Disclaimer: As we've said numerous times before, we don't own pokemon and we never will. Though it would be nice if we did, but that'll never happen..

Mal, Karania, and Edgar surfed passed Mount Pier until they came to an

outcropping of land that was route 123. They walked down the route and

passed the Berry Master's house, and walked down route 118 until they

came to a patch of water. Once again they called out their water pokemonand surfed to the other side, and when they were on the other side they recalled their pokemon and walked into Mauville City. The gang decided to stop by Rydel's bike shop and see whether or not they could afford to buy a bike to make traveling easier. So when they came to the bike shop, they went inside. Rydel almost had a heart attack when he saw Karania.

"Oh, my gosh! Karania! I can't believe that you're really here!

It's a pleasure to meet you!" Rydel exclaimed.

From behind Karania, Mal rolled her eyes and Edgar watched this with

interest.

Now Rydel asked, "What brings you into my shop of all places?"

Karania replied, "My friends and I were possibly considering getting a

bike to make traveling easier, but that's only if we can afford

it.." Karania replied.

Now Rydel said, "I'll strike a deal with you, Karania, I'll give

you a bike for free if you'll give me your autograph."

Mal and Edgar's eyes popped open in surprise. It seemed to them that

Karania always caught the lucky breaks.

Karania replied, "Okay, that sounds fair enough."

Rydel handed Karania a pad of paper and a pen, and Karania signed them.

Rydel now gave Karania a light blue Mach Bike.

Now Mal and Edgar asked, "What about us?"

Rydel turned to them, "Would you like to buy one?"

Now Mal asked indignantly. "Why do we have to pay when Karania gets one

for free!?"

Rydel replied, "I gave one to her because her autograph is worth as

much as one of my bikes."

Karania looked up and tried not to look too pleased with herself as she

knew that she had just gotten the best deal of this whole deal that Rydel

had offered her.

Now Edgar said, "I hate to say this, but we can't afford a bike right

now; we were only looking at the moment."

"Yeah, what Edgar said is true. I can't afford one either." Mal

said.

Now Rydel said, "I'm sorry kids, but if you can't pay I can't

give you a bike.."

Mal and Edgar turned to leave, but Rydel stopped them. Now he said,

"There's going to be two contests in Veranturf where the grand prize

in each one is a bike voucher. Perhaps you can win the bike vouchers."

Now Mal and Edgar left the shop, and began waiting outside for Karania.

"Thanks again for the bike." Karania said.

"And thank you for your autograph. I'll treasure it dearly."

Rydel said.

Karania bid Rydel goodbye, and left the shop with her new bike to meet

back up with Edgar and Mal.

Another chapter by Lauren.

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