The day following the group's victory over Leonia and getting their second gym badges they were currently wondering which gym they should hit up next.

"So which gym is the closest Aaron?" Cynthia asked as she began drinking some water.

Aaron soon brought out his map and checked it.

"Hearthome City. The gym leader there is noted for her strength and it could a great test for us." Aaron said.

Dahlia soon was feeding her Pokemon and raised her eyebrows. Both Byron and Leonia had been tough but she had heard that the Hearthome Gym Leader was nearly on the level of the Elite Four.

They would have to do a lot of training if they wanted to beat her and earn their third badges.

However just as they had decided on the next gym, they suddenly saw Cheryl of all people rush into the Pokemon Center with an unknown Pokemon.

"Nurse Joy! We need your help!" Cheryl said to her.

"Cheryl what happened?"

"We found this Pokemon just outside the gym and it has a massive fever. Leonia told me to head here while she inspect the area for it's trainer."

Nurse Joy took the Pokemon, which was revealed to be a cute little Togepi. Cynthia having never seen this Pokemon before soon pulled out her Pokedex and scanned it.

"Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokemon. A Fairy-type, the shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly."

"A Fairy-type? I have never heard of that typing before."

"I have, they are apparently a new typing of Pokemon discovered in the Kalos Region. Supposedly they are super strong against Dragon-type Pokemon."

Cynthia chuckled at that, making a reminder to keep Gible away if she ever caught a Fairy-type of her own. Soon Leonia and Gardenia entered the Pokemon Center and walked up to Nurse Joy.

"Leonia. I am glad to see you, thanking you for having Cheryl bring in Togepi. Were you able to find his trainer?"

"No, in fact I think it may not have one. This Togepi might be a wild Pokemon."

That soon caught the attention of the three teenagers as they walked up to them.

"Is that so? I didn't know that such a rare Pokemon was also a wild one." Cynthia said as she walked up to them.

"Oh hey Cynthia, Aaron and Dahlia. Yeah Togepi isn't a Pokemon you can find in the wild here in Sinnoh so I am surprised one showed up outside my gym." Leonia said to them.

Nurse Joy soon offered to let them backstage so that they could see how Togepi was currently. They accepted and soon went to the back of the center.


In the operating room, the group saw Togepi being treated by Nurse Joy and her Chansey. The heat from the Spike Ball Pokemon seemingly disappeared as Togepi returned to being somewhat healthy.

The group soon were relieved as Nurse Joy said that they could say hi to Togepi if they wanted to.

Cynthia decided to say hi as Dahlia and Aaron decided to join her. Entering the room, Togepi soon looked at the three mysterious humans with confusion but seeing Cynthia's smile somewhat made him feel at ease.

"Hey there little guy, you have been through a lot haven't you?" Cynthia asked as she gently petted the top spikes of Togepi's head.

Togepi nodded as he chirped happily obviously very happy and comfortable with Cynthia petting him.

Soon the three of them let out their Pokemon so that they could also say hi to Togepi. As all of them were saying hi, Shellos took a particular interest and waved to Togepi with a smile on her face.

Togepi smiled at Shellos who jumped onto the bed and nuzzled Togepi a bit. Togepi soon nuzzled back as the cute visage made the three teens smile.

"Aww! Looks like you found yourself a new friend haven't you Shellos?" Cynthia asked with a giggle.

Shellos nodded happily as Togepi soon got up and began dancing happily, showing that his fever was now fully gone making everyone feel better about it. Nurse Joy soon saw the happy image before and soon she felt something gnawing at her but soon kept it too herself for now.

"Alright then what should we do with Togepi? If it is alright with you, we can move him to the local daycare until he finds a trainer that can take care of him." Nurse Joy said to Leonia.

Leonia considered that but she soon saw Cynthia and Togepi smiling together and realized that was unnecessary.

"I believe that is not needed Nurse Joy, I think we already have found Togepi's trainer before us." Leonia said.

Nurse Joy soon looked forward and had to agree with her.


In the evening, Cynthia and her friends were soon about to leave the Pokemon Center as they said goodbye to Togepi as well. Togepi didn't seem so happy about this as he began to pout.

"Cynthia I have a suggestion for you." Nurse Joy said to her.

"What is it Nurse Joy?" Cynthia asked her slightly confused.

"I saw you and Togepi earlier and you two seem to really hit it off, so I was wondering why don't you catch Togepi. He seems like he really wants to go with you."

Cynthia was shocked by that as she looked at Togepi who simply smiled at her confirming what Nurse Joy said.

"Well Togepi do you want to join us on our journey?" Cynthia asked the Spike Ball Pokemon.

Togepi looked up and immediately smiled and said yes as he began to jump around in joy. Soon he ran in front of Cynthia and continued to jump around as if he was waiting for this for a long time.

Cynthia smiled as she brought out a Poke Ball and threw it at Togepi. Togepi went inside as the ball hit him, soon it wobbled for a few moments before finally locking in as a capture.

"Alright! I just caught Togepi!" Cynthia said as she celebrated her newest capture.

Both of her friends were happy for her as Nurse Joy also seemed happy as she told Cynthia to take good care of Togepi and wished her luck at the Hearthome Gym.

"I will and thank you so much for everything Nurse Joy!" Cynthia said with a huge smile.

Soon after everything was done, Cynthia and her friends soon began their long trek to Hearthome City as their journey continued.