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Ash's Pov

The first thing I noticed when we were nearing Cinnabar Island?

How closed off it was, and how intimidating it was.

I know it was supposed to be closed off, but it was so intimidating. I didn't think it'd be like this though, I just thought it would be closed off a little. It wasn't though. There were walls upon walls of sharp, instant death rocks there, reaching high into the sky. The water splashed against the rocks, falling back a minute later. I wonder why they did it like this? Weren't there better, safer ways to block off something? Unless it's just to intimidate or something. "It looks somewhat intimidating." Misty said, while Gary nodded.

"It seems like it's there just for that reason.." I agree. Pikachu whimpered as he stared at the sharp points. "Its okay buddy. We're fine." I rubbed his head, trying to comfort him. Gary sighed. "Now I'm starting to think I won't come back alive." He joked. I rolled my eyes. "This isn't a horror movie." He chuckled. "Might as well be, the way we are all looking horrified." Misty laughed. I looked around, seeing another ship far in the distance.

"Who do you think could be on that ship?" Misty and Gary looked, shrugging. "Maybe one of our friends?" I nodded, watching it disappear. I guess they needed more than one ship for the students or something. "Pikachu, we are going to do well buddy, don't worry." "Pika pi.." I smiled reassuringly, resting my head in my hand. "Harsh battles may be ahead. I believe in you though Pikachu. I believe in all of my Pokémon, I know we can do it." Gary and Misty smiled, while Pikachu cried out in joy, nuzzling me. I chuckled, the ship nearing the place more.

We started heading towards the rocks, and I immediately thought we were going to crash. I braced myself, only for some of the rock walls to move out of the way in a weird way. They closed behind us, my jaw dropping to the floor. The academy is huge. I could make out about five or six buildings near the main one, which towered over them all. The ship docked, the horn hurting my ears. "Was that necessary?" Gary laughed, walking past me. We walked off, looking around.

"I don't remember it ever being like this.." Misty said, staring in awe. I nodded dumbly, Gary frowning. "All this for the academy. I hope this is really worth it. I don't want to be stuck here unless it's extremely fun." I rolled my eyes at Gary's childish words, walking towards the Pokémon Center. I'm guessing this is one of the buildings I saw surrounding the huge one. We walked in, seeing trainers here. I winced. Some of the Pokémon looked extremely beat up. It made Pikachu cry in fear.

"Don't worry buddy, I won't let that happen to you.." I'll try, at least. We walked up to the nurse, who smiled tiredly at us. "Welcome to the Cinnabar Academy Pokémon Center, do you need me to heal your Pokémon?" I shook my head. "Where do we go to get registered?" She smiled. "Did you get an invitation, or did you apply?" "Invitation." She pointed to the main building. "You'll go there, they'll be expecting you." I nodded in thanks, the three of us walking out of the building. Misty sighed. "Those Pokémon in there, it scared me." I nodded. The way they all looked bruised, I don't want that to happen to my Pokémon.

We walked up to the main building, the doors sliding open. I looked around. The entrance room was like a lounge. The sofas were a caramel color, the rugs on the floor a dark gray color. The tables on the left were all covered by white table cloths, and the chairs seemed to be extremely comfortable.

There were stairs ahead, leading up to the second floor. Two entrances could be seen from the right and left side, probably leading to classes. There was a huge TV in front of the sofas as well, a snack bar in the far corner. They are obviously trying to make this as comfortable as possible for trainers and Pokémon alike. We walked to the main desk, the woman looking up. "Oh hello, how may I help you?" I smiled. "Ash Ketchum, this is Misty Waterflower and that is-" "Gary Oak. I know." She smiled, laughing. Gary rolled his eyes, while me and Misty smirked. "Did you get invitations?" I nodded. "Professor Oak had told me and Gary to come." Misty spoke up next. "I was invited to attend the ceremony and to attend the school." She nodded, checking the computers.

"Okay then, I'll need your Trainer Cards, and or Contest Passes." We handed them to her, the woman scanning them. I saw Misty's team appear on the screen. Not a bad team at all. She scanned my card, scanning Gary's last. "Oh, do you know how many people you need for a team?" "You mean for the tournament?" I nodded. "That is still being decided. They may announce it at the ceremony though." I nodded in thanks, about to leave when she spoke up. "Would you like a tour?" We looked at each other before nodding. She smiled, walking around the table.

"Follow me." We followed her, walking out of the building. We started heading towards the little buildings. "This is the Pokémon Center, if any of your Pokémon are extremely hurt, go here immediately." We nodded, going to a building with a blue roof. "Here is the Pokemart. They sell everything from pokeballs to Max Potions." I smiled. That would help greatly. We followed her to what was probably the second biggest building on this island. "This is the Cinnabar Mall. You may buy Pokémon food here, Accessories for contests, special pokeballs, clothing for contests, clothing in general, and more here." That would be helpful..

