Snippet #1687

The city of Viridian City seemed dead at this time of day. As noon approached, few trainers and pedestrians stirred in the streets. The local Gym Leader, a mysterious man who had taken on the job in the place of Giovanni's place, paced restlessly on the platform of the new Gym he had built. So far, he had no challengers. Oh, well, at least he was confident that he was the strongest trainer in Kanto, aside from the Elite Four...

Route 22 extended westward, taking trainers toward the Pokemon League and eternal fame. A single pair of trainers, a girl and a boy, tossed stones lightly into a small pond just inside the city. They were around 16 or 17, and they clearly were no more than friends. In fact, it seemed as though they were almost related, based on their similar appearances...

Outside the Pokemon Center, there was another person, but not obviously a trainer. A cute blonde boy, who strummed at a flaming red electric guitar, leaned against the building, a small amp at his feet. A Chimecho floated nearby, and a small Shinx played at his feet.