Hello Fanfiction Community! This is my first story, and I'm hoping it'll be great! It's a Pokemon story, and it starts with the main character waking up late. (Sounds like my average morning) Try to be more on the "Constructive" side of constructive criticism, because I'll definitely need the help, and I'll try to churn out one episode/chapter every week. No promises! I'll try to ask a few questions at the beginning of each chapter, so here are the first two: One, how do you get the symbol above the e for Pokemon? And My other question is how do you want the story to unfold? (Things in the text, not the actual plot, such as maturity, tone, etc.) Hope you guys enjoy!

Chapter One: The Protagonist Wakes up Late

Great. Just Great.

I've woken up late, on what could be the biggest day of my life. This was the day that every one went to sleep early for, got up early for, and I had woken up late. This was the day Pokemon Trainer cards were issued, once a year, for those who were chosen. Only the strongest, smartest, and most determined are chosen. Needless to say, I was more than ecstatic about my chances

"Honey!" Mom yelled from downstairs "You have to get going! It's almost begun!" Judging by the sun's position, I knew I was late for preparations, but almost starting? What was I doing last night?! "Get up!" Mom shouted one last time, followed by an irritated sigh.

"I'm coming!" I shouted back, stumble-hopping into a fresh pair of jeans, trying to identify the scent wafting up to my room. Pancakes? Doesn't matter anyhow I thought, I can't eat them. With my time? Pfft.

After shoving myself into some clothes I ran out the door, yelling "Bye! See you as a Trainer!" I could almost sense my sister rolling her eyes. I ran to the center of our small hamlet, just missing the first name. Phew.

"You're late! What Gives?!" I would know that voice from anywhere. It was my best friend since Kindergarten, Rachel. "You said meet to meet at center square, 5 AM! It's..." My friend stopped to check her watch "11 o'clock now! Geez, And you say I' can't keep track of time." I caught a fierce glare emanating from my best friend's eyes

"At least I'm here now, so we're in it together from here on out" She rolled her eyes "Who was the first announced?"

"Stephanie Wilcox" She sighed. I wasn't surprised one bit. Though my home town was small, there was always a mansion on the hill, looming down on our entire existence. That was the Wilcox home, the richest people for miles. For once, her bribe worked. Great. That was the last thing I needed to compete with. They called about 20 more names, and then one last name was called.

My own.

Well, that chapter was fairly short, but It's the introductory chapter. What else is there to write? Anyway, give me some feedback on how you like it, if you don't like it, etc. As long as someone likes it, I'll keep going. Just show me some tips tricks, and ideas. Thanks! Hope you like it, and (Hopefully) Talk to you guys next week!