We walked towards another building, which had a green roof. "This building here is move tutors, and training mentors. These veterans will help you with certain moves, for the cost of one heart scale a week, which you can win when you take part in battles or contests." I nodded, looking at the building. Hopefully that would help me and Pikachu, because I know we may need it. A purple roof came into view. "This here is the prize house. Once a week, you are allowed to try your luck. If you win, you can earn anything from a rare, specially made pokeball to a rare Dratini." I'll try that out later. We headed towards the last building, which had a black roof. It seemed to be the third largest building here. "This is the building where you can schedule to go home for a certain amount of time. You can make calls here, and you can plan others things here as well. This is also where you'll be sent if you get kicked out of the school." She explained, smiling.

She led us up to the main building once more, walking towards the stairs, we followed her. "Up these stairs is where the Auditorium is." Then why was there a door that said Auditorium on the first floor to? "If you are wondering why there are two ways to the auditorium, I'll show you why." We walked in, my jaw dropping.

The Auditorium is a stadium for battles and contests. "Students sit here, which is the second floor. The third floor is the highest seating area. On the first floor is the first seating area. Students may sit on any floors." She tried to explain, sweat dropping at our faces. "The stadium is a huge part of this school, taking up most of the space." I looked around. I wonder how huge this stadium is. It was in the shape of a circle, obviously. There were walls cutting off certain sections though, probably so no one could run around the thing. She walked back downstairs, all of us following her. "These two halls lead to optional classes."

She pointed at the left hall. "That is where you can learn about the history of coordinating, the new and never before seen appeals, and learn new tips for them as well." She pointed to the right hall. "That is where you can learn the history of the league, new battling styles, tips for types of Pokémon, and more." She smiled. "All classes are optional. You are really only here for the fun of it, in a way." I nodded, while Gary raised his hand. "I got a question. Where do we sleep?" I face palmed. She led us outside, pointing to two buildings. One was on the left side, and one on the right side.

"The boy dorms are on the left. The girl dorms are on the right." I nodded in thanks, while she smiled. "That ends your somewhat vague tour. I'm sorry I couldn't explain it well.." "It was great. I'm not confused anymore, thanks!" She nodded, walking away. I just noticed something. We didn't get her name, oh well. Gary sighed. "Do we just wait for the opening ceremony or something?" I shrugged. It's about six now. "Maybe it'll be tomorrow. He groaned but let it go. "We should go get our room numbers." Misty said, while I frantically shook my head.

We headed back inside, bumping into someone. "Sorry.." Misty said, trailing off as someone squealed. "Misty! Ash!" May cried. I smiled, so another one of my friends would be here, good. "May! How are you!" The two girls talked, Gary looking awkward. "Who are you?" I tried not to laugh as Gary's eye twitched. "Gary Oak." May's eyes widened in surprise, the girl shaking his hand. "Ash told me a lot about you once! Nice to meet you, I'm May Maple." Gary nodded, yawning. "I'm getting my room number. Bye."

He walked away, while I talked with May. "How have you been May?" "I've been okay, nervous though." She fixed a her hair, sighing. Misty nodded, "I'm nervous to, you aren't the only one." May smiled as we headed towards the desk.

"We kind of forgot to get our room keys." Gary said, the woman handing him keys. He walked back up to us, handing me my key. "We have the same room number, so we are roommates." We high-fived, May whining. "Me and Misty don't have the same room number though.." Misty smiled, "It's okay May, I'm sure you'll get a roommate you'll like." She nodded, the girls heading towards their door building. "Bye Ash!" I waved bye, heading towards our dorm building. "I'm tired Ash.." Gary whined.

I ignored him, heading towards the building. I walked in, noticing more sofas and chairs surrounding a huge TV. There was another snack bar in the left corner and about for PCs to the right. Stairs led up to the second floor, where I'm guessing the door rooms are. I walked up the stairs, Gary following. I walked to room 10, opening it. The room was fairly large, a huge TV already provided. A recliner was situated in the corner, a black sofa against the wall. There were two bathrooms right down the hall. I could see two bedroom doors against the walls. Gary chose one while I chose the other. "I'm going to decorate later, I'm getting rest. See ya Ash." I said goodbye, closing my door room.

Everything seemed to be just how I like it. My bed was in the right corner, a desk to the left. The rug was soft, a light yellow color. Pictures of Pokémon were on the white walls, a trophy area next to my door on the right. The closet was next to my bed. I sighed, starting to hang my clothes up. Pikachu helped, carrying as much as his little paws could. I looked at the trophy area, smiling. I hope I'll be able to win something.

I walked out of my room, feeling eager to explore more of the academy. Pikachu sat on my shoulder, trying to open a ketchup packet. He slapped me in the face with it angrily. "Okay okay, I'll open it. You didn't need to slap me." I handed it back, my ketchup loving Pokémon happily tasting it.

I saw people walking around, laughing and having fun. Some stared at me, seeming to recognize me, while others stared in confusion. I know why though, it's because I'm new here. I walked past a crowd of people, hearing what they were talking about.

