Right, short chapter today, as not so many important things happen this chapter, therefore only one (short) flashback.
Enjoy
Year 3
The three friends battle through the gyms of the Johto League, all the way to the Silver Conference. Laura does well, but again crashes in the last 16, after having to battle Alan. Alan and Dave go on, but both lose in the semi-finals to other trainers. Both are still commended for doing so well.
Year 4
Leaving their Pokémon with Professor Oak again, the trio journey to the region of Hoenn. Again, they pick up new starter Pokémon from Professor Birch, with Dave getting a Treecko, Alan obtaining a Mudkip, and Laura gaining a Torchic. The three friends set off to challenge the Hoenn League but, along the way, Laura discovers Pokémon contests. Finding them preferable to battles, she decides to become a Pokémon co-ordinator. She starts collecting ribbons as Dave and Alan collect their badges.
"Wow Laura, that was amazing!" said Alan, as our female companion walked towards us. Laura had just won her third contest ribbon here in Hoenn, her hard-trained Beautifly and Roselia just managing to overpower her competition.
"Yeah, congratulations Laura." I added, "I'm really proud of you."
Laura's face flushed slightly at this compliment. I had noticed that a lot recently, as it showed up against her fair skin. I was beginning to suspect that she was developing a fever, so I'd have keep an eye on her. "Thanks guys, that really means a lot to me!" she smiled at us. That dazzling smile…
I snapped myself out of it. Where the hell had that thought come from? I'd have to be careful where my mind was going these days. Puberty was turning into my brain into an inappropriate thought minefield. Although I wasn't as bad as Alan, who had been openly leering at almost every girl we met on our travels recently, much to Laura's, and my own, chagrin.
Laura put her newly gained prize in her ribbon case, and then turned to us, the smile still etched upon her face. "So guys, where are we of to next?"
I checked my map. "Looks like the next gym's in Lavaridge Town." I said.
"Alright!" shouted Alan, startling the both of us. "Let's go get our next badge Dave!" he exclaimed. We shared a high-five, before continuing along the road to our next destination.
Year 5
Laura collects a full set of ribbons, and challenges the Hoenn Grand Festival. Despite being a rookie, she places in the top 4, and receives a best newcomer prize. Dave and Alan get a full set of badges, and compete in the Ever Grande Conference. Alan again places inside the top 4, and Dave makes it to the final, only to be defeated.
The trio return home to Pallet for a while, before leaving all their Pokémon behind and journeying to the Sinnoh region. They again get new starters from Professor Rowan. Dave gets a Turtwig, Alan obtains a Piplup and Laura acquires a Chimchar. With these new Pokémon, they set off to challenge the Sinnoh League and Grand Festival.
Sorry to anyone who thinks this is too short, but there will be a huge 'Year' next, so big it takes up 2 chapters! I'll try to update tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Dave