Ken smiled as Mai and Chimchar met. He wondered what Enyo's Chespin might have looked like, but right now, he wasn't too concerned. Another thought had begun forming in his mind. He had promised Froakie that they would be the greatest trainers in history, and every great trainer had to start from somewhere. And when he really paused to think about it, was there really any better place than here?

"Mai." A quick glance at Froakie told him they were both thinking the exact same thing. Ken smiled, then turned and looked at Mai again. "You know what we have to do now, yes?" Froakie hopped down off the table to stand in front of Ken. Ken, meanwhile, raised his hand and pointed straight at Mai.

"Mai, I challenge you to a Pokemon Battle!"