"Zzzzzz...Zzzzzzz...Zzzzz...Zzzzz...Zzzzzz...Zzzzz...Zzzzzz...Zzzzzzz...Zzzzz"snored a sleeping Lincoln as he slept on the private bed of the airplane that would take him to the Paldea Region.

"Hey Kid!"said the pilot from the intercom, waking Lincoln from his slumber.

"Wahhhhh!"exclaimed Lincoln as he fell off the bed and got up to look around.

For the first couple of seconds he wondered where he was before he remembered where exactly he was. The fight with his sisters, and his grandfather suggesting that he went to summer school on the other side of the world in order to keep him safe from his sisters combined anger.

"What's going on?"asked Lincoln, wondering what the pilot had to say to him.

"We are going to be landing in Paldea soon. So I suggest you get dressed and have a quick breakfast as we'll be landing in a few minutes."said the pilot, causing Lincoln to quickly change into his school uniform.

"It's kind of cold today so I'm going to put on my school jacket and school vest."said Lincoln as he put on a blue vest over his white shirt, then put on a gray suit jacket over said blue vest.

"Now I look like an Academy student."said when can I see check themselves one last time in the mirror before he packed up his belongings in his backpack and duffle bag and began heading to the kitchen area of the plane.

There he noticed that the fridge had peanut butter and sauerkraut, and that no one was around to tell him he shouldn't eat a peanut butter and sauerkraut sandwich. So without wasting a moment, Lincoln began making himself a peanut butter and sauerkraut sandwich by pulling out two slices of bread and then covering one with peanut butter and the other with sauerkraut.

"Can't tell me what to love."said Lincoln as he happily took a bite of his peanut butter and sauerkraut sandwich.

A few minutes later he finished the last bite and soon got himself ready as he felt like the plane was beginning to descend.

"Attention passenger, we will be arriving in Cabo Poco in just a few minutes so please fasten your seatbelt and get ready for some turbulence."said the pilot just as Lincoln was securing himself to his plane chair.

"Okay, time for the big moment Lincoln."said Lincoln, as he could feel the plane descending as he looked outside and saw a beautiful Island with a huge hole in the middle.

"Wow...!"said Lincoln, as it didn't take a genius to realize that that large island was Paldea.

"Welcome to Paldea, Lincoln Loud."said the pilot has he carefully landed the plane and a green patch of grass.

Within moments the plane door opened and Lincoln stepped out of the plane as he began to take his first steps into the Paldea Region. Lincoln was amazed by how green the grass was and how beautiful everything looked as they look like it was mostly nature that controlled this island.

"Man, this is the cleanest air I've ever breathed."said Lincoln to himself as he took a deep breath of the Paldea Region's air.

"I'm glad that you find Paldea so breathtaking, Master Lincoln."said a man with white hair.

Lincoln did a double take as he looked at the man who was speaking to him.

He was wearing a black dress shirt button up all the way to the top. Said dress shirt was covered by orange suit jacket with white lines all over it. His dress pants were white and neatly pressed as there didn't appear to be a single wrinkle on it. The same to be said for his squeaky clean white dress shoes. But the most noticeable feature Lincoln notice about the old man was the strange balls around his suit jacket pockets.

"Welcome to Paldea, Master Lincoln. I am Director Clavell, the director of Naranja Academy."said Mr Clavell, identifying himself as the director of Naranja Academy.

"Oh, nice to meet you!"said Lincoln as he tried his best to be polite.

"No need to be so stiff, Master Lincoln. There is no need to be concerned as I too am an old friend of your grandfather, Albert."said Mr Clavell, as Lincoln was amazed that this is the first time he has heard that.

"You know my Pop Pop?"asked Lincoln.

"I have known the man for over ten years and I consider him one of my bestest friends. I also noticed that you bear a strong resemblance to him so that's how I was easily able to tell that you were Master Lincoln Loud, that's not many people can pull off that unique white haired turkey tail."said Mr Clavell, as Lincoln looked at his hair and remember that it was indeed identifiable.

