Chapter 25

"A New Opportunity"

A few days had passed since Maxie had started helping Rosella train her pokemon, but Maxie could see that there wasn't any real improvement.  So he was still worried about her.  He was running out of options, but he was determined not to give up on her.  He was sure that there was a way to help her become a stronger pokemon trainer.

Maxie finally thought of something, "What if I were to have her sent to Rustboro to attend the Trainer's School so that she can learn all about the different kinds of pokemon, and to also brush up on her battling skills?"

So the next day, Maxie went to find Rosella and to tell her what he had decided.

When he found her, he said, "Rosella, I've thought of something new to help you become a better trainer."

"So what is it?"  Rosella asked me.

"I was thinking about enrolling you in the Trainer's School in Rustboro City."

"The what?"  Rosella asked.

"The Trainer's School."  Maxie said, then mentally smacked himself.

"Oh, yeah I forgot, you don't know what that is.  Basically what the Trainer's School is a place for new trainers to go to learn about different kinds of pokemon, and to also brush up on their battling skills.  I know of one trainer, who attended the school, who became the town's local gym leader.  So it does work.  It will only take some commitment on your part.  So will you go?"

"Sure."  Rosella replied.

"Good."  Maxie said.

Then he said, "Come on then, let's get you enrolled."

So with that, Maxie and Rosella walked to Rustboro City.  They backtracked to Mauville City, crossed over to Veranturf, and then went through a cave to reach Rustboro.  Once in the town, Maxie disguised himself since he didn't want anyone to think that Rosella was a member of Team Magma.  So Maxie and Rosella walked to the Trainer's School, and once they found it they went inside.

Once inside the Receptionist asked, "Can I help you?"

"Um, yes."  Maxie said disguising his voice.

"How can I help you?"  The Receptionist asked.

"I would like to enroll Rosella here in your school."

The Receptionist brightened.

"Certainly!  We can do that!"

Rosella was now enrolled in the school.  Before Maxie left her, he gave her a slip of paper with his cell phone number on it.

"Rosella, I want you to call me when you've learned everything you possibly can."

Rosella nodded.  Maxie embraced her, held her for a minute, and then released her.

"I'll see you soon."

Then with that, Maxie left her.

"Come on, dear.  I'll show you to the classroom."  The Receptionist said.

Rosella followed her, trying hard not to think about Maxie or to let her frightened expressions show.