I'm working on It's Like a Natural Disaster, but I wanted to add this. So... this is the prologue (the actual story takes place during "Year 6, Sinnoh, 15 Years Old"). Anyways, this is my random short on why Leaf never appeared in the anime! So... enjoy! Oh yeah. There will be OldRival, Ikari, Contest, and one-sided Poke (because Ash is in Unova, with Iris and Bel and other females, so Misty is a tiny bit jealous... On with the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon!

One Step Behind

Prologue

Year 1, Kanto, 10 Years Old

Okay. So I was a little late to get my first pokemon. Well so was Ash! And he got a pikachu! This is not okay! Just because I was what? Seven minutes later than him, I get nothing? Ugh! I mean, who's he to get special pokemon, huh? Huh? HUH? He's just Ash Ketchum! Ugh. Not I have to wait another year to get my pokemon, this is so unfair! But I already know what I'm getting…

Year 2, Kanto, 11 Years Old

Haha! Today, I, Leaf Green, got a bulbasaur! I'm so happy that only one thing can ruin my day. Well, it already has ruined my day. Ash freaking Ketchum is in Johto. THAT IS NOT OKAY. I mean, like, now I'm one step behind him…! Argh! I wanted to crush him, too! Wow. The Cerulean Gym just handed me the badge. WHERE IS THE REAL GYM LEADER?

Year 3, Johto, 12 Years Old

Okay. This, THIS is stupid. I'm finally in Johto after placing fourth in the Kanto League, but that moron is now in Hoenn? Oh, this is getting annoying! This kid named Casey is always bugging me about him, too! I think she's crushing on him. But you know, maybe I'll win this time!

Year 4, Hoenn, 13 Years Old

So, when I docked in Hoenn, he's already left for Kanto again. I will hurt something. Or just win here. Placing eighth in the Johto League didn't really get my sprits up, you know? So. Hoenn League, here I come! Wait, who are May and Max? These people keep talking about them! Darn you, North Petalburg!

Year 5, Kanto Again!, 14 Years Old

Okay. I'm going to Sinnoh. I was the runner-up in Hoenn, so, you know, I should do well there. I'd re-start the Kanto League again, but I don't think I'm allowed to… I think I'll hang out at Oak's. Scratch that. Gary, who is now a researcher (when did that happen? These people need to keep in touch with me) asked if I could help out out where he is. I'll go to Sinnoh next year, I guess.

Year 6, Sinnoh, 15 Years Old

I don't really care that Ketchum is in Unova right now, cause I mean, Gary and me, well, we've been dating since I came to help him, but still, I gotta keep trying to complete my dream of being a pokemon master!

So review, okay?