Alec had started to walk over to where the man and his Vaporeon were after returning Iris back into her pokeball. He knew she wouldn't go for another battle after she given her all battling the Torkoal they had just caught. He also had made sure to stash the Pokeball in his bag before heading back over to the older trainer. He was going to speak to him and ask him if he knew about any of the Hoenn Gyms that he should try and challenge as a beginner. Alec knew nothing about the Gym Leaders as well as what types they specialize in. Hell, there were types that Alec has probably never heard of before.

However, before he could, he saw another Pokemon that he never had seen before. However this one was completely weird looking. It was a ... Lamp? Whaaaaat!?! "I don't know what kind of Pokemon that is ... But it doesn't matter! I'll capture it anyways! Since it looks like a lamp it has to be a fire type ... But I could it be more than one type? It looks ... Creepy." Alec had mumbled to himself. That was when it clicked in his head after saying the word 'creepy'. "I got it! From the way it's moving as well as it's appearance, it could be also either a dark type or a Ghost Type on top of being a Fire type!" Alec proclaimed. However he didn't know if he was actually right or not. Im fact, his assumption sounded rather dumb. But he did have a way of finding out!

"Come on out, Rex" he said, throwing the pokeball that had his Shelgon inside. Shelgon had immediately seen the wild Pokemon and awaiting for Alec to tell him what to do. "Alright, Rex! Charge that wild Pokemon with Zen Headbutt!" Alec said and with that Shelgon charged the wild pokemon, releasing a powerful aura around him and his shell made of Psychic energy. The wild Pokemon had seen Rex coming with it's attack and attempted to stop him with night shade, but the attack was know match for Rex's momentum and Rex had collided with the lamp-like Pokemon. Alec noticed right away that it seemed to be weak against the move. After getting hit badly by Rex, it was dazed and confused. He quickly threw a Pokeball at the Pokemon, now attempting to his second one in a row thus far.

Alec was extremely hyped due to the fact that he was on a roll. "Way to go Rex!" Alec said, now having it return to his pokeball. He then began to face the male trainer finally having the chance to speak with him. "Sorry about that! I just can't help it when I see a new Pokemon," Alec said, scratching his head while having a tone of admittance in his voice. Honestly, it was actually way worse when he had officially began his Pokemon journey, but then again, he was a lot younger back then, that was probably something that was expected.


"So, are you from Hoenn? The reason why I ask is because I'm completely new to the Region. I've never stepped outside of Johto before," Alec said having a grin on his face. I also wanna compete in the Pokemon League, or at least try to!" Alec said, thinking about Reaching the Elite Four. Especially Mateo. It had been quite some time since he had seen him. Honestly, Alec assumed that Mateo probably wouldn't remember him. After all, Alec's gym battle wasn't really all that memorable. In fact, it was over before Alec had even knew it. It was a defeat that had taught him something invaluable.

"I'm Alec - Alec Foster by the way! I came from Blackthorne City. I gotta say, Hoenn os completely different compared to Johto too. Honestly, it's a wonder I haven't gotten lost yet," Alec said laughing half-heartedly. It was then that Alec had begun to ask the other trainer an important question. "I know this might be a Random question but do you know which Pokemon Gym is close by? I'd like to have a go at getting my first Gym Badge, but um ... I honestly don't know where amy of the Gyms are," Alec said chuckling. Well, there was truth to his words however he had passed Mauville City which had a gym but had completely forgot about it being there. This is what happens when he catches Pokemon. He tends to forget things very easily.

Just after Alec waiting for an answer he had heard a Pokemon from behind him. It had the appearance of a bunny and was standing up on its hind legs. It looked angry and it's glare was directed towards Alec. Alec blinked, wondering why it was so angry at him and then he had remembered something. He did just catch a Pokemon. Maybe they were friends? The bunny like Pokemon had said, "Rab-Rab!" in a demanding tone. It was then that Alec had believed the wild Pokemon standing before him had issued a challenge.

"Alright little guy! I'll battle you. I'll also catch you so you can be with your friend still. How about that?" Alec asked, smiling at the Rabbit like Pokemon. It seemed kind of shocked at the fact that Alec was being so nice to him and willing to do it a favor. It was then that the Rabbit like Pokemon smirked and nodded at Alec. The Wild Pokemon jumped back a few feet, awaiting for Alec to bring out another Pokemon.

"Alright, Veda! You're up!" Alec said, calling out his female Dratini. She was immediately released from her Pokeball after it was thrown. As soon as Alec caught the thrown Pokeball, the rabbit like Pokemon had immediately started to go in for an attack using Quick attack, however Alec was prepared, "Dodge with Agility!" and with that Veda quickly had dodged it, using her snake-like body to it's advantage. The Rabbit like Pokemon was indeed quick, but Alec's Veda was faster. "Counter with Dragon Rage!" Alec said, and it was then that Veda had blasted the rabbit like Pokemon with what seemed like bluish colored flames up close. It was hurt from the attack but it still had some fight left in it.

It then began to use flame charge and it hit Veda. Veda was slightly caught off guard but she still had a lot more fight left in her too, and she was about to prove it. The Rabbit Pokemon sought this as an opportunity to attack with Bounce, however Alec had gave out another command to his Dratini would seal the win. "Use Thunder Wave while it's still in the air, Veda!" Alec said. The Rabbit like wild Pokemon made a mistake getting a little carried away. It jumped a little too high when deciding to use Bounce, most likely to try and land a critical blow on Veda to win the battle, however as it was coming down for the strike, Veda unleashed an electric shock from her mouth and made contact with the wild Pokemon before it's attack could even hit. This result made the Rabbit-like Pokemon fall to the ground hard, while paralyzed by the Thunder Wave. Alec smiled softly grabbing a Pokeball. "You did well little guy! And a promise is a promise!" he said, throwing a Pokeball at it to catch it.