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.

In a black van, Sebastian was on a video call with Dillon's father, his boss.

"You imbecile. How can a group of adult men be defeated by a child?" his boss angrily said. "You must catch him and bring him back."

Sebastian noted, "Yes sir, but the thing is that he has his Pokèmon to help him."

"Then, we shall confront him with Pokèmon."

Cirie was meditating in the motel courtyard at five in the morning. She still felt the leftover mist from the morning fog dropping from sky. Cirie breathed in the fresh air deeply. Her friends were still asleep. After about an hour, Seth woke up, washed up, got dressed, and went to the motel community kitchen to prepare breakfast. He decided to make scrambled eggs with sausages. He gathered his ingredients and just when he was about to break the eggs, Cirie walked into the kitchen with a towel over her shoulder. She just finished her morning shower.

"Oh Good Morning Seth," Cirie said. "What are you making?"

Seth replied, "Scrambled eggs with sausages."

Seth continued to beat the eggs with a whip. Cirie gathered the sausages and began to cut them into thin slices. She stood near Seth. The young research student blushed a little knowing his crush was a step away. As Seth was beating the eggs, he sprinkled a pinch of salt into the mix.

"Finished, now I'm going to get a pan."

"Wait! You didn't add corn starch. I see some at that counter over there."

"Why do I have to add corn starch?"

"Because it'll make the eggs fluffy and smooth."

Cirie grabbed the corn starch from the counter and mixes some into the eggs. She continued to beat the batter some more with the whip. Seth was intrigued.

"There we go. Now fry it."

Seth turned on a medium heat at the stove and poured a dash of oil. After a few minutes, he poured the batter out slowly into pan. The oil in the pan sizzled as the eggs cooked. Seth sprinkled some pepper as he mixed the eggs.

"Smells good!" Cirie said.

In a while, Seth poured the scrambled eggs onto a plate. He gave it a taste.

"It is fluffy and creamy. Great idea to use corn starch Cirie."

"I do know some tricks when it comes to cooking. I like your techniques. One look at your calmness tells me you know how to cook. You're not bad despite the fact you don't know that corn starch make eggs smooth."

Cirie chuckled. Seth rolled his eyes.

"Well, enough with the cooking lessons. I'm going to make my special fruit cake for us to enjoy."

"Your special fruit cake? Can I help?"

"Nope, it's my secret recipe. I'll let you in some day." Cirie winked.

Seth smiled and thought she is probably hinting that she loved him. He continued to cook his sausages while Cirie baked. In two hours, Annie and Dillon woke up. They got dressed and head to the community dining hall to look for their friends.

"I can't believe I overslept," Dillon said.

Annie said, "We all have days we want to sleep in. Don't worry."

"Oh Good Morning you two," Seth greeted.

Annie and Dillon walked into the kitchen and were surprised. They saw scrambled eggs with sausages, a fruit cake, a lot of berries, and glasses of moo moo milk on a large table. Seth and Cirie were sitting at the table waiting for them.

"About time y'all woke up sleepy heads," Cirie teased. "Seth and I are about to turn into stone, cold rocks. And nice hair Dillon."

Seth and Cirie laughed while Dillon try to pat down his messy bedhead.

Annie said concerning, "I'll help you clean up. Let's go to the washroom."

Dillon responded, "That's ok. I'll eat breakfast first since it's already cooked. Thanks guys! You guys made so much food."

"Seth got up extra early to make everything. He cares so much." Cirie exaggerated.

Seth said, "No. Cirie and I both prepared this meal for you guys. We wanted to let you know that we have your backs despite the difficulties you guys are facing."

"I didn't think that. I just wanted to eat."

Cirie chuckled and ate the scrambled eggs. Seth smiled and shook his head at Cirie.

Annie said, "Anyways, thank you for the meal."

Cirie added, "You people are too nice and cheesy. Let's dig in already. The food isn't going to eat itself."

The others laughed and began to eat the breakfast meal. After breakfast, the group continued along the way to Verdanturf Town. They walked along a path that lead them into a forest. All of a sudden, Dillon heard a voice.

"Help me."

Dillon said, "Did you guys hear that?"

"Hear what?" Cirie asked.

Seth added, "No one said anything."

"I swore I heard someone called for help." Dillon explained.

"I don't see anyone other than us around." Cirie noted.

"Help me!"

"There it goes again!" Dillon said and looked around.

Seth wondered, "You're probably hearing things. I think you're frightened by what happened in Mauville that other night."

"No I'm not."

"Help me!"

Dillon heard the sound coming from the tall grass nearby and ran towards the direction. He pushed through the grass and saw a small green Pokemon lying on the ground. His friends followed.

"A Ralts!" Seth noted.

Cirie added, "It looks weak."

Dillon placed a hand on Ralts' head.

"It has a fever." Dillon felt.

