Jasper, his bag already secured on his back, headed outside his house for what he was hoping was the last time before a while. The pokeballs of his team on his belt were shaking happilly in enticipation as he close the door behind him and start walking toward the center of town, now all he neaded was a letter of endorsement to officialy start his journey and quest of badges.

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As usual for the young girl, Willow was out roaming around the town for lost ghost types. They were often attracted by the light at night and, sometime, they would get stuck or lost, left to themself at causing mischief. She was holding a sleeping Relic in her arms as the galarian corsola was refusing to go in her ball this morning, going so far as to hide to avoid the red beam of the ball.

"Mhm," Cayden glanced down at the little Vulpix that had run into the scenario,suprised to see it a little bit."seems like a tourist lost a Vulpix" she remarked softly under her breath.



"Yeah,but it was either the Clefairy or bording school so my mom gave her" he remarked.he kinda wished his mom was around more but,she hadn't come home since her and dad had a argument over something.

Zander stares at the alolan vulpix that collided with him.

*Woah! Theres something you dont see every day here* he said, reaching down to give the Pokmon a treat and a little pat. *Are you lost, little buddy?* He gently asked the vulpix, picking it up in his strong arms.

*Hey, did anyones vulpix get away?* he called out towards the crowd

While Alicia was distracted with the Alola vulpix, a very exotic sight to her, her toxel decided it was getting enough attention, and reached up to Alicias pokeball belt, letting out the little rebellious Dreepy she had. Dreepy wasted no time sneaking away from the group, unnoticed. It wandered around Potswick until it spied a young girl around his trainers age to go have fun with (Willow)


*Oh, well, good thing you didnt go to boarding school, that would be super scary, and probably boring too* Sig said in a semi-joking tone. *By the way... if, um, if you want to, do you want to come do the gym challenge with me and Alicia? Sorry if Im being too forward or pushy, I just figured it might be fun having more people and you seem super nice an stuff* Sig invited him in an overly apologetic way, his cheeks turning slightly pink

It takes a few moments before Honi returns to his senses after hearing Zander call for the owner of the Vulpix. Quickly, he runs up to the group sweat dropping at the super cute act his pokemon decides to put on. She doesn't look particularly ashamed to have run into one of the most famous people in the region. Kiki cuddles up more in the Galar champion's arms while enjoying all the special treatment she was getting. "I am so sorry. Kiki has a bad habit of not looking where she is going when she is racing me home. Especially if her favorite food is involved," He exclaims trying to keep is voice heard above the crowd. Being able to see the group up at a closer distance, he is able to recognize one of the girls as Alicia, the champion's sister.

He gives Kiki a hard stare before the Vulpix looks a little abashed. She stares up at Zander then nuzzles his arm and offering an apologetic cry. "Do you mind me asking what brand of treats you use? Kiki is a notoriously picky eater and refuses to eat most of the food I get at the store since my family moved here. My sister had to send ingredients from Alola, so Mom could make her favorite Malasada after we ran out of her old food and couldn't find any more in stores. Also, I'm Honi Kekoa and the attention monster is Kiki." The trainer asks apprehensively hoping the champion wasn't mad at Kiki bumping into him when he seems to be having a important conversation with his sibling.

*Dont worry about your Vulpix, shes a sweetheart* he chuckled at Honis apology. *If I didnt love Pokmon, I wouldnt have become champion* He placed Kiki back at her trainers side.

*As for treat brand... well, theyre actually homemade, the wild berries you can find around the region are super good, and not to mention some family friends I have are super good cooks* he explains. *I happen to have some extras, you can take some with you* he offered some treats to Honi.

*Well, its good to meet you Honi, are planning on taking part in the gym challenge?* he inquired with a bright smile. *Because if you are-* he gave his little sister a firm clap on the back. *I might be giving out some letters of endorsement if your skills impress me enough* he grinned. Alicia didnt seem to share her brothers sunny enthusiasm about everything, and rather looked annoyed by her brothers antics and the fact he wasnt paying as much attention to her anymore

"Thank you so much for these. I would love to learn how to make them if I ever am able to meet your family friends. But I guess for now it's a guessing game until I find the right combination of berries that Kiki wants to eat," Honi says while taking the offered treats with excitement.

Kiki give an exuberant cry at the sight of the treats and started hop up and down. He smiles at his Vulpix while thinking about what Zander mentioned about letters of endorsement for the Gym Challenge. Eventually he was going to participate in a gym challenge and his parents were wanting him to go ahead and explore before their lab got set up so he could send them places to continue their research. Guess there really is no time like the present.

"Well, actually yea, I am planing on participating in the gym challenge. It will be a good chance to explore the Galar region to see all the Legends I have heard about and seen on TV. Plus give me a chance to improve as a Trainer." He smiles. Turning his head to Alicia, he notices her annoyed look.

"Are you going to be participating in the Gym Challenge too?" He questions, "Your brother must be proud to be able to endorse you."

*Hmm? Me? Er, well, he hasnt exactly endorsed me yet, I still got to prove myself as worthy of the champions endorsement. He may be my brother, but he isnt playing favorites, and I dont want him to* Alicia said firmly.

*Yeah! What kind of champion would I be if I just gave out endorsements to people who werent ready, or showed favoritism just because Alicia is my little sister* Zander said, ruffling Alicias hair. She swatted her brothers hands away, annoyed that he was messing up her hair which so kept so neat.

*So, I guess youll be joining us for our trial battles... as long as we impress him with our skills, he endorses us, if not, we just find someone else and get stronger* Alicia said, determined. *And you can call me Ali, by the way* she mentions.

Willow stop in her track as she felt somthing different in the air, a ghastly vibe she coudn't quite replace, it wasn't one of her usual lost ones. In her arms, Relic, now fully awake had summoned her branches and was looking around as well, responding to whatever energy was now in the air. "So... it is a ghost type uh? Thanks for the confirmation Relic."

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As Jasper turned the corner of the street, the first thing he noticed was the small group of people speaking with the champion. Seeing this as a chance to get the letter allowing him to participate in the ligue chalange he went closer, finaly somthing interessting will happen.

As he reached the group he overheard one of the two girls speak (Alicia) and decided to join. "So you guys will do the gym chalenge too ? Nice to see some competitions around here." He said with a playfull smile. "

Alicias Dreepy, nicknamed Jet. Sensed the other ghost types and slowly drifted over to the girl and the Galarian corsola, making a sound of curiosity.

*Yeah, competition is always a good motivator, but I already know Im gonna win* Alicia said confidently. *Ive been preparing my whole life for this* she said proudly, grinning at Jasper.

Grinning at both sibling's reactions to his question, Honi observes the new trainer with casual interest. Looks like it was going to be a huge brawl if he is endorsed into the Gym Challenge. Then realizing what the endorsement battle would look like made him even more excited. Both he and Kiki looks at each other with the same gleam in their eyes. Change and improvement were two things the pair often loved to take part in.

"With so many trainers wanting to participate looks like we have some training to do, Kiki. Let's start by befriending the newest addition to our team. Then we can focus winning against the competition." He states with a fair amount of confidence for his softer voice. His Rotom phone starts ringing a vibrant tune.

"That's Mom. Foods ready Kiki." Honi laughs at the stars in his Vulpix eyes. "If you weren't so picky with what you eat I would have guessed you to be a Munchlax in disguise."