Chapter 4 The Start of the Journey

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The sun beat down on my skin like a warm, comforting blanket, but the sting of defeat still lingered, a bitter aftertaste in my mouth. My first Pokémon battle against Blue's Squirtle, his powerful Water Gun, attack, super effective against my Charmander, had left me feeling overwhelmed. But as I walked away, my gaze fixed on the horizon, a new resolve ignited within me. The journey had just begun, and I wouldn't let this setback define me. I would train harder, learn from my mistakes, and become the greatest Pokémon trainer, win or lose.

As I set foot in the tall grass of Route 1, I come across a wild Pidgey, it's wings fluttering nervously, darted into view. I called out Charmander, my voice ringing with newfound confidence.

Soyo: "Charmander, I choose you!"

As I threw my PokéBall through the air, landing at his feet. Charmander burst forth let's out a loud cry, his fiery tail blazing with determination, his gaze locked on the Pidgey. I pointed forward, my voice steady and strong.

Soyo: "Charmander, use Ember!"

A fiery blast erupted from Charamander's mouth, engulfing the Pidgey in a wave of heat. The air crackled with energy, and the grass around us rustled with the force of the attack. The Pidgey let our a startled cry, it's wings beating frantically, I watched, my heart pounding with excitement, as Charmander unleashed his power. But the Pidgey proved stronger than expected, countering with a powerful Gust attack that slammed directly into Charmander.

Soyo: "Charmander, you okay, buddy?" *I asked, a hint of worry in my voice.*

Charmander let out a cry, shaking his head, then his gaze locked onto the Pidgey, ready to counter. I smiled, nodding, and pointed.

Soyo: "Alright! Charmander, let's finished this. Use Scratch!"

Charmander lunged forward, claws extended. The Scratch attack landed directly in the Pidgey, the strong attack making it unable to battle and fainted. I won! Returning Charmander to it's PokéBall, I continues my journey, the Pokémon Center visible in the distance.

Reaching Viridian City, I entered the Pokémon Center. Nurse Joy greeted me with a kind smile and sweet voice.

Nurse Joy: "Welcome to the Pokémon Center. How may I help you?"

Soyo: *Smiled back* "I'd like to have my Pokémon healed, please."

I handed her the PokéBall. After a minute, she returned it with a warm smile.

Nurse Joy: "Here's your Pokémon, fully healed." *She said her voice gentle and kind.* "Feel free to come back anytime."

I took back my PokéBall, smiling gratefully.

Soyo: "Thank you, Nurse Joy."

Leaving the Pokémon Center, I found an inn and settled in for the night, giving myself a well deserved rest for the day. As I drifted off to sleep hours later, a series of explosions jolted me awake. Sirens wailed in the middle of the night. I sat up, staring out the window, contemplating whether I should investigate.

Soyo: "What just happened? Should I go and see or not..." *She muttered.*
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Sorry, but this story will end on a cliffhanger. Find out what happened in the next chapter. Peace ✌️.

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