Regions Collide (Prologue, Part 2)

Second prologue chapter. I also fixed a few things before I published this thanks to a review of this story that I received. Enjoy.

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

Hoenn/Sinnoh

Lilycove City, Hoenn, 5:30 p.m.

At the shores of Lilycove, there is a teenage boy wearing a white cloth cap, an orange and black shirt, black long pants, green and black wristbands with orange fingerless gloves, a green sash bag and a strange combination of green, orange and black color pair of shoes. He's lying down on a rock breathing in the sea air as it calms his anger issues. Those 'issues' is the reason why he is suspended indefinitely by the Hoenn League Committee as champion after an ugly altercation with one of the challengers whose comments towards Brendan's Pokemon lead to provoking him. As a result, it got him a lot of bad press and was given the suspended notice, despite the support from some of the gym leaders. His pre-predecessor, Wallace, takes over his old role, though he shown faith in Brendan in managing his temper. The problem is, Wallace doesn't know when. Back to the present, Brendan's Swampert, who is lying on the ground on its chest, suddenly rose up as he felt someone's presence. Brendan noticed his Pokemon's sudden alert.

"What is it, Swampert?" Brendan gets down from the rock and looks down at his Swampert.

His Swampert let his guard down when it sees person that Brendan knows all to well. Brendan looks up and sees…

"Hey, Brendan," the figure greeted Brendan with solemn. She wears a green bandana that covers the top of her brunette hair in which it extends to both sides, a sleeveless orange zipper vest, black and green wristbands like Brendan's, black and white gloves, black biker shorts and a pair of orange and white shoes.

"Long time, May," Brendan gets back on his rock and continues to look at the sea.

"Why are you here? Want to laugh at the fallen hero? That's what everyone in Lilycove did. So, go ahead. Laugh all you want," Brendan said without looking at May, still a little angry over at what happened.

"You know me better than everyone else, Brendan. I'm not here for that," May cautiously approached Brendan due to his anger issues.

"THEN, WHAT?! SHOW OFF HOW SUCCESSFUL YOU ARE WITH NO CONTROVERSIES IN YOUR LITTLE CAREFREE WORLD?!" Brendan looked at May who is now terrified. Upon seeing her face, Brendan quickly regretted what he did.

"Sorry about that. It's just that… things have been very crazy lately," Brendan suppressed his anger.

"So, I heard. Can I sit next to you?" May got over that little scary moment in a flash.

"Go ahead," Brendan willfully agrees. May got on the rock and sits next to Brendan. No words were spoken between the two for a while until May decides to break the silence.

"I know you didn't really mean to do that, Brendan. I was shocked when I heard what had happened," May offers her support for Brendan.

"I'm sorry, May. It's just… I don't how to shut that guy's mouth. Even though I defeated him easily, he still thinks I got lucky and continues to badmouth my Pokemon. Is this what you had to go through when you were champion?" Brendan looks at May, awaiting her response.

"Not exactly. Honestly, I have a trouble-free ride being the champion before I resigned," May's life as champion differs from Brendan.

"You pretty much have the good life while I'm stuck living in hell,"

"Don't say that, Brendan. I know something good is bound to happen sometime," May assures Brendan. However, he disagrees.

"I doubt it considering what has happened,"

May sighed. She hasn't seen Brendan like this since… well, never. Though she dislikes his cocky side, she secretly misses it. Right now, she has no clue how to get his spirits back up. Until her PokeNav rang.

"Huh? Oh, it's my dad. Excuse me for one moment, Brendan," May gets off the rock to answer the phone call. Brendan doesn't say a word due to him being mesmerized by the horizon in front of him. The solitude is broken by a screaming May.

"AWESOME! I'm sure that will help Brendan a lot. See you tomorrow," May hangs up as she runs back to Brendan in a perkier mood.

"Brendan, I got good news,"

"What is it?"

"My dad said there's going to be a special doubles tournament involving every gym leader from every known region," May relay the news.

"So? What is so special about it?" Brendan asked with a hint of sarcasm in his voice. May ignores it.

"Other trainers can compete to represent their region if they are endorsed by a gym-leader duo," May wanted to continue, but Brendan knows what she is going to say.

"So, you think I should use the tournament as a stepping stone to restore my reputation?"

"You got it," May said with a smile.

"Yeah. It may be a good idea. But, who wants to partner with me? 'The Most Violent Trainer Of All Time' I don't think anyone wants to partner with me," Brendan being pessimistic about the idea. However, the solution to the dilemma is right beside him.

"I'll be your partner,"

"WHAT?! Are you sure?"

"Of course. I may be a coordinator now, Brendan. But that doesn't mean that I had forgotten everything I had when I was a trainer," May states her case. Brendan doesn't see it.

"Yeah. But how long has it been? Two years?" Before Brendan could continue doubting May's abilities, she slammed her fist on the rock. This caught Brendan by surprise. Just like Brendan, May can be nasty when angry.

