Pokemon : World of New Hope
FanFiction Written by : Desteny Nunez
Chapter 1 : Mendick's announcement
Tv announcer #1 : Once upon a time , this was just a fantasy! Now thanks to the hard work and dedication of the great scientist Charles Mendick and his team we are now able to do something we never thought we could! Starting monday the first ever Pokemon trainers will take collect their first Pokemon from laboratories all over the world. This is sure to be a very exciting time for the many who have pre ordered their spots as Pokemon trainers and those who have saved their money to buy the very first Pokemon offered in mass to the world.
Tv announcer #2 : Yes it will be! I'm very excited to see how these Pokemon will change our daily lives. Charles Mendick will be making an announcement tonight regarding the selection of Trainers and how distribution of Pokemon will pan out as well as giving us updates on the sales of the coveted Pokedex System. According to Mendick's central Pokemon website, we can expect distribution of Pokemon to speed up as soon as possible and that laboratories around the world are working their very hardest to meet the demands.
Tv Announcer #1 : There you have it viewers, please tune in tonight at 8 pm for Charles Mendick, or shall we refer to him as Professor Mendick's announcement? We'll keep you updated as we find out more and more! This is going to be exciting time indeed.
(The television system sound fades out)
"Sigh Brendan I wish they would hurry up and release Pokemon already! I'm dying here. All I want to do is battle and become a Pokemon trainer! " two teenagers sit in a living room watching the television set.
Brendan extends his legs on the couch " what are you in such a hurry for? It's not like mom and dad could afford to buy us one. Not until they start dropping prices or we receive our Pokemon license through school. Besides May , who knows if you even passed your test, haha "
May quickly remarks " Don't laugh its not funny! I know if I had the chance I could be an amazing trainer! I just don't look like it on paper.." She looks at her feet in shame, she's sitting on the living room floor where she had looked at the tv closely.
Brendan " Well the list will be updated Monday morning on the schools website of all the eligible trainers. As well as at school. Maybe you make it , maybe you don't".
May replies " I guess you're right. In the meantime I have some homework to finish. Besides I want to get it all done before Professor Mendick's announcement tonight. What do you think he'll say?" She tightens her shoulders excitedly.
Brenden exhales and looks up at the clock on the wall, it has struck 5 pm "Oh he'll probably tell everyone to hang tight until they can distribute Pokemon. He'll probably tell us that the pre-ordered pokedex will arrive soon and of course that labratories all over the world get the first order of pokedex's and Pokemon because the world we know in is about to change drastically ... Blah blah research and safety is priority. Course schools get the second order as the main priority is training. "
May gets up from the floor " Well I better get started on my homework. Call me when its time for dinner? " she starts walking up the stairs when her brother interrupts her.
Brandon looks at his sister empathetically " You know May... I know you really want to be a trainer. You will be a trainer, even if you don't pass the test pokemon are going to be a big part of everything now so don't you worry. You'll get to be a trainer, and you studied really hard so you know.. You'll probably get to be one sooner than later "
May senses that her usually cold brother is trying to be nice to her , she looks back at him from the wooden stair case and smiles " Thanks bro ".
May exhales as she closes her bedroom door behind her. Her room is decorated with many Pokemon memorabilia. The pink walls are covered with posters of Pokemon and boy bands. Her bed is littered with plush dolls of cute Pokemon such as Skitty, Pikachu, and Mudkip. Her desk is neatly organized , a notebook sits on it in front of a computer screen. She walks over to the desk and sits down in her black chair. She grabs a book from a nearby shelf and begins to read through the worlds.
" The world of Pokemon is going to be a vast one. One where people will co-exist with a new race of beings. Beings that will open up the doors to a new lifestyle. With the coming of Pokemon we should also expect that trainers will rise and the sport of competitive battling will sprout. It shouldn't be anything to worry about so long as trainers and their Pokemon keep safety in mind. Of course, my dream is to see that Pokemon and people will create bonds with one another. A world where all creatures work for each others happiness. - Charles Mendick "
The computer screen lights up " Message ! Message! " the computer screen reads. May pulls out a keyboard and begins to type. The message opens up :
" Hey May,
So it turns out the professor for Baymont has been chosen. He's going to be introducing himself tomorrow morning. I think we should go introduce ourselves early, might be nice to get to know Baymont's first ever Pokemon professor. Maybe we can convince him go give us a Pokemon sooner than later or atleast sooner than Huey , haha. Anyways see ya in class !
- Lydia "
May leans back in her chair. She looks up at one of the posters and sighs. She opens up another book, a math book, and begins to work.
A man with white hair sits in a office. He has stacks of papers sitting in front of him and five pokeballs the color of bright red. He sighs and looks through out at the window. An assistant walks in " Professor Mendick , they're ready for your announcement "
Mendick stands up and grabs the pokeballs , he puts them inside his white lab coat. He looks at his assistant " Carlene, do you think we're fools for creating Pokemon? "
Carlene smiles at Professor Mendick " not at all sir, i wouldn't be here if i thought we were making a mistake. I think the world is ready for this. "
Mendick looks at her " Lets hope you're right carlene... If not i'm blaming you for all this". The two chuckle and he walks through the door behind her.
