15 (XV) Registration

"Swiiiishhh"

The doors parted as cool fresh air rushed to meet Isaac as he entered the PokéCenter. Bright fluorescent lights filled the massive reception lobby.

To the left was a large area with lots of tables and chairs surrounding each one. In the back a large bar wrapped around one corner where many patrons were sitting and enjoying drinks or food that was brought from the back.

To the right were rows of seating, akin to something you would see in an airport. Scattered people were sitting in these seats while they waited for their wounded Pokémon to heal. Along the walls were dozens of PCs set up and some people were speaking with friends and relatives over the phone while others were organizing their Personal Storage Systems.

Most people utilized someone they knew personally to manage their Pokémon while they were stored within the PSS, however, some organizations and companies offered contracts to those with the wealth to afford their services.

Tay led Isaac towards the large reception desk where a young pink-haired woman with bright blue eyes was standing next to a Chansey. Both had a white hats with a pink cross adorned across the front. The woman's pink hair was tied into two loops and she wore a light pink dress with a white nurse's apron.

She had white tights and wore pink comfortable flats with a strap, as they approached, the woman spoke softly with a smile across her face, "Good afternoon! Welcome to our Pokémon Center, I'm Nurse Joy, this is Chansey, we can heal your Pokémon to perfect health! Would you like us to take your Pokémon to rest?"

Tay reached behind her kimono and grabbed the four pokéballs and placed them on the counter along with her Trainer Identification Card. Joy scanned the card and placed the four pokéballs onto a special tray that Chansey was holding as they fit perfectly in the black styrofoam indents.

She turned to Isaac and smiled softly, "How about you?"

Isaac took the three pokéballs off his belt and placed them on the counter, "I'm sorry, I don't have a card..." He said softly and Nurse Joy looked at him bewildered.

"I'm sorry, but how do you not have an ID? You're not supposed to have Pokémon that are not registered, would you like to register them now?" She asked.

"Um... What do I need to do to get an ID?" Isaac asked, she picked up the pokéballs and handed them to Chansey who disappeared to the back. Nurse Joy reached under the desk and grabbed a small tablet.

She tapped the screen a few times before handing it to Isaac and explaining, "Fill out that form and follow the subsequent instructions. When you have finished, return it to me."

She extended her hand over to the waiting area so she could assist the person in line behind them. Isaac and Tay stepped aside and took a seat next to each other.

Isaac read over the form and quickly filled it out, it was basic information, name, date of birth, height, weight, and ethnicity, but when he was asked about his hometown, he became stumped. In order to not draw unwanted attention to himself, he said he was from Nuvema Town in Unova.

'At least that's where I would have been from if I was born here...' He chuckled to himself as he filled out the rest of the form.

"Uh... Dang, I'm short..." Isaac muttered to himself as he stared at the ₽10,000 fee required to register.

"What? You don't have enough? How much do you need?" Tay asked.

"Oh no! I can't take your money! You've already done so much for me getting me here! I couldn't impose!" He frantically said, dropping the tablet onto his lap as he waved his arms between the two of them.

"Oh please, it's nothing, how much do you need?" She said rolling her eyes.

"Uh... ₽5,000..." He said looking down as Tay reached into the bag slung around her waist and pulled out five ₽1,000 bills and handed it to him.

"Here, consider this an investment! I wanna see what you can do!" She said cheerfully as she tilted her head slightly and closed her eyes smiling.

Isaac looked at her dumbstruck, "Are you sure..? This seems like a lot of money to gamble on someone like me..."

"I get paid a lot more than this as a Gym Leader in the Orre Region, don't worry about it!"

'She's a Gym Leader..?' He thought, doing everything to contain the amazement as he took the ₽5,000. Overcome by emotions, he threw his arms around Tay and hugged her tightly.

She was taken aback for a brief moment, surprise flashed across her face before she smiled once more and gently hugged the young man back, "Thank you so much Tay! I'll never forget this!" He said and she shook her head before breaking the embrace.

"You don't owe me anything, now go finish your registration."

Isaac finished the rest of the form and stood up approaching the desk and placing the tablet down.

"Perfect! Thank you! Everything seems in order! We will need the ₽10,000 registration fee and afterward, you will need to take a written assessment to determine which Trainer Card you are eligible to receive. In addition, if you would like to participate in the Pokémon League Challenge, you will need to take a physical assessment." Nurse Joy explained with a smile.

From behind the swinging doors, Chansey returned with the seven pokéballs as Isaac placed the fee on the counter. Tay was notified via her Pokégear that her pokémon were ready and approached.

Nurse Joy handed Tay her four pokéballs and when Isaac grabbed his three, he said, "I would like to participate in the Pokémon League Challenge."

"That's great! I'll submit the information you provided as well as link your Eevee, Nidoran ♂, and Nidoran ♀ to your Trainer Number. Once we are ready, we will come for you to come to take the written assessment. Until then, please wait patiently." Nurse Joy said as she turned to her computer and began typing on her keyboard.

"Let's get something to eat... On me!" Tay said as she approached one of the tables. Isaac was reluctant but followed sitting across from her.

"I'm going to have to leave soon. Here." She said as she slid a folded piece of paper across the table to him, "This is my number. Once you get your Pokégear, send me a text or call me."

Isaac took it and was surprised, "You're a really nice Gym Leader, are all of them like this?"

Tay shook her head, "I wish, some are corrupt and others are drunk on their power, but more often than naught, they'll be kind and courteous unless you're disrespectful."

Isaac nodded his head, but before he was able to reply, a light-haired young woman approached the table wearing a tan dress and white frilly apron, "How are we doing today? Anything you'd like to get to drink or are we ready to order?"

"I'll take whatever you have on tap and the daily special." Tay replied and both looked at Isaac.

"Um... I'll have some juice and a Daily Special as well!" He announced and the girl smiled and nodded before disappearing behind the back. Not long after she returned with a large glass filled with a light liquid and a smaller glass filled with juice.

Tay took a large gulp and exclaimed happily, "Ahh!! That's the stuff! How old are you anyways? You look old enough to drink, or do you not like it?"

"Ah... I'm nineteen" He said taking a sip of the juice and rubbing the back of his neck with a smile.

"Oh? So you just don't like the taste?"

"Huh..?"

"Huh..?"

"What do you mean? Is it okay for me to have a drink?"

"Of course! You need to be eighteen, you're a funny one I swear!"

Isaac stared down at the glass, 'Should I get a drink..?' He thought to himself and when the waitress came back with their meals he ordered the drink.

While the two were eating Nurse Joy approached their table, "I'm sorry to interrupt, but Mr. Firenze will you please follow me? They're ready for you now."

Isaac turned to Tay who smiled and shrugged, "I guess this is goodbye for now!"

Isaac extended his hand and she took it, giving him a shake, "It was a pleasure to meet you Tay, next time you see me, it'll be for a challenge!"

A fire lit up behind her eyes and she smiled, "I look forward to it!"

Isaac stood up and left the table and disappeared behind the door leading to the back of the PokéCenter just as the waitress returned with his drink.

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