that's pretty similar to my brother and i. although i was like 4 when RSE came out, he got X and i got Y so i though it was best to get different versions, not only bc storyline, but version exclusive pokemon.
After everything I've read here, think I've finally decided to go with Sapphire. I like Kyogre better than Groudon and Sapphire just sounds like the better game, generally.
I like Kyogre more and the color blue, but I want to get Omega Ruby, since it seems most people are getting Alpha Sapphire. Just to balance things out. c:
Sapphire was my first pokemon game ever when I was growing up so it would make no sense for me to choose ruby as I gotta stick to my roots. Plus Kyougre is just so cool, and it is blue probably my all time favorite color. So looking forward to these games!!!
Omega Ruby, since Ruby was one of my first Pokemon games. I hope if they split up mega stones like in X and Y, that OR get's the one for Altaria. I'll be crushed if I can't use it, even if I can only access it in the after-game.