Arguing Like this wont do you good...
Hey ariialii, try checking your consoles if they have no malfunctions, then check your Link Cable.
No requirements are needed in the game for you to trade...
And, make sure to save before you link, and if you can, restart it first before you link...
Wait for the other one to get ready.
And make sure both GAMEBOYs are compatible with the LINK CABLES...
So nothing would go wrong... ;)
P.S. : I got a CHARIZARD, BLASTOISE and VENUSAUR from trade!