Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon! All Pokémon names and places belong to the creators of Pokémon (Game Freak, Nintendo, Creatures, etc.) This story is solely for entertainment purposes from a Pokémon fan. I'm only writing because I am a huge fan Pokémon since I was young.
Late at night in the Pokémon Center, Annie, Cirie, and Seth were in the dining hall eating dinner. They were enjoying the time eating and telling stories.
"Wow, you sure experienced a lot of adventures," Cirie chuckled.
Annie added, "I was at the edge of my seat the whole time."
Seth recalled "I'm more surprised with the story you guys told me earlier. Where is this friend who rescued you, Annie?"
"He is currently training at the Battle Club facility."
Cirie added, "He should be getting back soon. It's getting late. Should we check in with Nurse Joy, Annie?"
"I think we should."
"Before we leave, Seth, you should join us on our journey. I'm sure you have more stories to tell us. What do you think Annie?"
"I'm fine with that. The more the merrier."
"And I'm sure Dillon won't mind. He's a cool guy. Ok, now let's go to Nurse Joy"
Annie, Cirie, and Seth went to the front desk counter. Nurse Joy was inside the emergency room taking care of Dillon's Pokémon. After a while, Nurse Joy came out and saw the three standing at the front desk.
"Can I help you?" Nurse Joy asked.
Annie asked, "Nurse Joy, have you seen a guy wearing a black leather jacket coming in the Pokémon Center?"
"Yes, there was a young man wearing a leather jacket running in soaking wet with his Tyrogue. I just placed his Pokéballs inside."
Cirie added, "Thanks. Maybe he's inside the room."
The three of them walked to the bedroom. They opened the door and saw Dillon sleeping on the top bunk.
"This little sneak," Cirie said. "He came in without us noticing."
"Don't make fun of him," Annie said. "He's probably tired from training. We should probably rest as well. It's getting late."
"You're right. I'm just teasing him."
Seth said, "That's a good idea. Let's talk tomorrow."
"Good Night!" Annie and Cirie said together.
All three of them washed up and went to bed. Dillon woke up early the next morning. He got dressed and walked out to the front counter to meet Nurse Joy.
"Thank you for taking care of my Pokémon, Nurse Joy."
"You are very welcome."
Dillon walked over to a couch area. He watched the news on the television nearby. Bill McNye was reporting for the Hoenn news channel, Hoenn Now.
"... And in other news. Here is Vivian Meridian with the latest contest news." Bill said
Vivian announced, "Thank you Bill. Now in contest-related news, the Oldale Town 25th Annual Pokémon Contest that concluded yesterday was a big hit and we saw Janice walking away with the covenant ribbon! Now, let's hear from our recent winner from Shari."
The screen transitioned to a female interviewer dressed in a three-pie blue suit named Shari.
Shari said, "Thank you Vivian! Greetings, I am here with the recent contest winner. Hi Janice, Congrats on your recent win."
"Thank you," Janice expressed confidently.
"You gave a beautiful performance. Please give us one word to describe your recent win?"
"Majestic!"
"She looks familiar." Dillon recalled as he watched the interview.
Shari questioned, "That last Moonblast you used against Candice's Surskit left us all stunned. Please, let us know how you felt about it."
Janice gushed, "Well, Swablu was definitely the star today and I was just giving the audience what they wanted to see. I want you all to see how beautiful Swablu and I really are."
"With this win, how many ribbons do you have now?"
"This win gives me my third ribbon."
"You hear it here folks. Janice now has three ribbons and needs two more to enter the Grand Festival. We hope to see more exciting things coming from you in the future. Now Vivian, back to you."
The scene transitioned back to Vivian.
Vivian added, "Thank you Shari! We would like to give a big congratulations to Janice again! Now, speaking of the Grand Festival, the Grand Festival this year is happenning in a month in none other than Slateport City! And for you coordinators trying to earn that last ribbon, there are only a limited number of chances. In fact, there are only two chances remaining. The next contest will be held in Verdenturf Town in two weeks and the final contest before this upcoming Grand Festival will be held in South City in three weeks! I hope to see much more exciting performances during those days. I'm sure every coordinator will give their best in earning their fifth ribbon. Now back to you Bill."
