2 days later

This birthday was very beautiful than the last 3 ones, with her favourite moments being dancing with Cal and crafting those colourful flower crowns. It also reminded her of Ecruteak City with all the festivals, she went with her parents during her birthdays. I wish, they could see me right now. I miss them so much... A recall to the past.

But it didn't last any long (much to her sadness), as she had to leave for her big day for the gym challenge now and she packed her things. However most of the vehicles were thrown to the waste or were unfunctionable, but a teal haired sailor, who happened to pass by; delivering some goods to Coral Ward, offered them to drive the girl with hers till Opal Ward for a little stop. Under big hugs, goodbyes and best wishes from everyone, Victoria left for her journey into the far unknown.

The more closer they came towards the city, the more she became nervous about stepping a foot there. She knew Reborn City was a mess, since she moved to the region years ago, but now it became much worse than she remembered from distant memory. Victoria was very grateful, that she was practically raised in Apohyll Island since she was enrolled in the peaceful academy, she considers home now. I hope, it won't be this bad as it looks like. Kiki always said, never judge a book by it's cover, She tried to calm herself with the lessons, she being taught from young age and tried to think more positive things (like the beach, flowers or her crush...), yet her worry only grows big with every minute with the long distance, the boat is racing onwards.

After 10 minutes, the boat stopped near the ruins of the Grandview Station, as the young apprentice took her bag and stepped out from the vehicle and stood in of the streets of Opal Ward; right were the Grand Hall is.

C'mon, just go straightforward and don't look around you... You these things around... She took small steps towards the building, but she... stopped on her tracks and started looking around, if they were any suspicious people. Good, they aren't... Just keep going!

"Are you alright?" The female sailor asked from the now opened window noticing something wrong "You seemed very nervous and I couldn't help, but to see, if you need any help. It is your first time in this city?"

The teenager turned around towards her with widen eyes and almost dropped her bag, getting more nervous about what should she tell next, "Oh nonono, I lived here for awhile, b-but... I mostly live in Apohyll for most of the years..." It started to become very awkward for her, telling this to people, when asking her about that. It was very uncomfortable for someone, who used to live in a quite and peaceful environment and now finding yourself in the opposite side.

However the sailor's expression softed up a bit, seeing the girl's nervousness and sticked her head from the window, "It's normal for someone being for the first time here and... knowing this city being a mess now." Her voice sounded emphatic and understanding with such situations like this "But don't worry about the city: The champion is currently working to improve the city and has now the help of the regions of Kanto and Hoenn and it's ambassadors." She added with a cheerful tone

Victoria's eyes widen in surprise upon hearing the words "ambassadors", "Kanto" and "Hoenn". She had heard from Kiki, that the Liddlel Family (a family line of strong trainers) tried to restore the city, but it nearly impossible due to the lack of volunteers and the economic crisis has taken a toll on everyone's lives last years. It sounded like a miracle, that this region recieved so much help, even after what happened 5 years ago.

"That's... wonderful. Great news indeed! Are they here now?" Victoria's curiosity started to grew with every second; replacing the worry away with a desire to meet those people.

"Well Kanto's had arrived 6 months ago and is currently dealing some matters in both Obsidia and Coral Ward. Hoenn's came 3 days ago and is currently in the Grand Hall.

"Thank you for your kind words... Oh, and for driving me here, Miss." Victoria thanked the woman, before headed upstairs.

"Your welcome! Now, regardless of what happens, just try to have fun and focus on what's right in front of you, and own it!" With those last words, the sailor departed to her next destination, which was the silent harbour of Coral Ward. After all, she has something important to deliver her.

With newfound confidence and courage, the 17 year old walked inside the huge hall, as she spotted a young dark skinned girl with a black high ponytail sitting in the nearest couch, reading some magazines and looked up towards her, upon hearing the sound of opening doors.

"Hello, aren't you Victoria by any chance?" To her surprise, this girl stood up and walked towards her.

