We went through town, pulling Megan out of every store we came to pass. Eventually, we arrived to the outskirts of the city, and the sun settled peacefully over the horizon.

"Hm.." mumbled Mike.

"What?" I asked curiously.

"It's strange we haven't seen any trainers yet," he observed, his eyes scanning the open grass laying in front of us.

"Are there supposed to be?" asked Megan.

"Well, they wouldn't be simply waiting at the side of the road for a match. They'd be on their way to somewhere. Another town, perhaps." I looked up at him, his eyes were now straining to see into the distance. I gazed over to Megan to see her staring down at her feet, pushing them in front of the other.

"Are we there yet?" I complained.

"Yeah, my legs ache.." whined Megan.

"Suck it up, Miss Princess," teased Mike. "We'll be there in an hour or so."

"Wah!" squealed Megan sarcastically. I gazed into the sky and admired the colourful splash of pink, purple, orange, red, and yellow. Suddenly, there was yelling and approaching footsteps. I darted my eyes to the source; a teen-aged boy was heading in our direction.

"Hey," he said breathlessly when he reached us. "I'm Tyler." He pointed at me. "I'm gonna battle the beautiful one."

"Hey, back off, buddy," growled Mike.

"Oh sorry," he said sarcastically. "Didn't know she was yours."

"You bet she is." He wrapped his arms around me. I tried to shrug them off, but his grip was tight.

"I'm not anyones," I said firmly, glaring up at Mike, who was still staring at Tyler.

"Kay, then I'll battle the cute one," he said pointing to Megan. She smiled shyly, and sent out her Starly. He sent out another little bird Pokèmon. I believe I recall the name; Pidgey.

"Mike, we have to talk," I said, pulling away and grabbing his arm. He followed, still glaring after Tyler while he battled Megan. I stopped where we were far enough way so they couldn't hear.

"What was that all about?" I growled.

"You don't know that guy," he sighed.

"So? He's a trainer who wants to battle, to train his Pokèmon, so he can challenge a Gym!"

"I feel… Protective of you and Megan. In fact, I feel protective around anyone who's close to me."

"You costed me my first official battle!" I screeched. "Why?! Please, enlighten me!"

"You'll understand one day, the message I'm trying to send to you."

"You're so maddening sometimes!"

"This conversation is over," he said quietly.

"What? I'm not finished!"

"Over," he repeated, and grabbed the hand that was about to take a swing at his face.

"You guys!" screamed Megan. "Starly!" I darted over to Megan, ripping away from Mike's grip.

"What's wrong?!" I asked.

"It's Starly! Something's happening to it!" I glanced over to Starly to see it glowing brightly with white light streaming in all directions; it appeared to be.. Growing?!

"What's happening?" asked Mike calmly, who was now standing behind us.

"Starl-" Megan was cut off by Mike.

"It's evolving." We watched in amazement as the light faded away and revealed a larger bird Pokèmon, Staravia.

"Wow!" screamed Megan. "I didn't realise my dad gave me a high level Starly!" She ran over and stroked it's head.

"Crap…" complained Tyler. "Gotta break this losing streak. Anyways, gotta go! See you folks later," he said waving, and heading off in the opposite direction.

"Let's continue our lovely stroll," joked Mike.

"Yeah, stroll.." I grumbled. "To the next city."

Megan returned her new Staravia to it's pokèball, and skipped along happily. Mike walked on as if he had never stopped. I slumped along behind them. The peaceful sunset that had taken place earlier, settled below the horizon, revealing a glittery sky and a full moon. I attempted to count them to kill time.

"Look ahead," said Mike. To my extreme joy, there were city lights up ahead. Overwhelmed with happiness, I sprinted down the path to sparkling city lights.

"Hey!" yelled Megan. "Wait for us!" but I didn't stop. I wanted to collapse on a bed and sleep. Even cracking a boulder on my head wouldn't wake me up. Within reach of my destination, Mike grabbed my arm. C'mon! I was almost there…

"We can't set up camp in a city," he said mockingly.

"What?! We're camping?!" I squeaked.

"Yup. We can't afford a motel.""Moo."

"Stop having a cow."

I unhappily slumped to a nearby tree and began to smack my forehead against it. I listened to the shifting of fabric and picking of the ground for several minutes.

"Done," called Mike. I slugged over and glared grudgingly at the tents until I collapsed in front of one of three shelters.

"Okay, then that ones yours," said Mike, then clambered into his. Megan crawled into the other one, and the sound of snoring drifted past a minute later. I continued to lay on the ground dully, listening to the city hustle-bustle. I slowly lulled myself to sleep with the familiar sounds.

I awoke during the night, hearing a rustling noise nearby. I silently freaked out, and scrambled into the tent.

