Chapter I

Starting Up - Beating Brock

A man with a bicycle arrived pulling a cart arrived in town. He stopped in front of the Professor Oak's Laboratory, "Here's the delivery."

An old man walked outside, "Ah, the Pokemon delivery. Thanks much. Now some new trainers could go on their journey."

"Yes, Professor. I'm glad I could help."

"No troubles I presume?"

"None at all, thanks to The Champion that is."

"Yes he did chase away Team Rocket."

"Your grandson, Green, he helped with the capture of these Pokemon."

"That's my grandson." The Professor coughed, "Come inside and rest."

"Sure, I'll leave in the morning."

"That's fine."

A boy watched the whole thing from his window. "I can't wait. Tomorrow I'll begin my Pokemon journey."

I ran to Professor Oak's Lab as fast as I could. The Pokemon I chose was Charmander. Every year Professor Oak gets a batch of beginner Pokemon for new trainers of the ages ten and up. Most trainers begin with a Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle.

A boy named Green, Professor Oak's grandson, got an Charmander, and Red got a Bulbasaur. I decided to follow the boy who got the Bulbasaur. I chose a Charmander, not only to beat Red but because Charmander was my childhood dream Pokemon. In my home region it's rare to find it. My name is Basil and I vow to be number one, but there are several better trainers. That boy with the Bulbasaur, may be tough but Green may be even tougher.

When I left town I headed to the next city Viridian. Before I knew it I was attacked by a Pidgey. Yes, a bird type! When it evolves I'll be able to use it as transportation.

Before I left Professor Oak gave me some Pokeballs and a Pokedex. I started the battle by throwing a ball, but it popped out, it was a close one though. So I ordered my Charmander to attack. It became a fierce battle, quickly. The Pidgey mostly kicked sand at my Charmander, I nicknamed him Charlie. While Charlie scratched it. I decided to stop the battle and threw another Pokeball. I waited, and it was caught! I named it Phil. I guess in a way Pokemon are like pets.

So after the battle I went back on the road to Viridian. I battled my way there, both Charlie and Phil grew stronger. I finally made it to Viridian and I went to the Poke Center, a Pokemon hospital. Kanto seems so much different, than my home country. I was there but a storm came and I woke up here. The last thing I remember was Celebi and Lugia, my sister Mint came with me, but she stayed behind. I hope she'll come on her journey soon. The only thing is that my home country is like the Isshu Region. From the geography that I read about, this region is like the past while Isshu is high-tech.

So now I decided to head into the Viridian Forest, I got a tip that's where the first Gym Leader resides. Though I could fight the Viridian Gym Leader, but I might not be strong enough. I do wonder who the leader is though. But that aside! Plenty of bug types here. Maybe I might find a Heracross, but I'd do fine with a Butterfree. I looked through the tall grass, and I thought my eyes were deceiving me, a yellow tail with the shape of a thunderbolt! A Pikachu, not a bug, but rare! "Go Charlie!" I shouted.

I began the battle and Pikachu accepted. This Pikachu looks like the type who loves to battle, he seems to be a high level. Sparks flew towards Charlie, but due to my training he had high enough speed to dodge. It was a close call. "Flamethrower!" a huge flame burst around the Pikachu and even singed a few leaves. Pikachu charged at Charlie with great speed, a quick attack. The Pikachu looked worn out because Charlie swiped as Pikachu was about to connect the hit. I showed pity for it and stopped Charlie from attacking even more. I threw my PokeBall at it and caught it with ease. I decided to name him Riley. I ran back to Viridian to heal Riley.

"You have very healthy Pokemon."

"Thanks"

"I see you've been raising them with utmost care."

"Yeah, I'm going to take on the Pewter Gym Leader."

"Well if I were you I'd not use your Pikachu."

"I just caught him."

"It seems as though you've had your Pikachu for about a month."

"He's that high of a level?"

"You must've been lucky.." She bowed, "Good luck."

