Mina's Journey
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure you all know the basics. I don't own any of these characters of Sailor Moon or Pokemon.
Last Chapter: Mina is on her way but it starts to rain. While seeking shelter inside a tree, she ponders on her thoughts of what happened before she went on her way. She lost a battle to Keya and received a Charmander for her first Pokemon. She is able to capture Caterpie and Pidgey also.
A/N: Man, I haven't updates in a long time. I realized this last night and decided to work on this fic. Sorry Michelle Ann.
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Chapter 2: The Gym Leader, Brock
The rain had left puddles of water and mud around the forest as Mina kept her pace on the muddy path.
'I need to get cleaned' she thought as she looked at her dirty hands.
The sun had finally come out from the dark clouds and brightened the earth with its warm ray. Mina walked a few more distance when she found a small lake towards the exit of the forest.
A smile spread across her face, feeling an emotion overwhelming her when she first spotted the wide gap of water. Taking off in her black hat instantly and dashing towards the lack, Mina lowered her head and damped it in the cold liquid.
'Wow, its cold' she commented silently as she washed the mud of her cheeks and hands.
Before proceeding, Mina glanced around her surroundings making sure no one was in site. Finding it clear, the blond took her clothes off and jumped in the freezing water, making a big splash.
"Man... it... it's cold..." she shivered as she covered her top with her hands and dunk her head in the water with the rest of her body.
Getting some fresh air again, Mina started taking off the rest of the mud and dirt off her. After washing herself clean, she got out and dried herself with a towel her mother packed for her. Putting her clothes and shoes on again, Mina positioned her cap correctly and went on her way again.
The trees were out of her path as Mina exited the forest. The plain were beautiful as the wind blew softly. Her hair was still damp after taking her not so clean quick bath. She kept in mind that she wasn't able to use her shampoo. Mina decided to take fully clean bath when she reached her apartment.
The sun had started to set already as Mina saw the top buildings of Pewter City in front of her. Sighing with relief from finally finding her destination, she started to jog towards the city.
"Gym Badge, here I come" she said out loud as she reached the entrance of the city.
Mina took out a list of paper that her mother had given her before she left. It was a list where she was suppose to stay in every city. Her mother had already paid for the rents and Mina was free to go as she pleased.
"Good, the hotel is just around the corner form the Gym" Mina noticed as she looked at the Pewter City map.
Folding it back to how she found it and placing it back in her bag, Mina set off to find the hotel.
After asking a person to where the hotel might be located, the eager Pokemon Trainer found the huge hotel. Signing in, she went up to her room and went straight to the bathroom. Mina was finally able to have a decent bath.
Ten minuets later, the soaking wet haired blond came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her hair and a yellow bathrobe around her body.
"Wow, this place is beautiful" Mina commented as she peered outside of the window.
She had gotten a good room for the sun was on her side of the hotel. The red, orange and yellow glow spread across the sky as the sun was going down slowly.
Mina then turned her eyes towards the Pokemon Gym not too far away from her sight.
"To bad I can't go today to battle that Gym leader. I guess I'll have to battle them tomorrow."
Mina left the window as she resumed to dressing and decided to get a bite to eat. After putting on a black shirt and skirt and putting over a pink jacket, she brought her bag and Pokeballs with her before exiting her room.
Walking down the street, she entered the Pokemon Center to get her Pokemons ready for the big battle tomorrow.
"Hello Nurse Joy" she greeted the pink haired women as she handed her the three Pokeballs.
She had already known that there were thousands of Nurse Joy and Officer Jennys around.
"Hello Miss, I presume you want me to heal your Pokemons" the nurse asked kindly as Mina nodded.
Taking the Pokeballs out of Mina's sight, Nurse Joy went into the backroom leaving Mina. Thinking that it would take awhile, the Pokemon Trainer went to take a seat to read a magazine while waiting.
While Mina found a very interesting page about a legendary Pokemon being seen around, she felt something bump into her leg. Taking her eyes off the magazine and looking down, she saw a small girl near her foot, holding a Pokemon. It looked like a Geodude.
"Oh, hello there" Mina greeted as she smile warmly at the small girl.
The child had brown hair with huge brown eyes. She made the Pokemon enter its Pokeball quickly.
