There was a secret little area in a forest that was mostly covered with cherry blossoms. Many grass types lived there, mostly because it was peaceful and beautiful. One day during spring, there was an egg that was about to hatch.
"It's almost hatching!" Blossom said happily.
The egg wobbled and wobbled, until finally it started glowing. The two Meganiums, Blossom and Basil, looked at the egg expectantly. Out of it came out a Chikorita of course… but there was something different about it. First of all, it was a female. Well, it's not impossible, but it's rare. Secondly, instead of the tiny green buds around its neck, it had little cherry blossoms around its neck. It also had a slightly bigger flower on its head. The parents gasped then smiled.
"I know just what to name her," Blossom said dreamily, "Sakura."
"That's a good name for her," Basil agreed.
Sakura struggled on her feet and looked up at her parents. She looked at them with her big eyes.
"Chiko?"
Blossom smiled down at her.
"Well, time for your first meal!" Blossom picked some Cheri berries from the nearest cherry blossom tree.
Sakura nibbled a bit of the berry, then ate the whole thing. She finished all the berries and quickly fell asleep. Blossom looked at Basil worriedly.
"If the legend is true, isn't Sakura in danger?" whispered Blossom.
"Yes, but we can try to protect her," Basil replied.
"Unless… we were to give a sacrifice."
"No, we won't do that," Basil said, "Let's just make sure she won't know this. If she does, she'll be frightened. Let's not think about that now. I'll go get some food."
Then Basil left, petals of cherry blossoms falling behind him.