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The main premise of this story is essentially that Hilda and Nate will be Red's "Rivals" in an attempt to decide the best trainer in the region. While Red is a world-wide legend, and many of the characters will catch on as the story progresses, the clearly evident topic in Unova at this point doesn't have our Kanto-born protagonist in the running. Since Hilda's unexplained absence, Nate essentially did NOT defeat the actual champion. However, many people defend Iris' holding of the title because she did beat the Elite Four while a Champion was not at the throne, thus, those people believe that Nate rightfully holds at least a share of the championship.
Yes, Red has ditched his first team of Pokemon to start over. His Charmander is actually (as described momentarily in the prologue) bred from Charizard, a memoir of his prior successes.
The ultimate decision will be made at the PWT in Driftveil, where Red's being there is actually canon with the game. (Red is a possible opponent in the Champion's Tournament using his team from the Gen 2 games and the Gen 4 remakes)
Alright, let's get this show on the road!
Nuvema Town, Southeastern Unova. That same day.
The small town looked incredibly similar to his hometown of Pallet. It sported the region's Pokemon Lab, and there were only a few small homes and residents. The town was on the edge of the sea, just as well. Red smiled as he walked to the railing, past a trio of houses that children gawked at, and were in need of fresh paint, but emanated a sense of pride none of the other buildings in the area could muster.
He managed to see a pair of people to his right, also viewing the ocean spray. The female of the pair had her right hand entwined with the boy's, sporting a red cap with a black Poke-ball on the front panel and a blue jacket above ash-grey pants, left. The two noticed Red, and the girl began to speak in excitable squeals that only the other boy could understand.
"She's awfully bubbly...but she seems nice."
"Ah, you must be Red, correct?" The other boy offered.
"No!..wait, that was a rather calm, perhaps he is supposed to know who I am..."
Red flicked his cap with a subtle nod.
"I'm supposed to give you your badge case, and my friend Bianca here is supposed to replace that PokeDex of yours. My name, is Hilbert." He seemed to know more about Red than the blonde did, and for some reason, he understood the amount of quiet that he had wished at this point in time."
"Oh my goodness. Hilby, you should battle him! He has yet to battle in Unova before!"
Hilbert nodded, but arched an eyebrow at Red, wanting his permission first.
"...I think...that would be..okay..."
"Did you bring your full team? Or are you really taking on the gyms as a beginner again?" Hilbert mouthed, as Bianca began a spiel about how she always wanted to be an official for a battle. Red flicked his cap once, and pulled out a belt with only one ball clipped to it.
"Okay then, I like your discretion. Besides, Unova has nearly every Pokemon available in these days. Surely you will find some good partners here along your new journey."
"Ahem! Oh my Arceus! I am sooo excited. This will be a one on one battle between Hilbert, the resident trainer of Nuvema and...Re...Reid, the visitor from Kanto!" -she winked at Red, who grinned in graciousness- "This will be a go-for-broke battle, with no items allowed. The faster Pokemon gets the first move, and the first to faint loses the battle!...Ready? Begin!"
"Alright Tepig, Let's warmly welcome are guest!"
"...Charmander!..."
"Tepig's coloration is red, denoting that it may be a fire-type Pokemon, it is quadrupedal, meaning that it's physical move may be something along the lines of Tackle. It seems to be noisy, so it may use a move like Growl to lower attack... Charmander should probably expect a Tackle right out of the gate."
"...Leer..."
"...avoid Charmander's gaze and use Tackle!"
Red smiled. He hadn't anticipated his new friend's speed to have been higher than his opponent's, and he completely expected Hilbert to attempt to inflict damage at the gun. He wondered however, how well versed the opposing trainer was. He hoped for a great contest to begin his journey.
"...Smokescreen..."
"Look for it, Tepig, stop!"
The fire pig Pokemon stopped on a dime, much to Red's pleasure. He wanted to see an opponent that didn't make blunders. He also noted that Hilbert knew who he was battling, and was a little shaky with giving commands. So far, the other boy was keeping pace with him.
"...Ember..."
Hilbert clearly didn't expect a fire-type move to be used, and in his confusion, he was very close to forgetting that Tepig needed to get out of the way.
"D-Dodge that and use Growl!"
Again, Tepig failed the disappoint either trainer. Red flicked his cap in appreciation.
Meanwhile, Charmander began to grow a little uneasy. It still had yet to make contact with the opponent, and it was the first battle it had ever experienced. He didn't want to leave disdain on his partners face, and he also held the same streak as his father and his trainer. He didn't want to lose.
"Alright, Tepig. If you see it, go for the Tackle!"
"...Wait for it to approach..."
Charmander, who was feeling a little bit of doubt, cleared it's head, and sure enough, Tepig was drawing closer to the lizard Pokemon.
"...Ember..."
Hilbert could only applaud after recalling his Pokemon. Any singing attack from that range against a beginning battler was going to hurt. Red offered his hand.
"Wow, my sister is going to be in for a shock. Since you don't have the follow she or Nate do, I'll back you up, but I won't blow your cover. Thanks for indulging in a battle with me. Unova won't know what hit them."
"You're a good trainer, Hilbert...Thank you."
Just like that, Red had one stake in the ground. Hopefully, the tournament arrives without to many other people noticing. He liked being the write-in. He had seen it in Kanto, as well as Johto.
What he had never seen, was a pair of champions vying for the outright title. He hoped he would be able to meet both of them.