While he was watching, Annie and Cirie just finished getting dress. They joined Dillon at the front lobby.
"Dillon's over there," Cirie points out.
"Good Morning Dillon, you came back late last night and went to bed without us noticing." Annie said.
Dillon apologized, "Oh sorry. I was tired from training and wanted to sleep when I came back."
"Should we eat breakfast first?" Cirie suggested.
Dillon tossed a protein bar at Cirie.
Dillon said, "Here's a protein bar. let's get going."
"Your gym battle can wait." Cirie said.
Dillon insisted, "No, let's hit the road to Verdenturf."
"What? How about your gym battle?" Annie asked.
"It'll have to wait until next time."
Cirie was concerned, "Did something happen Dillon? You look troubled."
"I said let's get going. Do you not understand?" Dillon raised his voice.
Annie and Cirie were stunned.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to yell. It's urgent. I'll explain along the way."
Cirie asked, "I understand. But can we wait for one person first."
"Who?"
"We met someone yesterday. Cirie invited him to travel with us." Annie explained.
Cirie blushed and said, "What do you mean I invited? You invited him, too."
Dillon questioned, "Alright, but where is this person?"
"I'll go get him," Cirie said.
Cirie went to get Seth.
Annie whispered, "Dillon, just between you and me. His name is Seth and he seems to be interested in Cirie."
"I see and Annie, there is an upcoming contest in Verdenturf Town. You should enter it."
"A contest?"
"Yes, it's going to happen in two weeks."
Cirie was on her way, but she didn't had to go far. Seth was walking out to the front lobby. He was carrying his violin.
"Good Morning Cirie!" Seth said.
Cirie responded, "Good morning."
"Did you sleep well?"
"Yes I did. I want you to meet Dillon. He's right over there."
Cirie and Seth walked over to Dillon and Annie.
"Seth, I would like you to meet Dillon, Annie's hero." Cirie introduced.
"Hero?" Dillon questioned.
"I told him the time you rescued Annie during the Orienteering Competition."
Annie blushed.
"Ah, I see. Anyways, my name is Dillon. Nice to meet you Seth."
"Please to meet you Dillon."
"We're going to leave Mauville now for Annie's contest in Verdenturf."
Cirie questioned, "Contest?"
"Leaving right now?!" Seth added.
"Wait, Annie I didn't know you were a coordinator."
Annie replied, "I'll explain along the way. It's kind of a long story."
Dillon asked, "So Seth, will you be joining us?"
Seth replied, "Yes, I'm actually heading in that direction as well. I have to go to Meteor Falls to get a Pokemon egg for Professor Birch."
"Alright, let's go."
Annie, Dillon, Cirie, and Seth left the Center and arrived at the western perimeter of Mauville via the bus.
When they got off the bus, they walked out of the city and followed a straight, dirt path that goes to Verdenturf Town. The sky was blue, the sun is shining brightly, and they were surrounded by fields of green grass.
"So Annie, when did you decide to become a coordinator?" Cirie questioned.
Annie answered, "It happened when I was in Slateport City, but first since we are travelling with each other, Seth, I want to let you know that my main goal is to find my father."
"Your father?" Seth asked.
"Yes, my father left home when I was four and never returned. I came all the way to the Hoenn Region to find him. Sadly, I haven't found him yet."
"Where are you originally from?"
"The Kalos Region."
"Kalos?! That explains where you got Fennekin."
Annie nodded.
"Now how did you get into contest?" Cirie asked
"So, I just arrived in Slateport City and asked Nurse Joy about my father. She didn't know where he was. Later, she introduced me to watch a contest so I decided to head to the contest hall to buy tickets. When I arrived there, I saw a crowd and at the center was Lisa."
"You met Lisia!?" Seth was shocked.
Dillon asked, "Do you know her?"
