Episode 202: Get The Show On The Road
The ship sails bound for the Hoenn region and the couple shares a room with Professor Birch since the tickets were for three. They used the time they had to have a romantic time with each other.
"Such a nice cruise, huh, Kairi?" Sora asked.
"It is, just as long I'm with you," Kairi said. Sora smiled as he wraps his arm around his girlfriend.
"I'm always having a great time just as long it's with you, Kairi," Sora said, placing a kiss on her cheek, making her giggle.
AS the cruise to the Hoenn region continues, there were some of the passengers who recognized Sora.
"Look! It's him! It's Sora Ketchum! The Pokémon League champion of both Kanto and Johto!" One of the passengers said.
"What is he doing here?" Another passenger asked.
"He must have heard about the Pokémon League in Hoenn and decided to head down there for himself," the first passenger said.
The cruise went on for days as some of the passengers asked for his autograph and he gave them, but at the same time he would spend time with Kairi apart with swiming in the pool and having fun. Professor Birch was interested in Mudbray, Grubbin, Stufful, and Morelull since he knew they couldn't be found in Hoenn.
"Very interesting. And just days old too," Professor Birch said.
"Pika, Pika," Pikachu said.
"Sora and Kairi are lucky to have these two since they're considered to be rare in the Hoenn region," Professor Birch said. He pats Pikachu on the head, being careful not to be electrocuted.
Over to Sora and Kairi, he get an idea, though he wondered if he could get Kairi into it.
"Have you thought about flying?" Sora asked. Kairi looked at him quite confused. "Just come here and you'll see what I mean." He holds out his hand. "Shut your eyes." She closes her eyes. "Step on the ramp." She follows his directions carefully as he holds her. "That's great. Now let your arms out." She extends her arms as far as she could stretch them.
"Okay Sora. Now what?" Kairi asked.
"Open your eyes," Sora said. She opens them and she sees the ocean infront of her.
"Sora, I'm flying!" Kairi said. "I'm flying like a Charizard!" She stayed like that for a few moments before she turns to Sora and she kissed him on the lips. Sora kisses her back. Night came as the couple kissed each other good night and slept soundly. Luckily, she had Morelull in her Pokéball since she knew Morelull would drain energy from unsuspecting Pokémon.
On the very next morning, the couple had a hearty breakfast with Professor Birch. Kairi had prepared Pokémon food for Pikachu, Mudbray, Grubbin, Stufful, and Morelull and enjoyed it so very much. Professor Birch was impressed by Kairi's skills at making Pokémon food for her own and for her boyfriend's.
"You must have a gift with Pokémon, Kairi. They seem to enjoy the food since they appear to have such healthy appetites," Professor Birch said.
"Kairi always has a gift when it came to Pokémon. All of our friends' Pokémon enjoyed them as much as they do," Sora said.
"Professor Oak did mention some friends of yours. Where were you before I bumped into the both of you?" Professor Birch asked.
"We were at the airport seeing our friends along with Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet flying back to the Alola region," Kairi said.
"Alola, huh? That place is such a paradise. And your friends all came from there?" Professor Birch asked.
"Yes they did. they were travelling with us for a while until Professor Kukui decided to form a Pokémon League for the Alola region and they were asked to be Gym Leaders," Sora said.
"It does make sense since the Alola region has never had a Pokémon League before. I will have to commend him since he is giving his region such a gift. And I bet you're planning to compete in one of those someday, Sora," Professor Birch guessed. Sora chuckled.
"Yeah, someday," Sora said. His face lit up at the thought of seeing the Alolan nine again. He couldn't help but wonder how they're doing without them. He even thought of Riku, Gladion, and Hau as well. Kairi thought of the same thing. "Anyway, you said before you were going to give a Pokémon to your son, right?"
"Yes. I have a son who is about to become a Pokémon trainer and I promised him one as soon as I returned home to Littleroot Town. But he's not the only one who is getting one. There is a friend of mine who has a daughter that is the same age as him and she is heading there to recieve one as well. So, I had to make my visit at Professor Oak's lab brief, but I am glad that I bumped into the both of you," Professor Birch said.
"You mean you give away starter Pokémon to new trainers just like Professor Oak? A Grass Type, a Fire Type, and a Water Type?" Sora asked.
"Yes. And if you like, I could show them to you when we get to my lab," Professor Birch said. The couple smiled.
"We wouldn't miss it," Sora said.
