We walked for about half an hour before stopping at a riverside clearing. I dropped my bag and leaned against the rock, pulling out my bait and my Super Rod.
"Quil?" Volcan asked.
"We're gonna catch us a new team mate, Volcan." I smiled, hooking the bait on and tossing the string out into the calm river. After about 10 minutes, I felt something tug on the hook. I reeled it in. It was a...

Horsea!

"Volcan, use rapidfire Ember!" I quickly ordered. The Horsea shot a Bubble at Volcan, who swiftly dodged and continued his Ember assault. After dodging a few more bubbles, Volcan fainted the Horsea. I lobbed a pokeball at it.

1 roll.

2 rolls.

... ding!

Letting out a sigh of relief, I hugged Volcan and set out our new catch. The Horsea looked around before spotting me.
"Hey Horsea, my name is Jessica Blackthorn and this Cyndaquil is Volcan. If you'll allow me to, I'll raise you to be the most powerful Kingdra ever!" I pumped my fist in the air, and Volcan followed suit.
"Sea! Horsea!" Horsea shot a bubble in the air in agreement. Suddenly, I remembered Dexter, my PokeDex. Whipping it out, I scanned my 2 Pokemon.

Horsea, the Dragon Pokemon. It makes it's nest in the shade of corals. If it senses danger, it spits murky ink and flees. This Horsea is female, has the ability Sniper and knows the moves Bubble, Smokescreen and Leer. It also possesses the egg move Dragon Breath, which hasn't been unlocked yet.

Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokemon. It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on it's back burn more vigorously. This Cyndaquil is male, has the ability Blaze and knows the moves Leer, Tackle, Smokescreen, Ember and Quick Attack. It also possesses the egg move Extrasensory, which has been unlocked. Note: this pokemon is nearing evolution.

"Nearing evolution huh?" I raised an eyebrow at Volcan.
"Cynd! Cyndaquil!" he nodded in pride.
"Well Horsea, do you want a nickname?" I asked.
"Sea!" she cried out.
"Okay, well I think that was a yes. How about the name Ocean?" I suggested.
"Horsea!" she shot a Bubble at my face. It exploded and drenched me in water. Volcan, who had jumped out of the way in time, was laughing hysterically. I mock-glared at him, giggling and drying off my face.
"Alright Ocean; we're going to create a stat-boosting regime for you. First, swim laps up and down this section of the river until you're exhausted. Rest for a while and then keep going. This is going to help with learning Agility. Then use your Bubble over and over again to increase your endurance. Then continue swimming laps until we're back." I listed.
"Horsea!" Ocean swam off. I turned back to Volcan.
"Alright Volcan, you're nearing evolution so the first thing we'll be doing is finding some wild pokemon to battle until you evolve, okay?"
"Quil!" Volcan hopped onto my shoulder and we set off into the woods.

Half an hour and many fainted Caterpie, Weedle and Rattata later, Volcan was enveloped in a brilliant white veil. I stepped back and looked on with pride as he grew half a metre and another spike of fire formed on his head. The glow soon died down, revealing Volcan in all of his Quilava-ish glory. He started moving around, testing out his new body.
"Feel okay, Volcan?" I asked, petting his furry back.
"Lava!" he flashed me a thumbs-up.
"Alright then, let's head back." he jumped back on my shoulder and I staggered under his new weight, but steadied myself and began walking back.

We found Ocean shooting Bubble's at a tree trunk, which was soaked with water from the attack.
"Done well?" I petted her head.
"Sea!" she nodded.
"Quilava!" Volcan waved.
"Alright, now it's move learning time! Ocean, today we'll start on Water Gun. It's exactly like Bubble, but it's quicker and easier to use in battle. Just keep using Bubble like you did during the warmup, but try to aim it quicker and in a stream-like formation. Got it?" I instructed her.
"Hors!" she continued her Bubble aimgame.
"Now Volcan, we'll be learning Flame Wheel. Try and use Ember, but before you spit it out try and mould it into a wheel shape."
"Lava!" he moved in front of the river and started practising. While they were training, I started preparing Morning Tea; Fire-type mix and Water-type mix with a dusting of Dragon-type mix. Yes, I make PokeFood. You got a problem with that?

After preparing Morning Tea, I pulled out a novel and began reading, hearing the sounds of splashing water and the sizzling of fire impacting water behind me.

About an hour later, I heard the distinct calls of "Quilava!" and "Horsea!". I turned around and both of my pokemon were grinning immensely. I marked my page and shoved the book back into my bag, clapping my hands together eagerly.
"Well guys, show me what you can do." I smiled.
Volcan went first. Taking aim at the steaming water, he opened his mouth and a blazing wheel of flames erupted out, slamming into the river and dissolving upon hitting it. He flashed me a thumbs-up and a grin. Laughing, I patted his back.
"Brilliant work Volcan. How about you Ocean?" I turned to her. She turned towards her aiming tree and a stream of water blasted out of her mouth. Grinning, I lead them to their food and they scoffed it down eagerly. Packing up our little supplies, I returned Ocean, let Volcan hop on my shoulder and kept on walking to Cherrygrove City.

The walk was short and soon we were at the Cherrygrove PokeCentre. I handed over my pokeballs to Nurse Joy and sat down at a table. Another girl my age with bright blonde hair sat down across from me.
"Hey!" she cheerfully greeted me with a smile.
"My name's Brianna, Brianna O'Lorran from Cherrygrove City." she introduced herself.
"Jessica Blackthorn. Are you a trainer as well?" I asked. She nodded.
"My starter was a Chikorita, what was yours?"
"Mine was a Cyndaquil." I responded. We talked aimlessly for the next few minutes until Nurse Joy's voice came over the loud speaker.
"Jessica Blackthorn and Brianna O'Lorran, you're pokemon are all healed and ready to go."
I rushed up to the front and collected my two pokemon while Brianna grabbed 2 as well.
"You off to Violet City?" I asked.
"Yup! That's supposedly the easiest gym and the closet anyway." We walked alongside each other until I noticed a small area next to the river.
"How about I introduce you to my second pokemon?" I suggested, walking over to the clearing and sitting down, Brianna following my lead. I sent out my two pokemon just as she did as well.

Volcan and Ocean materialised on the floor, Ocean obviously in the river. I introduced them to Brianna, who smiled and waved at them. Then she sent out her own. A Chikorita and a Geodude appeared.
"Nice set you got there." I grinned.
"You too." she replied.
"Um... hey, do you want to travel together? I kinda, like, um..." I laughed at her flustered expression.
"Sure' I'd love to." I yawned and stood up, returning Ocean as Volcan took his usual spot on my shoulder. Chikorita mimed Volcan and hopped on Brianna's shoulder when she returned Geodude. Then we headed towards Violet City, both having found a new friend and a travelling companion.

Chapter Two!

Team Rocket will be the main villains in this story, with Luke Sakaki being Jessica's main rival. I sort of made up Brianna but I do need a boy companion, so if you want to be said boy companion then just review submitting this form.

Name:

Starter Pokemon (must be one of the Johto traditional starters):

Hometown/city (can be from other regions, but you have to have moved here):

Personality: (e.g loud/quiet, shy/outgoing... try to add some variety)

Quirks: (you can't be a Psychic, Aura Guardian or any of that crap. It has to be like; scared of [pokemon] or whatever)

Pokemon Trainer, Breeder or Coordinator?: (he can only be one of them)

(optional) Crush: (preferably either Brianna or Jessica since he is travelling with them)

Anything else worth noting:

Ciao!

- Via ~