A/N: …

I am so, so sorry. I never expected to be this busy (and lazy), that I would not be able to update my stories for so many months. When did I last update this? May? It's freaking DECEMBER*, and I haven't updated.

You have no idea just how sorry I am.

Anyway, chapter 1 of 3 is right here.

Twins. Twins. I was up against twins. Most might say they're not usually much of a challenge, but they haven't faced these twins. Or, for that matter, the ones in Hoenn I heard about from a friend of mine named Brendan (His mom is going to move there in a year or so, so he's trying to learn as much as he can about it.).

Their pokemon weren't particularly powerful or anything, but I wasn't using Noco and they had near-perfect synchronization. I managed to defeat them after having Drako use Thunder Wave, and then using Twister.

Next, I saw a bug trainer playing with a Paras. I tried to sneak around him, but detection was imminent.

"Parii, look, there's a trainer!"

This guy seemed to be much more friendly. Huh. Guess Giratina was giving me a break.

"Hey, trainer," He started as he walked up to me.

"Do you want to battle?" He didn't force me into a battle-he asked me. For that, I was grateful.

"Well, do you happen to know how strong Bugsy is?" I needed to know if extra training would be required. He held his chin a little, looking up.

"Pretty dang, to be honest. Well, for a firsty gym, I guess. Two of his Pokemon only know one move each, but they both are a bit defensive. They also have the ability 'Shed Skin', which means trying to inflict a status effect is not always a smart idea. They could easily get rid of it after one turn."

I nodded, motioning for him to proceed.

"One of those two Pokemon can poison you with a good ol' Poison Sting, so you'd better watch out. The last Pokemon he has is the one you need to worry about, though. It's a Scyther-a deadly Bug/Flying type that shows no mercy to the unprepared. So, you want to go on, battle me, or head out?"

I pondered my options; on one hand, I could skip this guy and fight Bugsy immediately, but on the other hand, I could battle this guy for more experience points. Then, on my right foot, I could retreat and heal my party.

Heal the party.

"Hey, ma'am, could I have my Pokemon healed?"

"Well of course, dear, but after that, you scram. Got it? And my name is Retska."

"Okay, Retska."

I waited on the blue cushion nearby, thinking over what the boy had said to me.

"Two of his Pokemon only know one move each, but they both are a bit defensive. They also have the ability 'Shed Skin', which means trying to inflict a status effect is not always a smart idea. They could easily get rid of it after one turn."

Didn't sound too hard, but maybe a little annoying.

"One of those two Pokemon can poison you with a good ol' Poison Sting, so you'd better watch out."

Poison Sting…it doesn't hurt much, but its poisoning effect could be shattering…

"The last Pokemon he has is the one you need to worry about, though. It's a Scyther-a deadly Bug/Flying type that shows no mercy to the unprepared."

I'd heard of Scythers, bringing down new trainers and rookies alike. This one sounds really tough…

Bug-Flying…Bug-Flying…

!

That's it…that's how I'll defeat Bugsy!

Little boy trainer, wait for my attack!

A/N: Again, I am so, so very sorry. On a different note, I've recently got a crap-ton of games (Birthday came in October, gifting me with a gift-card, a game I asked for, and a magnificent cake). Let's see, KH3D, PKMN B 2 & W 2, MMZ Collection (4 games-in-one), PKMN Ranger GS…I think that's it. I've been preoccupied with those, too. Have a happy whatever day you're viewing this, guys.

*Whenever I write Author's Notes, they are usually when I start on the chapter, and finish it. This chapter was made in November.

2nd A/N: The reason why this chapter and the next are so very short is because what is going to be revealed is a biggy. When chapter 12 comes out, it should be much longer. This chapter is 791 words long (Counting A/N).