Ash's Story (Part 6: Unova)

Arriving at Route 2, I find a Pokemon who has been trying to steal our stuff to gain our attention. Alice says, "What's this?"

"It's a Purrloin!" Eve gasps. "It's a Dark Type Pokemon."

The Purrloin jumps into my shoulder and I ask, "You've been waiting for me this whole time as well?"

Purrloin nods as she hugs me. Iris asks, "What's with all the Pokemon wanting to be with Ash?"

Golly says, "We know for sure that two years ago, Brother came to the Unova Region. But instead of capturing Pokemon, he befriended them instead. I guess Purrloin was one of the Pokemon he befriended but then released in the end."

Purrloin: The Devious Pokemon: Dark Type. They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.

When we arrive at Striaton City, Golly says, "So this is Striaton City... and the gym here is not operating anymore..."

"Yeah, it is a shame since I really want to see what the gym here is about." I say.

"A Pikachu and an Absol! This is the first time I've seen it upclose!" Just then, a green-haired boy rush to us and is checking at our Pokemon. "You got yourself a rare Pokemon, you know."

"We're not from Unova. My name is Ash Ketchum, and these are my friends, Alice and her sister Eve, and this is my sister Golly."

"Wait, you don't mean you are Ash Ketchum? The Champion of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh?" The boy gasps, "It's so nice to meet you, my name is Cilan, and I'm a Pokemon Connoisseur."

"Wow, a Pokemon Connoisseur, what rank are you?" Alice asks.

"I'm an A-Rank. I assume you two know about this as well?" Cilan asks.

"Of course, we even take a test before our journey even started." I say. "Alice and I are S-Classes."

"No way!" Cilan gasps in delight. "Two S-Class Connoisseur?"

Golly asks, "What is a Connoisseur?"

Eve says, "Pokémon Connoisseurs use their knowledge and experience to assess the bond between Trainer and Pokémon, and from there give advice on how to strengthen their partnership. The process of checking Pokémon and Trainer compatibility is known as an evaluation, with methods including field observations, skin condition, and aroma. Connoisseurs can also help choose what Pokémon would be compatible for beginning Trainers who have not yet chosen their first Pokémon."

Iris says, "Now hold on a second... Ash? You are a Champion of four regions?"

"You didn't know about that, Iris?" Alice asks, and she shakes her head.

"Well, I really don't like the attention." I say. "By the way, since it is about lunchtime, I wonder if the Striaton Restaurant is nearby?"

"Of course. I'll take you there, follow me." Cilan says as we arrive at the restaurant.

"Hi. Welcome." Then a boy with red hair arrives, along with a boy with blue hair. "Welcome, please make yourself at home."

As we all sit around the table, the boy with the red hair asks, "So are you ready to order?"

"May I start it off with something to drink? I highly recommend the Soda Pop." The blue-haired boy says.

"We also have a recently priced lunch menu." Then we decide to order some food, and I ask Cilan, "So they are your brothers? Cilan?"

"Of course, this is my brother Chili and Cress." Cilan says. "We used to be the Gym Leaders of Striaton City, but a lot has happened."

Then they decide to talk with us about what happened once we have our food on the table.