Hi my name's Haruka! I'm a Pokémon coordinator from the Hoenn Region. My goal is to compete in every Pokémon Contest and to become a true "Top Coordinator." So far I've gotten pretty good at contests. At first, I was a big time amateur back in my home region. But after traveling through Hoenn and Kanto, I've gained a lot of experience and lessons from other coordinators! I'll be travelling to the Johto Region, making this the first time I've traveled alone. But to be honest, I wouldn't mind having a traveling companion during my journey. I understand that most trainers and coordinators go by themselves, but it'll be kind of lonely with no one to talk to.
Oh wow! Looks like I'm finally here. Look out Johto! Cause here I come!
Episode 1: Coordinator Meets Stranger
As Haruka got off the ferry, she gazed upon the area of New Bark Town where her journey through the Johto Region would begin.
"I'm finally here in New Bark Town! Sure is different from where I came from. I wonder if this town has anything good to eat," Haruka wondered, beginning to travel around the small town.
Haruka walked around the town to explore the area. A bunch of amazing things happened in New Bark Town, making it wonderful. Cherry trees bloomed, tall, fast-moving wind mills fanned out air in different directions, and a gentle breeze blew through her hair. It was as if Haruka was walking through a wonderland, much different than what she was used to.
"Wow I didn't think this town would be so peaceful! Hm?" She felt her nose twitch, stopping to sniff. "Something smells really good!" Haruka exclaimed, smiling while looking around to find the origin of the smell. After a couple minutes of searching, she saw a crepe shop down the street. Fresh desserts were baking in the window, and Haruka began to the shop.
"Awesome, a crepe shop! I've been wanting something sweet to eat!" Haruka was just about to stop in front of the shop, when a boy with an Umbreon came out around the corner and bumped into her.
"Oww!" Haruka yelped as she hit the ground, looking in front of her. The boy seemed to be in the same state. "I'm so sorry! I didn't see where I was going, and I ran into you by accident!"
"It's fine. Part of it was my fault too," the boy said, smiling down at Haruka. He helped her off the ground and was curious of where she was going. "Just out of curiosity, why were you running anyway?" The boy asked, coming up to her side, the Umbreon following suite.
"Well I was heading towards the crepe shop when I bumped into you." After hearing what Haruka had said, the boy started to laugh along with Umbreon. Haruka turned red in frustration, glaring at the boy. "What's so funny? Why're you laughing at me?"
"Sorry about that, you're not from this region are you?" The boy choked out, before sobering with a sigh, a giggle escaping occasionally.
"No, actually. I'm from the Hoenn region." Haruka explained, and the boy nodded in understanding.
"Ah, that explains why you have a distinct accent." The boy mused, watching as Haruka picked up the pace a little.
"And what, exactly, is that supposed to mean?" Haruka grumbled in an annoyed tone.
"Exactly what it mean. Anyways, you need to reserve a spot to get New Bark Town's special crepes." He watched as Haruka turned red with anger and couldn't help but let out a little giggle.
"Are you kidding me!? Jeez, does every town I go to have to have weird rules that involve food?" Haruka shouted, pulling at her pigtails.
"Hey, no worries, I got it covered!"
"Oh really, huh? And how exactly are you going to do it?" asked Haruka, crossing her arms in disbelief.
"You'll see." The boy turned around, beginning to walk in the directions towards the crepe shop. "Now come on, before everything gets sold out!"
Haruka rolled her eyes and uncrossed her arms, following. A question struck her, and she realized it was pretty important if she wanted to thank the boy. "Oh, uh, by the way, I didn't get your name." Haruka asked cautiously, moving quicker to keep up with the boy.
"Oh my bad! Sorry I didn't introduce myself, I got a little distracted in helping you." He admitted, and Haruka nodded, telling him to go on. "My name is—"
Before the boy could say his name, a group of men in black came around the corner. They all spotted him, and they began to shout things to each other.
"There he is!"
"Get him!" One of them shouted, and the men in black nodded, before beginning to advance on the two.
"Aw nuts, not again!" The boy exclaimed, and then looked down at his Umbreon. The Pokémon looked up at him in return, as if already knowing what was going on. "Hey Umbreon, take her to the secret pathway to the shop! I'll meet you guys there, I just need to take care of these goons!" The boy shouted, and then ran off in a different direction. Haruka watched as the men in black shouted in anger, before running after him. She watched as the boy ran into a dark alley, and the men disappeared after him.
