The Galarian Princesses was a name created by Hannah. Being a Princess isn't about being pretty, wearing dresses, or having luxury. It's about your heart and determination! To become a better person and never give up! To become a Princess, you have to accept your weaknesses, learn from them, and overcome your fears. Although the Galarian Princesses aren't perfect, they are unique in their own ways.

It didn't mention when Sword and Shield took place, so I'll assume it happened three years after the events of SM and USUM.

Anyways, back to the topic, this is my most favorite chapter. Not only will it be split into two parts, but there's also going to be more secrets, suspense, and bit comedy.

I've added some extra scenes, some of them are a bit comic. Warning, there's a bit comedy in the beginning and middle scenes!

I'll let the story do the speaking! Enjoy this episode...

Opening; Go! Princess Precure: Insert Miracle Go! Princess Pretty Cure

Insert Healin' Good Precure: Subtitle

Episode 9 Part 1: Hannah VS Hop! Distracting the Champion!

Insert Sun and Moon anime: Hardworking Day

3 Days Later, Postwick...

Hannah was too tired and too exhausted to move, rubbing her eyes while stretching her arms. Hannah could've had breakfast with her friends and family, but instead, both Hop and Leon had dragged her all the way to their house, standing in front of the battlefield. Rabirin was sleeping on her favorite resting spot- Hannah's head. Hannah finds Rabirin extremely lucky, sleeping on top of her head. Hannah wonders why both brothers were staying at her house, again?

"Oh yeah, that's why!" Hannah muttered, watching Samaira having breakfast with Margaret and their Pokémon. Both Margaret and Samaira were having a lively conversation at the backyard, while their respective Pokémon were enjoying their food.

Even after having a sleepover at the Kaguya Estate, Samaira still came to stay over at Margaret's house along with her Alolan Meowth. Samaira and Margaret quickly became fast friends, after talking about their respective childhood. Margaret would describe her country life at Postwick, while Samaira would describe her luxurious childhood. Both women would grow very fascinated, towards each other.

But that wasn't the reason, why both Leon and Hop stayed at Hannah's house. It had something to do with Samaira's Alolan Meowth. Whenever Samaira brought her Alolan Meowth along, she'd always glared at both Hop and Leon. Both brothers would rather stay over at Hannah's house, than dealing with Samaira's Meowth, much to Allie and Sunny's annoyance! Her eyes were sharp and deadly as kitchen knives! Every time people stares at Samaira's Meowth, she'd always glare at them. If any Pokémon not from the Kaguya Estate tries stealing her food, Samaira's Meowth would glare at them, watching them trembled with fear. Ironically, Samaira's Meowth got along well with certain individuals such as the Galarian Princesses, Amary, Diane, Margaret, Holly, and the Galarian 12.

Even Charizard was too terrified of Samaira's Meowth, staring at her eyes was enough to scare the Flame Pokémon, much to Leon's disappointment. Leon's Charizard was not afraid of everything until he met Samaira's Alolan Meowth. Unbeknownst to them, Allie immediately told Tyson about this, couldn't wait to see everyone's reaction; how Leon's unbeatable Charizard was scared of Samaira's Alolan Meowth.

Insert Star Twinkle Precure: Keeping Secrets with Prunce

"You know Hop, I can come by myself! I didn't have my breakfast..." Hannah yawned, couldn't believe both brothers had woke her up very early and dragged her outside.

"No can do, mate!" Hop shook his head, crossing his arms and staring at his tired childhood friend.

"Hannah, if Hop and I waited for you, you'll take hours to come!" Leon stated, reminding Hannah what happened last time. Leon still hadn't forgotten, how Hannah made both him and Hop grew very worried about her. Even Leon admits that Hannah's daydreaming was worse than his horrible sense of direction! "Your daydreaming is worse than my poor sense of directions!" Leon admitted, watching Hannah's cheeks turned pinkish while Hop couldn't help but laughed, agreeing with his older brother's statement.

"That's, that's, that's-"

"Mega unexpected?!" Leon crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow at the blushing redhead, finishing her sentence.

"Yeah, you even got lost at many simple places and small towns! Tyson once told me, how you got lost at the Wild Area for a few weeks and ate nothing but berries. Who would've thought you were nearby Motostoke, this whole time?!" Hop laughed, couldn't believe how mischievous both Tyson and Raihan were, back when they were kids. Leon's face turned red, couldn't believe Tyson had also told many embarrassing stories to his younger brother.

"I remembered that Tyson once told me, how Leon grew very suspicious, when he, Raihan and Charmeleon always stayed fresh and clean! Tyson also told me how he enjoys watching Leon get lost, claiming most people were too soft towards him." Hannah laughed, couldn't stop thinking about the stories that Tyson told her.

"Those three are nothing but troublemakers!" Leon growled in his mind, still haven't forgotten about this incident.

After the trio ditched Leon at Motostoke, not only did he humiliated himself in public, but everyone at the city immediately took pictures of him, recording this on their phones and cameras. They were then posted on social media, during Leon's Gym Challenge! Everybody laughed and laughed, including the Gym Leaders, League Staff, and the Chairman. To this day, Leon still hasn't forgotten about this incident!

"Tyson's an amazing Trainer, he always gave wonderful advice." Leon's thoughts were interrupted by Hannah, as she briefly described a few things about Tyson. "To me, Tyson's the greatest older brother figure, I ever had! Jason's very lucky to have an amazing brother, like Tyson." Hannah said, as she took out her red Rotom Phone, and showed Hop an interesting poll.

"According to this latest poll, Tyson's the number one greatest big brother in Galar! He and Jason always won first place, in many picnic competitions!" Hannah happily described how both Tyson and Jason, are the unbeatable brothers in every sports contest. "Derek is ranked second, while Piers is ranked third... I didn't know Piers has a younger sibling?" Hannah said, surprised that Spikemuth's Gym Leader, has a young sibling.

"I didn't know they have those!" Hop was very amazed about it, trying to find Leon's name in the poll. "That's strange, Lee's not on this poll?!" Hop grew stunned, couldn't believe his number one superhero, wasn't in this poll.

"That's because both Tyson and Jason participated in every sports competition!" Hannah explained to Hop before she explains the requirements. "If Leon wants to be in this poll, all he has to do is participate in many events and competitions, with a younger sibling! Everyone in Galar, recognized Tyson and Jason as the unbeatable brothers, due to participating in many fun activities. However, Tyson once told me that it wouldn't be very easy for Leon, due to his busy schedules and appointments." Hannah said with an awed tone until Leon immediately interrupted their conversation.

"Tyson's nothing but a very mischievous person!" Leon snapped, a huge anime vein popped on his head. "Greatest big brother?! I'll show Tyson who's the greatest!" Leon couldn't believe Tyson's not only the greatest big brother, but he and Jason were also known as the unbeatable brothers! After listening to Hannah's explanation, the purple-haired Champion decided to participate in those events with Hop! So that Leon will prove to Tyson, how great both him and Hop are.

"I've never seen Leon this annoyed..." Hannah thought, noticed how Leon tries to surpass Tyson's goals and achievements. "Leon's the unbeatable Champion and a celebrity! He has fans, luxury, awards, accomplishments, and many achievements! Leon doesn't have to do this..." Hannah noticed that Leon grew jealous, watching him trained extra hard during the past few days.

"Tyson might be a strong and amazing Trainer, but to me, my big bro's the greatest! He's the unbeatable Champion and my number one hero!" Hop said, praising his older brother with lots of admiration.

"Thank you Little Brother, it means a lot to me!" Leon smiles, relieved that Hop would never replaced him over Tyson.

"Leon sure acts annoyed, whenever Tyson's mentioned. But at least it's very nice of Leon, to help train Jason and Falinks." Hannah thought, watching Hop praising his older brother while smiling at the duo.

Insert Sword and Shield: Leon's Encounter Theme

"You spent the whole night with that new partner of yours, right, Hop? You two getting on all right? Understanding one another? Maybe even built up a bit of love?" Leon asked the duo.

"Yup! The more I spend time with Rabirin, the stronger our bond becomes!" Hannah answered, hugging her precious Scorbunny.

"Scor~" Rabirin agreed with Hannah, nuzzling her cheeks with lots of affection.

During the past three days, Hannah and Rabirin became very close. Not only did their bond became strong, but both partners were working hard to achieve their goals. After spending time with Hannah, not only does Rabirin knows how to cook, but she could also bake chocolate desserts.

"Course I have, Lee! Hannah's made fast friends with her Scorbunny, too." Hop said to his brother, smiling at him.

"Rabirin and I aren't just fast friends, Hoppy, we're a family!" Hannah said with passion and determination, watching Rabirin jumping up and down with excitement. "Together, Rabirin and I are destined partners!" Hannah cheered with passion, alongside her Scorbunny.

"Scorbunny, scor!" Rabirin agreed with Hannah, watching Hop raised an eyebrow and smiles at the duo.

"Destined partners? You've just known Rabirin for one week, mate. You're always full of surprises, Hannah!" Hop laughed as Rabirin jumped back into Hannah's arms.

"Hop, it's not the quantity of knowing your Pokémon, it's the quality! Many people prioritize quantity, while I prioritize quality!" Hannah explains to Hop, the definition of quality over quantity and why it's very important.

"Then listen up, new Trainers! Believe in yourself and your Pokémon!" Leon said, telling both Hannah and Hop, few secrets for becoming great Trainers. "If you trust in one another and carry on battling side by side long enough, then someday...you might even become worthy rivals for me, the unbeatable Champion!" Leon explained, as he continues gazing at Hannah, watching her cheeks turning pinkish.

"Me becoming rivals with Leon?! I've just started my Pokemon Journey..." Hannah thought honestly with pinkish cheeks, holding Rabirin closely. The young redhead noticed that Leon couldn't stop staring at her.

"What're you looking at her for, Lee?! I'm the one who'll be coming to challenge you!" Hop interrupted their 'romantic' moment, trying to get his brother's attention. Challenging his older brother, was Hop's ultimate goal, hoping to become the next Champion.

"If you think Hannah might be able to challenge you, then I guess she's my first rival! But I'm not losing to her and miss out on my chance to beat the unbeatable Champion!" Hop cheered, officially declares his childhood friend as his number one rival!

"We are?! But Hop, I'm not interested in challenging your brother. I'm more interested in my goals than challenging Leon." Hannah replied, watching both brothers grew surprised by her confession. "In fact, my top-secret goal is challenging Cynthia, my number one hero! To me, Cynthia's the number one greatest Champion! She's strong, beautiful, amazing, and owns a powerful Garchomp." Hearing this made Leon stunned, as if a knife shattered his heart, comically breaking it into small pieces.

"I'm the greatest Champion, too! Charizard and I are also strong and amazing!" Leon interrupted their conversation, claiming that both him and Charizard were a lot stronger than Sinnoh Champion Cynthia, trying to get Hannah's attention.

"I've never seen Lee act like this before." Hop thought, noticed his brother was very surprised by Hannah's top-secret goal! "Hannah is always full of surprises, that's why she's an amazing rival!" Hop chuckled before he interrupted their conversation.

"Just having a Pokémon with you doesn't make you a real Trainer, you know. Proper Trainers raise their Pokémon up to be first-rate in battle, too!" Hop explains the requirements for becoming a proper Pokémon Trainer, watching Hannah nodding her head but slightly confused.

"But Hop, didn't you lose to Allie, a few days ago? Allie's not a Pokémon Trainer yet, and she took down both your Pokémon with just Dedenne." Hannah pointed out, reminding Hop about his battle against Allie, watching his cheeks turned pink.

"That doesn't count! Allie's nothing but an annoying pest!" Leon still couldn't believe Hop lost to a little girl, who's not even a Pokémon Trainer yet. The purple-haired Champion regained his senses, before turning towards Hop.

"Oh, and you think you're worthy of calling yourself such a proper Trainer already, Hop? Guess I'll be the judge of that! Let's see how you handle yourself in a battle against your friend if she's up for it." Leon said with interest, crossing his arms and smiling at his younger brother. The Galarian Champion will let the battle decide, whether or not Hop's a proper Trainer.

"What do you say? Willing and ready to take Hop on in the first-ever Pokémon battle of your life?" Leon asked Hannah, noticed she's very nervous and uncertain about this.

"I'm very nervous about this battle, Leon. Also, Hop did have his first Pokémon battle with Allie." Hannah looked over at Leon, who held her hand for comfort, giving it a slight squeeze.

"Hannah, I don't consider this an official battle!" Leon refused to accept his brother's loss to Allie! To the Champion, Allie's nothing but trouble and an annoying pest. Leon held Hannah's hand once more, gazing at her poppy red eyes.

"Then how about I give you a spot of advice. You don't want to go getting so caught in things that you forget everything you've accomplished till now. Take a moment to jot down what you've done, in order to save a record of your progress!" Leon smiles at Hannah, reminding the redhead all the accomplishments she'd done over the past few days.

"I understand, Leon! I'll do my best!" Hannah said to the Champion, smiling determinedly while holding Rabirin in her arms.

"Me and Grookey are ready to have a go at you anytime! Are you ready, Hannah?" Hop grinned until he noticed both Hannah and Rabirin, were nowhere to be found! "Where did Hannah go?!" Hop asked his older brother until they saw Hannah was chatting with Kelly, Sunny, Allie, Amary, and the Galarian Princesses. The girls were several yards away from Hop's house, standing in front of Kelly's house, busy talking about their upcoming plans and future. Watching this scene, caused the background music to stopped playing. An anime vein appears on Hop's head, couldn't believe his childhood friend!

"Did Hannah just ditched our battle or did those girls took her away?! She better not be forfeiting this match?!" Hop comically shouted, couldn't believe those girls took his rival and left during the middle of their upcoming Pokémon Battle! Hop felt Leon placed an arm on his shoulder, as he tries to calm him down.

"I saw Allison, Sunny, and Kelly took Hannah, a few seconds ago. I believe they said something about wanting to spend quality time with Hannah." Samaira interrupted their conversation, remembered seeing the girls immediately took Hannah, claiming they wanted to show her something. "Perhaps it's a surprise present?"

"Surprise present? But Hannah's birthday is just a few months away!" Margaret was curious, wondering what this surprise could be? "But it's still sweet watching Allison and the girls, playing with Hannah." Margaret said, finding Hannah super adorable, watching her play with the Galarian 12.

"I agree, Margaret! Hop doesn't need a Pokémon Battle to determine this! Why Hop here, is already a talented Trainer." Samaira said, slowly drank her tea and praising Margaret's younger son.

"Of course I need this!" Hop comically snapped at both women, causing Purrloin and Meowth to stop what they're doing. "I need to show Lee, how much I've grown! Battling against Hannah will prove how strong my Pokémon are!" Hop said, refused to accept this until he battles his rival.

"Now Hop, calm down, and let your Big Brother handle this." Leon tries calming his younger brother again while holding Charizard's Poké Ball.

"But Lee, you're pants with directions! You always get lost!" Hop said, worried that his brother might get lost again.

"Not when I'm finding Hannah! She's always a daydreamer!" Leon said, still couldn't believe Hannah daydreams a lot. The Champion wasn't sure which was worse? His poor sense of directions or Hannah's daydreaming?

Meanwhile somewhere at Postwick, Kelly's House...

Insert Smile Precure: Hibi Kore Koujitsu

Hannah and Rabirin were standing in front of Kelly's house along with Amary, Allie, Sunny, Kelly, the Galarian Princesses, and their Pokémon. Latte was in her carrying bag, being worn by Amary. After Allie and Sunny took their beloved Big Sis with them, not only do they want to spend quality time with Hannah, but they also have a surprise for her. Even the Galarian Princesses were quite curious too, wondering what it could be. Although Hannah's supposed to battle Hop, the redhead doesn't mind spending time with the gang, even though she sees them everyday.

"According to the Monthly Normal-type Magazine, Eevee is not only the most cutest Pokémon, but it's also the most popular Normal-type Pokémon! In the Galar region, Eevee's one of the few Pokémon that can Gigantamax!" Kelly read a special magazine dedicated to both Normal-type Pokémon and Normal-type specialists, reading a few interesting facts about Eevee.

"Vee!" Eevee cheered, very proud of her species.

"I'm curious how Latte looks in her Gigantamax form? Too bad Latte couldn't evolve." Kelly used her lilac Rotom Phone, examining Latte's stats and movesets. Kelly also confirmed that Latte couldn't evolve into any of her eight forms, after receiving a Gigantamax form.

"I'm curious though, how can Latte received a Gigantamax form when she's found as an egg? Rabirin I understand." Amary thought, checking Latte's stats on her mint Rotom Phone, that she'd recently received from her mother. Amary's aware that Gigantamax can't be passed down to offsprings. Perhaps Latte's a mysteriously unique Eevee.

Kelly has a bright skin tone with purple eyes, and wavy medium-length honey-blonde hair, with messy bangs. Her outfit consists of a magenta mini-dress with three-quarter sleeves and trim of pleats. Frills line the collar and beneath the chest, and on the lower corner is a blue heart, violet leggings, and red slip-on shoes.

Kelly's an 8-year-old girl, always carries a Sorcery Baton; an invention made by Henry. She's also best friends with Allie, Sunny, and Kiki. Kelly has an older sister named Kelsey, who's also one of Tyson's childhood friends. Together both Kelly and Kelsey, lived with their aunt at Postwick, while their parents worked as League Staff employees for Macro Cosmos. Due to their busy schedules, both Kelly and Kelsey were raised by their aunt.

Kelly also has knowledge of both fashion and weather. Along with her teammates, Kelly's one of the smartest of the Galarian 12. Kelly's also the third smartest female member of Galarian 12, the first is Kiki and the second being Sunny. Kelly's an extremely talented cartographer, having the supernatural ability to sense changes in the weather, and can even predict unpredictable cyclones. Kelly's dream was to become the world's greatest meteorologist.

