The world of Pokémon, a place filled with many powerful creatures the roams the lands. A place where multiple legends have been told. A place full of life and mystery. A place filled with many stories that have yet to be told.
Many people from across the regions use the creatures as pets, others as companions, whilst the majority use them for battles. Our story holds the latter of the three where a young trainer finally embarks on their very first journey as a trainer. Battles will be fought, bonds shall be made, as well as hearts will be broken.
sound of truck running pass*
Oh here comes our young trainer right now...
"Ugh how long until we get their? Staying in this truck is getting boring" said a young girl leaning on to the trucks wall with her arms crossed "I hope my new room is bigger then my last one hehe". As she was imagining on how her new room would look like suddenly the truck stopped "wooooah!!" she said as she stumbled down on the ground with a few boxes falling with her "ow, i guess that answers that question" she said weakly under the boxes. After what seems like a few seconds the truck door opened letting in the sunlight from outside.
"oh are you okay dear?" said a women right outside the truck.
"yeah mom but can you get these boxes off of me their kinda heavy" the girl replied.
"sure thing dear" so her mom began moving the boxes on top of her then she got up and jumped out of the truck.
"Man it feels good to be out of that truck" she said while stretching herself "hmm so this must be littleroot town, quite the scenic area I might get used to living here" she said looking all around her.
"yeah such a nice place your father got for us. Anyways follow me inside our new house i think you might like your new room" her mom said while walking towards their new house with her just trailing behind.
As they reached the front door to their new home her mom opened the door and both entered the house; inside she saw a bunch of vigoroths carrying around boxes and placing them inside. "isnt it nice that the moving companies Pokémon are helping us settle in" her mom said with a grin on her face. "oh right that reminds me your father got you a new clock its in your room upstairs right now make sure to set the time on it okay" her mom said while facing her.
"okay I'll get right on it" so she started heading for the stairs into her new room.
As she entered her new room she marvelled at the fact that it was bigger then her old room with all her stuff placed neatly into place. While surveying her new room she soon noticed the new clock her dad gave her, it was a red and white clock with a black line cutting across the diameter of it forming a pokeball so she soon adjusted the time on it to 1:30 pm.
After she was done adjusting the clock she noticed a note on her desk in front of her pc with instructions on it, so she followed it and found a potion in her item box I wonder what this is for" she said to herself "might as well take it with me could be useful". As soon as she was done fixing everything on her desk she heard her mom yell for her downstairs.
"Narrisa! Narrisa! come downstairs quick" her mom called. Hearing this she soon bolted downstairs.
After rushing downstairs she quickly asked her mom what was the problem "what's the problem mom, did something go missing?"
"Oh theirs no problem dear its just that your dad was on tv a moment ago so i called you, but you missed it" her mom answered back to Narrisa and so with a relived look on her face Narrisa got close to her mom and sat on the chair next to her. "Anyways dear your fathers friend, Prof.Birch, lives right next door why don't you introduce yourself?" Narrisa's mom said to her and with that she got up from her chair and headed out "don't stay out too late now dear" Narrisa's mom reminded her.
"don't worry I wont" and so she headed out.
Once she got outside she closed the door behind and her and started heading for the house right across theirs and soon made her way right in front of the door. When she was about to knock the door suddenly started opening revealing a woman behind it "oh! and who might you be?" said the woman to Narrisa with a smile on her face.
"I'm Narrisa your new next door neighbour my mom told me that my dad's friend, Prof. Birch, lives here and told me to introduce myself" Narrisa said to the woman in front of her with a shy grin on her face.
"okay then come on in we can continue this conversation inside theirs no need to be shy" said the woman and so Narrisa entered the home.
Once she was inside, the woman asked her to sit on the chair next to the table and she sat right across from her introducing herself.
"Well to begin with I'm prof. Birch's wife" said the woman. "secondly he's not here right now but our son, Brendan, might know where he is he is just upstairs in his room why don't you talk to him? he might know" and so Narrisa got up from her chair and started heading for the stairs.
