In the minds of Trainers

"I love stones in all shapes. Pebbles, boulders, ores, rock formations, you name it! My whole family loves it so much that our last name is Stone. After I so obediently left my awesome position as Hoenn's Champion, I wanted to see the world in all its glory. So I tracked my way to the deepest cave possible, ascended numerous waterfalls, and found the most remote place there was, hidden deep within. At the end of a narrow ravine I planted myself, staring at this marvelous wall of rocks in awe. I sure do hope that no one finds me here and wishes to battle me during my mineral-infused tranquility!"

"Hey, I don't think this Escape Rope is working properly."

"Just keep turning!"

"But we're going way too slow!"

"RAPID SPIN!"

"I'm getting sick..."

"Andres, my old nemesis, it seems we meet again."

"Fate wills it so, arch-rival Josue."

"This small island shall be the arena for our ultimate showdown!"

"Bring it on, I'll defe- Wait, there's another trainer coming."

"Oh. I guess we'll postpone destiny and team up against this interrupter together!"

"Yes, for the sake of our sacred rivalry!"

"Stop right there!"

"What?"

"I saw you trying to go for that item!"

"What are you on about, I'm not even moving."

"You were thinking about it!"

"Wha-"

"I'm on to you!"

"You're crazy."

"AM I NOW!?"

"Yikes..."

"...Hey! How... ...are things... ...with you?"

"...A bit ti... ...red from... ...all this... ...swimming!"

"My perfect plan is now in motion. Now that I've brainwashed the lady at the counter with the help of my Abra to let me in without a bike, I'll hide in the trees and wait for the next sucker to bike in to my path. Easy money."

"...Hey! How... ...are things... ...with you?"

"...A bit ti... ...red from... ...all this... ...running!"

"Hey kid, are you alright in there?"

*murmur* "I'm fine" *cough*

"Quiet you two! We need to be ready for the ambush if someone comes over here."

"Nothing is happening! We've been standing here in the falling ash for hours, this can't be good for our lungs!"

"It's all for the sake of victory!"

*murmur* "This sucks" *cough*

"Wrong! ...Nope! ...Nix! ...Negative! ...Honestly, are you even trying? I simply asked you to find a leaf that reflects my nature as a Hex Maniac: it should be exactly this big, fern green in color, with a 5-figure pattern that.."

"End my existence..."

"All right, which one of you smart ones decided to plant a tree right at the entrance? We can't get out now!"

"Do I look like one to carry a small tree with me?"

"...THERE IS NO TREE..."

"You're real weird kid, I knew I shouldn't have teamed up with you."

"...berries berries berries berries..."

"Are you already out of all of them? You had enough for several days!"

"But they were so good, I had to eat 'em all!"

"Can't you just ask the Berry Master for some more? His house is right over there."

"NO, I must grow them myself!"

"This trip was a bad idea..."

"...berries berries berries berries..."

"Oh nonononono... where are my swim trunks, I can't find them! How could they have fallen off? Someone's coming! shitshitshitshit..."

"Son, the time has come for the final step in your training."

"Yes, father."

"I brought you here to our remote ancestral training ground, where countless generations have trained before us.

"I can feel our forefathers' presence among us."

"Yes, their power runs strong here. Over there is our ancestral pearl; once you have learned to control it your power will be unimaginable. Are you ready for this?"

"Yes, father. I was born ready."

"Excellent, let me show you the technique to harness it!"

"Honey?"

"Yes, dear?"

"What in the blazes are these teens doing to us?"

"I don't know, dear. I just don't know."