"ALL RIGHT! TODAY IS THE DAY!" Chris yelled as he awoke.

This was the day that Chris was longing for his entire life. It was his 13th birthday. Which meant he was at a legal age where he could begin his journey. Chris was ecstatic as he got his gear together. He put on his favorite black jacket with white stripes, he put on his black and red watch and he began to go downstairs. His mother and father were waiting.

"Good morning, sweetie! Today is the day! Happy birthday, darling. Chris, I hope you choose wisely. Picking your first Pokemon is one of the most important decisions in a trainer's life." Chris' Mom, Lydia, said.

"My first Pokemon was a Wooper and you know where he's been." Chris' Father, Russo, said with a hint of content in his voice.

"Yeah I know.." replied Chris as he patted Quagsire on his head.

"Quaaaag." Quagsire enjoyed it.

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I'll be fine. Especially since I have Brandon on my journey with me." Chris assured them.

Brandon was Chris' childhood friend. They grew up in the same town and were really good friends. Since they were around the same age. Brandon agreed to travel with Chris on his journey. Brandon is a little older then Chris, so he actually got his starter Pokemon earlier, but he decided to wait to take off on his journey until Chris received his. His starter Pokemon was Poliwag. The professor actually had the egg from Kanto and when Brandon went to pick up a Pokemon, the egg hatched! Professor Birch said it was meant to be, so he gave the young Poliwag to Brandon to raise.

"I just hope you guys will be responsible." said Lydia with a worried voice.

"Like I said before. Don't worry. I'll be fine. It's not that bad of a world out there."

"Just make sure you follow your heart and not what other people want you to do." Russo said with a direct tone in his voice.

"I can guarantee that, Dad. Well, I better get going. Remember.. I'm staying one more night, guys. It's not like I'm leaving once I get my starter Pokemon. I couldn't do that to you." Chris walked outside of his house. The sun began to shine as it reflected Chris' excitement. He lived in the quiet village of Littleroot Town. It was very small compared to the other cities and towns in Hoenn. So Chris knew most of the faces in Littleroot town. As he walked down to Professor Birch's lab he saw zigzagoons in the distant grass.

"Prrrarararow!" Chris looked to his left, alerted by the noise. It was Kyla the Skitty.

"Hello, Mrs. Davis. How are you this fine morning?" asked Chris.

"Oh, Chris. Always a gentleman. I am doing quite well. I saw you walking outside my window, and I decided to wish you good luck. I heard that you were going to get your first Pokemon today." said the jolly Mrs. Davis. She was always wearing a floral dress with her poofy brown hair.

"I'm very excited. I think I have an idea of who I want to choose. But, I won't know for sure until I see the actual Pokmon. Haha, maybe one day I can come back and battle you and Kyla." Chris replied with a grin.

"Ahaha! Kyla isn't much of a battler. But I'm sure we would enjoy that. I might just take you up on that offer." Mrs. Davis winked as she went back into her house.

"Prrraaraow!" Kyla the Skitty once again meowed at Chris. Chris scratched her behind her ears and she took off.

Chris couldn't be on a higher note. So he quickened up his pace. Running past the PokeMart, the flower shop, and Old Man Johnson's place. He finally arrived at the lab. He took a deep breath and went in. The automatic doors slid across and Chris took his first step into his future.

"Professor? I'm here to choose today! Professor?" Chris yelled out.

"Oh! Chris! Come in! Come in! I'm in the back, come meet me here." the Professor's voice came from the distant back. Chris ran to the back and without a doubt, Professor Birch was waiting right there.

"Hello, Chris! I've been expecting you.. Bahahaha! Believe it or not, this is my favorite part of being a professor. Giving kids like you their first Pokemon. I can't wait, you can't wait. Let's get started, shall we?

"Oh yes, Professor! I'm very excited!" Chris said. He had butterflies in his stomach. He got nervous for an unknown reason.