(Prologue, 1/3)

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. All rights belong to their owners.

Author's Note: This story has a high chance that it is going to contain the following shippings: BurningLeaf, HeartSoul, Hoenn, Fortune, Chess and Visor. But, it isn't 100% guaranteed. Also, this is my first time posting here in , so it may take a while for me to get use to the guidelines.

3 p.m., Mt. Silver, Kanto

On the peak of Mt. Silver, where strong wild Pokemon reside, stood one of the strongest Pokemon trainers of all time: A teenage boy sporting his red cap, red and white shirt with a black t-shirt underneath along with his blue jeans. It makes you wonder how he withstood the cold. Suddenly, he heard footsteps approaching. He turns around and sees his childhood friend wearing a green wooly jacket, red skirt, black pantyhose and purple boots along with her white hat on top of her long brunette hair. The boy seems surprised by her appearance.

"Miss me, Red?" the brunette said with a smile.

Red looks to his left and right, looking confused before he had to ask her.

"How do you get up here, Leaf?

"Dense as ever, Red. I won all 16 badges. What else?"

Red is taken aback. Then again, he holed himself up on the mountain for a long time.

"Wow, Leaf. I'm impressed,"

"You should be," Leaf sticks her tongue out playfully.

"So, what brings you here?" Red folds his arms.

'Two reasons. One: I just want to visit you.'

"Let me guess: Blue told you I'm here, didn't he?"

"Well, I beat him to get the badge. Need I say more?"

"You throw in the stipulation of getting info of my whereabouts. Of course. So, what's the second reason?"

"Oh. The second reason is because of what Blue told me. Something about a big double battle tournament being held in the Unova region. I already asked Blue, but it turns out that only Gym Leaders can only pair up with other leaders who are in the same region as them. Others can attend if they receive permission from any gym leader. To which I got. So, how about it?"

"Huh? How about what?"

"Arceus, Red. About being my partner for the tournament." Leaf throws up her arms and looks at Red, sternly.

"Oh. About that offer-," Red couldn't finish what he said due to Leaf interrupting him.

"Before you say anything, you've been doing nothing but training ever since you were up here the first time. Just what are you training for exactly, Red?" Leaf asked curiously while pointing a finger at him.

"I… I don't know, Leaf,"

"In that case, how about you put that 'training' to good use for the tournament?"

"Well…"

Suddenly, Red's Pikachu came out of its Pokeball. It then goes to hug Leaf.

"See, Red. Your Pikachu knows what is up. C'mon, please," Leaf starts to go on her knees and put both her hands into a ball. Red knows what is coming.

"Ok. I'll go. Just don't use that 'trick' to put me in a guilt trip" Red lowers his cap while showing the 'stop' sign with his other hand towards Leaf.

"YAY! Trust me. It will be fun,'"Leaf said now in a happier mood.

'Depends on your definition of fun is,' Red retorts with a smirk.

"Besides, Blue told me that there is no way that I could convince you. Can't wait to see his reaction when I got you as my partner. The tournament will be held next month. See you then," With that, Leaf skips away happily. But not before she gives a wink to Red. Though it is just a simple wink, it's enough to get Red flustered. His Pikachu would just make fun of him. Red looks at it.

"Shut up,'"Red with a blunt reply. Pikachu just laughed.

Pokeathlon Dome, Johto

"And the winner of the power course is… LYRA!" Once the announcer announces the winner, a girl with her brunette hair tied into pigtails jumped up and down and hugged her Meganium, Hitmonchan and her newly acquired Skuntank in jubilation. Later, she walked into the hall, feeling upbeat as ever. She's now waring her signature big marshmallow hat, red shirt and blue overalls. It was there she is greeted by an old friend.

"Congrats again, Lyra," the boy waved his hand at her. He is wearing a red hoodie jacket, a black and yellow cap worn backwards with a part of his hair sticking out from the hole, and black 3-quarter pants.

"Hey, Ethan. Thanks again for coming," Lyra expressed he gratitude.

"Just want to see if the strategy I laid out for you worked," Ethan explains.

"Yeah. You totally rock at coming up with plans," Lyra praised.

"Well, thanks. But, it is your day today. How about I treat you to lunch today?" Ethan suggested.

"ALL RIGHT! Thanks, Ethan," Lyra gleefully said.

"Anytime,

Ethan starts walking ahead of Lyra. Then…

"Oh, Ethan?"

Before Ethan could turn around, Lyra ran towards him and jumped on his back.

"WAH! LYRA!"

'GIDDY UP, RAPIDASH,' Lyra shouted, having the time of her life at Ethan's expense.

"Oh, Lyra" Ethan thought to himself while having to carry Lyra on his back. Luckily for him, she's not heavy. Even more lucky, Lyra got off Ethan's back after just a few minutes. While they are on the way, they see Bugsy just finishing the Bug Pokemon-Catching Competition.

"Hey, there's Bugsy. BUGSY! OVER HERE" Lyra tries to get Bugsy's attention, which she did.

Bugsy looks at the source of the voice and sees Lyra and Ethan waving at him

"Oh, hey," Bugsy replied. He walks towards them.

"What's up, guys? What is going on?" Bugsy asked with his hands on his hips.

"We're going to have lunch to celebrate Lyra's victory in the Power course at the Pokeathlon Dome," Ethan answered.

"Really? Congrats, Lyra," Bugsy offer his congratulations.

"Thanks. So, what's going on with you?" Lyra scratched the back of her head.

"As you can see, I just finished up the competition. I'm going to Goldenrod to meet up with Whitney to get things for our trip to Unova,"

"You're going to Unova? Are you on holiday?" Ethan is curious now.

"Not exactly. There is going to be a special doubles tournament for gym leaders from every region known held there for a week. That means the gyms will be closed for seven days. But, I've been looking forward to this. Time to show that Johto is the best region of all," Bugsy pumped up his fist in adrenaline.

"So, what's so special about it?" Lyra bluntly asked unaware of how slightly idiotic the question is. Ethan wanted to point out the obvious, but he let it slide anyway.

"Well, other trainers can compete to represent their region too, as long as they have been endorsed by the gym leaders," Bugsy explained what is so special about the tournament. Knowing Lyra, Ethan knows what is coming.

"I WANT TO GO!"

"I knew it,'"Ethan smiled while he closed his eyes at the fact that he knows Lyra like the inside of a book.

"Do you have a partner though? I'm sure Whitney would love to have you in the tournament,"

"Well…" both of Lyra's pointing fingers met trying to think of someone who can be her partner.

"I'll be her partner," Ethan stepped forward to volunteer.

'Ethan? You want to be my partner?' Lyra is surprised by Ethan's offer.

"Yeah. I don't mind. With your battling skills and my well-thought tactics, I'm sure we can take this tournament by storm,"

"ALL RIGHT! I found my partner," Lyra turns to Bugsy with sparkles in her eyes and a bright smile now that she is in a happier mood.

"Great. I'm sure Lance will approve of this since you have beaten him before. Still, it's a shame you didn't accept the Champion's position. Guess I'll see you at Unova. Bye, guys," Bugsy waves goodbye as he heads to the south gate to Goldenrod.

"So… Want to discuss our battle plan for the tournament during lunch?"

"YEAH! Let's go, Ethan," Lyra runs ahead of Ethan as both of them head to Goldenrod for Lyra's victory lunch.

To Be Continued

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