A/N: Yes~! Finally~! The Pokémon Saga begins! I've been waiting to write this chapter for a while now!

Declaimer: I don't own anything that isn't mine.

Summary: A whole lot of things are about to unfold; a reunion, a quick shopping trip, and a new journey?


Runaway Growlithe!

Niña's POV:

"Nins! How about this one? Do you like it?" Zero asked as he held up a light blue dress with frills, ruffles, and finally (Ugh!) sparkles.

"The shade of blue is nice, but come on Zero! What do you think I am? 4 years old?" I complained before rummaging through a pile of black T-shirts.

"Then how about this? It's super cute~!" The Chairman of Cross Academy exclaimed happily as he showed me a dark red dress with white sleeves and a green sash.

"Yeah, I'm starting my Pokémon Journey Mr. Cross; NOT celebrating Christmas!" I half-shouted, this was just not going my way…

"What about these? They seem appropriate to me…" my Uncle (Yes, Uncle), Toga Yagari, or as I like to call him; Uncle Yagari, said before pointing towards a set of clothes that had Military prints on them.

"Are you sending me on a Pokémon Journey or to Military School? Honestly, you people have no taste!" I sighed, shopping with guys was harder than I expected…

After being reunited with my long lost Uncle Yagari; I was a bit happy and relaxed for a short while. That was until he had to go and ruin the moment…

Apparently, my Dad was currently missing in a world that would never disappear from my childhood memories; the Pokémon World.
Not only that; but I also have a little brother living there with him.

But, after my little brother was kidnapped by a bunch of goons using a Legendary Pokémon; my Uncle completely lost contact with my Dad.
13 years have passed since then; and Uncle Yagari still hasn't heard from my Dad or younger brother.

That made me worry; not only for my little brother's well-being, but for my Dad's safety as well.
And since its family tradition; it was my turn to begin my own Pokémon Journey, just as my Dad and Uncle began theirs a long time ago.

But before I get my Beginner's Pokémon and begin my Journey; there was one more itsy bitsy teeny tiny problem…

…My Journey clothes.

"I told you guys! I am not wearing a dress on my Journey!" I screamed at Zero and Chairman Cross, I then shifted my glare towards my Uncle. "Nor am I going to wear Military-styled clothing!"

Honestly, sometimes I wonder if some men even have a sense of fashion…
Then I remembered Sebastian…
I shivered at the very thought of being forced into another stupid gown by that perverted moron…

"Look guys; I'm going on a Pokémon Journey, not a Fashion Show! Now, will you let me pick my own clothes?" I practically begged; we were going nowhere if this continues.

All three of my male companions stared at each other for a while; and then nodded towards my direction.

"Alright, go on." Uncle Yagari said in a serious yet approving tone.

"When you're done; just meet us by the Cash Register, okay?" Chairman Cross said in a silly tone.

"I will! See you all in a bit!" I exclaimed before running back towards the Women & Girl Clothing Aisle.

[End of POV]


Yagari's POV:

"But why aren't we allowed to go with Onee-sama/Nina-nee on her Pokémon Journey?" my niece's two annoying partners asked in unison.

Ever since my niece left a little while ago to look for clothes that she would wear on her journey; I was stuck babysitting her crybaby Chain and annoying Vocaloid partner.
Why was I alone you ask? Well, it just so happens that the Chairman and my so-called apprentice Zero, ditched me the moment my niece ran off.

"Because it's not only a journey to become a Top Coordinator for her; but also a journey to find two very special people in her life plus a chance for her to learn how to fend for herself without relying on anyone else." I explained before taking one more sip of my Soda.

"But we want to go too!" the blond one, Rin, asked in a tone that made her sound like a little girl about to throw a tantrum.

"That's right! Onee-sama needs us!" the white-haired one, Alyss, said in a tone that made her sound like she was about to cry.

"You two are NOT going with her and that's final!" I half-screamed, being careful enough to not attract any unwanted attention.

That did it; Rin was practically screaming up a storm while Alyss was squatting on the floor crying like a baby.
It felt as though almost every single person in that entire store was staring at our group, but I just ignored it.

"Great. We leave you and the girls alone for a few minutes and you make them cry~!" Chairman Cross said before patting them both on their heads in a Fatherly-way.

"They were acting like a couple of spoiled brats, they just wouldn't listen." I replied nonchalantly before tossing my empty Soda can in a nearby bin.

"That's no reason to make them cry~!" the Chairman said after pulling them both close to him like he was their Father or something.

"You're such a pushover, anyway; where's Zero?" I asked just now noticing that he the silver-haired teen wasn't with his Foster Father.

