I decided to do the first chapter in Red's POV. The rest of the story will be in normal POV.
2 Years Later
The chirping of Pidgeys and the light seeping through the gap in the curtain were enough to wake the eleven year old boy. He got up rather lazily and walked to his calendar. He ran his finger along the days until he reached the end of February and went into the first day of March labelled "Pokemon Journey".
He suddenly ran down stairs and into the kitchen. His mum, Melissa was already there and prepared breakfast for him.
"Good morning sleepy head," his mum greeted.
"Mum do you know what today is?" he asked excitedly.
"Of course, how could I forget a day like this," she said ruffling his hair. "Eat breakfast and we'll get you ready,"
It only took the boy 3 minutes to chuck down his breakfast and put the dish away.
"That was quick," his mum said. "Here they are," he boy's mum handed him a set of neatly folded clothes consisting of a red vest, black t-shirt and blue track pants. He then ran upstairs into his room and jumped into the shower. With another 3 minutes gone he slid on the set of clothes also with the essential socks and underwear.
"Edward!" his mother called from down stairs. "I got something else for you too!" Edward than ran down stairs to his mum all dressed up. She then slapped a red cap with a white Poke Ball onto his head. "Now you're looking better," she said cheerfully while Edward fixed his cap. And lastly she handed him an empty yellow bag.
"Thanks mum," Edward said finally and kissing his mum on the cheek.
"Take care of yourself sweety," his mum said.
"I'll be okay, you don't have to worry,"
"I'm your mother, I have to worry about you,"
Edward suddenly felt lost, due to fact that he'll be on his own from now on so he gave his mum one last hug. She hugged back even tighter with tears swelling from her eyes and cascading downing down her cheek.
"You alright mum?" he asked trying his best to comfort her before leaving her all alone.
"I'm okay," she said wiping away her tears. It's just…if only your father was here to see this. He'd be so proud of you," Melissa gave her son one last kiss on his forehead.
"I'll see you in a few months," he said before he walked out of the house and towards the professor's lab.
Before proceeding any further though he looked over to the neighbouring house and thought about the two people in there who used to be his friends. His best friend Gary and his sister Susan. They're starting on the same day as he is so Edward decided to visit them and see how they're doing. It's been two years since they've met each other so Edward thought right now would be good time to do so.
He knocked on the three times and waited until a boy with spiky brown hair in a purple sweater and black jeans opened the door.
"Hey," Edward greeted a little nervous and shy.
"Edward?" Gary said after poking his out the door and looking to the sides. Then he looked back at Edward. "I can't believe you remembered,"
"I never forgot about it,"
Then a smile grew across his face. "It's good to see you back again mate," Gary said.
"You too," Edward responded and then did a final greeting by clashing fists.
"Come on in," Gary said.
Both boys settled on the couch. "So how's everything going?" Edward asked.
"Pretty good," Gary said. "Nothing much,"
"Nothing?"
"Well, I guess a lot is going to happen today,"
"Decided what you're going to get?"
"Yeah, ages ago,"
"What is it?"
"A Charmander,"
"That Lizard Pokemon?"
"Yep, Gramps caught one and reserved it for me,"
"What about Susan?"
"She's getting a Squirtle,"
Edward nodded and thought about what Pokemon he should get. "What will be left with me?"
"Whatever Gramps has left stored away in the draw I guess,"
"You're not serious about that are you?"
Gary shrugged. "Maybe he's got something that you might like, don't worry. If you want to head to the lab now you can,"
"Nah, it's okay, I'll wait for Sue. So how is she anyway?"
"She's misses you that all I know,"
"You're not serious about that are you?"
Gary shrugged again. "She said she did. And she's not that bad anymore. That Silver dude got kicked out of the school and went off I don't know where. After that she started behaving herself and learnt a lot more. She's smarter than you think,"
Then there the sound of footsteps were heard by the two coming down the stairs. Then a young girl with light brown hair entered the lounge room and immediately caught sight of Edward.
"Speaking if which," Gary said.
"Edward?" She said.
"Hey Sue, you missed me?" Edward said with a smile.
Susan said nothing but hugged. "Yes," she said.
Professor Oak's Lab
"Alright children," said the Professor. "And welcome to…" and then he trailed off as all three kids gave his an odd look.
"Grandpa we've already gone through the introduction can we just move on?" Susan suggested.
"Alright then," said Oak. "Might as well give you your Pokemon,"
Soon enough the Pokemon came inside three Poke Balls in a silver tray held by Oak's exceptionally attractive assistant, Daisy who is also the older sister of Gary and Susan.
"Hey, Red!" she greeted as she gave Oak the silver tray. "I haven't seen you in ages, where've you been?" she asked clearly excited to see him.
"Away I guess," Edward answered with a shrug and a nervous smile.
"So how's your mum?" Daisy asked.
"She's doing pretty well, nothing much really,"
"Say hi to her for me when you get the chance,"
"Will do," Edward finally said with a nod.
"Okay, let's get started children," Oak said clapping his hands together. "What we have here are your designated Pokemon, the ones you chose you though were going to be best partner and friend. Starting with Susan, here's you Squirtle," Oak grabbed the very left Poke Ball with a small water droplet picture on the front.
"Wow, thanks Grandpa,"
"Next is Edward, here you go," Oak then gave Edward a Poke Ball with a small electric bolt picture. He was suspicious and had no idea what is in there.
"What Pokemon do I have?"
Oak looked very troubled and guilty. "You'll just have to see. And lastly we have…err," Oak as always forgotten the name of his grandson. He looked and Daisy for some an answer then Susan.
"Its Gary grandpa," Daisy said while having her arms crossed obviously annoyed at her grandfather.
"Oh, I had it just at the tip of my tongue, here you go," Gary was given a Poke Ball with an ember picture.
And it was from this point that the three went on their amazing Journey. They all collected badges, made a new interesting from Viridian Forest, caught many Pokemon and successfully managed to take down the largest criminal organisation in Kanto. Unfortunately only two of them made it into the Hall of Fame. Gary went in first and was officially made Champion by the Dragon Master, Lance. Susan went in ten minutes after Gary but was defeated by Lance before she could even get to battle her brother. Edward on the other hand start fifteen minutes after Susan and went onto defeating Lance and Gary right after.
Not only that, Edward made a deal with the Elite Four members saying that if he could beat all of the other seven Hall of Famers in one week he will be made Pokemon Master of Kanto. Some though it would be impossible saying that his Pokemon will win some battles but will suffer too many injuries. He proved them wrong and done just as he said and as promised he made by Lance the first Pokemon Master of Kanto and indeed the whole world.
Edward Craig, a young boy from a small town set the standard for qualification for becoming Pokemon Master. But after that all went downhill. After he was given access to the forbidden Mount Silver his mother and Susan didn't approve. They despised him. His mother demanded him not to go while Susan begged. And then soon Susan turned on him and hated him. His mother barely talked to him but gave in and said her last words to him,"
"Good bye Edward, remember me at least,"
Gary, Oak and his new friend Amy, all gave him the best of luck and supported him. The government gave Edward a house in a cave near the peak of the Mountain and the Poke Centre located at the base will give him monthly supplies of essentials such as food, etc.
And from there on he was never Edward Craig.
But, Pokemon Master…Red.
Hope you guys liked the chapter and enjoyed the last bit of info and everything. I did plan on doing a full story on a Kanto Pokemon adventure but I don't know, we'll how that goes. Thank you reading.