So, yesterday, or the day before, I started a new playthrough of Soul Silver. I've gotten used to the gen and the slower-ish speed of things.
Episode 1 - Soul of Silver
I began my adventure today! Who would have thought that this morning would have turned out so differently? I visited Professor Elm and gave me an job to do, and of course, a pokémon, too!
It was a difficult choice between Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile - they're all so great! But only one could come with me, and I choose Chikorita! Grass types have always been my favourites, you know.
And he seemed very happy to always be outside his pokéball walking with me, running, chasing, everything else, too. This is awesome! Speaking of which, he needs a nickname, too. How about Wales?
So the job is to go see Mr. Pokémon north of Cherrygrove - it's a long way away from New Bark Town, but with Wales with me, everything's gonna be much more fun, and much easier, too.
Route 29 was fast and easy, and I even found some stuff along the way. Pidgey, Sentret, Rattata - they were all no match for the new and improved Wales, especially with razor leaf!
Cherrygrove was a great place to stop and see the sea, hear the waves, feel the sand. When I first came, an old guy showed me around, and updated my PokéGear with a regional map!
Episode 2 - Red Haired Rival
Enough resting, let's get back on the road. This time I went all the way north to see Mr. Pokémon to complete my mission. The walk through the grass and the trees were hindered by some mean Weedle and Kakuna.
Wales even got poisoned, though when we arrived at Mr. Pokémon's home in a clearing, everything was right again with a little rest.
It was here that I met with Professor Oak, who in turn gave me a Pokédex. To think such an errand couldn't get any better. With the mission complete, I headed for home, but then got a call from the lab.
The place was broken into! And a pokémon was stolen! I ran back to Cherrygrove and headed for home, when I met him. Dark clothes, red hair, and silent. Was he the thief?
He challenged me to a battle - my first trainer battle ever. Wales, use tackle! Sidestep, and razor leaf! His pokémon, it was a Cyndaquil. Was it the one from the lab - the one that I could have chosen?
The battle ended in victory for me. His name was Silver.
Episode 3 - Journey to Violet City
I got back to the lab - the police were already there, and they suspected me!? Lyra was there on the double and cleared things up, and I gave my side of the story. Silver was the thief, and he got away with Cyndaquil.
When the police left, Professor Elm was amazed with the pokémon egg I delivered, and even more so, Professor Oak gave me a Pokédex.
With everything that's happened, Professor Elm gave me the idea of taking on the gym challenge throughout Johto. Eight gyms, and the Elite Four. Then the champion of the whole region.
This really is the beginning of a big adventure. After a stop at home, I left for Cherrygrove, and then headed off.
Now it begins! I took my first steps north of Cherrygrove as an official pokémon trainer, and quickly got locked into a battle with Joey. His Rattata was strong, but not strong enough to win against Wales!
And he was not the only trainer I faced along the way. I continued on and made it to that cave at the end of the route, though I couldn't see much in there. So many
Zubats.