[h2][color=f85888]???[/color] and [color=20aedd]Ein[/color][/h2]
[b][Orre - ???][/b]

[color=f85888]"Oh! Ein, look! Can you so turn the volume up a bit? I can't hear what they're saying!"[/color] Rushing over towards a large flat-screen television, a pink-haired girl stared at it intently.

An annoyed groan was let out by the man working beside her. [color=20aedd]"I'm trying to concentrate. Unlike someone else in this room."[/color]

Letting out an aggravated huff, the female retorted, [color=f85888]"Ugh! Why do you always have to be such a downer? Like you SO need to lighten up!"[/color] With brows furrowed with annoyance, she scurried around the room before locating the volume controller. Blasting the speakers up to max with a wide grin, she then sat right on the ground staring upwards. 

[color=20aedd]"Would you turn that down...?"[/color]

The girl ignored him, focused upon the glowing screen. [color=c3d8de]"...is holding a competition, with the grand prize being a rare Pokémon known as Type: Null."[/color] The girl's eyes were entranced by the chimeric Pokémon shown upon the screen. [color=c3d8de]"Unlike most competitions, this one is being held on a Battle SIM! If you do not have access to your own simulator, Realgam Tower is coordinating with the Aether Foundation during the event. Check out aetherfoundation.com for more details! Now, on to the weather..."[/color]

Immediately hitting the mute button, the girl turned around to the man next to her. About to open her mouth, he interjected, [color=20aedd]"Yes. I heard. I take it you're interesting in participating in the competition?"[/color]

[color=f85888]"I'm in love! Did you see it? It looks [i]so[/i] tough! I've never seen a Pokémon so perfectly tough! I want it! I really, so need it! It's going to be XD002! I can feel it!"[/color]

Turning to look over the girl, the long-haired man narrowed his gaze, [color=20aedd]"XD002... That decision will be for the Grand Master. However, I will not stop you if you wish to participate. Mind you, you'll still need to win."[/color]

[color=f85888]"What do you mean win!? Can't I just break into that Aether whatever and totally steal it?"[/color]

[color=20aedd]"Absolutely out of the question. We do not need attention drawn to us at this time."[/color]

[color=f85888]"You're so mean! Fine! I'll so win that competition and totally get that Type: Null thing legitimately!"[/color] Putting her hands on her hips, the girl stormed out.

[color=#FFCC66][b]Several days have passed since the news broadcast. The tournament is nearing its conclusion.[/b][/color]

[b][Orre - Realgam Tower - Battle SIM][/b]

[color=f85888]"Okay Milotic! You're going to have to make that ugly rock thing love you! Attract~"[/color] Holding up a peace sign, the girl commanded her simulated Pokémon. 

[b][MILOTIC used ATTRACT! ALOLAN GOLEM is INFATUATED!][/b] Hearts appeared around the Tender Pokémon as it began to work its charms on the opposing Alolan Golem. 

Gritting their teeth, the opposing Trainer held out an arm, [color=d1c17d]"Explosion! Take it down with you!"[/color]

However, nothing happened. Hearts could be seen in the simulated Rock-type's eyes. Moments later, it fell to a knee, taking crippling damage from poison it had been inflicted by previously. 

[color=f85888]"You so can do this! Okay! We can't let that thing hit you, so use Confuse Ray!"[/color]

[b][MILOTIC used CONFUSE RAY! ALOLAN GOLEM is CONFUSED!][/b] A flash of light washed over the enfeebled Alolan Golem as it stumbled around. Its Trainer gave out a cry, [color=d1c17d]"Ugh, we can't lose! Explosion!"[/color]

Taking a battle stance, the Rock-Electric Type appeared to be charging an attack, when suddenly it fell clumsily to the ground. In attempt to get back up, it was struck by the ticking damage, causing it to collapse in simulated agony.

Large letters appeared before the two participants, [color=c3d8de]"Lovrina WINS!"[/color]

[color=f85888]"I totally won! I knew I was the best! That means I'm totally one of the finalists! I so get to go to the final round at Aether Sanctuary![/color] Twirling in a victory dance, the girl quickly made her exit. 

[color=#FFCC66][b]A day after winning her bracket, Lovrina was invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to Aether Sanctuary along with three other talented Trainers. After a week's time, the Trainers made their way to the Sanctuary, located in the side of a mountain near Gateon Port.[/b][/color]

[b][Orre - Aether Sanctuary Exterior][/b]

[color=f85888]"This is [i]so[/i] exciting! I can't believe I'm really here! The building is so white, Ein would totally love it! Let's see, I can totally send a pic to him..."[/color] Pulling out her phone, she lifted the pink device into the air, taking a shot of the strange building that seemed to be embedded in the side of the large mountainside. [color=f85888]"There! Aaaand, send!"[/color] Pushing the send button dramatically with a finger, she stared down at the message window, eagerly awaiting a response. 

[color=20aedd][i]Would you please stop texting me every 30 seconds.[/i][/color]

[color=f85888]"He's so jealous. Oh well, let's see..."[/color] Stuffing her phone back into her pocket, she looked towards the building once more, only to realize she couldn't discern a way to actually enter. [color=f85888]"Oh no! They so didn't mention anything like this in the e-mail... How am I supposed to get in?!"[/color]