Just before dawn the next morning, Harry was already up and about. He had already made breakfast, cleaned his clothes, made some Pokémon food, prepared a batch of poffins and was just about to bake a batch of Poke Puffs. Just as Harry setting up the table, Johanna walked into the kitchen with her nose in the air.

"What is that smell?" Johanna asked as she sniffed the air.

Harry chuckled. "Breakfast. Sit down and eat while I get Piplup and Ralts. It's strange they haven't come down yet"

Johanna didn't seem to hear him though. She quickly sat at the kitchen table and began to eat.

Harry shook his head and walked upstairs to his room. After opening the door, Harry chuckled. Ralts and Piplup were curled around each other as if seeking warmth. He went towards the bed and gently shook them awake. It took some time before they reluctantly opened their eye.

"lup?" Piplup said as she rubbed her eyes. Ralts didn't say anything, only looking at Harry as if he wasn't really there.

"Time to wake up" He said to them softly, "Breakfast is ready."

At the mention of food, Ralts eyes opened wide before Teleporting out of the room. Harry shook his head. Just mention food and Ralts takes off faster than a rocket. Piplup still looked sleepy though. Harry picked her up and held her in his arms.

"Come on" He said as he walked out of the room, "lets get you some breakfast."

Thirty minutes later, the food was gone and the Poke Puffs were ready. Harry was just cleaning up when Johanna turned to him.

"Why where you up so early?" She asked curiously. Normally, Harry didn't wake up till nine.

Harry shrugged. "I couldn't sleep."

"Bad dream?" She asked in concern.

"Not really" He said as he finished drying the dishes, "kind of the opposite, actually."

Johanna turned to stare at him in surprise. "You know, its perfectly normal to have those kinds of dreams. All boys your age-"

"Mom!" Harry said red faced, "Not those kind of dreams!"

"Oh" She said.

"I couldn't sleep because I was excited" Harry said after getting control of his blush. Even with his almost impeccable control over his emotions, he still got easily embarrassed. "I mean, Professor Rowan just got back. He even gave me a Pokemon. Today, after visiting his lab, I'm starting my Journey as a Pokemon Trainer."

"So soon?" Johanna asked a little sad. It had been Harry's dream to be a trainer since seven years old and Johanna understood that. She even encouraged it by teaching him all she knew. But to see him actually go out into the wilderness to start his own Journey, it made Johanna sad. He grew up so fast, literally. It seemed like only yesterday that Harry needed her help to reach the top cupboards. Johanna sighed.

"Yes" Harry said, "I just have this feeling that I have to start today."

"If you're sure-" She started

"I am!" Harry interrupted.

"Then who am I to stop you?" Johanna finished with a smile.

In the early hours of the afternoon, Harry charmed his bag to be bottomless and places everything he might need inside. His new PC and transporter, Pokémon food, Poffin case, Poke Block case, Berry Blender, A basket for the Poke Puffs (Charmed with a stasis spell so they wouldn't turn bad), Potions, clothes, a sleeping bag, food and some other stuff.

Harry took a shower and dressed. He grabbed his white bag and left towards the living room. In the couch, Piplup could be seen bouncing on the cushion while Ralts watched her with amusement. Well, what Harry thought was amusement.

"Come on, guys!" Harry said as he walked into the living room. Both Pokémon glared at him. Harry backed up a little.

"Sorry. Gals" Harry corrected. Both Pokémon nodded. "It's time to leave."

They both ran towards their trainer and Harry returned Piplup.

Ralts looked at Harry confused.

"Ralts?" She said as she tilted her head to the side.

Harry chuckled, grabbed Ralts and placed her on his head. "You're my best friend. I want you to stay outside while on my Journey"

Ralts seemed happy by the declaration. Harry chuckled again. He walked towards the front door and, as he was about to leave through, Johanna came running towards Harry.

"Harry!" She said as she stopped right in front of him. "Barry just called Pearl to tell her that he is in Sandgem Town and that he will be starting his Journey. She asked me if you could give this to him for her". Johanna showed Harry the brown package. "Can you?"

"Sure Mom" Harry said as he took the package and stored it in his bag, "With the way Barry is, its impossible not to run into him"

"Be safe, Okay?" Johanna said as she hugged Harry for what seemed the last time, "Remember to change your underwear, alright?"

"Mom!" Harry choked, "I know! You don't have to remind me!"

Johanna chuckled as she kissed him on his forehead and let him go. "Call me every time you get to a Pokemon Center, okay?"

Harry only nodded and ran outside, Ralts holding on to his beret for her life.

Harry walked through Route 201. He had Ralts and Piplup battle some wild Pokemon to gain some experience. He was a little disappointed that all the Pokemon there were really weak. Also, some weird guy that worked in the Sandgem Town Pokemart appeared out of nowhere and gave him a Potion. Weirdo.

Harry sighed as Piplup battled another Bidoof. "Use Pound in the head, full power"

Piplup raised her flipper like arms and ran towards Bidoof. Said Pokémon charged with a Tackle attack. Piplup dodged the attack and smacked her flipper on his head. Bidoof fell unconscious.

Harry smiled weekly. "Great job Piplup"

Piplup puffed out her chest. Harry picked her up and held her in his arms. "Come on. Sandgem Town has to be just around the corner"

Just a few minutes latter, they arrived at the edge of Sandgem Town. It wasn't that big of a Town so Harry could see almost all of it from just the edge. Harry tried to look for the lab but he didn't know where it was. Harry sighed.