"I'm... I'm sorry... Geodude didn't mean to bump into you." she apologized.
"It's ok, I hardly felt anything anyway. Why don't you sit with me?" the Pokemon Trainer asked, moving aside and patting the empty space for the girl to sit on.
A wide smile spread across the adorable little girl as she hopped on the bench with Mina. The blond guessed she was about eight years of age.
"My name's Sari. What's yours?" the small girl asked as she faced the older girl.
"Mina Aino. Nice to meet you Sari" Mina greeted, shacking the small girl's hand.
"So what are you doing here all alone Sari?" The blond asked out of curiosity.
She was sure she didn't see any grownups around with her. Mina looked around the Pokemon Center to make sure. She turned back to the girl when she heard her sweet voice speak.
"I don't have any parents. But my brother is here to get his Pokemon healed." She answered as Mina was a bit shocked to hear that she had no parents.
"Oh..." was all Mina could say.
"Well where's your brother?" Mina asked another question.
"In the back I think with Nurse Joy. He said he wanted to watch the nurse nurture his Pokemon but I know he only wanted to bother her. He has a crush on her you know. Although he has a crush on all the pretty women he sees around." Sari said talkatively as Mina smiled at her.
The young trainer was certainly enjoying the small girl's company. But their conversation was cut short when they heard a loud bang in the room where Mina saw Nurse Joy go into.
"GET OUT NOW!" a male voce shrieked as Sari and Mina winced as the loud scream.
Soon enough the door opened as a fifteen year old boy was being lead out by the ear by the Pokemon doctor.
"Listen boy. If I see you back here again I will make sure your career is over!" the doctor screamed one final time as he then shut the door behind him.
"Geez" the boy let out as Sari got out of her seat and ran to the boy.
"What happened big brother?" she asked with curiosity.
The boy looked down at is younger sister as he scooped her up in his arms.
"Long story Sari. But to make it short, let's just say I broke some expensive machine." The teenager answered.
"Oh, well I met this really nice pretty lady while I was waiting big brother. Come on and meet her."
The older brother placed Sari on her own two feet as she took hold of his wrist and lead him to Mina's corner of the Pokemon Center. Mina watched as the two were coming her way. She couldn't take her eyes off Sari's brother. She had to admit, he was pretty good looking.
"Brock, I want you to meet Mina Aino." Sari introduced when the two siblings reached the Pokemon Trainer.
"Hello Miss, my you look beautiful today" Brock commented as he fell on his knees and held one of her hand in his.
Mina blushed violently as Sari smacked her forehead.
'Oh not this again. For sure big brother is going to chase her away with his unpleasant manner.' Sari spoke to herself silently as she waited for Mina to smack Brock.
But the most shocking thing happened. Mina just laughed lightly at him.
"Why thank you. You don't looked bad yourself tonight." Mina stated as Brock gave her a dashing smile.
'Hey, maybe I have a chance with this girl' Brock thought as he got off his knees.
'Wow, this has got to go down on history. Big brother was actually accepted with his comments on women.'
The thought swam in Sari's mind as she smiled at Mina. She could tell she was going to like her more and more.
"So Miss Aino, what brings you around here?" Brock asked.
"I'm just getting my Pokemon healed. Got a big date with the Gym Leader tomorrow." Mina answered as Nurse Joy came out of the backroom.
"Miss, your Pokemon are ready." She announced as Mina got out of her chair, said a polite, "excuse me" to the two and went up to the counter.
Brock raised an eyebrow as he watched her. Sari looked up her brother as she understood what was going on.
"Another victim huh brother?" Sari asked as Brock pressed his finger on his lips and said "hush" to her.
Mina took her three Pokeballs from the woman as Nurse Joy explained what they did to her Pokemon.
"We each gave them food and enough energy for their next battle. Hope you enjoy your day."
Mina slightly bowed to her in thanks and went back to the two siblings. Hooking her Pokeballs on her belt, Brock asked, "What did you exactly mean by date?"
Mina looked up at him. "Oh, not that sort of thing. I mean I'm heading to his gym tomorrow and kicking his ass with a Pokemon battle. I'm planning to become the best Pokemon Trainer a girl could possibly be." Mina said with a triumphant smile.
