Pokémon X and Y: Enter the Kalos region…

Chapter 1: Bringing back the memories.

Eight years to the day since our hero Ben set off for his very first Pokémon journey, leaving all his family behind, to become the strongest possible trainer and along the way, help with meaningless tasks. It hadn't been to long enough for him to remember all of his roots, his best friend Sean, his brother Matthew, his Uncle Tom had all followed their separate paths. As always, Ben was followed by his trusty Aipom, the pair were inseparable.

At twenty years of age though, Ben was starting to think that maybe it was time for him to settle down from these adventures, he barely got through the last region. He was feeling, drained. Little did Ben realise though, he was just entering his prime.

Ben had arrived in Lumiose city, the biggest city in the entire Kalos region. It was here where Ben had arranged to meet the famous Pokémon researcher, Professor Sycamore. Ben stepped off the train platform and breathed in the fresh Kalos air, he sharply headed for the exit. The bright sunlight shone in Ben's eyes and then he was hit by the size of the city. Ben and Aipom were both confused and clueless where to go. They asked around for directions to the professor's lab, but most in the city were tourists and didn't know themselves. Those who did know spoke in foreign languages which Ben was unfamiliar with.

A good hour had passed and Ben and Aipom were still looking. Not having any money meant they couldn't get a taxi. On an even worse side, nobody in the city wanted to battle, the only thing Ben had going for him, gone. They found a Pokémon centre and aske the nurse Joy for directions; finally, they knew where they were going. Ben and Aipom stood outside the lab.

"This is it Aipom. The real start to our newest Pokémon adventure." Ben and Aipom nodded their heads in agreement and stepped into the laboratory.

"Welcome, trainer… To the Kalos' very own Pokémon lab. I am Professor Sycamore, I'll be here to start you on your journey and any questions you may have." Ben stepped closer for the professor to see his face and figure. "Wait. Surely you are not younger than twelve." Professor Sycamore said in disbelief.

"You're right there professor, I'm Ben, from Pallet town. I believe you know my good friend professor Oak. He sent me here to learn about all of your work, and to even become a stronger trainer."

"Ah yes, I remember now. Old Samuel told me quite a bit about a strong trainer from his humble pallet town. I have something I wish to ask of you."

"What is it professor?" Asked Ben, wondering what Sycamore could possibly want.

"Can we have a battle? A double battle! Yes a double battle would be splendid!" The professor spoke with such passion, as if he himself used to be a trainer.

"Of course we can professor. But I only have one Pokémon so I guess we can't really."

"That's not a problem; I will give you a choice of three. They are the Kalos region's three starter Pokémon. The grass type Chespin. The fire type Fennekin. Or the water type Froakie. I shall give you the one you choose to raise as your own."

"Thank you professor. Hm. Well, first I chose Charmander. Then Chimchar. Then Treecko. Then Totodile. Then Snivey. I guess I should even everything out with my second water type. So I choose you Froakie."

"Very good. I've always been quite fond of Froakie, he reminds me of my father."

"Wow really? That's a great story."

"Yes it is. Anyway. Let's battle!"

"You've asked for it. Aipom, Froakie, I choose you!"

"Fennekin, Chespin, go!"

Our first battle in the Kalos region had finally begun.

"Froakie, use bubble on Fennekin! Aipom, use aerial ace on Chespin!"

Both attacks were super effective on their respective Pokémon; Professor Sycamore was finding it hard to believe that Ben's Pokémon had so much power already.

"Hang on guys we won't lose. Fennekin, use ember on Aipom! Chespin, use absorb on Froakie!"

"I know you guys are way too fast to let that hit you. Dodge it and reply with our last attacks!"

Froakie and Aipom quickly dashed away and replied with their own attacks. Chespin and Fennekin were exhausted and could no longer battle.

"Return you two. You were great. Ben, thank you for such a great battle, I can see Professor Oak was right about you."

"Thank you professor. You're going to have to get better for the next time we battle." Ben laughed. "Where is the first gym I should head to in order to train my guys up?"

"I will have to." Professor Sycamore chuckled. "The first gym is down Route 4 to Santalune City. The gym leader there uses bug type Pokémon just to let you know."

"Thank you professor, I shall head there right away. Thank you for everything you have done for me."

"It's no trouble. Allow me to add the Kalos region Pokédex to yours. You should try and learn all you can about the new things to find in Kalos. If I were you, I'd focus on learning about the newly discovered fairy type Pokémon, and my own area of expertise, mega- evolution."

"I shall, and I won't let you down professor."

"I know you won't. Now go! The world of Pokémon a waits!"

Ben turned to leave the lab with his new goal in sight. He thought to quickly stop in at the Pokémon centre to heal his Pokémon and then leave for his training regime. He knew that there were new friends for him to make. More partners for him to fight alongside with. More badges to be won. And most importantly, new knowledge to be gain from battles.

After a quick rest up at the Pokémon centre, Ben found himself staring upon the gate to Route 4 with Aipom and Froakie at his shoulder. Their epic adventure was about to unfold.