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Chapter I: Birth of a Legend

Arc: Trainer Basics arc

In a small town in the south of Johto, in a town called New Bark Town, a young kid awoke, understandably excited. He was going to receive a Pokémon, and start a journey. The young kid started packing.

After a few hours, Ethan had finally assembled everything he would need to go on a journey, including his PokéGear. He had also put his skateboard, laptop, changes of clothes, and his cooking book, as well as about $10,000. He said goodbye to his mother and bolted straight to the professor's lab. Just before he went in, he noticed a red-haired boy looking in, but he didn't have any time to think about it, he was going to get a partner.

"Professor Elm!" Ethan yelled, with almost boundless energy and enthusiasm. The person in question than said "Ethan Raijin, you never change". Ethan ran straight to him. In front of him, a barrier and three Pokéballs. "There are three new Pokémon who, just like you, are excited to go on a journey" Professor Elm explained to the boy. There were three, but Ethan knew the one he wanted months in advance. He asked the professor, excitingly "Can I have Cyndaquil please?". The professor just smiled and handed him the middle Pokéball.

Ethan pressed the button in the middle and threw it. A stream of white light appeared as the ball opened and a small blue and cream Pokémon appeared. A small fire burst from its back. "Cynda" the small creature yelped. Ethan screamed in joy and thanked the professor before running out of the lab. The little Pokémon followed him.

When he got outside the lab, he was greeted by a beautiful young girl with raven-coloured hair, holding a blue ball with a white belly, arms, legs, eyes and a tail.

Ethan greeted his best friend, nervously. "Hi Lyra". The girl smiled and saw the fiery mouse. "So, you chose Cyndaquil" the girl said. "You're going to tell your mom?" "Yes" Ethan replied. "Can I tag along?" the girl asked.

Ethan ran home to his mother. He dropped his bag and showed his mother his new Pokemon. "Mom, meet my new friend, Cyndaquil." Ethan said excitingly.

"Aw, he's so cute." his mother replied. "So, you're going on a journey." "Well, whatever happens just call your mother, okay?"

"I will" Ethan assured his mother.

"Have fun."

"I'll miss you."

Ethan walked away. He had said goodbye to most of his friends and to his mother. Before he left New Bark, he heard something running towards him. When he looked back he saw what appeared to be a battery with arms and legs. Ethan smiled.

"You want to come with me, Elekid?" Ethan asked the little creature. "Ele" the creature replied. Elekid also brought its Pokeball with him. He put Elekid in his Pokeball and continued his trek.

"Ethan, wait!" Lyra appeared before him. "I said I was tagging along." Lyra told him. Lyra handed him more Pokeballs. "I think you'll need these."

"Thanks, Lyra". He blushed and then smiled at her.

"Lyra, I feel we'll have a great journey." Ethan said.

"Me, too". She replied.

In a dark room, two young men sat opposite each other. One was taller, and older than the other. He moved slightly before asking "I take it you accomplished your task?" he asked.

"Of course." He told him. The boy grinned. He knew that their plan would eventually come to fruition. He knew they would win. He knew Team Rocket would return.

Well, that was my first story. I hope you enjoyed. Please review and favorite. I would really appreciate it.