"Yes, this is me. How do you know my name?" She was confused, why this stranger would ask her like that.

"Ame told me you'll come today. She said that a girlfrom the Apohyll Academy would come for the registration, which was only you." She explained further, clearing her confusion.

Victoria nodded now in understanding, as she followed her to the counter, where the champion, Ame, was waiting for them. It was an exciting feeling, that lingered in her chest; as she makes the final steps for the her start. I'm going to become a Pokemon Trainer and finally to beginn my journey!, Those kind of words replayed in her head, as she tried to remain calm and not to explode in excitment like a Voltorb.

"I think you want to go upstairs and pick a starter for you journey, before we can start with your registration." Ame said, as Victoria instantly followed her in suit without saying a word.

I know, they giving Pokemon with the types Grass, Fire and Water, but I really hope they'll have also a Fighting type starter, She though about Apohyll's lifestyle and all the lessons, she underwent in the academy. It must be a Pokemon, that fits her as well; just like Kiki's Medicham reflecting her characteristics.

They finally arrived in a room with 3 long tables in the colours of green, red and blue (symbolising the 3 main types) and each having 7 Pokemon Balls and signs lining up. The black haired girl's eyes were focused on the middle red table, which represented the fire. A type, she strongly loves since Cal's performances during his time as a Gym Leader or in the festivals and decides to follow his fiery path.

As she remembers correctly, 3 Fire starters had a Fighting type. Torchic, Chimchar and Tepig... They were her obvious choices to pick with, but it was very difficult decision. It had to fit her characteristics, just like Kiki. She wants to be like her role model. She strolled between the PokeBalls, scanning them very carefully and tries to find the best partner for. I never though, picking a starter would be that difficult! Panic rushes in her veins, as she looked back to Ame.

"It's up to you to find it out. It's only your decision alone, as long you know what to do." Her voice remained calm, yet kinda it resurfaced with the sailor's and even her sensei's words. Soon she calmed down and decided to follow the instict...

Herchoice was already predefined within 8 seconds later, and it fell on one of the 3rd Fire Pokemon.

"Torchic. I hope, we'll become the best partners during our journey together." Her voice went into a soft whisper towards the PokeBall, before hooked it into her jacket and returned to Ame with a smile.

Now she was ready for the journey. They'll be so proud of her, when she'll visit them. But as a gym challenger and full fledged trainer.

Mitsuko watched Victoria and Ame coming downstairs from the selection room; the former having a pleasant expression in her face. This brought back memories about her old journey's start in Hoenn; her father allowing her to keep Vanilly, when he was just a Mudkip after the little rescue with the Pocheyeena trio. How silly it sounds back then.

A small ligh hearted chuckled escaped from her lips, as she reminisce about her first journey and adventures; leaving a bittersweet taste.

"Congrats, you're officially a Pokemon Trainer now." The Hoennian said with a smile; congratulating for her new occupation, but Ame told the girls to sit down and talk about something, regarding both of them.

"So, I managed to take care of the documents for awhile during the last 2 days." Ame opened the conversation "Now let's move towards the League: As you know Mitsuko, this league has 18 gym leaders; representing each of the type." The girl gave a short nod as a sight of understanding, while Victoria was told by Cal about some story about it.

"And which they also they special fields called Field Effects to their advantages in the gym battles; affecting Pokemon moves and abilities." She continued, while handing her a Pokedex and Pokegear "Also this Pokegear is a brand-newtechnology exclusive to Reborn, handed by the Grand Hall. You can use it to check the regional card and listen to music whenever you want."

The girl smiled and thanked her warmly for those gifts as Ame told further about the rules, regarding the league itself, handing her trainer card.

However something, seemed a bit odd for Victoria, as she noticed Mitsuko receiving also one.

"Oh, so you also taking part as well. I thought, you might work here as a staff member or something."

"Well, she does work here" Ame chimed in "As Hoenn's ambassador, she represents her region and we both assigned a partnership in order to strengthen our interests and to encourage trainers to participate at the league."

