Chapter 3

Disclaimer: I do not Pokémon or Harvest Moon.

Ginny and Lola walked around in town, just shopping. Really, Ginny's sister, Elena, needed some ingredients for some kind of dessert that she was making. Lola, who was exploring the town with Madge, her Vulpix, decided to join Ginny and Merlin, her Minun, not having anything else to do.

"So, what does your sister need?"Lola asked.

Ginny took out a list and read it out loud. "Flour, eggs, sugar, some fresh raspberries, a few chocolate bars, white chocolate chips, and whole almonds."

"What is she baking exactly?"Lola asked.

Ginny shrugged. "She won't tell anyone. I'm guessing that it's a recipe that she plans on entering in to the cooking contest that we have near the end of the summer."

"A cooking contest? Say, maybe my Mom'll enter."

They hurried in to the grocery store, where Thomas was restocking items with his Ambipom, his Hitmonlee standing guard as usual.

"Hey, Thomas."The girls greeted in unison.

"Hey, girls. Here on an errand for Elena, I'm guessing."Thomas replied.

Ginny handed him the list. "That's right."

"Alrighty then." Thomas said, his eyes scanning over the list. "Well, we're out of raspberries at the moment, but the Health Nut store might have those."He handed the list back to Ginny. "I'll go get you guys a basket."

As Thomas walked away, Ginny noticed Lola looking after him.

"Lola's got a crush, Lola's got a crush."Ginny sang.

"Huh?"Lola turned beet red. "No, that's not true."

"Right and I'm supposed to believe that?"

"Well, Ginny, I happen to know that you have a crush on a certain someone named Oliver."

Now it was Ginny's turn to blush. "Okay, you got me."

As soon as Thomas returned with the basket, Ginny and Lola stocked it with the items that they would need, including a few extra candy bars for themselves. Soon, they were done, and they left with their bags for the Health Nut store. The Health Nut store was filled to the brim with fresh and healthy foods, including vitamin pills.

After purchasing the raspberries, they exited the store. A Pelliper flew down to them.

"This is Fletch, my sister's Pelliper."Ginny explained. "I guess she sent him to pick up the stuff."

Fletch took the groceries and flew off back towards Ginny's house. Ginny and Lola just simply walked around the valley, not really doing anything.

"Do you want to go fishing?"Ginny asked.

"For Pokémon or for fish?"Lola asked.

"Pokémon, of course."

"Maybe later."Lola replied. "Say, Ginny, what exactly is that laptop of yours for?"

Ginny opened up her book bag, and took out her small laptop. "Well, it's really just an ordinary laptop, but I upgraded it so that it does other stuff too."

"Like what?"Lola asked, curiously.

"Well, I can check a certain Pokémon's weakness and strengths, it can tell if something is fake or authentic, it has a sort of microscope vision to see cells and stuff, it has x ray vision, and that, my friend, is just the beginning."

"Neat, but what about a lie detector?"

"I'm still working on that one."

"Hey, can you help me catch a Pokémon, Ginny?"Lola asked. "I would love to have a grass type."

"What kind of grass type? A Hoppip, Oddish, Chikorita, Bulbasaur?"

"I don't know."

"Alright, but let's go eat first. I'm starving."

After eating some lunch at Ginny's house, the two girls headed into the forest, with a few pokeballs. Upon entering the forest, they heard the sound of a flute playing, sweetly.

"Say, what's that?"Lola asked.

They both curiously walked towards the flute music. In a clearing, a girl who looked about twelve or eleven stood on a tree stump, playing a flute. Some Pokémon were gathered around her, listening intently. Even Merlin, Farley, and Madge seemed to like it. The girl was very thin, with pale skin (almost translucent), very thin, and silvery blond hair, and crystal blue eyes. For a minute, Lola almost thought that she was a spirit or a ghost.

"Who is she?"She murmured.

"That's Vella."Ginny answered. "She's very nice, and most Pokémon seem to enjoy her company."

"She's so pale."Was all that Lola could say.

"She really is, and very pretty looking."

"Yeah, she is."

When the song was done, Vella put her flute up in a case, and smiled at Ginny and Lola.

"Hello there."She smiled. "Merry meeting you."

"Huh? What does that mean?"Lola asked.

"In the ancient times of Forget Me Not valley, that's how people would greet each other."Ginny explained.

"That's right."Vella said. "I really like using the ancient vocabulary of the valley."

"Neat, oh, I'm Lola Patterson. Me and my family just moved in."

