Lyra and I decided we would walk to the gym, since there was nobody around. I decided to let my Pokémon out for them to have some exercise. It must be tiring to be stuck in a Pokéball all day. Guts was trying to get my attention (which I did not give due to the fact I was thinking about my next gym battle), when something weird happened.

"Teddi! Teddiursa!" Guts said.

Leafy and Bat looked at Guts with their jaws dropped as they could not believe what he said. Mewtwo's face was hard to decipher as it was between red from rage and pale from disbelief.

"What did he say?" I asked Mewtwo.

"...Do not concern yourself about it," Mewtwo said as Leafy turned me around to continue the road with Vine Whip...but not before I saw the rest of my Pokémon shooting glares at Guts...who was looking embarrassed. Lyra only shrugged as Valor looked at Guts with cute eyes...while the others shot daggers.

"Hello Hilbert and Lyra. Welcome to my gym," Morty said to us with a warm smile.

We both greeted him back in a polite matter.

"So which of the two of you will battle me first?" Morty asked.

"I will," I said as I went to my battle position while Morty went to his. Lyra moved to sit on the benches with Valor in her lap. Darkrai was sitting in her shadows-unseen to anyone other than us.

"Go Gastly!" Morty said as he threw the pokeball.

"Go Bat!" I said as I threw out my Zubat.

Bat looked ready to take down the Gastly, who had the same look on his face.

"Use Night Shade!" Morty told his Gastly.

"Dodge and use Bite Bat!" I ordered my Zubat.

My Bat quickly dodged the dark beams that were heading his way and quickly sank his fangs into the Gastly. The Gastly screamed in pain and fainted. I looked shocked. Was that maybe a critical hit?

"I knew it was still too early for you," Morty sighed as he returned his Gastly.

He brought out his next Pokémon and threw it out. It was a Haunter.

"Haunter! Use Lick!"

Haunter's tongue was quickly approaching Bat. It would not leave enough time to dodge. There was only one thing to do: bite it.

"Bat! Bite his tongue!" I called out.

Bat quickly flashed me a look of disgust before biting the tongue. True Bat did get damaged but Haunter looked like he was going to faint any minute. He was crying when Bat bit his tongue and that definitely surprised Morty. Bat flung Haunter to the ground and when dust cleared, he was fainted. Morty then sent out his final Pokémon: Gengar. This was going to be a tough battle.

"Use Bite, Bat!" I commanded my Zubat.

Bat started to fly at the Gengar who was standing still with the smile on his face. Morty smirked and before I could tell Bat to stop the attack, it was too late.

"Use Shadow Ball!" Morty ordered.

Gengar quickly fired the attack and hit Bat with perfect aim. Bat fell to the ground fainted. I quickly returned Bat to his Pokéball and sent out Guts. Guts looked at the Gengar and did another 'Come at me bro!' Gengar looked amused as he grinned wider. Morty on the other hand was scowling. I grinned as I told Guts to use Faint attacks. Since they couldn't miss, I had an advantage and by the looks of it, Morty only had Ghost type moves for Gengar which were useless to Guts. Guts did the final blow and knocked Gengar out. He then started to do poses, which I ignored and shook Morty's hand. He gave me my badge and I had to get out my Pokéball to return the big showoff. Lyra battled next and had defeated Morty also. We were about to walk out of the gym when Eusine came in.

"Hey you two! Have any of you seen Suicune?" Eusine asked.

If I remember correctly, Eusine would be rough with you if you did say you met Suicune. I wanted to play safe but it didn't seem that would be the case.

"Hilbert met a Suicune!" Valor squealed happily. Lyra's eyes lit up and she began to coo how he used his first words, seemingly oblivious to the tense silence.

I looked at Eusine and saw he was flushing, his eyes lit up with jealousy. He was angry...like a Tauros preparing to charge. Only one thought was in my mind.

Way to go Valor. Now he is going to use an Outrage on me, I thought dryly.

