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Dawn's Pov

Hoenn is a weird region is what I concluded.

First off, most of the people around here were smiling, as if there was no problem with how the world has become. Second, they all were extremely nice, not that being nice is a bad thing, but it certainly won't get them that far with Team Magma or Aqua. Third, the foods are so foreign.

Piplup happily munched on a weird pink block as I picked at the meat in front of me. I was hungry though, and no human wants to starve to death, so I forced myself to eat a little of the fresh food. It tasted amazing, though the way it looked made me think it would be horrible. Piplup laughed at my reaction, grabbing another block like food for himself.

The quiet atmosphere, and the happiness my Pokémon was giving off almost made me forget what had happened. Almost.

Mom could be out there, slowly dying from the fire and smoke. She could already be dead, though she could also be out there, searching for me. What if Galactic still had her, and were hurting her? Or worse, what if she died trying to reach land from sea? What if she is deep underwater, already dead and never to be seen again. What if-

"Piplup!" Ouch. I glared lightly at Piplup, who's beak was shining as he glared right back at me. "I'm sorry Piplup, I'm just worried about mom right now.." I trailed off, thinking about where she could be. I looked at her sweater resting on the chair next to me. Which brought me to another weird conclusion.

Were Hoenn people used to blood on clothing or something?

I walked around their town with a bloodied sweater, and none of them questioned or even looked disgusted with me. It shocked me really, because I thought they'd want to shield their children's eyes from blood, yet they didn't. All the children just passed me like it was nothing. It was disturbing, to say the least.

I sighed, cutting some of the meat up. Piplup yawned as he relaxed, his belly full with the weird food. In Sinnoh, we had Poffins for Pokémon. I looked up as laughter filled my ears. The people of Hoenn seemed to have a nice life, unlike Sinnoh natives. Were Aqua and Magma less... brutal then Galactic?

I finished the food on my plate, fixing everything before getting up to leave. This seaside restaurant was nice, but it freaked me out with how everyone smiled and waved as if the world was perfect. Opening the door, I heard people crying and yelling. My eyes wandered off towards the source of the sound, looking at the huge market area.

Women were crying, trying to shield their children's eyes from a rather graphic scene of a man being beaten. Magma stood there with smirks, while a rather huge magma member stood there with a baseball bat, slamming the poor man on the floor with it. The sounds of bones cracking reached my ears, making me shudder. The abuse was too much..

I turned on my heel, ignoring the pained cries of the man who had to deal with Magma's wrath. Piplup looked scared, and I let him climb into my bag. I felt extremely tired now, but I didn't want to risk my life staying in Slateport with Magma there. They'd just target me, especially since I wasn't wearing a symbol of their stupid group.

I left the bustling city, heading out onto Route 110, or that is what the sign says I'm on. Hoenn is way different from Sinnoh.

I looked back, seeing people walking through the streets normally now. They had smiles on their faces, and that is when I realized that they faked happiness. They were scared to be punished by Magma and Aqua, so they acted happy and oblivious to the real world.

How sad...

The sound of Pokémon battling snapped me out of my thoughts, and I immediately focused on the task at hand, which was finding help. I asked in Slateport, but for some reason, no one helped. Something tells me that they can't help, and that it has to do with Team Aqua or Magma. I frowned as I looked back once more, noticing the latter of the teams heading my way. They didn't seem to notice me, but I didn't want to stick around for when they would.

I quickly hid behind a tree, holding my breath as they passed by. Piplup stayed quiet, knowing not to make a sound in the presence of Magma. I've heard about them, and how cruel they could be. The way they'd beat on you, as seen earlier with that poor guy. Each team is evil in their own way, though I never saw Galactic personally beat on someone.

I don't think I want to either.

Once they were far away, I came out from my hiding spot. Piplup crawled out from my bag, my arms wrapping around him as we watched them walk down the road. "Piplup, I don't have much money. We need a place to stay, and help fast." I don't have a map of Hoenn either. The Poketch sucked, so it wasn't like that could help me.

I guess I should make my way towards... wherever the next town is.

I sighed as I stepped forward, walking along the path towards the city, if it even lead to the city. Piplup looked around, fascinated by the new region. I was as well, though I didn't show it much. I couldn't let my curiosity get the best of me now, especially when mom could be in deep trouble.

My feet trudged along as the heat started to bother me. Hoenn was beautiful, with bright green trees and grass and bright blue skies. The Pokémon were rare and unique, ones I never saw before. The volcano scared me greatly, the smoke rising from it as if it'd explode at any second. This heat, however, was something I did not expect.

Hoenn is way different from Sinnnoh...

