It's the Alola region! A region made up of four islands and each is swimming in tradition! Though Alola is well known for it's traditions, it's quite a popular spot for vacationing folks and their Pokémon! Let's see how some of those individuals are enjoying Alola!
???: So tasty! What's this called again?
Waiter: It's a Pinap/Melon smoothie!
???: Melon? Never heard of that...
Waiter: Alola is one of the few places that they grow in! Though, a certain Pokémon loves them even more than tourists!
(laughter)
???: So good... Are you enjoying yours, mom?
Mom: Definately! Meowth too!
Meowth: Nyasu!
Mom: Actually, Houston... This trip was supposed to be more for you, so I should the one asking stuff like that!
Houston: Hahaha!
Mom: After this, let's see what else is on the way between the airport and our new home.
Houston: Okay!
Meowth: Nya! Nya!
[Hau'oli City]
Mom: Hey, a Pokémon Center! Meowth could use a check-up!
Meowth: Nya?!
Houston: Let's get goin- huh?
???: Row...
Houston: What the? What was that? I heard something...
Mom: Meowth heard something, too!
Meowth: Nya! Nya! *runs off*
Houston: Hey, slow down! We don't know this place very well!
Mom: This vacation just started! Come on!
[Around the Corner]
???: Heh! Little pipsqueak! Can't run off now, can ya?
???: It's time for some payback!
Meowth: Nyasu!
???: Huh? What up with that Meowth?
???: It looks wierd!
Mom: *huff* *huff* Look who's talking! Whew! I've...seen Lickitung that look sharper than you two!
Houston: Who's that Pokémon?
???: Rowreh...
???: Losers who go snooping earn themsleves a booping!
???: Jokers who trespass ain't got no class!
Together: Moments are never dull when you're against Team Skull!
Houston: Don't worry! I've got you!
???: Row?
Mom: Poor little cutie! We simply have to help it out.
Team Skull Gal: Hey! Don't ignore us!
Team Skull Guy: That runt isn't going anywhere until we get our payback!
Mom: Try and stop us! Go, Meowth!
Meowth: *grabs dress* Nya-Nya!
Mom: Our hero...
???: It's okay. We've got this!
Everyone: Huh? *turns to the side*
Young Girl: Go, Rockruff!
Rockruff: Ro-ruff!
Team Skull Duo: Don't even think about interfering, or Team Skull is who you'll be fearing! That little punk already got on our bad side. You do the same, and you'll be in for a ride!
Houston: What did this Pokémon even do?
Team Skull Guy: One of it's feathers got in my chow, yo!
Team Skull Gal: Now it's payback time!
Everyone else: Talk about petty...
Team Skull Gal: Yungoos, Bite!
Team Skull Guy: Rattata, you too!
Young Girl: Sand Attack!
Rockruff: Rockruff!
A thick cloud of dust kept Yungoos and Rattata preocupied! Now's their chance!
Young Girl: Use Rock Throw!
Rockruff: Rock-RUFF!
Team Skull Duo: Look out!
The duo's Pokémon weren't exactly able to look out with debris in their eyes!
Young Girl(hushed): Psst! Go get that Rowlet to a Pokémon Center! We'll keep them distracted!
Houston: Oh! That's it's name!
Mom: I hope this goes okay!
Meowth: Nyasu!
Young Girl: Sand Attack, over and over!
Rockruff: Rock...ruffruffruffruffruffruff!
Team Skull Guy: Hey! I can't see squat!
Team Skull Gal: Cool it with the sand, man!
Houston: Rowlet! Hang on! I'll get you outta here!
Rowlet: Rowret...
Young Girl: Let's go, Rockruff!
Mom: Come on, Meowth!
Team Skull Guy: I think the dust is settlin'... Finally, I can see!
Team Skull Gal: Let's get some payback! For reals this time! Huh?!
Team Skull Duo: Where'd they go?!
[Inside the Pokémon Center]
Houston: I hope Rowlet's okay... Poor thing!
Mom: Thanks oh so much, Little Missy!
Young Girl: No problem! The name is Honi! You already know Rockruff.
Rockruff: Rockruff!
Houston: I'm Houston!
Mom: I'm Hana and this is my precious Meowth!
Meowth: Nyasu!
Honi: So cute~ A Meowth from Kanto! I pretty sure that was on my Searching List!
Houston/Hana: Searching List?
Honi: Yep! When I decided to become a trainer, I made a list of Pokémon I needed to see with my own 2 eyes! "A Kanto Form Pokémon was No. 4 on the list!
Hana: I could've sworn Alola had Meowth living on it's land...
Honi: Well, you se-
Nurse: Excuse me, but Rowlet's feeling much better!
Rowlet: Row! Row!
Houston: Rowlet! Want some fruit?
Rowlet(nuzzling): Rowret! Row! Row!
Hana: It's more interested in you than the food!
Honi: You were cradling it like a real parent! It simply must have figured out how much you cared!
Houston: I just wanted to help out... I didn't think it would get so attached! You really like me that much, Rowlet?
Rowlet: Ret!
Honi: You gonna catch it?
Houston: What? No, I'm no trainer.
Hana: Not yet!
Houston: Huh?
Hana: An old friend of mine by the name of Kukui said he could get you started on the whole "Pokémon Trainer" thing. All we had to do was give him a heads up!
Houston: A Pokémon Trainer... *stares at Rowlet*
Rowlet: Row?
Houston: Hey Rowlet. If I go through with this, would you like to come along with me?
Rowlet: Rowret...
Houston: You're the first Pokémon I made friends with that didn't have a trainer! I'd really like to do this with a friend!
Rowret: Row! Row! Rowret!
Houston: I think that's a yes!
Honi: Here. Use this.
Houston: It's a Poké Ball.
Honi: Might as well make it official! You can start right out the gate with a partner, like me!
Rockruff: Rock!
Houston: You ready, Rowlet?
Rowlet: Rowret! *tap* *shake* *shake* *shake* *click!*
Houston: Hmm... Mom, did it work?
Mom: You bet! Congratulations, hun!
Meowth: Nya!
Honi: You caught a Rowlet! You're already looking like a trainer!
Houston: Speaking of which, where can we find this Kukui fellow?
Hana: He's our neighbor, down in Route 1!
Houston: Seriously? Neat! This relaxing vacation just turned super exciting!
In the span of a single day, A young man already had hus feet out the door on his quest to become a trainer! With new friends as well as foes, these leisurely days are due for a action-packed face lift!
The Journey Truly Begins...Next Time!