"Oops, I forgot my hat."said Lincoln as he put on his baseball cap over his head, as it was sunny today and he didn't want to get a sunburn as he forgot his sunscreen.

"Come this way and I shall lead you to Naranja Academy."said Mr Clavell as he motion ls for Lincoln to follow him.

"Of course!"said Lincoln as he began following Mr Clavell.

"So...um... how do you know my grandfather?"asked Lincoln, wanting to know how this man knew his grandfather.

"Albert saved my life around ten years ago by moving me out of the way just before I was crushed by a nearby rock fall. Since then we have stayed quite close and I do enjoy playing the occasional game of online checkers with him."said Mr Clavell, has Lincoln could quickly tell that this guy was a guy of manners and etiquette.

"I and quite pleased to see that the grandson of my old friend will be studying Pokemon at Naranja Academy."said Mr Clavell.

"Pokemon?"asked Lincoln, as that the first time he has heard that word.

Mr Clavell did a double take as soon as he heard Lincoln say Pokemon in a way that made it sound like he had no idea what he was talking about. He then smiled as he let out a huge sigh.

"Ha... I guess I shouldn't be surprised that Albert kept it hidden from you as a way to surprise you in a way that would most please you, Master Lincoln. Allow me to explain what is going on and why Paldea it's so much more special than anywhere else in the world save for a few other places."said Mr Clavell, as Lincoln looked at him with an interested look.

"Here in Paldea, their lives unique creatures known as Pokemon. They are powerful creatures that can harness the very forces of nature like having the ability to shoot lightning or having the ability to shoot fire out of their mouths, or having the ability to control the power of the forests. Pokemon are quite rare and unique creatures that only found in a handful of spots all around the world so not many people outside of the regions know about them. Here in Paldea and and many other regions pokémon and humans live side by side in almost perfect harmony, some have even on the profession of becoming Pokemon trainers, people who capture and train Pokemon for the purpose of battle."said Mr Clavell very carefully.

"Wait? Wouldn't something like that normally be illegal?"asked Lincoln, as winning something like that normally be considered unethical.

"Well the short answer is no. That is mainly because most Pokemon, regardless where they come from love to battle what each other for the purpose of getting stronger. Some do it in order to gain an evolution, well others simply do it for the purpose of getting more strength. A very long time ago it was discovered that when the Pokemon joins up with a human, that process happens at a much faster rate. So Pokemon will purposely challenge Pokemon trainers to battles to see if they are worthy of capturing them and training them in order to reach their next level. So at the end of the day it's the Pokemon who decides everything."said Mr Clavell, as Lincoln still had some questions but the director seems to have answered them all.

"I guess that makes sense."said Lincoln, as he's on no problem with it these Pokemon creatures agreed to it.

"At Naranja Academy, we teach young aspiring pokémon trainers to be responsible with their Pokemon as many have ended up becoming irresponsible with said Pokemon, and some have you even used Pokemon for dark purposes. So Naranja Academy was established that the way the show Pokemon trainers the right path. In fact because you have entered as a student, Master Lincoln, you automatically get a Pokemon of your own."said Mr Calvell, as he pulled out three balls of some kind.

"Really?! That's awesome! Wait...what are those?"asked Lincoln, wondering what those balls Mr Clavell is holding are?

"These are Pokeballs, special devices that allow you to contain Pokemon in a safe environment during your travel so it wouldn't be difficult to carry them around. You can have up to six Pokemon of your own, and each of them can behold inside of a Pokemon for their own safety and for your convenience. Now let me introduce you to the Pokemon I have on me!"said Mr Clavell, as he threw the pokeballs he had in his hands in the air.

This made the pokeballs expand before they opened up and release some kind of white light. Said white light landed on the floor and three creatures came out of said white light.

The first creature look like some kind of green cat.

"This is Sprigatito, the grass cat Pokemon."

The second creature look like a crocodile mixed with an apple?

"This is the fire croc Pokemon, Fuecoco."

And the third one look like a duck with a blue pompadour on its head.

"And this is the duckling Pokemon, Quaxly."

Lincoln was amazed by these three Pokemon in front of him as they didn't look like any animal he knew before and they were honestly extremely cute, especially the one called Sprigatito.

