Pokémon. The Platinum Chronicles Chapter 1

I awoke in a strange white room. What? I should be in my bed right now. In Twinleaf town. Suddenly Professor Rowan appeared. "Hello boy" he said. I was shocked, how did he still not know me? I had lived here for years and his lab is a minute walk from Twinleaf. "Before you start on your journey, are you a boy or a girl?" Was he joking? He could see me and he couldn't tell my gender? After years? Also, didn't he just say 'Hello BOY'! I guess he's senile. He is pretty old. I reluctantly told him my gender was male. Then he asked my name. Well when it comes to insanity go big or go home. I told him my name was Dave and asked him to get to the point. I guess he had a speech prepared because when he heard that last part he dropped some cue cards. Now I feel bad. He asked me what my friends name was. Oh sure. Can't tell my gender but Zoostink is clearly male. He told me my Pokémon journey was about to unfold. Before I could ask him what gender he was in spite, I woke up.

No wonder I was having that dream. Today, Zoostink and I are going to get some Pokémon from him. I rushed downstairs only to be stopped by Mom. Ugggh. She told me to go see Zoostink at his house. I knew today he wouldn't be at his house. I walked to the route leading to Santalune town and the lab. That's where I found him. "Hey Dave" he said, "Let's go get Pokémon!" I told him that the professor would come to us, but no. That's how Zoostink is. He rushed into the tall grass. Despite the years of warning. Pretty much the only rule that restricted us was "Don't go into the tall grass without a Pokémon." Well, I was feeling reckless so I rushed after him.

Soon, some Pokémon jumped out at us. I freaking warned him. Just as I thought it was the end, a briefcase landed next to me. It had 3 Pokéballs in it with 3 Pokémon. I quickly chose one and threw another to Zoostink. Mine was…

Find out next time in the Platinum Chronicles.