Blue walked toward Pallet Town, breathing in the familiar air for the first time in what seem like forever. Eyes following a Pidgey gliding through the town, he noticed his house to one side, and saw his mother through the window. Turning, he headed for his grandfather’s lab, and opened the door.
The two scientists were inside, and they waved in greeting as Blue walked up to the section Professor Oak worked at. As he paused, glancing toward the three Pokeballs on the desk, he saw Professor Oak come in. Blue nodded once in greeting, and Oak smiled in return. As he came and stood by Blue, both turned as the door opened and Red walked in.
Red had changed very little in the time Blue hadn’t seen him. However there was definitely an expectant air about him. Glancing to Gramps, he quickly muttered about allowing Red to go first before Red came into earshot.
“Gramps! I’m fed up with waiting!” Blue brushed his hair out of his face, standing up straighter as he prepared himself to accept his Pokemon.
“Blue? Let me think…” Oak pretended to remember why he had called them here to prepare a good method for letting Red go first without making it obvious it was Blue. While he didn’t entirely understand why Blue wanted to go to such lengths, he would trust his grandson.
“Oh that’s right! I told you to come! Here Red, there are three Pokemon.” Professor Oak let a chuckle escape his lips, thinking back on the first time he had held a Pokeball.
“When I was young I was a serious Pokemon Trainer. In my old age, I only have three left, but you can only have one. So choose.” Oak motioned for Red to check out the Pokeballs, but Blue interrupted, glancing to Red with a small measure of irritation.
“Gramps, what about me? Blue watched as Oak rolled his eyes, and turned to face Blue.
“Be patient Blue, you can have one too.” Oak watched as Red slowly made his way over to the pokemon, and quickly explained what each one was. After a moment of hesitation, Red picked Charmander.
“Then I will pick Squirtle!” Blue walked over and picked up the Pokeball. Turning to look to Red as he began to leave, Blue spoke up, hand raising as he grabbed Red’s shoulder.
“Wait Red! Come on, I’ll take you on!” On Blue’s words, Red turned and faced Blue. He pulled his cap down on his head, and gazed straight at Blue. Blue felt a shiver of excitement pass through his body as they released their Pokemon, and determination quickly swallowed his being.
‘Watch me Red, I will prove to you I am worthy to be your rival.’ Blue’s eyes narrowed, and a smirk fell onto his face. Red watched Blue, and both stared at each other for a moment. And then the battle began.
‘Watch me.’