Riding up a hill on a red bicycle was a girl with short blonde hair wearing a blue top with white shorts and a blue fanny pack. She looked like she was having fun.

“Hi my name is April from Petalburg City and I'm on my way to Littleroot Town to get my starter Pokemon and begin my journey. I feel like I'm in for the journey of a lifetime but what I care about most is traveling around this region of ours and beyond, “April said to herself as if she was narrating her own story. As she was riding a Duskell came out of nowhere and startled her which caused her to hit a tree and her head. “I should have worn a helmet. She then fell limp for a while before continuing. “Truth be told, being around pokemon can make me feel nervous. She soon stopped on top of a cliff overlooking the ocean where a ship was sailing towards what looked like a big city. She looked amazed by what she saw. “But the traveling part gets me quite excited.

Meanwhile on the ship that April saw, our real hero Turquoise and her Espeon were heading towards the Hoenn Region quite excited for their new journey.

“I’m so excited I can’t wait until the ship docks so we can start this journey,” Turquoise said with Espeon sharing her enthusiasm. She remembered something Professor Oak told her before they left.

“Now remember Turquoise when you reach Little Root Town look for Professor Birch. He should help point you in the right direction to at least start your journey, “Professor Oak said before the flashback ended.

“Right Professor Birch,” Turquoise said. Sometime later the ship arrived in Littleroot Town and Turquoise and Espeon disembarked ready to begin their journey but before that a big man in a lab coat was waiting for her.

“Are you Turquoise?” The man asked.

“I am, are you professor Birch?” Turquoise asked.

“I am,” The man said before having Turquoise get in his jeep next to him. He hit the gas and they were on the road. “Tell me Turquoise, what brings you to Hoenn?

“I am here to enter the Hoenn league and the Grand Festival,” Turquoise said.

“Oh so you're a coordinator and a gym challenger. Quite ambitious,” Professor Birch said.

“Thanks I guess,” Turquoise said as they passed a swarm of Beautifly that were flying by as they kept driving.

Back with April she arrived at the lab in Littleroot Town hoping to find the professor but instead was met by his assistant.

“You must be the new trainer April,” The assistant said.

“That’s me, “April said.

“Sorry to say but professor birch is currently away but if you can wait he should be back shortly, “The Assistant said.

“I can wait,” April said before taking a seat on the couch. Ten minutes later the jeep pulls in and Professor Birch along with Turquoise come in.

“Sorry for the delay, traffic in town was a nightmare,” Professor Birch said.

“Professor, the new trainer is here, “the assistant said before referring to April.

“Ah you must be april, nice to meet you,” Professor Birch Said.

“Likewise professor,” April said.

“Well let's get to it, Turquoise, feel free to observe since Professor Oak told me how much you like to learn about new pokemon, “Professor Birch said before pulling out three pokeballs. “These are the beginning pokemon for trainers here in Hoenn. The professor opened the first one which released a green gecko-like creature with two green tails. “First up is the grass-type Treecko. Turquoise decided to test out her new Pokedex on Treecko.

“Treecko, The Wood Gecko Pokemon, Treecko is cool, calm, and collected-it never panics under any situation. If a bigger foe were to glare at this Pokémon, it would glare right back without conceding an inch of ground,” the Pokedex said in a sophisticated female computer voice.

“So cool,” Turquoise said.

“That glare does not do it for me,” April said before professor birch moved on by opening a second pokeball which unleashed an orange chick-like creature.

“Next up is the fire-type Torchic,” Professor Birch said as Turquoise switched the pokedex to it.

“Torchic, The chick Pokemon, Torchic sticks with its Trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This Pokémon breathes fire of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, including fireballs that leave the foe scorched black,” The pokedex said.

“So cute,” Turquoise said.

“I agree but let's see what choice number three is first,” April said as professor birch opened the third pokeball unleashing a blue fish-like creature with orange bumps on its cheeks.

“And lastly, The water-type, Mudkip,” Professor Birch said before Turquoise focused her pokedex on it.

“Mudkip, The MudFish Pokemon, In water, Mudkip breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power-it can crush rocks bigger than itself,” The pokedex said.

“Impressive,” Turquoise said.

“So which one do you choose?” Professor Birch asked. April gave it some thought and then made her choice.

“I chose Mudkip,” April said, which made Mudkip excited.

“Good choice, now here is mudkip’s Pokeball,” Professor Birch said before giving it to April along with five more pokeballs and a pokedex. Now if you two are planning on entering the Hoenn league you're going to need to register at the nearing Pokemon center.

“I believe the nearest one is in Oldale Town,” The assistant said.

“Oldale town got it,” Turquoise said.

“It's north of here. I'm sure April can show you the way,” Professor Birch said. Before the conversation could continue a grabber arm suddenly snatched up Espeon. The arm came from a trio of familiar faces.

“Long time no see Dorkette,” Isabelle said.

“Team Supernova I should have known you creeps would show up,” Turquoise said.

“Now don’t say it like that we have history,” Chris said.

“Espeon use swift. Espeon tried to use swift but when she did she was zapped by the grabber.

“Nice try Dorkette but we came prepared for you,” Isabelle said.

“Don’t you have any other pokemon with you?” Professor Birch asked.

“Espeon was all I had for this journey,” Turquoise said.

“Sandaconda come on out,” Isabelle said as she sent out Sandaconda.

“Go Mudkip,” April said as she called out her Mudkip. “Now Mudkip use water gun. Mudkip was getting ready to unleash water gun.

“Wait, don't attack,” Turquoise said but it was too late as water gun nailed Sandaconda which triggered its sand spit ability and created a sand storm which team Supernova used to make their escape.