"I heard all the champions are supposed to attend!"

"I heard that you are allowed twelve people in a team!"

I don't think it'd be twelve, that is too much. I headed towards the main building once more, seeing May there. "Hey May." She smiled, fixing her bandana. "Hey Ash, have you seen Drew? I need to kick his butt." I raised an eyebrow. So Drew is attending? Good. "No, I haven't seem him." She pouted, but nodding. "I'll wait here then."

"Wait for me? I'm honoured." She turned around, slamming him in the face. "OW JUNE!" I laughed. "You idiot! You embarrassed me on the ship when you told me to come look for you!" Drew was wearing a purple jacket covering a black t-shirt. He had on greenish-blueish jeans, with black shoes. He had green hair and emerald eyes. "How old are you, grasshead?! You act like a five-year old!" He rolled his eyes. "I'm 16, but you wouldn't know that." She growled, hitting him more. I rolled my eyes. They could be so annoying sometimes. Drew smirked, high-fiving me. "You here for the tournament as well?"

I nodded. "Me, Misty, and my childhood friend Gary are forming a team. Want to join?" May immediately nodded, while Drew shrugged. "Fine by me, I'd rather be around friends then my fan club anyways." He said, flipping his hair. May rolled her eyes. "I don't know what they see in you. All I see is a cabbage." He glared while she smirked. "Are you guys a couple or something?" Gary asked from behind me. "NO!" "Who are you?"

I watched Gary and Drew shake hands. "Gary Oak." Drew looked surprised. "Drew Hayden." I have a feeling they will be good friends. Someone help us. May smiled. "We now have five members! Dawn can be the sixth member." "Dawn is attending?" I said in surprise. Gary groaned, falling to the ground. "SAVE ME!" "Whats wrong with him?" I laughed nervously. "Dawn is obsessed with Prof Oak's poetry so since Gary is the grandson of him, she'll pester him to recite it or whatever." Drew laughed.

"Do you know when she'll be here though?" May shook her head. "I do know that you are only allowed eight members in a group though, I heard someone talking about it. You need eight members to participate to." That helps a lot. Now I know we need three more members if we want to be able to take part in the tournament. "Maybe another one of our friends will come here."

May was about to answer when she was tackled to the ground, a hyper Dawn on top of her. "D-Dawn?!" Dawn squealed happily. "Oh my Arceus its been forever May! I missed you! Hi Ash! WAIT ASH OH MY ARCEUS ITS YOU?!" She said, all of us sweat dropping. "Hey Dawn." She smiled, getting up. She noticed Misty and Drew.

"I'm Dawn Berlitz, nice to meet you!" She shook Drew and Misty's hands, the both of them introducing themselves. She looked at Gary, "I want poetry soon." Gary rolled his eyes, muttering a no. "Dawn, do you want to be a part of our team?" She looked surprised, before nodding. "I'll be part of it!" Now we have six members, awesome~ I smiled. "How about we all go and catch up then?" The others nodded, all of us heading to a table in the grass. "So Drew, what Pokémon did you bring?" He handed me his Trainer Card. Roserade, Flygon, Absol, Butterfree, and Masquerain. "Only five?" He nodded. "I don't need six Pokémon." Dawn handed me her card, and I smiled. I remember this team.

"All of us seem to have gotten more powerful. I had watched your battles and contests over and over." Dawn said, smiling. I nodded, we all seemed to have gotten better. "Piplup!" I smiled. "Its been a while since I've seen you Piplup!" He chirped happily at me, Pikachu talking with him. All of our starter Pokémon started to talk among themselves, making me chuckle. I got up, while the others looked at me, confused.

"I'm going to get something to eat, I'll be right back." They nodded, Pikachu hopping on my shoulder. I walked into the main building, heading towards the snack bar. I grabbed some chips and soda for everyone, Pikachu helping me carry it. I walked back outside, seeing news people and photographers going crazy. I heard them shouting, talking so fast I could barely make out what they were saying. I sat back down, handing everyone their snacks as we watched. "What do you think is going on?" Misty asked.

I saw a familiar person stumble out of the area, the photographers looking disappointed. He walked over to us, glaring as he did so. "Hey Paul!" Paul had purple hair and black eyes. He wore a light purple and black jacket over a green shirt, his collar up. He had gray jeans on and purple or blue shoes on, Paul was 16, just like Dawn, May and Drew. "What is it." He grumbled. "Rude much? Anyways, I want you to meet my friends." Misty introduced herself, followed by Drew, May and Gary. "Paul Shinji." He mumbled, sitting down next to Dawn. "Hello Paul!" "Be quiet, you hurt my ears." She glared.

"Are you here to take part in the tournament as well?" He nodded, making me smile. "Want to be part of our team?" "No." I frowned. "Come on Paul, it'll be fun." He rolled his eyes. "No." Gary sighed. "Trust me, in this place, it's better to be with friends then to be with strangers." Paul seemed to be thinking it over.