"Kelsey's also saving money, so she could attend Wyndon University! Her goal is to become a Poké Stylist!" Kelly explains as she adjusts her Sorcery Baton.

The Sorcery Baton was an invention made by her childhood friend Henry, allowing the staff to create both weather and clouds. The Sorcery Baton can also be grown in length, and turn the user invisible. It also allows Kelly to attract certain Pokémon, which is exclusively found during weather conditions. Sometimes Kelly and her teammates would often use this gadget, to prank both Leon and Raihan. The Sorcery Baton can also be used for regular daily uses, such as gardening and cleaning.

"Your sister's studying to become a Poké Stylist?! That's mega amazing!" Hannah gushed, smiling at Kelly with interest. The young redhead saw Kelly took out several copies of League Cards, featuring Kelsey in various outfits. Kelsey's League Card number was 104, her most favorite number.

"That's right! Kelsey's been designing many outfits for Pokémon, which brings out both their inner beauty and enhanced their outward appearances. My sister also works at a boutique in Wedgehurst, owned by one of Kiki and Tanya's mum! She's saving lots of money, so she could study fashion designing in Wyndon University!"

According to Kelly, her older sister Kelsey loves fashion and cosmetics. During work time, Kelsey's been saving money so she could attend Fashion Classes, at Wyndon University. The University in Wyndon was more expensive than at Hammerlocke's. Kelsey's also considered the sixth member of the Galarian Musketeers! Not only Kelsey's one of the strongest, but she even studies the Negamax phenomenon for nearly a decade.

"Kelsey would make a great researcher!" All the girls said in unison, a huge dream cloud appearing in their head, imagining Kelsey wearing a lab coat with glasses.

"Allie and I got you and Rabirin, some fresh croquette sandwiches and two bottles of orange juice! I can't believe how stubborn Dorky King could be!" Sunny said, happily handed both her beloved Big Sis and Scorbunny their breakfast. Sunny shook her head, couldn't believe how insensitive both brothers were, dragging Hannah without having her proper breakfast.

"Don't forget your fruit and yogurt parfait!" Kelly added, holding two cups of yogurt parfait for the duo.

"Thanks, Kelly, you guys are the best!" Hannah cheered, praising both her sister and friends for bringing her breakfast. She then handed the second cup to Rabirin, watching her Scorbunny gobbled up her food.

"To be honest, Selena bought the orange juice while Sunny's mum made these sandwiches for us!" Allie explained, telling Hannah how Sunny's mother made lots of croquette sandwiches for all their friends. Allie also described how Selena bought both beverages and pastries, at her family's bakery.

"I also brought Spoinky with me! I always take Spoinky everywhere I go~" Sunny giggles, hugging her precious Spoink piggy bank.

Spoinky is Sunny's Spoink shaped piggy bank. Sunny cares for Spoinky, as if it were a real Pokémon, claiming that it's happy when it's full of money. Sunny always took Spoinky everywhere she goes, in order to help both the Galarian 12 and her beloved Big Sis. Another reason why Sunny took Spoinky, was so that her pesky younger brother Peter, wouldn't touch it! According to Sunny, whenever she deposited or withdrew money, Spoinky would make cute noises similar to a real Spoink.

"Spoinky also has an infinite amount of money!" Allie whispered quietly to the girls, making sure nobody would listen to their conversation. "Over the past few years, the Galarian 12 had been selling rare treasures! Whenever we travel to many regions, Kelsey and the Galarian Musketeers helped us find lots of rare treasures! We'd sell it for tons of money!" Allie said, revealing how they've received infinite money.

According to Allie, Spoinky was also the Galarian 12's personal bank! Not only does Spoinky have an infinite amount of money, but claims they're the richest group in the Pokémon World! However, they'd never deposited their money at a bank, claiming they're both tricky and suspicious.

"I don't trust banks, especially Macro Cosmos Bank! They make you pay your own money, just to check your bank accounts!" Sunny said, revealing how much she greatly despised banks. "Besides, there are many ways to save money."

"I was kinda overboard and bought each and every sweet..." Selena smiled with a small blush, admits how she couldn't decide which sweets to choose and ends up buying each and every item on the menu!

"Kinda?! You just bought five hundred thousand worth of food! Including that family-sized strawberry cheesecake! That costs one hundred thousand Pokédollars!" Lucinda points out, reminding Selena that she also bought an expensive cheesecake.

"It doesn't matter, we can have it with warm tea, at Hannah's place!" Lila suggested, to celebrate the formation of the Galarian Princesses and their accomplishments.

"I like that a lot!" Hannah agreed with Lila's suggestion, watching Rabirin nodding her head, couldn't wait to try her cheesecake. "We should also invite Ms. Samaira, Klara, Sebastian, Ms. Felicity, Kelsey, and the rest of the Galarian 12!" Hannah said to the group, finished eating her breakfast.

"We should also have snacks and ice cream!" Crystal added, wanted to buy many different flavors of ice cream.

"We're also gonna need lots of drinks as well! Can't have a party without drinks." Amary said, with Gossifleur agreeing with the little redhead. "Crystal, Kelly, Kelsey, and I will buy loads of goodies! Lulu and Selena are in charge of the sweets, while Allie and Lila set the table!" Amary instructed, giving each girl their roles and duties.

"Then that means Big Sis Hannah and me, are in charge of cooking! Just leave the cooking to us!" Sunny cheered, couldn't wait to make several dishes with her beloved Big Sis.

"We should make okonomiyaki and lots of takoyaki!" Hannah suggested, eyes sparkling with excitement, couldn't wait to cook several dishes with Sunny.

"I love takoyaki! It's one of the most popular snacks in both Kanto and Johto regions!" Kelly gushed, enjoys having takoyaki. Luckily, both Hannah and Kelly each owned a takoyaki maker at their respective homes.

"Speaking of takoyaki, look what I've got!" Sunny giggles, holding a huge stack of envelopes, alphabetically order.

"Are those envelopes?! That's quite a lot!" Lucinda was surprised, amazed at Sunny's carrying loads of envelopes in her arms.

"Not just any envelopes, Lulu! Each envelope contains a romantic love letter, for Big Sis Hannah!" Sunny confirmed, watching Hannah's face turned red.

Insert Heartcatch Precure: An Age that loves to Fall in Love

"L-l-love letters?! But I just started my Pokémon Journey!" Hannah spoke honestly, noticed every single love letters are for her!

"True, but unlike your previous love letter, these are from Derek's friends and several boys from the Kaguya Estate! They're still irritated with Leon's Charizard, though..." Sunny explained, watching everyone listening to her story.

According to Sunny, whenever Derek's friends and several boys from the Kaguya Estate wanted to interact with Hannah, Charizard would often scare them away! Just three days ago, few of Derek's friends tried flirting at Hannah, only to received a growl back from Leon's Charizard, protecting the redhead. Many boys complained about this, telling Leon to put Charizard back in his Poké Ball! However, the Champion refused, claiming that Charizard's main duty was to protect Hannah! Making sure Hannah doesn't get hurt or assaulted. Leon also mentioned his Charizard doesn't take orders from others except himself!

Sunny had seen this, noticed how much Charizard, grew very attached towards Hannah. However, Sunny had also seen Charizard preventing many boys, from being near her beloved Big Sis? Sunny wasn't sure what's going on, but she does agree with one thing, Leon needs to tame his Charizard! Luckily, Sunny suggested that Derek's friends and several boys from the Kaguya Estate should write love letters to Hannah! Assured them that all their love letters will be delivered safely, and sent to Hannah. Sunny will also make sure neither Leon nor Charizard was around!

"The best part, Leon wouldn't destroy your love letters! It's not in his nature. Tyson mentioned that Leon always tossed his love letters, but he'll never destroy someone else's." Kelly added, telling Hannah how Leon wasn't the type of person to do this.

"Speaking of nature, you should read this love letter, Big Sis Hannah!" Allie insists, holding a red envelope with several pink hearts. "This one's from Gavin, one of Derek's closest friends!" Allie squealed with joy, handing Hannah the red envelope.

"There's one from Skibo, Presley, Davis, Thomas, Eldritch, Calvin, Martin, Ronny, and many more! Huh? Even several love letters are from Tyson's friends!" Kelly noted, reading each and every boy's name, from their respective love letters. Jason once mentioned how Tyson also talked about Hannah, to every guy friends.

"Tyson is such a genius! Dorky King and Mr. Selfie's fangirls, see them by their title and good looks, while my beloved Big Sis's future fanbase admires her personality! When it comes to charisma, Tyson's the expert!" Sunny giggles, imagining her beloved Big Sis surrounded by millions of fanboys, thanks to Tyson's assistance.

"Big Sis Hannah, you should read each and every love letter! Maybe one of them could be an invitation, for your upcoming date!" Kelly insisted, encouraging the blushing redhead to read every love letter!

"Kelly's right! It'll be a great opportunity, to know all your future love interests~" Amary added, watching her older sister nodding her head.

"Love interests?! I guess I can do that..." Hannah whispers, couldn't wait to read all her love letters! Just as Hannah was about to read Gavin's love letter, suddenly a powerful Flamethrower aimed straight towards the stack of envelopes! Causing each and every envelope, engulfed in red-orange flames, burning into small pieces, leaving nothing behind until they're turned into a pile of ashes.

"A Flamethrower?! What kind of heartless monster would do such a cruel thing?! Destroying those love letters and ruining a delicate maiden's heart! That's unthinkable!" Sunny shook her head, couldn't believe someone would be this selfish, commanding a Pokémon to used Flamethrower and destroyed a maiden's personal belongings!

Insert Hugtto Precure: Big Shock!

"That monster happens to be me!" Leon answered determinedly, crossing his arms with Charizard right by his side. Hannah's expression changed from confusion to amusement, as she slowly turned around to see Leon's serious expression, instead of his usual cheerful self. "Charizard did this just to save, Hannah! I refuse to watch her get distracted!" Leon explains why he ordered Charizard to use Flamethrower and destroyed those love letters. Finding those letters a waste of time to read, especially when they're from Tyson and Derek's friends.

"Graawrrr!" Charizard agreed with Leon, finding Derek's annoying friends a nuisance.

"But Leon, these love letters are from Tyson and Derek's friends! How can you be so cruel?! You know how much they wanted to meet, Big Sis Hannah!" Allie said, trying to reason with Leon, telling him why those love letters meant a lot to her beloved Big Sis.

"Well, they need to get a life! Those boys are becoming a nuisance! They've been trash-talking about my Charizard!" Leon retorted, receiving a surprised look from the girls in return.

"I've never seen Leon this serious before..." Lila whisper noticed the purple-haired Champion was a lot different than on televisions and media.

"Tyson did mention, how you should tame Charizard properly! Many of Derek's friends were complaining about this, saying how Charizard should be put on a leash or stay in his Poké Ball!" Kelly points out, reminding Leon how stubborn his Charizard's becoming.

"I refuse to listen to any of Tyson's advice! Charizard's perfectly fine the way he is!" Leon said in an irritated tone, with Charizard agreeing his statement. Unlike many people, Leon never listened to Tyson's advice. To the Champion, Tyson's nothing but a very mischievous person.

"Not the answer, I was expecting..." Kelly whispers quietly, noted Leon's lot more serious than his younger brother.

"Tyson's the greatest older brother! Dorky's jealous because he doesn't have any form of charisma~" Sunny said, doesn't care if she's being very insensitive towards Leon.

"Sorry Leon, but Big Sis Hannah's very busy! We have plans!" Kelly explained, trying to reason with Leon.

"Not gonna happen, Kelly!" Leon snapped at the young girl.

"Kelly's right Leon, we have tons of plans to do! Unfortunately, I'm not available today." Hannah added, telling Leon both her plans and why she wouldn't be available today.

"Hannah, have you forgotten about your battle with Hop?! We're not gonna wait hours for you!" Leon said seriously, narrowed his eyes and crossing his arms. Leon also had a strong feeling, that if they'd waited for Hannah, it'll take hours for her to come.

"No thanks Leon, I'm very busy right now! Hop can battle one of my friends." Hannah politely declined, claiming she's very busy right now.

"Big Sis Hannah is already occupied, Mr. Champion! Maybe you should just give up, Dorky! We all know how you failed Mustard-sensei's lessons!" Sunny smirked, sticking her tongue at the Champion along with Helioptile. Tyson had also told her friends that Leon failed to complete Mustard's lessons, due to his horrible sense of directions.

"Tyson's a dead man!" Leon growled, couldn't believe Tyson had also told this to many of his friends. Leon shook his head, trying to calm down and took a deep breath.

"I have a feeling, you'd say this!" Leon then saw Hannah immediately ignored him, too busy chatting with the girls and their Pokémon. The Champion couldn't believe what he'd just witnessed! "Did you just ignore me?!" Leon comically snapped, as his hands clenched tightly and an anime vein popped on his head.

"Graawrrr..." Charizard had never seen Leon this mad, except to certain people such as Tyson and Raihan.

"Hannah, you leave me no choice!" Leon crossed his arms and shook his head, couldn't believe the redhead's being influenced by those girls minus the Galarian Princesses and Amary. "I'll have to take you by force!" Leon declared, as he fixed his cap and angrily walked straight towards their direction.

As Hannah was busy making plans with the girls, suddenly she felt a strong grip tightening her arm! Hannah turned her head, and was surprised to see Leon! The Champion wasn't pleased, his eyes narrowed with annoyance, and a small anime vein popped on his head. Meanwhile, Charizard was standing next to Leon, making sure his Trainer doesn't take out his anger on Hannah. Everytime whenever Tyson and Raihan ditched Leon for amusement, Charizard would often companied them. That happened during Leon's Gym Challenge! Thus to this day, Leon still hadn't forgotten about this, where he'd often glared at his Charizard, whenever Tyson brought up those hilarious stories.

"Leon, you're walking too fast! Would you let go of my arm, please?" Hannah's surprised how Leon was walking very quickly while trying to free from his strong grasp. No matter how many times she tried, Leon's not letting her go. Rabirin wanted to save Hannah, only to be quickly grabbed by Charizard! The Flame Pokémon assured Rabirin that Leon wasn't hurting Hannah. His partner was more annoyed towards Kelly, Sunny, and Allie.

"Scorbunny..." Rabirin pouted with annoyance, watching Leon still holding Hannah's arm.

"Hannah, if I do this, you're gonna make me very worried! And I'm not saying this as a friend! I'm saying this as the Champion!" Leon responded, dragging Hannah back to his house, where his younger brother's waiting for their arrival. "If I let go of you, then you'll be too distracted by Sunny and Allie." Leon spoke softly, telling Hannah why he's not letting go of her arm, worried that those girls will take her away again.

"Yes, Leon..." Hannah whispers noticed Leon's grip was much stronger than Hop's. She then noticed his grip became less tightened and walked very smoothly.

"Don't even think about daydreaming!" Leon replied, drawing the redhead's attention before she nodded her head.

"Yes, Leon..."

"Don't even think about stepping on my sponsor cape, either!"

"He's good...maybe Leon's a psychic!" Hannah thought, amazed that Leon could read her thoughts, just like many professional Psychic-type Trainers.

Postwick, Hop's House

A few minutes later, Leon and Charizard finally arrived back home, where his younger brother was awaiting for their arrival. Alongside them, were Hannah and Rabirin, making sure the duo wouldn't get distracted. As Leon enters the gate to his house, he withdrew Charizard back in his Poké Ball, thanking for his assistance while holding Hannah's hand. The redhead withdrew Rabirin back in her Poké Ball, until she spotted an angry Hop, crossing his arms with an anime vein popped on his head.

Insert Pokémon Movie 20: Sorry For Being Late

"You seem very anxious as usual, Hop..." Hannah laughed sheepishly, trying to changed the subject in order to avoid getting another earful from Hop.

"And where do you think you're off to, then? We're having a battle - you and me! No forfeiting! No running away! And no daydreaming!" Hop's expression turned serious, as he scolded his rival for being too distracted, again!

"I'm sorry, Hop! But Allie and Sunny wanted to show me something, and I couldn't say no to them." Hannah answered honestly, as she apologized both brothers for being too distracted.

"It's fine, Hannah!" Hop accepts Hannah's apology, smiling at the redhead. "At least you've ignored Lee and made him very angry! I wish I could've seen it!" Hop said, praising his rival for making his older brother angry. Normally many people wouldn't do this, except few such as Tyson and Raihan.

Insert Sun and Moon anime: An Encounter

While Hop continues praising his brother, Hannah was carefully reading Gavin's love letter. Gavin was one of Derek's close friends, who specializes in researching Artificial Pokémon. Gavin's father is the Steel-type Gym Leader, currently placed in the Minor League. Gavin met Derek during their Gym Challenge, and they continued to be very close friends. Gavin often gives Derek freshly baked sweets from Hammerlocke. Many people noted their friendship was similar to Sonia and Nessa's.

"It says here that Gavin invited me for lunch at Wedgehurst today! I gotta get moving!" Just as Hannah was about to leave, a strong hand grabbed her arm, preventing her from moving. Hannah turned her head, surprised to see Leon! This time Leon raised an eyebrow at Hannah, asking where she's going until he spotted the love letter in her hand.

"That's not gonna happen!" Leon snatched the love letter from Hannah's hands, crumbling the paper into a ball and tossing it away like trash. "You're having a battle with Hop, and that's final!"

"But Leon-"

"No buts!"

Leon had heard several stories about Gavin, from Tyson's younger brother. Jason once told Leon, how Gavin has feelings for Hannah. Whenever Raihan's fast asleep, Gavin's Beheeyem would rewrite his memories, preventing the Dragon Tamer from being near Hannah! Gavin had done this, since day one! To this day, Raihan still doesn't know.

"I wonder how Raihan would react to this?" Leon thought, couldn't wait to tell Raihan a very interesting story, curious to see his rival's reaction.

