With six Poke Balls, a Pokedex, and my partner Piplup I'm on my way to Jubilife City. But first I go through Sandgem Town and meet up with a guy named Lucas. He looks like the boy trainer you play as in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
"Hey there! Congrats on getting your first Pokémon. Here's some potions to heal damage done to it." Lucas said handing me 5 potions.
"Thanks." I said taking them.
Suddenly, a Starly leaps out of the grass and Piplup pops out of its Poke Ball. It seems he doesn't like it much or he has a sixth sense.
"Tackle it Piplup!" I commanded.
Piplup tackles it and I throw a Pokeball to catch it. The anticipation of waiting to see if you caught the Pokémon always gets me on edge. But I got this one.
Since the Pokémon Center was nearby, I rest my partners there for a moment. Route 202 was my next path leading to Jubilife City. There I encounter Shinx begging to be my third Pokémon.
"Starly, take over!" I yelled throwing him out.
Starly tackles Shinx leaving it with three fourths of its health left. Shinx uses Tail Whip to lower Starly's defense, but we tackle it and catch it. I catch a Bidoof later, but he's hardly used so I leave him in the PC at the Pokémon Center.
When I arrive in Jubilife City, I'm in awe of how big the city is. I always feel blown when I'm in a big city: the lights, the tall buildings, and the people walking to and fro. Piplup for some reason doesn't like to be in his ball so he follows me around.
Lucas comes out of nowhere to welcome me and shows me a school for beginner Trainers. Behind a light post stands a man named Looker. He works for the International Police and is apparently on an investigation. What else is new from this guy?
"You're the new Trainer, right?" Looker asked.
"Yeah." I answered dumbfounded.
"I want you to have this." he said handing me a VS. Recorder.
"What is it?"
"A VS. Recorder. You can record battles with friends and look back at how well you did."
"Cool."
"I must depart: good luck on your journey."
My mind went blank as I watched Looker walk away: it tends to do that when I just stare into space. To my left is the Trainer School so I check that out and meet Barry who is reading status conditions.
"Look at this! A list of all the status conditions." The boy said eagerly looking at the board.
"Let me take a look." I said trying to read it.
After a few minutes of taking the information in, I'm on my way to the Pokémon Center. While waiting I overhear a conversation about a fisherman on Route 218 who gives away Old Rods to new Trainers for free.
"You're Pokémon are fully recovered." Nurse Joy said handing them back.
"Thanks." I said taking two balls and Piplup.
I rush to Route 218 and find the fisherman. Boy, this was a challenge for me. Socializing was not my strong suit at 14, but the good news is the man sees me and starts the conversation.
"I can tell you're a new Trainer. Take this: it will help you on your quest." The man said handing me an Old Rod.
"Thanks." I said taking it.
"Many Pokémon can be found using that Rod. Give it a try sometime."
Back to the city, a few strange clowns are giving away a Pokech to those who answer their questions. Knowing this item will be helpful on my journey I go and talk to them. I answer their questions and obtain a Pokech.
Once I leave to Route 203, Barry bumps into me and challenges me to a battle. The boy thinks he can beat me since he's gotten "smart".
"Turtwig! Go!" Barry called throwing a Pokeball.
"Piplup, wrap this up with Peck." I said nearly emotionless.
Piplup pecks Turtwig and it ends up being a critical hit. Barry's second Pokémon is Starly. Since Piplup learned Bubble, he uses it twice to knock our opponent out.
"No fair! Rematch, now!" Barry demanded.
"No thanks, I've gotta gym battle to attend to." I said passing him by.
I made him ticked. The poor kid just doesn't get me and he never will. Moving on I encounter an Abra: with it being a Psychic type this could be a nice addition to my team.
"Piplup, after it!" I commanded.
The proud Pokémon chases Abra down before it teleports away. With one ball left I throw it. The suspense of catching Pokémon never seems to fade whether you are a new Trainer or not.