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The train pulled into the Petalburg station and Kevin exited with a yawn. He tossed Monsoon's PokeBall on the ground, releasing his companion. Monsoon emerged with a yawn and waved happily at Kevin. "Well, lets find a boat to Dewford, shall we?" Kevin said to Monsoon as the walked down the road.

Monsoon, being a water Pokemon, could smell salt water from a mile away. He sniffed the air and grabbed Kevin's pant leg, pulling and pointing in the direction of the ocean.

"You find it buddy?" Kevin asked, already sure of the answer. Monsoon nodded and the two headed for the beach.

"You're sure you're okay?" Keegan asked Mike, the sight of them falling forever etched within his brain. He quickly followed Kasiya, attempting to catch her as the Arcanine nearly pushed her over, but pulled back as she regained herself. Hoping no one saw the slight pink in his cheeks except for Vulpix, who seemed to be laughing at his trainer, he entered the house.

"No, I'm alright." Mike said wiping the remainder of the dirt from his clothes and hair. A small piece of paper fell out of his hat while he was shaking it off. It was the note Winona gave him. "Agh!" Mike gasped as he dove for it, only serving to dirty himself up more. Curiosity overwhelmed him as he went to unwrap the note; it was sealed with a kiss. Mike rolled his eyes, carefully undoing the folds, a small feather floated to the ground. Mike picked it up and placed it in his pocket. I'm keeping this. He held the note close to his eyes, the familiar loopy handwriting making his heart beat.

Mike,

I'm really glad you were eble to come down to Fortree and see me today, I had alot of fun! Your new Charmander is so cute, its little flaming tail reminds me of the candles they sell at the PokeMart. My mom said that soon he's going to start teaching me to become the Gym Leader when I'm older, and that she's going to help me catch a bunch of flying Pokemon! I can't wait! I'm a little scared of all the responsibility, but if you were here I know you'd tell me to be strong. I'm happy we're friends, and drop by for a visit sometimes!

Friends Forever!

Winona

The note ended there, or so he thought. A small arrow pointed to the opposite side where more was written. It was in a different pen and in much more legible.

I wrote that 5 years ago when I was still training to be a Leader. Looking back I still mean every word of it. Show them what you're made of Mike, I'm rooting for you.

Be sure to visit.

Winona

Mike smiled that nostalgic smile, remembering way back when. "Boy do I wish for those days again." He said to himself as he rose to his feet and oh so carefully placed the note in his backpack.

Mike sat down by the Pokemon Center, reminiscing about his early days. "She was something else." He said to himself with a smile, peering over at his feuding Pokemon. Portabello was still beating Nitro senseless until he flew up. He stuck out his tongue but remembered too late that he was an astonishing jumper. Portabello cleared a building and landed on Nitro's back, steering him with his crests.

Keegan entered the name rater's house after Kasiya, looking around as he did so. The decorations were sparse, it seemed as though he were a simple man with simple pleasures. They boy waited patiently, his small Vulpix waiting just as patient for their turn. "I hope these names are good ones," he said to himself, stroking the fox's soft hair.

"That looked easy enough..." Keegan said to himself. "What? Oh, yeah, great name," he said, feeling sheepish for not answering right away. "I guess it's my turn," he said, stepping up to the Name Rater.

"Hello there," he said.

"Er, uh, Hi?" Keegan ansewred, although it was almost a question in return.

"Got some names to bestow? Or change?" he chuckled, nodding to Hiro.

"Uh, yeah, bestow," Keegan said. He shook himself a bit. Stop being such an idiot! He screamed at himself internally. "I have three Pokemon and three names all picked out," he said, finally showing a backbone. "For my handsome Vulpix here, I've decided on Helios. The bringer, protector, and guardian of light. He set Vulpix on the table, withdrawing his two other Pokeballs from his pocket. He released Electrike, who finally looked awake. "Electrike here has a strong sense of justice," he began, "so I've decided to call him Themis." He backed up a foot or two, and released Ekans, who swayed from side to side, his coils piled on top of themselves. "And last but not least, my Ekans is a bit of a naughty boy. He likes to goof off and play pranks, so I've decided to call him Loki, after the prankster himself."

"Those are some pretty well thought-out names," The rater said, scratching his chin. "Okay! From now on, Vulpix's name is Helios! Electrike's name is Themis! And Ekans' name is Loki!" the rater called out, seemingly making it official. Keegan recalled his trio into their balls, a broad grin across his face.

"So, what do you think?" he asked Kasiya, walking up to her and juggling his three Pokeballs without much effort.

"Uh oh." Keegan muttered quietly, catching the three Pokeballs and looking at them. "I guess I didn't think about that." He laughed sheepishly, then went outside.

"This is how I'll tell," he yelled, and flung them. Helios, Themis and Loki all appeared, looking somewhat happy. "I hope you guys like your names," he said with a grin as they all converged on him to give him their thanks.