Chapter 4: A Poacher's Arrival
In the Pokemon Center, Dawn, Zoey, and Serena are having lunch with their Pokemon, and Eevee. The Pokemon really love the food and snacks their trainers have and made for them, especially Mamoswine. Since this Pokemon is able to eat all of it's food and poffins in one bite.
"So Zoey, how are doing in the Hoenn Region?" Dawn asks.
"It's been going well. I never come up with a new contest move I want to use for this one," Zoey answers with a smile.
Serena asks, "How many ribbons do you won so far?"
"I won three so far, and I'm planning on winning my fourth ribbon here," Zoey says.
"We're planning on entering the contest to, so we're not going easy on you," Dawn says with confidence.
"Can't wait to see what kind contest moves you two came up with." Zoey replies with a smile.
"I can't wait to see what all of you are doing for the contest. I only wish I can be in the contest for real," Eevee says.
Zoey pats Eevee in the head, and says, "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get the chance someday."
"Thanks Zoey," Eevee replies with glee.
As the three friends and Eevee are talking about the contest, someone begins to approach the the table. This man has a scar on his face. Eevee turns to see the man, and gasps in shock. This man really scares Eevee, so it runs towards Serena and tries to hid in her backpack. This make the girls concern.
"Eevee, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Serena asks.
The girls look to see the man with the scar is walking towards them.
"Excuse me, but by any chance you have an Eevee of a different color with you?" The man asks.
The three girls look at the man with serious looks on their faces. There is something about that man that shouldn't be trusted.
Zoey firmly asks, "Why do you want to know?"
"Because that Pokemon rightfully belongs to me, and I would like to get my hands on it," the man asks.
"Who are you?" Dawn sternly asks.
"My name is Scar, and that is all you three need to know. And you still haven't answer my question yet," the man names Scar answer, sounding aggressive.
Serena calmly says, "I'm sorry, but we have no clue about this Eevee you speak of."
"I don't think you are being honest with me about it," Scar says, not sounding pleased.
Zoey glares at Scar, "She said we don't know this Eevee you speak of so I suggest you go somewhere else."
Scar begins to glare at the girls, "Fine, I'll go. But I will be back."
He turns around and walks away. When they know the man, Scar is gone, the girls can tell something is wrong.
"What is with this guy. Why he is so interested in Eevee?" Zoey questions.
"I think we know. I think this man is the Pokemon Poacher Eevee and Nurse Joy told us about," Dawn says.
Serena says, "I'm sure this guys is the same person. Nurse Joy told us his name is Scar, and this man has the same man."
"It is him," Eevee says, peeking out of its hiding place.
The three girls look at the scared Pokemon.
"He is?" Dawn questions.
Serena asks, "Are you sure it's him?"
"I'm sure of it. He is the one with the scar that had his Pokemon attack me. He's the reason why my paw is sprained," Eevee says, sowing the bandaged paw.
"What?!" Zoey asks in shock.
"Yeah. Serena found Eevee and it was hurt really bad. Nurse Joy was able to treat it, but it's paw's sprained," Serena explains.
"That is so uncool. I'd say we report this to Officer Jenny," Zoey says, sounding serious and not happy.
"Did someone call?" A grown woman's questions.
The three girls turn to see Officer Jenny with a roll up poster.
"Wow?! That was quick," Dawn replies, looking confused.
"So what is it you need to report to me about?" Officer Jenny asks.
"We met this man by the name of Scar. And according to little Eevee, this man has used his Pokemon to hunt it down," Dawn explains.
Serena brings out Eevee from her backpack, "Eevee got hurt because of it."
Officer Jenny gasps in shock, "Oh no! That's terrible!"
"Yeah. We think the man, Scar. The one who just talked to us is that same Pokemon Poacher Nurse Joy mention to us," Serena says.
"Did you say the Poacher name is Scar?" Officer Jenny asks.
"That's right," Dawn confirms.
"I was afraid of this," Officer Jenn says with a sigh.
She unrolls the poster to show the picture. It's a wanted poster. And on that very poster is the man that just talk with the girls about Eevee."
The girls and Eevee gasp in shock.
"That's him! He's the one who attacked me when I cramming to the city," Eevee confirms in shock.
Officer Jenny becomes surprised and confused, "Huh? A talking Eevee?"
"Um yeah," Eevee shyly replies.
