Ain't this new? I'm talking at the beginning of a chapter? I'm doing this for a reason. You see, you don't really need to read this chapter. It's a bonus chapter. That's why it's only two thousand words long. It's because this and the next chapter were all entirely one chapter, and the combined chapter 14 got extremely large. So I split them up.

So, yeah. Here ya go! The rest will be up as soon as I'm done with it. Which shouldn't be long; they'll be both up tonight.

Sr. and Jr.: Double Battle on Route 117!

Route 117! Such a wonderful place! The twelve-year-old girl couldn't help but to spin and twirl as she roamed onto the nice long strip of land. The last time she came across this route, it was the dead of night, and she was in a car. But now, the Pokémon Trainer was allowed to do that which made Pokémon adventuring so grand; travel off the beaten path. But she was unusually jovial this time of day for one simple reason. For a change, she wasn't alone; she had a friend walking the trail with her.

Wally Emerald breathed in on his inhaler, taking well needed sighs after. May was ignorant of the illness that plagued him, but he didn't mind. He enjoyed it when she would start running off for seemingly no reasons, forcing him to keep up. Before, running with someone was simply impossible. But now, not so much. He could go a whole minute before stopping to hyperventilate!

Deep down inside though, Wally couldn't wait to watch May's battle against Wattson. He knew his friend was a great Trainer, one who was deserving of his praise. But on a more important note, he wanted to see how May battled when she wasn't facing a friend. He had noticed this glare in her eyes during his fight with her, a glare that terrified him greatly. A glare he, for some reason, wished to see again.

"Hey, uh... should we do it?" he heard a female's voice say from behind, "I... I uh... don't think we should, Anna..."

"Oh pishaw, Meg!" a more assured and stronger voice claimed, "They're just a couple of twelve-year-olds! I think we can take them on!"

Wally stopped, when he suddenly walked into May's back. The duo suddenly turned around, where their eyes fell upon two teenage girls. They were both of similar height and age, and both wore school uniforms of all things. But they didn't look like they came from Rustboro Academy; maybe they were from another school? One was a dark blue-haired girl; she appeared to be more assured and outgoing. Beside her was a brunette, who didn't look as sociable.

When this twosome noticed the twelve-year-olds gazing at them, they were immediately shocked. They didn't expect to be found out so soon, it would seem. But now the Meowth was out of the bag; they couldn't hide forever.

"Oh right!" the smiling one, Anna, said, "You two are trainers, right? I can tell because she has Poké Balls around her fanny pack," so it was a fanny pack, not a belt! "My Jr. Meg, want's to know if you guys wanna battle!"

"Why'd you say I wanted to battle?" Meg said with a shocked face, "It's you who wants to battle!"

"Oh don't mind her! She's just shy is all!" Anna claimed with a laugh, "But do you guys wanna battle? A Double Battle, that is!"

Was this how Trainers challenged each other on the road? Wally had never done so before, so he was still confused by it all. All he could do was stare in confusion up to May. Upon doing so, he saw such a pretty shine within her eyes. Her face too shined brightly, while this smile spread across her cheeks. Wally wasn't sure if he actually wanted to fight, but the choice was no longer in his hands. May suddenly grabbed him, and pulled him close, whilst pulling a Poké Ball from her one of her holsters.

"You're on!" she cried.

Her other hand, the one she held onto Wally with, began to press against his side. He didn't know what she was doing, before realizing it was a signal. She wanted him to withdraw his Poké Ball. But what in the name of Moltres was a Double Battle? Whatever it was, he was bound to find out.

"Alright!" Anna said, as she and Meg withdrew their Poké Balls, "We're gonna show you what a Senior and Junior can do when we work together! Isn't that right, Meg?"

"Uh... yeah... together!"

Only the next second, they threw their Poké Balls out in unison. The capsule devices opened up, flashing in the airs as they did so. When the flashing ended, it gave the two twelve-year-olds their first glimpses at their opponents. For Anna, the Sr., it was a Makuhita. Tough and muscular, it wasn't too dissimilar to the ones May had encountered before. For the Jr., it was the exact opposite; a Zigzagoon. It was obviously weaker than the Makuhita, but nowhere near as weak as many other Zigzagoons May had faced.

