Episode 213: Winner By A Nosepass
In the previous chapter, Sora, Kairi, and Pikachu had finally in Rustboro City and not only that, they have an unexpected reunion with Lillie who has arrived in the Hoenn region along with two young trainers named Elio and Selene. Lillie, Elio, and Selene are introduced to Brendan, May, and Max who have arrived in Rustboro City for their Gym battle (or just Brendan's in May's case). After hearing how the couple's friends and former travel companions are doing, they made their way to the local tower to search for the Gym, and they discover that a teacher named Roxanne is the Rustboro City Gym Leader. After a day of learning for young minds, Sora and Roxanne will have their battle; or will he wait his turn.
After spending their day in the Pokémon Trainer's School, Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Lillie, May, and Max all returned to the Pokémon Center to rest up for the night. Sora took the other letters from the rest of the Alolan nine.
"Shall we, Kairi?" Sora asked.
"I am wondering how they're doing after reading Mallow and Lana's letters," Kairi said. Sora takes one that is from Kiawe.
"Well, here's Kiawe's. Let's see how are things with him," Sora said. He began to read it.
Dear Sora and Kairi
Missed you guys since we left for home. As soon as I got home, I gave the good news about my position as Gym Leader to my parents and they were ecstatic to hear it. Even my little sister couldn't believe it. My mom told me she wished my grandfather was alive to see it and he would be just as proud. Hearing that from them meant a lot to me. I figured I would have it somewhere around Wela Volcano Park. Olivia is helping me out with that. Also, my family got that recipe of sea-salt ice cream from an investor and it became such a session for all of Alola! Mimo even loves it as much as Lana's little sisters. Anyway, give it your all while you're in Hoenn!
Your friend,
Kiawe
Sora folded the letter and he picked the one from Sophocles.
"Let's hear how Sophocles is doing," Sora said. He begins to read it.
Dear Sora and Kairi,
How are you two doing? I'm doing great, thanks! And so are Togedemaru and my other Pokémon! I'm going to admit that I missed you guys so much since we got back home from our journey in Johto. My cousin Molayne is setting up a gym in the space observatory and I'm setting up my own laboratory and use it as a Pokémon Gym since it suits Electric Type Pokémon. I got the idea from an old man who lives in Mauville City and he was very supportive. Also, I made it my mission to eat at Mallow's restaurant whenever I have the chance to dig in on the food Kairi used to cook for us. Again, I miss you guys so very much. Keep going at it!
Sophocles
Sora takes one more letter and it is from Illima.
"And here's one from Illima," Sora said.
"Read it," Kairi said.
"Okay," Sora said.
My dear friends, Sora and Kairi
A day has not come that I have not thought of you. When we heard from Professor Oak about your journey, I knew fate was playing its role. I trust everything is going well for you both. As for me, I have already begun construction on my new Gym with my Bewear lending a hand of course. Hala is doing his part since he is the Island Kahuna. As I write to you, memories of our times began to flow back and those memories are worth more than any gold. I wish you both all the best.
From your good friend,
Illima
Sora and Kairi smiled as they held hands after Sora has set the letter with the others.
"Glad they're doing great," Sora said.
"Me too," Kairi said.
Before Sora could read another letter, Brendan came up to the couple.
"Hey Brendan," Sora greeted.
"Hey Sora. Just wondering if you're going to join up with us," Brendan said.
"Right. We can read the rest later," Sora said, putting all the letters away. He, Kairi, and Pikachu joined up with Lillie, Brendan, May, and Max for their meal. "So Max, had a good time?"
"Yeah. I sure did, Sora. It was even more of a blast since you were there," Max said.
"I'm sure the other kids were thinking the same thing ," Sora said.
"You didn't seem too bothered by the fact you lost the practice battle," Kairi said.
"I would have won if I used Water Gun like Kenny said, but I'll do better next time," Max said.
"Max is known to bounce right back," May said.
"Hm, just like someone else we know," Lillie said. She and Kairi both looked at Sora who scratches the back of his head.
"Pika, Pika," Pikachu said.
"Anyway, Brendan, do you want to go first just like the last time or should it be either me or May?" Sora asked.
