Disclaimer - I don't own Pokemon, I only own this plot and my OCs
I was going to start my Pokemon Journey today.
Excitement bubbled in my whole being as I eyed the box that sat on my end table. It was a white and red box with a green ribbon sitting at the top, a note attached to the said ribbon. I already knew what was inside, and I could barely sit still from all the excitement that today would bring.
One of my best friends, Cheren, chuckled at me as he gave me a warm smile. We've known each other all our lives, and starting this journey with him seemed perfect. I also noticed some feelings growing for him as well that I've tried to squish, for fear of rejection; and the fact I didn't want to ruin the friendship we had. "Bianca's late," he noted, a frown on his face.
Bianca was another one of my best friends and someone I've known all my life. We were a team, Cheren, Bianca and I. I was always with one of them at all times since we lived in the same small village. Not a lot of kids lived here our age, they were all painfully younger or older and already on their own journey's. Bianca was always scatter brained and seemed to always have her head in the clouds. I was honestly a little worried for her to be going on a journey with us, with how she was, but I had faith that she would be okay.
I just chuckled as I gave Cheren's bicep a comforting squeeze. "She probably just woke up," I informed him with another chuckle. Cheren just nodded in agreement, his lips pursed into a thin line. I could see his annoyance seeping in, causing me to roll my eyes. I was a firm believer that the only reason Bianca and Cheren still hung out was because of me and the fact that there literally was no one else to hang out with at our age.
As if on cue, the door burst open; causing me to jump a little. Cheren placed an arm around my shoulders to balance me and we both looked up to see Bianca standing at the doorway, a frazzled look on her face. "I am so soooorrryyy for being late, you guys!" She apologized, a guilty look was on her face as she scratched at the back of her neck sheepishly. "I, um... overslept. Than my parents started fighting and I hid in my room for a little while until that was over, cause I reallllllyyy didn't want to be brought into another argument..." She blushed in embarrassment, before a bright smile appeared on her face. If there was one thing that made Bianca, well, Bianca; it was her ability to bounce back. "Anyways, are the Pokemon here?!" She asked excitedly, her eyes sparkled with happiness at the thought.
I chuckled at Bianca's attitude, standing up from my bed as I walked over to the box that sat on my end table. I'd talk to her about her home-life later, right now it was time to choose our starter Pokemon. I already knew who I was going to choose, and excitement bubbled up inside of me. This was the moment I'd been waiting for my whole life. I picked up the box and discarded the note that was attached to the ribbon (I had already read it with Cheren) and brought the box to sit in between me and Cheren on the bed. Bianca stood in front of us, bouncing up and down on her heels as she watched me open the box expectantly.
Three Pokeballs sat in the box; an equal amount of space between the three. My eyes widen in awe as I stared at the Pokeballs, a grin formed on my face. "Let's meet the Pokemon!" Bianca squealed, clapping her hands together with glee.
"Alright, alright!" I laughed, rolling my eyes as I picked up each of the Pokeballs. "Come on out!" I shouted, throwing the Pokeballs into the air and watching as three blue identical streaks blurred. Three different Pokemon stood beside each other, all looking at us in curiosity as they slowly blinked their eyes. My grin only grew as the three little Pokemon looked at us in wonder; wondering who was going to be their trainor. "You guys are just adorable!" I gushed, causing Tepig and Oshawott to blush. Snivy just smirked at me in a knowing manner, causing me to chuckle as a grin formed on my face.
"Since they were brought to Acacia's house, she should get first pick!" Bianca decided, causing me to roll my eyes; though I was secretly hoping they'd let me pick first.
"Naturally," Cheren agreed, surprisingly. These two hardly agreed on anything; they were two different people. I was there to keep the peace. He glanced over at me, a small smile appearing on his face. "Go ahead, Acacia. Choose which one you want as your partner," he encouraged me, giving me a nod of approval.
