Pokemon: Drake and Wyvern

[Skye Prower 386]

Pokemon Research Centre – Scabbard Town

 

Steam rose from the warm tea as Professor Alistair Pine picked up the mug and heading towards the glass fronted conference room of the Pokemon Research Centre.  With this being the day of his tenth anniversary as a professor in Scabbard Town, some joker had left a happy birthday card in his office.  But as the badge with the card showed a Squirtle, his own starter years ago, he was wearing it with pride on his lab coat.

 

Through the windows of the room he could already see the pink haired Nurse Joy setting up the room.  She looked up a little surprised as Pine entered.

 

“Professor?  You’re up early!” she commented, looking at the clock above his head which showed a few minutes past 6am

 

“And you think our new group of trainers won’t be?” asked Pine with a smile.  “They might not be due till ten but believe me they’ll arrive early so we better be ready for them.”  He looked around the room appraisingly.  “But you seem to be well head of me Nurse.  By the way, the kettles just boiled in the canteen if you would like a cup of tea.”

 

“Thank you, I’d love one,” replied the Nurse.  “Don’t go yourself, I’ll get it.”

 

“If you insist,” Pine replied.  “I’ll get the cases out.”  Joy nodded and left the room while the Professor began checking the cases labelled with the names of the new trainers.  Each contained a Pokedex, half a dozen empty Pokeballs, and their starter Pokemon inside a Pokeball, except for a couple who were bringing their own starters..  As he looked through, the Professors eyebrow rose and he turned to look at the returning Nurse Joy, tea cup in hand.

 

“Nurse, is there a mistake with the shipment?  There seems to be a lot of Fennekins here!” asked the Professor, sorting through the cases.

 

“I’ve double checked the manifests,” replied Nurse Joy, taking a sip from her cup.  “Fennekins seem to be popular with this group of trainers.” 

 

“I see.  I suppose these trends do come and go.  Like two years ago when every starter chosen was from the Kanto Region,” mused the Professor with a chuckle, though something seemed to be bothering the Nurse.

 

“Professor?  Maybe… we should postpone this group.  There are those stories of Trainers going missing…” began Joy, but the Professor gave a small wave.

 

“You’re worrying too much.  Trainers often go off the beaten path, and you know how unreliable the holocaster signal is in Ganlo.  It’s not the first time it happened, nor the last,” said the Professor reassuringly.  He took a final gulp of tea and put his empty mug on the desk.  “I’m going to check on the training facilities.  Give me a call if any of our young… or old newcomers arrive.  With a nod he left the room, humming happily to himself as a small Lillipup came out of his office and started walking at his heels.

 

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Day Care Centre – Scabbard Town

 

“C’mon Amber, hurry up!” called Kimberly, more commonly known as Kimi, to her twin sister.   She skated in circles around her sister, her ginger hair flapping behind her in a ponytail.  Amber however looked nervous, clutching the Eevee egg which had been gifted to her.  The two girls were at the end of the road junction which led to their parents Day Care centre, a short way outside Scabbard Town.

 

The twins had already said their goodbyes, but their older brother had followed them to the road end, both to see them off and to check on the pair of Ponyta’s the Day Care was looking after.

 

“Do… do you really think I should do this Michael?” Amber asked her brother, looking up at him. 

 

“Of course you should.  I never wanted to do anything but work here, but going was still a great experience, and one you girls should really do!” Michael replied with certainty.

 

“I still don’t get why you didn’t at least TRY to join the League Championship.  You had all your badges,” Kimi shot back, coming to a halt.

 

“Like I said, that’s not where my interests lay.  I didn’t want to be stuck with a title I’d need to defend all the time,” he retorted with a smile.

 

“Seems silly to me!” shrugged Kimi.  “But let’s get started.”  She started skating away.

 

“KIMI!” called Amber, but her sister was already on her way.  She gave one last look towards her brother.

 

“Don’t worry Amber, your egg will hatch in time,” said Michael anticipating his sister question.  “And you’ll have fun, I know it.” 

 

Amber gave a weak smile, then ran after her sister, calling her name.

 

[Chromatic Terras 20]

Boat from Rapier to Scabbard Town

As the morning sun rose over the horizon, Tony was lening over the railway, watching over the sea as many different pokemon would pass by. He let out a relaxing sigh and turned his head, viewing the dock to Scabbard coming into view.