Narrisa now up stairs found her way to Prof. Birch's sons room finding no one inside so she decided to look around a bit. While inside she found a pokeball placed next to a bed so she decided to get close to it and see what could be inside. When she was about to pick it up as if on cue a flushing noise was heard and a door opened up right across the room with a young boy coming out of it, seeing Narrisa inside he was completely shocked by the fact that a girl was inside his room.
"Oh my names Narrisa i just moved in right next door and was told to introduce myself to Prof. Birch" she said to the boy who was still surprised to see her. "Your uh mom told me to come find you since she said you might know where he is, you are Brendan right?" she finally said to the boy.
The boy now calming down introduced himself. "Yeah I'm Brendan and as for the where about of dad, if mean prof. Birch, he is currently in route 101 doing fieldwork I was just about to prepare my stuff and help him. Want me to take you?" Brendan suggested.
"N thanks I'll find him myself" she answered back.
"Oh okay, good luck then" Brendan said to Narrisa, and so she went off to route 101.
Upon reaching the town gate leading to route 101 Narrisa found a young girl standing right in front of the exit with a worried look on her face. "What's the matter?" Narrisa asked the young girl.
"I heard screaming noises from outside but I'm to afraid to check" said the young girl.
"Okay, stay here I'll go check alright" and with that she went off to find the problem.
Reaching the route she quickly looked around trying to find the problem. After what seems to be a minute of searching a man with a lab coat on suddenly appeared being chased by a zigzagoon dropping a bag in the process. After being chased around for a bit the zigzagoon cornered the man by some trees and the man noticed Narrisa standing far across from him.
"IN THE BAG 3 POKEBALLS HELP QUICKLY!!!" the man pleaded for Narrisa pointing to a bag lying on the ground so she quickly went for the bag and grabbed a pokeball.
With the pokeball in her hand she sent out a Pokémon revealing it to be a mudkip. "Hi my names mudkip, who might you be?" said the mudkip to Narrisa.
"No time for introductions we have to help that man" Narrisa quickly said to the mudkip while pointing towards the zigzagoon. The mudkip now facing the zigzagoon nodded and without further delay he went into position challenging the zigzagoon.
"Mudkip quickly what moves do you know?" Narrisa asking the mudkip.
"So far I only know tackle and growl" the mudkip quickly replied.
"Okay mudkip use tackle attack now" with her command the mudkip leaped towards the zigzagoon landing a blow to its head.
The zigzagoon now dazed and struggling to stand up straight used growl on mudkip lowering mudkips attack.
"Mudkip use tackle once more" Narrisa commanded.
Hearing the command the mudkip charged towards the zigzagoon landing another hit but this time weaker. The zigzagoon now panting heavily leaped forward tackling mudkip across the body making him step back a bit.
"Mudkip are you okay?" Narrisa asked with a concern.
"Yeah I'm alright" mudkip replied back staggering a bit.
"Okay then lets finish this, use tackle attack now" Narrisa exclaimed.
With this final command the mudkip charged forward leaping towards the zigzagoon landing a decisive blow. The Zigzagoon being hit by the attack got launched backwards rolling on the ground and finally stopping laying their not moving, it was dead.
"Good job mudkip, return" Narrisa told the mudkip pointing the pokeball towards him with a red light zapping him back in.
Narrisa finally done with the whole ordeal went towards the man passing by the dead zigzagoon on her way asking if he was alright "so are you okay?"
"Yeah thank you if it wasn't for you I would have been done for" said the man with a sigh of relief. "Anyways lets not chat here, its to dangerous out here follow me back to the lab and we'll continue talking their" said the man to Narrisa.
"Okay lead the way" Narrisa replied and soon both started walking back.
As the two got inside the lab the man introduced himself to Narrisa "My name is Birch I'm the Pokémon professor of this region and who might you be?"
"Oh my name is Narrisa, we just moved here today and my mom told me to introduce myself to you" Narrisa answering back.
"Oh, so that means your Norman's child right? He told me all about it when he visited here yesterday" Prof. Birch told Narrisa.
"Yup, that's right" Narrisa said with a smile
After the two were done talking, Prof. Birch soon had an idea on how to thank Narrisa for saving him.
