Pokemon crystal/gold for gameboy?

Question

i have pokemon gold and crystal and itry trading it wont let me trade. pokemon crystal says "your friend is not ready" pokemon gold says "the link is closed because of inactivity" so i dont know why it isnt working. if it helpsone game beat the e-4 and the other one just got its first badge does the other one have to get further along into the game or what. plus is it possible to trade to pokemon firered or no do i have to have the ruby and sapphire in the game to trade to it or what plz answer my question a.s.a.p thnx for all replys in advanced ttyl.

Answer 1

on pokemon gold you have to beat the elite four to trade

Answer 2

call Nintendo and ask why. Nintendo's number should be on tha back of a Game Boy advance SP