Chapter 2

After we had stuffed our faces with food, we decided to meet up at the Pokemon Center the next day at 3 P.M. It Didn't seem like long until we did meet up.

"We've got a small walk until we get there." I stated.

"We have time," assured Jimmy. "I think it doesn't start until 7 anyways,"

We walked for what seemed like nothing considering we still had a lot of catching up to do. He told me about some of his stories and battles he has had, every so often getting off track to talk about Marina. He would catch himself, laugh, and continue back to his stories. What interested me the most was his encounter with Raikou. I was amazed because I thought Raikou was only a myth-no-a legend. The kind that people claimed they had legacies over.

"Darn I wish I'd been there! I would have loved to kick some sense into those Rockets!"

We both laughed. I inhaled a gulp of fresh Johto air, ready to take on the lengthy hike.

"So what have you been up to since last time?" he asked me.

"Well, a lot surprisingly. I've actually explored some new locations where humans haven't gotten their hands on yet. I've even explored some of the Hoenn region."

"Wow, really! I've always wondered about that place. What's it like? Are there cool new and rare Pokemon living there?"

Jimmy's eyes lit up. He was clearly intrigued. His once tiny pupils amplified with sheer exhilaration.

"I hate to disappoint you Jimmy, but I haven't explored Hoenn nearly to its full potential yet. I did see some really neat Pokemon though. Very few did I get to observe. I hope to see more someday."

I felt kind of bad. Telling this truth had extinguished the sparks that flew-the ones that were almost as great as the result of seeing his beloved Marina. We both sighed-he kicked a stone off the path-disappointed. We were walking on the dirt path through the woods in silence for a few more minutes until we hit a small village peeking through the trees. It was a small mid-town before Blackthorn.

"Perfect!" I exclaimed. "I can not only get our tickets, but make a few stops to see my old buddies. I haven't seen them in ages! I hope you won't be bored. Is it okay with you?"

"Actually, if it's alright, I myself have to make a few stops around." said Jimmy.

"Alright. Meet up in the center of town at 5?"

"Okay. See you then."


"I wonder where he could be." I said to myself. It was after all 15 after 5. He better not of bailed ou-no. There was no way he'd miss seeing Marina.

Suddenly, I could see the yellow capped trainer in plain sight appearing over the burning horizon, rushing to get to me.

"Did you do what you needed to?" I asked, tapping my foot on the ground.

"Yup. S-Sorry-I really am. I didn't know it would take this long." said an out of breath Jimmy.

"You never fail to keep me wondering." I chuckled.

Meanwhile, he tucked something away into his pack. I raised my eyebrow at this. He looked nervously at me until I shrugged it off. We continued down the path, through the remainder of the town on our way to the concert.