Branden departed the gym and healed his Pokemon. However, he was stopped before he could leave.
"Excuse me!" called the man.
The man stepped in front of Branden.
"Let me guess, by the way you're dressed, you're a Pokemon trainer?" said Scott.
Scott looked Branden over.
"Well, maybe not. Your clothes aren't all that dirty." mused Scott.
"Hey! I am a Pokemon trainer!" declared Branden.
"You're either a rookie trainer, or an ordinary kid." sighed Scott.
Branden showed off his Poke Balls and Pokedex as proof he was a trainer.
"I'm roaming the land in search of talented trainers. Sorry to have taken your time." said Scott.
With that, Scott left while Branden was annoyed by this man. Brandon shook his head to try and refocus on his adventure. He then turned and began heading west to Rustboro City. Branden entered Route 104. Suddenly, a wild Pokemon popped out of he tall grass.
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"A Taillow!" exclaimed Branden.
Branden grabbed a Poke Ball.
"Go Zigzagoon!" cried Branden, releasing his Pokemon.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Branden.
Zigzagoon used Tackle and hit. Taillow used Focus Energy.
"Use Tackle!" ordered Branden.
Zigzagoon used Tackle and hit. Taillow used Peck and hit.
"That's good." said Branden.
Branden threw a Poke Ball and captured the Taillow.
"Yes!" cried Branden happily.
Branden recalled Zigzagoon and checked it.
"It's a Female. Level 5. Ability is Guts. Nature is Sassy." mused Branden.
Branden continued meeting a few non-trainers. The first was a boy who told him about how to weaken Pokemon. Then he stepped on a beach and met a girl who noted trainers had to battle if they locked eyes. Branden saw a boy walking on the beach and decided to approach him.
