Chapter 1 - An unexpected message
It's dark. Blackness is everywhere I look. Then I hear it. The sound of a Pokémon. I'm trying to guess which Pokémon it is. Almost. I almost know.
"Tamara….wake up…" A faint voice flows to me. "Tamara…hurry up…wake up…." The voice is becoming louder and clearer.
* Splash*
"Ugh…" I cry out when I snap out of my dream. "Where was that for? Mom, you could have just woken me by shaking. I'm all wet now thanks to you!"
"I tried, but you wouldn't wake up. I was getting kind of worried, so I decided to wake you by throwing a glass of water over you." She keeps on explaining and apologizing until she finally comes to the reason for waking me up: A package for me has arrived earlier today. According to my mom it's from the Pokémon lab in Littleroot town. Exited I rush downstairs. There it is. A box with a big bow on it. What is in it? Wait, there's a note attached.
Dear Tamara Grey,
My name is Prof. Birch. I imagine you've heard about me before. To put it simple: I'm the one who gives young trainers their first Pokémon. Probably you're asking yourself what that has to do with you. Well, I would like to ask for your help. I'm working on a database with info on all the Pokémon in this region, but these day I simply can't leave my lab. I'm just too busy. That's where you come in. I would kindly ask you to go on a journey and collect data for me. Of course I won't let you go empty handed. This box contains 3 pokéballs and 3 pokédexes. You can use those on your journey. I've contacted 2 other beginning trainers as well. They've already agreed. They're coming over to your house. If you don't want to do this for me you can keep the Pokémon and give the remaining pokédex to the two trainers. They'll make sure it returns to me. I hope you'll choose to work with me and hopefully I'll see you soon.
Sincere,
Prof. Birch
I read the letter a couple of times. Still, I couldn't believe it. My dream to become a Pokémon trainer would finally come true.
"Well, what does it say?" My mother asks me. Stunned I just hold up the letter for her to read.
"That's great, honey. I wonder when those other trainers will arrive." she says after reading the letter. Then she looks at the clock hanging overhead. Shocked she hurries towards the kitchen.
"It's already 11 am so I'll make you breakfast. You just put that box away somewhere safe."
Still a little bit dazed I pick up the box and bring it to my room. Somewhat later my mom shouts that breakfast is ready. I run down the stairs. Downstairs I find a table with lots of delicious food on it.
"To celebrate." My mom says after she sees me staring.
"Wow, thanks mom."I reply.
We eat in peace, until the doorbell rings. Who could that be? Could that be one of the trainers? Exited and somewhat nervous I make my way to the front door. I stand there for a couple of seconds collecting myself
"Here goes nothing."
I open the door and before me stand a boy and a girl of my age.
"Hi, are you Tamara? " asked the boy.
"Um…yes"
"I'm Xander and this is Camilla" the boy continues "We're here to get our first Pokémon."