Author's Note: This is my first story on the site so three cheers for me! For more info about my story check my profile! I don't care if you review or not, good or bad. (Edit) Hello all! It's been too long... After much consideration, and much mortification, I've decided to rewrite this monstrosity! For my fans that have been waiting years for a conclusion, it'll be finished after the rewriting process has ended. For now, let's take a step back in time, to a time we started to know and love. Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own any Pokemon characters, places, and plot lines I just love the games and anime. This chapter has been successfully been rewritten.

The Shiny Magnet

Chapter 1

Clumsy, yet Kind

The silence wafted throughout the solitary forest, marinating in the warm morning rays of the sunrise. The steamy mist of dew covered the leaves of the trees, but not even the wind disturbed the quietness of the morning. As the sun peaked its way over the horizon, the light blue sky was illumined with yellow rays of light. There was no cloud in sight, the night leaving the sky bare and untouched. Abruptly, an annoyed cry shattered the peace of the silence and the forest filled with the sharp curse.

"Ugh! I'm never going to make it on time!" came my soft yet high scald, speeding on my bike. Dark blue orbs stared at the passing scenery, shifting to the dirt path, my sight filtered by uneven brown bangs. The passing wind grabbed the tails of the red and white jacket I wore, revealing the white tank top underneath. My legs were clad in grey, pumping the petals with a blur of grey and orange. Today was the day most ten year olds eagerly await for their whole lives, the day they finally become Pokémon trainers. I was twelve, but today was my day after much argument and persuasion of my parents. So far, you can observe that I screwed up a little. Anticlimactically, I slept in. A stereotype that appears in our lives that advances plot, but it's a real life issue. The homes of Oldale Town passed hastily, a sigh passing through my lips. Littleroot was just in a few. I'm so close! Just a few more seconds and… Suddenly a blur of fuzzed red and white crossed my path

I hummed an aimless note, before spinning out of control, capsizing into a nearby tree. I rubbed where I was sore as I lay in the wreckage. Ow… What was that? I stood, turning my attention to my bike, currently resting in pieces. I sighed.

"Oh well, it's not like I was attached to that thing anyways…" I pouted. Turning in the direction of Littleroot, I made an enthusiastic huff of my cheeks. Taking my first step on my journey to the town was ever so long, blurs of black and grey cut through my path. Their yaps and shouts shot into my ears, curiosity taking the better of my current mission. I followed the noise. One of the more common of Pokémon in the area, Poochyena, as they are called, are angered easily, but it's a sight to see them conspire together and run in a random direction.

The pack of Pokémon led me to a clearing. Panicking that the pack may see and attack me, I hid in the bushes, watching intensely. Peering through the gaps in the pack, I saw a red and white puffball cuddled up at the base of a tree. I couldn't tell if it was frightened or ignoring the Pokémon. The bigger Poochyena in the pack, my guess the leader, stepped forward, barring his teeth. Gasping soundlessly, I stood without a second thought, indignation plastered on my face.

"Hey!" My booming voice cried, the peace of the silence shattered once more, startling the pack of Poochyena. With no warning, the Poochyena fled, fearing that I was some kind of threat of some sort. A baffled look of disbelief replaced my face full of rage. Who knew I had that in me! Pushing my self confidence out of my thoughts, I remembered the object of my concern. Jumping into the clearing, I went straight to the puffball's side. Kneeling down, I poked my finger into its side, gaining an annoyed groan.

"Absol!" the little Pokémon cried, lifting its head up. The mystery Pokémon was an Absol, but something was a little off… Instead of the angry red eyes and shiny black fur on its face, claws, and tail, it had fiery red fur that stood in its annoyance, glaring with its cool blue green gaze. It was beyond me if it was a boy or girl, its personality seemed easily annoyed. Oh if only I could tell the difference between genders…

"Wow… Cute…" I complimented, ignoring the hardness of the Absol's gaze. "At least you're safe!" I smiled widely, paying no mind to a huff from the Pokémon. Oh, what a sight…! I wish it could travel with me… Wait!

"Oh no!" I cried, standing. "I'm running out of time!" With one last look at the unique Pokémon and a little sigh of sorrow, I started a dash in what I believed the direction of Littleroot Town. Leaving the confused Absol, it gave an unnoticed pained look. With one moment of consideration, it calmly followed.

"Whew! I'm late, but I made it!" I sighed, heaving from my continuous run to the town. I slumped on the door of my father's friend's lab. Who am I kidding? I'm done for… Twisting the doorknob and pushing the door open, I entered the quiet lab. I immediately spied the person in question sitting at a computer, typing away.

"Professor! I'm finally here!" I said announcing my presence, an uneasy edge in my words. The said professor turned with an expectant look on his face. Professor Birth was a chunky man with a gruff appearance and the Pokémon expert of Hoenn and master of scalding. I'm sorry to say, but he's worse than my parents…

"About time you got here!" he commented, standing and approaching. "What sidetracked you this time?"

"Poochyena." I bluntly answered, pulling my cheeks bashfully. That's half the story… "Well anyways, when will I get my first Pokémon?" Professor Birth frowned and folded his arms.

"I'm sorry, but all the starter Pokémon have been taken already." he said disdainfully. My face fell and I felt the cloudiness of tears in my eyes Oh… That's too bad…

"Oh well, I deserve it anyway. It was my fault I was late." I pointed out, trying to keep on the bright side. Well, there's next year…! Right…?

"Absol!" came a cry from the window. I turned to the half opened window with a surprised look and saw the familiar face of fiery red and blue green orbs.

"It's you!" I exclaimed, opening the window so it can come in. It gracefully jumped through it and started to rub my legs with its body.

"You know this Pokémon?" Professor Birch said writing down notes on his notepad, amazed by its different colored coat and eyes.

"Um yes, I met it this morning when it was attacked by wild Poochyena." I replied bending down and picking it up. The Professor hummed a pondering note as he thought.

"I'll tell you what. How about having Absol as your first Pokémon?" My eyes lit up in excitement.

"Hey that's a great idea! How about it Absol?" I said looking at Absol.

"Sol ab!" it replied happily.

"Well if you're going to be first Pokémon, how about I give you a nickname?" I said closing my eyes and thinking. Wait… is it a girl or boy… "…Are you a boy or girl?" The Absol narrowed her gaze at me in annoyance and pointed at me with her tail. Me? Oh does that mean it's a she? "How about Abby?" Absol cheered with my choice of name. "Ok then from here on out, you are now Abby!"

"Now here's your Pokedex and Pokeballs and then you're off!" Professor Birch said, taking a few things off the desk next to the computer. He handed me a small notepad like device and six red and white balls.

"Right, Abby return!" I said grabbing one of the balls as Abby disappeared in red light into the pokeball. It wiggled a little then became still. I thought for a second, placing my finger on my cheek. It's sure lonely walking around by myself… I want to get to know her better too… "Ok, come on out!" Abby appeared again with a confused face. "I think you would like it better if you travel out of your pokeball right?" Abby cheered.

"Well anyway you should get going, say hi to your dad for me." Professor Birch said leading me to the door.

"Ok! I'll be sure to catch lots of Pokémon!" I said walking out waving goodbye with Abby at my side. So, it's finally begun… With Abby by my side, things are going get interesting... I looked at Abby with eyes filled with hope and determination as we walked on the path towards Oldale Town.

Author's Note: So how'd you like it? Love it? Hate it? So-so? To bad. I'm gonna update regardless of your reviews. MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (Edit) I hope the subtle changes are noticeable. This fic was written about 4 years ago, so the language and description control should be better. Look forward to Chapter 2! -waits for you to click next-