I open my eyes and all I see is the sky through the trees. Where am I and how did I get here? I sit up and push the thoughts to the back of my mind. I feel normal, or at least as normal as I can be. The only thing that's different, besides where I woke up at, are the 3 red and white orbs on my belt. Oh well, sitting here isn't going to do me any good. Might as well start walking...in some random direction. That's a good idea, me. Standing up, I start walking. The sun is centered in the sky, so of course I can't figure out what direction I'm going. At least the walking is good for me, and I feel great too.

I eventually stop to rest. Feels like I've walked for hours. Maybe I have. Who knows? At least the sun has gone down more. My stomach starts growling. Of course I'm hungry, considering that I can't remember the last time I ate anything. Guess I should look for something. Just then, I caught a whiff of something. Something delicious and meaty. I smell food. Delicious food. Needless to say, I followed my nose until I heard...

"Hey, you there!"

A voice. Female. Unknown, yet somehow familiar. "Hello? Who said that?" I called out just before a young girl stepped out from the trees. Small, green hair, and and wearing silver. Familiar...

"You look lost and hungry, stranger. I got an idea though. I'll share my lunch with you if, and only if, you can defeat me in a battle. You up for a challenge?"

A challenge? Battle? What is she talking about? "I...I don't understand. What do you mean? I'm not a fighter..."

She laughed and pointed at the weird things attached to my belt. "I'm talking about a Pokémon battle, of course. You're obviously a trainer, or else you wouldn't have Pokéballs with you. I'll even go first. Go, Joltik!"

Joltik, the Attaching Pokémon. They attach themselves to large-bodied Pokémon and absorb static electricity, which they store in an electric pouch.

The ball opened and a small yellow spider appeared. Apparently that's a Joltik. I reach for one of the ones I possess. Hopefully this will help me.

"Go, whatever you are!"

"Bellosom!"

Bellosom, the Flower Pokémon. When Bellossom gets exposed to plenty of sunlight, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around. This Pokémon's dancing is renowned in the southern lands.

Mystery girl laughed. I really need to figure out her name. "A Bellosom, huh? Looks like this might be fun after all. Now Joltik, use Electroweb!" A web of electricity flew out at Bellosom with me not really knowing what to do. Just then...

"Bellosom, counter with Leaf Blade!" Bellosom easlily sliced through the net and rushed close to Joltik.

"Heh, right into my trap. Joltik, use Sucker Punch!"

Bellosom took the blow and was sent flying. Great, now what do I do? At least Bellosom is able to keep battling. I need to figure out some other moves to use...

I look up at the sky, blocking my eyes from the bright sun. That's when it came to me, but then I heard the next attack.

"Joltik, use Signal Beam!"

"Bellosom, counter with Solar Beam!"

The two beams collided in mid-air, seemingly pushing the other for dominance. Then, a cloud of dust erupted from the meeting point. Neither attack won out against the other.

"Joltik, rush in close and use Sucker Punch again!"

Good. Now I can actually fight back. "Bellosom, use Leaf Storm!" At that moment, a torrent of leaves and petals surrounded Joltik and sent it flying backwards, unable to fight any longer.

"Joltik, return. Looks like you're not a pushover. This is already fun." She pulled another ball out as I called back Bellosom. "Now, come on out, Spinarak!"

Spinarak, the String Spit Pokémon. The web spun by Spinarak can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this Pokémon can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web's strands.

Well, looks like it's my turn. "Let's go!" I shout as I though another ball. A strange looking sarcophagus with arms appears.

"Cofagrigus."

Cofagrigus, the Coffin Pokémon. It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.

"A Cofagrigus, huh? Looks like I'm going to have to try this time. Now, Spinarak, use Night Shade!"

Spinarak's eyes started to glow and Cofagrigus cried out, almost like it was scared by something.

"Cofagrigus, shake it off and use Will-O-Wisp!" Cofagrigus glared at Spinarak before shooting a stream of blue flames towards it faster than Spinarak could move.

"Ha, direct hit. Now Cofagrigus, let's finish this with Psychic!" Cofagrigus's eyes lit up before sending Spinarak through the air to land at it's trainers feet.

"Spinarak, return." She said as I recalled my current ally. "Now let's win this next one, Ariados!"

Ariados, the Long Leg Pokémon. Ariados's feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. This Pokémon constricts the foe with thin and strong silk webbing.

Oh great, another spider. I wonder if there's a connection here... "Let's go for number three. Come on out!" Another ball in the air.

"Kecleon!"

Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokémon. Kecleon is capable of changing its body colors at will to blend in with its surroundings. There is one exception—this Pokémon can't change the zigzag pattern on its belly.

"Now, Ariados, use Pin Missle!"

"Kecleon, dodge it and use Fury Swipes!"

Ariados shot a volley of spikes at Kecleon, who narrowly dodged before swiping claws at it's spidery opponent.

"Now, Kecleon, use Feint Attack!" Kecleon moved in for the attack, but just then...

"Ariados, hit it with Sucker Punch!"

Kecleon went flying, somehow landing on it's feet. It seems different somehow. I can't quite place it though.

"Now Ariados, use Psychic!" But nothing happened. "What?!"

I'm not going to question the confusion happening. "Now Kecleon, finish it with Psybeam!"

The attack landed and Ariados was out like a light before returning to its Pokéball. Guess I should do the same with Kecleon. I recall my second winner as my still unnamed rival looks me over once again.

"I guess I shouldn't have judged so quickly. But this last battle will be my victory. Come on out, Galvantula!"

Galvantula, the EleSpider Pokémon. They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.

"Well, looks like it's my turn. Let's go, number four!"

"Mawile."

Mawile, the Deceiver Pokémon. Mawile's huge jaws are actually steel horns that have been transformed. Its docile-looking face serves to lull its foe into letting down its guard. When the foe least expects it, Mawile chomps it with its gaping jaws.

"Mawile, Vice Grip!"

"Galvantula, Electroweb!"

Mawile attempted to grab Galvantula with it's jaws, only succeeding in getting its jaws stuck together with webbing.

"I've had fun with this," the girl said. "I'm going to end this quick. Galvantula, Electro Ball!"

I have to do something quick! "Mawile, Iron Defense!" Mawile spun around, letting its second mouth take the electrical attack, barely harming it.

"Now for my final attack. Mawile, use Fire Blast!"

"Galvantula, Energy Ball!"

The attacks collided in the middle for a second time before the flames burst through and hit the target, knocking out Galvantula.

"I do believe that's my win. As we agreed, I'll be helping myself to some of your lunch."

She laughed as she put her final spider back into the ball. "I guess so. You more than earned it. I haven't been defeated in a while." She waved to the food laden blanket behind her. "Have a seat. Oh, I never introduced myself, did I? My name's Cerys."

Cerys...Wait...I know someone with that name...

That was my last thought before I was blinded by a bright light.