Characters & Ages:
Scott Enishida Sr.-50
Scott Enishida Jr.-35
Dalton Enishida-33
Noland Datsura-22
Greta Conley-19
Tucker Heath-22
Azami Quintin-52
Lucy Quintin-13
Spenser Nozawa-55
Ann Kimura-51
Greg Kimura-52
Anabel Kimura-17
Brandon Blair-25
Thorton Datsura-17
Jasmine Datsura-14
Dahlia Alvarez-19
Palmer Matthews-44
Argenta Ivy-Matthews-46
Darach Matthews-46
Esther Matthews-42
Caitlin Matthews-14
Liana, Evan & Eileen-7
Ash-7
Gary-7
Alyssa-7
Cody-7
Professor Oak-53
Koga-42
Professor Alexander Matthews-44
Samantha Matthews-42
Misty Waterflower-7
Giselle-8
Jenna-23
Brendan-13 (for now)
Lucas-11 (for now)
Joshua-18
Jacob-11
Author's Note: Argenta is the only female Ivy to keep her maiden name through & through; Felina changes it IMMEDIATELY after her divorce. This chapter is tricky, in the fact that out of all the Frontier Brains listed, only (excluding Palmer & Caitlin) 7 have appeared! It also takes place before the first. So, as far as voices go, you let your imaginations roam, but I'll give you a general idea: Azami (Lucy's mom) sounds like Lucy in her anime debut appearance. Greg & Ann (Anabel's parents), well Greg in my head-canon sounds like Prof. Birch & Ann sounds like Anabel does in her anime debut appearance. For Thorton, try Max's second VA, but sounding like he's hit puberty. Dahlia's VA is the one for Cynthia. Argenta's is Bertha's VA & Darach's is Juan's VA. No, in this case VA doesn't stand for the state of Virginia; it's short for Voice Actor/Actress .Anyway, this chapter takes place a few months prior to the first. This chapter doesn't feature Reggie or Paul. Like it says in the bottom note of chapter 2, I redid it. Here's half of the reason: it's past-tense, like a majority of the alphabet challenge, but references future events. As you can see, I don't have an age for Jenna. Jenna is my OC & she'll play a great role in the story. I don't own Pokémon, just my OCs! Oh & one more thing: Scott Jr. is the one Reggie, Ash, Paul & one of the triplets meet; Dalton & Scott Jr. look alike, except Dalton's sunglasses are blue, but black. Scott Sr., Jr., & Dalton sound alike as well. Oh! I should probably say this before I forget: every time I list the triplets, they won't all appear in the chapter at the same time. Sometimes, they'll just be mentioned. In this case, one of the triplets just gets said mention. I should probably add that I don't own Pepsi, NERF, or Dr. Pepper either.
Chapter 7: Frontier Families!
(A diner in Viridian City. Sunday. Scott Sr.'s P.O.V.)
I was staring at my 2 folders as well as the photo I kept. It was hard to believe that my sons would be taking over the family business. I've designated meeting spots & a time. For those it applied to, I told them they could bring their kids. I decided to go over the lists. 7 individuals specified that they'd stay in Kanto. However, out of these 7, one of those facilities isn't solely in Kanto, it lies in Johto as well. It's in a town called Cremini. I'll let the boys sort it out. I'm giving Dalton this list for sure. Sure, there are only 6 & sure he's younger, but, that ain't why. Scott's only willing to go to Johto & Hoenn on occasion. Dalton, always the traveler. Maybe they'll merge, should there be a budget getting bigger. I of course designated the meeting places & times to take place throughout the week. The bell on the diner's door rang. Unfortunately, due to laryngitis, I ain't gonna be doing a lot of talking. It rang again. Thank all the legendaries from Arceus to Zygarde & everywhere in between that my sons sound like I do. They sat across from me & I handed them their lists. Scott Jr. said, "Wow, so I got me some pretty interesting people." Dalton didn't speak & a young boy with brown hair wearing a shirt with a collar & the restaurant's logo said, "Can I take your orders?" Dalton said, "Just beverages, youngster." At this the boy frowned & said, "I've got a name." I looked at him & raised a brow. A girl who pretty much looked like the boy but with blue eyes as opposed to brown approached us & said, "Hey, genius. People won't know what your name is without this." I looked at the girl & Dalton said, "Thank you, Liana." The boy said, "Yeah, thanks sis. So, what beverages would you gentlemen care to purchase?" Scott said, "All of 'em are alcoholic. I wouldn't expect kids to be working in a bar." I cleared my throat & said, "Scott, it's a diner. I'm not in the mood to talk business with drunk boys." The boy said, "Well, if you want some extra," Liana said, "Evan, they seem ready. Oh, I better go & get that tip," going to a nearby table. Evan said, "So, drink orders or what?" I sighed & said, "Coffee, dark. No cream, no sugar. Dr. Pepper & a Pepsi for the others." Evan was scribbling & said, "Let me see if I got this. Coffee, plain, a Dr. Pepper & a Pepsi. Is that it?" I said, "Yes, for now." Evan walked away & slowly pulled the towel out of his pocket.
(The back area, Evan's P.O.V.)
I began to soak my towel & so did Liana. Liana said, "So the old guy asked for a coffee with nothing in it? Man, only 2 people in our family do that." I said, "I know. I'm glad we memorized our schedule," & began to wring my towel. Liana said, "This is so fun. Let's go," & they went back into the main area, where another girl who looks like Liana is focusing on the coffee & also, happens to be on the phone. Evan & Liana stop in their tracks, once they see the person on the other line. The girl said, "Yeah, I still can't believe it. Tell Pauly to feel better, please." Our aunt said, "Of course," & hung up. Liana struck first & then I did, too. We were surprised when our sister pulled out her towel, which was oddly dry & turned off the coffee pot. She began to pour & said, "Look, you 2 really need to grow up. I know, wet towel fights are fun. Keep in mind that this is our first day working here." I said, "Eileen, seriously?" Liana said, "You're beginning to sound like Pauly." My sister put on the sleeve that we handle hot plates with & positioned the beverages on it. Liana said, "So, you gonna tell on us again?" I said, "We'll beat you up." My sister said, "Smile for the camera," before walking off. I said, "Whoever that teacher is must've gotten Squirt to toughen up." Liana said, "Uh, Evan, look up." I did & said, "Oh, no."
(About 5 minutes later, Eileen's P.O.V.)
