Summary: There's something strange going on in Orre, what is it? Nobody can really quite put a finger on it. Oh, yes! That's what it is. A brand new story is coming to you.

A perky twelve year old girl believes she can defeat her long time childhood friend and rival in that's year Pokemon League and can defeat him easily. But in truth is, she's searching for the person who saved her life from a wild Onix and is determined to thank him after six years. The rival, wants to get out of his brother's shadow, he's determined to get stronger and better than him to gain his free name. Best friend of the quiet hero, he's the only one that can see the real self in Dylan and is the support of his rival, Jade, who's very hard to control at times. The quiet hero boy. He's mysterious yet he can show his battling skills when no one is around. He isn't so sure about himself and travels around Orre with his two friends in order to find out what he wants to do and to see if his real personality or self would show up inside of him in his journey. Will they be able to achieve their goals without getting caught up in the mess that is happening in their beloved region?

Special Note: Since Star can draw, she had made a deviantART account for this story. So, pictures of the characters and more of their profile will be there. The site is .com/ . Well, now. Please enjoy the story.


Chapter Two; VS Weedle – Poochyena


June 8th, 10:35 A.M........


"So Auntie, what do you want us to do?" Dylan asked as he turned Jade's head to face Cedar. When Allen's gone, Dylan would take the place of the mature one. He's of course, not only polite, but just the more mature one and some sort of medium between Jade and Allen. Allen leans on Dylan for some moral support while he helps Jade with her life and almost everything in life. So overall, this boy was just kind to both of his friends, no matter how annoying their fights can be everyday. Nobody never saw Dylan cry or ever be angry at something. He's always smiling and never had a frown, unless you catch him with one. But at times, he would have a blank face with Allen when both are extremely tired or just really bored or not amused.

"Well, I want you guys to deliver this package to my dear friend, Josh Jonathan. He lives in Nana Town. So while you're heading there to Marine City, can you please give it to him?" The professor was not acting like the adult she should be. Oh, what to do? Both trainers just stayed quiet, not saying anything. Jade is the type that shows more emotion than Dylan and Allen. She express herself more than keeping herself in the dark.

"THEN WHY DIDN'T YOU GET ALLEN TO DO IT!? HE'S HEADING THERE RIGHT NOW, PROFESSOR!"

Jade yelled at Cedar as Dylan was calmly holding her back, not wanting her to attack his beloved aunt. The brunette just only sighed. What was he seriously going to do with his life at the moment? He got a smiling clueless professor of an aunt and a very angry Jade that he's holding back. Dylan didn't know if he should feel special or not.

"Jade, please calm down. I'm sure that Allen wouldn't have time to be in Nana Town, beside. He doesn't know Mr. Jonathan." Dylan explained as he felt Jade relaxing in his firm grip with her. She just sighed, muttering under her breath a fine. Dylan just smiled as he let go of his dear friend. She just pouted as her arms were crossed. A natural trademark of Jade's. No matter what she's dressed up as, you can always tell that it's her. Cedar just smiled calmly at the two. Jade and Dylan were always so friendly with each other. She handed Dylan the package.

"Well, I'll be seeing you two off then. Have fun."

"Right..." Jade mumbled as she leaned on Dylan as he started walking towards the door. Putting the package safety away in his backpack. He smiled as he rubbed Jade's head as the walked to the forest, that was the main way to Nana Town.


Meanwhile, Allen was in Nana Town already. Let's talk a little bit about the town so you readers and reviewers would get a sense about the town. The town is really well-known for it's delicious apples and mostly, greatest trademark. The Great Nana Tree, which is just actually a giant thousand year old apple tree. The place is really beautiful and is called, "The Town of Freshly Apples" thus why Cedar's favorite food is apples because she can just fly on her Swellow and picked up apples from the Nana tree itself. Almost everybody there is friendly.

Allen was just sitting on the branch in the Nana tree, Treecko was on another branch. He was just relaxing and eating an apple that he picked off close by. Allen sighed as he was just staring at the dark green leaves that were just swaying by as the wind blow. Truthfully, Allen was just waiting for Jade and Dylan to catch up. He actually wanted to travel with them as training partners, rivals, and most importantly, friends. They could get stronger together. Allen's face flushed at those thoughts as he shook his head. Placing his forehead to the palm of his cool hand, he sighed loudly. Treecko looked over and jumped off the branch and landed on Allen's shoulder. Cocking it's green head as he was curious on why his trainer was sighing so loudly. Allen just smiled gently as he rubbed Treecko's head.

