Tomo's Birthday

Today the gang was in Transit Town, but they were not taking a ferry back to Olivine City yet. It was because today was a special day; it was Tomo's tenth birthday, so today the gang was taking a day off to celebrate Tomo's birthday. Tomo was happy to be ten years old; it meant he could truly be a Pokemon trainer like his brother Ash.
That morning, Tomo was playing with Growlithe and Togepi in the gardens of the Pokemon Center while the others were setting up birthday tea in the Pokemon Center. Ash thanked Nurse Joy for allowing them to celebrate Tomo's birthday in the Pokemon Center.
"No problem at all." Nurse Joy said. "Lots of birthdays have been held here in the Pokemon Center in the past."
"Oh Nurse Joy." Ash said. "Is the special present for Tomo ready as well?"
"Yes, everything is all ready for Tomo." Nurse Joy replied.
Ash had a special present organized for Tomo. Misty and Brock knew about the special present too and they couldn't wait to see Tomo's face once he knew what it was.
By lunchtime, Tomo and the others were now enjoying Tomo's birthday tea. There were lots of sandwiches, cakes, ice cream and orange soda and there was also a birthday cake. The birthday cake had the picture of a Growlithe on it. Ash, Misty and Brock wished Tomo a happy tenth birthday and Tomo was happy. Delia called the Pokemon Center and wished Tomo a happy birthday too as did Prof. Oak.
After finishing the birthday tea, it was now time for Tomo to open his birthday presents. Ash got Tomo a plush toy of an Arcanine. Misty got Tomo a headband which had pictures of flames on it. Brock got Tomo a yellow t-shirt which had a picture of a Teddiursa on it. Tomo thanked Ash, Misty and Brock because he really loved the presents. Delia sent Tomo a jacket which had a picture of a Pichu. From Prof. Oak, Tomo received his own Pokedex. Tomo was thrilled to get his own Pokedex.
Then it was time for Tomo's special birthday present. Nurse Joy came up to the gang with a tray that was carrying six Poke Balls. 
"What are these Poke Balls for?" Tomo asked.
"This Tomo." Ash smiled. "Is your special birthday present. These six Poke Balls contain the three Kanto starter Pokemon and the three Johto starter Pokemon. For your special present; you get to choose one of Kanto's starter Pokemon and one of Johto's starter Pokemon." 
"You mean, I will have my own starter Pokemon?" Tomo asked. "Really?"
"That's correct." Ash said. 
Tomo beamed with happiness.
"Okay Tomo, what's your choice." Nurse Joy said. 
"I've always wanted a Charmander and a Totodile." Tomo said.
"Very well then." Nurse Joy smiled. 
Nurse Joy gave the Poke Balls containing Charmander and Totodile to Tomo.
Tomo released his new Charmander and Totodile from their Poke Balls and greeted them. Charmander and Totodile were happy to see their new trainer. Ash, Misty and Brock smiled at the scene, happy to know Tomo was pleased with his present.
For the rest of the afternoon, Tomo played with his new Charmander and Totodile as well as with Mareep, Growlithe and Togepi. Today had been Tomo's best birthday ever.