When I awoke this morning, the sun was shining down through my window, spilling it's brightness over my bedroom carpet. I got up out of my small bed and began to brush my hair. As if it needed any brushing because it's so short. But today was a special day. I got on my favourite blue shirt and a pair of black pants. I slowly made my way down the staircase, while my finger absentmindedly traced the peculiar pattern on the railing. At the bottom, I skipped into the kitchen to find Mom making breakfast, and Dad reading the Saturday morning newspaper. "Mornin' sleepy head," he said as I walked in. "Morning Dad," I replied. Mom turned away from the stove and rushed over to me."Happy Birthday, dear." she said. "Thanks, Mom," I replied. " So, what's breakfast?" "Anything you want, dear."" I'll just have cereal and toast, but thanks anyway."" Aw, you're no fun.." complained Dad. " It's her birthday," said Mom. "Fine," whined Dad. I smiled and turned to the cupboard to get a I ate, Dad asked me several questions, trying to make conversation."So, you're going to go see Professor Evergreen today? Get your first Pokèmon. That must be exciting.""Yeah, I'm going with Megan. She's getting a Pokèmon, too.""But remember," Mom began. " He only has a limited amount of free Pokèmon.""I won't forget that, Mom," I murmured. I ate the rest of breakfast listening to Dad rant about prices going up on cable. When I finished, I washed out my bowl and ran upstairs to brush my teeth. As I was about to begin flossing, Megan's car pulled up in the driveway, and honked in impatience. I flew down the stairs and ran out the door, yelling my goodbyes."I see your mom still won't let you drive," I teased while I climbed into the back of her vehicle."Not until I'm sixteen," she grumbled. "So, what Pokèmon are you getting?" she asked, changing the subject."I'm not sure. I guess I'm fine with any Pokèmon." She chuckled."I already got my Pokèmon," she said, flashing a red and white ball."You what?! We were supposed to get our Pokèmon at the same time! Why'd you go withou-""No, silly! My dad gave it to me. It's a starly," she explained. I relaxed and mumbled various things, so she wouldn't hear."We're almost there," called Mrs. L. from the front. Then Megan got all bouncy and wouldn't sit still."Why are so excited?" I wondered. "You already have your own Pokèmon.""I'm excited because when you get your Pokèmon, we can battle."I cringed at the thought of it. I never even seen a real-life battle. I thought about it for a while, and then the car suddenly pulled over."We're here," said Mrs and I jumped out the back and hurried in, leaving Mrs. L. outside. "Look! There's Professor Evergreen! " said Megan. "Let's go get you a Pokèmon!"She took my hand and towed me in the Prof.'s direction. There, before us, was Professor Evergreen with another kid. The kid turned around, and.. Crap. Mike. Mike lived down the street from I live. He's so weird. He spends most of his time at Crescent Moon Woods, wandering about."Hey, Azura! And Megan too! What's up guys?" he asked."We're getting Azura a Pokèmon! You?" replied Megan."I just got my Pokèmon. It's a Burmy.""Cool." "Excuse me," interrupted a low voice. The Prof. "If you're wanting a Pokèmon, you're out of luck. I just gave the last one to Mike."I was shocked. I was so excited to get my first Pokèmon, and Mike just had to take the last one. On my birthday. Nice one, Mike."Aww," complained Megan. " Now I can't battle Azura..""I'm sorry, but I'll tell you what. When I get a new supply of Pokèmon, Azura can have first pick," he promised."Next week? I'm leaving that week! I need a Pokèmon..." I exclaimed. "Let's just go.." interrupted Megan. "My Mom's out front.""Sorry guys.." apologized Mike. "It's okay," I I walked into my house, Mom was icing a cake. "Oh! Uh, you weren't supposed to see-" "I didn't see anything, okay Mom?" I said. She picked it up, and shoved it into the fridge. "What Pokèmon did you get?" asked Dad."He didn't have anymore Pokèmon" I complained."Oh, sorry dear. Like I said, he has a limited amount of Pokèmon," she reminded."Atleast I can look forward to a party tonight.""Atleast you can."