Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon. Nor does anyone one person own Moemon or Gijinka being the memetic mess those are. This story is an attempt to relaunch this genre of Moemon fanfiction as something new.
This story does not take place in a cannon region but will have its own region along with its own "team." It does, however, take place in the same Pokémon world as per the games.
It's a world of only humans and "pure" Pokémon for now, but that's going to all change.
Guideline: The characters are not supposed to be anime character, as in drawn. This is a form of literature and the setting should be imagined like a real life setting. This has not been obvious to all people.
Introduction: Picking Up a Package
It was two days until I get to choose my first pokémon. I was nearly 16 as the age you were allowed to train Pokémon was 15 and a half. The Cascade region didn't have any traditional starters. The sunken was already returned 3 times, and I didn't look forward to a tentacool either. For a couple of years, they didn't even have fire types and had a ralts instead. I still felt excited, although I would have to show up early in case there was an actually good choice.
"Luke, a couple of friends of yours are at the door," My mom yelled from downstairs.
I didn't plan on meeting any of my friends today, but I went downstairs quickly to see who it was. It wasn't my friends like my mom assumed, but some girl and boy I knew from school. The girl's name was Kristy, and she was okay looking, although she had a nice body. I didn't remember the boy's name and I don't remember the two ever hanging out in the same group.
"What is it?" I asked
"Professor Maple asked us to come over to the lab. I think she's letting us get pokémon early," said Kristy said.
"Really! Okay, I'll be ready in a couple minutes," I said.
"Well then, we'll be at the lab," she replied.
Darn it, there was going to be no way to get to the lab before they do.
By the time I got to the lab, the two were sitting looking board. Then Professor Maple said, "Finally, everyone's here. Yes, as you expect, I do have some pokémon for you but you need to run some errands for me."
"Do we run the errands before or after we get the pokémon?" the boy asked.
"You'll get the pokémon first, Mathew. They are imported pokémon from the Kalos region. I decided that my three best freshmen environmental science students should get them."
"I didn't know I scored that well in your class professor. Aren't we missing a couple of smarter kids? I don't want to offend anyone, but there are two kids I know did much better in your class," I asked.
"Quite a few of them skipped out of some assignments at the last minute. You three are the ones with the highest grades, but enough of that, it's time you meet the three pokémon."
Professor Maple took out three pokéballs out of her desk. She shoved a bunch of papers to the side her desk and threw a pokéball onto the desk. A bright light emerged and took the shape of a frog; a blue frog with what looked like a foamy beard.
This is a froaky. He's our water type, as you can guess.
Kristy then said, "He's sort of cute. I was actually aiming for horsea because my sister had one, but I'm not sure I want a water pokémon."
"Okay," said the professor, "then let's move on to the grass starter."
Another pokémon materialized on the desk. It was a furry creature unlike most grass types. It stood on two feet it jump smiled and waved at all would-be trainers.
"This one's quite the excitable one."
"It's cute," Kristy said.
"I'm not sure I want a grass type. How about the next one? Is there an actual fire type this year?" I asked.
"Yes, the fire type has been domesticated in antiquity in the Kalos region. Let me introduce you to…" she opened the last Pokéball, "to Fennikin the fiery fox. Unlike other canines, they eventually get psychic powers."
Kristy and Matt rushed over to swoon and the newly materialized pokémon. The fennikin backed up startled a bit but she stood her ground.
"It's so cool. It's looks better than a vulpix, and will probably be much stronger," Matt said.
"It's so pretty. I want it too," said Kristy.
I moved closer to get a good look. It seemed comfortable enough around people and it did look cool like it had a soft glow to it. The other Pokémon were noticing that Fennikin was getting all the attention. I think I mind up my mind anyways.
"I choose Chespin," I said.
Chepsin reacted to that and jumped off the table, and on ran up to me. It hugged my leg.
"Congratulations, you're now a trainer," said Professor Maple giving me the pokéball and some electronic gear.
"Great! I just need to name him. He looks happy and easy going," I said, "But he should have a name of a champion. A good name can change everything. I'm going to name him Alexander. That's a strong name."
Alexander jumped off my leg and looked up at me.
"Alexander, do you think you can respond to that name," I asked him.
He turned his head, still looking at me.
"Well, maybe Alex for short," I said.
"Hey, Luke!" shouted Matt, "Kristy said I could have the fennikin. We should try out them out in a battle!"
"Not yet," Said Professor Maple, "I need you to do those things for me as soon as possible."
"Not even one battle?" Matt complained.
"You all need to have you pokémon in top fighting shape because of the wild pokémon on your way. First, Matt and Kristy, I need you two to go to Timber City to pick up various supplies, including vaccinations and other medical supplies. After that, I should be able to heal your pokémon here. Luke, I need you to go to North Port city, to pick up a package that was sent to the wrong location. North Port City is close enough so that you may be able to get back to the Lab at around 7 PM. I will be here until 8 PM tonight.
It was just my luck that the girl would go with the other guy. At least I could spend time trainer without being distracted
"What's in the package, Professor?" I asked.
"Honestly, I don't know. I was asked to examine it and figure it out in case it has something to do with pokémon," She replied.
"Well, I guess I'll better get moving then," I said, "Come Alexander!"
Alexander followed me cheerfully out of the Laboratory doors. I knew right then I would never regret my choice in choosing my first partner.