It had been an hour since Christie had started her Pokémon journey and most trainers by now had at least caught one Pokémon, unfortunately for Christie she was having no luck in that department as despite how long she had been searching for she had been unable to find a second Pokémon.
"Oh come on!" Christie moaned as she slumped against a nearby tree and sat on the grass, the clearly frustrated teenager had stopped to rest her feet before she tried to catch another Pokémon. "How hard can it be to find a Pokémon? I've been looking in all the right spots!" Christie moaned to herself before retrieving the Town Map from her backpack and checking it. "Okay, I'm still on Route One, hell I can still see my home from here, and the next city's Viridian City." Christie thought before returning the Town Map to her backpack. "Okay, new plan, try to catch at least two Pokémon before you get to Viridian City and once you get there rest at the Pokémon Centre."
"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" Christie's train of thought was interrupted when she heard a male voice ring out and she looked up seeing a tall male trainer around her age with messy red hair and brown eyes wearing a denim jacket, a red t-shirt and blue jeans. "What's a pretty little lady like you doing out here? You lost or something?"
"No!" Christie asserted as she stood up. "I'm just looking for Pokémon to catch."
"Oh so you're a trainer huh?" The teen asked before pulling out the side of his jacket revealing three Pokeballs. "So how many Pokémon have you caught sweet-cheeks?"
"None," Christie said as her eyes narrowed. "And call me sweet cheeks again and I'll throw you into that river over there!" Christie added and the teen backed off.
"Hey chill, I meant no harm!" The teen said with a gulp and Christie rolled her eyes. "Why don't we start from the top? I'm Steven."
"I'm Christie." Christie introduced herself after a few minutes before grinning as an idea popped into her head. "You know what? Since we're both trainers why don't we have a battle right here?" Christie said as she retrieved Evee's Pokeball. "I've been meaning to see what my starter can do anyway!"
"Sounds like a plan to me." Steven responded with a grin as he retrieved his own Pokeball. "Since you only have one Pokémon what do you say to a one on one battle?"
"That's fine by me!" Christie responded as she pressed the button on her Pokeball. "Go Evee!" Christie called out as she tossed the Pokeball and it opened up revealing the small brown Pokémon.
"You chose an Evee huh? Not a bad choice for a starter!" Steven responded as he pressed the button on his own Pokeball. "I choose you Litleo!" Steven called out as he tossed the Pokeball and a small black Pokémon that closely resembled a lion cub emerged from it that had a red mane.
"Litleo?" Christie asked as she dug out her Pokedex, flipped it open and pointed it at the Pokémon.
"Litleo, the Lion Cub Pokémon, the stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body, this Pokémon is typically native to the Kalos region." The Pokedex read out the data and she quickly pocketed it again.
"It seems my secrets out I'm originally from the Kalos region." Steven admitted as Litleo got ready for battle.
"So what brings you all the way to Kanto?" Christie asked as she folded her arms. "Kalos is pretty far away from here, isn't it?"
"It is but I've already competed in that region's Pokémon league so I came here for a new challenge." Steven admitted and Christie sweat-dropped. "Heh, don't worry, I didn't even do that well, barely made it into the Top 32, it's not like you're facing the champ!"
"That's a relief." Christie sighed in relief. "Evee, Quick Attack!" Christie commanded as the small Pokémon started charging at Litleo at a high speed.
"Litleo, Ember!" Steven called out and the Pokémon opened its maw before setting lose a string of fireballs, most of them where dodged by Evee but one caught it on the side just before the Quick Attack hit sending both Pokémon flying back. "Fast little guy isn't he?"
"And your Litleo isn't bad either." Christie said with a confident grin on her face as Evee and Litleo got back to their feet. "Evee, Swift!" Christie commanded and the Evee looked at her confused. "You haven't learnt that move yet?"
"Evees usually learn that move by Level Ten, what level is he at?" Steven asked and Christie sweat-dropped.
"Level Five." Christie sighed and Steven shook his head.
"You have a lot to learn if you want to make it as a trainer, Litleo, Take Down!" Steven commanded and the Pokémon charged towards Evee.
