AN: Well, this is the first story that I've put onto this site. Yes it's a Pokemon story. Yes it's my OC. And yes, there will probably be few viewers. To the ones that do read this, welcome, enjoy, and be brutal. I appreciate everything you guys says, even if its to fuck off.

Saga of the Five Regions

Chapter One: Branching From the Elm.

There are many places in this vast universe of ours, full of amazing things. But this story focuses on a special world… the world of Pokémon. Pokémon are extraordinary creatures that can harness their inner strength to channel the – "Dante!" -Channel the elements to use in- "DANTE!"

"WHAT MOM?!"

Well… it seems that we must start this story off earlier then expected. We start in Azalea Town, a small town in the Johto region, home to the Azalea Gym and the hero of this story, young Dante Haradin.

"Its time to leave! Or do you want to wait another year to start your Journey!"

"Oh shit, is it already four? COMING! Just gotta grab my fedora and my bag!" You see, most children start their journey to connect with Pokémon at age 10. Young Dante is 15, due to a slightly overprotective mother. Though today he finally gets to start his journey.

First he has to get to New Bark town, the site of the Professor Elm's Pokémon Lab and the beginning of all children's journeys. "Now Dante, I want you to call me every time you get to a Pokémon center."

"Mom…"

"Stay on the main path, I don't want you getting mauled by a rabid beast."

"MOM…"

"Also I'm going to give you my Blastoise as your starter and-"

"MOM! I'm not a little kid. I'm 15! I know what to do, and I'm not taking Gauge, I'm starting off clean. I can handle myself in a fight, and I'm a fast runner. I'll be FINE!" With that outburst, Dante's mom looked at him for a little, then turned back to the road.

"I know," she said, "I just want you to be safe."

"Don't worry, mom, I'll be fine… Hey, there it is!"

As they pulled up to the laboratory, they were surprised. It was smaller then they expected, and looked slightly like a wooden cabin. It had a chimney with smoke billowing out of it, along with Glass auto-opening doors that looked extremely out of place. As he walked in however, it drastically changed. The walls were metallic with wires running up them. Random machines, one Dante recognized as a pokéball transporter, filled the area. Walking a couple feet inside, he as suddenly knocked on his ass. He got up to see what had happened and saw one angry kid.

He was about 5'7", wearing a biker jacket over a stained white t-shirt. The jacket had small spikes on the shoulder, and worn down sleeves. On his hands he had fingerless gloves, and had torn jeans and combat boots. On his head he had a large Mohawk, going about 5 inches off of his head, being a dark red color. "Hey! Watch where you're going dumbass!" he yelled.

"You should be paying attention to where you're goin buddy boy!" As they looked at each other menacingly, a man walked into the lobby. He was about Dante's height, with large circular glasses and brown hair, with a tuft of it spiking out in every direction. He had a long white lab coat, with a teal shirt and khakis. This was Professor Elm, the head professor of the Johto region.

"Boys!" he said, with a look that would stop a herd of stampeding Tauros. the two boys gave each other one last glare, then followed professor Elm down the hallway. "You see, at the ripe age of 10, children are sent into the…" Elm looked at Dante for a moment, puzzled at the fact that a 15 year old is just starting his journey. "Wait, aren't you a little old to be starting your journey young man?" professor Elm asked.

"Not when your mother is as overprotective as a mama Ursaring…." Dante shot back, his head hung low. The mohawked boy snickered, then turned to see Elm staring at him.

"Don't be laughing Hawk, because of that dumb stunt 2 years ago, you're just starting."

"Wait," Dante said, "What the heck did he do?"

"Blew up the violet city gym… hit a group of Geodude next to it with a rock, and they used self destruct… blew up half the damn gym," The newly named Hawk said. 'Note to self,' thought Dante, 'don't screw with this guy'.

As he finished his thought, Elm spoke up. "As I was saying, the journey will be perilous, and you meet will many kinds of Pokémon and trainers. You will need to create a bond with the pokemon you capture, starting with one of these three Pokémon."

As they entered a new room, Dante and hawk noticed a table with three Pokéballs on it. "First," the professor said, "There's Chikorita, a grass type." He threw the Pokéball and Chikorita emerged. The leaf emerging from its head seemed smaller than normal, and it seemed distant and uncaring. As Dante knelt down to pet it, it turned its head and walked back to professor Elm. "Next, there's Cyndaquil." As it was released the little fire mouse Pokémon had somewhat of an angry look in its small eyes, and hawk looked at it, interested in the little fire Pokémon. Dante tried to pet it, but was torched by an ember attack from the little Pokémon. Hawk fell to the ground laughing at this. As Elm returned Cyndaquil to its pokéball,

Hawk got up after regaining his breath saying, "That one's quite the fiery one, I'll keep that little guy in mind."

"Well, alright then Hawk. Finally," Elm explained, "is Totodile." The little Big Jaw Pokémon's personality was quite different from the other Pokémon. "You see, this little guy is extremely hyper, escapes from its Pokéball a lot, and for some reason, loves donuts." At the mention of that word, the Totodile got a starry look in his eyes, looking around and getting a sullen look after seeing none available.

"Aww, don't be sad little guy, hold on," Dante said, taking his shoulder bag and foraging around in it. "Ah, here it is!" Dante said, taking a brown bag out of his pack. As the Totodile looked on, Dante pulled a donut from the bag. He then threw it to the little Pokémon, yelling "Catch little buddy!". The Totodile jumped for joy and yelled with glee as it devoured the round delicious pastry. "Haha, you're a little hyper aren't you mister? Huh… Hyp… that's perfect! Professor Elm, I'd like Totodile please!" The Totodile heard this and started running around Dante and eventually jumped up and bit him on the top of the head. "AGH! GET IT OFF GET IT OFF OWWW! WHY!"

As Hawk picked up the Cyndaquil (it was hard for him seeing how hard he was laughing), Elm pried the Totodile off Dante's head as he said, "That means he must really like you. Are you going to give him a name?"

"Well, little buddy, how do you like the name Hyp?" The Totodile thought for a second, and gave him a small thumbs-up.

Well, Hyp it is! Congratulations, Dante, here is your pokédex, and 5 pokéballs, not counting little Hyp's of course." As Dante puts the Pokédex and Pokéballs in his bag, he hi-fives his new friend and journeyman, Hyp.

"Well Dante, the first Gym is in Violet City, but you may want to stop at Cherrygrove City first, so you can get your Pokémon healed and everything, though there are multiple Pokémon centers on the way. Also, your Pokédex has a map if you need it."

"Thanks Professor Elm, I'll keep in touch with you as well." After a handshake and a "Say hi to your mother for me" from Professor Elm, Dante and Hyp were on their way to a Pokémon adventure of epic proportions.