Rin walked away for the group, stuffing her hands in her pocket. She glanced from her side to see trees surrounding her. We're almost there... and when we do get there I'm going to get me gym badge.

In the horizon Rin saw a town starting to form. Grinning she glanced down at her Treecko, "Let's go!" both of them started running off to Rustboro City.

"Were finally here!" Ash yelled, he waved his arms around him up and down. "Finally! Were here! Yahoo!" he started to run around looking at random shops.

May and Max sighed, "We don't know him right now..." Brock gave them a forced smile.

"We should go to the Pokémon centre to heal your Taillow up Ash." Brock suggested. Ash looked over his shoulder, "Okay."

When they entered the Pokémon centre they saw two familiar faces. May whispered to her younger brother, "Hey isn't that Rin and her Treecko?" Max nodded watching the girl as well.

"Hey Rin!" Ash walked up to her and gave her a smile.

Rin glanced from her book that she was reading to see who had called her. Oh it's him... what's his name... Mash or something...? She nodded towards him, as if saying 'hello'

"So why are you here?"

A stupid question asked... might as well give him a stupid answer... "Heal my Pokémon."

"Ah.. I see," he scratched the back of his head embarrassed, "Hey are you going to battle the gym leader?"

"Yes."

"Sweet! Me too!" he smiled once again.

May and the others walked up next to Ash. "Hey Rin." Brock greeted kindly, May and Max gave her a smile.

How do these people know my name? Wait... never mind... "Hey."

"Miss, you Pokémon are healed!" Nurse Joy handed Rin's Pokémon to her. "Thank you." Standing up she walked over to the telephone booth thingy.

(It's the thing like a T.V and you can transport Pokémon.)

Ash watched her curiously, "Hey, what are you doing?"

"Getting more Pokémon. "She didn't have to turn around to answer him, she pressed buttons quickly and a poke ball appeared in the slot.

Still curious Ash walked up next to her, "What Pokémon is that?"

Rin turned around holding her poke ball in her right hand, "You'll find out later" she brushed passed him and the others and exited the centre.

Max blinked, "How exactly did we make friends with her?"

Rin strolled around the town, she stopped in a few stores to buy some medicine and food former Pokémon. While she was walking, her eyes stumbled upon something that interested her. Pokémon School? She shrugged and opened the door to reveal small kids sitting down listening to their teacher.

The teacher smiled at the kids and told them that school was over for today. The children cheered and ran out the door, talking about what kind of Pokémon they wanted when they were older.

Rin walked around, looking at the maps, poke balls, and food for Pokémon.

"Hello there!" a cheery voice said.

Startled Rin took a sharp turn to come face to face with the teacher.

"Hey! Are you here to learn about Pokémon? Or just browsing around?"

"A little of both." Rin smiled slightly at the teacher.

"Well that's good!" The teacher walked to her desk and arranged some papers, "You can call me Roxanne by the way."

Rin nodded, "Nice to meet you Roxanne." she quickly scanned over her, taking a mental note to remember her.

Roxanne smiled, "Well I have to get going!" she headed towards the door, "See ya later I guess!"

"See ya..." Rin watched the door slowly close. I guess I'll go battle the gym leader now. She too exited the school and walked towards the gym. When she went through the doors she found an empty arena.

Nobody here? "Hello?" Psh, I know you're here, so you better come out.

"Ah! Sorry! I was doing something." a soft voice said, Rin saw someone running towards her. "Sorry! I was in the school teaching some kids- Hey it's you!" Roxanne smiled at Rin. "So I guess you want to battle eh?"

No Duh... "Yes if that's okay for you..."

"No problem! Let's begin!"

"Sheesh Ash!" May glared playfully at Ash, "How long does it take you to pick out an ice cream flavour?"

The foursome walked along the sidewalk towards the gym. "Sorry! They just looked so good! I couldn't help myself!"

"Well, all that time you wasted cost us a bit, someone might be battling the gym leader now. Brock opened the door to the gym, in fact he was right, and a battle was already going on.

"Aww man! Now I have to wait!" Ash slumped his shoulders, Pikachu patted his head softly.

"Tackle!"

"Huh?" Ash looked at the person who was battling, "Hey it's Rin!"

"Really?" Max ran to the side of the arena door. It is!"

"Azurill Tackle!"

"Nosepass dodge it!"

"Azurill use splash then Offensive Manoeuvre 16!"

Azurill splashed Nosepass with water then jumped into the air; he then used Water pulse to shock and slowdown Nosepass then used Water gun and bubble at the same time. Nosepass lay on the arena injured.

"Try to get up Nosepass!" Roxanne yelled.

Too late Azurill came down from the air and slammed Nosepass with his tail.

"Nosepass is unable to battle, winner is Rin and Azurill!"

Roxanne smiled and returned her Pokémon, "Good job Nosepass."

Azurill squealed with happiness and turned to his trainer. Rin smiled, "You did awesome Azurill." Squeaking with joy Azurill jumped on Rin.

"Congrats!"

Rin turned her head towards Roxanne, "Here's the Stone badge! You earned it!" She happily handed over to Rin.

"Thank you." Rin nodded to her and grinned.

Ash ran down the stairs and next to Rin, "Rin that was an awesome battle!" he started to ramble on about how strong her Azurill was. Brock and the others smiled at Ash. Rin twitched in anger of how loud Ash as being, but listened to what he was saying; a genuine smile came upon her face. Maybe it wasn't so bad to be around people once in a while. Treecko glanced up to his trainer; he studied her face as she smiled. Smirking he crossed his arms and closed his eyes.

"I can't wait to get my Stone Badge!"