Seth responded, "We need to put some ice on it. C'mon out, Walrein!"

"Makit, you help out too!" Cirie said.

"Walrein, use Ice Ball. We need some ice to help Ralts feel better."

An ice ball formed around the large walrus like Pokémon's mouth.

"Makit, use Arm Thrust to smash the ice to pieces."

Makit striked the ice with his arms. Seth gathered the ice together and wrapped it up in a hankerchief. Dillon carried Ralts in his arm.

"Can one of you make a bed for Ralts?" Dillon asked.

"I can," Annie replied.

"I'll cook up some stew for Ralts," Cirie suggested.

Seth added, "I'll help you."

"If only you know my secret recipe."

"Just because I forgot some corn starch, doesn't mean I can't cook."

Cirie stuck out her tongue to tease Seth.

After Annie laid out her sleeping bag, Dillon placed Ralts down on the soft bag. He laid the bag of ice on top of Ralts forehead. Cirie and Seth cooked up a stew and presented some for Ralts.

"Here Dillon, why don't you feed Ralts," Cirie said.

"Thanks," Dillon said. "Now Ralts, try some of the stew."

Dillon handed a spoonful of stew for Ralts, but Ralts turned her head.

"C'mon Ralts, you have to eat something if you want to feel better."

Ralts did not feel like eating.

"This is not good. Ralts has a high fever. We have to try to bring the fever down as much as possible, but we might have to end up bringing it to the Pokémon center."

Seth searched on a map.

Seth noted, "Here's the problem guys. There's no Pokémon center nearby and the nearest is in Verdenturf Town which is 20 miles away and will take at least a day or two."

"We can't rely on a Pokémon center then. I'll just have to take care of Ralts myself. I'll go find some herbs. Please take care of Ralts guys."

Cirie responded, "Yes, we should set up camp here, too."

Dillon searched through the forest for herb plants.

"Where can I find some lemon balm? I know those can reduce fevers."

The forest was dense. Dillon climbed up trees to spot for herbs. He used everything he learned about medicine from his studies to help his new friend, Ralts.

Back at camp, Seth was cooking over the campfire while Annie, Fennekin, and Plusle sat next to Ralts. Seth's Walrein, Swellow, and Nuzleaf were also sitting next to Ralts. Cirie and Makit were away collecting firewood. Annie read a story to Ralts and the other Pokémon. Ralts was still resting. Seth walked over to them.

"How's Ralts doing, Annie?" Seth asked.

Annie replied, "Not too well. Ralts still haven't woke up."

"I hope Dillon can find some herbs that will help."

Annie and Seth sat next to Ralts and replaced a new ice pack every so often. After a hour or so, Cirie and Makit returned with firewood.

"Is Ralts still sleeping?" Cirie asked.

Seth replied, "Yeah, I'm just worried that this is only going to worsen the fever even more."

"I sure hope Dillon gets back soon. Oh, I got more firewood."

"Thanks, Let's check on the fire."

Annie took out her Pokèdex to learn more about Ralts.

"Ralts, the feeling Pokèmon. Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokèmon rarely apprears before people, but when it does, it draws closer if senses that the person has a positive disposition."

A few minutes later, Dillon returned with a bag of items.

"Hey guys," Dillon said.

Annie said, "Dillon, you're back finally. Ralts is still asleep."

Dillon felt Ralts' head and Ralts still had a fever. He then took out some lemon balms he found.

Annie asked, "What is that?"

"Lemon balm. They can help one reduce a fever. I can crush it up and mix it with water into a drink for Ralts." Dillon answered. "It will be kind of bitter, but I also found some Oran berries that looked ripe. I can grind that up to make a drink, too. Annie can you help me grind it?"

"Sure, " Annie said.

Seth added, "We'll help, too."

Dillon grinded the herb into small pieces with a mortar and mixed it with water. Annie and Seth grinded up the berries. He fed a spoonful to Ralts, but Ralts refused to drink.

"Ralts, please drink this," Dillon pleaded.

Seth suggested, "Try this baby bottle, Dillon."

"Perfect, Thanks Seth," Dillon expressed.

Dillon poured the liquid herb medicine into a baby bottle. He pointed the tip at Ralts' mouth gently. This time, Ralts decided to take a sip.

Dillon assured, "Ralts, this is good for you. I will take care of you. I promise."

For some reason, Ralts felt some sort of connection with Dillon and began sucking on the bottle. After a few minutes, Ralts finished drinking. Dillon took the grinded oran berries from Annie and mixed it with water to form a berry juice.

"Here you go Ralts, this oran berry juice will give you energy."

Ralts started to drink the bottle.

Seth added, "Wow, Dillon. I'm certaining impressive. Ralts trusted and listened to you real quick. Now why don't we give Ralts some stew again and we should enjoy some, too."

