I yawned and stretched as I got out of bed. The sun was shining through the window and it was an amazing day; the perfect day to start an adventure. I walked over to the window and opened it. Outside wild Spearows flew by. I took a deep breath of fresh air and sighed. I was going to miss Pallet town, I closed the window and went to get dressed I put on my jeans and black shirt. I went downstairs where my mom and dad waited for me they were smiling from ear to ear.
"Today's the day isn't it?" asked my mom.
I nodded.
"Today I start my journey and become a Pokemon trainer" I said.
"Remember to stop back here before you leave that way we can see your Pokemon… and we have a little suprise for you ok Damion" said my dad.
"Don't worry I won't forget" I said.
My dad chuckled.
"Alright go get 'em."
I smiled put my shoes on and sprinted out the door towards Professor Oaks lab where I would get my first Pokemon. I got to the lab and opened the doors the Professor was waiting there for me as well as my friend Jake who was also going to start his Pokemon journey today he wore shorts and a blue sleeveless shirt. I walked over to stand next to him and he put his arm on my shoulder, he was only a little taller then me but, liked to tease me about it anyways.
"Ready to start our journey?" he asked.
I looked at him his blonde hair was short and combed to the side and his sea blue eyes were full of excitement.
"Yeah I can't wait!" I said.
"Aren't we missing someone?" asked the Professor.
"I don't think so?" Jake said.
"Wait… Sarah isn't here" I said.
"Oh yeah… Where is she?" Jake asked.
"Right here!"
Me and Jake turned around and saw Sarah she was running in with one shoe on and the other in her hand her green sweatshirt was half on and she was hopping on one foot trying to put her sock on her other foot. I smiled it was classic Sarah.
"Nice of you to join us" Jake said.
Sarah stopped hopping and punched him in the shoulder.
"Shut up" she said.
She slipped her other shoe on and then fixed her sweatshirt leaving it unzipped so her yellow shirt could be seen underneath.
"Alright now everyone is here" Professor Oak said.
We nodded and Sarah put her arm on my shoulder because like Jake was only a little taller then me but, liked to tease me about it.
"You three are about to become Pokemon trainers… Which means that you will be tasked with trying to beat all eight gyms and beat the Pokemon league… You will also see many Pokemon and make many friends… Are you ready?" said Professor Oak.
"Heck yay!" I said.
"Lets go" said Jake
"Ready willing and able!" said Sarah.
Professor Oak smiled.
"Alright you will have the choice of three Pokemon to choose as your first Pokemon it is a big decision to make so choose wisely because you can't choose again."
"So which Pokemon do we get to choose from?" I asked.
Professor Oak walked into the back room and came out carrying a tray that held three Pokeballs.
"You can choose from the water type Pokemon Squirtle, the grass type Pokemon Bulbasaur, and finally the fire type Pokemon Charmander" he said.
"Oooo… I want Bulbasaur" Jake said.
"And I want Squirtle" said Sarah.
"Hold on now why don't you see them first" said the Professor.
He picked up one Pokeball and it opened up then a white light shot out from inside it and standing in front of us was a small green animal with a bulb on it's back.
"This is Bulbasaur" said the Professor.
He picked up the second Pokeball and the process was repeated except this time a small blue animal with a brown shell came out of the Pokeball.
"This is Squirtle" he said.
Then he repeated the process a third time and this time when the Pokemon appeared there was a sparkling light and then standing in front of us was a yellowish orange animal standing on it's hind legs with a tail that had a fire burning on the end of it.
"And this is Charmander… But, not just any Charmander a shiny Charmander it is a different color than most Charmanders so it makes it very special I trust that whoever chooses him will take very good care of him."
I looked at the three in front of me but, I just kept turning my attention toward Charmander.
"Professor Oak" I said.
"Yes" he said.
"I would like to take Charmander as my first Pokemon" I said.
Professor Oak smiled.
"If you're sure that Charmander is the one you want to take then here" he said.
Then Professor Oak handed me the Pokeball that Charmander had come out of and Charmander jumped from one foot to the other clapping.
"Char char char" he said happily.
I smiled and Charmander jumped into my arms hugging me and I returned the hug.