I was thinking as I was walking to the table, confident in myself. "I have 2 great teachers: Mr. Heath & Miss Greta. I'm not intimidated anymore, just annoyed. Grandma Ruth & Uncle Giovanni are the only people who order coffee like that. All my uncles say I look like her, but I don't know how to respond. Every time I ask, they usually change the subject. I mean, Arceus forbid, I know that she & Grandpa Neil are dead. I don't know if they know that I know about death. I unfortunately do, since I'm playing in a computer game session that involves dead people. Honestly, I'd rather be home sitting online or at a library playing with CS-23. I hope I get to meet him or her in person one day." I said, "I got a dark coffee, Dr. Pepper & a Pepsi." The one man said, "Dr. Pepper's mine & the Pepsi is my older brother's." I handed them their drinks & the steaming coffee when the guy who ordered the Pepsi said, "You're sweating, kid. You okay?" I said, "It's not sweat, it's water. It's kinda hard working with my siblings," handing the steaming coffee to the man. He said, "Siblings?" I said, "Yes, sir. Is there a problem?" He said, "You their boss?" I said, "No. I'm their younger sister. Are you sure?" He then introduced himself & so did his sons. I said, "So, they forgot. It's unbelievable. Well, welcome to the Viridian Family Diner. So, it seems you know my aunts & uncles," looking at Dalton's paper. Scott Jr. said, "Have your parents taught you anything called oh, I don't know manners?" Scott Sr. said, "Those are your employees. I'm sorry for the behavior of my sons. We usually come here to loosen up." I said, "It's no big deal, really. I've practically spent my life here. I grew up here in Viridian. Our grandparents own the diner & depending on how we do, we might work here later on," & left them to their business. I grabbed 4 kids' menus & 1 adult one. I put on my sunglasses, went to the outside tables & said, "Welcome to the Viridian Family Diner. Our specials are on the menus," distributing each slowly. Without lifting my sunglasses, & given the fact that I've known him for a long time, I said, "Hi, Professor Oak. Did my mom okay it?" Professor Oak has given out starters to my older siblings & his grandson is my age. I played with his grandson & his friend first at the lab about a year ago, when my dad was going over an assignment. Ash said, "Leni, that you?" I saw the shift in the sky & lifted up my sunglasses. I said, "Hiya Ashy, Gary. Uh, I don't think we've met. You are?" The girl who looked a lot like Liana said, "I'm Alyssa Juniper. They call me Leaf." I turned my eyes to the boy next to Gary & Gary said, "Coder, introduce yourself." The boy looked up & said, "Huh? Oh, sorry. I'm Cody Sycamore. I just wish EM-67 would pick up so we can beat that level." As Professor Oak told me their drink orders, I said, "Wait. Are you CS-23?" Cody said, "Yeah. My partner's doing a great job, but he or she is keeping me waiting. We've been stuck on the locker level ever since that dumb power outage." I said, "I'll be out with the drinks," before dashing in. I couldn't believe it! Over the phone, I heard a voice say, "It's nice to stop & talk once in a while, correct Professor?" My dad noticed me & said, "Yeah, it is, Koga. Freeze." I did, hoping my father wouldn't ask the obvious question. He said, "I'm sorry to cut it short, Koga. Our daughters should meet, though. Okay, bye," & ended the call. He said, "You're wet. I see you punched in on time." I thought, "Really, Dad? I had no idea I was wet from my siblings' antics." I said, "Yeah, I am & I did. You usually don't believe me, but since Uncle Giovanni bought that security camera, I've got evidence & customers waiting," as I took care of Prof. Oak's tea & the other drinks. I went outside & said, "Sorry about the wait. Prof. Oak, here's your tea. I've got 2 Soda Pops, 1 lemonade extra sugar & 1 lemonade, extra lemon. Right?" Prof. Oak said, "That's correct. Eileen, is your father here?" I started to speak, but my father said, "Hold it, young lady. You couldn't tell me your boyfriend was here?" I began to blush intensely as I saw Ash, Gary & Cody exchange glances. Dad continued, "My best friend's son is dating my little girl!" I said, "Dad, you know Mr. Ketchum & Mr. Oak?" while serving the drinks. Dad said, "Cody Sycamore, dating my baby." By now, my face was redder than a Charmeleon. I said, "Dad! We're only friends in the online community. This is the first time I'm actually meeting him." Prof. Oak (quite a lifesaver, in situations like these) cleared his throat & said, "Prof. Matthews, I left that decision up to you. Not your wife." Dad said, "Oh, yeah, she can do it. Pick the teams, Ace." I said, "You mean it? You're letting me pick the teams for 'A.S.S.A.S.S.I.N.S.'?" My father nodded. I let out each pick.
(A mid-story Author's Note: "A.S.S.A.S.S.I.N.S." is something I've been thinking about. No, it doesn't stand for anything, but it will serve as major role play later on in this story & you'll be stunned. Okay. I'm basing it off of a game that's been played at my high school for… crud; I don't know how long it's been around. If you went to my high school & are reading this, then you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, it's based on a game called "Jackal". Only the seniors get to play it. Once the student government is settled in & stuff like that, the student body president goes over the stuff with the principals. It's played throughout the year, until 2 students are left. … I think. No one wanted to be my partner. Anyway, it's best if I explain it like this. Student A is partnered with student B & they're assigned to eliminate students C & D. [No weapons. Unless you consider NERF Super Soakers & other water guns to be weapons, then yes, weapons are involved. But you're supposed to stay hidden & can't hit your targets on the school grounds. And by school grounds {I'm pretty sure}, that included our nearby feeder elementary & middle school.] So, students A & B have to soak students C & D. However, students E & F are targeting students A & B. A & B don't know who their predators are, they only know their prey. Essentially, everyone's a predator, but they're also prey. Like I said, no one wanted to be my partner, so I didn't play. It wasn't a requirement, just something fun for the seniors. Once you're out, you're out. However, we're in the fiction zone. To my knowledge, if your partner got hit, but you didn't, you could "resurrect" them to finish your assignment. Instead of it being multiple groups of 2, there will be 4 teams of 8. This is where things get fun in my explanation: each of the 4 teams has to go by the name of a color that's already been passed around & they've got a team name to follow as well. I picked out these names as soon as I wrote chapter 2. You'll see more later on in this chapter. This might be the longest chapter in the whole story. Oh, also, if you remember Maron & Victor's discussions from Chapter 3, those were foreshadows to this chapter. From this point on, the locations will change & obviously P.O.V.s will, too)
(Monday. 7:00am Somewhere in Cerulean City. Noland's P.O.V.)
