Chapter 2: An Adventure Begins
Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the introduction, and I hope it was as strange and cryptic as I wanted it to be. There won't be any action in this chapter, but there will definitely be a battle in the next one. Alright, I'll take this time to answer review(s):
goldensphere: Thanks for being my first ever review! I hope you enjoy what the rest of my story has to offer. Lol yeah the intro does kinda sound like the start of Harry Potter. But I like Harry Potter so it all works out. XD
March 9, 12:36 p.m. (15 years later)
"Watch out!" A teen with gray eyes and brown hair exclaimed as he ran across the street. Angry pedestrians glared at him as he ran through traffic, wondering how a boy that old didn't know any better, by the truth was, he did. He was running home to tell his friends what happened to him, and was so ecstatic, it gave him tunnel vision.
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He burst through the doors of the Aspertia City Orphanage with a grin stretching from ear to ear as he walked to his room and shoved the door open. Because of his age, he only had to share his room with one other person, one of his best friends since he came here.
"Riley, what's your problem?" said another teen with red hair and green eyes, who was lying on the bottom bunk of their bunk bed, staring up at him in surprise.
"I don't have a problem right now, Adam. In fact, it's the opposite," Riley said. He was hopping around the room checking every detail, as if he would never see the place again.
"Well, what happened to you then?" Adam asked, after sitting up. "Now that you've piqued my interest."
"It isn't what happened to me. It's what happened to us."
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"I need new researchers. After the recent discovery of Key Stones in Unova, I decided to start studying the science of Mega Evolution. But to do more extensive research, I need to send more researchers out into the region. If you agree to my request, I'll give you and two of your friends starter pokemon and everything you need to start your adventure, including the Pokedex, of course. What do you say? Riley? Riley Marcy?"
"S-S-Sorry, did you say I could explore Unova?"
"Yes, that is what I said. Is something wrong?"
"No, nothing is wrong. It's just... Why me?"
"I saw you stopping by the lab and looking at the Pokemon enclosure, so I did some research, and I saw potential in you, Riley. I think you have what it takes to explore the world and tackle the problems that are out there."
''Okay, but I already have a Pokemon, so I don't need one of yours. You can save it for another trainer."
"Nonsense, it would be the least I could do for all the help you will provide me with. When should my assistants come to give you your supplies?"
"You can send your assistants now if you'd like. I'll meet you there."
"Then I'll see you later."
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"Wait, are you serious? Did that actually happen?" Adam asked suspiciously. He knew opportunities like this usually only happen to people that can afford them, and Riley and Adam don't even have jobs.
"I'm serious. Like I said, Professor Juniper thought I had 'potential' and is even giving us free supplies," Riley assured.
"Wow, she must be so desperate that she's picking volunteers, or she has a legitimate reason for picking us, which would be a bit weird," Adam stated bluntly.
"Adam, you definitely have some trust issues. This is the Pokemon Professor for Arceus's sake. Just believe me. And before I forget, we need one more person to come with us."
"Well, Riley, you and I make two. Should we ask Brooke?" The redhead inquired. Riley, Adam, and Brooke were the three oldest orphans in the building, and have been best friends for over a decade.
"Yeah, definitely. Could you go tell her to pack? I'm gonna break the news to Kai," Riley asked.
"Sure bro. See you in a minute."
As Adam exited the room, Riley plucked a Pokeball off his bed. He remembered finding Kai as an egg three years ago, abandoned in a thunderstorm. He felt some sort of connection to the unborn creature, as if it was an experience they had shared. He took him back to his room and kept him there for a week before the orphanage Chairman, Daniel Lyons, found out.
It took him forever to get Mr. Lyons to let him keep a Pokemon, but it was worth the months of dishes he had to do. Luckily, he was admitted a permit by the League council that let him keep a registered Pokemon and not be a trainer. 'Honestly,' Riley thought, 'they probably did it out of pity.'
After Riley finished his reminiscing, he released Kai. The Riolu barked happily at the sight of his trainer. "Guess what buddy? We're finally going to leave Aspertia City! We'll see the region!"
