Talk to the helper, then you get to decide where you want to go = which 3 starters you get to choose from, as in Pallet Town I went to, I got charmander, and the other choices are balbusaur and squirtle. In khanto or jhoto whichever other one, you choose from chikarita , sindiquil, or the water alligator thingy can't remember his name.
Good luck,
Regards,
Travis