Disclaimer: Ichigo0-0Rose does not and will never own Pokémon or any of the characters. The only thing they can own from Pokémon is their merchandise they bought from the store.

Ichigo0-0Rose: Hey guys! Finally got the first story up and running. Took a lot of brainstorming on how the plot was going to go. The research was tremendous, so I hope I live up to everyone's expectations if not greater. If you guys find anything that catches your attention, whether amazing or mistakes, please inform me. I want to make my first fanfiction one to remember on the good side. Also, I will be starting in the Sinnoh Region, because it is my favorite. Other than that, on with the show!

Chapter 1: Where it all begins

Narrator: Today was a nice sunny day in a small town called Pallet Town. Where the joyful cries of three children playing could be heard. This is where our story begins. Where everything started out just like any other day for our main character, Lillian. However, before we can start on her Pokémon journey, we must first go back to the beginning. The day where one simple discovery led to the future being locked into stone, and nothing could change it.

"Wait for me guys!" a young girl named Lillian cried out as she chased the two little boys who were ahead of her. She was losing ground quickly as she kept trying to dodge the small obstacles in her path.

"Hurry up Lils!" one boy named Gary Oak said with glee.

"Yah Lily, hurry up slowpoke! You're going to lose the race if you keep at that speed!" the other boy named Ash Ketchum shouted back at her.

"I'm trying! You're going to fast!" Lillian stumbled over a tree root as they were getting closer to the exit of the woods near their houses. Panting, she stabilizes her stance and breath before continuing up the path her two friends ran on.

By the time she got out of the woods, her two friends were already arguing who won.

"I won by a landslide Ashy boy!" Gary said.

"No way Gary." said Ash heatedly back. "I totally beat you out of the woods! Stop being a sore loser and admit defeat!"

Gary shook his head. "No way am I going to admit defeat when it was clear that I was the winner!"

"No you weren't. My left foot was at least an inch or two ahead of yours out of the woods!"

"You're shorter than me pip squeak; therefore it was my right foot you saw that was ahead of you!"

Lillian shook her head in exhaustion and sat on the ground to catch her breath. "Guys, does it really matter who won? You both defeated me in the race. Isn't that enough?"

"No Lils." Gary said. "This is a man pride thing. You wouldn't understand since you are a girl."

"Yah Lily. Leave the talk to us men."

Lillian sighed. "But both are you are boys! Nowhere near the age of men. We are only eight years old!"

"Ah, ah Lily" Gary shook his index finger above her face. "For your information, I am eight and three quarters; therefore not only am I older than the both of you, but I am closer to be considered a man than Ashy boy here as well. Therefore, you must respect me!"

Lillian looked at her best friend weirdly and shrugged her shoulders. "So you want to be considered old like your grandpa? Okay gramps, your choice."

Ash fell to the ground rolling with laughter and screaming, "Grandpa Gary! Grandpa Gary!"

"Shut up loser!" Gary said while trying to kick Ash to make him stop. His face blushing in embarrassment.

Ash finally calmed down after an extra three minutes of shouting while running in circles trying to dodge Gary, before Gary jumped at him pulling them both to the ground. The three friends were all laying down staring at the clouds as the wind gently blew through their already messed up hair.

"It's so nice today." Lillian broke their moment of silence. "I wish everyday could be like this."

Ash suddenly sat up and said. "One day we will be beginning our Pokémon journey! It's only two years away!" With excitement he stood up and dramatically pointed upward. "That is when I, Ash Ketchum, will become the youngest Pokémon master! I can't wait for that day!"

"In your dreams Ash." Gary suddenly stood up next to him with his arms crossed. "I am going to be the youngest Pokémon master. You can be second place. We all know you will be in my shadows as I shine with victory. Right Lils?"

Lillian sat up and smiled at them both. " I will be cheering for the both of you guys! However, when it comes down to the finale, I am rooting for the best of the best."

The boys both gave her a toothy grin in response. Both glad that they had someone at their backs cheering them on to victory.

"What about you Lils? What is your dream?"

"I'm not entirely sure yet. I know I want to start my Pokémon journey like my big brother, but I don't know if I want to be a Pokémon master or not." Lillian gave a small pout while looking down at the ground in disappointment with herself. Her two best friends already knew where the road was taking them. How come she didn't know?

"Hey Lils, it's alright." Gary said while patting her head gently. "We're all still young. By the time you are traveling around the world, I bet you'll know by then!" He finished with his arms spread wide and boyish smile.

"That's right Lily! No need to fret!" Ash joined in to cheer her up.

Lillian looked back up with a gentle smile. The sadness in her eyes disappearing instantly. "Thanks you guys! You're the best!"

All three of them were smiling at each other. They only looked away when they heard Ash's mother shout out. "Kids, I got some milk and cookies for you! Come and get it, but wash your hands first!"

The children's interest peaked up when they heard of sugar. Lillian looked back at her friends with a devious smile. "Race ya." She said as she was already running towards Ash's house. It took five seconds for the words to be processed into Gary's and Ash's mind before they too ran towards the sweet treat. By the next seven seconds of running, they both caught up with the girl and tried to pass her, but she wasn't letting that happen again. Laughing all the way to the house, Lillian wished this day would never end.

Author's Note: So, what do you guys think so far? The first couple of chapters will be the introduction arc. We need to establish Lillian's character and background before we progress into the story. I won't be going through with all the leagues, but I am hitting Sinnoh. Tell me what you think so far down below.