This is my first story! Really excited about it. And any constructive criticism is great, I always appreciate suggestions to make this story awesome!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon nor am I affiliated with it. Pokemon is registered trademark of Nintendo (1995-Present). Oh and if you honestly think I own Pokemon. Please throw yourself off a cliff.
Without further ado. Let's begin, shall we?
Chapter 1
A Friendship Lights up!
"Fearow!" A Fearow cawed as it flew over the well known 'Kanto' Region in the early morning. A boy was making his way to Vermilion City. Who was this boy you ask? It was none other than Mark, a new Pokemon trainer who happens to be starting his journey in a few days.
"I can't wait!" Mark exclaimed as he continued down the path to Vermilion City. He happened to come across a puddle, he looked at it and saw his reflection. He was wearing his signature outfit: A Black shirt with a neat pair of jeans, along with his Emerald-green backpack. He looked at his black hair, and it looked horrible!
"Yikes," Mark said. Forgetting that he decided to comb his hair later when he woke up. Remembering he had packed a comb last night, he quickly rummaged through his backpack and retrieved the comb. He put the comb to the top of his head and combed his hair. Now it was spiky and and smoother. "That's better," he said, putting the comb away.
He continued down the path, not watching where he stepped he accidentally tripped over something. He got up, brushed himself off and turned around, noticing a weak Ekans on the ground. "Oh my. I'm sorry I tripped over you," Mark said. It didn't take notice of him, it just laid there, motionless. "Oh my goodness! Don't worry, I'll take you to the Pokemon Center right away!" Mark exclaimed. He walked over to the Ekans and picked it up. He ran for Vermilion City. The Ekans opened its eyes and looked at Mark, then closed its eyes again due to fatigue.
Mark finally made it and dashed for the Pokemon Center. He didn't stop his legs as he went in, the result having crashed into somebody. He stumbled back but kept his balance. The other person was not so lucky and fell down. The person got up, turned around and glared at Mark. Mark's eyes widened as he saw a beautiful girl wearing a blue shirt with a white jacket on, along with a hat that resembled a Premier Ball, and a pair of red shorts. Mark couldn't stop staring at the amazing ocean of brunette hair resting on her head. Then, he quickly snapped out of it.
"I'm sorry I crashed into you. I'm in a hurry," Mark said quickly.
"It's okay," The Girl said, her gaze softening. She noticed the Ekans Mark was holding. "My goodness! What happened to that poor creature?" she asked.
"I tripped over it while I was walking and now it's weak," Mark explained. Out of the blue, the girl slapped him.
"Be more responsible next time!" she scolded harshly, and with that she left the Center. Mark rubbed his face and walked over to the Nurse's desk. "Hello. I'm Nurse Joy. How may I help you today?" The Nurse asked.
"I need you to treat this Ekans right away. I accidentally tripped over it while I was walking. It's not my Pokemon though," Mark explained.
Joy looked at the Ekans. "Oh my goodness. You may have tripped over it, but something else must have happened to it before. It's in critical condition," Joy said. She called her assistant Chansey and it quickly came over with a stretcher. Mark placed the near-to-death Ekans on the stretcher. Nurse Joy and Chansey took it to the 'Immediate Attention Room'. Mark looked at the Ekans. Please get better, He thought. He walked over to a chair near the entrance of the Center.
About two hours passed when Nurse Joy walked over to Mark. The Ekans was in her hands, resting. She placed it on Mark's lap. "It should be fine. And, I honestly suggest you take it. It was crying for you the whole operation," Joy said. She walked away. Mark looked at the Ekans and thought for a minute or two. Maybe I should keep him, He thought.
He rested in the Pokemon Center for the night. He was laying in his bed, Ekans was coiled and resting on his chest. Mark stayed up though, thinking about his decision. He finally decided that in the morning, he should let Ekans decide. Now that Mark was at peace in his mind, sleep finally caught up to him.
Mark woke up the next morning and yawned. He climbed out of bed and got ready for the day ahead of him. He felt something at his ankles, a slithering movement is what it felt like. He looked down and saw Ekans with a smile on its face. Mark picked it up and went outside the center. He placed Ekans on the ground. "I was wondering," Mark began. "And I wanted to know If you'd like to join me on my quest." Ekans looked at him with wide eyes. It nodded with pure delight. "Awesome!" Mark said. He took off his backpack and started searching through it. He eventually took out a Pokeball. He zipped up his backpack and put it back on.
"Okay. Go Pokeball," Mark said, throwing his Pokeball. It hurled at Ekans, but then Ekans lashed his tail at it and it flew back at Mark, who caught it.
"I thought you wanted to join me on my journey," Mark said, puzzled.
Ekans nodded.
"Then get in the Pokeball,'' Mark said.
Ekans shook his head.
"Oh I get it now. You don't want to be in that uncomfortable Pokeball?" Mark asked after a moment of thinking.
Ekans nodded.
Mark thought for a second. "You can wrap around my neck."
Ekans nodded at the suggestion. He slithered up Mark's body and wrapped his body around Mark's neck. Mark was puzzled for a moment. Ekans usually felt scaly, but this Ekans' skin felt smooth. He didn't question it. He went back to the Pokemon Center and sat down in front of a PC Box near the Nurse's desk. He called his house in Cerulean City. It rang until finally he saw his mother appear on the screen.
"Hello Mark. Shouldn't you be on the Cruise Ship?" she asked.
"Yes. But I wanted to say goodbye before I left," Mark replied.
"Mark. I am so proud of you. You remind me of your father when he started his journey," she said. Then, she noticed Ekans. "Who's that?" she asked.
"Oh. I made a new friend on my way here," Mark explained.
His mother nodded. "I'm glad to know he will be your first Pokemon. He seems really friendly," she said, noticing a smile on Ekans' face.
Suddenly, a man walked into the Center. Mark turned around and came to realize it was a Sailor.
"For those who have tickets for the St. Anne. The ship will be leaving in five minutes," the Sailor said. he turned around and left.
Mark looked back at the screen. "I have to go now. Goodbye Mom."
"Goodbye sweetie. I love you," she replied back.
"I love you two," Mark said, hanging up. He got from his seat and went outside. Then, he dashed for Vermilion Dock. It's almost time, He thought as he sprinted.