"I was thinking that it'll be you should have the honors, Sora. It could have easily been you who would have battled Norman, but instead it was me. Also, I would like to see how you would do well in a Gym battle," Brendan said. Sora smiled.
"Thanks Brendan. But let's hear it from May," Sora suggested. He turned to Brendan's crush. "Should you go ahead of me? I mean it'll be hard for you to win since Fire Types are weak against Rock Types."
"Oh, I think I'll pass," May said.
"YOU'LL PASS?!" Sora, Lillie, Brendan, Max, Elio, and Selene all exclaimed.
"That's what I have decided," May said.
"So, have you finally made up your mind, May?" Kairi asked.
"Made up her mind? What are you talking about?" Brendan asked. Sora looked right at his girlfriend.
"Kairi? Did you have anything to do with this?" Sora asked.
"A little," Kairi admitted.
"It's okay, Kairi. I found the path I want to walk on. And I have decided to become a Pokémon Coordinator, just like Kairi," May said. Brendan and Max were both shocked.
"But why would you pass up this chance when you have just become a Pokémon trainer?" Max asked.
"I am going to tell you the truth, Max. I never really wanted to be a Pokémon trainer. All I really wanted to do is to go out and travel, and see different places. Being a trainer was the perfect excuse to do all that," May said.
"No way," Max said, sounding disappointed.
"To even more honest, I never really liked Pokémon, but now I love 'em! And after watching both Kairi and Janet compete in that Pokémon Contest, I knew had found my calling," May said. Brendan smiled.
"Well, if that's what you wanna do, May, then you have one hundred percent of my support. Besides, I kinda like it better if you were my friend than my rival anyway," Brendan said, making May blush. She smiled at her crush's words.
"Thank you, Brendan. That means a lot," May said.
"You know, it won't be easy being a Pokémon Coordinator and all that?" Max said, still disappointed.
"Oh, Max, of course I know all that. That's why I'm going to work hard to be the best Pokémon Coordinator as I can possibly be. I just hope you're supporting me too, aren't you?" May asked her little brother.
"You know you've got mine, May," Sora said. May and Max both turned to him. "If Kairi is on board for you to become a Pokémon Coordinator, then I am too."
"It was my very first contest, but I won it even though I knew it wasn't going to be easy. So, don't expect me to easy on you just because we're friends," Kairi said.
"Like Sora said, it wouldn't be fun if you did," May said. Both girls have locked hands, knowing the two have become rivals.
Lillie smiled she knew knew not much had changed as rivalries has been forged. Elio and Selene both shared her friend's enthusiasm.
"Now, let's get the show on the road," Sora said. The group made their way to the Rustboro City Gym. "Here it is."
"You mean, this is the Rustboro City Gym?" May asked.
"It's nothing like the Petalburg City Gym, that's for sure," Max said.
"Each Gym is catered to the use of a very specific Type. And the designs of the Gym is suited for the needs of Rock Type Pokémon," Sora said. He turned to Kairi. "Remember the Pewter City Gym, Kairi?"
"How could I forget? It was your very first Gym battle. I thought for certain Brock would have had you, but you still came through when Pidgeotto learned to use Steel Wing and Pikachu learning Iron Tail," Kairi said.
"Yeah. That Geodude and Onix of his were rock-solid contenders; no pun intended," Sora said. "I think Roxanne isn't going to be any different." The group entered the Gym to find the Gym's staff setting up.
"Welcome folks. You must be Sora from Pallet Town, Brendan from Littleroot Town, and May from Petalburg City, am I right?" One of the staff members asked.
"Yes, that's right," Sora confirmed.
"Teacher! Your challengers have all arrived!" The staff member called out. Roxanne is seen standing on the bleachers.
"Welcome. I have to say I am happy that you're all beginning your experiences here in Hoenn in my own gym. This is quite an honor," Roxanne said.
"We're the ones who are honored, Roxanne," Brendan said.
"But there's one thing I wanna say. The thing is, I'm not going to be having my battle with you," May said. Roxanne raised a brow.
"Oh?" Roxanne asked. "And why not?"
