Welcome/Welcome back, you crazy diamonds!

[spiritcrystal]

[An island! This is most certainly not where everyone was just a few moments ago. ...Alright, maybe some of you were on an island. Don't get cheeky.

At everyone's feet is a small note. It gives no description of their location or explanation, of course; it only says one simple thing.

Please choose one.

The note comes along with three Pokéballs with different "starter" Pokémon in them- the three Pokémon can be anything, from a Froakie, Charmander, and Treecko to a Rattata, Patrat, and Bidoof if you're particularly unlucky- and everything in between. If it's not a legendary Pokémon, it's fair game.

Of course, you can only pick one! Trying to go for a second will leave you thinking that you better not get too greedy. If you're one of those types that wouldn't care either way, the other two Pokéballs will simply disappear.

Now go forth, and into a world of Pokémon!]

Comments

[battlestandby]

So you've been to Unova too...

[loveforpokemon]

That's right. I have a summer home there! I've enjoyed exploring new regions and testing out new Pokémon on my team.

[She looks at his clothes...]

I suppose you're a native of Sinnoh?

[battlestandby]

Y-yes, I'm from Veilstone City... But, we've battled before. You don't remember me?

[loveforpokemon]

Have we! That's odd, I usually remember my challengers.

[battlestandby]

You don't remember talking to me and another kid named Ash, either? When you told us when one life meets another life, something will be born?

[loveforpokemon]

Nope, but that sounds very much like something I'd say! No hard feelings, I hope? What's your name, young man?

[battlestandby]

Paul. As many challengers as you must get, it must be a pain to remember them all, anyway...

[loveforpokemon]

Don't be silly! I remember all of my challengers. If they make it to me, they always give me a good battle.

[battlestandby]

I didn't... but I was just a guy who challenged you on the spot in Amity Square one day. I never won a League to challenge you properly.

[loveforpokemon]

Then I'll be waiting for when you do make your way up to challenge me, Paul. That Feroseed will be a valuable member of your team, if you raise it correctly.

[battlestandby]

Well... I'll do what I can. It's been my goal to take your place one day.

[loveforpokemon]

I look forward to it! And to seeing you raise this Ferroseed.

[battlestandby]

Right. I won't let you down.

[great now he feels OBLIGATED to treat this thing perfectly]

[loveforpokemon]

So, what options did you have?

[battlestandby]

I didn't recognize either one of them, but they were both too... cute for my taste.