The next morning our heroes eat breakfast and then head off to Johto's Battle Frontier. Within a couple of days our heroes arrive to Cherrygrove City where they stock up on supplies and then continue their way to Johto's Battle Frontier in Cianwood City. As our heroes walk from Cherrygrove City to Violet City they run into two familiar faces.
"Oh not those two again," Stephen says with a sign, "I thought you two were locked up."
JJ and Sarah get closer to our heroes.
"We were let out for good behavior," JJ says.
"Oh goody," Lucario says.
"Well champ it looks like you aren't that strong anymore since you nearly lost to your ex," Sarah says laughing.
"But I did win and I'm as strong as ever!" Stephen shouts.
"Against one person but now two and certainly not on a three versus three battle!" JJ shouts.
"Three versus three?" Stephen asks, "Alright let's do it!"
JJ throws two Poké Balls as Sarah throws one. JJ's two Pokémon are Steelix and Rhyperior as Sarah's is Azumarill.
"What's with girls and stupid Azumarill?" Stephen questions.
"They are not stupid and I'll make you pay for that!" Sarah shouts, "Attack him!"
Steelix, Rhyperior, and Azumarill go to attack Stephen put are stop right after Stephen, Pikachu, and Lucario close their eyes. Stephen opens his eyes along with Pikachu and Lucario and sees that the three Pokémon have stopped. Stephen turns and sees Rob and his Tyranitar.
"Cuz, Tyranitar, you two are awesome!" Stephen shouts.
"Cuz let's show these losers how real trainers battle," Rob says.
Stephen shakes his head and then signs Lucario to the field and throws a Poké Ball bringing out Blaziken.
"You two will never win!" JJ shouts, "Steelix use Iron Tail and Rhyperior use Horn Drill!"
Steelix goes to use Iron Tail as Rhyperior starts up Horn Drill.
"Tyranitar use Dark Pulse!" Rob shouts.
"Blaziken use Sky Uppercut on Rhyperior and Lucario uses Aura Sphere on Steelix!" Stephen shouts.
Tyranitar and Dark Pulse stop Steelix and Rhyperior from attacking as Lucario uses Aura Sphere to faint Steelix. Blaziken then sends Rhyperior into the air with Sky Uppercut.
"Steelix return!" JJ shouts returning Steelix," Sarah do something!"
"Tyranitar use Hyper Beam to keep Rhyperior in the air!" Rob shouts.
Tyranitar uses Hyper Beam to keep Rhyperior in the air.
"Azumarill use BubbleBeam on Tyranitar!" Sarah shouts.
"Lucario cover Tyranitar with a Bone Rush and Blaziken use Blaze Kick to knock Rhyperior to the ground!" Stephen shouts.
Lucario use Bone Rush and blocks BubbleBeam from hitting Tyranitar as Blaziken uses Blaze Kick on Rhyperior knocking it to the ground and fainting it. Lucario then uses an Aura Sphere on Azumarill fused with Tyranitar's Dark Pulse making azumarill faint. JJ returns Rhyperior as Sarah returns Azumarill.
"It won't end this way!" JJ shouts throwing his Poké Ball, "Go Gyarados!"
Gyarados appears in front of our heroes.
"You know what to do Pikachu," Stephen says looking at Pikachu on the ground, "Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu jumps into the air and then uses Thunderbolt hitting Gyarados along with JJ and Sarah. The three fly into the air.
"We are blasting off again!" JJ and Sarah shout.
JJ, Sarah, and Gyarados soon appear out of sight.
"That seems so familiar," Lucario says laughing.
"I hope that's the last of them," Rob says.
"Ha I agree cuz," Stephen says laughing, "They better not be like Team Rocket."
"Thanks Tyranitar," Rob says returning Tyranitar.
"Blaziken you were awesome," Stephen says returning Blaziken, "Lucario you did great too."
"Don't forget our Pikachu," Lucario announces.
"Thanks Pikachu," Rob says.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu shouts.
"Let's get to Violet City now," Stephen says.
Our heroes continue their way to Violet City and once they arrive to Violet City they head to the Pokémon Center for the night. The next morning our heroes leave Violet City take a shortcut to Ecruteak City and arrive their two days later at night.
"Wow it's a festival for Ghost Pokémon," Lucario says.
"Cool," Stephen says.
Our heroes walk around Ecruteak City and run into Morty.
"Champ, it's good to see you," Morty says.
