Hey guys! Hope I haven't kept you waiting forever! After a long and eventful summer, I have returned with this exciting new chapter. Now I don't own anything except my characters, but I love the anime nonetheless. Enjoy!

Friends Among Evolution Stones

Angelina and friends enjoy the rest of their journey towards Metalica Island and the Battle Palace; the sight where Angelina plans on getting her fifth frontier symbol. They travel through the vast woods miles away from Fuschia City and could see another town in the distance at the edge of the mountain as they reached the edge of the woods.

"That must be Evolution Mountain!" Danielle said. "It's just below Stone Town."

"Stone Town? Isn't that where those Eevee Brothers live?" Jeremy asked. "They hosted that stone convention in Goldenrod City Park a couple years ago."

"Stone Town is famous for their elemental stones. You can find almost any stone you're looking for but since we're not looking it'd be nice to just visit." Angelina explained. "Maybe we'll run into the Eevee Brothers again." she looked through her book of famous towns and cities in Kanto.

"Maybe not because I don't think you two should be around them." Jeremy narrowed his eyes, the girls could sense something troubling their male companion.

"What do you mean?" Danielle asked. The raven-haired girl was slightly lost as she glanced between her blonde-haired boyfriend and Angelina. "Did something happen back at Goldenrod Park?"

Jeremy really didn't have much of a choice and didn't want to leave his girlfriend hanging in confusion. "These guys have a strong inclination that the only way to win is to evolve your Pokemon."

Danielle sighed, "Well don't worry about them. Your Pokemon are capable of winning battles through their skils and experience whether they evolve or not."

"Yeah that's true," Jeremy said with some confidence. He looked over at Angelina, who's eyes were clouded in deep thought of the same memory.

POKEMON
It's a battle, winner or lose

It's the friends you make
It's the road you choose

We got the right stuff
So make your mind up

Find the courage inside of you

If you're strong you'll survive

And keep your dream alive

It's the Battle Frontier

POKEMON

Be the best you can be

And find your destiny

It's the master plan

The powers in you hand

POKEMON

(S)FLASHBACK(S)

Stone Convention
Goldenrod City Park
Three Years Ago

Angelina and Jeremy were standing at the Water Stone booth talking to Rainer about Jeremy's Eevee evolving into a Vaporeon.

Jeremy placed the stone beside his Eevee and stood back with Angelina and Rainer. They watched in awe as Eevee placed her little paw on the stone, her body began to glow and change shape. Her brown and white fur was replaced with smooth lite-blue skin, a dark-blue fin on her head, a white ruff around her neck, and blue ridges going down her back and all the way to the end of her tailfin.

"Now that's a Vaporeon!" Rainer said.

An hour later, Angelina is relaxing near a pond with her Pokemon.

"Hey Angelina," Rainer sat down next to her, smiling as he took both her hands into his. "Back on Seafoam Island, I wasn't truely in love with Danielle. The whole wedding was a huge mistake and its made me realize..." they were startled by an explosion; seeing Pyro and Jeremy battling with their Fire-type Pokemon. A ball of intense flames sent Flareon flying backwards into the ground unconscious.

"I don't believe it!" Pyro shouted.

"Way to go, Ninetales!" Jeremy shouted, and ran over to hug him. The nine-taled fox Pokemon looked at his trainer and smiled.

Pyro recalled his Flareon, and said, "Your Ninetales is very strong. I'm sure you'll become a great trainer in no time." he walked over to Jeremy and held out his hand.

"Thanks, that means alot!" Jeremy replied, returning the handshake. Then his Poke-Gear started ringing, he looked at the screen and then waved his hand at Angelina. "We gotta get going!" he recalled his Ninetales and began to walk down the road.

Angelina nodded, then look over to Rainer, smiling, "It was really nice seeing you again, but I have to leave now. Goodbye!" she quickly recalled her Pokemon and ran down the road to catch up with Jeremy.

(S)END FLASHBACK(S)

As the ground from the woods gave way to paved streets, they walked down the third street, and reached house number 13. It was a huge mansion with gates and a very beautifully landscaped lawn, complete with a fountain. There was a garden party going on. There were lots of people mingling, and they all had Pokemon evolved with stones, such as Exeggutor, Vileplume, Raichu, Ninetales, Cloyster, and Poliwrath, just to name a few. There were also tables full of elemental stones, each in a box listing it's type.

"Wow! What an impressive display of stones!" Danielle exclaimed in awe.

"Yeah, they're all very good quality. Everyone's showing off their Pokemon that were evolved using an elemental stone!" Angelina said, as her Pikachu jumped off her shoulder.