"Because I have decided to be a Pokémon Coordinator and compete in Pokémon Contests. I have already decided that for myself," May explained. Roxanne smiled.
"I understand, May. People choose different ways of interacting with Pokémon. I wish you luck in your choice," Roxanne said.
"Thanks Roxanne," May said.
"So, which one of you boys will be having a battle with me first?" Roxanne asked. Sora stepped up.
"I will. Just to warn you, I am ready for anything you can throw at me," Sora said.
"Pikachu," Pikachu said.
"I don't doubt it, Sora. I expect the best from my challengers," Roxanne said. The staff members have finished setting up.
"Teacher! Everything is ready!" The staff member said.
"Good job and thank you," Roxanne said.
"Why are they calling you teacher?" Elio asked.
"These are students who work as interns for the Gym. In the process of assisting me, they gain valuable experiences as trainers," Roxanne said.
"Cool," Max said.
"I'll say," Selene said.
"Sora, you don't mind if I make a video of our battle, do you?" Roxanne asked.
"No," Sora said.
"Thanks. I like to use the videos in class. I found that trainers can watch and study actual Gym battles is a good way to learn," Roxanne said.
"Is this going to be on the test?" Sora asked, jokingly. This made Kairi, Brendan, and Elio chuckle a bit. Both the Gym Leader and the challenger took their places in the battlefield as the staff members began recording the battle.
"This is so exciting! This is the first real Gym battle I have ever seen!" Elio said.
"Me too! I am so at the edge of my seat watching this!" Selene said.
"Wow! I can't wait for the battle to get started already!" Max said.
"You really love this stuff, do you, Max?" May asked.
"I sure do!" Max said.
"Your dad is a Gym Leader. Doesn't he ever let you watch the battles closely?" Lillie asked.
"No. He never let us watch the battles since he doesn't want the challengers to lose their concentration," Max said.
"So, what kind of stragedy do you think he's got up his sleeve, Lillie?" Selene asked.
"Knowing Sora, he's going to go with a Grass Type or a Water Type Pokémon. Treecko and Mudkip are his best bets," Lillie said.
"Lillie's right. Treecko and Mudkip are the obvious choices to use against a Rock Type. But I can't help but wonder what kind of trick she has to combat Grass and Water Types," Kairi said.
"The battle between the Gym Leader Roxanne and Sora Ketchum from Pallet Town is about to begin! Both trainers will be using two Pokémon each! Only the challenger will be allowed to switch Pokémon! The battle will be over when both of either trainer's Pokémon is unable to battle! Begin the battle!" The referee announced.
"Geodude! I choose you!" Roxanne shouted as Geodude has entered the battlefield. Sora has taken out his own Pokéball.
"Good thing I came prepared! Go! Mudkip!" Sora called out as Mukip has entered the battlefield.
"Ah, so it's a Water Type Pokémon. A wise choice, Sora. But it does mean it will be enough. Geodude! Rollout!" Roxanne ordered. Geodude rolls into a ball and rolls right towards the water fish Pokémon.
"Mukip! Dodge and use Mud Slap!" Sora ordered. Mudkip avoids Geodude's attack and shoots out a blob of mud and it smacks Geodude in the face. Sora takes out Mudkip's Pokéball and calls back Mudkip. He takes out Treecko's Pokéball. "Your turn now Treecko!" He throws the Pokéball and Treecko comes right out. He sticks his twig in his mouth.
"He switches Mudkip with Treecko! What is he planning?" Elio asked.
"I think I know," Kairi said. They all looked at her. "Sora must have sent out Mudkip first, not because of his advantage over Rock Types like Geodude, but because Sora knows Mud Slap can lower accuracy when it hits. He then sends out Treecko for his speed and agility. Sora's strategy must be to catch Roxanne off guard with a unique combo."
"Wow! Sora is so awesome!" Max said with his eyes lighting up.
"Bullet Seed!" Sora ordered. Treecko fired Bullet Seed right at the rock Pokémon. Geodude taking the hit from Treecko's Bullet Seed while having mud in its face. "How do you like that, Roxanne?"
