Thread: I choose... you? (Scarlet Sky & kogohazan)

A faint buzz was resonating from her phone. She had set an alarm the night before so she wouldnt be late for the following morning this event was something she would not dare to miss out on. It was something that she had been literally dream about for years now, and she was now ready made her decision and start her journey. Kristin was a good bit older than the others that started, but she didnt mind, she had time to study the towns she would be visiting, this way she wouldnt end up lost or at least she hoped. She had mapped out the places she would go to first, making sure to mark were the gyms were and of course she made sure to pick out some places that would be good for training those would just be some spots outside of the town where she could set up camp in an open area surrounded by trees, good for practice and privacy. The thoughts had turned themselves into dreams, swirling around in her head along with the aggravated buzzing from her alarm that just seemed to be getting louder. It took a few minutes before the vibration woke her, but once she was awake she was beaming as if she had had the best nights sleep in years. She had all but jumped out of her bed and into her cloths, making sure to pulled her cascading chocolate hair back into a ponytail and tying her petite dress into a nice bow, a bit longer than she would have liked, but that wasnt a big deal, she could always wrap it around her waist twice to shorten the length. Just as she was packing the rest of her journey items into her backpack she heard a knock on her door. Behind the wooden frame was her dad, greeting her with swollen eyes, most likely from crying at the thought of his little girl leaving. A soft smile pulled at her lips as she leaned into give him a huge hug as he planted a sweet kiss on her four head. She was really going to miss him. I got you something Before she could look up to acknowledge his words he was handing her a card. Upon taking the card from him she realized it was a debit card. Ill be able to wire money to you if you need it. I just want to make sure youre taken care of. There wasnt anything she could say to show her appreciation, so she simply hugged him as he led her to the front door giving her one last kiss on the cheek before hesitantly closing the door. By the time she had gotten to the lab her neighbor was already there. He was a younger boy, but not far off from her age. His body looked tense and weary at the same time, probably from lack of sleep and excitement. When she stepped to his side she noticed that he was already holding a pokeball she looked to the table and noticed there were only two left, he had apparently already chosen. She grumbled at the thought, wishing that she had gotten up earlier to get the first choice, but she hoped that her top pick was still here. Just as she stepped forward she saw someone step infront of the table. Looking up she saw the Professor Birch looking down at her, smiling, looking almost as excited as she did. Good morning Kristin, you seem eager to pick your partner and get on your way. She hadnt realized it, but her hand had been grabbing for a pokeball. With a quick movement she pulled her hand back to her side as she looked away with a blush. Its quit alright, Kristin. Go ahead, choose. The Professor was chucking as he stepped aside and explained who was in each pokeball. Excitement filled her when she heard her choice and instantly took hold of the ball. Hmm good choice. You must have done some research if you chose that quickly. He was walking away from her as he spoke, stopping for a moment to grab something from his desk then heading back her way. When he returned he was handing each of them a pokedex, then telling them each of what it did and how to use it. Before long, both of the trainers were being given a few more items, such as a pokebelt, meant for hold the pokeballs a Pokenav, something she was happy to get seeing as she needed something easier than a large fold out map a few potions, full heals, and rope. She stuffed it all into her bag gratefully, already proudly placing her belt around her hips, the leather strip hanging diagonally on her body, giving her dress an interesting but nice look. Well, I hope you too travel safely. Remember, if you need anything you can call from your Pokenav or if you are near a Poke Center you can use their phone. With that Kristin was bounding out of the laboratory and down the path towards Route 101 that lead into Oldale Town. She took in the sights of the begging of the clearing, a place that she had explored many times, but would now see for the last time in a very long time. Today she would be traveling deeper into the path than she had even been. She walked for a few minutes until she was alone and able to sit under a tree. Her hand grabbed the new pokeball from her belt and held it in front of her. she traced small circles on the smooth red and white surface, taking in the moment of her first release before she stood, threw the ball into the air and called out, Come on out, Torchic!