Starter pokémon

"That's strange, I've never seen your guys before, yet you all have trainer ID cards and are registered to receive starter Pokémon," Oak said, looking at the players.

Currently, their was in the Pokémon lab, with Red and Blue standing next to each other, watching the five players.

Red still remained silent, while Blue clearly showed his irritation.

"Is something wrong?" NTRslayer asked, confused.

"Oh no, having certification means you're entitled to receive starter Pokémon, I just didn't expect so many people to come for them today," Oak scratched his head.

Earlier, when Oak brought NTRslayer back to town, Red had gathered them together and asked them to show their ID cards.

At that moment, Blue nearly lost his composure when he found out that these five clowns were registered to receive starter Pokémon.

For him, being on the same level as them felt like an insult, especially that black-haired guy!

"So are we considered unknowns?" Farmqueen whispered to the other four.

"It's just like the other games from this company; they probably went for an isekai theme."

"Really? All the other games from this company have that in common?" Cuckmaster scratched his head.

"Have you never played any before?"

"Yeah, this is my first game."

"...Are you really someone from the countryside?"

"I told you already, didn't I? You guys don't believe me?"

The group whispered among themselves while Oak was deep in thought.

It was quite unfortunate that there were only six starter Pokémon in the lab: three from the Kanto region and three traded from Johto.

With seven trainers present, it meant that one person would not receive a starter Pokémon.

Oak always treated everyone fairly; if one person couldn't receive a starter Pokémon, he would offer another Pokémon. Unfortunately, that Pokémon's potential would certainly not be as strong as the trio of starter Pokémon.

Blue noticed the thoughtful expression on Oak's face and approached him.

"Is something wrong, Grandpa?"

Oak looked at his grandson and sighed.

"The thing is... there aren't enough starter Pokémon. If I send a letter to the League for more Pokémon, it would take about a month, and a month from now is when the League will be organizing battles between trainers."

"WHAT?!" Blue's eyes widened as he looked at his grandfather.

The players overheard and began to whisper among themselves.

"This game has such a creative setting! From the strange creatures to this League thing!"

"The previous games had a magic theme, so that was somewhat understandable, but this one is completely different."

"I'm so excited! This game has both pet-raising and battles; it's really something new!"

Red thought for a moment, looking at the players and then at Professor Oak before making a decision.

He approached Professor Oak, and both Oak and Blue noticed that Red was trying to say something.

"What's up, Red?"

"..."

"WHAT?! ARE YOU CRAZY?! WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO GIVE UP THEIR STARTER POKÉMON FOR THOSE PEOPLE?!" Blue shouted, glaring at the five players.

"That's rude, I haven't done anything to him."

"Didn't you flirt with his sister? Because of that, he has a pretty bad impression of us."

"That's not my fault! How was I supposed to know all the NPCs would be so attractive?"

"This isn't some gal game, you idiot!"

Red calmly smiled, which only made Blue angrier.

He considered Red to be his brother and rival, yet these guys showed up, and Red was willing to give up his opportunity for them.

He couldn't accept this at all, everyone knew how powerful and potential starter Pokémon were. He had been preparing to battle Red once they both had their own Pokémon.

Yet, Red was giving that chance to someone else.

Blue's anger grew, he looked at the players and speculated that there must be a reason Red was treating them so well.

Could it be... were they threatening Red?!!

That was unacceptable! Once he had his own Pokémon, he would destroy them for daring to threaten Red!!!

Red had no idea what Blue was thinking. He glanced at Professor Oak, who had his hand on his chin.

Oak knew that Red had incredible potential as a Pokémon trainer, so not giving him a starter Pokémon would be a waste.

But seeing Red's determined expression, Oak sighed.

"Hey, do you know what the guide is saying to them?"

"Bruh, our guide hasn't said anything, yet they still understand. Is there a sound issue or something?"

"Every time something goes wrong, you scream glitch or bug, why don't you ask someone in the town, and you'll find out if our guide is really mute or if there's a problem?"

"Why are you blaming me?! This is still a beta version!"

"Alright then," Oak walked over to a machine, took out six Poké Balls, and placed them on the table.

He then grabbed another ball with a lightning bolt design and handed it to Red.

"This is a Pokémon I caught a few days ago; it seems stronger than others of its kind but is very disobedient. If you want it, I'll give it to you."

Seeing this, Red smiled and accepted the ball.

Oak was pleased and then addressed the players and Blue.

"Please choose your own Pokémon. Among these six Pokémon, there are two Fire types, two Water types, and two Grass types."

Hearing this, everyone was extremely excited, and everyone wanted to step forward. However, before anyone could act, Blue walked up and took a Pokémon.

"I choose this one."

Initially, he intended to choose a Pokémon that would counter Red's, but since Red abandoned that option and picked another, he selected the Pokémon he felt was most suitable.

Yes, suitable for defeating those guys!

He tossed the Poké Ball into the air, and it opened, emitting a red light that revealed an incredibly cute Water-type turtle.

Squirtle.

"..."

Everyone gaped in awe at the Squirtle being held by Blue, its cuteness so overwhelming that Fairygoth, who was staring at it, fainted on the spot.

"Oh no!! Don't faint here?!"

"Call for an ambulance!!"

"She may look cold, but why does she faint at the sight of something cute?!"

Blue watched the players being a clown before turning to Red.

"Don't regret your decision later, Red!" Blue said straightforwardly.

Red smiled, ready to fist-bump Blue.

Blue stared at Red and then fist-bumped him back.

Oak watched the two with an amused smile.