Well so here I am posting the new chapter, the fourth already.

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Gold's POV (8.30 p.m)

I was at home, watching the TV. There was a pokemon show, something like competition in which pokemon have to dance with each other. Nothing interesting, so I changed the channel. The next one was interesting… it was about nine teenagers who had arrested the head of one of the most dangerous organizations in the world, the Team Rocket.

I could that adventure very clearly. We were working together with some Gym leaders. The final fight was tough, Giovanni and his bests commanders were very strong, but without the help of his beloved legendary birds, Moltres, Zapdos and Arcituno, they couldn't resist much. The most difficult part was the one in which Lt. Surge, Sabrina and Koga joined the Team Rocket, we had quite a bad time fighting with them, but we could win after all.

This mission was the most important we have ever had. Well the second one actually, but that was before being a Pokedex Holder and it wasn't fully successful… The Team Rocket was dissolved afterwards and since then no we haven't heard of them. Now the commanders are all in prison, even Giovanni. In the last course we Silver found that he, Giovanni, was his father and that one of the most important mission of the Team Rocket was to find him. He still hasn't forgiven Giovanni and I think that he will never fully forgive him.

When the explanation of the Team Rocket issue ended they showed some moments of the tournament we won to become a Pokedex Holders. The competition was not as hard as we thought, there were 10 teams who had 10 members (9 in our case) who had to fight in different stages, fields and competitions. The last one was out, and the others could continue. This rule was to prevent "lucky winners" and to give the teams the opportunity to improve in the competition. We won all the rounds. We were stronger and better organized. We trusted in each other, not anything that every team could do.

After the tournament and the fight with Team Rocket came the fame. At first I didn't mind it at all, I had all that every teenager wanted: being recognized, girls claiming my name, free stuff everywhere… but after a month I had already changed my mind, being stalked was not funny.

I turned off my TV and I went to the kitchen, as I entered there someone knocked my door.

-Gold!- a feminine voice called, the voice of a certain girl I know too well.

I went to open the door and I saw Crys and Silver standing there.

-Hi Super Serious Gal, Hi Silver- I said- What are you doing here?

-What? What do you mean with that? It's nearly 9 p.m.- said Crys with an annoyed voice.

-Yeah, so what?- I asked clueless.

-Why the fuck are you wearing your pajama already?- she aid more annoyed.

-I always put on my pajama when I arrive, it's much more comfortable-I said grinning.

-What? We have to meet senior Green in, well… about two minutes ago and you are in your pajamas?-she yelled.

-Oh, shit!- I said before running to my bedroom.

-He is even more immature than before- I heard Silver say to Crystal.

- Gold, we are going without you, see you there!- said an annoyed Crystal before closing the door.

Two minutes ago I was riding Explotaro to Green's apartment. I arrived and knocked. Blue opened the door and then we entered. Everyone was there so I apologized to them. We were sitting on the floor making a circle. I didn't know why but the atmosphere was very dense, so I spoke the first.

-So Green, why did you called us? Some new mission?

-No Gold, nothing about a new mission- he said- Gramps, PROF. OAK, and some of the highest members of the Pokemon Association called me, Red and Blue to talk about some important questions.

-At last Red couldn't go because if he went Yellow would have been left alone with all the fans- said a grinning Blue. Red and Yellow both blushed hard after her comment.

-Yeah, but now to the main point…- he said serious- they wanted to talk about us.

-About us?- said Emerald- Why? Did we do something wrong?

-No that's not it- interrupted Blue- That thank us for all we have done and they believe in us like the first day.

-Yes, they wanted to talk about the Pokedex- Green continued.

-The Pokedex?- I said grabbing mine- what about it?

-Well, you know that there are 10 Pokedex, we won the tournament being only 9- Green explained-we were the best team of them all even though we were one member less and that we were younger.

-Yes, s-so what?- said the shy blonde girl.

-They made this device for two reasons- said Blue- one is that it can help us with our fights, to obtain information about the enemies pokemon.

