Partner : Pokemon

"Nghhh~" I yawned slowly and stretched my arms out. "Hmm…morning already?"

I mumbled lethargically as I stumbled out of bed and got dressed. I'm feeling so lazy this morning…is it because of yesterday?

"Leaf!" My mum called out from down below.

"Coming!" I answered as I quickly brushed my hair and ran downstairs. "Is something the matter?"

"Hey look at this." She beckoned me over to the TV. "Look it's saying how all young girls love traveling. I had no idea. Do you feel that way too darling?"

"Um I guess. I mean it'd be fun to get out there and explore." I answered.

"Oh by the way Professor Oak said he was looking for you." She suddenly perked up. "I think he should be at his lab."

"Professor Oak? I wonder what he could possibly want." I questioned. "Well, I better go see him then. Later mom."

I opened the door and gave my mom a little wave. Hmm? Maybe I should get Green to come with me, that sounds like a good idea. I quickly walked over to his house and entered. We've been neighbours for years, his home is basically my home. I saw Daisy, Green's sister, sitting at the dining table looking at something. She turned in my direction when she heard the door open and gave me a smile. Geez, she's so pretty, I wonder if it runs in the family.

"Hi Daisy." I gleefully greeted her.

"Oh my, Leaf what a surprise." She smiles. "Are you looking for my little brother?"

"Yes, is he home by any chance?" I asked politely.

"Oh there's no need to be so formal." Daisy giggles. "But unfortunately he's already at Grandpa's lab."

"O-oh I see." I mumbled. "Well I guess I'll be going then, thanks for your time."

I ran over to Professor Oak's lab as fast as I could. He's probably already discussing some important topics with each other and leaving me out or worse they could be saying things about me. I opened the door to the lab and walked in, greeting the staff as I do so. At the end of the room was Green, he was facing my direction but his eyes were closed. I casually walked over to him and tapped his right shoulder.

"Hey Green." I beamed.

"What? It's only Leaf? Gramps isn't around." He commented frigidly.

"W-what was that?" I jumped back a little in shock of rudeness. "Is that how you address someone?"

"Ugh…if you have time to lecture me then go find Gramps." Green grumbled and sighed.

I sighed and glared at him, I'm pretty sure he didn't even notice that. I guess I have no choice but to find Professor Oak, he said he needed to talk to me after all. Hmm…but where could he be? I exited the lab and started to wonder around town. It asked around but it seems that no one's seen him yet. Could it be that he left in the morning to do some Pokemon research? In the tall grass? It's dangerous out there right? But I need to find him…I started making my way to the town entrance. It was quite a narrow entrance surround by trees. The looks so much taller up close. As I was about to take a step forward someone yelled at me.

"Wait! Stop! Don't go out!" Shocked I turned around in haste. It was Professor Oak.

"It's unsafe! Wild Pokemon live in tall grass." He lectured. "You need your own Pokemon for protection. I know! Here, come with me!"

Without any warning Professor Oak started power walking towards his lab. I felt obliged to follow to him closely since I almost did something foolish. As we entered the lab Professor Oak left me at the door and quickly rushed to the end of the room towards Green. I followed soon after and stood next to Green. Naturally he was complaining due to the time he spent waiting…which was probably about 10 minutes.

"Gramps! I'm fed up with waiting." Green turned towards his grandfather and protested.

"Green? Let me think…" Professor stood there for a few seconds in silence. "Oh, that's right, I told you to come. Just wait."

"W-what?" Green stared in disbelief as his grandfather turned towards me.

"Here, Leaf. There are 3 Pokemons here." He started to talk. "Haha. The Pokemon are held inside these Poke Balls."

"I see." I directed my attention at the table to my right.

"When I was young, I was a serious Pokemon trainer." He laughed. "But now, in my old age, I have only these 3 left. You can have one. Go on, choose!"

"H-Huh? Really?" I asked in shock.

"Hey! Gramps! No fair! What about me?" Green suddenly interrupted with some dramatic hand actions.

"Be patient, Green. You can have one too." Professor Oak sighed.

"Are you sure you don't want to go first Green?" I asked hesitantly, feeling bad for being favoured by his own grandfather.

"Heh. I don't need to be greedy like you. I'm mature." Green crossed his arms and smirked at me. "Go ahead and choose, Leaf!"

"Okay then, thanks Green." I smiled lovingly at him.

"W-what? Why are you thanking me?" He stuttered a little.

I giggled at the sight of his expression (it's such fun to tease him like this) and then walked over towards the table. The three Poke Balls sat orderly in front of me. I opened the first Poke Ball to reveal a green dinosaur with a large bulb on its back. I opened the next two to reveal a blue turtle that stood on its hind legs and a orange salamander with a flame on its tail.

"Bulbasaur!" The green on called out.

"Squir-squirtle." The blue one jumped up happily.

"Charrr…." The red one stared at me intensely.

"Oh wow…They're all so cute." I commented as I look at all of them.

"Just hurry up and pick one!" Green yelled in impatience.

"O-okay but this isn't exactly an easily choice!" I retorted. "Ummm…"

I glanced at all of them. They all seem to be quite obedient and they are all so very cute. It's just so hard to choose…however there's something interesting about that red one. It looks very distant from the others…I wonder. Alright I want that one. I want that Charmander.

"I'll take this one." I picked up the Charmander.

"Ah! Charmander is your choice. You should raise it patiently." Professor Oak smiled gently at the Pokemon. "So Leaf, you're claiming the Fire Pokemon Charmander?"

"Yes." I smiled happily at my new partner.

Green then rushes to my side and picks up the blue turtle. He inspects it quickly and then yells. "I'll take this one, then!"

"O-okay…no need to yell I'm right here." I comment bluntly. "Well thanks for the Pokemon Professor."

I withdrew Charmander back into his Poke Ball and smiled to myself. I finally have my own Pokemon…this feels kind of exciting. I wonder what I should do with it. Should I try going an adventure? Nah, I think I'll just have fun with it for now. I wonder what Green's gonna do with his. I can't wait to show mom. I started quickly making my way towards the door until Green stopped me mid-way.

"Wait, Leaf! Let's check out our Pokemon!" He called and started walking towards me. "Come on! I'll take you on!"

Before I could answer Green already sent out his Squirtle. Well it's inevitable I guess. I'll just battle using my new partner.

"Bring it on!" I smirked.