"Not a bad strategy, Sora. Using Mudkip's Mud Slap to blind my Geodude was an excellent strategy. Also Treecko's Bullet Seed is a good choice of attack to use on Geodude. But it will take more than that to win it here. Geodude! Rollout!" Roxanne ordered. Geodude rolls into a ball once more and rolls around and rams into some rocks. Geodude uncurls itself and sees the mud is off its face. "Geodude! Mega Punch!" Geodude comes right towards the wood gecko Pokémon and lands a devastating punch.
"Ooh! That has gotta hurt," Elio said.
"Geodude's rock-hard body can deliver some devastating attacks," Max said.
"I agree. Geodude are hard bodied Pokémon and they don't mess around when bashing into things; or even each other," Lillie said.
"Geodude! Use another Mega Punch!" Roxanne ordered. Geodude comes at Treecko to deliver another Mega Punch.
"Dodge with Quick Attack!" Sora ordered. Treecko avoids Geodude's attack by jumping onto one of the rocks. "Now fire Bullet Seed!" Treecko fires Bullet Seed right at the rock Pokémon.
"You think I'm inexperienced enough to walk into that trap again? I think not! Geodude! Rollout!" Roxanne ordered as Geodude rolls right towards the rock Treecko is clinging on and smashes, but not before Treecko has jumped to another one. Geodude kept rolling and rolling.
"Geodude's Rollout is pretty strong," May said.
"When Rollout is used, it gets stronger each time it strikes," Lillie said. Geodude keeps rolling and the attack turns even more stronger as Geodude came close to strike Treecko.
"Dodge it, Treecko, and use Bullet Seed!" Sora ordered. Treecko avoids Geodude's attack and fires Bullet Seed and it pelts Geodude hard. Sora takes out Treecko's Pokéball and calls Treecko back. He takes put Mudkip's Pokéball and tosses it. "Back to action, Mudkip!" The Pokéball lets out Mudkip to the battlefield. "Now use Water Gun!" Mudkip fires a Water Gun right at Geodude. The water attack came too fast for Geodude to dodge and slammed against a big rock. Geodude has been taken down.
"Geodude is unable to battle! Mudkip wins!" The referee announced.
"Wow. Sora is even better than I thought. I can see why he's the Pokémon League Champion of Kanto and Johto," Elio said.
"Now Roxanne has one left to use. What does she have in store next?" Selene asked.
"We're about to find out," Lillie said.
Roxanne calls back her fallen Geodude and she smiles.
"You battled hard, Geodude. You deserve a good long rest," Roxanne said, putting Geodude's Pokéball aside. "Very impressive, Sora. Your battling skills are outstanding. But let's see how well you handle my next one. I choose you, Nosepass!" She threw her Pokéball and it let's out a large dark-blue rocky Pokémon. It has a egg-shaped body with a hole in it revealing two closed eyes. On the sides on its body, it has two holes which it also has on its hands and feet. It has a triangular, red nose that it uses as a compass.
"Nosepass?" Sora asked, taking out his Pokédex and scanning the new Pokémon.
Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon
Type: Rock
Nosepass had been said to be completely unmoving, with its magnetic nose pointed due north. However, close observation has revealed that the Pokémon actually moves by a little over 3/8 of an inch every year.
"I'm going to guess that nose isn't just for show," Sora said. "It worked once, but I think it'll work again. Mudkip! Mud Slap!" Mudkip sends out a blob of mud and it strikes Nosepass on the mark.
"Why didn't Nosepass dodge?" May asked.
"I don't know, but I think Roxanne has something planned," Kairi said.
"Nosepass! Use Lock-On!" Roxanne ordered. Nosepass's closed eyes and nose glows blue and sends out a red ring right towards Mudkip. The ring sticks to Mudkip and sticks to him. "Now fire Zap Cannon!" A yellow orb of electricity with a red center appears in front of Nosepass's nose and it fires it at Mudkip and lands a devastating hit. Mudkip has been taken down by the powerful electric attack.
"Mudkip is unable to battle! Nosepass wins!" The referee announced.
"Now both has one left to use!" Brendan said.
"That must be it. By combing Lock-On and Zap Cannon together, Nosepass can hit any target, no matter what," Kairi said.
