Welcome to the world of Pokemon!

(Sorry for the low quality. It's a pic of a sketch straight out of my sketch book. I was not quite sure how to draw a french braid or a hood, but that is what I am doing this blog for to learn! I do like how the glare from the camera almost looks like it could be the light from the light above. :D)

A blinding light penetrated through the darkness of my consciousness shining red through my eyelids. My eyes fluttered open as I jerked awake. Cold steel laid beneath my arms and the air had an oddly sterilized feel like a hospital. My vision only slowly adjusted and I could dimly make out the outline of a man approaching me.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!" His voice was loud and harsh in the silence and I could hear the plastered smile before I saw it.  "Welcome to the world of Pokémon! My name is Oak. People affectionately refer to me as the  Pokémon Professor."

Pokemon. That word sounds odd. I could now make out details. He was an older man tanned and almost handsome with a stern square jaw. His hair was completely gray and he had light brown eyes. Oak he said his name was.

"Now, why don't you tell me about yourself? Are you a boy? Or are you a girl? Won't you please tell me?" He stood waiting patiently with the same smile.

It took awhile for me to register what he asked "What? Is it not obvious?"  came my startled reply. My voice came out rough.

"So, you're a boy then?"

"No! I'm a girl" My face flushed hot.

"So, you're a girl then?" I stared sullenly and he went on without waiting long for a reply. "Please tell me your name."

I hesitated, then bit my lip "Jericho". There were vague memories of that name.

"Your name is Jericho?"

"Yes"

"I'd like to tell you a few things you should know about this world! This world is inhabited far and wide by creatures known as Pokémon. We humans live alongside Pokémon as friends. At times we play together, and at other times we work together."

"Jericho! Are you ready? Your very own tale of grand adventure is about to unfold. Fun experiences, difficult experiences, there's so much waiting for you! Dreams! Adventure! Let's go to the world of Pokémon! I'll see you later!" 

I jumped startled at the sudden torrent and suddenly hands grabbed my arms and I was pulled from the chair by a hidden entourage. Oak continued to smile as I was escorted from the room. As the door opened a single phrase raced across my mind "this world". Is it not my own?


No pokemon today, so no pattern!