Lyra hails from New Bark Town in the Johto region. Beginning her Pokémon journey with Chikorita, she secured the Zephyr Badge in Violet City and the Hive Badge in Azalea Town before traveling to Sinnoh. Her personality blends intense curiosity, a passion for romance, and a keen eye for fashion. She frequently questions others about relationships, directly asking Dawn if she and Ash are a couple and persistently trying to pair Khoury with Dawn despite protests. Lyra openly admires Ash's brave, spontaneous nature, contrasting it with Khoury's initial reserve, and bubbles with excitement over stylish clothing like Jessie's contest outfit. Her path crosses with Ash and his friends during a Johto Festival when her wandering Marill gets stuck between buildings, prompting their rescue. Accompanied by childhood friend Khoury, she explores Sinnoh to study regional Pokémon and cheer on Dawn's contests. During this time, she battles Dawn and rewards her victory by gifting a Pokémon Egg that hatches into Cyndaquil. Lyra's known Pokémon are: - **Marill**: Deeply affectionate but prone to wandering off, requiring rescue multiple times. - **Chikorita**: Her first partner, used in battles against Dawn's Piplup and later in a Tag Battle alongside Ash and Dawn. - **Girafarig**: Utilized for its Double Hit move in an attempt to escape a confined space, though unsuccessful. Her relationship with Khoury evolves throughout their travels. Initially critical of his cautious approach, she gains new appreciation for his strengths after he locates her in a cave using survival skills and captures a wild Gible. This recognition blossoms into romantic feelings, leading her to invite Khoury to accompany her through Johto as both partner and support for her Gym Challenges. Their partnership culminates in a coordinated Tag Battle against Ash and Dawn at Lilypad Colosseum, where Chikorita's Light Screen and Totodile's Aqua Tail showcase improved teamwork despite their loss. Following this battle, Lyra and Khoury depart Sinnoh together, heeding Brock's advice to challenge Johto Gym Leaders Whitney and Morty.