Chapter One:
"Good morning, Will." Professor Sycamore ushered the young boy into his laboratory, "How are you doing today?"
Will couched as he caught his breath, "Winded. Sorry I'm late, sir."
"It's no big deal." Sycamore chuckled, "But I'm afraid you missed your chance. There's only one Pokémon left. Which one did your mother say you wanted? I believe it was... Froakie?"
Suddenly, a small, blue frog landed onto Will's shoulder. The frog looked up at him and beamed, "Froakie!"
"Froakie!" Will said, grabbing lifting him off his shoulder and holding the Pokémon out in front of him, "How have you been? I haven't seen you in ages!"
"Kie!" The small frog dropped down from his arms and landed on the ground as the professor paced over to them. Chuckling, he said, "You two have a strong bond, one I haven't seen between a trainer and a Pokémon in that evolution line since before the legendary Pokémon Zygarde showed up in Lumiose City."
"Yeah, I heard all about that." Will stated, "Is it true there was a very powerful Greninja in that battle?"
"Yes, and that Greninja is the one with an incredible bond with its trainer." Sycamore shook his head, "But enough about the past," He grabbed a nearby tray of supplies, "A pokédex and pokéballs, including Froakie's, for your trip. Good luck, you two."
"Thank you, Professor Sycamore" Will said, opening the doors to leave. Outside, Fletchlings and Flechenders soared through the sky, while nearby trainers walked by or rode Gogoats. In the center of the city, Prism Tower, the Pokémon gym of Lumiose City and the tallest building in the city shone brightly. Froakie climbed up on Will's shoulder and smiled with his new trainer.
"So, where to first, bud?"
"Froa!" Froakie pointed southeast, towards Santalune city. Will smiled.
"Alright then, there's no time like the present." The young boy ran towards the route four gate, waving to his starter Pokémon, "C'mon Froakie! Let's go!"