Chapter 1: Leaving the nest
The mountain was only a hill. Now I know it. I've just entered the Pokémon League building and I'm downright speechless! This place is even bigger than I imagined. I have been dreaming with this moment since I was 11 years-old and now I'm finally there.
Who I am, you may ask. Well, my name is Emily Davis and I'm 20 years-old. I began my journey seven months ago and now I'm finally in the last stop before becoming a Pokémon master! What, do you want to know what happened before and how I arrived here? Its okay, I'm willing to tell you the story, of course! Now take a seat and grab your pop corn, because it's going to be a long one!
As I already said, my journey started seven months ago. It was an unusually warm day of March; altought in Oldale Town (the place where I come from) is always a bit warmer. I was sleeping peacefully without realizing that it was time of waking up, it was the day when I was going to get my first pokémon, a day that was going to change my life.
"Emily… Emily honey! It's already nine o'clock, you'll be late!" That was my mom trying to wake me up.
"Hmmm… hmm… WHAT?!" When I heard the words "you'll be late" I immediately snapped out of my sleepiness.
I ran towards the bathroom and took a shower as quickly as I could, what would Professor Birch think about me if I arrived late? My parents already talked me about him; I had to visit him in his lab on Littleroot Town in order to get my starter pokémon. I already decided I was going to pick Treecko. I liked the other two creatures available too, but I know many people who chose a Treecko as their starter and they all say they turn out to be amazing partners!
Once I finished the shower, I returned to my bedroom to get dressed. I chose from my wardrobe a plain white wife beater, a lime green tracksuit jacket, a pair of khaki colored shorts and flat black shoes. I could sense the smell of toasts coming from the kitchen. Thankfully the breakfast was already made!
I went to the dining room and, in fact, there was a dish with two toasts awaiting me. There was also a little pot of strawberry jam and a glass with orange juice. I sat down and I spread the jam over the toasts. Once I started eating, my dad came to greet me.
"Hi honey! Are you excited?" said my dad cheerfully.
"Of course I am! It's going to be really exciting… I can't wait to meet my new friend Treecko!" I stated with a wide smile. Then I gave a big crunch to my toast.
"I can't believe you are actually setting on a journey… I thought it was one of those things all kids want to do because everybody else is doing it! But hey, that doesn't mean I don't want you to travel around. I can't wait to see you becoming the Champion…"
"Hahaha! I think I'll have to make a superhuman effort to become the Champion, dad." Saying this, I finished my breakfast.
I was in a real hurry; I just had half an hour and I still had to pack up my bag.
I entered my room and I picked my old black school bag, I used it since my freshman year and now it was going to serve the purpose of storing all the items I would find in my journey. I put on it five sets of clothes, some personal care products, two pajamas, and a light green and white colored umbrella. My parents were going to give me 5000 Pokédollars to spend in basic items (such as potions and Pokéballs) and food. I put on my bag and I went to the living room. Saying goodbye to my parents was a hard moment, but at the same time I was happy because it meant I was going to leave for a fantastic adventure!
"Mom, dad! I'm ready to go."
After pronouncing these words, my parents appeared in the room. They were really happy; their facial expression revealed that they felt proud of me. My mother was the first one to say goodbye. She placed her hands on my shoulders and said:
"Emily darling, take care out there, do your best and no matter what happens, never give up!"
"I won't mom. I promise I will beat the Champion someday!" I hugged her and then it was my dad's turn.
"Good luck, Emily! I know you will do all you can, and with your pokémon you will be unbeatable!"
I chuckled and I hugged him too.
"I hope so. And I hope I will be able to form a strong bond with them."
"Don't worry about that, all you have to do is treating them with love and respect and caring for them properly" said my father.
"Altought sometimes, pokémon can be very stubborn!" warned my mother.
"Yes, I'm aware of that. But I hope my new friend likes me!" I said happily.
Then my parents accompanied me to the door, I turned and we said our goodbyes one last time.
"Emily please, call us often!" My dad said.
"And don't forget to eat healthy!" My mom exclaimed.
"Don't worry; of course I will call you! And as for the food, I'll see what I can do…" I must admit I love junk food. Oh, and what I like the most when it comes to food is a good Mauville Ramen Bowl!
I waved goodbye one last time and I began to walk away from home, about to start an adventure that had in store a lot of things for me…