GC002

==Synopsis==
Justin makes his first friend in Hoenn.
==Summary==
In Petalburg City, a frantic mother kisses her son several times over while the boy and his father look exhausted. The mother demands that her son, Connor, message every hour and call when he reaches a new town. Connor collects his bag to leave while thanking his parents. Connor's mother is still worried but his father encourages his wife to have faith in their son as he begins his journey.
Carrie plants in her garden when she sees Connor leave and his parents sending him off. Carrie says hello to the couple and shares her own woes about letting her own son go on his journey. The woman introduces herself as Michelle and her husband as Reed. They both recognize Carrie as the wife of the new Petalburg Gym Leader, and Carrie invites them over for dinner sometime soon.
Justin is navigating Route 102 to get to Odale Town then which will connect to Route 101 for Littleroot Town but he keeps getting lost. Justin soon spots another boy and tries to ask him for him. The boy is Connor who is trying and failing to catch his first Pokemon, but he obviously does not even have a Pokemon.
Connor properly meets Connor and offers him Eevee to help Connor catch a Pokemon. Eevee does not want to listen to anyone except Justin but allows Connor to command him since Justin asked. However, Connor has no experience as a trainer and thus cannot command Eevee effectively. However, Eevee's attacks are very powerful. When Connor and Eevee battle a Poochyena, a single Iron Tail is enough to nearly defeat it. Poochyena uses a Roar to force Eevee back into Justin's Poke Ball then escape before Connor can try to capture it.
Justin sends Eevee back out but tells a disappointed Connor not to be too upset. He invites Connor to join him to meet Professor Birch, who will gift Connor his first Pokemon. Considering his failures Connor accepts and helps Justin navigate to Odale Town.
==Major Events==
*Justin meets his neighbor Connor, who is starting on his journey.
*Justin tries to help Connor catch a Poochyena, but they fail.
*Connor joins Justin to meet Professor Birch
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Connor
*Carrie
*Michelle
*Reed
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Poochyena
*Lotad (three)
*Seedot (six)
*Lombre (two)
*Nuzleaf (three)
*Surskit
*Masquerain
Category:Grand Conquest
Category:Episodes focusing on Connor