Author's Notes: Le sigh. Sometimes, it feels like, when you make plans, life just laughs in your face, and proves to you just how awry your plans can go. Obviously, this isn't what I had planned on doing, but, well, it's what happened. My family is going through a rough time (both physically and financially), so it's been rough on me trying to crank out a chapter of just about anything. I really hope you enjoy what is written here more than I enjoyed writing it.

Disclaimer: Meh.

The route west of Petalburg was full of beginner trainers, so my moemon made short work of their moemon. I finally came up to the beginnings of what I knew to be Petalburg Woods, a short forest separating Rustboro from Petalburg. I sighed, anticipating the long trek, and entered the wood.

Immediately, it grew darker as the trees blocked the sun from shining onto the path. With the light available, I slowly made my way through the woods, occasionally being stopped by bug trainers, who's moemon Kane would easily dispose of. As I got about halfway through, however, I spotted a man through the trees. He looked extremely out of place, due mainly to the fact that he was wearing a business suit. When he spotted me, he hurried over.

"Excuse me," He questioned, "but have you happened to have found a moemon called Shroomish? I was told they live here. I absolutely love Shroomish, and was hoping to catch one."

"No, sorry." I answered,

"Pity." He muttered, looking down slightly dejectedly.

Before we could continue our conversation, however, a man came running up, wearing a pirate's outfit.

"Well, I was going to wait for you outside of the woods, but I got tired of waiting, so here I am!" He exclaimed to the man. "Now hand over the goods!"

The man shrieked an embarrassingly high scream, and tried to hide behind me.

"Trainer, please protect me!" He exclaimed.

The pirate narrowed his eyes at me. "You'd dare get in the way of Team Aqua? Ha! You must be dumber than you look! Prepare to lose! Go, Poochyena!" He sent out a small guy in a grey blouse and trousers.

I sighed. "Whatever. Go, Kane!" And released my own moemon to the field.

They stared each other down, waiting for orders.

"Poochyena, use Bite!" The pirate broke the silence.

"Dodge, then use Scratch, followed up by Ember!" I ordered smoothly.

Kane ducked under the guy as it pounced. Then Kane turned and lunged forward, scraping his talons across the Poochyena's back, knocking it forward. As it landed, a blast of fire caught it, sending it sprawling after a howl of pain. It lay there, defeated.

The Aqua guy returned his moemon, and turned to me, now unsure.

"Dammit! You haven't seen the last of me!" He exclaimed, the raced away through the trees.

"Oh thank you, trainer! If you hadn't helped me, That man would have stolen these precious Goods for sure. Here, I want you to have this Great Ball as a reward. Well, I'd better deliver this package. Bye!" The guy handed me the ball, then left, waving as he walked away. I nodded to him, then continued on my journey, intent on catching a moemon before I arrived at the next town. Before long, I spotted a small girl hanging by her arms and legs from a tree branch, staring at me lazily through half-lidded eyes. She was dressed in a dirty white dress.

"W-what do you w-want?" She asked through a couple of yawns. She looked about ready to nod off.

"Wanna come with me?" I asked.

"You have a bed?" She asked.

"I will."

"..."

I waited for her answer, but then realized that she had fallen asleep.

"Well, okay then." I muttered to myself, and tapped her on the head with the Great Ball that I had just received. A couple of shakes later, and a click signaled that she was captured.

Inertia was caught sleeping on the job!

Satisfied, I continue on my way. As it began to get dark, I sped up my pace, not wanting to get caught in the woods during the night. Finally, the trees began to thin, and I finally stepped out of the woods. I stretched, working out a couple kinks, then continued on my way. After a couple of battles, and a bridge crossing, later, and I stood at the edge of Rustboro City. It was a rather large city, with plenty of tall buildings. I noted where the gym and Mart were, then made a beeline for the Moemon Center. Stepping inside, I walked up to the counter.

"Hello. How may I help you?" She asked.

I handed her my Moemon. "I'd like my Moemon healed, and a room for the night."

"Of course." She took my Moemon, healed them, then handed them back, along with a key.

"You're the last room on the left. Have a nice evening!"

I thanked her, then followed her finger towards a door, which led into a hallway lined with doors. Following her instructions, I made my way down the hall, and unlocked the last door on the left, then stepped inside. I closed and locked the door behind me, then kicking off my shoes, got ready for bed. I ate a small supper consisting of bread and cheese from my bag, then got into some sleep clothes for the night. Remembering my promise, I released Inertia, who appeared lying curled up on the bed. She sighed contentedly, and wrapped even farther up in a ball. I rolled my eyes, smiling, and climbed onto the other side of the bed. I threw the cover over myself, then stared up at the ceiling for a few minutes.

"You better be ready, Roxanne, because tomorrow, I plan to win my first badge from this region." Then I rolled over and fell asleep.

End Notes: I plan on adding more battles in the future. I just figured that you'd want something updated after two weeks, so I did my best. I've made tentative plans to update a couple of stories next week, as well as making long term plans for other stories and futher updates in the future. So really hope that plays out for good. Anyway, R&R! RayTheZoroark Out!

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