Author's Note:

Hello all my lovely readers! Ama-chan here! Just a quick Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon. Okay! Now that that's out of the way...This story is about two OCs going on a journey through the Hoenn region, as Im sure you saw in the summary. Please keep in mind that it is based off the Omega Ruby game, however not every aspect of the game and its plot will be present in this story. Things will be quite different with a touch of the original game. Also, while the story mainly focuses on the OCs, there will be characters from the series, such as Nurse Joy. Anyway...I won't keep you any longer. I hope you enjoy!

Ch. 1 A Fateful Encounter

"Stop! Stop right there!"

It was a cloudy day over the Petalburg Woods as a lone girl ran for her life through the trees, being chased by two Team Magma grunts. At her side, a little Trapinch ran with her, struggling to keep pace on its tiny legs. "Hang in there, Mystic. We're almost there!" The girl calls to it, trying to comfort the pokemon. Team Magma is catching up, and as the girl rounds a corner of bushes, she finds herself at a dead end. A large fence blocking off the boundaries of the forest stretches out before them, with sharp thorn bushes on their left and right. "No! We're trapped!"

"Hah! Not so fast! You can't run anymore." says a grunt as they approach, blocking the girl and her Trapinch's escape. She whirls to face them, a look of cold anger in her fierce blue eyes.

"How dare you. Chasing an innocent girl like this...What is your problem?" She glares at them and Mystic stands with her, its black eyes burning with rage. The Magma grunts smirk as they edge closer.

"Look. You can't get away. So how about you hand over your pokemon and we'll let you live. Sound like a deal?" asks a grunt, taking a step closer.

"Yeah! We need that Trapinch for our big plans!" says the other. The girl moves to stand protectively in front of Mystic.

"Never! I will never give up my partner and best friend! No matter what!" the girl shouts. Mystic moves beside her again, snapping its jaws furiously. The Magma grunts look at each other for a moment before nodding.

"Alright. You want to be foolish and resist. So be it! Take this!" The grunts call out their pokemon, one of them a Mightyena and the other one a Zubat. Mystic steps forward with its chin held high, ready to face them in battle.

"Mystic...Are you sure?" She asks her partner with a worried look. Mystic looks back at her with a nod then growls low at the oppenents.

"Mightyena, show them who's boss! Go!" At the grunt's call, it goes charging, snapping its fangs at Mystic. Mystic manages to move in time but not fast enough. The Zubat strikes with a powerful Wing Attack, knocking Mystic back into a tree.

"Mystic! Be careful! Go now and try to use Bite on that Zubat!" At her call, Mystic jumps forward, and manages to clamp down on the Zubat. It screeches in pain, struggling to break free. The Magma grunt calls out, and it uses Air Cutter to shake off Mystic to the ground. Mystic lands heavily but isn't paying attention. The Mightyena attacks with Ice Fang, grabbing the Trapinch fiercely. Mystic cries out in pain, suffering from the freezing bite. "Oh no! Mystic!" The girl cries as the pokemon flings Mystic to the ground. Zubat uses Leech Life to damage it more, while the Mightyena unleashes Iron Tail, slamming into the poor Trapinch. The blow is so powerful, it creates a dent in the earth, where Mystic lies unconscious. The girl races up to try and comfort her dear friend.

"Had enough yet? Your puny pokemon is no match for us! Give it up!" The first grunt yells. The girl can't get her Trapinch to move, she realizes if she doesn't, it's all over. Tears threaten to sting her eyes as she raises her head to the darkening sky.

"Help!! Please! Somebody help!!" She screams, hoping someone might be in the woods and hear her desperate cry. The Magma grunts move closer and she yells for help again. Somewhere nearby, a boy is walking along in the woods, carrying a backpack as he goes. He sighs, rather bored, and uses a hand to brush his black hair out of his forest green eyes. An Eevee sits on his shoulder, wearing a pink bell collar around its neck. Eevee's ears prick and it jumps down from him, looking worried in a direction of trees.

"Lily, what is it? What's wrong?" he asks, approching and reaching down to pat the pokemon's head. Just then, a faint cry sounds. Lily jumps up, heading for the call. "Huh? Wait!" The boy chases after her, keeping a close eye on his partner. As they near the source, the cry gets louder.

"No! Stop! Get away from me! H-help!" Lily charges forward through the bushes with her trainer following suit. The boy's eyes widen in shock at the scene. One of the Magma grunts is holding a girl down. The girl is covered in dust from struggling, her jeans torn slightly in places, her silver hair dirty, all the while her ice blue eyes locked on the other grunt. The second Magma is picking up the helpless Trapinch, looking triumphant. "Let us go!"

"Never. Your Trapinch will do wonders for our cause. While I'm sure the boss will be pleased to have a cute girl in his arms..." The grunt laughs darkly as she struggles. Suddenly the Eevee calls out and everyone turns to look. As soon as the captured girl sees Lily and her male trainer, her eyes glow with hope.

"P-please! You have to help me!" she says desperately. The boy nods, his gaze steeling.

"Lily. Let's take these brutes down. Now...Swift!" He calls, and his Eevee happily obeys. Lily unleashes a devastating Swift, sending both grunts flying. "Take Down! Now!" The Eevee charges into them, knocking them back harshly against the fence. They crack their heads against the wood, and slide to the forest floor, moaning. "Lily. Let's finish this." The grunts snap to attention, suddenly frightened by the strength.

"Bah...Whatever! We don't need that weak Trapinch anyway! Let's go!" One of them shouts out, panicked. The two scramble to their feet and race off, disappearing into the trees. The Eevee watches them go with defiance. The boy approaches the girl, his hand outstretched.

"Are you okay?" He asks with concern. She takes his hand gratefully, struggling to her feet. As she stands to face him, their eyes lock and for a long moment the two stare at each other. Despite all the dirt, the girl is beautiful. And to her, this boy who rescued her, couldn't be more handsome. The two of them both flush slightly and look away.

"Y-yes. You saved my life and my dear Mystic as well. Thank you." She turns to smile at him. "My name is Crystal."

"Nice to meet you. My name is Mason. And you're welcome." He returns her smile shyly. Lily walks up and calls happily to both of them. "How can I forget? This is my dear friend Lily." Crystal smiles down at the adorable Eevee.

"Hi there, Lily." She jumps up, realizing she must not keep her Trapinch in such critical condition. "Oh no! Mystic!" Racing over, she scoops the pokemon into her arms. "We have to help him!"