"Victreebel, bring me his pokeballs," said Cham. Victreebel shot out some vines and grabbed Dell's backpack. He threw it over to Cham. Cham took out Dell's pokeballs and called them out. The pokeballs fell to the ground and made clunking sounds. Out popped a Squirtle, Seel, Dratini, and a Kadabra. "Interesting," said Cham. "But not what I'm looking for." Dell looked insulted, but relieved. "I have to go now, I have a lot of work to do." Truf ran to stop him. There was a puff of smoke, and Cham was gone. Cham's pokemon were gone too.

Charmander was trapped in a box. He tried to burn through it. The box didn't seem to be affected. The box had a few holes at the top. Charmander breathed fire out of the holes. Someone outside yelped. "Quick, calm that pokemon down," a voice said. After a few minutes Charmander felt a bit sleepy.

It was dark. Charmander woke up. I must have been traveling for hours, thought Charmander. Charmander didn't shoot fire out of the box. He thought back. Why is this always happening to me, he thought. Truf is the best owner I have had.

Four Months Ago

"I want a Charmander," said a boy. "Hold it, John," said a man in his late fourties. "You have to let Bob choose first." Bob smiled. John gave Bob a dirty look. The smile faded. "I guess I'll choose the Vulpix, then," said Bob. "Are you sure?" asked the man. "Yes, I'm sure Daddy," said Bob. "I choose Charmander," said John excited. "Okay, boys I want to be careful and good luck on your journey," said the man.

The boys headed outside. "Why couldn't I have the Charmander," asked Bob. "You wouldn't want Dad to find out about your little incident with the car, would you?" replied John. "Darn, your pokemon's stats will be better than mine once it evolves," said Bob. "A Ninetails can't be stronger than a Charizard. You're so lucky," said Bob. "Who asked you to stratch Dad's car," asked John.