"H-hey, wait a minute! Oh, for crying out loud!" She exclaimed, but decided it was a lost cause. She looked down at the Umbreon, who began to walk towards the crepe shop. "Oh well, shall we go now Umbreon?" Haruka asked, and the Umbreon nodded. As they neared the shop, Haruka watched as it began in a different direction, before realizing this was a different route that led to the secret pathway.
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Once they got to the pathway, Haruka noticed that the path seemed too narrow for someone like her to get through.
"You have be kidding me." She said, and walked forward to the entrance. "Ah well, he did say for us to meet him here. Let's go, Umbreon."
The Umbreon nodded, before leading her through the narrow path. Haruka tripped a couple of times, but managed to keep up with the Umbreon. Finally, they managed to reach the back of the shop.
"Okay, we managed to get here." She said, and began to look around. She saw a lot of people, but none of them were the boy. "Where is that guy at anyway?" Haruka wondered aloud, and the Umbreon tugged on her pant leg. She looked down, and then looked up. The boy was sitting at the top of a stair well.
"I'm up here, missy!" The boy shouted, jumping off the stair well. Luckily, l he landed on the ground safely.
"Hey, that was dangerous. You shouldn't be jumping from that high. I'm surprise you didn't get hurt." Haruka exclaimed as the boy brushed himself off and made his way over to the two.
"Nah, I've been jumping from high places for so long that I got used to it. It's why most people call me a reckless trainer," the boy said, scratching the back of his head and grinning sheepishly.
Haruka let out a sigh. "That's one way of putting it…"
"I get that a lot." The boy said, laughing. Haruka gave him a look that said really? "Anyway, the name's Kenta. I'm a trainer that lives in this town."
"I'm Haruka. I'm from the Hoenn region. Nice to meet you." She said, and the boy blinked. She looked at him as if to say "what?"
"Hoenn trainer huh, it's been a while since I met a trainer from there. Anyway, ready for those crepes that you wanted, Haruka?" Kenta asked, and Haruka, forgetting everything, nodded in excitement.
"You bet I am!" Haruka shouted, and Kenta smiled before walking away. Haruka followed, not sure what was going to happen.
It turns out, Kenta had brought Haruka to the back of the shop. He shouted out to one of the workers in the shop, who looked up, a questioning look on her face as she tried to find the source of the shout.
"Coming!" Shouted the worker. She made her way through the shop, before stopping in front of Kenta and Haruka. A smile came across her face upon spotting Kenta. "Ah, Kenta-san! What brings you here today? Running away from them again, I bet!"
"You got that right. Oh yeah, Haruka, this is Letty Whiterock. She's the owner of this crepe shop," Kenta explained, and Haruka smiled.
"Wow, so you're the owner! It's a pleasure to meet you, Whiterock-san." Haruka said, and the woman smiled down at her.
"The pleasure is mine, and please, call me Letty." She said, and Haruka nodded. She kneeled down, petting the Umbreon on his head. "Ah Umbreon, you're adorable as always." She smiled, and the Umbreon purred. "Just wished you were an Ice-Type, rather than a Dark-Type."
"An Ice-Type? I thought there only five evolutions for Eevee," Haruka said, obviously bewildered. Letty stood up, nodding as the Umbreon wove his way around her legs.
"At first it was but recently scientists discovered that Eevee can evolve into two new Pokémon. An Ice-Type called Glaceon, and a Grass-Type called Leafeon." Kenta explained, and Haruka gave a silent "wow," her mouth turning into an "o" shape.
Haruka's eyes lit up. She was really excited over the information. "Oh, I can't wait! I hope my Eevee will evolve into one soon!" She shouted, smiling.
"You have an Eevee?" Letty and Kenta asked in unison, and Haruka nodded.
"Sure do. Come on out, Eevee!" Haruka yelled, and tossed her Pokéball into the air. There was a click as the ball opened, and an Eevee, just as optimistic as she was, came out and smiled at Kenta and Letty.
"Aw, how adorable!" Letty exclaimed, leaning down towards the Eevee, picking it up and hugging it. "For showing me such an adorable Eevee, I'm going to make a special ice cream crepe for you!"
"Yay! Thank you Letty-san!" Haruka exclaimed, and the Eevee let out a happy squee as Letty hugged it once more. She then put down Eevee, who whimpered, and she made an "aw" noise before leaving to the back of the kitchens to go and make Haruka's crepe.
