Hey guys! I decided to stop writing my last story and take it down, I got bored with it. I think this one will be much more fun to write. Also, sorry if it is short, there's not much to do in the first chapter. Well, I'm not sure what else to say so..enjoy! Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon.

Chapter one: The Journey Begins

Clover awoke to the monotone beeping of her alarm. She groaned and rolled over, pulling her comforter over her head. She reached out from under the cover, hitting the snooze button. As she slowly woke up, she thought about what she had to do that day. I have to go somewhere today, but where? she thought. Did I need to bring something to Tony? She thought of her gray haired friend and smiled. They had been friends since they were children, and they did everything together. No that's not it. Oh I remember! The pokemon lab! Professor Juniper wanted to give me- Suddenly, Clover shot out of bed, throwing off her covers. "I get a pokemon today!" she said out loud. She looked at her clock. It was 7:00. She had to be at the lab by nine. She ran to her bathroom. She washed her face and brushed out her long brown hair. She put in her signature green headband that had a flower on it. She threw on a light green shirt and some jean shorts. As she began to brush her teeth she thought. I'm going to be a real trainer! I'm going to get all eight badges and become the champion! That had always been a dream of hers. The fame, the glory, everything about it seemed amazing! Once ready, she raced downstairs to find her mother making a breakfast of pancakes.

"Hi, Clover honey. I'm making your favorite breakfast," she greeted her daughter. Her blonde hair was pulled back and she wore an apron over her plain house clothes. "You look great!"

"Thanks mom," said Clover. She crossed the kitchen and hugged her. Green eyes met green eyes, and Clover could tell they were thinking the same thing. If only dad were here to see me go off on my journey. Her father was a very successful businessman who very often went on business trips, often in other regions. And since Unova was so far away from all the other regions, he was rarely home. Clover and her mom sighed simultaneously and Clover went to sit at the table. Her mom brought over two pancakes for her, bending down to kiss Clover's cheek as she placed the plate before her. "Eat up," she said, then returned to the stove. Clover ate quickly and glanced at her watch. 8:40. "I gotta go mom, I promised Tony I'd meet him at his house before we went to the lab."

"Okay," her mom agreed. "Just stop by before you leave. I want to give you something."

"Okay, I'll be back then!" Clover said. She grabbed her light green bag off of the hook by the door and strapped on her boots. She put the bag on over her shoulder then ran to Tony's house. She knocked on the door. Almost immediately, Tony threw open the door, making her jump. "You ready?" she asked. She looked at Tony. His gray hair went just past the tips of his ears, and it was combed out nicely. His purple eyes gleamed with excitement, and his blue backpack was strapped onto his back.

"You bet!" he said, his voice brimming with anticipation. They began walking to the pokemon lab, which wasn't very far away. "What pokemon are you going to get?" Tony asked.

"I think I'm going to get snivy," said Clover.

"You certainly seem like a grass type trainer," teased Tony. Clover had always seemed interested in grass type pokemon.

"Well what will you get?" Clover said. "They don't usually give psychic or ghost or dark pokemon at the beginning of a journey. Just fire, water, and grass."

Tony shrugged. "I guess I'll get Oshawott," he said. "I wish I could get one of those types though." Tony was a psychic. He was able to use telechenesis to levitate things, and capable of telepathy. Clover looked at Tony.

"Well, our journey will still be terrific!" said Clover. Tony nodded, his happy mood restored. "You're right. Race you to Juniper's lab!" he said. He took off running. Clover took off as well. They both stumbled into the lab at the same time panting. "Tie," said Tony, stopping to catch his breath. They looked up. Professor Juniper stood with shining eyes.

"I see you made it," she said. "Right on time." She crossed over to them. "I'm professor Juniper, as you know. You must be Tony and Clover. Glad to meet you. Now, if you'll follow me, I'll give you your first pokemon, and then you can start your journey." She turned and started walking across the room. Tony and Clover exchanged an ecstatic glance and followed her. The pokemon professor placed a glass container on the counter. She opened it, and wisps of fog came out of it. Juniper glanced up. "Make your choice, Clover." Clover picked up the pokeball labeled 'snivy' and released the grass snake. It made its cry and looked up at its new trainer.

"Snivy, I choose you!" said Clover. She looked at Tony. "Your turn to pick." Professor Juniper held up her hand.

"Hold on," she said. "Tony, I have heard that you have a special connection with psychic pokemon. For this reason, I have a special pokemon for you." She picked up a pokeball from a container on a shelf and handed it to him. "This is a psychic pokemon called Gothita."

Tony said out his gothorita. It squeaked a cute little squeak and glanced at its new trainer with judging eyes. "Hi," said Tony. "I choose you, gothita!" Tony looked ready to burst with happiness and excitement. The gothorita looked, on the other hand, a little less thrilled. It 'hmph'ed and stuck up its nose. "Looks like you may take some time to warm up to me," Tony muttered. "Oh well. At least I have a psychic pokemon." He returned it to its pokeball and turned to Clover.

"I think I'll keep my snivy out," Clover said. She bent over and picked it up. "He seems friendly," she commented.

They began to walk back to Clover's house, as she had promised her mom she would. "It's too bad the gothita doesn't like you yet," she said. "But it'll warm up to you eventually." They arrived at her house and opened the door. "Mom! We're back! We got our pokemon!"

Her mom came out of the kitchen. "Great! I see you got snivy." She scratched it on the head. "Here's what I wanted to give you." She led them to the side of the house outdoors. "Tada!" Two shiny new bikes sat perched against the wall.

"Wow!" said Clover, and a gasp from Tony showed that he was excited too. "Where did you get these?"

"Your dad got them on his last business trip. He wanted it to be a surprise for when you started your journey." She smiled. "He got one for you too, Tony."

"Thanks!" said Clover and Tony at the same time.

"Also, Juniper wanted me to give you these. They're pokedexes," she said, handing them each a pokedex.

"That's great! You're the best mom. Tell dad we said thanks." They all said their goodbyes and Tony and Clover headed for route one. They sat on their bikes and looked out at the route. Clover looked over to Tony. "You ready?"

"You bet," Tony said. And with that, they set off on route one.

So there it is! I'd greatly appreciate it if you would leave a review and tell me what you think. Doesn't matter if you thought it was good or bad, all criticism is appreciated as long as it is constructive. Thanks for reading!