Pokémon Origins: The Untold Story
Chapter 1: Char-Char
"Bam! Nidorino is hit! Gengar is pouncing towards him, ready to strike! There goes Gengar using Sucker Punch! But Nidorino is very quick, as he dodges Gengars' fists with awesome speed! Nidorino jumps and sprays a Poison Sting! Gengar is down! Now both sides are trying to predict each other's moves. Let's see now… It looks like both are even, on 32 HP! Wow! Both of them have got into real combat! Hurling moves at one another, dodging and weaving! There's a Shadow Ball! Now a Poison Jab! Now this is what I call a Pokémon battle! Now here comes Nidorino with the Double Kick! Watch out Gengar! But the trainer seems to be knowing what he's doing as he's ordering Gengar to stay there! What could they be up to? Better act fast, as Nidorino strikes Gengar…! Oh! It seems we've all forgotten! Fighting type moves aren't effective against Ghost type Pokémon! Gengar has skilfully grabbed Nidorino with his hands, and zaps Nidorino with a Thunderbolt! What a powerful move! Is this it…? Nidorino is unable to battle! Gengar is the winner! Congratulations! Gengar and his trainer can move forward and now have the opportunity to challenge the Elite 4! Tune in next time to see-"
The T.V suddenly turned off. Mum walked into the room, glaring at me. I make a half-smile, trying to say something. "I-uh umm… I well… Goodnight!" I smiled and jumped into my bed, and pulled the covers over me. Mum pulled the covers out and looked at me angrily. But to my surprise, she sighed and sits. "Red," she sighed. "I know how much you love watching these Pokémon battles, but like I said yesterday, no T.V at night!" I started crying for no reason. This was the 5th time this week. I say goodnight to my mum and go to bed. Oh how I wish I had my own Pokémon…
'Ugh…' I open my eyes. I found myself in a big blank empty room. I looked around. Suddenly, I saw a bright shining light from somewhere. 'Huh? Where am I?' I walked forward towards the light trying to see what it is. It looks like a Pokémon! I came closer towards it. "I've never seen that Pokémon before…" I said to myself. It was a small Pokémon, covered in pink, with big blue eyes and a tail that was moving around. I approached it. It looked at me and turned its head. "Hi," I said calmly. "My name's Red. I'm from Pallet Town… Who are you?" The cute thing just did backflips and repeating the same word, "Mew". All of a sudden, images pop in my mind. A Charmander? More weird visions flow through my mind. A small purple Pokémon, fighting, gym leaders, and creations of the world?
I woke up gasping for air. No wonder I found it hard to breathe, my face was in my pillow. I look at my alarm clock, which said 8:30. I get up. I stretched my back, and walked downstairs. "Morning mum!" I shout. She said morning back. I walked downstairs, ate breakfast, changed into my clothes, and went outside. "Oh wait! Red!" Mum came out running. "Prof. Oak wanted to see you! He said he finished the thing you keep talking about." I thought to myself. 'Already! Already! It's finished!' I said bye to mum, and instantly sprinted to Professor Oak's laboratory. But someone got the news before me. "Blue!" I shouted. He laughed, "So you found out too? Ha! Beat you there!" That made me frustrated, as Blue always bet me in everything. School exams, betting on Pokémon battles, and hide and seek. Apparently, we've been rivals since we were babies. Blue is a boy with brown hair, barley taller than me. He has nice brown eyes and is wearing a leather jacket with brown tracksuit pants today. We raced to the lab, dodging Rattata's as we go. Just as we got to the entrance we pushed each other and ran inside. We came inside seeing scientists working, and Professor Oak standing next to a table with three odd devices. Professor Oak was a man with brown hair and a white lab coat. "Hey gramps!" Blue shouts. "Hi Professor!" I said. "Hello boys!" he coughed happily. "Welcome to my lab! As you probably know, the new Pokédex is finished!" Blue and I admired the work of the Professor, and looked at what the Pokédex can do. Gary then says, "Gramps, but remember, for helping you out on this…?" The old man smiled. "Yes! Of course!" Blue and I started doing a funny sort of dance, excited for what was to come next. A big screen suddenly appeared and showed three Pokémon. Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. It was then I remembered the vision I had that night, including a Charmander. Could the vision be showing the future? Professor Oak walked towards us. "Here are three Pokémon you can choose to start with you on your journey!" he smiled. "Here's Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison type. Next up is Squirtle, the Tiny Turtle Pokémon, which is a Water type. Finally, Charmander, the Lizard Pokémon, a Fire type. So, choose wisely, as this is a partner for life!" A table appeared with three Pokéballs. "Since I am the gentleman," Blue jeered. "Go pick first." I growl at him, but I know this isn't the time to start arguing. I simply choose Charmander. The dream I had last night must be connected somehow to this Charmander. I pick up the Pokéball. Professor Oak comes to me. "Charmander eh?" he smiled. "You could give it a nickname if you'd like." I thought long hard for this, but then I decided with a name. "Char-Char!" I said. I looked over to see what Blue picked. He holds up a Pokéball. If I was correct, it would contain a Squirtle. We opened our Pokéballs to see our Pokémon. My Charmander jumped out of it's Pokéball, and I hugged it. I did it! I finally got a Pokémon!