"Pip?" I raised a brow as Piplup pointed over at a rather suspicious looking tree. I frowned, feeling nervous as I looked at it. What is that thing? I mean, no tree has that kind of gap in it. I raised a brow as Piplup jumped out of my arms, running towards it in awe. I sighed, though I couldn't stop the smile that formed.

I walked up to the tree, slowly looking inside. Furniture I never knew existed littered the area, while the wall was covered in photos of Pokémon. It seemed like a second home for someone. "Come on Piplup, it wouldn't be right to enter someone else's house.. or whatever this is." He pouted, but climbed back into my arms. I turned on my heel, walking away from the unique room.

Hoenn was really different, and in a good way too. Though this heat could be changed..

I'm getting off track here. I slowly made my way up the agonizingly long road, my legs killing me. I could see the cycling road, bikers and the like having fun. I wish I had my bike now, that way I could easily get past this stupid and unneeded walk right now.

After a total of ten minutes, I finally made it to a city. Looking at the sign, it read Mauville City, the bright and shiny city of fun. I raised a brow, deciding against questioning that weird motto. We entered the city, noticing how loud it was. People were laughing with real smiles on their faces, completely different from Slateport. I smiled softly, taking in my surroundings.

A game corner came into view, where people were hanging out and happily enjoying their day. A bike shop stood not to far from me, where bikes were lined up neatly in rows, waiting to be bought. A Pokémon Center stood next to a Pokemart, where people entered and exited as they pleased. The houses lining the streets were yellow and purple, all of different shades. All in all, the motto of this city didn't lie. It is very colorful indeed.

I smiled at Piplup, who smiled back at me. Maybe someone would be able to help us here!

I immediately headed inside the Pokecenter, the doors closing behind me as I made my way towards the front desk. Nurse Joy stood there, looking the same as her sisters from all the regions. Piplup stood on the desk as she looked up, bright blue eyes shining with kindness, "Hello! You seem new, and I can tell you definitely aren't from Hoenn!" Is it that obvious?

I forced down my blush of embarrassment, "I'm from Sinnoh. See, I was wondering if I could get some help. A boat crashed on the Slateport City beach, and no one in that city would help me." I finished. Her smile faded, before she looked at me with sympathy, "I'm sorry dear, but rules are rules." What rules? She noticed my confusion, and looked mildly surprised.

"The rules of Hoenn! Magma and Aqua made rules for our region, like Cyrus. We are not allowed to meddle in their affairs. That boat was reported earlier." So then why didn't they help..?

I opened my mouth to ask said question when she continued on, "Aqua and Magma said they'd handle it themselves, though I doubt that'd be in a good way." My face paled at that. Mother.. I could only hope that Aqua and Magma do not have her. "That boat was a Galactic ship. Why it crashed is beyond me." I nodded, still shocked by what I had learned.

Nurse Joy smiled sadly, "I'd be happy to give you a place to stay for a few days, at most only five though. Free food, showers, warmth.." She trailed off. I smiled weakly, "I'd like to stay for a day, if you don't mind. Staying any longer may or may not endanger you." She looked confused but didn't question it, which I was grateful for.

She handed me a pass, smiling brightly. "Enjoy the stay! Please be back by ten, since that is when we close most of the center down!" I nodded, pocketing the pass before leaving the building. Piplup followed after me, walking along the nicely paved streets as we walked around. "I don't know much about Hoenn, but it seems like an amazing region." I mumbled. Piplup chirped in agreement, pointing towards the flashy Game Corner.

So now that I know why no one helped, and now that I have somewhere to stay, what else should I do? The most reasonable idea would be to wait for her to show up, but that is not what I have in mind. The most stupid idea would be to march right up to Galactic or Aqua and Magma and demand to have her back. The latter was what I wanted to do the most though..

I guess I could just do the latter, though that'd be risking my life. Piplup would be all alone then, and mom would be heartbroken, if she is alive that is. I guess I should just search for her, though she could be anywhere on this planet. I sighed, running a hand through my hair as I looked around the city. Where do I start?

"Catch that thief!" I jumped out of my skin as a voice sounded throughout the city. A blur of red passed me, followed by blurs of dark blue and black. I watched the cops chase after a figure, which I assumed was a girl. Piplup looked at her in worry, and I couldn't help but feel worried as well.

I followed the cops as they neared the edge of the city, the girl nowhere to be seen. Something suddenly grabbed ahold of my collar, pulling towards a bush. I fell with a soft thud, groaning in pain. "Keep quiet!" A voice hissed at me. I narrowed my eyes, about to say something when the cops neared the bush. Their flashlight shined on us, though for some reason they couldn't see us at all. "Dammit, third time this week." The chief sneered.

