Pokemon Heroes: Sinnoh Saga [Book 1]

Chapter 19: Floaroma Town, The Festival of Honey

"Floaroma Town was truly a beautiful place. I have never seen so many flowers in one place before, and to this day I have yet to see a place that matches the beauty that is Floaroma—although, if we are counting places I'm not supposed to talk about, I think a few places we've visited in the coming years beat it. We showed up at the perfect time too. When we arrived, it was the start of the Festival of Honey, and annual event that celebrates Floaroma's honey and Bug Pokémon. Suffice it to say, there was a lot of catching to be done that day."

The group woke up that morning with a sense of excitement in them. They quickly devoured their breakfast, and then ran towards the videophones—having registered for Festival of Honey last night—hoping to get their Pokémon transferred and their routines done before the festival began.

Sam first dialled his grandmother's number, so that he and Jeremy could speak to their families, and Jeremy could speak to Professor Rowan about his recently caught Luxio.

"Jeremy, Pikachu, good morning!" cried Mrs. De Oliveira as she picked up the phone, "I was wondering when you were going to call."

"Pi-Pika!" responded Pikachu cheerfully.

"Hey, mom," said Jeremy.

"Hello, Sam, Alyssandra and Niya," greeted Jeremy's mother cheerfully to the others. Everyone else returned the gesture. "Oh, Sam, your grandmother wanted me to tell you that she's at the store," explained Jeremy's mother, "Just in case you called while she was out."

Sam nodded. "Thank you, Mrs. De Oliveira," said Sam graciously; then he stepped back from the videophone slightly, allowing Jeremy to talk to his mother, while also being close enough to respond if he was asked a question.

"How are you kids doing?" asked Mrs. De Oliveira, "Have you been keeping safe?"

Jeremy chuckled. "Relatively," he said, "We're in Floaroma Town now." "Oh, Floaroma Town! I heard it's filled with flowers; it must be so beautiful!" swooned Jeremy's mother, "Many of the flowers in my garden were brought from Floaroma—oh I wish I could be there with you."

"So how are things back home, mom?" asked Jeremy. "Oh, we've been keeping busy," smiled Jeremy's mother, "We miss you around here, but we're so proud of you, all of you! And we know you're going to go far."

Jeremy smiled. "Thanks, mom," he said, "You know, I've been thinking recently about what I might do with my life. Sam's going to be a Trainer and all, and Alyssandra's a Coordinator—Niya can be both."

"What is that son?" asked Jeremy' mother, "What do you want to do?"

Jeremy paused, and then with a small smile he waved his hand. "Nah, it's nothing," he said, "It's not really anything—never mind. Is Professor Rowan there?"

Jeremy's mother paused as she watched her son, and then looked behind her. "Yes, he's down in the basement," she explained, "He spends much of his time down there or in the garden—that's where he studies your Pokémon you know. You guys have caught quite a bit of them, and some of them are so cute! Alyssandra, your Mime Jr. and his friends were just adorable."

"Thank you, Mrs. De Oliveira," smiled Alyssandra, "I only wish I didn't have to send it to Professor Rowan, but I know he needs to study my Pokémon and Mime Jr. doesn't want to leave its friends."

"It sounds just like you guys," joked Mrs. De Oliveira, "Completely inseparable. Now, I'll go and get Professor Rowan for you Jeremy, I know you must be in a hurry."

Jeremy's mother disappeared from the screen, and after several minutes of waiting and silence, Professor Rowan appeared on the screen.

"Hello, kids, and hello there Pikachu!" he said, "I see you're keeping your Pikachu out of its Poké Ball now, huh?"