The young blonde whipped her head around to see me, glaring, then easing up upon recognition.
"Ophelia, darling! How have you been?!" she exclaimed, strutting over to me like a model, flipping her hair. "Dear, what happened to your face?!"
"No time for that! Victina... you have to get out of here! We have to get you out of Canndon!" I said frantically, but softly, not wanting others to hear the exchange.
"Hm? I don't understand, darling. What do you mean?" she asked, confused.
"Gina... and Misoli... they want the Demon Duo!" I explained, sort of shouting in a whisper. Her eyes widened, narrowed, and then settled.
"No... not this again!" she whispered back, seeming easily pissed off like before. "Are you serious?"
I nodded slowly. "Come on!" I beckoned, pulling her out of the Pokemon Center. I dashed back to the dojo, practically dragging Victina along. Just as I yanked open the door, Alec was storming out of the dojo. He locked eyes with me for about a millisecond before looking away and flying off on his Staraptor.
Cynthia exited the dojo slow-like, holding her head down.
"What's wrong with that boy? I haven't seen him since the battle against Milinda a few years back," Victina wondered.
"Ever since... Gina switched sides... he's been like that. I'm pretty sure... he was in love with her. But as enemies... his love for her... faded. Along with any happiness he had. I haven't seen him smile since then..." Cynthia said, her head still held low.
"Well, we do need to get Victina out of Canndon. She's not safe in this region anymore," I mentioned, bringing up the subject again.
"Well... we could always go to the Unova region. I have a residence in Undella Town where my foster sister Xeni lives," Cynthia offered.
"That's perfect!" I exclaimed. We need to get there as soon as possible!"
"According to my calculations, we should be able to get there in about an hour by bird," Cynthia stated, sounding all factual.
"But I can't just leave the gym behind!" Victina chimed in.
"Yalitza can fill in for you! Now, come on!" I shouted, boarding onto Latias and taking to the sky. Cynthia loaded Victina and herself onto her Braviary, and we set off on our voyage for Undella Town.

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We landed in front of the villa at almost exactly the hour mark. Cynthia led us inside to meet a younger girl, maybe 15 or 16, with lilac hair in spiked pigtails, and green eyes that shined like emeralds.
"Why, hello, Ophelia and Victina! Cynthia informed me of your visit by Xtransiver. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Xeni said excitedly, being very bubbly and bouncy. Her Zorua hopped over and started rubbing on my leg. Man, was it cute! I decided to bend down and pet it.
"Well, now that I'm here in Unova... I want to capture some Unova Pokemon!" Victina said, determined. "Where is a good place to find Psychic-types?"
"Well, I heard that you can find Gothita on Route 16. That would be a good Psychic-type for you to raise. You're a Psychic-type gym leader in Deybend City, correct?" Xeni interrogated.
"How much did Cynthia tell you about me?" she questioned, shooting daggers at Cynthia behind her.
"Nothing! I am a Pokemon Expert. I study up, and I know every little fact about every Gym Leader there is!" she shouted, impressed with herself.
"Well...alright. I'll be going now," she announced, heading out the door. I followed her out as she sprinted down Route 14, my breathing becoming staggered and heavy. We were able to get all the way to Black City before she noticed that I was there at all.
"So darling, you decided to semi-stalk me?" she commented, laughing lightly.
"I had to make sure you were safe," I replied seriously.
"You worry too much," she responded. "I have my Alakazam, Espeon, and Lunatone with me. I can take care of myself." With that, she quickly twisted around and headed for Route 16, unaware of what was to come...