Brock folded his arms across his chest as he said, "I don't know. I think this Gym Leader is the best out there. Besides, he is the first Gym Leader out of the eight badges."
"I guess you're right. I shouldn't take advantage of him... Well anyway, I have to go get something to eat. See yeah you guys later." Mina started walking to the door as she waved bye to them.
She had just sneaked a peek at the clock on the wall and saw that it was getting late. She still had to find a place to ordered food.
"Hey wait Mina, why don't you come eat dinner with us?" Sari asked as she looked up at Brock for approval.
Mina turned to look at Brock too to see if he was ok with it. A smile brightened both of the girls' features when Brock said, "I don't see why not."
"Besides, this will be the perfect time for you and I to get acquainted Miss Aino." Brock said as he again fell to his knees and held both of Mina's hands.
"Knock it off Brock or you'll scare her away!" Sari said as she gently slapped Brock on the head.
Mina laughed at the scene. "Na, it's ok. I really don't mind." She informed as a smile spread Brocks face.
'Cool, I do have a chance with her' he thought as Sari helped him to his feet and led the two teenagers out of the Pokemon Center.
"So where we headed Sari?" Brock asked his sister as she led the way with the two teens in the back.
"Let's go eat in the pizza parlor. I love pizza" Sari cheered.
"Yeah! Pizza's the bomb!" The blond joined in as Brock sweat dropped.
"Ok... I guess Pizza it is. Come on Mina, it's just around the corner." Brock acknowledged.
Mina fallowed the two as they led her to her dinning place. When they entered the pizza parlor, they could smell the delicious pizza cooking in the kitchen.
"May I take your order?" a young man asked the three.
"Go ahead Mina. Order away." Brock said, motioning his hand for her to order first.
'This is my lucky day. I'm with a hot guy, getting my favorite food and made a new friend.' Mina thought as she beamed with glee.
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Mina rolled out of her bed as she turned off her alarm clock.
"Today's the big day" Mina chimed as she went into the bathroom to take her morning bath.
"That Boulder Badge is going to be mine" the blond grinned with excitement as she looked at herself in the mirror before brushing her teeth.
She first got her clean black tank top, shorts, hat and yellow jacket ready before going in her bath.
When in the bathtub, Mina thought of her night with Sari and Brock. They were so sweet and very kind to her, even if she was sort of a stranger to them. Brock had even wanted her number. Unfortunately she couldn't give it to him since she didn't have a cell phone yet.
In an hour, Mina was already venturing down the street to look for a café to have her breakfast. To her luck she found one and ordered her meal.
She took a seat next to the window as she ate and read the newspaper she got from the counter. While she was busily eating her bagel, a rush of crowd stormed pass the window as Mina raised her eyebrow.
"What's going on?" Mina thought as she stuffed the rest of her small portion of food left in her mouth and dashed outside of the café.
She saw the crowd running towards the Pokemon Gym up the street. The blond felt a body slamming into her from behind as she bumped into the wall, the other person falling to the ground.
"Oh sorry miss." A boy about her age, fourteen, apologized as he got off the floor quickly and dashed off with the other crowd.
"Wait, excuse me. What's happening?" she asked, grabbing his arm before he went.
"The Gym Leader won another battle with a Pokemon Trainer." The boy answered as Mina soon let him go.
"Wow, this I have to see" Mina noted as she started to join the crowd and darted forward the Pokemon Gym.
But she stopped when she saw a massive crowd blocking the entrance of the Gym.
"All this because of one victory?" Mina asked mainly to herself.
Determined to see more of what was going on, Mina moved her way in the crowd towards the entrance by saying, "Excuse me" and "Sorry"
When she had finally managed to shift around to the Gym door, it opened, slamming into her.
"OWE!" Mina let out as she fall on the floor, rubbing her forehead.
But she quickly stopped when she saw the person exiting the door. The purple haired rival from her hometown, Keya, had just exited the Pokemon Gym.
"Mina Aino?" Keya asked smugly as Mina got up on her feet.
"Keya, what are you doing here?" Mina asked. But she then scolded herself quietly when she noticed it was a stupid question.
"Are you dumb or something? I'm here to get the Boulder Badge." Keya answered arrogantly.
