Chapter 1- Something New
Heavy raindrops hit against my bedroom window as I yawn myself awake. The feeling's back again. I've been through this situation a few times before, and this is some sort of déjà-vu. That mix of stress and excitement, of determination and curiosity. As I slip out of bed I take a glance at my window. The sky is completely gray, flooding the small town of Pallet with such a gloominess that not a single Caterpie is peeking its head out from the humid soil. I leave out a sigh. Nor the pouring rain, nor the dark clouds are going to take this moment away from me. I fix my short hair and get myself dressed in a flash. Mikomi is still deeply sleeping at the end of my bed. She is only a few weeks old, therefore she needs more energy than other Pokemon. But she's still pretty lazy as well. I gently bend down to pet her head. Her big eyes finally open as she stretches from that good night's sleep. I take her in my arms and, scanning my room one last time, I leave for the kitchen.
I can smell the delectable breakfast getting cooked, but I fear not having the time to savour any of it. Professor Oak wanted to meet me urgently, so I better go soon. "Summer, you're finally up!" My mom was sitting at the table, reading her morning newspaper and sipping her usual cup of coffee. I nod, grabbing a piece of toast and shoving it in my mouth. I am going to miss her a whole lot during this journey, but I'll be back, and this time with a whole other collection of gym leader badges! "I have to go, the Professor is waiting for me." My mom nods back and waves me goodbye. "Be careful, Summer!" I smile and walk out the front door, my Eevee wrapped in my arms.
On my first journey, which was in Unova, the departure was a lot tougher. I had to travel to a whole other region quite far away. But now, both me and my mother are kind of used to it. To think of it, I really do miss it. Unova, I mean. Particularily my team. It was fantastic! I had the quickest Zebstrika around, the bravest Sawsbuck and the most adorable Audino in the whole region. And of course, I musn't forget my Throh, Swanna and Darmanitan. Together, we DID defeat the Champion, didn't we? But I had to come home someday. I had to leave my Pokemon behind, but thank goodness Professor Juniper is taking care of them during my absence.
At first, it was tough. I grew so much as a trainer, and I couldn't have done it without the superb team I had back then. But hey, now it's all over. I'm back here, in Kanto. I can't help but think of all that I've done. Sinnoh, Hoenn, Johto… they all knew me as one heck of a trainer. In one of my travels, Johto to be exact, my Umbreon got pregnant and gave birth to little Mikomi. I didn't have the heart to leave her behind with the rest of my team, so I took her along with me to my hometown.
The squawk of a nerby Spearow brings me back to reality. Drops of rain slide down my face as I look up to see the Pokemon lab. I hold on to my Eevee as I engage into a sprint toward the building. I climb the stone steps and take a last glance at my reflection in the huge glass doors. Gah, my hair is a wreck.