Author's Note: And here's chapter 2! Also, I just wanted to apologize for those rude author's notes (now erased) in the previous chapter. I was just feeling a bit angry because of some of the reviews on my other in-progress story. And another thing, I don't really like to see Bianca's Dad as a jerkass. So, I just made it how he is in the games and the anime: overprotective, but nice deep down. So with that, enjoy the chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon.

I hurried out of my house, worried that the whole "Nuzlocke Syndrome" thing that Mom was telling me about might happen to me on my journey. I stopped when I came across the town sign. It read " Nuvema Town, The Start of Something Big". There were a lot of days where I'd wish it would say "Olivine City, The Port with Sea Breezes", and I'd be surrounded by the aroma of sea water, the sound of the S.S. Aqua sailing off to Vermillion City, and the glimmering light of the Glitter Lighthouse. I hung my head and sighed, knowing that there was little chance of ever returning home to Johto. I felt a couple of tiny taps on my right ankle. I looked down and saw the tapping wass coming from Piko.

"Are you okay, Hynden?" he asks me, "You seem really upset."

"Oh, I'm fine," I say hesitantly, "I'm just thinking about some things on my mind right now."

"Does that include what your mom said about the whole 'Nuzlocke' thing?"

"Well, partially. But come on, Piko! What are the odds of that actually happening? Truth is, I'm actually feeling a little homesick right now."

"Homesick? What's that mean?"

"It means I miss my old home back in a place called Johto. Even though I've been living in Unova for two years, I still can't help but want to go back to living in Olivine City."

"Don't worry, Hynden. I bet you'll like Unova! Besides, when you start your journey, we'll have lots of fun together!"

"Yeah, I guess you're right Piko. Who knows, maybe I'll meet some pretty awesome new Pokémon friends along the way!"

Suddenly, I heard a loud shouting noise coming from Bianca's house. I rushed through her open front door to see what was going on. When I got in, I saw Bianca getting scolded by her dad.

"No no no, absolutely not!" Bianca's dad yelled.

"But, Daddy!" Bianca whined, "I'm a good Pokémon Trainer! Why won't you let me go?"

"Because, it's not safe out there for a little girl like yourself!" Bianca's dad explained to her. "You might get hurt, or worse, even killed!"

"Daddy, I'll be fine!" Bianca yelled back as she ran out of the house. "You'll see!"

Not wanting to get involved with Bianca's "daddy issues", I quickly followed her to Professor Juniper's lab. After Cheren, Bianca, and I went in, Professor Juniper was right in front of us, waiting to greet us.

"I've been expecting you guys!" she greeted. "My name is Professor Juniper, and I study creatures called Pokémon. Have you guys received my box yet?"

"Yes, we have," Cheren answered calmly.

"Yep, Piko and I are ready to start our adventure!" I beamed.

"You've already named it?" Professor Juniper asked.

"Mm-Hmm!" I nodded.

"Well, judging by the amount of dust scratch marks on all three of you, I see you guys have just had your first battle! And, your Pokémon all look like they've come to like you guys!"

"Professor," Bianca asked, "What are those three devices on the counter over there?"

"Good thing you brought that up, Bianca!" Professor Juniper responded as she held up one of the devices. "This device is called a 'Pokédex'. It records the data of every Pokémon you guys will encounter! Which is why I'm asking you guys a request: Travel throughout the Unova region, and collect the data of as many Pokémon you guys encounter! Will you guys do that for me?"

"We won't let you down, Professor!" All three of us said together.

"Wonderful!" Professor Juniper beamed. "Here are your Pokédexes, and best wishes on your journeys!"

As soon as we left the lab, I noticed both of my parents standing outside of the lab entrance door. They were holding altogether three devices, one for each of us.

"Welcome back, Dad!" I greeted excitedly.

"It's good to see you, Hynden," Dad said to me, "and happy birthday."

"Thanks, Dad!" I said, smiling. "Are those Town Maps for us?"

"Yes, they are," Dad answered. "Your mother figured it would be a good idea to bring these along on your journey."

"I wouldn't want you to get lost while you traveled!" Mom added while handing each of us one map.

"We'll be sure to be careful!" I assured.

After I hugged my parents goodbye, they wished me the best of wishes as I hurried off to meet with Bianca and Cheren at the beginning of Route 1.

"Did you tell her about the 'Nuzlocke Syndrome'?"

"Yes, I did."

"Will she be alright? Who knows what might happen to her out there."

"Nico, you and I both know that Hynden's a very strong girl. I'm a bit worried for her myself, but I'm sure she'll be fine on her own."

"I know. But Ritsu, what if she turns out to be as bad as I was on my journey back in Johto?"

"That was a very long time ago. I know our daughter's journey will be difficult, but I've got faith that she'll make it through."

"You'd better be right..."

Pokémon obtained: None.

Deaths: None.

Author's Note: That's the end of chapter 2! I wanted to do one of those Nuzlockes where the main character's parents are characters in a previous Pokémon game. The whole spin-offspring idea seemed pretty cool, so I went along with it! I guess with that, Stay tuned for Chapter 3!