Mina snickered as a small child from the crowd yelled out "Loser!" to Keya.
"I see you didn't succeed." Mina teased as Kaye gave the small child daggered eyes.
"Shut up Aino. If I couldn't defeat that stupid Gym Leader then neither can you!" She shot.
"We'll see about that!" Mina answered as she still held her smirk.
The gym door opened again as a ten year old boy exited.
"If there is anyone else here who wants to battle the Gym Leader please step forward" he announced as he got the crowds' attention.
"Oh wait, me!" Mina said as she stepped up.
Before leaving, Keya gave Mina one last glare. Shoving the blond out of the way, she entered her limo and left the Pokemon Gym. Watching Keya ride off, Mina felt even more strong-minded.
'If Keya wasn't able to defeat this Gym Leader then he must be really good. But then again... if I defeat him then I'm sure I can prove to Keya that I'm not the weak one.' Mina thought.
But she was interrupted as the ten year old boy spoke again.
"Alright Miss. Please fallow me into the gym so we can begin your battle."
Mina positioned her backpack on properly as she felt her Pokeballs to make sure she had them all. She fallowed the boy as the door of the gym closed behind her.
The young child led her to a dark room. Mina's blue eyes tried adjust to the dimness. She was able to only see shapes. She felt the boy's hand hold her as he led her to stand at a particular position.
"What's your name?" he asked as Mina answered with the provided information.
When Mina was all set, she felt the boy leave her and heard his footsteps head to her right.
Then a booming voice rang in her ear.
"Alright! We have Mina Aino, the opponent, challenging The Pewter Gym Leader... Brock Harrison (I Think that's his last name...)!"
Mina eyes went wide when she heard the name. But she couldn't think straight when a bright light snapped opened as its bright ray lightened the room.
Mina squinted her eyes a bit from the brightness but she then had a good view of Brock standing on the opposite side of the arena. His hands folded in front of him and an indomitable look on his face.
But his expression soon changed as he gave her a smile and waved to her.
"Hey Mina!" he called out as Mina was dumfounded.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure you all know the basics. I don't own any of these characters of Sailor Moon or Pokemon.
Last Chapter: Mina is on her way but it starts to rain. While seeking shelter inside a tree, she ponders on her thoughts of what happened before she went on her way. She lost a battle to Keya and received a Charmander for her first Pokemon. She is able to capture Caterpie and Pidgey also.
A/N: Man, I haven't updates in a long time. I realized this last night and decided to work on this fic. Sorry Michelle Ann.
~@~@~@~@~
Chapter 2: The Gym Leader, Brock
The rain had left puddles of water and mud around the forest as Mina kept her pace on the muddy path.
'I need to get cleaned' she thought as she looked at her dirty hands.
The sun had finally come out from the dark clouds and brightened the earth with its warm ray. Mina walked a few more distance when she found a small lake towards the exit of the forest.
A smile spread across her face, feeling an emotion overwhelming her when she first spotted the wide gap of water. Taking off in her black hat instantly and dashing towards the lack, Mina lowered her head and damped it in the cold liquid.
'Wow, its cold' she commented silently as she washed the mud of her cheeks and hands.
Before proceeding, Mina glanced around her surroundings making sure no one was in site. Finding it clear, the blond took her clothes off and jumped in the freezing water, making a big splash.
"Man... it... it's cold..." she shivered as she covered her top with her hands and dunk her head in the water with the rest of her body.
Getting some fresh air again, Mina started taking off the rest of the mud and dirt off her. After washing herself clean, she got out and dried herself with a towel her mother packed for her. Putting her clothes and shoes on again, Mina positioned her cap correctly and went on her way again.
The trees were out of her path as Mina exited the forest. The plain were beautiful as the wind blew softly. Her hair was still damp after taking her not so clean quick bath. She kept in mind that she wasn't able to use her shampoo. Mina decided to take fully clean bath when she reached her apartment.
The sun had started to set already as Mina saw the top buildings of Pewter City in front of her. Sighing with relief from finally finding her destination, she started to jog towards the city.
"Gym Badge, here I come" she said out loud as she reached the entrance of the city.
