Talk to Amber and Blue

You might not know either of them very well, but there is only one way to fix! Since both of them are now Pokémon trainers, you are likely to run into them on your adventures so might as well got to know them now.

“Hey guys how’s it going?” You call out to them, as you move in their direction. They both seems startled by your sudden appearance. Amber seems explosively blushes, almost to the point of her head resembling a tomato. Blue on the other hand looks like someone just interrupted him mid meal. “Sky is it?” he starts “what did your mom finally leave you out of her sights for a minute?” he asks. You don’t know what you interrupted, but it must have been important for Blue to be acting so hostile, you think. “I know I don’t know you guys so well, but I hope can keep a secret,” you say as you look between Blue and Amber how looks like she is trying to hide. “I snuck out the house and going to run away and become a Pokémon trainer that is why I’m here, to get my starter” you say blushing a little at how childish your plan sounds, when spoken out loud.

Both Blue and Amber look at you with a disbelief, however both expressions are soon replaced with a deep solemn look, while Blues is replaced with a creepy mischievous smile. “Say Sky, what do you actually know about being a Pokémon trainer?” he asks. “Well Pokémon trainer capture and train Pokémon and use them to battle other trainers. There are different types of Pokémon that naturally counter one another, and there are many different species spread all over the region.” You say trying to sound as confident and informed as possible. “Right… and that is it?” Blue asks again obviously fishing for something. “Well… it’s a god excuse to see the whole region since you’ll be traveling around to catch Pokémon and challenge masters.” You say less confidently now, unsure what it is Blue is getting at. “Right you are correct,” Blues says seeming satisfied with your answer. “Go on then, get your starter, and good luck” he says still with that creepy mischievous smile still plastered on his face. You glance at Amber, who looks at you slightly concerned, but remains quite. You nod to both of them and leave for oaks lab.

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 Blue and Amber standing pretty much, where you left them. Before you even have a chance to think about what to do next, Blue calls out to you. “Hey Sky congrats on the Pokémon, I challenge you to a duel!” Amber looks at him with shock and then at you with guilt in her eyes. “Well I don’t know what is up with Amber, but a little Pokémon battle between friends seems like a good way to get started” you think to yourself. “You’re on!” you reply with a hardy smile.