"You know as a way for welcoming you to littleroot and as a thank you for saving me back their you can keep that Pokémon you used earlier" said prof. Birch to Narrisa.
"Really?" She said in surprise with a grin on her face, Prof. Birch nodding back in response. Prof. Birch grabbing the mudkip's pokeball from his bag and gave it to Narrisa.
Narrisa now receiving mudkip was overjoyed for she finally had her very own Pokémon. "You know you can give mudkip a nickname if you want" suggested Prof. Birch. "
hmm a nickname let me think...oh!i got one" Narrisa pondered aloud as she calls out her Pokémon. "Come on out mudkip" Narrisa announced tossing the pokeball in the air releasing the mudkip that was inside.
Mudkip now outside of its pokeball and into the lab stretched its body a bit and stared back at Narrisa crouching down next to him. "You need anything?" the mudkip asked.
"No I'm just here to tell you that my names Narrisa and i will be your new trainer from now on" she told the mudkip with a smile on her face.
Upon hearing this the mudkip leaped onto Narrisa's arms filled with excitement "yay! I know have my very own trainer, so what's the first thing you want me to do?" Mudkip asked Narrisa.
"Well as my first order as your new trainer is to give you a new name, you okay with that?" Narrisa asked the Mudkip. After thinking about it long and hard Mudkip replied with a nod.
"Hmm why not, could be fun having a new name" said mudkip.
"Alright your new name's gonna be Marshal from now on" Narrisa declared as she stood up.
As Narrisa was cuddling onto Marshal, Prof. Birch asked them for a favour. "Oh that reminds me of something my son, Brendan, is at route 103 doing some research for me can if ask you to go pick him up for me?"
"Well you did give me this Pokémon so sure I'll do it" Narrisa answered back.
"Good, route 103 is just past oldale town you can get their by crossing route 101 its not far" explained Prof. Birch.
"Okay, well be right back shortly. C'mon Marshal, let's go" Narrisa and Marshal soon ran out the doors and was now on their way to Route 101.
While walking through route 101 they encountered a few Pokémon along the way making Marshal grow a bit with each battle.
"Quickly Marshal, finish it off with tackle now!" Narrisa commanded Marshal who was facing a wurmple.
"You got it" Marshal answered back so he leaped forward landing the hit finishing of the wurmple that's now splattered on the ground. With that victory Marshal felt a bit stronger and ended up learning a new move; Mudslap. "Alright I just learned how to use a new move" said Marshal kicking up some mud and flinging it on to a tree.
"Okay good job, return" Narrisa praised as she pointed her pokeball towards Marshal calling him back in. With the battle finally over they made their way to Oldale town.
Reaching Oldale town she saw a white and red building with the words Pokémon centre on the roof. Remembering what their were for from her fathers stories, so she went ahead inside and saw a nurse by the desk. Upon entering the nurse took notice of Narrisa and soon greeted her. "Hi! Welcome to the Pokémon centre. How may I help you?"
"Hi uhh my name's Narrisa and uhmm can you heal up my Pokémon for me please?" Narrisa asked but was a bit shy due to it being her first time.
"Sure thing. Just place your Pokeball on this tray here and I'll heal them right away" the nurse says as she places a clean silver tray with six holders on the desk.
"Oh, okay" Narrisa replied as she places her only Pokeball on the tray before handing it back.
"Please wait a few minutes while this machine heals your Pokémon" the nurse said to Narrisa as she picks up the tray and places the Pokeball on the machine right beside. "You may wait at the waiting area over their" the nurse suggested as she points towards a corner in the room with a few chairs and two glass tables were placed.
"Oh umm okay, thanks" Narrisa thanked the nurse as she proceeded to wait by a table.
After about 5 minutes had passed with Narrisa just silently waiting and looking out the Pokémon centre's window the nurse soon called for her attention.
"Miss Narrisa, please come and get your Pokeball for your Pokémon is done healing" the nurse called out getting her attention. Narrisa hearing her call soon got up and went towards the counter. "Thanks for waiting. Your Pokémon is now healed and ready to go" said the nurse as she places the tray on top of the counter with Marshal's Pokeball.
