Hey y'all!

So, this is my first time trying to write a fanfiction, hopefully it's good! (Prays to all the gods) Anyways, I have been wondering what would make a good idea for a fanfic, so I went through A LOT of ideas. Then, as I was going to sleep one night… BOOM! It hit me. I'm in college, right? With all the partying, drinking, and illegal fun it entails, right? So I thought, "What is a college life like in the Pokémon universe?" Right then and there, fanfic idea. So here's the prologue, enjoy!

I do not own, nor ever will own, the rights to Pokémon or any of the characters, objects, creatures, etc. Nintendo owns all rights to this franchise

Prologue

Everything was packed, the car was gassed up, and the goodbyes were right around the corner. Transitioning into University life was always an exciting time for new freshman, but it was as equally frightening. Starting a new life outside of the town students grew up in would bring new friends, opportunities, and challenges. The sudden change would be a big one, especially for Carter.

Not only was he leaving the town he grew up in, but he was also leaving the region of his birth. He wanted a fresh start, he wanted a new life, what better way to get that than by leaving the place he traveled across when he was younger? New places, a new land, new friends, everything he could want out of a college life.

Carter brought down the last of his things to his parent's car, packing it to the brim so they wouldn't have to make a second trip. He was running late for his flight already, everything he couldn't bring on the plane would be shipped by his parents. Before he left, he went up to his room to gather his most important possessions and have one last look at the place where he spent a good portion of his childhood.

Almost everything was gone, save for his bed, dresser, and desk with a small stuffed toy on it. He picked up the stuffed Pikachu, remembering all the times he had pretend battles with it when he was a kid. Memories flooded into Carter's head of times when he and his friends would throw stuffed pokémon at each other, screaming out moves that each "pokémon" used. They would obey them in their head and defeat the others. Afterwards, a yelling match would follow saying how one kid cheated or how it wasn't fair. Carter won most of these battles that way.

He placed the toy Pikachu on the desk, then shifted his gaze to the right of it. There, clipped onto a small chain, were three sphere shaped objects. All of them were colored red and white, separated by a button and black line that sealed the small containers. He picked them up and expanded one of the poké balls to its normal size. The University only allowed three pokémon per student at all times, so he chose the three he trusted the most.

Carter smiled, whatever lay ahead of him he was ready for it. He pushed the button on the poké ball in his hand, shrinking it again and clipping it back onto the chain now attached to his pants. Kalos was waiting for him, he had to go. He took one last glance of his room, knowing he was ready. The pokémon with him sensed his excitement. This may be the end of his childhood, but one journey's end is a new journey's beginning.

He raced down the stairs towards his family who were waiting by the car.

"Come on, dear! You're going to be late!" Carter's mom yelled at him, knowing it would be one the last times she'd be able to do it.

"I'm coming! Don't leave without me!" he responded in his normal, jokingly tone.

There, outside of his house, was his family waiting to say good-bye to him. He could see tears welling up in his mom's eyes, his dad sporting a proud grin on his face, and his brother, James, eager to be rid of his older sibling, but Carter could see a hint of sadness on his face. All of them were waiting to say their good-byes.

His mom was the first to move towards him. "I'm so proud of you, sweetie", she began. "Be careful, and make good decisions in Kalos." She was on the verge of crying.

"Aren't I always careful, mom?" He asked with a sad grin on his face.

She then embraced him, never wanting to let go. If it wasn't for his brother, she might not have.

"Okay, mom. I think Carter knows you'll miss him", he said comfortingly to her, but teasingly to him.

She let go, quickly kissing him on the cheek. Then, allowed the two brothers to exchange a few words.

"So, dork, I guess you finally have the house to yourself, huh?" Carter began sarcastically "It's all yours now! Just watch out for the pranks I set up in your room."

"Hah! Like any of your pranks will get me, I know them all!" James retorted. "Seriously though, bro. I'll miss you. I mean, who am I gonna beat up when I get mad at my math homework?"

The siblings laughed. "Well just remember: I won most of those fights", Carter countered.

They smiled at each other. Then, in a rare moment, gave the other a hug, showing that they were true brothers.

His dad then stepped in. "Carter, you do us proud. When you were born, I knew you were gonna go far with your Pokémon. I knew it all along. And now, you're going to college to learn the intricacies of gym leadership! Nothing could bring me more joy than you following in my footsteps." His dad was an ex-gym leader in Sinnoh, way before Carter was born.

"You inspired me dad, and I will earn the right to be that gym leader, every step of the way", Carter said with a spark of determination in his eyes.

His dad saw the spark, "I know you will son. I know you will."

He shook his hand while embracing him in his usual fatherly hug. Finally, he turned to the family pokémon, a male Umbreon named Uno and a female Espeon named Zyra.

"Now, I've got a deal for you two", Carter said to them, receiving their full attention "if you promise to take care of my family, I'll promise to take care of yours. That sound fair?"

They both let out a happy cry and jumped on him playfully as their response

Carter rolled around on the ground petting and gently wrestling with the two loyal pokémon. "I knew I could count on you guys!" He said flashing them a small grin and getting up off the ground.

Then, it was time to leave. It came so quickly, it only felt like yesterday that Carter was graduating from high school. Summer went by too fast, he barely had time to enjoy the last moments he had with his friends and family. But, there was nothing he could do about it.

Carter went towards the car and gave everyone one more quick hug. He then jumped into the driver's seat, starting the engine. He backed out of the drive way, drove down his street, and waved good-bye to his family.

As he turned the corner, he felt a small, wet splash hit his lap. Then he realized that he was beginning to cry. Carter didn't know if they were tears of happiness, sadness, or a mixture of the two, he couldn't tell. He only knew one thing: he was on his way, now. On his way to a new adventure, with his pokémon at his side

So, hope you all enjoyed the prologue! If you guys could review this for me, that would be great! Also, before anyone asks, yes the journey's end is another journey's beginning part was inspired by that "Take Me Home" song… I thought it was catchy and would work!

Anyways, I'll have the next chapter up sometime soon, hopefully… Until then, peace out y'all! And thank ya kindly for reading! :)