The Scientist ponders out loud. "Famous.. ?! Hmm.. I am not so sure actually. Never thought about that. You could ask the people around here." Eddie continues to look at the Flax Corp building. "New technology..?" The scientist looks at Eddie, looking quite shocked. "I'm quite surprised that you don't know about Flax Corporation! They're the sole reason why Pocket Monsters became so grand and popular in this small region!" Eddie looks at Scientist, feeling a little more perceptive. "I see."
The scientist then stops suddenly. "Ah! And here we are! The Pocket Monster laboratory!" Eddie and the group looks around the scientist, seeing a rather small old looking laboratory building. Compared to the other buildings that everyone passed by - the laboratory seemed a little.. bland and out of place. The scientist exclaims excitedly. "Now, let's head inside!"
Aspen's laboratory.
Inside, the building seemed alot more impressive and stylish. There were alot of bookshelves stacked with so many encyclopedias that it would be impossible for one person in their lifetime to read each one (most are just for show actually..). There were also two steel tables with typical chemistry equipment placed on top of them. On the far end, there appeared to be glass cases, which contained either red and white capsule balls (some opened while some were sealed closed), plants or live creatures (Ooc Note: These captive organisms happen to be the Starter Pokemon from the games).
Eddie and the group looks around. "So.. This is Aspen's lab?" Said Eddie, as he looks at the scientist. "... So. Where's Aspen?" The scientist gives Eddie an excited answer. "Well, you see--" Suddenly the group and the scientist then gets alerted and notices two people up ahead, complaining about something.
"Aaah.. What's taking the Professor so long? I can't wait any longer.. !" Cried a girl wearing a purple beret, dressed in mostly pink. (This is Raine, the female protagonist.) "... To think he had the nerve of telling us to get here early, only to end up wasting time waiting for the old geezer! What a pain.." Said by an annoyed young boy with spikey light brown hair, wearing a short sleeved dark green jacket over a white shirt, wearing indigo jeans. (This is Emil, the rival and antagonist!). Raine's faces puffs up from frustration and anger. "If I have to wait any longer, I'm gunna--" !! Emil notices Eddie and the group. "Hold it, Raine." Emil then approaches them and looks at the scientist. "It's about time you showed up, you ol geezer! What took ya?! And who are these guys? They better not be here for the same reason we have." Eddie looks at Emil. "What reason would that be?" Emil leers at Eddie and talks rudely. "Well.. To get our first Pokemon, doofus! Sheesh, why else would you come here?" Raine then walks over and approaches the group. She ignores everyone and just yells at the scientist. "Professor Aspen!! Can we finally get our Pokemon?! Me and Emil have been waiting for hours now!!" Eddie suddenly makes a surprised reaction. "Huh? Wait! Your Aspen?!" The scientist nods. "Yes. Indeed I am Doctor Matthew Lenning Aspen. Or.. simply just Professor Aspen, since people have been calling me that for so many years." Aspen then turns his attention toward Emil and Raine. "Alright, alright! Settle down, settle down now! I've just been assaulted not too long ago.. My back is killing me. But.. Not like that matters to anyone anyway, I suppose. Heck, I don't even care myself. It's all part of being a scientist anyway." Emil interupts Aspen. "Whatever.. Just let's hurry this up already! I've been patient for long enough!" Aspen coughs. "Yes, yes.. Settle down. I know your anxious about starting your journey. But first, let me deal with these guys first, okay? You.. You can go and check out some of the Pocket Monsters I have over there! Go, go on! Shoo!" Aspen pushes the two towards those glass cases mentioned earlier.
Both Emil and Raine are seen viewing the glass displays containing Pokemon. Raine is seen leaning on the glass displays containing a small blue turtle creature. "Wuaah.. This one's cute!" Emil is seen viewing a case containing a salamander-like creature with a flame burning on the tip of it's tail.
Aspen then meets with Eddie and the group. "I apologise for that. I had forgotten that a couple of new trainers were going to arrive here for their starter Pocket Monster. Silly me.. I'm so forgetful. I suppose I could just let them take one of those experimental foreign Pocket Monsters of mine but.. *cough* Never mind. Anyways! Yes! I am Professor Aspen! You wanted to see me, correct? So.. Er.. What was the reason why you wanted to meet me?" Eddie then explains. "Well.. We were told that you might have a solution for Alec's condition and that you could help us help him out." Aspen stayed quiet for a moment. "... Who's Alec?" Eddie scratches his head. "Well.. He's a someone who locked himself in his room. He won't come outside." Aspen then realizes and remembers. "Ah! Aaah! Oh, that Alec! I see. I had a discussion with his mother yesterday." Aspen pushes his glasses up his nose. "I personally didn't see what was wrong with the whole idea. Solitude is quite normal for a boy his age. But seeing as how worried and ill his mother looked, I felt it was necessary to help as much as I could. And personally this way, I can get a good analysis on one of my experimental Pocket Monsters which I have just caught recently." Aspen takes out something from his coat pockets. "Behold.." Aspen hands Eddie a red and white capsule ball. Eddie examines the ball. "This is..?" Aspen explains, sounding somewhat nerdy. "Inside this Pocket Ball, lies a magnificent creature! I believe it would be best to give this to Alec for him to embark on his own personal journey." Eddie then looks at Aspen. "Your.. going to make him become a Pokemon trainer?" Aspen shakes his head. "I never really said that but I suppose that's what I'm trying to aim at. Here. Take it. Give it to Alec." Emil then marches in. "Hey, hey! What do you have there Professor? ... Why are you giving away a Pokemon to him? I should have it! I bet I can take better care of it then those guys!" Aspen looks at Emil. "Oh, don't worry. You'll get a something more suitable for yourself, Emil. Just be a little patient. Because, you know the old saying; A little bit of patience can get you through anything! ... Personally I don't believe that myself but.. Just wait anyway." Emil grunts. He leers at Eddie and the group, and walks away - scoffing as he goes. Aspen then turns his attention to Eddie and the group. "Anyway.. Never mind him. Here, just take it." Eddie takes the capsule ball from Aspen's hands. Eddie then questions Aspen strangely.. "... Will this actually help Alec get better?" Aspen exclaims. "Of course! I'll gurantee you that it will help him! And perhaps in the long run, he will end up helping you!" Eddie stares at the capsule ball.