"Whao! Zap Cannon must be how she deals with Water Types like Mudkip!" Lillie said.
"But Zap Cannon will have little effect on Treecko, right?" Max asked.
"True, but it doesn't mean it won't land a hit. When Zap Cannon does land a hit, the target is then paralyzed," Lillie said.
"Man. Sora has gotten himself into a real sling," Brendan said.
"But this is where he bounces back, isn't it?" Elio asked.
"I hope so," Lillie said. Sora calls back his fallen Mudkip.
"Don't sweat it, Mudkip. You battled hard. You deserve a pretty good rest," Sora said. He puts Mudkip's Pokéball aside and takes out Treecko's. "Okay, Treecko! Back to action!" He throws it and his Treecko comes back out and sticks his twig in his mouth.
"Now Nosepass! Use Lock-On!" Roxanne ordered. Nosepass fires another red ring and it locks onto Treecko. Sora knew she's planning to use Zap Cannon again. "Now use Zap Cannon!"
"Treecko! Try to dodge it with Quick Attack!" Sora called out. Treecko ran across the battlefield to avoid Nosepass's attack. Nosepass fires Zap Cannon and hones in on Treecko fast. Treecko tries as fast as he could run to outrun Nosepass's Zap Cannon, but Treecko gets struck hard by Zap Cannon. Treecko becomes paralyzed from Zap Cannon.
"This is bad. Treecko's now paralyzed," Lillie said.
"Now Nosepass has the upperhand despite Treecko having the Type advantage," Lillie said.
"Sora's Treecko has spunk, but it doesn't look like it's going to call it quits. Also, it's got nothing on my Treecko," Brendan said.
"When is he gonna bounce back?" Selene asked.
"Pretty soon," Lillie said. Even though Elio and Selene knew Sora for a short time, but Lillie knew better than to underestimate him. She and the rest of the Alolan nine all saw how Sora was pushed to the ropes before, but he managed to bounce back even in impossible spots. Kairi had faith in Sora no matter what. The same can be said when she won the Poké Maiden Tournament.
"Gotta think fast! Roxanne's Nosepass is pretty tough, but much more tougher than I thought. Treecko may be paralyzed, but it won't make me throw in the towel," Sora said to himself. "Treecko! Quick Attack!" Treecko dashes towards Nosepass. "Now use Pound!" Treecko swings his leafy tail right at the compass Pokémon.
"No you don't! Nosepass! Use Rock Tomb!" Roxanne ordered. Nosepass slams on the battlefield. Multiple gray rocks outlined in white energy form around Nosepass and it throws them to surroundTreecko .
"What the?!" Elio asked.
"What is Roxanne up to?" Selene asked.
"Rock Tomb must be Roxanne's trump card to slow down Treecko. That's a good trick," Lillie said.
"Treecko! Try to use Quick Attack to jump on those rocks!" Sora ordered. Treecko jumps from rock to rock. Even though Treecko is paralyzed, Treecko is still pretty fast.
"Treecko isn't moving as fast as he was before," Selene said.
"Yeah, why is that?" May asked.
"Paralysis can cut into a Pokémon's speed and sometimes it'll prevent Treecko from attacking," Lillie said.
"Now Sora has to think of something to bring her down," Kairi said.
"Yeah, and fast," Elio said.
"Treecko! Bullet Seed!" Sora ordered. Treecko attempts to fire Bullet Seed, but is unable to do so, due to his paralysis.
"Nosepass! Zap Cannon again!" Roxanne ordered. Nosepass fires Zap Cannon again. Sora thought he was done for until he thought of something.
"Wait a minute! I remember using Swift against Misty's Starmie before. Maybe I could try using Zap Cannon and Lock-On against her. The only problem is, Treecko is paralyzed and he won't be able to run fast enough. It's a risk I'm going have to take," Sora said in his thoughts. He spoke out loud, "Treecko! Quick Attack!" Treecko ran across the battlefield as fast he could possibly go. Roxanne was caught off guard by his choice of attack.
"What is he trying to do? He can't possibly outrun Zap Cannon. What is going through his head?" Roxanne asked in her thoughts.
