Pokemon Y - Starting Out in Vaniville Town

I finally got to journey through the Kalos Region with Pokemon Y. I was introduced to Professor Sycamore, who gave me the normal introduction into the world of Pokemon I’ve been travelling through for some months now.

I found myself waking up in my bed after being woken up by some bird-like Pokemon. When I got out of bed and started to move, I quickly realized that there wasn’t FULL 3D movement in the game, just the ability to move in 8 different directions. It allowed for more free-flowing movement, but still not normal 3D movement as would be expected.

I went over to the mirror, looked into it, and changed out of my pajamas into my normal clothes. I also checked out the sweet Wii U I had set up in front of my big flatscreen TV, and the PC that told me about the menu system. After that, I went downstairs.

I was greeted by Mom, and realized that we had just moved from our old home. I looked around the downstairs, finding the bird-like Pokemon that woke me up wandering around, so it must belong to Mom. I found her bedroom downstairs, and talked to her in the kitchen (she told me not to wake up Rhyhorn) before I left to meet the new neighbors.

Outside I was greeted by a couple girls, who welcomed me to Vaniville Town. The blonde one introduced herself as Serena, my neighbor, and the brunette was named Shauna. She told me they came to get me, while the other explained that Professor Sycamore lives in the Kalos Region, and that he had a request for five kids, including the three of us. She was surprised that he knew who I was, considering I just moved in.

Before they left, Shauna told me that they’d meet me in the next town over, and that we’re going to get a Pokemon. I quickly chased after them, passing by the Rhyhorn that Mom had told me about earlier. I was happy to discover I could immediately run around, without the need for special shoes. I ran north through Route 1 to Aquacorde Town, and immediately heard someone shouting for me.

I found Serena and Shauna at a table nearby, with a pair of other kids. They invited me to sit with them, and so I did. I was told this was the meeting place, and was introduced to Tierno and Trevor. Right after introductions, Tierno thought we could be closer if we had nicknames, and an argument arose as to what to call me. They then decided to let me decide a nickname for myself, either Li’l A, A-Meister, Big A, or something all my own. I felt a little on-the-spot, but decided on Big A because I couldn’t think of anything better at the time.

After that argument was settled, Shauna wanted to know when we could see the Pokemon, eager to meet her new partner. It was then I learned that Tierno and Trevor already had Pokemon of their own, and told us how great it was when they met their Pokemon. Finally I could choose a Pokemon, so I chose Froakie (Water, Male, Lv. 5), and then I named him Jack. Shauna chose Fennekin, and Serena chose Chespin.

It was after us three had chosen our Pokemon that Trevor told us he had something for us from the Professor. He told us that it would help us understand Pokemon on a much deeper level, and that item was a Pokedex. He gave the usual explanation of the Pokedex and its functions, and of course that the Professor wanted us to go on a journey with our Pokemon to complete the Pokedex. I was also given a letter from the Professor intended for Mom by Tierno. 

I headed back home to give the letter to Mom, but before I could Shauna came up from behind and challenged me to battle. I sent out Jack, and she sent out Fennekin. Jack had the clear Type advantage, and he started attacking with Bubble for good damage, then Fennekin countered with Ember for minor damage. Another Bubble attack from Jack did great damage, which knocked Fennekin out. Jack grew to Level 6, and the battle was won. 

Shauna healed Jack, and told me to say hi to Mom for her. I ran back home to Mom, who questioned me on our activities over there. Immediately Mom noticed the Pokeball I was carrying, telling me how lucky I was for getting my very own Pokemon, and she congratulated me on becoming a Pokemon Trainer. It was then that I handed over the letter, and she read over it. She was excited at everything happening with this move to Vaniville Town, and she got some supplies and clothes ready for my journey through the Kalos region.

Mom handed over a Town Map with the rest of the supplies, instructing me on its use before I left. When I left the house, Rhyhorn woke up and approached me, giving a roar, and then Mom came out. She laughed and figured that Rhyhorn just wanted to give me a send-off for my journey. Apparently it had known me since I was born…

Mom wished me luck and went back inside, while Rhyhorn went back to laying on it’s blanket outside. I went to the gate, saved my game, and got ready for quite an adventure!

Current Team:

 Jack (Froakie, Water, Lv. 6)