I blushed before turning to look at the three starter Pokemon, who were giving me an expectant look. "Well, I already knew which one I wanted to choose," I stated nonchalantly as I picked up Snivy, holding her out at arms length. "Snivy is the one I want." The grass type beamed at me; her eyes shining with happiness at being chosen first. The other two depleted, and I gave them an apologetic look. "Sorry guys." Snivy just gave the two a smug look as I sat her down on the floor.
Cheren nodded his head. "Snivy is a perfect choice for you," he agreed, causing me to blush once again. I quickly shook my head to get rid of the blush, thankful that Cheren seemed to be oblivious as ever as he walked over to the two available Pokemon; giving them a look over. After a few minutes, he finally glanced over at the blue Pokemon that stood beside Tepig. "I'm going with Oshawott," he decided, causing the Pokemon to beam at him in happiness; his eyes alight with stars.
"That means I get Tepig!" Bianca squealed in delight as she rushed forward and picked up her Pokemon. The pig-like Pokemon squeaked in surprise, but a bright look appeared on his face non-the-less. All of the sudden a gleam shone in Bianca's gaze, causing me to worry slightly as she glanced over at me. "Now that we have Pokemon, we should totally battle each other!" She suggested, a grin on her face.
"Right now...?" I asked tentatively, glancing down at my Snivy nervously. Snivy gave me a determined look and that clenched it. I straightened up, glancing over at Bianca before giving her a slight nod of my head. "Okay. Let's battle!" I agreed, and she cheered in happiness.
Cheren frowned, looking between Bianca and I with a speculative gaze. I raised an eyebrow at the black-haired boy, waiting for him to say something. "Maybe we should take this outside...? As to not wreck your room, Cici," he suggested.
I was about to agree when Bianca shook her head vigorously. "These little guys aren't that strong right now, so it should be fine right...?"
Snivy gave Bianca an offended look while I frowned. "I don't know, Bianca. They still have a lot of power," I placated my Snivy, who gave me a grateful look. "I don't think mom would appreciate it if I destroyed my room just because we couldn't wait to go outside to battle." I could already see the rage on moms face in my mind, causing me to shiver. Mom was a laid-back person in nature; but when angered, you just didn't want to feel her wrath.
"Lets move this outside," Cheren stated again, not taking no for an answer. Bianca frowned at being ordered to do something, but nodded her head in agreement. She called her Pokemon back into its ball, straightening up. She turned to face me, beaming at me once again and it took all my might not to roll my eyes at the blonde.
"I'll meet you outside, Acacia!" Bianca grinned before exiting my room quickly; leaving me staring blankly at her wake. I blinked multiple times before turning to look at Cheren; who was giving me to same look.
"I worry about her mental health sometimes," I stated plainly, rolling my eyes as I picked up my Snivy; not wanting to call her back into her ball just yet. She seemed okay to just snuggle back into my arms, a contented look appearing on the grass-types face; causing me to smile fondly at her.
I heard a chuckle and I looked up to see Cheren giving me a warm smile. I tried hard not to blush as he called back his Oshawott, straightening his jacket. "We better go outside before Bianca gets side-tracked, like usual," he chuckled again, rolling his own eyes as he held the door open for me; even though it was already open to begin with. I gave him a small smile before I exited my room, Cheren exiting behind me as he closed my door.
Bianca was waiting for us outside, talking to her Tepig in an excitable manner. Tepig was giving Bianca a determined look, and I chuckled at how similar the two really were. Bianca's arms were waving around in the air frantically as she talked to her Pokemon; apparently giving him pointers and telling him what to do. I had to try hard not to roll my eyes at the scene as I walked over to them, clearing my throat to get her attention. When that didn't work, I sighed. "Bianca!" I called out to her, causing her to jump in surprise as she glanced over at me. "Are you ready?" I asked her, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes! Yes, yes, yes I'm ready!" Bianca squealed as she raced to the other side of the field; a determined look graced her face as Tepig stood in front of her. The fire-type snorted as smoke came out of his nose, giving my Snivy a fiery look. "Acacia, I challenge you to a Pokemon Battle! I've always wanted to say that!" She shouted, pointing a finger in my direction.
