The Lesson of Trust: Laura's Journey in Johto!
Chapter One
A cool breeze swept through a window, making its way around a bedroom where a young girl, Laura Ormond, slept. She breathed in deeply, the fresh scent of New Bark Town going through her nostrils. The bright rays of the sun came, causing her to wake up. Finally! This day has come!
Laura jumped out of bed, her long blonde hair in a mess. The air from the small sea caused her usually fair skin to turn a light pink. Her brown eyes glowed with excitement. I'm getting my first Pokemon!
Like most trainers, Laura is ten years old and will be able to choose one Pokemon out of three for the long journey ahead. Which one? Chikorita? Totodile? She pondered. Definably not Cyndaquil, though! Fire is what did this to me…
She looked at her right hand. The hand that was burned five years ago. The skin was rough and a bit red. Laura remembered how it happened. I never should have walked outside.
Laura was five years old when it occurred. She wanted to go swim in the body of water located next to New Bark Town. Because Laura was being very impatient, she snuck outside while her mother was busy. Why did I go out there?
When she went outside, she had seen a man she had never seen before. Since the town she lived in was very small, she knew everybody that lived there. Those policemen couldn't catch up to him… The next thing she knew, he sent out the Fire-type Pokemon, Magmar. Laura also knew the first and last words he said to her, "Git out of my way, kid!" Then, "Magmar! Ember!" The young child felt a sharp, heated pain that hit her right hand. She remembered how loud she screamed. I ran inside to get Mom. She took me to the hospital. I never saw that man again… Now because of me, I have to hide my burn from everyone. People always stare at it. A tear worked its way down Laura's cheek. She always got upset when she remembered the story of her burn. She wished she could start that day all over again.
"Laura! Are you getting ready?" Laura's mother, Kathy or Mrs. Ormond, lightly knocked on her closed bedroom door. "Are you still asleep?"
"No, Mom," Laura wiped the tear away with her sleeve, "I'm coming!" She opened her door to see her mother. The tall woman's short blonde hair was tied back in a ponytail. She was dressed in a long, purple skirt that matched her white short sleeved shirt. Black sandals where on her feet.
"Good morning!" Mrs. Ormond said cheerfully, her fair skin was also a light pink from the cool weather.
"Good morning to you, too!" Laura replied.
"Breakfast is ready. I made your favorite, pancakes!" She said. The mother and daughter went to the kitchen.
As they ate, Laura couldn't stop thinking about becoming a Pokemon Trainer. Maybe Chikorita would be a better choice than Totodile. Or maybe Totodile would be better.
"So," Mrs. Ormond started to say, "have you decided which Pokemon from Professor Elm you're going to choose?" She could sense the excitement going through Laura's mind.
Laura looked up from her food. "I'm stuck between Chikorita and Totodile. They're both great, but which one?"
"Since they are both good for beginning trainers, either one." I knew she wouldn't want Cyndaquil.
"I'll think about it." Laura then finished her breakfast and ran to her room. Grabbing a hairbrush, she fixed her hair. She then pulled out a pair of blue jeans, a short sleeved green collared shirt and a long sleeved black sweater out of her closet. She put them on. Then she put her white socks and shoes on her small feet.
Laura grabbed a tube of ointment on top of her dresser. The ointment was one prescribed to her by her doctor. When applied, her burn no longer hurt and felt soft to the touch. But she still covered her hands with white gloves. "There, now no one will see it." Laura hated it when people would look at her burn.
As she ran back to the kitchen where her mother was, thoughts clouded her mind. What if I meet Fire Pokemon on my journey? Chikorita wouldn't stand a chance. I'll have to choose Totodile. I'll soak every Fire type with water attacks. They won't have time to use any fire! Totodile it is then!
"Well, Mom," Laura said, "I'll see ya later!" Mrs. Ormond stood up from her seat and walked over to her daughter.
"Before you go," She reached into her pocket, "I've got something for you." She pulled out a small, silver device. "This is a PokeGear. You'll need it on your journey. It has a map, it's a phone, and more!" Mrs. Ormond gave it to Laura.
"Cool," Laura pressed the different buttons on it, "Thanks!" They hugged each other. "I'll call you sometime." She said as she put it in her tan backpack.
"That sounds good. I'll always answer your calls." I'm going to really miss her, but she'll come back.
"I'll make you proud, Mom." Laura said.
"You already are." They hugged once more and Mrs. Ormond gave Laura a kiss on the forehead. They both walked outside. Laura got on her green bike that was leaned against the house.
"Bye!" Laura said as she started pedaling.
"Bye! Have a safe journey!" Mrs. Ormond waved, her brown eyes had traces of sorrow and happiness.
"To Professor Elm's Lab!" Laura said as she continued pedaling, her heart full with happiness.