Sinnoh Journeys Chapter 1: In the beginning
#1 of Sinnoh Journies
The day was almost here! It had taken 10 years and a lot of convincing, but I'd done it! I Xander MontClair have finally done the impossible... I managed to convince my parents to let me start my own Pokemon journey! My pokedex has already arrived earlier that day. My bag is packed with the essentials; a town map, a couple of potions, 10 pokeballs, extra clothing, a first aid kit, toiletries, and a towel. All that was left was to do is pick out my starter, which I'd already decided was going to be Chimchar, because it was a fire type. I finished brushing my teeth, went down to say goodnight to his mom, dad, and little sister Sally. Usually I go to bed after my sister, but my parents say I need to go to bed extra early because I start my journey tomorrow; even though I know I won't sleep. I stare outside my window and look at the ocean that backs on to my home town of Sandgem town. I have lived here all my life and never left except to visit the neighboring town, Twinleaf town, which is part of the reason I want to travel. At around 12:30 I was awoken by the clatter of the garbage bins. 'Something is in the garbage' I think to myself, before trying to lull myself back to sleep,, however i was compelled to investigate. I grab my bag and a baseball bat, just in case. When I head outside the rummaging stops suddenly and all becomes quiet. Then I hear a growling sound, gradually becoming louder, like it was coming toward me. I swing the bat randomly, unable to see my opponent. The out of the blue [(or should I say black ^_^ )] a steady stream of fire came and was heading directly for the baseball bat. It catches ablaze and in a panic i throw the bat forward; rendering me defenseless. In the firelight I could see a 4 legged creature, orange with black stripes. 'It must be a Pokemon!' I think to myself. I quickly grab my bag and take out a pokeball. I timidly throw it at the Pokemon, causing it to become enveloped in red. In a flash, the red blob where the pokemon once stood was now trapped inside a pokeball. I watched nervously in the light of the fire as the pokeball twitches 3 times once, twice, three times... POOF! The creature was caught! I quickly put out the burning baseball bat and headed upstairs into my room. The next morning I told my family I had caught a pokemon "Ooh what did you catch?" Sally asked. It was then that I felt a wave of embarrassment. "Oh my god I didn't even check!" Sally laughs. I release the pokemon from its ball. I then pull out my pokèdex and pointed at the 4 legged creature. 'Growlithe, the puppy pokèmon.' The pokèdex said in its robotic voice. 'Growlithe is a pokèmon with a loyal nature. It will remain motionless until it is given an order from its trainer.' "I guess I can't go to Professor Rowan and pick out Chimchar now like planned." I said. "Oooh Growlithe is SO CUTE!" Sally exclaimed. "Are you going to give him a name?" I paused for a moment to think. "I don't know... hey Growlithe do you want a name?" Growlithe sat down on his haunches and shook his head. "well I guess we'll stick with Growlithe!" then the pokèmon jumped up so he was standing on 2 legs and licked my face. "You must be hungry eh?"
(Growlithe's POV)
My new trainer is cute, around 18 years old, short buzz cut blonde hair, a green plaid shirt and a pair of ripped jeans. He gave me some pokèchow, a little bland, but still better than garbage. Those days are behind me. "Once we are done eating, we will begin our journey Growlithe!" Xander said with enthusiasm in his voice. 'Anything you say master!' I barked happily, wagging my tail to show I was excited.
(Xander's POV)
"Now Xander, don't forget your glasses, Do you have your running shoes? oh, and don't forget..." This is what my mom was saying, before I cut her off. "Mom I'm fine! I'm 13 now, not 3! I can look after myself." I say this in a reassuring voice, not wanting to worry or upset her. "The only thing I need to grab is the money I've been saving up." I quickly run upstairs to my room and went to my super-secret stash behind an autographed picture of Cynthia. He got it for my 12th birthday, and he had to pull a few strings to get it, because Cynthia isn't the type to give away autographs. I ran back down stairs, said goodbye to my family and began my journey! "Ok Growlithe, I think we should go to Jubilife City, so we should go this way!" I dropped down to the ground so Growlithe could see "that's where we will and register for the Sinnoh pokèmon league!" Growlithe barked happily, so I patted him on the head. I then got up and started to walk forward. "Come on, Growlithe, we need to practice your speed. Use double Team and then let's run!" I blinked and suddenly there was 5 Growlithes. "Ok let's go!" I said. They ran for awhile until they saw someone approaching. It was a guy with curly orange hair, and was about my age. "Can I help you with something?" I asked "Yeah help me find a battle... oh wait, I already did! Go Jolteon!" There was a flash of red, and a yellow pokemon that looks similar to a dog appeared. "That's one of Eevee's final forms!" I got out my pokedex 'Jolteon, the lightning pokèmon. Jolteon is the evolved form of Eevee. By storing energy in its body, Jolteon can shoot its bristle like fur like a barrage of missiles.' "So an electric type eh? ok let's go Growlithe!" Growlithe sprang forward from behind me "You can have the first move." the guy said. "Ok growlithe! let's see if our training paid off! use Double Team and surround Jolteon!" Growlithe listened and Jolteon was encircled by Growlithes. "Use charge Jolteon!" Jolteon formed a ball of electric energy and then it disappeared inside its body. "Quick Growlithe use ember! its going to use pin missile like the pokèdex said it would!" 5 Growlithes used Ember but only one actually hit Jolteon... it was the one right in front of Jolteon. "Now Jolteon, the real one is right in front of you! Use Pin Missile!" U The Jolteon gathered up some last minute energy. "Jol... TEON!" barked the Jolteon as it fired the missiles. "Use Quick Attack to dodge, Growlithe!" I screamed, and Growlithe complied, but some of the missiles still managed to hit him. "Are you alright Growlithe? Can you still fight?" To show he could, Growlithe got up, but he struggled. "Good now, pretend that Jolteon is that baseball bat from last night... FLAMETHROWER!" Growlithe used flamethrower and down went Jolteon, unconscious. "No!" Sobbed the boy. Then as if he was just realizing he wasn't alone, he collected his composure and handed Me some money. "Hey I never did catch your name" I said. "Oh sorry, my name is Seth, what's yours?" I gave Growlithe a congratulatory hug. "My name is Xander and I'm heading to Jubilife City." Seth laughed in surprise. "What a small world, so am I! Hey I've got an idea, let's go together!" I considered the thought for a moment. "Sure, why not?" [(and that, readers, is how I got a companion!)]
The End