I woke up to the smell of the crisp Cerulean air. It wasn't like home, but, I had to start living here; especially if I was going to work here. More money needed to be made. Unfortunately, when your parents die shortly after you turn 18, things can turn pretty hectic. At least Thorton & Jasmine understood. Oh my Articuno, I just realized something: it's early on Monday morning & the gym opens in an hour. I got dressed & began to dial the number I've known since I was 4. The way I learned to use the phone was the way I'd dial: I said, "582. 503. 5,022," & waited. I didn't turn it to video in case Jasmine answered. As it was ringing, I looked at my watch, & began to panic. My mind was strangely put to ease by Thorton's yelling, "Okay, I'm up, I'm up. Sheesh, who's calling?" I said, "Hey little bro. Just thought I'd check in on you & Jas. She up yet?" Thorton said, "Yeah, actually." In the background, I could hear my younger sister say something, but I wasn't sure what. Thorton paused & said, "I'll ask him. I was gonna call him. Noland, when are you coming back?" I said, "Guys, I was there for the weekend. Oh. Thorton, we talked about this. If I show Mr. Enishida's son Scott what I can do, then I won't be able to lead the gym & a frontier facility at the same time. If you're dressed, er, at least decent, then switch to video, okay?" Thorton switched & I saw him & Jasmine. He sighed & said, "Noland, I've got something to tell you. You know how you sort of passed the gym down to me on Friday?" I raised a brow & said, "Yeah?" He said, "I was gone for a few minutes to the pharmacy. Getting medicine for Sparkle." I thought, "Sparkle? Jasmine said she'd only use that nickname if Mareep reached her final form. Oh my Suicune, Sparkle evolved & I missed it!" Thorton said, "Anyway, I was getting medicine & some kid was being picked on by 2 older kids. 2 on 1 isn't fair unless it's a Double or Tag Battle. I helped the kid. Didn't catch his name, but man, it was close. Some dude named Dalton approached me &," I said, "I figured. Thorton, Jas, I've been holding out on something." This somehow caught Jasmine's attention, as she raced to the phone. I said, "Jas, Thorton. No matter what happens, the Datsura legacy will live on. Thorton, when are you supposed to meet Dalton?" He said, "Later this week. Oh, no!" Jasmine said, "Where's the fire extinguisher?" I said, "Where it always is. This'll be a good test. Grab that ball on the table." Jasmine said, "Go Magnemite!" I said, "You know what to do, Jas!" She said, "Rain Dance, now!" I smiled. Jasmine turned & said, "I did. No, Magnemite, no," Thorton said, "You both did it." I said, "We Datsuras have to know what to do. It's in our blood. Look, if either of us get these Frontier Brain jobs, then that means the next of kin is to take over the Gym; that means you Jasmine." Jasmine said, "But, what if I panic or freeze?" I sighed, not knowing an answer. Thorton said, "We've got Grandpa Myron, don't we?" I said, "Yeah. He doesn't live too far from us. Thorton, if you can, I think there's a Tower, a few blocks away from the gym." Thorton said, "It'll be called the Battle Tower & I'll be its Tycoon!" I said, "That's the spirit. Jasmine, you still look upset." Jasmine said, "What would Mom say if she saw me right now?" That hit Thorton & I both. I managed to grab the photo of us, before she left. I said, "She'd say that she's very proud of you. I know, she & Dad left 4 years ago. Legally, you're still in my custody, as opposed to Grandpa's. Both of you. I know that you need a friend, Jas. Maybe becoming the Olivine Gym Leader would be hard, but, you could meet friends along the way. You know why I'm so sure about it?" Thorton said, "Because you're a Datsura?" I pulled the photograph & showed it to my siblings over the phone. I said, "That's why. Jas, you're just like Mom. Right now, you've got Thorton & Grandpa in a heartbeat. I'll be busy, but, that won't stop me from making sure you 2 are safe. Clear?" Thorton saluted just like Dad would & said, "Crystal, sir." I said, "Okay then. Why don't you guys go out for breakfast?" Thorton said, "Yeah, we will," & left Jasmine to the phone. I said, "Jas, you know he's going to the car, right?" She nodded & I said, "You know what Dad would be saying right now?" She said, "Don't set the house on fire?" I couldn't resist shedding a tear. I said, "You look out for Thorton. He'll do the same." Jasmine said, "Thanks," ending the call.
(Tuesday. Somewhere in Saffron City. 11:00am. Greta's P.O.V.)
I said, "Prof. Matthews, it's no sweat. 1-on-1 means she's got my undivided attention. For the most part." I couldn't believe I was talking to my teacher & not because of my behavior. I took some sort of class that Celadon was offering. The young girl next to him just looked, well antsy. Could you blame her? My professor squatted down to his daughter & said, "Eileen, continue to behave for Greta. Okay?" Eileen may have only been 7, but she's the youngest student I've ever taught. She looked tough, but cute because she's so little. I also noticed that she was wearing her gi, which was all black, except for the belt. Her belt was gold, she'd be testing for her silver belt soon enough. I've been training her for a little while, as a karate teacher. She's an HMA, & I'm proud to be one of her teachers in the art. My teacher Spenser helps her with the staff. She's learned knife training on her own & she's almost ready to use a katana. Let's just see how she does. She said, "Yes, dad. Do I get to work still?" He parted her hair that was covering her eyes & said, "Of course. I don't know how long I'll be, okay?" From the look in Eileen's eyes, she just looked stressed & sort of embarrassed. I said, "No problem. I don't mind, really." He kissed her on the forehead & left. I turned & said, "You okay, kiddo?" She said, "Huh? Oh. I don't know, Miss Greta." I took my steps back & bowed, making sure she did the same. Fighting-types ran through her blood. I stood up & said, "The Battle Arena welcomes you back. Oysh." She said, "Oysh," but not in her usual energetic tone. I said, "Come on, what's up?" She looked at me with her wide eyes & said, "My grandma. My dad & his brothers say I look just like her, but they flip out every time I bring it up." I've only been teaching an autistic child for a week. I said, "Do you like any of those boys?" At this, her face turned bright red. She said, "Only as friends. It's just, there's a guy. Well, he's not a friend, but I love him." I said, "Oh? Does your dad know?" She said, "I'd pass out if he said that he didn't. I mean, I've been related to him ever since I was born. I don't know why, but I just love Pauly. He's the