Early the next morning, Yong made a point of getting up very early.
He would return to the Sinnoh Region today to continue his unfinished journey. Though he had only spent a few days in Unova, the trip had been well worth it. He had gained quite a lot.
Not only had Larvesta grown stronger again, but the benefits it had received were considerable, even if it would take time to realize them all! He had also caught the Roggenrola he had wanted for so long. Yong could only say, I'm very satisfied!
Larvesta was still asleep. Ever since the baptism ended, the little Pokémon had become much sleepier. Yong returned it to its Pokémon Ball, then headed straight out of his room and into the courtyard.
The morning breeze carried a slight chill. No one was in the courtyard, and the Volcarona from before was nowhere to be seen either. Yong walked over to a patch of grass well away from the villa, where he shouldn't disturb anyone.
He took out a Pokémon Ball and tossed it lightly. Roggenrola appeared once more in a flash of white light.
After last night's campaign of delicious food, the little Pokémon was finally much less resistant to Yong. It looked around at the scenery, then greeted him.
"Roggenrola!"
The boy smiled.
"Good morning, Roggenrola! Did you sleep well?"
"Roggenrola!"
"Good! Then let's have our battle! Just like we agreed! If you lose, you'll become my partner!"
"Roggenrola!"
Roggenrola stood there, took its stance, and answered with a spirited cry.
Yong nodded in satisfaction, then tossed out another Pokémon Ball!
Dazzling white light burst out again, and a figure took shape. Looking at the little Pokémon opposite it, it gave a puzzled cry.
"Excadrill!"
Seeing Excadrill's confused look, Yong shrugged helplessly. Of the