Carter nodded to Teddiursa and they rushed in front of Rosina and her Azuril. "WAAAIT!" He shouted, putting his hand out in front of her. "First, take these." He said, handing her a potion and a map. "This is a potion, so you can heal your Pokemon when it gets hurt. And you shouldn't leave home without a map. It wouldn't be good if we got lost." Carter said, smiling. Teddiursa grinned as well. "Urs!"

"Now, let's go." He said, walking further into the grass with her. Route 1 would take them to Viridian City, home to the toughest gym in Kanto, which was locked to trainers without the other seven badges of the region. It was also Carter's hometown. Carter had returned Teddiursa to his Pokeball for the time being, reasoning that Rosina would like to get some practice at battling. There was a rustling in the grass ahead, and Carter tapped Rosina's arm. "Up ahead. Why don't you go for it?" He said, smiling confidently.