Standing by the table, Angel and I had been shuddering in excitement as Professor Oak was talking.
Prof Oak : Here we have 3 starter Pokémon. Both of you are entitled to one. Please put your attention to the screen above.
As a beam of light shown down on a Pokéball, the certain information about the Pokémon inside it was flashed through the big screen monitor above.
Prof Oak : Here we have #001 Bulbasaur, the seed Pokémon. 0.7m in height and 6.9kg in weight. A Grass type Pokémon.
Next we have #004 Charmander, the lizard Pokémon. Weighs around 8.5m and stands at 0.60m from head to tail. A Fire type Pokémon.
Last we have #007 Squirtle, tiny turtle Pokémon. 0.50m in height and weighs 9kg. A Water type Pokémon.
You may now choose your starter. Choose wisely.
Angel : Rock, Paper, Scissors on who gets to choose first!
Luke : Your on! 3...2...1... GO!
Angel : Danggit!
Luke : Haha! Rock beats scissors. I win!
I step forward to the table filled with joy and excitement as blood raced across my body.
Luke : I've been thinking about this for a while and I finally came to a conclusion.
I'm picking Charmander.
Prof Oak : Excellent choice Luke. Are you sure about picking the fire type Pokémon Charmander as your starter? It is a bit difficult to raise.
Luke : I'll be fine with Charmander here because I know that with hard work and dedication I know we can get stronger.
Prof Oak :Well then, that leaves you, Angel. Which will you choose?
Angel : Well I was going for Charmander as well, I guess I'll go with Squirtle instead.
Prof Oak : Both of you can give them nicknames if you want to.
Angel : No need Professor, we both are comfortable calling Pokémon by their names.
Prof Oak : Congratulations, you are now novice Pokémon Trainers! I wish the both of you good luck and may the Lord Arceus guide you in your ways.
Luke : Thanks Professor, we won't let you down.
Angel and I rushed out of the study to her and my Eevee waiting on a sofa.
Luke : Look Eevee, you've got a new pal!
Come out Charmander!
As i threw the Pokéball it shot out a beam that began to take form of a orange lizard-like creature with a flame on its tale.
Charmander : char! char!
Eevee : Breeee!
Luke : I can see that the both of you get along well with each other.
Charmander : mander?
Luke : Hi Charmander, my name is Luke. Welcome to the team .
Charmander : char!
~Pallet Town
I kept charmander out for a while as we went out of the lab. As we approached the small stream Eevee motioned that he wanted to go inside his Pokéball. So after a quick drink at the stream I sent Eevee back to his ball leaving me and Charmander alone. Charmander approached me after sent Eevee back so I lifted him in my arms as we continued our way north.
We kept walking until we came upon the quiet house again. This time, the Poliwrath was not there. The atmosphere was eerily silent, when all of a sudden flaps of humungous wings can be heard and out of nowhere a big, orange Dragon-like Pokémon dashed right above us.
Charmander starred in awe as the Charizard made a quick turn and landed on the front door of the strange house.
I clutched on Charmander tightly as a trainer got off the Charizard. He wore a red and white polo shirt had bluish pants and a cap matching the colors of his shirt
He affixed a serious look at me holding Charmander in my arms. I can say that a certain memory was refreshed somewhere in his mind.
He smiled a little at me then tipped his cap as a sign of greeting and obviously, I did the same. Charmander looked at Charizard (winking at him) as the trainer called it back to its ball. Charmander then looked at me and smiled.
Luke : Someday, we'll both be strong and you'll be able to evolve as well.
Charmander : charman!
Eevee : *comes out of his Pokéball* bree! breeee!
Luke : hehe, you too Eevee.
~Route 1
We battled against a number of wild Pokémon along the way in hopes to raise the exp of my party. We then took a quick break from training and rested beneath a tree. After a short nap I called my team to their Pokéballs and went on ahead.
I can already see the southern gate of Viridian City when...
??? :Hey Luke! Whats the rush?
I turned around to see Angel catching up on me.
Luke : What do you want?
Angel : I want to be ahead of you, isn't it obvious?
Wait, are you trying to avoid me?
Luke : No I'm not!
Angel : Oh I get it. Your scared of me huh?
Luke : Where'd you get that idea? I'm not scared of you.
Angel : Then prove it! Let's have a battle! You against me, an all out match.
Luke : Not now, Angel! My team needs rest.
Angel : Ha! Coward! I knew you were scared! You're scared cause I'm stronger than you. Hahaha!
Luke : *angrily* All right! I accept your challenge!
Angel : Good, 'cause I'll never lose to you, no way no how.
Luke : Oh, bring it!
We both stepped away from each other, face to face.
Luke : Go Eevee!
Eevee : Breeee!
Angel : Thats cute! Sending your strongest Pokémon out first eh?
Well then, Come out Pidgey!
Angel threw her Pokéball as a small brown bird came out immediately launching the first attack which Eevee blocked perfectly using his tail.
Dexter : Pidgey #016, The tiny bird Pokémon, a normal and Flying type.
Luke : Thanks Dexter!
Angel : What the... You didnt even catch it yet Dexter immediately filled out the information? How on earth...
Luke : Being good in tinkering with electronics has a lot of advantages.
I was able to attach a wireless sensor to my Pokémon and Dexter. Touching the sensor automatically scans the DNA of a Pokémon that touched it. So i don't have to catch all 151. *smirks* Impressed?
