Tara and Ian's Pokemon Adventures in Sinnoh

Disclaimer
I do not own Pokemon or Nintendo.

Authors notes:
1. This Pokemon story is based on my adventures in Pokemon Platinum.
2. I will make some small changes (please see below)

Changes made:
1. In the game, you do not travel with a partner. In this FanFiction, you do.
2. The names of a few trainers have been changed.
3. The Champion's name has been changed.
4. The speech of certain characters such as Cyrus has been changed. So it's not the same as it was in the game

Chapter 1: The adventure begins
 Sunday April 4th 2010

Twinleaf Town. Its a small town south-east of Jubilife City. Twinleaf town is where Pokémon and humans alike live in absolute harmony. It's a calm town with more bonding, less battles.

I was born in Twinleaf Town and I've lived there all my life, just like my best ever friend, Ian. While living here, we've both developed a love for Pokémon. We used to hide in the bushes by the Town Gate and watch Professor Rowan come and give the 10 year-olds who were ready to leave on their Pokémon journey their first Pokémon. I can remember seeing the eyes of those kids shining as they held their first Pokémon in their arms.

Pokemon had always fascinated me. The distinct personality traits that set them apart. The fact that some could only say their own name, while others could speak English. How they would always be loyal to their trainer.

"Someday, I'm going to get MY first Pokémon from Professor Rowan!" Ian would say. I guess his enthusiasm rubbed off on me too, since I found myself aching for my 10th birthday and my own Pokémon. I desperately wanted to go on my Pokémon journey too. Ian and I decided that we'd leave on our journey together. We'd stick by each other and fight by each other.

After years and years of fantasizing about our journey throughout the Sinnoh region, the day arrived. It was the 20th of March, 2009, and Professor Rowan was coming to Twinleaf to talk to the children who wanted to go on their Pokémon journey. Ian and I were so desperate to leave, that we waited for the Professor by the Town Gate. When he walked in with his assistant, Dawn, he greeted us with a smile.

"Are you two children in want of a Pokémon? Are you two here to listen to me talk, and then get your starter? Do you two want to go on a journey?"

I couldn't help wondering why Professor Rowan even needed to ask this question. I thought it would be obvious, from our faces. The expression Ian wore was one of pure excitement and happiness. I could read his mind from his expression. He was thinking about how he had waited for this day for so long.

We nodded. Professor Rowan looked around. He saw nothing. You see, Ian and I are the most passionate about Pokemon in our age group. Other children think about Pokemon as useless creatures who will do as pets. In school, when we go on a field trip and a gentle wild Pokemon appears, other children often try and hurt it while Ian and I try and protect it and then befriend it. We had many Pokemon friends and our best Pokemon friend was probably a little Pichu who enjoyed playing tricks on other Pokemon.

"Well, you two seem the most excited about getting Pokémon. In fact, you two seem like the only children who want Pokemon! But before I give you your Pokémon, I'll need you to promise me something."

I got ready for Rowan's classic speech on taking care of our Pokemon. Wasn't it obvious that we would?

"Yes sir," said Ian.

"You must promise to always take good care of these Pokémon. Don't abandon them or hurt them in any way. Remember, Pokemon are living creatures too!"

"We promise!" Ian and I said in unison.

"We've been waiting for this day since forever!" I said to Rowan. "I've always wanted to go on a Pokemon journey, just like Ian."

After I said that, I realized that it sounded a bit like Ian was my idol. Oops!

"Well, Dawn," Rowan said to his assistant. "Show these children the starter Pokémon!"

Dawn set down the case she was carrying and opened it. Inside were 3 Pokeballs. Rowan picked them up and threw them in the air.

"Go Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup!" he exclaimed. Out of the Pokeballs came 3 Pokémon. Ian and I looked at them.

"They are so awesome!" Ian exclaimed, before our attention was diverted by Professor Rowan clearing his throat.

"I also have these for you," he said, handing Ian and I some weird orange contraptions.

