The was the next day after Logan received his third gym badge from Vermillion City gym leader Lt. Surge. Logan and their friends were just finishing up eating breakfast when they heard two familiar voices coming from up front.

"You getting scared, Ash," The first voice said, catching River's attention. 

"That voice," River mumbled.

"Lit, Eevee," Ruby and Eevee cried out at the sound. Both recognized the voice as well.

"No way, Misty," The second voice replied. 

"Well, it seems Ash finally made it to Vermillion City with Misty," Pearl said, laughing. 

"Seems that way, let's say hi sure Ruby would like to see Pikachu," Logan said, standing up as Ruby jumped onto his shoulder.

The others nodded and walked out of the cafeteria as they heard the argument continue.

"Well you talk big but then you see how tough it is to get badges you turn chicken maybe you should quit now besides the badges you have now you only got out of pity," Misty stated.

"Alright, break it up, you two," River said, stepping in between Ash and Misty." Misty you shouldn't tell Ash to quit sure he didn't get the badge by winning by Team Rocket's interfere, but if Pikachu didn't refuse to fight he would have won," He stated.

"Now before you get a big head, Ash. You shouldn't get overconfident it is unwise to be too overconfident before facing an opponent it just leads to losing in the end. It's best to know your opponent first," Logan commented.

Ash remained quiet after Logan's statement, realizing he was right.

"Now I and the others will be exploring given I got my badge already and River hoping to find a new pokemon," Logan said as he started walking off with Pearl and River.

"Ash, I suggest you make a plan before you challenge Lt. Surge," Elaine commented before following after the others.

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Logan, Pearl,River, and Elaine were walking down the street of Vermillion City when Logan came to a stop.

"Hey, what's up?" River asked, glancing back at Logan. 

"I'm going to make a trip to the Pokemart while don't you three go ahead to the port for River to find himself a new pokemon," Logan  commented. 

"I'm actually going to go with you instead," Pearl said, walking over to Logan.

"Alright then, you two go ahead me and River will head to the port. See you when you're done at the Pokemart," Elaine said.

"I won't take long. I just need to stock up on a few things,but I might make a stop to the grocery store as well to stock up on supplies for food," Logan said. 

"Sounds good since you're not interested in catching a new water type. Let's meet back at the Pokemon Center for lunch," River said. 

Logan nodded as he waved bye to Elaine and River as him Pearl and Ruby headed off to the Pokemart to stock on supplies before he and his freinds leave Vermillion City making sure there good not knowing the next time they will be in a city to stock up so wanted to do ot now.

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Logan, Pearl, and Ruby then headed to the Pokemart first to buy all the necessary items he needed to stock on up back on before they continued their pokemon journey. 

"So Pearl, why you decide to come along with me?" Logan asked, glancing over at Pearl as he placed fifteen super potions in his basket. 

"To be honest, it because I personally enjoy spending time with you alone," Pearl said softly, blushing slightly. 

"You like spending time with me alone?" Logan asked.

"Lit!" Ruby suddenly cried out as she jumped off Logan' shoulder,and ran over to random red ball happily. 

"It seems she wants a new play item," Pearl stated."Let's forget about that conversation," She mumbled embarrassed she basically almost confessed to a boy who probably didn't feel the same way.

"Alright, you can have the toy," Logan said with a chuckle as he grabbed the ball and placed it inside the basket."Now no more toys let just get the rest of the items we actually need and then time for the next destination we need to go to."

"So where are we going after this?" Pearl asked.

"We need groceries. we are getting low on stuff to cook, so we have to get more. Well, most of my ingredients are gone," Logan said."I believe Elanine says she still has some ingredients for sandwiches ,but I cook the most  with River help so I need to stock up more then you all on ingredients," He explained as he and Pearl headed to the isle for berries to mix in the Pokemon food.

"That makes sense. Maybe I can help you cook next time," Pearl said, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I wouldn't mind that Pearl," Logan replied, flashing a smile at Pearl as he scanned the berries, decideing on which ones he should get.

'That smile is so charming. Maybe one day I can bring myself to tell him how I feel. He was hard to get to open with at first, but he still has shared much about himself, but that is what like about him trying to solve the mystery of who he truly is.'  Pearl thought as she watched Logan ended up grabbing Oran berries, Pecha berries,and a few razz berries.

"Alright that everything now to pay and then one last stop then maybe we should head back to the Pokemon Center," Logan said as he walked over towards the counter with Ruby on his shoulder sastify with her new toy.

"Sounds like a plan, Pearl replied as she leaned against the counter as Logan paid for everything he brought after grabbing some pokeballs at the last minute. 

After they were done at the Pokemart Logan,Pearl,and Ruby headed to the grocery before heading back to the Pokemon Center to wait the other two to be done fishing for water type pokemon.

Soon as they done after an hour of shopping for groceries the two trainers and pokemon got to the Pokemon Center were River was sitting at a table filling an bowl of food for a shiny Poliwag.

"Nice you caught a Poliwag shiny as well," Pearl commented as she and Logan walked over towards the table.

"That is pretty cool anyway I might take a nap in my room join you later for food," Logan said heading off with Ruby to his room.

To be continued...

Question of the Chapter: What did you think of Logan and Pearl moment together? 

Logan's Team:

Litleo (Ruby) (F)

Shiny Ralts (Colgate) (M)

Doduo (Sora) (F)

Meowth (Mittens) (F)

Arbok (Fani) (M)

Sandshrew (Sandy) (F)

Pokemon at Lab:

Beedrill (Venmon) (M)

Raticate (Patrick) (M)

Shiny Wartortle (Shelly) (F)

Shiny Bellsprout (Floral) (F)

Onix (Rocky) (M)

Bulbasaur (Autumn) (F)

Shiny Charmander (Pyro) (M)

Mankey (M)

Goldeen (F)

Elaine's Team:

Eevee (F)

Horsea (M)

Growlithe (F)

Butterfree (M)

Nidoran (F)

Pokemon egg

Pearl's Team:

Drowzee (M)

Clefairy (F)

Slowpoke (M)

Psyduck (F) (I realize I forgot to add that in Cerulean City)

Pokemon at Home:

Abra (F)

River's Team:

Squirtle (M)

Seel (F)

Vapereon (F)

Shellder (M)

Shiny Poliwag (F)

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