“Where did this Sandstorm come from?” April asked.

“I tried to warn you, Sandaconda has the ability sand spit which allows it to create sandstorms when hit by an attack,” Turquoise said.

“They couldn't have gotten far, we can still catch them,” Professor Birch said while grabbing the two remaining pokeballs. The three set off to Route 101 where as luck would have it team Supernova was still above in their hot air balloon with Espeon in a cage below.

“Are you sure it's a good idea to leave the dorkette’s Espeon in the cage? it's weighing us down,” Chris asked.

“It's not an issue,” Meowth said before explaining. “The Twerpette said Espeon was her only pokemon and the new twerpette’s Mudkip is pretty weak compared to what we have. On top of that we are airborne so there's no way they can reach us. Suddenly Turquoise, April, and Professor Birch caught up to them.

“Alright you three give back my Espeon or else,” Turquoise demanded.

“What can you do? without your pokemon you're nothing,”Isabelle shouted.

“But we have some, Go Treecko and Torchic,” Professor Birch said before calling them out. “Treecko use pound to send Torchic flying toward the balloon. Treecko used its tails to fling Torchic at the balloon successfully. Torchic picked up on what the professor was thinking and started pecking at the balloon which poked a hole in it and caused it to fall. As soon as they landed Turquoise rushed towards the cage and freed Espeon.

“Ok Espeon use psybeam on them. Espeon fired her Psybeam and sent team supernova and their balloon flying off into the horizon.

“Nicely done Turquoise, “Professor Birch said.

“I’m curious, how exactly do you know those three?” April asked.

“Simple I had the displeasure of encountering them on my very first day as a pokemon trainer and i did not like them then and still don’t like them,” Turquoise said.

“Do you think we've seen the last of them?” April asked.

“Not likely, those three have the tenacity of a bug-type,” Turquoise said.

“In any case I must return to the lab, keep going down this road and you will reach Oldale town,” professor birch said before going back towards Littleroot town. As for Turquoise and April they continued on the road to Oldale Town. As they were walking they soon saw a creature with a jagged-looking coat that was in two shades of brown.

“What pokemon is that?” April asked.

“Why don’t you use your pokedex to find out, “Turquoise suggested, which April did.

“Zigzagoon, The tiny racoon Pokemon, It walks in zigzag fashion. It's good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground,” April’s pokedex said.

“It's so cute I want it,” April said.

“Then why don’t you try and catch it,” Turquoise said.

“Good idea,let me grab a pokeball real quick,” April said before pulling a pokeball out and throwing it.

“Not like that,” Turquoise said as the ball made contact with Zigzagoon and contained it. A few shakes later Zigzagoon broke out and ran away.

“What gives? I threw an empty Pokeball at it didn’t I?” April asked.

“There is more to it than just tossing a pokeball at a pokemon, you need to battle it to weaken it first then try to capture it,” Turquoise explained.

“And how do you know?” April asked.

“Because I have experience and I made that same mistake and had someone tell me the same thing,” Turquoise said. The two of them kept going and soon found themselves in some ruins.

“Where are we?” April asked.

“It looks like some kind of ruins,” Turquoise said.

“You are correct, miss, these are the Oldale ruins,” a man dressed as an archaeologist said.

“By any chance you would not happen to know where the pokemon center is, do you?” April asked.

“You girls are almost there, it's just over this hill,” He said.

“Thank you,” Turquoise said. Sometime later the girls arrived and Turquoise had nurse joy look at her Espeon.

“Say Turquoise since it is my first time in a pokemon center mind showing me around?” April asked.

“Sure,” Turquoise said. Turquoise showed her around the various places inside and the tour ended with the vid phone/teleporter. Turquoise realized she had to check in with Professor Oak to assure him she arrived safely in Hoenn. She dialed the number and soon Professor Oak appeared on screen.

“Ah Turquoise I was wondering when you would call,” Professor Oak said.

“We had to deal with team supernova on the way to Oldale town but we had it safely,” Turquoise said.

“Oh I assume you found yourself a traveling companion already?” Professor Oak asked.

Sure did,” Turquoise said before having April take over.

“Hi Professor, I'm April,” April said.

“Nice to meet you, April, I'm professor Gary Oak from Pallet Town,” Professor Oak said.

“I know I heard about you over the radio,” April said.

“In any case I need to get back to work, I wish you two the best of luck on your journey,” Professor Oak said before hanging up. Turquoise went to check on her Espeon.

“I am happy to report your Espeon is in good health,” Nurse joy said.

“Thank you nurse Joy,” Turquoise said. “By the way, is this where I register for the Hoenn league?

“Sure is,” Nurse Joy said before Turquoise gave Nurse Joy her pokedex. A few seconds later she was all set and was even given a badge case.

“Your turn, April,” Turquoise said.

“About that, I decided not to enter the Hoenn league,” April said.

“Oh, would you rather do contests instead?” Turquoise asked.

“I’m not sure what those are,” April said.

“It’s ok i’m sure you will discover what it is you want when you see it,” Turquoise said. It was getting late so the girls decided to call it a night before heading towards their next stop which was Petalburg City.

TO BE CONTINUED

Author's Note

Turquoise's team
Espeon ♀ LV: 61 Moves: Psychic/ Swift/ Morning Sun/ Psybeam

April's Team
Mudkip ♂ LV:5 moves: Tackle/ Growl/ Water Gun

Turquoise: Badges:0 Ribbons:0

this is the start of the hoenn saga and before anyone asks fluttershy will be joining our two heros in a future chapter so don't worry i'm not lying about her being in this story.