Hi! I'm Gemma Maye! I decided to try a Pokemon fanfic out so I based it off my favorite game which is Soul Silver. Naturally I'm going to throw some OCs in there cause that's what I do best. Enjoy!
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The Beginning
Oriana POV
It's completely normal to stay up till midnight the night before your birthday? Right? I'm quite positive almost everyone counts down the minutes until they turn another year older, and I'm no exception. My journey starts in exactly… 4 minutes! I didn't work my ass off at the academy not to be excited about starting my Pokémon journey!
Oh the academy. Great memories from that place. I graduated three months ago but it seems like it's been forever. I can clearly remember my very first day… Talk about nerve racking!
"Mom! Why do I have to go this academy? Why can't I start my journey now like every other normal ten year old?" Oriana whined to her mother just outside the academy gates. She had been situated in her dorm room and was awaiting the start of her first class.
"Normal ten year olds shouldn't be running around an entire region by themselves Oriana. You know that's what your father and I decided ages ago." Oriana groaned in response. "Besides, look around. You're at Mt. Silver Pokémon Academy. The best trainers in the world started here." Her mother put a reassuring hand on Oriana's shoulder.
"Name three!" Oriana huffed.
Her mother shrugged. "Cynthia, champion of the Sinnoh Region, Diantha, champion of the Kalos region, and Red."
"That's only two." Oriana argued. "Red's just a myth. Everyone knows that. A legend told to gullible children to inspire them to be the best."
"And who told you that?" Her mother questioned.
"I told myself. We live in the Kanto region where he's from, and no one can tell me a thing about him. And you honestly can't expect me to believe he lives on top of Mt. Silver can you? He would die from harsh conditions! That's why the academy is at the base of the mountain. Duh."
"Okay Ms. sass queen! You're going to be late, and that's not appreciated here at this place. Call at least twice a week and good luck honey! Let me know which starter you pick!" She kissed Oriana on the cheek and went on her way, leaving Oriana to fend for herself.
She walked back inside the gates and turned to watch the beautiful iron doors close, sealing her into "Pokémon Boot Camp"
She turned back to face the academy. It was the size of a college campus. Every building was constructed of black brick and the lawn was a vibrant green. There was a colossal Poke ball fountain in the center of campus. A huge cathedral like building stood tall with a bell tower on top. Off to the side was the indoor stadium for main events, and to the other end were the practice fields. Behind the school stood Mt. Silver, the mountain that separated the Kanto and Johto regions. The campus was breath taking but Oriana knew what this academy was really about.
A siren echoed through the campus speakers signaling the five-minute warning. Oriana took a deep breath.
"Well, Pokémon 101 here I come."
Oriana POV
That was eight years ago. I still can't believe it's been that long. I check the clock to see what time it is. Midnight, yes! I stood up and did a mental squeal while jumping in a circle. I'm finally 18! In less than ten hours I'll bid Aureolin Town farewell and start my journey in the Johto region!
Where's Aureolin town you ask? Technically apart of the Kanto region in between routes 26 and 27, not to far from the academy actually. We're a small beach town with a population of 350, rarely do we get visitors. It's not much, but it's home.
In all my excitement, I almost didn't notice my phone buzzing. I check it to realize its Civil, Civ for short. My academy roommate and best friend would be calling me at exactly midnight to wish me a happy birthday. I answered immediately.
"Civ!"
"Happy Birthday bee-otch it's about time you turn 18! Ky and I have been waiting forever!" Ky, short for Kyan is the man who completes our trio of wonderfulness. The three of us have been best friends since day one. Civil and Kyan clearly like each other, but don't bring that up around them unless you feel like dying that day.
"Civ you've been waiting a month max!"
"Yeah yeah get some sleep! Ky and I will be there at 9am so we can start our journey together! Got it?" Did I mention Civ is the control freak in the group?
"Yes mom!" She laughed in response. "I'll see you soon! Love you!"
"I love you more! Happy Birthday!" The line disconnected. I sat on my bed smiling remembering the day I met Civil and Kyan.