"Thanks" Narrisa smiled as she takes back her Pokeball.
"Is their anything else I can help you with?" The nurse asked smiling back.
"Yeah, their is. Can you tell me where route 103 is?" Narrisa asked.
"It's just a short walk north from here" the nurse answered to Narrisa.
"Okay, thanks again" Narrisa thanked the nurse once again as she took a step back and gave a slight bow before leaving.
"Come back anytime" the nurse waved before Narrisa left.
Outside the Pokémon centre Narrisa soon followed the nurse's instructions as she walks towards an open path way which lead to an open clearing with thick grass and a lake at the side. Narrisa looking around the place soon saw Brendan just sitting down right under the a tree as he reads a notebook in his hand mouthing what was written.
"Hey Brendan!" Narrisa called out as she waves her hand around. Brendan soon taking notice of Narrisa's call soon closed his notebook as he leans forward before getting up and walking towards her.
"Your uhh Narrisa right? So what brings you here?" Brendan asked confused to see his new neighbour right in front of him.
"Well, I'm here because Prof. Birch told me to come and get you" Narrisa explain.
"I see. So how did you get here without a Pokémon then? Because it looks like you travelled here all alone" Brendan pointed out as he looks behind her.
"Well, actually..." Narrisa trailed off as she showed him a Pokeball. "It's a Mudkip, Prof. Birch just gave it to me today as a present" Narrisa explained.
"Wow! Really? How come?" Brendan asked, generally surprised to see his father gave her one of the regions rarest Pokémon.
"Well it's because I saved him a while ago from a wild Zigzagoon that was attacking him" Narrisa replied as she recalls what had happened.
"Oh...that explains it" Brendan said as he shook his head.
"Why? Does it happen often?" Narrisa now asking
"Yup, pretty much" Brendan grinned shyly as he scratches the back of his head. "Anyways, since you have a Pokémon now that makes you an official Pokémon trainer now. Right?"
"Yeah, I guess so" Narrisa replied. "Why?"
"Great! That means" Brendan took a pause as he brings out a Pokeball. "I can finally take on my first trainer battle" he grinned. "So what do you say?"
"A battle? I'm not sure though. I mean I just got Marshal here" Narrisa tried to reason with him.
"Don't worry. It will be just a friendly match" Brendan trying to persuade her.
"Well...fine. You're on" Narrisa agreed with a nod.
"Great!" Brendan exclaimed as he ran to the lake across from them. "Are you ready?" He called out from across the field.
"Yup, ready when you are" Narrisa replied as she held out Marshal's Pokeball.
"Good! Let's bring them out in the same time okay?" Brendan called out once more.
"Okay!" replied Narrisa.
"Okay! Here we go in 3...2...1" Brendan paused as he gripped his Pokeball. "Go!" Both trainers soon tossed out their Pokeballs in the air.
As both Pokeballs left each trainers hands they both simultaneously popped open bringing out a Pokémon from each side covered in a vail of light. As the vail dispersed, Marshal was once again out on the field along with a new Pokémon in front of him. In front of him was a green lizard like creature with sharp yellow eyes as well as his chest and abdomen area coloured a deep red.
"Are you ready Treeko!" Brendan called out to his Pokémon.
"Hmph, this will be too easy" the Treeko replied as he gave Marshal a sly grin.
"Watch it buddy or else I might embarrass you in front of your trainer" Marshal taunted as he gave a grin back.
"We'll see" replied the Treeko as he took on an offensive stance.
"I can feel that this battle is gonna be a good one" exclaimed Brendan in excitement. "First moves ours. Treeko, use Pound"
The Treeko hearing his command soon bolted towards Marshal with both his arms near his side before swiping away at Marshal with his thick tail.
"Marshal, dodge it quick!" Narrisa called out as she sees the Treeko approaching.
Seeing the attack in coming, Marshal was able to jump out of the way just in time before the Treeko was able to land a hit. The Treeko now exposed Marshal took this opportunity to land a clean Tackle on the Treeko causing it to stagger away for a bit.
