StevenZ12: Hello everyone. StevenZ12 back here for another chapter. By the way, did you guys watched the actual ORAS livestream? I did but to be honest, the only thing truly worth remembering is that Mega Rayquaza has been confirmed. Honestly he looks boss. I like the design and his actual strength could put him on par with the likes of mega Mewtwo or Mega Kangaskhan. Anyway have fun reading the next chapter and the next hype wave Hahaha.

In the last chapter, Andre and Snow had their first travelling dispute. Parting with Andre, Snow had a very bad encounter with a group who called themselves "the natives". After joining forces with an older teenager called Sven, they manage to free the white haired girl from them. Andre now has to deal with the remorse he's feeling.

Chapter 4: Andre's first Pokemon

(At green Oak's Pokemon lab.)

″Where in the world is Sven? He was supposed to be back in 1 hour. It's been 3 hours already!″ a tall man annoyingly shouted, looking at his watch.

″ Calm down Professor Forrest. I'm sure he got his reasons″ a female voice hushed, sighing while she was making the evening coffee for the scientists.

Professor Forrest was a man in his late 40's. We was rather tall and a little tanned as well. He sported a black beard that was aligned with his sideburns and to be honest, he was still well toned physically. He had a kaki green working suit and the generic lab coat, only this one was black and sported strange runes at the back. At his waist, he sported a black belt with 6 pokeball stuck to it, 3 on each side. In his mouth, he had an Oran berry tree twig that made him look somewhat like a ranch keeper.

Looking into the Pokemon ranch he actually owned behind the Lab, three Pokemon, one grass, one water and one fire.

″Wait dears, two new trainers are gonna take you to a trip none of you will forget.″ He reassured them.

(Green Oak's Lab road, 8:45 PM. Andre's POV)

Sven, Snow and I walked for some time on a road that had led to the Pokemon Lab. Seeing that I was still dealing with a bit of the guilt I felt for letting her go alone in a city that she didn't know. I constantly muttered I'm so sorry Snow. I swear to Arceus, it looked like a Luvdisc themed movie. You would see me walking with a girl in my arms, apologizing quietly like no tomorrow while slowly fondling her white hair. I did feel her arms "squeezing" around me and even a slight nuzzle that shook my entire being.

Sven just chuckled at this and soon we would arrive to the Pokemon Lab.

″Welcome to the "lab"″ Sven theatrically announced.

My jaw dropped to the floor for the second time this week.

The said lab, was simply huge. The main building could easily be 7 or 10 floors tall and very wide. It was jade green, gold and black and was greatly decorated. What baffled me the most was the many new Pokemon I saw there.

I saw some Pebblosa, a Pokemon I had seen before. I managed to see some Snivy, Swanna and even Boldore. Many Pokemon form faraway region and native Pokemon played with each in other while older and more evolved Pokemon were snoozing or training.

″This place is H-U-G-E.″ I stuttered, simply amazed by seeing this much Pokemon variety gathered in one place.

″Your crush on Snow is H-U-G-E″ Sven shouted, breaking into laughter while giving me a tap on the back, nearly making me fall with Snow still locked into my arms.

″I… I don't have a crush on her. She's cute alright, but that's as far as it goes.″ I managed to say, holding her slightly tighter.

″Yeah sure man, I would take that seriously if you would stop reddening like an angry Primeape… or a blushing Buneary in heat.″ Sven countered, quick like always.

I felt myself becoming even redder. Before he could embarrass me anymore, I sped up and got past some huge metal gates.

This is when a huge Pokemon came in front of me. It was mainly grey but sported crystal clear spike-like appendices. It had sky blue eyes, a grey helmet of some sort and a diamond shaped tail. It had four legs and stood on all of them and each of these legs where complemented with huge rocky claws. This Pokemon looked like no jokes and slightly angry. Once it opened his mouth, I got a good view of is enormous jaw filled with rocky fangs that shined like quartz. He roared and the sound made my knees turn to jelly and only the fact that I was still holding my sleeping travelling companion kept me standing.

″(Diaaaaaaaaa!)″ the dinosaur-like quadruped Pokemon howled, wagging his huge tail which produced a sharp sound.

Unlike me, Sven wasn't frightened at all by the behemoth's appearance. It simply got past me and gave some Charti berry to the huge Pokemon. The beast growled (Yeah. I was very surprised that this monster could actually produce such a sound!) in content and quickly crunched through the berry's tough skin. Then it lowered its head and Sven hopped on him. He then gave me the signal to come and join him up here.

