After walking quite a bit more, the group made it to the outskirts of Goldenrod City. Laura noticed that there was no trail leading to the city from where they were, so she continued on the path they were on. Laura figured if there was no trail, she would keep going to avoid walking on protected property and to get rid of distractions that could make her trek to Azalea longer.

"I can't wait to challenge the Gym Leader," Laura said, "but all I know is the type of Pokemon they have. I feel bad about not knowing at least their name." she admitted.

Before her journey, Laura would usually watch TV shows about the Johto Region to learn more. But when she was even younger than that, she could remember her father watching cartoons with her about Pokemon. He would tell her all sorts of stories about Johto: obviously Pokemon stories, but others that told about the Gym Leaders, and such. He always had a new story for her, since he had journeyed the Johto Region as a young boy. But as the few years when by, his stories sounded the same and he seemed to have run out of ideas. Laura remembered this time the most, when she became sad after…

Laura stopped herself from remembering any more. Though she stopped walking for a moment, she continued on. I'll do my best for him.

Later in the day, the trio had made it to a small park area and decided to rest. They all sat on a park bench and Laura collected her thoughts. Thoughts about her upcoming battle, Cyndaquil and Sentret, and her dad. She wanted to remain happy: her Pokemon made her feel that way. When she first began her journey, she was concerned with her burnt hand. But now, she forgot about it even with a Fire-type Pokemon around. I trusted Cyndaquil rather quickly. she thought, I wonder why a five year fear seems so weak compared with a few weeks with Cyndaquil. I guess I really have realized my fears were always holding me back.


Shawn walked out of the Pokemon Center, ready to travel to his next destination. His Pokemon were all rested up as well as himself and felt as strong as ever. "I wonder if Laura's still around." he said, seeing her green bike tied to a pole. "I never went with her to her rematch with Falkner either."

After searching Violet City for her, Shawn asked Nurse Joy of the Pokemon Center about the situation.

"A girl named Laura? She had long blonde hair, correct?" The Nurse replied.

"Yeah," Shawn nodded, "I think she left her bike here."

"I remember her!" Nurse Joy smiled, "she left early this morning. I believe she said she's heading to Azalea Town."

"Thanks, I'll try to find her." Shawn said and left the building. He untied the bike and pedaled out of Violet City.

How could she just forget her bike? Shawn wondered, then laughed at the thought. I guess she's not good at remembering things.

Ring! Ring! The sharp sound of his Pokegear ring tone took his attention.

"Hmm?" Shawn stopped pedaling and looked at the number on the screen. He almost turned the device off, but decided to answer the call.


I am so sorry for this late update. OTL;;; Forgive me!!!

Last weekend wasn't great for me. With the Chile Earthquake causing Tsunami Warnings for Hawaii (where my older brother is currently stationed), I was worried about him. He's one of my siblings, after all ^^

And when I can't think, I can't do anything: read, write, draw, etc. So I hit a major Writer's Block with this chapter. =3= So it's pretty short. But the next chapter is getting really long, so I hope that'll make up for it.

And then hours later, we learn that the "OMG FREAKING HUGE TSUNAMI WAVE PEOPLE" is only six feet high. O_o wtf. But I was glad that my brother was okay and unharmed. : )

Then I kinda got into an argument with my parents ^^; But it's all cool, now. I just snapped because of schoolwork and stuff.

I'm sorry for getting my personal problems in the way of updating ^^; If you don't see an update, it's not because I'll forget but probably from something that came up. Like the freaking annoying as hell error that came up when I tried uploading this document yesterday. DX But it's all good now I guess.

This weeks update may be early (I'll probably post on Thursday or Friday) because my friends want me to go see the "Alice in Wonderland" movie with them. ^^

Sorry once again. I hope you all have a great week! :D