only one who's got a clue. I think." I said, "Pauly?" She said, "Paul. My cousin. He lives in the Orange Archipelago. He's a year older than me, but he & I seem to work great. I haven't seen him really, ever since the diagnosis." I felt bad. I was somewhat good at keeping secrets, but, if she's really related to Paul. I can't tell her, it might break her heart & her spirit. I said, "Eileen, you know where we are don't you?" She said, "Saffron City, Kanto. Our league is called the Indigo League & there are 3 ways in. Way #1: challenge all 8 Kanto Gym Leaders & win his or her respective badge. The Earth Badge is the hardest, as is any. It's hard because one is engaged in a double battle. Mom is a Water specialist & Dad is a Fire specialist. However, Kanto already has 2 gyms of the elements, so they added a third: fighting. Way," I said, "Not what I meant." As we walked in, Eileen said, "Miss Greta, do you know something I don't?" I felt my heart skip a beat. She then said, "My dad keeps calling me 'Ace', but my siblings keep calling me 'Squirt'. I'm not afraid of them anymore, but they're still mean." I said, "Siblings do that. Your siblings may be taller than you, but your height plays a role." She said, "How? Pauly calls me 'Squirt', but he has, ever since we were little. I used to squirt him with a water pistol." I thought, "Makes sense. Her parents are the toughest Gym Leaders in Kanto; ask 'which gym is the hardest?' 8.5 times out of 10, the answer is the Viridian Gym. Delphox & Greninja, Emboar & Samurott, Infernape & Empoleon, Blaziken & Swampert, Typhlosion & Feraligatr, & of course, Charizard & Blastoise. I know!" As she was weight training, I said, "Eileen, you're smart for your age. You know, all of your parents' Pokémon weren't as big as they are now, right?" She was bench pressing 85 pounds, which was 10 pounds more than her own body weight. She said, "9. Yeah, so? 10," not missing a rep. I had to think back to one of my own battles. I battled her parents. I definitely selected their Hoenn duo, because after all, I am from Dewford Town, like Brawly. She said, "11. 12. So, what's size got to do with battles?" I sighed, having the knowledge that she was a visual learner. She said, "13. 14, come on," & there was a knock at the door. She was increasing her reps. I shouted, "I'll be there in a few seconds! I'm with a student!" I got closer & said, "You can do it." She said, "17. 18. 19. 20," & let go. I put the weight back & said, "Take a rest. I should be right back." She grabbed her water bottle & drank. I went to the door & saw my boss, but with a younger man. I said, "Mr. Enishida. I didn't mean to keep you waiting." The man next to him said, "You should be sorry." Scott said, "Son, I'm sure she's got a good reason." I bowed & said, "I'm teaching a special needs student. She's quite strong. I didn't want to leave her at the bench press unattended. Greta Conley, at your service." The man next to Scott was next on introductions. I agreed to meet up with them again. I was walking back to check on Eileen & she was nowhere in sight. I said, "Eileen, are you practicing your stealth?" No answer. I walked to the lower part & found her staring at the waterfall, glowing blue, but it was faint. I gasped & she said, "I think I'm a water elemental, Miss Greta." I thought, "I think I've actually got Dahlia beat. Dahlia & I have known each other ever since we were little. Both of us are teaching karate, but Dahlia has a few other students do 1-on-1 with her. She's got Professor Birch's son Brendan, Kaz's son Lucas, & I think she's teaching Jenna's little sister. Jenna, quite the amazing trainer. I don't even think they know their elements. I've read up on Kanto's royalty. Eileen should know, for Keldeo's sake!" She said, "Miss Greta? I was wondering if my nickname 'Ace' has anything to do with my royalty." I couldn't believe what I was just hearing! She can't be reading my mind. Can she? Put it to the test, put it to the test. I said, "Eileen, what am I thinking of right now?" She said, "Lunch I hope." I was unsure & she said, "It's almost lunchtime, Miss Greta. I just want to know." So, she wasn't really reading my mind. I said, "Alright. A quick test. Remember your kiai?" She said, "Yeah?" I said, "Go closer to the waterfall. Touch it, only after you've summoned your kiai. Got it?" She said, "Okay," & began to do so. She closed her eyes, touched it & I said, "Now, try to form it into a ball." She had her glasses back on & shifted her hands, forming a small ball. It faded, but I had my answers. She said, "I did that?" I said, "Well, try to do it with your eyes open. Eileen, do you know about your grandfather?" She said, "Grandpa Levi likes to make metaphors with Pokémon. Grandpa Neil, I don't know. He had blonde hair, like yours, Miss Greta." I said, "You can start calling me Greta. Eileen, your grandfather was one of the descendants of Queen Rin, as was his sister, Queen Ilene, the ruler of the Cameran Palace. That's where your father got your name, except, he just changed the spelling. Like your grandfather, you're a water elemental, but you may be more. As for your size, my explanation is one you might've heard before: it's not the size of the Pokémon in the fight, but the size of the fight in the Pokémon." She stared at me & said, "Does that go for all types?" I said, "It does. I learned that one from your grandfather myself. Your grandpa Levi, that is." She beamed, finally having an answer. I thought, "Now how am I going to explain this to Professor Matthews?" I then remembered the ball I had in my pocket. Later that night, I talked with Prof. Matthews about Eileen's heritage & he said, "I forgive you, Greta. I feel like an idiot for not telling her sooner. My question, where is she?" I said, "Right in front of," looked to my sides & found out she wasn't there. He said, "Has she been teleporting? She's a level 2 psychic, remember." I forgot she could do that. Did she earlier? I heard her growling. That was the only evidence we needed. We got to the waterfall & I saw her doing flips & kicks with ease. She stopped & said, "Miss Greta," bowing. I grabbed the ball & said, "I've got something for you." She took it & said, "What is it Miss Greta?" & I said, "I meant what I said earlier. It's called a Lure Ball." She looked at me with pleading eyes & I said, "Of course. You've been paying attention." She turned her right arm so her palm would be facing her face, clenched her fist, pulled it back & said, "Oysh!" as I did the same. As she was leaving, I thought, "One day, the student will face the teacher. I better call Dahlia."
(An amphitheater in Lavender Town, 1:00pm. Wednesday. Tucker's P.O.V.)