-The other is that it register the data of the pokemon we see, fight or capture- Green followed- With that gramps and other professor as your dad- pointing to Sapphire- and PROF. ELM can use it in their research.

-Yes Green, so what's the problem with our Pokedex?-said Red as clueless as the others.

-The problem is that there are 9 Pokedex Holders and 10 pokedex so one of them is not used by anyone- Green said.

-Yes, this one- said Sapphire pulling the unused pokedex out of her bag- What's the problem with it?

Then Blue's and Green's faces became even more serious than before. The both looked to Sapphire before speaking.

-They think it is a waste to have such an advanced item without making use of it - Green said- so they want to give it to someone who can help us in fights and that can collect data of more pokemon.

Everyone shut up, the atmosphere wasn't dense then, it was much, much worse. I was trying to think about what Green had just talked about, but only two things appeared in my mind: a new companion and the other one… him. The tension was very high. For the faces they were all making I could see that they were thinking the same as me, even Silver's poker face was broken. Sapphire's face was open book then, she was nearly crying and her hands were closed in fists. She was shaking.

-So, to be clear, they want us to find another member for the Pokedex Holders- Green said with a sad face- but me and Blue repli...

-YOU WANNA REPLACE HIM?- Sapphire yelled standing up, interrupting Green and startling all of us.

-Wait Sapphire- Green said trying to calm her down- me and Blue could…

-WHY HIM?- she said interrupting Green again- HE WAS THERE FOR US WHEN WE NEEDED SOMEONE, HE WAS OUR FIRST COMPANION- now she was crying.

-But Sapph…

-WE LEARNED FROM HIM! WE RELIED IN HIM WHEN WE COULDN'T CONTINUE! IT WAS HIM WHO SUFFERED THE MOST! - Sapphire continued to yell- IT WAS THANKS TO HIM THAT YOU… THAT I BECAME STRONGER! IT IS THANKS TO HIM THAT WE ESCAPED! AND IT IS THANKS TO Him that right now I am alive…- she said the last words lowering her voice.

-But Sapph listen…- tried Blue before being interrupted again.

-YOU ARE NOT GONNA REPLACE HIM- she then pointed the Pokedex in her hand- I will never give you this- and she then stormed out of the house.

-Wait Sapphire!- said Green standing up and trying to catch her, but Blue caught him before.

-Wait Green, explain the rest of the conversation to them, I'll handle Sapphire- said Blue going out and starting to follow her.

The room became silent once again. We all had tears in our faces, all the things Sapphire said before were true… I was an impulsive guy back then, I still am now but a lot less. He told me to try to always remain calm minded and that a back-up plan is a very useful tool. I've always been kind of brave and reckless but he said that these qualities can be good if you know when to make use of them. I now am a person not very different from back that time when we landed in that prison, but at the same time I'm different. I couldn't understand why he could even think of adding a new member in our team, I was angry but I tried to keep calm and let he explain.

-So, Green can you continue?- I said trying not to shout at him.

-Please, all of you, let me explain until the end without shouting- said Green in a apologetic voice.

-We will- he glared at me- now please continue- said Silver, not as calm as always.

-Well the same as you, we didn't exactly like that idea…

-I'm sorry, but I believe that we don't need a 10th member- Blue said to them- We are only 9, that's right, but we haven't failed a single mission.

-That's true lady, but that's not the question here…- said the Pokemon Association's president- the issue here is that one Pokedex hasn't been used for 5 years and that's quite a waste of our resources.

-So what do are you planning to do?- Green said to the chairmen.

-Well, we will want that pokedex to be useful to the world- he answered.

-You haven't answered my question sir- Green said annoyed.

-I want the Pokedex Holder's to have a 10th member- he said- This would be great for the world.

-That might be true or not- pointed Blue.

-Having another person to collect data would increase the amount of information collected, and the research would benefit- he answered.

-Yeah, that might be true, but what about us?- Green asked.

-What about you?-the president asked, seeming clueless.

-What about the group, we are 9 and we are one of the best teams in the world- Blue explained understanding his companion.