The Riolu was as stunned as his trainer once was. He only gave Riley a look of disbelief.
"Adam thought the same thing, but it's true. I can become a legitimate trainer and we can win the Unova League!" Kai eyes got even wider after hearing those last two words. For years, all Riley would talk about was the League Challenge, and now was their chance to make their dream a reality.
"Alright little dude, I need to get ready to leave, so help me pack." Kai barked and picked up Riley's backpack.
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Adam knocked on the door to Brooke's room. He heard some banging, a crash, and a girl cry out in pain. Then, a girl with black hair tied into a ponytail and electric blue eyes opened the door. She was wearing a white hoodie with purple sleeves, and blue jeans with white and gray boots.
"Hey Adam, what's up?" Brooke asked quickly, as she finished packing her clothing into a bag.
Adam tilted his head to the side and gave Brooke a confused look. "What just happened in there?" Adam questioned.
"Oh yeah. I Just tripped over some of my clothes, but I'm fine."
"Uhhh ok... And why are you getting ready to leave already?" Adam asked.
"Oh, I was passing by your room when I heard Riley talking about his conversation with Juniper. I already expected you would ask me, so I got prepared."
Adam raised his hands. "I guess you got is all figured out, huh? I have to get packed, then we'll get our stuff and get the hell outta dodge."
Brooke giggled, "I know, right? Anyway, see ya soon."
"Yeah, see ya," the sixteen year old said, then walked out.
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When Adam opened the door to their room once again, Riley was gathering his last few things. He changed into his gray bomber jacket and a red shirt under it with tan-colored cargo pants and gray sneakers. "How's Brooke?" He asked.
"She 'overheard' out conversation and assumed she'd be asked, so she's ready to go." Riley shook his head.
"Ah, Brooke has a tendency to assume sometimes, doesn't she? Actually, no, 'sometimes ' would be an understatement." Riley grinned, and Adam nodded his head in agreement.
"You got that right. Anyway, I just need to grab a few things. I was already getting ready to go on a much shorter trip downtown, but I guess we're gonna be gone a bit longer than that, aren't we?" Riley snickered at the sarcastic statement his friend made, then glanced at the clothes Adam chose. He was wearing a black long-sleeved T-shirt with jean shorts and black shoes similar to Riley's.
'He will wear shorts in any weather, won't he?' Riley smiled at the thought. "Hey man, I'm gonna go to Mr. Lyon's office and break the news. Someone needs to tell him."
"You're right. Well, have fun with that."
"Wish me luck."
Riley stepped outside and began walking toward Mr. Lyons' office. As he approached the door, he took a deep breath to calm himself. Dan Lyons was the kindest man he had ever known, despite his strict nature. It was just dawning upon him that he would be leaving everyone here, from his kind caretaker to the kids that looked up to him. Riley shook his head to clear these thoughts, and opened the door.
"Ah, Riley. What did you come to see me for?" Lyons asked as he glanced up at Riley with a look of inquiry.
"Hello sir. I've come to let you know that Adam, Brooke, and I were recruited by Professor Juniper to go on a journey." He waited for the older man's response. It came almost a minute later.
"Honestly, I knew this day would come. I knew since you saved that Riolu that you're a person that loves Pokemon more than most. I was just waiting for the day that you would ask to leave. And I want to let you know that I will be there for the three of you whenever you need it.
He rose from his chair and offered his hand to Riley, who grasped his hand respectfully.
"Thank you sir. Thanks for everything. When I finish my journey, I promise this will be the first stop I make."
"That would be nice Mr. Marcy. I hope to see you become a strong trainer." Riley nodded his head, then turned towards the door.
"Goodbye sir." And with that Riley walked out the door, and didn't look back.
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Bianca and a young man carrying a large box walked up to the Aspertia City Orphanage. They soon saw three teens standing outside the entrance, obviously anticipating their arrival.
"Hellllllooooo children!" Bianca yelled with a vigorous wave. As she approached the soon-to-be trainers, she did a bit of reminicing.
'I remember when I was their age, starting a journey with Black and Cheren. Look at us now. Cheren's a gym leader, Black is an ex-Champion, and I'm just an assistant. Oh well! It isn't the worst job out there...'