I looked at the girl holding my hand, sapphire blue eyes staring back at me with curiosity, "You wear funny clothing, where are you from?" I resisted the urge to roll my eyes, "I'm from Sinnoh." I grumbled. She nodded, releasing my hand. "Alright then, bye random person I don't know!" She suddenly crawled out of the bush, turning to walk away from me.

"H-Hey! I don't know where I'm going!" She turned back around, and I finally got a good look at her. She had a red shirt on, along with black shorts that had a white skirt over them. She had brown hair that defied gravity, and a red bandanna tied tightly on her head. The thing that really surprised me was that she didn't have a badge of Magma or Aqua on her like everyone else.

Is she just like me..?

"Oi, I don't know what I'm suppose to do about your problems!" She growled. I frowned, somewhat offended by her tone. "Well, for starters, you could help me." I began. She rolled her eyes, a sigh coming from the brunette. "Fine, name?" She asked. "Dawn Berlitz." She nodded, "May Maple." Such a pretty name~

"Well then, I'm sorry for coming off a bit rude there I guess." She mumbled, rubbing her neck sheepishly. I nodded, smiling lightly at her. "It's fine, really. So, why did you steal from Mauville?" She smirked. "Why not? Sooner or later, that city will be nothing more than rubble." Her answer shocked me. How could she say that about her own region? Her own people?

"Anyways, I don't follow Magma's rules, or Aqua's. I don't want to wear their badge." She stated. "I don't want to wear Galactic's badge either." It was quiet for a while, and Piplup decided to pester May, trying to grab the Pokeball clipped to her belt in the process.

"Hey! Stop trying to release my Pokémon!" She cried out. I giggled as Piplup touched the button in the middle, releasing her Pokémon. It towered over me with ease, wrists blazing as it cried its name, "Blaziken!" It roared. I yelped in shock while May snickered.

"So, why are you in Hoenn anyways?" May asked. I sighed, wondering if I could trust her or not. It wasn't like she'd tell anybody, right? "Well, can I trust you?" She looked offended by that, and I sighed. "I just need to make sure! Can I trust you or no?" May seemed to be thinking about it, slowly nodding. "You can. I won't tell anyone unless you say I can." Good.

"Well, Galactic took me and my mom because we wouldn't wear their stupid symbols. I guess I had fainted or something, because when I woke up I was on Slateport's beach. The ship we were in crashed, and now it's completely on fire. I don't know where my mom is, and the only thing I have of her is this sweater," I raised it, the blood having dried up sometime earlier, "I want, no, I need to find her."

It was quiet for a while as May inspected the sweater..

"I would be lying if I said I saw her. I'm sorry." She said quietly. I nodded, smiling lightly. "Its fine. I know I will find her, no matter what." She nodded, though her eyes seemed distant, as if she was remembering something. "Are you okay?" She flinched, nodding stiffly. "Anyways, I'd.. I'd be glad to help you." A smile made its way onto her face as she said that. I stared in shock while Piplup cheered. "Y-You would? I mean, you could just help me find Aqua and Magma's base.." She shook her head.

"I really want to help because.." She trailed off, her smile wavering slightly. "I really want to help because you remind me of someone important to me. I wish I could be like you.." Reminded her of someone? I was about to ask who when I stopped myself. It must be a touchy subject, and I don't want to ruin the friendship we could have.

If we could even have one at all.

"Okay then May. I'm grateful that Arceus is looking down upon me and helping me on my quest." She raised a brow. "Arceus? Isn't that the Sinnoh Pokémon god?" I nodded as she shrugged. "Well, I guess each region has their own Pokémon they consider their god. So, I'm sorry to say that I have no where for us to stay." I giggled, remembering the pass I had.

"Why don't we stay in the Pokémon Center? I have a pass, and I'm sure Nurse Joy would let you stay if I say you are with me." She looked at me in relief, "Dear Kyogre I thought I'd have to sleep in a tree again!" I raised a brow in amusement. Dear Kyogre? That's new. I guess each region does have their own god. Wait..

"Sleeping in a tree? Hoenn is your home region, right?" She nodded, "So then why would you have to sleep in a tree? I'm sure you have a house, right?" Her eyes darkened at that.

"Actually, no I don't." She spat. I frowned, knowing I hit a nerve. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean too.." She rubbed her temples in frustration, "It's fine, really. I should be sorry anyways. I had a home, before Aqua and Magma attacked." I could tell she wanted to drop the subject. I nodded, "Well then," Piplup jumped into my arms as her starter stood next to her, "Why don't we go to the Pokecenter now?"

I feel like there is more to her story then she lets on..

May's Pov

This girl is... different.

