Red stood in Professor Oak's laboratory. On the table were three Pokéballs. He would be allowed to choose one of the Pokémon inside to take with him once Blue got there.
He looked at Professor Oak who seemed half asleep. Red wanted Blue to arrive so that he could start his journey. He also wanted Blue not to arrive because he could be very obnoxious at times and Red didn't want to deal with him.
"Blue's a bit late, isn't he?" asked Professor Oak, "I wonder what's taking him so long. I hope he's alright."
"I know," replied Red.
"If he's not here in the next hour we'll have to come knocking on his door."
"Yeah," Red couldn't think of much more to say.
"How are you feeling anyway? I bet you're very excited."
Red thought for a moment, he didn't know how to explain the way he was feeling, he then opened his mouth to speak.
"I've been excited about this for a very long time. It felt like it was never going to come, but now that I'm here I feel a little bit nervous."
"You don't need to feel like that," replied Professor Oak, "I know you'll be alone out there but remember you can always give me a ring if you ever need help with anything. Your mom would be happy to help you with anything as well, I know she would,"
"Thank you,"
Red smiled at the professor.
In a nearby house, Blue heard a loud knocking on his bedroom door and a female voice shouting, "Blue, wake up! Grandpa's waiting for you! Don't be rude!"
He recognised this voice as the one belonging to his mother. He didn't move, hoping she would give up. She opened the door and he closed his eyes.
"Don't play this game with me!" she yelled, "I know you're awake, now get up or else I'll tell Grandpa that you don't want a Pokémon!"
Blue sprang out of bed and yelled, "Fine!"
"Good," replied his mother and walked away.
Blue went to his wardrobe and started picking out clothes, he put on a black shirt with blue shorts and trainers. He desired to stay in bed but he wanted to get a Pokémon even more. He headed out of his room and sprinted straight down the stairs.
Professor Oak was feeling rather angry that Blue still hadn't arrived. He was making an effort not to show it in front of Red, "We'll give him a few more minutes," he said.