"I want Bulbasaur" said Jake.
"And I'll take Squirtle" said Sarah.
Professor Oak handed them their Pokeball and they hugged their Pokemon as well.
"Bulba bulbasaur!"
"Squirtle!"
All of the Pokemon were happy as well as us.
"You will also need these" said the Professor.
He handed us each a slim red rectangle shaped device.
"What are these" Sarah asked.
"They are called a Pokedex it gives information on any Pokemon you might see on your journey" he said.
"Thank you" we said.
The Professor chuckled.
"Your welcome now why don't you go home and show your parents your Pokemon and say good bye before you start your journey" he said.
We nodded and then walked out of the lab toward our houses which were right next to each other, as we walked I thought about all the adventures we were going to have during our journey.
"Hey guys why don't we travel together until Viridian city that why we can train and get stronger before splitting up" Sarah suggested.
"That sounds good to me" Jake said.
I shrugged.
"Why not."
Our Pokemon walked besides us happy that they were on a journey with us and not stuck in the lab.
"Alright meet me at the town exit ok?" Sarah said.
"Got it" me and Jake said.
Then we each went into our individual houses, when I walked in my parents were on the couch talking about something.
"I'm back" I said.
"How did it go?" asked my dad.
"Great look at my Pokemon" I said.
Charmander walked forward and clapped.
"Charmander!" he said excitingly.
"Charmander I knew it" said my dad.
My mom laughed.
"I guess he isn't a Bulbasaur person after all" said my mom.
"Jake chose Bulbasaur" I told her.
"Oh did he now well thats nice and Sarah chose Squirtle" she said.
I nodded.
"Now for our surprise" dad said. "We each have something for you I'll let your mother go first then I'll give you mine."
My mom walked away and into their room after a few seconds she came back out and was holding something behind her back.
"Ok close your eyes and hold out your hands… You too Charmander" she said.
Charmander and I closed our eyes and I held out my hands then I felt something heavy and rough touch my hands.
"Ok open them" she said.
I opened my eyes and I was holding a new backpack it wasn't to big that it would be a burden well traveling and not too small so it would hold nothing it was just the right size for a long adventure.
"Open it up" she said.
I set it down and unzipped it inside was a smaller shopping bag I pulled it out and opened it up inside was a total of ten Pokeballs, five Potions, three Repels, and some Pokemon food.
"Thank you mom" I said smiling.
I gave her a hug and then she smiled.
"Your welcome you know how all of those work right?" she asked.
I nodded.
"Alright time for my surprise" my dad said.
He also went into their bedroom and was in there for a little longer though then when he came out he didn't tell me to close my eyes.
"I bought this a while ago and have been saving it for this day I hope you like it" he said.
He was holding something behind his back and then he handed them to me in one hand was a pair of black fingerless gloves and in the other was a red hoodie.
"These are awesome" I said.
I put on the gloves and then the hoodie but I left it unzipped.
"You look amazing… Like a man ready to take on the world of Pokemon" he said.
Thank you so much" I said.
I gave them both a hug and then put my new backpack on my shoulder.
"I better get going I told Jake and Sarah that I would meet them at the town exit" I said.
"Why don't we come with you and see you off into the world" my dad said.
"That sounds like a good idea" my mom added.
"Ok" I said.
Then we walked out of the house and down the path then sun was now high in the sky and the breeze was blowing the clouds across the sky and sending the smell of flowers through the air.
"Charmander"
I looked down at my side Charmander was walking happily besides me I was so glad that he was by my side. Then I saw Jake and Sarah by the exit as well as Professor Oak which I didn't expect to see, they waved and Bulbasaur and Squirtle jumped up and down.
"Thought that you would forget and take a nap" Jake said.
I laughed.
"I would never forget something this important" I said.
"Damion I wanted to tell you something before you left as well as give you one more thing" said Professor Oak.
"What?" I asked.
The Professor pulled something out of his pocket and handed it to me.
"This is a badge case where you can store all the gym badges you win" he said.
I took the badge case with a smile and put it in my pocket.
"Thanks Professor" I said.
He nodded.