″Come on you little Growlithe, you're not truly going to say that you're afraid of this little guy?″ Sven teased, helping Vulpix and Gilla up before giving a slight signal to the helmeted Pokemon.

″I'm not getting on tha…!?″ I started before getting literally picked up by his jaw, forcing me to hold Snow even firmer as he putted me on his back near Sven. After giving me a friendly nuzzle, the surprisingly gentle giant walked toward a wooden building inside what I now considered a natural park.

″So what is that Pokemon anyway Sven?″ I asked my partner once I got past the shock state.

″Ohh this, my friend, is Diamond! You could sell him easy for a Mukload of money″ Sven cheerfully replied.

″(Pix)″ Vulpix sighted, giving herself a 6-tailed facetail while Gilla laughed, thinking of it as a good one. The behemoth roared in annoyance but made Sven pay by raising his scale right under his rear, making him do the jump.

″What do you mean it's bugging you Dia?″ Sven groaned while rubbing his rear, while the dinosaur started to… laugh. Well if you can interpret the pressure sound coming in quick succession from his gaping mouth as such.

″Hey… what about my answer?″ I coughed, gaining his attention back.

″Sorry about that. This Pokemon is known as Diamat. It's one of the most ancient Pokemon in Nuevo and also one of the strongest. Despite it's appearance, this one his pretty gentle and easygoing. It also the professor's strongest Pokemon. It sports the dragon type with rock type attribute.″ Sven explained while petting the helmet of the behemoth.

″(Diiiaaaaamaaaat!)″ The Pokemon roared, proud of the praise he was giving him.

I stayed silent for the short distance with my mind coursing from Snow's state to the excitement of the new Pokemon I would see in Nuevo.

We finally arrived to the wooden building. Diamat slowly got us to the ground as he was tall and jumping off him, especially with Snow in my arms, wasn't the right idea. This is when I saw a tall man draped in black coming near us. I immediately tensed up but Sven calmed me down by putting his hand on my shoulder.

″So this is the two trainer I was waiting for Sven?″ the man greeted, looking at both of us before seeing Snow's state.

″Could you please help her wake up, I don't like the fact that she's still unconscious.″ I almost whined, having another burst of guilt almost bringing me to tears.

″Sure there is a room there. Just don't do any trick there.″ The tanned man said while pointing a room further down. ″Also make her drink this. It's a bit bitter, but it'll help her system get rid of the grogginess caused by Capulilly's sleep powder.″ He added while handing me a hot bottle that smelled like tea.

″Wait how did you know?″ I disbelievingly asked.

″I filled the professor in brah, now go fake out with her already.″ Sven explained, taking a stroll into the nearby forest on Diamat's back.

I smiled a there antics and went to the room and laid her on the bed.

″If you knew how I feel sorry for what happened to you. Now please drink that tea and you should feel much better.″ I softly whispered, bringning the hot drink to her lips.

Triggering the automatic deglutition was no easy task. I had to bring her into a sitting position to keep her from choking. Once I laid her back on the bed, I thought about my mom and sis back in Lentimas town and I started to get homesick.

My hand held Snow's for quite a long time and I didn't dare get up to look for Sven or the professor.

″Please wake up Snow… I don't think I can take much for of this wait.″ I muttered under gritted teeth.

My wishes got answered around one hour later. I heard her groaning and immediately went to her side. As my face came close to hers, her eyes shot open.

We stared deeply into each other, blushed and then…

*Slap!*

(Snow's P.O.V)

Finally freed from my lethargic state, I felt hot air blowing near my face. I somehow felt like I knew the holder of that breath and woke up. Andre's face was close to mine. I stared blankly into his eyes. When they finally started to show relief, I took my revenge and slapped him. Hard.

My companion comically fell on his back, holding his cheek and groaning from the stinging sensation.

″WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT FOR!″ He angrily shouted once he had stood up.

″THIS IS LETTING ME GO INSTEAD OF KEEPING ME WITH YOU!″ I shouted back, completely oblivious to his anger.

I then stood up and hugged him, literally burying my face on is shirt and kissed him on the cheek. ″This is for coming to my rescue, black knight. I was so scared there.″

We stayed embraced for quite some time and it helped me wash away all fear or anything that could have happened. Honestly speaking, hearing him muttering soft ″I'm sorry″ was really cute and the feeling of his finger running through my hair could have felt more soothing than Jigglipuff's sing attack.

