Today is finally here. The day where I get my first Ponymon. I quickly rush downstairs heading to the professor’s lab.

“Hey Michael!” My best friend Jake greeted me as I exited my house. “I can’t wait to get our first Ponymon! It’s been our dream since we were kids!”

“I know, right?!”

“Anyway, I was headed to the lab. You wanna join?”

“Wanna join?! Of course I do!”

Me and Jake quickly ran to the lab and entered. Once we were in, we were greeted by the professor, Professor Cypress.

“Ah, You two must be Michael and Jake.”

“Yes we are.” we responded.

“I’m guessing you two are here to get your first Ponymon.”

“That’s right!” I said excitedly

“Well before I give your first Ponymon, here are the things you need to know about them. Ponymon are our friends, and we grow alongside them. They grow, and in some cases, evolve and change form, as we battle with them. They’ll grow to love you as you adventure with them.”

“Really?! That’s awesome!” Jake said excitedly.

“Yes, and there’s still lots we don’t know. Anyways, with that out of the way, you two can now choose your own Ponymon. The first choice is Apple Bloom, the Grass-type Ponymon, Scootaloo, the Flying-type Ponymon, or Sweetie Belle, the Fairy-type Ponymon.”

Jake looked at the adorable little fillies. “Aww so cute!! But it's so hard to choose.”

“I think I’ll go with Scootaloo.”

“Excellent choice Michael. Now how about you Jake?”

“Oh gosh I’m not sure.”

Jake debated between Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle for a while.

“Okay, my mind’s made up. I choose Sweetie Belle!”

“Alright, well that’s settled. And another thing before you go.”

Professor Cypress handed me and Jake an electronic device with a red case.

“It’s a Ponydex. It’s an electronic encyclopedia that records the kinds of Ponymon you encounter and capture. It’ll also help me in my research with Ponymon. Now what are you two waiting for? Go explore the world of Ponymon!”

As I was about to exit the lab, Jake quickly stopped me from leaving.

“Michael, wait up!” Jake ran up and stopped me as I was headed to the door. “We have Ponymon now! Let’s battle!”

A battle had commenced between me and Jake. He sent out his Sweetie Belle while I sent out Scootaloo. Scootaloo went for Tackle while Sweetie Belle went for Tail Whip, lowering Scootaloo’s defense. After two more Tail Whips, Sweetie Belle used Tackle of her own doing massive damage. Scootaloo struck back with her own Tackle, getting a crit. Next turn, Scootaloo had taken down Sweetie Belle.

“Sweetie Belle, return.” Jake returned the fainted unicorn back into her Pony Ball. “You fought well, you deserve a long rest. Dang Michael, that was a great battle.”

“It sure was,” I replied.

“Hold on. I’ll heal our Ponymon.” Jake gave Scootaloo a potion and his Sweetie Belle a revive. “Oh, I have something for you. They’re for catching wild Pony Mon.”

Jake handed me five Pony Balls.

“Wow! Thanks Jake!”

“No problem. It works best if you weaken the Ponymon before throwing a Pony Ball at it. You should start training your Ponymon on Route 1! Past Route 1 is Chesma Town. That’ll be a good place for us to meet up. See ya there!”

Jake quickly headed out of the lab. I followed behind, ready to start my Ponymon adventure.