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

Chapter 29

When we get out of the gym, we find Wally and his dad. "Ash! May! Mr. Norman! Guys!"

"Hey, Wally." I say as he comes to us. "I haven't seen you guys in some time. What a coincidence!"

May asks, "So what are you doing here?"

"I just came back to my parent's house to grab something I'd forgotten."

Norman says, "You look like you've been working hard, Wally. It's clear even without a battle."

"R-really? You really think so? Hehe... Thank you! That's so nice of you to say!" Wally says with a blush.

"As you can see, Wally's health has thoroughly improved." Wally's father says. "It's all thanks to you guys. You guys helped Wally catch his first Pokemon that day. It's because of you that he has a partner of his own now. That partner is why he's grown so long. That's my firm belief. So, I thank you."

Then he takes out an HM and says, "Yes, that's it! Sometimes words aren't enough. It would delight me if you'd take this." And since I already have the HM for Surf, that is going to be May's.

"If you're cleared to use Surf outside of battle, you'll be able to cross seas with your Pokemon."

Norman says, "Considering how much you and Wally have grown, you should be able to handle what lies beyond the sea on Route 118 now. There are far stronger Pokémon and Trainers waiting for you on Hoenn's east coast. Continue your journey and your adventures there. I know you'll do your best!"

"Yes, sir! I will do my best to become as strong as Ash, sir!" Wally says. "I guess I had better start out, then. I'm off for now, Dad! See you next time!"

Then Norman says, "Wally... I look forward to seeing you and your Pokémon grow stronger together. And all of you take care of yourself out there."

We then bid farewell to Norman and Caroline as we decide to go to Route 118. Although that's the plan, we get a call from Professor Birch that Professor Oak and Eve are heading to Littleroot Town, so we go there and meet them.

"I can't believe I met Professor Oak in person, can I have your autograph?" Max says after seeing him in person.

"Why, yes. Max." Professor Oak says as he signs his name.

Eve says, "So how are you doing, little sis. I hope you're not having too much fun with Ash."

"Eve!" Alice yells in embarrassment. And May says, "So you're Eve's sister, but you two don't really look the same."

"Yeah, a lot of people said that. Flora and I have Mom's black hair while Alice get Dad's white hair." Eve says. "So how's the progress, Ash?"

"I have 5 badges and 3 ribbons, while May has two ribbons." I say.

"Hold on, when did you get your third ribbon?" Mark asks.

"The Lavaridge Contest. When you guys are having a hot spring there." Alice says.

"You should have told me!" May says. "I could have taken part of it."

"But then I'll beat you, and you will fall into despair again." I say as she sulks down. "True..."

Team Rocket tries to take over their Pokemon with a new mecha, but we stop them and send them flying.

"They are gone again..." Eve says.

"Swifty moving, Fly high, a Starmie shines in a darkening sky." Oak says.

"Wow, it is an honor to hear a poem from Professor Oak." Max says as they laugh.

Before they go, Oak asks, "So where are you heading next?"

"I think it is time to go to Fortree City." I say. "It is time for a battle against Aunt Winona."