"Choose one of these Pokemon has your partner and they will accompany you on your journey through Naranja Academy and Paldea from now on."said Mr Clavell, as he began to walk away.

"Wait? Where are you going?"asked Lincoln, wondering why Mr Clavell was walking away from him?

"I have business with the individuals that live at the end of the road. So when you have made your decision on who will be your starter Pokemon, you can come find me at the house at the end of the road, Master Lincoln."said Mr Clavell as he began to walk away, and he was surprisingly fast for an old man!

"Woah! He's fast."said Lincoln, as he looked down at the free Pokemon in front of him.

"How am I going to decide between the three of you?"Lincoln asked himself, wondering how on Earth he was going to choose only one like when they were all so cute.

"I guess this will be one of the toughest decisions I make in my life. Well, I better catch up with Mr Clavell, since he still has your pokeballs with him."said Lincoln, as he wasn't sure how he was going to corral these little guys without their pokeballs.

So he decided to follow Mr Clavell to the house at the end of the road.

A few minutes later Lincoln arrived in front of the house and was amazed by how luxurious it was as they look like it belong to someone who was from a super rich family! The gate was surprisingly open and Lincoln was amazed by this as he wondered who would leave their gate open. But as he stepped into the garden very carefully he noticed that the three Pokemon that were with him were suddenly gone!

"What?"said Lincoln, as he began looking around frankly for the Pokemon in question.

There he saw Quaxly cleaning itself in the nearby artificial fountain. Sprigatito on the other hand was sniffing some nearby flowers before it suddenly sneezed, creating a gust of wind that sent some pedals through a draft. Fuecoco on the other hand was trying to eat an apple before a petal landed on its nose, causing the fire croc pokémon to sneeze, burning the apple it was intending to eat to a crisp.

That is when a young woman about Lynn's age approach the fire croc Pokemon. She was wearing a version of the uniform for Naranja Academy. But instead of pants she was wearing shorts and instead of a long sleeve shirt she was wearing a short sleeve shirt. She also had her legs covered with black leggings, and for some reason her right arm was covered by some kind of custom looking brace?

Her skin was like Ronnie Anne's and she had her silky black hair in a ponytail, with some streaks of green hair protruding from her forehead.

"Are you these three's trainer?"asked the girl with a kind smile eyes Mr Clavell stepped stepped out of the house from the front door.

"Master Lincoln, have you already made your decision?"asked Mr Clavell, as he and the mysterious young lady approached Lincoln.

"And I'm afraid none of these are Master Lincoln's Pokemon as he has yet to make his decision."said Mr Clavell, answering the girl's question.

"Wait? Mr Clavell, is this who I think it is?"asked the girl.

"Yes, this is the transfer student from the United States, Master Lincoln Loud."replied Mr Clavell.

"I knew it! Hey, it's nice to meet you. I'm Nemona, and I'm the student council president of Naranja Academy."said Nemona, identifying herself.

"Nice to meet you... I'm Lincoln."said Lincoln, glad that this girl he just met was friendly even though he had technically trespassed on her property.

"Miss Nemona call also be one of your classmates for your homeroom class with Mr Jacq."said Mr Clavell, and Nemona appeared to be happy about this.

"Yes! Not only use a new interesting student joining our Academy but he is also part of my class. Hey Lincoln, do you want to be friends?"asked Nemona, as Lincoln was a bit surprised by this as they had just barely met.

"Um, sure. I don't have a problem with that."said Lincoln, feeling like he couldn't turn down this girl and her kind offer.

Especially since she didn't get mad about the stuff Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly did to her family's garden.

"Nice! I hope you and me can get along just fine!"said Nemona, who sounded excited to have a new friend.

"Now then, Master Lincoln, have you made your choice on who will be your starter Pokemon?"asked Mr Clavell as the three Pokemon in question approach Lincoln.

Fuecoco meanwhile holding the burnt apple it had burnt earlier and tried to eat it, before Sprigatito and Quaxly stopped it from doing that, making the fire croc Pokemon drop the apple.

