{I do not own pokemon, etc, etc.}

CHAPTER 2 - Choose you Starter

Light shone through the horizon, as the dark clouds began to regain their white hues. Pidgeys began to chirp, their calls signaling the start of a new day.

For work... that is if you're an adult.

However, for most kids, it is a special day. New opportunities are granted, new responsibilities are held and decision making skills will be put on the; from that day onward, everything they do will govern the outcome of their futures.

Today marks the day that 10-year-old kids are given their first starter pokemon, as well as becoming official pokemon trainers.

And our main character, Ryo, is no exception to that.

Usually, kids would go to the Pokemon Professor's lab to receive their starter pokemon. This year, however, starter pokemons are given out at school.

Speaking of which, there was already a huge line of kids waiting for their turn. At the end of the line, we find our main character chatting with two friends, a boy and girl around his age.

"Can't wait to start my adventure… What about you guys, Megan and Kyle?"

"I'm a bit nervous, but I'm definitely just as excited!" The girl spoke confidently.

"Well, basically what she said." The boy added his two cents.

{A/N= Megan looks like Serena with blue eyes and silver blond hairs, wearing May's dress. Kyle looks like Asta with silver's Dress code from Black Clover.}

RYO'S POV

"So, what starter are you guys gonna choose?" I asked, glancing at my friends in curiosity.

"Hmm… I was thinking about choosing Popplio. They're so cute and they are so beautiful when they evolve!" Megan gushed.

"Nice." I complimented before I turned to my other friend. "What about you?"

"Well… I haven't decided yet. Should I pick Rowlet?" asked Kyle.

"I think it's a great choice!" Megan said cheerily.

"Yup." I nodded in agreement. They both then turned their attention to me.

"What about you Ryo?" they asked in unison. At the question, I felt a smirk forming on my lips.

"Don't want to sound like that guy but I'm kind of glad none of you guys are picking Litten. I've always wanted an Incineroar since they are just so cool looking."

I was already lost in my own world as I thought about the future, all the badass things that my Incineroar and I will do. Just thinking it brought sparkles to my eyes.

"Someone's eager." I heard Kyle said, as it snapped me back into reality.

Just as Megan was about to speak, we heard someone call out to us.

"Hey!" Looking towards the voice, we spot Professor Kukui waving while shouting, "You three are the last ones so hurry up if you want a pokemon!"

Looking around we found that everyone was gone and took that as our cue to enter.

Stacks of empty containers could be seen on top of one another, all of which are scattered around the classroom: some strewn all over the floor, others piled on desks. On the table rested an almost empty container.

With only two pokeballs available.

"Umm Professor Kukui… Why are there only two pokeballs when there are three of us?" Megan asked.

The professor rubbed his head sheepishly. "Well there was a slight mistake and I miscalculated 116 pokeballs for 117 kids. So, we are one pokemon short." prof replied calmly.

"What are those 2 pokemons professor" I asked, glancing at the two pokeballs before looking back at the professor.

"A Popplio and a Rowlett." The news sound disheartening but I kept that to myself.

"Well, looks like it's your lucky day guys, go ahead and choose." I said with a smile.

"WHAAAATTTT?" Megan and Kyle exclaimed. "What about you?"

"I mean, they are the pokemons you wanted so go ahead and pick your starters. I can always start my journey later." I said faking a smile.

"No! We can't do that! We are friends so either we do it together or not at all!" insisted Megan.

"Yeah idiot, for the first time she's right." agreed Kyle as Megan shouted 'Hey!' indignantly. I can't help but blink. "I-I mean, it's not like I care about you or anything… only then you won't have any excuse when I defeat you." continued Kyle.

I gave a tearful smile. "Well, guess we're starting later together huh?"

They nodded, both flashing smiles at me.

"Alright then, we'll come back another time Professor Kukui." I said, only to notice an unreadable look on the professor's face.

"Hmm… you might just be the one." I managed to hear the professor mumble.

'The one?' I thought, tilting my head. I soon snapped back into reality. "Excuse me, what?"

"I said worry not Ryo, there may not be a pokemon on the desk but I think I might be able to do something about it." Professor Kukui said with a grin.

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HEY guys, how do you like the story so far? Which starter you want Ryo to get? No evolved or legendary pokemon. Okay, thanks for reading.

Also, any suggestions are very welcome. Whether it is for a story, a character, or whatever. Just PM me what you want and I will see if I can apply it to my story.