"I'm already imagining how cute they are," Kairi said. Professor Birch laughed a he turned to Sora.
"It's no wonder you fell for her, Sora. She almost reminds me of my wife," Professor Birch said.
"Kairi has many reasons I fell in love with her when we first met," Sora said. Kairi blushed and she kisses him on the cheek.
"Come on. Stop, you're going to make me miss my wife so much," Professor Birch said, before laughing again. The couple couldn't help but blush, but they didn't care who was around since they're so happy together.
Meanwhile, not too far from Littleroot Town, a slim girl of average height with brown long hair that has a single fringe at the center with three edges secured by a red and white kerchief and blue eyes with long eyelashes with her single fringe on her brown long hair and blue eyes is seen riding on her bike. She wore a red short-sleeved shirt with a navy blue semi-circle on it, a yellow fanny pack, white gloves with navy fingertips, a white mini skirt over dark blue cycle shorts, and black ankle socks along with red shoes with black and and yellow stripes. I think I should let her introduce herself.
Hi, my name is May and I just turned ten-years old. I'm on my way to meet my dad's friend Professor Birch and to get my beginner's Pokémon. The same can be said for a boy I knew for a very long time, a boy named Brendan who is the professor's son and he is going to get his first Pokémon from him too. Once I get my Pokémon, I can begin my journey as a Pokémon trainer. But just between you and me; what I'm more interested in is traveling and seeing new places. May rode her bike to reach it. There it is, Littleroot Town just up ahead.
Without warning, a small ghost Pokémon that resembles the Grim Reaper without the scythe popped up in front of her. It has a robe-like body with two bone patterns on its back. It wears a skull like mask covering a single red eye that looks through one of the eye sockets.
"Duskull," the ghostly Pokémon hissed. She screams as she lost control of her bike and slams her face into a tree.
"I guess I should have worn a helmet," May gritted her teeth in pain. She slides down the and fell backwards. Duskull flew off into the forest where it came. May gets back on her bike and continues her way to Littleroot Town. "The truth is I don't like Pokémon." She rode her bike to a side of a cliff to catch a view of the ocean and the ship passing by. "But the traveling, I just love it." May beamed at the thought of traveling around. Unknown to her, the ship finally arriving in Littleroot Town were carrying both Sora and Kairi.
As timing would have it, Professor Birch led the couple and Pikachu to head for the lab.
"And here we are, Littleroot Town," Professor Birch said. The couple held hands as they exited off the ship with the rest of the passengers. Flying above them are white seagull-like Pokémon that have long, thin, black-colored eyes. It has a long orange beak with a hooked, black tip. Its long, white wings and tail feathers have blue stripes on them. With them are pelican-like Pokémon whose heads and bills make up the majority of their body. It has white feathers with a short, blue crest on top of its head. There are three blue digits on each of their wide wings, and they have blue feet with three webbed digits. Each eye is made of two black semicircles with a horizontal white line between them. Their large yellow bills appears to extend along their underside. The seagull-like Pokémon are known as Wingull and the pelican-like Pokémon are their evolved form Pelipper.
"Wow, the Hoenn region. We've made it," Sora said.
"Now we're off to my lab. My son is probably already waiting for me by now," Professor Birch said as he lead them to his jeep in the parking lot. They get to the jeep and drove off to his lab. When they have arrived his assistant is standing outside and he is in a frantic fit.
"Professor! It's a good thing you just came back, because we have a situation, sir!" Professor Birch's assistant said.
"What's going on?" Professor Birch asked.
"It's them again. They keep coming back after everything we do to drive them away!" Professor Birch's assistant said.
"What? And they didn't learn their lesson the last time? I'm sure you did everything you could to drive them away," Professor Birch said.
"We did and I thought they had finally given up, but they just came back today. They were waiting for us to let our guard down," Professor Birch's assistant said. Professor Birch sighed.
"They're getting smarter with every attack," Professor Birch groaned. He turned to Sora, Kairi, and Pikachu. "Sorry kids, but there is a personal matter I have to take care of. Won't you wait for me until I get back?"
"Sure," Sora responded.
"Hope isn't too serious," Kairi said.
"It won't be for long. And make yourselves comfortable and help yourselves to something to eat if you like," Professor Birch said. He took off. Sora and Kairi went to the living room to relax. Sora and Kairi had let out Mudbray, Grubbin, Stufful, and Morelull to stretch for a bit and for them for have their lunch.
"How about some sandwiches, Sora. And I know how you like 'em," Kairi said. Sora smiled.
