"Hey wake up!"
Before having time to open my eyes I get hit by a pillow knocking myself back. I had Pidgey nudge me awake before we started hiking on the trails with my old trainer.
"Good morning Pumkin, did you sleep well?"
Of course she can't understand what Im saying so if I just let out a yip it most likely sounds like a yes.
"That's good, moms cooking breakfast downstairs come on", the girl got off the bed and sped out of the room. In the past I just had some fruit or berries as a breakfast, my trainer told us if we wanted to survive in the wilderness we can't rely on the foods or luxuries of towns and villiages. So our trainer had Pidgey fly up to trees to pick fruit often, sometimes rarely we anger a Beedrill. I slowly walked down the steps smelling the aroma of Pancakes, eggs, biscuits….dang how much food is there? There was so much I kept smelling something new every five seconds. Finally I got down the stairs and saw the mother flip a couple eggs on a pan. The windows were open to let the fresh air in. Sometimes seeing a Fletchling pass by.
"Here drink this", the mother sat down a bowl of milk and a plate of melted cheese on toasted bread. I hesitated a bit, it seems like a bit much. Then I watched as my master and her mother sat at a nearby table making small talk, hearing their conversation in one ear while swallowing the bread, it seems the mother wanted her daughter to become a Pokemon Corridinator. At the time I have no clue what they do or what role they handle.
"But I want to be a Trainer, all the kids at school are becoming them."
The mother sipped her coffee then sat the cup down, "Honey it's a bit too dangerous, do you realize how exhausting walking through the entire Region is, that's how your father hurt his back long ago, he was trying to make a fire and broke something carrying too much firewood on his back.
"Why doesn't he just call out his Pokemon to help him?"
"See, your father didn't like it how people were treating Pokemon to do the work for them."
"But don't both the trainer and the Pokemon work together as a team like I watch on the television shows what's his name? Ash Ketchum, he actually helps out the Pokemon with their troubles not just ours"
"You sound like you've been his friend for a long time, it might just be an act for television. You know how they make everyone who's popular look good on TV", her mother swallowed one of the eggs. She looked concerned for her daughter coming up with excuses to why she can't be a trainer like the other kids. It was a special event at 10 for young men and woman to go on a journey around their Region. Most of them chose the 'Trainer' role as when reaching ten years old, they go to their local Pokemon Proffesor and choose one of three Pokemon. Usually a Grass, Fire, or Water type to start out with, then geared with extra Pokeballs, and a Pokedex {shaped like a Nintendo 3DS in this region}. The Pokedex is an encyclopedia for all 720 Pokemon and even more are found constantly. Over time the Pokedex stored more applications like Map systems, Messaging, Online Connectivity,etc. The Pokedex's were really expensive and meant mostly for the 'trainers'. Was it required to go on an eight badge quest and challenge the Elite Four? No, not really its mostly your choice. Some trainers find different fields to work in, too many to count. Breeders, Doctors, Artists, and even Corridiantors to name a few. The corridinator was like a fashion show or talent show to display the Pokemon and the corridinator. They were a hit on television. Usually they travel solo, but people sometimes go with friends and travel as a group. The caretaker of the Zigzagoon, Kari didn't have any friends to travel with. She liked to be solo, leaving her with her thoughts. It does get lonely but hey getting a Pokemon partner would keep her company and she'll have more responcibility. That's why Zigzagoon was a gift to her for her 9th Birthday.
A year later, Kari has turned ten, it was an exciting night, as she was meant with the worst decision when starting her journey, what Pokemon to start with. Zigzagoon of course will tag along, but it was highly recommended they start with a trained Starter Pokemon first.
Zigzagoon {Pumkin} has done practice in their backyard, attacking an empty pot with his attacks 'Tackle' 'Bite' 'Agility' and 'Attract'. He pretty much ruined the garden of precious tomatos by smashing himself into them like they were opponets. And then getting scolded at by his masters mother. In her region you had to choose, Fennekin, Chespin, or Froakie, meaning that the region is Kalos. She was supposed to visit Proffesor Sycamore in the morning to get her first Pokemon meaning she'll actually have two to start with one already well trained. Pumkin reached Lv. 15 so the attacks kept getting stronger. She tosses and turns in her sleep, when she spent about a few hours before taking notes and writing the advantages and disadvantages. She groaned asking her Zigzagoon which one is the best choice, and the Zigzagoon just replied with the best possible shrug he can give her. He didn't know a thing about his opponets. Though its easy to tell what type they are. If they are on fire they must be a Fire Type. If they have wings or just fly in the air their flying types. The zigzagoon was excited for the events that will turn up in the morning.
