Pokémon - The New Journey
Episode #1
VOICE: That's right! I hereby declare to the Pokémon of the world, I will be the greatest Pokémon trainer, the greatest Pokémon master……of all time!
This is a girl who is 13 years old. She lives in Pallet Town, where a certain young boy we all know used to live. She is ready to start her Pokémon journey, determined to be a winner. Her hero, Ash Ketchum, has now been gone on a Pokémon journey for a few years. He had taken on the Orange Crew and beat them all! He is now competing in the Johto league. This girl has always dreamed of accomplishing this, and is eager to start her Pokemon journey.
INTRODUCING TITLE: The Dawn of a New Beginning!
GIRL: Hey, Mom! Hurry up with the grub! I wanna eat now so that I can go to bed straight away for my Pokémon journey tomorrow.
MUM: Casey Kapcha! Don't speak to me like that!
CASEY: Sorry Mom…I'm just so excited that I'm gonna start tomorrow! It's just too soon!
MRS K: Now, you're a very mature girl…I know you're excited but you shouldn't rush moments like these. Enjoy your time before you become a trainer!
CASEY: Mom, you make it sound like becoming a trainer is a bad thing! I'm gonna catch 'em all!
MRS K: That's impossible…what about rare Pokémon that are almost impossible to catch?
CASEY: Oh, thanks for bursting my bubble, Mom. I've decided which Pokémon to start with out of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Charizard is my favourite Pokémon so I'll pick Charmander! I need a good night's sleep so I can get up early…
MRS K: Oh, come on! Everybody knows that Ash Ketchum overslept on his first day!
CASEY: I'm not gonna copy him Mom! Do you think I'm gonna go to every gym that Ash went to?
MRS K: Probably…
CASEY: Wrong! I'm going a completely opposite direction! Different gyms, different badges…Anyway, I'm going to bed now…
MRS K: But you haven't had your dinner yet!
CASEY: Well hurry it up!
MRS K: I told you not to speak to me like that! Anyway, here it is…
Mrs Kapcha places a plate of food in front of Casey
CASEY: Wow! Cheeseburgers and fries!
Casey forces the food down her throat and is in such a rush, she forgets to chew properly!
MRS K: Was it nice?
CASEY: You bet! Ok, NOW I'm going to bed!
MRS K: But it's only 6 o'clock!
CASEY: (sweat drop down her head) Oh yeah…
MRS K: You could always study for your journey…
CASEY: Yeah, ok.
Casey returns to her room and picks up a book. It is called: "Catching Pokemon - The Beginner's Volume".
CASEY: Hmm…It sounds a bit hard! Let's see…weaken it…throw pokeball…Well I suppose I'll be able to pick it up along the way! Now, time to catch up with my Gameboy game!
Casey switches on her Gameboy and starts playing Pokemon Red.
Now, let's take a look at my Charizard's stats…Pretty good!
She goes to the window and stares at the sky.
*sigh* I wonder if I'll get a Charizard on my journey…What if I can't do it? I…I…I KNOW I CAN DO IT! I'm destined to be the greatest Pokémon master of all time! Oh! Back to the game! Let's see…OOH! A wild Weepinbell! Better catch it!
Casey continues to play on her Gameboy all night until she eventually falls asleep.
*dream sequence*
CASEY: So, I'm a Pokémon master! Where are we heading now?
BROCK: Well, how about going to another Pokemon League?
MISTY: That's a great idea, Brock!
ASH: You know, ever since you joined us you've done nothing but steal the spotlight from me!
MISTY: For your information, Mr. Pokemon Master…You were never in the spotlight! You're a terrible trainer!
BROCK: Yeah, you're no way NEAR as good as Casey!
CASEY: Stop it Brock, you're making me blush!
MISTY: And what great Pokémon you have! Your Charizard could beat all of Ash's Pokémon blindfolded!
ASH: That's it! I can't take this anymore! Me and Pikachu are splitting up from you guys! Isn't that right, Pikachu?
PIKACHU: Pika……?
ASH: (Running off into the distance) I hate you, Casey Kapcha!