"Ooh, I love that," Sora said. Kairi went into the kitchen to get started on their meal. Unknown to them, watching the couple from outside are three pairs of red eyes. Coming out are three gray Pokémon that resembles either a wolf or a hyena. It has scruffy, unkempt fur and has dark gray fur on its face, underbelly, and paws, as well as inside its pointed ears. It has a long snout, a red nose, and red eyes with yellow scleras. These Pokémon are known as Poochyena. They look around for a way to get in. One of the Poochyena looked at the two and barks directions. The other two nodded and they push a flower pot to an edge making it fall. Kairi was about to get to get started to make lunch she heard the crash.
"What the heck is that?!" Kairi exclaimed. She opened the door and she looked around. The three Poochyena ran inside without her noticing. "I could have sworn I just heard something just now."
"What's the matter, Kairi?" Sora called from the other room.
"Nothing. Just thought I heard something," Kairi said, closing the door. "Must have imagined it." She got back to work on their meal as the Poochyena had walked around inside. Unfortunately, they didn't escape Pikachu's notice as his ears perked up.
"Pi," Pikachu said. Pikachu walked to where the sounds were coming from. He saw the three Poochyena.
"What do you three think you're doing?!" - Pikachu subtitle. The Poochyena charged at Pikachu and he responds with a Thunderbolt. Sora and the other Pokémon hear the commotion and so does Kairi when she hears the noise. The Poochyena jumps out the window, shattering it as Pikachu followed after them.
"Pikachu! Come back!" Sora called out. Pikachu didn't hear him as he kept chasing after the Poochyena.
"Sora, what happened?" Kairi asked.
"Pikachu just went after those Pokémon. No idea how they got in," Sora said.
"We should go after him before something happens," Kairi suggested.
"Good idea. It looks like lunch is about to be on hold," Sora said. The couple called back their other Pokémon back inside and went to the door to follow Pikachu when standing outside is a boy with brown hair and eyes wearing a white beanie. He also wore a skin-tight red and black t-shirt (with an odd zipper on the collar) and black and dark grey slim fit knee length shorts. He wore a green backpack and white and green slip on sneakers. Sora bumps right into him and Kairi catches her boyfriend in her arms as he falls backwards.
"Ouch! What was that?" The boy groaned. Sora stands up, getting out of Kairi's hold and helps the boy up.
"Sorry about that. I was just in such a rush, I didn't even see you there," Sora said.
"Just don't make it a regular thing and we'll be cool," the boy said. "Anyway, I came by to see if my dad is back yet. I came here to get my first Pokémon from him just so I can get my journey started."
"Your dad?" Sora asked.
"Yeah. My dad. Professor Birch. He should be back by now, so I came from my house to see him," the boy said.
"Sorry. You already missed him. He said there was something going on and he left to find whatever it was," Sora said. The boy took off his beanie and groaned.
"Geez, what lousy timing," the boy said. "Anyway, who are you and what are you doing in his lab?"
"Your dad brought us here. My name is Sora and this is my girlfriend Kairi," Sora introduced.
"We both came from Pallet Town," Kairi said. The boy blinked twice.
"Pallet Town? You mean you came from the Kanto region?" The boy asked. The couple nodded. His eyes got wide. "Wait a minute! Sora? Pallet Town? As in Sora Ketchum?! The same Sora Ketchum who won the Indigo Plateau and Johto Pokémon Leagues?!"
"Um, yeah?" Sora asnwered his question with a question.
"I knew you looked familiar. Anyway, putting the game of who's who on hold, why the rush? I mean where's the fire?" The boy said.
"Right. My Pikachu ran out the window and he went after three Pokémon I never seen before. They went that way," Sora said, pointing to the direction Pikachu had ran.
"Man, you're kidding. They went there? Would it be cool if I helped you look?" The boy asked.
"Sure. We can have better luck if we look together," Sora said.
"Cool. Anyway, my name is Brendan, the professor's son, but you already know that," Brendan said, introducing himself.
"Good to meet you, Brendan. Now let's go," Sora said. Sora, Kairi, and Brendan went to search for Pikachu before something would happen to Pikachu.
Elsewhere, Professor Birch and his assistant decided to cover more ground to find the troublemakers and drive them away.
