Pokemon: Terabithia: Chapter 01 - A Promising Dream Come True

Please allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Leslie Clarinoka! I am a young lady who lives in a reticent, and lively town called Corrinelia. I have been living in Corrinelia Town alongside my family for the majority of my life so far.

You may or may not be thinking to yourself, “Hold on for just a moment. Where exactly is Corrinelia Town?” Well, I am going to answer that question for you. Corrinelia Town is located on the southwestern coast of the Synchroma Region. Synchroma is a grandiose region that is permeated with a wide variety of Pokemon from different regions around the world. Additionally, Synchroma has a lot of magnificent landscapes to observe, fascinating ecosystems to appreciate, and distinctive sceneries to explore.

Corrinelia Town has been my home for the past seventeen years of my life. I have made a lot of treasured memories, and beloved experiences here in Corrinelia with my family. Ever since I was a young child, I have been contemplating deeply about becoming a Pokemon Trainer someday. This small thought that had appeared in my imagination when I was a little girl - has now transformed considerably into a promising dream.

If I ever do become a Pokemon Trainer, I am going to make it my ambition to bring a lot of optimism and graciousness to other people in the Synchroma Region. Additionally, being a Pokemon Trainer could lead to a gleaming opportunity for me to fulfill so many acts of kindness around the region.

I personally would love to become a Pokemon Trainer so that I can have an eagerness to go on an adventure around Synchroma. I suppose you could say that I have a personal affection for exploring, and appreciating nature. Exploring nature is something that I find truly captivating. It not only warms my heart, but it gives me a source of inspiration to remain optimistic and composed whenever I am feeling melancholy. Appreciating nature just encourages me to continue visiting different places that I have never seen before in person.

Waking up from my slumber this morning felt irresistibly exhausting. I was still feeling a bit fatigued after staying up late in my bedroom last night. From what I can remember, I was not able to fall asleep so easily. Why was I not sleeping so soundly last night? Well, I am not going to be able to respond with a definitive answer. I am still feeling a little bit bewildered right now, but I am not going to let this feeling get the best of me.

I whispered to myself, “Why am I waking up so early in the morning, again?” Before I could even get up out of my bed, I was confronted blithely by the one and only...Murphy! Well, I should probably tell you who Murphy is. Murphy is my adorable, and faithful pet Pachurisu! Murphy is known as the EleSquirrel Pokemon, which is something that I find truly fascinating. You have absolutely no idea how much fun it is to have an electric squirrel in the comfort of your own home.

Leslie: Good morning, father...

My father takes a sip of his piping hot cup of orange pekoe tea. He looks up at me with a joyous grin on his face. He seems to be feeling more cheery today.

Leslie’s Father: Rise and shine, Leslie! You are looking fabulous. How are you feeling this morning?

Leslie: Haha! I am just so glad that you had asked me that question. To be honest with you, I could be feeling a lot more awake. I should not have stayed up so late last night. I am feeling so weary right now. Why did I wake up so early in the first place?

Leslie’s Father: Why don’t you go back to sleep, dear? You wouldn’t want to take on the rest of the day feeling sluggish, and fatigued. If I were in your shoes, I would probably go back to my homey bed in a heartbeat.

Leslie: You know what? I should probably have something delectable for breakfast. After all, breakfast is an important meal of the day. Hopefully, the breakfast that I have will give me enough energy to feel more alive around here.

Leslie’s Father: Go right ahead, Leslie! I am not going to force you to go back to bed. I suppose you could say that I am usually sleeping in my bed until the afternoon. You know me! I am not much of an early riser these days. In fact, I was never an early riser, to begin with.

Leslie: Oh, yes! My apologies, but what were you talking to me about again? It seems as if I have forgotten all of a sudden. It must be my sluggishness.

Leslie’s Father: Wait, what? You didn't hear a word that I had said? Well, don’t worry about it. I am just going to have to tell you again later. In the meantime, I encourage you to go have something to eat for your breakfast. You must be feeling hungry right now, don’t you?

