Three years it had been... Three years since Zoran turned ten. Three years that he could have been on his journey. But it would be worth it. Attending Grande Hall Pokemon Academy would give the thirteen year old boy extended knowledge about Pokemon, and give him the advantage. He nodded as he convinced himself with that fact. Standing outside of Prof. Oaks office, the boy took a deep breath. He had waited a long time for this moment. Once he was ready, he turned the knob, and walked in. The lab was humongous! There were no technicians, or anyone to show him around, so he just walked until he reached the back, and saw the prof. sitting at his computer. "Um, Professor?" He asked, attempting to get the mans attention. "Oh. Hello Zoran. It's been a while, hasn't it?" The professor was pleasant as always. "I heard you graduated the Academy. I guess that means you're ready for your first Pokemon." He lead the boy over to a table containing eight Pokeballs. "Pick the one you wish to take with you on your Journey."

Zoran nodded his head, and examined the table, already knowing which Pokemon he wanted. There were two pokeballs under the picture of a Charmander. Zoran picked the one at the top, and held it in his hand. It felt good holding his own Pokemon for the first time. "I want this one." He told the professor, who seemed to be amused by his decision. "That particular Pokemon is quite unique. Remove it from it's pokeball and see for yourself." Nodding his head, Zoran obeyed the elder man, and dropped the ball on the ground. His eyes widened when the Pokemon was exposed. It was a Charmander, but instead of it's usual orange color, the lizard was a dark gray! "This is a very rare occurrence indeed." The professor said." It's been heard of for a Charmander to come out red, or even with a blue flame on its tail, but this is the first I've ever seen one of this color." He sounded almost concerned, but Zoran's eyes lit up, and he dove down to embrace his Charmander. "I love it!" He said. "I'm going to name him Coal. We're going to be best friends, and we're going to beat everyone else!" After a few parting words, and a gifted PokedexZoran and Charmander left Oaks office, and headed home. Zoran had promised his parents he wouldn't leave without introducing them to his Pokemon.