I enjoy quiet places. They let me reflect on what I've done throughout my life. Sitting on top of a hill overlooking the town, I smirked. My past doesn't matter now. Because now is when my future begins!

Her lab is bright. I squinted at the flurry of neon colors, predominantly yellow, that took me by surprise when I got in. This is what my friends said it looked like. But they're long gone now.

"You just gonna stand there? Or do you want a Pokemon?"

I looked up to see a flamboyant woman with a long white labcoat with long red hair. Professor Redwood, the professor of the Niras region.

"Umm... Yes please!" I replied.

"Wonderful!" She exclaimed. She gestured for me to follow her. "You know how it works, right? I heard Kira was your friend."

"We still keep in touch."

"Anywho, enlighten me on how this works. Believe me, I've had some who said that and didn't."

"Okay..." I said. I had memorized this. Kira told me everything before she left. "Well, all I really need to do is push that button, and a random Pokemon in its first evolution dramatically comes up from that pedestal."

"You got it, girl! Now go ahead!"

I slowly walked toward the pedestal, just shorter than my chest. A large red button protruded from it. I raised my arm and pressed it. Smoke came out from the edges. The clear orb opened, raising a poke ball. My arm shook, it's so exciting picking it up. I could only imagine what pokemon is inside.

"Go for it!" Redwood said. "See your friend for life!"

"For life, huh?" In Niras you are bound to you Pokemon and can't have more than six. You obtain one new Pokemon when you beat a contest. Not like those in the other region, but you show your bond with you Pokemon. This Pokemon was everything, and will be my fate. I hope it's cool or cute. Or a dog. I love dogs.

"Let's do this." I stared at the Pokeball. "Come on out!"

I threw the Pokeball into the air, and watches as a bright light pour out from the red and white ball. I saw a small biped figure begin to take shape. The light suddenly disappeared to reveal a, no way. No. This can't be... NO!

I stared blankly at my new partner. Redwood walked up to me.

"Is there a problem?" She asked, noticing my quizzical look.

"Huh? No. It's just..." I stuttered. She raised an eyebrow. "I was hoping for something cooler."

"So you don't want it?"

"No! I still want it..."

"Then what's the problem?"

"Nothing. Thank you." I headed for the door. "Return."

My head was buried in my arms, I was crying, on the same stupid hill I was on an hour ago. I didn't want this! It was so, lame. Typical. Boring. I lifted my head. Kira was waiting for me in Teradon city. I had to go.

"Come on out." I said sadly. I figured I better get to bond with my new life partner.

"Ty!" It said excitedly. It looked up at my face and frowned. "Ty?"

"Don't worry about it. You can walk with me." He clambered up onto my shoulder. He was lighter then I thought. "Sure. I guess that works." I smiled a bit. He was cuter than at first. I loved having him on my shoulder. I wiped my tears. "I could get used to you. Do you want a nickname?"

"Ty Ty!" He said happily.

"Okay..." I thought. "How about Mence? No offense, but... Tyrogue is kinda lame."

He nodded. I smiled.

"Mence it is!" I said happily. "Now let's head to Teradon."