Ethan woke up, like he did every morning. His alarm clock was playing Megadeth's "Trust" on the radio. He knew today was going to be good, Megadeth never played in Johto. He got out of bed and went to his PC. He checked his inbox, which had no mail, as usual. Placing his hat on his head, he walked downstairs to greet his mother.
"Ethan! Professor Elm has been looking for you! Oh, and your Pokegear is back from the shop!" His mother said, tossing the gear at him, which his deftly caught and placed around his waist. He walked out the day into the cold breeze of New Bark Town.
Chapter One: Ethan and Cyndaquil
Ethan walked over to Professor Rowan's lab, where he saw a boy with long red hair peeking in through the window. Ethan walked over to him.
"Hey man, what're you doing?" Ethan asked.
The boy stiffened and grabbed Ethan by the collar. "You better back off. Mind your own business!" He yelled, shoving Ethan away. Ethan fell hard onto the ground and quickly stood back up. He rushed at the boy and cocked back a punch. The boy simply ducked underneath it and punched Ethan in the stomach, knocking him down.
"I told you not to bother." The boy said, running into the forest. Ethan stood up again, walking towards Elm's door. He pushed it open and walked in. Professor Elm looked up from his research and smiled.
"Ethan! We've been expecting you!" Elm said happily. Elm's Aide looked up and gave Ethan a brisk nod before going back to his research. Ethan walked over to Elm.
"Alright Ethan, I called you for a reason. I have a friend who goes by Mr. Pokemon. He always tells me tall tales about new discoveries he makes. He called me again today, but he said this time it's real. I can't make the trip, so I'm sending you. There are three Pokemon here, a Chikorita, a Totodile and a Cyndaquil. Choose one so you can get going." Elm explained.
Ethan smiled and walked over to the Pokeballs. This is what he had dreamed of, his own Pokemon! So which did he want? The sweet grass type Chikorita? The playful water type Totodile? Or the timid fire type Cyndaquil? Ethan weighed his options. He probably would have to give the Pokemon back afterwards, so it didn't really matter which he chose. He picked up the Cyndaquil.
"I want this one." Ethan told Elm. Elm smiled and pressed the button on the Pokeball. The Cyndaquil emerged. Ethan's face broke into a wide grin, this was his first Pokemon!
Cyndaquil looked around with its tiny eyes. It yawned and a puff of black soot shot out from its back. It looked at the broadly-grinning Ethan. Cyndaquil toddled over to Ethan and curled up at his feet, falling asleep. Ethan laughed and Elm sighed.
"Ahh… so this Cyndaquil is only a baby. We probably shouldn't allow it outside then." Elm suggested. Cyndaquil woke up at this point and yawned again. A small jet of flame emerged from its back and remained, burning slowly. Cyndaquil looked at its back with wonder. Ethan picked it up and put it on his shoulder.
"Well, how about I take him with me, but don't use him in battles? Just expose him to the outside world for a while?" Ethan pleaded. Cyndaquil nuzzled up against Ethan's neck.
Elm groaned. "Do not use it in battles. It isn't ready." He said, digging out another Pokeball, tossing it at Ethan, who caught it.
"Use that one until Cyndaquil's flames are burning larger." Elm said. Ethan pressed the Pokeball's button and another Pokemon emerged. It was a Drowzee. It took one look at Ethan and turned its back to him.
"I'm really unprepared for new trainers…" Elm said, tossing the Hive Badge at Ethan. "That should get it to listen to you. I want that badge back though when you're done." Elm said.
Ethan smiled as Drowzee walked to his side and took a sentinel pose. This was it. However small it may have been, this was his first Pokemon adventure! Ethan walked out of the door, smiling.
Ethan's Pokemon:
Cyndaquil: Level 2
Drowzee: Level 10
Badges:
Hive Badge (Temporarily)
So tell me, what did you think? Sorry about the second chapter underneath the first, I thought I had deleted it. Other than that, please comment and criticize, tell me what needs to be fixed!
