Hey, this is my first Pokemon story and my second story in general. So i might be a little rough. This story is about a girl who is always a couple of days behind Ash group...literally followig his footsteps... Of course there will be many battles and what not.

Also I would like to thank my beta...drum roll please... Lady-Umbreon! :)

I guess i should make a disclaimer also... Ok i dont own any Pokemon species, any recongnisable places and characters and I also dont own the name Pokemon. There! I wont be doing this again any time soon :P

Now! Enjoy the story!

"Jen! If you want to start your Pokémon journey tomorrow, you better go to sleep right now, honey." A voice called from downstairs.

"Yes, Dad!" the petite girl shouted back, before getting back on the computer.

"Hmmm, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, or Charmander," she wondered out twirling her red hair with her fingers. "Charmander in the end does evolve into a Charizard after all. But Bulbasaur final evolution is also very strong and very calm. But Blastoise is very fun to Surf on… I can't decide!"

"Jennifer Sardon! Go to bed right this instance! Or I will forbid you going down to the lab tomorrow morning," Vincent Sardon called again.

"Yes, Dad!" Jen called back again, clearly noting the emptiness in his threat. Vincent would have never stopped his daughter from staring her Pokémon journey, and Jen knew that as a fact.

However, she selected the switch off button and quickly set her Jigglypuff shaped alarm clock to wake her up at seven, tomorrow morning.

"Night, Dad!" She shouted before closing the door and climbing into her Pajamas and then into bed. Jen closed her and smiled before falling into a peaceful slumber.

During the following morning Jen woke up with the sunlight shining into her eyes. Yawning, she looked down at her alarm clock. It read 22:00.

Jen blinked once, then twice before she processed the information. 'Ten p.m.?' she thought to herself.

Jen picked up alarm clock, when she noticed that there were two batteries on the floor. Turning the clock around, she noticed something. The batteries were missing from the alarm clock. She looked at the batteries again at her feet again.

"DAMNIT!" Jen quickly put on some clothes grabbed her bag, which she thankfully fixed up the previous night, and ran downstairs past her father who was sipping his morning coffee.

"Jen?" Vincent looked at Jen as she opened the fridge door. "I thought you already left honey."

"Dad, the batteries fell out of the clock. Quick, what's the time?" Jen asked as she hurriedly took out a nutrient bar.

Vincent looked at his watch. Wincing before he replied, "Honey, it's almost eleven."

"CRAP!" Jen swore again as she flew out of the back door and left on her bike towards Professor Oak's Laboratory at an unbelievable speed.

A short while later, Jen arrived at the enormous Laboratory, and for some weird reason, a mob of people were crowding around a boy in pajamas with a Pikachu beside him looking really annoyed.

Jen squinted, as she recognized the figure in front of her. 'Oh it's that kid, Ash, who went school with me. I forgot he was turning ten this year." Jen thought to her self.

Jen quickly chained her bike to the lamp-post, and started to push through the crowd. She tapped the shoulder of the singed Professor Oak.

He turned around in mild surprise, before smiling, when he recognized her. "Jen, good to see you! Maybe we should go to my Lab; you are here for a Pokémon aren't you?"

Jen nodded eagerly, clearly anticipating her starter. Professor Oak quickly walked up the hill towards his Laboratory. Without any hesitation Jen followed him.

Once they reached the lobby, Oak motioned for Jen to sit down. "Do you want something to drink? No? Okay. I guess you want your Pokémon don't you?" He sighed.

Jen shifted uncomfortably in her seat, fearing the worst.

"Well, Jen. I'm sorry to have to tell you this but, Ash Ketchum took the last Pokémon I had."

Jen looked down at her feet. She knew this would happen… She just knew it!

The Professor felt a pang of sadness as he looked at the crestfallen expression of the girl.

He thought about something for a small while before he talked, "Jen, actually I think, a friend of mine of thinking of releasing a Pokémon. I'll call him to see if u can have it as your starter."

He winked at Jen before he walked off at a brisk pace.

After a few moments, a smiling Oak walked into the lobby clutching a Pokéball in his hand.

"Jen, your Pokémon has arrived." He said smiling.

Jen reached gingerly towards Pokéball. Taking it into her hand, she looked at it before tossing it up. "Pokémon go!"

The red and white ball opened up, and a red beam shot out of it, to reveal a small redish-brown Pokémon. It had the most beautiful bangs and locks anyone has seen, but the most striking feature was its three tails. It blinked sleepily once before letting out a happy, "Pii."

Jen looked at the Vulpix in adoration. Then she turned to Oak and hugged him with all her might!

"Thank you Professor. Thank you a lot," Jen said gratefully, completely oblivious to the Vulpix's curiosity.

The Professor chuckled, "Don't worry, dear. It is what I do. Now here take this," he took out a typical Kanto Pokédex. "This is a Pokémon encyclopedia. It contains all you need to know on Kanto Pokémon. I also took the liberty of signing you up on the upcoming Indigo League."

Jen beamed at the elderly man, before scooping up the Vulpix in her arms, stroking its beautiful fur. 'It' Jen thought for a moment. "Hey Professor, what gender is it," she said pointing towards the Pokémon.

"Why don't you give your Pokédex a go?" Oak replied.

Jen nodded, flipping her Pokédex open and pointing it towards the Vulpix. "Pokémon: Vulpix. Sex: Female. Original Owner: Carl Gert. Current Owner: Jennifer Sardon. Ability: Flash Fire. Pokémon I.D.: 14562948." The Pokédex said in its boring monotonous voice.

"You can also check more about the species, the move set, about its ability, and more. But you can check that later because apparently you got some company."

Jen looked out of the window and she could see her father, close family and a bunch of neighbors crowding outside the main gate.

"I better go down there then, huh?" Jen asked feeling slightly embarrassed.

"I think so," Oak chuckled, before giving Jen a wink.

Motioning for Jen to follow him, he headed for the front door.

Halfway down the hill he stopped. "Better give you these before I forget," He said sheepishly handing Jen five Pokéballs.

When they reached the bottom, everybody started cheering and whistling when they saw Jen with her Vulpix still in her arms.

Vincent came forward, "My little honey, growing up." his voice breaking. "Take care now, honey. Oh I better give you some money to start off with." He handed Jen 3000 Credits. "I'll miss you."

Jen had always wondered how a man who went through a war could tear up like that and so quickly. That was her Dad. "Dad, I'll be fine, don't worry.

Now just to get to my bike and I can start my own Adventure."

She headed of to where she left her bike. But all she found was the front wheel chained to the lamp-post.

She blinked at it a couple of times before muttering, "I guess I'm walking."

Checking her map she started walking off down the road, which would take her to her first Gym Battle…Viridian City! Jen smiled and walked on without any hesitation, with Vulpix still snuggling in her arms.

Also dont expect any regular updates, unfortunately i dont have tim for that.

Also If u love anime and watched the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya be sure to read my first story Haruhi the Creator :)

For now ta-ta :P