The next morning, I awoke and unzipped my tent to go outside. When I got out, it was drizzling; sort of hazy, but heavier. Megan and Mike weren't up yet; so I decided to go for breakfast by myself. I stumbled through the mist onto the city streets, full of cars, and people rushing to get out of the weather. I past several shops, then stopped at a café. It was completely empty, except for the clerk. I manoeuvred through the untidy tables and chairs to the counter. The clerk seemed to be asleep.

"Hey," I said, snapping my fingers. He grunted, opened an eyes, then shot his head up.

"I'm not sleeping sir! I was just resting my eyes! Really, boss! I stole a Sunflora! Here it is-" he held out a shaken hand holding a familiar red and white ball.

"I only want hot chocolate," I said confused.

"Oh," he seemed to relax, but quite embarrassed. "Sorry. I just… I never get any customers."

"I see. Hot chocolate?" I reminded him.

"Oh yeah, almost forgot." He turned to get a cup and began to pour the warm liquid from a dispenser.

"So, what's your name?" He asked while still pouring."Azura Rose. Yours?""Ehh.. Hector.." He hesitated. "…Johanssen." He faced me with a ridiculously large grin. He seemed too happy… And it was familiar.

"So, you come from around here?" he asked.

"Actually, I came from Southsun Town. How about you?"

"Ah.. Forgotten Island."

I was surprised; that place is so old, no one knows if it still exists.

"Hey! Watch out!" I exclaimed suddenly. The hot chocolate was spilling over the rim of the cup.

"Woops!" He let go of the button and quickly wiped up the mess with a paper napkin.

"Sorry about that, Azura." He handed me the cup gently, but when I reached to take it, his eyes widened in shock. I turned my hand around to see what he was staring at; nothing. I quickly realised he was staring at the bangles on my wrists; they were glowing a sweet lavender colour.

"S-s…" He stuttered. I glanced into his eyes curiously to see darkness, and surprise… Like a plot forming.

"Sarah Rose?!" He screeched.

"Excuse me?" I asked, confused by his assumption.

"Liar!" he screamed. "You're Sarah Rose!" He dropped the cup and pointed at me with a trembling finger.

"What? What's so bad about Sarah Rose?" I asked, raising my voice.

"No! I'm so losing my job!" He screamed. He picked up the phone next to the cashier and pressed a single button. He began blabbering words as soon as he pressed the button.

"She's here!" He yelled into the phone. "She's here! ..Yes! Sarah Rose! Get the boss! Get every grunt we have so far! ..In Sunview City! NOW!" He hung up the phone.

"You're done in, Sarah Rose! You're ancestor can't save you now! With John on our side, not even Lady Ecliptice or her stupid Pokèmon can save you now, Sarah Rose!"

"What are you talking about?!" I yelled. What's this guy's problem?

"They're coming for you!" He continued to scream things I did not understand. Then there was banging on the window; I turned to see Mike and Megan entering the shop.

"Where have you been?" asked Megan. "We were looking for you."

"I came here to get something to eat. This weirdo is yelling stuff about a lady, an eclipse..? And my Grandmother."

"Grandmother?" asked Mike. "Azura! No! He's a spy!" He pulled my arm, ripping me from the counter. Suddenly, a mob of people stampeded into the shop wearing identical clothing. They stopped, and a woman wearing a red leather vest stepped in.

"You," she said grudgingly. "Sarah Rose. And the descendant of Lady Ecliptice's loyal knight, Michael Knight."

"What?" I asked quietly.

"Silence!" she shrieked.

"I'll handle this, Azura," whispered Mike.

"You, boy, tell me, what is your name?"

"Michael Knight, like that of my ancestor."

"Ah. Sarah… You are coming with us."

"She's not Sarah. Sarah is elsewhere. Azura, is her granddaughter, the one who stands before you now."

"Then you must have inherited Lady Ecliptice's mystery as well as Sarah Rose. No matter. I will destroy you both, as well as your mother, just in case she carries on her mystery. But… Do you by any chance, know your strength?"

"No I don't." I answered. I turned slightly to Megan just enough to whisper in her ear.

"Megan," I whispered.

"Yeah?" she whispered back.

"Get your cell and call the cops."

"Oh! Right…" She pulled out her Blackberry and dialled 9-11.

"Our business is done until we meet again. I'm off to track down your grandmother, so you will never know." She gestured to the strangers in the matching clothing and all quickly filed out, leaving not a trace. Megan flipped her phone down while the operator was talking. We stood, there, our expressions left astonished.

"Mike, we're going to Frozenridge Town, right now," I said.

"Sounds good. Let's go."

I sprinted from my stone statue and out the door, into the streets of Sunview City. They followed closely behind and I continued to run as fast as I could. This was as much as I could understand: They were going to track down my grandmother and murder her. Then my mom. And I was next.