"It's nothing. Just some stupid thought."

He reassured Treecko. Yeah, those were some stupid thoughts. Allen try so hard to put on that outside character, he stopped being him now. Bu, he isn't going to treat his Pokemon badly like some trainers do. Allen loves Pokemon, even if he doesn't show it. There was soon a lot of commotion happening down below from where Allen was sitting. He blinked as he looked over down. His bangs passing his face as he looked to see what was happening. Couldn't see any better, Allen stood up and jumped from one branch to the other to get a better view. Seems like a wild Poochyena was chasing an older looking man in a nice black suit and black classic hat. He was holding a small round green Pokemon. It was a Natu. But why was that Poochyena chasing that poor man? Allen shrugged at the thought as he jumped down from the branch, going in front of the Poochyena.

"Treecko." Allen said coolly as the grass Pokemon jumped down from the tree and was already in a battle pose against the gray hound. The man int eh black suit, turned around to Allen. You can see the older man's face more clearly now. He had black hair, two long bangs at the side of his face, going down to his neckline, plus smaller bangs on his forehead. Most his hair was hidden by his hat, as his dark sapphire eyes stared at Allen, clutching to his Pokemon tightly. He looks like he's only fifteen year old. The puppy Pokemon bend down, growling lightly. Allen just stared dully as his hands were in his pocket, soon pulling out his Pokemon and checked out the information that he might gain.

Poochyena, the Bite Pokemon. With a persistent nature, it chases its prey until the prey becomes exhausted.

The female computer voice said as Allen just closed it and return the black device back to his pocket. "Alright then." He muttered to himself as he went back to look at Treecko and Poochyena. "Treecko, use Pound." The raven head commanded smoothly as his green leaf gecko went up quickly to Poochyena and tried to use Pound, but at the pup Pokemon just dodge it. Allen just smirked at this. Perfect. "Alright. Treecko, Bullet Seed!" The green lizard turned around quickly and launched out Bullet Seed but the Poochyena turned around on it's heels and sent out a Shadow Ball. Allen just blinked out of surprise.

Shadow Ball? This Poochyena knows Shadow Ball? Allen's smirk grew wider as he got this information. This Poochyena is a must catch.

"Treecko, use Quick Attack to gain more running speed towards Poochyena and then use Pound again!" He shouted out as he saw Treecko nodding his head before spiting towards Poochyena with amazing speed thanks to Quick Attack, before the bite Pokemon had time to react, it got hit by Treecko's tail, and getting slam down to the ground. "Bullet Seed now." Allen doesn't want that Shadow Ball coming out again. That was dangerous. Treecko opened his mouth as the attack was send. Making Poochyena limped as it was trying to get back up again. Allen held out a PokeBall as he tossed it at the limping fur ball. A red light hit the Poochyena and capturing it inside. The PokeBall wiggled a bit before finally stopping and the capture was a real success. Allen just went over there and picked up the PokeBall. He smiled gently, but it was very faint. He blinked as he heard somebody clapping. He looked over to see the main in the black suit.

"That was excellent battling. I never seen something that exciting in my life for a long time!" he said as he quickly walked over to Allen, as his Natu was on top of his head. He took Allen's hands. "My dear son, what is your name?"

Should he really be calling me son with that childish face of his? Allen wondered as he sighed. He looked away before sweatdropping. "My name is Allen Takehiko."

"Takehiko?" Oh, you must be Amy's student! I have something for you. Come come." Josh Jonathan said as he started to pull Allen to his place. Treecko was following behind as always and very amused. Allen glared at his Pokemon a little before sighing and letting himself be dragged by the small fifteen looking person, who is actually in his forties short man.

Soon, after being dragged for about ten minutes, Allen was currently rubbing his arm to ease his stretched arm away. The house seems pretty old fashion. Most of the inside was wood, some display cases that held ribbons, Allen could guess that Mr. Jonathan was a Coordinator in the past. Allen wasn't too fond of contests. He find them a bit childish and girlie. He's a battler, not a Coordinator. Mr. Jonathan continued searching for that item he was looking for. Allen was pretty curious. He wanted to know what this mystery item was.

