(TOFFEE CITY, MORNING)

(Junichi Pov)

I awake to see Pai, lying on my chest I smile a bit as I gaze at Pai. I knew Pai, for about 6 years and we weren't close friends. Pai, 6 years ago... Well even now she's a tomboy. Since no other girls, wanted to befriend Pai. I was her last choice, I was forced to become her friend due to her will.

"Mmm... Nichi... don't leave me, please," Pai mumbles in her sleep.

"Geez," I softly say rubbing her black hair.

I suppose over time, Pai and I became friends. When we were 16, Pai exclaims that she wanted a friend. Thou she wasn't too sure on how to make friends. I could also say, Pai and I have slept like this before. Thou at that time it was extremely cold, and she wanted to cuddle to heat up. I didn't think much about it at the time, but I suppose it's a habit for Pai.

"Nichi... you're awake, how long have been up?" Pai says yawning and stretching

"For a while, staring at you pretty much," I say lifting my upper body.

"W-what!?" Pai yells covering herself with a blanket

I chuckle a bit and remember even if Pai claims to be a tomboy. She still has a cute side to her. I look over to right to see Fennekin, & Popplio trying to help Trapinch flip over. Pai goes to help Trapinch and laughs for a bit.

"We should get dress, you have a gym battle today," I tell Pai getting out the bed.

"Oh, that's right!" Pai says excitedly spinning around with Trapinch

Minutes later we check out the hotel, clothed and head towards Toffee's City gym. The gym looks to be combined with a company that makes Pokeball. Pai stands at the doors shaking with Popplio in her arms. She turns to look at me, and I say " Don't worry, believe in yourself and your Pokémon." I smile at her and walk away, I could hear Pai running behind me. I look back to poke her in the forehead with a finger.

"Nichi..." Pai says softly

"I'm going to find more information, about Team Twilight, don't worry I'll be back," I assure her

Pai nods and runs inside the gym. As I walk around the city, gazing at some of the stores and building. With Fennekin on my head, a lot of women wanted to pet her. Thou most of them, seem more interested in me. Offering me their phone numbers, or to take a picture together I remember why I stayed at home all the time.

"Heeeey Nichi!" a familiar voice yells

I turn around to see Carmella, walking towards me with candy in her mouth. I notice that she has her Slurpuff following behind her, nibbling on a treat.

"Carmella, just the girl I want to see." I happily say

"H-huh, what do you mean by that?" Carmella replies blushing

"I want to talk to you, Carmella," I say with a smile.

"O-o-okay," Carmella replies

Carmella and I go inside a nearby Pokémon Center, we sit near the entrance. Carmella sits there twirling her fingers, and looking away. Slurpuff and Fennekin plays with each happily tagging one another

"So, what do you want to talk about?" Carmella says moving her hair from her eyes.

"Could you tell more about Team Twilight and Twilight Dimension?" I ask eagerly

"S-sure, well to start off I'll you that my friends and I were members, of Team Twilight," Carmella says

"Seriously?"

"Y-yeah, we left after we understood, Nemesis's goal, which is to bring the Eden region into the Twilight Dimension."

Carmella continues by describing why Nemesis wants to do this. It seems like Nemesis past was pretty harsh. She often beat by her parents, mistreated by friends, and had her heart broken by a lover. Carmella adds saying "Thou after all that she found a friend."

"Who would this friend be?" I ask

"A Ralts, of different colors, she met it after her parents abandoned her," Carmella replies

"At that time Nemesis was 20 years old, thou as time pass it got worse for her." Carmella continues

As Carmella continued, she said, "Ralts and Nemesis were often hunted by Pokémon Hunters, the cause was Ralts's appearance." She adds after Ralts evolved into Gardevoir, a fatal death happen. Apparently, Gardevoir took a fatal attack for Nemesis and it pushed Nemesis over the edge.

"I suppose that would explain her psychic abilities," I say watching Fennekin and Slurpuff

Carmella looked surprised and yells "SHE'S A PSYCHIC!" Many people gaze at Carmella and me weirdly. We laugh embarrassingly at each other and continue talking silently.

" I didn't know Nemesis, is psychic, how could you tell?" Carmella questions

"Well, call it a hunch it was a simple feeling I had," I reply leaning back on my seat.

"A feeling huh, you're a weird guy Nichi, but to continue the story. Nemesis killed the two hunters, and wanted to save her Gardevoir." Carmella says

Before Carmella could continue her story, a loud "BOOM", shakes the Pokémon Center. We look outside to see people, and Pokémon running in a panic. Carmella and I run outside to see a tall building blazing with fire rapidly. I hold on tightly to Fennekin, and dash to the building. It's the Pokeball company and the gym, cover in the blazing fire.

"Damn... Pai, you better be alright. I worriedly say

I look around for something to, put the flames out. Until a powerful blast of water destroys the flames. I look to see an orange Pokémon, standing next to me. With determined eyes and a smile.

"Well, I'm glad you're offering to help me," I tell the orange Pokémon.

We dash inside and to my surprise, I see Pai defending someone. Using Popplio and Trapinch, at the same time to defeat these trainers in black, and white clothing. Pai turns around smiling at with a badge in hands.

"Geez, I ran here for nothing think you would need me." I jokingly say shrugging my shoulders.

"Oh, well sorry Mr. Hero, I can take care of myself," Pai says flashing her badge as Popplio and Trapinch dance happily behind her.

"My my, it seems you two aren't worried about the building." A familiar says

Pai and I turn to see Nemesis, walking happily towards the center of the gym. Pai readies herself and her team, yet I stand in front of Pai. I tell her "Pai, get yourself, your Pokémon, and the woman out of her." She was hesitant, but nods and helps the woman on her feet. But before Pai left she says "Be careful, Nichi I don't want to lose you."

"Don't worry, I'll get out in time," I assure Pai with a wide grin.

Pai leaves the gym and I stand here face to face with Nemesis. Nemesis seemingly gives me a happy, smile and brings out black, green and orange Pokeball. Nemesis confidently says "At first glance, you're obviously stronger than your girlfriend."

"Girlfriend... Geez, this is why I often stay at home, thou if did I wouldn't meet people like you." I say putting Fennekin on the ground.

"Oooh my, young boys aren't my forte, but you are quite exceptional," Nemesis giggles happily walking away.

"Well, Pretty Boy this shall be your downfall, Now Umbreon, bash these weak fools," Nemesis says as she throws her Pokeball.

"Alright, Fennekin and our orange friend will you two stand by my side," I ask them with confidence

Fennekin and the orange Pokémon, happily cry and stand in front of me. I smile prepare myself for this upcoming blazing battle.