After sizing up their opponents, May tied down her bandana. At the same time, her Poké Ball switched out of standby mode, and enlarged within her grasp. Pulling it back, she tossed the device forward, where it flashed throughout all. The flashing ended only seconds after, leaving the Young Fowl Pokémon within.

"Commmm!" Blaze growled, as he eyed the enemies presented before him.

Glancing over her shoulder, May gazed at Wally. He had finally withdrew his Poké Ball, but neglected from actually throwing it out. For some reason, he felt this pit swell up in his heard. A swelling of excitement. He was about to battle alongside May! Hey, when did he start seeing her in such a brilliant light?

"Okay!" he commented as he pulled back his Poké Ball, making May smile, "Go! Kirlia!"

He threw the Poké Ball out without a second thought, freeing the Pokémon held within. The green and white Emotion Pokémon landed seconds later, where he stood on his upon his dainty ballerina feet. Seeing Wally's Pokémon made both girls swoon from the sight of its cuteness.

"Kirrrr..." the Emotion Pokémon claimed, as he began to shift on his two feet.

After the moment of gazing at each others Pokémon ended, the four battlers grew serious. Anna was smiling, Meg was slightly fretful, Wally was shifting his eyes left and right, while May gained a subtle smile of her own. Her eyes couldn't help darting over to Wally, taking in his somewhat battle readied stance. It was the same one he had that night they battled, though he stood slightly taller than before.

Blaze did the same thing. The Pokémon he had seen as an enemy a few days ago was now his ally in this battle. But wasn't it really necessary? Call him cocky, but the Combusken thought he was all that's needed to take these two foes down. He didn't really need Wally's Kirlia at his side to help him out. And, honestly, Kirlia felt the same thing. His evolution brought about a magnificent increase within his strength. This Makuhita and Zigzagoon were mere fodder for his training.

But it wasn't about them, it was about their trainers. They'd set aside their ire for one another, but just for now. Just for now.

"Okay!" Anna claimed, "We're gonna show you the perfect synergy effect! Isn't that right, Meg?"

"Right!" Meg answered, "Now, Zigzagoon, Helping Hand!"

The Tiny Raccoon suddenly starting clapping its front paws against one another, which caused the Makuhita to puff up its body with muscles. May was taken aback by this, as she had never seen something like this before. It was like the Zigzagoon helped his ally, but helped with what?

"No! Makuhita!" Anna cried, "Arm Thrust!"

Oh. Help with that. The Guts Pokémon suddenly rushed his foe; eyes pinned only on Blaze. The Combusken was taken aback by this, as this Makuhita moved with speeds he's never seen before. Suddenly, the Guts Pokémon was upon him, thrusting forward with open hands that acted like pistons. Blaze rose his arms and legs, blocking each thrust that struck his body. They hurt. They really hurt!

One thrust was followed by another and another. Four Arm Thrusts slammed into the Young Fowl Pokémon's body, with the last one throwing him back. The attack was strong, no denying that, but not strong enough to break Blaze's defenses. He was merely shocked by the power that Makuhita was able to gain. It didn't match Brawly's Hariyama, however.

"Okay, our turn," May claimed, her eyes growing slightly hard, "Blaze! Counter with Double Kick!"

"Not so fast little girl!" Anna exclaimed, "Makuhita! Arm Thrust again!"

"And Zigzagoon! Helping Hand!" Meg yelled as well.

Once more, the Tiny Raccoon Pokémon began to clap his front paws, increasing the power its ally had. The Makuhita's muscles bulged, as it rushed at Blaze. At the same time, the Young Fowl Pokémon struck with dual kicks. One kick matched one Arm Thrust, and the second kick did likewise. Had this been any other Makuhita, there was no doubt Blaze's kicks would break through his attack. Instead, the two strikes bounced off one another, pushing the two opponents away.

Wally was so mesmerized by watching the fight, he forgot he was in the fight as well. May's Combusken was doing all the work, while Kirlia just danced in place. Breathing in deeply, the sickly boy began to ready himself. That Zigzagoon was the source of strife within this battle. It kept using Helping Hand, which gave Makuhita the strength to match Blaze, if only so briefly. If they were going to win, they needed to take that raccoon down!