"My my, you're up rather early." a soft voice speaks from behind him. Tony turns around to see who it was.

"Well, the Captain did say we would be arriving early in the morning while boarding," he responds. "I guess I'm just a little over Eager to be starting out my new life."

"I take it you're coming here to start the journey of being a Pokemon trainer then?" she asks, which Tony replies with a nod.

"I'm sure you're probably wondering why I'm starting so late in my life, but I just felt like I wanted more time to see if this was something I really wanted to do as a career."

"Oh no, not at all, that's rather mature of you to do so at such a young age. Most people seem to become trainers almost immediately and then choose a different career afterwards."

"Heh, I wouldn't exactly call it maturity but thank you," Tony replies. A low horn goes off from atop the boat as it approached the Scabbard docks. "I suppose we should head back to our rooms to grab our stuff," he suggests, to which the young lady replies with a nod.

"My name's Amora by the way. We should meet up at the Pokemon center to head over to Professor Alistairs research centre later on. I take it that's where you're going right?" she suggests

"It is, were you going there as well?" Tony asks.

"Yes, I needed to speak with the professor about something. I figure we can head there together, no?"

" I don't mind at all, I'll see you in a bit then," Tony waves as he walks off down the end of the boat. Amora smiles as he heads down into the cabin area back to his room before laying her back against the wall and pulling out a pokeball.

"I really hope he can help me take care of you," she speaks quietly while staring at it with a worried face.

 

[Seviper the Fang Snake 368]

Conner Residence- Scabbard Town

"Today is the day...I believe I've made all the preparations." Said Layla as she tied her favorite ribbon around her ponytail.

 

"Blue, green, orange...no, not the right one...there it is! Red is my color." Said Rob as he put the red beanie on.

 

The two twins met each other as they exited their rooms and rushed down stairs.

 

"You two are up more early than I thought you'd be. But I guess that was anticipated. This is a big and important day for you two." Said Amanda smiling.

 

"Let's hurry Layla!" Said Rob as the two siblings waved goodbye to their mother and walked out the door.

 

A large Staraptor flew down to the ground as Rob and Layla exited their home to greet them. Rob and Layla both petted the Staraptor and headed on their way.

 

"Oh it's gonna be quite different without them old friend but I know they'll do great out their." Said Amanda as she and Staraptor continued to wave til the twins were out of site.

 

[Danny Felixe 330]

Danny and Lynda's house - Scabbard Town

Lynda woke up to a pillow being thrown at her head

"Come on sis! It's time to wake up!" her younger brother, Danny said in a panic. "We're going to be late!"

Lynda took a look at the clock then pulled the blanket over her head

"It's still early.We have ages before we need to be there!" she said. Although she was as eager as her bother to get going, she also couldn't pass the opportunity to tease him a little

Danny just threw another pillow at her

"I'll go without you if you don't wake up!" he said

With this, Lynda sat up in bed with a smirk

"Mom said I need to make sure you get to the research centre before you can go off on your own! Besides, she won't let us leave without having breakfast first!" She said

Danny scowled but said nothing

Now it was Lynda's turn to throw a pillow at Danny and she got him on the head

"Now get out of my room! I need to pick what I wear for the journey!" she said with a grin

[Geoffrey St John 175]

Jack, James and Blake- Just outside Scabbard town

On the road just outside Scabbard town a jeep was on its way to Professor Pine's lab. Blake was driving and James in the passenger were perfectly calm but Jack in the back couldn't keep still.

 

"Hurry up! Hurry up! I want to get started already!" Yelled Jack from the back of the jeep holding his worn our bag in his arms tightly.

 

"Calm down Jack! We will be there soon enough. If you rush this you will miss the most important feeling a trainer could ever get! The feeling of knowing that you are about to get a new best friend and partner who will be with you all the way to the end!" Said James. 

 

Hearing those words calmed Jack down. "James you used to be more impatient than I am. Did you miss that feeling?" asked Jack.

 

"No bro I didn't. When I got to lab for my Charmander fear took hold me causing me to freeze in place. I was frozen in place for over an hour, unable to move a muscle. The professor thought I wasn't coming and was about to go into town when he saw me standing there looking scared" said James.

 

"You were scared? But you were so confident that you will be a great trainer and a Champion one day. Why were you so scared?" Asked Jack.

