Kool Yoshi had many adventures at sea. He faced many storms and enemies. One day, after many months of traveling, Kool Yoshi saw a very strange creature. It had blue and purple scales. Three horns protruded from its head. Fins were jutting out of its back and tail. It roared and several others joined it. They began spinning slowly and gradually picking up speed. Faster and faster they went. Fortunately, Kool Yoshi had seen the same stance from farther away before, but unfortunately, it was too late when he realized that it was Dragon Rage! His boat snapped apart like a twig, but Kool Yoshi was able to grab onto a small plank as he was swept away. Kool Yoshi was floating for many days until he finally washed up on shore. Coincidently, a boy by the name of Red found Kool Yoshi and brought him home. When Kool Yoshi regained consciousness, Red brought him some watermelon, his favorite! The sun had been hiding behind storm clouds for many days and Kool Yoshi was ravenous. Kool Yoshi introduced himself in Yoshi, but found that Red could not understand. Kool Yoshi tried English and Red smiled, having found a new friend the same age as he. Kool Yoshi had found that it was better to hold back most of his vocabulary, so others would understand him better. They found out that they were both ten and were engaged in a lively conversation when Red's mom came home and fainted at the sight of Kool Yoshi. Red's mom awoke and Red explained the situation. Kool Yoshi was in Red's room, waiting patiently while playing video games. Red's mom finally grasped the situation and made a great dinner for both of them. It was weeks ago since Kool Yoshi had slept on a soft bed. Although he was a little homesick, Kool Yoshi was eager for the days to come.

Waking early to Red's alarm clock, they ate a light breakfast and headed over to Professor Oak's Laboratory. There was a huge crowd in front of the building, cheering on the ten-year-olds when they got their first Pokémon. Red and Kool Yoshi were one of the first ones there. Professor Oak let them into his laboratory in small groups. Blue, a long time rival of Red's chose first. He tucked away a Pokéball labeled Squirtle. Red took Charmander and Kool Yoshi selected Bulbasaur. All were very energetic and would become strong Pokémon. Professor Oak gave them all a Pokédex, a high tech Pokémon encyclopedia. Before leaving, Blue challenged Red to a Pokémon battle. It was a tough battle for Red. Charmander was weak against water types like Squirtle. But Squirtle, having a heavy shell on its back, was slower and Red used that to his advantage. Charmander's speed helped him evade Squirtle's attacks. When Squirtle was all worn out, Charmander was still fresh! Using a few strong fire attacks, Charmander defeated Squirtle. Grumbling, Blue stormed out to heal his Pokémon. Red congratulated Charmander and let it have a well-deserved rest in its Pokéball. Professor Oak explained to them that in a trainer battle, you battle until one of the trainers black out, while in a gym battle, you could only use three Pokémon. Kool Yoshi and Red headed off in the direction of Viridian Forest under the instruction of Professor Oak and their adventures began!