Verdanturf Town, Hoenn Region
Here lived a young girl named Natsuki. She had grown up here with her parents since she was little, living a carefree life with a happy family and a Ralts that had grown up alongside her like a true friend. She had been eagerly awaiting her tenth birthday so she could set out on a journey, challenge the Hoenn League, win the championship, and finally face her idol, the Elite Four Champion, Wallace.
Unfortunately, a sudden accident shattered Natsuki's peaceful life. That day, Natsuki had planned to go on an adventure in the forest, but she unfortunately witnessed Pokémon hunters capturing Pokémon. Natsuki originally wanted to call the police to handle the situation, but due to her inexperience, she forgot to turn off the speakerphone, which gave away her position and alerted the hunters.
The hunters initially paid no mind to a little girl, but upon seeing the Ralts by her side, malicious intent crept into their minds. Natsuki wanted to use Ralts to defend herself, but despite aiming to become a Pokémon trainer, she had yet to set out on her journey and possessed zero battle experience. Ralts was the same, knowing only the most basic Confusion and Teleport. The moment they tried to resist, Ralts was knocked flying by the Pokémon hunter's Fearow.
Chapter 34