"Fine, only because whats his name has a point." "Its Gary Oak." Paul just shrugged. "So what is your team then?" He showed us his team. Torterra, Drapion, Gastrodon, Aggron, Ninjask, Magmortar. "Looks powerful.." He nodded. "I've gotten somewhat better after I lost to you." He responded, sighing. "I need to go register though." He left, walking towards the main building. "I really wonder who those news people and photographers were here for." Dawn said. "Probably for an elite four member or something." Misty guessed. "I thought you would know, seeing as you are part of the League and do attend meetings." She shrugged. "I don't know everything. They don't tell me much. I just listen to my superiors."

Thats all you can do sometimes. "Attention all students. The Cinnabar Ceremony will begin in one hour." The intercom said. I looked at the time. 7:00 PM. "Starts at 8.." Gary mumbled, staring up at the darkening sky. I could make out some stars in the sky, the sun setting slowly. "Its beautiful.." May gasped. I nodded. The view was amazing. Paul joined us once more. "The ceremony is at eight. My room number is 20." Drew looked surprised. "Mine is as well. Guess we are roommates." Paul just nodded. May and Dawn squealed. "We have the same room! Room 13!" Misty smiled. "I have room 14, which is across from you." They all high-fived.

"We should go get our seats guys. Which floor do you all want to sit on?" They seemed to be thinking, Drew speaking up. "I heard there could be battles. How about the third floor? Or second." I nodded. We walked in, heading towards the third floor. I noticed lots of people were heading to the second. "We'll have a good view from up here." I sat down, Misty on my left while Gary was on my right. May sat next to Misty, Dawn sitting next to May. Drew sat next to Gary, while Paul sat next to Drew. I saw the stadium start to fill up fully, the loud voices reaching my ears.

"You know, it beats sitting on the first floor. This view of the night sky is beautiful." Misty said. I agreed. It was calming in a way. I didn't feel as nervous as I did earlier. Pikachu sat on my head as I rested my head on the railings that separated me from the battlefield. I could already imagine myself falling, thank Arceus for these railings. "Pika pi!" Pikachu said excitedly, pointing at the field. I saw Lance, the temporary Champion, walking up to the stage. "Welcome, boys and girls, to Cinnabar Academy." The whole stadium cheered. Pikachu sat on my head, dancing happily.

"New and old students, this year we are holding a tournament. There will be about sixty teams, two teams fighting one another. There are four parts to this tournament. The Bronze level, which is where all sixty of the teams will vs. The Silver level, where the remaining thirty teams will face off. The Gold level, where the remaining fifteen teams will fight. Lastly, the Prism level. Where the last two teams will face off." Lance announced. "No matter how many points your team has from winning, you still have a chance of not advancing. You not only need wins, but sportsmanship, no cheating, help one another, teamwork, and more. That is what we judge you on." The stadium burst into talking, groups already pairing up. We need one more member..

"Now wait just a second!" Lance yelled, making everyone shut their mouths. "Wait till this whole ceremony is over. I don't want any rule breaking! Immediate suspension will be delivered to anyone who breaks the rules!" Harsh. "Now, please welcome Sinnoh's Champion, Cynthia!" The stadium roared with cheers and applauses, Cynthia walking out. "Hello everyone! I am honoured to be here at this amazing event." She sat down on the chair, smiling. Lance and her shook hands, chuckling.

"Now, please welcome Steven Stone, champion of the Hoenn region!" The stadium cheered even more loudly, girls trying to reach for him. Misty got up, sighing. "I need to head down. The gym leaders will be called down now." I nodded, all of us moving out of the way for her. "I didn't know she was a Gym Leader.." Paul mumbled. I chuckled at that, listening in on what Lance was saying. "Now, Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh region, please join us today." They walked out, everyone cheering. "Hoenn." Cheers came even more for the Hoenn ones. "Kanto and Johto please." All sixteen Gym Leaders walked out, the crowd going crazy.

I smiled, seeing Misty and Brock standing next to each other. I remember traveling with them. "Still no Kanto or Johto champion showing up today..?" Someone called from the stadium. That immediately made everyone break out into whispers. Lance sighed nervously, while Cynthia frowned. Steven seemed to be biting his lip. I heard what the people were saying around me. "Didn't that Champion die?" That made me confused. Who were they talking about?

"Hey Gary I.." I trailed off, seeing my best friend trembling badly, pale. "G-gary?" He looked at me, sighing. "S-sorry.. memories." I nodded, not entirely getting it. May and Dawn looked worried, while Drew and Paul looked confused. "Well then I guess the Champion still doesn't show up, maybe they are dead.." Cynthia said, her frown growing bigger. Lance spoke up. "Let us have a moment of silence for the Champion and strongest trainer in the world.." We all got ready. I clasped my hands together, Gary shakily doing the same thing. "May our beloved Cha-

Something hit the ground. Hard. We looked, seeing an orange, dragon like Pokémon sitting there. It was huge. "CHARIZARD!" It roared, breathing a powerful fire from its throat. Someone hopped off the Charizard, wearing a black hoodie. The whole stadium was quiet. I saw Misty's eyes widen in shock, along with the other Gym Leaders. Cynthia and Steven's eyes widened.