"I may have a lot to learn but I'm a quick learner! Evee, Tackle!" Christie commanded and the Evee charged towards the other one but Litleo was faster and hit Evee first sending him flying back, this time Evee didn't get up. "Evee!"
"Sorry little lady but it looks like I win." Steven said as he called back his Litleo. "Unfortunately you still have a while to go before you reach the next Pokémon Center."
"Oh great," Christie sighed as she knelt down next to Evee. "Don't worry Evee mom packed a Revive in my bag." Christie added before reaching in and retrieving the Revive before using it on Evee, seconds later Evee's eyes opened and it stretched his paws.
"You might want to use a Potion as well, especially if you're looking for your first capture." Steven said and Christie nodded before retrieving the Potion from her bag. "Look I know we didn't exactly get off on the right foot Christie but you have some potential there."
"Thanks." Christie thanked him as she used the Potion on Evee. "Know any good places I can catch a Pokémon or two?"
"I saw some Wild Pidgey and Spearow in the grass over there but I've already caught one of each so I left them alone." Steven answered after thinking for a couple of minutes. "And if you don't mind bugs there are a few bug types around here."
"Thanks." Christie said as she returned Evee to its Pokeball. "Once I capture some more Pokémon I'll be back for a rematch though."
"Try leveling up Evee as well, unless you want a repeat performance." Steven said before walking off. "Oh and if you have a fishing rod you could catch some Water Pokémon over in that river over there, you'll need some for the Pewter City Gym."
"I thought Viridian City was the nearest town with a gym?" Christie asked and Steven shook his head.
"It is but the leader recently retired, their looking for someone to take his place but until then the Gym's closed. " Steven answered as he turned to her. "Besides the Viridian Gym is the toughest gym in the region, there's a reason why so many Pokémon trainers save that gym for last."
"Thanks for the warning." Christie answered before checking her map again. "Pewter City…that's the location of the rock type gym, isn't it?"
"That's the one; as good as your Evee is it won't have much effect on the Pokémon in that gym." Steven answered and Christie frowned. "Your Evee should be good to go for a couple of more battles if you're careful but try to get him to the Pokémon Centre in Viridian City as soon as you can."
"How far is that city anyway?" Christie wondered out-loud and Steven laughed. "First you call me sweet-cheeks, then you beat me in a Pokémon battle and now you're laughing at me? You're not exactly doing a lot to endear yourself to me you know?" Christie pointed out and Steven stopped laughing.
"Hey relax, I meant no harm." Steven responded and Christie shook her head. "I was just laughing at how inexperienced you were." Steven added before realizing something. "And any chance I had at dating you just went out the window didn't it?"
"First off, we just met and you're already thinking of dating me? What next, you want to get in my pants? Don't answer that!" Christie answered as she stood up and Steven quickly shut up. "And second, you really just destroyed your case there." Christie added as she brushed past him. "See you around I guess."
"Yeah, see you." Steven said dejectedly as Christie walked off. "Great, first pretty girl I see since I got here and I already blew my chances with her! At least I got a decent battle out of it." Steven thought as he looked around. "Okay, next town is Pallet Town, if that isn't Christie's hometown I'd be surprised." Steven thought before his cell-phone went off and he answered it. "Hey."
"Hey Steven, what's up?" A young female voice rang out and Steven sighed.
"Just had a battle against a cute girl and her Evee, I won off course but I proceeded to make an ass of myself at the same time." Steven answered and the young girl sighed. "What about you Ann?"
"Not much, just the usual." Ann answered and Steve nodded. "By the way, what direction did the girl walk towards?"
"Err, the river where I caught that Goldeen, why?" Steven asked and Ann gasped. "What?"
"There have been reports of attacks by Beedrill swarms in that area." Ann answered and Steven's eyes widened. "Besides her Evee how many Pokémon does she have?"
"Just the Evee, it's pretty clear that she's an amateur too." Steven answered before grabbing a Pokeball. "Ann, I'll call you back."
"Steve, I know you're desperate for a girlfriend but aren't you taking it a bit far?" Ann answered and Steven blushed before hanging up.
