The faint morning light filtered through the cracked wooden shutters, casting a warm glow over the simple, timeworn farmhouse nestled just outside Pallet Town. Aarian Roy's eyes fluttered open to the unfamiliar ceiling above—rough-hewn beams darkened by age and dust. The smell of earth and wood smoke filled his nostrils, unlike anything he had breathed in his former life.
He sat up slowly, heart pounding with confusion. Where was he? The last thing he remembered was rushing through the city streets, then a blinding flash of light—then nothing.
Now, he was here.
The system's soft chime interrupted his thoughts, and a translucent interface flickered to life before him.
[SYSTEM ACTIVATED]Welcome, Aarian Roy. You have been granted the Origin Farm, located near Pallet Town.Your mission: cultivate, prosper, and rise as a successful businessman in this world.
Below, a handful of vital stats appeared:
[CURRENT CURRENCY] Pokédollars: ¥500[QUEST] Explore your farm house and secure your first Pokémon companion.[INVENTORY] Berry seeds ×10[POKÉMON COMPANION] None
Aarian exhaled and swung his legs off the bed. The creaky floorboards beneath his feet groaned as he rose and stretched. His gaze wandered across the small room, then toward the rest of the house. It looked old but sturdy, with wooden stairs leading up to a shadowed attic and doors opening into rooms filled with cobwebs and forgotten relics.
"First, I guess I should explore," he muttered to himself.
He stepped into the hallway. The quiet creak of his footsteps echoed softly in the stillness. Opening a door, he found a dusty kitchen, pots hanging from the ceiling and cracked windows letting in shafts of golden light. Across the hall was a storage room with shelves stacked with old jars, dried herbs, and sacks of grain.
But it was when he ascended the narrow staircase to the attic that something strange happened.
A cold draft brushed past his neck, carrying a faint whisper of movement. The attic was dim, lit only by a thin shaft of light from a small window. As his eyes adjusted, Aarian spotted something moving in the shadows—a small, slender figure perched atop a pile of old crates.
The creature was unlike anything he'd ever seen—its body translucent, shaped like a tiny dragon or serpent, with delicate wings that shimmered faintly in the light. Its eyes glowed with a soft purple hue, staring curiously at him.
For a moment, they simply regarded each other.
Aarian felt a thrill run down his spine.
The system's chime sounded again.
[NEW POKÉMON COMPANION ACQUIRED] Dreepy ♂ — Level 5Mood: Curious | Role: ScoutEXP: 0 / 100
The little Pokémon stretched its ghostly wings and let out a soft chirp, fluttering down from the crates to perch on Aarian's shoulder. Its body was cool against his skin, but its presence brought a strange comfort.
"So you're going to be my first partner, huh?" Aarian smiled, gently stroking Dreepy's head.
He could already feel the weight of responsibility settling on his shoulders. The system's goals were clear: build the farm, grow the business, and eventually train Pokémon strong enough to face the challenges ahead. But for now, it was just him and this fragile little companion in a world he barely understood.
The system displayed a gentle reminder.
[QUEST UPDATED]
Train Dreepy to level 10
Prepare the farm's soil and plant your first crops
Explore the surrounding area for resources
[QUEST REWARDS UPON COMPLETION]
2000 Pokédollars
20 Berry Seeds
Dreepy's EXP Boost Item ×1
Unlock: Basic Farm Upgrade
Unlock: Pokémon Training Guidebook
Aarian took a deep breath and headed downstairs, Dreepy fluttering close behind. Outside, the fields stretched wide—rich soil waiting to be tamed. The air was crisp and fresh, the distant sounds of nature humming a quiet welcome.
His first day in this new world had begun.
And with a farm to build, a Pokémon to train, and a future to forge, Aarian Roy knew one thing for sure:
This was only the beginning.