A loud ringing noise came from the alarm clock on the bedside table. A hand slowly reached out from the covers and slammed the button to turn it off.
"Five more minutes," grumbled the voice from under the duvet. Suddenly the cover moved up as the person underneath was checking the time.
"Ten o'clock..." yawned the voice. Flipping the covers off, lay a boy about sixteen on the bed. He was only wearing his pair of Sonic the Hedgehog boxers. His black hair a complete mess. A smell wafted up into his room.
"Mmmhm, bacon, sausage, eggs, potato scone!" the boy licked his lips as he rummaged through his clothes looking for a pair of shorts to wear downstairs. He threw on a pair of black shorts with the design of fire coming up from the legs. He tossed on a black t-shirt and walked down the stairs into the kitchen, which was a nice cream colour with oak wood cupboards.
"Hey, Ethan, Prof. Elm was looking for you," smiled the boys mom as he walked into the kitchen. His mom stood there wearing an apron as she finished cooking their breakfast. Even though he wasn't ready yet, Ethan was about to take a step outside.
"After breakfast!" yelled his mom. Ethan ran into the kitchen and leapt onto a chair. His mom lay a plate of food in front of him, which he quickly demolished. He was about to run out the door but his mom caught the back of his t-shirt bringing him back in.
"Aww mom, let me go," cried Ethan.
"After you shower and get dressed," scolded his mom. Ethan sprinted to his room.
Ten minutes later Ethan jumped down the stairs and rolled on the floor. His mom stood there tutting at her son, who was over excited about something.
"Why have you got ants in your pants?" asked his mom, pushing her black, curly hair out of her face.
"I know what Elm wants!" laughed Ethan, "he's giving me my first Pokemon!"
"Huh? I thought Larvitar was your first Pokemon though?"
"Oh my god!" yelled Ethan, running up to his room again. He leapt down all the stairs into the living room, "Mom, I got my Larvitar." Ethans' mom gave a large smile as her son went to see Professor Elm.
Walking through the small town of New Bark Town, he smiled at everyone that passed him. A small blue mouse-like creature ran around Ethan as he walked to Elms'.
"Hey, Marill!" cried a female voice coming from behind Ethan. Ethan turned to see a girl sprinting as fast as she could towards him. Ethans' face dropped as the girl barged right into him, flooring him.
"Ow!" groaned Ethan.
"Oh ETHAN!" yelled the girl. Ethan looked up to see the girl wearing blue overall shorts and a red cherry jumper. Her large white hat covering her chocolate brown hair and letting her pair of bunches hang out.
"Lyra!" laughed Ethan, climbing to his feet. As he straightened up his body Lyra gave him a massive hug, squeezing the air out of him.
"Hey," smiled Lyra.
"When did you get back from Olivine City?" asked Ethan, smiling back at the girl in front of him.
"About an hour ago, just got our stuff unpacked and came out to go for a walk," replied Lyra, her voice sweet and high. It made Ethan remember why he had a large crush on her. "Where are you going?"
"Oh, I'm going to see Elm, I think I might be getting a Pokemon today."
"Hey, didn't I give you a baby Larvitar?" asked Lyra. Ethan brought out a small red and white ball, pressed the button on the ball and a white light erupted from the ball. Standing in front of Ethan was a small green monster with a horn on its head. It smiled as it saw Lyra, obviously remembering her. Lyra knelt down in front of the small Pokemon. She lifted the small Pokemon from the ground and brought it up to her face. Larvitar began laughing as she stuck her tongue out at the Pokemon. Ethan raised the PokeBall up to Larvitar, who pressed the button. A sudden red energy snapped the Pokemon out of Lyras arms and took the Larvitar into the ball.
"We carry on a lot," laughed Ethan.
"How come he hasn't evolved yet?" asked Lyra.
"I don't really know, I guessed we haven't trained yet." Ethan took a quick glance to his watch and his eyes widened as he seen he was late to Elms. "I really have to go, I was supposed to be at Elms ten minutes ago!" Ethan sprinted off towards Professor Elms lab.
Ethan stood at the door of the lab, knocked lightly, then opened the door. As he peeked inside the large lab building he saw a light brown haired man running around like crazy.
