August 27… 1:02 p.m.… Twinleaf Town…

Where is Pearl? I thought impatiently and frustrated as I paced back and forth in our bedroom. Today is the day that my sister Dawn, my friend Pearl, and I get our starter Pokemon! I know I forget a bunch of dates, but today is just so important I couldn't simply forget it. I even packed all my PokeDollars and stuff! Dawn has all the other important items such as a list, and I've paced for so long that I don't think I can feel my legs… I mean, I still can, but I guess I wanted to express how… bored I am?

It's far past 12:30 and Pearl is LATE. Pearl is never late because of he's totally impatient, stubborn, and rushes a lot. I know him well. Why is he delaying us?

I finally slumped down on my bed, sighing. Pearl may have a douche-bag personality, but he's always so nice to us. This is a very unlikely thought, but I think he's ditching us…

I sound like I hate Pearl, right? Well, I actually like his short-temper, and I've always admired his determination. Even though I think that, I doubt he'll be a better Trainer than me. I just love that boy… Sorry. Forget that 'love' part!

Suddenly, Dawn and I hear a door slam and stomping footsteps rushing up the stairs. We nod our heads in silent agreement on who it is.

"It's Pearl," Dawn says. I rolled my eyes as if to say 'no freaking duh.' In almost a second later, our bedroom door slams open so hard that I think it's about to break open.

Indeed it was that hyperactive Pearl… He looked as angry as ever, but I didn't mind it because it's only his normal angry face. I could tell Dawn wanted to hide behind something, as if Ancient Power was going to hit her.

"WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU GUYS?!" Pearl exploded. "I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU AT ROUTE 201 FOREVER!" I was surprised that he was actually that patient to wait about 30 minutes.

I glanced back at Dawn, and she looked like she was about to cry and Pearl HATES it when girls cry. He even backed off.

Now before things get worse, I put my hand up and said, "Okay! We're all here and happy! Lez go!" And without saying another word, I headed down the stairs. I took a glance peek me and Dawn and Pearl followed right behind. I wondered why Pearl didn't push me out of the way to get down the stairs faster.

"'Kay, Mom! We're all accounted for and we're ready to go!" I announced.

"Awesome, Danime! Be extra careful on your journey and look out for each other," Mom told us. "Also…"

Before Mom could say anything else, Pearl interrupted, "I forgot something at home! Danime, Dawn, meet me at ROUTE 201 or I'll fine you 1 million PokeDollars!" Then he blasted out of the house, slamming the door behind him. I could swear I see cracks on the doorknob…

Mom sighed, "Pearl is going to owe me a new door, isn't he?" Mom handed Dawn a Poffin Case.

"Oh, Mother, thank you very much!" Dawn thanked as she took the case from Mom. "What else were you going to say before Pearl ran off?"

"Just be careful when going in the tall grass. Wild Pokemon might attack you," Mom said, like I didn't know that already. Then Mom got a little teary. "My two daughters going on an adventure of their own… Your father would be proud of you." Dawn and I don't really know our dad really well. What I think he did was leave the region when we were just babies, but I don't know for sure. I don't ask about him.

"Alrighty, Mom! We don't want to keep Pearl waiting any longer!" I said. Dawn and I looked out the window at the same time and saw Pearl rush out his house and on to Route 201. Terry, Pearl's neighbor, tried to wave 'hi' to him, but Pearl was just too fast to notice him. Terry knows that the three of us are going to be gone.

Dawn and I said good-bye at the same time, except Dawn always says 'Mother' instead of Mom. We headed out the door with our heads held high and our spirits filled with joy.

Y'know, manners and Trainer skills are what I'm going to work on once we all start our journey. Pearl will probably leave me and Dawn in the dust to be one step ahead of us. That boy…

Dawn and I left Twinleaf Town (and waved hello to Terry) and saw Pearl up ahead tapping his foot and checking his watch.