Chad looked down at the turtle hiding between his legs and nodded. He saw Robert's point, it would be better if he knew Squirtle better. "I guess your right, but definitely next time." He said with a grin. He offered a hand to his fellow trainer, his grin widening further. "Deal?"

As Professor Oak watched the pair, he couldn't help but feel nistalgic. How many times had he watched this very scene? What would these two go on to do? Would they become the best of friends, or bitter rivals? Even now he couldn't tell, but that was truly up to them now. They would decide their own destiny.