"Those trouble making Poochyena should be around here somewhere. If I were a Poochyena, where would I hide?" Professor Birch wondered as he thought for a moment. "Ah, I would be hiding in the bushes, waiting for the right moment to strike." And luck would have it, a Poochyena runs out at him. "Uh-oh! Time to run!" The Poochyena chases after Professor Birch and he drops his bag as he is running and screaming. "Nice poochy! Nice poochy! Don't chase me! Don't chase me!" He climbed up a tree and barks after him. "Oh, this isn't good." May rides in, hearing the commotion.
"Professor Birch?" May asked.
"Oh, such timing. You must be May. Please open that bag there. You should see three Pokéballs inside it," Professor Birch said.
"This bag here?" May asked, walking over to it. She opens the bag and sees the Pokéballs inside it. "Um, which one do you want?" The Poochyena jumps to bite him, but it misses him.
"Just anyone of them would do! Now please hurry!" Professor Birch said.
"Um, okay," May said, not sure what to do. She grabs one and throws it. "Go, whatever you are." The Pokéball opens and lets out a small blue amphibious Pokémon that looks like a mudskipper fish and a axolotl. It has a light blue neck, underbelly and a tail. It has a large upright segmented fin atop its head, and large orange cheeks with three pointed whisker-like feelers on each. It has short legs and small paws with three toes on each, and a very large fin-like tail.
"Mudkip," the little Pokémon said.
"Yes, a Mudkip!" Professor Birch said in glee.
"Alright, but now what?" May asked.
"Tell it to use Water Gun!" Professor Birch said.
"Use Water Gun," May told Mudkip, but the Water Type Pokémon fired Water Gun right in her face. "Um, somehow I pictured it a whole lot differently." Professor Birch fell out of the tree.
"Mudkip, come!" Professor Birch called. Mudkip comes to home. "Now use Water Gun this Poochyena!" Mudkip fired Water Gun right at the attacking Poochyena, making it retreat. He stood up. "Good job, Mudkip." He picked up Mudkip's Pokéball. "Now return." He calls Mudkip back. He turned to May. "Thanks for all of your help, May. I really appreciate it."
"Oh, it was nothing," May said, feeling embarrassed.
"You really have grown up so much since the last time I have seen you. In fact, Brendan has been looking forward in seeing you again," Professor Birch said. May blushed when he mentioned his son. It was obvious May had a crush on Brendan since they were little.
"Say, where is Brendan?" May asked.
"He should be at my lab by now. We can go together and see him if you want," Professor Birch said. "Also, I have two guests you should meet."
"Guests?" May asked.
"Yes. They should have already met them by now anyway. And I think you'll like them," Professor Birch said. "But unfortunately, I have a bit of a situation on my hands."
"What kind of situation?" May asked.
"A pack of Poochyena has been causing all sorts of trouble and we have tried just about every method to get rid of them, but unfortunately nothing we did would do the trick," Professor Birch explained. "If only we could find where they live."
"Would it be okay to tag along with you? If only if it's okay," May offered.
"Of course," Professor Birch said.
Just then, his assistant came out running.
"Professor! Professor! Professor! Where are you?!" Professor Birch's assistant called out. He looked in the direction of the professor and ran up to him. "Oh, thank goodness I have found you! I heard a commotion and I came running as fast as I could! Are you okay?"
"I am, thanks to May here," Professor Birch said. "Have you found any clues on the Poochyena hideout?"
"I don't know. I was too concerned about you to find it anymore," Professor Birch's assistant said.
"You did the right thing," Professor Birch said.
"But I can show you where I was looking when I heard you screaming. I don't know if it'll be much help to our problem," Professor Birch's assistant said.
"Lead the way," Professor Birch said. The professor, his assistant, and May went into the direction he came from. Over to Sora, Kairi, and Brendan, they look around for any signs of Pikachu.
"Hey Pikachu! Where are you?" Sora called oout.
"He has got to be around here somewhere," Kairi said.
"Maybe we should split up to cover more ground," Brendan suggested.
"That's a good idea. It's best you come with me while Kairi check over there," Sora said.
"Okay," Kairi nodded.
The boys went one way as Kairi went into the opposite direction.
Over to Pikachu, he has continued to chase after the Poochyena, but he has managed to lose them. He sniffs the ground for them. He picked up the scent and continued to go after them.
The three Poochyena had thought they had left Pikachu in the dust as they stopped to catch their breath. The Poochyena that attacked Professor Birch ran into the three Poochyena.
"Watch where you're going, flea bag!" - Poochyena 1 subtitle.
