The New Adventures of Pokémon
My first fanfiction. w omg. Um. Yeah it's late at night.
So. Here we go. 1/15/14. 12:05AM
Chapter 1: Another New Beginning
"I don't see why this is necessary," I groaned as I was forced down the mundane Route 1, also known as Vaniville Pathway. "Come on, Ayami! Evaluation is fun!" My neighbor, Serena, had always tried to get me into Pokemon. The closest I ever actually got to them was watching herdier track down criminals in Lumiose City. I'd love to visit there sometime, but with all of the alleys, I'd get lost in an instant.
Today, we were going to the professor's temporary office in Aquacorde Town. That small village was directly north of our hometown, Vaniville. The professor would determine if we were ready to become trainers. His main lab was in Lumiose, but it would be impossible to get there alone. I never liked being alone for too long.
When we arrived in Aquacorde, I recognized the array of café tables that were perfectly aligned for passersby to get an amazing view. "Ayami!" Serena waved her hand in front of my face. "I hear you," I smiled weakly. She simply giggled and took my wrist, "Let's go!"
I reluctantly allowed her to drag me down the stairs and into a small building in the east of the town. When we got inside, there was less than we expected. It didn't look like a place for a professor. "Is this the place?" I quietly asked Serena as I noticed a middle-aged woman behind a small desk. Serena nervously fiddled through her purse, "It has to be! The last building on the left… oh, where's my map?" The woman spoke up, "I believe you're looking for the professor?"
We nodded simultaneously at her words. She seemed kind and amiable. "He's right up the stairs. I know this place is small, but I help young trainers heal their partners. The professor helps me pay rent by setting up a small office on the second floor. I'm sure he'll be glad to see you two!" We thanked her and quickly went up the rustic stairs that were in the back left corner.
The room was surprisingly clean. I imagined it being cluttered with papers while wild Pokemon created chaos as a clumsy professor would chase them. I glanced at Serena who donned a big smile. Then, I scanned the room for the man. I found him hunched over a table. He seemed to be writing something until my over excited neighbor piped up. "Hi!" I thought he would have jumped in surprise, but he was actually very calm.
He straightened out his back and made a full turn to look at us. His chocolate, wavy hair was medium length. The color matched the gentle gruff lines that graced the bottoms of his cheeks. He was certainly one of the better looking professors. Not that I was looking at him like that!
"Hello, girls," He slowly made his way towards us and stopped a few feet away, "Who wants to be a Pokemon trainer?" I certainly didn't want to. Becoming a trainer meant traveling on your own and interacting with strange people. Maybe if I answered the opposite of Serena, I would be able to go back home and play on my GameCube that sat clean in the middle of my room. "I, Professor Sycamore, will determine that."
"I do!" Serena chimed. The professor smiled and held out his hand, "And you are?" She shook his hand daintily and giggled, "I'm Serena! I love Pokemon!" When their hands parted, the professor crossed his arms. "Yes, yes. You will make a fine trainer! You don't have any Pokemon with you, but I can feel your love for them already." Serena nodded and composed herself. It was my turn now.
"Ayami," I spoke shyly. I looked away, but I could feel his stare. Then, he clapped his hands which made me jump a little. "Congratulations, both of you!" My mouth fell open. Serena nudged me and squealed in delight, "Oh my Xerneas!" I, on the other hand, fidgeted and looked around frantically, "I… I think you have the wrong idea, Professor. All I do is watch T.V. and play video games. I'm not ready for this." Serena closed my mouth with her hand and laughed, "Ayami's just nervous!" Professor Sycamore walked forward and put a hand on my shoulder, "I am sure you have knowledge and coordination on your side. I see a bright future ahead filled with Pokemon!" Darn his charm.
"Of course you won't be going alone!" That made me smile a bit. "Please, choose your starter. Pick carefully now." The professor brought over a tray that held three pokeballs. There were labels beneath each one. From left to right, they read, "Froakie", "Fennekin", and "Chespin". These names were familiar since they were in the pamphlet that came in the mail a week ago. It had given us details on the evaluation and the starters.
Serena looked at me then at the professor, "Who gets to choose first?" Professor Sycamore simply smiled, "That's up to you two." Serena always talked about the fox Pokemon, even before we got the pamphlet. I smiled, "Go on!" I was excited to see my best friend complete the first step of her dream.
She was calmer than I imagined. Her pink skirt billowed as she approached the tray. Both of her hands carefully cupped the pokeball. She picked it up. "I, Serena Parks, take thee, Fennekin, to be my first partner!" I laughed a little, "You're not marrying it." She shrugged and turned around. "Come on out!" She flung the pokeball into the air, and a red light soon turned into a small fox. I had to admit that it was insanely adorable.
The Fennekin squeaked and ran around in circles. While Serena was busy calming the cute starter, Professor Sycamore cleared his throat. I quickly looked back at him. "I don't know…" He smiled greatly, "Take your time." I lowered my voice, "Okay."
I chose Froakie. From what I saw on T.V., water types always appealed to me. I smiled at the pokeball that was nesting in my palms. The professor set down his tray and pointed outwards, "Go ahead! Let her out!" I copied Serena and tossed the ball into the air. A blue frog with a white, cloudy scarf fell into my arms. She was very cute. I started to love Pokemon.
Serena came over to me with her Fennekin in her arms. "I named her Kinnie! What are you gonna name yours?" I hadn't thought about it. I glanced at my neighbor then stared at the Froakie. She stared right back at me. I could feel a special bond already. "Flo."
Ahh! Okay. So. This is fun. x3 I promise there's more action in the next chapter. You know, we gotta get through some introductions.
Oh, and don't make fun of all of my paragraph break things ;w; I just think it's better than trying to read a huge paragraph. I love huge paragraphs! But not if I'm writing them. _ If nobody reads this, then that's okay ouo