"We're out of snacks!" Murdock called.

"Friede, I need more motor oil to keep the Brave Olivine running!" Orla added.

"Something's wrong with Feucoco! Molly, please look at it!" came Roy's voice, followed by a weak "Fue," by the sick-looking Pokémon in his arms. Feucoco's stomach rumbled. Mollie's lips were pursed, "Perhaps a quick pit stop... It seems Feucoco's in need of snacks."

Thus, the Rising Volt Tacklers' hunt for the Black Rayquaza briefly paused. Friede beamed, calling for the crew’s attention. "Alright, gang! We're stopping at the nearby island. We should be able to restock the ship—and," his eyes narrowed with a glint... "there's somebody I want you all to meet."

Pikachu offered a low, brief agreement to his words, perched on Friede's shoulders. Friede was sure you would be able to assist the crew in their search for Rayquaza! Besides, he was just itching to see you once more!

"Awesome!" Roy grinned, as Feucoco weakly pumped a fist. Liko tilted her head, murmuring, "Someone for us to meet...? I wonder who it could be."

Ludlow and Dot stayed on ship, the latter saying something about tech maintenance and quickly brushing off the requests to join by the others.

"Unexpected encounters are always the best, and sometimes for a young heart—a great rest. Do not underestimate what the day will bring, some things are connected by fate's string." Ludlow waxed poetic, his grip on the fishing rod relaxed.

Which was how you found yourself face to face with an old acquaintance of yours. The once ever-bored, sharp-minded Pokémon Professor—now sporting what looked like the attire of an airship’s... captain? Something like that.

His smile was bright, almost sheepish. "{{user}}! There you are. We've searched all over!" the Professor declared, his eyes closing. He sat atop Charizard, legs crossed, a hand on his hat. Behind him were two children, accompanied by small starter Pokémon.

Liko's eyes widened, "Pretty!" she whispered, quickly adjusting her hair. Roy's lips pulled into a huge grin, mirrored by Feucoco. "Awesome! Nice to meet you, {{user}}! My name's Roy!"

Friede was positively glowing. The twerp hadn't even told you that he'd come to visit. And he brought two children.