Chapter 67 - To Fuchsia City, meeting Paul

Xia followed the direction of his finger and saw his daughter crying there in silence. Seeing the crying face of his daughter, Xia felt extremely guilty. Xia knew that he couldn't give his time to his daughter which he feels guilty of but he didn't expect it would have such great effect on his daughter. Xia walked up to his daughter with a guilty look.

"I am really sorry Zitong. I promise I will spend time with you everyday no matter what happens."

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Both father and daughter hugged. The whole scene was emotional. The old butler was also wiping his tears.

They completely forgot about Itsuki. 'Since has been solved, I better take my leave.' Itsuki ran at his full speed and left the Mansion.

"Finally free." Itsuki took a deep breath and walked towards the Pokémon center.

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"Fortunately I managed to get way. Now Zitong can use this chance to tell her father the truth about us and convince her father about not marrying or engaging with anyone now." Itsuki took out his bicycle in a alley and then rode his bicycle to the Pokémon center.

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Meanwhile in Xia house.....

After Zitong calmed down. She looked for Itsuki but he was not there." Where is Itsuki?" Zitong asked.

The old butler looked back."He was here just now." Mei went to down stairs to find Itsuki but he was not there. Mei then finally learned from the maid that Itsuki had left.

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Zitong was saddened to know that Itsuki had left but she was also very happy that she could spend time with her daddy.

'Thank You Itsuki. You kept your promise, I will keep your promise as well. I will see you at Indigo League.' Zitong made up her mind to meet Itsuki at the Indigo League.

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"Mei, cancel all my appointments for the rest of the day. I am taking a break today. Also prepare food, I am have lunch with my daughter."

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After arriving at the Pokémon Center, "Here your Pokémon has recovered." Itsuki took his Pokeballs from Nurse Joy.

"Thank you Nurse Joy." Itsuki thanked Nurse Joy and prepared to leave Celadon City.

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There are two ways of getting to Fuchsia City, the easiest way is to use Cycling Road. Finn could pedal his bicycle for 3 days with the monstrous amount of Stamina he has in his body.

Before leaving Celadon city, Itsuki bought lots of food and stored them in the inventory since Itsuki was not planning on stopping in his journey.

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Standing at her exit of Celadon city, Itsuki turned back for a second and looked at the buildings. "I kind of miss her." Itsuki was getting used to Zitong presence.

"Whatever! Knowing her character I am sure she will came to Indigo League." Itsuki left Celadon city with a smile on his face.

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Itsuki kept pedaling his bicycle for rest of the day and night. Of course, Itsuki has taken two breaks which was about one hour long to eat his lunch and dinner with his Pokémon. Next day 11 in the morning, Itsuki's eyes fall on tall buildings of Fuchsia city.

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"System give me a brief introduction to Fuchsia city?"

[Fuchsia City is a city located in the southwestern part of Kanto. The Safari Zone is here with a zoo located close by. The Area's gym specializes in Poison-type Pokémon. Koga is the gym leader in Fuchsia City.]

[If Master is wondering what Safari zone is, The Safari Zone in Kanto is a large expanse of land located in Fuchsia City. It is owned by the Safari Zone Warden, also called Warden Slowpoke. This zone is home to many rare Pokémon such as Chansey and Kangaskhan.]

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Before entering Fuchsia city, Itsuki put his bicycle in his inventory. Itsuki directly went to book a room to the Hotel located next to the Pokémon Center.

After that Itsuki took a bath and went to eat breakfast in the Pokémon center. The Pokémon center also had its restaurant located at the 4th floor.

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Itsuki went to 4th floor and chose to sit near the glass window from where Itsuki could see the Fuchsia city. Fuchsia city is not that big, but was bigger and more developed than Pewtar city. The population of the city was average.

"Came out everyone." Itsuki took out his Pokémon. Itsuki then ordered food himself and his Pokémon.

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At this time there was not that many people in the restaurant only Itsuki and other trainers and people. "Everyone I am going to challenge Koga. This is going to be our last second gym battle. So far fortunately we haven't lost any gym match. It is because each and everyone of you gave your all. Everyone fought hard. I want everyone to give your all." Itsuki couldn't take out his Articuno in the public. Last night, during dinner Articuno told that she likes to sleep in Pokeball so it was not a problem for her to stay in the Pokeball for days.

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Soon the food was served, Itsuki was eating his food with his Pokémon but then Itsuki saw someone which made Itsuki stop eating.

"Is that Paul?"

Paul has mid-length purple hair that has one big strand hanging over the middle of his face, small dark eyes.

He wears a purple jacket with navy blue sleeves, a blue undershirt, dark purple pants and purple and navy sneakers with white soles.

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Itsuki and Paul's eyes met each other for the first time. Paul was sitting opposite to Itsuki and eating his food alone.

'Why the hell he is here?' Itsuki didn't liked at all. Just from watching the anime, Itsuki had developed a dislike for Paul.

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Paul is a character appearing in the Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. He is the younger brother of Reggie and the main rival of Ash Ketchum from Sinnoh who received his Starter (Turtwig) in Sandgem Town from Professor Rowan.

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Paul is not a caring Trainer as he wants pure power from his Pokémon and the Trainers he faces to be strong. Paul is also known to release his Pokémon if he deems them weak or useless, which seems somewhat appropriate because of his ambition and seeing his Pokémon as tools for his own glory. Paul is percepived as a heartless, merciless and rather arrogant Trainer, who has no interest in being friends with anybody especially not his Pokémon.

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'This kind of man is not fit to be a Pokémon trainer.' Itsuki stopped looking Paul and focused on eating.

But Paul on the hand, was curiously looking at Itsuki's Pokémon. He had never seen Pokémon like Zera and Marshadow before. Paul wants to fight any strong trainer he meets. Unable to control himself, Paul stood up and walked near Itsuki.

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Paul's shadow fall on Itsuki. Itsuki looked at Paul. "I want to fight if you are free." Paul also felt little wired to ask a stranger to fight him but he couldn't help it since he wanted to find the power of Zera and Marshadow and also know more about them.

Itsuki sighed. "I apologize but I have to decline." Paul frowned and his expression darkened.

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"Why?"

"Don't get me wrong, I am not looking down at you or anything. I have a gym to challenge for that I need my Pokémon to be at their best shape." The frowning on Paul decreased hearing Itsuki's words.

"You mean that weakling. I don't even know why the elite four as allowed such weak trainer to even exist." Paul disdainful tone showed that Paul had beaten Koga already.

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"Since you're already at the Indigo League then I will fight you there. My name is Itsuki by the way."

"The name is Paul." Paul then walked away.

"I wonder if Paul still has Chimchar or not. I hope he sells chimchar, I don't want the poor Pokémon to suffer under Paul." Itsuki remembered how cruelly and mercilessly Paul treated him Chimchar.

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After eating, Itsuki was going towards Fuchsia city gym. 'Paul, Cynthia and Cameron already has beaten Koga and now I am left. I am not sure about Ash and Gary though. But judging how Oak is actively helping them, I am sure it won't take long either.' Itsuki was feeling more pressured seeing Paul in Kanto. He was going to fight many big names from other regions.

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Acho!

Oak sneezed and rubbed his nose. "Did someone just curse at me? I am sure that Itsuki must have cursed at me. Itsuki wait you wait my grandsons will destroy you in Indigo league." Oak then took a file where had the pictures of 4 missing police officers that arrested Itsuki before.

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"I am sure someone is helping Itsuki otherwise how can he get some much in his bank account? That person must have protected Itsuki from the police officers as well. Even though no one in Kanto can't touch me, I still have to be careful of that person protecting Itsuki."

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