Lock Everett & Sophie Valentine
The other guests near immediately reacted to Lock's comments, one of them was a white-haired girl who was unknown to both Lock and Sophie. Her comment toward Lock had made him slightly more irritated Who even are you? These two may be second rate trainers, but at least I knew who they were. A Lairon came running toward the guests and on top of all that happened caused Aoi to begin to cry. Calm down Aoi, I know things have begun to get a little intense for you. Sophie said as she pat the young Pokemon on the head.
Lock looked at the newest of the people to join them at the gate. Hey you! Do you happen to work here? I would like to meet the man who invited us and go to relaxing with my Pokemon. Lock looked at yet another person who had yet to introduce themselves. I was promised the best of the best, not a bunch of wet behind the ears champions and nobodies. As Lock begins another rant, he feels a sharp pain in his back. Quickly turning around Lock stares at a pink Heracross with a scar across his right eye and small band with a jewel on his horn. He was shocked at who stood before him, it was his old friend the Heracross that he caught when he was still a rookie trainer, but he traded him to a friend in Johto.
Still talking down to people like you are the king of the world Lock, says a rather busty blond as she walks out of the gates of the mansion. I especially don't appreciate that you talked down to someone I actually respect as a trainer. Long time no see, Nanami The blond said to Lock and Nanami. She wore a rather fancy black and red dress and held a fan with a jewel at the bottom in her hand. To those of you who don't know who I am, allow me to introduce myself. I am Riza Blackwell, of Blackthorn City in the Johto region. Allow me to welcome you all in Mr. Threshield's steed as you all seemed to have shown up before we had planned. Riza said with a curtsey and her shiny Heracross beside her. Ruth if you would be a dear, please walk the rest of the guests to the meeting area, I have some business with Mr.Everett. Riza stared at Lock who still seemed shocked at what he had before him. Riza is one of the few people aside from Sophie who had grown close with during his adventure and one of only two people he considered a rival.
Sophie has stood around as she watched this all happened and while slightly confused at the situation, she took joy in the fact the someone is able to actually put Lock in his place. Lock I am going to head inside with everyone. I hope you enjoy your catching up with those two. This was the Riza Blackwell that she had heard so much about, Lock's rival and the original trainer of Phanna.
Lock having finally regained his composure with the scenario, he had his old friend and rival before him. I would assume you want Heracross and Phanna to battle. I doubt you would have any other reason to pull me aside. Lock reached onto his belt a grabbed Phanna's pokeball. I am going to let you know Heracross may be able to mega evolve now, but Phanna has been by my side while I challenged some of the strongest Pokemon in this world. Lock's expression changed to that of a cocky smile.