Hello all! This is not my first Pokemon Story... some of you might remember Baryl's Journey, and a few others, but do to complecations at the time, I was forced to quite writing on them. The reason why I am starting another Pokemon Story, is simply because of this: there are too many crappy Pokemon stories out there, but that is only my opinion, and a few of my friends... I am sorry if I have offended anyone, you can yell at me all you want. I realize, that we are all aspiring writers, and we have our own ideas for stories, but some of them are stupid!

Whatever happened to the good old days, of creating a character, and unleashing him into the world of Pokemon? Now adays, all I ever see, is foo-foo crap, that to me, is a joke. One that I don't laugh at... I cringe at! Once again, I am sorry if I have offended anyone, but that is just what I believe... Thanks, and here's chapter one!

Beggining of a Journey.

1

" You must realize, that your journey will not be easy. In fact, you might not even complete it. I'm most happy that you are up to the task of such a daring and adventurious life. Now Eric, pick your starting Pokemon wisely. It will be your partner in your journey, and very well may be your partner for life." Professor Rainwood said, entering a four-digit password into the dome machine. It opened with a hiss, revealing four Pokeballs, each the same.

" The first one, is a formidable Pokemon. Very well suited to hard work and stern training." Rainwood said, as a picture of a Treecko appeared on the large screen above the machine. " The second, is a very lovable and caring Pokemon. Don't let it's cuteness fool you though, it packs a nasty punch." Again, a picture floated across the screen, showing the contents of the second Pokeball... a Torchic.

" Now, for the last one. It's feirceness and devotion, only fuels it's love for battle. This water Pokemon should not be underestimated." Finally the third Pokemon floated across the screen, revealing a Mudkip.

In cofusion, Eric looked up to Professor Rainwood. His long black hair hung in a pony-tail, and his deep dark blue eyes gave off a sparkle. Although he was only five foot, eight inches, he was still a tall teenager, but not as tall as the Prof. He removed his orange Pokemon League hat, and scratched his head with an orange-gloved hand. " What about the fourth Pokeball Professor? What's in it?" He asked.

" Ahh... Yes, the fourth Pokeball. It's actually a experiment that I've been working on for many years. Don't worry, it's nothing for you." Professor Rainwood said, sighing as he picked it up, and tucked it away into his right pocket.

" Okay, if you say so Professor." Eric replied, even more confused. " Well, I guess I'll choose Treecko. If he's going to be as devoted to training and as hard of a worker as you said, then that's the one I want. I don't want any foo-foo looking Pokemon, that will be afraid to fight!"

" Very well. Exellent choice. I believe, that as long as you devote time into it's training, it will do the same for you. Heck, maybe Treecko will be the ticket to your success as a Pokemon Master!" The Prof. said, smiling, as he handed Treecko's Pokeball to him.

" Wow! Thank you Prof. Rainwood. I'll be sure to mention your name, when I become the world's greatest Pokemon Master!" Eric said, looking down at the Pokeball in his hand. " I won't let you down!"

" I'm sure you won't, and you would make this old man's day, if you were to mention my name." Prof. Rainwood replied, placing his hand on the teenage boys shoulder. " Now, you should be off. If you leave now, you might make it to Petalburg City before night fall! Take route 102 to Petalburg, that seems to be the fastest way.

" And don't forget your Pokedex, and here..." He said, reaching into his left lab coat pocket, " These are some empty Pokeballs for you to have. You never know when your path will cross with a strong Pokemon's."

" Wow, thanks Professor Rainwood! I'll be sure to utilize these, the first chance I get!" Eric replied, shoving them into his own jacket pocket.

" Good! Now off you go!" And with a slight nudge, Eric left, making his way onto Route 102... and onto his own amazing Pokemon Journey.

Well, there's chapter one! I hope you reader's liked it. R&R would be most appreciated. I'll try to post another chapter here soon, but I've got strep throat, and I also have a dozen or so more stories I'm working on!