I was wearing my T-shirt. I like going mostly shirtless, but, I can't. I got my master's in Tactics at the age of 15 & then 2 years later, a master's in playwriting. I was getting ready to talk with one of my newer students. She got expelled from Pokémon Tech 2 weeks ago. (I know, another Author's Note in the middle of the story. Eileen wasn't misbehaving; her behavior record was clean. Why did she get expelled? Read on…) when I met her in class, I thought about it. I asked her why she got expelled. Granted, most kids her age didn't know the meaning of the word, but, Eileen's not like most kids. I knew that place all too well. Her folks were in the Headmaster's office & she was in the lobby, on the couch. I took a seat & said, "What are you doing here?" She was hanging on the couch, upside down, like a Zubat. She didn't respond. I picked her up & sat her upright, the whole time, she was glowing. I placed her back down & she squirmed a little. I saw her stuff was labeled, but that wasn't necessary. I said, "Eileen?" She jolted up & said, "I didn't do it. Level 16!" She then looked at me & I said, "Do what? Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Tucker Heath," extending my hand. She stared at it & said, "How do you know my name? Am I right?" I said, "You said 'level 16', but I didn't ask you a question. I'm not a teacher. I graduated from here." She folded her arms & I thought, "Great. She must think I'm rich. That's not the only way you could get in. 2 other ways: way #1: defeat the Headmaster in battle or 2, have an IQ of 80 or higher. I remember defeating the Headmaster, vaguely." I said, "You know, I'm not from a wealthy family. There are 2 other ways to get in here." She said, "Beat the Headmaster in a battle or have an IQ of 80 or higher. I hope that my parents are getting me to leave." I said, "Are you a troublemaker?" She said, "No, Mr. Heath, I'm not. It's just that, all the tests here are well, easy. Too easy. I've only got one friend in here, but I think she's just using me for the tests. Her name's," she was cut off by the presence of a Geodude, alongside its trainer. She said, "Giselle." The girl said, "You do realize who you're talking to, don't you?" Eileen said, "Oh, pardon me. Giselle Beck. What do you want?" Giselle said, "Not me. Him," pointing to me. She said, "Yeah. What of it?" Her Geodude even looked angry. I think. She said, "So, Squirt Matthews, when are you getting your first?" At this, Eileen stood up & was angry. She said, "Say that again," but not in a "can-you-repeat-yourself-I-didn't-hear-you" kind of tone. It was more like, "can-you-repeat-yourself-I'm-about-to-punch-you" & Giselle said, "So, Squirt," at this, Eileen lunged at Giselle, but the door popped open & Eileen was ready to strike. The Headmaster said, "Miss Matthews & Miss Beck." Eileen had Giselle by the collar & that's when I saw her parents. Eileen said, "Take it back!" Her mother picked her daughter up, or at least tried. Prof. Matthews said, "Tucker, what did my daughter do to Giselle?" I said, "Nothing. I came in & saw Eileen hanging on the couch like a Zubat. I asked her what she was doing," & told them what was going on, right down to what was happening right now. It was then that I noticed that Eileen was shorter than Giselle. Giselle's parents were to come by later on & the Headmaster said, "Eileen, I personally enjoyed having you as a student here at the school. I'm sorry you were taken advantage of. Miss Beck, my office." Giselle & her Geodude went in. Mrs. Matthews said, "Eileen, what are we going to do with you?" She said, "Take me to Saffron City so I can hone my powers?" The professor said, "No. I haven't gotten the chance to talk to Mr. Helms. Greta can only take you on Tuesdays." I said, "Prof. Matthews, perhaps I could be of assistance. I'm teaching theater for young kids as part of my play. No cost to parents." At this, Eileen said, "Play? As in getting to perform on stage? Man, that'd be fun. Can I?" Prof. Matthews said, "Sam?" Mrs. Matthews said, "Of course. Tucker, her IQ got her in here." I said, "I figured. What is her IQ, anyway?" She proudly stated, "86." I'm snapped out of my flashback by my phone ringing, plus Eileen arguing. The call dropped & Eileen said, "Gyarados!" Misty said, "No, Milotic!" This argument was different. Misty & Eileen were actually friends. I said, "Girls, what's this about?" Misty said, "Leni thinks Gyarados is prettier, but I think it's Milotic. Who's right?" I said, "I say both. In their own ways. Which reminds me. Here are your scripts," handing them their copies. Misty seemed disappointed & said, "Mr. Tucker, why do I have to lead as Gyarados?" Eileen said, "Come on, Mist, we're leading!" I assigned Eileen the role of Milotic & Misty was upset. The youngest of the Waterflowers, Misty & Eileen had a lot in common. Eileen said, "I've known Mist for 2 years. Mr. Tucker, want me to talk to her?" I said, "Maybe. Do you think she'll still lead as Gyarados?" She shrugged, as my phone rang again.
(The same place, Misty's P.O.V.)
Eileen & I have known each other since we were 5. I was sticky & had managed to attract Beedrill, thanks to Lily.
(Flashback begin)
I was walking in the forest with Lily. Lily decided to put "sunscreen" on me while I took a nap. I next heard Beedrill & screamed because of what I was covered in. I then heard a girl say, "Marshtomp, Combusken, I choose you!" Marshtomp & Combusken were Hoenn's Water & Fire starters, but, they belonged to 2 trainers, not 1. The girl said, "K Marshtomp, use Water Gun on that girl. Combusken, use Ember on some of the Beedrill!" They complied, I was wet, but then the girl said, "Now, at the same time: Marshtomp use Water Gun & Combusken use Fire Spin!" They did & the girl gave me a towel to dry off. As I did, I looked at her & she said, "I wish Mommy & Daddy could've seen that. After all, they're your trainers." I said, "You're not a trainer?" The girl said, "Not yet. I'm Eileen. My siblings & other family members call me Leni. What's your name?" I said, "Misty Waterflower. You're not from Viridian City are you?" She said, "Yeah, I am. Are you from Cerulean City?" I said, "Yeah. I thought that those 2 looked familiar." Eileen raised a brow, & sheepishly said, "Oh, Marshtomp & Combusken. So, what are you doing here by yourself?" I said, "My sister & I were walking. One of them, anyway. I've got 3 older sisters. I'm 5." Eileen said, "Me, too. 3, wow. Lucky!" I said, "They can be a pain." Eileen said, "Try having 5. I'm 5, also." My jaw dropped & I said, "Five older sisters?" Eileen said, "No. 5 older siblings. Trent's the oldest, then there's Derek, then Jacob, then Liana, then Evan & I'm the last. Liana, Evan & I are different." I said, "How so?" Eileen then revealed that she was a triplet.
