"Hello, Professor Juniper!"
After Aiden Flint arrived in Fortree City, he went straight to the Pokémon Center. Using the special card Nurse Joy had given him earlier, he checked into a luxury suite.
After that, he made a video call to his girlfriend Joy Sakura to soothe their longing for each other, then contacted Professor Juniper from Unova.
Once Juniper confirmed it was Aiden, she immediately transmitted Snivy's Poké Ball over.
After thanking her, Aiden ended the call.
Holding Snivy's Poké Ball, Aiden released the little Pokémon. In a flash of light, a green, proud-looking snake Pokémon appeared in front of him.
Ding!
Pokémon: Snivy
Divinity: None
Level: 11
Ability: Contrary
Type: Grass
Potential: Purple
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Moves: Vine Whip, Wrap, Magical Leaf, Tackle, Iron Tail…
Affection: 70
Background: An outstanding member of the Snivy line with a hidden ability, slightly tsundere in personality
Likes: Sour berries
When Aiden saw Snivy's stats, his eyes lit up.
Another hidden-ability Pokémon!
It seemed that his battle with Rayquaza against Drake had truly shaken the professors, and now they were sending him even better Pokémon.
A pleasant surprise indeed.
"Snivy, I'm counting on you from now on."
Snivy extended a vine and gently wrapped it around Aiden's hand in response, acknowledging him.
Aiden stored Snivy in the system space, then dialed Professor Rowan.
When the video connected, Rowan smiled.
"Aiden, you've reached Fortree City, haven't you? Your Turtwig is ready. I'll transmit it now."
Moments later, a Poké Ball appeared in the transfer machine. Aiden quickly opened it, and a lively Turtwig appeared before him.
Ding!
Pokémon: Turtwig
Divinity: None
Level: 10
Ability: Overgrow
Type: Grass
Potential: Purple
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Moves: Withdraw, Absorb, Razor Leaf, Tackle, Worry Seed…
Affection: 70
Background: Sinnoh's starter Pokémon, gentle in nature, yearning for a kind Trainer
Likes: Sunbathing
Satisfied, Aiden let Turtwig meet Snivy before storing both of them in the system space.
Now, only one remained—Totodile from Johto.
After ending his call with Rowan, in Rowan's laboratory, a woman dressed in black with long golden hair spoke softly.
"So this is the Trainer you mentioned, Professor? The one who's incredibly strong?"
If Aiden were here, he would have recognized her instantly—Cynthia, Sinnoh's Champion.
Rowan nodded.
"Yes. That's Aiden Flint. He easily defeated Drake, and even Steven and Wallace may have suffered losses against him."
Defeating an Elite Four member was trivial for Cynthia, but overpowering Steven and Wallace?
That was another matter.
"Interesting… I might visit Hoenn myself when I get the chance."
Meanwhile, Aiden had already called Professor Elm and received Totodile's Poké Ball.
After thanking Elm, a lively Totodile appeared before him.
Ding!
Pokémon: Totodile
Divinity: None
Level: 12
Ability: Torrent
Type: Water
Potential: Purple
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Moves: Ice Fang, Water Gun, Scary Face, Aqua Jet…
Affection: 70
Background: An energetic Totodile that dances every day
Likes: Dancing
Looking at Totodile, Aiden smiled in satisfaction.
Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova—
He now possessed starters from five major regions.
Back in his room, Aiden entered the system space to train his new partners.
Including the newly hatched Eevee, all of them were still in their early teens in level—Eevee was only Level 18.
With two months left before the League, they needed to train hard to reach their final evolutions.
The next day, fully rested, Aiden brought his team to Fortree Gym.
Fortree Gym was a Flying-type Gym, led by Winona, a graceful Trainer who also adored Pokémon Contests.
Unlike most Gyms, Fortree's battlefield was in the open air, with Trainers standing atop towers in the sky.
This was how Flying-type battles were meant to be fought.
"Challenger Aiden Flint versus Gym Leader Winona. Each side will use three Pokémon. Only the challenger may switch. Battle—begin!"
Winona smiled.
"No matter the opponent, my Flying-type Pokémon will always soar. Go, Pelipper!"
A sturdy Pelipper took the field.
Aiden calmly tossed a Luxury Ball.
"Pelipper, huh? Then I'll leave this to you—Pidgeot!"
Seeing Pidgeot, Winona's eyes sparkled.
"So you're a Flying-type Trainer too? Excellent! Pelipper, use Hydro Pump!"
"Pidgeot, Quick Attack!"
Pelipper was still charging when Pidgeot vanished in a flash of white light—
And in the next instant, Pelipper was struck head-on and sent crashing down.
One hit.
One knockout.
Ding!
Pidgeot defeated Pelipper and gained 235 EXP!
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