Victoria had so many questions to ask the ambassador from Hoenn. Yet, she held her tongue. She didn't want to make the ambassador feel pressured to engage her in an impromptu interview session. Thus, she just smiled and kept her questions in the back of her mind, for later.

After what was done, Ame bid farewell to the two newly challengers, as they decided to go out for their 1st gym challenge together. An opportunity for Victoria to ask her a few questions, when they walked near small shop, which seals Pokeballs.

"Um. Miss Hoenn ambassador, may I ask just a few questions?" Victoria said in a respectfull tone.

"Of course," said Mitsuko. "But please, call me Mitsuko. It gets boring being called ambassador day in and day out in these parts."

"Oh then, Mitsuko. What brings you here... I mean, why did you make the partnership with our champion?"

Mitsuko stared at her, which made her uneasy. She didn't think she'd asked an odd question, but Mitsuko's silence made her worry. Just as she was thinking that perhaps she should apologize for asking, Mitsuko giggled as though the awkward pause had never happened.

"I will have to disappoint you, if you thought there was deep meaning behind my coming here," she said. "I just wanted to take a vacation after years of being a champion. I think I deserve that much, don't you think?"

Victoria blinked in disbelief. So, Mitsuko wasn't just an ambassador, she was also a champion! Now that this truth was known to her, she couldn't help but be impressed at how easygoing Mitsuko was. How unpretentious she was while talking to her, a newbie trainer, despite being at the top of the hierarchy.

"Well, technically I retired 3 years ago, but still. I barely ever had time for myself, and I would like to change that," Mitsuko added.

A new question popped on Victoria's head, now that the initial shock that Mitsuko's revelation had caused on her had passed. Why would a former champion want to take on a league, instead of just being involved in politics?

Before she could said something, Mitsuko told her, that she wanted to represent her region and wanted to take this chance as part of the partnership. So like a tourist exhibition, like champions from other regions come for a foreign match, to strengthen their culture? Sounds interesting... The young apprentice though about the ambassador's decision.

"And now it's my turn for questions: Why did you to take on the league?" She added with a curious tone, as both went towards a bench and sat on it.

"You see..." Victoria's tone shifted to embarrassed, as she blushed a little "My sensei recommended me to participate on the league. It will help to develop to become a Pokemon Trainer and help me with my training."

"Wait, you're telling me... That you're a beginner, right?"

"Yes... I know, you normally start a journey as a pre-teen in other regions, but given how Reborn current situation is... I was prepared for it." She replied in a low tone, enough only for Mitsuko to hear her, despite no people weren't around this place.

Despite the training she started since she was 10, she felt like a newly hatched Ducklett how to learn in this new environment. Just like to become a Pokemon Trainer...

"Also, Mitsuko." Victoria carefully asked her "During our gym challenge in the Reborn region... I want to travell with you together, because...you have so much experience as a Pokemon Trainer."

The ambasassor looked at her with a suprised expression, upon hearing her request. Please don't say no.

Her lips formed a small smile, as she took her hand, "Of course, you can. I'm also looking forward to travel with you and will help you with that."

Out of joy, Victoria wanted to shed tears and hug her, but only could bring out a "Thank you".

They decided to go back to the shop and buy some PokeBalls for her to catch a few Pokemon and have Torchic gain the strength to battle against Julia, who's the first gym leader of the eighteen. It was already a good start for her journey, which she was glad for it.

They weren't as many Pokemon thanks to the dangerous environment around the Peridot Ward, but if you this with a sharp and clear eye, you may see the most valuable one hidden in the shadows.

Especially, when Victoria started to learn everything about Pokemon Training and other stuff since 2 weeks now.

You just need patience and wait for the right time for your move Victoria is recalling Kiki's words, while scanning around the corner to catch a few Pokemon. But there was a suprise, when sending out her Torchic, it was actually a shiny one, which felt like a good sign for the choice she made. However the unexpected thing, that happened was Mitsuko taking some pictures of Torchic, thus discovering a funny side about her fellow traveller.