I left without a word, back to training. So I ran to the forest I spotted a rare Pink Butterfree! I decided to send Phil out, he tackled the Butterfree and pinned it against a tree, "Go Pokeball!" I shouted and I caught it.

A bright light enveloped around Phil. He started to grow bigger, I grabbed my Pokedex and began to scan, "Pidgeotto, the evolved form a Pidgey. The next stage in this birds type is Pidgeot. Once this bird becomes Pidgeot it can carry it's trainer on it's back."

"I can't wait for you to become Pidgeot! But also Charizard can fly. So either way, I can't wait!" I kept marching towards Pewter City. The exit came closer but then a horde of Beedrill started to attack us. I sent out Charlie and Riley. I heard a voice, "Charmander, go!" It was a boy with brown spiky hair, "Get out of here, I can handle them!"

"I'll help."

"You act like, Red and look like him too. But whatever."

"Well we picked the same starter."

"Well after this, how about we duel?"

"Fine! Your Charmander better not faint!"

"Back at you!" Green got pumped.

"Flamethrower!" we both shouted, and I ordered Riley, "Thunder Bolt!" They all buzzed off, "Okay, you ready?"

"Call back your Pikachu. It'll be Charmander against Charmander."

"I know." The laser flew and Riley was recalled. The two Charmanders glared at each other, "Let's make a deal. The loser will give up one valuable item or cash to the winner."

"I was going to anyways." Green flicked his hair back arrogantly. We didn't give any commands, we just let are Pokemon clash. Midway through the battle, I couldn't tell which one was mine. The battle became heated and a fire started.

"Polliwhirl, Water Gun!" it was the trainer, Red.

"Red, why'd you have to interfere?" Green shouted. We both recalled our Chamander but mine began to glow. It now became Charmeleon. Green faced me, "Here." he tossed me a stone with a lighting bolt on it, "I would've lost any way. But we'll continue our duel at the Indigo League."

"Deal!" we shook hands and he walked off.

"How did you beat Green? He's been my rival since we were children."

"I just got lucky." Since I knew I could beat Red I walked off towards Pewter City without saying a word. When I got there the city was crowded and there was a sign post that said Competition Today! Come and see if you can beat the Pewter City Leader: Brock. So I broke my through the crowd and signed up, Red was right behind me. So I was given my number and was ordered to stand in line.

The competition was heated and Brock's Onix kept defeating each opponent one-by-one. Green was up next and beat him easily with his Charmeleon. My turn was next and I sent out my Charmeleon, "Trying to imitate the last battle, boy?" Brock asked in a cool but rough voice, "But I'm going to rock your world!" He sent out a Graveler, "Roll out!"

"Dodge it! And counter with Fire Blast to slow him down!" Charmeleon jumped up and breathed fire, "Alright next Tail Whip and send him flying!" and Charmeleon did just that.

"Maybe I'm the one who just got rocked." Brock sighed, "Return!" the laser flew and Graveler went inside the ball, "Let's shake things up! Go Rhyhorn!"

"The leaders last Pokemon against the Challenger! What will he do?"

"Charlie, Seismic Toss!"

"Earthquake!" Rhyhorn's attack beat Charlie.

"Return! Go, Butterfree! Poison Powder followed by Confusion!"

"Using a flying type to avoid Rhyhorn, smart move." Rhyhorn slowed down and fell to the ground unconscious.

"And the Challenger Basil wins in an impressive victory."

"Good job, Basil." Both Pokemon returned to their owners, "I gotta admit, I didn't expect you to have an odd colored Butterfree, or even have such a Pokemon as a bug. Not many trainers have Pokemon like that." Brock put his hand out, "I commend your efforts with this badge and my handshake." he handed me my badge.

"My first gym victory!"

"The next gym is in Cerulean City. Good luck."

"Thanks." I got off of the platform and Red's turn came up, I didn't want to watch the battle so I headed to my next destination, Cerulean City. I opened the map and I have to go through Mount Moon to get there.