*end dream sequence*
CASEY: *screams* What a bad dream…Oh, no!
MRS K: What? What's the matter? Did you oversleep?
CASEY: No! I got so far on Pokemon Red last night, and I must have dozed off and the batteries ran out!
MRS K: So what's the problem?
CASEY: I DIDN'T SAVE IT!
MRS K: (Sweat drop down her head) Oh, boy…Is that all? You'd better hurry or you'll be late! I've packed your backpack!
CASEY: Thanks Mom, you're the greatest!
MRS K: I'll be along to Prof. Oak's lab shortly.
CASEY: Ok Mom. (kisses her on the cheek) Bye!
Casey runs off towards Prof. Oak's lab
CASEY: Can't be late…gotta keep moving…can't even stop for a minute…
VOICE: Hey, Casey! Stop a minute!
CASEY: (Falls over in stupidity) Eve! What are you doing up this early?
EVE: I knew you were leaving for your journey today so I just thought I'd say hi.
CASEY: Hey, thanks! It's better to say goodbye rather than just leaving.
EVE: Listen, I know I was mad at you last week when you told me you were leaving and I'm sorry. Since we're best friends we shouldn't be mad at each other since we might never see each other again…I'll never forget you…
CASEY: And I'll never forget you. We'll still be best friends even when we don't see each other!
EVE: I guess you're right…Come on, I'll walk you to Professor Oak's lab!
A few minutes later…
CASEY: Wow, I've never been this close to the lab before…
EVE: It sure is a lot bigger than I thought.
They approach the front door and Casey hesitates before ringing the door bell
CASEY: *gulp* I'm nervous…
EVE: You'll be fine…
The door opens
CASEY: Hello Professor Oak! I'm here to get my first Pokemon! Huh? You're not Professor Oak!
A teenager with black hair(with a hint of green) and a headband is standing in the doorway
TRACEY: Hi! My name's Tracey Sketcher. I'm a Pokemon watcher.
CASEY: Why does that name sound familiar?
TRACEY: Well, I used to travel around with Ash Ketchum if that rings a bell…
CASEY: Oh, yeah! Now I remember you! Is Professor Oak there? I'm starting my Pokemon journey today!
TRACEY: He's in his lab. Come on, I'll take you there!
Tracey leads Casey and Eve into the lab where Prof. Oak is working. Casey looks around the room and can't believe her eyes.
CASEY: Wow! Look at all the pokeballs!
She notices a picture of Ash Ketchum's face above a section of pokeballs.
CASEY: Are these Ash's Pokemon? There aren't many…
TRACEY: He didn't capture many Pokemon, but the ones he did have shared a strong bond with Ash.
CASEY: Professor Oak! There you are!
PROF. OAK: Oh, hello. And who might you be?
CASEY: My name's Casey Kapcha. I'm here to start my journey today!
PROF. OAK: Oh, my yes! I didn't realise the new squad of trainers were starting today! And who's this girl with you?
EVE: My name's Eve. I'm just holding Casey's hand for her!
CASEY: (Not amused) Very funny…
PROF. OAK: Come with me, I'll show you the pokemon that you can choose from.
Prof. Oak leads Casey over to a table of pokeballs
CASEY: It didn't take me very long to decide which Pokemon to start with. I'd like to start with Charmander, please!
PROF. OAK: Oh, didn't you hear? We decided to change the starting Pokemon this time. Instead of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle we have a completely different selection. Since previous trainers complained about not having a varied selection of pokemon to choose from, we have 10 completely different pokemon to pick! You can choose between Abra, Machop, Geodude, Bellsprout, Poliwag, Vulpix, Eevee, Pikachu, Clefairy and Jigglypuff.
CASEY: Aww…I really had my heart set on a Charmander! I wasn't prepared to make such a quick decision…
PROF. OAK: Make it quick before the other trainers arrive and take one!
CASEY: Let's see…who would be a great pokemon to have on the team?
There is a knock on the door.
TRACEY: I'll get it!
PROF. OAK: That's probably one of the trainers now! Hurry!
EVE: Who will it be Casey?