When checking on the Pokedex for the stats, she found something quite interesting about her new partner:

Torchic

Gender: Male

Ability: Speed Boost (Its Speed stat is boosted every turn)

Movesets: Amber, Growl and Quick Attack

The "Speed Boost" ability seemed to cease some of her worries and the Quick Attack also was a good priority move. But first it needs to get stronger, so it's strength will equal to Julia's team and have a better moveset.

Mitsuko turns to be the right choice, when you want to ask her about the type match ups and how to use the moves properly, like weakening the Pokemon with Quick Attack enough to catch it or if said Pokemon gets something burned with Amber. Sadly they ran away, before she could get a change throw a PokeBall at them.

However there was a better alternative way for training her Torchic: People and even thugs had some Pokemon with them, so it would be a perfect opportunity for the apprentice to learn about the trainer battles

After 15 minutes of grinding and encouragement, her partner finally evolved into a strong Combusken after he learned Double Kick while battling a Youngster's Alolan Raticate.

From here, his moveset also changed, as the Young Fowl Pokemon could learn different moves and replace the old ones.

Taking out the Pokedex, she scanned her Combusken, when suddenly it started to glow white and a small box with the following sentence appeared.

Would you like to replace the old moves with newer want?

Underneath the box were a "Yes" and "No". She was in awe about such advanced technology, as Apohyll Island's wasn't at the same level, but enough for a decent living.

She pressed "Yes" of course, as 5 smaller blue boxes appeared now.

1. Flamethrower

2. Detect

3. Sand Attack

4. Flame Charge

5. Aerial Ace

Those were some really good moves! Of course she's going to replace them immediately. But... what were they functions and which were better? She saw a small icon called "Type Category" on down the left and began to tip it, as the boxes turned into different colours; each on their respective type:

1. Flamethrower (Special Fire Move)

2. Detect (Status Fighting Move)

3. Sand Attack (Status Ground Move)

4. Flame Charge (Physical Fire Move)

5. Aerial Ace (Physical Flying Move)

"It's similar to ours in Hoenn, but a liiitle different. However, I can tell you that you need Detect and Sand Attack." She could the ambassador's voice behind her, while looking over her shoulder. She seemed somewhat in awe, but

"Well.. They a lot better than the old ones. I'll change it all imme-" Victoria was cut off by Mitsuko's voice, before she could do something on the Pokedex.

"Nanana. Not need to rush now, girl. What do you mean, you'll change them all?" She scolded the teenager; her tone more heavier and slow at the last 3 words.

"But the-"

"Please, hold your finger on each boxes and you'll find a description for all of them. Then you can tell me again in 5-10 minutes." She cut her yet again now with a calmer tone. Sometimes, she reminds Kiki in some attitude sometimes...

She silently nodded and did what she's been told. After a few minutes of thinking and reading the descriptions all over again, then it began to click now. A few tippings later and Combusken stopped glowing, as she showed Mitsuko her results to her.

A smile was on her lips and gave an approval for it, as Victoria made another step in her career.

With the new gained knowledge, Victoria used the same process on her two additions in her team, before she train them at the same level as her Combusken: A female Pichu (saved from 3 people, who wanted to throw her off a bridge in Opal Ward)

and a male Ralts (the later was traded for a Bibrabel, since the owner didn't want it anymore).

Both Pokemon also underwent the training, until they on the same level as Combusken's, the latter even showing them the ropes.

Their movesets might be strong as Combusken's, but might work out, if they actually hit their opponent. She's hoping for it.

Thenext thing, Victoria has noted in this gym was how it's puzzle was kinda... goofy, but also dangerous. Because she had to grab a Voltorb- every time she defeated a trainer (who had guard the Electric Pokemon)- and using them to explode the barricades, which repeated 5 times and wondered, how this building was still stabil after all these explosions (though noting, they were smaller, which she was glad for it).

