"T-thanks, mister!" Andrea accepted the stranger's hand with gratitude. With his help, plus Chomper's own effort, she soon found herself standing back on stable ground, face to face with her dashing savior. "That was close! If I fell down there, I'd never have been able to get back up! I mean, how does one even climb a ledge? It's literally impossible!" The young woman remarked, while adjusting her glasses, clearly relieved.

Meanwhile, her Deino was sniffing the man's feet in a curious manner. After deciding that he smelled of good vibes, the little dragon returned to its trainer's side. "Guess Chomper and I will have to get back to our training now. Would you like to join us?" She proposed. "You won't have to rescue me again, I promise!" She hastily added.

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Andrea raised her arms as the older stranger dusted off her clothes. What a gentleman! He told her that nothing was impossible, to which the girl nodded agreeingly. "That's what I keep saying! So, if I set my mind on becoming a Pokémon, I will succeed, no matter if people keep telling me it's impossible!" She casually, yet very confidently said out of the blue.

Refusing to elaborate, the trainer of Dragons resumed jogging along the rocky mountain path. "Our training usually involves more of this. Chomper needs to build up his endurance. Though, occasionally we run into wild Pokémon." The young woman explained, panting ever so slightly from the physical strain of running.

Eventually, they ran into an obstacle that impeded their progress; A bunch of dry bushes were blocking the path forward. "Well, that's not exactly a wild Pokémon, but it's perfect for testing our battling skills! Chomper, use Dragon Pulse!" Andrea exclaimed. Her Deino exhaled a wave of blue fire from its gaping mouth that set the bushes ablaze, turning them into a large, cerulean bonfire. "Now Dragon Rush!" The Irate Pokémon charged at the flaming bushes with draconic might, pulverizing them and leaving nothing but ashes in its wake.

"That was awesome! I love you, Chomper!" Andrea beamed, lifting the Deino off the ground and kissing the top of its head. The small dragon responded by playfully headbutting her face. Her dotting treatment aside, this was definitely not a baby critter that had just hatched from its Egg, but an experienced Pokémon that could likely hold its own in an actual battle.

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"Of course I know!" Andrea replied when her impromptu training partner asked her if she knew what Deino's evolution was. "Although, I never thought about needing to feed him twice as much. I wonder what it's like to be a Pokémon with multiple heads... Do you think they have multiple personalities too, or is a head just another body part to them?" She pondered aloud, again fixated with the idea of being in a Pokémon's shoes, so to speak.

"I don't really have a favorite type. My Mom and Dad used to be PokéManiacs, so they kinda taught me to train any Pokémon that looks big and strong!" The young woman explained, while continuing to jog, following closely behind the Deino. "Chomper just happens to be the first Pokémon I ever had, so even if he's not that big or ferocious, I love him all the same!"

Another obstacle appeared in the way, this time in the form of an enormous boulder. Chomper defiantly tried to push it out of the way by ramming his head against it, but it quickly proved too much for him. Andrea grabbed the small dragon, holding him back before he could seriously hurt himself in his vain efforts. "Let's let Barron deal with this one, okay?" She suggested, sending out a much larger Pokémon; A gargantuan, bipedal, rhinoceros-like creature covered in gray and silver armor.

The Aggron began pushing the giant boulder with all of its might, making it budge, but even its strength proved insufficient to fully move it. That was one big, heavy rock! Perhaps an extra pair of hands would do the trick, though. What could the other trainer have in store?

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"Oh, I see. So, the two heads really do have their own personalities..." Andrea mused, placing a hand on her chin in a pondering fashion. "It'll be like having TWO Chompers!" She beamed. Her Deino looked mildly concerned, not sure whether it liked the idea of sharing its body (and meals) with another being.

The young woman's eyes widened in amazement when the older trainer sent out a mighty Metagross that looked different than most of its blue brethren. "Ooooh! It shines!" She exclaimed, having vaguely heard of such a phenomenon. Even her Aggron looked slightly taken aback by the spectacle. With their combined strength, the two Steel types were definitely able to push the large boulder aside, sending it rolling down the ledge.

Chomper tugged at the seam of Andrea's track pants with his teeth, trying to get her attention. "What's wrong, boy?" The girl asked, kneeling down. The small dragon responded with a series of intelligent growls. Its trainer nodded in understanding. "Uh huh... I see... Alright, I'll tell them." She rose up, looking at Laurence. "Chomper wants to battle your Metagross, mister. What better way to cap off our training than with a sparring match, am I right?" The young PokéManiac suggested.

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Climbing a mountain was an apt metaphor for what Andrea was trying to do, if a bit confusing due to the fact she was currently jogging the mountain. Semantics aside, she nodded resolutely at Laurence's inquiry. "Yeah, exactly! Chomper needs to grow big and strong, and I need to train my body too if I wanna become a Pokémon!"

The spotlight was currently on the little Deino that could, however. Ro had reluctantly accepted the dragon's bold challenge. This rocky hill they were on wasn't exactly a sanctioned arena, but it would do. Chomper got into position and awaited his trainer's orders. "Ready when you are! Let's kick this battle off with a Crunch!" The young PokéManiac exclaimed, prompting the black-haired dragon to charge defiantly towards the much larger Steel/Psychic type, attempting to bite into one of its sturdy legs with his deceptively strong jaws.

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As Metagross' rugged body began to move, Chomper could tell that it was about to strike, and prepared to dodge whatever was coming his way. However, the blinding speed of that Bullet Punch caught the little Deino off guard. He hadn't expected a Pokémon this large and heavy to be able to move so fast. And that wasn't even Metagross' most powerful attack!

The Dragon type was sent flying, luckily being caught by Barron the Aggron before he could fall off the cliff. "Oh dear, maybe this wasn't the best idea..." Andrea worriedly ran up to the two, checking to see if her Deino was alright. Apart from being bruised by the Bullet Punch, he hadn't suffered any long-lasting injuries. Really, his pride had been damaged the most, as he now looked dejected that he couldn't beat his opponent. "It's okay, Chomper. I know you did your best. You bit off more than you could chew, that's all." His trainer tried to comfort him.

With that, the girl turned back to Lars, a wide smile permeating her face despite the crushing defeat she and Chomper had just suffered. "Guess we still have a lot of training to do, huh? I should probably get to Lavaridge's Pokémon Center now. Just you wait, though. When Chomper and I are stronger, we're gonna have a rematch!" The young PokéManiac declared with a spark in her eyes.

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