A/N: For each chapter, I will choose a song that suits the events of the chapter. Most songs are based on my own personal opinion. I hope you enjoy both the music & the story! :3
(song: Drive - Vanessa Anne Hudgens)
Finally, it's finally happening today, thought Hilda.
Today was the day she would finally get her first Pokemon and officially become a Pokemon Trainer.
She was excited, of course, but even her blubbering excitement could not beat that of Bianca's. Bianca was hyper. She wouldn't stop talking about Pokemon and 'the adventure she'd always dreamed of' ever since Professor Juniper released the news that she, Cheren and Hilda were getting Pokemon.
Cheren, in the meantime, was his usual realist self. "Bianca, please," he told her when she wouldn't shut up, "It's about time we got Pokemon anyway. We're already 14; even the preschoolers at the Day Care near Striaton City have more advanced Pokemon than us!" Still, he couldn't feign disinterest - it wasn't visible, but after 10 years of growing up together, Hilda and Bianca knew he was just as excited as the both of them.
The package containing their Pokemon arrived that morning. Professor Juniper stopped by Hilda's house to drop the package containing our Pokemon. "This package contains the Pokemon that you, Cheren and Bianca will embark on your journey as a Trainer with. Be responsible, treat them with care, and most importantly, have fun! I'll be seeing you, Hilda." Professor Juniper winked as she handed Hilda the package and exited her house.
"Oh Hilda, I'm so excited for you!" Hilda's mother squealed, "Go bring the Pokemon upstairs. I'll go call Cheren and Bianca!"
Hilda made her way upstairs and set the package on the table. A few minutes later, Cheren arrived and entered her room.
"Yes! The Pokemon are finally here! But... Where's Bianca...?" Cheren asked.
Just then, Bianca came running upstairs, huffing and puffing. "Soooorry! Let's wait no longer, where's the Pokemon?"
Cheren sighed. "Bianca... You never change..."
"For the love of Arceus, Cheren, I said I was sorry!" Bianca replied.
"Bianca-" Cheren began. Sensing an argument stirring, Hilda interrupted Cheren. "Who cares? Now that everyone's here, let's get our Pokemon already!"
Cheren and Bianca looked at each other before looking at Hilda. "Sorry," they apologised in unison. Bianca broke the awkward silence that followed by saying, "Since this is Hilda's house, she gets the first pick!"
"Naturally," Cheren smirked.
Hilda shook her head. Cheren was so... His personality annoyed her so much sometimes, but she couldn't help it. She couldn't help how she felt about him. He was handsome. He was smart. He was practical and forward-thinking. He had big dreams and high aims. He was everything she wanted. Yet, despite feeling this way ever since the hormones started kicking in, she tended to question why she even liked him in the first place. The answer was always the same, stupid, weird answer - because she loved him, and love, for her, was accepting that person for whoever he or she was.
Hilda opened the package and took a look at the three Pokemon within it. After careful consideration, she finally decided on Oshawott, the Water-type Pokemon.
"Ooh, yours is so adorable, Hilda!" Bianca squealed, "But looks aren't everything! I pick this one, and Cheren can have that last one!"
"Why are you picking my Pokemon for me?" Cheren questioned, then sighed. "Never mind. I wanted Snivy from the start anyway."
"So it's settled! Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Bianca exclaimed as she ran downstairs, eager to begin her adventure. "Unova, get ready! Bianca, Cheren and Hilda of Nuvema Town are gonna hit you like a Hyper Beam!" Hilda and Cheren heard her shout to the sky from outside.
Hilda laughed as Cheren shook his head with an amused smile plastered across his face. "That Bianca..." he said, then turned to Hilda and continued, "I'll be on my way too. See you, Hilda!"
"Catch you later, Cheren," Hilda replied.
Hilda gathered her bag and Xtransceiver as she put on her cap and vest, along with her favourite black combat boots. She bade my mom farewell as she headed out the door.
The air had never felt fresher. The sunlight had never felt warmer, and Hilda had never felt happier and more liberated.
Unova. A region filled with beauty and surprises at every turn, with so many different people, and most of all, Pokemon! Hilda had never felt more enthusiastic and excited.
And this, was just the beginning.