Destination Pokemon!
Chapter 2-The Start of the Journey!
Year-2008
"Ring Ring" went the alarm in Ed's room for the umpteenth time when he finally realized why his alarm had been set so early. As he remembered, he suddenly panicked that the pokemon in Oak's Lab would be taken if he did not go early. Aghast by this, he quickly got up and brushed his teeth with such a speed that the gums on his two front teeth lost some blood. He did not mind and he went for a shower and came back instantaneously. Even though he did smell better, his mom wondered if he had taken a bath at all.
He gobbled his breakfast at supernatural speed as of a result of which he nearly choked. At this, his mom shouted "I know that you are going on a big journey! But, there is no need to get choked for that!" Ed explained that he only wanted a Charmander and wanted nothing else as a starter. Not satisfied, his mom still looked angry. Ed pleaded his mom to calm down and said "Don't get angry mom. I'm leaving today and I might not see you for quite a long time!" At this, his mom sighed and said "Okay Ed! But whatever you are doing, do it sincerely."
Then he opened the door, ready to leave and called "Mom! Pray that I must get a Charmander. I shall come see you again after I get my starter. Then my legacy shall start!"
He made his way to Oak's lab uncertainly. He was uncertain because his friend cum rival Peter too was going to choose his partner today. A chill crossed his spine when thought what would happen if he received a Bulbasaur or a Squirtle. Squirtle was okay but he surely did not want a Bulbasaur.
As he knocked on the door, a gruff voice said "Enter". Ed obeyed and slowly made it to where Oak was standing.
Oak smiled at him and said "Oh! It's you, Ed! Came for your starter? All three are still available. Did you choose which one you want?"
Ed barely contained his relief and exclaimed "Professor! I want a Charmander! Charmander is my choice!!"
Oak smiled and said "Then, Charmander it is. But let me warn you, the first two badges will be quite difficult for you to acquire with this pokemon as Charmander has a weakness to both rock and water. But with proper training and capturing different types of pokemon and using your mind, you can still emerge victorious. But never ever fail to respect and understand your pokemon. That is one vital step to become a true pokemon master."
Ed grinned and said "Of course, Professor!" Then Oak gave the poke ball to Ed. Ed released Charmander and said to Charmander "Hey Bud! I'm gonna call you Charcoal! Do you like it?" Charmander's eyes gleamed in affirmative. The flame on its tail became brighter. Ed asked Oak if his Charmander was a male or a female. Oak said that it was a male.
"Hey Charmander, do you wanna walk with me or will you stay in your Pokeball?" asked Ed.
Charmander replied "Char! Charmand! Char Charmander!"
Ed said "Sure dude! You can walk with me if you like!"
Then Ed thanked Oak and out of curiosity asked, "Hey! Did not Peter come yet???" Oak replied "No. He is not gonna come. He called me and asked to deliver his Squirtle to him. He is one lazy fool. If I weren't already going by his house, I would never have agreed."
Ed snickered and knew that Peter was only having revenge as Professor Oak had not given a pokemon to Peter the previous year when he had asked.
Ed made back to his house in glee and happily called "Mom! I got a Charmander! I got a Charmander!"
His mother too was very happy. She laughed out when she heard of Peter's deed. But finally and suddenly, she started sobbing when she realized that Ed was going to go off.
"Goodbye….son….. Take care….of both……you and your Pokemon" she managed to say in between sobs. Ed got embarrassed and said "Mom! Don't cry. As soon as I get a flying Pokemon I will be able to visit you regularly. It's not like you're never gonna see me again. Moreover, I will be all over the T.V. during my exploits as nowadays every gym battle is telecasted!" "Char! Char!" Charmander said in agreement. She smiled as one last bead of water came out of her eye.
Then she regained composure and cheerfully bade goodbye to Ed. As he stepped out and was about to go on to Route 1, Peter caught up to Ed and said "Wait! Neither of us is gonna leave for our respective journeys before we battle each other! "
Saying so, he took out a poke ball and said, "Go! Shellboy!" The pokeball opened to reveal a Squirtle.
Ed said "Go Charcoal!" and released his Charmander.
"Shellboy, Use Water Gun."
"Dodge and use quick attack!"
As Squirtle released one ball of water from its mouth, Charmander charged towards the ball, jumped over it and attacked Squirtle right on its face.
Squirtle groaned as Ed yelled "Finish off with Metal Claw!"
Charcoal did so and Shellboy got knocked out. Peter's face twisted in anger as he was shocked how Ed managed to win despite being taken in by surprise. Ed grinned and said "Good Work, Charmander! You showed him how it's done!"
"Char!" Charcoal said in glee.
"Hey! Professor Oak wants you to go back to his lab as he has forgotten to give you your Pokedex and your poke balls" said Peter.
Ed groaned and went to the lab. Oak apologized for forgetting and handed Ed his rightful Pokedex and gave him 5 Poke balls. "You can buy more balls in Poke marts across different towns and cities" said Oak.
Then Ed made way to Viridian, aware that Peter had taken the lead.
Hmmm, that was one long chapter, eh? All my chapters will be quite long. I hope you have the patience. And in this story, the battling is like in the anime. Pokemon use moves that they can use. It is not like they gain levels and all. I hope I get subscribers.
Bye for now.