I stifled a laugh as I got to my spot a few yards ahead of her. Snivy parked herself in front of me as her little paws sat on her hips in a sassy way, giving the pig a look that meant business. "Alright, I will reverie!" Cheren stood in between us a little away from the battle, so that he wouldn't get hurt in the process. "This battle is between Bianca and Acacia! The one with the Pokemon standing is declared the winner! And let us begin!"
"Tepig, use Tackle!" Bianca shouted, and soon the battle started. Since our Pokemon only knew a couple of moves, it was a very boring battle consisting of just Tackle and Leer. In the end, the winner was declared and Tepig fell down in defeat. "Wow, Acacia!" Bianca grinned at me at the end of the battle, surprise entered her features. I was a little surprised myself, but couldn't hold in a proud grin as my Snivy glanced up at me; a smug look on her face. "You're going to be a great Pokemon trainer, that's for sure!" She praised me; causing me to blush.
I didn't really take praise well.
"I'm glad we took this outside," Cheren commented as he walked over to us, an excited look on his face. That was a rare look indeed, and I couldn't help but glow with pride that I was able to put that look onto his face. "No telling what your room would look like. Here," he leaned down, spraying my Snivy with something. "This Potion will help after a battle like that," he told me gently when he saw the confused look on my face.
"Oh," I said simply, leaning down to pick up Snivy. "Thanks Ren, I didn't know you had Potions." I was slightly confused, wondering how in the world he would have gotten them. We didn't have a Pokemon Center or a Pokemon Mart in this village, so if you wanted to heal your Pokemon you'd have to go to Prof. Juniper for that or install your own healer, which was crazy expensive.
He gave me a soft smile after he gave Bianca's Tepig a potion. "I got them from my parents. They used to be Pokemon Trainers, after all," he reminded me after a light bulb flashed over my head. I almost forgot Cheren's parents used to be Trainers. Now their Pokemon just roam around the house, though they do battle each other every now and than so that their Pokemon don't get so bored.
"You did great Snivy," I told her, giving her tail a little stroke as a reward. Snivy made a cooing noise, leaning into my touch. "I'll let you back out in a little while, okay? We need to go talk to Prof. Juniper first before our journey can begin." Snivy gave me a curt nod before I called her back into her Pokeball. I gave the Pokeball a kiss before I stuffed it into my pocket once it shrunk. I turned towards my friends, who were watching me with curious gazes. "Are we ready to go see the Professor?" I asked them, tilting my head to the side.
Bianca beamed at me as she skipped over, looping her arm around mine. "Yes! Let's go!" She chirped as she dragged me towards the direction of the lab. I gave Cheren a pleading look; to which he just chuckled, looking mildly amused as he followed us. I gave him a look that screamed 'traitor', to which he just smirked at me.
After a few minutes of Bianca's power walking, we finally made it to the building. Bianca grinned, letting me go as she pushed open the doors to the Professors lab, without even knocking. "Professor! It's us! Bianca, Cheren and Acacia!" She introduced, causing me to face-palm. I ran my hand down my face in frustration, shaking my head. I heard a chuckle beside me and I looked up at Cheren, who was giving me an amused smile.
"Did you really expect anything less?" He asked me, rolling his eyes as he nodded his head over to Bianca; who was talking excitedly to one of the Prof.'s assistance. I couldn't help but smile softly at Bianca's antics; no matter how annoying they can be sometimes.
"I guess not," I agreed with an amused look of my own. I grabbed a hold of Cheren's hand and pulled him inside the building, not noticing the way he was blushing at the sudden contact.
We walked over beside Bianca as she was animatedly telling the story of our first battle, causing the woman to chuckle. When she noticed us, the assistant looked over; her eyes sparkling with amusement at the situation. "Ahh, you must be Cheren and Acacia, am I right?" She inquired, giving us a knowing look even while asking. We both nodded our heads. "Good, good. The Professor should be down shortly, she was just putting away a few papers of our latest project," she informed us before walking away. I glanced between Cheren and Bianca, raising my eyebrow and they both just shrugged. I glanced down, noticing that my hand was still inside of Cheren's and I blushed, pulling my hand away. I was going to say something when someone started walking towards us.
