# Kalos, is where the start is #
A final look at Isshu, and my next journey is upon me, Kalos is where the start is.
Arriving at Kalos, a new land far away from my home, a new sense for adventure was growing inside me!
Yeah, I'm really excited for this, lets see what path is ahead..
I was immediately impressed by the warm introduction, it blew me away!
Taking my first steps outside, I immediately run into some mysterious people, two girls who would later be my best friends.
They ask me to meet them up later, after exploring Vaniville I arrive at Aquacorde Town.
And here, I meet Trevor & Tierno. Forming a group of 5 with each friend having there own personality, Tierno's dancing comes to mind! Haha! :]
And, I do love the idea of travelling Kalos with them, they call me Ashy.
Introducing ourselves, felt like the beginning of something special, something really amazing!
Tierno, then popped out a huge surprise, he had 3 Kalos starters with him, with one being for me!!!
I chose, Fennekin of course. That was decided without any thought!
After the gang split, I decided to head forward & breathe the fresh air of Kalos, & get things started.
First things first, I was challenged by Shauna to a battle. The 3D is just unbelievable! I also started to catch a number of Pokemon on the early routes, though one particular Pokemon was annoying difficult to find!!
This same Pokemon would be a huge ferroTHORN later on, as you'll see.. :]
Alas, I arrive at the location of my first gym battle, I'm not sure what to do here, but I go in reluctantly & proceed to battle.
Viola was tough. Like really tough considering my team's type advantages.
She had a clear well thought out strategy, & I didn't find her as easy as I'd have thought.
Surskit was pretty tough, but her Vivillon was her prized jewel and it wasn't an easy battle.
I was lucky. If I used Fennekin early on against her Surskit, then I probably would have lost badly.
Going into this match reminded me of my battles against Cheren, who beat me like 4 times in a row!
This time around, I was just really lucky, but Viola's battle was one I'll never forget!
With my first badge in hand, feeling SOOPA-confident & OOPA-excited for more adventures, I continue my quest!
Hesitant, with having one last thing to do, something, that is too important for my journey,
I look back & think..
*I have to catch em' all!*..
Kalos, is where the beginnings have come.