"Just between you and me, Tyson told me that Lee still wets his bed back at his apartment! Lee used to do this many times, back when we're little." Hop quietly whispered to Hannah, revealing a very shocking secret.

According to Hop, his older brother used to wet his bed, back when they're little. Whenever their family goes to sleep, Leon would secretly have midnight snacks and quietly played his video games. It had been going on until young Hop noticed his brother's bed was wet. After that, Margaret not only confiscated Leon's video games but she also made strict rules. After dinner, Margaret would always lock the kitchen cabinets, preventing her children from having any snacks around midnight! Margaret might be tough, but she did this only because she loves her kids. Although Leon's the Champion, he's still not allowed to have any midnight snacks at his mother's house.

"Mega shocking!" Hannah whispers when suddenly Leon hits Hop on the head, causing a huge bump to popped up and falling down unconsciously.

"How about we start this battle right now!" Leon smiled at the worried Hannah, as he held her hand and escorted her to the battlefield, ignoring his unconscious brother.

"I'm very excited about this battle, Leon!" Hannah cheered, couldn't wait to battle against Hop, and showcase Rabirin's unique skills.

"That's the spirit, Hannah! Believe in your partner Pokémon! And care for them, too, with all your heart. Do those two things, and I'm certain you'll learn to choose the moves that suit your Pokémon." Leon said with a grin, giving Hannah a few tips and advice before her upcoming battle.

"Hai!" Hannah said with a smile, holding Rabirin's Poké Ball in her vest pocket.

"And more importantly...to have a champion time battling with them!" Leon said with a bright grin, making Hannah nodded her head in return.

"Of course!" Hannah smiles determinedly, couldn't wait to battle Hop.

A few minutes later, Hannah made her way to the battlefield, where she'll finally have her first official battle with Hop. The purple-haired boy stands at the opposite side of the battlefield, wearing an eager grin, couldn't wait to defeat his childhood friend.

Insert Sword and Shield: Hop's Encounter Theme

"Looks like everyone's on board, Pokémon and Trainers alike? Then let's do this!" Leon said to both Trainers, spoke with passion and excitement, couldn't wait to watch their battle in person.

"I've watched every match that Lee's ever had! I've read every book and magazine he left behind at home, too!" Hop cheered, couldn't wait to have an official battle with Hannah. Leon angrily glares at his brother, for reading his dirty magazines given by Raihan. Although Hop had read both books and magazines, related to Pokémon, he'd also read Leon's adult-content books! Hop was still surprised that Leon would hide these in his bedroom! Those dirty magazines were both addicting and fascinating to read!

"As soon as the battle's over, I'm taking all my adult books and magazines!" Leon thought, couldn't believe Hop had read both his dirty books and magazines. To the Champion, his brother can't be trusted! Not after Hop had found Leon's secret stash of dirty content, underneath his mattress.

"I know exactly what to do in order to win!" Hop cheered, couldn't wait to use two Pokémon to defeat his rival.

"I haven't watched any of Leon's matches, but I do have tons of creativity!" Hannah smiled determinedly, as she took a deep breath and stares at the battlefield.

"Let the battle begin!" Leon declared, waving his hand downwards, signaling the start of the battle. Hannah took out a Poké Ball from her vest pocket before she pressed the button and enlarged its size.

Insert Sword and Shield: Battle! Hop

The VS screen was used during the battle against Hannah and Hop!

"Wooloo! Let's go!" Hop shouted, tossing the Poké Ball forward and releasing his Wooloo. The Sheep Pokémon roared confidently, imitating Charizard.

"Rabirin! Let's do our best!" Hannah said as she winks at Hop, did a victory sign, and tossed her Poké Ball in an Idol Style. The ball flew in the air, releasing Rabirin as she performs a backflip before landing on the ground, letting out a faint cry.

"Where'd you learn to do that?!" Hop asked, surprised that his rival threw her Poké Ball uniquely.

"From a very nice man at Alola! It was somewhere in Maile City~" Hannah answered Hop's question.

"A Pokémon battle it is, then! I've got two partners with me!" Hop yelled cheerfully, confident that he'll win this battle. "Wooloo, use Tackle!"

"Rabirin, use Growl!" Hannah commanded her Scorbunny.

"Scor!" Rabirin opens her mouth and lets out a large yell that distorts the air.

Wooloo charges at Rabirin and tackles the Scorbunny, knocking her down the ground. The Sheep Pokémon was pleased until Rabirin rose to her feet, wiping dust off her fur. Thanks to Growl, not only does it lowers physical attacks but Rabirin felt less pain. Rabirin turned her attention to Wooloo, feeling confident that she'll win this battle. It'll take more than just one Tackle to knock her down.

"Use Tackle, once more!" Hop urged his Wooloo. The Sheep Pokémon quickly ran straight to Rabirin's direction, hoping to knock her down this time.

"Dodge, and use Tackle!" Hannah commanded the Rabbit Pokémon. Rabirin quickly avoided Wooloo's attack, as she jumps in the air and kicks the sheep with one of her legs, sending it crashing onto the berry tree.

"Wooloo, are you okay?!" Hop asked, surprised that Rabirin kicked Wooloo hard using just her legs.

"Beeeh!" Wooloo quickly got up, assuring his partner that he's perfectly fine.

"Alright, Wooloo use Tackle with full power!" Hop yelled out. Wooloo quickly ran fast as a Boltund, slamming the Scorbunny to the ground once more. To the brothers and Wooloo's surprise, Rabirin lifted herself up, covered with small bruises.

"Counter it with Tackle!" Hannah commanded, smiling at her destined partner before the Scorbunny jumped in the air and slams the Sheep Pokémon, by using her legs before shoving him down the battlefield.

During their battle, Leon was carefully observing Hannah's battling style. He noticed her battling skills were not only unique but very creative. Despite being a rookie, Hannah's an excellent battler. He also noticed that Hop's weakening Rabirin, using offensive moves. Even though it's not a perfect strategy. As the battle continues, Leon wonders if Rabirin's going to use Growl to weakened Wooloo's attack stats or keep using Tackle?

"Time for our secret weapon! Rabirin, you know what to do!" Hannah commanded, winking at her Scorbunny, and gave her a signal.

"Scorbunny!" Rabirin winks at Wooloo, releasing several pink hearts that surround the Sheep Pokémon. The hearts then circle around and shrink into Wooloo's body, causing him to fall in love with Rabirin!

"Huh?!" Hop gasped, didn't expect Rabirin to know this move!

"Beeeh!" Wooloo's eyes transformed into pink hearts and fell in love with Rabirin after being struck by Attract.

"Since when did Rabirin learns that move?!" Although Hop had read all of his brother's books and watched his matches, however, he didn't expect Rabirin to learn Attract!

"You see Hoppy, there's a lot of things you don't know about me~" Hannah giggled as she continued gazing at the purple-haired boy. "For instance, I noticed your battle style is not only similar to Leon's but just like your brother, you always focus on offensive moves! Derek once told me that Leon not only has an offensive battle style, but the Champion himself lacks defensive moves! Derek also told me that Leon relying too much on offensive moves was the main reason why most of his team, minus Charizard lost easily!" Hannah smirked, unaware Leon was listening to his flaws and weaknesses.

"Is Hannah for real?!" Amary sweatdropped, watching the battle by the fence, couldn't believe her older sister. "If Hannah hadn't said this out loud, it'll be much easier to knock Leon down at the Champion Cup! Now that Hannah had just blurted out Leon's weakness and flaws in front of him, the battle is gonna be extremely difficult!" Amary shook her head, still couldn't believe her sister.

Normally many Trainers would never blurt out their opponents' weaknesses, allowing the user to have the upper hand! But never in Amary's life, had she seen someone blurted out their opponent's weaknesses out loud! In which case, Hannah accidentally blurted out Leon's weaknesses during her battle against Hop!

"Does Hannah even realized that Lee's still standing in front of us..." Hop sweatdropped, couldn't believe his rival, saying things out loud in front of his brother. To Hop's surprised, Leon was carefully taking notes while listening to Hannah's statement! "Is Lee jotting down some notes!" Lately, Leon had been learning several things from Hannah. After Hannah accidentally points out what he's been lacking, Leon decided to add several defensive moves to balanced his battling style.

"Attract is a move that only works if your opponent's Pokémon, is the opposite gender! Since Rabirin's a girl, the move only works because Wooloo's a boy! Attract only fails if the Pokémon has the same gender as the user or if it's genderless! Also, Rabirin learns it from Allie." Hannah blushes, winking at her rival and sticking her tongue out.

"Did you just became smart!" Hop was surprised that his rival knows so much about Attract! Like many people, even Hop finds Hannah out of character for being intelligent!

Insert Pokémon Origins: Gym Leader Last Pokémon

"This is your chance, Rabirin! Finished this with Mega Tackle!" Hannah commanded. Rabirin nodded her head, getting ready to use this move.

"Mega Tackle?!" Hop raised an eyebrow at Hannah, confused by that name.

"Scorbunny!" Rabirin jumps high in the air, soaring through the sky before aiming straight towards Wooloo. She slammed the Sheep Pokémon hard, thanks to her mighty legs watching Wooloo groaned in pain.

"Beeeh..." Wooloo fell on the ground, defeated with swirly eyes.

"Maybe I kinda overdid it..." Hannah blushes, cheeks turning reddish.

"Kinda?! That's way too much!" Hop shook his head, never knew Rabirin could jump this high!

"I'd say, I never knew Rabirin could use Attract! For a moment, I thought she'll use Growl or Tackle!" Leon was surprised that Hannah could be this unpredictable! Hop returned Wooloo, thanking him for doing his best. He puts the Poké Ball into his pockets and brought out another ball.

"It's not over yet! I've added another trusty ally to my team! And that's Grookey!" Hop yelled out confidently, as Grookey burst out his Poké Ball, holding its precious stick.

"Grook! Grook!" Grookey shouted, tapping his stick on the battlefield.

Insert Star Twinkle Precure: Soar into the Heavens, Pretty Cure

"Time to finish this battle, Ember Shoot!" Hannah yelled out, watching Rabirin nodding her head, holding a pebble in her hand.

"Ember Shoot?!" Hop raised his eyebrow at Hannah.

Suddenly Rabirin activated the ability Blaze, causing her body surrounded by a fiery aura, powering up her Fire-type attacks. Rabirin kicks a pebble, creating a big red flaming ball of fire as it floats up in the sky. Running towards the ball, Rabirin jumps up, doing a backflip to kick the fireball towards Grookey!

The fireball slammed straight towards Grookey, knocking the Chimp Pokémon before it howled in pain. The move knocked Grookey quickly, leaving him burnt and covered with bruises. The move was so powerful, that Grookey wasn't able to survive this unexpected impact.

"Grookey! Was that really an Ember!" Hop gasped, watching his Pokémon quickly got defeated in just one hit! Thanks to her type advantage, not only did Rabirin defeated Grookey but she also landed a critical hit.

"You see Hoppy, it took one day for Rabirin to master Ember and two days to master Ember Shoot!" Hannah smirked, telling Hop how Rabirin mastered Ember Shoot. "To be honest, Rabirin isn't capable of using fire attacks from her mouth. But she's great at using fire moves, from her legs!" Hannah explains, claiming how Rabirin had trained extra hard to master these moves.

"Scor! Scor!" Rabirin smiles with passion, proud of mastering the move Ember, thanks to her powerful legs.

"Did you already know about type advantages?! A critical hit?! What kind of beginner's luck is that!" Hop shook his head, couldn't believe Hannah would be this unpredictable! In the end, Hop not only underestimated his rival, but Grookey had fallen to the ground defeated, eyes transformed into swirls.

Insert Sword and Shield: Victory! Trainer

"You beat my two Pokémon with your one?! You and that Scorbunny are too much!" Hop remarked as he returned Grookey back in his Poké Ball.

"All right! We did it!" Hannah cheered, lifting her arm up in the air before Rabirin gave her a high-five. "And I couldn't have done it without you, Rabirin!" Hannah smiled at her Scorbunny. Rabirin jumped into Hannah's arms, snuggling her partner with affection.

"Scor! Scor!" Rabirin agreed with Hannah, watching Hop sulking over his loss.

Insert Sword and Shield: Hop's Encounter Theme

"Well, that was a shock! Guess I know why Lee thought he should give you a Pokémon, too..." Hop said, still couldn't believe he'd underestimated his rival.

"Hoppy, it's not about the quantity of Pokémon, it's the quality! Just because a Trainer has lots of Pokémon, doesn't mean they're strong! To become stronger, one must work hard, learn their weaknesses, overcome their fears, and more importantly, learn from their previous mistakes!" Hannah said, telling Hop few secrets on how to become a strong Pokémon Trainer.

After watching Lila and Crystal's battle, Hannah decided to be very unpredictable. Derek once told her that when a Trainer's unpredictable, not only do they have the upper hand but their opponents also underestimated them. According to Derek, in order to become unpredictable, one must analyze its opponents carefully and create unique strategies! Sometimes, you can also use a new Pokémon that your opponents had never seen before.

"Not only is my battle style very creative, but I'm also unpredictable!" Hannah thought, satisfied that her strategies had perfectly worked like a charm. "If I keep being unpredictable, then many opponents will underestimate me~" Hannah smiles determinedly, couldn't wait to do this during her Pokémon Journey. Tyson also assured her, that Leon wouldn't watch her battling style multiple times, claiming it wasn't in his nature.

"You and your Pokémon all fought hard. Made me almost want to let out Charizard and join in on all the fun!" Leon admitted, after observing their battle, the Champion couldn't help but felt excitement coming through his body! Watching Rabirin using Ember Kick, almost made Leon tossed Charizard's Poké Ball.

"Good effort out there, Rabirin! Why don't I get you all sorted?" Leon praised the Rabbit Pokémon before the Champion restored both Hannah and Hop's team.

"How are you feeling, Rabirin?" Hannah asked her partner, offering Rabirin an Oran Berry for working hard.

"Scorbunny! Scor!" Rabirin cheered, feeling very lively and energetic after she quickly ate her Oran Berry.

"And, Hannah, you've got real promise! In fact, I've got a favor to ask you... Be a rival to Hop, would you! Push him, and make the both of you stronger!" The Champion has a special request for Hannah. After watching their battle, Leon believes that Hannah would be a wonderful rival for Hop.

"Of course I will Leon!" Hannah happily accepts Leon's request, looking at her Rabirin, agreeing with her partner. "If Tyson can help his friends become stronger, then so can I! I'm looking forward battling against Champion Cynthia!" Hannah said cheerfully, couldn't wait to battle against her number one superhero.

"I think you mean me, Hannah." Leon chuckled, correcting the energetic redhead.

"Leon, you're an amazing Trainer and I respect that! It's just that I'm not interested in battling against you. The clothes you're wearing, make you look too suspicious. But the way Cynthia dressed, makes her look elegant, stunning, and mysterious! To me, Cynthia's my number one favorite Champion!" Hannah spoke honestly, holding Rabirin closely.

"Do I really look suspicious? I'm lot stronger than Cynthia!" Leon claimed, wondering what it'll take to prove he's better than Cynthia, even though he's the unbeatable Champion. Hop had never his brother acted like this before. Normally Leon's fine with this, but lately he's comparing himself to Cynthia and why he's better than her. As always, Hannah's full of surprises.

"I already want to get stronger and stronger! You've seen me battle now, Lee, so come on-you've gotta let me take on the Pokémon Gyms!" Hop interrupted their conversation, trying to get his brother's attention.

"You? Join the Gym Challenge? You think you're ready for the single greatest competition in the Galar region?" Leon raised an eyebrow and smiles at his younger brother, Hop. Watching Hop's determination, reminded Leon of his younger self back when he was only ten. "Not putting the cart before the Rapidash there, Little Brother?" Leon asked his brother.

"I wanna join the Gym Challenge, too! I wanna travel to many different places, pursue my dreams and catch every Pokémon found in Galar!" Hannah interrupted their conversation, still holding Rabirin in her arms. Hannah became very determined, telling Leon why she wanted to participate in the Gym Challenge.

"All my friends were endorsed by Ms. Opal, and I don't wanna be left out! Although I could get an Endorsement from dad at Motostoke, I don't want that! I don't wanna be in neither dad nor grandpa's shadows, I want many people to recognize me, for who I am! The more I participated in Pokémon battles, the closer Rabirin and I become!" Hannah spoke with confidence and determination, smiling at her Scorbunny.

"Dad? Endorsement at Motostoke?" Hop raised an eyebrow at his friend, trying to put a few pieces together until he suddenly realized something. "Kabu's your dad?!" Hop's eyes became enlarged, surprised that his greatest rival was related to the Fire-type veteran!

"You've just found out?! Hop, I told you this many times already!" Hannah sighed, couldn't believe her friend.

"Then that makes you my ultimate rival, mate! Let's do our best so that one of us could be the next champion!" Hop grinned at his rival, hugging the redhead tightly.

"Hoppy, you know I'm not interested in becoming the next Champion." Hannah explains, telling Hop that she's only participating in the Gym Challenge, just to explore and pursue her goals.

"But Hannah, you have too! How can I become the next Champion, if I don't have an ultimate rival!" Hop said to the confused redhead.

"Hop, what's more important? Becoming the next champion or having an ultimate rival?" Hannah asked her childhood friend, with Rabirin in her arms.

"Both!" Hop answered with passion, grinning at his rival. "If Lee's ultimate rival is Raihan, then my ultimate rival is you, mate!" Hop cheered, believing that having an ultimate rival was one step towards his goal.

"But I'm only just a rookie..." Hannah whispers softly, holding Rabirin closely.