Her train of thought was interrupted when the teen in the middle of their group (Riley, was it?), asked "Are you Professor Juniper's assistants?"
"Why yes, we are her assistants! My name is Bianca, and this is Geoffry!" She says as she gestures to the man next to her. After her introductions, she asks Geoff to open the box.
"Ok, first of all, we have seven Item Balls each for all the items you collect on your adventures! She says as she passed out 21 Pokeball-like objects with gray shells and red centers, a dial in the middle of each. They also a tiny screen on top of the dial.
"These altered Pokeballs are designed for items, and almost any object can be put in them. However, they don't hold an infinite amount of items, so choose what to take wisely!"
"We also are giving you each 2000 Pokedollars and 10 Pokeballs. Do you know how to use them?" All three teens nodded their heads. "Good. And last but certainly not least, your starter Pokemon!" she yelled in exitement. She never got tired of giving new trainers their first Pokemon.
"In Unova, out starters are Tepig, Snivy, and Oshawott. They're Fire, Grass, and Water types respectively." She threw Pokeballs one at a time, expertly catching them as they bounced back toward her. It was obvious that she knew what she was doing.
"Sooooooo... What will you choose?" She asked while looking at them all eagerly. She also enjoyed seeing what new trainers will pick.
"Riley, you should choose first. After all, none of this would've happened without you," Adam said.
"No way, I have Kai, and I don't have any preferences. Brooke, how about you go first? Ladies first, after all." Riley offered. Brooke jumped on the opportunity.
"Ok thanks! I already know who I'm gonna pick!" she said, Her response far earlier than it should have been. "I choose Snivy!"
The Snivy narrowed her eyes and stared back at her new trainer. Finally, She seemed to shrug and waltzed over to Brooke while bringing the Pokeball to her. Brooke was kind of annoyed at the aloof nature it seemed her first Pokemon had, but she shrugged and picked up the snake.
"Are you ready for what we have in store?" she asked. All she got in response was another shrug. Sighing, Brooke returned Snivy to her ball.
Adam took a step forward, already knowing Riley would turn down the offer to choose next. "Huh... Alright, I've made my choice! I choose you Tepig!" The Fire Pig Pokemon leaped into the oldest teenager's arms, seemingly eager to belong to Adam. This, however, left the final starter, Oshawott, looking dejected as he turned around and drooped his head.
Riley walked over to the Water Type, crouching so he can get eye level with it. "Hey dude, don't feel sad. I lied about not having a preference, I actually wanted you." This made the Oshawott take a literal and metaphorical 180 as he spun around, smiled, and ran up Riley's body, perching on his head.
'What should I name you?' Riley thought, 'Hmmm... I got it!'
"I'll name you Kenji!" His Oshawott considered the idea, then nodded his head. He liked his new name.
"Oh! I almost forgot I have two more items to give you! Here are three Xtransceivers, communication technology made here in Unova! And your Pokedexes, items used to record Pokemon data. You can also view your Pokemons moves and statistics if you're in a battle."
The three trainers gawked at the expensive devices that were given. None of them could believe that this day was happening. At that moment, Bianca spoke again.
"Now I have some advice to give you. While you can find many other ways to get money, battling trainers is the best way to obtain it. And you can train your Pokemon in the process. Speaking of battling, I suggest you train for the Aspertia Gym if you wish to do the League Challenge. There's no way you'll beat the leader without a bit of training." Bianca's words of wisdom sparked an idea in Adam's head.
"Riley, we should battle! I want to see what my first Pokemon can do!" Riley considered the offer, then nodded his head.
"Oh yeah, let's battle right now! Get ready!"
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So, did you guys like the first real chapter of this story? I hope so. Please review! I'll take any feedback (if it's not overly offensive). Also, I just wanted to get some real content out, which is why I updated so soon. My normal update time will be every 2-3 weeks (probably). Anyway, I have some questions you can answer in said review:
1) What starter would you choose and why?
2) Any predictions for the trio's future?
3) How are you doing (I hope it's good)? XD
And with that, I will see you guys later!