"We have enough troubles without you causing trouble!" Poochyena 2 subtitle. The third Poochyena caught a whiff and scrunched up its nose.
"Woo! Why do you smell like wet dog?" - Poochyena 3 subtitle.
"I was just attacked by a Mudkip. It was those humans again!" - Poochyena 4 subtitle. The first three Poochyena rolled their eyes.
"Ever since we got here, all they try to do is drive us out! They should know we go wherever we please!" - Poochyena 1 subtitle.
"And we were trying to show them who is the boss around here!" - Poochyena 3 subtitle.
"Anyway, why are you running?" - Poochyena 4 subtitle.
"A Pikachu was chasing after us! And we were trying to get away! And I think we lost him." - Poochyena 2 subtitle.
"Hope so, because that Pikachu is a tough one." - Poochyena 1 subtitle.Pikachu has at last caught up with the Poochyena andjumps in front of them.
"Caught you at last!" - Pikachu subtitle.
"How did you find us so fast?!" - Poochyena 1 subtitle.
"I just followed my nose." - Pikachu subtitle.
"This is as far your nose is gonna take you, you yellow rodent!" - Poochyena 1 subtitle.
"I warn you, I have taken much bigger Pokémon than you four!" - Pikachu subtitle.
"Big talk don't win Pokémon battles!" - Poochyena 1 subtitle. The first Poochyena barked and the other three rushes right in. Pikachu smacks the fourth one with Iron Tail and the second one came at the mouse Pokémon with a bite. Pikachu flips the attacking Poochyena over and he fell backwards. The first and third one came at Pikachu fast. Pikachu fired Thunderbolt, shocking them all. The rest of the pack saw the electric attack and went to go see what it was. The Poochyena pack weren't the only ones who saw it. Sora and Brendan saw it too.
"What is that?" Brendan asked.
"It's Pikachu! He must be in a battle!" Sora said.
"Let's go see," Brendan suggested.
"Yeah. Kairi probably saw it too," Sora said. With that said, the boys followed where the electric blast was coming from. And Sora was right, because Kairi saw the electric blast and ran to see what it was. Professor Birch, May and his assistant saw it as well.
"What is that?" May asked.
"That looked like a Thunderbolt attack. A battle must be in progress," Professor Birch said.
"You don't think it's Poochyena picking a fight or something?" Professor's Birch's assistant asked.
"I would have to assume so. We should go see just in case!" Professor Birch said.
The trio went to see what it was. The Poochyena had electrocuted the our Poochyena and then the rest of the pack come rushing in and they all growl at the mouse Pokémon. The Poochyena attacked Pikachu and he fought back as best as he could. The Poochyena ganged up on Pikachu, biting him. Sora, Kairi, Brendan, Professor Birch, his assistant, and May all showed up at the same time to see the battle in progress.
"Pikachu!" Sora gasped. He ran towards the pack to get the pack off of him. "Get away from Pikachu, you little furballs!" One of the Poochyena ran towards Sora to attack him, but Kairi took out her Pokéball and threw it.
"Go! Stufful!" Kairi called out and Stufful comes out and grabs the attacking Poochyena from biting Sora. "Stufful! Give him a good pouding!" Stufful tosses the Poochyena right into some of the pack and they all set their attention on the flailing Pokémon. "Focus Blast!" Stufful forms a ball of blue energy and hurls it right at the Poochyena. "Sora! Use either Mudbray or Grubbin!"
"Right!" Sora nodded as he stopped. He took out both Pokéballs and throws them. "Mudbray! Grubbin! Go!" The Pokéballs opens and the two Pokémon enters the fray. "Mudbray! Mud Slap! Grubbin! Use String Shot!" Mudbray shoots mud at one of the Poocyena while Grubbin fires String Shot, covering them up with string. "Now use Electro Web!" Gubbin fires Electro Web and it traps the Poochyena in it. Sora got to Pikachu covered in bite marks. "You okay, Pikachu?" Pikachu looked right at Sora.
"Pika," Pikachu answered.
"You really had me worried, buddy," Sora said.
"Pika," Pikachu said in an apologizing tone.
"Don't apologize. You just did what you thought was right, that's all," Sora said kindly. He turned to see one of the Poochyena coming behind Mudbray. "Mudbray! Mega Kick!" Mudbray gave the Poochyena behind him a powerful kick. The Poochyena pack started to gang up onto Sora and the Pokémon when Pikachu fired Thunderbolt and it struck a few of them and fired again and it misses them and it struck May's bike and fried it to a crisp.
