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Ryu was so happy to seen Fennekin, he almost missed what Jacques and Professor Kalmia said to him in regards to him having a battle with a rival trainer that Jacques had scouted out.  While he pondered whether or not he felt like having a battle, Jacques got a call and soon left on the back of an Aerodactyl. Ryu couldn't help but stare at the prehistoric pokemon as it flew off. He had read plenty about it in his books but had never seen one in person before, not even at his mother's pokemon clinic. It wasn't until Fennekin playfully nibbled on one of his fingers to get his attention that he did turn back to the tiny fox with a smile.

Maybe about an hour later, Ryu's rival finally did arrive on the back of a Skarmory. She was a girl, probably a few years older than himself, with dark... Teal hair? The color was hard to describe. Kalmia told him the girl's name was Ellyn and the girl... did nothing to confirm this, instead instantly demanding cake as soon as her feet were on the ground. This... greatly confused Ryu. Was this girl really supposed to be his rival? Or was she actually here just to get some sweets and be off?

Thankfully, she answered his question herself, asking if there was a 'newcomer that needed someone to battle'. Assuming this was him, Ryu went to approach, only to be buffeted by air as Jacques returned with his Aerodactyl. He once again stared at the ancient pokemon until Fennekin nibbled on his leg, snapping his back to reality as he approached Ellyn to speak to her.

"I am guessing I am the one you are to battle. The name is Ryu and this is my partner feenekin. This is my first battle of sorts."He spoke to Ellyn before looking at fennekin, only to get a nod from his partner before Feenekin moved forward standing in front of Ryu facing Ellyn.