DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pokemon. I do not profit from this work.

The alarm went off. My hand reached out and I slammed it down on the was the day. My first day. I got out of bed and walked over to my counter. I saw my face. My black hair was a mess as usual. Oh well that's how people were used to seing me. I went into the bathroom to get ready for my day. After my certain buisnesses were taken care of I got dressed in my new clothes. This new clothing was a black jacket, white undershirt, black and white jeans, and a black and white hat. I put on my hat and grapped my gear. Inside of my backpack I counted my stuff. Five pokeballs, potions, rope, and PokeGear. Check, time to go. Inside of its basket my best friend slept peacefully. I gently shook Pikachu's back and it woke up with a grin. "Piiiika..." Pikachu stretched and climbed out of its basket. That was the first night that I hadn't slept with Pikachu at my side. Pikachu jumped onto my shoulder and we left the cabin. People had tried to get me to go back to my home town in PalletTown but we decided to get some training done. I walked to the PokemonCenter and inside Nurse Joy greeted me. "Hello. Are you Ash Ketchum?" I nodded. "There is a phone call for you Ash, from a Misty in the Kanto region. Is she a friend?" I nodded, too tired to talk yet. Over at the phones Misty's face was on the screen. When she saw me she smiled. "Ash! Long time no see! I haven't seen you in forever! How are things? I hear today's your first day right? Ooh nice clothes!" She talked so fast. I smiled. "Ya great to see you Misty. Things are great and today is my first day, you heard right. Oh and I got these clothes from my mom." Misty nodded.

"Sorry I'm going so fast, it's been so long."

"Oh don't worry about it, it's fine. So how are things in Cerulean Town?"

"My sisters just got back from their World Tour. About time! My Pokemon are healthy and doing great. How is Pikachu?"

Pikachu smiled, "Pikachu!"

I laughed, "Pikachu's doin' fine." My PokeGear rang. I looked at the Gear. "Oh wow that was so fast, listen Misty things are doing great and it is awesome to see you again, I'll call you when I can but even if it is my first day I already have to report for duty, see ya!" I hung up and ran off, typical me huh?

Nurse Joy directed me to the roof of the Pokemon Center. I didn't know why. On the top of the Center a helicopter stood there waiting for me. Wow the perks!

I climbed in and thanked the driver and Nurse Joy. "Bye Nurse Joy!"

The helicopter flew off smoothly and we began our ascent. The anticipation was killing me. I couldn't wait to get to our destination for the next challenger. My first challenge as Sinnoh Champion!