"Sorry buddy, looks like you got replaced by your kouhai," Kenta teased his Umbreon, who lowered its ears in annoyance. Umbreon gave a displeased grumbled, but shrugged it off. After Kenta stopped teasing Umbreon, Letty returned, holding up a plate with her special ice cream crepes for Haruka and Kenta.
"Oh my gawd, it looks so delicious!" Haruka said enthusiastically, smiling as Letty gave her a crepe. Letty smiled as Haruka grabbed a nearby fork and began to delve into the ice cream crepe, and Kenta did the same.
"Alright you two, enjoy!" Letty said happily, then turned to Eevee and Umbreon. The two Pokémon perked their ears in excitement. "And, I have a special treat for you two cuties." Letty exclaimed, then gave special crepe Poffins to Eevee and Umbreon.
"Mm, and it's so good!" Haruka said through a mouthful of crepe, stuffing more into her mouth. Kenta laughed, his mouth also full, then swallowed.
"Thank you, Letty-san. The crepes were delicious!" He said, and Letty nodded. Kenta smiled, before finishing off the last of his first crepe, then starting on the second one.
"You're welcome kids," Letty said happily. As everyone was eating their crepes, Letty began to think about what the two would do next. "So kids, what are your next plans? Surely you must have something."
"Well, I'm planning on meeting up at the professor's lab to meet with the new trainers," Kenta said through another mouthful of crepe, swallowing and stuffing even more into his mouth.
"I actually just started my journey here in Johto. I want to enter the Pokémon contest," Haruka said, before putting more crepe into her mouth.
"So, that would mean you are a Pokémon coordinator?" Letty asked, and Haruka nodded. She swallowed and began to explain.
"That's right! My dream is to become the best Top Coordinator!" Haruka exclaimed, smiling. Kenta looked at her, wondering what her plans after that were.
"And what are you plans once you become the best Top Coordinator?" Kenta asked, but shook his head when Haruka looked at him incredulously. "Don't get me wrong, I think it's a wonderful dream. What I'm trying to say is, what would your second goal in life be?" Haruka nodded in understanding, then looked at the ceiling.
"Honestly, I don't know." Haruka explained, she hadn't really thought about it before. She was surprised by what Kenta was asking her. She knew that Kenta didn't say it to be mean, but she had to give him an answer. "To be honest, I don't have one. Maybe during my journey it'll come to me."
"Okay, that's fine. As long as you are trying your best to find a secondary goal, that's all that matters." Kenta said, and Haruka nodded in agreement.
"Ah Kenta-san, don't give Haruka-san such a hard time! Anyway, I better be going now. I need to help out in the front. See you kids later!" Letty said before exiting through the swinging door that led out of the kitchens.
"Alright, see you later, Letty-san!" Haruka said, despite the door already being closed. Just as she was going to go back to her crepe, the door opened, and Letty waved to the two of them.
"I forgot, can I ask you two a favor?" Letty asked, and Kenta nodded.
"Sure, what is it, Letty-san?" He asked, and she put on a look of annoyance.
"If you see Cirno…. Make sure you drag her ass back home to work! That child has been nothing but trouble!" Letty exclaimed angrily, before putting a smile back on, waving to the two.
"Aha ha, she's at it again huh? Okay, I'll go and find Cirno for you." Kenta said, and Letty smiled.
"Thank you. Alright, see you later!" Letty exclaimed, before leaving for real.
Haruka soon became curious of who Cirno was. "Kenta, who exactly is Cirno?" She asked, and Kenta smiled sheepishly at her.
"Oh, she's one of the employees here. She's a trainer that raises Ice-Type Pokémon. Knowing Cirno, she's already high-tailed out of town. It's going to be a while 'til we find her. Anyway, shall we get going?" Kenta asked. He had finished his crepes a while ago, and just now placed his dirty plate in one of the many sinks.
"Yeah let's go. I still want to explore this town before I leave," said Haruka.
"Okay let's go!" said Kenta.
Kenta and Haruka both left at the same time, their Pokémon by their side. The two were ready to start exploring the town when Haruka spoke up.
"Hey Kenta, can I ask you something?" Haruka asked, and Kenta looked at her.
"Hmm, okay. What's up?" Kenta answered, then noticed she was looking at his Umbreon.
