I remember a young man, just older than you, I believe, sonny, who walked through the land some years back; how he was the BEST. And I don't mean those iridescent claims of being good. I mean the BEST. Why're you lookin' at me with them eyes, sonny boy? Codswallop, you say? Hah! Look at ya, with your badges and your dream team. Not bad, sonny, not bad at all. But'cha've never seen this one.
He came here himself, to this town here; that's right. I saw him, never talked to him. Every bit as wide-eyed as you were; hey, he was a kid too, then. Saw potential in him; didn't say much, though, that one. Quiet as a carrot on a Sunday roast. Doesn't make sense? Eh, you whippersnappers and your fancy terms these days. Where was I? Oh yeah, that young man. Let's see...
Didn't say much, if anything at all. Wore a red cap. No, no blue vest. I ain't talkin' about a wannabe, kiddo; this is the real deal! First time I saw him, wide-eyed and adventurous. The second... well, you'll see for yourself when you reach. Just a word to the wise, sonny; this one ain't any trainer you'd have seen before. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, no wide-wondered moves or finish. He's raw power, raw passion; you think you've seen it all and BAM! You're down for the count. The Gym Leaders are cannon fodder to this guy. Viridian's Green all the more appropriate for the term. The Champions, you say? Well, they might make him break a sweat. Maybe. Possibly.
Can't be that good? Kid, who in the dang hecks do you think we're talking about? He took down Team Rocket in seven months. No, not your Team Rocket. The REAL Team Rocket. Giovanni, even. All with five Pokemon. Six? Oh, he don't bring out that sixth unless he's up for it, kiddo.
It'd be a shame to knock you off your feet so fast, after all. Legendary Pokemon? Well, I suppose even he could use a side dish for his bacon. Do I look like I'm joking, kiddo? Senile? Maybe, maybe. Go up there yourself, then. Get right to the top of Mount Silver; they say he's always there, waiting for challengers.
There's a reason Mewtwo and Regigigas stay in their caves.
Going already? Well, good luck. I ain't losin' my mind yet, boy-o; don't give me that look. Here's your bag. You're welcome. Ah, is that a Lugia and Ho-Oh I see? Good luck.
What? His name?
Red.
Nine days later
That looks like a bad burn.
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Told ya.
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