Chapter 1: Flora


The Unova region, where our hero resides, is inhabited by creatures known as Pokemon. These creatures can vary in type and size from giant dragons to small sunflowers. But the one Pokemon that people hunt for is a very special Pokemon indeed. Rumors state that this Pokemon is grassy and snake-like. However, it is different to other Pokemon due to it's special flower on it's head. This flower is said to be the source of many things. Some say it grants wishes, others say it gives you infinite fortune and wealth, but all the rumors have one thing in common: positive effects. No-one ever thinks that something bad will happen if you find it, and that's why they never find it, because they assume they'll get a reward for finding it.


Nuvema Town, a small town located to the Southeast of the Unova region, and hometown of James, our hero. It is also the hometown of Professor Juniper, the Pokemon professor for Unova and respected figure among all Pokemon trainers.

"Finally, Professor Junipers Lab." James exclaimed as he stood outside the door of the lab, clearly mesmerized by the sheer size of it.

He peered in through the door as if to check to see if anyone was there. He slowly crept in the door and felt a sudden rush of anxiety run through him. He was scared, but he persevered towards Professor Juniper.

"Excuse me Pr-" He froze mid-sentence, probably because he was so anxious.

"Ah James, I've been expecting you." Exclaimed Juniper.

James seemed confused by Juniper expecting him. She'd never heard about him until now he thought.

"I...I'd like to choose my Pokemon now please Professor." Stuttered James, still confused and anxious.

"Ah yes certainly now which one would you like."

She presented James with three Pokeballs, all bright and shiny and red, as if they'd just come out fresh from the factory. James watched in awe as all three Pokeballs slowly clicked open, revealing three Pokemon, a Tepig, an Oshawott and a Snivy. He stared intently at them for a good minute or two, glancing back and forth at each one, trying to make his decision. Suddenly, he glanced over at the Snivy. The look he gave was almost evil, with his eyes wide open with a huge smile, he looked as if he was gonna murder someone.

"That one," he pointed at the grass snake Pokemon, Snivy.

"Snivy it is," Juniper handed the Snivy over to James, who looked like he was gonna burst with excitement, "You can even give it a name if you wish."

When those words escaped Junipers mouth, James froze. The thought of being able to give his first Pokemon a nickname made him as stiff as a tree. He stared intently at his Snivy, looking up and down for anything to help him nickname it. The Snivy was giving James a very strange look.

"Flora. My nickname for the Snivy is Flora," Shouted James,

Juniper appeared confused. It was as if she'd never seen anything like it before. She requested to examine the Pokemon more closely. She looked at it up and down constantly, as if she was looking for something on Flora. She suddenly stopped looking and turned to James.

"Wh...what a great nickname James," she said as she returned the Snivy to James', "Take care you two."

Why was she acting so shady and mysterious? Why was she so interested in James' new Pokemon? As James began to leave, he turned back and saw Juniper staring at him and his Snivy. She had a look of devotion and almost madness on her. There was clearly something very wrong with either her, or Flora. James looked at Juniper, her eyes wild with intensity and her mouth... It was as if she was going to run over to James and do something terrible to him. James glanced away briefly and noticed that Juniper was gone. James, clearly worried and frightened, glanced back at Flora.

"C'mon Flora, we're off to the next town." Exclaimed James.

And with that, James set off for the next town, but he felt a strange presence as he left the town, a feeling of being constantly watched and followed. James starting walking faster and faster and left the town rather quickly. Questions began rushing through his mind. Why was Juniper so interested in James and Flora? And if she was so interested in Flora, why did they let James leave with Flora? James seemed creeped out and scared and being only 11, it was understandable. Flora felt sorry for James, even being a Pokemon didn't change the fact that Flora clearly felt sympathy for James. She cuddled up into James' arm while James cradled her in his arm.

Meanwhile, Juniper was in her lab, pacing back and forth. Her face still wild with madness.

"That Snivy. It seemed...different. It had an aura surrounding it that seemed almost, powerful," One of Junipers assistants approached her, "What is it?"

"Madam we slipped a tracking chip into the boys bag. We'll know where he is, if he's using a bike, anything. Don't worry Ma'am, if you need him, we'll find him."

"Good. We can't let that Snivy stray too far from our grasp." She was mad. Mad with greed and power. "Now get back to work!"

She escorted her workmen out of her office and walked over to her phone on her desk.

"Hello?" A mysterious voice echoed from the phone.

The voice sounded deep and gravelly, almost mad sounding. The voice sounded old, not too old but around 50-ish.

"Hello Sir," answered Juniper, "We're tracking the boy as we speak. Don't worry Sir, you'll get what you want soon enough."

"Good work Juniper. But be warned any mistakes and you know what happens."

"Yes Sir, but don't worry, there will be no mistakes. I'll get back to you when we have more information."

"Alright, PG out."

Who was this 'PG?' Why was Juniper working with him against James? Juniper put the phone down slowly, looking rather worried. Her hands shaking, with eyes wild with fear and madness. She had gone insane for power. Suddenly, a loud bellow echoed throughout the lab.

"Jeremiah!"

These words escaped from Junipers mouth like a lions roar. A tall, well-dressed man walked through the doorway to Junipers office.

"Yes ma'am."

"Find that boy! Don't let that Snivy leave m-" She stuttered, "I mean OUR grasp."

Jeremiah just gave a simple nod to confirm Junipers orders.