"And I though Watson's was crazier than that, but hers didn't surpassed his..." She heard Mitsuko mumble under her breath, before looking towards her "Are you ready for you match? And remember your strategy and tactics?"

She simple nodded and said "Yes. All set up."

"Good, then let's go now."

Once they entered inside the main room for the gym battle, Victoria would've been blind with all these bright lightsin the room. Shielding herself, she could figure out big bright yellow platforms on the floor, light streamers and a few banners. Much further behind a mental fence was Julia... sleeping on a red lazy couch surrounded by 5 soft loungebean bags, where a Plusle and Minunplayfully tackled eachother?

Victoria eyes widen in confusion with many question marks at the sight of she seriously taking a nap right here?

She wanted to say something, but saw Mitsuko walking towards her and took a coffee cup from the nearest bean and brought it infront of the green head's nose. She turned towards Victoria and chuckled a bit, as the former seemed more puzzled and began to walk towards her; fearing she might doing something bad. However as she was about to grab Hoenn's daughter by the shoulder, Julia's eyes snapped open and snatched the cup from the 18 year old's hands.

"Ey! That's my coffee! Get you ow-" The cheerleader was really mad as a Pocheyeena, who had it's food stolen and tightly held her cup close to her chest, but calmed down upon seeing the girls. Much to Victoria's suprise, she quickly stood up and did some following movement, like nothing happened.

"Oh, hihi there!Welcome to the Super-Duper Ultra-Hyper Electro- Dazzle Happy Boom-Time House of Cheer!" She shouted in an energetic and enthusiastic voice, making the girls

"And uh... just ignore all the superlame machinery junk. I need more banners! And streamers! And-" The cheerleader continued, but Mitsuko walked a bit closer and grab her by the shoulders and shook her body slightly, before it could get any worse, while this made Victoria sweat a bit.

"Oh. Sorry, just a habit for the routine I'm doing for gym challengers." Julia apologised, as pushed all the seat further away and calledPlusle and Minun to come over here.

"That's okay. But can you not... drink so many coffees at once." Victoria noticed other 11 empty cups scattered on the floor; afew on the beans as well.

"Nah, coffee is my energy drink and I loove it. It keeps me awake all the time~" The Electric Leader replied in a singsang tone, but it wasn't for the young girl to be content this, what these city people are into or what?

"Well good for you, but there's this trainer next to me, who wants her first badge from you in a Pokemom battle." Mitsuko gestured to towards Victoria. This made Julia seemed to notice the latter more cleary and shook her hand as a greeting, before telling her, she's ready for a fight.

Trust me, Julia. I'm ready to earn my first badge. Bring. It. On.

As both female trainers took their positions on the battle, a male Tech stepping between the two; acting as the reference for this match and declared it will be a 3v3 Pokemon match and the winner will be the one, who knocked out all the opponent's Pokemon.

"And begin!"

Victoria made her choice and send out her Combusken, while Julia send out a Zebristrika, while Minun and Plusle are acting as cheerleaders to cheer their comrade during this battle.

The battle start with the Electric Leader commanding Zebristrika to go for a Flame Charge, her body cloaked in flames, towards Combusken, who goes for a Double Kick at his jaw twice. The Electric Pokemon winced in pain, but remained on her ground and the outlines of her body began to glow green for a second, as Combusken's also glow the same colour.

Victoria narrowed her eyes a little, as she realised her opponent's Pokemon gained also a Speed Boost thanks to the move.

"Zebristrika use Stomp!" The Zebristrika charged towards Combusken and rears up on its back legs; about to stomp it. But under his trainer's orders, the Fire/Fighting Pokemon used Detect to evade the attack.

Another Speed Boost followed for Combusken.

"Flamethrower!"

Since Victoria's Pokemon was at 2 Speed, Zebristrika didn't had the time to dodge the fiery beam quickly and got fully hit. Still she managed to barely stand up, despite her legs began to shake and her skin turned slightly red with some burn marks covering her body, making Plusle and Minun squeaking in worry.

