Gold makes his way towards Professor Elm's lab, but notices a strange kid peering through the outside window of the laboratory.
The boy, looking to be about the same age as Gold, has dark red hair and has an aggressive look on his face, actively peering into Professor Elm's study area.
Gold feels intimidated, and tries not to be noticed. He quietly enters the laboratory, pretending that he never saw the boy in the first place.
"Ah, so you've come, Gold. I've been eagerly waiting for you." Professor Elm says in a rather hurried tone as he is carrying a stack of books. The professor's lab was an un-organized mess, but everyone knew this was a part of his charm and passion, as Professor Elm would often be happily involved in his research till the point of forgetting to eat.
"I can't wait to get my first Pokémon!"Gold excitedly says with Glee in his eyes.
"Oh you'd better be, it's a really good one just for you!" Professor Elm smiles back and replies in a cheerful tone, before his huge pile of books fall down on him, causing the young man to down comically with a mountainous pile of research papers all scattered on top of him.
"You alright Professor!?" Gold exclaims, worried.
"Oh, don't worry it Gold. It's just how a day of work usually goes around here hehe." Professor Elm calmly says before getting back up, ignoring his mess in order to focus on the new task at hand. "Today is the day you begin your journey as a Pokemon Trainer, and I have just the perfect Pokemon for you. For the past few years, my findings have led to the discovery of many new Pokemon that we never knew existed before. My personal favourite however, was discovering that the all-time famous Pikachu was actually an evolved Pokemon this whole time!"
"Does that mean that?" Gold replies, but before he can further continue, Professor Elm interrupts him, continuing his speech from before.
"Yes, Gold. I have specially chosen Pikachu's pre-evolved form to be your partner for your quest. I'm sure you'll love it!" Professor Elm says confidently before taking out his Pokeball and letting out the all-time cute Pichu.
Gold initially looks a little hesitant, but it doesn't stay that way for long as he glees with excitement and is already hugging Pichu, who is very happy to be with its new trainer.
"Wait Gold, be careful! You might trigger its!.." Before Professor Elm can finish his words, Pichu has already shocked the entire laboratory in its excitement, causing both Gold and Elm to be comically burned to a crisp.
"Well that was pretty electrifying, even for a pre-evolved Pokemon" Gold says as Pichu is still in his arms.
"Just be careful with how you handle Pichu's power, Gold. You must learn to control it, as Pichu can often end up shocking itself." Professor Elm says in response.
"I'll keep that in mind Professor. By the way, where did that other kid go?" Gold curiously says as he looks outside the window, only to see that no one is there.
"What kid?" Professor Elm asks him, surprised as he never even has time to focus on what is going on outside of his lab window.
"He was here a while ago. Must've gotten and bored and left, Oh well." Gold shrugs off the concern, as he has his new journey to look forward to.
"By the way Gold, I have a little task for you." Professor Elm tells him.
"What is it Professor?" Gold asks him.
"I have a friend in research known as Mr. Pokemon who lives just above Cherrygrove City and has made a fascinating new discovery. He wanted me to send you to see something, so are you up to the task?"
"Anything for you Professor Elm. After all, you gave the best and cutest buddy anyone could ask for" Gold happily says as he pats the Pichu which has climbed onto his shoulder.
"Take care, Gold."
"You too, Professor!"
Gold waves goodbye to Professor Elm as he heads off to start his Pokemon journey with his new Pokemon Partner, Pichu. The two happily run together outside into the open, seeing that the sun has fully risen and shines upon a new day in the Johto region.