Dillon gently blew the stew to cool it off and scooped some to feed Ralts. She felt touched by Dillon's compassion.

Dillon gently said, "Ralts, this stew is really good and if you eat it, you will feel better."

Ralts finished the stew and took a nap to heal. Dillon and his friends accompanied Ralts.

"Now, we just have to let Ralts sleep."

Cirie added, "Dillon you should eat some stew while we wait."

"Thanks, Cirie."

"I'm going to play some music to accompany us," Seth proposed.

Seth took out his violin and played a spring-time melody for the group. All of a sudden, some men in black suits appeared.

"There you are," said Sebastian.

Dillon angrily said, "Stop following me. I already told you, I'm not going back!"

"You're still stubborn as ever."

Cirie added, "These must be the people who are going after Dillon."

"Look what we have here, it seems you made some friends Dillon."

"Argh, leave them alone!" Dillon shouted.

"I promise that we won't hurt them. We're only here for you. Why must you make this hard on us? We're just trying to fulfill our orders. Now surrender peacefully."

"Guys, get Ralts and run out of here."

Annie said, "But Dillon…"

"Just go!"

Seth added, "Dillon we're help you. We…"

"GO!"

"You can't go back with them," Cirie said.

"What part of go do you guys not know?!"

Annie began to walk towards Dillon, but Seth grabbed her hand and shook his head. The three of them returned their Pokémon to their Pokéballs. Cirie picked up Ralts and the three of them ran away from the scene.

"That's much better. Now young master, please follow us."

"I'm never going back."

"Then, don't blame me for using force again. Men attack!"

Sebastian's lackies sent out Pokèballs. Two Golbats, a Weezing, an Arbok, and a Tyranitar appeared.

"C'mon out guys," Dillon commanded.

Dillon sent out Tyrogue, Minun, and Seviper to help.

"Minun, use Thunderbolt on the two Golbats! Tyrogue, use Brick Break on Tyranitar! Seviper use Poison Tail at Arbok!"

Tyrogue, Minun, and Seviper quickly attacked. Minun successfully launched a Thunderbolt attack and caused the Golbats to faint. Seviper used his tail to swing a Poison Tail attack at Arbok. Tyrogue's right arm glowed as he raised it and slammed it down on Tyranitar.

Sebastian commanded, "Weezing, Sludge attack at Minun! Arbok, use wrap on Tyrogue! Tyranitar, use Hyper Beam on Seviper!"

"Dodge it you guys!"

Minun swiftly dodged the sludge attack, Tyrogue nearly avoided the wrap attack by jumping out of Arbok's coiled tail at the last minute. However, the Hyper Beam attack made its mark and Seviper fainted.

"Seviper, return." Dillon said.

"Minun, use Thunderbolt attack on Weezing! Tyrogue, use Low Sweep on Tyranitar again!"

Minun launched a jolt of electricity at Weezing. Unfortunately, Weezing dodged the electricity attack. As for Tyranitar, he couldn't move due to the Hyper Beam attack.

"Arbok, Tackle on Tyrogue!" Sebastian commanded.

Arbok intercepted Tyrogue's path with a Tackle attack.

"Use Brick Break on Tyranitar, Tyrogue!"

Tyrogue launched forward with a Brick Break; however, Tyranitar recovered and grabbed Tyrogue by the leg and flung him towards a tree.

"Haha, good Tyranitar! Now use another Thrash and Hyper Beam on that pathetic Tyrogue!"

Tyranitar ran towards a falling Tyrogue and attacked violently. Then, Tyranitar used a Hyper Beam at Minun. Both Pokèmon were weak and lied down on the ground.

"C'mon guys, you guys can get up. I believe in you!" Dillon encouraged.

Sebastian commanded, "Now, use another Thrash at Dillon!"

Tyranitar ran towards Dillon violently. Dillon was shocked. All of a sudden, Dillon was down on the ground.

Meanwhile, Annie, Cirie, Seth, and Ralts ran some distance away. Ralts felt that Dillon was in trouble.

"I think we should go back and help Dillon," Annie suggested.

Cirie added, "Something tells me that we should."

Ralts then teleported away from Cirie's arms.

"Hmm, where did Ralts go?" Cirie wondered.

"Ralts probably used Teleport and is probably heading back to Dillon." Seth said. "Since Ralts is the Feeling Pokèmon, she probably sensed that Dillon is in danger."

Annie said, "Then what are we waiting for. Let's head back too!"

Back at the battle, Tyranitar had launched another thrash attack on Dillon. Dillon lied on the gound injured with his jacket torn apart. Dillon already summoned Tyrogue and Minun back to their Pokèballs.

"How can my dad do this to me?" He thought as he struggled to get up.

Sebastian laughed as he saw Dillon struggle. "Where is this tough trainer now?" His lackeys also laughed.

