Crimson could tell that they were getting nearer to Violet city, the wildlife that he marvelled at on the way to Cherrytree grove was soon disappearing, and being replaced by the houses, which were scattered around the edge of the woodlands. The excitement that Crimson was feeling, was nothing that he had never experienced, the only thing that ruined it was a cold chill that ran up his spine.

"Did you feel that too?" Crimson asked cautiously.

"Feel what?"

"Oh nothing, don't worry," replied Crimson. "I think I can see Violet city just ahead."

"Ah wow, I haven't seen my friend in ages; I bet she'll be excited."

"We'll see," Crimson said, laughing.

As they entered Violet city, Crimson realised he was wrong, the rural part of Johto reached Violet city, and it was surprisingly warming. Violet city was known for many things; such as the Gym, the Pokémon School, Sprout Tower and on the outskirts the Ruins of Alpha.

"So are you off?" asked Crimson, "For good?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid so, unless I see you somewhere else," replied Elliot, solemnly.

The two hug and wave good bye as they walk off in different directions, a cold wind blows at the back of Crimson's neck, "What the...?"

A purple gas passes into the back of Crimson's head, "Awwh much better, let's see what I look like."

Crimson walks over to the water edge; he is taken back by the reflection, "Wow! So this is a reflection, this body isn't too shabby either, a bit weak looking, but it'll do for now."

"Oi get out of me!"

"Shut up, human! Oh so you want to do the Gym challenge, well why didn't you ask? I'll do it for you, because that's how nice I am."The gym was right behind 'Crimson' which was luckily for him as he didn't quite know how to walk, after all, being corporeal was something new to him, "Flying types, eh? Do you have an ice, electric, or rock Pokémon human?"

Although no sound is made, Crimson nods, "Thank you human."

As Crimson enters the gym, a young man approaches Crimson, "Hi are you here for a battle?" he asks kindly.

"Well duh! Why else would I be in a Pokémon Gym?" replies Crimson rudely.

The young man is taken back by Crimson's rudeness, "Oh, well I need to heal my Pokémon first, be back in a couple of minutes."

A couple of minutes later the doors open, but it is not the young man, it is a boy much younger than the man, "Hiya Crimson! I thought I could be your cheering squad."

"Who the hell are you?"

"Ermm, it's me, Elliot of course."

"Well why don't you bloody grow up, do you really think I need some stupid 'cheering squad'," Crimson replied, mocking Elliot.

"But..." Elliot doesn't even finish off his sentence, as he runs out of the gym crying, he runs into the young man.

"What was that all about?" he asked.

"Does it matter? What's your name?"

"Falkner and you?" asked Falkner.

"Mis-...I mean Crimson."

"Okay, shall we battle one against one, two Pokémon, challenger may switch out?"

"Okay, whatever..."

Falkner sends out his Pidgeotto, which does a barrel roll, before hovering in the air. Crimson touches a pokeball, but decides against it, and chooses a different one, throwing it, in a flash of light emerges Oni.

"Use dragon breath!"

Oni turns to Crimson and gives it a confused look, "Argh, do you not know dragon breath? Weakling! Use rock throw then..."

"Why do you ask your Pokémon to use moves that they don't know?"

Crimson doesn't reply, and just watches the large rock being thrown across the field hit the hovering Pidgeotto, a horrified look appears on Falkner's face and he returns his Pokémon.

"Okay, I forfeit, take the badge."

"Only weak people quit, fight me!"

"No, as a gym leader I can refuse to battle people.

"But I'm not, I'm a p..."

"I insist that you take the badge. There is something strange and scary about you, take it and leave."

Crimson begrudgingly took the badge and exits the gym, "Wow that was too easy."

"Crimson you're okay!" a voice exclaimed.

"Who the hell are all these people who know you?"

"Well that's Gray. Let me go and you won't have to put up with all these people."

"Meh, I'll think about it."

"Why are you talking to yourself?"

"Shut up stupid human." Crimson replied rudely.

"Waaa? Any who, shall we battle, seeing as we never did have ours?" asked Gray.

"No." Crimson replied bluntly.

"Waa?"

"You heard, I don't want to battle, have you even challenged the gym leader here?"

"Well no, not yet at least."

"Well I have, you're no competition then," replied Crimson.

The rage in Gray began to build up, never in his life had he been denied a challenge, apart from of course when Crimson fell off of the boat, and then to be insulted by someone he didn't really know, was just the icing on the cake. Gray swung at Crimson, hitting his square on the nose; the purple mist was forced from Crimson and flew off.

"Argh, what the hell did you do that?" said Crimson clutching his bloody nose.

"No one insults me like that!" replied Gray resentfully. "You've made a rival, and believe me, you won't like that!"

Gray grunted at Crimson and then walked into the gym, as Crimson just sat there and his nose continued to bleed.

"What was that thing?"Crimson thought to himself, suddenly Crimson remembered what the 'thing' said to Elliot and guilt washed over him, "I should really go find Elliot!"

Crimson picked up his stuff and went back to the Pokémon centre hoping that Nurse Joy would have something for his nose. As he entered the Pokémon centre, in the corner was someone sobbing, Crimson went over to see who it was.

"What do you want?!" Elliot said, noticing that it was Crimson.

"I don't know how to explain it, but that wasn't me talking, why would I say something to you like that, you're my best bud."

"I don't know if I can believe you, that was really hurtful, I don't know if you can make it up to me."

"What if I were to say that I might have a broken nose?" asked Crimson.

Elliot turned round to see the gruesome sight it blood running down Crimson face, who was clearly in a lot of pain, "Oh my gosh! Are you okay?"

"I'm sure I'll survive," replied Crimson, trying to smile, but failing.

"Let's get Nurse Joy to help."

After a lot of bandages and a few potions, Crimson was in better shape, "Yes, I know these are usually for Pokémon, you take one at least every two days to prevent an infection." Nurse Joy said.

"Thanks Nurse Joy," replied Crimson, he turned to Elliot, "So are we friends?"

"Sure, but you better explain about the 'thing'."

"Sure," said Crimson as he gave Elliot a hug.

Elsewhere, the purple gas materialise in the shadows of tall trees, "What are you doing Johto?"

"I wanted to go sight-seeing, gas ball."

"OI, that's Mister Gas Ball," replied Gastly, joking.

"Ha-ha, so funny, not."

"So what are you doing here Mismagius?"

"I really am sight-seeing, for a host." Replied Mismagius.

"Found anyone good?" asked Gastly.

"Yeah I have as a matter of fact, his name is Crimson."