This made Lincoln, Mr Clavell, and Nemona chuckle as these Pokemon were quite silly.

"Um, yeah I think I made my choice already."said Lincoln as he approached the pokémon that he decided would be his partner.

"Sprigatito, I choose you!"said Lincoln, as he approached the grass cat Pokemon.

"Sprigatito, it uses its plant powers to soak up whatever water you throw at it. Are you sure Sprigatito is your final choice?"asked Mr Clavell, wanting to know that Lincoln was a hundred percent sure about this.

"Yeah, I'm sure there's something about this little guy that tells me that he's the pokémon for me."said Lincoln, as Sprigatito jumped onto his arm and began nuzzling its nose on Lincoln's cheek.

"Ah, so cute."said Lincoln, finding the grass cat Pokemon to be extremely adorable.

"Sprigatito seems to have taken quite a liking to you, Master Lincoln. Be sure to take quite good care of it."said Mr Clavell as he handed Lincoln Sprigatito's PokeBall.

"I will, Mr Clavell."said Lincoln as he recalled the grass cat Pokemon back to his pokeball.

"Lincoln... I can't believe you actually chose Sprigatito...I mean, like, way to make the perfect choice for you! You two make such a good combo!"praised Nemona.

"Thanks, Nemona."said Lincoln, appreciating his new friend's praise, just as Nemona turn to look at Mr Clavell.

"Can I choose one of these Pokemon too, Director?"asked Nemona, surprising Mr Clavell.

"Oh... but did you not receive a Pokemon when you first entered the academy as well, Miss Nemona?"asked Mr Clavell.

"Not back then, no. I had other Pokemon I was focused on raising at the time. But now I want to raise a new pokémon alongside Lincoln as his partner grows."said Nemona with much enthusiasm.

"Indeed, a rather splendid idea. If you wish to raise one of these Pokemon unequal footing with Master Lincoln here, then I shall be more than happy to allow it."said Mr Clavell, motioning for Nemona to pick one of those two remaining Pokemon.

"Yes! Since Lincoln went with Sprigatito, I'll go with this little guy. Nice to meet you, Quaxly, welcome to the team."said Nemona as she looked over at the duckling Pokemon, who seems please to have been chosen.

"All right then. Now that we have chosen our Pokemon we have to battle! I'll be waiting for you down at the beach, join me when you're ready."said Nemona, before she and Quaxly ran off in the direction that Lincoln assumed was the fastest way to the beach.

"As you may have noticed, Miss Nemona is a tad overly fond of Pokemon battling. But I do hope you join her for a battle. It will get you to know your Pokemon as well."said Mr Clavell, before he pulled out something out of his pocket and handed it to Lincoln.

"What's this?"asked Lincoln.

"This is something your grandfather asked me to give you, it's called a rotom phone."said Mr Clavell as Lincoln expected the phone.

"It's basically a smartphone with a Pokemon known as rotom inside of it. Rotom are made up of something similar to electricity, which insurance allows them to connect themselves with electronics. Rotom seem to be fun being connected to smartphones and now you have a smartphone with everything including a hands-free feature, Master Lincoln."said Mr Clavell, as Lincoln smiled at his new rotom phone.

"A smartphone with hands-free feature. Heck yeah!"said Lincoln, before he put the phone away in his pocket and began making his way in the direction Nemona and Quaxly went.

"So, you're going to battle Miss Nemona after all?"asked Mr Clavell, as his interest was peaked.

"Who am I to turn down an invitation from a lady."said Lincoln, feeling like having a battle with Nemona will help him learn more about Sprigatito.

And hopefully he will learn more about what it means to be a Pokemon trainer!

[After finally arriving in the Paldea Region, Lincoln meets up with another old friend of his grandfather, in the form of Mr Clavell, director of Naranja Academy. Now Lincoln must battle the student council president, Nemona in a Pokemon battle with his new Pokemon, Sprigatito. Will Lincoln and Sprigatito be able to overcome the more experienced Pokemon trainer, even if she is using a new Pokemon? Only one way to find out if the journey continues]

[To Be Continued]


Lincoln's Team

Sprigatito