"Hey! My bike!" May exclaimed. Kairi took out her other Pokéball and tosses it.
"Go! Morelull!" Kairi called out. Morelull enters the fray. Morelull jump onto one of the Poochyena and starts to drain some of its energy and it fell to the ground. The remaining Poochyena saw what the mushroom-like Pokémon could do and they all fled for their lives. "And don't come back!" She went to her boyfriend as he picked up Pikachu in his arms. "Is Pikachu okay?"
"Pikachu took on an entire pack of those Pokémon and he's covered in bites," Sora said. "We should get Pikachu to a Pokémon Center right now!" Sora said.
"There isn't one, Sora," Brendan said.
"He's right. We'll have to heal him in my lab. We must hurry," Professor Birch said. The group made their to the lab to heal. Professor Birch and his staff did what they could to help Pikachu, healing all of his wounds, but he was tired from all of the intense figthing he was doing. He stepped outside in the hall the couple were waiting.
"Is Pikachu doing okay, professor?" Sora asked with concern.
"Pikachu will be just fine. It just needs a goodnight's rest and it'll be as good as new. We already healed up all of the wounds and you can rest assured they weren't too serious," Professor Birch assured him.
"That's a relief," Sora sighed. The couple made their back to the living room with Brendan waiting.
"Your Pikachu doing alright, Sora?" Brendan asked.
"He's fine. He just needs to rest," Sora said.
"That's good to know. I gotta hand it to you, your Pikachu is even more impressive than I thought," Brendan said.
"He took on some tough opponents before and all those Poochyena biting at Pikachu wasn't any different," Kairi said. Sora smiled and puts his arm around Kairi's shoulder.
"You got that right, Kairi," Sora said.
May was peeking from the hall watching them as she leans forward, accidentally knocking the vase over, but catches it before it could hit the ground. The couple and Brendan turned to see the girl and she holds the vase behind her back, like she was hiding it.
"Hi there. I didn't get a chance to introduce myself before. My name is May," she introduced herself.
"My name is Sora Ketchum," Sora introduced.
"And my name's Kairi," Kairi introduced herself.
"So, how's Pikachu doing?" May asked.
"Sleeping like a baby about now," Sora said. Brendan stood up.
"Hey May. It's been a while since we last saw each other," Brendan said. May couldn't help but blush.
"You too, Brendan. You look like you're doing okay," May said. Brendan couldn't help but smile.
"You too, May," Brendan said.
Sora and Kairi could sense a spark between the both of them and they smiled warmly to another would be couple just like Ethan and Kris. They both wondered how they were doing.
"You two know each other?" Kairi asked.
"You can say that, Kairi. May and I knew each other ever since we were little kids. We used to play with each other whenever our parents got together," Brendan explained. He blushes a bit. May's face was a little more redder. Professor Birch has stepped out.
"Well, I was just going to do this separately, but since the both of you are here, I suppose you can both choose your very first," Professor Birch said. He led the would be trainers and the couple to another room and he sets out three Pokéballs on the table. "These three Pokéballs all contain three beginner Pokémon." He grabs one and he opens it. "First up." The Pokémon let out is a green gecko-like Pokémon with a dark green, leaf-like tails, and a red underside. It also has three digits on each hand and foot. It has bright yellow eyes and skinny reptilian pupils. "This is Treecko."
"Treecko," the Treecko said.
"Is that a Grass Type?" Sora asked.
"Yes," Professor Birch answered. The Treecko looked at May and she winced.
"It's creepy!" May said, shivering in fear.
"No he's not, May. He's very cute," Kairi said, gushing at the sight of Treecko. Professor Birch has let out the next Pokémon and it is the Mudkip May used before.
"And this is Mudkip. And it' is a Water Type," Professor Birch said.
"Kip," Mudkip said.
"Oh, he's just as cute as Treecko," Kairi gushed again, making Sora chuckle and he puts his arm around her.
"Settle girl," Sora said.
"You may think it's cute, Kairi, but this one wouldn't do a thing I tell it to," May sulked.
"Now we have our final choice," Professor Birch said, letting out the third Pokémon. This one is a small, chick-like Pokémon. Its soft, fluffy plumage is mainly bright orange, with tiny, yellow, developing wings, and a yellow plume of three feathers atop its head. It has a small, tanbeak, and large, black eyes. It has tan-colored talons with three digits. "And this is Torchic, a Fire Type." The Torchic went over to May and nuzzles her leg affectionately. May knew this little one has won her over.