I was enjoying the moment, simply happy that such a person was my friend and travelling companion.

We broke up just in time to see the professor, some teenager, Vulpix and some Pokemon I never seen before that resembled a little purple lizard and a giant dinosaur that looked unsettlingly friendly for something of this size, looking at us, smiling.

″So now, will you still deny that she's not your Luvdisc?″ Sven teased, getting 6-tail slapped by Vulpix.

″(Vulpix)″ The six tailed Pokemon growled before jumping into my arms.

″What do you mean even if he would say that I wouldn't approve it just yet you fake Kyuubi?″ Sven mocked, immediately disappearing behind the giant creature to prevent any payback from the golden furred Pokemon.

I laughed at this and gently stoke my Vulpix as we headed towards the central room. The giant Pokemon returned to the rocky mountain while we went inside.

When we finally arrived to the professor's office, I was really impressed by the "nature" feel of it all. Everything was freshly clean and there where even a lake in the room, which surprised me.

″What place is this? And who are you guys anyway?″ I asked the teen and the grown-up man draped in a black lab coat.

The teenager answered first. ″My name is Sven and I'm 18. I'm a Pokemon backpacker.

This is my partner, Gilla. I am the one who helped Andre to save your sorry rear.″

The little purple lizard gave me a two finger salute. ″(Gil!)″

″ And I am the regional Pokemon professor, my name is Forrest. My speciality is Pokemon natural studying and I'm the head of the Nuevo labs, which is also a natural park here in green Oak. I see that you've seen my most prized Pokemon, Diamat? He's a really friendly Pokemon for his looks.″ the professor shrugged, patting some random Growlithe that jumped into his arms.

″A pleasure to make your acquaintance professor.″ I respectfully replied, doing a short bow.

″Aww no need to get all formal, just call me Forrest, it'll do fine.″ Forrest said, making Kobe's "calm it down" hand motion.

″So are we going to see the starters? Willwewillwewillwe?!″ Andre blurted out, making all do the jump. I face palmed at his antics.

″Woah, chillnobyl out man! Were already in the den bro, you don't need to make such baboom!″ Sven spitted, earning a 6-tailed slap and a normal slap from both my Vulpix and his own Gilla.

I gave him a long stare but then burst into laughter. This achieved to evacuate all stress from earlier.

″Finally somebody that has SOME sense of humor. ″ the backpacker grinned, sticking out a hand that I High-Fived immediately.

″AHEM!″ The professor coughed, gaining our attention instantly. ″Well it's a little late, near 11pm but I will introduce you to the Pokemon here anyway. As you already know, I am professor Forrest and I am the leading researcher here. Like all other league affiliated regions, we offer a choice between three rare Pokemon here in the Nuevo region. Allow me to introduce you to Foliat, Kidling and Aguade.″ He theatrically introduced, releasing the three Pokemon from their pokeball.

″Woooooaahh!″ Both Andre and I sighed in unison. We really liked what we saw.

Foliat was a little Pokemon that resembled a chick of some sort. It was lime green with leaf like baby wings. His face was white as was the rest of his body but his paws were thin and cream brown, just like most birds. His cheeks were white and in Overall, it looked rather feminine. Upon seeing us staring at it, the little Pokemon tried to fly away, but obviously couldn't, so it ran hiding behind kidling.

Kidling for his part was taller than Foliat. It obviously looked like a goat Pokemon. Aside of the goat appearance, it possessed white fur that fitted nicely with his brown face and upper belly section. Two little horn were visible on the top of his head. To complete the portrait, it had a flame like tail and two clawed hooves that looked adept to climb rough surfaces like mountains. Looking proud despite his childish appearance, the kid Pokemon tried to impress us with a baaaa that just made him look even cuter in my opinion.

Aguade looked like a bipedal blue dinosaur with a cross shaped white appendage on his face. It possessed tiny arms with white tips that sported dark blue claws, the same color of the scale plate it had on his belly. It also had a long blue tail with one tiny spike protrusion near the tip. It gave a friendly smile and spew some water up to create a refreshing rain on us.

″All of them are Pokemon native from this region and possesses their own strength and weakness as well their own personalities. You may choose between them tomorrow. Take a good night of sleep and tomorrow, choose between your first… or second partner.″ Forrest proposed, releasing all Pokemon into the wild for their last night.

″Seems good enough. I'm starting to get beat.″ I yawned while rubbing my eyes in tiredness.

