Hello all! I have returned from the dead to deliver this new chapter! I'm truly sorry for being gone for so long, I was really busy (seriously... I've been sick with multiple viruses and infections as well as having a ton of school work.) I hope you enjoy this chapter and as always I would appreciate any feedback you have to offer.

I was awoken by Tepig jumping on my head; which although he wasn't very heavy it was still quite a shock, "ugh… morning… what time is it?" I rolled over and Tepig slid off my face, I then looked at my clock and saw that it was 7:20. "What!? I overslept!" I jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to throw some bread in the toaster then ran back upstairs to jump in the shower; Tepig was running around my room in confusion. After I got out of the shower I ran back to my room and threw on my clothes and grabbed my bag and Tepig's Pokéball; Tepig himself jumped onto my bag and sat there lodged between my side and the bag. I ran back downstairs and grabbed the toast and holding it in my mouth ran out the door barely taking the time to lock it and ran down the street.

When I go to the pokémon center I looked at my X-Transceiver and saw that it was 8:40 "You're late again." I heard from across the street. I looked over and saw Griff walking toward me; Oshawott was standing on his head, he had all his travel gear with him.

"What? How? I got here before you, How does that make me late? Y-You're the late one!" I replied using a mock agitated tone. Tepig Had noticed Oshawott and Started getting ancy, as did Oshawott. Upon noticing this I grinned and looked at Griff. "Well since we're here waiting on everyone how about a quick battle?" Tepig hopped off my bag and stood ready for action, Oshawott took his scale and held it at the ready.

"It would be a pretty lame battle, after all they only know tackle, scratch, tail whip, and growl. So no, we'll battle when they're stronger. In the mean time I suggest you close and clip your bag." He said pointing to my messenger bag

"Fine but I'm holding you to it." I replied as I clipped my bag closed. Tepig gave me a quizzical look then hopped back onto my bag. A breeze blew bringing the fresh smell of clean air with it. People began leaving their homes heading to work; many of the towns residents were employed in other cities like Virbank and Castelia City. I never understood how people can stand the smog of the cities, and the dirtiness of them, the loud noises, and bright lights. Then again who am I to judge.

Jaries turned the corner and approached the pokécenter. "Yo! Sorry I'm late I had to get my sister to school, her teacher wanted to see her early." He wore a plaid blue flannel and his scarf along with a pair of blue jeans and red bag. Magby walked along at his side the pokéball clipped to his belt. "So we're still waiting for Chijioke and Bianca?"

"waiting for who?" Chijioke's voice drifted down from above. I looked up and saw him sitting on the edge of the Pokécenter's roof, his Snivy sat on his shoulder. He dropped from the roof and grabbed a nearby tree branch, he swung from it to the trunk and slid down easily landing on the ground. Snivy used her vines to swing from each branch, she let go of the branches above Chijioke and landed on his head softly. "So we're all here now right?" He asked looking around and leaning against the tree. He wore a black fleece jacket along with black pants and a single strap black bag... I should mention, he's originally from the Orre region so his dark complexion was a bit out of place. But none the less he's still one of my best friends. We would often go practice parkour after school when we were younger.

The doors to the pokécenter slid open and Bianca walked out holding small bags from the pokémart inside. "helloooo! I see you're all up bright and early!" Upon seeing our faces she stopped and looked at her X-transceiver noticing that she was late. "Oh dear me, I'm sorry for being late again." She rubbed the back of her head and looked down a little in shame.

Griff walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder "It's okay, you probably just stayed up late since you found it hard to sleep in a new town." She looked up at him quizzically and he smiled, "What, you really didn't think I would forget that did you?" He laughs a little as she blushes.

"That's not important right now." She replied as she regained her composure and took a step back. "Today you start your journeys and I'm here to see you off, now let's go!" She started walking to the edge of town at a somewhat brisk pace forcing us to follow.

We waved to James who works the security desk as we passed through the gate and out onto route 19. Bianca was standing there staring off in the distance as we approached. "This reminds me of the day I first became a pokémon trainer." She said wistfully lost in a memory. I looked over at Griff who offered no answer. Bianca turned to face us with a smile lighting up her face. "Well, normally I would be teaching you the basics of being a trainer, but since you all graduated at the top of your class an explanation is hardly necessary. Therefore I shall evaluate you as you take this route to Floccesy Town. There's someone there I'd like you to meet before you go challenge Cheren. Alright then, let's go!"

I had some difficulty writing this chapter since It's been awhile since I last looked at this story... but I like where I went with it and I now have a good idea where I want to go with the next couple chapters. Anyway, have a good day/night/morning/evening/dusk/dawn/[insert other term here]