"How can you tell if your Pokémon is male or female?" Haruka asked, bending down to pet the Umbreon.
"Oh that's easy; my Pokédex can analyze a Pokémon's gender. Let me show you an example on your Eevee." Kenta explained, pointing his Pokédex at Eevee. It gave a full analysis and announced Eevee's gender. "Eevee's gender is female." The Pokédex announced, and Kenta looked up at Haruka, expected her reaction.
"Awesome, my Eevee's a girl. That's so neat!" Haruka exclaimed, bending down to pat her Eevee on the head.
"Alright buddy!" Kenta exclaimed, looking down at his Umbreon. "You're Eevee's senpai now, so make sure you protect and show her some new things to be aware of. Got it?" Kenta asked, and his Umbreon nodded in agreement.
"Aww, that's sweet of you! Thank you, Kenta!" Haruka exclaimed, Eevee chirping in agreement. Kenta then remembered something.
"Hey, before we go around town, I hope you don't mind if we swing by to the professor's lab for a little bit." Kenta said, and Haruka shook her head.
"Sure, I don't mind. Who is this professor you speak of?" Haruka asked, and Kenta began to explain.
"Utsugi-hakase is the guy who gave me Pokémon for my journey." Kenta explained, looking down at Umbreon.
"So, he's the one that gave you an Eevee during your first journey?" Haruka asked, and was surprised when Kenta shook his head no.
"Nah, Umbreon and I have been together since I was a kid. Cyndaquil was the Pokémon that I was given at the lab." Kenta explained, and Haruka nodded in understanding.
"Cyndaquil, huh? Then shouldn't that Pokémon be a Typhlosion by now?" Haruka asked, and Kenta nodded.
"That's right. But right now, my Typhlosion isn't with me. He's in training with my other Pokémon at Ookido-Hakase's Lab in Kanto." Kenta said.
"So, it's just you and Umbreon right now?" Haruka asked, and Kenta shook his head no again.
"No. Besides Umbreon, I have three other Pokémon with me right now." Kenta said.
"That's good." Haruka said, before pointing towards a building in the distance. It was bigger than the surrounding ones. "Hey, is that the lab you were talking about earlier?" Haruka asked, and Kenta shook his head yes.
"Yep, that's Utsugi-Hakase's lab. It's time to meet up with the new trainers." Kenta said, and began to go forward.(1)
"Oi hakase!" Kenta yelled, entering the lab. Haruka followed closed behind. "It's Kenta! I brought I friend with me….. Oi, hakase!" Kenta shouted. Haruka called him too, but there was no response.
"Looks like he's not here…" Haruka sighed, then spotted something on a nearby table. "Hey, it looks like he left a note on the table," she said, catching Kenta's attention. He looked back and walked over to the table, beginning to read the note.
Kenta,
If you are reading this note, it means I am not in the lab. I know I was supposed to stay and give the new trainers their Pokémon, but my wife called and needed help. So, I'm leaving the task to you for today.
Good Luck,
Utsugi-Hakase
"Darn that professor…." Kenta muttered, breathing an exasperated sigh. "Oh well, the trainers will be here soon. Let's look for the Pokémon." Kenta said, beginning to head towards the back of the lab, Haruka following.
"Yeah, let's go." Haruka agreed, and the two were off.
Kenta and Haruka spilt up to look for the starter Pokémon. Both searched high and low for them, but found no trace that would lead to where the starters were hidden.
"Hmmm…. Umbreon, while Haruka and I look for the starters at this end, you and Eevee look for on the other side. Okay?" Kenta asked, and the Umbreon nodded.
He soon left with Eevee to the other side of the room. After Kenta told Umbreon to search the other side, he saw Haruka browsing around in the professor's room and eventually go inside. Before he entered the room, Kenta spotted a bucket of ice near the fridge and came up with a nasty plan to bring a chill down Haruka's spine. Kenta grinned wickedly, picked up and ice cube, and sneaked towards Haruka.
"Hey Kenta, I found them!" Haruka shouted, but before she turned around, Kenta placed the piece of ice down her back. She screamed out loud, accidentally tossing the Pokéballs into air. "Ah it's cold, get it out! Get it out! Get it out!"
Kenta managed to catch the Pokéballs, placing them on the table. He ran to Haruka to help her with the ice down her back.
"Kenta you jerk! What did you do that for!?" Haruka yelled, turning red with anger.