"Ah, found it!" Exclaimed the elder man, Allen quickly snapped his attention back towards Mr. Jonathan. He blinked as Mr. Jonathan held out a Pokemon Navigator, or PokeNav for short. Allen just stared at the yellow device. He held his hands up and shook his head. There was no way he's going to take that.

"I can't possibly take that. It's too much." Allen said, waving his hands in a gesture that shows, "I can't possible afford it."

The man smiled as he put it in Allen's hand anyway. "Amy already pay for them for you guys." Allen dropped his arms and his expression changed quickly. It went from, "I can't take it" to "Never mind, I don't give a care." His black eyes were shifty as he cleared his throat.

"Well, if that's woman is paying.....then I'll gladly accept it." He said as he put his brand new Devon device into his pocket so he wouldn't lose it so easily. If Professor Cedar was paying for it, there was no need for Allen to hold back. He, Jade, but mostly Dylan, had to buy her a lot of jun and never got anything in return. A PokeNav might be able to pay the price. He'll be checking it out later on the road and get to know his Pokemon better. Allen isn't a cruel trainer that might think he is.

The elder man laughed. "Amy must be in huge debt for you guys." Allen rolled his dark eyes, showing off the expression of, "You think?" That only made Mr. Jonathan laugh some more. "Yes. She really need to get that off her head soon before she starts to retired in debt." He teased.

"Well, she isn't going to retired anytime soon with that debt on her head." Allen turned around and headed to the door. "Well, thank you for the gift, Mr. Jonathan. I have to go now." He said politely as he started to leave Mr. Jonathan's house and started walking to the Pokemon Center. He wanted his Pokemon to be in good shape before the gym battle in Marine City.


Now that Allen's side of the story is done. Let's resume at the same time Dylan and Jade finally left Professor Cedar's lab. Jade stretched her arms out as she took a deep breath in the forest air. She and Dylan were in front of the forest entrance. She smiled brightly before shouting out at the entrance. "ALRIGHT FOREST POKEMON! SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT!"

Dylan just only sighed and gave a light hearten laugh. "I'm sure plenty of Pokemon are going to get you, but you got to remember that we have a job and we really want to finish it." He explained once more to Jade as he started to leave her behind. Jade pouted as she followed Dylan behind. She took a hold of the back of his shirt and cling to him from there. Dylan was like her personal teddy bear while Allen....was just a knife where his words just really cut through Jade a lot.

They continued walking through their lustful green forest for about six minutes now. It takes fifteen minute from the forest to Nana Town. Nana Town was never too far and was their favorite neighbor. Not like there were other neighbor around here. Jade just sighed as she went from Dylan's back to clinging to his arm. Nuzzling against it. Dylan didn't really mind it. He was warm and so is Jade. It was no wonder Jade thinks of Dylan as a teddy bear in the first place.

"Bored?" It was Dylan to break off the six minute silence.

"Yes! Where's the Pokemon? The action? I want my first capture!" Jade whined as she was hanging off of Dylan. He just sighed as he moved and was now dragging Jade. He was pretty strong despite looking a bit frail and fragile. And what seems to be God answering Jade's prayers, a while Wumple came out. Jade's eyes shine in excitement. Finally, a Pokemon has appear.

"Yes! Luck has finally answer me!" Jade let go of Dylan and ran forward to that Wumple, but was quickly went head on to a Poison Sting, that was just narrowly missed her. The attack didn't came from Wumple, but instead a rather protective and mean looking Weedle. Jade winced at the Pokemon's scary glare. But man, that was a good glare. She backed up from being afraid. Soon Weedle began to let out another Poison Sting. Jade ran out out the way and quickly pulling her PokeDex out.

Weedle, the Hairy Bug Pokemon. It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.

The female compute said. Jade was fuming in angry. "Nobody dares attack me! Loki, it's your field! Let's go!" Jade said as she released her beloved Charmander. The fire lizard landed on the ground safety after being released from the PokeBall. Alright. After I capture Weedle, I'll capture Wumple as well. She thought triumphantly. She just want to capture as much Pokemon as she can.