Meanwhile, after watching their battle and listening to Hannah's speech, Leon noticed a few things. After interacting with Hannah, the Champion grew very interested in her. Not only Hannah's an excellent battler, but she's also great at combining different movesets. Although Hannah's not interested in defeating Leon, the Champion secretly wishes to battle her one day, at Wyndon Stadium. However, Leon had recently found out from Jason, that Hannah easily gets stage fright whenever she's in front of a huge audience.

"If that's really what you want to do, you two have a whole lot you need to learn about Pokémon. Especially your friend Hannah. Before you think about getting Gym Badges, best to think about getting a Pokédex." Leon said, explaining the requirements for participating in the Gym Challenge.

"A Pokédex? Derek once told me about it! A Pokédex is a handheld electronic device; that records various information on Pokémon! But nowadays, a Pokédex is an app, that can be installed in a Rotom Phone." Hannah smiles at the brothers, telling a few interesting facts about the Pokédex. Leon nodded his head, agreeing what Hannah had described.

"Right! A Trainer's Pokédex helps them learn lots of things about all the Pokémon out there, including their strengths. But it's more than just a collection of data, you know. It's a record of Trainer's love and passion for Pokémon training!" Leon explained to the duo.

"In other words, a Pokédex is also the key to our growth!" Hannah understood what Leon was trying to say.

"Exactly!"

"Right, right, we get it... Pokédexes, then! We're on it!" Hop cheered with excitement, couldn't wait to receive his very own Pokédex. "Looks like it's off to the Pokémon Research Lab for you and me, Hannah!" Hop continued, grinning at Hannah.

"That's the kind of enthusiasm a Trainer needs! I'll let the professor know to expect you." Leon said with a smile, admiring Hop's energetic behavior.

"I'm going to be the next Champion, so completing a simple Pokédex will be nothing! Just another page in the tale of my legend!" Hop said with determination, believing that completing the Pokédex was a few steps towards becoming Champion. "You'd probably better go tell your mum that we're heading out, though." Hop said, reminding Hannah to make sure her mother knows they'll be leaving very soon.

"I will!" Hannah nodded her head, still holding Rabirin in her arms.

Hannah watched as both brothers entered the house, telling Margaret that they'll be heading out soon. Hannah was sad to see Leon go, but she did enjoy spending time with the Galarian Champion. On the bright side, Hannah couldn't wait to explore the Galar region and participate in many top-secret missions! Hannah also couldn't wait to have snacks with all her friends, at her place.

"I hope Ms. Samaira's Meowth doesn't scare them." Hannah said in a worried tone, remembered that Samaira's inside their house along with her Alolan Meowth. Hannah also couldn't tell both brothers, about her upcoming top-secret missions. The redhead stares at her Power Gear, wondering what'll happen if Leon knew her, a few years earlier? Hannah's glad that Leon's very busy, due to his busy schedules.

Insert Go! Princess Precure: Resonating Hearts

"That was an amazing battle, Hannah!" The redhead glanced to her left and saw Amary, Gossifleur, and Latte walking towards her, congratulating her victory.

"Hey, Amary! What do you think about my battle? Rabirin couldn't use Fire-type attacks from her mouth, but she's excellent with her legs!" Hannah asked Amary.

"It was amazing! You were very unpredictable, during your battle against Hop! Even though you've won your Pokémon battle, doesn't mean you're strong! You still have a long way to go, Hannah!" Amary explains, reminding Hannah that she's still just a rookie. "However, as long you have your Pokémon and have fun, I know you can do it! I believe in you!" Amary smiles at her sister, watching Latte jumped into Hannah's arms. Like the rest of her teammates, Amary also believed the Galarian Princesses will change the future.

"Thanks, Amary! I'm very glad to have you around!" Hannah smiles at her sister, watching Latte jumped into her arms, rubbing her face with affection.

"Eevee!" Latte cheered, admiring both their battling style and teamwork strategies.

"Say, Hannah..." Amary asked her sister, still holding Latte in her arms with Rabirin on her shoulder.

"Yes, Amary?" Hannah asked, tilting her head in curiosity.

"Are you sad to see him go? Leon doesn't come to Postwick, very often." Although Postwick was Leon's hometown, the little redhead reminds her sister that the Champion doesn't come very often.

Ever since Leon's the new Champion, he'd become very busy due to his tight schedules. Whenever Amary companied her sister, they'd often seen Leon be surrounded by many people. Fans would ask for his pictures and autographs, while fangirls eagerly gave Leon lots of gifts and sweets. Sometimes Leon would often be surrounded by both paparazzi and media. Amary couldn't believe those annoying fandom, being very toxic and cruel towards innocent individuals.

"It's fine, Amary. Whatever happens, happens for the best." Hannah answered Amary's question, petting Latte on her head before she purred softly.

"Hannah..." Amary whispered softly, receiving comfort from her Gossifleur.

Amary remembered when her sister was five, Hannah couldn't stop thinking about Leon. After meeting Leon, her sister couldn't wait to hear his amazing stories! When Hannah heard Leon would be arriving at Wedgehurst, she'd woke up early in the morning, and bake lots of star-shaped chocolates! A few hours later, Amary saw Hannah came back to Postwick, giving chocolates to Hop. As for the rest of the chocolates, Hannah gave some to Kelsey, Emily, Artemis, Ida, John, Ami, and Galarian Musketeers. This happened when Amary was three. Although Amary was very young, she could remember everything that had happened from the day she's born!

Amary had asked her sister if she'd given her chocolates to Leon? Instead, Hannah admitted she didn't want to risk herself being bullied again, due to her trauma. Over the past few years, Amary noticed her sister spent a lot of time with both the Galarian 12 and Musketeers. Hannah would also spend time with Ami, Emily, Kelsey, Artemis, Ida, John, and many elderly women. Whenever they've visited Wyndon, Hannah prefers going to the park over the stadium. Amary still hasn't forgiven Marigold's classmates, for the cruel things, they've done to Hannah! Thanks to them, not only was Hannah scared of interacting with famous celebrities, but she's been taking therapies.

After moving to Postwick, Hannah has been seeing her therapist in Wedgehurst. The only people who knew about this were Hannah's maternal family, Galarian 12, Galarian Musketeers, Ella, Amary, Carolyn, Emily, Kelsey, Ida, Artemis, John, Professor Cory and, Ami. Whenever Hannah goes to therapy, she'd always brought her notebook during these sessions. Hannah would always hide her notebook inside her bag, claiming it's very private. The people who knew about this, respected Hannah's privacy and wishes.

"Whenever we visit dad at Motostoke, Hannah would never bring it. Mum and grandma still haven't told dad about it..." Amary thought, couldn't help but wondered how her father would react when he discovers that Hannah had been taking therapy? The little redhead grew worried about Hannah, watching her sister hugged both Latte and Rabirin.

"Gossifleur..." Even Gossifleur was worried about Hannah.

Postwick

After Hop and Leon finished telling their mother, the Champion told his brother and Hannah, to meet him at Professor Magnolia's lab in Wedgehurst. A very close friend of Leon, would love to meet Hannah. His younger brother had already met Sonia when Hop was just a newborn baby. Although Hannah hadn't met Sonia, she did hear several stories about her from Sunny. According to Sunny, many of her friends at Wedgehurst calls Sonia a witch, due to her sharp fingers, her sinister laugh, and angry demeanor.

"I also heard that many kids at Hulbury call Nessa a witch due to her height..." Hannah thought, holding Rabirin closely.

"I hope Leon doesn't get lost again! He's pants with directions..." Amary muttered, watching the Champion ran straight to Route 1 without his partner Charizard.

"Does this happen often?" Hannah asked her rival, who nodded his head.

"Too often, mate!" Hop answered her question.

*CRASH*

Suddenly the trio and their Pokémon heard a huge noise, coming nearby the fence! Did someone crashed something and injured themself? Or maybe a random Pokémon did this by accident.

"Hannah! Did you hear that just now?" Hop asked his rival, hearing a loud noise, coming from few yards away. He doubts it's an explosion.

"Yeah! It's coming from the other side!" Hannah said a bit concerned, wondering who'd do suck a reckless thing.

"Let's go check it out!" Amary suggested, as the duo followed the young redhead, and headed towards the other side of Postwick.

Insert Healin' Good Precure: The Earth is infected by a Dark Shadow

After the trio and their Pokémon arrived, they spotted a broken gate! The gate was opened, and someone must've pushed it by force! Amary found a trail of footprints, leading to the open gate. She doubts these footprints belonged to Nickit or Skwovet. Unless...

"The gate's open! And the Wooloo that was there..." Hop stopped, as he continued staring at the open gate.

"Enters Slumbering Weald all by itself!" Amary answered, finishing his sentence.

"It was tackling the fence pretty hard earlier. You don't think it actually broke through there, do you?" The purple-haired boy said with a worried face.

"If it didn't, then the gate wouldn't be opened!" Hannah carefully examined the opened gate, finding a few pieces of broken wood found on the ground. There's no doubt, it was the work of Wooloo's Tackle.

"But it's off limits! Nobody's supposed to go in there! I remember the professor's granddaughter went in once, and she came back in a real state... And that was nothing compared to the earful she got from the professor afterward!"

According to Hop, five years ago, when Sonia first entered the forest, not only had she gotten lost but the young female lost her consciousness! That is until Sonia was rescued by a mysterious girl and her partner Pokémon! Sonia couldn't remember what happened then, but she did witness the girl's Pokémon surrounded by some kind of mysterious aura. Unfortunately, Sonia couldn't remember the girl's name, nor her partner Pokémon...

"I'm curious about this mysterious girl? I wonder who she is, and what kind of Pokémon she possesses?" Hannah thought until she heard Hop's voice.

"Hannah... What do you say?" Hop asked in a worried tone, hoping his rival would say yes.

"Let's go, Hop! We've got to save Wooloo!" Hannah answered seriously, without having any second thoughts.

"Right? Even if we're not supposed to, this is the kind of scene where you simply have to do what's needed!" Hop said, still worried about the young Wooloo. Breaking rules was bad, but abandoning your comrades was unacceptable.

"Hope you're ready for anything, because we're going in, Hannah! The Slumbering Weald is over this way! Let's go find that Wooloo!" Hop said to his childhood friend, sounding very serious and determined. Hannah turned her head to Amary and the Pokémon, holding Rabirin in her arms.

"Amary, look after Latte! Make sure mum and auntie Margaret aren't suspicious!" Hannah gave her younger sister, a grand mission.

"Got it!" Amary answered determinedly.

"Come on, Hannah! We can't just leave that Pokémon on its own!" Hop shouted out to his rival, couldn't wait any longer especially when there's a Wooloo needed to be rescued.

"I'm coming Hop!" Hannah responded back before she and Hop entered the entrance to Slumbering Weald. After they rescue Wooloo, Hannah hopes to catch any wild Pokémon found at Slumbering Weald, using the Friend Ball given by Allie. However, the redhead decided to use it when necessary.

"Vee!" Latte grew worried, hoping everyone would arrive safely. However, the little Eevee felt dangerous vibes coming from this forest.

"I hope they don't get hurt! They say that Slumbering Weald is guarded by two dangerous Pokémon! Why do I keep hearing mysterious voices?!" Amary stares at the broken fence, hugging her Gossifleur tightly. Like Hannah, the little redhead heard mysterious voices from Slumbering Weald, unaware that she too possesses the Purity bloodline. Just as Amary was about to think further, suddenly Allie and Cleffa appeared out of nowhere, giving her a heart attack!

Insert Healin' Good Precure: The Healing Animals

"Allie, where'd you come from?! You gave us a heart attack!" Amary gasped comically.

"Sorry, Amary! But Cleffa and I just heard your conversation, with Big Sis Hannah and Hoppy!" Allie explained, holding Cleffa in her arms.

After listening to their conversation, Allie wants to help both her beloved Big Sis and Hop. Hannah had helped the Galarian 12, many times in the past. To the Galarian 12, Hannah's like a big sister to them. If it wasn't for Hannah, the Galarian 12 wouldn't exist today. Allie also has a huge crush on Hop, enjoys his company more than Leon's, much to the Champion's annoyance.

"Big Sis Hannah had done so much for us, and now it's our turn to help her!" Allie spoke determinedly, with Cleffa nodding her head.

"What're we gonna do, in the meantime? Leon would be suspicious, mum's picking up auntie Daffodil and cousin Petunia at the Wedgehurst Station! Aunt Margaret's having tea with Ms. Samaira!" Amary grew very worried, telling Allie what everyone's currently been doing.

"Leave it to the Galarian 12! While Big Sis Hannah and Hoppy rescue Wooloo, the Galarian 12 will distract Leon!" Allie smiled determinedly, assuring Amary that everything's under control! "Luckily grandma's having tea and sweets with Professor Magnolia, at Route 2!"

"Right! And if anything bad happens to them, we're gonna go rescue them! But we'll need to bring the Galarian Princesses along, though!" Amary suggested, holding Gossifleur in her arms.

"In the meantime, I'll ask Kelly to bring back up along the way!" Allie added, taking out her Rotom Phone and sending text messages to all her friends. Allie then texted Kelly, asking to bring backup in case Leon defeated all their Pokémon.

Amary turned her head towards the broken fence, hoping they're alright. Although the entrance to Slumbering Weald was prohibited, Amary doesn't care if she's in trouble! If anything bad happened to them, Amary will go rescue them with the help of Allie and the Galarian Princesses.

"I'll go save them both!" Amary said, turning her head towards the broken fence to Slumbering Weald.

"We'll save them together, Amary! Big Sis Hannah and Hoppy, are very important to us!" Allie said, placing a hand on Amary's shoulder, giving her a small smile.

"Cleffa..." Even Cleffa was worried about the duo, hoping they'll come back safe and sound along with Wooloo.

"Gossifleur..." Gossifleur hopes both Hop and Hannah arrived safely, with Wooloo.

Wedgehurst

Insert Little Witch Academia: The Usual Luna Nova

Leon had miraculously arrived at Wedgehurst, thanks to the power of luck! Which was good news for the Champion. However, the bad news was Leon couldn't find Professor Magnolia's Laboratory, due to his poor sense of directions. Leon's the greatest Champion, but when it comes to directions, he's horrible at it. Leon remembered before arriving at Wedgehurst, he met a little girl back at Route 1. Leon was lost in the woods, trying to find Professor Magnolia's Laboratory when suddenly he saw a little girl crying in the grassy field.

Although he was lost, Leon couldn't leave her crying in the fields alone. After Leon comforted the little girl, he hopes to see her again someday. Although Leon couldn't remember her name, the Champion hopes to find this mysterious girl so he could thank her. Even though many years had passed, the little girl would be a pre-teen by now.

"Now if only I could find this purple building?" Leon thought, trying to figure out where the Research Lab was located. Although Wedgehurst wasn't as huge as Motostoke nor Hammerlocke, it usually took hours for Leon to search for it, due to his horrible sense of directions.

Insert Happiness Charge Precure: Hime's theme

Meanwhile, Sunny and Helioptile were keeping a close eye on Leon. Carefully following his movements, while her teammates devised several plans and strategies. The duo carefully watched Leon's movements, trying to distract the Champion. The duo noted that Leon still couldn't find the laboratory, which was just a couple blocks away.

"Remember Helioptile, our mission is to distract Dorky King until Big Sis Hannah and Hoppy return! Allie also informed us that if anything bad happens to them, the Galarian Princesses, Amary, and her will rescue them at Slumbering Weald!" Sunny explained to her partner, carefully usually her special binoculars given by Henry. Helioptile was on top of Sunny's head, acting as a sentry duty.

After Allie had informed Ella, the Galarian 12, and Galarian Princesses the whole situation, they all agreed to help out! At first, Ella wasn't sure since the gates to Slumbering Weald was off-limits. Second, nobody's allowed to enter the forest, without countenance. However, after Allie had explained to her cousin the importance of rescuing their comrades, and what Hannah had taught her, Ella supports it. Allie might be young, but she's very gifted for her age.

"Helioptile!" Helioptile tilted her head, wondering what Andy and Pancham were doing.

"What the heck is Andy doing?!" Sunny raised an eyebrow at Andy, confronting Leon with Pancham by his side.

"Leon, I challenge you to a one-on-one Pokémon Battle! Your Sobble against my Pancham!" Andy said with passion and determination, requesting a battle against the unbeatable Champion! Before Leon responds, he then saw Sunny pulled Andy's ear with Helioptile by her side.

"Andy, you idiot! What the heck are you doing?! Dorky King's the unbeatable Champion! He takes every battle, way too seriously!" Sunny raised an eyebrow at Andy, scolding her comrade for being too overconfident.

"Relax Sunny, I can guarantee you that this battle will be a piece of cake! Defeating Sobble will be an easy victory!" Andy smirked, couldn't wait to knock down Leon's Sobble. Sunny let go of Andy's ear, as he turned to his trusted partner, Pancham. "While Jason records the battle, I'll be fighting with the power of love! Not only will I defeat Leon, but I'll also receive a kiss from my girlfriend~" Andy blushes, a huge cloud pops up, showcasing Hannah kissing him on the cheeks.

"Girlfriend?" Leon raised an eyebrow with confusion, staring at Andy strangely.

"That's right, Champion! I told my dad that Hannah's my girlfriend, and we've been together for a very long time! With the power of love, this one's for my girlfriend!" Andy smirked, couldn't wait to knock Leon's Sobble, using his trusty Pancham.

"Really?! According to Gavin, he told all his friends that Big Sis Hannah's his girlfriend! Second, Gavin would constantly prevent Mr. Selfie from being near our Big Sis! Gavin thinks Mr. Selfie's a huge threat, for his quest for love!" Sunny whispers to Andy, telling him how Gavin has romantic feelings for Hannah. Sunny also revealed that Gavin would make sure Hannah never goes near Raihan, claiming he's a dangerous man.

"Quest for love?! Hannah's still single!" Leon answered, couldn't believe those boys. However, the Champion couldn't wait to tell this to Raihan, curious what his reaction would be.

