A Trainer's Journey
Kanto – Chapter 1 – Humble Beginnings
In the world of Pokemon, there was a trainer flying to the Kanto named Chase; He's a 15 year-old with dark brown hair, hazel green eyes and wearing a white based/black short-sleeved t-shirt, with brown cargo pants, white ankle socks with black sneakers and a brown knapsack with camping gear. He had just departed from Kalos by plane to Kanto, eager to start his own journey as a Pokemon Trainer. He then took a taxi to Pallet Town as soon as he left the terminal so he can get to Professor Oak's Lab to receive his first Pokemon. Chase was enjoying the travel from the airport in Saffron City to the Pokemon Lab in Pallet Town; he saw plenty of Kanto-based Pokemon in the grasslands, including a horde of Tauros and a family of Pikachu's and Raichu's.
When the Taxi arrived in Pallet Town, it was a quiet little town with good folk and Pokemon alike; as Chase was getting his knapsack and camping gear out the boot of the cab, he was approached by the great Samuel Oak himself, who is with his assistant and welcomed him to Kanto. He then said "You must be Chase, I presume? *Chase nodded in reply* Splendid! I will then show you to the Pokemon Lab! This way please." Chase nodded, before carring both the knapsack and camping gear on his back and followed Professor Oak, who explained that, as Chase have already guessed, that the world that we live in have very interesting creatures known as Pocket Monsters or 'Pokemon' for short. He then continued that Kanto isn't the only place with Pokemon, as there are other regions in the world that have different kinds of Pokemon; and as such, he isn't the only Professor in the world doing research on Pokemon.
They then reached the Pokemon Lab and as Chase entered with Professor Oak and his assistant, he was speechless when he saw the various, yet expensive equipment included in the research of Pokemon. Then, the steel counter at the back began to open and out from the space is 3 Poke Balls, which Chase correctly assumed is the starter Pokemon, which Professor Oak explained that each region's Lab has 3 starter Pokemon and he threw the 3 Poke Balls in the air to bring out the Kanto Starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle respectively. He then explained to Chase the basics of Pokemon types and Pokemon battles, which Chase was keen on hearing every detail on his explanation. He then finished about which starter Chase would like to choose, which most beginner trainers have trouble choosing.
In Chase's case, however, it's a bit different: you see, most beginner trainers get their starter at age 10, but Chase's parents, who were over-protective about him, refused to let him go on a journey at that age. Between that time and current events right now, Chase helped around my parent's house; doing chores, helping with meals and cleaning up whenever it was necessary, though his mind constantly returned on going on an adventure with his very own Pokemon.
Then, a week ago, there was scarcely any chores needed to be done for once, so Chase was allowed out of the house, but restricted to be IN the area of the plot of land. As he was walking by the barn, he heard a cry in the barn and decided to check it out; when he went to the back of the barn, Chase saw a baby Fletchling fell from his nest perched on the roof of the barn and his wing has a little bruise. Feeling sympathetic for the poor Pokemon, Chase gently carried the injured Pokemon into his house and nursed him back to health in a matter of hours.
When it was 4pm, Chase was resting his head on an encyclopedia about caring for Pokemon, when the Fletchling stroked his beak along Chase's cheek and showed him his recently recovered wing. Chase made a smile at Fletchling, before he looked at the barn and made a sigh; he then noticed a Fletchinder, who he supposed is his mother, cried out for her little baby. I then opened the window to let the Fletchling fly to his mother, but there was a hitch: Despite being a Flying-type, he was afraid of heights. went to get a ladder so I can get the poor Fletchling back to his mother. Chase sighed from the irony, so Chase held him in his arms and went to get an extendable ladder from inside the barn; he then propped the ladder against the wall close to the nest and said to the visibly shaking Fletchling "Close your eyes, little guy… We're going up." Fletchling did as he was asked and hugged me tight in fear, so I climbed the ladder and steadily walked along the Barn's roof to return him to the nest.
Turns out, the Fletchling's mother was frantic with worry about her baby and thanked Chase with an affectionate nibble on the ear. When she saw her baby hugging me in fear, she told her baby (via Poke-Talk) that she can live with Chase until he calmed down. The baby Fletchling was surprised by this suggestion, but accepted it and he cuddled Chase softly, which his reaction is reasonably surprised, so he held onto the baby Fletchling tightly and jumped down to a haystack (and a big one too). Chase's parents heard him yelling from the kitchen and they ran outside; they believed Chase injured himself, but were instead awestruck when Chase emerged from the haystack laughing with a baby Fletchling hugging him happily.
Seeing that they can't leash him here on the farm forever and an explanation from Chase on what happened, his parents lets Chase to follow his desire to become a Trainer. From the days that followed, they made preparations for Chase's long journey as he and the baby Fletchling, which he nicknamed Felix, practised battle moves and strategy and in their off-time, listened to music and resting on the beanbag. 2 days prior from departing for Kanto, Chase read a Pokemon magazine and saw a certain Pokemon that grabbed his interest: a Charmander and its evolutionary line. That's when he decided to travel to Kanto and collect the Gym Badges, with his parents assuring Chase they will support him all the way, with Felix chirping along with the promise.
Chase then got out of reminiscing and said "I've decided, Professor Oak; I choose Charmander." Charmander then thrusted his right arm in the air as Squirtle made a water drop expression and Bulbasaur slumped on the counter in disappointment. Charmander then jumped onto Chase's shoulder eagerly, which Professor Oak found it to be quite intriguing. He then gave Chase Charmander's Poke Ball as well as five empty Poke Balls and a Pokedex; he then explained to Chase that the Pokedex is a high-tech encyclopedia that will collect data on the Pokemon that he has caught and he showed me an example of Charmander's page, which Chase said in awe "Wow! Science sure has come a long way; it's so amazing!"
Professor Oak then gave Chase a Town Map and he asked him if he'd like to take the Kanto Gym Challenge, which Chase responded "Of course, Professor Oak! I don't mind a bit of a challenge." Professor Oak then gave Chase the Badge Case for Kanto and he instructed him to head for Pewter City first, which Chase replied with utmost determination "Yes, Professor Oak! I'll make every bit of this challenge count!"
Chase then placed Charmander's Poke Ball in his pocket and placed the other Poke Balls in the knapsack, as well as placing the Pokedex in the front pocket of the knapsack and the Badge Case in his pocket, before examining the Town Map and it showed him that he will to go through Route 1 in order to arrive in Viridian City. Chase then nodded in confirmation and placed the Town Map in the knapsack as well and bidded Professor Oak farewell for now and he exited the Lab with Charmander on his shoulder. They then looked out at Route 1 and they both took a deep breath in synchronisation before heading out for Viridian City.