Hello everyone! I'm back! Happy New Year to you all!
So, yes, this update is really late since I was on vacation. Hopefully, I can get you guys some more chapters soon, but I'm going to have to write them out first. And school's starting again next week…
Anyways, happy reading!
Today's topic was suggested by QUEENSPELLER67!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon in any way, shape or size!
The Unova and Kalos Starters
Grade One
May (6), Gary (6), Ash (6), Paul (6), Drew (6)
Both of the grade one classes were gathered together in a classroom. They were going to have two special guests today: two professors from the faraway regions of Unova and Kalos, who were going to tell them about the regions and present them with the starters there. Naturally, everyone was thrilled, and the excitement led to ceaseless chatter.
"I wonder what Pokemon they're gonna show us!" May chirped to her friends. She was a lot more comfortable with Pokemon than used to be when she had been younger. She had gotten more used to them over time.
"They're probably really cool!" Gary exclaimed.
"You mean cooler than Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander?" Ash said, looking at him.
"No way! No Pokemon is cooler than Squirtle!"
"I hope they're very cute," May said excitedly. "Right, Paul?"
"Hn." Paul wasn't really in the mood to talk at the moment.
"All Pokemon are very nice," Drew pointed out wisely.
"Okay everyone! They're here!" One of the teachers announced. She was the other class's teacher, so May did not know her name. The announcement only caused the students to erupt in a fresh outburst of noisy excitement, but they were silenced by a stern look from Mrs. Thomas, May's teacher.
In came a man and a woman. The man had dark hair and a friendly smile, and the woman had brown hair and an enthusiastic expression.
"Hello!" she greeted everyone brightly. "I'm Professor Juniper. I study Pokemon in the Unova region, my research specializing in the origins of Pokemon. It's great to be here with all of you!"
"And I'm Professor Sycamore! I study Pokemon in the Kalos region, focusing on specifically evolution."
"Professor Rowan studies evolution too!" Gary blurted out knowledgeably.
"Why yes!" Professor Sycamore confirmed. "In fact, I used to be a student of his. But recently, I've been studying a special kind of evolution."
"What do you mean?" Ash asked curiously.
"He means evolving with stones," a boy named Trip answered immediately. "That's basic." He smiled proudly. 'Basic' sounded like a grownup word.
"Evolution by stones and certain items is very interesting. But that's not what I mean. What I'm looking into is Mega Evolution!"
Whispers broke out, as everyone curiously contemplated what Mega Evolution could possibly be. They had never heard of such a thing.
Professor Juniper chuckled at this. "You seem to have gotten everyone's attention!"
"Hahaha! I suppose I should stick to the schedule."
"Wait, what is Mega Evolution?" Ash asked quickly.
"Now that I've brought it up, might as well tell you," Professor Sycamore said, although he seemed more than happy to. "Mega Evolution is a special kind of evolution where a fully evolved Pokemon can transform even further into an even more powerful form with the use of special stones. Not only that, it can transform back into its original form as well. It's an amazing thing, and we still don't know much about it. And that is why I am working hard to unravel the mysteries of Mega Evolution!"
His explanation was met with many "Oooh!"s and "Ahh!"s. Professor Sycamore seemed pleased.
Professor Juniper then went on ahead to talk about the Unova region, telling everyone about what kind of place it was, the attractions and geography. Some of the kids shared their experiences from when they had visited the region, and some revealed that they were from there themselves.
Professor Sycamore talked about the Kalos region the same way. Like with Unova, there were some kids who had visited the region already, and a couple who used to live there. May was fascinated! She had no idea so many of her classmates were from so far away. She had assumed they were from nearby cities, or from this city, like she was.
Finally, the two professors asked if there were any questions. Multiple hands shot up, surprising them. Professor Juniper picked Drew to ask his question first.
"When are we going to see the Pokemon?" he asked politely.
"We were planning to show you guys at the end. So just as soon as we answer everyone's questions. So, who's next?"
No hands went up this time.
"Wait, was that what everyone was going to ask?"
"That's what it looks like."
"So what do you say, Professor Sycamore? Shall we?"
"Of course!"
The students watched eagerly on, their eyes glued to the two in front of them as they pulled out three pokeballs each. There was a large flash of light as six Pokemon appeared.
"Can anyone tell me what Pokemon these are?" Professor Juniper asked as she gestured to the three she had let out.
"That's basic," Trip said, a touch of arrogance in his voice. "The cool green one is Snivy…"
"Sni-vy!"
"… the orange and black one on four legs is Tepig…"
"Pig! Tepig-te!"
"… and the blue one with the white head and the shell is Oshawott."
"Oshawott! Osha-wott-wott!"
"Very good! It certainly looks like you know about these three!" Trip swelled with pride at the praise.