- A new ember would increase your power too!- one of the counselors exclaimed- if you are one of the best teams with 9 members, with 10 you would be the best of them all.

-That's not true. We know each other by heart right now. We have been together for 5 years- Green retorted.

-But a new member would increase…

-What? THE POWER? THE KNOWLEDGE?- Green shouted, but Blue interrupted him.

-A new member can break all we have done by now… not everyone can fit in our group- she said before adding- Not in a group that is meant to fight the terrorist organizations.

-I am sorry sir but I refuse to incorporate anyone that can't make us be better that what we already are- Green said.

-I am sure that there are people that can do that- the chairman said.

-There was… I mean I am not so sure sir- Green said before adding.

-So we only have to find that person- said another counsellor- we can make a tournament.

-That can't solve anything- said Blue firmly.

-I believe that they have an idea in mind- now talked PROF. OAK.

-So say it, we don't have all day- said the previous counsellor.

-That is my offer- talked Green- We will add someone to the group when WE find the perfect candidate.

-I believe that this is quite a good idea- said PROF. OAK grinning- since they are the group and the ones who have to cooperate.

-Okay, so you must find a capable person, but I assume that that Pokemon Association will have to evaluate the candidate too.

-We are okay with that- said Blue.

-Okay, that's all for now we will be in touch, thank you for coming- said the tired chairman.

With that PROF. OAK walked to the Dexholders.

-Well that went better than expected didn't it?- he said to his grandson.

-Yeah, but I don't think that they will wait forever- Green said.

-Yeah, but keep positive, we know a lot of people, a lot of good battlers, we will find someone that can fit in our group- said the professor.

-Yeah Green -Blue said then.

- So goodbye guys, I have work to do- sais the Professor before leaving.

-Bye gramps- said Green before adding- Blue, do you think that there will be someone out there who would fill the gap as perfectly as him?

-I'm sure not…-she said with a sad smile- For now we have to tell everything to the others.

-And that's what happened…- said Green.

-So, to sum up, we need to find a partner that convinces the whole group- said Silver- and it has to be someone that can make as a better team, not an easy thing to find.

-Well that's great, we have time for now…- I said- we don't have to look for it, we will encounter him or her eventually.

-Remember that they will insist in the issue Gold-Crys said- And Green why did you not said this since the very beginning?

-I didn't know how to explain it, the thing is that they will add someone eventually in the group if we don't find the correct one- he said- for now we have time, but you now know the main problem we have, Sapphire.

-You mean her being angry at you or that she will be the hardest to convince?- said Yellow.

-The second one… it will be difficult to convince her of any possible member.

-Yeah, but you have to understand her… Ruby was our friend, companion, support- Crys said- but he was far more to her. He was the one who changed her, the one that made her gain her confidence. He was also her mentor, her protector, her love…

-I'm sure that she will forgive you and apologize to you- Emerald said- and when the time comes I'm sure that someone will convince her and the rest of us.

Sapphire's POV

I was running away from the apartments sector. Not bothering to look where I was going I entered the woods. I was only running away from Green. I couldn't understand him. I simply couldn't. Why would he want to have more people in our group, there only was one person worthy of becoming a Pokedex Holder and he was not with us anymore. I couldn't control my rage or my sadness anymore, I was still crying and shaking in rage.

I stopped for a second and I looked my right hand, only to see that item, the Pokedex. It was the same shape as mine but it was cleaner and still never used. My rage was suddenly directed towards that motionless device. I started running again towards the lake with one only thought in my mind, to sink that encyclopedia in the lake. I arrived to the last lines of trees before the clearing and with all my power I threw the device to the lake.

-OUCH!

¡SPLASH!

I was taken aback by that shout and the sound of something splashing into the water. I had predicted the sound of the pokedex falling into the water, but the sound was much lowder than that. I went to the clearing only to see a Swampert running towards the lake. I looked to the same direction as the pokemon and then I saw it. The only thing that was surfacing was a human gloved-hand with the Pokedex. I then ran to help the poor guy or girl that fell into the lake. I kept the Pokedex before pulling his body out of the water with the help of his Pokemon, the Swampert.

