*~*DISCLAIMER*~*
I don't own Pokémon.
Note: I didnt realize I forgot describe Nora so I will be editing the first chapter to add her description.
"Hello Miss Dreme!"
Nora couldn't help but smile at him. His lab coat was so pristine, that it stood out from the unorganized mess of papers on his desk. The silver in his hair gleamed under the overhead lights. He had a very sunny disposition; it was hard not to be happy around him. This man is the one and only, Professor Oak.
"Your mother called me earlier and said you were coming. I'm sure you heard the news about the League…" His composition went from happy to somber. Nora's changed with his. Just thinking about all those innocent Pokémon that were taken from their trainers made her feel sick. She couldn't imagine someone taking Jasper from her.
Yeah… it's honestly the reason I've decided to finally start my challenge. I want to STOP Team Rocket!" Ash looks at her, impressed with her resolve. Even she was shocked by her ambition.
"Oh… who is this young man?" Oak gestures at Jasper.
"He's My Gengar." Nora smiles at Oak as she wraps her arms around his neck, causing him to slightly lose his balance.
The Professor keeps his eyes on Jasper. "Interesting…" And he leaves it at that. He continues with their business. "Well, Nora, it's time for you to pick your official starting Pokémon! I have three to choose from: Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle." Professor Oak pauses to look at Nora. "Would you like to go see them?"
She beams at the idea. "That won't be necessary Professor. I already know who I want to choose." She walks towards the table where three Pokéballs sit. Each ball has a symbol representing the element of the Pokémon that is inside. A leaf for Bulbasuar, a flame for Charmander, and a water drop for Squirtle. Ash and Gary watch her reach for one of the balls.
"Squirtle is a good choice Nora! Both me and Gary have one." Ash smiles at her as she turns the Pokéball in her hands.
"Thanks Ash. I think their adorable, plus I needed a good water type to make a balanced team." She returns the smile, and hooks the ball to her belt. "So Professor, where do you think I should start?" She turns towards the Professor.
"I think the best course of action would to head north all the way to Pewter City. There is a gym in Viridian, but that will be your last stop. I think Ash and Gary should be able to help you from there. Oh and I would like you to take this." Out of his pocket, he pulls a Pokédex and puts it into her hand. "Take care of it, and it will take care of you. After that, all the advice I can give you is to catch more Pokémon and train them to be the best they can be. With that, I believe it's time you kids got going."
For the first hour of their walk, it is done in silence. Nora spent it talking with Jasper.
"I hope we're doing the right thing Jasper… What if we fail? I don't think I could stand to lose you…" Jasper gives her a look of concerned and reaches for her hand, giving it a tender squeeze.
"Don't worry Nor. No one can keep me from you." She turns her head away quickly, burning a bright red. She's thankful when Ash finally breaks the silence.
"So Nora" He walks in front of her to talk. "How did you get your hands on your Gengar?"
She lets go of Jaspers hand and stops. Seeing Ash's curiosity, she starts to tell their story.
"It definitely was interesting how we met." Jasper fades into his true form and gives that Gengar smile. "It all started in Pokémon Tower."
END
I know this one was a little shorter, but I am hoping that her story of her meeting Jasper will be longer.