Mina took out a list of paper that her mother had given her before she left. It was a list where she was suppose to stay in every city. Her mother had already paid for the rents and Mina was free to go as she pleased.
"Good, the hotel is just around the corner form the Gym" Mina noticed as she looked at the Pewter City map.
Folding it back to how she found it and placing it back in her bag, Mina set off to find the hotel.
After asking a person to where the hotel might be located, the eager Pokemon Trainer found the huge hotel. Signing in, she went up to her room and went straight to the bathroom. Mina was finally able to have a decent bath.
Ten minuets later, the soaking wet haired blond came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her hair and a yellow bathrobe around her body.
"Wow, this place is beautiful" Mina commented as she peered outside of the window.
She had gotten a good room for the sun was on her side of the hotel. The red, orange and yellow glow spread across the sky as the sun was going down slowly.
Mina then turned her eyes towards the Pokemon Gym not too far away from her sight.
"To bad I can't go today to battle that Gym leader. I guess I'll have to battle them tomorrow."
Mina left the window as she resumed to dressing and decided to get a bite to eat. After putting on a black shirt and skirt and putting over a pink jacket, she brought her bag and Pokeballs with her before exiting her room.
Walking down the street, she entered the Pokemon Center to get her Pokemons ready for the big battle tomorrow.
"Hello Nurse Joy" she greeted the pink haired women as she handed her the three Pokeballs.
She had already known that there were thousands of Nurse Joy and Officer Jennys around.
"Hello Miss, I presume you want me to heal your Pokemons" the nurse asked kindly as Mina nodded.
Taking the Pokeballs out of Mina's sight, Nurse Joy went into the backroom leaving Mina. Thinking that it would take awhile, the Pokemon Trainer went to take a seat to read a magazine while waiting.
While Mina found a very interesting page about a legendary Pokemon being seen around, she felt something bump into her leg. Taking her eyes off the magazine and looking down, she saw a small girl near her foot, holding a Pokemon. It looked like a Geodude.
"Oh, hello there" Mina greeted as she smile warmly at the small girl.
The child had brown hair with huge brown eyes. She made the Pokemon enter its Pokeball quickly.
"I'm... I'm sorry... Geodude didn't mean to bump into you." she apologized.
"It's ok, I hardly felt anything anyway. Why don't you sit with me?" the Pokemon Trainer asked, moving aside and patting the empty space for the girl to sit on.
A wide smile spread across the adorable little girl as she hopped on the bench with Mina. The blond guessed she was about eight years of age.
"My name's Sari. What's yours?" the small girl asked as she faced the older girl.
"Mina Aino. Nice to meet you Sari" Mina greeted, shacking the small girl's hand.
"So what are you doing here all alone Sari?" The blond asked out of curiosity.
She was sure she didn't see any grownups around with her. Mina looked around the Pokemon Center to make sure. She turned back to the girl when she heard her sweet voice speak.
"I don't have any parents. But my brother is here to get his Pokemon healed." She answered as Mina was a bit shocked to hear that she had no parents.
"Oh..." was all Mina could say.
"Well where's your brother?" Mina asked another question.
"In the back I think with Nurse Joy. He said he wanted to watch the nurse nurture his Pokemon but I know he only wanted to bother her. He has a crush on her you know. Although he has a crush on all the pretty women he sees around." Sari said talkatively as Mina smiled at her.
The young trainer was certainly enjoying the small girl's company. But their conversation was cut short when they heard a loud bang in the room where Mina saw Nurse Joy go into.
"GET OUT NOW!" a male voce shrieked as Sari and Mina winced as the loud scream.
Soon enough the door opened as a fifteen year old boy was being lead out by the ear by the Pokemon doctor.
"Listen boy. If I see you back here again I will make sure your career is over!" the doctor screamed one final time as he then shut the door behind him.
"Geez" the boy let out as Sari got out of her seat and ran to the boy.
"What happened big brother?" she asked with curiosity.
The boy looked down at is younger sister as he scooped her up in his arms.
"Long story Sari. But to make it short, let's just say I broke some expensive machine." The teenager answered.
"Oh, well I met this really nice pretty lady while I was waiting big brother. Come on and meet her."
