Chapter 2 - Meeting Up

The young man with the white hat had finally arrived at the Nuvema Town without any problems. They encountered a few trainers along the way, but nothing they couldn't handle. His Swampert took out the other trainers Pokemon with just one hit without receiving any injury. This surprised the other trainers as their Pokemon were taken out very easily.The town was just a quiet neighbourhood, as the people around then place were either shopping for meals for the family or just hanging out with friends. He saw a white lab at the far end of the town. He then headed straight towards the building while checking out on the towns folks. His Swampert was close behind, looking at the vast erray of Pokemon food. He's mouth was now watering from it.The boy noticed this and just sighed before speaking to his Swampert. "Okay, once I handed the documents to Prof. Juniper, I'll buy you some of those meals, alright?" Swampert head this before nodding. They then headed towards the lab that was a few metres from where they were. The lab was just a double story building, just near the lake that's facing towards it.They both arrived at the doorstep of the lab before they both entered. Inside there was a room which had a large television screen, a desk in front of it and a sofa facing at the screen. Beside the room was the actual lab, with some Poke balls laying on one of the machine and a machine that can heal Pokemons. But the Prof was no where to be seen as the whole lab was empty, apart from them. "Looks like the prof. is not here," he said to his Swampert. He was about to leave when the door suddenly opened."Prof. Ju... who the heck are you?!" a boy with a spec asked as he stood at the doorway. He too was looking for the professor, but on another reason."The name is Brendan Birch, what about you?" Brendan asked as his Swampert stood in front of him."Heh, it seems that a thief had intruded into Prof's lab. I will help her get rid of you then, and by the way, why should I tell you my name?" the boy asked with a smirk, but Brendan remained cool by his cockyness."I don't know, maybe I have some documents she needs, four eyes," Brendan taunted back."Oh it's own! White hair!" he replied."Why does people mistake my hat for hair!" Brendan exclaimed as his left eyebrow was twitching."Fine, we'll settle this with a Pokemon Battle, one-on-one," the boy stated."Fine by me, and if I win, you'll tell me your name," Brendan stated with a smirked."And if I win?" the other guy asked."Then I will just leave the lab," Brendan stated."Okay, let the battle, begin!" with that, he tossed out his Poke ball. Out came a plant type Pokemon, that had a snake like body. Brendan knew what kind of Pokemon it was as he had study the Pokemon starters of the Unova region. He may be at a type disadvantage, but he had something up his sleeves."Time to fight, Swampert," Brendan stated as his Pokemon nodded. He then jumped a few feet from Brendan before the guy with the specs smirk."This will be an easy win" he thought, as he was confident of his upcoming victory.Meanwhile, May and her Glaceon had just passed the Nacrene City thanks to her running shoes. She doesn't want to waste any time on getting a starter Pokemon from Unova and battling those Gym Leaders. She might need some help with it though, considering the fact that she had never been in a Gym battle before. She was so used to coordinating her Pokemons that she had been really bad in a battle, since she once lost a battle before.Since then, she tried to avoid any more Pokemon battle whenever she encounter a trainer. She then noticed that her Glaceon was getting a bit tired from all the running, so she slowed down to a stop. "Hey, Glaceon, are you tired from all that running?" May asked as she kneel down beside her. Her Glaceon nodded as May patted her head. She felt sorry for her, running all the way from the city they came from."Okay, here, rest for awhile," May stated before taking out a Poke ball. She recalled Glaceon into her poke ball before standing back up. "And now, to continue to Nuvema Town," with that, she began running again.Back in the lab of Prof Juniper, two trainers were battling out when one of the Pokemons had fainted. It was Serperior, the four eyes boy who lost the battle. But Brendan's Swampert was unscaved by the battle, even though they were at a disadvantage. "You lost, so, what's your name?" Brendan asked as stood in front of the other boy."Fine, my name is Cheren, why are you here anyway? Are you planning to steal Prof. Juniper's research files?" Cheren asked as he eyed Brendan."No, I'm here on official business from my dad," Brendan stated."Business? Who's your dad?" Cheren asked, not buying Brendan's word."Prof. Birch, he told me that Prof. Juniper wants to know the weather changes of Hoenn," Brendan explained."Wait, Prof. Birch actually has a son? And it's you?" Cheren was utterly dumbfounded at the answer."I know, he never inform anyone about it. Though there's this one friend that does knows. We always played together, but..." Brendan stated, but he just stopped halfway through as he looked out the window, sighing about the memory he used to be with her."But?" Cheren asked."It will be a story for another day. So, anyway, have