(Flashback end)
I know that mom still has the picture of us in our swimsuits. Eileen said, "Mist, what's wrong?" I had almost forgotten that she was the only person who wasn't in my family to call me "Mist". I said, "Gyarados. I started to tell you when we first met, but then your parents found you." She said, "I'm all ears," sitting next to me. I said, "It's kind of vague, but when I was a baby, I almost got eaten by one." Eileen blinked & I said, "Okay, laugh," waiting for her to laugh at me. She said, "When I was little, I think maybe 2, I was with my cousin Pauly. We got attacked by Beedrill & Fearow. My siblings joke about it. Pauly," I cut her off when I said, "Pauly?" She said, "Paul. He's 8. I've got a picture in my pack," & opened it up. She said, "That boy with brown hair is Ev, that's Li, & there's Paul & me." I said, "Paul. He looks calm." She said, "That's because we won. We were playing Blaziken in the water. That was actually the same day I met you. I just carry a towel on me at all times." I said, "Wow. I'd like to meet him. Paul, that is." Mr. Tucker approached us & said, "Eileen, you figure it out?" I thought, "Don't tell the truth!" She turned to me & said, "Mist, go ahead, tell him." She winked. I said, "Mr. Tucker, I just thought that since, Leni knows more about Gyarados, she should lead." Our tactician said, "Well, why didn't you just say so? Eileen, hand your script to Misty & Misty do the same." I did so, knowing that that wink was only going to be my way out. I stood up & said, "Mr. Tucker, the real reason is more than that." I turned to my friend & she stood, as I admitted it. Mr. Tucker said, "That took some courage to admit. Study your lines," & left at that. Eileen turned to face me & said, "We've got this." I noticed her hand & grabbed it. I said, "Thanks, Leni." She just smiled. Later on, Mr. Tucker gave us each a Poké Ball & said, "They aren't your average Poké Balls; they're Net Balls." Eileen studied hers & said, "The only differences are that the top is a turquoise color instead of red & it's got black stripes on it." Mr. Tucker said, "I thought that they'd come in handy for 2 future Water-type trainers." We said, "Thanks so much, Mr. Tucker." He said, "Both of you can just call me Tucker. One day, a student will have to face their teacher."
(Thursday. Fuchsia City. Lucy's P.O.V.)
I was watching my mom talk to her boss & son. My boss's son said, "So, your girl's the quiet type?" Mom said, "Yes. As opposed to Barbara who looks more like my husband, Lucy's just calm. Throw her into a battle & well, things are bound to be interesting." My boss's son said, "So, Lucy. That's a name. How old are you?" I didn't want to talk, I still had a few days left of wearing my retainer, but, this guy. Mom said, "You'll have to understand. Lucy's 13. I talked with her about it this morning." I thought, "That wasn't a dream?"
(Friday. Metallica Island. Spenser's P.O.V.)
I pointed my staff & said, "Like that. Got it?" Eileen raised a brow. I said, "Levi said you were a talker. Why not walk around the island, okay?" She said, "Okay," & went off, cautiously. About 5 minutes later, my boss showed up with his son & I said, "Ah, hello Scott. It's been a while." He said, "It has. Spenser, this is my son. One of 'em, anyway. Scott Jr." The younger Scott said, "Hey. How's it going?" I said, "Pretty well. I found the stone I was looking for. Nuzleaf, by my side," sending out my Wily Pokémon. "Leaf. Nuz. Nuzleaf, Nuz!" I said, "Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf at level 14 & Nuzleaf evolves into Shiftry when exposed to a Leaf Stone. Ready?" My Nuzleaf nodded & I used the stone, causing the evolution into Shiftry, who went outside. I talked with my boss for a few more minutes. They left & Shiftry came in, holding a sick child. It was Eileen, but she looked so tired. I said, "Oh, my. I don't think this is natural at all. Shiftry, did you do this?" Shiftry placed Eileen on a bench & started making movements. Not only was she asleep, but she was burning up due to a fever. I said, "Chansey, by my side!" Chansey got a rag & made it cool, while Shiftry got some Chesto & Pecha Berries. She was poisoned & I began to ground them up. Chansey handed me a ball, the ball that I was going to give Eileen when she turned 10. It was mostly white, but also had a light blue to it. It's a Dive Ball. I put some water in & began to make sure she could drink it. She said, "Oh, gross! That's gotta be the worst way to mask the cough syrup!" I smiled & said, "It's not cough syrup. It's medicine. What do you remember?" She said, "Seeing Shiftry, but I was trying to see a Paras up close. The last thing I remember was Sleep Powder & fainting. Am I in trouble?" I said, "No. That explains your exhaustion, but you were poisoned." She said, "Shiftry, there was a bigger Paras. Was that a Parasect?" My Shiftry only said, "Tree. Shiftry." Eileen said, "I think Parasect was protecting the Paras. Right, Shiftry?" My Shiftry nodded. I said, "Stun Spore, perhaps?" She shrugged, but happily took the Dive Ball.
(Saturday. Frodomar City. Anabel's P.O.V.)
My parents. I love them, but, sometimes, they just don't always make sense. The first time (in a long time, anyway) they made sense was this morning. I asked them what the origin of my name was. Mom said, "I always wanted my name to be Anna. I couldn't legally change my name, so I just lived with 'Ann'." Dad then said, "I've always liked the name 'Belle.' We were rushing as the nurse asked us & I just said, 'Anabel. A-n-a-b-e-l.' Your name may have some meaning, but you can research that." For now, I was just reading & feeling the stare of my parents' boss's son. He said, "Anabel?" I said, "Yes?" not looking up. He then said, "Are you okay with their decision?" I looked at him & then at my parents. I told them not to disrupt me when I was meditating, unless it was super important. So, it must've been, because they're looking at me. It better be important. I hope that they'll change the name to Battle Salon, just to keep it shorter.
(Sunday. A week has passed. Pewter Museum of Science. Brandon's P.O.V.)
I threw the ball, Nincada, Duskull & Solrock at my side. Nincada used String Shot & Duskull used Night Shade. This didn't seem to work, so I sent out Solrock & used Psybeam. The ball was still jiggling & Nincada & Duskull began to glow. I didn't look, as I had a feeling. The ball stopped & I said, "Ninjask, Dusclops. We've got a new member on our team. Okay Scott, show yourself." My boss did & said, "I never thought I'd see a day. You seriously just caught a legendary golem?" I said, "Yes. Flint Harrison was talking to me an hour ago. I've lived in Pewter a good bit of my life. Duskull, Nincada & Solrock were gifts from my parents. The first ball I opened, well, that's how I bonded with Solrock & Regirock is in good hands." I had an interesting talk with my boss & his son.
(Monday. Olivine City. Thorton's P.O.V.)
Jasmine & I haven't heard from Noland. We're worried. It's interesting, being Gym Leader. Jasmine, I just don't know. Right now, where is she, you ask? Across the street. I'm in front of this building. I'm supposed to meet up with Dalton again. Just then, they showed up. Scott said, "Dalton, this is Thorton Datsura. Thorton, this is my youngest son, Dalton." Dalton said, "Hey, kid." I wanted to protest that I'm not a kid, but I was more intrigued by Scott's words. I said, "Scott, you said 'youngest son'. I wasn't in much of a mood to talk when we first met, but, I'm curious." Scott said, "My older son is Scott Jr. I just noticed the resemblance myself. I can say that Noland is trying to settle in still." I sighed, knowing what that meant. I said, "I want this place to be called a Battle Tower. My title? Tower Tycoon Thorton," with confidence, but, I felt so uneasy.
(Tuesday. Lilycove City. Dahlia's P.O.V.)
