The scene opened with a stage as a man in a lab coat stood on the stage as the lights came on.
"Hello one and ,all and welcome. My name is Professor Oak. I am often referred to as the professor of Pokemon. There are some very interesting creatures that inhabit this world and as you maybe aware, we refer to these creatures simply as Pokemon. While some people have Pokemon as pets, others use them for battles. Either way, we have found numerous ways for us to coexist."
He picked up a red and white ball and tossed it as out came a small Eevee.
"Are you interested in learning about this Pokemon world? I'll be your guide on a story of dreams and adventures. But now….a world of pokemon awaits! Let's get started!" he said as the video cut out before Dan and Leonis.
"Well, that's….one way to prep us." Leonis said.
In front of them were three pokeballs.
"Seriously? How can we even know if we get the one we need?" Leonis said.
Dan reached out and chose the one in the middle. "Charmander!" Dan said as out came an orange lizard with a flame on its tail.
"Okay, in that case….Squirtle!" Leonis said grabbing the one on the right end as out came a small blue turtle.
Each of then grabbed their pokedexes and headed out. After they left, someone walked right into the room. It was Fluttershy who had snuck in and took the last ball. "Sweet little thing. Can't leave you all alone in….forever waiting." Fluttershy said walking out with the ball.
"Hold it there, miss." Professor Oak said walking out. "You forgot some things to take with you."
He handed her her own pokedex, which was the color of her light Yellow skin and had her dress mark on it, with six pokeballs.
"Y-you knew I was here?" Fluttershy asked.
"At first, i didnt really think if anyone would take Bulbasaur here. But you….you came and took Bulbasaur with ease. If its not too much trouble, I know those two went to complete the pokedex but...I was wondering if you would as well." Oak said.
"Oh… I will professor Oak. It's really nice to be said that by the first ever Pokemon Professor." Fluttershy said.
"Not so fast. Your journey will be full of danger. Not only will you be capturing pokemon and adding them to the Pokedex, you'll also be tasked with capturing….three legendary pokemon." Oak said.
"The three bird pokemon." Fluttershy said.
"Yes. Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno. Three impossible pokemon to capture, but if anyone can do it, its you." Oak said.
"Oh. Well, would it be cool to bring friends whenever I go after these?" Fluttershy asked.
"Of course. Support is always a good thing." Oak said.
"Good." Fluttershy said as she walked out, so the professor couldn't see her terrified face.
"I-I think I'm in over my head with this…" Fluttershy said.
"Yeah. You can say that again." Lemon said leaning against the building.
"Gah! Uh...how much did you…" Fluttershy began.
"The whole thing." Lemon said. "But relax. I won't tell a soul. In fact, I wanna help you."
"You do?" Fluttershy asked.
"Yeah. My Elec Armor uses electricity. All the birds are flying types. With me, I pretty much even out the odds. Besides, I've been getting pretty lazy since our Volt left." Lemon said. "Also,
I have a bit of a pokemon problem myself." Lemon said as she pointed to show a Pikachu sleeping on her head. "The little guy came from an egg Indigo's Raichu had and it has been following me since. Thinks I'm its mother."
"Well, you were in there last. And it is common knowledge that the first thing newborns see is assumed to be their mother." Fluttershy said. "But wait… shouldnt it have been a Pichu first?"
"It was. It evolved pretty fast." Lemon said. "Still, not gonna let this get me down."
"Thanks for helping Lemon." Fluttershy said.
"Hey, its either hang with the cool girls or stay with the boys." Lemon said as she eyed Dan and Leonis having a battle already.
"Oh my, theyre already at it?" Fluttershy asked.
"Yeah. That Leonis is a bit of a spitfire. Started a battle with Dan and its only route 1." Lemon said.
They saw Charmander and Squirtle battling hard against one another before Squirtle came out the obvious winner as Dan recalled Charmander.
"How weak! Yep! I'm strong and awesome!" Leonis said walking off victorious as Dan looked at the ball he held.
"Even after getting to know Zexis guys, that guys ego is way past abnormal. I get the feeling that its gonna get him killed." Dan said.
"You can say that again, Dan." Lemon said as she and Fluttershy came up. "So, how was it? Bit more difficult that what you usually played, right?"
"I don't get it. Neither of us have used Pokemon before and we should be at the same level." Dan said.
"No, clearly the guy using Squirtle is more experienced." said a young man in orange with both eyes closed and spiky black hair.
"Oh my… youre…!" Fluttershy said.
"That's Brock!" Lemon said in awe.
"What do you mean by him being more experienced?" Dan asked.
"Do you understand the type and characteristics of your own pokemon? You and your pokemon are not in sync. His Squirtle responded quickly to its trainers commands and was able to move using its own judgment. Because the pokemon and the trainer are connected. It acknowledged the trainers power." Brock said.
"I see. Got it!" Dan said. "Gotta battle against everyone with pokemon." Dan said.
"Hold it. You're going to make that weakened Charmander battle after how much hurt it took?" Brock asked. "Take it to the Pokemon Center first in Viridian city. Its the building with the red roof. The go to Pewter City and battle the gym leader there." he said walking away.