you seen Prof. Juniper?" Brendan asked.Cheren just sighed before taking a seat on the sofa. "I wish, she isn't here since this morning," he stated.Brendan then walked towards the sofa before he slumped down, sighing. He was eager to try out the Gym Leaders of Unova once he sends those documents to Prof. Juniper, but it seems he has to wait even longer. "Well, I guess we'll have to wait for her to return then. Got anything interesting to watch on tele?" Brendan asked as he jumped over the sofa before landing onto the seat while Cheren switch the television on.Meanwhile, in the Almia region, a girl with 2 spiky pigtail was walking down a route with a Pachirisu on her shoulder. She was a bit bored about not getting any adventures these days, ever since they taken Team Dim Sun down. "What should we do, Pachi?" she asked her Pokemon as she scratched the Pokemon's head.On her way to the base, her teammate, Barlow, was running towards her. She noticed that he somehow looked worried, which made Kate nervous about something. Once Barlow stopped in front of her, he bend down, trying to catch his breath before he spoke up. "Crawford found something in Unova, you need to check it out. Let's hurry back to the base, Kate," Barlow stated, which Kate nodded.She might not be bored anymore, but something in her was saying that something bad was going to happen, something which she wasn't going to like. But as long as she gets to go on an adventure, she was happy to accept the mission. They both ran back to the base as fast as they could, wondering what did Crawford found.Back in Unova, May was feeling a bit tired from all that running. She had ran past trainers and a few towns along the way to get to Nuvema Town as fast as possible, since she might get her starter pokemon of the region. She was now in Accumula Town, which was famous for its views over the hills. She might go and climb up a hill to check out the view, but she wanted to get her starter pokemon 1st, she had to wait till then. She took a seat on one of the bench that was available in the park. She grab a bottle of water out of her bag before unscrewing the cap as she chug down the water in it, thirsty from all the running she did.As she was finishing off with her drink, she took noticed of a blonde girl looking for something. She wore a green beret with a a white bow, an orange vest over a white top, a pair of shorts which reached just below her knees and a green bag over her torso. She had a Samurott beside her as well, helping her finding someone, or something. When they saw May, they quickly ran towards her.When they stopped in front of May, which surprised her, the girl bowed to her before asking. "Hi, I was wondering, have you seen a young man, who wore a cap and a blue vest, with an Emboar?" she asked, which May was just staring at her, confused."Erm, sorry, but I have never seen him before," May replied with a sweatdropped. The blonde just sighed before taking a seat beside her while her Pokemon slept beside her legs."Anyway, my name is Bianca, what's your name?" she suddenly asked, which caught May by surprised. She was amazed at how fast the girl could change the subject."My name is May, nice to meet you Bianca," May replied, shaking hands with her. Bianca just smile about it as they stop shaking hands."I was wondering, where did you live?" she asked."Well, I live in a region called Hoenn," May replied, which Bianca blinked at her a few times before she shook her head out of daze."Hoenn? Is it a cool place?" she asked, getting excited about it as she clasped her hands together."Yes, it is," May replied with a smile, giggling at the fact that Bianca was cheering her up."Could I see your Pokemons?" that question startled May a bit, since she was never asked with that question before."Sure," May replied as she rummaged through her bag before grabbing 3 of the poke balls. She then tossed them out as 3 Pokemons appeared in front of her, Blaziken, Glaceon and Venusaur."Oh cool," Bianca stated, with twinkles in her eyes as she scanned May's pokemons while touching their fur while patting Glaceon's head. She really love it when someone pats her head. "Wow, a Glaceon, it's really rare for someone to evolve them from Eevee here, in Unova," Bianca stated, which May nodded. The Gym Leader, Burgh, told her about it back at the Castelia City.She then spotted a young lady, who was in her early 20s, was walking towards them. She noticed that she wore a white coat over a white shirt and green skirt that reaches her knees. She had a light brown hair that was tied up into ponytail that curled upwards. May guessed she could be the region's professor, though she doesn't know the name. She was holding a tape recorder on her right hand too, which made May curious on what was recorded.She was later reminded about her old friend back in her childhood, since her friend's father was a professor. She remembered that he wore a white beanie all the time and never like to take it off. They both always played together at the playground or around Pokemons. She remembered the nickname he gave her too, Skitty. It embarrassed her as she was nicknamed after a Pokemon, but she always wondered why. She thought about asking him, if she ever finds him again.Her