The figure walked up to Lance, taking off their hood. Lance nearly choked. "C-C-Champion Leaf?!" The crowd gasped, May staring in awe. "I heard about her! She is the Champion of Kanto and Johto, strongest trainer in the world!" She squealed. Shit. Gary looked like he'd seen a ghost, and I finally remembered what happened so long ago.

We shunned her. We ridiculed and destroyed her.

Lance was still staring in shock, while Cynthia and Steven grabbed the mic. "The Kanto and Johto Champion, also known as the strongest trainer in the world, Leaf!" Cynthia announced. Of course, instead of cheering, there was whispering and gasping. "I heard she took down Team Rocket herself!" "I heard she destroys people in ten second flat!" "I thought she was dead!" Stupid people. Gary stared in shock. I felt bad for him, after all...

His best friend, childhood friend actually, is still alive.

The friend he shunned and hurt.

Misty's Pov

The Champion of my home region and the strongest trainer in the world is alive?! I couldn't believe my eyes, but she was standing there. I never got to meet my superior. She never attended meetings, never checked on us. Lance did all that, he never told us why though.

Now I know why.

"L-Leaf! Nice of you to join us! Now that we have all four champions here, I would like to get this ceremony out of the way! First things first." Lance said, bowing slightly. "I step down from my place as temporary Champion, Leaf." She just stared. "Please wait one moment please.." Cynthia said, grabbing the mic. "We would like to talk some things over, talk among yourselves."

Everyone talked, all the champions in a circle. Steven smiled. "Everyone." He said to us Gym Leaders, "Meet Leaf. The strongest trainer in the world and the Champion of Kanto and Johto. Leaf, go and shake hands." He said. Leaf started walking down the line, shaking everyone's hands. She got to us Kanto Gym Leaders, nearing me. I held my hand out, the champion shaking it. Her hands were so cold, like they were lifeless. I stared at her, seeing her hat covering her eyes. She shook Brock's hand, before walking away.

She looked like a lifeless shell. It was creepy. She had long, knee-length brown hair. Her skin was extremely pale, I think she is albino. She wore a blue v-neck shirt over a black t-shirt, along with a red skirt. She had blue socks on along with red and white running shoes. A yellow bag was around her neck, a white pokegear clipped to the strap of the bag. The hat she had on was white with a red pokeball on it. She lifted her hat a little, and I could see her eyes. Blood red eyes, with white pupils.

No one has white pupils. That is creepy. She walked towards Lance, who was smiling. "Okay then. Everyone!" He called, the stadium going quiet now. "We will have a double battle to kick off this ceremony! Afterwards, you may start forming teams. It will be me and Steven vs Cynthia and Leaf." The crowd cheered excitedly. I moved back as Cynthia took her place, Leaf slowly making her way toward her spot. "Misty, will you ref?" Kill me now.

I walked to the side of the stadium, everyone watching. I raised my hands as they summoned their Pokémon. "Go Garchomp!" "Dragonite, go!" "Metagross, go." They summoned their Pokémon, Leaf dropping a pokeball, which released a Charizard. Did she not talk? "Begin!" Lance made the first move.

"Dragonite, Dragon Claw!" Dragonite flew at high speeds, heading straight for Garchomp. "Garchomp, Giga Impact." Both Pokémon hit, smoke filling the stadium. Cheers could be heard throughout the place as the smoke cleared, both Pokémon glaring at one another. "Metagross, Meteor Mash." The four-legged Pokémon got ready to smash its arm into Garchomp. Charizard hit it with a powerful Blast Burn, the steel and psychic type crying out in pain.

"Garchomp, Draco Meteor." The purple Pokémon shot the move into air, flying up high into the sky. "Giga Impact." It came flying down, the gravity plus the Draco Meteor raining down enough to take Lance down, almost. "Dragonite! Hold on for me." "Dra!" Lance smirked. "Dragonite, Ice Punch." The dragon's fist was coated in ice as he flew towards Garchomp, "Metagross, Meteor Mash one more time!" Metagross and Dragonite hit Garchomp hard, the Pokémon crashing into the wall. "Dragonite, Outrage!" Dragonite roared angrily, heading straight for Garchomp.

Charizard slammed straight into Dragonite, using a powerful Flare Blitz. Dragonite flew straight into Metagross, fainting. "Meta!" "Metagross, Ancient Power!" Metagross summoned rocks, hurling them towards Charizard. Charizard flew up into the air, Garchomp shooting a Draco Meteor at Leaf's Pokémon. Charizard flew straight into it, being covered by an orange glow. It slammed its head straight into Metagross, the steel and psychic type fainting.

