Huh…never thought I would write a none-crossover based Pokemon story…well, another one anyway. Personally, if I were to make a Pokemon game, this is what my take on it would be…in story format, considering I'm not much of a programmer.

This story is meant to be surprising and suspenseful, yet it still will feel like a regular Pokemon game told as a story. It features all new characters, a brand new region, and a plot that is…different from the normal things you'd expect from Pokemon. There will be death in this story, I can tell you that, as well as some new Mega Evolutions. Also, this story takes place roughly 10 years after the events of Pokemon X and Y. But enough of my rambling, its time to begin…

Oh, and also, whenever you see this: ':::::', that means that the story is either switching to a different perspective or a different time/area. It's like a time skip, I guess.

Now, on with the show!

Chapter 1: The Valmio Region

The Valmio region is a remote region made up of a large island out in the middle of the ocean. It is not, however, a tropical region. The region itself has a total of eight gyms scattered about it, all with gym leaders who were well known before they're time as leaders. The region is roughly 2,600 years old, and it began as a small island. Over the course of time, the island expanded, and after a while, the Valmio region became what it is today. In the south-most part of the region is a small town known as Aries Town. It is a natural starting point for trainers in the Valmio region, but not every trainer gets a choice of a fire, water, or grass type Pokemon. Some trainers are assigned with a certain Pokemon, a 'special' Pokemon of sorts. Those trainers set out on a Pokemon journey not just to collect eight badges or take on the Valmio Pokemon League, but to take care of the Pokemon and make it feel stable in its natural habitat. These 'special' Pokemon act differently than how their normal species acts (for example: a Zangoose who fears a Seviper rather than wanting to fight it, or vice versa).

The story begins in Aries Town. It is a small town featuring an airport to allow trainers from all over the world to come to the Valmio region. Airports like these were featured in almost every city and town in Valmio. Aries Town also features a Pokemon Center, a Pokemon hospital where trainers can heal their Pokemon, as well as a Pokemon Mart, or a Pokemart, which is a shop that trainers can buy Pokeballs and other items from. The town's population roughly estimates to about 880 to 890 people. Aries Town is also notable for having the Valmio Boarding School, a place where trainers in the works may go to practice and hone their skills. This is the place where the story begins.

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One of the best students at the Boarding School was Jake Harrison. His skills as a trainer were brilliant, though he had overstayed his welcome at the school. Trainers could be enrolled their at the age of five and the leave at the age of ten to start their journeys. Jake, however, never left, yet he never knew when to leave. He was 13-years old and could leave already and become a great trainer, but for some reason, his teachers wanted him to stay and continue learning…why was that? Was he too good for training and his teachers wanted to challenge him? Did his teachers like him too much to let him leave? His mother, who was almost never around at the school to visit her son, never came to take him out of the school, so why couldn't he leave? Nobody ever told him he could leave, and yet, even though he wanted to start a journey…Jake also didn't want to leave. His teachers have told him about his anxiety problems and how they fear he'll die from an anxiety attack on his journey. Jake tries to dismiss their worries, but he agrees with them on some occasions. He wondered what the rest of the Valmio region was like, however, as he never got to leave Aries town. Why? His favorite word by this point in his life. He constantly began his questions with 'why' and most of the time his questions were rejected or ignored. He wondered if he ever would leave Aries Town.

Jake sat in his dorm at a desk, writing down an essay on a sheet of paper. He would occasionally glance at a nearby open book, then continue writing. The page on the book featured a detailed depiction of Entei, Raikou, and Suicune, three legendary Pokemon native to the far away Johto region, as well as separate descriptions for each of the Pokemon. The picture of the Pokemon was printed very recently, and the descriptions of the Pokemon showcase more of the knowledge of the legendary Pokemon that wasn't known years before.

Jake donned a red unbuttoned plaid patterned button-up tee with a white long-sleeve undershirt underneath. He also wore beige jeans and black shoes. His hair was not short or long, rather in the middle, and was a brown color. It was also a little messy. His backpack was a one sleeve over-your-shoulder backpack. It was an olive-green color with a black Pokeball pattern on the back.

It was 9:03 PM, as told by his nearby alarm clock. Jake yawned and folded the page in his book before closing it. He slipped his essay into his backpack and hung it on the back of the chair. Then he trudged over to his bed and collapsed on it, falling asleep.

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The next day was a normal one, as usual. Jake went to most of his classes and turned in his essay on the Johto legendary beasts, which he got an A- on. He walked down the hall when he noticed some of the his friends staring at something.

"What the hell are you guys looking at?" He asked as he walked over. His friends didn't respond.

