This tale chronicling the life of Team Magma's leader, Maxie Matsubusa, begins as he leaves home for college, where he finds a best friend in roommate Archie Aogiri. As time passes, Maxie falls in love, experiences unendurable tragedy, and watches himself grow older as a selfish war rages on, threatening to transform his very self.

After a raid on a Team Aqua hideout, Maxie and Archie meet by accident in Slateport. And the Aqua Leader has some interrogating to do ...

Gold and Silver learn that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, as they attempt to normalize their awkward relationship. GoldxSilver, huntershipping. R&R please!