I tied my belt & whistled, signaling the boys. These boys, well, they're not your average boys. They're a couple of my students, older than Greta's. Greta & I, well, we're best friends, but, we're both super competitive. They came, looking kind of tired. I said, "Brendan, Lucas, have you 2 been sparring as your elements again?" Lucas bowed & said, "No, Miss Dahlia." I turned to Brendan, who bowed & said, "No, Dahlia." I said, "You're lying." They exchanged glances. I said, "You're sweating. Brendan, you've got a bluish glow to you & Lucas, you've got a red-orange one to you." They said, "So?" I face palmed & said, "Neither of you made eye contact when you told me you weren't sparring as your elements. Brendan, I'm still Miss Dahlia to you," & began to walk to the phone, so I could dial their parents. Both protested, but, Lucas took me by surprise. Lucas said, "Don't call my dad. He's in Kanto, now. I don't know what he's doing." Brendan said, "If my dad doesn't answer, he might be in Petalburg City. If he's at the lab, he might be in the field. Joshua, most likely, will answer the phone." I said, "I see. As for you, Lucas?" Lucas pulled a card out of his pocket & said, "That's the number for grandpa's lab. I'm under his custody. Until my dad sorts things," he was cut off by the sounds of Poké Balls opening. "Kip? Mudkip, Mud!" "Chim. Cha. Chimchar." Their partners served as further evidence, they've had each other, but, they're hurt. I said, "Boys, my boss is due any minute. Leave Chimchar & Mudkip with me. Since we're in the lobby, on the first floor, this is your punishment. You are both to take the stairs. Lucas, second floor. Run 10 laps. Brendan, third floor. Swim 10 laps & go up to the fourth floor to run 10 laps. Got it?" Lucas looked at Chimchar, & Brendan at Mudkip, then stared at me. I said, "No need to worry, Chimchar & Mudkip should be feeling better soon. Go," letting them. I dialed Prof. Rowan first & said, "Prof. Rowan? Hi. My name is Dahlia Alvarez. I see. Well, your grandson," & began to tell him the details. I finished & then thought, "Petalburg City?" I had to answer to my boss & his son, now.
(Lucas's P.O.V.)
As I began my punishment, something hit me: I'd be turning 12 tomorrow! So, that'll mean it's 2 years since I've had Chimchar. Grandpa, I imagine, isn't going to be happy with me. How did I get in Lilycove, you ask? I took the ferry from Twinleaf Town. I'm going to be in middle school soon. Twinleaf School isn't too big. It's Kindergarten through fifth grade, but then, middle school is sixth grade through eighth. Twinleaf has sixth grade, but then I'll be transferring to Sandgem Junior High. It's also got sixth grade, but it's middle through tenth grade. I'll be in high school after that, at Sandgem Senior High, which is eleventh grade & twelfth grade. I don't understand, sometimes. I'm excited, though. I want to be the hall monitor at Twinleaf School, because sixth graders get to do that. I hope Chimchar's gonna be okay. I hope Paul gets a Chimchar. I don't know, though. Reggie wasn't able to get a traditional starter. Oh, well.
(Brendan's P.O.V.)
It hit me, as I was doing the Beautifly stroke for my first lap. I'd be turning 14 on Thursday! I know, you're wondering how I got Mudkip at 10 & still hasn't evolved. Well, when I turned 10, my mom died of cancer. It hit us hard. Then, I turned 11, still unsure of myself. I turned 12 & I think I met Dahlia that day. I don't remember. So, I ended up with an egg. I managed to catch a Seedot by borrowing a Torchic from Dad, since my egg didn't hatch. I also caught an Aron. Then, my egg hatched. How did I catch Aron? No, I wasn't allowed to use Torchic again. I used a Treecko, since well, I just did. The next thing you know, my egg hatched into Mudkip. I competed in the Hoenn league as a 13-year-old. Tonight, I've got my first match against an Elite Four member! Making myself clear, I was lost at the ages of 10-12. After I turned 12, I felt ready, but the league had started. Wait another year, & I get Mudkip at 13. Dahlia, man she's beautiful!
(Wednesday. LaRousse City. Palmer's P.O.V.)
I just landed here yesterday. I like the ring of "Tower Tycoon Palmer". I won't let the title go to my head. I heard that the triplets are still being, well, themselves. Except, Eileen. Good grief, she's intelligent. Someone had to tell her, though. She's not just of royal blood, as we all are. All of us have aural powers. Unfortunately, Gio is all Dark Aura. Eileen looks like mom, to a degree. Heck, so does Isabel. Isabel's hair is a tinge darker than Eileen's, but they have the same eye color. Sinnoh isn't too bad when you've got your brother & sister-in-law to help you out. As for Hoenn, it's tougher. The only family connection I have is Argenta's sister. My sister-in-laws, ah, they're all so interesting. Argenta is a calm soul, but loves the boys. Then, I've got Isabel. I give her props & not just because she's dealing with 6 kids. She & Alex were meant to be. Felina, just astonishes me. As for Rachel, well, our only other common ground is kids. I love Liza & Tate, really I do. Paul is only a year older than the others. The twins came 2 days before the triplets in April. Barry came a little later & he'll start his journey later, too. He's hyper, though. Ah, there's my boss.
(Thursday. Canalave City. Argenta's P.O.V.)
I dialed the gym's number, waiting for an answer. None. To think, you pass your Gym down to your son & he doesn't answer. I at least can get a hold of KJ. It's peculiar, but, I don't care. Kenneth is a Coordinator & is trying to spread contests throughout the Unova & Kalos regions. He's done well, speaking with their Champions & higher-ups. At least his father is here & can get a hold of Darach. Lucian, I hope, is either in the library or finding a girlfriend. I'll probably be the first. I have to think of what I'll give the kids for their tenth birthdays. Probably an egg, for each of them. However, each egg case will have a different ball on the top. Let's see, Paul will be 10 first, but, I don't know what egg to get him. I'll give Liza & Tate a Ralts each, since they both like the Psychic-types. I'm sure they'll each get a Baltoy. Ralts has quite the line-up. Male or female, Ralts can evolve into Kirlia & then Gardevoir. However, a male Kirlia is trickier, since they evolve via a stone. Darach said that he'd give them each a Key Stone. Eileen's however, will not go into her bandanna. Alex can still be dense. In fact, I think it might've been his density that Sam fell in love with. Ah, the phone is ringing again. However, it's my boss.
(Friday. Nimbasa City. Darach's P.O.V.)
