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Authors Note: The two main characters are stylized like the new X and Y main characters.

The Eevee pointed to one of the pokemon on the poster.

I peered at the purple snake with the strange hood and my mind flashed it's name into my head, "Arbok!"

"Yeperdoo!" Saria exclaimed. Saria was my Eevee, and in this world, pokemon who build strong bonds with humans can communicate. Whatever that meant, that's what I heard on TV. "What type is it?"

"Poison type," I smiled and pointed to a Cherrim, "Who's this?" Saria frowned and rubbed her ear.

"Errrr..." she thought, "Sewaddle? Grass-type?"

I shook my head, "Cherrim, but it is a Grass-type." Saria smiled.

My wristwatch beeped, "Oh shoot! Almost late!" I bundled up the Eevee in my arms and jumped down the stairs. Our house was in the little town of Twinleaf, and with a little town came a little house. The blue walls seemed to squeeze you the house was so small. A Togepi was on the table, sitting and smiling.

"Nick!" she smiled, and I picked her up. "How's my Angel?" I asked and tickled her. Her fit of giggles only lasted for a second, as my sister came down with a smile. Her blonde hair and red hat told me she was ready to go.

"Where's Chloe and Fritz?" Angel asked, hopping on my sister's head.

She picked the Togepi of her hat and smiled, "Fritz is finishing his food and... here's Chloe!"

Cassandra, my sister, tossed up a pokeball and a small adorable pokemon came out.

"Hi Cass," she smiled, "What's up?" Chloe was a small yellow spider, called a Joltik.

Cass was Cassandra's nickname and preferred to be called that. She adjusted her sunglasses, "We're going soon!"

The Joltik hopped on the table next to Saria, then squealed, "Really?!"

I winked, "Yup!"

Our pokemon cared about both of us, despite being owned by one of us. We were all a big family of six.

As I replied to Chloe's query, a small yawn came from the floor.

"Fritz!" Angel and Saria smiled. Fritz was a small Cubchoo, with big bright eyes and was very cute. He was often tired, but today he seemed to yawn in excitement. If that makes any sense.

Saria nudged Fritz, "We're going soon? You excited?"

"Of course..." he smiled and plopped on the wooden floor with a drowsy smile, "I can't wait to be in the spotlight."

Cass shook her head, "Hey, Chloe is going to be out there, too." Chloe stuck out her tiny tounge.

I smiled and turned around, nearly ramming into our mother. "Oh!" I exclaimed.

Mom had long brown hair and bright blue eyes. Today she wore a blue blouse and a deep pink skirt. She was smiling holding two packs, one green, one red.

"Here are your bags!" Mom grinned and handed the red one to Cass. Fritz instantly climbed into it. "Remember," Mom began, "If you ever need help just call me!"

I sighed, "We're going to be fine."

Her eyes became cloudy with a sad pride. She waved good-bye as we opened the door to a new adventure.

-(-)-

The cool air whipped around us as we all got outside.

"We both gotta get to the Grand Festival," I noted, and Cass made a 'no duh' look at me.

Fritz poked his head out of the bag, "But we have to earn those ribbons first." Cass rolled her eyes silently and put Fritz in a pokeball.

"Hey!" Chloe hissed, who was on top of my hat, "I want to be in my pokeball, too!"

Cass frowned, "Yeah, yeah." She opened the Luxury Ball Chloe called home and the little Joltik was sent inside with a red laser.

I thought of Angel who was in her pokeball, and peered back at my little Eevee following close behind. Saria smiled back at me and I picked her up in my arms. She didn't have a pokeball.

"So," I asked, looking at Cass, "Where first?"

Cass peered at the map of the Sinnoh region. "Well," she began, "There's 50 contests, and the first one closest to us is... Sandgem Town! Next week!"

Saria frowned and twitched an ear, "But that's so close by! We're going to have to wait forever to get into the contest!"

I stroked Eevee, trying to calm her down. She snuggled against my chest as we walked by the houses of Twinleaf Town.

Cass breathed in deeply and I did, too. We both knew we wouldn't see our home town for a while.

-(-)-

"Oh!" I blinked, "We're right by the lake. Wanna go wish for some good luck?"

Cass gave me a friendly shove, "I was going to say that!"

My shoes brisked along the bright grass of Route 201. Pokemon were all along the wooded area beside the route. I saw a Deerling or two playing a stream, too. Saria hopped along ahead of us, "Come on! Last one there is a Slowpoke!"

My sister and I looked at each other simultaneously. Then we rushed to Lake Verity.

-(-)-

We caught up to Saria, who was... being held by a mysterious man. He was somewhat old, with white hair matching his snow-colored beard.

"Ah! Are you two the owners of this fine Eevee?" He implored. Cass pointed to me with a panicked look.

I stammered in protest, but he put up his hand. "You're not in trouble. You two must be pokemon trainers. Correct?" The two of nodded hesitantly. "Great! I am Professor Rowan, from Sandgem Town. We're recently holding a Pokemon Contest there, y'know?"

I smiled, "Yes, we have been training for this all our lifes."

Professor Rowan let out a hearty laugh, "Are you know? Well, no Pokemon Trainer is complete without a Pokedex?"

"Poke-who know?" Saria asked and hopped out of the man's arms. He didn't understand, but I bet he knew we were all thinking that.

He scratched his chin, "Pokedexes are devices that scan pokemon found across a land. Pokemon trainers often use them to research and learn about pokemon they find along their journey. I can give them to both of you... by the way, what are your names?"

Cass smiled and replied, "Cassandra... but call me Cass."

I gave a warm grin and said my name, "Nick."

The professor smiled, "Well then. The last thing you need to know since it appears you are newbie trainers... do you know about the pokemon gym challenge?"

I raised an eyebrow, "Isn't that the thing were you battle those strong trainers to collect medals?" Cass giggled, hearing the tone I used. I was usually the one who knew all about pokemon.

"Close enough," he laughed, "You battle gym leaders across the SInnoh region and collect 8 badges. Earning 8 badges will reward you with the chance to go into the Battle Conference. Sound interesting?"

We both looked at each other, "I.. guess." I replied.

"Great!" he smiled, "How about you, Cassandra?"

She blushed, "I'd rather not."

"Quite alright, dear." Rowan chuckled, "I must get back to Sandgem town... but you can pick up all you need when you get there."

We both nodded and he walked away.

Saria looked up at me, "What a strange dude."