2 B A Master
He awoke
early having not slept well during the night. It was his birthday today but
that was the last thing on his mind. Laying there in the early morning darkness
of the room he listened to the sounds of the neighbourhood and wondered what lay
ahead.
like no one
ever was
to catch
them is my real test
to train
them is my cause…
Or
something like that. He couldn’t quite remember the rest of what his old man
used to say. His dad was a third generation pokemon trainer. One of the best
there ever was no doubt about it. His mum was also a trainer and used to be the
Cerulean City Gym Leader. They had known each other since they were young and
had met when his dad had first started out.
His parents
had been killed a year ago to the day. The investigating officer Jenny said
that the circumstances were suspicious . Some websites reported that Team
Rocket were responsible While others said it was Team Plasma. He was more than old
enough to set off on his journey and had had his pokemon license for years. To
discover the reason for his parent’s death he had to become a full time trainer.
There was simply no other way he could think of than following in his father’s footsteps
.
It had been
nearly a year since he came to Pallet town. When not studying he helped out his
grandma Delia at the family restaurant. Other days he spent training his
pokemon and exploring the nearby areas.
Today was
the day he was gonna tell his grandma and set out. After showering he went downstairs to grab something to eat. Grandma
was in the kitchen sipping on a cup of tea, staring out the window.
“Sleep well
?” she said looking over her shoulder as he came down the stairs.
“Yeah not
too bad today” he said with a barely covered yawn
“Happy birthday ” she said with a smile
“Thanks grandma…I
wish it wasn’t my birthday though.”
“Now don’t say
that honey, both your mum and dad were very happy when you were born and - ”
“Yeah but
it’s also the day they died…”
“Yes it is
and I am very sorry dear but life goes on. Both your parents lived their dreams
and when you came along they only got happier. So I know for a fact that neither
one of them would want you to be sad. They would tell you to live your life and
go for your dreams”
“I know…grandma,
speaking of dreams.. I’ve decided to become a full time trainer. I’m gonna
leave today”
“ Good! Just
be confident!, you can do anything you set your mind to”
“You don’t seem
surprised at all grandma”
“You forget
I raised your father and you’re alike in many ways. It was just a matter of
time. I am surprised you didn’t do it sooner though. I’ve spoken to Professor
Oak already and he’s been expecting you. I’ve packed you a bag too with some
essentials and I got you a present”
“Really ?!”
“Yes honey,
It’s in the garage”
He tore
into the garage to see a brand new Miracle Cycle mountain bike and it was in
his favourite colour too.
“Wow!! Thanks
grandma but how did you know?!”
“You’re
welcome honey. I saw you had circled it in the pokecatalogue you were reading
and I knew it’d be perfect. It’s a long way to Pewter City. So finish packing
your bag and go see the Professor times a wasting.”
He ran
upstairs and grabbed his rucksack he had prepacked, donned his favourite cap
and laced up his kicks. Returned downstairs and loaded the items grandma had
gotten for him into the rucksack before kissing his grandma good bye.
He waved as
he rode off down the road towards the famous Professor Oaks research Lab.
He wondered
what Professor Oak was like as he’d never met him before. Dad had mentioned him
numerous times and he had often heard the story of how he had gotten his first
pokemon from him.
The
building wasnt hard to find as it was one of the biggest in Pallet town and it
was right where Google maps said it would be.
He parked
his bike out front and walked up to the large glass sliding doors. There was a
sign that read Oak Research Laboratory so he knew he was definitely in the
right place.
He walked
up to the first person he came across which happened to be a man in a white lab
coat.
“Excuse me sir
but I’m here to see Professor Oak”
“Hey I
study pokemon here as Professor Oaks aide. He’s the foremost authority on pokemon
in the Kanto region. You’ll find him in the lab further down that way” He said
as he pointed straight down the hall.
“Thank you”
He walked
down the hall and came to the lab and saw a much older man sitting at a desk pouring over notes and consulting
charts with pictures of various pokemon from the Unova, Sinnoh and Hoenn
“Excuse me..umm
Professor Oak?”
“Yes..hello
there? Ahhh you must be Ash’s son. Good to finally meet you”
“Hello
Professor no the honour is all mine. My dad used to tell me stories when I was
little about how he became when first started trainer and his first pokemon
from you”
“Yes quite
the trainer he was your dad. I am terribly sorry for your loss. He was truly a
great trainer and his unorthodox style was something to watch. Always kept you
guessing what he was going to do next. Anyway I’ll stop babbling about the past.
Would like a Pokemon to help you on your journey?”
“Yes please
sir! I would. I already have a Squirtle and Charmander both are close to evolving”
“That’s brilliant!
Its settled then Bulbasaur will be your new partner. A perfect addition. Your
dad would be proud”
“Thank you
so much Professor Oak. I mean it I plan on making my family proud.”
“You’re
very own pokemon legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures
with pokemon awaits.”
“Thanks
Professor I’ll take care of Bulbasaur.”
“Good luck!”
As he left
the lab and rode down Route 1 he couldn’t help but feel excited.His journey was
just beginning.
The End