Oriana walked into room 205 for her first class. The room was filled with at least 300 first year students, and this wasn't the only 101 class. Oriana scanned the room and finally found an empty seat. She took the opportunity and snagged it before anyone else could. She sat in between a boy and a girl. The girl had purple hair in a bob style with eyes the color of steel. Her skin was light in color and she smelt of vanilla. The boy had short black hair with hazel eyes. His skin was slightly darker than the girls, almost a nice tan glow. Oriana wondered if she should talk to them but decided against it.
"Alright everyone! Class is now in session!" Every student's eyes were on the blue haired woman at the front of the room. "My name is Professor Drite, you will address me as such. Now, before we begin, turn to your neighbor, say hi." Murmuring was scattering all throughout the room with students getting to know each other.
"Civil Van Bauer." Oriana turned to the girl.
"What?" She questioned.
"My name. Civil Van Bauer, Hoenn region." The girl extended a hand towards Oriana. She took it as she introduced herself.
"Oriana Cole, Kanto." The girl smiled in response.
"I'm Kyan Pierce, Sinnoh region." Both girls waved in response. "So, what region did you two pick for your starting region? I picked Johto. I've never been before so I thought it would be fun!"
"I picked Johto as well!"
"So did I!" Oriana chimed in. "I think it's so cool how we can pick what region we want to start out in and the academy plans our classes according to that."
"I know!" Civil added. "Although it's a tough decision because once we pick, that's it. We can't switch."
"Mainly because the starter Pokémon we'll receive in our 103 class is from the region we chose. In our case we'll all be in Johto 103." Kyan stated.
"Crazy." Oriana said. "We train and study for eight years and then we actually go off into the world."
"There's a reason academy students are the most lethal trainers around. Almost all champion trainers have graduated from this place." Kyan went on. "95% of the time when someone from the academy isn't a champion, it's because of lack of motivation."
"You'd think they'd stay motivated considering in order to graduate you have to be the most dedicated around. The academy has a graduation rate of 15%!" Oriana stared at Civil in shock. "Most people drop from the pressure or they get kicked out cause their deemed not good enough by the administration. This school is the real deal. Eight years is almost to much for most people."
"Eight years in a tiny dorm room, I can barely contain my excitement!" Civil and Kyan laughed at Oriana remark. "Speaking of dorms, have you guys met your roommate? Her stuff was in the room but she was M.I.A."
"I haven't met mine." Civil said sadly.
"I've met mine." Kyan looked grim. "His name is Talon, and he's loud. I'll leave it at that." The two girls laughed. "I'm in the Heatran dorm. What about you guys?"
"Uh… Cresselia I Believe."
"No way!" Civil said excitedly. "Me to! What floor?"
"Seven."
"Me to! Please be around room 709!" She pleaded.
"Even better, I'm in room 709!" Civil's eyes sparkled. "Nice to meet ya roomie!"
"This is going to be such a good year!"
"Well ladies fingers crossed we have Johto 103 together later today! It would be nice to see some friendly faces!" Civil and Oriana smiled and crossed their fingers in response to Kyan.
"Alright! Enough chit chat." The room silenced almost immediately as the professor spoke. "Notebooks out. We're going over the five status conditions and how to treat them. There will be a quiz next class meeting."
"Already?" Oriana whispered.
"Welcome to the academy." Kyan whispered in response.
Oriana POV
I kept smiling as the memory played over and over in my head. That day gifted with me with two amazing friends and my lifelong partner. Her name is Typhlosion. That's right. I'm starting my journey with a party of six, all at their final evolution stage. Another perk of attending the academy. I grabbed my six Poke balls and let them out in my room. I smiled as six Pokémon stood before me, looking determined and ready to fight. Typhlosion, Meganium, Feraligatr, Pidgeot, Jolteon, and Umbreon.
"Well guys. Our journey starts in just a couple hours. Are you ready?" The six Pokémon cried out loudly. "Shhhh! You'll wake mom and dad!" The Pokémon immediately quieted down and stood at attention. "We've trained for this moment for years. No backing down now. I trust you all with my life. No matter what happens on our journey, I'm so proud of you all. But there's always a goal to strive for." The Pokémon smirked. "We're gonna be champions!" Determination fluttered through her team's eyes. Oriana smiled. "Okay, back in your balls. I need sleep. I'll see you soon!" They nodded and with a red glow enveloping them, they returned to their balls.
