Pearl was watching the friends as they were in a battle with a mysterious man. They seemed to be quite experienced in battling and of course, Pearl did not have skills like theirs. Her strongest pokemon, Kirlia, was yet to evolve. Even if it did evolve, she would lose against the friends. Strangely, she saw a couple of them stare at her. Were they knowing I was to spectate? I mustn't let them see me.
Pearl headed downstairs of her house. Her mom was at work for full time, ever since Dad passed away. She had worked in Olivine and trusted Pearl to watch the house. But she was lonely. Maybe the group of friends would consider her a friend. She put on her vest and went outside. As she heard them command their pokemon, she hid underneath a bush a few feet ahead of them.