Snippet #1287

I woke up with a large yawn as golden morning sunlight washed over my face. I realized had awakened a little later than planned and I literally leapt out of the bed, flinging Pikachu out of his sleep in the process. I ran downstairs in my panic, though I quickly noticed I wasn't wearing anything but a nightgown so I flew back up the stairs. Stopping and panting in front of my closet door, I looked up to pick out an outfit.

I snatched a pink button-up shirt, my light colored sweater, a pair of jeans and some light blue running shoes. I pulled on the ensemble quickly, stopping momentarily to roll the bottom of my pants up just an inch or so above my ankle. I looked at the dazed Pikachu who was now getting up and looking at me confusedly. I carefully took my bag off of the back of my desk chair as I explained to him why I... we... were in such a rush.

"Did you forget? Tsk, tsk, tsk! Today is the day we start our journey to become the best!" I said cheerily, only to get a 'Pika!' in reply. I held out my arm, letting the small yellow Pokemon rush up to its spot on my shoulder.

"Alice?!" I heard my mom call from down stairs.

"Yeah! I'm coming!" I called back, carefully coming down the stairs.

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"Bye!" I called behind me as I waved. I was walking away from the house, my best friend in and out of battle running by my side (I mean Pikachu) as I started my way down the dirt paths. I couldn't decide where to start. Should I go into the tall grass and try to catch some Pokemon to train or should I go into town and look at the Pokemon people had for sell or trading? There were so many options!