@DarkAngel91 & HunterZero - I'm liking this idea of being each others rivals! Looking forward to how this turns out.
- Gene obtained a Level 10 Snivy
- Gene obtained a Pokedex
- Gene obtained a Town Map
- Gene obtained five Poke Balls
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After many hours of lounging around on the boat, a noise which sounded like a bell had began to ring into Carl's ears, waking him up from a snooze. Immediately, Carl looked out of the window of the boat, to notice that he had arrived in Nuvema Town, Unova. He could tell this from the docks beside the big harbour, where all the passengers were already beginning to leave the boat. Ecstatic, Carl got up from his seat and walked as fast as he could of the boat, trying not to push any of the senior citizens in his way.
Eventually, Carl stepped of the boat and onto the docks, and the sun's rays had flashed into the pupils of his eyes. He'd been asleep for so long that he didn't realise how bright and sunny it was. Saying this, he was in a different region now, and the weather would be different. The sun had lit up this small town, and the forestry which supported it. The green grass and the tall trees were all that could be seen, apart from the odd house around the town. So far, Carl wasn't so impressed.
"Hmm, I'd have imagined that there'd have been more to Unova than this..." he had thought to himself on frist impression, "Eh, oh well." he began to walk along the footpath of the town, checking if there was anything which interested him. However, there was nothing to be seen. As far as Carl was concered, Nuvema Town was a grannyfest. Small houses, trees, and the lack of shops didn't impress Carl at all.
On the other hand, there was one thing which Carl had remembered about, and that was the Professor. Somewhere around town, he would be able to seek out where she would be and then accept his starter Pokemon, Pokedex and other essentials for his journey. However, with no map at this current moment, Carl had no clue as to where she would be. Therefore, Carl had to fight his timid nature and ask one of the passers by where she would be.
"Um, excuse me." Carl got the attention of some short, and rather plump looking old lady, "Would you happen to know where I could find Professor Juniper?"
"Of course I do! You see that big building over there?" she pointed to the complex situated in a distance behind Carl. He turned around.
"Oh. I never noticed that, haha. Is that it?"
"Indeed it is, dear. I assume she'll be in, as there's been quite a few newcomers today. You must have some competition ahead!" she explained, in a friendly manner.
"Good! I can't wait! Thanks for your help!" Carl thanked her, and then they both headed off in different directions. Now that Carl knew where he was going, his speed began to pick up with excitement. Each footstep felt like a step towards heaven, as he was almost there - almost ready to begin. It didn't take Carl long to realise that he was running, getting closer to the lab whilst other people stood and stared in bewilderness, they didn't see how long Carl had been waiting for this.
Finally, he had arrived. Carl had turned up at the doors of the Pokemon Laboratory of Unova, and a younger chiild had walked out at the same time, with a very jolly expression on his face and a Poke Ball clutched in his hand. This made Carl even more excited, so without further ado, Carl opened the door and walked inside slowly, holding his excited emotions back, to then seen Juniper tending to one other trainer. A girl, who looked a similar age to Carl, although not similar at all in style. Her hair was bleach blonde, and her eyes were a dull shade of hazel, and they lit up once she had received her gear from Juniper. Just that moment, she had left the building, turning to Carl.
"I'm going to be a much better trainer than you! I can tell!" she said, bragging as if she had knew him like he was her brother. It was an unnecessary comment, and slightly immature.
"Pfft, yeah right." Carl muttered as she strolled out without a care. He let the comment float over his head, his mind was elsewhere, and that was his Pokemon which he was about to receive. Juniper had spotted him.
"Oh, hello! What's your name?" she had asked friendly.
"Carl." he said, first sounding shy, "Carl Banks. I'm from Rustboro City. I contacted you in advance to let you know I was coming."
"Oh yes! I remember!" she said, sounding so sure, "You seem very interesting, the son of someone as experienced as someone who works in a company such as Devon Goods." she stopped for a second, Carl smiled deeply. She continued to speak, walking over to a big machine.
"Now, your starter Pokemon." as she said this, Carl shiverred a bit. He was so excited, the most excited he had ever been, "I have looked at your personality and I think that you seem like a really fiery personality. Therefore, I've got the perfect Pokemon for you to begin with."
She picked up the Poke Ball from the machine, and pushed the button in the middle, and out popped a small, orange and black piglet. Carl had stared in fascination.
"This is Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokemon." Juniper had announced, Tepig then smiling and jumping about. "He's really cute, isn't he? He's also has the potential to be really powerful." she continued to describe.
Carl had nothing to say yet, he was too busy taking all this in. Tepig looked so brilliant to him, and Carl was honoured to use it as his first ever Pokemon.
"I'll take it!" Carl said enthusiastically. Juniper laughed, and returned Tepig into the Poke Ball, handing it to him.
"That's excellent! Now you just need a couple more things before you leave." Juniper reached into her pocket, "Here are a few items which will help you in your journey. Here is the Pokedex, of which you can register the Pokemon who you see during your journey with. Here is the Town Map, which will guide you from town to town so you won't get lost. And here..." she handed these two items to Carl, while collecting a couple more objects out of the desk beside her, "...and here are some Poke Balls to get you started! You may see a Pokemon who you like on Route 1 to the north, and if you do, you may use these to catch it. However, it's better to weaken them first with your Pokemon, that'll make them easier to be caught."
"I understand, I've done my research." Carl felt confident, and nodded.
"Well then, I suppose it's time for you to get started! The first Gym is two towns to the north, in Straiton City. Keep in touch!" she said with a big smile on his face.
Carl packed the objects he received into the bag on his shoulder, and began to leave the lab. This is it. Finally, he had received his first Pokemon, Tepig, and he was mroe than thrilled. At this moment, he could not wait to get started with his first battle, whoever it may be with. One thing was for sure, he wanted to build up his team with many Pokemon to cross his path, and beat all the Gym Leaders and eventually the Pokemon League. This was his dream, his destiny, and it was only just about to take flight.
- Carl obtained a Level 10 Tepig
- Carl obtained a Pokedex
- Carl obtained a Town Map
- Carl obtained five Poke Balls