Pokémon: Agate & Jade Version

Chapter 1: The Start of the Journey

"Welcome. My name is Professor Palm, but everyone calls me the Pokémon Professor. I study the coloration and rarity of shiny Pokémon. But enough about me. Are you a boy or a girl?"

Boy.

"Oh, okay. So you're a boy. And what would your name be?"

Agate.

"So your name's Agate? Well, Agate, this world is inhabited by wondrous creatures called Pokémon. Some keep them as pets, while others use them as tools. Most prominent, however, are Pokémon battles. I'm sure you will make a great trainer. It's time to enter the world of Pokémon..."

"Ugh… that was some crazy dream. Huh? What's all this?" I noticed a small table stocked with food. Bagels and juice to be precise. "What? Oh, wait! Today's my birthday! Now I can get my first Pokémon from Professor Palm! All I gotta do is make the trip to the lab!" I dressed, and scurried downstairs, completely choking on the bagel in my throat.

"Good morn-"My mom was cut off by the slam of the front door.

Which starter Pokémon should I choose? Flarom, the Fire Snake Pokémon, Marubber, the Whale Pokémon, or Chaline, the Chameleon Pok-

SMASH!

"Ooooh! Agate! You almost made the hourglass our grandmother gave us break!" My best friends and the tenacious twins of the town, Calvin and Caylea, cried in unison.

"Wait. Isn't it your birthday? Can we finally get the Pokémon that you so selfishly made us wait for?" Calvin questioned, completely forgetting about the priceless heirloom.

"Yes." I replied.

"Race you there!" Caylea squeaked, and then all three of us took off. I knew that I'd be forced into a starter if I was the last one there. As we barreled through the doors of the lab, the assistant stopped us.

"You shall not pass!" She bellowed, surprisingly menacing for someone our age. "Wait, are you guys here for the starters? If so, follow me." As we walked through the monstrous laboratory, multiple Pokémon of unusual colors stared at us.

"By the way, what's your name?" Calvin asked.

"My name is Jade. I already know your names. Calvin, Caylea, Terry, and Agate, correct?"

"Um, we don't know a Terry. I don't even know if there's a Terry in town." I replied, confused.

"Then there are just enough Pokémon for you three. One of you might not have been given a Pokémon, but no need to worry now."

As we walked through some doors, a tall bespectacled man was seen on many screens. Once we entered the fifth pair of double doors, he came into view.

"Ah, you must be here for the starters. Well, let's cut to the chase. You there," he said, pointing at me, "You pick first."

Oh man what do I choose, what do I choose?!

To be continued…