This is my first fanfic~! I hope you like! Read and review

May was never considered to be one of the "cool" kids when she attended school, learning about pokemon. She spoke her mind, which lead to people thinking she was a bitch. She was loud, and hyper active, but when it came to speaking out in class, or presenting in front of everyone, she was silent, and awkward. Most people gossiped behind her back. But she knew. Oh, she knew. She hated school. She hated the people in it… well, most of the people in it. There was one certain boy that always stayed by her side, no matter what.

Brendan Birch.

May came into realization a while ago, that she liked him… she liked his personality, his appearance, the way he spoke to her… him in general. He actually lived in Littleroot town, the same place she lived. May moved there about a year ago, and the two have known each other ever since. They would often hang out outside of school, as well. And there was one thing they both loved.

Pokemon.

They both wanted to be trainers. Badly. Brendan's father was professor Birch, so he knew quite a bit about pokemon, since his dad took him out to study pokemon habitats. May always felt so amazed when Brendan would tell her facts about pokemon. It was just so fascinating! Which just made her fall more in love…

Too bad they were still in school. The two were both 15 now, and were forced to attend school. They knew enough about pokemon… the whole purpose of school was to learn about pokemon, how to treat them, how to be a trainer… they were sure they didn't need it anymore. Did I mention May hated school? Yeah. One of the reasons behind being a trainer was the want, to prove them all wrong. Everyone who talked about her in a rude way, who said she wouldn't get anywhere in life… she wanted to prove them wrong. She hated being disrespected.

Brendan wanted to be a trainer for the purpose of becoming strong, and beating the elite four… oh, and to have fun along the way. The pair would often talk about going on an adventure together, and how awesome it would be. They were powerful, and had strong minds. They could over come anything! It seemed like a good idea.

But when Brendan appeared at May's door, with an excited grin, telling her that his dad said they could choose a pokemon, she seemed hesitant. Why? This was everything she wanted, and it was being handed right too her! She had no reason to be hesitant!

"Aw, come on, May! I thought you told me you've always wanted to be a pokemon trainer."

"I did… but now… I'm not sure."

Brendan crossed his arms. "Why should it be any different now? This is what we wanted, and my dad is allowing us to choose a pokemon! It doesn't get any easier than that."

May bit her lip. It was true. She didn't even know why she was being hesitant. Maybe common sense was taking over. Sure, she loved pokemon, and she had been around them before, but one time, when she was younger, her father and herself had been out in the tall grasses, and while he had his back turned, a poochyena had attacked May, hurting her. She had been a little hesitant around pokemon after that. Could that be the reason she was hesitant now? Probably. She never dealt with pain very well. And that pokemon attack really hurt, back then…

"Don't tell me you're chickening out."

May was silent, as her blue eyes fell upon her feet. How could she reply to that?

"Honey? Is that Brendan?" May stiffened, upon hearing her mother's voice from behind her.

"Hello, Brendan!" May's mother greeted, who was now standing beside May. Brendan smiled.

"Hello."

"What are you up to?"

"I was asking May if she wanted to join me on my pokemon journey… my dad said he'll give us a pokemon. She's chickening out." He stated blunty with a nod, causing May to face palm.

May's mother glanced over to her daughter. "Why don't you? It will be fun!"

May blinked. Was she hearing her mother right? Her mother who wanted her to stay in school? Getting no response from her daughter, the mother continued on, "Go get dressed, sweetie. I really think you should go!"

With a smile, the mother glanced back to Brendan, remembering he was still there. "Brendan, wait here. May will be down in a moment." With that, she shut the door on him.

Moments later, May opened the door. Brendan was leaning against the wall of her house. He glanced over to meet May's awkward glance. She was wearing an orange shirt with black shorts, sneakers, gloves and a green bandana. "What are you looking so awkward for? You look great!"

May blushed. "Thanks…" She still couldn't believe this was happening! She still felt a little hesitant about going on a journey around Hoenn, but part of her wishes were coming true. She'd become a well known trainer, and show everyone what she was capable of doing. And the best part; she'd be doing it all with Brendan! Her best friend, the person she might even like more than a friend… it was going to be great.

"Sure, sure. Now, c'mon, let's get our pokemon!" Brendan grinned, as he grabbed May's wrist, pulling her to the professor's lab.

"Oh, Brendan. You're here. I see you brought your friend." Birch smiled, as he cast aside the book he was reading, and stood up, to go greet his son and May.

"Yup. We're here."

Birch looked over to May and smiled. "Hello there. So I see my son dragged you along?" He laughed heartlily.

May only smiled back, as she glanced around the lab. There were a few scientists tapping away at computers, unorganized book shelves collecting dust… and a table, holding three poke balls. She lifted her head, looking over to them with curiosity. She hadn't realized that Brendan and the professor until she heard her name.

"May?" Brendan called out, waving a hand in front of her.

"Huh? I'm here, I'm here! What's up?" She grinned, trying to calm herself down.

Brendan only chuckled, and cocked his head to the side, as he headed for the table holding the poke balls. May followed after him like a lost puppy. She glanced from Brendan to the professor. He nodded his head, as if to tell her to go ahead and choose one. May scanned over to the poke balls. In school, she had learned that there were three pokemon to choose from, when starting her journey. Torchic, mudkip, and treecko.

Just scanning them over made her feel childish. But… she didn't really mind. The brunette reached for one of the poke balls, clicking the center of it. A red light came from the poke ball, as it opened, and a Torchic appeared. The pokemon let out a cry, as it stretched it's short, stubby wings. May's eyes sparkled with joy. "It's so cute!" The small pokemon chirped, as it glanced around the room, until it's beady eyes fell on May. It chirped again before rushing to her side, stumbling along the way. May knelt down, as the pokemon jumped into her arms, nuzzling closer to her.