When the person was outside the lake I could see a soaking wet boy, wearing black trousers and a black and crimson jacket. There were gloves in his hands and of top of his head has a white hat with a black and red band. Wait a moment... a hat? That could only mean...

-Whaaaa... th-thanks for helping me- the boy said without looking at me before turning to his pokemon- You too Zuzu, now return, you have earned a rest.

Rub then turned around to face me, his dark-red eyes went wide when he saw that it was me the one who helped him.

-S-Sapphire, what are you doing here?- he said.

-Well- I felt very ashamed- I believe that it was my fault that you fell on the lake in the first place, you know?

-Why is that?- he asked- I only remember being here ad then I felt a sharp pain in my cheek, grabbing something in the air and then falling to the lake.

-I believe that you just got hit by this thing- I said pointing the pokedex.

- Wha-aa, ATCHO!- he sneezed and started to shiver, he was in the lake just a moment ago.

-Wait, take out your clothes - when I realized my words I blushed in embarrasment- I mean, you will catch a cold.

-I understand, have you got your Blaziken here?- he asked a bit flustered.

- Yeah- I said cathing her pokeball- Your turn Toro! Make a fire over here.

Then Rub took out his jacket, his shoes and socks and his inner T-shirt leaving him only wearing his trousers and his hat. He then put this clothes on a rock by the fire.

-My trousers are waterproof and my T-shirt will dry quickly, don't worry- he said to me before turning his back to the fire and me.

-Are you warm? Toro will make more fire if you need it- I offered to him- Why don't you take you hat? It needs to dry too, don't it?

-Oh, no I don't think so- he said touching the hat with his hand- Why I was hit by the Pokedex?

-Well, you know, I threw the Pokedex to the lake but it hit you in its process- I said- I am sorry.

-It's okay-he said- but why did you want to sink your Pokedex in the lake?

-It's not mine- I said sad again to remember why I went there in the first place.

-Why did you want to do that with the Pokedex of your friends?- he asked.

-It's kinda complicated, it's not mine and it's not anyone of the group Pokedex's- I said to him- this is the 10th Pokedex.

-Oh, ok, but why did you want to threw a Pokedex to the river?- he asked- it's not a very common act to throw something valluable to the water.

-It's complicated, you see...- I started to speak but then I began to sob.

He stood up, grabbed his now dry T-shirt and then he sat down in front of me after putting it on him.

-You know... if you don't want to explain, it's ok- he said to me- I see that this hurts you.

-Yes, it's difficult you see- I started- our group is a 9-member one, but there are 10 Pokedexs so the Pokemon Association thinks that we need to be 10.

-And what's the problem with that?- he said.

-We arleady are 10 members, or were...- I said sobbing- A new one would only be a replacement and the others know this as well as me-my words filled with rage.

-So you are not upset with the pokemon Association but with the rest of the Pokedex Holders?- he asked.

-Yeah-I answered- Green and Blue talked with them and then they explained this issue to us. THEY WERE TRYING TO REPLACE HIM.

-I am not so sure- he said, and that surprised me- For what I could see he and Blue really care for you, as well as the others. If that person was so important to them I'm quite sure they would think twice before doing something like this.

-You don't know him as well as I do...- I said very sad.

-Yeah, that's why I'm saying this- he said with a smile- look, I don't stalk you, but that doesn't mean that I don't know who you are or what you have done. You have been together for more than four years, you have fought a lot of battles and you trust each other.

-Then why is he doing THIS?- I said yelling.

-Did you listen to all of his explanation?-he asked.

That startled me, in fact I went berseck before he and Blue could even try to explain his opinion about the issue.

-You didn't, did you?- he said with a faint smile in his face, he then stood up and put his hand on my shoulder- Do yourself a favour. The next time you see him, let he explain everything, after that you may be okay with it or against it, but you will then know the whole story.

I looked up to him, he had a smile in his face that I had never seen him wear. It was not a sad or shy smile, it was a comforting one.