"Cynthia and Leaf win the match." The crowd went crazy, Charizard landing next to Leaf. "Char.." Garchomp was returned to its pokeball, Leaf rubbing her Pokemon's head. "Good job Lance and Steven." Cynthia said, smiling. They all shook hands, while I watched. Lance walked up to me as Cynthia and Steven stared to finish the ceremony.

"Misty. I have a favor to ask you." I nodded, listening. "I need you to stay by Leaf. I'm even surprised she came down from Mt. Silver!" I nodded. I'm surprised as well, I thought she was dead.. Wait. "Y-you want me to stay by her side?!" He nodded, smiling. "W-why?" "She'll immediately try to go back to Mt. Silver, and I don't want that. I want her to compete in the tournament." I nodded. "I'll ask her to join my group then." He nodded, patting my shoulder.

"Thank you Misty. Although, it must be weird having to listen to someone younger than you." I looked at him in confusion. "You?" He shook his head, laughing. ""No, Leaf. She is only fifteen, you are sixteen, right?" I nodded. She is younger than me? Wow.. "Thank you again Misty, she needs company. She has been up there for far to long." He went to finish up the ceremony, and I hesitantly walked up to Leaf. "H-hi.." She turned slowly, staring at me, emotionless. "I was wondering, if you would like to take part in the tournament? I-It could be fun you know. You can join my team.." I trailed off, seeing her staring at me.

I can't talk to her at all. I can't do this. I'm scared of her, but who wouldn't be? When you have the world's strongest trainer in front of you, you'd be scared to. She just looked away, not answering. I don't think she can talk at all. I walked back up to Lance. "Lance, I don't think she can talk.." He laughed. "You really don't know much about the Champion, do you?" I shook my head. I have heard rumors, but I don't know what is true and what isn't.

"She is a mute. She was born like that. She can't talk." My eyes widened. Thats why she wasn't answering. "O-oh, okay." I walked back towards her, red eyes watching my every move. I hope she doesn't attack me. She hasn't had contact with humans in a long time I bet. I'm even surprised she came. Maybe Lance invited her, who knows. I wonder though, what was her life like before?

Leaf's Pov

Why am I here? I hate people. I hate this world. Lance forced me down here, telling me I needed to have contact with people, that I was becoming an empty shell.

I already am one though. He is too late. That orange haired girl, Misty I believe, was walking towards me. I watched her every move. I could tell from her body language she was nervous. Scared. Good, that is how I like it. She'll leave me alone. She won't try to get into my business. I'm going back to my home. "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were a mute. Um.. Do you want to join though?" I stared, seeing her looking away. She couldn't even look into my eyes. This is amusing.

How was I suppose to answer you? I'm mute. You should know that by now. I don't have emotions. I won't smile, I can't. I'll just nod I guess, if that'll make you leave me alone. I don't like people, its obvious I don't. Obvious to me. I don't want to be around anyone. Leave. She smiled in relief, and I resisted the urge to throw up. How could anyone smile in this hideous world. So many people like to stare, don't they? "I'm suppose to be by your side, Lance's orders.." I'm your superior, more superior than Lance. I don't care what he says. I care for nothing but my Pokémon.

I stared her down, seeing her shiver in fear. "I-I mean, you are more superior but I just have to listen to him.." I'll let it go. Poor girl will die from all her anxiety. Not that I care. "This concludes the ceremony! Gym Leaders, any words of advice?" Many said their advice. I didn't need it. Why can't I leave? Why did Lance have to drag me down here? I love Mt. Silver. It is my home. I'll leave this place. They have to listen to me, I'm the Champion. Everyone knows to listen to the Champion, to respect them.

Cynthia and Steven walked up to me, smiling. Get those smiles off your faces, you idiots. "It is so nice to see you down from that mountain." Cynthia said. Steven nodded, chuckling. "You'll be attending the meetings, right?" I have to, don't I? Stop asking me ridiculous questions, I don't want to see you. I don't want to talk to you. I hate you. Cynthia smiled once more. "I'm happy you are down from that cold, lifeless mountain." Do I care about your happiness? No. Leave me alone. I ignored them and they talked on and on about nonsense.

Misty looked at me. "Would you like to meet my friends? We can all be great friends then!" I don't want friends. I want to be alone. I love being alone, I don't have to deal with all of you. She sighed. "Please.." I followed, deciding that if I did this, she'd shut up. I hate everybody, why do I have to be here. My only friends are my Pokémon, if they even count. She told me to hold on, running towards the third floor seats.

The wind hit me, my hair flying slightly. I miss the cold air from Mt. Silver, the snow hitting my face. I miss the crying wind, not this happy, pathetic wind that was hitting me. "You know, it is for your own good." Lance said, smiling at me. Go die. "You needed to get down from that mountain. Someone had to do it." If I remember correctly, your Pokémon got me, not you. Pathetic coward. He sighed. "I'm sorry. Do this for me?" No, I don't like you. I want to destroy you. I started walking away, Lance frowning. "Hey! Wait right there!" He grabbed my wrist, Misty coming with her friends. She looked confused and worried.

