The Cerulean Champion — Mark Mulle

Book 3: The Cerulean Champion Pokémon from all over are gathering in Cerulean to battle - but who will be the best? Dear Diary, There's a big competition at Cerulean Way post! I've never seen Marco more excited about anything in my entire life! He's been waking us all up every morning early so we can train with him. Pearl even looks excited, and Marco has said there are all sorts of competitions - even a cooking one! Maybe I'll be able to win at least one of the contests. Probably not, I'm not too good at much. But I'm going to try, diary! Marco is so excited - I hope he wins, he really deserves it. He's worked so hard to get as strong as he is, and I know some day he wants to go for the big gyms out there in the world. This could be his first step, diary! Or maybe Pearl will win, and she'll get the confidence she really needs. She's always so nervous, and she doesn't say much, but she's a Vaporeon! They are one of the rarest, most interesting Pokémon out there. She could show everyone that she's amazing! Of course, there's always a chance I could win. It's tiny, but it's there. I've been working pretty hard too. Whatever happens, I'm going to do my very best, like no one ever has! What do you think diary? Do you think I've got a shot? Of course I do. I'll talk to you soon, diary, and maybe next time I write I'll have a shiny new medal around my neck. See you soon, Embry