[h3][color=fff79a]Current World Time: 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.[/color][/h3]

[h3][color=0072bc]Rico[/color] and [color=7ea7d8]Lulu[/color], [color=0072bc]The Riolu Twins[/color], [color=fff79a]Valiant Village[/color], [color=004b80]Spirit's Guild[/color][/h3]

[@Iatos] [@Polaris North]
Hearing Milton's challenge, the twins let him and Zaru gain a small lead. Then they too were off, in a flash they were just gone. They took to the trees, jumping from branch to branch. The night before seemed to leave little impact on the two of them. When they ran out of trees, they had already taken the lead greatly, not even seeing Milton or Zaru anymore. A few moments later they were home, barely out of breath. [color=7ea7d8]"You think we went a little too hard on them?"[/color] Asked Lulu as they headed inside. [color=0072bc]"Milton wanted a race, he should have known who he was up against by now."[/color] The twins shared a smile, and headed on into the main room.

They sat down in the corner of the room, and waited until Milton and Zaru finally showed up, Milton very out of breath, while Zaru seemed to feel like he enjoyed a brisk walk. [color=7ea7d8]"You two took long enough, did you forget about us back there?"[/color] Said Lulu playfully, giving off a chuckle. Not long after that, Spirit appeared in the doorway, his usual stern expression on his face. He moved to the center of the room, turning to face the four young Pokemon in the room. [color=004b80]"Zaru, Milton, I heard from both your clients. Kecleon was pleased with your craftsmanship Milton, and Roserade was very pleased with your work Zaru. You two are free to do whatever you wish for the rest of the day. Just remember, today, I don't want anyone but the experienced teams out of the village."[/color] He turned to his twin offspring. [color=004b80]"As for you two, I've reserved the [b]Sawk and Throh Dojo[/b] for our special training today, I'll want you there right after lunch. I'll meet you there later."[/color]

Spirit took his leave, while Rico and Lulu simply sighed. [color=0072bc]"Told ya, special training day for us."[/color] Lulu had a bit more optimism about it though. [color=7ea7d8]"Hey, it's pretty exciting if you think about it. We're learning a move we're normally not supposed to be able to learn till we're grown up!"[/color] Lulu had a point, Rico had to admit. He turned to Milton and Zaru. [color=0072bc]"You two wanna grab some lunch then? I hear Slurpuff has that new Oran Berry Bread at her little bakery."[/color]

[h3][color=fff79a]Unknown Location, En Route to Valiant Village[/color][/h3]

The gang was still walking, having taken no breaks since departing from Dry Valley Gulch. [color=ed1c24]"So, how strong is this 'Spirit' guy anyways?"[/color] The lead Cacturne, distinguished by a pair of Blackglasses, stepped forward. [color=007236]"Well, boss, I can't say for certain, I've barely heard about the guy myself. He used to be a big deal back in the day, but nothing really recent. Maybe he's gotten soft at his old age?"[/color] Flash stopped in his tracks, the first time since they had started moving. He slowly turned to the Cacturne, staring him down through his dark tinted glasses. [color=ed1c24]"Never, Underestimate, Your, Adversary. You have to believe that every enemy you face could be the strongest yet. If they are, then you are prepared. If they aren't, you made damn well sure you were ready in case. That's how we've always managed to stay one step ahead of the law, or have you forgotten that?"[/color]

The group was stone cold silent, sweat dripping from all of them. Flash had gotten his message across, and continued walking again. Soon enough, the gang was back to its original brisk pace they had been on before. Flash was determined to root out the boss who had sent so many highly trained Pokemon after him.

[h3][color=fff79a]Valiant Village, Center Plaza[/color][/h3]

[@Banana]
The Kecleon Shop was open for business once more, and Pokemon from all over town were busy buying and selling items left and right, always keeping him stocked on many different items. Soon a small Vanillite came forward, he didn't seem to be from around here, as it was the first time Kecleon had seen the small Pokemon. Kecleon made it his business to know everyone in town, and a new face meant new possibilities. He seemed to be eyeing the Big Apple stock he had. [color=82ca9d]"Ah, hello there, you seem to be a fresh face around here. If I can be of any help with your decision, please let me know. I like to get to know my customers personally, so I can be as much help as I can for them."[/color]