Ash Ketchum was excited. In 12 hours, he would be starting his Pokémon journey. He was currently watching a Pokémon battle on TV. Suddenly, there was a blast of sleep powder. He instantly fell asleep. When he woke up, it was 7 am. "Yes! I'm right on time!" he cried.
Ash rushed to Professor Oak's lab. "I'm here for my starter Pokémon, Professor!" he said.
Professor Oak smiled. "I've got just the right Pokémon for you, Ash. Follow me." he said.
In a hidden room, a yellow Pokeball sat on a shelf. "This is yours, Ash. I've been saving it just for you." Professor Oak said.
Ash beamed. "Thanks, Professor!" he cried.
Ash threw the Pokeball. A mighty Gyarados burst forth. "Wow! A Gyarados!" Ash cried.
Professor Oak smiled. "Take good care of it, Ash." he said.
Gyarados looked at Ash, and nuzzled him. "I guess that means we'll be friends forever!" Ash said.
After a few hours, Ash stopped to rest. Suddenly, there came the sound of a girl in distress. "Did you hear that, Gyarados? Someone needs us!" he cried.
Ash rushed to the sound. There was a redhead girl surrounded by a swarm of Caterpies. "Get away from me!" she cried, cowering.
Ash sent out Gyarados. "Flamethrower now!" he yelled.
Gyarados roared, before shooting a jet of fire out of its mouth. The Caterpies immediately scattered. The girl looked up and hid behind a tree. "That's a Gyarados! Get away from it!" she cried.
Ash smiled. "It's ok. That's my Gyarados. I'm Ash Ketchum." he said.
The girl laughed. "I'm Misty. But Professor Oak doesn't give Gyarados as a starter." she said.
Ash smiled. "Well, he did for me." he said.