Ok so I forgot last time: I do not own Pokémon nor do I claim to. (but how cool would that be)

The next day Rex actually woke at the semi-decent hour of 10 o'clock and headed to the Oak lab on the other side of town. Considering Pallet isn't that big of a town, it didn't take all that long.

Rex walked into what seemed to be a reception area except it was full of all kinds of clutter. Stacks of paper were everywhere crates of empty pokéballs and what Rex thought could only be an abnormally large easel in one corner sitting haphazardly on top of several stacks of books.

Rex rang the little bell on the counter which was just as cluttered as the rest of the room and a man, no older than 25, in a lab coat popped out from behind one especially tall stack of junk, "Oh, hello there. I'm Tracey, sorry about the mess. Things have been a little hectic since the professor left us," he said, "So, how can I help you?"

"Well, um, I was given this egg and I'm not quite sure what to do about it. Can you, I don't know, at least give me some advice," Rex told him.

"Okay. Egg basics, they will only hatch if a person, in this case you, carrying Pokémon travels and the time it will take depends on the type of Pokémon that's inside it," Tracey explained, "Also if you know what to look for the species can be determined by the pattern on the egg."

"Really? Can you tell what it will be?" Rex excitedly asked.

"Well," He hesitated, "yes but I'm not gonna tell you that would just ruin the surprise"

"Oh okay. But it doesn't matter I don't have any Pokémon," Rex admitted.

"Really? You look a little old to be starting your journey," Tracey raised an eyebrow, "Most kids start at 10. How old are you?"

"I'm only 15, and I don't know why I didn't when I turned 10. It just seemed like a hassle to become a trainer, but truthfully now I kinda regret it. It gets a little boring with all my friends traveling around."

Tracey smiled, "Then you have come to the right place. Come with me," He disappeared behind some of the mess and Rex followed him into a large space filled with odd machines and large instruments which Rex assumed it was the actual lab part of Oak lab. Tracey went to a waist high machine, hit a button and picked up the red and white capsule than appeared out of the top. Tracey let out the Pokémon, a Charmander, then turned to Rex, "Normally new trainers get a choice of three starter Pokémon but like I said things haven't been normal," Tracey seemed a little sad when he said the last bit.

"Its fine," Rex assured, confused with the melancholy mood change, "I'm sure this one will be just fine."

"Char!"

"Well someone seems eager to be introduced so, Rex, meet your new partner. His name is Torch," Tracey said, "This is a very special Charmander, exceptionally strong, it even knows flamethrower, one of its parents' is the Charizard of Ash Ketchum."

Rex's eyes got big , his jaw dropped, "The Ash Ketchum?" Rex asked, "But he's famous. He's beaten every Gym in every region. Nobody beats him, ever." Rex is absolutely star struck, "How did you get this guy?"

Tracey just grinned, "Ash is an old friend."

"You know Ash Ketchum?" Rex asked bewildered. "I underestimated you, Tracey. I'm sure this Charmander is amazing"

"Okay, okay. Pull it together," Tracey chuckled, "Now here's Torch's ball, your Pokedéx, and your pokéballs. When you leave I suggest that you go home, get your things packed, and set out tomorrow. Okay?"

"Yes, of course," Rex answered still a little dumbfounded, "Thank you so much, Tracey."

"Not a problem"

"Okay, well, seeya."

Thanks for reading please review and I'd like to give a shout out to xxrednightxx who got me started on fanfiction. If your into more, um, mature stuff check her out.