DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pokémon. Pokémon is published and owned by Japanese video game company Nintendo, and was created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996.

Marie waved up at one of the many construction workers currently fixing the horrid damage done to her house. Apparently, this had been paid off by Professor Willow, in exchange for assisting in shutting down Team Risen. It seemed only fair, after all, since part of her house being blown up was what started the whole mess.

"...Well, I see the repairs are well underway," a voice said, Marie turning to see Jaros and Paul E. walking up to meet her, the latter walking with the aid of a cane.

"Jaros!" Marie greeted. "I thought you were supposed to limit walking to around your own house for four weeks. It's only been two."

Jaros smirked slyly. "Yeah, but then I went back to the hospital and let Renee-I MEAN, Doctor Jackson, give me a physical, and she thought I was fit enough to get out some more."

"...Uh huh," Marie replied dryly while Paul E. rolled his eyes. "So what are you doing here?"

"I came to see my favourite niece off on her journey, duh," Jaros answered. "She hasn't left yet, has she?"

Marie giggled. "No, she's still getting ready...Which, I assume means she's standing in front of a mirror trying to get her new Trainer look just right."

"Sounds like her mother," Jaros noted with a grin, only to get a light elbow to the rib from her older sister.

"As well as her bratty uncle, if I recall," Marie joked before turning a little serious. "...To be honest, I'm a little worried about her. I guess now I know how our mom must've felt when two of her kids decided to go out there and try to catch 'em all."

Jaros smiled, patting Marie on the shoulder. "Yeah, but we know Thea. She'll be just fine. Besides, we turned out alright."

"That remains to be seen!" an all-too-familiar voice called as Harmony jogged up to meet the two, Cucubo jogging alongside of her. "You're both kind of rash and impulsive! Not necessarily the best role models for a little girl!"

"Okay, what are YOU doing here?" Jaros inquired. "Just come to pester me?"

"Well, as it so happens, 'DOCTOR JACKSON' wanted me to observe how you were improving," Harmony answered with a sneer. "Besides, Aunt Harmony wants to see off Loyalist City's newest Trainer, too."

"...'Aunt Harmony'?" Marie asked, blinking in confusion. "When did you two get married?"

"Please, she's more like the whiny little sister I never had!" Jaros grunted.

Harmony growled. "Yeah? Wanna put your Poké Balls where your mouth is? We never DID settle that tie before!"

"Oh man, you two NEVER change…"

The group immediately looked toward the door to the house, where Thea stood. She was wearing a red coat over her white Snorlax shirt, blue jeans, and white and blue sneakers. She had a black and blue backpack slung over her shoulders, carrying all of her essential equipment, and her Grimer's Poké Ball was set on her belt.

"Thea!" Marie called as her daughter ran over to meet her family and friends. "You sure you've got everything, right? Potions, spare Poké Balls, cell phone, food, clean underwear-"

"Moooom!" Thea whined, getting a little huffy. "I've got everything! I'll be fine, I promise."

Marie sighed hard, patting her daughter on the head. "I know. I know, sweetie. Just be safe, stay strong, and remember, I'm always a Charizard flight away if anything bad happens."

"And make sure to visit your uncle every once in a while, huh?" Jaros added with a grin. "Maybe someday, me and you could have a battle."

Thea nodded, quickly finding herself in a group hug before pulling away. "Okay, I gotta go! I love you guys!"

"Love you too, sweetheart!" Marie called as her daughter ran along the road, headed down the once-familiar trail of adventure that would take her who-knows-where…

Thea let out a tiny groan as she pushed a branch out of her way, having made her way through Loyalist National Park. "I sure hope there's plenty of cool Pokémon around here...Otherwise, I should've just stuck to the road…!"

Suddenly, to her surprise, a small chirp was heard in the tree above Thea. Looking up, she smiled widely as Mew floated down to greet her. She quickly gave the Psychic-type a hug, who was eager to return it.

"Mew!" Thea exclaimed. "You came to see me off on my journey too, didn't you?"

Mew nodded, smiling despite the slight tinge of sadness in its eyes as Thea went on. "...Aw, it's okay, Mew. No matter what happens or where I go, we'll always be friends, and we'll always find time for each other. Okay?"

Mew nodded once again, seeming to understand before floating back up to the sky. It soared away in a blue bubble of Psychic energy, Thea waving goodbye until it disappeared from sight. With her friend gone to wherever it went when they weren't hanging out, Thea decided to continue along her path...only to stop suddenly as literally the last Pokémon she expected to find in this area appeared before her: A lone Cyndaquil.

"WOW!" Thea yelled. "I didn't even know Cyndaquil could appear around here!"

Cyndaquil likewise seemed excited to see Thea. The flames on his back rose as he stood in Thea's way, clearly challenging her. Thea smiled, reaching into her pocket to draw an empty Poké Ball.

"Okay.." Thea said, clutching the ball as Cyndaquil ran forward. "...Let's dance!"

AUTHOR'S NOTES: And that's the story... ... ...and as soon as she was done reading, my niece immediately asked about a possible sequel. I told her I'd think about it. lol

So, about Cyndaquil. I felt justified leaving him for the very end, seeing as how we never actually see him battle. And as for why Cyndaquil specifically, it's because of a drawing Emmybomber did of Cynthia as a Pokémon Trainer with a Cyndaquil as her partner. If you've been to my blog and watched the video of her opening her birthday gifts, you've probably seen it, since my mom gave her a framed version of the drawing to put up. She also used it on all the treat bags... ...It was a Pokémon themed birthday party. Hence why I wrote this, actually.

And before anyone asks, as far as I know, the 'physical' joke went over her head, so don't anyone give me grief for that. :P

Anyway, that's all for this story. Lemme know what you all thought, and we'll see if I ever do a sequel someday. If I do, expect it to be even more removed from how Go works, though, and include more Pokémon. Ja né!