The television replayed the epic events as Alder's grandchildren fervently watched every move and order he gave. Touya laid sprawled upon his twin sister's bed and religiously ran his fingers through his hair until his Trainer hat fell from his head. His brown eyes studied his grandfather's pose as adrenaline rushed through his body just from the massive sight of Greil that could not possibly be caught on one camera. Touko, on the other hand, sat in front of her bed and hugged her knees as the first attack connected with Greil's steel body. He had been hit by a scorching Fire Blast, causing Alder concern. However, the great Commander retaliated with a skillful Stone Edge that knocked out Medeus in one swift blow. Both grandchildren cheered after the first victory but fell silent once Ghetsis summoned his second Pokémon—the immortal Bisharp, Zelgius. The young adults held their breaths during the next close battle, but it proved to be too much on Greil, and he finally fell before Zelgius.

Seconds after Alder's recalling of Greil, Touya's mobile phone started its soft tune, but he answered it before Touko could even notice. He rolled onto his back and stared at the ceiling as Touko quickly hit the pause button on the DVD system. "Yeah? Hello? Who is it?"

"It's Cheren. Do you have a minute? Is Touko there with you?"

"Yeah. She's here. But, no, we can't hang out today. We're helping to clean the house. Family is coming over tomorrow, and my mom's a bit irritated as it is."

"Oh, then it can wait. How is your mom, anyway? I'm sorry that your grandfather died. He was a legend. How long ago was it?"

"About a month ago. It's been too quiet here. Maybe I can get Touko to do my work so we could hang out." Touko quickly turned and smacked her little brother on the shoulder, causing him to flinch and glare upside-down at her. "Ouch! What was that for? I was just kidding!" She playfully stuck her tongue at him, and Cheren's snickering could be heard through the phone. "Anyway, tell me. What happened? I figure it's better for you to tell me than Bel. I won't be able to understand a word she says."

"You know how we've been talking and planning about a journey with Pokemon?"

"Yeah, what of it?"

"Well, I just got my starter today! It's a Tepig!" Touya's eyes went wide, causing slight curiosity in Touko's countenance. He quickly turned to rest on his stomach again as he switched ears for his phone.

"No way! Don't leave without me! How did you get one?"

"It was a present from the Professor from the town over. You know, that Pokemon Handling Agency. I heard they have one for you, too, but for some reason, it's been delayed. They said they had a big shipment to fulfill, or something. Do you remember what you picked? At school, I mean. Remember the very last question on the final exams? The one where it asked you to pick a Pokemon from three? Well, it turns out, if you passed, you get to keep that Pokemon! I've named mine Ganon. I can't wait to train him. Eventually, I'll become the champion—I just know it!"

"Get in line! Everyone knows that I'm championship material! It's in my blood, after all! You just wait until I get mine! The first thing I'm doing is battling with you!"

"Good. You and Touko will be an excellent test for me. I'm aiming to be the most powerful Trainer in the world! That championship is mine!"

"Dream on!" A knock erupted on the door, and immediately, Touko turned the television off before their mother entered the room. She seemed frazzled with housework and troubled with the recent death as Touya quickly cut his conversation short upon being glared at. He tucked his phone back into his pocket and snatched his hat away from Touko before straightening his vest and sitting upright.

"Touko, Touya," She started quietly as if she was out of breath with running around and sweat poured down her face, "please come help me downstairs, and Touya," She turned to the young man and firmly placed her hands on her hips, "I just made that bed! You better fix it before you come down. I expect you to straighten yourselves up for tomorrow. Your grandfather's last will and testament is being settled then everyone's coming back here. I want you to vacuum the rugs and handle the laundry. I need to start dinner." She quickly exited the room, with Touko following and Touya sloppily and exhaustedly fixing the sheets of his sister's bed. Touko soon entered again with the vacuum and stealthily swiped his hat away from him, causing a small struggle to create between the two.

"Come on! Give it back! You're folding it!"

"Tell me what you were talking about. It sounded important."

"Gimme my hat first!" She quickly pressed the hat upon Touya's head, causing his light brown bangs to hide his eyes. He hastily removed the blindfold and glared at his devilish sister while straightening out his prized possession. "Well, Cheren called and told me he already got his first Pokemon today. And so did Bel. There, happy?" He spotted the shock within her eyes that quickly transformed into joy.

"Really? So that means ours are coming too, right?"

"Well, not quite. Cheren said that the Agency had a large shipment to fulfill so ours might be a little delayed."

"Ours? Why ours?" She seemed a little taken back as she set up the vacuum cleaner and cleaned the floor of loose articles. "Did they give an estimate on when we'll be getting ours?" He shrugged his shoulders and sat down on the bed, only to realize his mistake and jump back to his feet.

"Cheren didn't say anything. We'll probably be getting ours in about a week, I think."

"So, what did Cheren get?" She leaned against the vacuum cleaner; her white shirt lifted up on her body, revealing part of her slim curves and inner bellybutton.

"He got a Tepig."

"And Bel?"

"I don't know. Mom walked in before I could find out."

"I don't hear any vacuuming up there!" Their mother called out from the second floor, her voice laced with anger and slight frustration. Touya quickly left the room once Touko started vacuuming every square inch of rug upon the third floor.

Ever since they first laid their eyes on a Pokémon, both Touko and Touya aspired to become Pokemon Masters and to have as much skill as their grandfather. They entered the Trainer's School not too far off from Nuvema Town and passed every course, with Touko earning the higher scores. It was in this Trainer's School where they met Cheren and Bel, who also aspired to become great Trainers; however, Bel gradually became interested in the popular Pokémon Musicals in Nimbasa City and Contests hosted throughout Unova.

In the end, they passed their final exams, but both siblings chose the same starter Pokemon! They had birthed a stubborn rivalry on the very day they dreamt the same ambition, and they had fervently hoped to compete against each other in various competitions to help each other grow stronger. However, no matter how hard Touya struggled, Touko always prevailed.