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There were so many people in the lobby that it was impossible for Archie to not be hyped. All these people must be selected not just by Adriane but also the professor and the group of people they work with. He's not going to lie, part of him was disappointed as he thought he was specialy chosen by her idol herself. On the other hand, it's so exciting to meet all kinds of people!

[color=#75CC20]"Woah..."[/color] He was in awe when a purple-haired girl showed up with a Buneary, but he was also confused too. How come she got to have her Pokémon already? He thought all of them were up-and-coming Trainers. Archie thought it was unfair but then he thought this girl was also picked by Adriane. In his eyes, his idol could do no wrong and she must've picked her for a reason. 

His thoughts were interrupted upon the arrival of a woman. Knowing his history, Adriane gasped when he saw it was Evelyn Beck, one of the people that fought alongside Adriane Brand during the war. 

Archie stood up and gradually got closer to listen more to Evelyn who introduced herself as Director of the Evig Pokémon League. When the director said to follow her so she could introduce them to their partner Pokémon, Archie was one of the first kids to rush in and be right behind Beck as she guided them through the ground floor of the lobby.

He tried so hard to contain his excitement, but anyone looking at him could easily tell he was beaming with anticipation. [color=#75CC20][i]'I'm gonna be a hero! I'm gonna be a hero!'[/i],[/color] he thought to himself. [color=#75CC20][i]'I wonder what Pokémon I'll be getting? I hope it's something cool, or awesome, or cool and awesome. I can do cute too! Whatever it is, I'm sure it's gonna be all of those three!'[/i][/color]

They were then brought into a lab where all this cool thingies and science-y gadgets were. He remembered his Pa's teachings about not touching anything he didn't understand as the director was waking up a guy who seemed to be awake for a week straight- Wait, did Director Beck just called him Professor Kapoc? [I]The[/i] Cedric Kapoc? How did this guy go from a renowned war hero to... this?

As the director and the professor were bantering, in came another person who was no other than Adriane Brand herself. Archie audibly gasped. He couldn't believe how he's standing just a few feet away from his idol. The woman who lead the battle against the evil Cipher, Evig's champion of freedom and justice! Archie was practically bouncing on his feet from excitement.

He was also surprised when a red-head girl named Steph, part of their group, approached Archie, said a bunch of words he didn't really understand, and offered her fist to him. While she might've said a bunch of gibberish to him, he understood what a fist bump meant when he saw one. [color=#75CC20]"Heya! I'm Archibald but you can call me Archie. Nice meeting you! Hope we can have a blast out there!"[/color] He enthusiastically said as he fistbumped her back and giggled when Steph ruffled his hair.

Professor Kapoc then called Evelyn and Adriane's attentions which made Archie focus on them too. He giddily waved at Adriane hoping she'd recognise him as the professor lead the group to a massive-wait, gigantic terrarium! It was like an entirely different world in here! If not for choosing their starters, Archie would definitely go and explore this area.

As the professor instructed them to approach the Pokéball with their name on it, Archie of course ran ahead of the group and looked at each of the Pokéballs until he found one with his name on it. 

[color=#75CC20]"So this is it..."[/color] Archie mumbled to himself as he gingerly picked up the Pokéball. He closed his eyes and brought the ball to touch his forehead. His heart was thumping with excitement, but also with nervousness. 

Remembering what his Ma taught him, he took in deep breaths to calm himself down. [color=#75CC20]"I hope you're just as excited to meet me as I'm excited to meet you, buddy! Here goes... Come on out!"[/color] Archie pressed the button and threw the Pokéball into the air, releasing the Pokémon within.

Within seconds, a bipedal Pokémon materialised in front of Archie, albeit it's back was facing him. The Pokémon was shivering nervously as it looked to the sides in alert from all the people and Pokémon surrounding it before slowly turning around to see Archie. Both the aspiring green-haired hero and the Pokémon stared at each other, unmoving with shock on their faces.

[color=#75CC20]"Heya the-"[/color] The Pokémon immediately turned back around and ran away scared, squealing with its hands raised above its head. [color=#75CC20]"W-Wait! Come back! I wanna be your friend!"[/color] Of course, Archie ran to follow the Pokémon who he will soon discover to be a Chespin. As of now, the Chespin's frightened cries and Archie's excited shouts could be heard as they ran across the pine forest zone of the terrarium.