2 Chapter 1 : Humble Beginnings 1

"Now that you've chosen your Pokemon, why don't you battle with each other? This will tell you what your Pokemon is weak and strong against."

"Mhn, I see. Then, Tria, let's battle! My Charmander will beat your Bulbasaur!"

"Hehe, fine with me, Alyschu!"

" " Go, Charmander! Go, Bulbasaur! " "

" " Char! Saur! " "

Using the red Pokedex, "Charmander, a Fire-type Pokemon. Charmander is a bipedal reptilian Pokemon with a primarily orange body. Its underside from the chest down and soles are cream-colored. It has two small fangs visible in its upper jaw and two smaller fangs in its lower jaw. Charmander has blue eyes. Its arms and legs are short with four fingers and three clawed toes. A fire burns at the tip of this Pokémon's slender tail and has blazed there since Charmander's birth. The flame can be used as an indication of Charmander's health and mood, burning brightly when the Pokémon is strong, weakly when it is exhausted, wavering when it is happy, and blazing when it is enraged. It is said that Charmander dies if its flame goes out. However, if the Pokémon is healthy, the flame will continue to burn even if it gets a bit wet and is said to steam in the rain. Charmander can be found in hot, mountainous areas. However, it is found far more often in the ownership of Trainers, and Breeders. Charmander exhibits pack behavior, calling others of its species if it finds food."

"Bulbasaur, a dual Grass/Poison Pokemon. Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has turquoise skin with darker teal patches. It has red eyes with white pupils and scleras. It also has pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head. Its snout is short and blunt, and it has a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. It is known to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. Bulbasaur has also shown itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air. It is found in grasslands and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. It has been observed that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur."

Interesting. Even if they are "rare" I will still catch them. I had always wanted to have all 3 starters when I was playing the game version. And now, now that I'm in the world of Pokemon with little to no restriction, I am going to catch them.

A smile forms on my lips.

"What are you smiling for? I'm so going to win this battle. Charmander, use [Tackle]!"

Heh, going straight for [Tackle] huh, then…

"You can't win this battle, because I will win it! Bulbasaur, evade it!"

It's even better than I imagined! There was no way that a pokemon could [Evade] in the games, but here… hehe.

"Char..."

"Saur…"

"Now it's my turn. Bulbasaur, use [Growl]!"

A good offense is a good defense, I would also say.

"Saur!"

"Char!"

"You are not even attacking! You are so going to lose this! Charmander, use [Tackle]!"

"Not if I say so! Bulbasaur, keep on evading!"

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"Huff… huff… Now that I've weakened your Charmander, it's time! Bulbasaur, keep on using [Tackle]!"

"Huff... huff… It doesn't matter, Charmander will always be the best! Charmander, dodge it!"

"Saur!"

"Cha--"

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"Charmander is unable to battle, Bulbasaur wins! You'd done well, Tria. Knowing that Charmander is using a Physical move, you had Bulbasaur weaken it until it's time to strike."

"And you, Alyschu, although you keep on going straight forward for the kill, you have an unyielding spirit. That spirit of yours will move you forward further than you think."

"Now come, let me restore your Pokemon."

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"There, all done."

Handling our Pokeballs back, Profs. Willow went quiet.

"Say, I have a favor to ask of you two. Of course, if you don't want to, I won't force you. Since I'd retired into a Pokemon researcher to research the many Pokemon in this world, there are still many, many Pokemon that are still undiscovered. My favor is, if you are going to become Pokemon Masters, can you help me? All you have to do is record the Pokemon that you meet in the Pokedex. And when you're finished, you can return them and I'll take a quick look and return it back to you. How about it? You'll be helping an old man out."

"Hehe, there is nothing I, Alyschu, can't do! I accept!"

Without even thinking about it… Jeez, you can be a handful at times…

"I'll also accept."

"Hahaha! I knew I can count on you! Now, move along, you have a long and bright future ahead of yourselves!"