Prologue: So It Begins
"Rise, Vere Taber. With the power invested throughout the colony, we now present you with your partner Pokemon." A low hum echoed through the sacred cave as a group of cloaked elders moved their way towards the center of the area, their shadows dancing across the walls flickering alongside the fire. The shorter hooded female slowly raised a clothed bundle into the light, her eyes void of colour; the little Pokemon inside fidgeted, its face slowly poking out from underneath the material smelling for its long awaited trainer.
Meanwhile, with a stoic expression – or at least the best that the adolescent could manage – Vere Taber gently stood up, his legs shaking with anticipation. This was the day. Today was it. He would finally be able to venture away from this village and explore the region or even regions – yes plural – and perhaps be able to understand more of what it meant to 'be one' with everything around him. Letting out a hitched breath, the trainer clacked his nails against a water droplet shaped necklace, his eyes focused on his soon to be Pokemon, his anxiousness ready to burst out into a whole other being.
The woman holding onto the creature gracefully made her way to the teen cradling it carefully against her breast. Vere let out a gasp and held his breath, his eyes staring intently on the figure coming towards him. This was it. In just three seconds he would be able to find out who complimented his entire self.
Time seemed to stop as the elder halted her steps and took a knee lifting Vere's new partner up to his eye level. The adolescent gasped again, quieter than the last, eyes landing on a much lightened tan snout that eased its way out from the fabric. After what seemed to be hours, two sparkling blue eyes full of curiosity and awe poked out as the cloth finally gave way and collapsed with a soft plop onto the floor; neither human made a move to recover the object.
'You…you're Vere?' a soft male-like voice asked prodding against the walls of the human's consciousness. Two of the Pokemon's paws began to uncurl themselves from underneath, revealing a blunt tail that wagged just slightly.
"Yes." The trainer answered, surprised at his tone. For someone so nervous and overjoyed at the same time, his voice came out with complete confidence. The Pokemon in front of him was very yellow and curvy; its body almost so round like that it seemed to reflect a ball when it was curled up. Could this be a san-
The creature softly giggled its shoulders relaxing. 'Sandshrew.' it said, completing Vere's thought.
A smile took over the teen's features as he felt the mixed emotions of happiness and laughter flow throughout his mind. Every worry he had about his partner Pokemon was pushed out his mind. Relaxing, Vere gently placed his palm on top of the newly hatched Sandshrew's head causing both to close their eyes in unison. Silence enveloped the small cave before a small whisper caressed around every ear in the room like a wisp of smoke.
"Welcome to Adrona little guy."
The bond solidified.
A/N: This is going to have a lot of chapters - or at least up until I feel satisfied with the story. It'll be a long journey folks! Honestly speaking though, I'll write until I lose interest, but the more comments there are no matter how mean/nice/short/long they are, I'll continue as long as I know there are people who want to hear more! If not, well I mean I don't want to keep doing something anyone hates or doesn't care about.
This story will center around our main character introduced here - Vere Taber - and soon he'll be met with another teen. From there, there will be friendship, angst, and all sorts of adventures. Hope you guys sit back and enjoy the ride!