"Okay." Dan said as he walked off with Charmander.
"Um… should we tell him YOURE the Pewter Gym leader?" Lemon said quickly before seeing he was gone. "Man that guy is good."
"I dont wanna do it, but…" Fluttershy said. "Lets catch more pokemon!"
"Gotta have something. And I guess were both jealous of twilight and Indigo. Whaddya say little buddy? Wanna battle some guys?" Lemon said to Pikachu on her head.
"Pika." it said in its sleep.
"Aw. I gotta remember to get a picture later." Lemon said.
"I was jealous of Twilight for having pokemon. So why not?" Fluttershy said tossing hers out. Bulbasaur came out.
"Saur." It said.
"This will be my training. Im not a good fighter, but maybe if i do this, then I can be a bit stronger than yesterday. Oh please will you help me, Bulbasaur?" Fluttershy asked.
"Bulbasaur!" it said.
"You know what? Consider it mine too." Lemon said as they shook hands. "We'll get stronger here together!"
The two were soon off on their own journey across the Kanto Region.
Meanwhile with Dan, he was soon at the doors of the Pewter City gym.
"You seriously wanna battle Brock? You're about 100 lightyears too early to do that." one of the people outside said.
"Yeah. You aren't that experienced." the other said.
"You know, I may not look it, but I know a think or two about Brawling." Dan said. "I figured it out along the way."
"Figured what out?" the boy asked.
"What that guy meant." Dan asked. "Even though ive only ever been on this journry thing for 5 days…"
"5 days?!" the girl said in surprise. "You are not ready for battle."
"Its all right. He's my guest." Brock said approaching.
"Brock, hey!" Dan said. "So youre the Gym Leader here huh? Were you playin me this whole time?"
"Not at all. Now, tell me, before we battle, how many badges do you have?" Brock asked.
"None." Dan said.
"I see." Brock said as a panel with pokeballs opened as Brock grabbed the middle two. "Then I'll battle you with these two pokemon."
"Hey, Hold up!" Lemon said as she and fluttershy barreled in. "We want in on this too!"
"L-lemon i told you… I dont wanna fight a gym leader…" Fluttershy said, who was dragged along.
"But…" Lemon said.
"Sorry to say, I already have a challenger and he's going to be the one battling. But you two can spectate." Brock said.
"Okay." Lemon siad. "Be careful dan. Brock's really strong. And…"
Brock threw out a pokeball, revealing a Geodude.
"Did I mention his gym specializes in rock pokemon?" Lemon asked.
"Charmander!" Dan said tossing it out. "Ember! Then Scratch!"
Both attacks hit Geodude as it withstood.
"Tackle!" Brock said as Geodude rammed into Charmander. "You don't seem to have learned anything. Fire types are weak to rocks. You do have other pokemon don't you? If you only battle with Charmander, its way to difficult."
"Right. Return! Go, Nidoran!" Dan said as Charmander returned as out came the pink Nidoran. "Double Kick!" he shouted as Nidoran kicked Geodude twice before it fell.
"Return Geodude!" Brock said calling it back. "Go, Onix!" Brock shouted as the large rock snake itself came out.
"Oh, crud…" Dan said. "Double Kick!"
"Bide!" Brock said as Nidoran attacked. "It cant attack for 2 turns but after that, it doubles the damage it takes on."
"Cmon, Dan! Youre supposed to be number 1 at stuff like this, have you finally lost your spark after retiring from Bakugan?!" Lemon asked.
Dan then gasped.
"Rememeber all the battles you had with Drago! You were like a team, partners! Isnt that what Pokemon is like too?" Lemon asked.
"Onix! Bide!" Brock said as it took out Nidoran with one hit.
"Return! Go, Rattata!" Dan said as the small purple rat ran up Onix before Onix took it out. "Spearow!" he shouted as a small bird came out before it fell. "Metapod! Use String shot!"
A green cocoon came out as it covered Onix in string.
"That won't work!" Brock said as Onix broke free and hit Metapod away.
"Return! Only one left! Go, Charmander!" Dan shouted as Charmander came out. "You know, I thought I was losing the spark. The eagerness that we felt after every battle we fought." he said. "Looking at Charmander, its like a small piece of Drago is always with me. I know….we can do it!"
"Hmm. Seems you actually do get it. But, we're both almost out of energy, so….next attack wins it all." Brock said.
"Couldnt agree more!" Dan said before Charmander's tail glowed brighter than before as a large fire ball came out.
"What is that?!" the boy said.
"Boosted Dragon!" they heard Drago's voice says the fire ball hit onix, sending him to the ground before Brock returned him.
"But, how did he…." the girl said as a piece of string fell from the air. "Metapods string?"
"I thought Onix tore off all the string, but that one strand make it a split second to slow to avoid the powerful attack." Brock said approaching Dan before showing a small badge. "Here. The Boulder Badge, proof of your victory here."
"Thanks, Brock." Dan said.
And so Dan left the Gym, being more confident than before.