"Quick Attack to outrun Zap Cannon? What's Sora thinking?" Max asked.
"I think I know!" Kairi said. "Sora must have figured out the weakness in using Lock-On and Zap Cannon is to follow its target no matter where they go. I just hope Treecko is still fast enough!"
Treecko kept running fast, but his legs were starting to go gimpy from the running he was doing. Sora gritted his teeth and a small drop of sweat runs down his face.
"Just a little more," Sora said in his thoughts. Treecko kept running, but Zap Cannon was gaining fast. Treecko got close enough and jumps onto Nosepass's face. Roxanne gasped when Treecko did that.
"Jump off as soon as Zap Cannon gets close!" Sora called out. Treecko stayed put and waited for Nosepass's attack to come. When Zap Cannon was close enough, Treecko jumped at the last minute before Nosepass was struck by its own move. Nosepass was now paralyzed.
"So that's it! He used the combination of Zap Cannon and Lock-On against me. A brilliant strategy. But it won't end here! Nosepass! Rock Tomb!" Roxanne ordered. Nosepass slowly moved to make Rock Tomb, but Nosepass couldn't move because of its paralysis.
"Now use Pound!" Sora ordered. Treecko spins around in the air and slams his tail as hard as he could and Nosepass gets smacked good. The compass Pokémon takes a brutal hit from the wood gecko Pokémon and falls to the ground beaten. Roxanne and her staff were at a loss.
"Nosepass is unable to battle! Treecko wins! The victory goes to Sora Ketchum from Pallet Town!" The referee announced.
"Way to go, Treecko!" Sora praised Treecko. Roxanne calls back Nosepass and smiles.
"Well done, Nosepass. You battled admirably. You deserve a good long rest," Roxanne said. She walks up to Sora. "Congratulations, Sora. You have battled hard and I have never had an opponent as tough as you are."
"Thanks Roxanne. You battled hard too," Sora said.
"I have learned so much since battling you and I hope my students have learned something from our battle as well. As proof of your victory here in the Rustboro City Gym, it pleases me to present you with this Stone Badge," Roxanne said, holding out a badge. It is shaped like a rectangle with two of its corners more emphasized than the others. Sora accepts his badge from the Gym Leader.
"Thanks Roxanne. I gotta tell you, I had a great time battling you," Sora said.
"And I have too," Roxanne said.
"One down, seven to go," Sora said.
"Pi, Pikaxhu!" Pikachu said.
"Also, there should be a school dance going on tonight. And I'll be one of the chaperones for the dance. You and Kairi should attend if you like," Roxanne said.
"I'm going have to run it by Kairi. I'm sure they'll be thrilled," Sora said.
"Glad to hear it," Roxanne said.
Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Lillie, Brendan, May, Max, Elio, and Selene returned to the Pokémon Center to have Mudkip and Treecko rest up after that hard battle they had.
"So, Kairi. Roxanne said something about a dance tonight? Wanna join me as my date?" Sora asked. Kairi smiled and she hugs her boyfriend tight.
"Oh, Sora! I would love to!" Kairi said so lovingly and hugging him tight.
The couple have made it to the academy and they met up with the many students who are paired up with different couples around their ages. One of the chaperones came up to the couple.
"May I help you two?" The chaperone asked.
"Yeah, we were invited here by Miss Roxanne. My name is Sora Ketchum," Sora said.
"Wait a minute! You mean the same Sora Ketchum who battled Roxanne earlier today and won?!" The chaperone asked.
"Yeah. She invited both of me and my girlfriend for the dance," Sora said.
"I see. Then come on in and enjoy yourselves," the chaperone said, allowing them to enter. He took a look at them and smiled. "Cute couple."
The couple had joined in on the others for the dance. They danced through the songs and then rested their feet to relax.
"Having a blast, Kairi?" Sora asked his girlfriend.
"Always with you, Sora," Kairi said. He smiled as he took her by the hand.
Just then, a new song starts playing as Sora and Kairi had stood up and moved onto the dance floor along with many of the other couples. The song playing is entitled "Don't Think Twice."
