Young Six’s Journey: Adventure in the Kanto Region

The next morning, the Young Six gathered at the Friendship Express train station, their bags packed and their hearts racing. Twilight Sparkle, her friends and Professor Oak waited for them, as they waited for the train to arrive.

“Alright, everycreature,” Twilight said, “the train will be here any minute now. Remember, you’re representing Equestria and the School of Friendship, so make sure to be on your best behavior,”

“We’ll make you proud, Headmare Twilight!” Sandbar said with a grin.

“Yeah! And we’ll make lots of new friends too!” Silverstream added, bouncing in place.

Twilight smiled warmly at the group, hearing the train’s horn in the distance. The pink engine made its stop at the station, as a conductor pony exited, announcing out loud.

“Next stop, Pallet Town in the Kanto region!” The conductor announced.

“Well, there’s our stop,” Professor Oak said, heading to the train with his ticket in hand.

As the Young Six were about to head to the train, they turned to twilight and her friends. “We will make you proud, Headmare Twilight!” Sandbar repeated excitedly.

Twilight nodded, smiling warmly at the group “We already are.”

“Catch some awesome Pokémon for us to see! I bet they can’t beat me in a race!” Rainbow Dash said, flying in the air.

“And get some that are fabulous and stunning, darlings!” Rarity said, striking a little pose and she talked.

“B-be safe out there.” Fluttershy said, being her normal shy self.

“Fluttershy’s right sugar cubes, be safe out there, but also a one heck of a time!” Applejack said excitedly to the group.

“Ohhhh, I want to go with!” Pinkie pie pouted as she bounced in the air. “But I’ll make a welcome back home with your Pokémon friends party when you get back!”

With one last wave goodbye, the Young Six walked into the train. The train started to move, its wheels turning as the train honked its horn. The Young Six looked out the window, waving goodbye one last time, as the Mane 6 came out of view. After several hours of waiting in the train, Smolder and Gallus were tapping on the table, looking bored, as the rest were excitedly talked about what Pokémon they will see. Smolder looked out the window, her eyes widened a bit, seeing many flying type Pokémon in the distance. The rest looked out the window, seeing many different kind of Pokémon, from a large light blue Pokémon, to a white fish like Pokémon with red on its fins and a small horn. The group gasped in awe, taking in the scenery. The train finally stopped, the doors opening up and the group exited the train. The young six looked around, seeing trees surrounding the small town, noticing that they only have three buildings. Professor Oak gestured the group to follow him, entering a building with tan bricks and a green door. He opened the door, entering the building, as the group looked around, seeing the many machinery in the room.

“Welcome to my lab, everyone!” Oak said, showing them around his lab.

The Young Six looked around, awestruck by their surroundings. Through the large windows, they could see the beautiful town of Pallet spread out below, with green fields stretching out to the horizon.

“Whoa… this place is awesome!” Gallus exclaimed, taking in the sights.

Professor Oak chuckled. “I’m glad you think so. Now, let’s get you all prepared for your adventure.”

He gestured to a table where three Pokéballs were neatly lined up. Each of the Young Six approached, eyes wide with excitement.

“These are your very own Pokémon,” Oak explained. “You can choose amongst yourselves to pick your partner!”

One by one, they talked amongst themselves for a few moments, until they reached a decision. Yona decided to go first. Yona pressed on the Pokéball, Out of her Pokéball came a small, green, dinosaur-like Pokémon with a large bulb on its back.

“Bulbasaur!” it called out, looking up at Yona with big, friendly eyes.

“Hey there, Bulbasaur!” Yona knelt down, petting it gently. “Yona think we’re going to get along just fine.”

Smolder released a fiery Pokémon with a small, flame-tipped tail and a feisty look in its eyes.

“Charmander!” it growled, flames flaring slightly.

“Nice,” Smolder smirked, crossing her arms. “We’re going to be unstoppable.”

Silverstream’s Pokéball opened to reveal a small, blue turtle Pokémon with a tough-looking shell.

“Squirtle!” it said, grinning at Silverstream.

Silverstream squealed excitedly, hugging Squirtle. “EHHH! We’re gonna be bests of friends!”

Professor Oak beamed at the group. “It looks like you’re all off to a great start with your Pokémon partners.”

“Uh, Professor, I don’t want to sound rude or anything, but what about us?” Sandbar asked Professor Oak.

“Yeah, where’s my partner!” Gallus said, crossing his talons.

Professor Oak looked at the three, before he smacked his head with his palm. “Right, I nearly forgot! My brain keeps going two steps ahead of me sometimes.” Professor Oak cleared his throat. “Traditionally, us professors give out three starters, but for you six, I can make an exception.”

Professor Oak opened a drawer at his desk, pulling out three more Pokéballs. “These Pokémon were caught by me back when I was a trainer, but I think it’s time for them to go out and explore with new trainers.”

“Professor… you don’t have to give us your Pokemon if you don’t want to.” Ocellus said shyly, feeling a bit guilty.