"Tyranitar, use another Thrash! I love seeing his defeated look."

Tyranitar ran towards Dillon in a violent rampage. All of a sudden, Ralts appeared with a safeguard in front of Dillon. The safeguard blocked Tyranitar and sent it flying back.

"Ralts?" Dillon shockingly said. "Ralts, what are you doing here? It's not safe."

Dillon mustered up his energy and got up.

"Ralts, thank you for protecting me! But you have to leave."

Ralts shook her head and released a Disarming Voice attack at Tyranitar. Ralts screamed and pink sound waves attacked Tyranitar. It dealt damage, but was not enough.

"How sweet? Looks like your little friend came to help, but how can something that small defeat my Tyranitar?" Sebastian arrogantly teased.

"Then, we'll show you the power of friendship!" Seth shouted.

Annie, Cirie, and Seth ran back to Dillon.

"Walrein, I choose you!" Seth said.

Cirie added, "Makit, C'mon and help!"

"Dillon, you're all hurt!" Annie said. She saw the wounds on Dillon's face and his tored-up clothes.

Seth commanded, "Walrein, you surf!"

Cirie followed, "Makit, use Arm thurst on that Tyranitar!"

Walrein formed a huge wave and sent it toward Tyranitar, Arbok, and Weezing. The surf caused damage. Makit launched multiple fists at Tyranitar eventually causing it to faint.

"Finish with Ice Beam!" Seth commanded.

Walrein launched an Ice Beam attack on Arbok, Weezing, Tyranitar and the men. The ice attack froze them all.

"Quickly, we must go now."

Seth and Cirie returned their Pokèmon back to their Pokèballs. The four of them and Ralts ran away. Sebastian and his lackeys were frozen like a popsicle. After they ran some distance, they stopped to catch their breath.

Dillon asked, "Why did you guys come back?"

Cirie said, "You think you can defeat them alone?"

"We wanted to come back and help you Dillon," Seth said.

"Because that's what friends are for."

Annie added, "We're not just friends, we're also family. I know I didn't do much to help you Dillon, but I'll always be on your side."

"Remember Dillon, you don't have to go through this alone," Cirie said.

Ralts was in Dillon's arms and jumped down to the ground. She nodded in agreement.

"Say, I think Ralts is trying to say she wants to go with you," Seth said.

"Is that true Ralts?" Dillon asked.

Ralts nodded her head.

Dillon took out a Pokèball and threw it at Ralts. Ralts turned into a red light and went inside. The Pokèball rocked three times while a red light flashed. After the third time, the Pokèball became still. Dillon picked up the Pokèball.

"Looks like you caught a new Pokèmon," Seth said.

A smile formed along Dillon's face.

Dillon said, "Ralts, look like you and me are now part of a team."

He said, "Thank you guys. To tell you the truth, I really did needed help back there and am extremely appreciative of you guys. I can't believe my own father is treating me like this. This makes me more frustrated with him even more. But now I know I have you guys. We are now a family. Let's put our hands in the middle."

Everyone stood in a circle and placed their hands in the middle.

"Let's cheer to us being a family."

"Let's cheer to our new addition in Ralts!" Seth added.

"Let's cheer that we will support one another!" Annie added.

"Let's cheer to never being separated again!" Cirie added.

Later in the night, Sebastian and his lackey's became unfroze from the ice.

"I was so close, but his friends got in the way." Sebastian said.

One of his men said, "Sir, we need to figure out a way to separate the four of them."

"But how?"

That's it for this chapter! What do you think of the newest member of the team, Ralts? And how will Annie do in the upcoming Verdenturf Contest? Will they even make it? You will find out due time.

What do you think of the group dynamics? Leave it in the comments below!

Thank you so much for reading my stories if you finished up to this point! :D I really appreciate it! Hope you guys enjoy reading it!

Dillon's Team:

Tyrogue: Lonely Nature; Ability-Guts; Moves: Tackle, Brick Break, Low Kick, Low Sweep, and Counter.

Minun: Bold Nature; Ability-Minus; Moves: Spark, Helping Hand, Quick Attack, Thunder Punch, and Swift

Seviper: Hasty Nature; Ability-Shed Skin; Moves: Poison Tail, Bite, Wrap, Iron Tail, Glare, and Earthquake.

Ralts: Moves: Teleport and Disarming Voice

Annie's Team:

Fennekin: Ability-Blaze; Moves: Ember

Plusle: Jolly Nature; Ability-Plus; Moves: Helping Hand, Spark, Electro Ball, and Swift

Cirie's Team:

Makit/Makuhita: Brave Nature; Ability-Thick Fat; Moves: Seismic Toss, Arm Thrust, Vital Throw, and Bulk Up.

Seth's Team:

Walrein: Moves: Ice Ball, Ice Beam, and Surf.

Swellow

Nuzleaf