Liam was dressed up and ready to go in the contest. He was in the lobby relaxing while Pikachu was eating Pokéblocks. A man dressed like a Cacturne walked up. 
 "Oh, what a cute Pikachu." He said brushing his purple hair aside. He offered some of his own Pokéblocks to Pikachu, who politely refused. He brushed it off and walked away. Little did Liam, or his Pikachu know, this man was not going to take the refusal, polite or not sitting down.