 

"I realised that I was about to start a journey where I was on my own and had no one to protect me. And I was also responsible for my Pokémon too. When I was never any good at looking after you" said James.

 

"D.. do you think I will be any good?" Asked Jack sounding very nervous.

 

"Of Course you will! I felt that way but the Prof saw me so scared that he went back inside to collect a pokeball. Then I heard him say. You must be James, allow me to introduce you to Charmander. It was then he let it out of the pokeball and at the sight of it my fear melted away" said James.

 

"Your fear just melted away seeing Charmy for the first time?" Asked Jack.

 

"Yeah, and the feeling I had in that moment I will never forget. It helped guide me to who I am today. So I am sure the second you see your Chimchar. All of your fears and doubts will just disappear" said James.

 

"Your brother is right Jack. The moment you see your first pokemon, everything changes in your heart. So just sit still savouring every second until you see the best friend you can ever have" said Blake.

 

Zeke- Pokemon Research center, Scabbard Town

 

Zeke entered the room but was focused on his clipboard that he accidentally walked into a near by table. Zeke fell down and a pokemon treat fell out of his pocket. Zeke snapped out of his trance and picked up his clipboard and the treat. The lillipup saw the treat and ran to Zeke causing him to giggle. "Want this treat? Then get it!" Said Zeke as he threw the treat in the air and the lillipup jumped up to catch it.

 

Zeke approached Pine slowly while watching his steps. "Professor, I have completed my morning checklist. I have also contacted Cafe Vanilious and placed your usual order. Annie will  be delivering it when she arrives to register as a new trainer" reported Zeke.

 

Annie- Cafe Vanilious, Scabbard Town

Annie was in her room packing her bag ready for her journey. Vanillite was sitting on her bed smiling as it always did. Once finished, Annie picked up Vannilite and walked down the stairs and into the cafe.

 

"You all packed now Annie dear?" Asked the woman behind the counter. Annie nodded and approached the counter.

"Mom are you sure I should be doing this? I mean I am the one who created our famous Vanillice puffs" said Annie sounding nervous. Her mother's face lit up with a smile.

"That is exactly why you should be doing this! If you could create a masterpiece like that with just Vanillite as inspiration then what else can you create with other pokemon to inspire you. But no more arguments. Zeke phoned in Alistair's usual order so be a dear and deliver it for me" said Annie's mother. Annie nodded and picked up the order before leaving the cafe and heading for the research center.

[Skye Prower 386]

Pokemon Research Centre – Scabbard Town

 

“Good work Zeke,” replied Pine, placing his cup of tea down on the desk as he bent down to pick up the Lillipup, followed by the checklist from Zeke.  He sat down, stroking the small Pokémon on his lap as his eyes scanned the list.

 

“Another delay delivering the rejuvenation drive,” sighed the Professor.  “A shame, I’m dying to know what that strange fossil is from,” replied Pine taking a sip of tea.  He glanced out the large window.

 

“Big crowed” he muttered to himself as he inspected the group outside.  “Always is on these days.  Family and friends cheering the new trainers on, local press making a fuss, plus the usual gawkers.  Though it is odd to see the crowd arrive BEFORE any of the trainers.”

 

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Outside Research Centre – Scabbard Town

 

Kimi and Amber were weaving their way through the crowd.  Kimi moved stylishly with confidence on her skates, managing to find a path through.  Amber on the other hand moved much more slowly, tired out, perspiring a little and red faced from running after her sister.  After a few ‘excuse me’s she made her way though, seeing the large garden on front on the centre, several paved paths running through it, and Kimi standing in the middle waiting for her.

 

“You’ve gotta move faster Sis if we’re gonna travel together.  Maybe you should get a pair of skates too?” she laughed, know her sister would never do so.

 

Amber was too short of breath to reply, instead she just glared.  Kimi ignored the glare.  “C’mon, let’s get inside.”  She turned and skated towards the doors.

 

“Wait!” called Amber, running forward to try and catch up. 

[Chromatic Terras 20]

Scabbard Docks

The boat arrives outside of town, blowing its horn to notify all around. Tony was upfront and ready to depart from the boat as it anchored down and opened up it's gate to leave. He immediately looked around in search of the pokemon center until its red roof caught his eye, to which he made his way over immediately and took a seat inside. After a few moments or so, he saw Amora walk in as well and headed over to her.