Okay. Time to sleep. Only a few more hours and I'll be one step closer to becoming a champion.
"AHHH!" Oriana woke to the sound of an air horn in her ear. She clutched at her chest from the near heart attack she had.
"It's 9AM! Kyan and I want to get going before we're dead!" Civil blew the air horn again causing Oriana to scream and cover her ears. "I'm sorry I had to do this, but it was an air horn, or a hydro pump from Vaporeon!" She smiled.
"I'm glad you chose the air horn." Oriana said groggily. She rubbed her head then got out of bed. "Help me pick an outfit. I'm only going to be wearing it the entire journey so it's gotta look good!" Oriana observed Civil's outfit. She wore a deep blue dress that stopped mid thigh. She had grey leggings underneath with black leather boots on. She had an aqua blue cropped jacket over the dress and a matching bow clipped to the side of her purple bob. Simple, yet cute.
Civil walked to the closet and took out a few items. "Put them on." She demanded. Oriana obeyed. She looked in the mirror. It was a black tank with white outline and straps, the straps crossed at the back. It was paired with white skinny jeans and black vans style shoes with red shoelaces. A red pea coat with black buttons went along with it, but it was stowed in her red bag for now.
"Looks great Civ!" She messed with her light brown hair. Most people would classify Oriana as a blonde her hair was so light, but Oriana refused to be a blonde. She let her bangs fall naturally and her waist length waves fell perfectly in synch all on their own.
"Put some mascara on those beautiful blue eyes and meet me downstairs!" Civil demanded. She exited the room.
"Control freak" Oriana muttered. She smiled and put on the minimal makeup, then raced downstairs.
"I'm just so excited for you three!" Oriana's mother exclaimed
"We both are!" Her father chimed in. Oriana was saying her goodbye's as she was getting ready to leave. "Now go straight down route 27 and surf over the little patch of water to New Bark town."
"Daddy I know." Oriana said. "I know Johto like the back of my hand. You know that!"
"I know but parent's worry." He blushed.
"No need to! The academy taught me well." She hugged her father and her mother one last time. Civil and Kyan hugged Mr. and Mrs. Cole as well before they exited Oriana's home. With one last final goodbye, Oriana, Civil and Kyan made way to New Bark town.
"So we need to go to Professor Elm's lab, and get our Pokedex? What for?" Civil asked.
"Pokémon 401 Civ. A Pokedex records what Pokémon we've seen and it's our trainer I.D" Kyan stated.
"Right! I knew that! I just want to get going to Violet city where I can take down Falkner!"
"Not before I do!" Oriana smugly said.
"You'll have to beat me first!"
"Ky, you say that like it's a challenge." Civil teased.
The three friends approached the waters edge. They looked straight ahead and could see New Bark.
"So should we surf together or take separate- what!?"
"Snooze you lose Ky!" Kyan looked forward to see Civil on Vaporeon's back and Oriana on Feraligatr. He was appalled they didn't wait for him.
"This is gonna be a long journey."
"So I'm sorry to trouble you three, but seeing as how you all have Pokémon, if you'll proceed to route 30, my friend Professor Oak is there. He will give you Your Pokedex. Sorry for the inconvenience."
"Not a problem professor Elm." Professor Elm was a tall man with brown hair and half moon glasses. He honestly came across as a huge goofball. "We'll go right away!"
"Now I'm assuming you all have a Poke Gear correct?" He asked.
"Of course!" Civil smiled. "All academy graduates receive one upon graduation!"
"Perfect. Let's exchange numbers to better keep in touch!" The four of them happily exchanged numbers and the three trainers were sent on their way. They congregated at the front of the lab.
"So, competition to see who can make it there and back first?" Kyan suggested.
"1,2,3… GO!" Civil sped off without another word!
"Cheater!" Kyan raced after her.
Oriana POV
I walked for what seemed like ages until I reached Cherrygrove city. Seeing as how my Pokémon were still in top shape I kept going, knowing exactly where route thirty was. According to the message Professor Elm sent us on our Poke Gear, the house Oak was at was the very corner of the route right before thirty-one. Easy. I've passed by that house dozens of times when dad takes me to the Pokeathalon.
