Twins of Fate
Chapter 1
It would've been like any other day. Except this it wasn't like any other day at all. For starters, it was Touko and Touya's birthday. Their 16th, to be exact. That marked the day they
would get a Pokémon with their two friends and begin their Pokémon journey.
"Which one will you get, Touya?" Touko asked her twin brother.
"Whichever one will cover your disadvantage," Touya answered.
"Where's Bianca?" Cheren put in.
"Late," the twins answered together.
Bianca was almost always late to everything. She promised she wouldn't be late this time.
"And we actually believed she would make an effort to not be late this time around…" Cheren sighed impatiently.
Hellooooo! I'm here!" came a voice from the stairs. Bianca's blonde head, topped with a green beret, popped up. She was holding a large birthday cake.
"I was late cause I was putting the finishing touches on this thing!" she said happily.
"Wow, Bianca! This is really good! It looks so delicious," Touya exclaimed.
"I'm glad your father let you come. It's treat for him to actually let you leave the house," Touko commented.
Bianca scratched the back of her head sheepishly, balancing the large cake perfectly on her free hand.
"Heh heh…Actually, Daddy's off on business stuff, so I figured I'd get a Pokémon and go to a few towns and come back," Bianca said.
"Bianca…if your father finds out, you'll get in really big trouble. You know how he feels about you going out on a journey," Cheren said worriedly.
"If Bianca wants to go on a journey, she should. Bianca, at this rate, you'll never leave the town. You didn't even learn to ride a two-wheeler until you were 11. The rest of us had
been riding them forever," Touya said firmly.
"Touya's right, Bianca. Going off to see the world for yourself is the only way to convince your dad that you can take care of yourself," Touko said.
"That's really nice of you guys to say that…" Bianca said quietly.
The four of them stood there for a few seconds or so. The sentiment of the conversation had left everyone a little somber.
"But, hey! Let's not let this conversation get in the way of the party!" Bianca chirped, returning to her usual flighty self.
"You started it by saying you snuck out-" Cheren began, but he was cut off by Touya.
"Let's start that cake! It looks so good!" he said.
"All that's ever on your mind is sweets," Touko said.
"Nah, all that's ever on his mind is Bianca," Cheren corrected.
"All that's ever on YOUR mind is Touko," Touya retorted.
"She is NOT!" Cheren said, briefly replacing his usual cool facade for one of annoyance "As I've told you a million times, I'm not interested in a relationship with anyone."
"Mm-hm, yeah. Of course you aren't," Touya replied, grinning.
Luckily for the both of them, the two girls out of earshot. They were pouring the punch and chips a ways off.
"Why so much punch and chips?" Touko asked.
"Cause the two of you eat so much! The two of you are like a Zwelious!" Bianca joked.
"Yeah. Except we don't argue AND we work it off," Touko said, giving a small smile.
"Oh my God. Are those our favorite chips?!" came a shout from across the room.
"Touya! One thing at a time! Mixing all that in your stomach isn't good for you!" Touko scolded.
"Oh, let him be Touki," chided Bianca, calling Touko by her pet name. "It's his special day, like yours. And it's not like you're going to not eat all the cookies!"
Touko flushed and grabbed a cookie.
"When is Professor Juniper going to deliver the box, anyway?" Cheren asked.
"Oh Cheren. Don't think about getting your starter for once and enjoy the party," Bianca said, sipping a glass of punch.
The four teens ate and drank their way through all the chips, cookies, and pop, mainly with help from Touya. And Touko, although she wouldn't admit it. They were all finishing up
Bianca's cake when the twins' mom came upstairs carrying a giant box wrapped in blue paper and topped with a green bow.
"Oh my gosh! They're finally here!" Touko said.
"Hey guys! Professor Juniper finally came by! She said she could hear you clear from her office!" Ms. White joked.
"Were we really that loud?" Cheren asked.
"Depends on who you're asking," Ms. White said. "I couldn't hear the TV over you guys!"
"Oh my. We're really sorry Ms. White. We didn't mean to make all that racket," Bianca said apologetically.
"Oh, it's OK. I didn't mind."
