Our heroes arrive to the Pokémon Center and right as they do Rob runs to Nurse Joy.
"My lovely Nurse Joy I been waiting to see you!" Rob shouts holding Nurse Joy's hands.
"Oh that's nice," Nurse Joy says scared.
"What's his problem?" Marina asks.
"Love?" Stephen replies.
Raichu puts his tail to Rob's back and then sends a little shock that has Rob fall over. Raichu laughs and then drags Rob away. Stephen and Marina go to Nurse Joy.
"Oh my, this Pokémon needs help right away," Nurse Joy says, "Chansey bring a bed!"
Chansey rushes to Stephen and Marina with a bed. Stephen helps Lucario onto the bed.
"I'll see you later on," Lucario says, "Thanks again."
Stephen smiles.
"Anytime," Stephen says.
Chansey takes Lucario to the back. Our heroes hand Nurse Joy their other Pokémon.
"Stephen before I forget you have a call from Silver Town on Mount Silver," Nurse Joy states.
"Okay thanks Nurse Joy," Stephen says.
Marina, Rob, and Stephen walk over to the phone and Stephen answers it but doesn't see anyone yet.
"Hello?" Stephen questions.
"Hey Stephen it's me May," May says.
Stephen looks at the camera phone but can't see May so he punches it and then May is shown.
"Oh my god it's May!" Marina shouts.
"May it is so great to hear from you again," Stephen says.
"Yeah it is," May says, "Last time we saw each other was at the Wallace Cup."
"You all were at the Wallace Cup together?" Marina asks, "I'm so jealous!"
"Who is that Stephen?" May asks.
"May I like you to meet Marina," Stephen replies, "She is now traveling with us after a little problem with our exes."
"Oh," May says, "Well it is nice to meet you Marina."
"Yes it is," Marina states, "May I'm a huge fan of you."
May blushes.
"Well thank you Marina," May says, "So how are you guys doing?"
"Pretty good," Stephen replies, "Was traveling with a girlfriend like I said but she cheated on me with her boyfriend so we are both single."
"I'm sorry," May says.
"It's whatever," Stephen laughs, "I was traveling with my ex as she went for the Silver League but I was gonna just let her challenge me once she got her eight badge."
"That's sweet of you," May says, "Guess where I am at!"
"Johto?" Stephen questions.
"Silver Town!" May shouts, "I have a contest, and I would love for you to come and watch me perform."
"Oh my god I have a contest there too!" Marina shouts.
"Well we will be seeing you soon May," Rob says.
"Awesome see you guys soon," May says, "Take care bye!"
"Bye!" our heroes say.
Stephen and May hang up the phone. Stephen smiles and turns to face Rob and Marina. Marina jumps into the air.
"I get to have a contest with the May!" Marina shouts.
Rob and Stephen laugh.
"This is so awesome," Marina says.
"So when is your contest?" Rob asks.
"About a week away," Marina replies.
"We have enough time then to go to Blackthorn City to see my house," Rob says, "I can show you all my Pokémon."
"Well let's head to bed and head out tomorrow," Stephen states.
Our heroes shake their heads, eat dinner, get their Pokémon besides Lucario, shower, and then head to bed. The next morning Lucario wakes our heroes up.
"Let's head out lazy butts!" Lucario shouts.
Our heroes get up and then eat breakfast. After breakfast our heroes exit the Pokémon Center. They all take a deep breath and stretch.
"Blackthorn City here we come," Stephen states.
"Hopefully we don't see our exe's there," Marina says.
"Agree," Lucario says.
Our heroes start to head off East of Mahogany Town and soon come upon a cave.
"Another cave?" Stephen asks.
"Ice Cave," Rob replies.
Our heroes enter Ice Cave and once they enter they all get cold so Marina gets close to Stephen.
"It's freezing!" Marina shouts.
Pikachu tries to keep warm on Stephen's shoulder as Raichu and Lucario manage to keep warm all alone especially Rob. Our heroes walk deeper into Ice Cave.
"So how big is this cave?" Lucario asks.
"Huge," Rob replies.
Rob steps on ice, cracks it, and falls into freezing water.
"Cuz!" Stephen shouts.
Stephen rushes to Rob and forces him out of the freezing water. Stephen lays Rob in the snow as Marina, Raichu, and Lucario go to Rob and Stephen.
"Stop!" Stephen shouts, "Don't step on that ice!"
Rob is shivering.
"So cold…" Rob says,
"How far is the nearest Pokémon Center?" Lucario asks.
"Not far," Marina replies, "It's up that way."
Marina points and so Lucario looks that way.
"Marina help me walk Rob to the Pokémon Center as Lucario you hold his backpack," Stephen states.
Lucario takes Rob's backpack as Stephen and Marina lift Rob up. Our heroes continue in the Ice Cave and soon arrive in the Pokémon Center.
"Nurse Joy we need help!" Stephen shouts.
Nurse Joy and Chansey rush into the room.
"What's wrong?" Nurse Joy asks.
"Rob fell into freezing water," Marina replies.
"Oh my!" Nurse Joy says, "Chansey help me take him back!"
Chansey and Nurse Joy take Rob from Stephen and Marina.
