so Thirteen. Then there is you and Enishida."
"WOW...!"
"Sigh..."
"Jindai."
"Yes?"
"When are they coming?"
"Today."
"WHAT? When?"
"They're expected arrival time is Noon."
"Two hours? I need to get out of this forest by then..."
"Are you lost again?"
"Yuh huh..."
"You are probably close to Azami and the Battle Tube. Tell her to get going if you find her. The rest of us are near the docks."
"Got it! Later!"
"Good-bye."

Sigh oh sigh... Maki, Maki, Maki... Where the hell did you get yourself lost...? I can't believe I still don't know the layout of this forest... I bet everyone else knows it by heart or something like that... I should probably read a map once in awhile... Sigh OH sigh...

The girl strolled down one of the probably billion forest paths. How she got lost in the forest or what she doing was undetermined. All that she knew she was doing now, was getting lost in the forest. In her previous conversation, Jindai mentioned the Battle Tube being nearby. Could she be on her way to that?

Man... Wait...

The girl looked at her belt, where all of her Pokeballs were kept at.

Maki you dumbass! Did you ever remember about using Kairyu? Alright-

"Come on out! Fly, Kairyu!" Maki threw the Pokeball at the ground in front of her. There was a flash of white light. The Pokeball returned to her hand as she watched the Pokemon form in front of her. She put the Pokeball back on her belt and jumped up on the Pokemon. Kairyu stretched out his wings and let out a snort, awaiting Maki's orders. She readied herself on his back, finally commanding, "Alright Kairyu! Let's go fly to the Battle Tube! I need to see if Azami is there."

The Pokemon nodded and started running. Maki felt him move faster until Kairyu finally lifted into the air. Maki let out a sigh when she checked her clock. It was only thirty minutes after ten in the morning. Thinking, That is good...! I still have an hour and a half! At least I remembered I had Kairyu on hand... And at least he knows the route of the Battle Frontier... Unlike myself... Sigh oh sigh! Hmph...

Maki heard a snort come from Kairyu. She looked over his shoulder saying, "Yeah?"

The Pokemon nodded. She nodded back saying, "Okay. Wanna fly around after we pick up Azami? There is plenty of time!"

Kairyu gave a nod, forming a smile. He dove downwards into the woods; Maki could see the very tip of the Battle Tube. She rose and jumped from the Pokemon to the ground. She made contact with the ground and the Pokemon landed beside her. She started inside of the Battle Tube with Kairyu following closely behind her.

The inside of the Battle Tube was the usual atmosphere. It reeked like a Habunake, Azami's main choice for a battling Pokemon. Although most of the Battle Frontier Brains, including Enishida and Maki, knew it well and were very used to it.

Finally reaching the interior of the middle of the building, Maki looked around to see if she could find Azami. Without any luck, she put her hand to her mouth, cuffed in sorts, yelling throughout the Battle Tube with her loud voice, "Azami! It's Maki! The Johto Frontier Brains are going to be here soon! We need to get going!"

"Quiet down, Maki..." Maki glanced over and saw Azami waltzing out slowly. She rubbed her eyes softly saying, "Wait. Did you say Johto Frontier Brains? From the Johto Battle Frontier?"

"Yep! They're going to be here at Noon! I can't wait!"
"L-Let me go get my Pokeballs! Hang on!" Azami disappeared again.

Maki stared at the ceilings. She didn't particularly like the interior of the Battle Tube's main room. In fact, she would rather run around the Battle Pyramid thirty times over in the darkness since she knew most of how the Pyramid worked from running around it in the first place. She has probably ran the Pyramid's rooms many more times than The Pyramid King himself.

The next moment, Azami came back out with her Pokeballs on her belt. She had her arms folded, ready to go. Maki walked back out with the Tube Queen and Kairyu behind her.

Azami still creeps me out... What kind of taste does she exactly have for the Battle Tube? It is so creepy and so is Habunake... I hate snakes so much... Pokemon and regular ones... Anyways... I guess Kairyu is having a fun time flying around. Maybe it has been a little too long since he got to fly throughout the skies of the Battle Frontier. Most of our Pokemon have been helping with some of the construction work on rebuilding some of the buildings and parts of the facilities. All of them were of great help during the Rayquaza Incident involving the Hoenn Battle Frontier. We haven't been open to the Public or even Press for a few months now.

But... Well. Today is Saturday and we are supposed to be open for seven days to the Press starting on Monday. After that, it should be duty for everyone to take care of the Public and any challengers to the facilities. This will be good with the Johto Battle Frontier Brains visiting us. I heard there was an incident involving Ho-Oh and Lugia going on in Johto and wrecked their Battle Frontier. News is that it is reconstruction and should be done in a few months. I guess in the meanwhile, they will be here, watching us and I think taking on some of the challenges as well. Everyone is slowly rebuilding... I hope everything in the other regions, including the Island issues in Almia and Oblivia. I heard Isshu has been fixing around after something with Zoroark and Kyurem. Sinnoh had some issues with Regigigas rampart after an attack. Jindai was even there for it. And news of Arceus fighting with Dialga and Palkia. In Orre, there was another accident involving Shadow Lugia attacking some civilians in a city there. Fiore had issues involving Pokemon outbreaks and Rangers attempting to help them. Holon had an issue with an outbreak there as well. The Orange Islands had an issue with attacks from the city from some unknown force who has been caught recently. Lastly, Kanto had an issue with the Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltress. But... In some miracle, everything has somehow been resolved everywhere... We're picking up the pieces... Good thing Regigigas didn't get far in Sinnoh; Kissaki City is rebuilding the ruins. The Legendary Birds didn't get to leave where they were battling. Shadow Lugia was finally put under control. Kyurem calmed down from the Yin and Yang while Zoroark had Zorua. An island sank, but Almia and Oblivia managed to rescue every islander and Pokemon. Groudon in Fiore was put under control, stopping everything. Arceus managed to calm down Dialga and Palkia. The attackers on the Orange Islands were captured. And Holon finally managed to calm them down, which was revealed to have been happening for years. Thank goodness... I'm glad no one was hurt... I guess I should be happy...!