"Power of love?! Andy, anyone can defeat a Sobble! They always cry a lot and are too scared to battle!" Sunny shook her head, couldn't believe Andy's stupidity. "Besides, you have to knock Dorky King's Charizard first, in order to defeat him!" Sunny shook her head with disbelief.

"Don't underestimate my Sobble, Sunny!" Leon answered, noticed several people were about to watch an upcoming between himself and Andy. "My Sobble is a lot stronger than you ever imagined!" Leon said with passion and determination when suddenly many people and fangirls appeared out of nowhere! Watching the battle, while cheering for their beloved Champion.

"Go, Leon!"

"You can do this, Leon!"

"Crush him down, Champion!"

"You've gotta be kidding me! They're that excited for a lame battle?! It's not really serious!" Sunny stares at the crowd strangely, couldn't believe those people at Wedgehurst. "Dorky King's taking this battle too serious! This isn't the exhibition match!" Sunny comically snapped, while Helioptile tries calming her down.

"Serious or not, Leon will never lose! Leon might use low-level Pokémon, but he never loses that easily." Kelly interrupted, watching Pancham aims a Thunder Punch towards Sobble, causing a direct hit!

"It's too bad Pancham doesn't have Iron Fist, as his ability! Otherwise, Andy would've easily won this. That Andy, he should've given Pancham an Ability Capsule instead!" Sunny muttered, placing an arm on her hips, watching Sobble used Bounce on Pancham, causing the Playful Pokémon to become paralyzed.

"Idiot..." Sunny and Kelly said in unison, couldn't believe Pancham's stubbornness.

Insert Doki Doki! Precure: Mana's Theme

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Timmy and the others were creating several strategies. The group and their Pokémon were at the park, checking several maps and blueprints designed by Timmy, Bobby, Kelly, and Henry. As the group devised a plan, they also needed to figure out how to knock Leon's Charizard down? The group knew that Charizard's both powerful and strong! He might be kind and mature, but Charizard's quite stubborn just like Leon.

"If Leon sends Charizard out, my Pawniard will knock him down using Guillotine! If that happens, then I could make a huge name for myself!" Henry smiled, imagining his Pawniard defeating Charizard with just Guillotine! If this happens, then Henry would be the first person to defeat Leon's Charizard!

"Henry, I don't think it's a good idea! Despite Guillotine having a very low accuracy, Pawniard's very terrible at it. Remember when Pawniard tried using it at Raihan's Duraludon?" Timmy said to Henry, reminding them the time when Pawniard used Guillotine on Duraludon, only for the Alloy Pokémon to dodge the attack.

"Except Raihan's Duraludon finds Pawniard an unworthy opponent. He'd rather battle stronger opponents such as Charizard..." Henry blushes, comforting his Pawniard.

"It doesn't matter, we'll just have to keep Leon busy until Big Sis Hannah and Hop return!" Cherry said, as she carefully examined both maps and blueprints.

"But what if Sonia finds out? She'll probably tell Leon about this..." Berry asked her older twin sister, worried that their mission might backfire.

"Don't worry Berry, it's already taken care of! Plus Cody already fixed the door fence before we arrived." Cherry smiles at her sister, with Cody agreeing with her statement.

Cherry and Berry have tanned skin-tone with deep green eyes, and long waist-length amber hair, worn in low pigtails tied by hair ribbons. Both wore headbands with a bow paired with star earrings. Both wore a pleated dress with short-sleeves and shorts underneath. Each wore a hoodie with sneakers and matching socks. The only difference, all of Cherry's clothing was red and Berry's clothing was pink.

Cherry and Berry are identical seven-year-old twins, but with different personalities. Cherry's bold, reliable and has full of spunk, having her stand out as an older sibling to newcomers. While Berry's sweet, meek, gentle, and soft-spoken girl, being the strategist for the Galarian 12. Despite their differences, both Cherry and Berry have a tight strong bond. Despite being tough and feisty, Cherry's very soft towards her sister and most of her friends.

"I had to use the strongest wood, to make a tough fence! It wasn't easy though, this stuff can only be found at the Crown Tundra! I had to ask my dad for those." Cody explained, telling his friends how he'd gotten a few of those tough wood. Cody reveals that his father worked as a carpenter, at Timburr Builders.

"Look, Leon's Sobble defeated Pancham!" Bobby remarked, watching Sobble knocked Pancham down using Water Pulse.

The kids saw many townspeople, applauded for their beloved Champion. Not only did Leon defeated Andy, but his Sobble had knocked Pancham down, thanks to his Water Pulse. The Galarian 12 noted that Leon had trained Sobble, during his spare time.

"I heard Mustard-sensei's fanbase, was three times larger than Leon's!" Cody whispered, as he once heard that Mustard was more popular than Leon, during his time as the Champion. "Maybe that's why sensei was legendary!" Cody speculated, holding Impidimp in his arms.

Just as Leon was about to do the Charizard Pose, suddenly a shiny Emolga flew straight towards his direction, snatching his signature ball cap! The shiny Emolga quickly flew at the highest part of the tree, wearing the Champion's precious cap. Leon was shocked, as the shiny Emolga laughs hysterically, still wearing his cap.

"It's Potpourri!" Kelly cheered, as she immediately recognized her sister's Emolga.

Unlike Sonia's Yamper, Potpourri was extremely mischievous than helpful! Whenever Potpourri loves something she desired, she'd constantly swooped down food, especially sweets. Potpourri also loves stealing Leon's signature cap, much to the Champion's annoyance. However, despite being mischievous, Potpourri's very loyal to both Kelsey and her friends. Potpourri would do anything she could to help them. In which case, Potpourri's also distracting the Champion until both Hannah and Hop retrieved the missing Wooloo.

"Potpourri, this isn't yours! Give it back!" Leon demanded Potpourri to hand over his precious cap, immediately. Instead, Potpourri blew a raspberry at Leon before she threw an apple straight at his head, knocking the Champion down!

Insert Fresh Precure: I'm Perfect!

"Fear not Galarian 12, Big Sis Kelsey has come to the rescue! Huh, who would've thought an apple could knock Lee-Lee down~" Kelsey jumped from the street stairs, performing a huge backflip, as she made a perfect landing. Kelsey saw Potpourri wearing Leon's cap, while the Champion was still unconscious from the apple.

Kelsey's a 14-year-old teen, having bright skin with brown eyes and medium-long brown hair worn in curled pigtails, bound by purple hair ribbons. Her outfit consists of a short-sleeved yellow top, with design in the middle, a mint skirt with a black belt and golden buckle, a white and red oversized sporting jacket, with magenta and white sneakers.

Kelsey is Kelly's older sister and best friends with Trisha and Tanya. She's also Tyson's childhood best friend and big sister figure to Hannah. She's a bright, outgoing, and friendly Trainer. Kelsey isn't great at studying but absolutely loves fashion and cosmetics. During her Gym Challenge, Kelsey's considered the sixth member of the Galarian Musketeers. Together, both Kelsey and Dragonite are unstoppable!

"Potpourri used Apple Throw, on Lee-Lee! It's super effective!" Kelsey cheered, praising her shiny Emolga for knocking down the unbeatable Champion!

"Kelsey, cut it out!" Leon angrily snapped at the female Trainer, still laying on the ground.

"Hmm, who would've thought Potpourri would knock Leon down in one turn? Such a clever Pokémon!" Sonia and Yamper came outside after they'd witnessed Potpourri stole Leon's cap again. Even Sonia was very impressed by it.

"Knock it off, Sonia! This isn't funny!" Leon snapped at the female assistant, couldn't believe Sonia's praising that mischievous Emolga.

"Lee-Lee, I'm sure you can get another cap at Wyndon! The city sells replicas of Lee-Lee's costume, both male and female variants! You can just get another one!" Kelsey explained, telling Leon that he could get another Champion cap at Wyndon. She then saw Leon immediately got up, before climbing up the tree.

Insert Fresh Precure: The Days Full of Hope

"The hat is very special to me! It's the one I wore after I became the Champion!" Leon explained to Kelsey why his cap was very special while climbing up the tree. "For the last time Kelsey, it's not a costume! It's my Champion uniform!"

According to Leon, he had special fond memories with this cap! To the Champion, he felt incomplete without his precious cap! He also refused to get a replacement, claiming it doesn't felt the same. Back at Leon's bedroom, the purple-haired Champion owns a huge collection of caps. Leon loves collecting caps, and refused to give them away, claiming they're his most prized possessions! However, Leon still hasn't forgiven his mother for letting Allie took his special cap! This cap not only belonged to his late father, but it was also Leon's first one. Leon also wore his father's cap, during his Pokémon Journey until he became the Champion. Perhaps the reason why Leon loved collecting caps, was due to his strong bond with his father.

"It's just a cap, Leon!" Sonia comically shouted, causing the background music to stopped playing, couldn't believe how stubborn Leon could be, especially when it comes to silly things such as caps.

Suddenly Potpourri threw another apple at the Champion's face, watching Leon comically fell from one of the highest trees in Wedgehurst. Potpourri laughed uncontrollably, watching Leon kept falling until a loud thud could be heard. Potpourri blew another raspberry at Leon, before she flew straight towards another tallest tree, still wearing his precious cap.

"Leon, are you alright?!" Sonia and Yamper rushed towards Leon's aid, checking to see if he'd gotten any critical injuries. Leon was laying on the ground unconsciously until he immediately opened his eyes and got up, scaring the Puppy Pokémon.

"Yamp! Yamp!" Yamper yelped, as he jumped into Sonia's arms for protection.

"Hey! Potpourri!" Leon shouted when suddenly an apple slammed straight into his face and fell straight to the ground. Potpourri continues laughing, enjoys watching Leon's misery just like the good old days.

Insert Fresh Precure: Welcome the Elder

"I must say champion if I were your brother, I'd be very impressed!" Sonia spoke in sarcasm, watching Leon slowly got up from the ground, brushing off the dust and dirt from his clothes. Leon then pulled out several twigs from his hair, still couldn't believe that annoying rodent.

"Very funny, Sonia! If you were more supportive, I could've gotten my cap by now!" Leon pouted with annoyance, watching Sonia raised an eyebrow at him while holding her Yamper.

"Thus the unbeatable Champion lost to Potpourri!" Kelsey interrupted, praising her darling Emolga for defeating the unbeatable Champion with just one apple.

"Knock it off, Kelsey!" Leon comically snapped at Kelsey, pulling few more twigs off his long hair.

"Emolga!" Potpourri laughed, as she enjoys teasing Leon, watching him fixed his long hair.

"You think this is funny?! Two can play it that game!" Leon growled as he removed his Sponsor Cape, tossing it on the ground while glaring at Potpourri.

"So the legend is true, Lee-Lee never gives up!" Kelsey gasped, watching Leon climbing up the tree with strength and determination.

"I still can't believe he's the Champion!" Sonia sighed, couldn't believe Leon's becoming very stubborn and childish. Leon might be the Champion but he's still a loveable dork.

"You're recording this, Kelly?" Sunny asked her best friend, couldn't wait to send this on GoTube.

"Uh-huh! In just a few minutes, this video will receive millions of views!" Kelly cheered, couldn't wait to let the whole world see this!

"I gotta bad feeling about this..." Timmy sighed, couldn't believe his friends. Although the Galarian 12's mission was to distract Leon, Timmy believed they're going to create more chaos than good. Even his Elgyem and Solosis were worried as well.

"Solosis!" Solosis agreed with Timmy, comforting her partner.

Slumbering Weald

Insert Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald

After Hannah and Hop entered Slumbering Weald, they noticed it was huge and covered in fog! Anyone could get lost in the foggy forest, including Pokémon. Slumbering Weald was big but mysterious, as many wild Pokémon roamed through the forest. Few Skwovets gathered berries, while several Grubbins hid from Rookidees, their natural enemy. Finding Wooloo would be very difficult. First, the forest was huge and foggy. Second, wild Pokémon could spring up at any moment. Finally, if they don't find Wooloo fast, the Sheep Pokémon would get seriously injured. Luckily, the duo used Max Repel before coming to this forest.

"That Wooloo... Where do you think it got off to?" Hop asked his rival, carefully observing the forest.

"I don't know Hop, but it's possible that Wooloo's wandering somewhere within the forest." Hannah made speculation until she heard several mysterious voices in the forest. "Why do I keep hearing those voices?!"

"The fog is really coming on thick now... If we don't find that Pokémon soon, this might be trouble." Hop said worriedly before he ran ahead, leaving his friend and Scorbunny behind.

Hannah quickly ran through the forest, trying to catch up so she wouldn't get lost. Luckily she has her trusty partner, Scorbunny. As the redhead continued running, she spotted Hop, relieved he didn't get lost, otherwise he'd end up like Leon.

"Hop-" Suddenly Hannah stopped moving and heard unknown voices within her head. The voices were telling Hannah, to keep exploring until she reached the treasures! Treasures? Why'd those mysterious voices encouraged Hannah to keep exploring?! More importantly, why's she hearing those strange voices? It doesn't make sense!

"Hannah!" Hop gasped, watching Hannah let go of Rabirin and almost fell on the ground. Without thinking, Hop dashed straight towards his friend, and quickly caught her on time. "Are you alright?!"

"Scor! Scor!" Rabirin grew worried, as Hannah slowly opened her eyes.

"Hop? Rabirin? I've been hearing these mysterious voices..." Hannah answered quietly.

"Mysterious voices?" Hop raised an eyebrow at Hannah, wondering what she meant by mysterious voices. "I don't hear any voices!"

"Those voices are telling me to keep exploring! You're closer to these treasures..." Hannah ignored Hop's complaints, still hearing those mysterious voices in her head.

"Nevermind those treasures, mate! We've got to go look for that Pokémon!" Hop reminded his rival, why they've come to Slumbering Weald in the first place.

"Right!" Hannah nodded her head determinedly, still hadn't forgotten about Wooloo. However, due to those voices in her head, Hannah nearly fell on the ground until Hop immediately caught her.

"Are you okay, Hannah?!" Hop asked, still holding her waist.

"Don't worry Hop, I'm alright! You don't have to worry about me, Hop." Hannah assured her friend, telling Hop that she's alright. Instead, she received a worried look from Hop.

"Whenever you told me not to worry, I worried the most!" Hop shook his head, gently helping Hannah get up and standing on two feet. "How about I hold your hand, that way you wouldn't fall?" Hop suggested, giving her a warm smile.

"Okay!" Hannah nodded her head with a smile, as the duo and Scorbunny continued walking deeper in the forest, hoping to find Wooloo.

Meanwhile at Professor Magnolia's Laboratory...

After Leon had successfully retrieved his cap from Potpourri, the Champion was completely shirtless, covered in bruises and cuts all over his upper-body. Luckily there weren't any serious injuries, just a few twigs and leaves stuck on his hair. While Sonia carefully removed the twigs and leaves off Leon's hair, the Champion was glad he took off his Sponsors Cape, otherwise, it'll be ripped to pieces. After Sonia took out the last piece of leaves, she used a Special Restore on Leon, spraying it all over his upper-body and face. As Sonia continued spraying the special potion, the Champion's eyes were stung with unshed tears, quickly sterilized the bruises and wounds

Unlike a Full Restore, the Special Restores are exclusively used on humans. Not only do they healed people, but it can also sterilize the wounds quicker. However, Special Restores are extremely pricey and only available at hospitals. They can't be found at any Poké Marts nor Pokémon Centers but they can be given to Pokémon Professors such as Magnolia and Cory.

"It was painful but I'm feeling much better now!" Leon smiled brightly before he puts on his jersey and wore his sponsor's cape. He then picked up his cap, placing it on his head, and felt perfectly satisfied. "Now that I got my hat back, I can finally have a champion time!" Leon made a huge grin, watching Yamper finished his bowl of Pokémon food. Sonia raised an eyebrow at Leon, couldn't believe her childhood friend.

"What were you thinking?! Jumping many trees, just to get your hat?! That's very classic, Leon! I just hope Potpourri's alright." Sonia finds Leon very reckless, couldn't believe the Champion would be this cruel, jumping many large trees and chasing sweet little Potpourri.

"Very funny, Sonia! You have no idea how mischievous Potpourri was!" Leon snapped at his childhood friend, still annoyed by that mischievous shiny Emolga.

Sonia checked on her Rotom Phone, checking both comments and videos posted on Zwitter. After Leon crashed the banquet at the Kaguya Estate, the Champion made a huge name for himself! For being a very bad influence to both children, and his own younger brother! In addition to this, Leon's also a disgrace to every Pokémon Champion across the world, both current and old! Ironically the incident was posted and sent to social media, such as Zwitter, Smilebook, and Pokégram.

"Crashing at the banquet?! What were you thinking, Leon!" Sonia shook her head, couldn't believe Leon would be this reckless. She remembered during their Gym Challenge, whenever Leon had gotten lost, her Yamper would often rescue him. Luckily, Tyson and Raihan would frequently companied Leon, unaware of the mischief they'd done towards their purple-haired companion.

"Don't worry Sonia, I'm perfectly fine!" Leon assured his childhood friend, watching Sonia shook her head.

"I'm not worried about you, Champion! I'm more worried about Hop! I still couldn't believe you dragged your brother along!" Although Sonia knows that Leon could take care of himself, she's more worried about Hop. "Do you have any idea how dangerously powerful those security Pokémon are, Leon?!" Sonia angrily scolded the Champion! Dragging his younger brother along, defeating every Security Pokémon, and causing havoc! It's no wonder Leon's a very bad influence on young children.

"But they've kidnapped Hannah! If Hop and I haven't arrived, who knows what they'll do to her, Sonia!" Leon answered, telling Sonia how he and Hop traveled all the way to route 2, just to rescued Hannah. The Champion believed the Kaguya Family kidnapped Hannah, even though his Charizard had companied the redhead and her friends.