I honestly hate walking so I sent out Jolteon. I got on her back and commanded her to go to the location. Jolteon ran at lightning speed, no pun intended, and we reached the house in almost no time at all. I returned Jolteon to her ball and knocked on the door. A short man with gray hair and a masculine jaw line answered the door.
"Professor Oak?" I questioned.
"Yes? Who might you be?"
"I'm Oriana Cole. Professor Elm sent me to retrieve a Pokedex from you?" He remained silent as he looked me over.
"Are you from the academy by any chance? You look a little old to be ten."
"Yes sir I am. Graduated top of my class!" His eyes widened.
"Impressive job! Well, come in, and I'll get you that Pokedex." I smiled as I walked into the house. "Please sit wherever." I took a seat on the sofa and waited a short minute for the professor to come back out. He returned with a red device in hand. "This is it! Whenever you encounter a Pokémon just point this device at it and it will receive the information. It also record how many Pokémon you capture. It's your trainer I.D as well so do take care of it."
I stood as he handed it to me. "I will professor! Thank you so much!" I shook his hand.
"Now if you have a Poke Gear I'll be happy to give you my information if you have any questions." I smiled and handed over my Poke Gear. He quickly programmed his information in. "Now if you're ever in Kanto please stop by my lab."
"I actually live in Kanto. I'm from Aureolin town. We've just never had a chance to get over to Pallet."
"Well you're always welcome." I smiled in response. "Best get on your way. Professor Elm will be waiting for you."
"Thank you professor Oak! I'll see you around!" He waved as I exited the door.
I walked for a short while until my Poke Gear rang. I looked at it to see it was professor Elm. I answered it immediately.
"Hello? Professor Elm?"
"Oriana! It's a disaster! I don't know what to do! Get back to the lab immediately!" He hung up. I wondered what it was about but I wasted no time. I brought out Jolteon again and sped off towards New Bark. We got to Cherrygrove and I put Jolteon back in her ball. New Bark was only a short walk from here.
I dashed through the town not paying attention to where I going. I was flying through, no problem at all until I collided with another trainer, who looked less than pleased to see me.
"I am so sorry!" Oriana apologized. "I wasn't paying attention!"
"Clearly." The trainer spat. Oriana looked over to see a card lying next to her. She picked it up and saw the picture on the I.D was of the boy. It was his trainer card. She read the name.
"Silver?" His head snapped up at her. He had red hair down to his shoulders with light skin and red eyes to match. He wore a black and red type jacket with jeans and black shoes. He was actually quite attractive in Oriana's eyes.
"Give me my trainer card!" He snapped. He snatched it out of her hand and stood up. She stood up as well. "You weren't supposed to see my name!" He narrowed his eyes at her.
"Are names a big secret or something? What does it matter?" She questioned.
"That's not for you to know."
"Okay? Well, I'm Oriana if it's any consolation." She smiled and held out her hand.
"I don't care who you are. You're nothing but an annoying girl who is in my way." She was slightly taken aback by his rudeness.
"You could be a little nicer you know!" She was getting irritated.
"Tell you what. Let's have a battle. You win I'll apologize. I win, you get out of my way and never talk to me again."
Oriana scoffed. "Please. A trainer like you stands no chance against me. I'm an academy graduate." She smiled proudly.
"So you're academy scum eh? I wouldn't advertise that. Everyone knows you guys pay to be good. You don't earn anything."
"That's not true at all! I was top of my class!" She was boiling with anger.
Silver smirked. "Well, looks like I encountered the richest bitch of them all." Oriana's jaw dropped. "I got places to be. See ya Oreo!" He walked away with a wave.
"It's Oriana!" She screamed.
He turned with a smirk. "Yeah… I'm gonna call you Oreo." He snickered and kept walking.
"The nerve of that guy!" She stomped her foot. She was muttering to herself as her Poke Gear rang. It was a message from professor Elm.
Lab! Now! Hurry! – Elm
Oriana sighed and kept on towards New Bark, the memory of her encounter with Silver bothering her every step of the way.
Please review! All feedback is welcome! -GM