"Oh! The box is here. Let's open it!" Cheren said.
"Cheren, you can wait just a little longer. You waited 11 years, you can wait now," Touko said.
"We've all been waiting 11 years, Cheren. We're just as eager as you are, so chill," Touya added.
Cheren cast a quick glare at the twins.
"In this box are six Pokémon to choose from. Since there are 4 of you, there's the possibility that more than one of you might want the same Pokémon. So, I put 2 of each inside.
Since you already know how to catch Pokémon, the only thing you need to drop by for is your Pokédexes and PokeBalls. See you shortly!
From, Prof. Juniper," Touko read.
She pulled the top of the box off and peered at the 6 PokeBalls inside.
"I'm picking Oshawott," she said as she picked up the PokeBall.
"I'll pick Snivy then," Cheren said.
"Tepig for me!" Bianca added.
"Well then, I'm also picking Tepig. That'll cover your weakness, Touko," Touya said as he pat to top of his sister's head.
"It's so cute how you guys always do things that complement each other!" Bianca noted.
"Well, if we're going to be traveling together, we need Pokémon that can cover each other's weaknesses," Touya said.
"Speaking of which, let's see if you can cover each other's weaknesses in a real fight! A Double Battle with me and Bianca," Cheren challenged.
"You're on! Just make sure you tear your eyes away from Touko long enough to order an attack," Touya joked, earning himself a death glare from Cheren.
"Stop it Touya. You know he's not interested in a relationship, so stop teasing him," Touko scolded.
Touya huffed. "Fiiiiiiine," he said, taking on the impression of a young child.
"Let's all do our best! You guys ready?" Bianca said.
"Hold on Bianca! We can't battle in such a confined space! Pokémon need lots of room to battle!" Touko protested.
"Oh, it'll be fine! These lil' things are new to fighting, they won't make a mess!" Bianca said.
"They won't make a mess. Now THAT was a true statement," Touko said, helping Touya off the floor.
"Touya, I can't believe you actually shielded our TV with your BODY!"
"Hey, that thing was out lifeline cause we couldn't leave town. I'm not about to let it get blown up by a Pokémon battle!" Touya said, brushing himself off.
"Someone care to explain why there are footprints in the WALL? Bianca?" Cheren said, turning to the blonde with an I-told-you-so look.
"Gosh…I never expected them to be so rowdy. They fought so well!" was her reply.
Cheren rubbed his temple in exasperation. "Bianca…you are hopeless."
"We better get out of here before Mom comes up and-"
"What HAPPENED up here?!"
All four teens whirled around.
"Mom! I, we-" Touko stammered.
"It's my fault miss," Bianca said, stepping forward. "I…I didn't think. I was so excited about finally getting our Pokémon and all…I really wanted to battle and was too impatient to
go outside. I'm really sorry about the mess we made…"
"Oh, don't worry Bianca. I can take care of the mess, no problem!" Ms. White said, smiling.
"I don't blame you in the slightest for being so eager. I remember my first Pokémon battle. I was just as eager as you. Anyway, you all should head to Professor Juniper's."
"Ma'am, let us clean up some of the-"
"As I said Cheren, you can leave the cleaning up to me. You hurry to the Professor's!"
Touko pushed open the door of their house and the two stepped into the sunlight. A flock of Pidove that had been feeding outside their home flew off over the trees, their beating
wings rustling the top leaves. Nuvema Town, their hometown, was nestled at the edge of the sea, so there was always a fresh breeze carrying the sensation of something coming.
Touko paused to inhale the fresh air the sea brought. She and Touya had grown up and spent their whole lives in the small seaside town. It was small enough for them to know
everyone in it, but big enough for them to have found something new to do every day.
The town may have been small, but it was very well known, thanks to Professor Juniper setting up her lab there. Because of that, Nuvema had gotten visits from some very well-
known professors from around the world, such as Professor Rowan from Sinnoh, and even the creator of the Pokédex, Professor Oak.
Touya shook his sister's shoulder. "Hey, Touko. We should go now."
Touko blinked. "Hm? Oh…right. Sorry."
