Chapter 2: Decision time

The next morning, Leaf's mother was preparing breakfast when she heard someone knocking the door. It's was Red.

"Oh! Red! How nice of you to visit us!" She said.

"Hi Mrs. Green! Is Leaf awake already?" Red answered back.

"I'm sorry Red, but she left early on the morning" She said.

"Left?! What do you mean she left?!" Red said worried.

"Calm down Red! She's not traveling or anything. Just hold on a second" She went back to the kitchen for the note Leaf left and hand it to Red". "When I woke up and got the kitchen I found this note that was on the table. I also checked her room and she wasn't there".

Red was reading the note on his mind. It said: "Good morning mom! I'll be out for the morning training with Bulbasaur on the road to Viridian City, but I'll be back for lunch, I promise. I already had breakfast and made a meal for both Bulbasaur and Chimeco. See you later!"

"She never wakes up this early, perhaps she's just in a good mood" She said putting a smile on her face.

"Ok, thanks for telling me Mrs. Green. I'll catch up with Leaf then. Bye-bye!" Red said and left".

Outside of Viridian City, in the road to Viridian City, there was a Bellsprout using vine whip to grab some oran berries from a tree, with Leaf and Bulbasaur watching from behind a bush.

"Look Bulbasaur, that move Bellsprout is using is called vine whip". Leaf was conscious that Pokemon learn new moves through battles, but she thought that by watching the same moves some Pokemon can learn it might accelerate the learning process. Bellsprout got the berry and left from scene.

"Well, let's practice now! Saur" They said.

"Bulbasaur, try to use vine whip just like that Bellsprout did" Leaf said.

Bulbasaur was concentrating to imitate the move Bellsprout used. Slowly, two whips emerged from her bulb and grabbed the oran berries from the tree.

"Nice job Bulbasaur! Now do it a little faster this time" Following her trainer commands, this time Bulbasaur performed a perfect vine whip that hit the bush. Both trainer and Pokemon were happy with the result.

"That was awesone Bulbasaur! Huh?" The bush Bulbasaur hit was moving strangely; from there pop out an angry Pichu.

"Oh oh, looks like we made it mad. That's Pichu right?" Leaf checked her Pokedex, but it was a mother of time when Pichu quickly attacked with a thundershock.

"Bulbasaur dodge it and use tackle!" Bulbasaur evaded the attack and directly hit * Pichu, who responded with sweet kiss, confusing Bulbasaur.

"Bulbasaur!" Leaf shouted as Pichu delivered a powerful volt tackle against Bulbsaur, who cried in pain and stayed in the ground for a few seconds.

"What?! Was that a volt tackle?!" Leaf could not believe what she just witnessed, but due to that Pichu was suffering from the recoil. Leaf saw a chance and ordered her grass type to use vine whip. The electric type couldn't avoid it because it was still recovering, so he fell to the ground and didn't get up.

Leaf grabbed from her bag one Pokeball she brought early in the morning and threw it directly to Pichu. "Now! PokeBall go!" Pichu got inside.

"Come on…!" The PokeBall shook three times until it stopped, meaning that Pichu was captured.

"We… We did it! We caught Pichu!" Leaf grabbed her Pokeball containing her new friend, Bulbasaur was also happy about it.

A few moments later, Leaf dragged Pichu out of his Pokeball. The electric type was confused.

"Hi Pichu! Sorry for hitting you back there, we didn't know you were behind that bush. Here! Have some oran berries" Leaf handed some oran berries to Pichu, who hesitated for a moment, but finally taste the berries of his new trainer. Pichu was crying with joy. Leaf smiled.

"I didn't expect to find a strong little guy like you near my hometown. Pichu, do you want to come with me?" Pichu thought it for a moment and cried with excitement them.

Leaf giggled. "Great! It's so nice to have you in the team Pichu! We should head back to home now" Just as she was taking step, she immediately noticed Red standing in front of her."

"Red!" She said.

"Leaf, so you caught a Pokemon huh? I'm happy for you". Red said smiling.

"Did you by chance go to my house?" She asked, Red answered "yes".

"Well, it's almost time for lunch, so I guess I'm heading home for now" She said.

"It's ok if I make you company?" Red asked.