-I will- I said to him- but what about what I've already done? I said some hard things to him in my rage... I am sure that he is mad at me right now.

-I'm sure not... I wouldn't if a friend of mine would do that- he said seriously- In fact I would be rather concerned if I was him.

- I hope so...- I said.

-I'm sure- he said before smiling again- No one want to mess up with an enraged Sapphire. I even fell into the river without being guilty of anything- he ended laughing.

-Hahahah, that's true- I said still laughing, then I looked at him apologeticaly- I'm sorry that I hit you with the Pokedex and you fell to the lake.

-It's okay now- he said- you were upset and I will clean my clothes at home, so don't worry.

-Rub, where did the Pokedex hit you?- I asked. I was a little concerned, my arm's power is quite high.

-Here, in my right cheek- he pointed and I saw a small cut and a deep purple bruise- but it doesn't matter.

-Are you sure?- I touched the place with my finger.

-Ouch- he shudered a bit.

- You see, it hurts! -I then grabbed an ointment from my bag and gave it to him- Put this on it, it will heal faster.

-Uhm, thanks- he said before starting to apply the oinment.

I layed back and thought what had happened just an hour before. I cursed myself for being like that with Green, but I couldn't help myself. Then I realized something.

-What were you doing here in the night?-I asked Rub.

-Well I was at home and I went for a walk, to clear my mind-he answered lowing his face- When I arrived here I released Zuzu and I started to teach him a new move.

-Why did you need a walk?- I said seeing his mood change.

-I had an argument with my dad- he said sad.

-Why?- I said, but he only looked to the floor. Seeing that he didn't want to talk about that I tried to change the subject- You know, I still can't understand why you didn't have friends in your school...

-Why?- he asked curiously.

-Because it's not that you are a bad guy- I said- you are way nicer than a lot of this academy students.

-I suppose that they have their own reasons to dislike me...- he said in a low voice his deep dark red eyes became sad again.

-What reasons?-I asked.

-You know, I am quite weird. I don't like pokemon battles and not everybody can understand that- he said- I have quite a rare hobbies that they found weird. They ignored and pulled me aside when they knew this. I was all alone in there, only me and my studies. And my pokemon, of course.

-That is not a reason itself- I said- Not everything is about hobbies and interests.

-That can be true... but that was the fact there...- he answered before looking straight to me- You have 8 good friends Sapphire, 8 friends I'm sure they want to keep you as a friend as well. You are lucky.

-You know, I think that I could rise that number to nine- I said to him offering a handshake- if you are okay with it.

-Are you sure? It's not that I dislike the idea, but you have known me for less than a week...- he said very surprised.

-I once learned that time doesn't really matter- I said.

-O-kay then- he said taking my handshake with one of the biggests smiles I've ever seen- Now I have to go to my apartment, it's late and I have to groom my pokemon. See you on Monday.

-Okay... see you on Monday Rub! Thanks for everything- I said waving and then he left.

Blue's POV

I ran as fast as I could following Sapphire, but I lost her when she entered the woods. I then started to walk searching for her, since I heard a shout and the sound of something falling into the water. Then I ran to the lake clearing we met the previous day. When I arrived there I saw Sapphire and Toro, her Blaziken making a fire and someone wearing a hat with her. When I saw the hat I realized that he was Rub, the boy she introduced to us to convince Green that he wasn't any type of threat.

Then they began to talk, I could hear all the conversation, from the part in which they talked about what happened with the Pokedex and Rub falling, to the part he was able to calm her down and even convince her to let Green finish all the story. I was surprised that he could do such a thing, not everyone is able to handle Sapphire when she goes mad at something or someone, I have troubles myself when I have to do that, the only one that could calm her down easily and always was the same guy she went mad for. After that they began to talk about Rub's reasons for being there, the treatment of his injury and finally the being friends thing. Being the matchmaker I am, I have always wanted that she could find someone to for again. He lost his first crush or love while escaping five years ago and since then she hasn't seen a boy in that way, never.