The older brother placed Sari on her own two feet as she took hold of his wrist and lead him to Mina's corner of the Pokemon Center. Mina watched as the two were coming her way. She couldn't take her eyes off Sari's brother. She had to admit, he was pretty good looking.
"Brock, I want you to meet Mina Aino." Sari introduced when the two siblings reached the Pokemon Trainer.
"Hello Miss, my you look beautiful today" Brock commented as he fell on his knees and held one of her hand in his.
Mina blushed violently as Sari smacked her forehead.
'Oh not this again. For sure big brother is going to chase her away with his unpleasant manner.' Sari spoke to herself silently as she waited for Mina to smack Brock.
But the most shocking thing happened. Mina just laughed lightly at him.
"Why thank you. You don't looked bad yourself tonight." Mina stated as Brock gave her a dashing smile.
'Hey, maybe I have a chance with this girl' Brock thought as he got off his knees.
'Wow, this has got to go down on history. Big brother was actually accepted with his comments on women.'
The thought swam in Sari's mind as she smiled at Mina. She could tell she was going to like her more and more.
"So Miss Aino, what brings you around here?" Brock asked.
"I'm just getting my Pokemon healed. Got a big date with the Gym Leader tomorrow." Mina answered as Nurse Joy came out of the backroom.
"Miss, your Pokemon are ready." She announced as Mina got out of her chair, said a polite, "excuse me" to the two and went up to the counter.
Brock raised an eyebrow as he watched her. Sari looked up her brother as she understood what was going on.
"Another victim huh brother?" Sari asked as Brock pressed his finger on his lips and said "hush" to her.
Mina took her three Pokeballs from the woman as Nurse Joy explained what they did to her Pokemon.
"We each gave them food and enough energy for their next battle. Hope you enjoy your day."
Mina slightly bowed to her in thanks and went back to the two siblings. Hooking her Pokeballs on her belt, Brock asked, "What did you exactly mean by date?"
Mina looked up at him. "Oh, not that sort of thing. I mean I'm heading to his gym tomorrow and kicking his ass with a Pokemon battle. I'm planning to become the best Pokemon Trainer a girl could possibly be." Mina said with a triumphant smile.
Brock folded his arms across his chest as he said, "I don't know. I think this Gym Leader is the best out there. Besides, he is the first Gym Leader out of the eight badges."
"I guess you're right. I shouldn't take advantage of him... Well anyway, I have to go get something to eat. See yeah you guys later." Mina started walking to the door as she waved bye to them.
She had just sneaked a peek at the clock on the wall and saw that it was getting late. She still had to find a place to ordered food.
"Hey wait Mina, why don't you come eat dinner with us?" Sari asked as she looked up at Brock for approval.
Mina turned to look at Brock too to see if he was ok with it. A smile brightened both of the girls' features when Brock said, "I don't see why not."
"Besides, this will be the perfect time for you and I to get acquainted Miss Aino." Brock said as he again fell to his knees and held both of Mina's hands.
"Knock it off Brock or you'll scare her away!" Sari said as she gently slapped Brock on the head.
Mina laughed at the scene. "Na, it's ok. I really don't mind." She informed as a smile spread Brocks face.
'Cool, I do have a chance with her' he thought as Sari helped him to his feet and led the two teenagers out of the Pokemon Center.
"So where we headed Sari?" Brock asked his sister as she led the way with the two teens in the back.
"Let's go eat in the pizza parlor. I love pizza" Sari cheered.
"Yeah! Pizza's the bomb!" The blond joined in as Brock sweat dropped.
"Ok... I guess Pizza it is. Come on Mina, it's just around the corner." Brock acknowledged.
Mina fallowed the two as they led her to her dinning place. When they entered the pizza parlor, they could smell the delicious pizza cooking in the kitchen.
"May I take your order?" a young man asked the three.
"Go ahead Mina. Order away." Brock said, motioning his hand for her to order first.
'This is my lucky day. I'm with a hot guy, getting my favorite food and made a new friend.' Mina thought as she beamed with glee.
~@~@~@~@~
Mina rolled out of her bed as she turned off her alarm clock.
"Today's the big day" Mina chimed as she went into the bathroom to take her morning bath.
"That Boulder Badge is going to be mine" the blond grinned with excitement as she looked at herself in the mirror before brushing her teeth.