"Sure! What if you stay for lunch?" Leaf said smiling.

"I don't want to cause trouble to your mom" Red said.

"Don't be silly. She'll be pleasured!" Leaf said to Red as both were traveling back to Leaf's house.

Back in Leaf's house, everyone was enjoying their meal, including the Pokemon. Not just Leaf had caught Pichu, but Red along with Charmander caught a Spearow.

"Only one day has passed since you got your very first Pokemon and you already caught one by yourselves" Leaf's mother said, both she and Red crossed looks grinning. "So Red, I understand you want to challenge the Pokemon League right?"

"Yeah, I really want to become the new Champion of Kanto along with my Pokemon. Being part of the hall of fame and that stuff, but I want to prove myself I can do it, while fill my Pokedex with all the Pokemon I can fit, working hard with them, my partners". Red was willing to achieve what he proposed himself, as for Leaf, she was still thinking about what was next for her. She was more confident on herself after catching Pichu by the way. A few minutes later, Red head back to his house to get ready and start his journey.

That night on Leaf's house, Leaf had a talk with her mother.

"Mom, can we talk?" She said timidly.

"Sure sweetie, what is it?" Her mother said.

"I… I know what I want to do from now on…" Leaf said.

"You finally decided you next step Leaf?" Her mother said.

"Actually mom… I decided it very long ago, but didn't had the courage to tell you…" Leaf said.

"Why wouldn't you? What's wrong about it?" She asked confused.

"You see… I want to take on the Pokemon League!" Leaf said it fast and loudly. Her mother didn't say a word for a moment, and Leaf was dying because of the suspense. Later, her mother just laughed really hard.

"Um… mom… I know that's sounds foolish, but it's just…" Leaf didn't know what to say.

"I don't see how foolish that can be. This is something you want to accomplish right? If I had said no you would have given up?" Her mother said.

"Mom… so that means…?" Leaf said.

"It's a long and tough goal, neither easy. Leaf, do you want to become Kanto's next Champion?" Her mother asked.

"Yes. Just like my dad was once in the Sinnoh region, so… are you sure about this? I thought you expected me to become a coordinator or do something more feminine…" Leaf said.

"Sweetie, don't have to be scared of what I think. Actually, when I decided to become a coordinator, your grandparents at first didn't approve my decision, but I still gave it all no matter what the odds were. All I have to say is that if you want to follow that path I'll support you with everything I can sweat hear" With all that said, mother and daughter hugged each other.

"Thanks mom. I'm glad I'm finally able to open my heart with you" Leaf let a tear escape.

"My little leaf, you're growing so fast" Her mother also let a tear escape. "So when do you plan to start your journey?"

"Actually, mom I was thinking about departing tomorrow morning…" Leaf said.

"Tomorrow?! Isn't it too soon?" Her mother said.

"I know it's all of a sudden, Red and Gary already left Pallet Town, I don't want to get behind, and I already my first Pokemon and capture, I want to test the confidence I have gained in this short time". Leaf said.

"…Very well. But you'll have to wait until tomorrow to get all the stuff you'll be needing for your adventure. Pokeballs, potions, food…" She said.

"I already brought all that stuff at the Pokemart with my savings, including my new black wristbands. I don't know why, but wearing them makes me feel like I can do anything" Leaf said.

"Wow… you also are growing responsible my dear". She was so proud of her daughter that she almost broke in tears of happiness.

The next morning, Leaf, her mother and their Pokemon were outside their house.

"May your journey be a safe one Leaf. Chime!" Her mother and Chimeco said.

"Thanks mom, I promise to call you whenever I can. I'll be okay" Leaf said.

"I know sweetie. Bulbasaur, Pichu, please take good care of my daughter please" Both Pokemon cried and nodded their heads like if they were saying that she has nothing to worry about.

"Ok… Bye-bye mom…" Leaf was happy and sad at the same time; she just kept walking towards Pallet Town exit. Soon, she put a smile on her face and rushed towards her new adventure alongside her two new friends.

-To be continued-

Like I said, I'll be including Pokemon from Gen 1-4. I'm planning to evolve Pichu soon enough thought. Anyway, thanks following my story! Please share it with anyone you think that would like it.

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