"Well, this one isn't so bad," May said. She picks up Torchic. "And that's that. I choose Torchic."
"Torchic," May's new Torchic chirped.
"Torchic is a very cute choice to make, May," Kairi said. Professor Birch turned to Brendan.
"How about you, son? Have you decided on which one you want?" Professor Birch asked.
"I think I did, dad. The one I'm going with is Treecko," Brendan decided.
"Treecko," Brendan's new Treecko said. Professor Birch smiled. He took out five Pokéballs and a Pokédex for each of them.
"Here, you are going to need these Pokéballs to contain the wild Pokémon you come across and a Pokédex for each one of you to gain information on them. Also, there is an app for you to use. This app should allow you to exchange your Pokémon for the ones on your team when you have reached a limit of six whenever you want. You can choose to exchange the newly caught ones for one on your team or to keep it with you," Professor Birch explained.
"So cool," Brendan said. He took his Pokéballs and Pokédex from his father and May did the same thing.
"May, Brendan, if you two work hard, you'll be great Pokémon trainers," Professor Birch said. The new trainers stepped outside and May looked at her damaged bike.
"Oh, my gorgeous bike," May groaned. Brendan nocticed and he lets out a whislte.
"That Pikachu really did a number on it," Brendan said.
"It was all that Pikachu's fault to begin with," May snarled.
"Don't be hard on it. I'm sure Sora's Pikachu didn't mean it," Brendan said. "I'll pay for the bike." May turned to Brendan.
"You don't have to do that," May said.
"It's okay. I want to. Sora and Kairi are probably worried about Pikachu and they're already taing care of it right now," Brendan said. May couldn't believe how considerate Brendan was being.
"Thanks Brendan. I really appreciate it," May said.
"That's what friends are for," Brendan said. May smiled as she blushed.
"But how will you be able to pay for it?" May asked.
"I'll find a way someday. I promise," Brendan said.
"Okay, but just know I'm going to be holding you up to that promise and don't get any ideas about weaseling out," May said.
"I don't plan on it, May. Just gotta head home and bond with my Treecko. I think you should bond with your Torchic," Brendan said. "I'll see you tomorrow, May."
"You too, Brendan," May said. She waved to Brendan as he took off for home. May was still blushing.
"He's even cuter than I remember," May said in her thoughts. "I want to tell him how I feel, but how and when am I going to do it?" May smiled. "Maybe when I know the time is right." Night came as May was heading off to bed when she peeked into the room Sora and Kairi were sharing. She saw the couple with Pikachu asleep on a bed. Kairi rubbed Pikachu gently, not waking him.
"You should get some sleep too, Sora," Kairi suggested.
"Yeah, you're right," Sora said with a yawn. He climbed into bed as Kairi followed. "I'm glad you came with me here in the Hoenn region, Kairi."
"I wanted to come with you. Our journey started with the two of us and I figured that's how it should start again," Kairi said. Sora smiled.
"You're right. Our journey did start right before Lillie, Illima, and the others first came with us after meeting Riku. They've been with us from the Lavender Town and right back home after going through the Johto region. That was a thrill I will always remember," Sora said. Kairi places her head on her shoulder.
"Yes. And during that time we shared our very first kiss as a couple. And I thought maybe we should share one right now," Kairi said. May's face was getting red as Sora and Kairi drew their faces closer to each other and then pressed their lips to one another. May was captivated by the kiss and how romantic it looked.
"Oh, how romantic," May said in a whisper. She went to a vacant room to sleep and she climbed into bed and dreamt happily about her and Brendan. On the very next morning, Pikachu was the first to wake up and he sees Sora and Kairi sound asleep. He went to Sora and poked his face. He woke up and he smiles to see his partner is alright.
"Pikachu, you're awake!" Sora said.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said. Kairi woke up and she sees her boyfriend's partner is doing great.
"I am so happy to see you're okay, Pikachu. Don't you ever worry us like that again," Kairi said.
"Pika," Pikachu said.
After breakfast, the couple are standing outside along with Brendan and May. Brendan had already just arrived.
"Okay, we're ready," Sora said.
"Good to hear it. If you're going to participate in the Hoenn Pokémon League, you'll have to register at the nearest Pokémon Center you can find," Professor Birch said.
"And the closest town where you can find one is in Oldale Town," Professor Birch's assistant added.
"Okay. And thanks," Sora said. He turned to Brendan and May. "So, how about you two? You guys going to be in it?" Brendan grinned.
