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The smell of rust and metal cleaner filled the room; I had to admit that, although I was having fun here at the Battle Station, it wasn't the most welcoming place. Out in the halls, things were well lit up, but as I stood by the multi-line train tracks, it became clear just how gloomy this place really was. I had never taken part in a multi-line battle before, so I wasn't really sure how they worked.

"Hi," I said walking up to a man in green, "I was hoping to take part in a multi-line battle."

The man smiled at me, "No problem there, miss. Is there a friend you would like to invite?"

I hadn't realized that multi-lines required two people. "Um...no. I didn't kn-"

"I'll be your partener. That is, if you'll let me." A boy's voice (Or at least it sounded...kind of like a boy...) called out from behind me.

I turned to see a boy, around my age was what I guessed, with very baggy clothing walking toward me.

"Hi there," He said with a grin. "The name's Touya."

He seemed nice, I supposed. I was never really all that into guys before. But when he stuck out his hand to shake mine, I could feel my heart rate increase a little.

iAlright, whatever you do, don't blush./i

Which was exactly what I ended up doing when we shook hands.

iGreat job there. The only thing you could do right about now to make things worse for yourself is drool...which you are probably doing, you just haven't noticed it yet./i

"So, are you ready Touko?"

I tilted my head a little, and a curious look came over my face.

"Don't look so confused. Of course I know you. You're Unova's Champion, so I think it would be kinda pathetic not to know you." He took me by the hand, leading us both onto the first car, where I brought along my Samurott and Mienshao, seeing as they were some of my stronger pokemon.

It was true: I was Unova's Champion. I had beaten the Elite Four many times now, and after w while, I became quite bored. I tried Pokemon Musicals, but me and my Pokemon both came to resent them. That's when I came across the Battle Subways; although, I was still a clueless idiot about them. Not knowing how multi-lines functioned almost worked out for the better, because Touya did a great job of explaining them.

One by one, we battled our way through each car. We both seemed to be having so much fun, I didn't end up realizing just how far along we were going. And, I'll admit, Touya was pretty good at this.

I never wanted it to end. I don't know what it was, -maybe it was how fast the cars were going, or possibly just having a pokemon since those always got me worked up, or maybe it was Touya...ya, right- but something was giving me the rush of a life time. So much exileration was a lot to take, but it was definitly worth it.

Although, I could feel myself getting tired after so many consecutive battles; We both knew we could rest inbetween each set of seven battles, but we didn't want to take any breaks.

Now I was kind of regretting that.

Touya still seemed full of energy, but maybe that was because he was used to this. He sure seemed to know all the trainers here off by memory, too. Around the last few battles, Touya kept a perfect stance during the fights, but I could feel myself loosing my balance quite a bit.

Then at one point, the force of the train bumping up a bit caused me to fall over. A huge wave of fear and shock came over me for just a slip second, enough to make my heart race. Luckily, Touya was able to catch sight of me, and run over to help me; but just barely skimming the last few seconds of my fall. He stood behind me, after I had fallen into his arms, and smiled down at me with his shining smile and glistening eyes. Alright, scratch that last part; he didn't look that much Disney. But even still, looking up at him, I could literally feel my heart melt. God knows why.

"Why do I have to be so drawn to him...?" Somehow I ended up saying aloud the thought that I was hoping would never leave my head, just under my breath.

"Did you say something?," He asked curiously, while helping me regain my balance.

"Uh, nothing!" I shouted out the words, which only meant my embarassment meter was maxed out.

I never really paid much attention into "liking" guys, so why was he all of a sudden an acception. Simple enough, I just wasn't going to let him be.

We walked into what was apperently the last battle car; not that I acualy knew that. As we stepped in, I noticed that there was no one in the train.

"Um...is this car supposed to be empty?," I asked.

Touya shook his head and looked around a little. "There are supposed to be two trainers here named Emmet and Ingo. They are the Subway bosses."

"Any idea where these two may be?" Of course, I already knew he didn't.

"No clu-"

Just then, a voice came on over the speaker.

i"Attention Touko and Touya," It sounded like the man who we spoke to before getting on the train, "Emmet and Ingo are unable to battle you. They were asked to leave on short notice to Anville Town, and will be incapable of attending the Battle Subways any time soon. The train will run it's route and shall take you both back to the entrance. I do apologize for any inconvenience."/i

I was acualy somewhat glad that we didn't have to have another battle; but it was obvious that Touya felt differently.

"Aw, man! The one time I acualy make it all the way to the end, and the idiots aren't here! Just my luck!" He sat down on the train seat with a huff.

So that was why he knew all the trainers so well: he had been trying to reach the end, never completing the journey, only causing him to start all over; Which made me feel really bad for him then.

But I couldn't say anything to him. I'm sorry? For what? This wasn't my fault or anything. Although, I did feel the need to say something. There was a small void growing inside me, gradually getting bigger as the seconds past, the need to say something, anything, to be of a consolation. But nothing came to mind.

So I simply didn't say a thing.

Instead, I sat down beside him, and watched the walls and wires outside the train window come and go as our train continued to rush along.