"How did you come to be in Celadon City?"
Seated in the Gym Leader's lounge, Miss Erika brought over some tea, set it on the table, and asked with a smile,
"I heard from Mr. Kofu that you and Miss Cynthia had gone to the Alola Islands. I didn't expect to see you here."
Because of Yong, Kofu had received special attention and training from Dragon Village. Besides becoming Iris's guide, he had also been granted considerable autonomy.
Becoming a researcher and joining the Rock Solid Research Institute had been one of his choices.
Since Iris frequently traveled between Kanto and Unova, the perfumes and dolls so popular with girls, along with the immense appeal of a master breeder and Pokémon grooming, had turned her into a devoted fan of Miss Erika.
As a result, Kofu had gradually become acquainted with Miss Erika as well.
It was worth mentioning that, after completing her studies at the Opelucid Gym, Iris had ultimately met Axew, just as fate had intended.
However, thanks to Yong's influence to one degree or another, Iris had already begun training as a Trainer at this point, even though she had yet to officially become one!
Unlike in the original story, though, Axew wasn't Iris's starter Pokémon. Her starter Pokémon was Deino! She had also obtained an Altaria capable of Mega Evolution!
Presumably, the somewhat inexperienced Iris of the original story-the future Unova Champion and member of the Masters Eight who could only rely on Haxorus to hold her own-would no longer appear!
In her place would be a powerful regional Champion!
A hard-hitting Haxorus that could stand up to Mega Garchomp!
A immensely powerful Hydreigon with tremendous potential!
An Altaria capable of Mega Evolution, whose Mega Altaria form could be called the bane of dragons!
Once these