...Enough with the introduction. Gotta get this fast. It's now nighttime. (In real time, that is.)

Still shocked with the sudden 'sucker punch', Red helped Pika get up. That attack just now was a critical hit. Red has to get his pal to the Pokemon Center. Since they're already on Route 1's northern end, they should be near ViridianGrove. He then hurried to the nearest PokeCenter and healed his buddy. Pika doesn't stay on a Pokeball, so it was done hands-on. After a few minutes, the nurse gave back Pika and Red thanked her. After which, he forgot about the Water Gun incident when he caught his eyes on the Gym.

"Wow! Pika, this is the Gym we used to just gaze on, right? Hehe. Heh.. Heh.. Hahaha! Yes! Finally, we can make our dreams come true, Pika. 'After finishing school, you can now become real Pokemon Trainers and travel to other places.' That's the rule I learned at school... So now... Huh?"

After all the excitement, Red had just noticed that the ViridianGorve Gym... was locked and closed! In other words, it's like 'Out of Order'.

"Man~! What's going on here? Why is the Gym closed of all time...? Crap!~"

Just then, a familiar voice spoke: "Wanting to challenge the Gym, huh? Guess that could wait some time, though..."

"Yeah... Just my luck. By the way, when will it be..." Then before he could finish, after turning around, it was actually Gale.

"Oh! It's you, Gale. Haha.. Sorry, haven't noticed. I was busy being mad and all..." Still with a mad face, Red complained.

"Haha... That's okay. It has actually been closed for some time now.. So you just have to challenge it next time."

"Aww... That's too bad. But you seem to know a lot about Viridian, Gale. Is it been long you've been here?"

"Yeah-p. *giggles* I actually like this city. It reflects the nature, the greenness of the world, the perfect city of Green. Just like my name says; LeafGreen."

"Oh... So your last name's LeafGreen? Hehe. Kinda unique, just like mine." Red said w/ a smile.

This made Gale blushed once again. "Huh? W-what do you mean...?"

"Actually, my full name is Red Crimson HeartGold. The boy with the red-ruby eyes. That's what they call me."

From afar, an eye shone from the sense of dignoty & self-confidence from Red.

"Wow... Hihi. You also got a unique name~! Well, that makes us similar. I'm Gale Sapphire LeafGreen. Um, one with green... um, hehe, i'm no good with self-explanatory." She said with a blush.

The two talked & shared about themselves until they reached the spot where the grumpy grandpa was lying before. Now, the grandpa was still there, but now in a reverse mood from before.

"Well, well, if it ain't Gale and his boyfriend~. How do you do, my lady-and-gent'?"

"Grampa~! Stop foolin' like that! You're embarassing me. And h-he's not my boyfriend..."

"Hi there, gramps. You sure are now in a lively mood today. Drink your coffee already?" Red is as oblivious as ever, not caring 'bout the 'boyfriend' topic.

"Ho~ho! This boyfrien' o' yours sure is cocky, Gale-my-girl~! Hoh.. Yes, i had. Hoh. Seems like i owe you an apology for bein' rude last night..."

"Oh, it's okay, gramps. 'Twas nothin'. Haha"

"Well, well, looks to me like you had only one pokemon, mah'boy. Do you mind if I give you a tip of my own tongue? I'm gonna show you a couple of an old man's old tricks..."

"Um, I don't mind, i guess..."

Red, left with no choice, was 'coached' by the old man, w/c he called himself 'Guide Gent Sr.', to capture Pokemon using Pokeballs. But after a few minutes of watching & learning, Red felt grateful since he wasn't really good with it anyway, since he had no experience in catching a Pokemon. After all, his Pikachu was once a Pichu that hatched from an egg, which meant it required no catching nor battling.

"Well, mah'boy, do you wanna try one out?"

"Huh? Try catching a Pokemon...?"

"Yes! There are a lot of Pokemon here in ViridianGrove, even those which just 'drop by'. Hohoho~"

"Um, well... How about it, Pika? Are we ready for this...?"

Just then, Red & Pika had a contact insoul, w/c let Red see the will & determination in Pika's eyes. Red also remembered his own will & dream; to make his own Pokemon Team & together make friends with one another to make their dreams come true.

"Okay then... I'll accept." Red said with sheer confidence & determination.

So Guide Gent Sr. & Gale lead Red into the mysterious ViridianGrove Forest, a place where catching Pokemon was a usual task. But, Red didn't know he's about to enter the 'Forest of No Return'...

What awaits inside this Forest? Can the three com back in peace...? Will Red capture his very 1st Pokemon? Stay tuned!