"Ahh, yes, I remember seeing you in the field a few days ago. Welcome to the valley, and hopefully your livings shall be wonderful."

"What does that one mean?"

"It means that living here should be great in the valley."

"Ohh, it's nice to meet you, Vella."

"Thank you, Lola."Vella passed the girls. "I'll be seeing you morrow or on, friends."And she left.

Lola grinned. "I'm guessing that that's how people said goodbye, right?"

Ginny nodded. "That would be correct. Do you still want to catch another Pokémon?"

"Not really. I guess I'm just nervous."

"Okay, we can just come back tomorrow or something."

The two of them left the forest and went back to the town part. An elderly couple came up to them and introduced themselves to Lola as the Watsons.

"I'm Gina Watson."The woman said.

"And I'm Martin Watson."The man added. "Welcome to the valley. You look slightly like your mother, but more like your father, Annabelle."

"That's what everyone says, and please, call me Lola."Lola replied. "Nice to meet you."

"Whenever you or Ginny have a sweet tooth, just come on by our house."Gina said. "I make really good pies, almost as good as Elena's."

"But, Gina's are sweeter."Martin added. "But, please don't tell your sister that I said that. I heard that she hits people with a wooden spoon if they insult her cooking."

"Don't worry, "Ginny assured him. "Your secret's safe with me."

As they walked past a few shops, Ginny felt around in her pocket, and pulled out a few crumpled dollar bills.

"You know what?"Ginny said. "I'm in the mood for some chocolate croissaints."

"Me too."Lola agreed, licking her lips. "Where's the bakery?"

"Over here."Lola followed Ginny into a small shop, with fragrances of freshly baked bread and chocolate cakes wavering around it.

"Hello Ginny."The woman at the counter greeted. "And I'm guessing that you're Annabelle Patterson, daughter of Lily Patterson."

"That's right."Lola grinned. "And, call me Lola."

. . . . . . .

Oliver sat thinking in the forest, his Abra, Thierry, and his Scyther, Sith playing around. He was really thinking about life in the valley. Sure, it was nice, but he still missed his friends in Hearthome. As we was absorbed in his thoughts he heard a scream. Oliver jumped up, wondering why there were so many noises in this forest. Nevertheless, he ran towards the scream with his two Pokémon.

A girl about his age was running from some Beedrill. She was now cornered against a few trees, clutching three books to her chest.

"Hey! Leave her alone!"Oliver cried. The Beedrill turned to him, angrily.

But, Sith and Thierry backed him up. The Beedrill were about to use Horn Attack, but Sith used Slash and Abra used Confusion. One of the Beedrill flew off, but there were still three left. The girl let out a Marill and it used Water Gun. Sith used Razor Wind and Abra used Focus Punch. All three of the Beedrill flew off.

The girl walked over to Oliver. She had long black hair and dark brown eyes.

"Hi, my name is Angela."She said. "Thank you for saving me."

"No problem."Oliver replied. "Why were they chasing you?"

"I accidently fell into the tree where their baby Weedle were sleeping. Let's just say that they didn't accept my apology at all."

"Well, it's nice to meet you, Angela. I'm Oliver."Oliver took notice of her books. "So, do you know where the library is around here?"

Angela nodded. "Mineral town has a bigger one, but the valley library is pretty nice, too. Do you want me to show you there? I'm headed there myself."

"Sure."

. . . . . . .

"Spix use Thunder!"Rena cried.

"Pichu!"Spix cried, thunder bolting the Oddish.

"Throw the pokeball now, Rena!"Jack called.

"Right."Rena threw the pokeball, and caught the Oddish.

Colin, carrying a big bag, walked past them, smirking as usual.

"What are you up to, Colin?"Jack asked, angrily.

"Nothing, Jackie, just picking some Walto berries."He exited the forest, still smirking.

"He sure is strange."Rena muttered.

As the warm scent of raspberries, chocolate, and sugar baking, Ginny and Lola hurried to back to Ginny's house. Inside, Elena was taking a pan of pastries out of the oven.

"I present to you,"Elena announced. "My raspberry and chocolate rolls. Take one, please."

Ginny and Lola hurriedly took a roll and quickly ate them.

"They're really good."Lola commented.

"Mmmmm, it is pretty great."Ginny said. "Good job, Elena."

Elena beamed. "Why, thank you. Hopefully I won't need to hit anyone with a wooden spoon after they try these."

Lola and Ginny exchanged looks, and sweat dropped.