"Zebristrika, can you still fight?" Julia asked the Thunderbolt Pokemon, who slightly nodded to her and stomp her front legs to show the determination.

Julia gave a thumbs up as a response with her bunnies cheering as well, "Alright go for Spark!"

Zebristrika's body was surrounding with blue electricity instead, before releasing them the blue electricity; dangerously scattered across the battle field.

"Quickly dodge them and Flamethrower again!"

Combusken quickly fired her attack at Zebristrika, but got hit by one of the boosted sparks, sending him back at his trainer's feet. Hearing her call, the Pokemon slowly got up, only to grimace in pain, as the paralyzis took over him.

However Zebristrika collapsed on the floor due to the burn, despite surviving the second Flamethrower in a row. But it couldn't stand on it's legs anymore.

With a sad smile, Julia returned her Pokemon and send out a Pom-Pom Style Oricorio.

"Now Oricorio, boom with Tailwind!" The cheerleader shouted with enthusiasm, as the Dancing Pokemon flapped her pom pom wings, as a powerful whirlwind surrounded the battlefield.

"Combusken use Double Kick, before she attacks!" Victoria shouted, but then become horrified, when he didn't move due to the paralyzis being fully effected on the Pokemon, grunting in discomfort.

Hearing his trainer's calls, Combusken tries to move for her sake, but the status effect made it only worse, causing the Pokemon to fell on the knees.

Immediately Victoria returned him to the PokeBall and send out her Pichu instead, who appeared behind her legs and poked her head out from it in a shy manner.

"Huh, that looks very curious. But why using a Baby Pokemon against my Oricorio?" Julia asked with a confused look on her face.

However Victoria didn't answer her, but kneeled down and looked Pichu into the eyes, "C'mon Pichu, we have been practicing every battle now. Please, don't put up with this attitude now." Victoria spoke in a calm voice, while scratching her right ear a little and told it a few encouraging words, before the Tiny Mouse Pokemon enthusiastically ran on the field, ready to take on Oricorio.

"Okie Dokie, then. But don't say, I did warn you." Julia warned her "Now use Ai-"

However Pichu runs towards her and claps its paws together against Oricorio's cheeks, causing the Electric/Flying to stop in her tracks all suddenly.

Julia stared a bit dumbfounded at the display, confused what just happened, but then came to the final conclusion, it was a priority move.

"Uuh, that's mean." Julia signed, putting her hands on the hips, sounding a bit stressed "But we're not giving up! Now Pound that Pichu!"

Oricorio hit the Baby Pokemon with her pom pom wings on the head, causing her to wince in pain, but quickly recovered from the attack.

"Now use Sweet Kiss!" Victoria commanded, as Pichu started to blow some kisses at Oricorio, releasing multiple hearts around her; which caused the latter's eyes to turn into hearts and blushed madly.

Julia, Plusle and Minun looked all shocked and confused upon seeing their comrade in such state and as the cheerleader told Oricorio to attack her opponent, she simply hit herself in confusion and ignored her.

This gave Victoria the opportunity to told Pichu to spam Nasty Plot 2 times, before Oricorio came back to her senses and landed a critical hit with Air Cutter. Yet the Baby Pokemon barely hold the ground, though

Please Pichu, hang in here... Victoria silently prayed, hoping this strategy will work as planned "Use Shock Wave! Quickly!"

With the Electric Terrain's boost, Pichu unleashed a powerful yellow lightning bolt from her tiny body and hit Oricorio, who just snapped out from the confusion. She let out a scream, before collapsing unconscious on the floor. However Pichu collapsed as well out of exhaustion from taking the crit and was picked up by her trainer, who praised her effort and thanked for the help.

So, that's why she used her Pichu against Oricorio. Julia thought, while returning her 2nd Pokemon and recalled some similar experiences with those moves. She let out a frustrated sight with the though being defeated yet again with confusion, made her upset. However it was not over yet, as she still has her last Pokemon for this battle. Pulling out a Great Ball from her jacket's pocket and sended out her Electrode. What's gonna be her choice?