"My, you really do move quick," she says with a chuckle as Tony walks up to her.

"Heh, sorry it's a habit of mine to walk a little faster than normal due to all the running I used to do," he replies back, scratching his head. "You're good to head straight over, right?"

"Of course, I had already prepared everything before the boat ride. I just figured the pokemon center would be easier for us to meet up at rather than fighting through the crowd at the research facility."

"Crowd? For what?"

"You really are new to all this," Amora laughs as she gestures Tony to follow her out the center and towards the Research facility. "There's always a crowd of the locals on the day of trainers getting their first pokemon. Most are relatives of sorts, others just common neighbors or those who really like to support the new group of trainers. We'll probably have to make our way through them though, considering how late it is in the morning."

"I see," Tony responds as they walk down the town streets. After a moment the research facility started to come into view, as well as a large crowd of people, some of which were already cheering loudly.

[Danny Felixe 330]

Scabbard town - Walking to the Pokemon Research Centre

"Did you have to walk with me?" Danny asked with a groan. Both he and his sister had eaten their breakfast and after a long goodbye to their parents, they had begun heading for the Research centre

"Well...we're both going to the same place" Lynda replied with a smirk. "Besides! Mom wanted me to walk you there before you went off on your own"

"But it's stupid!" Danny complained

"Instead of complaining, will you tell me what starter you picked now?" Lynda asked

"No!" Danny said starting to grin,knowing that would irritate his sister

"Aww come on bro. I told you mine" Lynda said

"Well then you shouldn't have if you were expecting me to tell you yours!" Danny replied grinning more

"Whatever. It looks like we're here... and that's a lot of people" Lynda said. "Probably to cheer us on with our journey

"Well only one of us is going to become champion. And that's me!" Danny said confidently

Lynda laughed

"If you say so bro" she said as she hurried her way to the doors with Danny following close behind

[Seviper the Fang Snake 368]

Just outside Pokemon Research Centre

"Looks like a crowd Layla. Wasn't expecting it." Said Rob looking at the huge crowd and thinking how to get pass.

"So many people..." Said Layla quietly.

"I'll get us through this!" Said Rob as grabbed Layla's hand and moved through the crowd.

After several minutes of maneuvering through the crowd the two siblings made it to the other side.

"That wasn't so hard. Though my ears are ringing now." Said Rob as headed to the doors.

"I wish I had your confidence Rob..." Said Layla following her brother.

[Geoffrey St John 175]

Scabbard town - Behind the crowd

Blake quickly pulled the brake on the jeep."Jack this crowd is too big. I can't drive you the rest of the way. You will have to find another way there. Sorry son" said Blake.

 

"Don't worry dad. Charmy can take him the rest of the way" said James as he threw out a Pokeball to reveal a Charizard. Charmy, Jack is gonna be late to collect his first Pokemon if he doesn't get there soon. Get him to Pine's lab as quick as you can! Now go!" Said James which caused Jack to undo his seat belt as Charmy quickly took off and grabbed Jack from the back seat.

 

Charmy and Jack then flew over the crowd towards Pine's lab in quite a fast pace. Charmy let out a loud roar knowing people would hear it.

 

Pokemon Research centre- Scabbard Town

 

"Professor it is my pleasure! Do you have any other tasks for me to perform this morning Sir?" Asked Zeke as he dusted off his pants from the fall. "Oh we have some arrivals! I will go and greet them on your behalf" said Zeke who approached Danny and Linda before Pine had a chance to respond.

 

"Greetings, I am Zeke. Aide to Professor Pine. Are you two here to recieve your first pokemon?" Asked Zeke.

 

Scabbard town - Behind the crowd

 

Annie reached the large crowd outside Pine's lab and she shyly began to make her way through it being careful not to hurt Vanillite or damage Pine's delivery.

[Skye Prower 386]

Pokemon Research Centre - Scabbard Town  

Pine shook his head slightly as Zeke hurried off.  "Too much hurry.  That kid could get in trouble like that," he commented to himself.  Watching his assistant head to the doors, he could see a couple of kids at the door, and more arriving.  He spun on his heel and headed towards the meeting room.  "Nurse?  Our new trainers are starting to gather like a pack of hungry Poochyenas."