"Hello?" asked Ethan, his voice raised a bit. He walked up to the top of the lab, looking at all the bookshelves as he passed. Most of the books were to do with the Evolution of Pokemon. A shadow raced across the floor. A sudden blast of water hit Ethan, making him fall into the floor. A pair of hands heaved him back onto his feet. He turned around to see Professor Elm.
"Hey, Elm, what was that?" asked Ethan, trying to throw the water off his clothes.
"Totodile has got out of his ball, and I can't get him back in. Chikorita and Cyndaquil are just laughing," replied Elm, looking at the floor obviously embarassed.
"Mmhm, might be a good time to use Larvitar," smiled Ethan. He threw Larvitars Pokeball into the air and a white light erupted, sending out Ethans small, green Pokemon.
"Larvitar, use Scary Face," cried Ethan. Larvitar pulled its scariest face as the small blue crocodile-like Pokemon came into view. Totodile looked over and became really frightened of Larvitar. Larvitar successfully lowered his foes speed.
"Now, use bite!" yelled Larvitars trainer. Larvitar leapt onto Totodile and sunk his small fangs into Totodiles back. The blue Pokemon fell onto its face. Elm threw the Pokeball at Totodile, the red energy capturing the Pokemon.
"Thanks Ethan," smiled Elm picking up the Pokeball.
"No worries," said Ethan, returning the smile. He followed Elm as they walked into his study.
"The reason I called you here is because I needed a favour. Past Cherrygrove there is a man called Mr. Pokemon. He has been prattling on about his findings. I want you to take one... whoops," laughed Elm, "I was going to say take one of the three Pokemon here, but I'm not sure if your Larvitar would like your attention on another Pokemon."
"I'll do it, but yeah, he would like company," hinted Ethan.
"Well as a thanks for catching Totodile and doing this favour, choose a Pokemon to go with you." Ethan walked over to a big machine which had three Pokeballs inside it.
"I pick this one, Cyndaquil," smiled Ethan. Both the Pokeballs in Ethans possesion burst open, spewing the white light. Standing in front of the pair was a small mouse Pokemon with a flame bursting out on its back. It had a white face and belly with a black tip flowing from its snout onto its back. Beside the new Pokemon stood Larvitar, smiling at his new friend. The two Pokemon began running around in a circle, chasing the other.
"They like each other already," smiled Elm. Ethan tried to recall the Pokemon into their balls but both of them refused.
"Great, now my Pokemon don't want to go into their balls," sighed Ethan.
"This is a great opportunity," grinned Elm, "I want you to let both of them follow you, outside their Pokeballs, I think it'll make them friendlier."
"Okay," smiled Ethan, "I'll just go and tell my mom I'm going past Cherrygrove." With that Ethan walked out of the Lab towards his house.
"Mom!" yelled Ethan, stepping into his house.
"In the kitchen, honey," cried his mom. The two small Pokemon followed behind him. His mom walked into the living room and seen Ethan with two little creatures standing at his legs. She screamed as she seen Cyndaquils small flames.
"Mom, this is my new Pokemon Cyndaquil," laughed Ethan.
"Why aren't they in their Pokeballs? Why are you soaking!" cried his mom, louder than her other cries.
"I am helping Elms research and I am soaking because I helped get a Pokemon back into his Pokeball. I am going to get changed." After about twenty minutes of babysitting his Pokemon, who still refused to go into their Pokeballs, Ethan stepped into the living room wearing a pair of black combat trousers, a black t-shirt with a red long sleeved undershirt.
"I am going past Cherrygrove as a favour for Elm," Ethan said to his mom.
"Oh, well make sure you stop off at Cherrygrove Pokemon Centre and sleep the night there,"
"Okay mom," said Ethan, kissing his moms cheek. His pair of Pokemon chased him out the door as he was about to step out into the town.
"Ethan, your Pokegear came back from the repair shop by the way," she said, tossing a watch-like item at Ethan. He expertly caught it and strapped it to his wrist. The black and red Pokegear powered up. "I put the liberty of putting my number and Prof. Elms number into it, you remember how to use it right?"
"Mom, of course, it's not something I can forget,"
"Just turn it on, select the name and press call. Such simplicity," laughed his mom. "Take care, Ethan." With that Ethan walked out the door to go to Cherrygrove City.
