I sat by the mailbox, despite how cold it was. I was wearing my warmest clothes and was wrapped in grandma's blanket. Mom woke up, she went to get some warm tea and watched me wait for the delivery woman. I heard footsteps in the snow and turned around to see my mother holding two mugs with Blair trailing behind her.

"Kylie honey, I made tea for you" she said, "and I brought Blair out here to keep you warm"

I reached out to grab the mug from mom and Blair walked over to me. She cuddled up against me and I felt her soft, warm fur. "Thanks mom" I replied. She smiled and went inside. I've been waiting since six o'clock in the morning. I've memorized the delivery schedule. I've been waiting for this letter ever since I was 6. Then, around the corner, I saw the delivery woman.

"She's here!" I whispered to Blair,

"Flar!" Blair whispered excitedly back, I couldn't understand what she said, but I knew she was excited too.

When the deliver woman came over, I jumped and tackled her down into the snow.

"Hey!" she screamed, "what's wrong with you!"

"Sorry" I replied, "do we have any mail?"

"Yes" she answered, "couldn't you have asked me that before you tackled me?"

I grabbed the mail out of her hand and ran inside. Blair ran behind me and I ran into my house and crashed when I entered the house. Frost, Zapta, Aqua, Luna, Sol, Seed, Lacey, and Mom all looked at me.

"So.." Mom asked, "what's in the mail that you've been waiting for all day?"

I searched through the pile of letters and found one with my name on it in perfect script, "this" I answered as I held up the letter.

"well?' Mom asked, 'what are you waiting for, open it"

I broke open the seal of the letter. I pulled out the paper inside and read it.

Dear Ms. Yu

Many young people wanted to start a journey. Only 5 will be chosen. There are four other names you must know. Shauna, Kate, Calem, and Zoë. Why must you know these names? Because they will start their journey with you. Meet me in Sycamore Labs in 3 weeks to receive your starter Pokemon. Sycamore Labs is in Lumiose City. Please be prepared for your journey. There is a long, far road ahead of you. You and your Pokemon will become great friends. I see potential in you. Do not fail me.

Sincerly,

Augustine Sycamore

I squealed with excitement. I hugged the letter and ran outside.

"GUESS WHAT WORLD?" I shouted, "I'M GOING TO BE A POKEMON MASTER, JUST YOU WAIT AND SEE! GYM LEADERS, GET READY, YOU TOO CHAMPION!"

"Hey!" I looked over my shoulder to hear Calem shout back, "will you shut up, I'm trying to eat a peaceful breakfast here"

I blushed with embarrassment, "sorry" I replied, he went back inside.

I gave mom the letter so she could read it. Then I ran to the nearest phone to call Serena, after a couple rings she picked up,

"Hello!" she chimed

"Serena, it's Kylie!" I replied, "guess what?"

"What?" she asked,

"I'm starting a journey in three weeks!" I answered, we both squealed like a spoink.

"Congratulations!" she replied,

"How many badges do you and Franni have?" I asked,

"Five" she answered,

"Wow!" I replied, "well I don't want to keep you from your journey"

"Yep, Ill see you soon, bye!"

"Bye!"

She hung up and I dropped down the phone. Mom looked at me,

"Well, we better start packing" she said

I ran upstairs to my room and threw all of my clothes out of the drawer until I hit the bottom. I've been saving these clothes at the bottom since forever. I put on the sleeveless black shirt with a Pokeball emblem on the right upper corner. Since it was cold outside, I slipped on a black sweater over it. I put on white denim shorts and white socks. I put on my custom made red and white shoes and my feet and rolled down the socks. I put on the black and red hat Wulfric gave me and flipped it backwards. I ran downstairs and shouted, "I'm ready mom!"

My mom looked me up and down and smiled,

"Sweetie" she said, "you start in three weeks, not three days"

"I know mom, but I want to be ready" I answered,

Mom sighed, "Fine, I'll have Talonflame fly you there but while you're there. You'll stay with your father. Don't cause him any trouble"

I nodded and ran outside. Mom sent out Talonflame and shouted, "Talonflame use fly!"

I jumped on the bird and held on tight. I screamed as he flew until we touched the ground.

"Thanks Talonflame" I said,

"Talon!" he said, and then flew back to Vaniville town

I looked at the big city around me. I saw kids, adults, businesswoman, businessmen, and so many others.

I tapped one on the shoulder and asked, "Do you know where I can find the Lumiose Residence?"

He smiled and answered, "Sure, go straight to north avenue and go in the building left of the art museum"

"Thanks!" I started running to dad's house. I followed the man's directions. I went to north avenue and to the building left of the art museum.

"Hello!" The receptionist chimed, "how may I help you?"

"Isaac Yu" I answered, "can I see him?"

The receptionist clicked a button and told my father about how there was a girl in the lobby waiting to see him. I ran up the stairs all the way up to my father's room. I knocked on the door and he let me in. He smiled wide and shouted,

"Kylie!" he shouted, "Congratulations on your journey!"

He hugged me so tight I couldn't breath, "Thanks…..dad"

He let me go and I collapsed on his couch. Then, Absol came out and tackled me even harder than dad. He licked me all over my face,

"Hey Absol!" I exclaimed, "how's it going?"

"For a Nightmare Pokemon, he's actually pretty friendly" dad mumbled

"I have a special gift for you!" he exclaimed,

"What is it?" I asked eagerly,

"A PREMIER BALL!" he exclaimed,

"what a letdown" I mumbled,

I spent the rest of that day with dad. We both had lots of fun. We got ice cream, went to the art museum, I got to see a bunch of cool Pokeballs, and he took me to the stone emporium. After the day ended, I settled down on dad's couch. Absol curled up against me. His fur dug into my ribcage. I closed my eyes, and then fell asleep.