Hey people! The final result for the poll says that it was, but I received a vote via review for 2 OC's. If you don't believe me then just go ahead and check all of the reviews. Last chapter you all were introduced to Brycen, Owen's third rival in the Johto region. And the light house will not be in this story, and I'm going to skip it, but put something else in its place.

Owen's team

Feraligatr, level 31, Hydro Pump, Bite, Ice Punch, Water Gun

Noctowl, level 24, Tackle, Confusion, Gust, Peck

Quilava, level 25, Quick Attack, Flame Wheel, Smokescreen, Ember

Bayleef, level 20, Tackle, Razor Leaf, Vine Whip, Growl

Larvitar, level 26, Tackle, Magnitude, Rock Throw, Growl

Elekid, level 27, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, Brick Break, Protect

With Professor. Oak

Heracross, level 22, Horn Attack, Leer, Endure, Tackle

Lickitung, level 10, Body Slam, Tackle, Growl, Lick

Owen shot out of his bed in the Pokemon center, waking up all of his tired Pokemon. Elekid, who he exchanged Lickitung and Heracross for last night, angrily zapped Owen with a Thunderbolt.

"Wow Elekid! You definitely got stronger," Owen announced as he was laying on the ground in pain. Elekid laughed at his trainer, but all six Pokemon were recalled. Owen sprinted out of his room and slammed Mint's door open.

"Owen! What the hell are you doing!?" Mint exasperated. The angry teen was still laying in his bed, and Owen ran out as fast as he went into the room. He headed towards Lucy's room and opened the door.

"Owen! Get out!" she screamed from under the covers. He dashed out of the room and walked down the hallway and through the dining room.

"We're definitely not going into Lucy's room again," Owen told Feraligatr. The large crocodile nodded in agreement, and the trainer and his starter went outside. Owen looked around Olivine while Mint and Lucy stayed in their rooms.

"Owen!" Owen and Feraligatr turned to see someone from Owen's past.

"CJ? What are you doing here?" Owen inquired. CJ looked over at Feraligatr with intrigue written all over his face.

"You're competing in the Silver Conference? And you got a Johto starter?"

"Yes and yes. What are you doing here?" CJ snapped back to reality.

"I'm the boat captain to Cianwood city. A friend of mine that I met on my journey told me to meet him here," he answered.

"What kind of journey?" Owen questioned.

"Don't worry about it," CJ replied as he brushed off the question. Owen and Feraligatr exchanged worried looks. "So what's your team looking like?"

"Everybody, come on out!" Noctowl, Quilava, Bayleef, Larvitar, and Elekid stood along with Feraligatr. "I also have a Heracross and Lickitung." CJ looked at each of the Pokemon, who all looked happy except for Elekid. CJ stared at Elekid for a few minutes, causing the electric type to become uncomfortable.

"You should get rid of Elekid. It seems like it wold be happier without a trainer," CJ examined. Both Owen and Elekid jumped back in shock.

"Elekid isn't leaving. If he wanted to he could tell me, but he could be one, if not the strongest Pokemon on my team if he were to listen to me!" Owen shot back. Elekid looked up at his trainer. For some reason he was beginning to respect Owen. All of the Pokemon seemed to like him, and they all listened to him.

"Beeta-be!" Elekid yelled at CJ. CJ laughed at the remark that Elekid made, and then looked back at his former traveling partner.

"Well he sure is fiery like Wartortle. Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you, Fate has six gym badges, and Janine is at the Elite 4 right now. Have you talked to either one of them?"

"I battled Fate back near Goldenrod city, but I haven't heard anything from Janine." Mint and Lucy appeared and they walked over to Owen and CJ.

"Who's this?" Mint asked.

"This is CJ. CJ, this is Mint, and Lucy." CJ waved to them, but the meeting was cut short by Lucy.

"So when are we leaving?" Lucy interrogated Owen.

"Right now," Owen retorted as he sweat dropped. The four trainers walked towards the coast of Olivine city, and waited for the boat.

"Bulk, let's go!" Bulk the Snorlax appeared in the water and roared at Owen.

"So where's the boat?" Mint asked CJ suspiciously.

"Bulk is the boat. Come on!" CJ shouted as he and Owen hopped on Bulk. Owen withdrew his six Pokemon, and CJ and Lucy reluctantly got onto the gigantic Pokemon.

The ride to Cianwood was relatively quick, but Owen spotted a strange set of four islands that were surrounded by whirlpools.

"What is that?" Owen inquired.

"It's called the Whirl Islands. It's said that Lugia made its new home in the deepest part of one of those caves. My dad told me that Team Rocket tried to catch it, but it fled into a waterfall, and no trainer has ever seen it since," Mint announced. Owen perked up after hearing this.

"Why would it conceal itself from trainers?"

"After encountering so many humans that are evil, I think any Pokemon would give up hope for any good willed trainers," Lucy chimed in. Owen frowned at the thought of Pokemon hating humans.

"I'll make sure that doesn't happen to any Pokemon, legendary or not!"

•••

Meanwhile, somewhere else.

"I found him! And the group has a new trainer."

"It doesn't matter. They will be decimated, their Pokemon will not be strong enough to prevent us from completing our mission. I shall not be stopped!"

Elekid respecting Owen? This really is 2012! So the two traveling companions for Hoenn will be 2 OC's so I will be accepting any submissions from now until they are introduced int the next story. Also, who are the two that are talking at the end of the chapter? There is a hint concealed in the chapter, so read it again, and read it closely. And would you rather see Owen meet...

1) Ho-Oh

2) Lugia