"Okay! Loki, use Scratch!" The orange reptile forward and fast to Weedle, lifting up it's hand, quickly landed a direct hit. Jade pumped her fist up in the air in victory. "Alright! Loki, once more." Loki nodded as he went again to another attack. The Weedle being able to recover quickly used String Shot to attracted the string to a branch of a maple tree. Pulling itself up, it landed safety on the branch. Soon, it started to launch Poison Sting at Loki, which didn't have much damaged but it still had it effects. Jade clutched her teeth together. If only Charmander could do Ember, then the fight didn't have to go so long.

"Alright, Loki. Tail Whip on the tree Weedle's on!" Charmander gave a light cry as he ran up quickly to the tree and ramming it's tail against the trunk and base of of the grand tree. It shook just enough for Weedle to fall down. Grinning, Jade commanded Loki for another scratch. Charmander jumped up and gave a strong attack under Weedle and slamming it down back to the ground. Jade quickly grabbed the small PokeBall, enlarging it, she soon tossed it. Praying that she might catch that evil Weedle. Once the PokeBall finally made contact with the weaken Hairy Bug Pokemon, Jade just enclosed her fist and began to pray to the the Mighty O'God of Pokemon Heaven. After a minute of watching and waiting, the button on the Pokemon remain white. Jade just stared a blank look on her face, but soon it became a huge grin.

"Alright! I caught myself a Weedle!" She cheered with her Charmander as she spun on her heel. Now to capture Wumple, but as she was looking around. It was nowhere in sight. As she turned around to Dylan, he was already holding a PokeBall that contains Wumple. He was smiling cheerfully at jade. She just stayed quiet, not saying a word. Dylan sighed as he spoke.

"First comes, first serve." Jade pouted at the words. She really wanted to capture Wumple too, but she guess she can't catch them all. Sighing, Jade admit her defeat to him. She just put on a cheery laugh.

"Man, I didn't get to see you battle once again." For some reason, Jade was the only one that never get to see Dylan battle. It's sad but it's true. He's always hiding his battling style for some reason. Maybe he might not join the Orre League with her and Allen. That would be really sad. "Beside, how did you capture Wumple?" Dylan just continued to smile innocently.

"I just asked nicely." Jade sweatdropped at this. Just asking and Dylan already have a Pokemon. Well, she guess that would work too. No matter how easy it is. Sighing, Jade looked at the Weedle that was in her hand. Smiling, she released Weedle out of his PokeBall, so she'll have a closer look at him. As she bed down on the ground, the Weedle tried to attack Jade with Tackle, which she managed to stop Weedle from doing by holding him. He was just her arm span away from her face. She grinned.

"Nice to meet you too, Weedle. No wait. I'll call you, "Hari*." She teased at the newly named Pokemon. The bug Pokemon twitched at the nickname it was given. He was excepting something more manlier, but no. He gets this lame nickname, Hari. What in the world is this suppose to mean anyway?! He was about to attack Jade with Poison Sting but saw Charmander glaring at him. He sweatdropped and just only did String Shot at her face. She had a blank expression but soon grew to mad.

"What do you think you're doing?! Attacking me with String Shot!?" Jade was rather tempted at strangling her poor Pokemon right now, seeing that Hari was in her hands, but she kept her cool down and whatever. She'll get Weedle when Dylan isn't looking. Speaking of looking, Weedle was looking around for Wumple. Jade blinked as she show Weedle to Dylan who was still holding the PokeBall in his hand. He smiled gently as he let Wumple out. He must be guessing something on the term of affections. He took a step forward, picking up Wumple in his arms. Weedle, having strong power, managed to make Jade take a step forward. Dylan laughed a little.

"Seems like my thoughts were right. They do like each other." Wumple and Weedle pair sure are strange. Think about how their going to be when they grow up. Returning their Pokemon, Jade picked up Charmander into her arms and cuddle against him.

"Oh, wow. You're so warm, Loki!" The twelve year old chimed as usual. Jade likes to e very warm as you readers can see here. Not much fan of the cold but lover of the bright and shining sun. Oh, this girl can have such mood swings really. She nuzzles against Loki as Dylan pulled her on her hood and started dragging the obsessive fire girl to Nana Town as quickly as possible. Of course, they battle some Pokemon to train their Pokemon. Jade still couldn't get Dylan to battle for her.

