I was still frustrated when Nurse Joy handed me back my Pokemon. I glanced in the direction where the guy from earlier spoke to me and curled my lip. I was in no mood to deal with anyone, however the mention of 'information' had my interest. What information could this guy have? I walked towards the room where the mysterious guy was waiting.

"Ah, I am glad you made it." He was sitting in a leather couch, his left leg propped over his right and his arms draped over the top. As soon as I walked in, however, he stood up and fixed his expensive-looking charcoal grey suit. "Your Pokemon are doing well?"

I said nothing and instead kept staring at him. That hair was either a flaunt of power or natural. Whatever the case, it was getting on my nerves. I crossed my arms. "I came here for information."

The guy looked a little older than me, perhaps by a year or two. He grabbed a glass of water and took a sip before setting it down. "Naturally. Information certainly has a way of drawing people in. It has come to my understanding that you have acquired a certain device from your grandfather."

"I have." I refused to say anything more.

The manner in which the guy spoke seemed cool, collected, rehearsed. "Now, now Mr. Oak. You have no need to be defensive. The device you have is invaluable to my organizations' research. Tell me: how many types of Pokemon are there?"

"Over 100."

"That's such a large number, wouldn't you think? The device your grandfather - Professor Oak - gave you is important to our research because it collects data based on the number of Pokemon you catch. Is this not correct?"

"What's your point? Who are you, anyway?"

"My name is Silver. My 'point' is that your device is what my organization has been looking for. Our goal can only be reached with the help of this device."

I sat down on the couch and narrowed my eyes. "If you need one so badly, then get one yourself or take it from Blue."

Silver was in the middle of taking a sip of water before pausing and turning towards me. "Blue? Who is this 'Blue'?"

"She's the other person who Gramps gave the Pokedex to. Just take it from her," I said with malice. Memories of the earlier battle popped into my head, causing me to frown.

Silver paused, his eyes downcast and he seemed to be concentrating. He looked back at me. "I take it that you dislike Blue."

"'Dislike'? 'DISLIKE'? Oh, shit, you're good!" I said with a sarcastic laugh. "First that cunt beats me in front of Gramps, and then she has the nerve to fry my Squirtle with a fucking Pikachu. And now you're here, for whatever fucking reason, to bore me with so-called VALUABLEinformation. And what did it turn out to be? ASKING ABOUT A DUMB POKEDEX." I stood up and started to walk out of the room, but Silver grabbed my arm.

"I see that you desire power in order to get revenge on Blue. My organization can give you that power."

I glared at him. "It's not just revenge that I'm after. I'm after the Championship. Lance will bow before me!"

Silver gave the slightest of smiles. "Mr. Oak, the Championship is as good as yours. Just say the word and we will provide you with whatever you require. In return, we ask you to gather as much data as you can about Pokemon."

"Deal." Silver let go of my arm and I walked out of the room smirking. Victory will be mine!

Silver watched as the hot-tempered boy strode out of the room, a light smile on his lips. He ran a hand through his long red hair before reaching into his breast pocket for a slim black cell phone, the back of which was emblazoned with a red letter 'R'.

"This is Hawk." he stated, going to the window and peering through the blinds. Gary was outside and hit a tree with his fist. By the looks of it, he had hurt his hand. "The worm is on the hook."

"Excellent," came a man's disguised voice through the speakers. "Keep a close eye on him."

Silver nodded before replying, "There also appears to be another player. The worm appears to hold a grudge against a certain 'Blue' character. This person also holds another device from Professor Oak: a Pokedex."

"..." From the speakers came a crackling noise and a strange sound. Silver couldn't make it out, but a Pokemon with sensitive ears could make out the sound of breath catching in the persons' throat. "Keep watch," was all the person said before a 'click' was heard - the sound of the mysterious person hanging up.

Silver looked at his phone and frowned.

Blue was exhausted as she collapsed in her rented bed at the Pokemon Center. It was comfortable, more comfortable than her bed at home. She sighed and wiped the tears from her cheeks before closing her eyes and falling asleep. Coal the Charmander cuddled by her side, providing her with warmth. Her other Pokemon were in their balls, because League regulations stated that only one Pokemon may be outside of their balls at one time unless in battle or in an emergency.

She awoke the next morning from a dreamless sleep, and a little well rested. Her face was red and puffy from crying the night before. Stretching, she went to the bathroom and freshened up. An hour later, she was ready to go, her pack was all set. She went to the Pokemart to buy some Potions and Antidotes, because she had heard that Viridian Forest was filled with poisonous bugs. She was lucky to have run into a Pikachu on her first few steps in.

Walking into Viridian Forest, Blue quickly realized that she had nothing to fear. Her Pokemon were strong enough to beat even the Bug Trainers' Pokemon with no fear or worry. Pudge, Bolt and Coal were enjoying themselves and having fun, but Don was serious in his training, severely wounding any opponent that got into his path. It wasn't long before Blue made it out of Viridian Forest and into the next route. To her disappointment, the route following Viridian Forest was a continuation of Route 2, and therefore she was not allowed another catch.

Further ahead, Blue saw some buildings. She checked her map: she had arrived in Pewter City. Blue was nervous as she went to the Pokemon Center, and saw the same Nurse Joy working behind the counter as the one in Viridian City. "Hey again, Nurse Joy..." Blue started to say, but stopped when she noticed something was different. Blue figured it was the shape of her eyes.

"Welcome trainer! May I heal your Pokemon?" the nurse smiled and tilted her head. "You must have mistaken me for my cousin. That's alright - all rookie trainers think we're the same person."

"Uhm, I heard about the Gym Leader here... can you tell me anything about him?" Blue asked, holding Coal in her arms as she handed Nurse Joy the rest of her Pokeballs.

"The Gym Leader uses 'rock-hard determination and inner strength' as his training style, and Rock Pokemon as his specialty," said a voice from behind her.

Blue turned around and saw the same boy from the other day. He seemed as confident as ever. Brock. Brock was his name! "Hi, Brock," Blue said softly. "So... the Gym Leader uses Rock-types?"

"That's correct." He grinned widely at her and crossed his arms. "Do you plan on challenging him, in hopes of defeating him in order to gain a Pokemon League Badge? To eventually challenge the Elite Four? To become the Champion?" Brock seemed to smile even wider as he asked each of these questions.

"Well... I might," Blue held onto Coal a little tighter. "I don't know what I should do. I don't even know the Leaders' name or anything..."

"Here you go, miss." Nurse Joy handed Blue back her Pokemon.

Brock eyed the number of Pokeballs that the girl was handed. "So, you've got four Pokemon. If you've got what it takes, come to the Gym and challenge the Leader. I'll be there." Brock turned around and left the building, winking at a pink-haired girl on his way out. She giggled loudly and blushed.

Blue watched him as he left, wondering how his hair stayed perfectly spiky. She walked outside and let all of her Pokemon out of their Pokeballs, figuring that it would only take a second. "Okay, guys..." she said, looking at each of her Pokemon. Bolt, Pudge, Coal and Don. "I think... we should challenge the Gym... for a Badge. I think... we should test ourselves. Bolt, Pudge, I don't think that you'd last very long against Rock-types... I think they're part Ground as well? I... don't want to take any chances. Coal... Don... I believe in you."

Blue stood up and returned her Pokemon to their balls. To test our strength... my strength... She asked for directions to the Gym, and headed straight towards it. Inner strength and determination...