"Happy Birthday Cody!"

Ten- year- old Cody Stone sat up in her bed, smiling. Today was the day she turned ten, the day she got her trainer's license, the day she could get a
Pokémon and go on a journey through Hoenn.
Looking towards the door, she saw her parents holding a present.
"Thanks guys," she told them. "I'll open it later. I have to get over to Professor Birch's lab to get my Pokémon! I'm starting my journey today!"
Her parents gave her a sad look. "Sweetie," her dad said. "You can't go on a Pokémon journey."
Cody's eyes widened. "W- why?" she gasped.
"You're too sick," her mother told her. "It's not safe. You'll have to stay at home. I'm sorry."
Cody's knees buckled. In seconds, she was on the floor, coughing up blood. The last thing she saw was her parents rushing towards her before she blacked out.

When Cody woke up, she was in a hospital bed. When she remembered what had happened, tears fell from her blue eyes.
"It's not fair," she murmured. "It's just not fair."
Cody had always been sick. Every once in a while she would cough up blood, faint, or both.
Her dream was to travel the Unova region. Her plan was to travel through Hoenn first, battle in the Pokémon League, and then start a journey in Unova.

But now that wasn't going to happen.

Throughout the day, Cody's parents visited. Cody tried to smile and be happy, but it was useless. Being told she couldn't go on a journey had stomped on her dreams and shattered them.
That night, before she went to sleep, Cody stared up at the white ceiling of her room.
"I wish," she began. "I wish I could go on a journey." Then she laid down and fell asleep.

Outside the window, something was listening to the girl's wish.
"Jirachi," it whispered. Closing its eyes, the Pokémon concentrated on Cody. She began to glow, and then vanished without a trace.


A/N: And that was chapter 1. Sorry for the shortness! I promise other chapters will be longer. And since I know this will be asked, I am taking OC's.

And now for everyone's favorite...

Character's Corner!

Where the characters are introduced and explained

Today in "Character's Corner", we have Cody Stone.

Princesslu: Welcome, Cody!

Cody: I'm glad to be here!

Princesslu: Well, tell me about you.

Cody: I'm ten years old, originating from the Hoenn region. I'm usually happy despite my illness, and have always wanted to travel Unova.

Princesslu: And your looks?

Cody: I'm 4'11, pretty short, with long black hair and bright blue eyes. I usually wear jean shorts, a neon green tank top with a white hoodie, gray running shoes with green and white stripes, and carry a green and white backpack.

Princesslu: And that's it for "Character's Corner". See you in chapter 2!

Cody: Bye!