Ralts has no weaknesses against Electric types, but Mitsuko told her about the Sonic Booms and being the fastest out of her team. And it's ability Static makes sure, you'll not attack as often. And his only best moves were mostly with Recovery and Confusion, but believes it would work as before with Oricorio. She still has Combusken (though still paralyzed from the 1st round).

Julia's Electrode went for Sonic Boom, which Ralts avoided it with Teleport. As the second Sonic Boom missed, he went for a Double Team.

The Electrode went for a Charge Beam, which hit Ralts. Luckily he regained most of his strength back with Draining Kiss and set up his 2nd Double Team, after another attack missed. But the Electric Pokemon proves to be very bulky, despite missing it's moves and continues attacking Ralts with 2 Sonic Booms, which almost knocked him out.

"Ralts, keep steady and use another Double Team!" Victoria shouted with determination and with the clear goal to win her first badge.

She really want to prove herself at all costs.

Ralts is trying his best to keep up and the battle went for 5 minutes of stalling and teleporting his way around the area, before firing a Psybeam at his opponent.

Julia started to get very annoyed with her Pokemon missing it's attacks and herself getting impatient with every second (a habit she sometimes has during the gym battles). Despite the cheerful shouts of Pluse and Minun filling the place and dancing around, it didn't helped her a bit, as she slowly became dizzy watching this.

Suddenly her phone was vibrating, as she took a sharp look enough to read a message and she became horrified for awhile. They calling me right now in the middle of the match?! Julia mentally cursed at this; not a fan of interruptions.

Quickly she looked towards the girl, who luckily seemed to be more focused on the match than her, which she was grateful. A part of her wanted to continue with match, but this was an emergency, she had to be present. However, she feels like telling her to stop the match would nullified all her efforts during the gym match and she hates to bring bad news like a bomb...

But then she had a bright idea in her brain. The cheerleader looked towards the fight and smiled sadly, but it seemed the only logical way. Even, if it sounds weird, but it wasn't the first time she did that.

"ELECTRODE! GO BOOOOOM NOOOW!" Julia cheered loudly and jumped up on air, as Electrode suddenly blew itself, when it was close enough to Ralts.

Victoria shielded herself from the explosion, as she was almost blown away by the massive pressure. A few moments later, she looked up and saw her Ralts lying in front of her feet and Electrode overheated from the explosion with swirly eyes.

"And that's the end of this match, guys. Challenger Victoria defeated Leader Julia and has rightfully earned the Volt Badge!" A loud male voice was heard from the entrance, as both girls turned around to see Cain coming through, while holding his phone as a microphone; mimicking the voice of an announcer.

"Excuse me, but I wanted to say that." Mitsuko replied in a slightly annoyed voice, as she appeared behind him. She gave a smile towards Victoria, who now realize, that she just won her first match.

"I.. did it guys. I really did it." She only could whisper these words, before maintained her composure and hugged her Ralts instead. She was very happy.

Then Julia walked towards her and handed her the first badge, which she gladly took it. It was indeed her best day and she shed tears of joy for that.

"Hihi, congrats for your victory. Mmrrrr... I really want to party with you guys along." Julia said with a giggle with Plusle and Minun climbing on her shoulders "Buuut, Ame wants all of us to be at the Grand Hall."

Victoria eyes widen in suprise, wondering what happened. Does it evolve something dangerous? What's going on?

"Whatever Ame means, this cannot be good and I bet Team Meteor is up to something." She could hear Mitsuko's firm voice, whose eyebrows furrowed and had a hateful look on her face.

"Team... Meteor?" She replied in a surprised tone, as her mind was suddenly struck with a distant memory involving with something similiar to this "Team Meteor". Why does it sounds so familiar to her?

However the champion might explain them about them, once they'll arrive at the Grand Hall. Perhaps she could help.