"Morty good to see you too," Stephen says.
"Enjoying the festival?" Morty asks.
"Oh course, it's awesome," Rob replies.
"Good well see you later tonight," Morty states.
Morty walks off as our heroes enjoy their time at the festival with amazing food, fun games, blasting music, silly entertainment, and many Ghost Pokémon. It is almost the end of the festival so everyone surrounds the Ecruteak Gym where Morty is.
"I thank you all for this year's festival for Ghost Pokémon," Morty says, "This was by far the best festival and all the Ghost Pokémon thank you."
"But those Ghost Pokémon don't compare to Dark Pokémon," a man states.
The man appears from the crowd with his wife. The man appears to be Tim Savinda and the wife is Renee or Rain.
"Well it isn't Tim and Renee of our Battle Frontier," Morty says.
Stephen, Rob, and Lucario get through the crowd and get to Morty.
"Ghost Pokémon are weak compare to my Dark Pokémon," Tim announces.
"Oh really?" Morty asks.
"Actually Morty they are," Rob replies.
"Look everyone it's our Champion Stephen and the Pokémon Master Rob!" Morty shouts.
Stephen and Rob look around as everyone cheers for them.
"Cuz what are you doing here?" Tim asks.
"Stephen and I are off to the Johto's Battle Frontier with Lucario," Rob replies.
"Stephen?" Tim questions, "Glad to hear you are still Champion. That girl doesn't deserve that title at all."
"Yeah I know," Stephen says.
"Well guys we are going to the Battle Frontier too since we are a part of it our course," Rain states.
"Uncle why are you starting with Ghost Pokémon when you have two in your team?" Stephen asks.
Tim stumbles to his feet.
"Oh so he does?" Morty questions.
"Someone is in a bad position," Lucario says laughing.
"Pi-Pika-chu," Pikachu agrees.
Morty glares at Tim. A moment later our heroes are off the Pokémon Center for the night.
"Why did you mention my Dusknoir and Gengar?" Tim asks.
"You were disrespecting Ghost Pokémon which Gengar and Dusknoir technically are," Stephen replies.
"Tim always is offensive of Ghost Pokémon when it comes to Dark Pokémon," Rain says.
"Spiritomb?" Rob asks.
Tim doesn't say anything so our heroes enter the Pokémon Center, eat dinner, shower up, and sleep. The next morning our heroes wake up, eat breakfast, and leave the Pokémon Center.
"It's off to Cianwood City again," Lucario says.
Our heroes leave Ecruteak City going to the left route to head to Olivine City to catch a ferry to Cianwood City so they can get to the Johto Battle Frontier. As our heroes walk to Olivine City they run into Mike Kosarich.
"Mike Kosarich, the last time we saw you was when you challenge our Pikachu family," Stephen states.
"Well if it isn't the champ Stephen and yes," Mike says.
"So what's new Mike?" Rob asks.
"Oh nothing really just heading to Mahogany Town to get another badge," Mike says.
"Wait you don't have the Johto badges?" Stephen asks.
"No I got the Kanto and Orange Island badges first," Mike replies.
"Well than you so far are a good Pokémon Trainer," Tim says.
"Yeah and I'm getting better and someday I'll be challenging you Stephen for the title of Johto Champion," Mike states.
"I'll be looking forward to that," Stephen says.
"I better be going," Mike says, "See ya."
Mike waves bye and walks off as our heroes do the same.
"Mike and me in a battle?" Stephen questions, "That would be one sweet battle."
"It sure would be and he only has two more badges to get into the Silver League," Lucario states.
"He'll get then and I know it," Stephen says.
"Yep," Rob agrees.
Our heroes continue their way to Olivine City but before they arrive they stop at Moo Moo Farm.
"At least JJ and Sarah aren't here like before," Stephen says laughing.
"We must have lost them completely," Rob adds.
"I hope," Lucario says.
"All your friends are Pokémon Trainers aren't they?" Tim asks.
"Yeah and a lot of family too," Stephen replies.
"I can see why you love Pokémon so much," Rain says.
"Well really it's all because of my cuz letting me play with his Pokémon when I was young," Stephen states.
"Now look you are a strong Champion and Fire Pokémon Master," Rob announces.
"Yeah," Stephen says.
"Okay can we leave this boring farm?" Lucario asks, "I don't see why we even came here in the first place."
"Yeah sure thing," Stephen says laughing.