She sighed loudly. Hari on top of her head. Seems like they were on friendly terms now.(Hopefully.) Her mint eyes looked over at her friend, who had Totodile in his arms. Currently chewing on a good size stick and Wumple on his shoulder. Seeming to be cuddling against it's new owner and quickly took a liking to him. Why do all Pokemon and people like Dylan so much? They were already on the path to Nana Town. Just another five minutes before they finally reached the town.

"Dylan, why won't you show me your battling style?"

"Because, I don't want to. Beside, I'm not a huge battle fan like you and Allen. I prefer to stand and observe."

"But you're not a wimp or coward. Do you like contest instead of battle?"

"I'm pretty in differ between those two. I really don't care." They were already in town and Dylan was walking to a Pokemon Center to heal wither Pokemon or more so, Jade's Pokemon. "I really don't know what I want to do or be. I could be a breeder if I wanted to, but we just started as trainers. So, it's still really early for me to say."

Jade looked down and groaned. "Fine. But you should really battle for me."

"Not in your dreams, Jade." He said as he turned his Pokemon in and put his hand out for Jade. Waiting and wanting her Pokemon to get heal since he was already at Nurse Joy's desk. She sighed once more before turning her Pokemon to their PokeBalls and giving them to Dylan. He smiled cheerful as the gave them to Nurse Joy to heal. "Don't look so down. It's just me and beside, I'm not into the whole thing really. Maybe you will get lucky. But, anyway. We have to go see Mr. Jonathan now. Nurse Joy, we'll be right back." He said as the boy with the blue and white cap bowed down in respect as he took Jade's hand and started to drag her away from the Pokemon Center to Professor Cedar dear friend's house. It seems like Dylan really know his way in the field town.

Soon they managed to be in front of the man's house. Dylan knocked on the door hard and waited for an answer. Soon the door open and there, a Kirlia, clinging to the door oh so lightly. It was really an adorable sight to see really. Jade squealed a little at the cuteness. "Aw, how adorable." The raven girl said as she pulled out her PokeDex out to gain information about this adorable innocent Pokemon.

Kirlia, the Emotion Pokemon and evolved from of Ralts. It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.

She just smiled as the young man appeared behind Kirlia. "Dylan! It's been ages since I last saw you!" The purple eye boy just smiled.

"It's nice to see you again, Mr. Jonathan." he said in a forever same polite voice. Quite a gentlemen Dylan is, but only Allen and Jade know how quite the devil he is. "Well, anyway. Here is the package that auntie wanted to give us to you." He said as he started to look into his backpack. "Ah, here it is." He said calmly as he pulled it out of the box and handed it to Mr. Jonathan.

"Thank you, Dylan. You were always such a sweet boy." Jade almost shivered in terror of the thought. He was never going to be the sweet boy she's going to imagine in years. After six years of knowing this guy, the thought and image alone in her poor head was enough to give her nightmares. But, she kept this to herself. Don't want to kill Dylan's inner ego. But does he really have a ego? Jade wonders about this, does Dylan really have an ego or pride? Allen and her never seem to try and ruin Dylan's outside character. Maybe because he was always nice to them.

Oh, what in the world am I doing? I want to know what's inside the package. It's been bugging me. Jade wandered over to Dylan's and Mr. Jonathan's side sos he can see him opening it rather quickly. She sweatdropped as she saw what Mr. Jonathan open up. Of course. If Mr. Jonathan was a good friend of Professor Cedar, then they must share a common interest and that of course is.....

"Amy, has truly out done herself this time. The ultimate professional set of Black Jack, Poker, and Sevens!" He said as beam of light seem to came out of nowhere. Jade sweatdropped as Dylan just stood there, putting on a nervous smile. But this was the one thought they both had,

We wasted our time on that!?

Yes. They were quite angry right now. But what have they really excepted from the professor who taught and trained them for years, how could they not guess? Mr. Jonathan and Professor Cedar are gambling partners or buddies. But what difference does it make? They just missed their chance on traveling with their dear friend and rival, well more like Jade's rival than Dylan, but whatever. Jade took a deep breath and maintain her calm. She pulled Dylan by his sweatshirt collar and was about ready to head out the door while the card loving Mr. Jonathan can have his joyful time.