"Know her? She's only the number one contest star in the entire Hoenn Region. People say she's even better than her uncle, former Champion Wallace. So what happened next Annie?"
Annie recalled, "If I recall, Lisia was scouting for new coordinators and all of a sudden, she picked me from the crowd."
"You were scouted by her!?"
"Yes, apparently I'm the 100th coordinator she scouted thus far. She later gave me a contest pass and a Pokeblock kit."
"Oh my gosh! She gave you a Pokeblock kit! Have you made any Pokeblocks yet?"
"No I haven't."
"I think you should since there's a contest coming up. Don't worry, I can show you how to use it."
"Thank you."
Cirie said, "I can't believe all that happened to you within the first two days you arrived in Hoenn. Annie! You have to be a coordinator! You were scouted by Lisia! That's a big deal!"
"To be honest, I only wanted to be a coordinator because I could probably use it as a way to find my father. I could put my name out there and hope he will notice me."
"I think that's a good idea! We will all help you train."
"Thanks Cirie."
"Oh boy. How long have we been walking?"
Seth looked at his watch and said, "About an hour."
"An hour? Time sure flies by fast when you're having fun."
The four of them continued to walk down the path to Verdenturf Town.
Seth looked at a map.
He noted, "Foothill Town is actually not too far away from here. We should be there by nighttime or sooner."
Dillon asked, "So Seth, are you a Pokémon researcher?"
"Yes I am. I'm a research assistant for Professor Birch. I just finished with a report in Mauville City and got a new mission from the professor. He wants me to go to a research facility on Meteor Falls to get a Pokemon egg the researchers found up there."
"What was the report you were working on?" Cirie asked.
"I had to write about the Steel Pokemon living in the Valley of Steel just north of Mauville City."
Annie questioned, "The Valley of Steel?"
"Yes, the Valley of Steel is home to a variety of Steel-type Pokémon. The professor sent me there to investigate on their habitat; however, my research was delayed because I got into an accident with the wild Pokemon living there. I was lucky to have my Magneton there to communicate with them. From their communication, I was able to research the Pokémons' diet, habitat, and behavior. I also learned the Valley of Steel was actually a small kingdom with a Steelix as the king."
Cirie said, "That sounds like it was an amazing adventure."
All of a sudden, Cirie's stomach growled.
"Oops, that was my stomach. I'm hungry."
Seth noted, "It is getting close to lunchtime. Should we stop for lunch?"
Dillon expressed, "I actually want to get to Foothill Town asap, but I'm getting kind of hungry as well."
"Me, too." Annie said.
Dillon became aware of his surroundings.
"Great, I can whip up some stew for us real quick," Cirie said.
The group sets down a blanket to have a picnic. Cirie took out her small camping stove and pot to make stew.
"Wow, you're prepare on this journey," Seth noted.
"Oh, I just like to cook my meals in general."
"What kind of stew are you going to make?"
"Vegetable stew."
Annie suggested, "Let's sent out our Pokémon!"
Seth complimented, "Good Idea!"
"Fennekin and Plusle, let's eat!"
Seth threw out his Pokéballs, "Magneton, Mightyena, and Umbreon, time for lunch!"
Dillon responded, "Tyrogue, Seviper, and Minun, lunchtime, too."
"We can't forget you Makit," Cirie responded.
Cirie cooked a delicious vegetable stew for everyone to eat. After eating lunch, the group continued to head towards Foothill Town. After a long day of walking, the group finally got to Foothill Town by dusk.
"Excuse me, ma'am. Can you let us know where the Pokémon Center is? Cirie questioned a woman passerby.
"Oh, dear. I'm afraid there's no Pokémon Center in Foothill Town." The passerby explained.
"What!? What do you mean there's no Pokémon Center?"
"I guess we have to stay in a hotel." Seth suggested. "Let's walk around town."
The four of them found a small hostel nearby and stayed there for the night. After dinner, the four of them gathered in their bedroom wearing pajamas. There were two twin size beds and the four of them sat on the ground between the beds.
In the next part, Dillon will explain his story to his friends.