train of thoughts was later broken as someone was asking her. "Miss, are those your Pokemons?" the professor asked her as she sat beside her. May could clearly noticed that the professor was exhausted, but from what, she doesn't know."Yes, they are," May replied as the professor stretch her sore body before getting back up."Well, do you mind going back to the lab with me so that I can add them to my list of unique pokemon?" she asked as May just stared at her. She then looked back at her pokemons, then back at the professor."Sure," May replied before she got up from her seat. She took out 3 poke balls before recalling her Pokemons back into their respected poke balls. She then placed them into her bag before giving a smile to professor. Bianca was a little disappointed that she couldn't admired May's pokemons longer, but when she saw the professor, she was happy again."Prof. Juniper! Where were you?" she asked while giving the professor a hug."I was video tapping some of the Pokemon that was migrating from east of here, since this morning," the professor explained as she placed her tape recorder into her side pocket. Bianca now understood why she wasn't available since this morning, she was out in the wild, recording some migrating Pokemons that came from other regions."Cheren will be happy to hear that you're back," Bianca stated. Professor just sighed as they began their walk back to Nuvema Town, with Bianca skipping along the way. May was excited too, as she couldn't wait to ask the professor if she could get a starter Pokemon. She wanted to start off like any new trainers, but she brought some strong Pokemons with her, in case there was a situation that she couldn't solve. They were right now on their way to Nuvema Town, which held a surprising visitor for them.Meanwhile, back in the lab, Brendan was staring into space as the television was running a show about a superhero saving someone from trouble. He wondered why people likes those kind of stuff anyway. He also noticed that Cheren was sound asleep on the sofa with the control in his hand. Brendan just chuckled at the sight of Cheren sleeping soundly.He was later reminded about his past friend, back in Littleroot Town. He remembered that she was always with him, playing around with Pokemons and the playground, or in his room playing some toys. The laughed from the girl was the cutest thing he had ever heard, as well as her smile. He gave her the nickname, Skitty, because it fits her so well.He sighed as he got up before stretching his body before noticing that Swampert was asleep. He just chuckled before leaving him asleep as he left the lab. He took a walk down the path, towards the ocean. The sun was setting over the ocean, thus making the sky turn into a fiery orange hue. There were food stalls all over the street, selling food and drinks since it was dinner time. He was reminded of buying some food for his Swampert, as he did promised him.Once he was near the edge of the path, he closed his eyes as he took a deep breath, breathing in the smell of the ocean. It reminded him of his old home, back in Hoenn. The smell of the ocean was always calming his nerve system and make him think clearly. The breeze from the ocean was refreshing as well. When he opened his eyes, he saw that there were all kinds of Pokemon, swimming in the ocean and birds, flying over the ocean.He sighed, before heading back to the lab to wait for Prof. Juniper to return. Along the way, he noticed there were 3 young ladies heading towards the lab, and one of them was wearing a lab coat. Brendan knew who she was as he sprinted down the pathway, anxious about starting his adventure around Unova. He managed to dodge the people, who were crowding the street, without even bumping into them. Though a few people yelled at him to slow down, which he ignored as he cleared the street.He screeched to halt as he stood right outside of the door. He took a deep breath before he turn the knob, only to get hit in the face as the door was push opened by Bianca. This made him fell backwards, landing on his back as he rub his face. Bianca, on the other hand, was shocked to opened the door right into someone's face, which she quickly tried apologising to him. "I'm so sorry, I didn't know.""It's alright, I'm fine," Brendan reassured her as he slowly stood up while removing his hand from his injured face. Luckily, there was no blood, but there was a bruise on his nose. He just shook it off as he entered the lab. When he entered, he saw a girl, standing a few feet from the door, was talking to Prof. Juniper. He thought that she might be a friend to the girl that open the earlier. When the girl turned around, he was now gazing right into her eyes. Somehow, those eyes reminded him of someone.May was shocked to see that a young man, who wore a white beanie, looked really familiar as the eyes was reminding her of someone. She too was gazing into his eyes, noticing how hypnotic it was to see. Their train of thoughts was later broken by a cough, which was from the professor. "Anyway, May, you may choose from any of the 3 starter Pokemons on the machine," she stated, showing her the machine with the 3 poke balls. May nodded before heading towards the machine to choose her Pokemon