"You guys can wait her," Nurse Joy says.
"Got it," Lucario says.
Nurse Joy and Chansey take Rob to the back so Stephen, Marina, Lucario, and Raichu sit down on a bench. Pikachu is in Stephen's lap. After a while Stephen, Marina, and all their Pokémon eat dinner. Nurse Joy has given our heroes a room and so now they are in their room. Nurse Joy knocks on the door.
"Come in," Stephen says.
Nurse Joy enters the room, Lucario is asleep on the top bunk with Raichu, and Pikachu as Stephen and Marina are sitting on the bed below.
"Rob is doing better now," Nurse Joy states.
"That's good," Melissa says.
"He got a cold though but you can go visit him now," Nurse Joy announces.
"Thank you," Stephen says.
Stephen and Marina follow Nurse Joy to Rob and once they enter the room Nurse Joy goes back to work as Stephen and Marina go to Rob.
"How you feeling?" Stephen asks.
"Much warmer," Rob replies, "Thank you both for saving my life."
"Anytime cuz," Stephen replies.
"What Nurse Joy say to you?" Marina asks.
"No to a date but I'll be able to leave tomorrow afternoon," Rob replies laughing, "I'm sorry about this Marina. I hope I don't make you late to your contest."
"Don't be," Marina says, "We got the time."
"That's good," Rob says yawning.
"We'll let you get your sleep cuz," Stephen explains.
"Alright," Rob says, "Good night guys, sweet dreams."
"Ditto," Stephen and Marin a say.
Rob closes his eyes as Stephen and Marina return to the room. Stephen and Marina fall asleep shortly after. The next morning Stephen and Marina wake up and eat breakfast. During breakfast, Lucario, Pikachu, and Raichu join them. After they finish eating Stephen and Marina go to the main room to call Prof Elm.
"Good morning," Prof Elm says, "Where is Melissa and why is Marina with you?"
"Stephen went off with Jimmy and Vincent leaving Marina so Rob and I let her join us," Stephen replies, "She has all seven badges and got six Pokémon already but she probably will tell you that herself."
"Oh well that's good sorry about what happened Marina," Prof Elm says.
"It's okay what's important is that Rob fell into freezing water as we are in Ice Cave," Marina says.
"Oh my, is he alright?" Prof Elm asks.
Rob enters the room.
"Doing better," Rob replies.
"That's great so I take it you're still in the Ice Cave?" Prof Elm asks.
Lucario comes over with Pikachu and Raichu. Pikachu jumps onto Stephen's shoulder.
"Yeah we are, we're leaving in the afternoon," Lucario replies.
"Actually we can leave now," Rob states, "Nurse Joy still won't go on a date with me though."
Prof Elm laughs as our heroes roll their eyes.
"Well I'll let you go," Prof Elm says, "Thanks for calling. Bye."
Prof Elm hangs up and then our heroes thank Nurse Joy and say goodbye. Our heroes now continue onto Blackthorn City. Our heroes step out of the Pokémon Center into the Ice Cave.
"Let's avoid the ice and get out as soon as possible," Stephen states.
"Agreed," Rob says laughing.
Our heroes head off out of Ice Cave and avoid all the ice as possible and finally exit the Ice Cave. When our heroes arrive to Blackthorn City they realize it has already become night so they head to Rob's house. After they arrive to Rob's house they eat dinner, shower, play some video games, and then head to bed. The next morning our heroes wake up to the smell of breakfast. Stephen, Marina, and Lucario walk in to see Rob and Clair cooking
"Clair?" Stephen questions.
"Cuz me and Clair are finally dating," Rob states.
"Yeah I told Rob here I love him," Clair explains.
"Well congratulations," Marina says.
"So what are we doing today?" Lucario asks.
"Robby here is going to show you all his wonderful Pokémon we have been training with our friend Dan Weissert," Clair replies.
"Cool!" Marina shouts.
Rob shakes his head and shortly after our heroes eat breakfast. After breakfast our heroes clean up then head to the Dragon's Sacred Land so Stephen, Lucario, and Marina can see Rob's Pokémon. As our heroes view Rob's Pokémon Clair and Rob are holding hands which has Marina grab Stephen's hand.
"Stephen I had a battle with a girl named Melissa yesterday and she won the Rising Badge," Clair states.
"Melissa?" Stephen asks.
"Yeah and she told me to tell you she challenges you for the title of Johto," Clair replies.
"Where at and when?" Stephen asks.
"At Silver Town and soon as possible because she and two boys are already on their way to Mount Silver," Clair replies.
"God how cruel," Marina says.
Stephen laughs as our heroes continue to view Rob's Pokémon from Kanto to Sinnoh. After a while our heroes stop for lunch that Rob makes. Once they finish eating our heroes just relax until it become dark. Once it becomes nighttime our heroes return to Rob's house, have dinner, shower, and head to bed. The next day our heroes are leaving Blackthorn City for Silver Town.
"Will I see you again Robby?" Clair asks.
"I promise you will," Rob replies.
"Okay well take care," Clair says.
Rob and Clair hug and kiss this makes Marina stare at Stephen and blush. Stephen stares back at Marina confused. Soon our heroes head off waving bye to Clair as she waves bye back.