The trio stands with Falkner, at the city entrance. "So Theo, where do you all plan to head next?" The gym leader questioned.
Theo looked puzzled, then surprised. "Actually, I haven't thought about it. You just reminded me now." He has no clue what's even around.
The man slowly nodded. "Well then, how about the gym in Azalea Town?" He suggested. What a pretty name. "It's a beautiful small town, living quietly in harmony with Pokèmon. The towns roots are nestled deep in the forest south of here. I know for a fact that the gym there specializes in bug-type Pokèmon. I'd say it's the ideal place to travel for your second badge."
"Azalea Town.." he slowly said quietly to himself.. "that sounds perfect! Thanks so much for helping us these past few days, and for that amazing gym battle." He stuck his hand out to the gym leader.
"It was all my pleasure." He shook his hand. "Safe travels to Azalea and the rest of the region. I look forward to watching you battle in the league." He waved toward the group as they walked off.
"Bye Falkner! See you later!" The trio of kids yelled out, leaving Violet City a thing of the past. How quickly those first few days went.
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They're heading south. The trail is leading them through a grass plain. The sky is gloomy. They haven't hit the forest yet. "Just let us know Nessa whenever we have to take a side trail to get there." Theo broke the silence.
She turned to Quinton, "I thought he was taking us." She gestured to him. "I don't know how to get to Azalea Town, I've never been there."
"What do you mean you've never been there??" He raised his tone. "You said you knew the region!" He knocked on his head, "Are you just forgetting how to get there?"
"I do know the region. Some of it. I've never been to Azalea Town before. You expect me to go everywhere?" She crossed her arms.
Suddenly, a light flashed from Quinton's arms, catching their attention. "Hey Quinton, the egg!" Theo pointed while Quinton was already taking the egg out of the incubator.
"It's gonna hatch!" He moved off of the trail, setting the egg down on the grass. "We've got to keep it warm." He said sitting down and placing the egg in his lap. The eggs light faded away, coming back every few seconds.
Crack.
Tiny pieces of the egg began to fall off, then, a blinding white light began to shine. "Aaahh..." we voiced with our lips slightly parted...
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