Pokemon: This Gary is Very Different

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"Mr. Steven, this is what happened."

After repelling the attack of Team Magma led by Tabitha, Gary met up with Rosa, Hilda, Ash, and others who came over, and returned to the hotel where Gary was staying.

In the hotel, Gary was alone and contacted Steven through the contact information he had left with Steven before, and told Steven everything about Team Magma's attack on the Ocean Museum.

"So this kind of thing happened!"

After hearing the ins and outs of what Gary said, Steven's brows suddenly frowned: "Team Magma has been appearing so frequently recently, it seems that there must be some big conspiracy behind them."

"I guess it should be related to Groudon."

Gary then expressed his opinion.

"In fact, the Alliance has long known that Team Magma has been looking for Groudon's traces, and I think it will be the same this time."

Based on what Gary said, Steven began to analyze his own views: "They probably want to find more clues about Groudon through the charred rock in your hand."

"This is very likely."

It must be said that Steven guessed it right this time. Team Magma wanted to find Groudon's traces.

Although Gary knew it very well, he had no clues or evidence, so he could only cooperate with Steven.

"I already understand what happened. I will notify the Alliance to pay attention to the actions of Team Magma."

Since Steven has guessed the ultimate goal of Team Magma, he can't just stand by and watch. He is ready to notify the Alliance to deal with Team Magma's affairs.

"Then how to deal with this charred rock?"

After seeing that the Alliance was ready to take action, Gary did not continue to delve into the matter. He had done what he could do.

Then, Gary showed the suitcase with the burnt rock in his hand and asked Steven.

Now there is only the burnt rock in his hand, which was given by Director Stern. Gary doesn't want to be targeted by Team Magma because of it, so handing it over to the Hoenn Alliance and Steven is the best way to deal with it.

"This burnt rock..."

At Gary's reminder, Steven also set his eyes on Gary's suitcase, and a little entanglement appeared on his face, but soon turned into a firm look.

"Although I really want to collect it, it's better in the hands of the Alliance than in my hands."

Steven's love for strange stones is also well-known in the world. Now this strange stone is likely to be related to Groudon, and he is also very interested in it.

But considering that the contact needs this rock, he can only resist the reluctance and hand it over to the Alliance for processing. Steven also knows the priorities.

After thinking for a while, Steven looked up and said to Gary: "I have recently left Dewford Town, so it is far away from your Slateport City, so I can't go to your place to get it."

"What are you going to do with this rock?"

After hearing that Steven could not come, Gary immediately asked.

"I remember that Sidney seemed to be near Mauville City and Lilycove City."

Steven suddenly remembered Sidney who appeared near Mauville City and Lilycove City, so he immediately said to Gary: "Okay, you can give this stone to Sidney and let him hand it over to the Alliance. I will contact him in advance."

"Sidney? Mr. Steven, you are talking about Sidney, the Dark-type Elite Four of the Hoenn Alliance."

Gary immediately reacted after hearing it.

"That's right."

Steven nodded, and then continued: "Just give the stone to Sidney."

"I know."

After chatting with Steven for a while, Gary hung up the phone.

"How is it? When will Mr. Steven come? How to deal with this rock?"

After Gary walked out of the room, Rosa and others who were sitting in the living room immediately surrounded him.

"Mr. Steven said that he can't come for the time being."

Facing the crowd, Gary immediately said.

"What are you going to do with this rock, Gary?"

Hearing this, Ash immediately stepped forward and asked.

"However, Mr. Steven said that we can give it to Sidney."

Then, Gary informed everyone that Sidney was near Mauville City at this time.

"Handing it over to the Alliance is also a good choice."

Everyone had no objection to this.

But Ash still had his own questions.

"Ash, do you have any questions?"

Looking at Ash who was confused, Gary immediately asked.

"Who... is this Sidney?"

Ash's question immediately made everyone present speechless.

"Yeah, who is this Sidney?"

Of course, apart from Ash, May is also very unfamiliar with Sidney, and she also looked confused.

"Ash, and sister, I am really speechless about your knowledge!"

After hearing that his sister and Ash didn't know Sidney, Max also looked speechless.

"You should tell me quickly!"

Looking at Max who was keeping it a secret, May, as a sister, had a desire to take action.

"Sidney is one of the Elite Four in our Hoenn region, the Dark-type Elite Four."

Facing the blood suppression of his sister, Max still obediently told what he knew.

"So it's the Elite Four!"

After listening to Max's explanation, Ash and May finally understood.

"Ash, you are still the same!"

After seeing Ash as always, Gary smiled helplessly.

Brock, who had traveled with Ash for two regions, also held his forehead helplessly after seeing this situation.

"By the way, Gary, when are you going to leave Slateport City?"

After learning about the treatment of the scorched rocks, Ash asked Gary about their next itinerary.

"We are going to leave tomorrow and go to Mauville City."

Gary also immediately told his itinerary.

After hearing Gary say that he would leave tomorrow, Ash's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he invited Gary: "We will also leave tomorrow. In this case, Gary, let's travel together!"

"No, Rosa, Hilda, and I will not go with you."

Faced with Ash's invitation, Gary refused without thinking.

"Okay."

After seeing Gary's rejection, Ash had to give up this decision.

...

Time quickly came to the next day. After breakfast, Gary and the other two quickly checked out of the hotel, left Slateport City, and continued their journey with Mauville City as their destination.

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