"Kidnapped?! Might I remind you that Neil's a member of the Kaguya Family, too! What would Neil think, if he finds out what his best friend had done?! Attacking the Security Pokémon and ruining his property!" Sonia frowned, tapping her long fingers on the table, waiting for Leon's response.

"That both Hop and I, were having a champion time! Defeating these Pokémon was great training, for my champion team!" Leon answered proudly, without feeling any hesitation.

"Unbelievable! That's not what I meant!" Sonia comically snapped at her childhood friend. Instead of feeling very guilty about it, Leon enjoyed it, claiming that defeating those Security Pokémon was part of his training.

After Leon received a huge earful from Sonia, the female assistant was busy making tea, placing a plate of sweets and cookies on the table. While waiting for the duo, Sonia brought four cups, before she set them on the table. Yamper was laying on his favorite pillow, couldn't wait to meet Latte. The Champion then told Sonia, a few interesting things about Hannah after witnessing her battle against Hop.

Insert Sword and Shield: Sonia's theme

"Hannah's really amazing when it comes to Pokémon battles! The way her Scorbunny used Ember, was awesome!" Leon explained as he told Sonia how Rabirin performed Ember Shoot and knocked Grookey down in one blast! Watching this scene made Leon surprised but excited at the same time.

"You know Leon, I couldn't help but wonder if you found anything interesting about this Hannah girl?" Sonia made a cheeky grin at Leon, watching the Champion titled his head. "What is it that you like about her?" Sonia asked with interest, tapping her fingers while fidgeting her hair.

"Hmm? That's a very good question, Sonia." Leon said while trying to think what he likes about Hannah. There's a lot of things that Leon likes about Hannah, such as her battling style, her cooking, her creativity, her outgoing personality and so much more! Leon finally made up his mind, as he smiled at his childhood friend.

"I like her red hair and red eyes! It matches her personality!" Leon answered with a bright smile, telling Sonia how much he enjoys brushing Hannah's long red, whenever they woke up or go to bed together.

"Not the answer I was looking for..." Sonia sweatdropped, fidgeting her hair and tapping her fingers on the table. Suddenly Sonia remembered something, turning her head towards Leon. "Did you and Hannah done anything, while sleeping in the same bed?" Sonia smiles brightly at Leon, asking if they've done anything naughty.

"We just slept and cuddle together." Leon answered as Sonia continues listening to his story with interest. "I enjoy sleeping with Hannah, it feels very refreshing! I hope Hannah's alright, she's been having the same nightmare, multiple times for years..." Leon spoke softly, still worried about Hannah.

Insert Happiness Charge Precure: Feelings that cannot Reach

"Nightmares?" Sonia grew very concerned about Hannah, wondering if those nightmares had something to do with Marigold or her horrible childhood?

"Right, Hannah's been having these nightmares for a very long time! I'm very worried about her, Sonia. What if they took advantage of her kindness?! Hannah, never argued nor yelled at others." Leon explained, worried that several people would abuse her kindness. He had seen how Hannah never argued, scolded nor yelled at others, especially Allie and the Galarian 12. Whenever that happens, Leon oftentimes gave them an earful, finding Hannah way too soft towards them.

"Took advantage of her kindness?! I know someone would!" Sonia growls, fidgeting her hair with annoyance. If there's one person Sonia couldn't stand, it's Sunny! To Sonia, the little girl's nothing but devious and cunning.

Leon then told Sonia, how Hannah's been having the same nightmare ever since she was six. The Champion then described Hannah's nightmare, telling Sonia how the redhead saw Galar in ruins and a gigantic claw appearing from the dark sky! Despite having this nightmare for years, Hannah sleeps fine, causing Leon to grew very worried. Perhaps this could be why Hannah's been daydreaming quite often.

"A gigantic claw..." Sonia whispers softly, she noticed her Yamper was listening to Leon's story. "Could it be connected to the Darkest Day?" Sonia thought, wondering if Hannah's nightmares were related to the Darkest Day? If so, then why would Hannah witness the Darkest Day? It doesn't make sense! The Darkest Day happened 3000 years ago unless Hannah must've seen the second one! But could the second Darkest Day happen anytime? The first one was caused by a terrifying Pokémon...

"Yamp, yamp..." Yamper barked softly, tears streaming down his eyes.

"Sonia, I was wondering, would you look after Hannah while I'm away? Most of those kids including Allie, Tyson, and Kelsey, are a very bad influence on Hannah!" Leon asked his childhood friend, watching Sonia grew surprised by his request! Sonia had never seen Leon grew extremely worried about others, except Hop and his family. However, Sonia understood how much Leon cares so much about Hannah.

Even though several people such as Sebastian, Felicity, the Galarian 12, and Galarian Musketeers are looking after Hannah, the purple-haired Champion chose Sonia instead. To the Champion, Sonia's a great and reliable friend. After hearing how Allie took care of Hannah, he'd rather have Sonia look after the redhead instead. Yet for some reason, Leon wasn't sure whether or not he should tell Sonia, how he'd witnessed Hannah's death in his dreams.

Leon did remember that during Hannah's death, he saw Professor Cory, Diane, Felicity, Sebastian, Honey, and Amary. Next to them, was a man wearing an orange winter exploration uniform, almost resembling Chairman Rose but slightly older. Alongside, was his daughter wearing a school uniform. By the time they've arrived, Honey and her group were too late! Hannah's gone, her clothes were destroyed, her corpse was bloody and pale. The older man then carried Hannah's corpse, watching six girls cried before Honey hugged the orange-haired girl. Amary was crying uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face before this unknown girl hugged the little redhead. Leon then saw Honey held Hannah's red Wishing Gem, tears streaming down her face, ruining her makeup.

After Mustard informs Hannah's death to his future self, Leon saw Raihan had listened to their conversation! The Dragon Tamer had mixed emotions. Heartbroken, devastated, stunned, furious, and crying. The next scene shows Raihan arriving at Crown Tundra, angrily yelled at Tyson and his friends, blaming them for Hannah's death. The Champion couldn't listen to their voices, making the scene too difficult to understand. What's going on?! Why's Piers with Professor Cory and the others?! All Leon could see was Raihan yelling and screaming, leaving Tyson and his teammates feeling guilty. Leon then saw Raihan almost punched Tyson on the face, until Kelsey blocked his fist, preventing him from hurting her best friend. Just before Leon could remember, his thoughts were interrupted by Sonia.

"Of course I will, Leon!" Sonia smiles at her childhood friend, as she remembered listening to Hannah's story back at the Wedgehurst Station. "If Hannah's very important to you and Hop, then she's also important to me, as well!" Sonia accepts Leon's request, smiling at the Champion. Even though Sonia hasn't met Hannah, she's looking forward to meeting her in person.

"Thanks, Sonia, you're the best! I knew I could count on you!" Leon grinned brightly, watching Yamper barking with joy.

"Yamp! Yamp!" Yamper agreed, couldn't wait to meet Latte and Hannah.

Insert X&Y anime: Hurry Along

Just as Sonia was about to grab the warm tea kettle, a familiar voice interrupted their conversation. Sonia grew extremely annoyed, as soon as she saw Sunny. One thing Sonia greatly despised was Sunny! To the female assistant, Sunny's nothing but trouble.

"I don't think it's a good idea, Dorky King! What if Sonia gives up easily, just like her Gym Challenge? She's horrible at Pokémon battles." Sunny appears out of nowhere with Helioptile by her side, watching Sonia twitching her eyebrows with annoyance. Meanwhile, Yamper happily barks at Helioptile, greeting the Generator Pokémon.

"Isn't it rude to barge in someone's conversation, Sunshine?! How did you get inside?!" Sonia glares at Sunny, watching her arch-enemy talking to Leon.

"Big Sis Hannah is safe and protected by the Galarian 12! Allie and I are amazing caretakers! We always took great care of Big Sis Hannah! We'd cook, clean, play, and do fun stuff together while making sure Big Sis Hannah doesn't get hurt by nasty people, such as Sonia!" Sunny told Leon why she and Allie were better suited for Hannah than Sonia, watching the female assistant gritted her teeth with an anime vein popping on her head.

"According to many kids, Sonia's fingers are very long and sharp! Whenever Sonia's angry, she looks like a nasty witch!" Sunny explained, crossing her arms with a smile.

"Sonia does get pretty angry often! She kinda does look like a witch, though." Leon admitted, only to received a punch on the head from Sonia, causing a huge bump to popped up.

"Stop siding with Sunny, Champion!" Sonia snapped at Leon, crossing her arms and turning her head away.

"Sonia, what did I do wrong this time..." Leon thought, hadn't seen Sonia this furious except Sunny's insults.

"You take care of Hannah?! All you ever do is say insulting things about me!" Sonia angrily snapped at the little girl.

"That's because it's true, Sonia." Sunny smirked at the angry assistant, flipping her hair while grabbing a few cookies. "You always lose your cool, you act like an obnoxious brat, and always received an earful from Professor Magnolia! I love watching you get in trouble~" Sunny smiles at Sonia, admits how much she loves watching the female assistant's misery. Sunny took few more cookies before Sonia confiscated the plate, still glaring at the little girl.

"Now, now, there's no need to fight!" Leon tries calming Sonia down, preventing the female assistant from attacking Sunny. Instead, it created more chaos than good.

"So that makes you a special caretaker?! I can see why you're the nicest girl in Galar!" Sonia spoke in sarcasm, still couldn't believe Sunny's ranked the number one nicest girl in Galar.

"She is?!" Leon grew surprised about this, didn't know about this until now. The Champion thought Hannah's the nicest girl, but instead, it's Sunny! Leon wonders how Sunny could be the nicest girl when she usually gave rude and insulting nicknames.

"Of course! Big Sis Hannah, is also my beloved big sister, too! She deserves to be taken care of by someone with good responsibilities. Not a witch who's still a virgin, whines like a little kid, couldn't get a boyfriend, and wasting her time polishing her fingers nails!" Sunny smirked watching Sonia grew enraged, causing her face turned red with steam coming out of her ears!

"You take that back, Sunshine!" Sonia yelled at Sunny, angrily points her sharp finger at the little girl.

"You know, Sonia does spend a lot of time polishing her fingernails!" Leon nodded his head, agreeing with Sunny before Sonia punched his face, knocking him down with one hit.

"Stay out of this, Leon!" Sonia yells at the Champion, a huge anime vein popped on her head.

"What did I do wrong this time..." Leon thought, still couldn't believe Sonia's taking her anger out on him.

"Oh, Sonia! All you do is make a fool out of yourself! Frankly, you're not as pretty as any supermodels I've seen. This is why you're a very bad example! Dropping out the Gym Challenge, and brought nothing but shame and disgrace to your family." Sunny shook her head, shrugging her shoulders and questioning Sonia's future. Little did Sunny knows, Sonia grew extremely enraged, causing her face turning deep red and hot steam coming out of her ears!

Just as Sonia was about to lunge at Sunny, suddenly she felt strong arms wrapped around her waist. Sonia turned her head, surprised Leon's holding her tightly so that she wouldn't attack Sunny. Meanwhile, both Yamper and Helioptile had immediately climbed up the stairs, avoiding Sonia's wrath. Yamper was scared before Helioptile patted his head, comforting the Puppy Pokémon.

"Leon, let go of me, right now! I'm gonna rip that brat into small pieces!" Sonia yelled with rage, trying to release herself from Leon's strong grip.

"Sonia, calm down! Remember, Sunny's just a child! You shouldn't be very upset about this!" Leon held Sonia's waist tightly, preventing his childhood friend from attacking Sunny.

"You're a fine one to talk, coming from the Champion, who always received insults from Ella's younger cousin!" Sonia angrily snapped at Leon, trying to break free from his strong grasp. "Leon, let go of me, right this instant!" Sonia yelled, demands to be free so that she could knock Sunny down to pieces.

"I refuse!" Leon shook his head, while Sonia tries freeing herself from his strong arms.

"Keep it up, Leon! Just a few more and I'll be posting this on Smilebook and Zwitter!" Sunny giggles, while her orange Rotom Phone continued snapping pictures of Sonia. "I should send these to Mr. Selfie, Skinny Bones, and Ms. Amazon! Sonia looks like a mix between a monster and a witch~" Sunny smiles before she immediately sent these photos to Raihan, Piers, and Nessa.

"You're dead meat, Sunshine!" Sonia yelled, couldn't believe Sunny had gone this far, for her age. If Leon wasn't there, Sonia would crush this little girl into pieces. Doesn't care whether or not, Sunny's a child!

Insert Happiness Charge Precure: Something Seems Suspicious!?

While Sonia tries freeing herself from Leon's grasped, both Kelly and her Mawile quietly sneaked to the kitchenette, watching Kiki's Spritzee playing with Yamper. Meanwhile, both Kiki and her shiny Mienfoo came back and brought a big bag of sleeping powder.

"Nice one, Sunny!" Kelly quietly praised her best friend, as Sunny continued distracting both adults. The girls found Sunny amazing, continued being savaged and fearless. While Mawile and Mienfoo carefully poured the sleeping powder into the tea kettle, Kiki took out a Poké Ball from her bag.

"It's a good thing my Pumpkaboo used Psychic, during Leon's battle against Andy! It was too easy~" Kiki giggles, happily held a Poké Ball, containing Leon's Charizard! "I feel like a Champion~"

Kiki has dark-skinned with maroon eyes, and long straightened hair with straight bangs and forelocks, tied in a braided ponytail with a blue hair ribbon. Her outfit consists of a purple hairclip and blue earrings, wearing a light blue elbow-length top beneath a sleeveless purple dress, with white frills and a white band beneath the chest. The skirt has blue, green, and white flowers printed on it. Wearing sapphire Mary Jane shoes and white pantyhose.

Kiki's a 7-year-old girl and Tanya's younger sister who lives with both her grandmother and one of her mothers' at Wedgehurst. Her eldest brother Jamal's training at the Master Dojo, located in the Isle of Armor. Her other mother's a famous supermodel, Top Coordinator, and a Runner-up for the Pokémon Showcase. She's also best friends with Allie, Sunny, and Kelly. Kiki's a kind, sweet, gentle, calm, sincere and talented girl but has bubbly manners. Despite having many talents, Kiki would often be picked by bullies, duo to having two mums. When that happens, Kiki would unleash her powerful rage, especially if someone makes fun or hurt her friends' feelings, capable of beating the ones at fault. Once calm, Kiki later regrets hurting them.

"So this is Charizard's Poké Ball! It's so warm!" Kelly awed, touching Charizard's Poké Ball with fascination. "I wish Charizard joined our group! He'd make a great team member!" Kelly whispers softly, still touching Charizard's Poké Ball.

"It's best we don't release Charizard, otherwise it'll be very complicated!" Kiki believed if they've sent Charizard out, it'll cause huge problems for the Galarian 12! Charizard is Leon's partner, and wouldn't listen to them unless it's from Hannah. Whenever Leon's not around, Charizard would only listen to Hannah and nobody else.

"What'll we do in the meantime?" Kelly asked quietly after Mawile and Mienfoo successfully poured lots of sleeping powder in the tea kettle. Kelly knows that Charizard will only listen to Leon, and recently Hannah. "Charizard will never take orders from us, except Big Sis Hannah! Lately, Charizard grew very attached to her."

The girls and their Pokémon immediately exited the laboratory, while Sunny continues distracting the adults. As they leave, the five of them comically dashed several yards away from the lab and to the park, so the Champion wouldn't find them. Mienfoo, Spritzee, and Mawile act as bodyguards, Kelly was checking her Rotom Phone while Kiki still held Charizard's Poké Ball.

"Well for starters, we're gonna keep Charizard inside his Poké Ball, until Hop and Big Sis Hannah arrived safely. Our mission is to distract Leon until they bring Wooloo back from Slumbering Weald!" Kiki explains in a serious tone, reminding Kelly what their main assignment was.

"Leon would never find us that easily, especially when he's pants with directions! In the meantime, we'll keep Charizard's Poké Ball for awhile~" Kelly giggles, couldn't wait to tell all her teammates the good news.

"Agreed!"

Meanwhile at Slumbering Weald...

Insert Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald

After exploring the forest, the duo and Rabirin still hadn't found Wooloo. They've found few Hoothoots, few Butterfrees, and a Blipbug but still no sign of Wooloo. If the forest wasn't foggy, finding Wooloo would be a piece of cake.

"Wooloo! Wooloo! Where are you?!" Hop yelled, trying to call the Sheep Pokémon.

"Will you stop yelling! You're gonna attract many strong Pokémon if you keep doing this!" Hannah yelled back, scolding her rival for being too loud.

"This is the first time I hear you yell, mate!"

"It is?!"

"Yup!"

"Scorbunny!" Rabirin interrupted their conversation, reminding them why they came to Slumbering Weald.

"Right! Let's go find that Wooloo!" Hop said, holding Hannah's hand so she wouldn't get lost.

"Hai!" Hannah nodded.

The duo continued exploring deeper into the forest. The more they explored, the thicker the fog becomes. The trees were barely shown, and they could hear Pokémon voices. Hopefully, they'd hear Wooloo's voice. When Hannah heard those mysterious voices, they mentioned something about the sword and shield? But why? Hannah sighed, wishing she knew the answer. Suddenly, she heard a mysterious howl in the middle of the forest! Could this be a wild Pokémon?

"Did you hear that? Was that a Pokémon crying out, you think?!" Hop asked his rival.

"It could be! Maybe it's an Arcanine or Lycanroc!" Hannah guessed, speculates the cry came from two canine-like Pokémon.

"Come on, Hannah! That Wooloo might be in real trouble!" Hop said, holding Hannah's hand with Rabirin riding on his shoulder, as they ran through the forest. Several minutes later, the forest was surrounded by thick fog, bringing mysterious vibes.

