Hi everyone, and welcome to my first story! If you're reading this again, welcome back! After asking readers in the poll, I'm going to add author notes in the beginning and end of each chapter. The beginning notes will be a recap of the previous chapter and a preview of the current chapter. The endnotes will feature the Pokémon on Summer's team along with their natures and moves. The endnotes will ask at least one question based on the events of the chapter. Also, in every prologue, I will add a Hall of Fame page to readers who comment on at least three chapters. If you would like to be on this list, go ahead and give me any constructive feedback on the chapters and the story in general. Most of the ideas have been outlined, but I would hear how the story can be improved. I'm flexible to changes if they're doable. Any questions that are repeated will be answered in the profile. That way, it won't waste anyone's time. Now, enjoy Summer's journey in the Kanto Region!

Hall of Fame (the Kanto Hall of Fame is now closed, stay tuned for the Orange Islands Hall of Fame): Gokukrish, El Torro, WyldClaw, Fancyyy, MightyMightyena

Prologue

A large screen television lit up a dark room. On the screen, a man wearing a brown suit said, "Welcome back to Where Are They Now? The Kanto Region Edition! We now finish our episode with the current champion, Red!"

The screen then showed battle footage of a boy with black hair wearing a red jacket, blue jeans, and a red and white cap commanding his team of powerful Pokémon. "Red comes from the small town of Pallet, where the esteemed Professor Oak lives. Six years ago, Red received a Pikachu that wandered far from Viridian Forest as his first Pokémon. Through catching new Pokémon and overcoming obstacles, he defeated all eight Gyms in the Kanto Region to earn his spot in the Indigo League Tournament. After battling many top contenders, he faced off against his archrival, Bllue!"

The screen showed the battle between the two rivals, where both sides battled hard. "In the end, Red's Pikachu defeated Blue's Jolteon in a long and hard-fought battle. After that, he spent his time capturing Pokémon for Professor Oak, becoming the first Trainer to successfully capture all Pokémon native to the Kanto Region. Red then received a letter that will cement his place in Kanto Champion history. He defeated Lorelei, Bruno, Agatha, and Lance, the members of the Elite Four and earned the right to battle the Kanto Champion, a man so mysterious, he never gave his name. After another hard-fought battle, Red became the new Kanto Champion and has retained his title for six years. As another Indigo League challenge starts, we look forward to the future Regional Champion challenging Red for the title. Look forward to new upcoming Trainers in the Up and Comers Show starting next month. Well, that's all the time we have. Good night, Kanto, and battle them all!"

A tall man with black hair and a black suit turned off the TV after the program ended. As he sat in his padded chair, he thought, So…he's still as powerful as he was six years ago… But this time, vengeance will be mine.

Someone quietly knocked on the door, interrupting his thoughts. The man calmly said, "Come in."

A woman wearing a black blouse and slacks entered the room. "Sir, are we ready to enter Phase 1?" she asked.
The man turned to her and said, "Yes, give the team in Johto the signal to steal that item. Then tell the teams here to start scouting."

"Yes, Master Giovanni," the woman meekly said. She bowed and exited the room.

"Yes, Red…" Giovanni said with an evil smile. "Get ready to relinquish your title to me, the leader of Team Rocket!" He gave an evil laugh, which echoed in the small room.

Meanwhile…in the Hoenn Region…

Before I tell you about my journey, let me introduce myself. My name is Summer, and I'm from Littleroot Town in the lovely Hoenn region. My family was small, just my mom and dad. We are very close and my dad's very protective of me because of what happened to my younger sister five years ago.

I grew up around Pokémon and I wanted to learn more about them. I went to see Professor Birch, a man who researches native Pokémon habitats, when I was 8 and asked him if he could teach me about Pokémon. Professor Birch saw I had some potential and decided I should become his Junior Research Assistant so I can learn more about Pokémon and help others with this knowledge. I accepted his offer and became a Junior Research Assistant, studying natural Pokémon habitats. I traveled with Professor Birch to several places in the Hoenn region, and I met so many friends and experiences with Pokémon. My dad was concerned about me traveling, but when he saw I enjoyed it, he let me continue. I knew I will continue doing this as I get older and become a full-fledged researcher.

However, one other thing excited me other than my research: Pokémon battles. I was researching in the field when I saw two boys battling. One boy had a Zigzagoon while the other boy had a Poochyena. I saw something between the trainer and his Pokémon, a bond that can only be felt during a battle. It was something I thought about doing, but didn't have the courage to do. There are still debates whether or not Pokémon battles are important for kids, since they can be dangerous. But I knew that battling can unearth something both trainer and Pokémon share, and I wanted to understand it. I believed that Pokémon affect their Trainers and vice versa, creating a special environment where Trainer and Pokémon learn and grow from each other.

I knew I would have to eventually travel outside of Hoenn if I were to become a Pokémon Trainer, and I didn't want to be far from my family. However, seeing the reactions when new Trainers pick out a Pokémon Professor Birch offers fueled my ambition to travel and battle. I knew that when I turn 10, I will go on a journey that will change my life. Little did I know that the journey I would embark on would bring so many unexpected twists and turns, but also long-lasting friendships and revealed truths I never thought would change my life forever. My journey starts now…

And that's the prologue! The majority of the prologues for future stories will introduce a lore/villainous team, so feel free to give me any suggestions on how I should write them.

Question of the Chapter: What's Giovanni's plan to get revenge on Red, the Kanto Champion?