"Now the other thing I wanted to tell you was… Hmmm seems that I forgot" he chuckled. "Typical me forgetting something important to tell you… I guess I just give you a call if I remember."
"Alright we better get going if we want to make it to Viridian before nightfall" Sarah said.
"Yeah" Jake said.
I nodded in agreement.
"Goodbye" I said.
"Bye now" said the Professor.
I gave my parents a hug and then walked off with Sarah and Jake we waved until we could no longer see them and then we were on our own starting our Pokemon journey.
"I wonder if we'll run into any wild Pokemon" Jake said.
"We probably will but, unless you have Pokeballs you can't catch any" Sarah said.
"I have Pokeballs" I said.
Sarah and Jake looked at me.
"How?" they asked.
"It was a gift from my mom just like my backpack" I said.
"Cool looks like you can catch some Pokemon on the way to Viridian" Jake said.
"Tell you what" I said. "Find a Pokemon and beat it I'll let you use one of my Pokeballs."
"Cool thanks" Jake said.
"Thank you so much" Sarah said.
"No problem" I replied.
We walked along the dirt path with our Pokemon by our sides.
"Charmander"
I looked down at Charmander and saw him pointing to something.
"What is it Charmander?" I asked.
"Char char char" he said.
"I think he is trying to show you something" Sarah said.
"You think?" I said.
Charmander grabbed my pant leg and tugged.
"Char char charmander" he said.
"Ok show me whatever it is you want to show me" I said.
Charmander tugged and I followed him into the bushes with Sarah, Jake, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle not far behind.
"Charmander" he said.
Then we stopped and I saw a flock of Pidgey.
"Whoa cool" I said.
I pulled out my Pokedex and pointed it at the Pidgey.
"Pidgey the tiny bird Pokemon Pidgey is a flying/normal type Pokemon,it is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back" said the Pokedex.
"Alright Charmander ready to help me catch a Pidgey?" I asked.
Charmander nodded.
"Ok go Charmander use scratch" I said.
Charmander ran at the flock of Pidgey and they flew away but, Charmander landed the attack on one of the Pidgey before it could get away.
"Troo!" it said.
"Uh oh Damion tell Charmander to dodge" Sarah said.
Before I could tell Charmander to dodge he was hit by the Pidgey's gust attack and he was sent backwards landing on his back.
"Char" he said.
"Charmander use growl!" I said.
Charmander got up and growled at the Pidgey and it backed away but, didn't run.
"Good now use scratch!"
Charmander ran at Pidgey and scratched it on the wing as it tried to take off and dodge the attack.
"Ok now it's time for a Pokeball!" I said.
I took a Pokeball out of the side pouch on my backpack then threw it at the Pidgey while it was down for the count. The Pokeball hit the Pidgey on the head and opened up then the Pidgey turned red and was pulled into the ball. It landed on the ground and then shook I watched and waited as it shook again I was waiting for it to stop so I knew that I had caught it. The it shook a third time and pinged letting loose a small shower of sparks to let me know that I had captured the Pidgey.
"Yes!" I said.
"Char!" Charmander said.
I went and picked up the Pokeball with Pidgey in it and it shrunk so I attached it to my belt with Charmander's Pokeball.
"Good job Damion" Sarah said.
Jake pat me on the back.
"Yeah now you have two Pokemon" he said.
"Bulba!" said Bulbasaur.
"Squirt!" said. Squirtle
They gave Charmander a high five and Charmander held his hand up to give me a high five.
"Good job buddy" I said.
And instead of high fiving him I picked him up in my arms and hugged him.
"Char char" he laughed.
Then Charmander climbed up onto my shoulder and sat down his tail wagging fast so fast that the flame hit my head and lit my hair on fire.
"Oh my god!" Sarah yelled.
"Charmander move!" Jake said.
Charmander jumped off my shoulder as water hit the back of my head and put out the fire.
"Ahh thanks" I said.
"Charmander" he said sadly.
I looked down at Charmander.
"Don't worry Charmander" I said.
"Char?"
"It was an accident don't worry about it" I said.
Charmander smiled and then we continued through the bushes until we found the dirt path then we started following that once more. We walked down the path for about ten minutes when a flock of Spearow flew over our heads I looked up in awe.
