The next morning the two boys set off back to Dale's house, on their way there the two run into Dale's childhood enemy, Jack.

"Well if it isn't pipsqueak and his little friend"

" Jack, this isn't preschool anymore, you're only like an inch taller than me now." replied Dale

"Doesn't matter, your still a loser, just like you were and always will be." Jack said

"And just who does this guy think he is, the champion?" replied Garrett with a raised brow.

"Hmmph, glad you recognized me. and just who are you? said Jack

"Don't you remember, I'm the other kid from school who always got you in trouble."

"oh yeah, I remember you I HATE YOU!"

"hah, looks like I have a number one fan."

"would you just get lost Jack, were trying to get home to plan our next trip through the Sinnoh" Said Dale

"Well it just so happens that I'm headed to Sinnoh to become the next champion."

"Not if we get there first." they both said.

"hmm we'll see,(starts to leave) and by the way Dale, you and May, not gonna happen, HAHAHA"(walks off)

"grrrr he still ticks me off now as back then." Dale said

"well right now we've got other things to worry about, lets's go!

So the two boys reach Dale's house and professor Birch, Dale's mom, Garrett, and Dale are discussing about the boy's trip to the sinnoh region.

"So Birch you want the boys to go to the Sinnoh region and travel to become better trainers?" asked Dale's mom with some concern.

"Yes I think it would be a great experience for the boys to go out and explore the vast lands of Sinnoh, They could battle other trainers, find some rare pokemon and maybe even find some partners along the way" explained Birch

"AND JUST WHAT DOES THE MEAN?" Dale's mom shouted

"ahahaha" (shrinks back in fear) "nothing Ms. Williams, helps me out here guys"

"Relax mom everything will be fine, I got my good buddy Garrett with me remember?"

"Yeah I remember, I remember you guys getting in trouble back in grade school."

"Please mom were older, more mature now"

"yeah Ms. Williams We'll be just fine, I know sinnoh like the back of my hand" said Garrett in their defense.

"Why does that worry me more?" Dale's mom released a big sigh and said "Well I guess I can't keep my Dale cooped up here forever... Alright you and Dale have fun on your trip boys."

"Alright, thanks mom, well Garrett let me pack my stuff and we'll be off"

"awesome, let me help you" said garrett with the both of them running upstairs.

"Do you really think they'll be alright professor?"

"Don't worry Ms Williams I'm positive they will be just fine"

Later the boys, Birch, and Dale's mom were out saying their goodbyes and such.

"You boys be careful on you flight back ok?"

"Alright mom we will, I'll be back someday to see you again"

"Goodbye honey" (starts crying)

"Aww mom."

"Haha same as always, You boys have fun and good luck" said Birch

" C'mon Dale let's get back before Dawn kills me"

"(Dale smirks) some things never change do they Garrett?"

"Aww shut up," replied Garrett with a blush as the flew towards the beginning of their new adventure"

End Chapter 2