3 Chapter 2 : Humble Beginnings 2

"Ahh, before you go, come back here tomorrow so that I can give you your Pokeballs and PokeGear."

Waving us goodbye, Profs. Willow went back into his Lab. Reaching the divide, we looked at each other in the eyes.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Alys. Then, we can officially start our journey towards becoming Pokemon Masters!"

"Haha! I would say the same thing to you too, Ria!"

Waving each other goodbye, I ran home excited to show my parents Bulbasaur. Passing the giant Platanus occidentalis next to our 2 story house, I enter the front doors. Upon seeing me, my parents reprimanded me as to why I didn't finish eating my breakfast and spending more time with them. But after talking to them and presenting Bulbasaur, they stopped. Their only words were, "Become a fine Pokemon Trainer, you hear me?!"

I think I saw glistening water on their faces but I'm not sure. Laughing, I went to my room and brought Bulbasaur out from it's Pokeball.

"Saur?"

Tilting its head to the side in a cute manner, I couldn't control myself as I hugged it. Struggling for a moment from the sudden hug, Bulbasaur calmed down and accepted it. Feeling the smooth texture of its skin reminded me of frogs. Now that I get a good look at it, it does look similar to frogs except for the bulb on it's back.

Letting Bulbasaur go, I brought the Pokedex out and fixed it to Bulbasaur.

"Bulbasaur, a Grass--"

"Yeah, yeah, I know."

Skipping the part that I already knew, I went towards its status. Okay, so Bulbasaur is considered a seed Pokemon, Pokemon type is Grass/Poison, height is 2'04 or .7 meters tall, and weighs around 15.2 Ibs or 6.9 kg. Getting all the information that I could get from the Pokedex, I put it on the table next to my bed.

"Oh right, Bulbasaur. Do you want to journey with me or stay in your Pokeball? I think that by traveling with me, we can get to understand each other a lot more and form an inseparable relationship."

I have no idea why I am talking to a Pokemon considering they can't really understand human speech, though I'm not saying they can't understand it at all. Besides, although they are said to be loyal, I can't trust it one bit. I mean, how can a Pokemon be loyal to a Trainer that they just met?

"Saur… Saur!"

"Is that a yes? Alright. You can travel with me outside of your Pokeball."

"Saur!"

"Hm, now, I need a nickname for you. I can't just keep calling you Bulbasaur all the time now can I?"

"Saur…"

Hm… Since Bulbasaur is a female and a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a bulb on it's back...

"How about April? A name that's a reference to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees?"

"Saur!"

"Very well, from now on, you are call April!"

"Tria! Dinner's ready! Bring Bulbasaur too!"

"Mom, Bulbasaur has a name now, and it's April!"

"Alright, alright. Bring April down then!"

"You heard her, let's go, April."

Giving April a smug look, I indicated we should go down.

"Saur!"

After eating dinner, I took a bath with April before going to sleep with April next to me on the bed.

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I had a strange dream yesterday. I dreamt I met with the legendary Pokemons and we talked about many things. The one thing that intrigued me the most was about why I was brought into their world. However, after waking up, I can't seem to remember it. All I remember was that I met with them and talk about things. Bah! Its probably nothing, dreams are dreams, nothing is going to happen.

Getting ready with my backpack with food, water, sleeping bag, and extra clothes, I waved goodbye to my parents.

"It's not like I'll never meet you again! So stop worrying about me!"

I yelled at them but I doubt they even heard me. Running with April by my side, I met with Alys and we headed towards Profs. Willows Lab to get our Pokeballs before journeying forth. Arriving on the Lab, Profs. Willows was already outside the gates waiting for us.

"You guys seemed especially early! Hahaha!"

"Here are your Pokeballs, 10 of them and your very own PokeGear. Take good care of your Pokemons if you want them to be happy."

"Also, you should head towards Pewter City, which is northwest of here. Pewter City lies between Viridian Forest and Mt. Moon. The most notable resident of the city is Brock, the Pewter City Gym Leader and where you will get your first Gym Badge towards becoming Pokemon Masters. However, I will warn you, Brock's Pokemon are all Rock-type Pokemons and their super strong so if you don't have any Pokemon that can deal with them, I suggest you catch some during your time in Viridian Forest."

"Anyways, off you go, young Pokemon Trainers! I hope to see you soon! If you have any questions, you can call me through your PokeGears, I had already put my number in their as well as your parents!"

Taking our Pokeballs and PokeGear, we waved our goodbyes to the waving Profs. Willows and mad dash our way out from Azure Town, my home. Next journey, Viridian Forest!