Chapter 1: Stuck in the lab
It was yet another morning in the unova region. There were plenty Pidove and Rufflet chirping, and the Lilipup were waking up. Not only those Pokemon were waking up, but the pedestrians of Nuvema town were getting ready for the day as well. Off in the distance was professor Juniper's lab. She was currently making herself some breakfast and food for her Pokemon. Or more accurately, the Pokemon that are going to be given as starters.
New trainers could receive a Snivy, capable of using grass attacks. With enough training, they can be a powerful Serperior. They make use of their leaf tornado, leaf blade, and coil. All effective in aiding a new Pokemon trainer. Then there's tepig. This one is of the fire type, which makes use of moves like ember and heat crash. It can evolve into Emboar gaining that fighting type as well. Both were excellent choices for a first pokemon.
But then there's Oshawott. This Pokemon isn't necessarily bad, far from it. But trainers usually pick Snivy or Tepig because they looked cool and tough. Oshawott never gave that impression. Hes been at the lab for a few months now, and still no one takes him. Professor Juniper has always been there for him though. She knew that one day someone will take him.
So whats so special about today? Well today, there's going to be a new trainer. And this means that he will pick one of the previously mentioned pokemon. Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott are chilling in the `Pokemon lounge` when Juniper shows up.
"Alright you three, a new trainer is going to show up really soon. So try to give him your best look." She said.
After she left, the three pokemon all had a little chat.
"oh please." Tepig said. Everyone likes fire type starters. He'll have to say yes to me."
"I dunno, i'd say that i have a bigger chance because we snivy are highly intelligent in our move useage. Plus does anyone really want a fire type that becomes a fighting type. You Chimchar wannabe!"
"Hey! You take that back!"
The two looked like they were going to fight but Oshawott stepped in.
"Before you two fight, what if he takes me? That's a possibility right?
Tepig began to snort a little bit.
"No offense Oshawott but haven't you been living here for like a few months. I don't think you have a high chance."
"I too have a good chance. It's just that the last few Tepig and Snivy always outshine me."
"This time won't be too much different, believe me."
This time Snivy intervened.
"Cut it you too. Despite Oshawott's past, He might get lucky this one time."
"Ok fine." Tepig said with a huff.
Oshawott was surprised Snivy stood up for him like that. No one ever stood up for him before. All past snivy have been... a bit rude to say the least. He was relived that someone else, other than Juniper would believe that he would get picked.
The three Pokemon left the lounge and sat on a table near the entrance. They soon saw the trainer rush into the lab. He had ruffled black hair, with blue eyes. He wore a red jacket, under that was a white shirt. He also has jeans on with black sneakers. The shoes have a green flame painted on them.
"Professor, i'm here for my first ever Pokemon!" he said rather excitedly.
"Well Kyle, i see that you are excited for a Pokemon. Alright, here are your options..."
"The grass type Snivy." Snivy raised its vines out for a bit of a `show off` look.
"The fire type Tepig." It released a bit of a blaze from its nostrils. Again, for a `show off` look.
"And the water type Oshawott." In Oshawotts case, he had his scalchop... which is all he had. While its a weapon for battling, its still just a scalchop, or a shell."
He gave a bit of a thinking face. "Hmm... Snivy there looks like quite the battler. Seems like it could pack a punch with vine whip huh?"
"Yep. Snivy makes great use of moves like leaf tornado and leaf blade." Juniper said.
"And then there's Oshawott. It doesn't look like the most sturdiest thing out there, and then there's you..."
He eyes the tepig. "That fire power could be useful. And i heard it becomes a fighting type as well. I think i will take him."
The professor nodded at his choice. "Ok, and here, some pokeballs, including Tepig's, and a pokedex."
"Alright. thanks Juniper for all the supplies!"
While he was getting his stuff, Oshawott couldn't help but begin to cry. Yet another trainer decided that one of the other starters was better than him. Snivy showed a bit of sympathy by rubbing his back.
"Look Oshawott, he looked like a bad trainer anyways. I'm sure that the next one that shows up here will take you."
Despite her comforting words, Oshawott was having a hard time cheering up. He wanted to train, get strong, and make a few friends. But instead, he got rejected by yet another trainer.
Professor Juniper noticed his sadness. "Hey Oshawott, cheer up. I keep telling you that someone will take you. You need to be patient.
Oshawott gave a light nod. Osha Oshawott... (I guess...)
"Here eat some poke-food. Its mint flavored, just the way you like it."
Later that day, Oshawott and Snivy were hanging in the lounge, waiting for time to pass. Oshawott felt a little bit better, at least he wasn't insulted badly. He was just called 'not sturdy.'
"I dunno Snivy, i wish i could be out there fighting my heart away. Exploring with friends. But instead, i'm stuck in this lab." Oshawott was looking out the window with a bit of a depressed face.
Snivy didn't like it when Oshawott was upset like this. Even though they knew each other for a good two weeks now, they weren't much friends, more like acquaintances. "Oshawott, it's not like we can leave the lab whenever we want to go on a adventure. When the time is right, somebodys going to pick you and you'll have your adventure begin."
"Thanks Snivy, nice to see you care, at least a little bit. The two Pokemon looked up and seen professor Juniper walk in the lounge.
"Hey there you two. After some time thinking i came to a decision. We will now be giving away four starter Pokemon."
"Osha?! (What?!)"
"It might seem crazy but i noticed not many trainers are picking Oshawott. I still think you have the chance to get picked, but i'm giving trainers another water type choice. Meet Popplio!"
A blue sea lion walked into the lounge. This was a very weird decision because Popplio are not native to unova. "Pop popplio! (Hello everybody. I'm Popplio, alolan born!)"
Juniper turned her attention to Oshawott. "I hope you aren't too upset by this. Are you Oshawott?"
Osha oshawott osha wott?! (Am i getting replaced?!)
"Listen Oshawott, i'm only doing this to give trainers more options. besides, one day, you will get picked. Trust me." And with that, she left the lounge. Popplio curled up on the bed while Snivy and Oshawott had a bit of a talk.
"I can't believe they are letting the trainers pick a different water type." Oshawott said.
"Me neither. It doesn't seem like professor Juniper would do such a thing." Snivy responded.
"If anything that lowers my chance to get picked in the first place. And that Popplio thing isn't even native here."
Popplio decided to join the conversation. "I'll have you know, alolan born pokemon are very good fighters. Plus i become a fairy type. Take that unova! You and your scarce amount of fairy types. Well, there's Cottonee, but you know..."
"What water attacks can you even use anyways?" Oshawott asked.
"I am capable of sparkling aria. A Strong water attack. As well as moonblast and sing."
"See Snivy? I think this Popplio has a better chance of getting picked than me."
Snivy shook her head "Lets just hope that doesn't happen ok."