"You four already had a battle?" Professor Juniper said in surprise.
"Yes. And Touko and Touya-"
"-were really good! They're an unbeatable combo!" Bianca cut in enthusiastically.
Touya scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. "Heh heh. Well, we had to fight at our best!"
"We had no other choice, given how well our opponents battled," Touko finished, smiling at her two childhood friends.
"Speaking of your Pokémon, have you decided if you want to nickname them?" the Professor inquired.
"I'm fine with keeping Snivy's name as it is," Cheren said.
"I think I'll name my Tepig Tyson," Bianca said, looking at her Fire Pig Pokémon.
"I'm going to name my Oshawott…Ezume," Touko decided.
"Tepig's nickname is gonna be Fudo!" Touya declared, thrusting his fist in front of him.
"You're getting way too excited about nicknaming your Pokémon," Cheren said.
Touko turned to her friend.
"You're the only one who didn't nickname your starter. Doesn't that make you the odd one out?"
"Snivy doesn't need a nickname," Cheren said. His Snivy thrust up its head in a way that made Touko think that the two would get along very well.
"Moving on to the reason for your coming here…" Professor Juniper briefly retreated to a small table behind her. When she turned around, she had four shiny new Pokédexes in her hands.
"I took the liberty of getting them in custom colors for each of you!"
"Oh my…" Touko said as Professor Juniper handed her a dark pink Pokédex. "You didn't need to do that, Professor."
"Oh it was nothing! I've known you guys since you were in diapers, and plus you're the only ones in the town right now that are eligible to go on a journey. So it's my treat!"
"Gosh, Professor! These are really nice! Thank you!" Bianca said happily.
"This color is quite nice. Thank you," Cheren said.
"Now, I assume you know what you're doing with these, as I have gone over it with you a few times," Professor Juniper said.
"Yes, Professor. We're going to travel Unova and fill out the pages of our Pokédexes," Touko said.
"Yes, Touko! Now here are some PokeBalls for catching wild Pokémon. You all remember the tutorial I gave you a while ago, right?"
"Yes, we all remember like it was yesterday," Cheren said, giving a small grin.
"Well, that's enough from me! I recommend you all head off to Accumula Town, which is just a short Route from here."
"Thanks a bunch Prof!" Touya said as the group headed out the door.
Bianca shivered with excitement. "Oooooh, this is so exciting! We're finally starting our journeys!"
"Hopefully it'll be easier for us than for other kids on other regions, because we had more experience," Touko added.
As the years progressed, people began to realize that kids might not be experienced enough to be able to go on a journey at 10. As more and more evil organizations sprung up
around the world, Unova decided to make the official age at which a kid could start their journey to 16.
"We'll be fine. We've got Pokémon by our side," Cheren said.
"Let's go to Route 1 and catch some new partners!" Touya suggested.
"Good idea. That'll also be good for experience as well," Touko said.
They were all about to head off when Touko remembered something.
"Ack! Touya! We forgot our Xtranscievers!" she said quickly.
Touya felt his sides, where he usually kept his.
"Oh snap. You're right. You guys go on ahead! We'll meet you up there!" Touya said.
Bianca waved. "OK! Sure!"
The twins ran off to their house.
Finally, after many years of waiting, their journey was finally starting.
After a quick dilemma.
Whew! After a preposterous amount of planning, at least a chapter's worth of general plot and notes and many month's of character development, Twins of Fate has finally started!
I wanted to make a story in which Touko and Touya were twins, and thought, "How would it go down if they each seemed very different from each other? How would that play out as they eventually got more and more involved with Team Plasma's affairs?" And thus, this fanfic was born!
I'm super-psyched for this one! I've worked on this chapter on and off for about two months. It's mainly for character development of Bianca and Cheren, and a little bit for our twin protagonists. I started to sputter out near the end, cause it was late and I was in a hurry to finish it. I hope it's still good! I'm pretty excite for Accumula Town too!
Hopefully another chapter coming soon! Summer's coming fast, and I'll have tons of free time when it arrives, so hang tight everyone! ^-^