"Sounds like fun. I'll let out my Pokemon, too!" Jeremy said and threw out three Pokeballs. They each revealed Vaporeon, Arcanine, and Ninetales.

"Impressive!" the group heard a voice say. They turned around to see a young man with dark-blue hair styled to look like fins.

"Thanks!" Jeremy replied, smirking while Angelina and Dani had their shares of hugs for Rainer.

"It's been a long time. Your Vaporeon looks great! You're doing pretty good for yourself." Rainer said, also confirming with a nod that Jeremy and Danielle were together when he had his arm around her.

"Thanks again. I owe you. Vaporeon has been much happier since she evolved." Jeremy said, his Vaporeon walked up to Rainer's, and the pair went swimming in the fountain, with a Cloyster and a Poliwrath.

"We've never formally introduced ourselves. My name's Rainer."

"Yeah I know, I'm Jeremy Cretonne. So, how are your brothers?"

"They're doing good. I think they'll be anxious to meet all your evolved Pokemon." Rainer answered.

"How about the Flareon guy?" Jeremy asked. "He and I had our differences last time."

"Oh, Pyro - he's a little hot tempered – matches his Flareon perfectly. But I heard about what happened between you two a couple years ago." Rainer explained, frowning in sympathy. "I can assure you, he regretted underestimating you."

"Really? Well I guess that's interesting. Thanks." Jeremy said, surprised as the girls were.

Rainer nodded, and the group walked on. Soon, they saw Pyro, a young man with red hair styled to look like flames, walking towards them.

"Hey," Pyro said.

"Hi." Jeremy said in response.

"Listen, I just want to apologize about the incident three years ago." Pyro said hesitantly. "As much as I believe evolution is the only way to win, sometimes I get carried away forcing my opinion on others."

"Well, we all make mistakes. Don't worry about it." Jeremy said.

Pyro smiled in relief. "Your Ninetales is looking really great. And your Arcanine is quite impressive, too."

Jeremy grinned. "Thanks. Your Flareon is also looking good."

"Come on, I'm sure Sparky would like to see you guys. You can also meet our little brother, Mikey." Pyro offered.

Angelina, Danielle, Jeremy, and Christina followed Pyro and his Flareon, who stuck very close to his trainer.

"Sparky, look who came to visit!" Pyro called, everyone immediately recognized the spiky blonde haired man, who stood with his Jolteon.

"Oh yeah, you're the trainer who evolved your Vaporeon at our stone convention back in Goldenrod City, and then kicked Pyro's butt." Sparky laughed.

Pyro sweatdropped, "Thank you, Sparky, that's enough." Then he said, "And I'm sure you remember our youngest brother, Mikey."

There was a little brown haired boy holding an Eevee.

Angelina's little sister happily walked over to him with Togepi in her arms. "Hi Mikey. My names' Christina!"

"Hello." Mickey said, and his Eevee squeaked its greeting.

Angelina and companions watched the young children play with their Pokemon. They enjoyed the remainder of the day mingling with other trainers while comparing Pokemon with everyone.

As the sun was beginning to set, Angelina suggested heading to a Pokemon Center, but Pyro and his brothers insisted they spend the night at the mansion.

Angelina wasn't surprised that Danielle and Jeremy wanted to share their own room, but entered the next room with Christina and looked around. The bed covers were a dark red, and so were the curtains. The carpet was a creamy white, and there were many expensive-looking vases containing roses decorating the room. While Christina was getting into her pajamas, Angelina was soothing Togepi to sleep and looked out the large window and down at the beautiful garden outside. It was a full moon, and the delicate moonlight shimmered on the dew-covered leaves and the water of the fountain, casting all sorts of glimmers and soft patterns. There were a few Illumise and Volbeat fluttering about, causing pretty little lights to appear in the dark sky.

Then she thought back to the conversation she had with Rainer earlier.

"The garden is very beautiful, especially at nightfall," Rainer agreed, he placed his hand on Angelina's, and held it lightly. "I'd like to talk to you more privately, that's if you stay in town longer."

Angelina was fairly surprised at Rainer's sudden hand-holding, but she just smiled and confirmed she'd meet him after it was decided she was staying overnight. She placed the sleeping Togepi beside Christina, whom was also fast asleep from the day's events. Then upon leaving her room, Angelina was met by Rainer whom was still awake as she walked through the mansion. They both exited the double glass-doors and made their way outside into the garden.

