A young man awakens as the bright rays of sunlight shine through the transparent window of a small wooden house in the region of Sinnoh. Today is the 10th birthday of David Washington of Twinleaf Town. David climbs out of his bed, combing his honey-blonde hair with his fingers. "Finally, I can get my first Pokemon," David exclaims eagerly as he gets dressed for his big day. Downstairs, David's mother is waiting to bid farewell to her only son, with his bag packed and ready for the extended adventure of David's Pokemon journey.
The morning sun bounces off of the dark, wooden external walls of the lab of Professor Rowan, of Sandgem Town, the leading Pokemon professor in Sinnoh. The large, emerald-green doors swing open as a young man enters the lab. The sounds of research machines and assistants typing fills the air, accompanied by the scent of sterilized air. The elderly professor climbs out of his leather chair, the sound of his old bones whining at the movement. Rowan's soft, blue eyes meet David's emerald ones as the two shake hands. "Welcome, young man, to the start of your Pokemon journey," Rowan bellows loudly, ending with a soft chuckle. "Which Pokemon will you choose? I have 3, Chimchar, Piplup, and Turtwig." the old man exclaims. David reaches out, grabbing the pokeball that says 'Turtwig' on it, happily releasing his new Pokemon from it's ball. Thanking Rowan, David happily walks out the door with his new Pokemon.