My day was already turning out great until a single moment changed its course.

Angel : And where do you think your going?

I've known Angel for years now. We had been rivals ever since we first met. From school, public, even in personal matters. And yes, the rivalry is still strong.

Luke : Its none of your business!

Angel : Let me guess, you're gong to Pallet town, are you? Customized bag, running shoes, and *sees trainer card from a pocket in the bag shoulder strap* ughhhh, con... Cadri... Concardia!?

Concardia: Yes, it is I, Luke's trustworthy identity companion.

Luke : How on earth did you know...

Angel : sigh * brings out a light blue colored trainer card * Ricardo!

Ricardo : Greetings, I am Ricardo

I stood there, completely amazed and was quickly overwhelmed with curiosity.

Luke : Ricardo, Identify!

Ricardo : Angelica G. Momento. The first of the 2 children of Roland Momento, a Pokémon veteran, and Laine Gorospe, an ace trainer. Lives at Viridian city next to the abandoned Pokémon Gym. A sister to Charmane G. Momento. Both parents are usually traveling so she and her sister are the only ones at home.

Angel : Well you're not the only one who turns 13 this year.

Luke : Too bad it didn't got your bad side.

Ricardo and Concardia : we can also register other companions as friends to attain a better relationship with other trainers.

Concardia : Trainer Angelica, registered.

Ricardo : Trainer Lucius, registered.

Luke : I'll be seeing you then.

Angel : Let's hope that our paths don't cross again and if it does, I'll be bringing you down to the dust.

Luke : Strong words for such a weak trainer.

It was then that we parted ways as we both headed to the south gate.

~Route 1

Route 1 went quite as expected. A few Caterpies, Ratatas and Pidgeys were in sight on the way there when someone caught my attention.

Also heading south, comimg in my way, was someone with brown,spiky hair; black T-shirt and purple pants. He stopped and turned to me. Frustration can be seen in his face.

??? : goin to Pallet town are we? I just saw you two arguing a while ago at the Viridian City South Gate. That sure brings back memories.

Luke : uuuhhhmm? I'm sorry, but I have been warned not to talk to strangers.

??? : YOU DONT KNOW WHO I AM!? How pitiful, you should be watching the Pokémon League on television.

Luke : Wait... Television... Pokémon League... SPIKY HAIR?! Your BLUE OAK! Pokémon League Champion!

Blue : Now you get it. And correction, Its PREVIOUS CHAMPION to you. And if you mind, I'll be heading on my way. Smell ya Later!

Blue darted of angrily, leaving me frozen on my tracks.

~Pallet Town

A normal day at pallet town, nothing odd apart from the heap of news reporters huddling around the arrogance of Blue with questions like :

Reporter 1 : How long have you been Champion?

Reporter 2 : What was the professor's reaction about your downfall?

Reporter 3 : Why is the identity of your opponent confidential?

I walked pass them and on the other side was another house with a Poliwrath at its doorstep. It was staring up into the sky. It noticed me looking at it so it quickly went inside.

Luke : Weird.

I continued on until I found the Pokémon Research Center. I was already reaching out to the door handle when I wanted to hesitate. As I pulled my hand away the door suddenly flung open. An old man dressed in a white coat greeted me.

??? : Oh, so you must be Lucius, right? It's finally nice to meet you in person. I have been longing for this moment ever since we've talked in the email.

Luke : Oh, sir, it is a previlage to finally meet you, sir.

??? : Oak, Luke, the names Renaldo Oak. You can call me PROFESSOR OAK.

~Pokémon Research Center, Pallet Town

Prof. Oak: There are a lot of things we need to discuss.

Luke : Professor,I've got all day

Prof. Oak: Exellent Luke, Exellent!

The professor and I talked about a lot of things including my parent's consent and the terms and conditions of my travels as he lead me room after room of seemingly endless high-tech machinery and technicians and researchers relentlessly rushing back and forth through each and every room we pass by.

He then led me to his own research lab motioning that we go to his study. And beside the door, Reading the huge bulletin board by the study door was someone.

