Chapter 1:
It was a bright new day; the sun shone energetically upon the earth below, as an ominous wind blew softly through the trunks of towering oaks that bordered the quaint town of New Bark.
A shrill cry broke the silence.
"Skully! Are you dressed? It's almost time to meet Professor Elm! Don't keep him waiting!" The voice, coming from downstairs, belonged to Skully's mother.
Waking up in a start, Skully's began to flail her arms around spastically - knocking over her clock in the process.
"SWEET ARCEUS WHAT'S- Oh, hey it's just my alarm clock! I really shouldn't be surprised anymore..." Jumping out of bed, Skully care