Hi! my name is Brock Slate. Today is my 7th 
birthday!
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I woke up when I felt someone staring at me.
"AAhhh" I screamed when I saw my dad's dark
eyes staring into mine.

"Dad! you have got to stop scaring me like 
that!"

"Hahahaha! Didn't I tell you you'd get a lot of 
birthday suprises...... Huh birthday boy?"

"Yeah dad, about a million times." I was already 
annoyed with him. It usually took a couple 
more seconds.

"Uh hu. Okay you got me. Go take your 
morning walk, then we'll have the party.

"Okay dad." I said as I got up to get dressed.
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I walked out of the gym that I live in with my dad,
and younger siblings.

My dad was the gym leader, and he never lost a
battle. He said I would be gym leader when I turn
17.
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As I was walking down the street towards the 
lake, I saw Samantha Mackner walking towards 
me. I didn't want to admit it, but I had a huge 
crush on her. I will admit this though; I'm girl 
crazy.

"Hey Samantha where ya going?" I wanted her 
to say ' Oh I just wanted to take a walk with my 
favorite future gym leader', but instead she said
"I'm going to the candy store. wanna come?''

"Oh no thanks, besides I don't have any 
money"

She looked disappointed." Oh to bad. My 
mommy only gave me enough money for 
myself. Well, see ya."


She started to walk away, but I stopped her,
and asked,"Hey Samantha! wanna come to
my birthday party? You know where it is."

"Okay Brock, see ya then!"
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When I got to the lake, I saw some older kids
swimming, but they were out to far to see me, 
and was I glad.

They were the bullies at school. They picked 
on anyone who's under 8 years of age.
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I waked to a part of the lake where a bunch of
Rattata lived. I liked to come here, and pet the
babies. 

After petting some of the babies for a while, I
walked to the dock where I watced people
fish, but when I got to there, my worst
nightmare came true. A baby Rattata fell into
the lake, and started to drown!

"Oh no!" I said as I ran to the edge of the dock
,and looked over the side, but the purple(and
white) pokemon was nowhere to be seen.

I stould up, and got ready to jump into the 
water. I must admit; I was scared. I knew how
to swim, but not to good.
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When I jumped into the icey cold water, it was
like I jumped into a freezer.

I went under, and I was frozen instntly. But I 
struggled to the surface for some air, and when
I got some I dove back under.

I went down farther, and farther untill my fingers
brushed against something furry. I grabbed it
knowing it was the Rattata, and swam back up 
to the surface.

I managed to get the pokemon out of the water
,and onto the dock, but my body just went limp
,and I went back under where I passed out.

The next thing I remember, someone was 
pulling me up, and out of the water.

When they got me on the dock, they did a little
CPR, and I was fine, except for the fact that
my chest felt like it was on fire.

I opened my eyes, and saw a beautiful girl 
standing over me. I noticed her as one of the 
bullies at school. Her name was Kayla Miller.

"Kayla(cough)? Why did you save me (cough,
cough)?'' I asked.

"Well I saved you for two reasons." She 
explained." The first reason I saved you is
because I saw what you did for that Rattata..."

I completely forgot."The Rattata! is it okay!" I
exclaimed.

"Yes, Brock the Rattata is fine. I dried it off, and 
sent it back to it's family."

"That's a relief." I sighed starting to sit up, but I
laid back down when I felt a sharp pain in my
chest.

"Uugghh!'' I screamed in pain as I clasped my
chest.

"Oh! Brock don't worry. I called an ambulance,
they should be here ........ ............ ...... ....... .....!"

I didn't here the rest of what she said because I
slipped into unconsciousness again.
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When I woke up again, I was in a hospital room.

"Brock! you're awake!" Cheered my dad as he 
walked into the room, and ran over to hug me.

He was followed by my 7(A.N. I think he had 7)
brothers, and sisters, and......Kayla!

''Oh Brock! I'm so glad you're okay!'' Said 
Kayla as she walked over, and kissed me on 
the lips.

"Wow! Brock got kissed." Gasped one of my
little brothers. The others just laughed as
they presented me with candy, cards, and
stuffed animals.
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"Okay everybody out Brock needs to get his 
rest." Said the doctor as he bounded into the 
room 12 minutes later.

"Bye Brock." Said my dad, and siblings as they
left the room. But Kayla didn't leave just yet. No,
she had her own suprise for me.

Kayla leaned down, and kissed me on the lips.
When she pulled away she said, "I love you 
Brock Slate. "Then she walked towards the door,
and left.

"I think I finally have a girlfriend." I said to myself
before falling into a deep, sweet dream.
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