'Oh no…don't tell me SHE is coming…'

Jake looked down the hall towards the direction of his friends' gazes. He sighed when he saw what he thought was approaching. A tall girl with blonde hair was walking down the hall. She had on a silky white sunhat and a white top and skirt. She wore white heels and had a white purse with her in place of a backpack. She noticed Jake's friends fawning at her and approached.

"Hello boys." She said in a harmless yet seductive tone.

"H-Hi Shelby…" Jakes friends said.

"Go away Shelby." Jake said, rolling his eyes at his friends. Every boy in the school fawned over Shelby except Jake.

Shelby was the richest resident in Aries Town and was one of the richest people in the entire Valmio region. She was 16 years old and only continued going to the boarding school because her parents insisted that she got the absolute best education. She was also one to brag about her wealth, and she preferred people being jealous over her rather than not caring about it, which was exactly what Jake did. He didn't give a damn about her money. Shelby wasn't a mean person, but she definitely had a rivalry with Jake. She couldn't stand him at all. She was like a Seviper and Jake was like a Zangoose; the two always feuded.

"I can be wherever I want, James." Shelby said.

"It's Jake…" Jake muttered before walking off. He got to his next class and was about halfway through it when the intercom sounded.

"Mrs. Jones, can I see Jake Harrison in my office please?" The principal asked. Jake noticed his teacher, Mrs. Jones, looking nervous, like she knew something about this. Jake hid his speculation and stood up from his desk, grabbing his backpack and walking out of the class without a saw from his teacher.

He walked all the way down to the first floor of the boarding school and entered the main office where the principal was waiting for him. Next to him was a man who looked to be in his 30s and resembled Professor Birch of Hoenn.

"Jake, glad you could make it." The principal said. "I'm sure you know this man here?" He gestured to the man next to him.

"…no, I don't…" Jake muttered. "Should I?"

"Yes, you should." The principal said. "This is Professor Hazel. His lab is set up in town."

'Wait, THE Professor Hazel of Valmio?! What's he even doing here?!'

Jake's mind was racing already at the mention of Professor Hazel's name.

"Hello Jake, I'm sure you weren't expecting me to be here." Professor Hazel said. He held out his hand. "I'm Professor Hazel, but you can simply refer to me as the professor." Jake shook the professor's hand. The handshake was firm, and Jake was glad that Hazel didn't feel his hand quivering.

Professor Hazel was a well known professor in the Pokemon community in general. His studies focused on that of legendary Pokemon and Primal Reversion of some Pokemon, such as Groudon and Kyogre. Jake was fairly nervous, as Professor Hazel was one of the people he idolized when he was younger. He always hoped to become a professor like him and discover the truth behind Primal Reversion and legendary Pokemon.

"Why are you here?" Jake asked.

"Well, I've done some talking with the principal and your teachers." Hazel said. "I've also called up your mother."

'…my mother?'

"We've all been talking." Hazel said. "And we all think that…it's time."

"It's time?" Jake asked. "It's time for what?"

"Come with me." Hazel said, standing up.

He led Jake out of the large school and into the not so busy Aries Town. Jake blocked his eyes from the sun as he saw bird Pokemon like Starly and Fletchling flying overhead. He couldn't remember the last time he was outside of the school. Hazel led Jake at least halfway across town until they reached a large white building with the letters L, A, and B engraved above the glass doorway, spelling out 'LAB'.

'Wait…am I really…is this happening?'

They both entered and walked down a hall. Hazel greeted his numerous lab aids as they walked. Finally, they reached the end of the hall where they entered through another doorway. In this room, many books neatly filled the spaces of bookshelves, and many machines and computers were around the room.

"Jake, it's time for you to get a Pokemon." Hazel said.

"W-What?!" Jake asked in disbelief. "You mean…I can finally become a Pokemon trainer?"

"Well, yes but…" Hazel began.

"What Pokemon can I choose?" Jake asked. He was getting excited. "Bulbasaur? Charmander? Squirtle? Cyndaquil? Chikorita? Totodile?"

"Settle down, settle down." Hazel said smiling. "I'm assigning you something different."

"Huh? What?" Jake asked.

"I'm assigning a special Pokemon to you." Hazel said. "And I think you'll be happy to meet him."

-(End Of Chapter)-

I don't think this story will take off, but I have some confidence.

Well, the introductory chapter is done, which for some reason is always the most boring chapter for me to write. You've met the main character and the rival, as well as the regional professor. That's about all that's happened this chapter, but it's an introductory chapter, so what do you expect?

Oh, and just a heads up, this story won't contain any new Pokemon.

Nevertheless, I hope you've enjoyed this chapter, reviews are highly appreciated, and as always…

Stay Tuned!

~087-B