IPLC
Chapter 1 – A New League
Setting: Samromolo, Italy, Teller's house
10:27 A.M. Tuesday, February 26, 2012
The sun
shone brightly Tuesday morning. The late rising pokemon stretched
their limbs. Others talked to each other, happy that another day had
begun. Men and Women walked busily down the street, greeting each
other with a simple hi or hello. Tourists laid comfortably on the
beached as the wingulls flew by. Sailors were getting ready for
another sea venture, from fun sailing to cargo ships to cruise ships.
Men and women drove busily in their cars, on there way from place to
place. The working members of society worked tirelessly on their work
while some workers took their coffee break. Kids went to school to
learn how to be smart and good citizens of Italy. Others who had
exceeded schools expectations went to Poke School, a place where
students learned the fundamentals of Pokemon Trainings and were given
their first Pokemon. It was another simple day in Samromolo. Nothing
unordinary. However, on the uncomplicated days of life, hope and
adventure can be found anywhere.
Rictor Teller sat on his yellow couch, staring at his blank TV. Rictor was a thirteen-year old, and was very excited about the Italian Pokemon League Challenge, or IPLC, that started on Friday. Pokemon were creatures with elemental powers. They lived with humans without any struggles. They worked in a partnership, helping each other. Humans caught the Pokemon over time, and became friends with them. They battled with other Pokemon, but trusted their trainers with respect, as the best of friends would do. Pokemon had lived on this land as long as anyone could remember. Rictor himself had never had a Pokemon, and hoped one day he could have one of his own. He decided on checking the news to see if anything about the IPLC was on. He clicked to Channel 9.
The screen flickered on showing two men talking to each in front of the Sanromolo Police Department.
"…yes, Bill that's true, Rockets had appeared there on Friday. But sadly, that's all we know on the subject." said a Police Officer.
"Oh, that's OK," said the reporter who was talking to him. "That's all we have on the Rockets, folks, this is Bill Leonard, from PC News, with Chief Officer Craig Clinton."
The screen flickered to a man in the PC News studios. He was a friendly looking man, and looked very formal in his tuxedo and tie.
"Thanks Bill for that report," said the reporter.
Dang it, I missed a report on the Rockets. Team Rocket has not been around in a long time. I wonder what that was all about, Rictor said to himself. He looked up at the TV for more news.
"Now, we have news on something everyone has been looking forward to. The Italian Pokemon League Challenge will begin Friday. Here is Christine Jacobsen with the story," announced the reporter. The screen showed a young woman in a red dress. She must have been Christine.
"Thanks, Peter," said Christine. "As most of you know, the IPLC will begin on Friday, March 1st at 4:30. But for the rest who don't, it's a contest that makes Pokemon and Trainers fight to their limits. They most cooperate with each other to win. In this contest, trainers participating will travel across Italy, defeating gyms with difficult challenges. There are eight badges to go with these gyms. If one collects all eight, they may compete in the Italian Pokemon League Championship, a giant contest where the best trainers around fight to get the title as the Pokemon League Championship. Just remember, you must have all badges by January 22, 2013. This gives you a month for registration and training for the Championship, which starts February 15 and ends on the 18th. Some of you may be thinking that if you beat the final challenger, you gain the title. But there is one last challenge; you must fight the Champion, a fully experienced trainer that out beats all. Only then will you be crowned Champion, along with claiming the prizes that come with it. You may be wondering where these gyms are. There are gyms in Turin, Milan, Venice, Florence, Bari, Cantanzar, Caglira and Napoli. Then, you can come to the country capital, Rome, to compete.
"Trainers may start their challenge on Friday. You can sign up at your local Pokemon Center. In addition, the Board of Italian Pokemon states the fact that 'all trainers must have at least one Pokemon when they registrate'. This is Christine Jacobsen from PCN, saying good luck!" finished Christine.
Rictor clicked off the news. He knew how badly he wanted to try the IPLC, but he had no Pokemon. He sat around thinking of ways to get a Pokemon when the doorbell rang. He jumped up, startled. He walked to the door, and looked out the window. He was staring into the red eyes of a Machoke carrying groceries. He smiled to himself, opening the door for the Machoke and his father. He thought it would be a good idea to cut right to the chase.
"Hey, dad, can I try the Italian Pokemon League Championship?" asked Rictor.
"Uhhhh, you don't have a Pokemon, son," said Mr. Teller unsurely.
"Well, can I get one? Please?" begged Rictor.
"I don't know. You have to get a license, take a test, and all this complicated stuff. But if you're serious, we'll head to the Pokeschool. They will have everything you need. Speaking of school, why aren't you at school?"
"Well…" Rictor thought to himself. Why wasn't he at school? He brushed his brown hair out of his eyes. "Oh yeah, late start. Some meeting or something. It starts at 12:00."
"And why wasn't I informed of this." Rictor opened his mouth to say why, but his dad cut him off. "Don't answer that. You didn't have lunch, did you?" Rictor nodded in response. "I'll make you some breakfest, and after that, you should get ready for school. I will meet you there so we can get it all registered. Usually, you have to wait until you graduate. I am sure they will make an exception if you ace the test. Other students are probably doing it too."
