"Sound idea, lad. Let's be off then. I'm in the mood for something spicy tonight... You're welcome to come of course, or opt out if you can't handle a little heat on the tongue."

With that, Ben bounded off back down the Route.

"I'm sure you will, Sy, I'm sure you will..." said Alex cackling.

As the group went to a nearby stream and washed up for the day, they continued their walk towards Petalburg City.


Continuing on their journey, Alex, Mimi, Shinu and Sy came upon the top of a hill. In the distnace was Petalburg City. Just before the city stood a big red building, also known as the Contest Hall.
"Wow, Petalburg City... It's wonderful we've finally reached it!"

"You cna say that again," said Shinu, as he and the others looked in the distance of Petalburg City.

So what's up Alex, you gonna get your boogey on in this contest hall? I can't wait to see a contest, it's a first for me. I'll just chill for a while I suppose.

The morning dawned clear and bright. The sun's early light shone down on the waking land, flowers opening their faces to the light to greet the day.

Ben woke on this fine day with a thought. "Is today when we take on the gym leader? I'm itching to get out of this town..."

She looked down at Lily who was willing to get out and meet someone new. Raven gave a quick smile and then decided to go and take a quick walk when she came across Ben.

"Hello there who are you?"

"Ah.... hello there lass. You seem like friendly girl. Coming up to strangers with a smile and your looks isn't the safest way to go through life, however. But this old bag of bone's name happens to be Benjamin. And your name is....?"

Ben was out on a walk in the gardens of the town, when this charismatic young girl approached him.

"My names Raven and this is my Totaldile. Her name is Lily"

Totaldile approached him and looked at him happily.

(posted here for random effect. altho my group has been standing on that hill hill for about 5 months now?)

sy reached down and grabbed pikachu from the floor and started to walk down the hill. He turned his head to the side and said "I dunno about you guys but im going to find a place for some training. might run into some interesting trainers also. ralts and pikachu seem a bit bored"

with that sy walked down the hill into petalburg and wondered around while holding pikachu on his hand and ralts sitting on his head.

(i got bored XD)

"Ben If you don't mind me asking, do you have any pokemon with you?" Raven asked with a curious face.