I sighed as Eusine marched toward me. Next thing I knew, he grabbed me and threw me to the ground. My head was pounding and I heard Lyra gasp. Was this what happens in the game and the game creators didn't bother to show it? Morty had just walked to see us and looked shocked. Before I could say anything, he slammed his foot on my chest. I felt air being forced out of me from the impact. I didn't want to look weak though as I stared up at him. He was glaring at me with daggers in his eyes

"Listen you! No one sees or dares take Suicune except me!" Eusine hissed with anger, his finger pointing at me as if it was a sword.

"Eusine! That's enough!" Morty said, pulling Eusine off from me.

"No it is not! I challenge you to a 1 on 1 battle Hilbert!" Eusine snapped.

"You can't do that! You just threw my friend on the ground!" Lyra said, standing in front of me. Her eyes were flashing dangerous. For a moment, I thought of all the awful things Lyra did to bullies at our old school and for a passing moment I almost felt sorry for Eusine. Almost. But though Lyra was my dear friend, this had just become my battle.

"Lyra. It's okay," I said as I stood up.

She looked doubtful, pursing her lips with a worry shine in her eyes but didn't argue.

"I accept your challenge Eusine," I said flatly.

To be honest, I haven't played SoulSilver or HeartGold in a while. I was busy training my Pokémon in my Platinum version because...well...I liked it better. Or loved it. We both stood at our respective sides of the field, with Morty and Lyra glaring at Eusine angerily. He paid no attention though as he was focused on me. I gulped as he threw out his first Pokémon. It was an Alakazam.

I am so done for, I thought, staring at the fully evolved Pokémon.

I then felt something hit my back lightly and turn to see Leafy looking at me with determination. I had to smile. Your Pokémon was always there for you, as your friends.

"Alright Leafy, go get him." I said with a smile.

Leafy cried happily and got on the field, looking at the Alakazam with determination. The Alakazam didn't seemed impressed as Eusine started laughing.

"You think you could beat me with a Bayleef? Please. Alakazam use Shadow Ball!" Eusine comanded his pokemon.

"Dodge Leafy and use Razor Leaf!" I commanded Leafy.

Leafy ducked under the Shadow Ball and quickly fired her Razor Leaf attack. The Alakazam still had an unimpressed look.

"Hah! You think that will stop us? Use Psychic and send it back at them!" Eusine scoffed.

"Leafy!" I said with worry as she was hit with her own attack, with much force.

I had hoped it was just my eyes playing with me, but Leafy looked really tired from that attack. Eusine grinned and ordered his Alakazam to use another Shadow Ball. It seemed like we would lose...until I got an idea.

"Use Vine Whip on the ground!" I said to Leafy.

Leafy did as instructed and flew herself up. ! Then something surprise me. Leafy used what looked like another Razor Leaf, but they were a different color! Alakazam took the hit...and fell on one knee. I then realized what it was: Magical Leaf.

"Use Magical Leaf again!" I ordered Leafy.

Leafy kept firing the move until Alakazam could take it no more and faint. Eusine had a look of shock on his face that was completely replaced with rage. He was getting near me again, as if he was to punch me, when Leafy came in front of me and growled at Eusine. Eusine stared at me with daggers in his eyes, before storming off to who knows where. Leafy and I were later congratulated for out victory and pretty soon, we had to say good bye to Morty.

I wanted to go to the next gym but Lyra insisted in going into the Kimono's girls dance theater because she wanted little Valor to see it. I had no choice but to follow (if you knew my friend, she probably would have told Darkrai to give me a nightmare if I didn't listen.). We went inside and saw a Team Rocket Grunt talking with a Kimono girl.

"Dance girl!" the grunt ordered roughly.

"What like this?" She said as she began twirling around him.

She spun faster and faster, making him spin until he couldn't stop. We decided to go help her out. Since he was still spinning, I had to tell Leafy to hold him still. He looked at Lyra and commanded her to battle him. Lyra shrugged and defeated him with no problem. He then ran away scared while an elderly man came in.

"I say. Good show. You have made me very pleased with that battle so I will give you both a gift. It is the HM Surf," the elderly man told us.

Pretty soon, we were on our way to the next gym.

Bonus:

"Hey Darkrai?" Lyra asked, tilting her head.

"What?" Darkrai asked flatly.

"Whatever did Guts say?"

Darkrai stared at Lyra for a heartbeat before shaking his head. "Do not concern yourself over such an immature statement."

"Aw come on!"