"Listen here. I know deep inside you want to restore your reputation. Don't bother hiding your needs inside, Birch. This is the chance you need. Don't push me away when I offer you my cooperation, Brendan. Like you said, no one wants to partner with you. Now, stop being stubborn and accept my OFFER!" May sternly explained to Brendan about her feelings right now. Brendan looked away from May before giving his response.

"But, why you?"

"Because you need someone to control your temper. The only people that knows how is our families and myself,"

Brendan thought about it before he flashed a smirk.

"You know something, May. You're right. This is the big chance I need. I will shut those critics up if it's the last thing I do,'"Brendan suddenly had his confidence back.

"That's the Brendan I know,"

"Yeah. But, we can't train right now. The sun is setting,"

May looks confused before she looked at the horizon to understand what Brendan was talking about. The rays radiating from the sun illuminating bright orange lights towards May's and Brendan's faces.

"You're right. We should probably get inside,"

"You can share a room with me. I have an extra bed in my room at the PC," Brendan offers May to live in the same room with him, in which she did.

"Thanks, Brendan,"

But before they leave the area…

"May?"

"Yes, Brendan?"

"Thanks,"

"You're welcome,"

Sandgem Town, Sinnoh, 11 a.m.

In front of a house in Twinleaf Town, a boy wearing a red beret with a blue Pokeball symbol, black shirt with a grey letter V and white sleeves, blue jeans and red shoes is nervously looking at the paper. He has been looking for a partner for the double battle tournament that Roark told him about when he was in Oreburgh City. However, all the people he could think of is either unavailable or just not interested. The only choice he has right now is the only friend he had that comes from Twinleaf.

"Here goes nothing," He gained enough courage to ring the doorbell. Moments later, someone opened the door. A woman who looked into her mid-30's with her blue hair shaped like a dome with red hair clips helping to maintain its shape.

"Oh, Lucas. What a pleasant surprise. Are you here to see Dawn?"

"Yes, Johanna. Is she here?" Lucas hopes she is here because she is the only option left.

"Of course. She's upstairs in her room. Do you want me to call her down?"

'Uh, no. I want to surprise her. Besides, there is something I need to talk to her privately,' Lucas explained his reasons.

"Go right ahead. I'll make something for you,"

Lucas enters the house and goes up the stairs. There, he notices the Dawn's room door ajar. He decides to come in without knocking. Once inside he sees someone leaning on the windowsill. She has a long blue hair tied up with yellow hair clips, with a black pink dress over her white spaghetti-strap top, and black socks. Lucas decides to become devious by sneaking up on her. However, he tripped over one of Dawn's boots lying around the floor. He let out a yelp which has alerted Dawn. She turned around and sees Lucas lying down on the floor face first. Dawn flashed a smirk as she walks towards him.

"Nice try, Lucas,"

'Unnnggghh,'

Dawn couldn't help but giggle at Lucas' misfortune. She helps him up.

'So, what are doing here?'

"Well, I've come to ask you something. Though I doubt you'll agree considering everyone else turned me down," Lucas sighed recalling the frustrated efforts of asking people to be his partner.

"So, what is it?"

Lucas tells Dawn about the doubles tournament held in the Unova region. He has Roark's approval as long as he has a partner. But, he doesn't have one. Dawn knows what Lucas is going to ask her.

"So, you want me to be your partner for the tournament?"

"Yeah. Will you?"

Dawn feels reluctant because she is more than a coordinator than a battler. Lucas saw the hesitant look. He decides to leave before he gets further disappointed.

"So, it's a no, then? I thought as much. Sorry for wasting your time," Lucas puts on his beret and goes to the door while looking down depressed. But, he is stopped by a hand gripping his wrist. He looks at the hand to see it belongs to Dawn.

"You should've come to me first, Lucas. Of course I will be your partner,"

'Wait, so it's a yes?' Lucas looks at Dawn with surprise

"Yeah. I know both of us can surprise everyone and show that Sinnoh is the best region there is. So come on, Lucas. We can do it," Dawn passes her motivation to Lucas, who now has a relieved smile.

"Yeah. Yes we can. And Dawn?"

"Yes?"

Lucas suddenly hugs Dawn, being unaware of his actions. This caused Dawn to blush.

"Thank you, Dawn,"

"Anytime, Lucas. There is no need to worry," Lucas heard that a line that he is familiar all to well.

"But, that is when I'm usually worry the most,'

'Who are you? My mom?" Dawn playfully punches Lucas on his shoulder. Lucas laughed.

"Oh, Lucas?" Dawn said.

"Yeah?"

"Can you stop hugging me now?"

Lucas doesn't know what Dawn is talking about until he realizes the position they are both in. He quickly let go and his face is now a shade of red in embarrassment and falls down on his bottom.

"Sorry about that, Dawn. I don't know what got into me,"

Dawn giggles as she enjoys seeing Lucas blushing.

"It's fine. You know, you look cute when you're like this," Dawn bends over to make sure both their face levels are the same. Lucas just groans.

"Thanks…"

To Be Continued

Just in case anyone hasn't noticed, I've added some elements from the Pokemon anime. I hope you like it. Please review and stay tuned for the next chapter.