Prof. Oak: Angel! Sorry for the wait. Shall we continue?

Angel and I sneered at each other as we enteted the room. The room was well lit and ventilated. A disorganized bookshelf stood at one corner of the room. The walls were pinned up by letters and other compositions of some sort. A computer unit was at a messy table in one corner of the room, and at the center of the the room was a single organized table with sofa. We both sat at the sofa gazing around in satisfaction.

Prof. Oak: I'm sorry that you have to witness my study untidy. I didn't had time to clean up.

Angel and Luke : Well we don't mind professor.

Prof Oak : Exellent! Now can the both of you please be seated at the desk.

We both sat down starring intensely at each other.

Prof Oak : So you both know why you both are here, right?

Luke and Angel : Of course! You wouldn't think we came here dumbfounded, would you?

Prof Oak : Well I must say, Im surprised! But you do know what you both are signing in for? The world is a very vast place and Pokémon are very mysterious. Even with years of research we still haven't found answers to the questions probing about these creatures.

Luke : Thats why we're here, professor. We volunteered to help you out in your studies. You didn't think we came here without a reason?

Angel : Yeah! Consider it a favor that we volunteered professor. After all, we are here to help you out in your research professor.

Prof Oak : Well I'm sorry, I cannot allow you to go, I know you both will understand.

Luke * stands up firmly * With all due respect, Professor, it would be a waste of time and energy if we came here expecting nothing. Please, all we request is your permission to go

Angel : You don't even have to give us starters, cause we already have our own.

Luke : We will do whatever it takes just to make sure we get your permission, even if it leads to our downfall.

The professor smirked as he opened his desk drawer and got two red devices with a green and yellow lights.

Prof Oak : Well said both of you. I was just testing both of your determination and dedication to what you are going into. Sorry for putting you in such a difficult spot.

We both sat down with a sigh af relief.

Prof Oak : Here we have what's called a Pokédex. Its an electronic encyclopedia which enlists every pokemon you catch. It will also serve as your gate pass in entering other cities, your status indicator, and your identity.

Angel : But we already have trainer cards, isn't that supposed to be our identity?

Prof Oak : Your trainer cards are the ones supposed to activate it.

The professor opened up one of the Pokédex revealing a small screen with various buttons on the main panel and a rectangular slot at the cover panel.

He then handed the Pokédexes to us. Angel and I both inserted our trainer cards at the empty slot. The green light flashed.

Ricardo and Concardia : Pokédex detected, hardware sync in progress. Please stand by.

Both our green lights flashed in an interval untill a high-pitched ping rang.

Ricardo and Concardia : Hardware sync complete. Powering up.

??? : Finally! That was a long sleep. * boy voice *

??? : Good to have the old motherboard running. * girl voice *

Angel : They talk!? Can you believe technology?

Luke : that's cool, I guess. I'm naming him Dexter

Dexter : Cool! I get a name!

Angel's Dex : What do I get?

Angel : I'll call you… Dexie

Dexie: Thats fine by me.

Prof Oak: Dexter, Dexie along with you are Concardia and Ricardo. I hope that you two cooperate well in keeping these two in check.

The Pokédexes : You can count on us, Professor.

Prof Oak : Good! Now, you two come with me.

We both followed the professor out of the study and into his research laboratory. He whispered something to his aide and immediately came back with a box. He motioned us to sit by the corner while he was busy with something on the table. He then called our names.

Prof Oak : I know that you both have your own Pokémon with you but please, accept these as thanks for your participation with my study.

He stepped away exposing the view of the table. There was nothing special about it, plain oak wood, varnished in a dark brown color, with 3 Pokéballs on it.

Wait! THREE POKÉBALLS!? We both stood up in awe.

Angel : Are you really sure you want to give us starters?

Luke : We already have Pokémon to start with.

Prof Oak : Well it is traditional to give someone a starter when beginning their journey. Even if they already have one. Go ahead, pick one.

We both stood up in excitement and rushed to the table.