Leslie: Well, I could probably go for a nice hearty breakfast. What is on today’s menu? Well, I was thinking about having two slices of whole-wheat toast, a small portion of scrambled eggs, one small cup of lemonade, and a handful of oran berries. How does that sound?

Leslie’s Father: Sounds like a splendid idea! A meal like that should give you the sufficient energy that you will need to feel wide awake again.

After having an exceptional conversation with my Father, I had enjoyed a scrumptious meal for my breakfast. If I had to say anything about the meal, I would have to say that it was truly refreshing.
I am starting to feel a bit better since waking up so early this morning.

Oh, wait! I had almost forgotten about Murphy. He may also want to have some berries to eat for his breakfast this morning. As I had opened up the refrigerator, I had found a small package of lum berries on the bottom shelf. Every once in a while, I usually pick up a package of lum berries from the grocery store for Murphy to munch on. He just loves the bitterness of the berries.

Subsequently, I made sure to clean myself up for the day. I had brushed my hair, and my teeth in the bathroom. I dressed in some dainty new clothes that my Father had purchased for me yesterday afternoon from an elderly woman. One last thing! I had grabbed my amaranthine pendant that was in my bedroom and placed it gently around my neck. I had looked at the reflection in the mirror in the bedroom, and I saw Murphy standing over next to me.

"What do you think, Murphy? Am I looking lavish this morning?" I spoke with a soothing tone in my voice. "Pa-chi! Pa!" Murphy replied with a chipper look on his face. Alright, then! I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you.

As I had walked back out to the kitchen, I had noticed my Father looking up at me with a determined look on his face. It seemed as if he had something substantial that he wanted to share with me.

Leslie’s Father: Excuse me, Les. Would you please have a seat with me here at the kitchen table? There is something that has been on my mind for a while.

Leslie: Of course! What do you want to talk about? Am I in some sort of trouble?

Leslie’s Father: Please do not worry, Leslie. I can promise you that you are not in any sort of trouble. I just want to tell you something that is going to brighten up your life, and your spirits going forward. Please have a seat with me here at the kitchen table.

I was not sure what my father had wanted to talk to me about. I could just feel a curious sensation developing inside my mind. What was my father going to talk to me about? Well, it looks like I am about to find out for myself. I walked over to my father at the kitchen table and I sat down next to him.

Leslie’s Father: Thank you so much. I appreciate what you doing for me. For the past seventeen years of your life, I have watched over you as your guardian angel. When you were a little girl, I had watched you flourish like a beautiful pink carnation. You were always so courteous, friendly, and respectful. I have watched you become the young inspiring lady that you are today.

Leslie’s Father: I am going to try not to cry in front of you right now. I have been waiting for such a long time to say this to you, Leslie. I would like for you to go on an adventure around the Synchroma Region as an official Pokemon Trainer. I believe that it is finally time for you to become a Pokemon Trainer, and explore this marvellous region for yourself.

Leslie: Are you kidding me? I thought you were always opposed to the idea of me becoming an official Pokemon Trainer when I was a young child? I was just not expecting you to say all of this to me today.

Leslie’s Father: You are absolutely right, Leslie. I just never wanted you to go out on your own at such an early time of your life. That is exactly what a lot of parental guardians have been doing in our world for many years. Sending their inexperienced children out on an adventure with Pokemon at such a premature stage of their children's lives. I just do not see how that is acceptable from a parent’s point of view.

Leslie: I understand what you are saying, father. I am just still so surprised that you have allowed me to become a Pokemon Trainer now, and let me go on an adventure of my own. You have truly brightened my spirits now. My life is starting to feel more enlivened than ever before.

Leslie’s Father: Well, I am so pleased to hear you say that. You see, I did not want to put you in any sort of danger when you were little. Synchroma may be a phenomenal region to explore, and a fascinating place to traverse through for any Pokemon Trainer, however…

Leslie’s Father: I did not want you to put yourself in any danger, or go down a deplorable path somewhere along your adventure through the region. For the majority of your childhood, I have done all I could to protect you from this idea of allowing young children to go from a Pokemon adventure on their own.