Outside, Kimi reached the doors, giving her sister, still weaving through the crowd, a quick grin before turning to the doors.  "Hi there!" she called happily as she skated towards the small gathering group.  "I'm Kimi!  And the Slowpoke over there is my sister Amber," Kimi continued, pointing towards Amber who had just made it through the crowd, holding her egg carefully, as if terrified it was going to leap out of her arms.  She was about to reply to her sisters comments when a roar shook the air.

"W-what was that?" she gasped.

[Chromatic Terras 20]

Pokemon Research Centre - Scabbard Town

As the crowd continues to celebrate, Amora manages to make her way through, pulling Tony along with her.

"You said you're a quick mover, but you can barely make your way through a crowd," she chuckles as Tony takes a minute to catch his breathe.

huff  "I'd prefer not to have to literally fight all the way through my journey from day one if possible," he replies, exhausted.

"You really do have much to learn then, about what it means to be a trainer," Amora says with a warm smile.

[Danny Felixe 330]

Pokemon Research Centre - Scabbard Town

Lynda made it through the crowd and inside just as the roar took place. She looked around with a beam

"This place is amazing! Isn't it Danny?"she looked around but Danny had not gone in yet. "Danny?"

Then Danny entered inside

"Did you hear that?" he asked excitedly. "I think that was a Charizard! I can't wait to catch one of those!" 

Lynda laughed

"I'm sure you will. Come on" she said heading over to the small group with Danny

[Seviper the Fang Snake 368]

"I guess we go in now Rob." Said Layla 

 

"What the heck was that?"Said Rob.

 

Layla looked around. "I think it's a Pokemon."

 

The two siblings went inside.

[Geoffrey St John 175]

Pokemon research centre-  Scabbard Town

"Everyone go inside. I will take you to the Professor once everyone is here" said Zeke as he waited for everyone to enter. Once everyone was inside Annie showed up.

 

"Morning Zeke! I have the usual order for the professor here" said Annie when a roar was heard from the side. Jack then rushed to Zeke. "What!? This kid is the professor? Is he just out of school or something!?" said Jack which caused Annie to laugh and Zeke to get angry. "I am not the professor! I am Zeke. Professor Pine's Aide!" Declared Zeke.

 

Jack blinked twice then said "Oh yeah, I should have guessed. Someone as smart as a professor would have a sense of style in the way they dress." Annie then had a giggle fit that only got stronger when Zeke responded.

 

"HEY! I do have a sense of style! This is just the official uniform for a Professor's Aide! Besides when you are the professor's right hand man like me. You get too busy to worry about your appearance" Responded Zeke which caused Jack to look at Zeke from head to toe.

 

"The professor must have low standards in his aides if he chose someone who can't even look after their clothes as his top one" said Jack as he pointed out a tear in Zeke's trousers caused by his earlier fall. Zeke got embarrased and more angry at Jack which caused Annie and Vanillite to laugh harder. Vanillite laughed so hard it accidentally used icicle spear and hit Charmy who had followed Jack. Charmy got angry and went to use flamethrower on Vanillite.

 

"Charmy stop!" Was heard from a small distance away when James approached the trio. "Sorry about Charmy and Jack. He is here for his first pokemon. I will wait out here with Charmy if you want to take these two in. I can see you are an aide to Professor Pine" said James to Zeke who had calmed down.

 

"Alright, follow me everyone" said Zeke as he walked into the centre and lead the group to Pine. "Professor I have brought the new trainers" said Zeke as he approached Pine

[Skye Prower 386]

"Hey!  Stop pushing ahead!" called Kimi, before doing the very same thing she just criticised everyone else for.  Amber shook her head, but followed after the group, keeping her distance nervously from the Charizard that had landed near the doors.

"That's it!  Everyone over here," called Pine from the meeting room as the group began to arrive.  "Let's see..... I think.... there's still a few more to come," he said thoughtfully, doing a quick headcount of everyone in the room.

Outside, a ripple and a murmur started among the crowd as a man in a long blue coat started to make his way through it.

[Chromatic Terras 20]

Tony and Amora quietly stood to the side, watching the events unfold while both eagerly ready for what was to come.

[Danny Felixe 330]

Pokemon Research Centre - Scabbard Town
Danny and Lynda went with the group

"When are we getting our Pokemon!" Danny called out while Pine did a headcount

Lynda tried not to laugh but stood trying to be patient

[Seviper the Fang Snake 368]

Pokemon Research Centre- Scabbard Town 

 

"Yeah when's this getting started?" Asked Rob.

