Chapter 1- It Begins
Well, this is it, my first story on this site: Uno's Adventure! I hope you enjoy! (Don't worry, there'll be plenty of interesting stuff soon enough)
Uno never seemed to be noticed. His entire life, people appeared to ignore him, using their time to talk to more interesting, more social beings. Whenever he thought he had made a friend, whenever he thought someone was finally taking an interest in him, someone else snatched them away.
Maybe that was why he longed to receive a Pokemon of his own: not necessarily to become strong and compete in prestigious tournaments and competitions, which mind you, he wanted to, but rather to have a friend for once. Maybe, just maybe, he could find a Pokemon that was willing to be a faithful companion to the young boy. This was all Uno wanted- he desperately wanted his wish to come true.
Well, as it turns out, wishes do come true every now and then.
Uno's eyes snapped open in response to the small alarm clock screeching in his ear. He glanced over at his alarm- 9 o' clock. The boy rubbed his eyes with a small moan. He wasn't a morning person in the slightest- Uno often fell in asleep in class, which led to even more people ignoring him, thinking he wasn't worth their time. Despite this, he was pretty smart- at least he thought so.
"Saturday..." he mumbled to himself as he hopped out of bed.
It was indeed a Saturday that fine morning. More specifically, it was Saturday, March 5th, the day Uno turned sixteen. The day Uno was, after sixteen long years that felt more like an eternity to him, finally able to become an official Pokemon trainer. Unlike some, he had not obtained any kind of Pokemon beforehand, except for a small Magikarp that had died a few years ago. He looked up at the empty fishbowl on his dresser, which he hadn't removed for the sake of having something to remember his small fish by.
He shook the unhappy thought out of his mind and trudged over to the bathroom. A yawn escaped his mouth as he gazed as his reflection in the mirror. Uno's hair was a deep shade of brown, almost like chocolate. His hair wasn't as short as the majority of boys his age- it hung slightly above his eyes. His eyes were a brilliant shade of dark green, gleaming as the bathroom light shone into them. He was an average height for his age, which he didn't mind, although it probably didn't help his case.
However, Uno wasn't going to be unhappy today. It was his birthday, after all, and even though the vast majority of people paid him little attention, the Talley family, his family- that is to say, his parents and his twelve year old sister- loved him dearly, and he loved them as well. He couldn't lie: without his family, he would most likely be all alone in the world. Many fun moments had been shared throughout the years, and he was going to miss them a lot. They were a very tight family, and as much as he liked them, he was eager to start his journey. He grinned at the thought. A journey... A chance to make new friends, and show the world that I'm worth something!
About ten minutes later, Uno exited the bathroom, having brushed his teeth, showered, and anything else he needed to do. Feeling much more awake at this point, he swiftly went back to his bedroom and emerged not even a minute later, wearing a pair of dark blue shorts and a green T-shirt with a white pokeball outline on it. He ran down the stairs, smiling as his nose picked up the scent of something delicious- breakfast!
At this point, I should probably mention that the young Talley was born and lived in Unova, Anville town to be specific. The town was quite small, so many of its inhabitants were acquainted with each other. Unfortunately for Uno, no one seemed to notice him despite this. Anville town was mostly secluded from the rest of the region, and was known for its train station, so the easiest way to get there was, naturally, by train. I've gone on for long enough, so let's get back to Uno.
As Uno entered the kitchen, he nearly fainted. On the polished oak table in front of him was the most magnificent cake he had ever seen. He felt like the cake towered over him, though in reality it was only two layers high. Still, Uno gaped at the cake, utterly astounded. It was as white as snow with fluffy pink icing around the edges, and it was covered with strawberries and raspberries.
"Surprise!" his family exclaimed in unison, jumping out from behind the counter.
Uno turned bright red. "You guys..." he trailed off, letting out a high pitched squeal.
"We figured we might as well do something before you head off," his mother said, putting a gentle hand on his shoulder.
His little sister wrapped him in an Ursaring hug. "Happy birthday Uno!" she smiled.
His father was the next to speak up. "My goodness, I feel like you're already years older than you were yesterday..." he looked as if he was about to burst into tears. "Happy birthday, Uno."
He turned to his mom. "Did you bake this?!" he asked, still shocked at the masterpiece before him.
She nodded. "It took me a while, and from what Emily tasted last night, it's pretty good!'
Uno looked down at his little sister. "You..." he shook his head, not surprised that his sister had tried the cake. "Shall we?" he asked his family.
They nodded at the same time.
Thirty minutes later, the cake was already mostly gone, crumbling like an ancient tower. Uno stared at the array of items before him. He had been given a brand new xtransceiver, a tent, a sleeping bag, several items of clothing, a book, titled "How to Identify and Avoid Dangerous Pokemon", his trainer ID card, complete with all necessary information, a train ticket to Accumula town, and a bus ticket to Nuvema town. He appreciatively thanked his family, and then bolted up the stairs back into his bedroom.
He took a deep breath as he entered. This was the last time he'd be in his room for a while, and he was going to miss his bed, his posters, everything. He reached for his yellow backpack, which he had packed the night before with a variety of useful things, and added his tent, sleeping bag, and book. He already had his parents' xtransceiver numbers, and they had his. The young Talley carefully put his tickets and trainer ID in his wallet. He slung the backpack over his shoulder. He'd been preparing for this for years, and now the day had come. He wordlessly closed the door behind him as he exited his bedroom. Goodbye, room, he thought to himself.
He walked outside to where his parents were waiting.
"We'll miss you so much!" his mother sniffled. Uno's father seemed just as sad, and Emily had a small frown on her face. "Make sure to call often! Tell us everything!"
"Professor... uh..." his dad appeared to be thinking for a moment, then he snapped his fingers. "Juniper! That's it!" he chuckled. "Anyway, we sent her the necessary forms and such and she has confirmed that a starter Pokemon will be reserved for you, so no need to worry about that."
Uno's eyes flicked to his father's face as he mentioned starter Pokemon. A huge grin spread across his face. He was going to get a Pokemon. A Pokemon just for me! He could barely contain his excitement.
The family bid their son a tearful farewell. He did the same.
He hugged his family one last time, and took a deep breath. "Bye!"
The other Talleys waved to him as Uno started to walk away. He waved back until they disappeared from view.
"This is it..." he said quietly to himself. "This is it."