CASEY: I think I'll take………Abra
PROF. OAK: Abra it is. Now take these – your pokedex and pokeballs. Now, there have been some new species of Pokémon seen lately. I would be very grateful if you could capture some and send them to me so that I can study them. Ash Ketchum has given me some, and so has my grandson, Gary.
CASEY: I'll do my best, Professor.
PROF. OAK: Well, good luck Casey!
CASEY: Thanks Professor!
Tracey enters the room and is followed by a woman
CASEY: Mom? You made it!
MRS K: Well, I had to say goodbye to my little angel…I can't believe how grown up you are!
CASEY: Aww…Mom! You're embarrassing me! In front of Professor Oak!
MRS K: I'm sorry! I just can't believe you're leaving already…
CASEY: Don't worry, I'll be fine! I'll have my pokemon to protect me!
MRS K: I suppose…Well, goodbye honey.
There is yet another knock on the door
TRACEY: I'll get it!
PROF. OAK: Now, who could that be?
A shaded figure follows Tracey into the lab
PROF. OAK: Ross! Glad you could make it!
ROSS: Yeah, I got up a little late. Who's this?
PROF. OAK: Oh, Ross, this is Casey. She's also starting her journey today. Casey, this is my grandson Ross. He's Gary's cousin. Do you remember Gary?
CASEY: Unfortunately, yes.
MRS K: CASEY!
ROSS: Ok, Grandpa. I've decided to pick Abra!
PROF. OAK: I'm sorry Ross, but Casey already picked that one!
ROSS: Aww, I wanted Abra…No matter. I'll pick Geodude!
PROF. OAK: OK, here it is. And here are your pokedex and pokeballs.
ROSS: Thanks…Hey Casey! Let's battle to see which of us has the stronger pokemon!
CASEY: Okay! You've got yourself a deal!
EVE: Wow! Casey's first battle!
ROSS: You won't win! I studied Pokemon at Pokemon Tech for 3 years! I know everything about battles!
CASEY: Yeah…well…I played on Pokemon Red for over 200 hours!
ROSS: Ha! Big deal…Geodude, go!
With a burst of light, the rock type pokemon appears
CASEY: Abra, I choose you!
Casey's Abra emerges from its pokeball. It appears to be asleep.
CASEY: Abra? You awake?
Abra communicates with Casey using its psychic powers, and explains that it can use psychic powers, even while sleeping.
CASEY: Oh, OK then. Abra! Use your Psybeam!
The agile pokemon stands up and delivers a devastating Psybeam to Geodude, knocking it straight against the wall.
ROSS: Woah! Pretty strong! It's no match for Geodude! Tackle attack!
The boulder like pokemon hurls itself towards Abra and knocks it flying across the room. After realising that Abra was easily defeated, Casey returns her Abra with a ray of red light.
CASEY: Awww…man! I thought Abra would be really powerful!
ROSS: It is, but I'm just more talented than you!
CASEY: Well, I suppose I should get going…I'm going towards Ivory City to get my first badge!
ROSS: Yeah, you'll need a headstart if you wanna come even close to beating me!
TRACEY: I'm going to search for pokemon in the forest, which is towards Ivory City. I'll go with you for a little bit!
CASEY: OK! I could use some company!
TRACEY: I won't be with you for too long!
CASEY: Well, bye Mom! Bye Eve! See you around!
EVE: (Tears in her eyes) See ya Casey…
MRS K: Goodbye sweetie. Call me when you get the chance to!
CASEY: I will, Mom.
ROSS: Well, I'm off to say goodbye to my family too.
PROF. OAK: Good luck, Ross! Good luck Casey!
As Casey and Ross walk off in different directions, Prof. Oak stands outside his lab, waving goodbye.
Eve? Are you ok?
EVE: Professor Oak, can I ask you a REALLY big favour?
As Casey and Tracey walk in the direction of Ivory City to the east, her mother waves goodbye, while Ross prepares for his journey and Eve and Prof. Oak chat for a bit before heading into his lab. Will Casey have a breeze becoming a pokemon trainer? Or will Ross be round every corner, making her life miserable? What was Eve's question for Professor Oak? Find out next time…