I never met someone from Sinnoh. Are they always this weird? Praising some Pokémon called Arceus? I mean, I heard of it, but in Hoenn our gods are the almighty Rayquaza, Kyogre and Groudon. Eh, I guess it's a region thing then. It'd probably be weird for me to say something with Kyogre in Sinnoh...

"You okay? You seem to have a lot on your mind." I nodded. Dawn seemed like a good person, and we both shared a similar hatred for Aqua, Magma and Galactic. We both had something we wanted back, her with her mother and me with...

That isn't important right now.

I walked ahead of her, taking big steps back into Mauville City. Cops are stupid. They never recognize me when I walk into the city, always greeting me with kind words until I would start to steal. It's an endless cycle for me. Steal, run, repeat. I can't help it though! I need to survive, and I can't get a job..

"We're here." I looked up at the Pokémon Center, or Pokecenter. Blaziken's stomach growled, and mine followed suit. Dawn giggled lightly, "I'm guessing it's been a while since you two ate? I'm sure Nurse Joy will have something for you two to eat!"

We headed inside the building, the cooled air brushing against my face. With a sigh I sat down as Dawn went to go ask for some food. Piplup stood on Blaziken's shoulder, the both of them conversing like old friends. I let my mind drift off.

First things first, I had to find a way to help Dawn with her problem. I was not one to lie, or tell other's secrets. I could tell how much her mother meant to her, and how much she was itching to march into their base and demand her mother back. I couldn't let that happen though. I may not have known her for long, heck we only met minutes ago, but for some reason I felt as if I known her forever.

How are we suppose to save her mom? I don't want to travel all around, just to meet a horrible ending. That is not the journey I want in life. I want to meet new people, and explore new regions.

I'm getting off track...

"Here you go May!" I looked up at Dawn, her midnight blue eyes shining with amusement as she handed me a slice of pizza, "I don't know what you like, so I figured you'd want pizza.." She turned to feed Piplup and Blaziken when I took the plate. I lowly bit into the hot food, my mind still on Dawn's dilemma.

If anything, I'd guess her mother was at the Galactic base in Sinnoh. That however was a slim chance. Galactic was on a ship with them, and that ship crashed. Unless Magma or Aqua was willing to take them back to Sinnoh, they'll be stuck here for quite some time. I could be wrong about that though as well. Heck, they could be in Kanto for all I know! Or Johto...

"May? You seem to space out a lot." Dawn commented. I sighed, "Sorry, I'm just thinking of ways to help you." She nodded, eyes softening. "So," She began after a moment's silence, "What is your home town like?" I frowned, though I forced myself to talk.

"Its... homey." I said lamely. She rolled her eyes as silence enveloped us once more. I didn't know how to answer her, mainly because I didn't want to. The memories of my childhood were all ripped to shreds long ago, and I am not about to try to fix them once more.

"Well, I was thinking. If there is a chance they aren't in Hoenn," Dawn began, clasping her hands together, "I'll just go to Johto by myself." I stared in shock at her answer, while she smiled. "Alone?! You think that is a good idea?!" I exclaimed. She flinched in shock as I stood up, gaining the attention of other people. "We have to stick together! We don't wear the badges of those horrible assholes!" People gasped at my language, and Dawn pulled me back down.

"Quiet! If people hear what you say, they won't hesitate to throw you at Aqua and Magma's doorstep!" I sighed, trying to calm myself down. The thought of her going alone shocked and horrified me. No one should travel this world alone, especially not rebels like us!

Are we even rebels?

"Anyways, why did it shock you so much?" Dawn asked. I tried to answer that, but no words came out of my mouth at all. She frowned, waiting for an answer. "I.. I guess the thought of you doing something like that both shocked and horrified me. If you were to go alone, you'd have a high chance of dying. I think we should stick together!" I found myself saying.

She hummed, "True, we should, but I don't want to burden you with my problems." She mumbled. She wouldn't be burdening me at all. I love to help others, though I don't get the chance too much anymore, "Well, how about this!" She looked up as I held my hand out.

"I say we both help each other out! Though, I don't have any problems I need help with, but you get what I mean!" She smiled as I went on, "We'll stick together as well! If you travel to the Johto and Kanto regions, I will follow you! We will have to stick together if we want to make something of our journeys!" She nodded, grasping my hand and shaking it with a bright smile.

"You're right May," She began, "I know the both of us working together will do wonders for this world. I vow to help you out and be there for when you need me!" I smiled happily. I'd help her save her mother and have the life I don't get to have.

Even if it kills me.

There is chapter 2! I hope you all enjoyed hehe! I introduced May a little earlier then planned, but that is for a reason! The other characters will come in sooner or later as well x3 So, what do you think May represents then? Have a nice day everyone!

-Pichu~!