"He went to check if Nana-chan was finished picking out some clothes she'll need for her journey." He replied before handing each of the two girls a lollipop.

"They'll have to say good bye soon…I doubt they'll see each other again." I replied sadly before pulling out a cigarette from my pocket and popping it in my mouth.

"Do you really have to destroy this chapter of her life Yagari?" the Chairman asked sadly, "Isn't it enough that you yourself never even got the chance to see your own son grow up?"

"I left my own family behind for their own protection Chairman, the same reason goes for my niece…I finally found her, and I'm not about to lose her to those bloodsuckers out there." I replied angrily before pointing my gun towards the nearest window; scaring the vampire waiting every so patiently outside for his next meal.

The Chairman sighed before slowly getting up, "I still don't understand how you could say goodbye so easily…"

"Once you say goodbye; there's a chance that you'll meet up again. That saying alone is what keeps me going." I replied nonchalantly before walking away from the group.

"H-Hey…! Where are going?" the Chairman asked in a slightly panicked tone.

"Looks like she's done shopping, the sooner we leave the better." I replied before making my way towards my niece and Zero.

I couldn't help but sigh heavily once I reached the pair; Nins won't stop nagging me about the dangers of smoking the moment she saw the cigarette in my mouth.
But, that still didn't stop me from ruffling her hair playfully.

After a few complaints here and there; we were finally finished phase one.
Now it's time for phase two…
I wish my niece and I had spent more time together, but in a world this dangerous; I guess it just couldn't be.

That's right…
Even if I say goodbye to her now…

There is still a chance that we will meet again one day.

And who knows?
Maybe I'll even get the chance to see my son one day as well…

{End of POV}


It was another bright and sunny morning in the town of Pallet, people young and old alike welcome the new day with all their hearts…

Today is a very special day indeed, for it is today that three new trainers will each begin their own Pokémon Journey, but before that happens; they need to see the world-renown Pokémon Expert Prof. Samuel Oak and get their beginner's Pokémon.

"Are all three of Starter Pokémon ready for their new Trainers, Daisy?" Prof. Oak asked his one and only Granddaughter from inside the Lab.

"In a minute Grandfather, I'm still feeding them." Daisy replied as she poured equal amounts of Pokémon food in each of the three food bowls. "Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle! It's Breakfast time~!"

One by one; Daisy released each of the three Pokémon from their PokéBall .

"Squirtle, Squirtle!" the water-type, Squirtle, exclaimed happily before it began eating.

"Char, Charmander, Char!" the fire-type, Charmander, exclaimed before jumping up and hugging Daisy playfully.

"Bulba, Bulbasaur!" the grass-type, Bulbasaur, exclaimed simply before joining Squirtle and enjoying its own meal.

After all three had finished eating, Daisy carefully returned each one to its original PokéBall.
Bulbasaur was first to be called back, while Charmander was second.
Daisy was about to return Squirtle to its own PokéBall, but when she turned around; it was gone!

"Squritle? Squirtle! Where are you?" Daisy called out worriedly, hoping that the little turtle Pokémon would hear her cries.

"Is this little cutie-pie what you were looking for~?" an unfamiliar young brunette called out from the sky.

Daisy looked up only to find a young girl hanging on an inflated Jigglypuff's foot; she had long brown hair and sparkling blue eyes.
The Pokémon Groomer couldn't help but gasp in surprise once she saw Squirtle being held in the young girl's arms, but what shocked her even more; was the fact that the turtle Pokémon looked like it didn't even mind being held by the younger brunette.

"Tootles~…! Thanks for the Squirtle~!" the young girl said after winking at Daisy and flying away with Squirtle still in her arms.

"No…! Come back! Squirtle!" Daisy screamed, but it was too late; the girl and her Jigglypuff had already gone, taking Squirtle with them.

"Daisy…! What happened?" Prof. Oak exclaimed worriedly before running out of the Lab and towards his one and only Granddaughter.

Daisy couldn't bear to look her Grandfather in the eyes, not after losing Squirtle.

"I'm so sorry Grandpa!" Daisy cried, not even turning around once.

"It's not your fault…" Prof. Oak said in a soothing tone before placing a comforting hand on his granddaughter's shoulder.


Knock!
Knock!
Knock!

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Daisy said before making her way towards the front door to greet their guest.

She quickly opened the door; only to find a young girl with short raven-black hair and chocolate brown eyes.
The girl was wearing a white shirt with a lilac-colored vest and Khaki-colored pants, she was also wearing pink sneakers and a beige-colored hat.

"Good Morning, I'm Nina Miranda. I'm here to see Prof. Oak, is he around?" the young girl asked.

