A television screen turned on. After a few moments of static, a solid image finally appeared, displaying an empty room with a table as well as bookcases and computer systems. The volume slowly increased to maximum level, as the sound of footsteps was barely audible prior to that.
“Hello, there! Glad to meet you!†said a man, as he walked into the frame and looked at the camera. His tone was that of a scholar about to perform a speech. “Welcome to the world of POKéMON! My name is OAK. People affectionately refer to me as the POKéMON PROFESSOR.â€
“This world…†Professor Oak’s hand moved to his labcoat, and he took out three small, red and white spheres, each containing a different symbol: a leaf, a flame, and a drop of water. After enlarging them, he threw the spheres up in the air, and out came three different creatures: a green quadruped lizard with a large bulb on its back, a red bipedal lizard with a flame at the tip of its tail, and a blue turtle with a curly tail. “…is inhabited far and wide by creatures called POKéMON.†He kneeled next to them, petting each one carefully. “For some people, POKéMON are pets. Others use them for battling.†At that point, the three Pokémon moved into combat stances, entering a mock battle. Another one, a small furry quadruped that seemed to have qualities of many creatures alike, ran into the frame at that point and climbed onto the old man’s shoulder. “As for myself… I study POKéMON as a profession.â€
He revealed the spheres again, recalling the three Pokémon back inside. Now only the one furry Pokémon was left. “But first, tell me a little about yourself…â€
As the man and the Pokémon walked to the table, the screen faded into black for a moment. There was a bit of a lag in the recording, or something, because when it returned several seconds had been skipped already. The two of them were now behind the table, with three spheres placed atop it – the same three spheres that contained those creatures before.
“Ash Ketchum!†Professor Oak declared, confidently, before extending his arms to the side. “Your very own POKéMON legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with POKéMON awaits! Let’s go!â€
The scene ended there, both of them waiting for a response… but then, a new creature walked – well, ran – into the frame; a big yellow mouse with red cheeks and long, black-tipped ears. The Pokémon stared at them for a few moments, then looked at the camera.
Then it frowned, electricity crackling from its cheeks. The other creature growled, fur suddenly shooting up in an offensive manner. Professor Oak just stared at them, as both Pokémon threatened each other.
Then, they started to fight. The electric mouse unleashed electric bolts, while the brown rabbit started throwing sand all over the room, the two of them very angry and getting on each other’s nerves with the attacks. The man had a really strange expression on his face, not knowing what to do, as the attacks just kept growing in intensity, until a big explosion somehow happened.
“AH!â€
Ash Ketchum woke up, staring at the ceiling for several moments. He breathed slowly for a few moments, before resting his head further against the pillow.
“This is the last time I go to sleep after eating so much…†he grumbled, trying to go back to sleep.
Pokémon: Thunder Yellow
Third in the Pokémon Kanto Version Series
Chapter One: A Journey Start-Up
“Hello, there! Glad to meet you!†said a man, as he walked into the frame and looked at the camera. His tone was that of a scholar about to perform a speech. “Welcome to the world of POKéMON! My name is OAK. People affectionately refer to me as the POKéMON PROFESSOR.â€
“This world…†Professor Oak’s hand moved to his labcoat, and he took out three small, red and white spheres, each containing a different symbol: a leaf, a flame, and a drop of water. After enlarging them, he threw the spheres up in the air, and out came three different creatures: a green quadruped lizard with a large bulb on its back, a red bipedal lizard with a flame at the tip of its tail, and a blue turtle with a curly tail. “…is inhabited far and wide by creatures called POKéMON.†He kneeled next to them, petting each one carefully. “For some people, POKéMON are pets. Others use them for battling.†At that point, the three Pokémon moved into combat stances, entering a mock battle. Another one, a small furry quadruped that seemed to have qualities of many creatures alike, ran into the frame at that point and climbed onto the old man’s shoulder. “As for myself… I study POKéMON as a profession.â€
He revealed the spheres again, recalling the three Pokémon back inside. Now only the one furry Pokémon was left. “But first, tell me a little about yourself…â€
As the man and the Pokémon walked to the table, the screen faded into black for a moment. There was a bit of a lag in the recording, or something, because when it returned several seconds had been skipped already. The two of them were now behind the table, with three spheres placed atop it – the same three spheres that contained those creatures before.
“Ash Ketchum!†Professor Oak declared, confidently, before extending his arms to the side. “Your very own POKéMON legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with POKéMON awaits! Let’s go!â€
The scene ended there, both of them waiting for a response… but then, a new creature walked – well, ran – into the frame; a big yellow mouse with red cheeks and long, black-tipped ears. The Pokémon stared at them for a few moments, then looked at the camera.
Then it frowned, electricity crackling from its cheeks. The other creature growled, fur suddenly shooting up in an offensive manner. Professor Oak just stared at them, as both Pokémon threatened each other.
Then, they started to fight. The electric mouse unleashed electric bolts, while the brown rabbit started throwing sand all over the room, the two of them very angry and getting on each other’s nerves with the attacks. The man had a really strange expression on his face, not knowing what to do, as the attacks just kept growing in intensity, until a big explosion somehow happened.
“AH!â€
Ash Ketchum woke up, staring at the ceiling for several moments. He breathed slowly for a few moments, before resting his head further against the pillow.
“This is the last time I go to sleep after eating so much…†he grumbled, trying to go back to sleep.
Pokémon: Thunder Yellow
Third in the Pokémon Kanto Version Series
Chapter One: A Journey Start-Up