HotXbun: We are celebrating two anniversaries this year. Not only is this the three year anniversary of when I first posted this story, this year also marks Pokémon's 25 anniversary!

I want to thank everybody who has read and left reviews for this story so far.

Chapter 10 First Catches

After Professor Kukui left, I began walking through the tall grass.

As I was doing so, something jumped at me!

It was a bird like Pokémon.

"A wild Pokémon", I said.

Then…I smiled.

"This could be my chance to capture a Pokémon for myself", I said happily before looking down at Pop. "You ready to do this buddy?"

Pop nodded, and then…jumped onto the battle field.

"Alright", I started. "Here we go. Gotta make sure not to use too strong of an attack, otherwise the Pokémon will faint and I can't catch it. Pop, use Pound!"

With that, Pop did as told. Then the other Pokémon used Peck.

"Do that again Pop", I commanded.

Once again, Pop did as told.

"That should be enough", I stated.

Then…I took out a Pokéball.

"Here we go", I said nervously. "My first ever Pokémon catch."

With that…I threw the Pokéball.

Then, I began waiting patiently.

"Come on", I said. "Come on."

Then…I heard a click.

The Pokémon had been caught!

"Yes", I said excitedly. "I did it! I caught my very first Pokémon!"

With that, I picked up Pop and happily hugged him.

"You did it Pop", I said happily. "Good job buddy!"

Pop barked happily in response.

Then…I walked up to the Pokéball and picked it up.

After I did…my Pokédex suddenly flew out of my bag!

"What in the world", I yelled out in shock.

Then…I took a closer look at the Pokédex screen.

Pikipek. The woodpecker Pokémon. It can peck at a rate of 16 times a second to drill holes in trees. It uses the holes for food, storage, and for nesting.

"Pikipek", I said out loud. "I should give them a name. How about…Peck?"

After saying this, I looked at Pop, who barked happily.

"Peck it is", I said happily.

Then…I looked at the Pokéball that I held with my hand.

"Come on out Peck", I yelled happily.

Then, said Pokéball appeared in front of me.

"Nice to meet you Peck", I greeted. "My name is Ai. And this is Pop."

After I said this, Pop barked happily.

Peck looked at both of us, and then…happily flapped his wings before flying onto my arm!

"Nice to meet you too."

After I said this, something else jumped at me!

I turned around…and saw a Yungoos.

When I did…I smiled at Peck.

"Alright buddy", I started. "It's time for another catch! Show me what you've got!"

In the end, I managed to catch the Yungoos as well! I named him Yung.

After I finished this, I continued to walked, and ended up being challenged by another trainer