"It's called a Pokedex," he explained. "Its got information on a lot of Pokémon. For example, Tara, move the Pokedex like your scanning Turtwig over there."

"Um okay..." I scanned Turtwig. When I did this, an image of Turtwig appeared on the screen and a feminine voice began speaking. The voice startled me.

"Turtwig, the Tiny Leaf Pokémon. The shell on its back is made of soil. On a very healthy Turtwig, the shell should feel moist. This particular Turtwig is at level 5 and currently knows the moves tackle and withdraw."

"Awesome!" Ian said, clearly impressed by the Pokedex. "Let me try!" He scanned Chimchar. I looked at his Pokedex from over his shoulder. A picture of Chimchar had appeared on his Pokedex, and the feminine voice was speaking.

"Chimchar, the monkey Pokémon. It is very agile. Before going to sleep, it extinguishes the flame on its tail to prevent fires. This Chimchar is at level 5 and knows the moves scratch and leer."

Ian turned his head around.

"Tara, what are you doing with your head on my shoulder?" I moved back quickly.

"Sorry," I muttered.

"Piplup, Piplup," said the little penguin Pokémon, waving it's flippers above it's head. It was as if it was saying "Who's going to scan me!?"

I laughed. This Piplup had a lot of personality.

"Don't worry little one," I said. "I'll scan you!" A picture of Piplup appeared on my Pokedex screen.

"Piplup, the penguin Pokémon. A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care. This particular Piplup is at level 5 and knows the moves pound and growl."

Ian and I looked at each other, and then back down at the Pokémon. Which Pokémon should we choose as our starters?

"You pick first," Ian said.

I took a closer look at the Pokémon.

"Well, there's Turtwig, the grass Pokémon, Chimchar, the fire Pokémon and Piplup, the water Pokémon. I'm going to choose...Turtwig!"

The little green turtle-like Pokémon leapt into my arms.

"This Turtwig doesn't like being in her Pokeball. She'd prefer to be carried around," Professor Rowan informed me before turning to Ian and asking him who he'd like to choose.

"I'll choose Chimchar," said Ian. The Chimchar leaped into his arms.

"Piplup!" the little Piplup said angrily, and stalked off, obviously upset that no one chose it. I laughed.

"Would you to like to nickname your Pokémon?" Rowan asked.

"Yes please!" I said. "I'll nickname mine...Twiggy!"

"And mine will be called Merko!" Ian said, happily.

Rowan smiled.

"You two are now ready to start your Pokémon journey in the land of Sinnoh! I shall leave you now. Please feel free to come and visit my lab in Sandgem Town. And take care of your Pokemon!"

And with those last words, Rowan and Dawn departed.

Ian turned to me.

"Isn't this great Tara? We now have our very own Pokémon! We should do something to celebrate the occasion!"

"Like what?" I said thoughtfully.

"How about...a Pokémon battle?" Ian said.

I took a deep breath. I'd never battled before! Maybe it would be fun.

"Alright," I said.

"Go, MERKO!" Ian exclaimed.

"Chimchar!" Merko said, jumping off Ian's shoulder.

"Go, TWIGGY!"

"Twig!" Twiggy jumped off my shoulder.

The two Pokémon faced each other, waiting for orders from their trainers.

"Twiggy, use withdraw NOW!" I commanded.

"Turt, turt, WIG!" Turtwig's defence was raised by one level.

"Chimchar, use leer!" Ian exclaimed.

"Chim, chim!" Twiggy's defence was lowered by one level

"Merko, scratch!" Ian commanded.
"Chim chim!" Chimchar scratched Turtwig's hard shell, hurting Turtwig, but also hurting Chimchar's hands. They both turned over and fainted.

"Twiggy!" I ran to my Pokémon. "Are you alright?"

"Turrr...." Twiggy moaned. I looked up, and saw Ian cradling Merko.

"Let's take them to your house," Ian said. "Your mom might be able to heal them for us. Then, let's go to Lake Verity. I hear that a legendary Pokémon lives there. Maybe we'll see it!"

"Okay!" I said. "Race you to my house!"