″ Same here″ Andre agreed, opening his mouth wide like a Swalot.

I went to slap him for his lack of manners, but reminded that he saved me and instead I smiled sweetly at him, making him blush a little. I kinda knew I could manipulate him since he seems to be used to fall for girls demand. That reaction just now proved it.

″Good Night Snow.″ He nervously wished before disappearing with Sven to a room.

″Good Night Andre″ I muttered, getting to my own room with Vulpix.

*Omni's P.O.V*

That night, neither of them truly slept. Their dreams where full of though for their adventure. It swirled with their conflicting emotions and desires. Snow's especially had an agitated night. Her subconscious couldn't completely forget the traumatizing event that had took place, yet the souvenirs of Andre act of repentance and especially his fingers running through her hair calmed her down once again. In the end, she went and thought about what starter she wanted to get.

″I will get this one,″ she smiled in her sleep before finally falling into deep sleep state

(Following late morning. 10:30 Am- Andre's P.O.V)

When I woke up from my deep sleep, I felt so much refreshed. Yesterday was truly an eventful day. Quickly my thought went for Snow. There where something that unsettled me about her. When I wished her good night, for a moment, I felt like she could order me around like a Combee to a Vespiquen. Weird isn't it, but she seemed to have a strong personality even though she looked so cute. I sighed. This wouldn't make me go anywhere so I just decided to stop thinking about for now.

″So when are you gonna stop daydreamderying?″ Sven shrugged, bumping my back to get me going. ″ we've got to take our breakfast and then it's on to the lab for the starter selection.″ He added, already ready to leave for the morning chow.

″Ok ok I'm coming″ I replied, heading to the WC to do my morning wash.

Once everything was in order, Sven and I joined Forrest and Snow for breakfast. We barely talked, as if everyone were in a hurry to finish their plate in order to get to the true meaning of our coming to the lab. Breakfast passed over in a flash and we then made our way to our main course of the day, the control room. Many devices where aligned on the table, they picked my curiosity.

″What are these professor?″ I asked, trying to sound as calm and collected as possible, which wasn't easy considering the fact that I was literally boiling inside with excitement.

″You're such a kid Andre. Can't you wait a little longer for the poor man to start? ″ The white haired teen asked, looking at me with a disapproving frown.

″You said that because you already got your Vulpix, can't you understand? I'm getting my first Pokemon extremely soon!″ I blurted out, almost uncontrollably while clenching both fists in excitement.

″AND I MIGHT RECONSIDER GIVING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A POKEMON TO SUCH AN IMMATURE KID IF YOU DON'T STOP RIGHT NOW!″ Forrest shouted, making the whole building shake.

A dark green aura was slowly seeping around him and he was manifestly annoyed. Gilla and Vulpix quickly retreated into their trainer's arms and tried to make themselves little.

″Sorry about that.″ both I and Snow sheepishly repented, keeping our head down.

″Wow, you're still strong as ever… heh Forrest?″ Sven whispered for himself.

″ Sorry about that kids, but I had to take back the situation in my hands. Now I suppose that you know what I'm going to talk about. [Blah Training Pokemon is [Blah Blah].″

The speech he gave made me even more psyched, but I really wanted to get my Pokemon now.

Surprisingly, Forrest smiled and told me that he knew that I was excited.

″I'd like to give you both your pokedex, that will have to be with you always as they serve as your I'd and portable phone. Secondly this is your own trainer card. They are your ID. You lose it and nobody knows for sure who you are and our league is long and rigid, so you cannot have a Gym leader match without showing them your ID for the records.

There is a set of 5 Pokeballs for each of you. Also here is the 6000 starting poke yen we give to every trainer that starts fresh out in Nuevo.″ He said while distributing the goods to everyone.

Turning to me, he added ″ The Nuevo league is different from any league you may have heard off. Since our region is immense, we have split it in four. To be allowed to the Black Spade city Nuevo championship, you must have in your possession all 16 badges. Do not falter in the road, as it will be long and difficult. Many of these gyms doesn't solely test the Pokemon and trainer bond.

They test the Pokemon or the trainer themselves. Your skill, your heart, your resolve will be questioned during this path. Prepare yourself.″ He enigmatically quoted, putting his hands on my shoulder.

A fierce look of determination appeared on my face. I already knew it wouldn't be a piece of cake to be the strongest. I putted my hands on my heart and nodded.