"Yes, he's in the backyard. Come right in." Daisy said politely as she motioned for the girl to follow her.

Once they reached the garden; the young girl couldn't help but smile at the very sight of all the different kinds of Pokémon in the Garden.
Her eyes sparkled in pure delight as saw each Pokémon, big or small; it didn't matter to her…

…Every single one of them was amazing in her eyes.

"Grandpa…? Grandpa! Where are you?" Daisy called out, but there was no reply.

"Come back! Growlithe! I'm not going to hurt you!" Prof. Oak's voice echoed throughout the small forest nearby.

"Growl, Growlithe! Growl!" a Pokémon's voice echoed in reply after Prof. Oak's voice.

Suddenly; an orange blur ran out of the small forest.
Running closely behind; was an already exhausted Prof. Oak.

"Prof. Oak/Grandpa! Are you alright?" Daisy as well as Nina exclaimed worriedly in unison before running towards the old Professor.

"I'm fine, but that poor Growlithe is really hurt and confused; someone needs to go after him and bring him back here so we can heal his injuries." The Professor said worriedly.

"I'll go!" Nina replied before slowly getting up and then running after the injured Pokémon.

"Nina, wait!" Daisy tried to call out to the young girl, but just like earlier; she was too late.


Nina's POV:

"Growlithe…! Please come out!" I half-shouted throughout town, that little guy couldn't have gotten far…

…Could he?

I looked all over town, but there was still no sign of that puppy Pokémon anywhere.
Even the Pokémon Center nearby didn't see Growlithe, I was getting really worried.

"Growl…! Growlithe! Growl…!" I heard Growlithe's voice echo from the forest a good distance away from Pallet Town.

"I'm coming Growlithe!" I shouted before making my way towards the forest.

Wait for me Growlithe!

I'll definitely save you!

Please be okay until I get there.

GROWLITHE!

It was quiet…
…A little too quiet if you ask me.

Just then; I heard a small rustle come from the bushes nearby.
I swallowed hard before slowly walking over towards the bushes; I couldn't help but squeak in fear as a small, purple-colored mouse jumped out from the bushes and scurried away.

"It was just a Rattata…" I reassured myself before getting up and moving on.

The further I went into the forest; the more Pokémon I was able to see.
Bug-type and Grass-type Pokémon alike were aplenty in this huge forest, there were even a few water-type Pokémon in a nearby pond too.

"Growl…! Growlithe! Growl…!" I heard Growlithe cry, it sounded as if he wasn't too far from where I was.

"Growlithe…! I'm coming!" I shouted out, hoping that he heard me.

I unconsciously ran through the forest as fast as I could.
Big mistake…

Before I knew it; I was already sliding down a steep slope.
I painfully landed on my bottom before finally realizing where I had landed.
My entire body froze in fear once I saw a whole nest of Kakuna and Weedle right in front of me.

Nearby was a huge web filled with Pokémon, including the Growlithe I was looking for all this time. I quickly ran over towards the web, only to be stopped by three to five Beedrill using "Poison Sting" all at the same time.

Luckily for me; I was able to dodge every single one of them by jumping into some more bushes.
I waited until the Beedrill disappeared before going back to help Growlithe and the other Pokémon.

"Growl…? Growlithe…?"

Growlithe gave me a confused look as I tried to pull it free from the web, no good. It was too strong.

Just then; a huge explosion erupted from the ground near me.
My eyes widened in horror as I saw the same Beedrill from earlier returned.

There's got to be a way to get Growlithe and the other Pokémon free…

Think Nins, THINK!

"That's it!" I whispered mostly to myself before turning around to face Growlithe.

Again, he gave me a confused look.
But I merely returned it with a reassuring smile and nod.

"Growlithe, use Flame Thrower on the web!" I commanded, all the while secretly hoping that the puppy Pokémon would obey me even just this once.

"Growl!" the puppy Pokémon exclaimed before launching a fire-type attack on the web, burning it down completely all the while setting Growlithe and all the other Pokémon free in the process. Not only that; but the attack had also driven the Beedrill away.

The rest of the Pokémon hurriedly scurried away, but only after I caught Growlithe in my arms before he could fall to the ground.

"Growl…?"

"It's going to be okay now…" I replied before hugging the puppy Pokémon close. "I'm here, now."

{End of POV}


[A/N:] Phew~! I'm finally done with this chapter! Now this is only the first part of the "PokémonSaga" people, there are still more to come!
I hope I did okay; I had major writer's block during this chapter and couldn't think straight.
So I hope it wasn't too bad…