“Nonsense my dear! Besides, they normally help me around the lab, but they are always looking to battle and get stronger, just like all of you” Professor Oak handed a Pokéball to each of Gallus, Sandbar and Ocellus. “I think you will find them to your liking.”

Gallus opened the Pokéball, releasing a quadrupedal canine like Pokémon.

“Grrr… Growlithe!” Growlithe growled at Gallus.

“Ohhh, you’re feisty, I like it.” Gallus said, putting a talon on Growlithe, its tail wagging a bit.

Sandbar opened the Pokéball, releasing a Pokémon made of purple gas, sticking its tongue out, spooking Sandbar a bit.

“Gastly!” Gastly laughed, circling around Sandbar.

“Huh, this one’s pretty cool.” Sandbar said, smiling at Gastly.

Ocellus nervously opened up the Pokéball, wondering what Pokémon she received. The Pokéball released a green caterpillar like Pokémon.

“Caterpie!” Caterpie shouted, looking up at Ocellus.

Awww, hey there little fella.” Ocellus extended out her hoof to the Caterpie, which climbed up her leg and onto her back. “I hope we can be good friends.”

“Excellent, now everyone here has their very own Pokémon partner! Now, before i send you off to your adventure, you can give your Pokémon a nickname. It doesn’t have to do with strength or such, but if your Pokémon enjoy the nickname chosen to them, it will increase their bonds with you.” Professor Oak said to the group.

“Nickname? Nah, Yona like Bulbasaur.” Yona said, smiling at Bulbasaur.

“Hmm… how about, Charmolder?” Smolder said to Charmander, which jumped happily to the nickname. “Charmolder it is then.”

“I can’t think of a nickname on the top of my head, so I’ll keep Squirtle’s name the same.” Silverstream said, smiling at Squirtle.

“I think I’ll keep Growlithe’s name the same as well, it already sounds cool enough.” Gallus said, petting Growlithe’s head.

“Hmm… what about Ghastbar?” Sandbar said to Gastly, to which Gastly just laughed. “Ghastbar it is then.”

“Uh… I was maybe thinking of… Silky Snap?” Ocellus said to Caterpie, which smiled at her. “I think they like it.”

“Great! I can already feel the bonds forming between all of your Pokémon. Now, your adventure will truly begin.” Professor Oak said to the Group.

“So… what can we do on our adventure?” Sandbar asked curiously.

“Anything you see fit for everyone, get stronger by challenging trainers, document all sorts of Pokémon, explore the environment around you, or… you can challenge the gym leaders.”

“Gym leaders? Who are they?” Gallus said, his curiosity piqued his interest.

“Gym leaders specialize in Pokemon typing, one may have grass, the other a ghost type gym. So if you want to challenge the gym leaders, you’ll have to learn about which Pokémon will have the type advantage. The more leaders you face, the stronger they get. There is eight gym leaders to face against, and once you defeat all eight, you can participate in a tournament called the Pokémon League.”

“Pokémon League? Do we fight other stronger trainers if we do participate?” Sandbar asked Professor Oak.

“Yes, you face against other trainers just like you six, and whoever wins their matches will advance to the next round until it’s only two trainers remaining. If you manage to rein supreme in the tournament, you win title of champion in the Pokémon League, and will receive a trophy .”

“A trophy? Title of being a champion? Well sign me up!” Smolder shouted excitedly.

“Yeah!” The others shouted in unison.

Professor Oak laughed at their enthusiasm. “So determined, I like it, reminds me of a trainer who shared your enthusiasms. Well, if you are wanting to challenge the gyms, you’ll need this,” Professor Oak handed them a map. “This is a Pokémap. This Pokémap shows all of Kanto, showing you where to go. Oh, I nearly forgot, take this as well,” Professor Oak handed them a Pokédex. “This is called a Pokédex, it gives you interesting information on a Pokémon when you point it at them.”

“Geez, does everything start with Poké in them?” Smolder snickered a bit.

“Yeah… we couldn’t think of any other names,” Professor Oak scratched his head, chucking a bit. “Now, if you are going to challenge the gym leaders, I suggest going to Pewter city, just follow the Pokémap and it’ll lead you straight there, who knows… maybe you’ll find some Pokémon to catch along the way.”

Sandbar examined the Pokémap, locating Pewter City. “Got it! Thank you Professor Oak for this opportunity, we won’t let you down.”

“I’m sure you won’t Sandbar. There will be many challenges on your journey, but as long as you six stick together, you’ll be just fine. Now go, explore to your heart’s content.”

The Young Six waved goodbye to Professor Oak, until he called them out. “Hold on one moment! I forgot to give you this,” Professor Oak handed them some money. “This may not be much, but it will get you six enough to buy Pokéballs. If you beat a trainer in a battle, they give you money as a reward. Make sure you spend it wisely.”

“We will Professor, thank you.” Sandbar smiled, as the group left the Professor’s lab.

And so, with hearts full of excitement and Pokémon by their sides, the Young Six’s journey had begun, embarking on an experience they had never had before, as the journey continues…