1.Ash's Story (Part 3: Hoenn)

Chapter 6

When we're at Rustboro City, we meet up with Brendan, and he says, "So you made it here to Rustboro, too, Ash, Alice, and May."

"Hey, Brendan." We decide to introduce Mark, Minami, and Max to him, and they are surprised to learn that Brendan is the son of Professor Birch. Brendan says, "It's a real city, huh? Nothing like Littleroot. Oh, did you know? There's a Pokémon Gym here, too. As soon as I gather a few more Pokémon, I'll be trying my team against it! See ya!"

After he leaves, we decide to continue exploring. We find a house with a lot of cut trees, and when we meet the man, he says, "That determined expression... That limber way you move... And your well-trained Pokemon... You're obviously skilled Trainers!"

"We are... but..." Before I can say something, the man continues, "No, wait, don't say a word. I can tell just by looking at you. I'm sure that you will be capable of putting this HM to good use! No need to be modest or shy. Go on, take it!"

When he shoves the HM to May's hand, he says, "Any Pokemon that's learned Cut can chop down prickly trees, HMs like this can be used outside of battle, too."

May says, "That's great... but shouldn't you have it instead, Ash?"

I say, "I already have about 8 HMs with me. Cut, Fly, Surf, Strength, Flash, Rock Smash, Whirlpool, and Waterfall."

"Wow... that sure is a lot, but I think you missed one if you're here in Hoenn." Max says.

"Okay, thanks for telling me, but I don't want any spoilers." I say.

Then we decided to go to the Pokemon Gym until we noticed a Poliwag with a white armband on the end of its tail.

"Poliwag! Oh, good! I've been looking all over for you!" Much to our surprise, the one who approaches us is Roxanne, the Gym Leader of Rustboro City. And there is a group of students behind him that is the same age as Max.

It turns out that the Poliwag belongs to one of the students, but because he's afraid of touching the Pokemon, the Poliwag runs off. Then the students are trying to fight before Roxanne stops them. Then they are heading back to the Pokemon Trainer's School before I decide to greet her, "Ms. Roxanne. It's nice to see you again."

Then Roxanne notices us and says, "Ash, Mark, Minami, and Alice. I never thought I'd see you here." Roxanne says to us.

"Yeah, so you're on a field trip?" Alice asks.

"These students are in the beginner's class. We're here on a field trip until now it is the time for us to head back to the school."

"How cool." Max says. "I want to go to the Pokemon Trainer's School too! So can I, May?"

"I don't know... why don't we think about it?" May asks.

"Don't forget. We have a gym battle coming up." I say.

"Oh? So after Johto, you're finally going to come here for the Gym battles, Ash?" Roxanne says.

"Of course, and I think it is great if we battle you first." I say.

"That's great, the Rustboro Gym happens to be next door to the Pokemon Trainer's School. So why don't you all stop by and visit the school before you head off to the gym battle?" Roxanne says.

"That's great. That also reminds me. Is Luke also there as well?" Mark asks.

"Of course." Roxanne says, "He's helping me with some of the schoolwork."

As we head to the Trainer's School, we meet Luke and we share a greeting. Luke says, "I can't believe you four are traveling together! I'm quite jealous, you know."