"Whoa" Jake said.
"Bulbasaur."
We were still following the path when another wild Pokemon ran onto the dirt path I didn't know what Pokemon it was so I pulled out the Pokedex.
"Rattata the mouse Pokemon Rattata is a normal type pokemon,Rattata bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places." it said.
"Oh my gosh it's so cute look at it it's purple" Sarah said.
"Squirtle squirt."
"Alright this ones mine! Go Squirtle use Headbut" Sarah said.
Squirtle attacked but, wasn't fast enough the wild Rattata quickly moved out of the way and dodged the attack then it used it's own attack.
"That's Quick Attack it's so fast it's almost impossible to dodge" Jake said.
The wild Rattata ran at Squirtle and slammed into him knocking him on his shell leaving him wobbling around trying to get up on it's feet.
"Don't Worry Sarah I got your back go Bulbasaur use Tackle!" Jake yelled.
"Bulbasaur."
Bulbasaur tackled Rattata and it slid on the ground toward the grass
"Rattata!" it yelled.
Then it came at Bulbasaur with another Quick Attack.
"Charmander go help Squirtle get up" I said.
Charmander nodded and ran over to Squirtle who was flailing around trying to get up on it's own.
"Charmander char."
Charmander grabbed Squirtle's hand and helped him to his feet.
"Squirtle."
"Charmander."
"Alright now finish this with one more Tackle!" Jake yelled.
"Bulbasaur!"
Bulbasaur ran at Rattata and tackled it to the ground then I threw a Pokeball toward Jake.
"Throw it now!" I yelled.
"Sarah take it!" Jake said throwing the ball at her.
She caught it and then launched it at the Rattata it bounced off of it's tail and Rattata was then encased in a red light and went into the Pokeball like Pidgey was, the Pokeball landed on the ground and shook once then twice and instead of a third time it dinged and let loose a small shower of sparks.
"Yay! I caught a Rattata" Sarah said.
"Squirtle squirt."
She walked over and picked up the Pokeball that now shrunk down and she put it in her purse.
"Now I have to catch another Pokemon" Jake laughed.
"Don't worry Jake I'm sure you'll find one that is just as cool" I said.
"Yeah don't worry Jake" Sarah said.
Jake shrugged and we continued our walk until my stomach growled.
"Really Damion?" Sarah said.
I laughed.
"Sorry I'm just a little hungry" I said.
"Good think my parents packed a lunch for everyone" Sarah said.
"Awesome!" I exclaimed.
Sarah pulled out the food and I sat down along with Charmander, Jake, Squirtle and Bulbasaur.
"Maybe I should Bring out Pidgey too that way he can know that we're all friends" I said.
"That sounds like a good idea" Jake said.
I grabbed Pidgey's Pokeball and Let him out in a flash of light he was standing right in front of me and I smiled.
"You know what I'm going to call you Pip" I said.
"Troo...troo" Pip said.
"I think he likes his new nickname" Sarah giggled.
"Welcome to the team Pip" I said.
Pip flapped it's wings and chirped.
"I wonder who else we will run into on the way to Viridian?" Jake said.
"Me too" I said.
"Alright lunch is ready" Sarah said.
She handed me and Jake a sandwich and I broke off a small piece for both Charmander and Pip.
"Here you go guys you'll need to eat if you want to help me out on my journey" I said.
"Troo."
"Charmander."
I smiled and ate my sandwich with the rest of my friends.
"So Sarah you going to give your Rattata a nickname?" Jake asked.
Sarah swallowed the food in her mouth then spoke.
"No I don't think I could nickname it...I don't have any good ideas" she said.
"Bulbasaur!"
Sarah laughed.
"No Bulbasaur I think that your name is for you not Rattata" she said.
"Bulba"
Once we finished lunch we packed everything back up and I stood to stretch.
"Why don't you two take a rest in your Pokeballs for a while" I said.
"Charmander."
"Troo."
I took out the two Pokeballs and pointed them at Pip and Charmander a red light shot out and engulfed them then they went inside their Pokeballs and I put them on my belt.
"Why don't you take a rest also Bulbasaur" Jake said.
"And you Squirtle" said Sarah.