And we finally arrived at the harbor that lead to the main gates of the Battle Frontier.

It was only eleven in the morning, an hour before noon when the Johto Brains would be arriving. Maki and Azami jumped down from Kairyu's back and walked beside the group. Just in time to see none other than Jindai battling Heath. Heath's Laglarge looked quite worn out while Jindai's Regirock looked ready to continue battling without issues.

"Alright, Laglarge, use Water Pulse!" Heath pointed towards Regirock. Laglarge blue a circle of water right at the Legendary.
"Regirock, dodge it!" Jindai commanded. Regirock did as told and jumped out of the way. "Get up close and grab Laglarge!"

Heath caught on, but not quick enough... "Use Explosion!"

There was an explosion from Regirock. There was smoke everywhere. The spectating Frontier Brains knew that Regirock was for it. And most likely, Laglarge as well.

As soon as the smoke cleared, it was clear who the winner was... There was no winner.

"Return!" Jindai held out his Pokeball. Regirock turned into the red plasma and returned to the Pokeball. "Nice timing..."
"Gah!" Heath let out. "Jindai! You knew perfectly well that that was a one on battle only! What is up with using Explosion there?" Heath held out the Pokeball and Laglarge returned to it.
"I forgot."
"Oh what a liar~!" Kogomi shouted.

"There is no winner!" Ukon held out his staff. "This match ends in a draw!"

There was a loud roar coming from the ocean's waters. Maki wove as her Kairyu returned to the land. He landed beside Maki and snorted. She nodded, but everyone could see there was an astonished look on her face. Lila walked up to her and asked, "What does he say?"

"The Johto Frontier Brains are already here!" Maki pointed to the sea.

Datsura walked beside Maki. He looked at the sea, hat blocking the sun. He tried to examine further into the sea. Complaining, he turned to Maki and said, "What do you mean? There isn't anything coming!"

"No! Look closely!" Maki pointed again. Datsura tried looking off.
Lila joined the lookers and said, "I can see it. Look closer."

Datsura leaned off of the dock until he finally shouted, "You're right! I can see it!"

"Bad eyesight much?" Kogomi sighed.
Ukon nodded slightly.

All of the Hoenn Frontier Brains gathered at the edge of the dock to look on to the ship. When the ship finally came into distance, everyone could see none other than Dahlia waving to them. The rest of the Johto Frontier Brains were gathered behind her.

"Long time no see, Maki!" Dahlia ran up and hugged Maki.
"Same here!" Maki smiled.

"When did you meet Dahlia?" Jindai asked.
"Hmn? Oh. I met her when I was getting my last Johto badge." Maki answered.

Lila and Azami shook hands with Cattleya and her Butler, Kokuran. Everyone watched as Kurotsugu jumped down from the main deck. He landed beside Heath. The latter backing up in surprise. "K-Kurostugu-san!"

"Yo!" Kurotsugu smiled.
"How ya been?" Kogomi asked.
"Good!" The blond-haired man answered.
"How has it been in Johto?" queried Ukon.
Kate walked up to answer, "They've been getting better. Here?"
"Opening soon. Rest of Hoenn has been well." Lila replied.
"Is the ceremony tomorrow?" Nejiki walked up.
"Correct. There is to be a match..." Datsura spoke.
"Who's going to compete? It's going to be two versus two." Cattleya asked.
"I've already got that one planned!"

Everyone turned up to the sky. The all saw none other than Enishida himself. The owner of the Hoenn Battle Frontier that inspired the Johto Battle Frontier.

"Then who?" Maki asked eagerly.
"Why now! None other than you and our Pyramid King!" Enishida pointed.
"Really?" Maki turned to Jindai.
"What about the other matches?" Jindai immediately switched topics.
"Let's see. We'll have Azami and Ukon battle before you two. Then Cattleya and Kokuran before them. Kogomi and Dahlia before them, who are after Datsura and Kurotsugu. Before them is Nejiki and Lila. Before them will be Kate and Heath."

"Him?"
"Her?"

"These are the final decisions. Yet the Press does not know of them. I wanted the teams to be sort of a surprise for them to find out." Enishida turned away to fly off. "Be sure to work on some fancy attack combinations. This will sort of work like a contest showcase. This our opening ceremony after all!"

With that, the founder of the Battle Frontier was gone in the distance.

"Come on!" Maki gripped Jindai's hand. "We have to go try out some moves! See you all tonight!" Maki took off into the forest, dragging the man and her Kairyu following. Jindai decided to stay silent, he had to deal with her no matter what. If it was anyone who was going to showcase her best, it was going to be none other than Maki.

Lila looked at Nejiki, he sighed and they walked off. The others were left to argue with each other on where to practice or even what to do...

Original: 2011.2.14

A/N: I used Pokemon Japanese Names (even in Destination Journey, I didn't plan on using Pokemon Japanese Names, just characters)... (Poor Jindai being dragged off by the crazy hell-bent girl...!) I just HAD to put the Hoenn (Emerald) and Johto (HG/SS) Frontier Brains~! So, some incidents have just happened and everything is rebuilding... :D Sooooo