She first got her clean black tank top, shorts, hat and yellow jacket ready before going in her bath.
When in the bathtub, Mina thought of her night with Sari and Brock. They were so sweet and very kind to her, even if she was sort of a stranger to them. Brock had even wanted her number. Unfortunately she couldn't give it to him since she didn't have a cell phone yet.
In an hour, Mina was already venturing down the street to look for a café to have her breakfast. To her luck she found one and ordered her meal.
She took a seat next to the window as she ate and read the newspaper she got from the counter. While she was busily eating her bagel, a rush of crowd stormed pass the window as Mina raised her eyebrow.
"What's going on?" Mina thought as she stuffed the rest of her small portion of food left in her mouth and dashed outside of the café.
She saw the crowd running towards the Pokemon Gym up the street. The blond felt a body slamming into her from behind as she bumped into the wall, the other person falling to the ground.
"Oh sorry miss." A boy about her age, fourteen, apologized as he got off the floor quickly and dashed off with the other crowd.
"Wait, excuse me. What's happening?" she asked, grabbing his arm before he went.
"The Gym Leader won another battle with a Pokemon Trainer." The boy answered as Mina soon let him go.
"Wow, this I have to see" Mina noted as she started to join the crowd and darted forward the Pokemon Gym.
But she stopped when she saw a massive crowd blocking the entrance of the Gym.
"All this because of one victory?" Mina asked mainly to herself.
Determined to see more of what was going on, Mina moved her way in the crowd towards the entrance by saying, "Excuse me" and "Sorry"
When she had finally managed to shift around to the Gym door, it opened, slamming into her.
"OWE!" Mina let out as she fall on the floor, rubbing her forehead.
But she quickly stopped when she saw the person exiting the door. The purple haired rival from her hometown, Keya, had just exited the Pokemon Gym.
"Mina Aino?" Keya asked smugly as Mina got up on her feet.
"Keya, what are you doing here?" Mina asked. But she then scolded herself quietly when she noticed it was a stupid question.
"Are you dumb or something? I'm here to get the Boulder Badge." Keya answered arrogantly.
Mina snickered as a small child from the crowd yelled out "Loser!" to Keya.
"I see you didn't succeed." Mina teased as Kaye gave the small child daggered eyes.
"Shut up Aino. If I couldn't defeat that stupid Gym Leader then neither can you!" She shot.
"We'll see about that!" Mina answered as she still held her smirk.
The gym door opened again as a ten year old boy exited.
"If there is anyone else here who wants to battle the Gym Leader please step forward" he announced as he got the crowds' attention.
"Oh wait, me!" Mina said as she stepped up.
Before leaving, Keya gave Mina one last glare. Shoving the blond out of the way, she entered her limo and left the Pokemon Gym. Watching Keya ride off, Mina felt even more strong-minded.
'If Keya wasn't able to defeat this Gym Leader then he must be really good. But then again... if I defeat him then I'm sure I can prove to Keya that I'm not the weak one.' Mina thought.
But she was interrupted as the ten year old boy spoke again.
"Alright Miss. Please fallow me into the gym so we can begin your battle."
Mina positioned her backpack on properly as she felt her Pokeballs to make sure she had them all. She fallowed the boy as the door of the gym closed behind her.
The young child led her to a dark room. Mina's blue eyes tried adjust to the dimness. She was able to only see shapes. She felt the boy's hand hold her as he led her to stand at a particular position.
"What's your name?" he asked as Mina answered with the provided information.
When Mina was all set, she felt the boy leave her and heard his footsteps head to her right.
Then a booming voice rang in her ear.
"Alright! We have Mina Aino, the opponent, challenging The Pewter Gym Leader... Brock Harrison (I Think that's his last name...)!"
Mina eyes went wide when she heard the name. But she couldn't think straight when a bright light snapped opened as its bright ray lightened the room.
Mina squinted her eyes a bit from the brightness but she then had a good view of Brock standing on the opposite side of the arena. His hands folded in front of him and an indomitable look on his face.
But his expression soon changed as he gave her a smile and waved to her.
"Hey Mina!" he called out as Mina was dumfounded.
TO BE CONTINUED...