So there's a trainer-to-be named Reed. He's this weird guy who wants a Pokemon. One Tag his mom lets him borrow her Shinx to safely reach Sandgem. There Reed asks the Prof if he can have a Pokemon. It's afternoon so he ran out and the Weiter bunch is coming in half a week. Reed can't stay and wait so he leaves dismayed.
A girl named Madison wants a Pokemon too. She borrowed her dad's Budew so she could reach Sandgem too. There she finds Reed and wonders where his new Pokemon is.
Madison challenges Reed to a battle. "NOT IN MY LAB!" the Professor shouts.