(THE UPDATE IS FINALLY HERE)

Santalune was big. Much bigger than Twinleaf or Vanville. I held Lux closer to my chest, Onami and Magic followed close behind. Ivan carried the egg he had been given, and in my bag was my second. We walked into the city, looking around in awe.

"There are so many people here, huh, Lux?"

'Yeah...' Lux nodded in agreement. 'I heard there's a Pokèmon gym in this city.'

"Pokemon Gym?"

'Indeed. A gym-'

"You honestly don't know what a pokèmon gym is?!"

The troupe whirled around and stared at the boy standing behind them. "Some trainer you are, Alice."

"Calem!?" My mouth dropped open, and Lux had to reach up with his paw to close it.

"In the flesh. Now, how can you not know what a pokèmon gym is!?" I look away, my cheeks burning pink with embarrassment. Calem sighed and pulled out a pokèball. I expected a Bisharp or a Dragonair to come out, but out came a Fletchling. "A Pokèmon gym is something that they have in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and here in Kalos. Trainers go there to challenge the gym leaders-who are really strong trainers-to try to earn a gym badge. If you collect all eight of the gym badges in the reigon, you can go through Victory Road and challenge the Elite Four. If you can beat them, you can challenge the champion. If you beat him, you'll be recognized world-wide, and may even be crowned as the new champion of Kalos!" Calem's eyes lit up when he started talking about the Elite Four. He ended up smiling widely, barely ably to contain himself. "And I'm gonna do it."

Calem looked over at me. "I'm gonna become the Champion of Kalos!"

I smirk slightly. "You have some big dreams, don't you," I teased as we walked into the Santalune Hotel. "It sounds like a dream for you."

Calem blushed as he rubbed the back if his neck. "I... Can't really help it... I've always dreamt big." I simply smile at him.

That night, I sat on the grass outside the Hotel. I sigh, staring up at the sky. Lux slept peacefully beside me. "A dream... Huh...?" I look over at Lux, watching his soft, blue side rise and fall. "I wonder... what's my dream...?" I turn back to the sky, closing my eyes and soaking in the moonlight from the full moon. I open them again and gasp.

The form of a pokèmon was silhouetted against the white moon. It had the form of an ellipse, and a long tail that seemed to get bigger at the end. Before I could get a good look at if, I blinked and it was gone. I stared at the moon for a while, eyes wide and reflective. "What... was that...?"

'The creator of the creator.' I jumped and whirled around to see Rei the misdreavus.

"What?"

'Its a confusing name, yes. But he is truly a great leader. The creator of Arceus.' Rei gazed at the moon blankly. 'Mew.'

I sit up and rub my head, groaning at the stabbing pain in it. I open my eyes and look around. People stared at me as they walked by, and the sun was out. "Did I... Fall asleep out here?"

"Yup."

I jump at the voice, falling onto my back to see Cheren and Ivan smiling. I narrow my eyes. "VERY funny, guys."

Ivan's smile grew wider. "Come on, go and change! We're leaving soon!"

"Wait, what?" I stand, looking over the two boys before me. Ivan had changed into a pair of long and loose jeans that hung over red sneakers, and a bright yellow pokèball t-shirt, while Calem wore a white dress shirt under a black jacket and torn blue jeans tucked into black boots. "Where did you guys get those clothes?"

"Well, I brought mine, and," Calem gestured to my kid brother, "I bought Ivan and you something to wear at the boutique in this town." He held out a neatly folded pile of clothes to me. "Go to the pokèmon center and change."

I nodded and accepted the clothing, turning to walk to the Pokèmon Center.

I held up the outfit Calem picked out for me. It was definately nice; it reminded me of back in Sinnoh. A black, sleeveless dress shirt with gold trim and a blue pleated skirt, with a pair of black boots, and a black headband with a blue rosette for decoration. I removed my clothes and began to dress, starting with the shirt.

I zipped up my second boot and stood, looking at myself in the mirror. I had my shirt tucked under the skirt, and the headband was set aside for placement once my hair wasn't a disaster. I grabbed the comb Calem had slipped into the pile of cloth he had given me and began to tame my mane. I pulled my hair back into perfectly symmetrical twin tails, and put the headband in place. Seeing my reflection, I smiled. "I look just like a doll. A cute one, too!"

"Hey, sis! You done in there yet!?" The mix of pokèmon cries told me how long I had really been in here. "We gotta go!"

"Coming!" I smooth out my skirt, and went over to the door. I made sure to put on my best smile before opening it. "Why the rush?"

Ivan crossed his arms and looked up at me. "Calem said he told you."

"Told me what!?"

"That we were coming!"

Ivan and I turn to the duo that stood at the pokèmon center's entrance. One was a blonde boy, the other a girl with long violet hair. We stare.

"I'm Deixo," the boy said with a small bow.

"And I am Sina," the girl smiled. "We're assisting the Professor in his research."

"Oh!" Calem said. "So you're his assistants?"

"You could say that," Deixo replied. "We heard you two were here, so the professor sent us to get you."

"He did," I ask.

"Yes, he wants you two to have a starter."

"Starter?" Calem tilted his head.

"It's a pokèmon that can only be given to a trainer by the professor," I reply. I know that much.

"Right you are," Sina smiled. "Well, come on then! Don't want to keep the professor waiting!"

Deixo and Sina grab Calem and my wrists and drag us off, Ivan following.

"Wait. Hey, hey, hey!"