Angel : Arrgghh! Pidgey! Gust, now!
Pidgey began flapping its wings as hard as it can sending a jet stream towards Eevee.
Luke : Dodge it and use Tail Whip!
Eevee sidestepped just in time to avoid the attack. Eevee dashed whilst avoiding gust attacks from Pidgey finally reaching it and began swishing his tail at Pidgey as a distraction.
Angel : Oh I won't fall for that! Pidgey, Sand Attack then use Tackle!
Irritated, Pidgey flapped its wing sending a cloud of dust to Eevee's eyes. Eevee, irritated by sand in his eyes, struggled to get it off but was sent flying by a tackle attack from Pidgey.
Luke : Eevee! Can you continue?
Eevee helped himself up smiling at me as a sign of agreement.
Eevee : vree bree!
Angel : You may have lowered Pidgey's defense but his attack was never bothered. You can't outsmart me...
Luke : Eevee, Bite now!
Having little time to react, Pidgey immediately took the hit and was badly damaged. I ordered Eevee to tackle while it was still pinned down and fortunately it landed.
Ricardo : Pidgey is unable to battle, Eevee wins!
Angel : Whhaaaattt! How did you...
Luke : I know I couldn't get you through status moves so I used your boastful blabbering as a distraction. To my surprise it did work. Haha!
Angel : Don't get cocky, Luke! Its not over yet. Go on fight someone you're own size! Eevee, I choose you!
Your Eevee has sustained a lot of damage this will be easy. I use 3 Pokémon and you have only 2. I'm at advantage.
Eevee, use Tackle!
Angel sent out her Eevee which darted directly towards mine.
Luke : Eevee! Dodge it!
Eevee directly stepped away but Angel's Eevee immediately came for a second attempt hitting mine the second time.
Angel : This is too easy. Eevee, use Bite!
Luke : Dont let her get you Eevee! Use Double Kick!
As Angel's Eevee charged to my pinned down one, he immediately put up his legs and delivered two powerfull kicks at Angel's Eevee.
Concardia : Its Super Effective!
Unfortunately one blow wasn't enough to make Angel's Eevee faint. Which was very unsettling for one more hit and Eevee's done for it.
Luke : Eevee, Bite!
Eevee : bb...brree!
As Angel's Eevee was sent out flying, Eevee jumped at it with a Bite attack.
Angel : He! Thanks for being an easier target. Eevee, use Tackle now!
Luke : Eevee! Get outta' there!
But it was too late. Angel's Eevee immediately came on to Eevee's back and landed on the ground with a tremendous crash. A cloud of dust engulfed the area.
Concardia : Eevee is unable to battle, Eevee wins!
Angel : Is that all you got?
Luke : It's not over yet, Angel. Go, Charmander!
Charmander : Charr!
Angel : Eevee, Bite!
Luke : Dodge it and use Scratch!
Charmander quickly responded and stepped aside as Eevee charged at him causing Eevee to land on her face as Charmander began scratching the back of Eevee.
Luke : Come on, Charmander! Don't stop using Scratch.
Charmander continued to use Scratch on Eevee until she couldn't manage to stand up.
Luke : Charmander, Growl!
With all his might, Charmander Growled as hard as he can sending Angel's Eevee flying back.
Ricardo : Eevee is unable to battle, Charmander wins.
Angel : So this leaves us with our starters eh?
Come out, Squirtle!
Angel sent out a small, blue-colored turtle with a brown shell.
Squirtle: Sqiurt suirtle!
Luke : Charmander use Scratch!
Charmander quickly dashed at Squirtle landing a Scratch attack on Squirtle's shell, but it didn't seem to do anything. Angel turned at me and smirked.
Angel : Squirtle, Water Gun!
Luke : Counter it with Ember!
Sqiurtle blasted a stream of water directly at Charmander as Charmander shot back with fire from the flame on his tail. Then there was a small cloud of steam.
I thought that we both have stopped the attack but then suddenly a stream of water appeared out of the steam cloud.
Luke : Charmander!
Charmander was sent flying back with his tail flame burning low.
Concardia : Charmander is unable to battle, Squirtle wins!
Ricardo : Luke has no more Pokémon to battle with, Angel is the winner of this match.
Angel : Hahaha! I knew a wimpy loser like you wouldn't stand a chance against me.
With my awesome skills, I'll be at the Pokémon League in no time. See ya around, Lucius. Hahaha!
Angel darted off laughing sarcastically leaving me down on my knees clutching on my Pokéballs.
Luke : I... I... I *sighs*
I put the balls back to the shoulder straps of my bag and proceeded north.
~Pokémon Center, Viridian City
Nurse: *hands me a tray with 2 Pokéballs* Your Pokémon are all rested and ready to go. We wish you the best for your travels.
We hope to see you again.
Luke : Thank you kindly.
~Viridian City Park
I went out of the Pokémon Center and sat quietly at the park stairway looking at my Pokéballs as I starred at the starry night sky above us.
Luke : I'm so sorry guys. I failed you. I know I said that we'll be all stronger but now... I... I... I just don't know anymore.
??? : The first step to being strong is learning how to accept defeat.
I was startled. I looked to my left side to see someone sitting down playing with a Pokéball
??? : Accepting one's own defeat is a proof that he will try harder the second time around.
Luke : Your the trainer with the Charizard earlier aren't cha'?
He stood up and walked towards me quickly putting up his hand in front of me.
??? : The name's Red by the way.