Wes slowed down his vehicle to a rest, and both Espeon and Umbreon woke up.
"I'll fill the gas here." Wes said. "You two get back in your poke balls for now. I don't want anyone figuring out we were with Team Snagem."
The two Pokemon agreed, and returned to Wes's poke balls. Wes walked over to the gas station outside the old train.
"Does this thing even work?" Wes thought. "It looks so old". Wes took the nozzle and firmly placed it inside the gas compartment. The station came alive, and to his surprise, it started filling up his vehicle. Wes then left it, and walked over to the train. But, he stopped. He glanced over, and saw two boys in weird clothing. In their vehicle, there was a burlap sack in the back.
"Haha, we sure pigged out!" Said one of the boys.
"You bet," replied the other boy. "We also bagged ourselves a big catch, the boss is sure to give us some big rewards after we show him what we've got."
As the two boys drove off laughing, Wes downright ignored them and walked inside the train. "Not my business," Wes muttered.
Inside the old train was a diner. It was quite empty, and there didn't seem to be anyone here from Team Snagem.
Wes organized his cream colored hair a little, and then approached the front counter. A tall man in long red hair smiled at him behind the counter.
"Hey there, I haven't seen your face around these parts before," the man said smirking at him.
Wes started to get nervous. "I'm not from around here," Wes quickly replied.
The man then broke into laughter. "So you're a traveler, huh? Well, why don't you relax for a bit and let me whip something up for you," the man said.
"Ok, sure. A cup of coffee would be fine."
Wes sat down at a table with his drink, and let out his Pokemon. While Umbreon and Espeon stretched out on the table, Wes took out some Pokemon food cans he had stashed in his pocket.
He then placed it in front of both Pokemon, and they both immediately started to demolish the food. Wes chuckled and took a sip of coffee.
"Eat up you two, we got a long drive ahead of us," Wes said. "Next stop, Johto-
Suddenly, a news flash appeared on the TV. A news reporter was standing in front of a location that was very recognizable to Wes.
"Authorities have made a stunning announcement on the mysterious building that exploded in Eclo Canyon, it seems to have been Team Snagem's hideout," the reporter said.
Wes let out an annoyed sigh. "Took them long enough," he said.
"The hideout was only discovered as a result of an explosion. By the time police arrived, the ruined building had already been abandoned. The cause of the explosion
is under investigation. It should become apparent eventually."
Umbreon and Espeon finished their food. Wes didn't drink all his coffee, so he rinsed out the cup in the garbage, and placed the empty cup on the counter.
"Let's get going guys," Wes ordered. "We have to go now."
As Wes quickly walked outside along with his Pokemon to his Zoomer, a man in pink hair abruptly walked out of the diner.
"Hey, you!" said the man.
Wes froze in his tracks, and turned around. The realization that he might have been caught alarmed Wes, and he started to get nervous again.
"You're a Pokemon trainer aren't you?" asked the man.
Wes relaxed, as his identity was safe from this man.
"Yea, but I have to get going, so good day," Wes rudely said as he removed the gas nozzle from his vehicle.
"Wait, hold on a second man. The names Willie, and I'm a trainer myself. You look like a pretty tough guy," the man said. "I am here because I'd like to have a battle with you, I think it would be a great experience for my Pokemon to battle against yours, since they look pretty tough."
Willie sent out two Zigzagoons from their poke balls. They both looked eager to battle. "So what do you say?" Willie asked.
Wes had a hard time stopping his laughter. "Two Zizagoons?" Thought Wes.
Umbreon and Espeon glanced at the two Pokemon with mild curiosity, but Wes turned around and started up his Zoomer.
"Not interested, go find someone else to battle you," Wes replied annoyingly.
"Oh come on, relax, I'd doubt I'd ever have a chance at beating you." Willie said. "It'll be fun, I'm sure your Pokemon are looking forward to this".
Wes turned around to face Willie. "Is this guy serious?" Thought Wes. In front of Wes, both Umbreon and Espeon looked ready to fight.
Wes sighed. "Fine," Wes replied.
"Alright, let's do this!" Willie replied. "Zigzagoons, use tackle!"
As the Zizagoons were attacking, Wes simply said, "Espeon use Confusion, and Umbreon use Bite."
A wave of psychic power came from Espeon as one Zigzagoon was hurled across the battlefield and defeated in an instant. Umbreon bit down on the other
Zigzagoon's lower neck, and it let out a cry in pain.
"Enough Umbreon," Wes calmly ordered.
Umbreon let it go instantly. Willie ran to both his Pokemon.
"Oh no, guys are you okay!?" Willie desperately asked.
They were both hurt, and fearful of Umbreon and Espeon, as they were stared down.
"I, I can't believe it..." Willie sunk his head to the ground.
Wes looked at the man in pity, the same pity he had for all the times he stole other peoples Pokemon over the last 7 years. Willie's raging spirit seemed to have
dissipated almost instantly. "Did I do the right thing?" Wes asked himself.
As Wes was stroking Espeon and Umbreon for their easy victory, Willie immediately raised his head.
"Well, I was right about you man, you are one tough trainer." Willie weakly said with a fake smile. "In fact, I think you should head to Phenac City and test your
skills against the trainers there. Phenac City's not too far from here, just head west and you'll be there in no time."
Wes's Pokemon got into the Zoomer, and Wes himself stated, "Thanks, but I have to get going."
Wes hopped into the Zoomer, and he headed towards Phenac City. "Ah well, I guess I'll make a pit stop there and stock up on things I'll need," Thought Wes.
But Willie's defeat bothered Wes immensely. "Maybe I could've used a different attack on his Zigzagoon", Wes thought. But deep down, Wes regretted
fighting Willie in the first place. It brought back so many memories of all the heinous things Team Snagem made him do.
"I can't think of this right now," Wes thought. "I need to-"
Suddenly, a beautiful city of water and jewels was visible. It contrasted greatly with the vast desert area surrounding it.
"Whoa," Wes remarked. "So this is Phenac City."
As Wes parked his Zoomer outside, he saw the two strange outfitted boys from before.
"Why are they here?" Wes thought.
They had trouble carrying the burlap sack. It was moving. The two boys cursed under their breaths as they almost let go of the sack.
Wes suddenly became increasingly suspicious. As Wes got out of his Zoomer, Umbreon and Espeon glared intensely at the two boys. Wes knew then it was trouble.
"Looks like I do need to get involved," Wes said. "Guys, let's go!"