-O-okay then- said the boy taking the handshake- Now I have to go to my apartment, it's late and I have to groom my pokemon. See you on Monday.

-Okay... see you on Monday Rub! Thanks for everything- Sapphire said waving and then he left.

When he was out of sight, Sapph extincted the fire she had made and then she began to walk to the forest again. I then left my hideout and I spoke to her.

-Making new friends Sapph?- I said to her.

-Whaaa?- she was startled- Oh it's you... Blue.

-Yes, me- I said to her- do you want to come? I am sure that someone is still awake and waiting for you.

- Yeah, that's right- she said apologetically- I want to hear to all the explanation you two wanted to tell me before.

-That's great- I said- you know that everyone was worried when you left, I hope that Green could handle them.

-I'm quite sure he could...- she said embarrassed, so I tried to cheer her up a bit.

-So, making new friends Sapphire?

-What? Well yes... How much did you heard or see?- she asked me embarrassed.

-Only the last part- I lied- but I believe that your talk with Rub was quite useful, wasn't it?

-Well, yeah, he made me realize that I should have let you finish before jumping to conclusions- she said- I'm sorry, but you know...

-Yes, Sapph I know- I said- but now let's go to Green's place.

We walked all the way there, which wasn't much more than a ten minute walk. When I knocked the door I found that it wasn't closed, so we entered. Green was waiting for us in the same room as before, his "dining room". When he noticed us he stood up and tried to talk. Sapphire tried tto talk at the same tim as him but I stopped them both.

-I know, we are all sorry, but first there's a story to explain- I said to them- Green you start.

-Well as I was saying...

With that we explained her the whole meeting. In some points I could see that Sapphire was closing heer hands into fists, but she remained silent all the way to the last sentence.

-So to sum up- Green said- they want us to be 10 members, but this will not happen until we found someone that can fit in our group perfectly and we all nine agree.

-Well... what do you think Sapph...- I asked, she seemed deep in thought.

-I don't know... I don't want anyone to become a part of our group nowadays- she said- we are fine.

-I know, Red, Silver, Yellow all of them said the same- Green said- me and Blue think the exactly same thing too. I do believe that some day we will actually find someone capable tough, but until then the Pokedex Holders are 9.

-Okay, I don't know if I will accept anyone though- Sapph said in a sad voice.

-We don't know either Sapphire- Green said- but we have to try.

-I'm sorry seniors... I just thought for myself when you explained that...- Sapphire said to us- I am very sorry for saying those things to you.

-Well, you are forgiven... in fact we should have explained differently- Green said- it's aprtially our fault.

- Well now, that we are okay with that... I believe that you should go home, you are seeeing your dad tomorrow don't you Sapph?- I asked her.

-Yeah, it's true, thanks for everything Green , and you too Blue- she said in a better mood.

-You're welcome- I said to her while watching her leave the house and heading to hers.

-You know, I have to thank you for the great job you did with her...- Green said from behind- I didn't know if she would speak to me anymore.

-In fact, it's not me the one you have to thank...- I said to him- I didn't do anything.

-Why? Who talked with her? –asked a confused Green-I don't believe she could calm herself in two hours and come ack to listen to the rest of the meeting.

-It was Rub- i said to him.

-Rub? Why?-he asked.

I then explained him the conversation between the third graders very quickly, I didn't mention anything unnecessary.

-Well that was unexpected- Green said- We owe him one now...

-Yeah we do- I said- wow, I'm very tired. Can I sleep here?-I added with a sly grin.

-Why? You live in the apartment next to mine, just go there- Green retorted.

- But I'm tired...- I said- I know! You can carry me there!

-Why would I do that?

-Well... it was kinda yuor fault that I had to run to find a certain enraged girl- I said.

-Uhm... Pesky girl...-he said.

"Yes you have won Blue, you're awesome!" I thought. Too early in fact. Green threw out a pokeball and sent out his Machamp.

-Machamp, carry Blue to her apartmen... she is very tired- said him with a smirk in his face.

Then the pokemon took me with a lot of care and left me home before returning to his master. "It's not the end Green, you're gonna pay for this" I thought. Green had won a battle, but the war was far from over.

