I spent two and a half weeks on the SS Trinity before arriving, finally, at Vermilion City!
I almost ran off the ship, and searched for SS Regional, however it was no where in sight.
"Wah! Why isn't it here?! What if it left already! No!" I ran around, and asked many people, until I learned that the SS Regional had left last week, and any spare luggage was tossed to the lost property. When I checked it, my things weren't there, and the officer said someone had claimed them just three days ago.
"Which way did they go!?" I questioned. "Where are they!? Its my luggage!"
"I'm afraid it is not our responsibility to keep track of everyone who comes and goes in here."
I sighed. "Well, whatever, it was only three days ago, they couldn't have gotten too far, right?" Azura nodded.

I explored all over Vermilion City, and found a payphone on the street. "Great! I can contact my mother and tell her everything!" And that's what I did, with the small amount of change I had left.
I hung up the phone, and left to search the city.

By the end of the day, I had no luck, and stayed in the Pokémon centre over night. There were many trainers there, some kept looking for battles, and others rested their Pokémon.
"So!" A voice roared, as an arm dropped onto my shoulder. I jumped and almost screamed in fright. "You must be a trainer!"
"Y-Yeah.. wh-what if I am!?" I turned to the guy.
"We should battle." He grinned.
"No.. I'm here to sleep, not to battle." I said, backing away. He rolled his eyes and walked away. 'People here are crazy.' I thought.
I saw a kid with a Pikachu on his shoulder, and it reminded me of Team Rocket's plan. Beside him was an orange-haired woman and a spiky haired guy. To be honest, they did look somewhat familiar.. 'But where have I seen them before..' I thought for a moment, then I remembered! 'That's right! They were on the SS Regional! Then.. that must be the Pikachu Team Rocket tried to take!'
I ran to the three trainers.
"Hey! Excuse me!" I said, gaining their attention. "You guys were on the SS Regional, right?"
"Uh, yeah, we arrived just last week actually." The tall guy said. "My name's Brock, and this is Ash, and Misty."
"Ahh, perfect! You guys wouldn't happen to know anything about any missing luggage would you?"
"What kind of missing luggage?" Ash asked.
"Well, you see, I was on board that SS Regional, however.. um.. I kind of mingled with Te- uh, some people, and got separated from the ship. I only just got here now, and my luggage and Pokémon must have been sent to the lost property, but someone took it!"
"Oh no! That's terrible!" Misty exclaimed.
"No one gets away with stealing Pokémon! I bet this was Team Rocket's fault!" Ash said.
"T-Team Rocket? What makes you think it was them?" I asked. 'Would those three really take the trouble of taking my things?'
"They're always up to no good! They're always trying to take Pikachu here."
"Ahh! That's the Pikachu they were talking about...! Ah! I mean.. um.. dammit." They stared at me.
"Do you know Team Rocket?"
"... Not at all! I come from Verdanturf Town, all the way in the Hoenn region! So I, uh, I know nothing about Team Rocket."
"Well that's surprising. Team Rocket seem to follow us everywhere-"
"So, you don't know anything about my luggage or Pokémon?" I asked, changing the subject quickly.
"No, but we can certainly help!"
"Uh.. no its fine! I'll search by myself! Bye now!" I ran away, I couldn't risk them finding out my association with Team Rocket, they might try to get me arrested again. I didn't want that.

"Tomorrow I'll continue my searching." I said. Azura nodded.

The next morning, I got up early and began my search. My journey lead me onto a dirt road. Without a map it was hard to know which way to go. 'If I just follow this road, it should lead to the next town, therefore, I wont get lost!' I thought.

I saw plenty of trainers and wild Pokémon running around. I wanted to capture some, but I didn't have any Pokéballs. Which reminded me, without my bag, I didn't have any potions, elixirs or any healing items. I realised just how dangerous this was going to be. Azura has never battled before.
Azura is still a baby Azurill, I found her in a lake near my mother's farm, she seemed lost. Her parents and friends were no where in sight, and she followed me on my way to Slateport City, so I took her along with me. Which also reminds me, I never did put Azura in a Pokéball either, she's still technically a wild Pokémon.
I sighed. "The moment we get attacked, we're in trouble." I said. Azura whined a little, and sank in my grip. "D-don't worry, I'll buy some Pokéballs at the next town." … … "I... don't have any money."

My adventure lead me to a large bridge, it went two ways. "A fork in the road.. which way do we go?"
Azura was more interested in the water, and bounced out of my arms, landing straight in with a small splash.
"A-Azura!" I ran to the edge of the bridge, and smiled down at her playing around.
"Hey kid." A harsh voice spoke. I almost jumped, and turned my head over my shoulder, looking up at some tough guy in a red vest. "Your Pokémon is scarin' away all them fish.." I noticed he was holding a fishing rod over his shoulder.
"O-oh.. sorry. Come on Azura, lets go." I said, holding my arms out. Azura ignored me and continued to splash around, she was really enjoying herself.
"Hmph. You must be a pretty pathetic trainer, your Pokémon wont even obey you." He said.
I clenched a fist. "I am a pretty decent trainer! And the reason Azura doesn't always obey is because she's a wild Pokémon!"
The guy grinned. "Wild Pokémon? So you don't mind if I catch it, heh?"
"No!" I stood in front of the guy.
"What kind of a trainer doesn't even catch a Pokémon?"
"You don't understand!" I huffed. He seemed to look me over.
"No bag or nothin'? You don't even seem to 'ave any other Pokémon."
"I do! But.. they're not with me!"
"I bet they're all wild too, huh?"
"No, they're not!" This guy was starting to get on my nerves, when I saw another guy with a fishing rod walk over with a red face.
"Tell your damn Pokémon to stop scarin' the fish!" He said.
"Oh jeez! Azura! Come on, you're upsetting everyone!" I said. Suddenly, something swam up from beneath Azura, and gobbled her up. My eyes widened. "W-what was that?!"
"Ah! Looks like they're back.."
"Oooh yeah.."
"What's back!? What?!" I questioned, both the guys stood there scratching their chins.
"Its the season for..."