How did I live in a kingdom of thieves
And people who say things they don't really mean, really mean
You're only everything I ever dreamed
Ever dreamed of, ever dreamed of
You must be kidding me, did you really think
I could say noI want you for a lifetime
So if you're gonna think twice, baby
I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know
Everything is just right
But if you're gonna think twice, baby
I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna knowI really don't get what everyone else believes
So why do I say things I don't really mean, really mean
I'm only crying 'cause I never dreamed
It'd take this long, it'd take this long
I want you for a lifetime
So if you're gonna think twice, baby
I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know
Everything is just right
But if you're gonna think twice, baby
I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know
Don't think twice, don't think twice
Don't think twice, baby, don't think twice
If you want to take it to an even higher level
All you gotta do is say the word, you know I'll follow
If you wanna take it to an even higher level
I don't, I don't bite
If you want to make it happen, nothing's impossible
All you gotta do is say the word, the walls will crumble
If you want to make it happen, nothing's impossible
I want you for a lifetime
So if you're gonna think twice, baby
I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know
Everything is just right
But if you're gonna think twice, baby
I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know
Kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times
Cross the line
Don't think twice, don't think twice
Don't think twice, baby, don't think twice
Kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times
Cross the line
Kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times
Be mine
Don't think twice, don't think twice
Don't think twice, baby, don't think twice
As Sora and Kairi had danced through the song, many of the other dancers stopped dancing to witness them dancing through it. Sora and Kairi never took their eyes off of each other even once. Many of the patrons clapped for them as did the chaperones; Roxanne especially clapped along with them and smiled warmly. Sora and Kairi could only smile as they held hands and bowed their heads.
Once the dance was over, Sora and Kairi had returned to the Pokémon Center with Nurse Joy waiting for them.
"Welcome back, Sora and Kairi. Your Pokémon are all fighting fit. Especially your Treecko and Mudkip," Nurse Joy said.
"Thanks. We really appreciate it," Sora said, taking back his Pokémon.
"We're just glad they're doing okay," Kairi said, taking back her Pokémon. The couple went to the room they were sharing and all of their Pokémon were sleeping soundly. Sora and Kairi watched them sleep and Kairi smiled warmly. "It's so cute to watch them sleep like this."
"It sure is. And reflecting on that dance, I enjoyed it. Did you?" Sora asked his girlfriend.
"Of course I did," Kairi said. He nuzzles his shoulder. "Nothing could be better than having such a romantic date."
"Glad you enjoyed yourself, Kairi," Sora said. "Just seeing you smile is enough to make me happy." Kairi smiled as she looked into his blue eyes and he right back at hers.
"You too, Sora," Kairi said. "I love you so very, very much, Sora."
"I love you too, Kairi," Sora said.
He and Kairi both shared a loving and passionate kiss. Unknown to them, as they were kissing, Sora's and Kairi's Pokémon were only pretending to be asleep and they watched them kiss.
Meanwhile somewhere in town, a man with blonde spiky hair combed down and he is wearing a sailor shirt. The shirt is blue and white striped and is wearing light blue tattered pants and a pair of boots, wearing a pair of black boots with a water drop painted on. He wore a black bandana with an A with bone edges and a pointed top.
"Contacting Bandit Keith. Contacting Bandit Keith! Come in!" A feminine voice called. He pushes a button.
"Bandit Keith here," the man answered.
"Have you reached Rustboro City like it was requested?" The woman's voice asked.
"Just got here just a half an hour ago," Keith answered.
"Good," the woman's voice said.
"Should I even ask what this is about?" Keith asked.
"Your mission is to infiltrate the Devon Corporation and steal some Creation Fuel and return it to base. We will give you further details later on. You will begin tomorrow. Is that clear?" The woman's voice asked.
"You can count on me, Shelly," Keith said.
"For your sake, I better," Shelly said, before breaking contact.
"You got nothing to worry about what that Creation Fuel is, it will really give Team Aqua an edge over those Team Magma losers," Keith said as he chuckled evilly.
A member of Team Aqua has been revealed. What is this Creation Fuel Shelly was speaking of, and what do they hope to do with it? And what will Sora and Kairi do to stop Team Aqua's evil scheme? More to come in the next chapter.