FSE

Furry search engine

formerly SoFurry search engine

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The main Character is mine. Everything else is not.

The alarm blares and I slam it with my fist. It gives a tortured warbling beep of distress as I pick myself up out of my bed. I sigh and reach for my glasses settling them onto my face and kicking my way free of the covers. I don't bother with my shoes choosing instead to remain unshod as I grab my wallet and tuck it into my pockets. Sure I didn't have any money to speak up but it did hold my trainer ID.

On the night stand I grabbed the left over coffee from last night sipping it quickly and taking my vitamins and such before dropping them into my bag. I made my way to the bathroom the smooth wooden flooring letting me glide there without even having to pick up my feet. A _Click _is heard and music fills the air as I look into the mirror. Ghost white skin and tired eyes look back at me. My mother's eyes. I take a moment to reflect on that with a soft smile and manage to barely stop myself from tearing up.

See Mom and Dad had passed away Mom a few years ago.. Dad fairly recently. I'd been having to make it myself. It was lonely, but I made it. Boy did it suck though. The house however was paid off and I didn't have a car so walking everywhere was pretty much a necessity. At least the activity kept the pounds off or at least that was the lie I told myself. I was a bit pudgy but that didn't mean I was any less unfit.

I eased off my glasses and splashed my face with water before wiping it with a towel and putting them back on. "Alright Kyle let's get moving." I said to my reflection in the mirror. Yeah I had developed the habit of talking to myself. Cut me some slack I needed to stay sane somehow. I went downstairs to the coffee pot first starting it with a flick of my finger to the power switch and then got breakfast. I was rushing despite my half awake state slowing me down. I only had a limited amount of time this morning as I still had to work my night job later that day. In truth I should have still been sleeping but if I slept in then I'd regret it later. It was currently 7am. I could pull through and make it on less sleep for one day.

A quick meal of bacon and eggs was inhaled with my first cup of coffee and I went out the door with my second and a third backup one in the side pouch of my backpack. Yes I'm caffeine addicted. No I won't seek help. I'm perfectly fine after I've had enough caffeine to kill a Tauros.

I moved towards the professor's lab to get a starter Pokémon. The early to me morning had the day walkers about and it was strange for me who worked nights to see such life about. I watched as I walked making it to the professor's lab as quickly as I could manage. When I arrived the door slid open and I stepped inside. The hustle and bustle of the lab hit my ears. Various techs were running around and it seemed to be a hectic scene. I wondered what was going on but waited to be notice while I observed everything.

As I watched a group of people were chasing something and as it became closer it's features were able to be made out. A little blue four legged blur with orange spikes coming off it's cheeks ran towards me and jumped right into my arms with such force I went sliding back into the wall. I manage by some Miracle to keep my glasses on though my second cup of coffee was knocked from my hand though thankfully the third one was alright.

Before I could recover however the thing that had forced it's way into my arms blasted my face with a torrent of water. Now soaked I dazedly still held it there unable to see a thing due to my glasses being covered in water. "Mudkip!" It said seemingly pleased with itself but made no move to get out of my arms. it seemed to be happy there.

Someone said something and I finally pulled myself together enough to say. "Can you repeat that?" "Are you okay?" "Just a little stunned."

A set of arms reached out to take the blue guy from me and they snapped at those fingers and growled. "Well looks like Mudkip chose his new trainer. Here come sit down." *I was guided to a seat and when I released him Mudkip settled comfortable in the nearby chair and I got a towel tossed in my face but I didn't complain moving to dry myself off and then got a cleaning cloth for my glasses. Once I was dried off I looked for and tossed the towel onto the spilled coffee mess from before. The white towel got stained caramel but at least the spill was taken care off.

The professor finally fell into my range of view and I looked them over a bit before remembering I hadn't introduced myself. "My name is Kyle. I was coming here today to get my starter Pokémon but I think that I've already been chosen." The professor had bright orange hair and while they looked to be an older gentleman their expression was kind.

"I'm Professor Maple and it does seem that Mudkip has chosen you. Forgive me for asking but your a bit older than most folks that come looking for Pokémon. Can I ask why?" I was prepared for the question, but I didn't have to like it. "Some family issues. Been busy working so I've not had the time until now to get over here."

"Would you like to choose a Nickname for Mudkip?" asked the Professor and I considered a moment before picking them up again* "Your name will be Skipper." Mudkip gave a happy noise at the new name and I smiled. "So Skipper are you ready to journey with me?" *I asked and got an enthusiastic nod.

The Professor handed over some Pokeballs and a Pokedex then told me "You'll need to get some Pokefood from the mart and if your heading out of town immediately you should be able to reach Birchon before Nightfall." "Unfortunately I've got to get to my job for tonight but after that's done and proper rest is had I'll do that."

I got a look from the Professor about that. It took all my control to not to say anything. Skipper noticed my tension and the setting of my jaw. Or at least that's what I think happened. It turned to Professor Maple and gave him a glare before deliberately turning around to nuzzle my stomach. The motions made me break it soft giggles and I pet the fin on it's head smiling down at Skipper the moment of tension broken.

Deciding I'd have enough of the place I carefully got Skipper on my shoulder and checked to make sure I had everything. Once I was sure I bid the professor a good day and moved to head back home sidestepping the mess I had made on the floor. I honestly was feeling my social battery running out and so other than reaching a hand up to keep him steady I basically zoned out for a bit as we walked out of the lab.

Of course Skipper was soon to regain my attention by lightly rubbing it's head against mine. "Something up Skipper?" I asked gently and while I couldn't actually understand him the "Mudkip?" I got in response had enough concern there that I sighed softly. "I'll tell you when we get home boy. Until then I promise that I'm not ignoring you or your questions. I just ask that you give me time to explain."

Skipper rested their paw on my cheek in response and I took that as he was willing to wait so I said nothing further on the topic instead taking a sip of my 3rd (Yes i'm still counting) cup of coffee and continuing to walk back down the street to my house.