[Shenandoah]

Sandy finally noticed Nazo's pensive expression. "What are you thinking so hard about?" she asked, hoping he didn't mind. "How Kuro did?" she guessed. She wondered if they would see any other Pokemon on the trail. While Pidgey wasn't that big, it was a tough little fighter... and would likely do better against the Rock-type gym in Pewter but not by much. While she was more than thrilled with her Stomp, she knew that it would be a very tough fight at the first two gyms.

Kuro looked around lazily, looking for Pokemon as well. She wanted to fight again, but knew it would be unfair if she hogged all the battles. Her easy relationship with Stomp might end if the Purrloin got every challenge.