15th of September

Ruby's POV

It was 9.00 a.m. when my alarm ringed. I quickly got up and I stretched myself. After that I went to the bathroom to have a shower. When I finished it, after 15 minutes, I went to my room and I put on my non-school clothes: my now clean black trousers, my black T-shirt, my black jacket with a crimson pattern of a pokeball and, of course my hat.

I then went to the kitchen to have breakfast. I ate the rest of the crepes I had made for dinner the day before, they were very good still. Then I went to my room and I started my work, preparing my pokemon. I groom them everyday but I take special care the day I compete in a contest. I groomed the long hair of Nana, my Mightyena, with an special comb. Then I did the said the same to the short fur of Coco, my Delcatty, and Zuzu's short one with another special comb. I then moved to Mimi, my precious Milotic, and made his scales shine like the sun itself. That only left me with the Popo's dark skin and my Kirlia, Ruru even tough she was not going to compete in this one. This pokemon already has all of the Ingenious ribbons because I could only escape from home for a little time to do contests and I always competed with her.

After preparing all my pokemon I went to the bathroom to check my state. I was okay if it wasn't for some bruise I had in my red cheek. The ointment Sapphire lent me was good, it healed way faster than what normally but have. But still one day was not enough. I smiled unconsciously as I reminded the events of Friday's night. I looked to my PokeGear and I looked at the time, it was 2 p.m. and I had time, the contest were going to began at 5 p.m.,so I went to prepare something to eat for lunch. I cooked something easy to eat, one hamburguer and some fried beans. After eating and watching the TV I went to the bathroom again. I went there to apply som make-up in my wound, the judges pay a lot of attention in the pokemon aspects as well as the coordinator's.

After checking that there where no marks of the bruise I grabbed my pokeballs and my bag and I headed to the town. I didn't have to search much before I arrived at my destination... the contest's hall. I entered there and I registered five of my pokemon: Zuzu for the Tough section, Popo in the Smart one, Coco in the Cute section, Mimi in the Beauty one and finally Nana in her expertise, the Cool section.

I then entered the waiting room we first had to pass a brieve preliminars to short the number of contestants from the number of Pokemon who were registered to the final four. This part was not seen by anyone except the 4 judges. It didn't take much time to end this part because we were no more than 15 people in every section. All of my pokemon did a perfect execution of their abilites there and we all classified as one of the finalists in every section. First of all it came the Tough contest. When we were said to come to the stage I couldn't help to feel quite excited. They presented us 4.

-And for the Tough section we have our 4 finalists!- said the speaker- please give a hard applause to Martin and his Onix, Rocky!-lots of applauses- I claim another one for Emma and her Makuhita, Hita!-another amount of them- Now here we ahve our 3rd finalist John and his Machoke, Chop!- another round of applauses came when the mentioned boy went on the stage- And the last but not the least Rub and his Swampert, Zuzu!

Another bunch of applauses that were directed to me, as I entered there I looked to the public. The contest hall was not full, but there were a lot of people there. While the speaker explained the rules for the audience i bagan to look to the people, there where quite a lot of different people there, from children to old people. I kept scanning the stage before I stopping when I saw a certain brunette that had her hair tied in a very short tail and that fell from the two sides of her head who waas wearing a blue outfit. Then the speaker spoke again.

-So ladies and gentelman, let the fun BEGIN!


So that's it for now... this chapter is just as long as the previous one, I'm impressed of myself.

Well for the ones who guessed, yes the competition is a Pokemon contest. I had planned to fit the contest in this chapter but then I saw that i needed a lot more pages for that so I ended here in a kind of a Cliffhanger (not a very mysterious one XD).

As for the contest's rules I will kind of follow the rules in the Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald game contests, you know 4 people and 5 rounds to perform moves, combos and so on. I don't think that the anime version of contests would fit in this story due to the hate Ruby has to pokemon Battles.

So that's all for now. Only thing left to say... REVIEW and STAY TUNNED!