Leslie: Well, I sincerely appreciate you doing that for me. Thank you so much! It has been an impassioned dream of mine to become a Pokemon Trainer one day. Thank you for taking the time out of your life to protect me, and to ensure that I was safe and sound when I was going through childhood.

Leslie’s Father: I have known about your dream for a while now. When you were a little girl, I was quite surprised when you had told me about your dream. I could tell that you were genuinely passionate about becoming a Pokemon Trainer one day. No matter what I had said to you about how "you were too young to become a Pokemon Trainer", or "you were not ready to become a Pokemon Trainer" you had never given up on your dream.

Leslie: My dream of becoming a Pokemon Trainer is now becoming a miraculous reality. Thank you so much, father! Thank you for making this dream finally come true.

My father and I had wrapped our hands around each other for a compassionate hug. This was a remarkable experience that I will never forget. It was one of those blissful moments that made me feel like I was on cloud nine.

Leslie’s Father: Thank you so much, Leslie. You have no idea how appreciative I am of you. Now that the butterflies are out of my stomach, I would like for you to do something for me.

Leslie: What can I do for you? I am all ears.

Leslie’s Father: I would like for you to travel over to Mirrosauga Town, and visit Professor Glacebeau at her laboratory. She will be able to give you your Starter Pokemon, some Poke Balls, and a PokeDex for your adventure. I have already notified her that you would be going to her laboratory for a visit. Just so you won’t have to worry about booking an appointment with her.

Leslie: Splendid! I appreciate you notifying Professor Glacebeau for me. I am looking forward to visiting her again. It has been quite a while since I had last spoken to her. She must be awfully busy these days with all of the studying that she does at her laboratory.

Leslie: Alright, father! I am going to start walking to her laboratory now. I should probably not keep the Professor waiting any longer. I should not be gone for too long.

Leslie’s Father: Please take good care of yourself, Leslie. I look forward to seeing you back here at the house with your new Starter Pokemon!

Leslie: Absolutely! I'll make sure that I take good care of myself for you. I do not think that I have ever felt so eager before. This is truly the beginning of a momentous adventure. I shall see you again soon, father! Please wish me luck!

If memory serves me right, I believe that my Father wanted me to visit Professor Glacebeau at her laboratory in Mirrosauga Town. Believe it or not, I have visited Mirrosauga Town so many times with my family that I have honestly lost count to this day. However, I am looking forward to meeting up with Professor Glacebeau again.

She is one of the most neighbourly, confident, and stylish people that I have ever met. I will go as far as to say that I look up to Professor Glacebeau as if she was my own sister. She has truly been a sensational part of my life, ever since we were young children.

???: Please do not leave without me, Leslie! I would like to come along with you!

Hold it right there...That voice sounds curiously familiar. Before I could turn around to see who was calling out my name, I had come to a startling realization.

I started thinking anxiously to myself, “Oh my goodness! What is happening to me? It seems as if I am completely immobilized. I am not able to walk around, or communicate any words at all. I just do not understand what is going on...I am feeling rather perplexed.”

Wendell: Why are you just standing there nonchalantly, Leslie? Don’t you recognize my voice at all? It is me, Wendell! Wendell Gallonmont! We have been the closest of friends since we were little children here in Corrinelia Town.

I continued thinking to myself, “Wendell...Did I just hear that precisely? Wendell Gallonmont! I should have been able to recognize his voice so readily earlier.” However, I am still not able to move around. It is as if someone had placed a diabolical spell on me. How am I ever going to be able to continue with my adventure now?

Well, I was honestly bewildered with myself. For some extraordinary reason, I had heard someone's voice softly whispering to me in my imagination. Afterwards, it was as if an angel from above had freed me from my immobilization. I was able to regain my ability to move my body around, and I was able to speak again.

Leslie: My apologies, Wendell. I was just easily startled by the sound of your sympathetic voice. I was not expecting anyone to come up from behind me like that. Please do not worry about me.

Wendell: Well, I am truly sorry for frightening you like that. I am just so relieved to know that you are in good spirits, Leslie. If you do not mind me asking, why are you heading off to Minnosauga Town all by yourself?