"Ahh, Bianca, Cheren, Acacia. Welcome to my lab! I see you got my message," The Professor smiled down at us, and for some reason I felt exposed. Involuntarily I moved closer to Cheren, who just looked down at me and smiled; taking my hand in his again and squeezing in a soothing manner. I gave him a grateful smile before looking back over at Professor Juniper, trying not to let my nervousness show. "Now, let me see your Pokemon." I reached into my pocket, releasing Cheren's hand to grab a hold of Snivy's Pokeball. We all threw our Pokeballs at the same time; letting our Pokemon come out.
We watched as Professor Juniper examined our Pokemon closely, raising an eyebrow at Snivy and Tepig. "I see. You already had a Pokemon battle," she stated knowingly, looking between Bianca and I. We both nodded our heads and she pursed her lips; though, not out of aggravation but more of concentration. After a while she nodded her head. "I see. Maybe that's why. They seem to have already begun to trust you." There was pride in her eyes, which made me flush under the attention. "Especially you, Acacia. I can feel the bond you already have with your Snivy," she told me with a smile. Snivy turned to me, beaming as well with the praise.
"Thank you, Professor," I wasn't used to so much praise and it was making me feel a little awkward.
The Professor laughed, waving her hand dismissively. "No need to thank me, Acacia. That was all your doing, not mine," she teased me. I blushed as I played with the hem of my shirt nervously. I felt someone's hand squeeze mine, and I glanced up to see Cheren giving me a comforting smile. He knew how well I took praise, so he probably knew how uncomfortable I must feel right now. I gave him a smile, trying to tell him I was alright as I gave his hand a squeeze back.
"I see I made the right choice in entrusting you three with Pokemon," The Professor nodded her head thoughtfully, standing up straight. She walked over to a cabinet and opened it up. She started rummaging through it, making Bianca, Cheren and I share a look. After a few minutes she came back with red objects in her hands. "These are called the Pokedex," she informed us, giving one to each of us.
"You can get info off of Pokemon with these, right?" Cheren asked as he examined his Pokedex, that look on his face that he only got when he was learning something new about technology. I smiled softly at him before I turned my gaze towards my own Pokedex.
"Yes, you are absolutely correct Cheren," Professor Juniper praised, and unlike me, Cheren beamed at the praise. I chuckled at his reaction as I continued to examine my Pokedex. I pointed it towards Snivy, and to my astonishment it opened automatically and a robotic voice came out of the machine.
"Snivy, a grass type Pokemon. Being exposed to sunlight makes it swifter. It is very intelligent and calm," My eyes widened as it closed automatically after giving me my info for Snivy, and I glanced down at my starter to find her staring at me with wonder in her eyes.
"Cool," I grinned as I placed my Pokedex in my pocket, knowing I'll have to get a bag to be able to store all of the things I would need on my adventure. I wouldn't be able to fit everything in my pocket, as much as I would like to think so.
"I would also like to give you these," Professor handed us different colored cases that seemed to be able to hold something. "These are Badge cases, for Gym Battles. Whenever you defeat a gym leader, you will earn a badge and be able to compete in the Pokemon league, if that is what you wish to do on this journey," she informed us with a soft smile. Mine was in purple, and I took it from her hands tentatively. "There is also another reason why I entrusted you with Pokemon," she added, as she watched us take everything in. "I want you to explore the region. Catch Pokemon from all around, meet new friends. Fill out those Pokedex's. Will you do this for me?" She asked in a formal way, glancing between the three of us with an expectant gaze.
My eyes widened. Explore the region? I've always wanted to venture outside of the village, but my parents never allowed me to. I got as far as the village line once, and dad dragged me back to the house; furious that I had tried to venture from outside of the village. This would be my chance to travel; explore new places, meet new people.
