A/N: I feel like I shouldn't say, but still. I do not own Pokémon. all I own are the OC's in this story, save for a few who are created by my great friend Florean. This is originally his world, and I am allowed to create my own story here. Now enjoy your first chapter
On the Iron Islands, a boy, not older then 13, wearing a black blazer over a white blouse, and black jeans was standing in front of a restaurant, handing out coupons.
"Free dessert when purchasing dinner at Music and Food! Don't miss out on our live music nights! Every Saturday and Sunday!" the boy yelled. People seemed to be ignoring him. Only the regular guests really visited their karaoke bar anyway. The boy went back inside, and handed the coupons to his dad.
"I've been outside for over an hour. I'm going to play with the water Pokémon near the docks." the boy said. The father, a tall man with a bald head and a grayish beard, smiled at his son. The mother, a big woman with brown hair, walked out of the kitchen, behind her was her Kricketune.
"Give me your blazer, Jason!" she said. The boy sighed and took off his blazer. He then walked outside to visit the docks.
It was calm for a change at the docks, not a soul was seen. The boy slowly walked towards where he saw pokemon in the water. And as always, there was a lone Starly, waiting for the boy. He jumped up and down happily when he saw the boy. The boy and the Starly played for a long time, until the sun started to set. The Starly flew off, to his little tree atop of one of the many mine entrances. Jason walked home, and was greeted by a full café. His mom and dad were working as hard as they could.
"Hey, kiddo. Want something to eat?" his father asked. Jason sat down and grabbed a bowl of noodles.
Some time passed, and it was Jason's birthday. As he lived on an island, there were not a lot of children. Jason was playing with the Buizel and his befriended Starly at the beach. The Buizel would shoot water beams up in the air for Jason to run under, while the Starly would try and redirect the beams to hit Jason. Jason's father was looking, while the Kricketune was looking at the playing group, whistling happily. After a while, Jason's father called him, and told him to come home in a few.
As Jason walked back home, Starly was following him. As Jason arrived at the doorstep, he waved Starly away, and entered the restaurant. Most of the regular customers were there, all wearing party hats. As Jason entered, they began singing 'Happy Birthday.' Jason's parents walked out of the kitchen, with a small Kricketot walking after them.
"Here you go, son. Your first Pokemon." his mom said. Jason picked up the Kricketot, which just fitted in his hand.
"How does the name Soad sound, buddy?" Jason asked. The Kricketot hopped around, whistling happily.
Some time passed again. Jason was working in the café. As he was cleaning a table, he noticed a briefcase.
"Mom, do you know who was sitting at table 5?" he asked.
"Yes, that was Professor Rowan, and his assistant, Lucas. Why do you ask?" "they forgot a briefcase." his mother put it behind the counter. Jason took of his blazer and hung it up.
"I'm going to our training location." Jason said as he picked up his Kricketot and walked out towards a flat piece of land.
Jason was throwing Soad towards some standing rocks. "Headbutt." he said. Kricketot flew head first towards the rocks, and broke a lone standing stone. With a big smile, Jason was looking at the move his pokemon just did.
"Alright Soad." Jason said. A man in a blue cloak, and a blue hat, walked up to Jason.
"Hey there kid, training hard I see?" the man asked. Jason nodded smiling, as he picked up Soad and put him in his neck, where Soad hid under his hair.
"I wanted to give you something, for your birthday. Sorry I couldn't make it, but here you go buddy." The man handed Jason an egg, and a strange looking pokeball. "It's a surprise." The man said smiling. Jason thanked the man and walked back home, holding the egg in his arms.
"Mom, look what Riley gave me!" Jason said as he enter the café again.
"An egg? Why would he give you that?" his dad asked.
"For my birthday!" Jason smiled. Jason's dad smiled back and grabbed the egg. Jason put on his blazer and began working.
It was night, Jason was just done working, as he walked outside to look.
"Jason, they'll come back, don't worry." his mother said.
"Mom, dad, what if I go after them? I know where the professor lives, so why not?"
"You're too young to go out on your own." his father began.
"It's a small journey. Besides, he has Soad to protect him." his mother said. Soad hopped on the table and huffed proudly.
"Alright, but come home as soon as you can." his father said.
"Alright Jason, come home soon." Jason's mom said as she waved her son off. As the boat left the harbor, Jason took a big chunk of air, taking it all in.
"I'm finally going on an adventure, just like the many trainers before me." Jason said to himself. Soad jumped from his shoulder to the briefcase, and walked next to Jason.
"We have to head towards Sandgem Town, which will not take too long, think you are up for it?" Jason asked Soad. Soad nodded bravely.
The boat arrived in Canalave City. Jason hopped off and began looking around. He could see sailors everywhere, all checking him out. Soad began making a lot of noise, and Jason turned around. In his momentum, Jason bumped into one of the walking sailors, making him drop a heavy crate, effectively smashing it to pieces. The sailor turned around, and glared daggers at Jason.
"Hey, kid. If you can't look around where you walk, then don't walk around!" the sailor's partner Pokemon, a Shiftry, began walking towards Jason menacingly. The briefcase had fallen to the ground and opened, and out of a pokeball that was inside, a Chimchar jumped out. Before the Shiftry could attack Jason, the Chimchar burned the ground in front of Shiftry. The sailor huffed and walked away with his Shiftry, mumbling as he left.
"Wait, isn't that the professor's briefcase! And that's the Chimchar..." Jason could hear the someone say. As he turned around, he saw the assistant of the professor, Lucas. The professor looked up and smiled, as he saw Jason holding his briefcase awkwardly.