The professor laughed. "That Torchic sure seems to like you…" His voice trailed off, as he continued to watch May and the small pokemon. "Are you sure you want this one?"

The brunette glanced up at the professor, her eyes still shining with bliss. "Of course I want it!"

"Alright, then, since your pokemon is a fire type," Brendan jumped into the conversation. "I'll take the water type, mudkip!" He grinned, as he snatched a poke ball from his hand, clicking the center. The fish-like pokemon popped out, calling out it's battle cry. Still grinning, the male crouched down next to it, petting it's head. The pokemon turned to face him. "Hey little buddy. I'll be your trainer from now on."

The proffesor coughed into his hand, causing the two new trainers to glance up at them. "Since you two are keen on having these two pokemon, I'd like to entrust you with," Birch turned to face a computer, and turned back to face the two. "a pokedex." He smiled, as he handed the two their pokedex.

"Oh, wow! Thanks a lot!" May said in glee, as she took the miniature computer from his hands. Brendan grinned, nodding his thanks. "Let's see what kinda moves you can use, buddy." The male said, as he pointed the computer at his pokemon. Mudkip's picture appeared on screen, along with a small biography, and then showed his moves. Tackle, and growl.

May did the same with her torchic. Scratch, and growl.

The professor coughed into his hand again, and as the trainers looked up, he began to speak. "I trust you two with these pokedex. I want you to collect as much data about the pokemon you see throughout Hoenn, so I can continue to research about the different types of pokemon species, and habitats. Can I trust you two?"

"You bet!"-"For sure!" The two said at the same time. The trainers looked over at each other and let out a laugh. Birch joined in on that laugh. "I can see you two will be quite the pair. Remember one thing, be careful out there. And treat your pokemon well. If you treat them well, they'll treat you well." May couldn't count how many times she had been told this in school.

"Alright, alright, dad. We'll be going!" He said, clearly wanting to get out of there. Brendan never was good at listening to speeches. Especially by his own father.

"Oh, May! You should show your mother your knew pokemon, before you leave!" Birch called, as the two teens were already off and running out of the lab.

The sun was shining brightly, it was warm, and the song of the Swellow and buzz of the wurmple was enough to get Brendan pumped up. He wore that trade mark grin that never seemed to faulter, as he faced May, gripping her shoulders. "I'm pumped! Are you pumped? I am!" May only laughed. She was pretty excited, she had to admit.

"Oh for sure." May laughed.

Brendan withdrew. "You don't seem like it."

"Oh, I'm just beaming with energy, Brendan." She said sarcastically. Actually, she really was on the inside. She could contain her joy, however.

"Then… show me through a battle!"

"Huh? Right now?" May blinked, her mouth dropping, as she glanced around the small village. Brendan shrugged.

"Why not? It'll be fun! C'mon, you can make the first move!" Without giving May time to protest, he reached for the poke ball hanging from his belt, and summoned out his mudkip. The pokemon let out a cry, and was already in it's attack position.

"Um… If you say so." May fumbled around for her poke ball, and tossed it into the air, yelling, "Go, Torchic! And, use scratch!" The little orange pokemon appeared from the poke ball, with it's battle face on, as it aimed at the mudkip, striking it with it's claws on it's hind legs, successfully hitting the blue pokemon.

The mudkip yelped, as it tumbled to the side, but quickly got back to it's feet. "Mudkip, use tackle!" Brendan commanded, pointing his finger at the torchic. Mudkip charged at the little chic pokemon, successfully slamming into it, knocking it to the ground. Attacks were traded for a while longer, consisting of scratch and tackle, until… Brendan's pokemon fainted!

A small cheer erupted and the female gasped, glancing around. She had failed to notice that a small group of 5 had cornered around, watching May and Brendan's pokemon battle. Two consisting of May and Brendan's mother's. May blinked in disbelief, and turned back to face Brendan, who seemed equally shocked. He put on a genuine smile, however, as he knelt down next to his fainted mudkip, returning it to his poke ball, as he mumbled, "You did well, buddy."

The male glanced up at May, and walked over to her side. "Well, well, well…" May couldn't help but smile sheepishly. "You may just have what it takes to make it to the elite four, May."

May struggled to fight off a forming blush. "Oh, I dunno about that… you were pretty good."

Brendan shrugged. "That may be so, but you di-" - "May!" - "Brendan!"

Brendan was cut off as two voices called out their child's names. May's mother pulled her daughter into a hug. "I saw your whole battle! I'm so proud of you!"

"It was a good try, son! You did just as well as May did!" The mother's praised the children, and pulled away, after a moment. Brendan's mother turned to face May, wearing a smile.

"I could heal your pokemon, if you wish." She offered, glancing over to her son, and May. The two teenagers nodded. "Wonderful! And while I'm at it, would you two like to come over for some dinner? To celebrate the fact you two have became trainers." Again, the two nodded with enthusiasm.

By the time Brendan and May had finished a delicious dinner of streak and salad, and their pokemon had been healed, the sun was just starting to set. Their mothers had tried convincing the two to atleast stay home for that night, but they had told them they'd be fine.

May stretched her arm into the air, and waved to her mom. "Bye-bye!" She called out.

"Be careful, sweetie!"

"I will!"

"And don't forget to come and visit sometime, okay?"

"Okay, mom!"

"Have fun, sweetie!"

May only waved, before turning around with Brendan, and walking off, into the path ahead. First stop: Oldale town.

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