"It would be an honor, Professor," Cheren agreed, and I could feel the excitement bubbling out from him as well. There was so little to do here in Nuvema, and to be able to explore outside of the village would be a blessing.
I beamed when the Professor turned to look at me. "Pleasure would be all mine," I agreed, grinning as I turned to look at Bianca, who had a torn expression on her face; as if she was fighting with herself. I knew she was thinking about her little sister and leaving her here with her parents. They weren't completely stable, and leaving her sister there would expose her to things that someone her age shouldn't have to deal with.
After a while of debating with herself she finally decided, nodding her head as she glanced up to look at the Professor with determination ringing in her eyes. It was a new look on Bianca, and I couldn't help but smile softly. Yes, this Pokemon journey would be good for Bianca. "Yes! I mean, I would love to!"
Professor Juniper nodded her head, as if she expected that answer from the three of us. Maybe she did; we were teenagers, ready to explore the world after all. "Good. This journey will be good for all of you. It'll give you a chance to see new things and meet new friends. Now, I do want you to complete this Pokedex; but I also want you to have fun on your journey. If you aren't having fun, than why have one at all, right?" She assessed us, giving each of us a look while nodding her head.
"I would go tell your parents first before you leave, let them know what you'll be doing," Professor Juniper suggested with a small smile. "Of course, they all already know, so don't worry about them not allowing you to go," a small breath of air left me as I sagged in relief. I wasn't so sure if my dad would have allowed me to go, but knowing he already knew made me feel a little bit better. Dad was overly protective at best. He probably wouldn't even let me hang out with Cheren if we hadn't known each other all our lives, or if Cheren wasn't the son of his best friend.
With that we bid the Professor goodbye. I called Snivy back into Pokeball, promising to let her out later as I placed the Pokeball into my pocket. I'd have to ask mom if she had a bag I could barrow until I could buy one of my own. I started walking towards my house when I felt a tug on my hand pulling me back. Raising my eyebrow, I turned to see Cheren giving me a look that said he wanted to talk. "What's wrong, Ren?" I asked him, letting him pull me with him.
Bianca had already gone ahead; most likely to tell her parents that she was leaving and bolt out the door before they had the chance to guilt-trip her into staying home. They've done that before, and it pissed me off that they had the gall to do that to their own daughter. I glanced up at Cheren, wondering what was wrong as he bit his lip, contemplating on what he was going to say. He breathed in deeply before he looked over at me. "I was wondering. Do you want to travel together? At least, for a little while..."
My eyes widened. That was not what I expected him to ask. I don't know what it was, but that certainly wasn't it. Though, I didn't even had to think about my answer. "Of course, Ren. There's no one else I would rather travel with," I told him truthfully. He beamed at me, leaning down to kiss my cheek.
"Good. Now, lets tell our parents so that we can leave as soon as possible," he told me, pulling me towards the direction of our houses. I blushed, allowing him to pull me while I was deep in thought.
My adventure began now.
And I couldn't wait to see what lied in store for us.
AN: I hope you guys enjoyed this! I decided to tweak their ages a bit; so they are around 15 years in age. I always thought that age 10 was a little young for a kid to go on an adventure by THEMSELVES. I mean, what parent in their right mind would allow their kid to go on an adventure at that age? 15 years seemed more appropriate, in my mind. Plus, this fanfiction is going to have romance and 10 year olds don't really need romance in their lives.
This is going to be based off of the game version and not the Anime version, so this will be very AU. Not everything that happens in the game is going to happen in this fanfiction. None of the Anime characters will be in this fanfiction either, except for Cilan as a gym leader and Iris as the Dragon Type gym leader.
Acacia is pronounced (Ah-Kay-Cha). In case you guys were having trouble pronouncing it.
If you enjoyed this, please leave a review. Flames will be dutifully ignored. Constructive Critism is welcomed though, but please don't be hateful just to be hateful. I'm writing this for fun, and to help me in my writing, but mostly for fun.
~amethystdreamm