Turning to Snow, Forrest said this to her: ″ I do not know what you wish to do, but I will tell you this. You sport very unusual features for a teenager, the native may or may not interpret this as a sign. Find yourself a path that you'll walk on. The region is immense and there are many way to find yourself in this region. Travel and explore the world, but don't use your features to make others kneel before you.″

I could feel that the professor might fear for her, but the gleam of defiance I saw in Snow's eyes told me that she would more than hold her own next time.

″ I understand professor besides, I'm not alone. I've got him with me.″ she replied, making her way to me and leaning on me with a cat smile.

″Good!″ The black robed scientist approved, ″Now on for the choices, you got Foliat, Kidling and Aguade.″ Which one of them will you pick as your first native partner?″ He presented, leaving us deep in thought.

I knew once I made my choice, I wouldn't change it. It was the moment I had waited ever since I wished to become a Pokemon trainer. But in an ultimate act of self-restriction, I turned over to my partner and simply said: ″ Well you know what they say, ladies first!″

(Snow's P.O.V)

I was honestly baffled. Andre was tripping with excitement the whole time but still wished me to go first.

″I'm impressed by your chivalry mister.″ I lightly laughed while he looked away, embarrassed.

I went to Foliat and picked her up in my arms. ″ you will be my first Pokemon of this region, Foliat!″ I whispered to her ear. The little grass Pokemon happily growled then went to greet my Vulpix, who looked at her and smiled. She was ″approving″ this Pokemon for sure.

Focusing back on Andre, I pushed him forward and told him that it was his turn to choose.

″Heh, I guess this is the moment of truth.″ He happily sighed, turning to the Pokemon that looked expectantly at his direction.

(Andre's P.O.V)

*BA-DUMP BA-DUMP*

My heart was pounding, I honestly couldn't decide between Kidling and Aguade. Somehow doe, I found something in Aguade's eyes that intrigued me. It didn't look simply eager, it was like it was begging to be taken.

″What is this Aguade's story? Why does it look so sad somehow?″

″I see you remarked. This Aguade is the only starter that never got picked. Trainers always viewed him as too little or too weak.″ Forrest explained.

″Then I'll pick him. No Pokemon has to be ignored and none has to be taken lightly. I'll show him the world!″ I decided, taking him in my arms. The lizard Pokemon immediately hugged me and wept tears of joy, of which I followed rather quickly.

My dream was finally becoming reality, I had a pokedex, some pokeballs, cash money, a sweet travelling companion and finally a Pokemon on my own. I was ready to go to the new world.

″May your journey be fructuous and best of luck to you three.″ Forrest blessed us.

″Us three, does that mean…″ I started

Sven didn't even gave me the time to doubt. ″Yep man, you'll be stuck with me. I feel like staying with you guys will be interesting. I can take care of the wounded and make the food… unless you wanna eat berries for all your trip.″ He offered.

″Of course Sven, I don't see why not!″ I accepted, high-fiving him.

Snow looked ok with this and happily high fived him.

″Now that this is taken care off, let's g…″ I roared while getting ready for a dash before Snow's hand on my shoulder.

″You little minun, we both have a new Pokemon. You do know what it means? ″ Snow giggled, her Foliat gaining a fierce expression.

I couldn't have felt happier than this moment. And it's with eagerness that I looked at my water type partner and said: ″Yes Snowhead, I know. I challenge you to a Pokemon battle. Prepare yourself.″

End of chapter.

StevenZ12: Well you have it, a big chapter indeed. Once again I'd like to thanks you, the readers for the interest you have for this story. I'm sorry I couldn't update as fast as the first three releases. College is a harsh reality and it doesn't always give you the time you need to write. But I promise I will update at least once a week. If I manage to update at a faster rate, well it can't hurt anybody right :P . Please rate, review or follow to make your suggestion on writing stile, syntax, storyline or even grammar. I'm willing to learn on how to make better stories anyway so I won't bite if you leave a comment, good or bad as long as it has respect and is constructive. Until them see you guys up and stay tuned for the next chapter as Andre and Snow will battle each other for the first time.

New Nuevo [Urobos] native Pokemon Used in this chapter ( They all belong to VP)

Aguade: wiki/Aguade

Foliat: wiki/Foliat

Kidling : wiki/Kidling

Diamat: wiki/Diamat

Dreamdary : wiki/Dreamdery

Baboom: wiki/Baboom

Chillnobyl: wiki/Chillnobyl