Officer Jenny sighs in relief. "Good. I'm glad I wasn't hearing things. Either way, maybe I can get your testimony about what Scar was trying to do."
"Okay," Eevee answers, nodding its head.
Eevee explain to Officer Jenny about her situation. Eevee explains to her like she has with Dawn, Serena, and Nurse Joy. She explains about she is coming to Lilycove City to see their Pokemon Contest, but Scar the Pokemon Poacher and his Pokemon has got in the way. Eevee end up injured by the Pokemon as it tries to get away. Eevee also explain how a shiny talking Eevee like it will fetch a big price. Then ends it in how Serena has taken it to the center and is able to get help.
Officer Jenny writes the last information in her notebook, and says, "Right. Thanks for telling me this. I've been after this man for sometime. Even Pokemon Rangers are trying to catch him."
"You have?" Eevee questions.
"That's right. He's an infamous Pokemon Poacher, and he'll do anything to capture a Pokemon," Officer Jenny says.
"Even if it means hurting them," Serena worriedly replies.
"I'm afraid so," Officer Jenny says.
"That's just awful," Zoey says with an angry look on her face.
"Yeah. That Pokemon Poacher is worse than I thought," Dawn angrily adds.
Serena hugs Eevee, and says, "And we will stop at nothing to capture Eevee."
"Don't worry, I'll let the police know and they'll keep an eye out for Scar. Meanwhile, since Eevee is with you three, you all must make sure it's safe and protected," Officer Jenny says.
"Yes Officer Jenny," The girls and Eevee reply.
Officer Jenny walks away to send a report to the police about the Pokemon Poacher in town.
Dawn says to Eevee, "Don't worry Eevee, we'll make sure that poacher doesn't get his rotten hands on you."
"But what about the contest? How can we watch Eevee if we're going to be in the contest?" Zoey asks, trying to think of an idea.
Dawn and Serena are trying to think of how Eevee is going to be safe while they're in the contest.
Just then, Serena has an idea, "I know."
Serena, Dawn who is holding Eevee, and Zoey gone to Nurse Joy to ask them for a very important favor.
Nurse Joy smiles, and says, "I will be happy to let Eevee sit with me during the contest. So there's no need for you all to worry."
"Thanks Nurse Joy, this really means a lot to us," Dawn says with a smile.
"And Eevee will get to watch us perform our contest moves from a great seat," Zoey adds.
"All we have to do is wait until tomorrow and they we all get to be in the contest," Zoey says.
"Yeah. There's no way I'm going to lose," Dawn says with confidence.
Then Serena says, "I'm not going to lose either."
Eevee laughs, and says, "This is going to be a fun contest."
Later in the night, Dawn, Serena, and Zoey are sharing a room for the night. And Eevee is staying with them for the night as well. Thee girls are in their pajamas and are in their beds. Eevee is on the same bed as Serena.
"I can't wait until the contest tomorrow," Eevee says.
"Me either," Dawn says.
"And this one is kind of different," Zoey replies.
"How so?" Eevee asks.
"This Pokemon Contest is going to be a double performance and battle. What's more, it's going to be the same rules for the Hoenn Grand Festival," Serena explains.
"Oh! So for this contest you need two Pokemon,"Eevee replies.
"That's right," Zoey says.
"I wonder, how come the Grand Festival is a double performance? I remember from Sinnoh's Grand Festival, there is a double performance and battle too?" Eevee asks.
"I think it's so the Coordinators will have something to challenge with. They'll be using two Pokemon with their own abilities, and you find a way to use them to create a combine performance," Zoey explains.
"I see. It's like the performance Dawn did with Quilava and Buneary?" Eevee questions.
"That's right," Dawn says with a smile.
"Cool. Still I rather be in a contest and not just watch it. But I can't do it because of my paw. Plus I need a trainer. And in this case, I need another Pokemon to be my partner," Eevee says.
"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be able to be in the contest someday. Until then, just have fun and watch how we do our performance," Serena says.
"Yeah. I'm rooting for all of you," Eevee says with a big smile.
After the discussion, the girls and Eevee are sleeping in their beds for the night. Unknown to them, the poacher, Scar is now aware that the girls have this Eevee. And he will do anything to capture this Pokemon. He even have a sinister plan to do so. There is going to be a contest, so he decides to take advantage of it.