I know, Key Stones for gifts. It's not always easy. None of my brothers liked to dig for things, so I'd usually do it. Caitlin has a Key Stone, it's in a ring. I'll probably make Paul's into a wristband. The twins, the triplets & Barry. Oh, boy. Liza, Tate & Eileen are capable of their powers. Liza's would be a necklace, Tate's would be a wristband or ring. Liana would get an earring, Evan in a bandanna, Eileen perhaps in a glove. Barry's can go in his scarf. "Caitlin!"
(Caitlin's P.O.V.)
I was outside, but I know my father's voice when I hear it. I said, "Gothita, Ralts, return," recalling my team. I thought, "Is his boss here already? Perhaps one of the other members is here," as I ran through the backyard. I mean, I'm the youngest member of the Unova Elite 4 & the newest. The only other name I know is our champion, Alder. Apparently, Lucian might be going into the Elite 4. I hope so.
(Saturday. Noon. Viridian Diner. Scott Jr.'s P.O.V.)
I was waiting. It was nerve-racking, but I got things straightened out. If I see those kids again, it'll be interesting. They all filed in. Noland, Greta, Tucker, Azami, Lucy, Spenser, Ann, Greg, Anabel & Brandon. I said, "Glad you guys could make it. Greta, Tucker, Spenser, you look exhausted from our last encounters." Greta said, "Well, what do you expect? I'm a karate teacher, plus I've got a special needs student." Tucker said, "I'm still working the kids for my play." Spenser said, "I'm still trying to staff-train her. Levi & I go back." Azami said, "If anyone's ready to order, then we press this," & held up a disc. I said, "I don't go here that often, but I'm stunned." Azami raised a brow & said, "They've got 2 large conference rooms." She pressed the button, & I saw the boy, Evan, with either Liana or Eileen. Evan said, "Welcome to the Viridian Family Diner, our specials are on the board you see before you. My name is Evan & I will be one of your servers today." He then got a swift elbow to the ribs & the girl said, "My name is Liana. As is customs, we respect our elders. Our senior discount goes for anyone 50 or older. Does that apply?" Spenser said, "It does to me." Ann & Greg said, "The same for us." Anabel rolled her eyes, as did Lucy. Greta was eyeing those 2, as were Spenser & Tucker. After they processed that, they stared at each other. Oh, boy. Eileen walked in & said, "All alcoholic purchases are to be discussed with one of the managers or owners. However, the manager is currently busy, but a senior waiter or waitress can do that. Evan, take outside table 2, Liana, table 4. Jacob?" A boy who had been standing there said, "Alcoholic purchases for anyone?" Eileen smiled & said, "Jacob, did I get that right?" Jacob had black hair, blue eyes & said, "Yes, you did. Go back to your post & then we'll talk." Eileen said, "Okay, Jacob," & left. Jacob said, "Please forgive them. I am, in fact, a senior waiter." Azami said, "I'll have a #12." Greg said, "Give me the #11, extra lime." Spenser said, "So, Jacob, how come you're not out on your journey? Also, I'll have the #5." Jacob was taking notes & said, "Master Spenser, I am in fact, on my journey. I'm saving money." Greta said, "So, you're Jacob?" Jacob said, "That's what it says on my birth certificate. Jacob Devin Matthews. I presume, that, you're Greta?" Greta said, "Indeed." At this point, Tucker spoke up & said, "Then it's correct in guessing that your older brothers are Trent & Derek?" Jacob said, "Correct. Sir, did you want anything?" addressing me. I said, "What's recommended?" Jacob looked like a kid, older than his siblings. He surprised me by saying, "If you were listening, all of those are the recommended beverages. I'm not old enough to drink, but I've been told, 'like father, like son'. My dad's personal favorite is the #3, but you've gotta sign a waiver." I looked at the menu & said, "I'll go with the #8, if you don't mind." Jacob said, "Not at all. Are you all paying together or what?" Brandon said, "The families that are together, yes," & was sitting next to Azami. Azami said, "Lucy & I have our bill. As do Ann, Greg & Anabel." Jacob made a note of that & said, "We'll be back," leaving me to tell them where they'd be.
(Jacob's P.O.V.)
I said, "Evan, tuck your shirt in. Liana, put your towel away," noting Eileen was absent. I went down to the office where my father usually is, & knocked. He said, "Come in, son." I did & saw Eileen laying down. I handed him the copy of the orders. Dad was doing something on his computer & I said, "Hey, you okay?" My sister stared at me & said, "My teachers are here. Evan & Liana don't listen to me." Dad said, "That's soon to change." I said, "Dad, what are you talking about?" He said, "Your cousins. A few of them will be starting to work here, but not all at once." I thought, "Oh, great." I said, "Eileen, what are you doing?" She was reading something, but I couldn't pinpoint what. She started wearing a blue bandanna. She said, "Reading my lines. Do I get to use Aunt Felina's Gyarados?" Dad said, "Yes, you do. I can assure you, you're not in trouble." At this, my sister sat up & said, "Last time, I was." He said, "Well, after tonight's shift, Eileen, you're getting promoted. You'll be a junior waitress. Your training is complete, but, Jacob, you'll have to keep an eye on her." I said, "Sure thing. Hey, does that include Paul & Reggie?" My father said, "I'm not sure. Eileen, the computer is yours, message your little boyfriend," leaving us. Eileen walked to the computer & said, "What?" I said, "Who's the guy?" Eileen started typing & said, "He's just a friend, who happens to be a boy. Not a boyfriend, just a friend." I couldn't resist & said, "So, then what are Ash & Gary?" She said, "The same. Friends, that just so happen to be boys," typing. I said, "So, dad let you name the teams for A.S.S.A.S.S.I.N.S." She said, "Yeah. Team 4 is the Royals. Team 3 is the Chiefs. Team 2 is the Mavericks. Lastly, Team 1 is the Warriors." I was impressed that she was keeping the theme going. She said, "The Black Royals, the Red Chiefs, the White Mavericks & the Blue Warriors," referring to the color for each team's insignia.
(The same day. Dalton's P.O.V.)
I said, "Sounds good to me, bro," ending the call. Scott got Cerulean City, Saffron City, Lavender Town, Fuchsia City, Metallica Island, Cremini Town & Pewter City. I got Olivine City, Lilycove City, LaRousse City, Hearthome City, & Nimbasa City. That's a grand total of 7 gym locations. Maybe one day, we'll merge. Scott's got symbols & I've got Prints. The symbols are all gold. Trainers can go for either challenge. If they take on Silver Prints, they get to use their own team, but Gold gives them rentals. With the exceptions of Pokémon that actually need to evolve at or above level 50, no Pokémon can be higher than level 50.
Author's Note: And, scene! The other reason I made the changes I did is because of them in the anime. Professor Aurea (if she was married) would be Cedric's daughter-in-law, not his daughter. First day of school tomorrow! I look forward to reviews from you.