Leslie: I was planning on travelling to Mirrosauga Town to visit Professor Glacebeau at her laboratory. Wait a minute...How did you know that I was going to be leaving for Mirrosauga in the first place?

Wendell: Oh, right! Thank you so much for reminding me, Leslie. I almost forgot about the conversation that I had with your father last night. He was talking to me about delivering on an important promise that he had made with you when you were a little girl.

Leslie: You are absolutely right! My father had spoken to me about the promise earlier this morning. It was truly heartwarming to hear him say that I was allowed to become a Pokemon Trainer now. I have been waiting for such a long time for this day to arrive! I am feeling more optimistic than ever before!

Wendell: Your response just puts a smile on my face. Well, Leslie! I am looking forward to being apart of this adventure with you. If you do not mind, I would love to tag along with you on an adventure around the Synchroma Region. It would truly be an honour to be by your side.

Leslie: I am so pleased to hear that you are going to be coming along with me on this adventure. We are going to have so much fun together! You better believe it. This is an adventure of a lifetime, and I am going to try to make the most of it.

Thank you so much, Wendell. You have no idea how cheerful I am feeling right now. I am starting to feel so much more comfortable about this adventure that I am going to be embarking on with you.

After Wendell and I had looked at each other with confidence, we had started walking alongside each other toward Route 400. When we had arrived at Route 400, I was overcome with a refreshing feeling of cheerfulness. Multiple young trainers were playing around in the tall grass. It looked like they were having a lot of fun with their Pokemon, and were enjoying each other’s presence.

Wendell: Hey there, Leslie. Wouldn’t it be fascinating if we could both go back in time, and be young children again?

Leslie: To be honest with you, I would not mind going back to my early childhood. I feel like my own life, and the world around me was a lot less sophisticated when I was a little girl. Nowadays, I feel as though it has become far more bewildering to me.

Wendell: You have every right to say something like that. Unfortunately, there is nothing that we could do to go back to how our lives used to be as children. We are on our way to becoming young adults for crying out loud!

Leslie: What are you talking about, Wendell? You are still acting like a youngster to this day! I have a strong feeling that you are going to be a youngster at heart for the rest of your life.

Wendell: Pardon me? Are you saying that I am still acting like a youngster to this day? Well, I am honestly not going to disagree with you. I may be getting older, but I still have a child-like immaturity that exists in my heart. There is nothing that anyone can do to change that, Leslie!

Leslie: You have not changed a bit, Wendell. Your personality is like a blissful compliment to the wholehearted human being that you are.

Wendell: Aye! Please stop melting my heart like a popsicle. You didn’t have to say that about me, Les. I appreciate your kind words, though. You are truly a wonderful friend.

After Wendell and I became sidetracked in a lengthy conversation, we continued our stroll through Route 400. There is nothing much left for us to do on this route, as we do not have the ability to capture any Pokemon. What I will say about Route 400 is that it is a gorgeous route to walk through. Surprisingly, there are a lot of trainers who visit Route 400 every day from Mirrosauga, and Corrinelia. There is absolutely no wonder that Route 400 has a plentiful amount of wildlife, beauty, and spirit.

Wendell: Mission accomplished! We have finally arrived in Mirrosauga Town. Where do you want to go first, Leslie? I was thinking that you and I could go over to the Bellemeau Cafe for some Moomoo Milk? It is some of the best Moomoo Milk that you can get here in town.

Leslie: Well, as much as I would like to, I do believe that we were supposed to go visit Professor Glacebeau first. Don’t you worry, Wendell! I would love to go over to the Bellemeau Cafe with you after our visit with the professor.

Wendell: Sounds lovely to me! I had entirely forgotten about your appointment with Professor Glacebeau. Oh, well! We should probably head on over to her laboratory now. I would not want to keep her waiting any longer for both of us.

Wendell and I continued our adventure by walking through Mirrosauga Town to find Professor Glacebeau’s laboratory. Upon arriving at the laboratory, Wendell carefully opened up the door and encouraged me like a courteous gentleman to go inside first.