 

Layla just stood there quietly.

 

 

[Geoffrey St John 175]

Pokemon research centre-  Scabbard Town

"Professor, are we missing anyone? I will glady go look for anyone missing just in case they got lost" said Zeke as he looked over the group. "Perhaps each of you should introduce yourselves so the professor can see who has arrived" suggested Zeke.

 

Annie shyly held up a flyer to Cafe Vanilious. She was clearly too shy to speak up which caused Zeke to speak for her. "Yes we know you are here Annie. Professor please tick off Annette Cole from the list"

 

Jack said a bit too loudly "Future fire type master Jack Pyrian is here!" That caused Vannilite to turn and cower behind Annie's left leg. 

 

Outside pokemon research centre- Scabbard Town

 

James was petting Charmy when both their attention was draw to the arriving man in a blue coat. "Is that..." said James as Charmy's flame grew a bit larger.

[Skye Prower 386]

Scabbard Town

Pokemon Research Centre Interior 

"No, no, I think we are all here," said Pine, nodding as he glanced at the list in Nurse Joy's hand.  The pokemon nurse was ticking of names as the children spoke up.

"I'm Kimberly McCrae, and the shy one there is my sister Amber," Kimi spoken up confidently.  Amber started to give a quiet protest, but instead gave a small, surprised squeak as she felt her egg move in her hands.

"Good, good," nodded Pine, a little distracted as he wasn't the one taking down the names.  "Once Nurse Joy has you signed off, just come over here," he spoke up, heading to his desk, a number of cases sitting on it."  Just select the case with your name on it.  It has your starter, if you haven't brought your own, your new pokedex, and some spare pokeballs to get you started.

Kimi eagerly ran forward.

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Pokemon Research Centre Exterior

The crowd parted, allowing Champion Storm to reach the main doors of the centre.  Seeing James, he gave a small nod and smile, recognising the trainer.

[Chromatic Terras 20]

Pokemon Research Center

Tony nods to the Professors words as he then walks over to Nurse Joy to introduce himself. He then is directed to his case, pulling out the pokeball and tossing it in the air to release the pokemon inside. A small light flashes from the pokeball opening as a Turtwig emerges, landing in the arms of Tony.

"So this is who you chose," Amora says, walking over and petting the Turtwigs head. "He seems a little smaller than most, but I think that makes him cuter." 

[Danny Felixe 330]

Pokemon Research Centre - Scabbard Town

Lynda and Danny made their way to nurse Joy

"I'm L-" Lynda began

"Hi! I'm Danny Andrews!" Danny interrupted before hurrying over to grab a Pokemon

Lynda laughed again

"Sorry about him. I'm Lynda Andrews. His sister" she then said before going over and grabbing her Pokeball

"Ha! I got mine first" Danny said to Lynda holding up his Pokeball

"Oh yeah?" Lynda asked before releasing her new Fennekin on he ground in front of her. She then knelt down and started gently petting it which clearly made it happy. "

I opened mine first" Lynda then said with a wink

"Hmph!" Danny pouted opening his own Pokeball up revealing another Fennekin which he picked up

Lynda raised an eyebrow surprised

[Seviper the Fang Snake 368]

Pokemon Research Center- Scabbard Town 

Rob and Layla headed towards Nurse Joy and grabbed their respected cases.

 

"Names Rob. Rob Conner! Other there is my sister Layla. She don't talk to people much." Said Rob grabbing his pokeball and releasing the Froakie inside it. The Froakie yawned as it emerged.

 

Layla reached for her pokeball and released her new Chikorita which nuzzled her leg causing Layla to smile a bit.

[Thire 121]

Pokemon Research Centre - Scabbard Town

Coming down the road leading to the research centre at a brisk pace was a young man with a Torchic on his shoulder.

"We must hurry, I believe we missed the starting time!" he said to the Torchic which replied with a chirp.

As he came up to the centre he noticed the large gathering of people in front of the building.

"Hm? Perhaps this is the celebration for the new beginners." He thought to himself as worked his way through the crowd. The crowd started parting for a man in a blue coat as he walked up to the doors. 
"Pardon me good sir, but whom might that be?" asked the man to a fisherman next to him. "That would be Champion Storm, the reigning champion of the Ganlo Region." the fisherman replied to the man. "I see..."