Pokémon AU chapter 1

"Hello there!

Welcome to the world of pokémon!

My name is Makarov!

People call me the Pokémon prof!

This world is widely inhabited by creatures called Pokémon!

For some people, Pokémon are pets. Others use them for fights.

Myself…

I study Pokémon as a profession."

… "It clearly is a application form meant for children to learn basics about pokemon, but for someone like me… well never mind, let's fill the form" the girl thought as she read the application form.

"First, what is your name?"

Erza Scarlett

"Gender"

Female

As she filled out the rest of the information another teenager entered the room.

"Yo, red"

The redhead turned her head to see who greeted her by that nickname only to see the familiar blue head of her friend Jellal.

"Blue, how's it going?" she said using the nickname she gave him. Since they were children he called Erza 'red' for the color of her hair.

As she approached him and left the application in the reception desk, the receptionist, Milliana, greeted them with a smile.

"Hi Erza! Jellal! Are you getting your pokedexes today?"

They both nodded their heads as she took the applications.

"Do any of you have any pokemon already?"

"Yes, I hace my scyther" Erza showed her the pokeball.

"I have a misdreavus" Jellal informed her as she writes in the applications.

"Okay guys, the professor will come in a couple of minutes" she informs us as she walks into professor Makarov's office.

"So…" Jellal started "how do you feel about starting your journey now? I mean we're both sixteen now"

"I've been thinking about it" Erza said as they waited "and I think it for the best, most ten year olds go to pewter city, lose in the gym and call it their journey, there are more options for us now, so don't worry it will be fine" she try to assure him with a smile.

"Yeah, when you put it that way it does make sense" he said.

"Hello you two!" professor Makarov greeted them as he came from his office, Milliana came right behind him as she pushed a wheeled tray.

"I have your pokedexes ready, and also" he showed them the three pokeballs on the tray "these three Pokémon arrived yesterday, I think it would be good if you both chose one to accompany on your journey, safety in numbers as they say"

With that Milliana opened the three pokeballs.

"These three are from different regions" Milliana started "this blue little cutie is oshawott, from the Univa region" she walked to the second one "this one is bulbasaur, he is native from our region, say hi!"

She then moved to the third Pokémon, which was hiding under the tray "oh come on sweetie, don't be shy" she cooed trying to get the pokémon to approach them "this one is torchic, native to the hoenn region, he is a little shy as you can see"

Erza walked slowly to the tray "hi there torchic" she crouched to be closer to the Pokémon "don't be scared" she extended her hand "my name is Erza"

Slowly, the chick Pokémon approached Erza's hand and nuzzled her hand.

"I think I know which one I'm picking" She smiled as she picked the torchic pokeball.

"Yeah, I also made my decision" Jellal said as he shook his hand with bulbasaur.

"Well, I'll leave you with Milliana; you can configure the pokedexes right?"

"Of course professor" she said cheerfully as the professor entered his office once again.

"Just give me a second guys, I'll have your pokedexes configured in no time"

"Hey Erza" Jellal said, a glint in his eyes appearing "what do you say about testing our new pokémon in a battle"

Erza knew that look in his eyes, she knew Jellal could really let go of his worries when he was already deep into the heat of a pokémon battle, smirking she responded "don't cry when I wipe the floor with you"

"Bulbasaur go!"

"Torchic, let's do this!"

As pokémon stepped forward Erza started her command "okay torchic! Scratch!"

Torchic dashed forward and attempted to scratch the bulbasaur when Jellal gave his command "bulbasaur, vine whip! Now!"

Bulbasaur quickly grabbed torchic with the vine as Erza yelled "torchic use ember!" the scared torchic released a stream of flares.

Suddenly, professor Makarov came back "hey, what's with all the ruckus he- HEY NOT ON THE LAB YOU BRATS!"

-Later-

"We apologize for the trouble professor, we got too excited by the journey" Erza said as they both bowed their heads.

"Never mind, well here are your pokedexes, I expect some great things from you two" with that he closed the door.

Jellal then turned to Erza "are you ready red?"

"You bet blue" Erza said enthusiastic "let's see who finishes their journey first!"

"I'll take you up on that" he said as they shook hands.

And so the adventure begins.