"And what about these ones?" Professor Sycamore gestured to the ones he had brought. "Anyone know their names?"
At first no one offered an answer, until a shy girl at the back named Serena raised her hand, looking a bit surprised at her own daring.
"Yes?"
"Um, the brown and green one is Chespin…"
"Ches-chespin!"
"… and I think the cute yellow one with red fur in its ears is Fennekin?"
"Fennekin!"
"And, um, the blue one is Froakie, maybe?"
"Froakie! Froakie!"
"Yes, you are absolutely correct!" Professor Sycamore said encouragingly, causing Serena to blush.
"Snivy here is a grass type, as is Chespin," Professor Juniper informed everyone.
"While both Tepig and Fennekin are fire types," Professor Sycamore continued.
"And last, but not least, are the water-types, Oshawott and Froakie. Now who wants to say hello?"
It started off with all the grade ones crowding around the Pokemon, making them noticeably uncomfortable. The teachers then arranged their students so that there was only a small group surrounding and petting each Pokemon in a much gentler manner.
May admired the Pokemon from a distance. She might now be much more comfortable around them, but she was still wary. Professor Juniper noted this and decided to do something about it.
"Hello!" she said, walking up to her. "Why don't you join everyone else? They seem to be having a lot of fun, and the Pokemon are very friendly."
"No thank you," May said, smiling sweetly at her. "I'm just watching."
"Hmm. Do you want to come closer?"
May, not wanting to seem rude, obliged. She ended up petting Fennekin along with Serena.
"Wow, it's so soft and cute!" May commented. She was distracted when there was a commotion a short distance away.
"It's my turn to look at Oshawott!"
"But it's cute! And you're not even petting it, so why can't I?"
"Because it's my turn to look at it!"
Ash and Trip were arguing. It seemed Trip had been observing the water type Unova starter, when Ash had come over, and the interruption had angered Trip.
"What's going on here?" Mrs. Thomas arrived at the scene. Ash and Trip immediately began pointing fingers and blaming each other, their attempts to justify themselves becoming jumbled up as they spoke at the same time.
"Enough!" Mrs. Thomas got both of them to fall silent. "Now is this any way to act in front of our guests? Do you want to sit off to the side while everyone else gets to see the Pokemon?" she scolded.
"No," both boys mumbled.
"Good. Now I'm giving you two one more chance. Behave yourself!" After making the scowling boys apologize to each other, peace was restored… almost.
"Thanks a lot," Ash muttered to Trip moodily.
"How is it my fault?" Trip quietly argued back. "You started it."
A whisper-quarrel broke out, and, with neither of them paying attention, they both accidentally bumped into Oshawott. Startled, the water Pokemon let out a blast of it's Water Gun attack, which was aimed nowhere in particular, but ended up hitting May, Serena and Fennekin.
"I'm all wet!" May cried out.
"No…" Serena began tearing up as she examined her now soaked and ruined dress.
Fennekin wasn't too happy either. The sudden, unexpected attack alarmed it, causing it to let out Ember. Chaos ensued, making the Pokemon panic and let out attacks while the children screamed and ran everywhere and the teachers tried to regain order. Finally, it was Professor Juniper who managed to settle everything down.
"Deerling, Aromatherapy!" she ordered, letting out a deer-like Pokemon. It complied, letting out a soothing scent, relaxing and calming everyone in the room.
"Thank you, Professor Juniper," Mrs. Thomas thanked gratefully. "Now what caused that to happen?"
No one spoke, Trip and Ash being the only ones who knew. And they wouldn't dare even trying to blame the other, as they knew both of them would get punished. As no culprit was found, the teachers and professors decided to try again, rearranging the class and Pokemon. Ash went over to where May and Serena were.
"Sorry, guys," he said guiltily. "That was my fault. Trip's too, but mine as well."
"It's okay," the two girls accepted his apology, and he beamed.
"Thanks! I'll go say sorry to Fennekin now!" And he went off to do just that.
After class was over, the professors left, leaving the students to discuss their experiences.
"I got hit with a Water Gun," May said a little glumly to her friends.
"Sorry…"
"It's okay."
"Those Pokemon were really cool!" Gary remarked. "Squirtle's much cooler, but these were really cool too!"
"They were all great," Drew chimed in.
"Hn." Paul had approved of them too.
"Fennekin was really cute!" May said. "And so was Chespin, and Tepig, and, um, the other Pokemon too!" She couldn't remember all of their names.
"Yeah! It would be awesome if we can do this again!" Ash said, excited at the very thought.
That was something they all agreed on, though May added in that it would be as long as she didn't end up getting wet.
Done! Now I need to get started on the next chapter. See you guys on the next update!
Happy New Year, and please review, and thanks for reading!
Bye bye for now! Have a great day, and smile all the way! :)