A Love -Hate Relationship

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The Test Of Wills:

Three Trials!

A/N: This Fan Fiction is based on the Galar region and games (Sword/Shield) featuring CanonXOC

Master Mustard had gathered his students around and even gifted Dojo Uniforms for Anani and Hop to wear for the day while he spoke about the Training Regimen.

"So what I am going to have you, my students do, is participate in 3 trials." he stated.

"Three trials?" the students would murmur amongst themselves questioningly.

"That's correct, now if you pair up and-"

"Master Mustard~!" Klara's high pitched whine shook things up and everyone glances over as she wiggled around waving her arms to get attention, "I say, how come these two have uniforms and we never gut ours!?" she whimpered.

"I Agree, after all we were here much longer!" huffed Avery, "I demand an item swap!"

"Sheesh never thought adults could be worse that children over a little cloth..." Hop muttered to Anani,"After all it's not like we're here permanently," he said, "We're only gonna be training here for the day!"

"Mm-Hm." Anani nodded firmly, but they didn't think to argue over it.

"Do you two really not have uniforms yet?" Mustard blinked, "So I see... my bad, my bad!" he chuckled, "An easy fix though, hold on." he wandered into the back room and some rummaging was heard, as well as what sounded like a few Poke'ball releases, which raised Anani's curiosity but no one else seemed to really notice between their personal muttering.

"Here you are~"

And then...there it wasn't. Because the instant Avery and Klara reached for the uniforms that were theirs, they were swiped away in 3 pink blurs.

"Look-it!" called Hop, "It's more of those Slowpoke!"

"But..."Anani blinked, "They moved pretty fast for Slowpoke, didn't they."

"Good eye!" Master Mustard chuckled, "These Slowpoke are of a very special kind." he stated, "They have an extra high speed stat, so rather than moving slowly as a normal Slowpoke would, these little rascals are rather quick." he chuckled.

"What is this!?" Klara huffed.

"I dare say are you using Trick!?" said Avery, "Return our uniforms at once!"

Though it became apparent that they had absolutely no intention of returning them. Rather, the took off with them instead. And everyone stood in a blank shock while Master Mustard burst into laughter.

"Whoops!" he chuckled, "I guess I released them a bit too early." he explained, "This test will test your will and endurance." he said.

"Oh, aye?" Hop blinked.

"What test is that?" Anani asked.

"The test is more simple than you think..." the master grinned, "Catch those Slowpoke!"

Everyone's gasp were full of equal shock.

"And he calls that simple does he!?" said Hop.

"Oh and...gather up Avery and Klara's uniforms while you're at it." the Master shrugged, "Good luck!"

Silence fell upon the stunned faces of the training students. Glances exchanged of grit and determination as they paired up and took off.

"And they're off!" said Hop with a grin.

"Indeed." Master Mustard chuckled,"...As Gym Challengers...a little competition should be a spot of fun for you wouldn't you say?"

"You bet!" Hop grinned as clasped Anani's hand, "Come along Anani!" he grinned, "We can't let ourselves be beat!"

"And they're off." Master Mustard chuckled as he watched the two Trainers dash ahead hand in hand. A pondering look crossed his face as he rested his chin on his hand.

"Those two...are destined for some greatness ahead of them." he said softly to himself with a grin before turning away as he hummed.

To Be Continued