"Kirlia!" he cried, "Teleport!"

Everyone gazed at Kirlia, watching as he flashed bright. Suddenly, he vanished within a great blur. When the Emotion Pokémon reappeared, it was right behind Zigzagoon. Meg and Anna were surprised by this; they didn't think Teleport could be used in such a way.

"Now Kirlia! Confusion!" Wally cried out immediately after.

The Emotion Pokémon began to manipulate and create an invisible blast from his mind. Thrusting out his hands, he fired this blast of psychic air. Zigzagoon was so preoccupied clapping, it didn't notice the attack coming for it.

The psychic blast threw Meg's Zigzagoon away, throwing it face first into dirt. Makuhita stared over to his ally, which was a poor choice in this match. When the Guts Pokémon gazed back forward, a foot dashed across its face. Blaze's first kick landed, meaning his second one was following shortly after. He lodged his talon foot right into the gut of the Makuhita, making its eyes bulge out. His second kick even launched the Pokémon away, sending it crashing to the feet of Anna.

Both Jr. and Sr. were taken back by how swiftly their Pokémon were defeated. The duo obviously thought they could handle this battle, seeing as how they fought only a couple of twelve-year-olds. But May and Wally's teamwork seemed to out perform their own. At least, that's what it seemed like.

"Wow... we lost?" Anna said confused, while she called back her Makuhita.

"It was my fault," Meg stated, as she too returned her Zigzagoon to its Poké Ball, "I dragged you down..."

"Nah, its okay," her Sr. replied, "You did well, that's all that mattered..."

May was just pleased with another victory. She didn't know Double Battles could work this way. Teaming up with someone else to pull out a victory, and with Wally of all people. If he hadn't gotten rid of that Zigzagoon, then May was going to struggle against that Helping Hand/Arm Thrust combination. That was something she had never faced before. Double Battles was something she wanted to partake in more now.

Even Wally was exhilarated by the feeling. To be honest, this was his first victory against a fellow trainer. Sure, it was with May, but it was a victory nonetheless. It was the greatest feeling in the world! Winning! It was like he ran three marathons straight through without falling over! That's how much adrenaline was running through his veins.

Until the wind blew. It chilled him out and calmed him down, which was great. If it hadn't, he would have been forced to take his inhaler again. Kirlia checked up on his master, which made Wally smile. He picked up and hugged his Kirlia close, making the Emotion Pokémon warm up slightly. When he gazed over at May, he noticed something off about the twelve-year-old girl.

She was blushing hard, and gazing down to her chest. On instinct, Wally dragged his eyes down to May's chest. Was it him, or was May slightly bustier than other girls their age. In fact, it slightly matched his cousin Wanda in, uh, size. But what was those things that seemingly stuck out for no reason? May was just as flabbergasted by this, as she quickly covered her chest.

Boy was that wind cold.

"Wait a second," Anna said from afar, "Hey? Aren't you wearing a bra?"

Maverick Talks!

Yup! A somewhat short chapter! All because its a bonus!

You see, this chapter short because its a bonus one. I wanted to have a random battle with a trainer, but it was kinda pointless along side the rest of the chapter. And, like I said, the combined chapter was big. Like 8k words big. So I cut this little section out to cut back on the size. Bonus right? Yeah, maybe not. I just didn't want it reaching 9k or possible 10k words. No, no, no!

So this chapter is just a simple Double Battle between May and Wally, and a Sr. Jr. couple on Route 117. They actually exist, ya'know. Anna and Meg are trainers you can battle on Route 117, but you don't team up with Wally to fight them. I just thought I'd add that in because I thought it was cool. What about you?

Ya'know, I realized something. Because I put this chapter between 13 and 15, I kinda made myself a liar. I said last time that May would face Wattson. She still will, but now in the next chapter. And I'm not kidding this time.

Last thing before I go, I wanted to explain to you what happened the other day. If you got an email saying I updated this chapter, only for there to be no updated chapter, that's because I updated the wrong story. I meant to update Dances with Luxrays, but accidentally updated this story, with that story's new chapter. My bad; I feel so embarrassed! So. Yeah. My bad.

I have no funny quip to insert here. Sorry guys.

Maverick Kay Prime.