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Chapter 7 by SirSmutAlot SirSmutAlot

What do you do?

Enter the lab, without drawing attenion to yourself

Amber and Blue seem quite occupied, you would rather not disrupt whatever it is they are talking about, besides it not as if you know either of them particularly well anyway, it would just be awkward.

You push the door to the lab open and enter. Inside Oak is standing by a table. On the table sits three boxes, two which are empty the last containing a Pokéball. Oak seems distracted by his thoughts and you can hear him mumble to himself. “Uhh excuse me, mister Oak” you say trying not to startle him. Oak turns his head in your direction looks at you for barely a second before turning back. You are confused for a moment, then Oak seems to realize what he saw. ”Sky, it’s rare to see out from under you moms shadow, what do you want?” he asks as he looks you up and down. You barely catch the end of his question has he starts mumbling once his eyes land on your mom’s old gear you are wearing.

“You might just have figured that out by yourself, but in case you haven’t I want to become a Pokémon trainer.” You say and flash him a big smile. He doesn’t say anything right away so you continue. “Only… I don’t really know anything about being a Pokémon trainer; I was hoping you could help me get started.” Oak appears to be deep in thought, his face flashing occasional worried expressions, but he quickly regains his stern composure. Finally, Oak breaks his silence, “Listen kiddo, I don’t have enough time to spare today, to go over the intricacies of being a Pokémon trainer.” As he speaks your smiles starts to falter, as you can guess where he is going with this. “But” he continues, “I can give you, your starter and this to get you on your way. I take it you would like to get going, before your mom figures out what you are planning to do?” As he speaks he hands a small informational pamphlet, on the front of which is written in big yellow letters: “The big guides to the rules for trainers.” You accept the pamphlet thanking him and stow it away in your backpack. While you are putting the pamphlet away, Oak speaks up: “You might want to read that before you leave town young lady, so you are fully aware of what you are getting into.” You look up at him, away from your backpack, again his face betrays a certain level of concern, despite his obvious attempts to hide it. “Will do sir don’t you worry.” You reply jovially, “you mentioned something about picking a starter?” Oak doesn’t seem convinced by your reply, but seems to give up on further hammering the point. “Yes indeed” he says turning to the table, “although it’s not much of a choice at this point” he says looking at the singular remaining Pokéball on the table. “Amber and Blue came by earlier and each took one she we are just down to this one” he elaborates pointing to the Pokéball. “Inside you will find squirtle.” You look at the Pokéball with stars in your eyes, your very own Pokémon!

You look at Oak for permission before greedily grabbing the Pokéball, and placing it in the holster on your belt. ”Thank you very much” you say again flashing him your big innocent smile. Oak sighs before turning back to his instruments. You take the hint and decide to leave him to it. Just before you make it to the door you came in from, Oak speaks up again: “Don’t forget that pamphlet, okay Sky?” he demands. You turn on your heels “Of courses I said I would already” you reply with slightly annoyed by his nagging.

Outside Amber and Blue to have seemingly left.

Where to now?

More fun
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