"Aha ha, sorry Haruka, I couldn't help it! What with how unguarded you were in here," Kenta said, before looking back at the Pokéballs.
"Well now that we've got the Pokéballs, all we need to is wait for the new trainers, right?" Haruka asked, looking at the three Pokéballs.
"Yep, that's right. Let's bring them to the front, we'll get Umbreon and Eevee from there." Kenta said, and Haruka agreed. Kenta and Haruka left the room with the starter Pokémon's Pokéballs, and called Umbreon and Eevee to meet them there.
Haruka and Kenta waited at the front of the lab for a little while, when they heard a couple voices behind the front door of the lab.
"Hello… anybody home?" A female voice cried, and Kenta shouted a response.
"Are you guys the new trainers? Come on in!" Kenta said, and watched as the front door opened.
Two people entered the room, looking at both Haruka and Kenta near the table where the Pokémon are at.
"So you're the new trainers, huh… Hey, weren't there supposed to be three of you?" Kenta asked, and the girl nodded.
"Yes there was. But our friend had to leave due to an emergency in Violet City." The girl explained.
Kenta shook his head and continued on. "Guess we'll start without her then. Anyway, Utsugi-Hakase isn't here right now, so I will be giving you your traveling Pokémon partner."
"And who might you be?" The boy asked, and Kenta began to explain.
"My bad, the name's Kenta. I'm one of Utsugi-Hakase's helpers." He said, gesturing to himself. Then to Haruka, saying, "This Haruka, a trainer from the Hoenn region."
The girl got excited after hearing that Haruka was from the Hoenn region. She made a noise similar to a squee, going up to her and shaking her hand hysterically.
"Oh my gawd! Are you really from the Hoenn region? I've always wanted to meet a trainer from that region. My name's Kotone! Seriously, it's nice to meet you." Kotone said, her voice full of energy.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, too." Haruka said, then looked at the boy. Kotone saw and began to explain.
"And this guy here is Kazunari," Kotone said, and the boy looked at Haruka and Kenta.
"Nice to meet you," Kazunari said politely.
"Hmm, Kotone-chan and Kuzu-kun, huh? Utsugi-Hakase picked up really good trainers. Alright, you two go ahead and pick your very first Pokémon." Kenta said, and tossed all three Pokéballs into the air. They released three Pokémon: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.
"Aww, how cute! It's so hard to choose!" Kotone sighed, looking at them all. "They're all so adorable!" She exclaimed, bending down to pat each of them on the head.
"Umm, Kenta-san, can I ask you something?" Kazunari asked, stepping forward, closer to Kenta.
"Hmm, what's up?" He replied, looking at Kazunari.
"Umm… You wouldn't happen to be one of the original trainers, are you?" He asked, and Kenta nodded.
"Yep, I sure am!" Kenta exclaimed, smiling.
"Sweet! I knew it, I've always admired your battle skills and tactics. Your first Pokémon was Cyndaquil, right?" Kazunari asked, and Kenta nodded, still smiling.
"Yeah, that's right, why? Is there's something you want to know about me, Kazu-kun?" Kenta asked, but Kazunari shook his head.
"No, I just wanted to know out of curiosity. Hmm, I think I'll take Totodile as my starter." Kazunari said, bending down to pick up the Pokémon.
Kazunari picked up Totodile, and the Pokémon became really happy to be picked. "Aww, I wanted that one." Kotone sighed, looking down at the remaining two. Kotone then knelled down, towards Chikorita and Cyndaquil. Chikorita suddenly went up to Kotone, and began cuddling her. "Awww, you're so cute! I'll choose you then!" Kotone exclaimed, picking up Chikorita and cuddling it back.
"Well, now that you two have your Pokémon, we can make it official that the other trainer will get Cyndaquil when she comes by." Kenta said, and Kotone and Kazunari nodded.
Haruka then walked towards Cyndaquil, picking it up and scratching its head. "Don't worry, you'll meet your trainer soon," Haruka said, looking down at the Pokémon. Haruka picked up Cyndaquil's Pokéball, and returned it to its home.
"I'll leave a note to Utsugi-Hakase about what happen today, so he doesn't have to worry about it. By the way, do you two know the other trainer's name?" Kenta asked, and Kazunari and Kotone exchanged a glance.
