Pokemon-Aster

Floe Island - Aster's Home

In the peaceful Floe Island, a beautiful house stood, surrounded by serene views. Inside, there was a large cradle in the living room, where a baby lay—Aster. He had just turned 3.

Aster's POV

It's been a year since I came to this world. Through all the pain and suffering, which I still don't understand, I've learned a lot about my surroundings—mainly thanks to the fact that my mother is Lorelei. It's not all that bad, though. Sure, I didn't ask for this new life, but there are perks. For one, I'm kind of rich—well, it's not my wealth, but my mom's. She's part of the Elite Four, so it's not surprising. She's also pretty chill about everything, and I never asked about my dad. From what I can tell, she's dealing with his absence pretty calmly.

Anyway, today is special. It's the day the Elite Four battles the Champion of the Kanto League. How do I know? Well, she told me.

Scene Change

In the house, a kid was sitting on the floor, reading a Pokémon book. Across from him, Lorelei of the Elite Four was watching, deep in thought. After a moment, she spoke.

"Aster, I'll be gone for a while again. Tomorrow, Pam and her Chansey will come to take care of you for a few weeks."

I looked up from my book. I knew my mom went on trips, but they usually only lasted about a week at most. Curious, I asked, "Wait, where are you going?"

She glanced at me and answered casually, "I'll be going to the stadium to battle the Champion of the Kanto League in a few days."

I blinked, a little surprised. "So... can I come along too?"

She hesitated for a moment, then shrugged. "I guess it'll be fine if you go too."

I smiled, but kept it subtle. I was excited, but not too excited. Well, it was just another normal day for me.

Scene Change

On a hill outside the house, Aster stood, his attention focused on the blue screen floating in front of him.

Aster's Status Screen:

Name: Aster

Rank: None

Age: 3

Pokémons: [Locked]

Quests:

Befriend a Pokémon

Reward: ???

Capture a Pokémon

Reward: Unlock shop function.

First Pokémon.

I wasn't excited at first, but now I couldn't sleep at all. The whole night felt like it stretched on forever. I decided to go for a walk around the town, but the wind was too strong, so I returned to the house. After spending some energy, I finally passed out and fell asleep.

Next Morning

I had barely closed my eyes when my mom woke me up. I groggily sat up, dressed quickly, and we went to the car. We drove to the airport, and when we arrived, we were greeted by a few fans. They asked my mom for pictures. I think they were trainers, but I wasn't too sure. Lorelei kindly agreed, and soon we were sitting in the terminal. I was so tired that I ended up falling asleep in the seat.

Change in POV - Airport

Everything seemed normal in the airport today, but as soon as Lorelei and I arrived, the atmosphere shifted. People noticed her—of course, she was a famous Elite Four member—but today there was something different. It was because of me. I had similar features to her, and many assumed I was a relative. Some even thought I was a cousin, maybe because I was still a kid.

But the real attention was on my features: the red hair, big eyes, and a cute little nose. The girls nearby couldn't help but smile, especially when I was sleeping so peacefully. They couldn't get enough of my face. It was all so new to me. Lorelei didn't really seem to notice, and honestly, she didn't care either. She was used to the attention.

Eventually, it was time for our flight. Lorelei gently woke me up, and I blinked a few times, still groggy.

Change POV

"Aster... Aster!" My mom's voice broke through my sleep. "It's time for the flight. You can sleep when we get on the plane."

"Hn." That was all I muttered, barely opening my eyes.

I got up, still a little out of it, and followed her. We handed the woman at the gate our tickets, and she led us to the first-class section. Once we were settled in our seats, I found a little pouch. But what I really wanted was sleep. So, I grabbed the sleep mask from the kit and slipped it on. With my head resting back on the chair, I drifted off almost immediately.