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Brendan looks up at the clock from the dinner table, he then looks at May. The two share a curious look.
Brendan stands up first , dropping his fork on his plate " Well i'm stuffed! Time to watch tv".
May hastily follows " Yeah me too mom ! "
Their mother stops " Wait just a moment.., since when are you two bottomless pits stuffed?" she raises an eyebrow towards their father.
The father looks at the two " Hmm, I suppose this probably has something to do with the announcement Professor Mendick is making tonight doesn't it?" He chuckles " I suppose just this once it'd be okay to let you two leave dinner early. Go ahead " the two sprint out of the kitchen and into the living room. Brendan turns on the tv , they both sit down on the floor like small school children. Their parents follow them and sit on the couch. The large tv turns bright and the announcer looks excited.
Tv announcer : And now everyone introducing you the innovative mind that has created a wonderful advancement in science , Professor Charles Mendick.
( Mendick walks across a stage and into the center of it. His glasses sit tightly on his large nose. He looks up at the lights and then to the camera as the crowds grow silent )
Charles Mendick : "Ladies and Gentlemen , I'm proud to stand before you and release brand new information on Pokemon. It has been a very busy, stressful, and deeply exciting time for Mendick Labratories all around the world. The demand is great but we have worked tirelessly to keep our promises for a bright and exciting future. As we promised , come tomorrow morning , Pokemon will be distributed to trainers in mass. We can expect this to continue on for a while. Please be patient with our teams.
Pokemon Professors have been trained and located all over the world to help educate and relieve any worries. This means no matter the concern our Professors will be there to guide trainers young and old on the new journey they are about to embark on.
The Pokedex systems have been in mass production for a long time now in preparation for a wonderful event that is soon to come. So do not fear , Pokedex systems will be handed out and sold at Mendick Labratories.
As for the selection of trainers , we have worked tirelessly from when we first released Pokemon to ensure safety and fairness only five years ago. We have watched you all be patient and understand as we built laboratories, Pokemon hospitals, given Pokemon to the police departments and such, created the transfer system, as well as tested battling at professional levels. Now all our hard work has paid off and everyone will be able to have a Pokemon companion. Tomorrow Trainers will have their first day at the Training Program. All based by test score.
The distribution of what type of Pokemon is not randomly selected. We had to take into consideration that it is hard to produce every kind of Pokemon everywhere. Therefor some places will carry certain Pokemon species and others different species. This by no means should be a problem as the transfer system opens up soon and trainers begin to travel. I encourage you all to remain patient as you visit the Pokemon distribution centers. Approved trainers will visit the Pokemon distribution centers also known as the Mendick DayCenters. Those buying pokemon will visit Pokemon Daycares. Student Trainers are urged to check with their designated Pokemon Professors before hand as most professors will be handling the distribution for students rather than Mendick DayCenters. Elders will be given a special discount on thursday at Pokemon Daycares. Training licenses are set for 13+ , this does not restrict children from owning a pokemon however.
Before I end this announcement , I had to remind you of a wonderful Pokemon which was the first unveiled Pokemon in our history. He has since been my partner helping non-stop with testing and training. (Mendick grabs a pokeball from inside his coat and presses the middle button ) I am pleased to show you my good friend Pikachu. A wondrous light gleams from the now opened pokeball. Out from the pokeball comes come a small yellow creature. His eyes gleam happily , and he moves his tail about excitedly for the crowd. The crowd seems just as excited. The Pikachu climbs up Mendick's leg and sits on top of his shoulder.
Professor Mendick addresses the crowd one last time " Good bye everyone! I promise we have many more surprises in store for you all ! I hope you all enjoy your new companions. I'll see you very soon". He walks off stage with his Pikachu.
Tv announcer : Well there you have it folks! I know Tomorrow will be a wonderful day.
May sits back and looks at Brendan. " well what do you think of that? I wonder what other surprises he has in store for us? And what do you think the surprise with the Pokedexes we'll get? " she smiles helplessly thinking of all the wonderful things it could be.
Brendan sighs " who knows but I know one thing".
May looks at her brother curiously " What's that?".
Brendan gets up off the floor " I don't want to get caught over sleeping on a day like tomorrow.., i'm off to bed"
Their mother and father chuckle. Their father looks at May " yes, I suppose getting to bed would be a good idea for you too may "
Their mother " Besides don't you have to go to school tomorrow and check some kind of list ? "
May gets up excitedly and runs up the stairs " That's right! Night ma, night pa! I'm going to bed! Don't forget to wake me. "
May lays in her bed, her thin arms extended behind her head as she stares up at the dark roof of her room. Through her bedroom window , the cool dark starry sky is visible. She exhales and grabs a plush from her bed and raises it before her. The lifeless Skitty doll stares blankly at her and may begins to speak to it " If I don't make it tomorrow, I suppose I shouldn't be too sad right? But still, all I want to do is be a trainer. A great trainer. " she closes her eyes and puts the plush doll at her side. She turns over and drifts away to her dreams.