"I think her name is Violet, but she goes by the name Kumatora." Kazunari offered, and Kenta looked at him. knelled
"Kumatora… now, where have I heard that name…" Kenta wondered, moving his gaze to the floor. While Kenta was thinking of where he heard that name, Umbreon and Eevee came in the room with the new trainers' Pokédex and badge cases. "Ah, good timing you two!" Kenta said aloud, being shooken from his wondering state. Umbreon and Eevee gave them to Kenta, who handed both the Pokédex and badge cases to the two new trainers.
"Awesome, thank you so much Kenta-senpai! Is it alright to call you 'senpai'?" Kotone asked, unsure.
"Of course you can, I don't mind!" said Kenta happily, and Kotone smiled. She then turned to Haruka.
"Sweet! Oh, is it alright if I call you 'senpai', too, Haruka-san?" She asked, and Haruka nodded.
"Sure you can! I've always wanted to be called senpai," she said, and Kotone smiled again, but this time at her.
"Alright, Kotone, I think we should get going. Our families are waiting for us at home." Kazunari said, tugging on Kotone's sleeve, telling her to get a move on.
"Ah, that's right. Thank you so much for giving us our starter Pokémon Kenta-senpai, Haruka-senpai! Sayonara!" Kotone exclaimed loudly, and the two walked to the door to leave.
But, just before the two left the lab, they all heard someone scream outside.
"We know you're in there, Kenta! We've got the lab surrounded!" Kenta told Kotone and Kazunari to step back, and when they did, he cautiously opened the door to see who it was.
It was a huge group of men in black outside, the same group that was chasing Kenta earlier this morning. Only this time it was a lot bigger. "The hell… can't these guys give me a break for once?" Kenta exclaimed angrily, closing the door. He looked at Kotone and Kazunari's concerned faces.
"Senpai… what did you do before we got here?" Kazunari asked, unsure of where this would lead.
"Nothing major, just ran away from an important meeting, that's all." Kenta said. It sounded like he wanted to avoid the topic altogether.
"What kind of meeting?" Haruka asked, being careful as to get the right answer.
"A meeting for Pokémon—" Before Kenta could say the rest, the men in black all shouted, and barged right into the lab, causing mass confusion everywhere. "Look, I'll tell you guys later, for now I need to get you three out of here first. Umbreon! Attack them with Shadow Ball!" Kenta shouted, and his Umbreon shot a huge Shadow Ball attack at the men in black. This caused them all to be blown either down and out, or out of the lab.
"Okay everyone, we're going through the back to get out of here." Kenta then walked towards Haruka, then said, "Knowing you, I bet you can't run too fast. So…" Kenta, without warning, picked up Haruka in a bridal style carry position.
"H-Hey, what do you think you're doing!?" Haruka shouted, obviously flustered.
"We've got to get out of here, don't we?" Kenta asked. It was obviously a rhetorical question. "Okay, let's go everyone!" Kenta exclaimed, and began to run towards the back of the lab, Kotone and Kazunari following close behind.
As everyone was running to the back, one of the men in black that hadn't been knocked out came over. He shouted out to Kenta, "Sir! You need to come back to the meeting this instant!"
"Forget it!" Kenta yelled, not bothering to look back at the man. "I've got more important things to deal with right now, than go to a meeting! Abaiyo!" Kenta shouted. He and everyone then ran out of the lab, and managed to escape all the men in black.
"Senpai, you were so cool! Do you do this all the time?" Kotone asked, bewildered by the mini-adventure they all just experienced.
"Yeah, I think can get used to this." Kazunari said, pumped up.
"Ha ha, well, you two will be experiencing a lot of these kinds of situations once you're on your journey." Kenta said. While everyone was going back towards town, Kenta noticed that Haruka had been quiet the whole time. "Yo, Haruka, you've been quiet since we got out of the lab. You okay, or is it because this is your first time being carried like this? How cute!" Kenta mused, and Haruka turned red with embarrassment.
She snapped at him, "Idiot! It's because you picked me out of nowhere back at the lab!" She shouted, but Kenta was still smirking.
As the group got to town, Kenta let Kotone and Kazunari go off to meet their families, that way they wouldn't be involved in any of his troubles. "Um, Kenta… you can put me down now." Haruka said, her face still slightly flushed.
"Oops, my bad Haruka," Kenta said, and gently placed Haruka back on her feet and looked around to find a good place to go for now.