"Angelina... we were here earlier today. We sat right next to this fountain... we talked, and we were happy," said Rainer, his voice low and tender.

Angelina stared wide-eyed at Rainer.

"But there's one thing we didn't do." He leaned towards Angelina, his eyes never looking away from hers. "This."

Rainer brushed his lips against hers, holding her closely in his arms as if he never wanted to let go of her again. The calming tinkle of the fountain was faded away into the night as the young man finally did what he had wanted to do since he had realized his feelings for the female trainer.

"I love you, Angelina. I'm absolutely sure that you're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with."

Angelina was speechless as her widened eyes stared at Rainer. He had just confessed that he was in love with her, and she knew a large, diamond-studded, white gold ring was sitting inside a small velvet black box that he just pulled out. Different thoughts and feelings were running though her head; the main one was her current relationship with Seamus, who had urgently asked to assist his father back in Goldenrod City at the Radio Tower. She loved him when they'd spend time together during their travels, and though they have only been together for a couple months, she was slightly having her doubts but didn't want to come out and say anything until she was positively sure.

"I... I'm very flattered that you do, but..." Angelina stepped out of his embrace and looked at him sadly, "I'm really sorry. There's just too much going on that the lifestyles we have can't allow us to be together."

Rainer looked as if a thousand knives have pierced his chest upon hearing those words. He felt sick and without a word, he turned away, feeling embarrassed and humiliated. He'd just told Angelina that he was in love with her. He had just kissed her. And she had rejected him.

But Angelina raised her arm and placed her hand on his shoulder, causing him to turn around to face her with sad, but confused eyes.

"That still doesn't mean our friendship is over. Years ago if you were not so infatuated with Danielle, I would not have hesitated to falling head over heels in love because you were, and still are, handsome and very charming." Angelina explained, which Rainer blushed proudly. "Those are just two of your good qualities; you're also a great Pokemon trainer as your Vaporeon shows beautiful proof of your dedication. Don't forget your brothers too; they love you very much as well. Enjoy the life that you have now and eventually someday love will come your way."

Rainer just smiled, wiping away a tear that was beginning to fall down his face. He pocketed the black velvet box and embraced Angelina happily. His heart may be aching from rejection, but it was still beating in confidence to keep going in life and let things happen on their own.

The very next day arrived as Angelina was awake and joining her friends at a wonderful

breakfast before they decided to get going on their journey.

"So where are you guys heading next?" Pyro asked.

"We're looking for the next Battle Frontier facility for my fifth symbol." Angelina answered, more determined than ever after a good nights' sleep.

"Chrysanthemum Island isn't too far ahead. If you head not too far south of here, you'll find a harbor where a cruise ship will take you right there. It's a short trip, and once there, you can participate in the local Pokemon Contest." Pyro explained.

"That's right! I almost forgot about Chrysanthemum Island." Angelina said, excitedly remembering she also had a concert to perform there as pop-sensation Crystalline.

"Well, good luck! I hope you win a symbol, Angelina!" Mickey said.

"Thanks, Mikey!" Angelina said.

"Same goes for us! We all hope you do well in your last few frontier battles!" Rainer said, and his brothers nodded in agreement.

"Thanks guys! It's been a great time." Angelina smiled.

"Thank you for your hospitality, too!" Jeremy added.

"It was no problem. Be sure to come and see us again!" Pyro said.

With that, Angelina and her friends walked away from the Eevee Brothers' mansion and down the street heading out of town. Their next destination was the harbor that Pyro had told them about. Angelina was greatly looking forward to the upcoming events on Chrysanthemum Island.

§To Be Continued§

*Seamus is away on a business trip with his father preparing for Angelina's next Crystalline Concert.

*Angelina, Dani, Jeremy, and Christina travel ahead; arriving in Stone Town.

*Jeremy and Angelina remember the Eevee Brothers hosting a Stone Convention in Goldenrod City a couple years ago.

*Jeremy and Pyro have a battle to argue which is better, evolution or raising your Pokemon to its full potential.

*Dani remembers Angelina and Jeremy stopping her a couple years ago from

marrying one of the Eevee Brothers, Rainer.
*The gang visits the Eevee Brothers at their mansion where they are hosting a garden party.

*The gang stays overnight; Rainer confesses he's in love with Angelina and kisses her, but she rejects him because of her current relationship with Seamus.
*Angelina's new destination is to Chrysanthemum Island.

I used this chapter as an assignment for my online Creative Writing class, I was surprised but I'll let you guys know what grade I got in the next update. Thanks for reading, all reviews and comments are welcomed!