continuing the tone and pacing from Chapter 1. Jay now has a clearer sense of purpose, two Pokémon, and a system that makes him stand out—even if nobody else knows about it yet.
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The morning sun filtered through the stone-colored curtains of Jay's room. He sat cross-legged on his bed, flipping through a stack of notes and sketches based on the videos from the old camera.
On the desk beside him, Meowth sat curled on a cloth pad, still waking up. Geodude floated by the window, as silent and reliable as ever.
Jay glanced at the Pokédex beside his journal. Time to register.
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🛡️ Scene 1: Official League Registration
The Pewter Pokémon Center buzzed with activity as young trainers milled around the front counter. Jay approached with quiet confidence, Pokédex in hand. A Nurse Joy smiled warmly at him.
"Are you here to register for the Kanto League?"
Jay nodded and handed over his Pokédex and ID. Within moments, his trainer license was activated.
> Kanto League Registration Complete.
Badge Case Unlocked.
She handed him a small case with the Pewter Gym symbol embossed on it. "Good luck on your journey!"
Jay bowed politely. "Thank you."
As he stepped out, his system chimed in again.
> New scan available – trainer toolkit cache detected – multiple signals – northeast alley, near museum storage unit.
His eyes lit up.
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🗺️ Scene 2: The Forgotten Bundle
Jay followed the narrow side path behind the museum, where older excavation gear and crates were stacked. A broken-down wooden chest lay against a wall, vines growing over it.
> Ping: Maps (Bundle) – 4 meters. Pokéballs × 39. PokéDollars – 10,000. Stones – Moon Stone, Water Stone. Bag – Uncommon (Spatial).
His heart raced. "Someone must have abandoned this years ago… or maybe it was part of an old trainer's kit never picked up."
Carefully opening the crate, he found a weathered map case, sealed in a waterproof roll.
Inside were multiple folded region maps, most faded or outdated—but two stood out:
Viridian Forest – Trainer Routes & Safe Zones
Mt. Moon – Cave System, Known Zubat Roosts, Hidden Chambers
Jay whistled. "These are gold."
Next, he reached into the crate and pulled out a small sack of coins and bills, clearly untouched for years. His system confirmed: 10,000 PokéDollars, all usable.
Then his hand brushed over something cool and smooth—a pale gray-blue Moon Stone, glowing softly in the sunlight. Next to it, a deep azure Water Stone shimmered like frozen ocean waves.
Jay grinned. "No way…"
Tucked beneath the maps was a soft brown travel bag, slightly dusty but in perfect shape.
> Item: Space Bag – Compact Storage Detected. Capacity: 50 slots. Contains: Cooking Recipes (Basic), Pokémon Nutritional Diet Manual.
"Even better than my old backpack." He slipped it on, and it automatically adjusted to his size.
Inside the main compartment, he found:
A small manual labeled: "Trainer Cooking – From Campfire to Curry"
A thin booklet: "Diet Plans for Pokémon by Type and Evolution Stage"
Jay scanned a few pages:
Fire-types need high-calorie, spiced foods to keep internal flames strong.
Rock-types benefit from mineral-enriched soup broths.
Normal-types like Meowth should be fed based on agility and muscle activity.
"…This is exactly what I need."
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🔧 Scene 3: Stock and Strategy
Back home, Jay sorted the items onto his bed, then packed them carefully into the space bag.
He now had:
41 Pokéballs (2 left from earlier + 39 newly found)
1 Moon Stone, 1 Water Stone
10,000 PokéDollars
Maps of Viridian Forest and Mt. Moon
A camp-ready recipe set
A trainer diet manual
A powerful system
Two Pokémon ready to grow stronger
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Jay stared out the window toward the horizon. He still had time before heading out, but he felt something building in his chest. A sense of momentum.
The next steps were clear:
Start training Meowth using combat guidance from the video logs.
Develop Geodude's ability to manipulate terrain mid-battle.
Memorize the maps.
Stock up on essentials from the Poké Mart.
He opened the old camera again and replayed a segment:
> "Don't just teach your Pokémon to attack. Teach them why it works. Let them feel the energy and how it moves through their body. Every move is a technique… and every technique can evolve."
Jay smiled.
His Pokémon journey wasn't just beginning—it was already different.
He wasn't going to be a copy of Ash Ketchum, or just another League hopeful.
He would be something else entirely.
A Trainer who taught like a master.
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End of Chapter 2
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