Soul Silver Nuzlocke Chapter 1

Deaths: 0
Pokemon: 1

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I sat up groggily in my plush bed, looking around the room. Downstairs, there was talking and the sound of the front door slamming shut. I carefully placed one of my feet on the floor, afraid that the slightest sound would make my mom freak out, and stood up slowly, slinking to my wardrobe.

I didn't dare look at the time. I didn't dare make more movement than I was doing already. Reaching into the open doors, I pulled out a short sleeved light blue t-shirt and jean shorts along with a blue backpack, white ankle socks, and white walking shoes. Putting everything on, I slowly crept down the stairs and was met by my mothers large, not to mention creepy, grin.

"Hello, Rip. I see you're finally awake," She said with an insane twitch of her eye. "Your friend Ethan was just here with his Marill. They were playing hide and seek. That reminds me... Elk from next door wanted you. Why don't you go see what he wants, dear?" I felt the blood in my veins rush and my heart beat rapidly as mom watched me slink out the door and practically sprint to Elk's house.

Arceus she was creepier than a MissingNo!

I stepped into the lab, walking up to Elm. "Hey, what'd ya need me for?" I asked casually, not mentioning the fact my mom nearly attacked me as I walked out of the house.

"Hmmm? Oh you know how Pokemon are kept in---" He started as soon as I spoke. After about five minutes of his lecture my head drooped back and I started to drool a bit, totally bored out of my mind.

"--So I'm gonna give you one of those Pokemon!" He finished, looking triumphant and happy, that is, until he saw me.

I quickly jerked awake and looked at him. "Ehehe, sorry. Didn't sleep well. Living with an insane mom doesn't work well, huh?"

"Mhmm... Just... choose your Pokemon already."

"OK!" I said excitedly as I ran over to the Pokemon container thing and peeked inside. My hand immediately went for the Pokeball with the fire emblem on it. Gingerly, I took the Pokeball and tossed it into the air. A female Cyndaquil came out.

As soon as I saw her, I immediately squealed and picked her up, hugging her tight. "EEEE! I'm gonna name you Luka and we're gonna be best friends!!" I exclaimed as I hugged the poor fire-type who gave a unsatisfied squeak. I looked at her and was again thrown into a flurry of cuteness when Elm spoke up.

"Don't kill the poor thing now, female Cyndaquil are very rare," He said simply, nodding his head in triumph as I gingerly set the little Pokemon down.

"Oh...OK~" I said, cheer still ringing in my voice as I danced around saying, "I got a female Cyndaquil~!"

Just then, Elk's phone rang and he went to pick it up. After about two minutes of talking, he turned to me. "Hey Rip, I have a friend named Mr. Pokemon. Apparently he has found a rare Pokemon Egg. Do you think you could get it for me and bring it here?" He asked as he looked at Luka with a look of, "I'm sorry, dude." on his face.

"Oooh sure!" I said as I started to leave, Luka trailing behind me.

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When I stepped outside, I was greeted by Ethan.

"Hey, Rip! Oh cool, you got a Cyndaquil! Y'now, it's really cute. You should go show it to your mom," He said with a firm nod and looked at his Marill who danced around his feet. "Well, me and Marill best be going now, bye!"

I had a look of pure dread on my face as I watched him run away. Why was he so intent on having me go back home!? Oh well... I slowly walked back home and stepped inside.

Mom gave me a glare but then her gaze softened as she looked at the Luka who was hiding behind my legs.

"Aww isn't she a CUTIE~" She said, going to pick up my Cyndaquil when it breathed a small flame at her.

"Hey, go away!" The little Pokemon said, frowning a bit. I blinked. Did I hear right? I'd ask Luka later, after I got my Pokegear which was conveniently placed on the table. I grabbed it, picked up my little Pokemon, and ran out.

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When we got to Route 29 I immediately pounced on my Cyndaquil.

"Hey, say something again, Luka!" I said firmly as we stood one step away from the tall grass.

"Umm... hi?" Luka said, confused by what I meant but willing to speak anyways.

"Oh my Arceus! I can hear you talk! THAT'S SO COOL!" I practically yelled, almost scooping up my Cyndaquil when a random Pidgey ran out of the tall grass and ran for us.

The Cyndaquil's back lit up in fire as she tackled down her opponent about two times before the thing fainted. "You OK, Rip?" She asked, looking at me.

I blinked. "F-fine. Just a bit... shaken up," I responded.

Luka simply waved a clawed paw. "No prob. Come on, let's go to CherryGrove now," she said with a big, adorable grin. I gave a soft nod and we were off, down route 29 and to CherryGrove, happy as could be.