"Good job Marshal!" Narrisa exclaimed. "Now, use Mud slap!"
Marshal nodding at his command soon swiped away at the ground launching mud towards the dazed Treeko. The Treeko still trying to recover from the attack was suddenly pelted with mud as it covered his face and eyes.
"Ahh, damn that stings" said the treeko as he wipes away the mud from his eyes.
"Now Marshal, Tackle!" Narrisa quickly commanded.
Marahal hearing his new command soon charged towards the struggling Treeko.
Brendan seeing Marshal his Pokémon in trouble he quickly called out a command.
"Treeko, use Pound now!" Brendan called out feeling a bit nervous.
The Treeko with his right eye barely open wasn't able to see Marshal charging in quickly. With his gut feeling, the Treeko swung his tail around able to land a clean hit on Marshal sending him skidding across the field.
"Oof ugh...lucky swing..." said Marshal with gritted teeth as he slowly got up.
"Nice work Treeko!" Brendan praised as he pumped his left fist upwards. "Now, let's end this battle with one more Pound!" Brendan commanded as he pointed towards Marshal in a dramatic fashion.
The Treeko still rubbing away at his eyes nodded at his command and soon started running towards Marshal. As he was half way across from him, the Treeko leapt up into the air and did a front flip to prepare his attack.
Marshal seeing the attack just closed his eyes and braced himself for the attack. As he waited he soon heard the Treeko slamming next to him, completely missing his attack.
"WHAT!" Brendan said in shock to see his Pokémon miss his attack.
"Marshal, let's end it with Tackle now!" Narrisa commanded as she dramatically swung her arm in front of her.
"Hehe sweet dreams" Marshal said with a grin as he bashed himself at the Treeko sending him flying across the field.
"Damn...ugh" The Treeko groaned in pain as landed hard on the ground before getting knocked out.
"Yes! We did it Marshal!" Exclaimed Narrisa in joy as she quickly ran up to Marshal and gave him a tight hug.
"Yeah...we sure did...help" said Marshal in response.
Brendan in complete disbelief that he just lost just let out a sigh as he brought out his Pokeball.
"Aww what a let down. We were so close to" said Brendan in defeat. "Oh well, you did a good job. Return" Brendan recalled his Pokémon. "Well, I think it's time we head on back to the lab now" Brendan said as he approached Narrisa.
"Yeah, I guess so. I mean that is the reason why I came here in the first place" Narrisa explained. "Not to easily beat the professor's son" she joked.
"Haha very funny" replied Brendan in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh come on now, I was just kidding" said Narrisa with a grin. "Well, partially kidding hehe"
"Don't you worry about that. I will beat you next time but for now..." he trailed off as he says as he took a few steps ahead of her. "I'll easily beat you in a race back to the lab"
"Wait, what?" Narrisa said in confusion to what Brendan said. Before Narrisa could say anything else, Brendan already took off running.
"*sigh* boys" Narrisa commented.
"Hey! What's that supposed to mean" said Marshal a bit offended.
"Oh nothing, let's just head on back to the lab" Narrisa replied as she starts walking all the way back.
After walking all the way back to Littleroot town, Narrisa and Marshal are now just outside the professor's lab. Opening the doors they soon saw Prof. Birch as well as Brendan waiting for them inside.
"Glad you could make it. Brendan here just told me how you were able to beat him in a battle" Prof. Birch said with a grin. "You might just become as good as your father at this rate haha"
"Oh I don't know about that hehe" replied Narrisa shyly as she approached them.
"Anyways, after hearing about how strong you've gotten in a short amount of time I couldn't help myself but decide to give you this" said Prof. Birch as he showed Narrisa a rectangular object coloured brightly red.
"Woah! A Pokedex. I didn't know you had an extra one" said Brendan in surprise.
"A Pokedex? What's that?" Narrisa asked, curious to know what a Pokedex is.
"Well, a Pokedex is a digital encyclopedia which records all the data about the Pokémon you caught. A handy little tool for any Pokémon trainer" explained Prof. Birch. "I had one made for Brendan over here to help me in my research but I made an extra one just in case"
"Well thanks but I'm not sure if I could just simply take this. I mean I didn't do anything much to deserve this" said Narrisa in response.