It was a beautiful morning, waking up at the earliest of 6AM to make sure she gets an early start and quickly grabs one before they start running out and trainers have to wait an additional week. She grabbed her packed bag, the zigzagoon followed her outside. The sun was just starting to make it out, soon warming the existing chilly air. She packed quite a bit of clothes, but maybe wasn't wise starting off with a short sleeve shirt and shorts. The cool air brushing against her legs making her shiver a bit. She saw the Lab ahead, and it wasn't packed. Only a couple trainers were there. She went inside as Sycamore handed a trainer his new Squirtle.
"Why hello Kari, so early", Sycamore smiled.
"Just wanted to make sure they don't run out of Pokemon", she smiled back setting down her bag.
Sycamore walked to the back," I will introduce you to the Starter Pokemon, these just came in."
She sat on the ground, mind quickly filling in the remorse of choosing the wrong partner, Zigzagoon was fantastic but being 'Normal' you can only teach it so much. The Proffesor came back with three Pokeballs.
She had a nervous look Sycamore noticed," Don't be nervous your not the only one who has done this before, you don't have to pick the most powerful one of the group you know."
He tossed the balls in the air, three beams of light fell onto the floor.
Immeditley it was chaos. The three chosen Pokemon were jumping on Kari. She let out a shriek of surprise when the Chespin was climbing onto her chest while the Froakie climbed in her hair causing her to fall backwards. Sycamore ran to her aid,"Kari are you okay?"
She rose back up when the two Pokemon left her alone, the Fennekin stood still watching as the Chespin and Froakie were clowning around.
"You two quit being idiots and looks professional", the Fennekin squeaked. Of course Kari and Sycamore couldn't hear him only the Pokemon.
Froakie smiled throwing one of its sticky foam like bubbles at Fennekin sticking to his ears,"Come on have some fun"
Chespin looked a bit worried,"I think we startled her"
Fennekin rolled his eyes," I would too if you both just lunge at me like that"
Sycamore tried to comfort her," Im really sorry, they seem a bit too energetic"
Kari shook her head,"It's alright", looking back down to see the three return to their usual spots on the floor. Chespin was the only female in the group as Froakie and Fennekin were the males. She studied them for a few minutes, the room was silent as Sycamore left the room to help her concentrate. She couldn't help but watch their behavior and notice every so often they made a quick remark to the other, might be questioning who was getting the most attention.
Froakie shot a look at Chespin,"Your evolution line doesn't even make sence what do you turn into again? That's right I forgot, something like Blastoise but different arms and a ridiculous head."
"She won't be into ninjas I can tell", the Chespin told him.
"Fennekin are you nervous?", Froakie watched the fire type shake noticeably.
"Shut up Im fine"
"You like this one I can tell, but maybe it isn't your day", the Froakie told him.
"Sycamore I made my decision", Kari yelled to the backroom.
"Like what are you a wizard in your final form, or an indian wielding fire sticks?", Froakie teased.
"Have you made your final answer?"
"Yes, I choose Fennekin"
Fennekin took a few seconds to register what just happened, did she really choose him, he broke his thought when Froakie pushed him to her,"Well go say Hi to your girl". The Fennekin turned his head around giving him a small snarl.
"Hello there, Im Kari, what would be a good name for you?"
Fennekin was picked up in her arms by the waistline as he was carried up to her. The Fennekin looked the other way. The Froakie groaning,"Is he seriously shy, why didn't she choose me"
The Chespin smiled," Maybe its cause your kind of a troublemaker"
The sticky bubbles were still stuck to Fennekin's ear, Kari carried him to a nearby faucet," Here let me help you wash this out". Being sure to make the water warm for him being a fire type she placed him under the faucet letting the water soak into his ear letting out a sizzle. Fennekin's ears are common for being really hot. The substance was washed out of his ear, Kari turned off the water rubbing him gently with a towel.
Sycamore smiled at the two,"It seems you two are already getting along, take these extra Pokeballs and Pokedex on your journey. Even if its not a Trainer I can't wait to see what you become. Kari sended her Fennekin back into its ball and walked outside, time to start a grand adventure. She let out both Fennekin and Zigzagoon from their PokeBalls.
"Fennekin I want you to meet my first partner, he's Pumkin a zigzagoon.
The zigzagoon yipped happily,"Hi there"
The Fennekin smiled back,"Wonderful to meet you"
Kari checked her map,"Alright guys were going to the next town"