"Where should we go now, is there anywhere to hide in town, Kenta?" Haruka asked, going up to her friend.
"I know one place, but it's the last place I want to get involved at. She works there." Kenta said, rubbing the back of his neck in thought. Haruka blinked; she wanted to know who this "she" was.
"Then let's go. It's better than standing around here," Haruka said, trying to goad her friend into going.
"…Okay, but she can a hand full, let's go and show them the way there, Umbreon." Kenta said, and Umbreon nodded in understanding. Kenta and Umbreon then led Haruka and Eevee towards an area that they could be safe at for the time being. Kenta and Umbreon brought Haruka and Eevee to the New Bark Town's Basilicom.
"Okay, hurry up and get in here you two," Kenta said, going up and opening the door to the Basilicom. The group then entered, and managed to avoid the men in black.
"Running away from them, as usual, I see." said an unknown voice. Kenta made a huff of noise.
"Come on Histy, give me a break," Kenta sighed, and Haruka looked around.
"Histy..." Haruka looked towards where the strange voice was coming from, and saw a girl sitting on a floating book.
"You must be new to the area." She said, ignoring Haruka's look of bewilderment. "I am Historie, the oracle of New Bark Town. I apologize for Kenta's rude actions that brought trouble when you entered this town." Historie said, and Kenta growled.
"I resent that Histy!" Kenta shouted. Both Umbreon and Eevee chuckled, which embarrassed Kenta a bit. Before Historie could make a comment, Haruka chirped up her own.
"Oh no, it's fine; I've been in these types of situations before during my travels. Compared to those situations, this is nothing." Haruka said, giggling at the same time.
"That's good. Anyways Kenta-san, you've have a visitor in my office. I was going to pick you up, but it looks like you came on time." Historie said, and Kenta looked up in confusion.
"A visitor wants to see me? Who is it?" Kenta asked, and Historie looked up at the ceiling, as if trying to remember.
"He goes by the name Enishida," Historie said, and Haruka blinked. "Did you say Enishida?" Haruka asked, and Historie nodded.
"You know the dude, Haruka?" Kenta asked, and Haruka nodded.
"Yep I do. He's the guy that runs the battle frontier. I met him during my journey in Kanto, along with a group of friends and my little brother." Haruka explained, and Kenta nodded.
"Well then, let's go see this Enishida guy," Kenta said, and began to follow Historie to her office. Haruka followed, along with Eevee and Umbreon.
"Umm, hello, are you Enishida-san that I heard of?" Kenta asked once he got in Historie's office.
"Yes, that would be. Champion-san." Enishida said, and Haruka's mouth fell open in disbelief.
"Champion…. You're the champion?!" Haruka shouted when she turned to Kenta. He nodded, smiling sheepishly.
"Yep, the champion and protector of Johto!" Kenta exclaimed, and Haruka blinked. Her expression was that of almost disapproval.
"Well, all the champions that I've met were, well, polite and graceful. But you're—" Before Haruka could finish that sentence, Historie sighed and began to inform Haruka about the champion.
"Unfortunately, despite the appearance and personality, Kenta actually is the champion of Johto." Historie exclaimed, sighing. Kenta turned slightly red with anger.
"Hey, I resent that kind of attitude!" He shouted, but to his dismay, everyone in the room laughed. This both annoyed and embarrassed Kenta a bit.
"Aha ha. Jokes aside, Kenta, I want you to enter the Battle Frontier here in Johto. Every frontier brain wants to test your ability to see if you are truly the champion of this region." Enishida said, and Kenta nodded, smiling.
"Hehe, interesting. If they want to see my strength, I'll show them it!" He exclaimed, and Enishida clapped. This was exactly what he was looking for!
"Awesome, that's the kind of spirit I'm looking for!" Enishida exclaimed, clapping. He then pulled out a battle frontier medal case, giving it to Kenta.
"Sweet, after doing nothing but errands, I can finally do some battling again!" He said, all riled up now.
"Haruka-san, Kenta-san sent me a message about you deciding to enter the Pokémon Contest here in Johto. Why don't you two go together?" Historie suggested, and Kenta looked at Haruka, who nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, I agree. And, I'm itching to see you battle again in the Johto region, Haruka." Enishida said, and Haruka smiled brightly.
"You bet, and I don't mind traveling with Kenta. He may be a handful but for some reason, I kinda feel safe around him for some reason," said Haruka. She giggled.
