Pokemon Heroes: Sinnoh Saga [Book 1]

Chapter 8

"After so long, we finally reached the largest city in the Sinnoh Region: Jubilife City.

Having grown up in a small town like Twinleaf, I had never seen so many colourful sights and sounds. We had been to Jubilife once when we were kids, with our families, but our memories had blurred into something surreal due to the length of time and influence of all the sugar and youthful adrenaline.

There were lights everywhere, flashing upon billboards and store windows, and the buildings were all several stories high—much taller than anything I was used to. It was magnificent.

Alyssandra claimed her shopping trip and used the time to pick out outfits for herself in her upcoming Pokémon Contest.

Admittedly though, if it wasn't for the entire afternoon I would spending as a pack mule on Alyssandra's shopping spree it would have been a perfect stay..."

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Sam, Alyssandra and Jeremy gawped when they beheld the sight that was Jubilife City once more. Finally, after almost a week of travelling and several detours, they had finally arrived at their destination.

"We've had a busy first week," said Sam when the group entered the massive city. "But we're finally here, Jubilife City."

Alyssandra nodded. "I know! Isn't it amazing? Look at all the tall buildings and the bustling crowds, it's just beautiful!"

Alyssandra was indeed right; the entire city was comprised of massive buildings, and even the Pokémon Centre was five stories tall—or so Sam had heard anyway. Crowds pushed and shoved their way around the group, and vendors sold their wares right on the street corner.

They hadn't been to Jubilife in a few years, and somehow they had completely forgotten the wonders of the large city. Compared to Twinleaf Town, Jubilife was an ecumenopolis.

"It's certainly different from what we're used to," said Jeremy as he squeezed past two groups of several businessmen who seemed not to even notice him standing there.

"Quick, let's get to the Pokémon Centre," said Alyssandra. "The faster we drop our stuff off the faster we can go on that shopping trip you promised."

Sam and Jeremy groaned, remembering the promise they made to Alyssandra after she had won their Pokémon catching contest.

"I was hoping she had forgotten by now," complained Jeremy as the group pushed on through the throng of people.

It didn't take much longer to reach a Pokémon Centre—unlike most smaller towns, Jubilife City had several—but before they could enter the building, they were ambushed by a pair of clowns.

"Hello there, children!" said the woman. "We represent the Pokétch Company!"

"Uh, hi there," replied the Sam, a little worried.

"We can't help but notice your Pokétch there!" said the male clown. "And that means you are instantly applicable for these magnificent prizes! Tell them what they've won Vanna!"

"All right, Pat!" said the female clown known as Vanna. "You have all instantly won a brand new Pokétch application! This application allows you to access your Pokémon PC from your Pokétch at any time! It also allows you to transfer Pokémon between your party and your PC!"

Vanna and Pat handed out small microchips to each of the group. "Just insert that small chip into the back, like so," explained Pat as she demonstrated on Alyssandra's Pokétch. "And the application will install and start to work, just like that!"