He grabbed a random stick from the floor and held it in his hand. "Point Me, Professor Rowan's Laboratory"

The stick rotated in his hand until it pointed in a direction. Harry quickly made his way towards were the stick was pointing. It led towards a building with a blue roof. There was a person just in front of the building.

"Dawn?" Harry said as he chucked the stick to the side while still holding Piplup in his arms.

"Oh, Harry!" Dawn said, "There you are! Come with me, the Professor has been waiting for you"

Harry nodded and walked up to the door only to step back when he saw it open from the other side.

"Huh? Oh Hey Harry!" Barry said.

"Barry? I thought you had left already" Harry said.

"I did, but first I came here to thank the Professor for giving me Turtwig. Oh, Check out what he gave me!" Barry pulled out a small red device in the form of a rectangle. Harry almost gasped, A Pokedex. Harry had read about them. They were basically an electronic encyclopedia for Pokémon. In its database, it held the information on all the recorded Pokémon. Harry wanted one.

"Congratulation on getting a Pokedex Barry" Harry said with a hint of jealousy.

"Thanks. Anyway, I'm going to start collecting Pokémon right now!" He said before he ran off.

"Wait!" Harry yelled as he watched Barry ran out of town, "I didn't give you your package"

"Wow" Dawn said bewildered, "He sure must be in a hurry"

"Nah" Harry sighed as he entered the lab. "He's always like that"

They entered the lab and Dawn ushered Harry towards Professor Rowan. He seemed to be studying some files on his desk. When they approached, he looked up and put down the files.

"Ah, wonderful. I'm glad you're here Harry. I just finished talking with your friend" He said as he approached the duo.

Harry turned to him. "Yes. He said you gave him a Pokedex"

"Of course. A Journey is not the same without one" The Professor explained. He must've seen something on Harry's face because he suddenly said "Would you like one?"

"Yes!" Harry nearly shouted but then tried to look calm. "I mean, you don't have to"

"I insist!" The professor chuckled as he grabbed the device from his desk and gave it to the blue haired boy. "With this, when you scan a Pokémon, it will automatically send the data to the lab. So you could say you're doing me favor"

Harry took the Pokedex with one hand and placed it in his pocket. After talking some more, Harry left the lab and went to the Pokémon Center. After getting his Pokémon healed, Harry headed towards Route 202. There, just outside of town, was Dawn.

"Finally you showed up" She said as she approached Harry. "I've been waiting here for hours!"

Harry blinked. "But I only left the lab half an hour ago"

Dawn seemed to ignore that comment. "I forgot to teach you how to catch a Pokémon"

"I already know how" He said. "My mom taught me when I was little"

"So I've waited here for nothing?" Dawn moaned. She sighed.

"At least now I can give you these" She sighed as she handed Harry five pokeballs. Harry took them and stored them in his bag. Dawn left after that with her head down.

It was almost sundown and Harry still hadn't made it to Jubilife City. On his way there he had battled some Trainers. They actually proved to be a challenge, much to Harry's enjoyment. He still beat them but they at least went down with a fight. He had wanted to catch some Pokémon but the only ones he saw where Bidoof. Harry sighed.

"At this rate I'm never gonna catch another Pokémon" Harry sighed.

They walked for another minute before Piplup and Ralts turned towards a bunch of trees.

"Pip?" Piplup said as she and Ralts ran towards the sound they heard.

"Huh? Where are you going?!" Harry said as he followed them. They ran past a bunch of trees until came upon a clearing. In it, two Pokémon where fighting for a berry.

One was a bird Pokémon with grayish-brown feathers while the other one was a gold and black lion cub like Pokémon. They seem to have fought for a while now because they were covered in scratches and bruises.

Harry took out his Pokedex.

Starly, the Starling Pokémon. They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.

Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble. This Pokemon is a shiny Pokemon.

Harry was dancing in glee in the inside. Just his luck. His first day as official trainer and he finds himself a shiny Pokemon. Now all that was left to do is catch it. He took out two pokeballs and tensed at the ready.

"Ralts, use confusion!" He ordered.

"Ralts!" She said. Her eyes glowed blue as she used confusion on the duo. Starly and Shinx both cried out in pain. They seemed pretty beat up to Harry so he threw the pokeballs at them. They were sucked inside and they started shaking.

One shake.

Two shakes.

Three shakes.

Ding!

"Alright!" Harry laughed as he picked up the pokeballs. He took out the Pokedex again and scanned the pokeballs.

This Starly is male. It has the Ability Keen Eye. It knows the moves: Growl, Tackle, Quick Attack and Wing Attack.

This Shinx is male. It has the Ability Intimidate. It knows the moves: Tackle, Leer, Charge, Baby Doll Eyes and Spark.

"Awesome!" Harry said excitedly, "These guys sure are strong. I doubt if they haven't been fighting against each other, we wouldn't have been able to catch them"

Harry looked at the sky. The sun was setting.

"Come on!" Harry said to his Pokémon, "If we run we might make it to Jubilife City by nightfall"

"Ralts!"

"Piplup!"

A/N There you have it. Chapter 6. I was originally going to keep writing till Harry made it to Jubilife City but I have been really busy with school work and I don't know when I'll be able to post this if I tried to continue writing.

Harry finally starts his Journey and catches some Pokémon. Next Chapter will be in Jubilife and Orburg City. I really want to speed this a lot to make it to the Anime. Should I skip this and go straight to the Anime? I don't know.

Review Please ans tell me what you think.