"Kenta may be a troublesome, but he a kind trainer, willing to help others in need…in a reckless way that is…" Historie said, and Kenta sent her an annoyed look.
"Aww, flattering will get you nowhere Histy," said Kenta. Everyone laughed and then suddenly they heard the front door banging at the front of the Basilicom.
"We know you're in there Kenta, we will take you to that meeting wither you like it not!" Shouted the man in black. Kenta growled to himself; he was NOT liking where this is going.
"Jeez, they're such a pain in the ass! These guys give workaholics a whole new meaning. Umbreon, pick up the capsules at home and meet us at the outskirts of town." Kenta order, and the Umbreon nodded before going off to Kenta's home to pick the capsules. "Alright, Haruka! Let's get going!" Kenta exclaimed, but Haruka was still worrying about the guys up front.
"But what about the guys out front?" Haruka asked, but Kenta just shrugged and smiled.
"Don't worry about them, our friend already took good care of them." Kenta said, and Haruka couldn't help but think he meant that in a negative way.
"Kenta-san, you are the protector of Johto, don't fool around! Show those frontier brains what we're made of!" Historie said, and the men in black were forgotten as they continued to face the issue at hand.
"Your first faculty will be the Battle Factory in Cherrygrove City. He goes by the name of 'Factory Head Neziki.' And let me tell you, he's no push over, so be careful." Enishida warned, and Kenta nodded.
Historie then piped up, saying to Haruka, "Haruka-san, you're first contest battle will be in Catallia City. That's your first destination." Haruka nodded; Catallia City. First destination.
"Catallia City, got it. Thanks, Historie! Kenta, I think we should get going before it gets too crazy." Haruka suggested, and Kenta agreed, giving a tilt of the head. She took out Eevee's Pokéball, pressing the button and returning her back into the Pokéball.
"Alright, let's go Haruka!" Kenta shouted, and Haruka followed as the two made their way out of the Basilicom.
"Good luck and be careful on your journey you two!" Historie shouted, just before they exited. Kenta turned around just before they went through the doors to wave goodbye.
"See you guys at the Battle Factory! Hope you'll be ready by then, Kenta," Enishida called, and Kenta grinned before turning around back to Haruka, who was just turning to go out the door. As Haruka and Kenta finally made it out the front door, they noticed that all the men in black were frozen solid.
"Kenta, who did this?" Haruka asked, and Kenta let out a happy laugh.
"It was Letty-san, who else?" Kenta exclaimed, smiling at Haruka.
"Letty-san did this? Haruka asked, and Kenta gave another tilt of the head.
"Yeah, I asked her to help us out once we were about to leave town. She owns a Delibird, which she uses to freeze her opponents." Kenta explained, and Haruka smiled. As Haruka and Kenta kept on running, the two saw Letty and Delibird on top of a piece of railing.
"Thank you so much for helping us out, Letty-san!" Haruka called to her, and Letty grinned while waving back at the two.
"No problem, and please don't be so formal! Just call me Letty! And Kenta, you better take really good care of her! Don't make her cry, you got that?" Letty asked, and Kenta gave another laugh. Haruka noticed it was a more sheepish than the last.
"Don't worry, I won't!" Kenta shouted, waving goodbye to her. Letty smiled, and she and Delibird waved farewell to them as the two made their way to the front gate of New Bark Town.
As Haruka and Kenta exited out of New Bark Town, they both waved goodbye to it, as they wouldn't see it much during their journey.
"Trust me, Haruka, there's never going to be a dull moment when I'm around." Kenta assured her, and Haruka couldn't help but let out a giggle or two at that.
"I'm going to remember that, Kenta. So, our first trip will going to Catallia City right?" Haruka asked, and Kenta nodded. He then smiled, looking forward at Umbreon, who was standing near a sign that said "Come Back Soon!"
"That's right. Oh hey, look! It's Umbreon, he's standing near the exit sign. Let's get going, Haruka!" Kenta shouted, and began to run towards his Pokémon.
"Yeah, let's go!" Haruka shouted, following her new travelling companion.
So, this is it; my travel through Johto begins here with my new traveling buddy, Kenta! He may be a little troublesome at times, but I can tell, he's a nice person and will protect me. Like I said in the beginning, look out Johto, 'cause here I come!
Special Guests in the Story:
Historie— Hyperdimension Neptunia
Letty Whiterock—Touhou