of the region."I'll go with, Oshawott," May said as she took the poke ball."Good choice, and I'd see that the reports from the Hoenn region had just arrived. Right, Brendan?" the professor said, looking at Brendan as he nodded. He then took off his bag before rummaging through to reveal some files and papers about the Hoenn's Pokemons and Climate."And is that your Swampert?" she asked, as the Swampert began to wake up."Yeah," Brendan replied as his Swampert stretched before walking towards him."Interesting, 2 fully evolve starter Pokemons from Hoenn. This will certainly go into my index of Pokemons," with that, she took out a journal before beginning to write down some information. Brendan just raised an eyebrow to the professor's way to analysing data. She somehow reminded him of his dad, Prof. Birch."So, I was wondering Prof. Juniper, could I get a starter pokemon too?" Brendan asked as he was a bit nervous. He was worried that the professor would say no, but he was surprised on what the professor answered."Sure, and you can go with her as well," she said, as May blinked at her a few times."Alright," Brendan said as he went to choose his starter Pokemon as well. He went for Snivy, as he wanted to have a good team by keeping it balance. He has Swampert, Rhyperior and Aggron with him. He left his Shiftry back home, since he was feeling sick. He chose Snivy as it could help balance out his team."Well then, do you have your Pokedex with you?" the professor asked as she got off of her seat before pulling out a drawer. She then took out a couple of microchip from it before showing it to them. "This will help improve your Pokedex to recognise the region's pokemon," she explained as both Brendan and May took out their Pokedex before handing them to the professor.She later opened a small compartment located behind the device. She inserted the chip into the compartment before closing it up. She then handed them back their Pokedex. "Try turning it on," she said as both Brendan and May did so.They were amazed at how many Pokemons were now added to the list. They couldn't wait to start their journey and Brendan hope that it could help with his dad's research on Pokemons. "Thank you so much, professor," they said together before looking at each."Oh, and my name is May," she said, taking out her hand, which Brendan shook it."Mine is Brendan Birch," he said with a smile. May was again reminded about her childhood friend, which was caused by Brendan's smile and somehow, the name sounded so familiar as well."Well then, how about staying for the night?" Prof. Juniper suggested as she looked out the window. It was really dark right now as the stalls had packed up."Sure!" they both said the same time, which caused Cheren to wake up from his slumber. May just giggled about how they woke him up with their answer, which Brendan was reminded of someone. He might try to find her once he finished with his journey around Unova. Though he doesn't know that the girl he was seeking was actually right under his nose.Back in Almia, Kate and Barlow had returned to the base and was now in front of Crawford's computer. "So, let me get this straight, Team Dim Sun has returned are now in the Unova region? And you want me to go there?" Kate asked, as she was speechless about the situation that she was currently in."Yes, and yes. Since Kellyn is busy with the Psyducks in the Sinnoh region, you will need to head there," Crawford stated as he type on the keyboard."Alright then. One problem though, how am I travel to the Unova region? I don't even know where it is," Kate stated, crossing her arms as her Pachirisu jumped off from her shoulder onto the table next to her."Well, that is where I give you a GPS for the location," Barlow stated, handing her the device that he took it out from his pocket."Okay then, so when do I leave?" she asked again, which was giving Crawford a headache."Like, right now," he said. Kate just sighed as she stuffed the GPS into her bag that on the table."Alright, then I'll just grab a few things and I'm off," with that, she headed down the stairs before walking towards her room."You know, you don't have to be mean to her," Barlow stated, as he was a little upset about Crawford's respond to Kate."Alright, alright. Anyway, I have picked up another message, stating that it was a former Admin of some criminal organisation, called Team Aqua," Crawford stated, changing the subject as he focused on the matter at hands."Team Aqua? I heard they were taken down by some kid. As well as Team Magma," Barlow stated, looking at the screen as he was surprised to hear it too."Me too. Something tells me this is going to get worse," he said with dread in his voice. Barlow agreed as they both continued to monitor the Unova region and hoping to intercept another message.Meanwhile, Kate had finished packing up her stuff that she needed, her handy screwdriver, her 2nd styler in case of emergency and her wireless in ear device. She took her bag before leaving the room, with her Pachirisu on her shoulder. "Well, we better hurry up then," with that, Kate left the base as she was now on her way to Unova, hoping to stop Team Dim Sun from any more evil activities.

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