"Leaf. I beg you to stay here and experience this. Do it for your region." This region can burn for all I care. I want to see that. I'll do it, only to destroy everyone else's hopes and dreams though. I can't wait to destroy everyone. "Thank you.." Lance said. It isn't for you Lance.

It's so I can destroy others.

Gary's Pov

She's back. I haven't seen her in years. I missed her, but at the same time, I'm scared. I ruined everything I ever had with her that night. Ash sighed. "W-we might be able to fix it.." He said, smiling at me. We wont be able to. We messed up badly with our childhood friend. The way she battled. She didn't care for anyone, I could tell. She isn't the old, happy Leaf. She is just a lifeless shell ready to destroy everyone in her path. Ash smiled, "M-maybe we can hang out like old friends.." He stuttered. "Is something wrong?" May asked. I shook my head, deciding not to tell the others. Ash did the same thing.

I'd worry about it later, tell everyone when it was the right time to do so. Umbreon purred, staring at Leaf. "I know Umbreon. She's back.." I mumbled. Misty walked up to her, and I could tell she was extremely horrified and scared now. Ash sighed. "Misty has to talk to her, so we could ask her what it was like." I nodded. Leaf slowly followed Misty, before stopping. Misty came running towards us, probably to come get us.

I don't want to go down there. I'm scared, I'll admit it. What if she walks away? I just want my best friend back. Misty walked up to us, smiling. "Come meet the Champion!" May and Dawn flew by, running down the stairs. Paul and Drew got up, following. I got up hesitantly, Ash and Misty waiting for me. "Are you okay Gary?" Misty asked. I looked at Ash, who shrugged. "I'm fine.." She nodded, all of us walking down towards Leaf.

I could see her start to walk away, Lance grabbing her arm. He said something to her, dropping her arm. "Thank you.." Lance said. Leaf stared at us, not blinking at all. May and Dawn seemed nervous, which was completely different from earlier.

"H-hi.." May said, Dawn waving. "Leaf, this is May Maple and Dawn Berlitz." Misty pushed Dawn and May close to Leaf, the brunette just staring both girls down. May whimpered at the stare, while Dawn backed up a little. May shakily put her hand out, Leaf grabbing it and shaking it. She did the same with Dawn. "This is Drew Hayden and Paul Shinji." They walked up to her, trying to keep their composure. Drew shook her hand, sighing in relief. "She scares me.." he muttered.

Paul and her stared each other down. I could see Paul start to tremble somewhat as she lifted her head more, her eyes showing somewhat. "N-nice to meet you." So much for keeping your composure, Paul. They shook hands, Leaf watching all of our moves. Misty smiled. "Last but not least, Ash Ketchum and Gary Oak." Leaf just stood there.

Ash walked up, smiling weakly. "Hi, I'm-" She interrupted him by shaking hands. She walked up to me, staring me down. I could feel her red eyes staring into my green ones, and I shivered crazily. My friends seemed to have noticed it. I braced myself for her anger, surprised when all I got was a handshake. She walked back to her spot. Lance walked back towards us, smiling. "So this is your group?" Misty nodded, smiling happily. Ash high-fived Lance. "How have you been?" Lance shrugged. "Good, you?"

They talked, Leaf's hat covering her eyes once more. She seemed so dead. "Leaf, you will come to meetings, right? Also, it is your job as Champion to check on the people of Kanto and Johto. Since you'll be here, make sure to keep everything in check." Leaf just stared. I wonder what she is thinking. Lance nodded, smiling. "So, this is the final team?" "Leaf is going to be on our team?" May said in surprise. Lance nodded. "I think it'll be good for her to get to know others, right Leaf?" She didn't answer. "Anyways, this is your final team right?" Ash nodded.

"Do you all have a team name?" We thought about it. A team name, I don't think so. I couldn't think of any at all. "How about Horizon? Might not be the best but oh well." Lance nodded. "It'll do." "I'll think of a meaning to our name!" Ash said. Lance chuckled. "I'm sure you will. I'll need your full name, age, your Pokémon, and what you do." We followed him to a table, where a laptop sat. "Line up." We all did.

"I'm May Sapphire Maple, 16, and I'm a coordinator." She handed him her trainer card. "Im Drew Hayden, 16, and I'm a coordinator." He scanned Drew's card. "I'm Dawn Platinum Berlitz, 16, and coordinator." Paul was next. "I'm Paul Shinji, 16, and a battler." Now it was Ash's turn. "I'm Ash Ketchum, 17, and a battler." He handed his card over, Lance making sure to add Pikachu. "I'm Misty Waterflower, 17, and I'm a battler." He looked at me when he was done. "I'm Gary Green Oak, 17, and a battler." He took my card, writing it down. He looked at Leaf, before face palming.

