It hopped into my lap, and I stroked the bulb growing from its back. Now, I was no Pokémon expert, so I hadn't even heard of any of them, but the one that Oak called Bulbasaur seemed to like me more than the other two. Oak released them from their Poké Balls so that I could see each one. You may choose any one you like, from Bulbasaur, Squirtle or Charmander.' Despite my apprehensions surrounding the two people with me, I was excited. I'd always liked watching Pokémon in the wild, but I had never had one to call my own. This is the favour I wanted to ask of you. You two are young and active, just what they need. 'I feel these three deserve a second chance. 'Well.' Oak began, then merely shook his head. detrimental to my skills as a Pokémon trainer.' 'I have here with me three Pokémon, one for each Poké Ball on the table,' the professor said, indicating each one as he spoke. 'First choice?' I thought, slightly alarmed. I just think it's prudent to offer the first choice to Sophie,' the professor was saying. Shuddering from the memory, I realise that the others are talking. Was he trying to push us together again? I remember the last time that happened, back when he tried to get us to go to prom together. With no other choice, I followed him back to his laboratory, where his grandson was waiting. Here, come with me, I wanted to ask you a favour.' 'Professor, I'm eighteen, I'm sure I can handle the odd Rattata running around.' 'You need your own Pokémon for your protection,' he said, a soft smile creeping across his face. 'It's not safe to go out there! Wild Pokémon live in tall grass!' Professor Oak had seen me before I'd had a chance to leave. Perhaps I'd take a walk around Viridian Forest?

I began to head north out of town, wondering about where I might go. Apparently the old professor from across the town wants a word, but I'm in no hurry to meet him he's always being a little inappropriate, and his grandson isn't much better. I rose out of bed and headed out the door, pausing only to say a quick goodbye to my mother. I always have loved the birds around here.' Oscar the male Bulbasaur (Level 6), Quirky Nature

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