Polaris got up off the floor, dusting himself and getting dressed. Despite being in a different region, his morning routine felt the same. But then again, they had only been in Kanto for less than a day. Polaris quickly called his mother, letting her know that he and Sylveon safely to Kanto. After the call ended, Polaris quickly made some breakfast, having his medicine bag sitting on the table. "So...where should we go first? That nice taxi man said that there were all sorts of things to hear! Aw...but too bad the Trainer's School isn't close to where any of the fun Kanto things are, I kinda wanna see the Game Corner...or maybe check out one of the gyms.", he began to say, sighing in disappointment. Sure there was the Viridian city gym, but it was currently closed. "Maybe once we get the day off, or after class, we'll go to Celadon! Or Pewter city!", Polaris grinned, giving Sylveon his breakfast and not even bothering to make himself something to eat. "Come on Sylveon! We have all day!", he said, sounding like an excited child as he rocked back and forth on his heels a little. Sylveon just sighed, mostly wanting to stay home but they knew that if they didn't go along, something bad would've probably happened to Polaris. Sylveon finished eating, going to the front door again.
Polaris excitedly stepped outside, looking around to see if anything was happening before he heard a voice, "Hey! Hey you!" Sylveon was the first to react, stepping forward to the source of the voice and Polaris did the same. "W-who's there? A-are...you talking to me…?", Polaris nervously asked, looking around to find the source of the voice. "Yeah! I am, you new around here?", the voice repeated, a man with a strange outfit, a black outfit with a red R on it. Polaris frowned, standing in front of Sylveon just in case. They looked nothing like Team Flare, with their more vibrant orange uniform and red hair. "W-well...who are you…?", he nervously asked the man, trying to grin but looked more as he was about to cry with fear. "I asked you that kid, but I bet you're from Kalos, ain't ya?", the man chuckled, grabbing Polaris by his shirt and Polaris began to panic. "W-who are y-you?! H-how do you know I'm from Kalos?", he asked quietly, sounding clearly fearful of what the man would do to him. "Ya clothes kid, no Kantonian wears clothes like that. Now hand over the Pokemon before this gets ugly!", the man growled before a bolt of lighting suddenly came from the sky, shocking him and forcing him to drop Polaris. Polaris made sure Sylveon went back inside, not wanting anything to happen to them and he panted softly, mostly in shock from how terrifying that was.
"Hey, are you alright?", he heard a soft voice say, seeing a boy who he hoped wouldn't do anything bad to him. "Who...on earth was that?", Polaris slowly answered, taking in a deep breath and sighed heavily. "But...I guess so. Sylveon is okay too.", he added and the boy nodded, motioning his Pokemon, a Pikachu, to join him. "Good. And that was Team Rocket, unfortunately. Sorry you had to deal with that.", the boy sighed, sticking his hands in his pockets out of slight frustration. "...Team Rocket? Great...it'll be just like Team Flare...", Polaris groaned, rubbing his forehead, "I just wanted to have a nice day out today…." The boy nodded, "They're just annoying. Just battle them and they'll leave.", he explained as Polaris nodded as well, "Yeah but...I'm just bothered by that he knew what region I came from by how I dressed.", tugging on his slightly oversized pink sweater that had a meowth on it. The boy just shrugged, "It's certainly flashier than clothes I've seen. And no good for Pokemon training.", pointing out Polaris's sneakers and his sweater. "W-well...I don't exactly want to become a Pokemon trainer. That's not even why I'm living here….", Polaris shook his head, holding his hands up in slight defense. "But, thanks for helping me.", he added before beginning to head inside but was stopped by the boy. "Where are you from?" , the boy asked out of curiosity even if his facial expression didn't really match the tone of the question. "...Kalos. For a student exchange program.", Polaris began to say as he tilted his head to the side, "But I mean...I should probably ask you for your name….I'm Polaris." The boy stayed quiet for a second or two as if trying to process Polaris's name so he wouldn't forget. "I'm Red. Hopefully you won't run into Team Rocket again.", the boy, or Red, said, receiving a determined nod from Polaris. "Of course! They were so scary…", Polaris shuddered a little, putting a hand on his face. Red stood there in slight thought, knowing right away that Polaris would not last a day out in Kalos, even with Sylveon. Red suddenly said, "Come with me. You can get a Pokemon.", earning a confused look from Polaris. "W-what? But I already have a Pokemon! Sylveon! Why do I need another?", he frantically questioned, grabbing his Sylveon and held them protectively. "...to protect you and your Pokemon.", Red simply answered, taking his hand so he'd follow the taller boy into the tall grass.
Polaris was pouting bitterly, not wanting another Pokemon. He had no idea why this person, Red, wanted him to get a Pokemon. Was it a cultural thing? Or to make foreigners feel welcome? Whatever it was, Polaris didn't like it all. "So, tell me, what's it like in Kalos?", Red asked, eventually stopping from his quick pace and letting Polaris catch his breath. Polaris let out a slight gasp, setting Sylveon down and sighing. He noticed the Pokemon on Red's shoulder, his Pikachu, was sitting obediently on his shoulders, despite how quickly Red walked. Polaris knew Sylveon would do no such thing, but it had to be easier than carrying them. "W-where the heck are we going first? I...I have no idea what's going on!", Polaris whined, sitting in the grass and refusing to move likes a stubborn child would. "To protect you and your Pokemon. The last thing you want is for your only Pokemon to get stolen.", Red sighed softly out of annoyance, realizing it'd probably be a while before Polaris would be willing to move. So, he lifted Polaris off the ground and carried the pouting boy to Pallet town. Luckily for both Red and Polaris, Red was strong enough to carry Polaris all the way there with Sylveon trailing behind them. Polaris didn't protest at all, realizing Red was serious about him getting a Pokemon. He then slowly gazed up at Red's serious face, clearing his throat a little and shyly asked, "S-so...what Pokemon am I g-gonna get…?", making Red stop and set him down on the ground. "Whatever the professor has, I guess. My starter was Charmander.", Red shrugged and Polaris let out a little gasp. "Oh! Charmander! I know about that one! The professor in Kalos has one of them!", Polaris quickly recognized the name, eagerly rocking back and forth on his heels. "I want a cute Pokemon! As cute as Sylveon!", Polaris excitedly grinned, having a look of eagerness and excitement. "Then come on, let's go.", Red said, leading Polaris to where the Pokemon lab was.