"The fog is getting much thicker..." Hannah thought, watching the fog grew thicker and deep, suddenly she'd stopped hearing those mysterious voices. "Could those mysterious voices be telepathy or spirits of the deceased?" Hannah thought, wondering why she kept hearing those mysterious voices in the forest. Hannah closed her eyes, thinking back to her important artifacts.

2 Days Earlier, Postwick, Hannah's House...

Insert Healin' Good Precure: What should I do?

Hannah was standing at the balcony of her bedroom, wearing her cotton pink V-neck pajama top with short sleeves, matching pants, and Scorbunny slippers. As she gazed upon the bright moon while holding two pendants, her Wishing Gem and a star-shaped crystal. Rabirin and Latte companied Hannah, as they continued gazing at the stars.

"Why is the moon so bright and mysterious? Can stars lead a trail to freedom?" Hannah asked herself these questions, as she continues gazing at the moon.

Whenever Hannah's at the balcony, she'd always gazed at the moon and stars. Hannah loved stargazing, where she'd frequently watched this at the balcony of her bedroom. When Hannah was little, her grandmother once told her how a trail of stars was the path to freedom. It's believed that when you followed the trail of stars, you'll find both your dreams and freedom.

"To be honest, I'm very glad Leon's busy with his schedules. Now that I'm taking those top-secret missions, I'll be quite busy this year." Hannah gazed at both Pokémon, stroking Rabirin's head. "As much as I wanna spend more time with Leon, I can't do this in public! After I experienced this incident, I realized bullying leads to death! Besides, both fandom and media are quite cruel these days..." Hannah sighed, still traumatized by this awful incident, as both Latte and Rabirin were looking at her worriedly.

Hannah remembered whenever she saw Leon or any famous celebrities, surrounded by their adoring fans, she always thought about her trauma. At the same time, Hannah wonders what'll happen if Leon still remembered their first encounter? Will she ever see the Galarian 12, Ami, Kelsey, Emily, Artemis, Ida, and John? And more importantly, will the Galarian Princesses exist?

At the same time, Hannah's very glad that Leon's busy. Had Leon knew her earlier, then the Champion would be very suspicious by now. Hannah's also glad that her father's very busy, as a Gym Leader. Luckily, Professor Cory had already informed them, that Leon would be doing lots of photo shootings, interviews, talk shows, and autograph signings. Not just Leon, but so will every Gym Leaders minus Allister from the Major League.

"If that happened, then many people would bully me and do terrible things to me. Life can be pretty cruel these days..." Hannah speculated, staring at her red Wishing Gem while thinking about her childhood.

"Vee?" Latte also wonders how her life would be different if she hadn't met Hannah?

After hearing Hannah will be leaving soon, the little Eevee was very saddened. Although Latte loves the Galarian 12, she wants to be with Hannah. To Latte, she sees Hannah as her mother. Although Latte's dislikes evolving, the young Eevee felt like a burden. After Hannah protected her and took great care of her, Latte wants to help her adopted mother.

"Even if Leon's very busy, at least I get to spend more time with Tyson and the Galarian Musketeers." Hannah smiles, couldn't wait to do top-secret missions with Tyson and his friends. Rabirin tilted her head while Latte remained quiet.

Although Hannah has never gotten to know Leon, she did got to spent more time with Tyson and his friends. To the redhead, Tyson was her savior and guidance. During Hannah's childhood, Tyson not only gave many wonderful bits of advice, but he'd also taught her the definition of freedom. Although her parents were very busy, she's glad that Kelsey and the others took care of her. Hannah couldn't wait to spend more time with Tyson, throughout her journey and top-secret missions.

"Speaking of freedom, I'm curious about those pendants?" Hannah said, staring at both pendants along with Rabirin and Latte. Even the Pokémon were very curious about these mysterious pendants.

Insert Mahou Tsukai Precure: Encountering Magic

When Hannah turned nine, Ella's mother lets her pick any two pendants she likes, as a reward for taking care of her family. Ella's mother runs a jewelry shop at Wedgehurst and was also the older twin sister of Allie's mother. Hannah chose two different pendants; a yellow armor-shaped pendant and a green crown-shaped pendant. Both pendants were beautiful but mysterious at the same time. Hannah decided to take these two pendants with her during her journey, hoping they'll unleash some kind of mysterious powers.

"I'm also curious about this star crystal? Does it possess any mysterious powers, just like my Wishing Gem?" Hannah whispered softly, holding the star crystal with one hand while watching it changes into random color.

Over the past few years, Hannah grew very curious about this mysterious star crystal. Every night, the star crystal is randomly transformed into seven different colors, found in a rainbow. However, this time the gemstone suddenly changed into a rainbow color, making it more mysterious.

"Hmm?" Hannah grew very curious towards her star crystal, watching it turned into a rainbow.

"Scorbunny?" Rabirin noticed the star crystal was surrounded by sparkles, after changing into a rainbow-colored.

Just as Hannah was about to think further, suddenly Leon came inside her bedroom, wearing a black T-shirt, and white sweatpants with black sided stripes. Hannah immediately placed both gems and pendants back into her bag, lifting both Pokémon before entering her bedroom and closing the balcony door. Hannah gently placed both Pokémon on her table, watching Leon wiping his hair with a towel. Hannah noticed few droplets of water cascades down his long purple hair, even though Leon's wearing clothes. She couldn't help but wonders why Leon grew his hair out?

"You seem very quiet?" Leon smiled at the redhead, interrupting her thoughts while hanging the towel over his neck.

"I was just thinking about my future and plans..." Hannah lied, trying to act casual so Leon wouldn't be suspicious. "You don't have to worry about me, Leon."

Insert Tokyo Mew Mew: Kanashi Dekigata

Hannah sat on her bed, thinking about her top-secret missions while organizing her thoughts. If she saw Leon a few times throughout her journey, Hannah could keep hiding this by lying to the Champion, without making him too suspicious. Although the Champion and Gym Leaders were very busy, Hannah also had to hide this from Hop and Sonia. As the redhead continued thinking, she felt a warm hand touching her arm. Hannah turned her head, surprised to see Leon sat next to her on the bed with his hand still touching her arm.

"Hannah, you can talk to me, I'm always here for you." Leon smiled at Hannah, gently placed a warm hand on her face. She gazed at his warm golden eyes, noticed the Champion's very worried about her lately. It's as if Leon could tell something's been bothering the redhead.

As the Champion continues gazing at the redhead, she noticed something. Hannah could tell that Leon's very worried about her, based on his eye expressions. Although Leon's smile was genuine and pure, his eyes have different meanings. Like every member of the Purities, Hannah could tell something's bothering Leon due to his eye expressions. Hannah wanted to asked Leon what's been bothering him but chose not to ask this question.

"Well, it's just that-" Suddenly Hannah stopped in mid-sentence, almost exposing her secrets to Leon! The redhead paused for a moment, trying to analyzed her thoughts. She couldn't tell Leon about her upcoming top-secret missions, otherwise, he'll grow very suspicious. Hannah also couldn't tell Leon, any classified information that's related to Negamaxing. Hannah couldn't say anything to Leon.

"Are you alright, Hannah? I'm very worried about you." Leon interrupted her thoughts, his hand still touching her cheeks. Leon grew very worried about Hannah, watching her stopped in mid-sentence. A few moments later, Hannah's cheeks turned red, taking a deep breath as she gazed at Leon. His hand felt very warm and gentle, as Leon continued stroking her face.

"I'm sorry Leon...I was thinking about my Pokémon Journey." Hannah lied, still blushing at the purple-haired Champion. "Leon, I'm glad I've gotten to spend time with you." Hannah smiles at Leon, without showing any form of pain or sadness. Deep down, Hannah still felt very guilty lying to Leon without making him suspicious.

"Vee..." Latte's aware that Hannah's trying to keep this a secret, from both Leon and their loved ones. Latte grew very worried about Hannah, watching Rabirin patting her head.

"I'm glad I've gotten to know you, Hannah. It's too bad we couldn't do this often..." Leon smiled softly, gave her an apologetic look.

"It's alright, Leon. All that matters is we both had a champion time!" Hannah smiled brightly, saying Leon's signature catchphrase while holding his hands.

Hannah's secretly relieved that Leon's very busy, due to his status as the Champion and a popular celebrity. Derek once told Hannah that when a person grew older, they've became busier. Hannah had once seen Leon's schedule on his notebook, surprised that the Champion had very little free time! But at least she's lucky to sleep with the Champion. Holly, Diane, and Amary had seen them cuddle a few times, finding them so adorable sleeping together. They also noticed that their relationship was very similar to Mustard and Honey!

"Can I have a hug?" Leon said with a small blush, interrupting her thoughts. "I really like hugging you, Hannah. It helps reduced my nightmares..." Leon explained honesty, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"A nightmare?" Hannah whispered softly, as Leon pulled her closer before he stroked her hair. The redhead wasn't sure what those nightmares were, but Hannah assumed Leon's scared of losing his loved ones, such as Hop and Margaret. Hannah was unaware that Leon had seen a few glimpses of the future, including her mysterious death...

"Yeah, I had this nightmare a few days ago. It felt so real and terrifying..." Leon answered honestly.

"He's so pure and innocent." Hannah awed quietly before smiling at the Champion. "Of course, Leon!" Hannah smiled before Leon lifted her up in his lap with hands still wrapped around her waist. Before Hannah wrapped her arms around his neck, she carefully caressed his cheeks, feeling his beard.

"So your beard is real! I heard rumors that you'd use a black marker, to make yourself manly! Does that mean you dye your hair purple?" Hannah asked with curiosity, touching his purple hair while surprising the Champion at the same time.

"They're both natural, Hannah." Leon chuckled, happily answered her question while staring at the redhead. Hannah's indeed a pure-hearted person, always cares about her friends and loved ones, never argued nor yelled at them much to Leon's concerned. He had seen it many times during his stay at Postwick, couldn't believe Allie and few of her friends took advantage of her kindness.

"Leon..." Hannah whispers his name softly, wishing it'll last for hours or maybe days. The redhead wanted to do this frequently, but couldn't due to their busy schedules. At the same time, Hannah's also worried that if she continued spending time with Leon in public, it would interfere with his career as the Champion and celebrity. The same goes for all the Gym Leaders in the Major League.

"It's very strange, I've hugged several friends before but I never felt this different..." Leon thought with a small smile, as he gazed at Hannah, slowly closed her eyes while snuggling his chest. "Whenever I hugged Hannah, my heart beats rapidly and my body felt different. Everytime I couldn't stop thinking about Hannah, suddenly my heart grew warmer. What does this mean?" Leon thought while stroking her hair, and gave a kiss on the forehead.

While Leon continued hugging, Hannah felt guilty and relieved at the same time. Relieved that Leon didn't grew too suspicious, but guilty for lying to the Galarian Champion. Although Hannah had kept secrets from the past, this one was different. Most of her secrets were very personal, but these missions were extremely dangerous! Neither the Champion, Gym Leaders nor Chairman Rose knew about it. If Hannah's going to keep doing those missions, she has to keep lying to both Leon and her loved ones! Just act natural and be herself, that way no one would be suspicious, hopefully.

End of Flashback...

Slumbering Weald

"This is mad... I can't even see my own hand in front of my face! I think I get now why this place is off-limits..." Hop said, pulling Hannah closer so they wouldn't get separated.

"I can't see you or Rabirin in this fog..." Hannah whispers, hugging Hop tightly and feeling Rabirin hugging her head. The last time Hannah felt scared, was seeing Marigold and her classmates. To the redhead, her sister was nothing but cruel and cunning.

The duo and Scorbunny noticed the fog grew thicker and deeper, surrounded by the mysterious white mist. They couldn't see the forest nor any wild Pokémon. Instead, they're still surrounded by the mysterious fog, trying to figure out how to escape from this thick mist. It's quiet, too quiet when suddenly they spotted a mysterious wolf-like creature.

The creature resembles a magenta wolf with yellow eyes, a bulkier frame, and a ponytail on its head. Its forelimbs, ponytail, and tail are all a deep blue. Its body was covered in scars and part of its right ear was missing. Its head and neck have thick fur resembling a shield. Little did they know, the wolf creature glanced at Hannah, scaring the redhead.

"What in the-?!" Hop shouted, half-shocked, and half-terrified. Hannah simply stared at the creature, feeling scared and uncomfortable.

"Grrrrrriiieeeld!" The wolf-like Pokémon howled at the trio.

"Scorbunny!" Rabirin jumped off Hop's head, facing the wolf-like Pokémon. Without thinking, Rabirin unleashed her Growl, releasing a loud piercing scream that distorts the air. When suddenly, the move had no effect on it. Meanwhile, the mysterious Pokémon's gaze was fixed on Hannah.

"Wha-?! The move had no effect on it?!" Hop said, holding Hannah by the waist, while Rabirin used Ember against the wolf-like Pokémon. Rabirin kicks a pebble, setting it on fire as it flies towards the creature, leaving no effect. The Pokémon then howled loudly, summoning a thick misty fog, as it surrounded the forest. Hannah gasped, couldn't see her precious Scorbunny.

"Hannah! I can't see anything! You OK!" Hop said, startled that Hannah tries freeing herself from his arms. "What're you doing?!" Hop gasped, holding Hannah tightly, so she wouldn't get lost.

"I'm getting my Scorbunny!" Hannah answered, trying to free herself from Hop's strong arms.

"Are you crazy?! You're gonna get lost!" Hop yelled at his best friend, scolding her for being reckless.

"Yes I might be crazy, but I'm not losing my Scorbunny!" Hannah yelled back at Hop, pulling his strong arms off her waist when suddenly the fog grew thicker and deep!

"I can't see anything! Uwaaaaaah!" Hop yelled as the blinding light aims at the duo before they quickly lose their consciousness. A few seconds later, the thick fog cleared away, leaving Rabirin alone in the middle of the forest!

"Scorbunny! Scor!" Rabirin cried after the mysterious light took both Hannah and Hop, leaving the poor Scorbunny back to the entrance to Postwick. Rabirin cried, tears streaming down her face, after losing her best friend...

Postwick, Hannah's House...

Insert Healin' Good Precure: A Light Breeze Passes Through

The Galarian Princesses, Allie, Amary, Diane, Felicity, and Sebastian were inside the living room having tea with sweets. While waiting for Hop and Hannah to return from Slumbering Weald, the group was worried about the duo, hoping they'll arrive back safely with Wooloo. Although the Galarian 12 and Kelsey were distracting Leon, they informed them that everything's under control!

According to Kelsey, not only did they stole Leon's Poké Ball but the Champion doesn't know! Without Charizard, the Champion's incomplete. However, Kelsey did tell them that when Hop and Hannah arrive at Wedgehurst, then they'll return Charizard back to his partner. For now, Kelsey and her group are going to keep Charizard for awhile...

"I hope Kelsey knows what she's doing! If Leon finds out about this, it'll be completely messy!" Diane sweatdropped, speculated that Leon's not going to be pleased about it. Even though Kelsey claims she's a responsible big sister, the young female's more irresponsible than good!

"Ms. Honey and Mayo are the same people?" Lucinda grew surprised, after learning a few interesting facts about Mustard's wife.

"Correction Lulu, Mayo happens to be Ms. Honey's maiden name! They met around twenty years ago! Guess Tyson forgot to mention about this." Amary shook her head, couldn't believe Tyson hadn't told this to the group.

"Good thing grandma already told us about it." Amary thought, eating several pieces of cookies along with her Pokémon. Although Diane claims that Mustard passed his Champion title to her husband, after his first wife gave birth to Oliver, these were just to cover-up the actual truth. Mustard lost his title as Champion, due to his partner Pokémon's death. Second, the Isle of Armor was once deserted until he married his second wife, Honey.

"Although the girls already knew about death, they're not ready to hear about Mustard's true past! A Pokémon's death is much different than a human's death. Saying this makes me think about my true age! People believed I'm in my early fifties, but I'll never reveal my true age! Even though I'm a few years younger than Mustard..." Diane thought, holding Ziggy in her arms. Diane had never forgotten Mustard's reaction, watching her best friend grew devastated and losing confidence after Yin passed away. Prior to Yin's death, Mustard was very hot-headed and stubborn during his time as the Champion.

"Is Ms. Honey's the grandmother of Tarte and Custard?" Crystal asked.

"Not quite! Ms. Honey happens to be Mustard's second wife! His first wife passed away, after giving birth to his daughter... However, Mustard does have a young son, from his second marriage! Although, I kinda feel bad about Hyde..." Amary shook her head, wondering how Hyde's doing back at the Isle of Armor. According to Mindy, whenever Hyde companied his father, many people would mistaken Mustard as his grandfather, due to his old age.

"I wonder if Ms. Honey's family approved their marriage? I heard Ms. Honey's father, shares the same age as Mustard-sensei!" Selena grew curious, wondering if Honey's side of her family would approve this? Honey's in her forties, while her husband's somewhere between the late sixties to early seventies.

"Age doesn't matter, when you're in love, Selena! But for some reason, Mustard barely talks about his first wife nor mentioned her name. Even Vivi doesn't know much about her mother's past..." Amary said in curiosity, holding her Gossifleur while Joltik continued eating her sweets.

According to Amary, Mustard had two children from his first marriage and a son from his second. Mustard's eldest son and daughter, were named Oliver and Vivi. Oliver was described as a fun-loving father, who loves his wife and children dearly. However, despite how Oliver's very devoted to his family, he had an estranged relationship with his father, Mustard.

"How come?" Lila couldn't help but grow very curious about it. She does have several League Cards, featuring Oliver but it never mentioned anything about it?

Insert Hugtto Precure: My Heart Hurts

"That's because Oliver hates being in his father's shadows. Unlike Hop, Oliver never idolized his father, nor wanted to become the Champion!" Amary reveals an interesting secret to the girls, watching Sebastian and Felicity grew very quiet about it.