"I'm going to be in it to win it, Sora. You just wait and see," Brendan said.
"You'll be so on," Sora said. Both Sora and Brendan shook hands in a tight squeeze.
"The first Gym is gonna be in Petalburg City. And when I get there, you'll be eating my dust!" Brendan said.
"Not if you're eating mine first," Sora said. Kairi giggled.
"Okay, don't get carried away, you two. Let's get a move on before you get overconfident," Kairi said.
The four trainers have began their travels in the Hoenn region and began to make their first stop to Oldale Town on the way to Petalburg City. It was smooth sailing on ahead since there weren't any Poochyena in the area. They figured it was because of Morelull scaring them out of the area. Sora and Kairi along with Brendan and May were heading to the closest Pokémon Center to register for the Hoenn Pokémon League.
As they kept going, they hear some rustling up above and something came swooping down at the foursome.
"WHOA!" Sora, Kairi, Brendan, and May all exclaimed.
"What was that?" Sora asked. They all looked around and May spotted something.
"Look!" May said, pointing to something. The something is a small swallow-like Pokémon. It has a white stomach, a reddish pink neck. It also has small triangle where the reddish pink color ends and where it begins to turn blue. The blue looks like hair on the head. Its talons are a creamish color. It also has a blue tail just like a swallow.
"It's a Taillow," Brendan said. Sora took out his new Pokédex to scan this new Pokémon. His new Pokédex has a woman's computerized voice.
Taillow, the Tiny Swallow Pokémon
Type: Normal/Flying
Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
"Taillow definitely looks gutsy," Sora said.
"And it's mine," Brendan said, taking out his Pokéball and tosses it. "Go get it, Treecko!" The Pokéball opens and Treecko awaits for his new trainer's instructions.
"Careful. Taillow is a Flying Type. He's at a disadvantage against Taillow since it's a Flying Type," Sora warned the beginner.
"I know what I'm doing! Treecko! Pound! Let's go!" Brendan ordered. Treecko jumps and swings his leafy tail right at the tiny swallow Pokémon, but Taillow just pecks at the lizard-like Pokémon and then chasing Treecko off. "Treecko! Pound again!" Treecko tries to use Pound, but Taillow comes in with a Wing Attack and lands a hit onto Treecko. The gecko-like Pokémon was down for the count and it was Sora's turn to the plate.
"I'll take care of it. Pikachu! Go!" Sora shouted.
"Pika!" Pikachu enters the battle against Taillow. Taillow dives down at the mouse Pokémon with Wing Attack.
"Dodge and use Thunderbolt!" Sora ordered. Pikachu fires Thunderbolt and it gives Taiillow such a good shock. Taillow shakes it off, but it didn't mean Thunderbolt didn't hurt it. Taillow came down to deliever a Peck onto Pikachu. "Dodge and use Iron Tail!" Pikachu jumps and swings his tail, glowing metallicly and it lands a hit onto Taillow. The battle went on as Taillow wasn't gonna give up without a fight. May was at a loss to why Taillow didn't just give up. It went on until Pikachu and Taiilow ended up panting. Seeing it was an opportunity to end it, he takes out a Pokéball and tosses it at Taillow. When it struck Taillow, it flows inside it and it wobbles around for a bit, knowing it wasn't going to stay in for long. Stars swirls around the Pokéball to confirm the catch. Sora felt proud since he had made his first catch in Hoenn. "Bagged me a Taillow."
"That was a good catch, Sora," Kairi praised her boyfriend.
"Yeah. It was," Brendan said. "Pikachu was a good choice since being an Electric Type. Also, you deserve it too. I'll try my luck next time."
"I know Treecko will get better if you work hard," Sora said, before setting his attention to May. "I hoped you learned something, May." She chuckled nervously.
"I'm sure I did," May said, nervously.
"But before we go," Kairi said, getting a Potion out of her bag. "Let me heal up your Treecko."
"Thank you, Kairi," Brendan said. She sprays the Potion on Treecko, healing his injuries.
"There," Kairi said.
"Now let's keep going," Sora suggested.
Kairi, Brendan, and May didn't need a second opinion and they continued on their way to the closest Pokémon Center. The adventure in Hoenn has officially begun.
Note: Brendan and May will only be with Sora and Kairi right until they make their way to Petalburg City for the first time and it's going to be Brendan who is going to be battling Norman first. Just wait and see what I have in store next time.