[ EU ] My name is professor Oak . And you are ?

`` Gary. My name is Gary, your grandson.'' 
 `` Oh, that's right,'' said Professor Oak staring at Gary through withered eyes. `` My darn memory is always failing me.'' 
 With a tired sigh, Gary asked, `` So, mom said you had something for me.'' 
 `` Yes, I do. I'm just waiting for your cousin Red to get here. It's for both of you.'' 
 Gary's mind instantly began to reel with anger. Red had a way of always one upping Gary. Everyone always gave Red the attention, never Gary. Where was the love for Gary? And Red was so smug about his victories, never saying a single word, just letting resentment fester and turn into anger, then rage. 
 The door into the lab slid open with a soft hiss and revealed a boy dressed in a red t-shirt and blue jeans. He wore a hat which was too big for his head and covered his eyes. This was Red. 
 As he approached Gary and the Professor, Gary snarked, `` How nice of you to show up. It's not like we've been waiting or anything.'' Red just stared forward, never breaking his gaze. It was like he was in a sort of trance. 
 Professor Oak turned to Gary, `` No now, settle down Blue.'' 
 `` My name's Gary! Why would you call me Blue? What kind of name is that?'' said Gary through gritted teeth. 
 Ignoring the comment, Professor Oak addressed both boys, `` Now, I have a proposition for you two. I have captured three pokemon and I'd like you each to take one, and raise it, for research purposes.'' 
 `` Do n't you have assistants that can do that for you?'' questioned Gary. 
 `` I did, but all but one quit, they said something about me being incompetent or something. I do n't know, I was n't listening.'' Professor Oak turned to Red, `` You can have first pick.'' 
 Gary objected, `` Why should he get first pick? I'm your grandson!'' 
 `` Red is a guest here, it's only polite to allow him the chance.'' 
 Professor Oak opened a glass case on a nearby table. Red walked up to it and on by one observed each pokeball for a few second. He eventually settled on the first pokeball which was labeled *Charmander*. Red stepped back at looked at Gary, signaling that it was his turn to choose. 
 `` Finally,'' Gary said to himself. `` This is my chance to finally become better than Red.'' He looked at the two remaining pokeballs. One was labeled *Bulbasaur*, and the other *Squirtle*. Gary knew that Charmander was a fire-type pokemon, so the logical choice was to pick Squirtle. He grabbed the pokeball, and showed it to the Professor. 
 Professor addressed both boys again, `` Now before you set off, here's are a pokedex for you. This will record any and all information about every pokemon you encounter. Now that you have these you can begin your journey. Battle with your pokemon and raise them. 
 With that said, and without saying a word, Red turned and began to walk away. Gary would not have this. He did not wan to wait for his victory against Red, and with his squirtle it was definitely possible. `` Red! I challenge you to a pokemon battle right now! 
 Red turned around, gazed at Gary a few seconds, then tossed his pokeball. There was a flash of light which made Gary cover his eyes. when it faded, he saw a small orange lizard with a flaming tail. `` Ha! You're gon na lose this fight, Red. I've got the type advantage,'' exclaimed Gary. He launched his own pokeball and after the flash, saw his Squirtle. It was a small, blue turtle with a rounded body. At first glance Gary wondered how this thing could win any fight, but with him guiding it, anything was possible. `` Squirtle, use water gun.'' Squirtle turned around and stared at Gary, it was confused. `` What are you doing? Attack!'' 
 Professor Oak interjected, `` Your pokemon has never fought before. It does n't know any special moves like that.'' 
 `` Well then, use tackle,'' yelled Gary, but it was no use. Charmander was already on top of squirtle, scratching his face and body. Squirtle could not get out of this assault and after minutes of constant abuse, fainted. Gary felt so ashamed, how could he allow this to happen? This was his chance to finally have some of the glory. He failed. 
 Without speaking, Red took in his Charmander and walked out of the lab. Gary walked over and knelt beside his fallen Squirtle, `` Do n't worry,'' he whispered, `` We'll beat him someday. I'll become the pokemon champion, then rub it in his face.'' 
 Professor Oak approached Gary, put a soft hand on his shoulder and said, `` Pardon me, boy. I noticed you were using one of my pokemon for a battle. It was very rude of me to give it to you without introducing myself. My name is Professor Oak. and you are?'' 
 Gary, having exhausted all his energy simply looked at his unconscious pokemon and began to cry.