"Was it because Mustard-sensei had a very busy schedule? Even though he's retired from the Pokémon League." Lucinda asked with curiosity.

"It's because to Oliver, being Champion means you're prioritizing stardom over humanity! In the Galar region, the Chairman, Gym Leaders, and Champion are famous celebrities! Even the fandom could get quite crazy sometimes..." Amary explains why Oliver hates becoming the Champion, and his estranged relationship with his father, Mustard.

"Unlike many regions, the Galarian Chairman always prioritize stardom over humanity! Although many past Chairmen care about Galar, humanity means nothing to them! A very close friend of mine wasn't the same after he lost his partner Pokémon..." Sebastian said, revealing few shocking secrets to the girls. Although it wasn't revealed in the media, the butler believed they have the right to know the truth.

Sebastian remembered when Mustard first lost his partner Pokémon, not only did it greatly impacted his rival, but his comrade wasn't the same. After Mustard lost his title, the former Champion began losing his confidence. Despite remaining popular, Mustard's losing streaks kept increasing due to Yin's death. When the previous Chairman asked Mustard to win a rigged match, the former Champion decided to retire. After retirement, Mustard then realized the previous Galarian Chairman, always prioritized stardom more than humanity. But at times, Mustard didn't know and was just a stubborn person.

"Ironically, neither the Gym Leaders and the Champion are aware of it." Felicity explained as she gave a jelly cookie to Butterfree. The Butterfly Pokémon quickly nibbled her treat, flapping her wings with happiness. "The worse part, Chairman Rose would secretly put rigged matches on every battle held at Wyndon Stadium! Minus the Exhibition Matches and the Champion Cup..." Felicity revealed few more shocking secrets to the girls, stroking her precious Butterfree.

According to Jason, who had accidentally eavesdropped Rose and Oleana's conversation, neither the Gym Leaders nor Leon was aware. Three years ago, Jason and his friends were at the Rose of the Rondelands, getting ready for their upcoming vacation. Jason was going to meet his brother, when suddenly he saw Oleana and Chairman, at a private room, discussing classified information? As the young boy quietly eavesdropped their conversation, Jason discovered many secrets that weren't revealed in the media! One of those includes the mysterious Project E!

Insert Hugtto Precure: Separated Hearts

"I remembered how Oliver once asked Leon, why he wants to become the Champion?" Diane came to the living room, bringing more plates of sweets and cookies. "At that time, Oliver questions Leon's goals, dreams, and future. That was when Leon was five after Hop was born. Perhaps the reason why Leon wanted to become Champion, was so he could have a battle with his father..." Diane speculated, trying not to revealed Ren's name to the girls.

Diane remembered when Leon was little, his second biggest dream was to have a battle against his father, Ren! When Leon becomes the Champion, the first thing he'll do was have a full battle against his father, at Wyndon Stadium! Back then, Ren was not only one of the most powerful Trainers in the world, but his skills and powers were said to overshadowed Mustard's! Unbeknownst to Leon, his father had passed away before Hop turned one.

"Mustard wasn't the same after Oliver passed away." Sebastian added, pouring tea in each girl's cup as the butler continues explaining his story. "Mustard had asked both Vivi and Honey if he's a horrible father? To Mustard, he's nothing but a failure! Mustard had lost his first wife, unable to reconcile his eldest son, he was unable to save both Oliver and his daughter-in-law, and his eldest granddaughter went missing last year..." Hearing this from Sebastian made everyone, minus Diane and Felicity gasped! Unbeknownst to the girls, Mustard had also lost his partner Pokémon named Yin. To Sebastian, the girls weren't ready to learn about death related to Pokémon! Well not yet at least.

"After Yin's death, Vivi gave her father a Kubfu on his birthday. It was after Master Mustard retired from the Galar League." Felicity thought, comforting her worried Butterfree.

After Mustard retired from the Galar League, his daughter gave him a newborn Kubfu on his birthday. Vivi was worried that her father wouldn't accept Kubfu, not after he'd lost Yin, his Single-Strike Style Urshifu. However, she couldn't watch her father grew devastated, not after she'd lost both Oliver and her mother. Surprisingly, Mustard accepts his daughter's gift, choosing to evolve Kubfu into a Rapid-Strike Style Urshifu, instead.

"Vivi did tell me that her father, would often tell stories about Yin to his Urshifu. Come to think of it, Honey also owns a Single-Strike Style Urshifu! Except this one's a girl." Felicity smiled, wondering how Vivi's doing back at the Isle of Armor.

Just as Amary was about to tell more interesting stories, suddenly a picture frame fell on the floor. The girls, Sebastian, Felicity, Diane, and their Pokémon stopped what they're doing, as they stared at the fallen picture frame. Perhaps it must've fallen down naturally, or did it? Amary decided to check it out, making sure broken glass doesn't spread on the floor.

"Why would the picture frame fell suddenly? Unless..." Amary thought as she lifted up the picture frame, checking the photo of herself, Hop and Hannah. On the picture frame, there's a glass cracked between the photo of Hannah and Hop. Watching this scene made Amary grew worried! The crack on the picture frame means something bad happened to the duo!

"Huh?!" Suddenly Amary unknowingly unlocked her Purity powers, causing the little redhead to activate her clairvoyance! She then saw a vision of the duo and Rabirin, laying unconsciously at the foggy area of Slumbering Weald. Amary then saw a vision of Ella and Jigglypuff, carrying a box of cream puffs, as they headed straight to Wedgehurst?

"What's going on?! Why do I saw many strange visions?!" Amary thought, unaware she'd unlocked her Purity powers. Amary was confused and worried at the same time, as she continued staring at the broken picture frame.

Omake: The Hottest Guy!

Wyndon, Star Cafe

Insert Pokémon Anime: Viridian City

Hannah, Kelsey, Tanya, and Trisha were at Star Cafe, having lunch with their respective Pokémon. The girls were then discussing the latest Galar's Hot Guys Articles. Although Tyson's the number one hottest guy in Galar, the girls saw him as a brother and best friend. The girls minus Hannah and Trisha, were trying to determine which guy was handsome; Champion Leon or Gym Leader Raihan?

"So Hanhan, which guy do you find handsome? Raihy or Lee-Lee?" Kelsey smirked, noticed Hannah's cheeks turned red after she mentioned their names.

According to Kelsey, both Leon and Raihan became rivals during their Gym Challenge. Eventually, both men met before the Opening Ceremony. Although they're rivals, Raihan couldn't defeat Leon during their Gym Challenge! After losing to Leon, at the Champion Cup semi-finals, Raihan's most ultimate goal was to defeat his rival!

"You mean that Dragon Tamer?! Did you see his battling style?! That idiot always rely too much on sandstorm! It's no wonder he lost to Melony! That idiot always loses his cool!" Tanya remarked, sipping her glass of raspberry-flavored Cola-Cola with her partner Lopunny.

"You seemed very frank? Then again, Raihy does grow aggressive, whenever he lost to Lee-Lee~ " Kelsey giggles, happily enjoyed watching Raihan lost to his rival. She sipped her sparkling lemonade, watching Potpourri getting seconds.

"I remembered battling against Raihan, during my Gym Challenge! My family specializes in Inverse Battles." Trisha smiles, sipping her cup of lavender tea along with her shiny Gardevoir. Trisha and her Pokémon enjoyed lavender tea, finding the aroma soothing and authentic. Perhaps this could explained why Trisha's more sophisticated and calmer than Tanya.

What makes Trisha very unique, was that her family specialized in Inverse Battles! Inverse Battles was commonly known in Kalos and Hoenn. But other regions such as Alola and Galar never heard of it. According to Derek, Inverse Battles are reversed as a mirror, and no types were immune to other typings. Trisha confirms that everyone she challenged not only underestimated her, but she's also extremely difficult due to specializing in Inverse Battles. Perhaps that's why she's one of the strongest Trainers in Galar.

"To be honest, I'm not sure..." Hannah spoke honestly, drinking her large glass of chocolate ice cream soda along with Rabirin and Latte. "I mean, they're both very handsome. Raihan looks very attractive with his hoodie, it makes him look like a Garchomp. And Leon looks more handsome in stylish clothing." Hannah explained to the girls.

"So in other words, you find both boneheads handsome? It's so cute~" Tanya gushes, finding Hannah both sweet and adorable at the same time. She pulled Hannah closer and gave her a big hug with lots of affection.

"Well for starters, Lee-Lee's very horrible in fashion! Look at his goatee and long hair?! Combine it with his costume, and it's atrocious!" Kelsey shook her head, couldn't believe Leon's very horrible with fashion. "It's no wonder Lee-Lee's ranked number six! At least Hoppy-buns has excellent fashion sense~"

"I agree, Kelsey! That Leon could learn a few fashion tips from his brother! At least Hop's more mature than Leon!" Tanya laughed with Lopunny agreeing with her statement.

"Raihan could be very overconfident and reckless, during Pokémon battles. I can see why he lost to Leon many times." Trisha remarked, cutting her cheese omelet with a fork and knife. Trisha took a bite of her omelet and ate it slowly.

"They both became foxy, after all!" Tanya smirked, taking a big bite of her spicy steak.

"If you ask me, Raihy's the most foxiest male Gym Leader! He's the third hottest guy in Galar~" Kelsey giggles, cutting her cheesy chicken cutlet into small pieces. "I can see why Raihy's the Dragon-type Gym Leader~" Kelsey said with enthusiasm, taking a bite of her chicken cutlet.

"What's foxy mean?" Hannah asked, eating her cheeseburger and gooey cheese fries.

"It means when a guy is sexually appealing, attractive, stylish, and modish! Though, the term fits perfectly for Raihan than Leon! In fact, Raihan has lots of playboy magazines at him home~" Tanya smirked, wasn't afraid to revealed a few interesting secrets about Raihan.

"Playboy magazines?! That's mega unexpected..." Hannah whispers softly, surprised that Raihan would read those stuff! Then again, Leon also read those too.

"Speaking of Raihan, we should make preparations for the upcoming party and picnic! There's gonna be lots of food and tons of hot guys! Isn't Tyson-kins amazing?! He's helping Hanhan become very popular with the boys!" Kelsey cheered, couldn't wait to buy tons of food for the upcoming picnic.

"Except the boys consist Tyson, Derek, and Keith's friends! Along with several boys from the Kaguya Estate! Let's hope Leon doesn't crash the party! That fool sure makes a huge name for himself, that's for sure!" Tanya shook her head, couldn't believed how reckless Leon could be.

"It's a good thing the party and picnic, will be held at the Wile Dojo in Wile Island~" Kelsey cheered, amazed that Tanya's family owns both island and dojo.

"It became very popular, thanks to our cute little sister!" Tanya added, gushing at Hannah for being so adorable. Tyson told them that all his friends at Wile Island, couldn't wait to meet Hannah and her friends.

"But I'm just a rookie. I'm not interested in fame, fortune nor popularity..." Hannah spoke softly, slowly ate her gooey cheese fries.

"I agree, Hannah." Trisha smiled, comforting the confused redhead.

Little did they know, the girls were being spied by Leon and Raihan; wearing casual clothing and sunglasses. Both men were secretly listening to their conversation at a further table while waiting for their meals. Alongside them was Piers, wearing regular clothing while companying his two best friends. Piers couldn't believe those two, spying on four young girls while being dragged by their ridiculous shenanigans! He could see why Leon and Raihan, were called the Peeping Duo!

"Can you believe this, Raihan?! Kelsey thinks I have very poor taste in fashion!" Leon shook his head, watching the girls having lunch with their Pokémon.

"Dude, did you look at yourself in the mirror often?!" Raihan said, raising an eyebrow at his rival.

"All the time!" Leon answered proudly, watching Raihan and Piers gave him a weird look.

"Playboy magazines?!" Piers turned to Raihan, asking the Dragon Tamer where he'd gotten those dirty magazines. Reading playboy magazines and peeping at girls, wasn't in Piers's nature. To Piers, he respects women's privacy and has a younger sister, back at Spikemuth.

"Several of my fans and followers gave them to me! They're one of a kind!" Raihan blushes, as he told Piers how he'd obtained his precious magazines. According to Raihan, whenever a new issue comes out, a few of his fans would send them by mail. If there are extras, Raihan would give some to Leon.

"I can see that, Raihan!" Piers remarked, noticed that Raihan's staring at Hannah with interest.

"Raihan, what're you doing?!" Leon growled in annoyance, noticed his rival's eyes went directly towards Hannah.

"Just staring at my sweet princess! I can't wait to meet my sweet princess, I love hearing stories about her~" Raihan said, as he continues gazing at Hannah, enjoys watching her smile and laughter.

"Sweet princess?! You were too busy staring at her chest!" Leon interrupted, glaring at his rival with an anime vein popped on his head.

"If I'd known any better, it seems the unbeatable Champion is jealous of the great Raihan!" The Dragon Tamer smirked, watching Leon gritted his teeth.

"I'm not jealous!" Leon denied, cheeks turning red while crossing his arms.

"You totally are!" Raihan smirked, laughing at his long-time rival.

"You haven't even met her!" Leon comically snapped at Raihan, feeling nothing but jealousy and annoyance coming from his body.

"But I will after lunch! I don't mind kissing her on the lips~" Raihan grinned, couldn't wait to meet Hannah until he felt a strong kick on the leg, coming from Leon.

"Not when I'm around, Raihan!" Leon growled, couldn't believe Raihan wants to kiss Hannah on the lips! The Champion also couldn't believe how Tyson and his friends, were being a very bad influence on Hannah! Doing many dangerous stunts and becoming very reckless.

While both rivals were having a rough conversation, Charizard, Duraludon, and Obstagoon gave them weird facial expressions. Charizard could tell that Leon's very jealous of Raihan, even though the Champion kept denying this.

"Graawrrr..." Charizard sighed, couldn't believe how stubborn Leon's becoming.

"Dural!" Duraludon agreed with Charizard.

"I'm surrounded by idiots..." Piers whispers softly, couldn't believed both his friends were arguing like little kids.

"Obstagoon!" Obstagoon agreed with Piers.

The three of them were supposed to have lunch at Thunder Burger, when suddenly Raihan saw Hannah and her friends at Wyndon, carrying lots of shopping bags? Raihan saw them heading straight to Star Cafe before he convinced the guys that they should have lunch there instead, claiming it's his treat! Leon finds Raihan very generous until he saw him spying on the girls, at a further table! Piers couldn't believe Raihan and Leon, dragged him into this.

"I can see why those two are called the Peepin' Duo!" Piers thought, watching Leon and Raihan still arguing like little kids.

Insert Star Twinkle Precure: PaPePiPu Romantic

PaPePiPuPePoPaPo romantic

PaPePiPuPePoPaPo cosmotic

Start with the power of imagination, now! Now! Imagination

Hannah was dancing in a red background filled with stars. On the background; Scorbunny, shiny Nickit, Milcery, and Eevee were dancing in the background.

Let's take a look at the night sky of the universe

(Pew pew pe-pew pew)

Crystal was dancing in a white background filled with hearts and snow. On the background; Frosmoth, Glaceon, Lapras, and shiny Amaura were dancing in the background.

Let's take a look at the heart of the universe

(Pew pew pe-pew pew)

Selena was dancing in a blue background with a crescent Moon and miniature stars. On the background; shiny Hatenna, Munna, and Butterfree were dancing in the background.

There is only one person in this large world

Who can see a star called "me"

Lucinda was dancing the yellow background with a bright Sun and lightning sparks. In the background; Togetic, Pikachu, and Yamper were dancing in the background.

The universe and the future is endless

Possibilities = infinite so don't hold yourself back anymore

Lila was dancing in a purple background filled with flowers. On the background; Toxel, shiny Salandit, and Roselia were dancing in the background.

PaPePiPuPePoPaPo romantic

PaPePiPuPePoPaPo cosmotic

Let's do everything that we can think of

Selena, Crystal, Hannah, Lucinda, and Lila were dancing in a space background, giving the cosmic vibes. Next to them were their Pokemon, dancing along with their respective Trainers.

PaPePiPuPePoPaPo romantic

PaPePiPuPePoPaPo cosmotic

Start with the power of imagination now! Now! Now!

Now! Now! Now! Imagination

Selena, Crystal, Hannah, Lucinda, and Lila along with their respective Pokemon were dancing together. The five then each held their respective Wishing Gems, twirling it and created lots of colorful fireworks! Selena, Crystal, Hannah, Lucinda, and Lila waved at the cheering audience.

Ember Shoot is based on Cure Soleil's attack, Soleil Shoot from Star Twinkle Precure. It also foreshadows the move Pyro Ball, when Rabirin becomes Cinderace. You'll see more of it until Rabirin becomes Raboot. But it'll be back, in the form of Pyro Ball after Rabirin turns into a Cinderace. Kelsey is modeled after Hiramitsu Hinata from Healin' Good Precure.

Sunny's Spoink piggy bank is modeled after Sun's from the Adventures manga. Sunny also owns a shiny Spoink piggy bank, which she uses to save her money. Unlike Spoinky, Sunny's shiny Spoink piggy bank has one billion Pokédollars! Sunny must've sold tons of Comet Shards at Stow-on-Side. Sunny's love for money and Kelly's knowledge of weather and navigation, were inspired by Nami from One Piece. The Sorcery Baton was modeled after Nami's upgraded Sorcery Clima-Tact in One Piece.

Fun facts, Tyson and Kelsey's Japanese names are Tatsuya and Hinako. In the Japanese versions, Tyson calls Kelsey, Hina-chan, while she calls him Tatsu-tan. In the English version, Kelsey calls him Tyson-kins.

In the next episode the Galarian Princesses, Amary, and Allie head to Slumbering Weald, rescuing their friends. During their rescue, they found a Wooloo and two mysterious creatures! Meanwhile, the Galarian 12, Kelsey, and Ella are distracting Leon, holding Charizard's Poké Ball in their possession. What will Leon do?!