"Don't worry about it. Take it as a reward for helping me out with fetching Brendan" said Prof. Birch as he hands Narrisa the Pokedex.
"Well, if you put it that way then I accept" Narrisa then placed the Pokedex in her bag.
"Sweet, since you have a Pokedex now you might need these..." Brendan trailed off as he searches around in his bag. "Here you go, you can have em" in his hands were five shrunken down Pokeballs.
"Thanks" Narrisa replied as she placed them as well in her bag.
"Now, with all of this out of the way. Go out their and follow whichever path you choose" said Prof. Birch in a dramatic fashion.
With a nod Narrisa soon walked out of the lab with Marshal trailing right behind her.
Now outside of the lab Narrisa decided to go back home first to tell her mom everything what had happened and on how she became a Pokémon trainer. Once she got home Narrisa found her mom standing outside carrying some empty boxes and placing them down. After she finished placing the boxes she was carrying she soon noticed Narrisa.
"Welcome home dear, did you have fun? Oh and I see you have company with you" she said noticing Marshal behind Narrisa.
"Yup sure did mom" said Narrisa with a grin on her face "and this here is Marshal my brand new Pokémon! Say hi Marshal" she said while picking up Marshal from the ground.
"Hi! Nice to meet you" Marshal said while raising his right front foot with a smile on his face.
"Nice to meet you too Marshal" responded Narrisa's mom while petting Marshals head. "So you're a Pokémon trainer now huh?" Narrisa's mom asked.
"Yup sure am" Narrisa said to her mom still smiling.
"Well I knew this day would come, both me and your father did. Come on inside I have something to give you" said Narrisa's mom as she turned to open the door to their house. Narrisa and Marshal soon followed after.
Back inside their house, Narrisa took a seat on the chair next to the table and placed Marshal on her lap while waiting for whatever gift her mom had planned to give her. After a few minutes have passed Narrisa's mom finally appeared with a box in her hands walking towards them and placing it on the table. Seeing the box Narrisa started to get interested.
"What's inside this box mom that was so important to give me?" Narrisa asked.
"Well open it and find out" Narrisa's mom said with a smile on her face. With this said Narrisa opened the box revealing a brand new pair of running shoes.
"Wow mom these look great, but how did you and dad know that I would someday become a Pokémon trainer?" Narrisa asked in surprise.
"Well its because you look up to your father so much for being a gym leader when you were young so we kinda expected you to soon follow after him" Narrisa's mom said with a smile on her face "anyways put on those running shoes and see how you like them"
Hearing what her mom said, Narrisa quickly removed the shoes she was wearing and put on her new ones.
"Wow these feel great!" said Narrisa in joy as she walks around the room.
"Well I'm sure they do" replied Narrisa's mom. "So I'm guessing your off on a journey now huh?"
"Sure am mom" Narrisa replied back.
"Well good luck on your journey dear" Narrisa's mom said while hugging her. "Remember to visit often. Okay?"
"Don't worry mom I will" Narrisa said while hugging back. "Anyways mom, gotta go now. I'm going off to tell dad all about this. Come on Marshal, let's go" Narrisa soon held open the door with Marshal running out first.
"Goodbye dear" Narrisa's mom waved them off before Narrisa walked out and closed the door.
Walking outside now, Narrisa and Marshal are now heading their way out of Littleroot town and back onto Route 101.
"So..What's the first thing we gonna do?" Narrisa asking Marshal walking beside her towards route 101
"I don't know, you're the trainer here I'm just doing things you say" Marshal said jokingly with a slight chuckle at the end
"hmm.. lets see what happens then" said Narrisa and soon both Narrisa and Marshals journey has now begun. End of Chapter 1.
Author's note: After thinking about it for quite some time now I ended up deciding on rewritting my first chapter. Nothing major has changed to the story, just wanted to fix the look of chapter 1 is all...well maybe added a few dialogues here and their but other wise still the same. Well anyways that's all cya.