"Oh, wait. Don't you have something to give us, Mr. Jonathan." Dylan asked as his body was being dragged by Jade, but his expression was somewhat of an amusing one. It was blank, dully, and very unamused by all things amusing. Jade soon stopped walking as she heard this. Something to give them? An reward of some kind? Oh, wow. That is really wonderful. She dropped Dylan on the ground so eh was laying flat on his back. She turned around quickly and rubbed her hands together. Greedy little child. But then again, Jade is just Jade. Can't except her to be very perfect now?

"Something to give us?" Mr. Jonathan repeat Dylan's question. A little ding sound popped into his head. Well, now he remembers. He went over to the living room table and pulled out two PokeNav. The same one as Allen's. "There are the ones. Amy pay for them and their gifts for you guys. I already met that good boy, Allen Takehiko. I already gave him one."

Allen already have one, so that means.....PROFESSOR CEDAR! Jade mentally screamed out to the world. But in reality, she was just in her little depressed corner. Dark clouds were looming over her to see how depressed she was. Dylan just sighed loudly as he stood up and took the yellow Devon devices and walked over to Jade, bending down. He was looking in the contact list in both PokeNavs that was in his hand. Seems like Allen's and Dylan's number were already in there. He smiled a little as he pressed send on Allen's number on Jade's PokeNav.

"Here, I'm calling Allen for you. Want to talk to him?" He said as he held out Jade's PokeNav as it was ringing. She pouted as the raven head girl took the PokeNav and waited for Allen to pick up his that needs picking up.

On the road to Marine City....

Allen stopped as he heard his PokeNav ringing. He pulled out the Devon company's best product out of his pocket and into his hand. He knew the number was already either Jade or Dylan, so best to see who's who now. He answered it and mentally sighed. "Hello?" His voice dull but shows that he was very bored with his walk by himself. He got nobody with him at all, beside Pokemon, but they don't count as people.

"ALLEN, YOU JERK! I HATE YOU!"

And with that, there was only beeping after I hate you part. Allen just stood there quiet. He blinked before just continued walking. That blank expression never leaving his face. Well, knowing Jade, that crazy idiot, he wasn't really surprise or shock at the fact at the fact that she was yelling at him for no reason. Oh, what a lovely rival he has. Now he's betting that he might be excepting a lot of calls from the rival brat for a very long while now. There's no point in asking her to stop because she won't stop bugging Allen about everything. After all, they are rivals. Allen just decided to go after the whole being rivals things because it would be interesting later on, but for now. He just sighed and continued heading to the first gym in Marine City.

Back in Mr. Jonathan's house, Jade managed to calm down by panting and mostly screaming at Allen. She smiled as Dylan. "Thanks, pal. I seriously needed that." Her smiled turned into a grin as she got out of her crouching mode and was on her two feet once more. Dylan followed in pursuit. With a calm smile on his pale lips. Well, the trio were all pale, so during this adventure of theirs. There might be some excitement in getting a tan.

"Well, thank you for the gifts and glad to deliver yours and auntie's VERY important package." The brunette boy teased at the older man as they headed out the door and back to the Pokemon Center. Getting their Pokemon and getting ready to go to Marine City. But, until next time shall this story continues.


17 pages and one paragraph this time. Woo. How times sure flies. Life, stop being so busy for Star. I can't really handle so much work. Well, chapter three won't be coming up for a while now. I have a lot of things to be doing in the winter time and yeah. But guess what? Chapter two is done! Woo! _ Hope you enjoy it because it was really long and it took me forever.


Josh Jonathan:

Age: 43

Birthday: May 10th

Height: 4'10"

Hometown: Nana Town, Orre

Favorite Food/Thing: Apples and Ditto

Dislike Food/Thing: Brunt Apples and Muk

Pokemon: Natu, Ditto, and Kirlia. All unknown of Status.


Jade Midori:

Loki(Charmander): Level 8, Scratch, Tail Whip, Metal Claw

Hari(Weedle): Level 6, Tackle, String Shot, Poison Sting

Dylan Yori:

Totodile: Level 9, Bite, Scratch, Grow, Water Gun

Wumple: Level 6, Tackle, String Shot, Poison Sting

Allen Takehikio:

Treecko: Level 10, Pound, Growl, Quick Attack, Bullet Seeds

Poochyena: Level 7, Tackle, Bite, Grow, Shadow Ball


Hari means brown, yellow, tawny in Sanskrit. Another name for a Hindu god, Vishnu.