second chapter finally!!! i decided to make this one about Michael since he hasn't really done anything yet.

The trio of trainers, consisting of 2 girls and only 1 guy for once, continued their journey towards Sinnoh and May's lover–uh, I mean her "good friend".

The two girls walked up ahead, chattering on about boys, clothes, television and who the hell even knows what.

Michael trudged behind the two motor-mouths and sighed. "Wanna keep me company…and help me keep my sanity?" Michael asked, bringing out Aqua, his mudkip.

Aqua took one look at the situation and panicked. Michael in love with one girl was enough, but now there were two of them!

The young man's pokemon knew what was coming next and braced itself for over 60 miles of word vomit.

"as soon as someone else comes along….can't wait to talk to someone new and exciting….who IS this "ash" person anyway….it's my hair, isn't it? She hates my hair…." It just never stopped!

Despite how painful it was, Aqua listened to Michael's every word. He really couldn't blame his trainer; Gina was just so sweet, always looking out for others. He quite liked her himself.

Aqua just wished he could tell Michael what he needed so desperately to realize; he was a great trainer and a great person. And Gina obviously thought so too, or else she wouldn't have been traveling with him all this time.

Michael took a few breaths and was about to continue with his muttering rampage when the two girls stopped up ahead.

"Hey, there's a pokemon center in the next town!" May said suddenly.

"Really?!" Gina exclaimed, "Awesome! Real beds tonight Michael!"

He smiled, "Great!" 'Too bad I won't be able to get any sleep.' He thought.

The trio neared the next town and began running. "Pokemon center here we come!"

hopefully it's not too dull, i should get better once we meet up with Ash! comment please

p.s. work has been SOO crazy this weekend, what with july fourth and 7/7/07 (i work at a wedding hall), but hopefully i can crank out some chapters when the wedding madness is over. peace!