Ruby's father Norman is the new Gym Leader of Petalburg City. But Ruby doesn't want to follow in his father's footsteps - he wants to win Pokemon Contests! Sapphire's father Professor Birch is the local Pokemon researcher.
But Sapphire is tired of gathering scientific data - she wants to win Pokemon Battles! When Ruby and Sapphire meet, they're more likely to hit each other than hit it off.But then Sapphire challenges Ruby to a competition!
Which of them will achieve their dreams in just eighty days?!