The start of a new week brings forth the start of the next major arc of the story. This chapter is a more Natasha-centered one to help build the relationship between the two.

Terrell and Natasha walked down Route 204. Having braved the Ravaged Path, they continued to make their way to Floarama Town in the north.

"Floarama Town's just north of here," uttered Terrell. "It's the next town before my gym battle."

"So, are we gonna keep travelling together through Sinnoh?" asked Natasha. She was anxious to find out.

"Don't ask such an obvious question," replied Terrell. "I need your support for my gym battles, and you know it."

Natasha blushed as she looked at Terrell in admiration. She knew that some day they'd be together, and that she'd have to keep trying to get close to him. The two trainers continued walking down the road to Floarama, eager to see what the town had to offer.

"Hold up!" shouted a young boy. He wore his blue baseball cap backwards and had a Poké Ball in his hand. "I challenge you to a battle!"

"Let's do it then!" shouted Terrell. "Electro, head on out!"

Electro jumped out of his Poké Ball, and pounded his fists into the air.

"Shinx, come on out!" shouted the boy in response. A Shinx leapt out, and snarled at Electro.

"Use Low Kick!" Terrell shouted. Electro dashed at Shinx, kicking at its legs and knocking it down.

"Throw out a nice Brick Break now!" shouted Terrell. Electro prepared to bring down his arm in a crippling strike that would hit Shinx hard.

"Dodge, and use Tackle!" shouted the boy. Shinx got up, and charged at Electro, knocking him back.

"Brick Break again!" shouted Terrell. Electro dashed at the Shinx, preparing to deliver a swift chop.

"Tackle!" shouted the boy in response. Shinx dashed at Electro as the two of them struck each other, colliding in a massive explosion of dust. Natasha gasped upon seeing this, knowing that Terrell could have lost this battle.

"Ele...kid..." muttered Electro as he got up. Shinx was down, and Electro had won.

"Guess you win," muttered the boy as he walked off.

"Electro, return," uttered Terrell as Electro reentered his Poké Ball. Natasha smirked at Terrell before the two of them continued walking down to Floarama. The trees lining the route seemed to look more beautiful as they got closer to Floarama. Natasha and Charchar looked in awe at the trees, as did Terrell and Munchy. Eventually, the group arrived in Floarama Town.

"Let's stay the night here," uttered Terrell. "I'll book two rooms in Pokémon Center."

Natasha smiled at Terrell as he entered the Pokémon Center, and sat down at a bench. She looked at Charchar, and smiled.

"Do you think I can get Terrell to like me more?" Natasha asked Charchar. The fire monkey Pokémon jumped around, and smiled at Natasha.

"I know he likes me, but I like him more than you think," Natasha muttered. "I've known him since we were kids, and I've always admired him. I think...I think I might love him."

"Char?" muttered Charchar. He looked worryingly at his Trainer, jumping onto her shoulder.

"Should I tell him?" muttered Natasha. "Or do I keep it inside of me until the time is right?"

Terrell walked up to Natasha with a key in hand.

"Catch," Terrell said as he threw the key to Natasha. She gripped the key, and smiled at Terrell. He was everything she could want in a guy. Funny, smart, good-looking. She got up off the bench, and walked over to the Pokémon Center with Terrell.

Terrell sat in his room, getting ready for bed. He saw his Pokémon sitting on the bed, and smiled. But one thing stuck in his mind.

Natasha.

He knew she was a great friend, and a reliable ally in his journey across Sinnoh. Yet, he felt something greater. He felt as if they had a real connection, a true bond. Terrell knew that he liked her, but felt as if something greater would eventually develop.

"Good night everyone," uttered Terrell as he jumped into bed. His Pokémon slept on the bed, on top of his legs. And Natasha, who was in the room to the left of his, smiled and went to sleep.

Thus begins the Eterna City arc. I really want to develop the relationship between these two characters, and let Natasha catch a new Pokémon.