A Different Route ✓

Chapter 32

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Burnet sipped tea as the morning sun rose in the East, 'A beautiful morning. But I can't enjoy it.'

Kukui came out of the bathroom, "Are you alright, dear?"

Burnet sighed, "I have half a mind to keep them here with us, forcefully."

Kukui, "Not doing well then."

Burnet deflated, "No, I am not."

Learning about their kid's secretive past had not been easy at all. It had taken the whole night to go through the details of every region, at least the ones the Champions were present for. Alder had taken out his alcohol after he had finished his story while Cynthia had taken out her large ice cream tub. A bit later Wallace and Steven had started cuddling each other while Diantha cuddled her Pokemon. Lance and Green were nursing cups of coffee, Kukui was not sure how many cups that had been.

Red was quietly patting his Pokemon's head in comfort as Pikachu grumbled something under his breath. Gold though was quiet as he was lost in thoughts from the look in his eyes. Champion Geeta and Leon had been quiet and very much flabbergasted as they sat and stared at their work mates, speechless. The two looked at each other and had simultaneously decided to make back up plans when Ash would no doubt reach their regions. It was obvious the dark haired teen almost an adult enjoyed going to different places.

Gary entered yawning, "Good morning. You two are up early. Wait, did you even sleep?"

Kukui laughed, "Don't worry about us, Gary. We just had to pull an all nighter yesterday."

Burnet smiled at him reassuringly, "Something came up, it has already been dealt with though."

Gary, "Mn.. If you say so."

Ash joined them after a while, "Good morning. Ah! Are you alright?"

Kukui, "We are fine. Just excited about today."

Bonnie ran into the kitchen, "Good morning ~ Ah! What happened to you?"

Burnet laughed saying they were fine again, times like this made it hard to believe these three sweet kids were in the middle of world ending disasters. Kukui mentioned they were both really excited about introducing contests to the islands. Today they would meet with Mr Sukizo and Mr Contesta to discuss the details for announcing the start of contests. Alola is a very beautiful place so holding Pokemon contests and finally the Pokemon Grand Festival would be a sight to see.

Two weeks later many Alolan residents were focused on the news channel. The news showed the Pokemon school where many kids were chattering away excited. There would be a big announcement to give and many were curious about it. The ones who knew about the Contests wondered if the proposal went through. They would find out soon, as the Headmaster took center stage and cleared his throat getting everyone's attention.

Samson, "Hello everyone ~ I believe you are all curious about why we are all here? I have exciting news for Alola. This year Alola will host it's first ever Grand Festival. Mr Sukizo and Mr Contesta here have agreed to help us."

Mr Sukizo, "Those who want to take part may enter their names at the reception area."

Mr Contesta, "Of course, you can register at the Pokemon center too."

The kids cheered excited about the prospect and many rushed to register themselves in the Contests. The adults watched amused by the sudden rush before Samson cleared his throat and reminded them to thank Mr Contesta and Mr Sukizo for making it possible for Alola. The children got sheepish looks as they thanked the two men together and then went to register themselves for the contest. Ash also encouraged Bonnie to participate now that she had registered Pidgeot as her first official Pokemon.