"M-my bad.. I'll just do it. Leaf, 15, and a battler." She handed her card to him, and I saw what her team for battling would be. Charizard, Lapras, Espeon, Gengar, Snorlax, and Pichu. "Now, I need to know your titles, also known as what you won so far." May started. "Two Grand Festivals." Drew was next. "Three Grand Festivals." Dawn yawned. "One Grand Festival." She said. Paul sighed. "Second runner-up of Sinnoh League." Misty went next. "Cerulean City Gym Leader." Ash followed next with. "Second runner-up of Kanto League." Lance nodded, looking at me. "First runner-up of Kanto League." He wrote it down. "Leaf is Champion of Kanto and Johto. Okay then, you all are registered now. Why don't you all get to know each other better?" He left, leaving us standing there. "You guys want to go hang out at the main lobby?" May and Dawn nodded, smiling happily. The others shrugged. Leaf just stared. So emotionless. "Lets go then.."

We headed towards the main hall of the building, Leaf walking up to the desk. "I guess she didn't get her key yet." Ash said, all of us waiting for her. "C-C-C-Champion L-Leaf! I'm sorry here is your key!" The woman behind the counter fumbled with the key, squeaking as she handed it to Leaf. Leaf just turned around, walking towards us. "Okay then. Lets sit over there, the table seems big enough for the eight of us." I nodded. I sat down, everyone else doing the same. "So Leaf, what room number do you have?" May asked, Dawn checking it. "You have the same room number as Misty! Room 14!" Misty smiled at Leaf, who just stared. Again.

This is going to be a long tournament..

Leaf's Pov

You ever have those moments where you run into someone you never want to see again? I'm having that now. I forced myself to be civil, just shaking their hands like a normal person would. Obviously they were shocked to see me. Were they hoping I was dead? They looked scared. It made me want to smile. I won't though. I can't even smile at all. Sitting here at this table with people. I hate it, I don't like this. I want to be alone.

When I get in my room, I want to stay there forever. I don't think the tournament starts right away tomorrow, although if it does I'm not participating. It wouldn't exactly be fair if I was in it, not that I care. I'll happily destroy everyone's dreams. I can't wait. I probably won't be able to participate though, because this is the Bronze level right now. I'd take part in the Gold or Prism level if anything. We'll just have to see what Lance says tomorrow.

"You have the same room number as Misty! Room 14!" Do I look like I care? I wanted a room alone. Stop talking as well, you annoy me. What is her name again? Dawn, I think.

"So Leaf, I want to be friends with you! I think we'd get along great!" May said. I don't want to be friends with any of you. I want to destroy you, but that would be against the rules, wouldn't it? May smiled. "You want to be friends to, right?" You are lucky I can't talk. I'd tell you I dislike you and leave. "Great! We can be friends~" May said, staring at me. I looked up, the girl immediately looking away.

Exactly. You fear me. You are just trying to test it, see if you can be my friends. My only friends are my Pokémon. I could care less if you came to me, begging and crying for help. You want to try to make everyone happy. I can read you perfectly. I can read all of you perfectly. She looked at Dawn, smiling. "Dawn, which new contest appeal are you going to learn?" "I think I'll learn the water ones, for Piplup. Maybe more to." They talked about their contests, while I looked around. Everyone is so loud. I miss my Mt Silver so much.

People stared at me as they passed by, whispering and looks of amazement on their faces. "Didn't she defeat Team Rocket single-handedly?!" "She survived hits from a Hyper Beam countless times!" Idiotic people. Yes, I defeated Team Rocket by myself, Yes I survived a Hyper Beam or two. You all talk extremely loud. Ash chuckled, "It is pretty amazing when the Champion is around." Stop trying to compliment. If anything..

You are making me hate you even more. You are nothing more than a speck of dirt on the ground to me. You betrayed me, all for HIM. I could feel eyes on me, seeing Gary staring at me. Sadness, regret, hatred for one self. His eyes said it all. I don't care. You did it, you wanted to do it. You knew one of us would have our dreams crushed. I promised to stay by your side. You destroyed me though, shunned me. Everyone in Pallet Town did. It is your fault all of this happened. I did nothing wrong.

"It is getting pretty late now, it's about ten. Want to go to bed?" Misty asked, yawning. The others nodded, all stretching as they got up. "I'll show you to the our dorm room." Misty said, smiling. They all said their goodbyes, leaving. I followed Misty as she talked with Dawn and May. "Goodnight May and Dawn!" They smiled. "Goodnight Misty and Leaf!" I'm not going to bed. Misty opened the door, both of us walking in. "You can have that room right there." I opened the door, seeing my room. A bed, a closet, and a desk to the left. Fine by me. She said goodnight, closing her door. I closed mine, basking in the silence.

It didn't feel the same though. I sat on the bed, staring out the window. Where is the crying, lonely wind? The snow that was harsh for many? Not here, thats for sure. I miss it, and I know it misses me to. I put my pokeballs on the counter, seeing my Pokémon staring at me worriedly. I'm fine, stop worrying.

I'm not going to sleep though.

There is chapter 3. I hope you all enjoyed this! I suck at writing battles D: I hope I get better though xD

-Pichu!