I Choose You (Red)

In the morning, my alarm clock started ticking. I woke up but was still sleepy. I brushed my hair and washed my teeth, wait what ? Sorry, I brushed my teeth and washed my hair.

I was already late. I went downstairs.

"Red, breakfast is ready and don't forget to take some money with you", said Mom.

I quickly had my breakfast and was ready to go. I said bye to mom, and was ready to leave.

When I was just outside the Pokemon Lab, I saw Blue. "Hey Red, where are YOU going", asked Blue.

"Professor Oak's lab, of course", I said.

Blue was the grandson of Professor Oak and a little bit moody. We entered the lab together without wasting more time.

"Red? Blue? You both are right on time", said Professor Oak. "So, are you ready to choose your starter Pokemon ?".

"Guess so",said Blue, without paying attention.

"I am, Professor", I said without any hesitation.

"Okay, here are the three pokemons", said Professor Oak.

Their were three Pokeballs on the table, each contained a Pokemon.

"First is Squirtle, a Turtle Pokemon and a Water type".

"Second is Bulbasaur, a Seed Pokemon and a Grass type".

"Last but not least, Charmander which is Lizard Pokemon and a Fire type".

"What are you planning to choose Red ?", asked Blue.

"Choose wisely", said Professor Oak.

"I knew all the time what I have to choose and I'll choose.....a Charmander", I said, picking up the Pokeball.

"Red chose a Fire type, so I'll choose the one stronger than it. I choose Squirtle", said Blue.

Blue went outside.

"Oh, I almost forgot. Your father wanted you to have this, his only Pokemon that is left with us, his partner Pokemon. He asked me to give it to you the day you start your journey", said Professor Oak.

He handed me a Pokeball.

"Is this, Pikachu ?", I asked, looking at the Pokeball.

Professor Oak smiled.

Pikachu and I, we were very good friends two years back. He's been a really good companion in my childhood.

He was also, my dad's partner Pokemon. Partner Pokemon and Starter Pokemon is a different thing.

The Pokemon you like to keep outside the Pokeball, is your Partner Pokemon. Well, it can be your starter too, but starters often grow and take a larger form.

"Go Pikachu", I said , throwing the Pokeball.

Pikachu came out. "Pikapi ?", said Pikachu.

"Hey bud, remember me ?", I asked.