"As much as I'd like to date Christie there's more pressing matters!" Steven thought as he ran towards where Christie had walked off too.
*meanwhile*
"Come on, where are those Pokémon?" Christie thought as she walked down the path, her Evee was currently out of its ball and was walking side by side with him. "I swear if that guy was lying to me than being beaten in a Pokémon match….." Christie trailed off as she heard the nearby grass rustling and she braced herself as did Evee. "Evee, are you going to be okay going into this?" Christie asked her Pokémon who nodded in response and seconds later a Pidgey and a Spearow emerged from the grass and quickly spotted her. "Get them with a Quick Attack Evee!" Christie commanded and the Pokémon charged towards the two Bird Pokémon, Pidgey charged in first with a Peck attack but Evee dodged it and hit in the chest knocking it down for the count.
The Spearow seemed spooked by something and tried to leave but Evee charged at it knocking it down with a tackle, Spearow quickly got up and tried using a gust attack on Evee which the small Pokemon withstood before charging in and connecting with a Quick Attack that took Spearow down for the count.
"Great job Evee!" Christie said with a grin before grabbing and activating two Pokeballs. "Pokeballs, go!" Christie shouted out as she tossed them at the Pidgey and the Spearow, the Pokemon struggled for a few seconds but eventually the Pokeballs dinged indicating a successful capture. "Yes! My first two captures at the same time!" Christie said with a fist pump before grabbing both Pokeballs and putting them in her backpack. "I wonder what spooked that Spearow. Ah well, it doesn't matter." Christie thought as she glanced around. "Where is the river Steven mentioned?"
"Evee! Evee!" The small, panicked cries off Christie's starter rang out breaking her train of thought as he tugged on her trouser leg and she turned to him.
"What is it Ev…" Christie trailed off when she saw a massive swarm of Beedrill surrounding her on all sides, the bee Pokemon where weak individually but together they were potentially deadly. "OH SHIT!" Christie yelled out before retrieving Evee's Pokeball, activating it and pointing it at Evee. "Evee, return, you're in no condition to fight those things." Christie said as the beam of light emerged from the Pokeball returning Evee to the safety of it, unfortunately for her that was the moment the Beedrill chose to strike and she made a run for it once she saw an opening. "Leave me alone!" Christie managed to blurt out as the Beedrill managed to catch her in the ribs a few times, unfortunately for Christie her foot caught on a rock causing her to lose her balance and face plant on the ground giving the Beedrill a chance to swarm in on her and attack.
"Litleo, Pidgeot, go!" Steven yelled out as he threw the two Pokeballs and the two Pokemon emerged from it. "Pidgeot, Whirlwind! Litleo, Ember!" Steven commanded and the two Pokemon launched their attacks Pidgeot sending a majority of the Beedrill flying all over the place whilst Litleo scared the rest of but not before managing to knock one out with an Ember. "Waste not, want not! Pokeball, go!" Steven added as he launched the Pokeball at the unconscious Beedrill successfully capturing it. "Christie, are you okay?" Steven asked but only got a moan in response. "Hang in there, there's a Pokemon center nearby!" Steven told her before helping her too her feet and calling Ann. "Come on, come on!"
"Steve, is the girl all right?" Ann asked as soon as the call went through and Steve sighed.
"She's pretty banged up, she got attacked by a swarm of Beedrill but I arrived in the nick of time to save her, managed to catch one in the process." Steve responded as he picked up the Pokeball. "I'm going to take her to the Pokemon Center in Viridian City, can you meet us there?"
"Err, yeah, I'm just north of Viridian, I'll see you there." Ann responded before hanging up and Steve pocketing the cell phone and the Pokeball. Litleo and Pidgeot caught up to him and he sighed.
"Did you see her Evee anywhere Litleo?" Steven asked and the Pokemon shook his head. "She probably returned him to his Pokeball before trying to get away from the swarm I know I'd do the same if I were in her shoes." Steven thought before returning his Pokemon to their balls, he rested her arm over his shoulder and started carrying her to the city.