"Bulba Bulbasaur!"
"Squirtle Squirt!"
Then Sarah and Jake returned their Pokemon and we headed off down the dirt path toward Viridian by noon we saw the city in the distance.
"Come on guys we're almost there!" I said.
Then I took off running down the path toward the city.
"Hey wait for us!" yelled my friends.
I didn't look behind me as I sprinted to Viridian city and toward my first gym battle I couldn't wait for it and I was going to win. I started to slow down as I got to the edge of the city and then I came to a complete halt to catch my breath when Jake and Sarah slammed into my back.
"Whoa!" I said as I fell to the ground.
I groaned as I untangled myself from my two friends.
"Sorry" Sarah said.
"I'm not you should've waited for us" Jake said.
"I guess I got a little excited" I said.
We got to our feet and looked at the city it was amazing and then I entered it I had never been anywhere but, Pallet town before.
"Why don't we go to the Pokemon center and stay the night before we set off for Pewter city and our first gym" Jake said.
I paused for a second.
"Wait isn't there a gym here?" I asked.
Sarah facepalmed and Jake sighed.
"You can't challenge this gym until you've beaten every other gym" Jake said.
"What?!" I said.
Sarah nodded.
"Thats just stupid" I complained.
"Stop complaining it is what it is now come on" Jake said.
"Fine" I mumbled.
Then I followed Jake and Sarah to a mid-sized red building and we walked inside as we entered there was a quiet chime. At the counter was a lady and standing next to her was a pink Pokemon.
"What's that Pokemon?" I said.
I pointed the Pokedex at it.
"Chansey the egg Pokemon Chansey is a normal type,a rare and elusive Pokemon that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it" said the Pokedex.
"Whoa thats a rare Pokemon!" I said.
"Yeah but, mostly because it works in the Pokemon center to help heal your Pokemon so it's kinda hard to find out in the wild" Jake said.
"Oh."
We walked to the counter.
"Hello and welcome to the Pokemon center I'm nurse Joy would you like me to heal your Pokemon?" said the lady.
"Uh?" I said.
"Yes please" said Jake.
"I'll just take your Pokemon for a second" she said.
Jake handed her Bulbasaur's Pokeball and she put it in a machine in then in a few seconds she handed it back to him.
"Your Bulbasaur is all healed" she said.
"Thank you" Jake said.
Then Sarah and I handed our Pokemon over to nurse Joy to heal as well and they were returned shortly after.
"Nurse Joy is it ok if we stay the night here so we can get some rest before we leave tomorrow?" Sarah asked.
"Yes of course right this way" she said.
We followed her upstairs and to the second door on the left.
"Here you are" she said.
"Thank you" we said.
She nodded and then went back downstairs to the counter, and we opened the door and went into the room it had two beds and a couch.
"You two can take the beds I'll sleep on the couch" I said.
There were no arguments and we got our stuff taken care of and settled in.
"Why don't we give Professor Oak a call and let him know we made it here safe and sound" Jake said.
"Sure why not" Sarah said.
We left the room and walked down the lobby where the phones were, since Jake was the only one who knew the Professor's number he sat down in the chair and picked up the receiver. He dialed the number and then the screen lit up and Professor Oak was there smiling at us.
"Ahh nice of you guys to call' he said.
"We just wanted to let you know that we made it to Viridian city safe and sound" said Jake.
"Good to know" he said.
"Professor me and Damion both caught another Pokemon!" Sarah exclaimed.
"Good work who did you catch?" he asked.
"I caught a pidgey" I answered.
"And I caught a Rattata" Sarah said.
"Both very good companions… and how are Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur doing?" he said.
"They're doing great" we replied.
"Good… I have to go now keep up the good work goodbye" he said.
"Bye" we replied.
Then the screen went black and Jake hung up the receiver and stood up.
"It looks like it's getting dark" he said.
I looked out the window and he was right the sun was low in the sky and the stars were appearing in the air. We went back upstairs and into the room and got ready for bed I layed my head down on the pillow I took from on of the beds and then turned off the lamp.
"Goodnight" I said.
"Goodnight" Sarah and Jake said.
Then I closed my eyes and fell asleep.