Author: Well hello readers! This is my first fan-fiction of Pokémon. There might be mistakes here and there but please bear with it since I'm still learning. I would appreciate if you would point out mistakes in the story. Without further ado, Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Pokémon (Though I own this fan-fiction story)

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

"Telepathy/Pokémon Move"

[Pokédex Entry]

Chapter 1: Beginning and Ash's Change

Pallet Town

It was a beautiful and sunny day in Pallet Town. It was a busy afternoon as many of the residents could be seen working on their garden, walking around the town or taking care of their Pokémon.

On a grassy field, a young, raven-haired boy with brown eyes at 5 years old was running around with some Pokémon, playing. He was such a happy child with a bright smile on his face as he played around with the Pokémon. The name of the boy was Ash Ketchum. Her mother, Delia Ketchum, was sitting on the picnic mat laid on the ground, as she watched her son play with the Pokémon. Little did they know, an unexpected situation will occur and would seriously change Ash in many ways than one.

They have stayed for quite some time in the park. Since the sun was almost setting, indicating that it was already 5:30 PM, she called out to Ash.

"Ash, let's go home now. I still have to cook dinner." Delia shouted as she collected all the things they have brought for the picnic.

"Okay mommy! I'm coming!" Ash said loudly as he walked towards Delia.

They walked away from the field as they headed towards the direction of their home. But as they walked towards the direction of their home, they noticed a tall man waiting on the road.

He was a teal-haired man with a height of 175cm wearing clothes as black as coal with a huge red R in the middle. He was currently holding a poke ball in his hands as he waited for the other party to arrive. As he saw Delia and Ash arriving, he quickly walked towards them. Delia saw him and was shaking in fear.

"Why look what we have here. It is truly nice to meet you again, Delia." The man said as he played around the poke ball in his hands.

"Why are you here, Archer!? You were supposed to be in jail!?" Delia exclaimed as she held Ash's hand tightly.

"Answering your question, let's just say I had a little help." The man, revealed as Archer, answered her question.

'Tch. That asshole actually helped you escaped.' Delia muttered under her breath.

"Now that we have finished, I believed that this is the end of the line, Delia. Now you can finally rest in peace." Archer laughed as he casually throws the Poke Ball in his hand, revealing the Dark Pokémon Houndoom.

The Dark Pokémon growled as it releases a Flamethrower towards the sky, intimidating Delia and Ash. Delia was shaking while Ash was trembling in fear, hiding behind Delia.

"Now Ash, I am going to tell you a few things regarding on what's going to happen now." Delia whispered as Ash looked towards her face, listening on what will her mother say.

"First, I want you to run away from here as fast as you can and call for police officers and tell them Team Rocket is back. Second, ones you go back home, go to my room and find a black box and open it. Remember you must not tell anyone regarding on what's inside the box or what the box is." Delia said as she secretly handed a key to Ash as he nodded his head in agreement.

Even though he was still a 5 year old, Ash was very smart and knew things a normal 5 year old didn't even know. But he was still confused on what his mother said to him from the part on running away.

"Why wouldn't you run away with me, mommy? And why would you give me this key?" Ash asked with a confused look on his face.

"Because I will hold him off from here to let you get away and the key is for opening the box. The things in the box are something important and should not be revealed." Delia said with a sad look on her face.

"And finally, you must always take care of yourself, okay? Remember to eat a lot, get a good night sleep, brush your teeth and be careful, okay Ash?" Delia asked her son with tears dripping from her face.

"Of course mommy I would do all that for you." Ash whimpered as tears started to roll from his eyes.

"Now, run away from here and don't come back not until you tell the police to come. I will always love you." Delia said as she cried, pushing Ash away from her.

Ash ran as fast as he can towards the Police Station near the Pokémon Center as he heard a loud shout from Archer, "Houndoom use Flamethrower!"

Houndoom breathed out flames that could cause a huge fire if it were released in the forest. The flames engulfed Delia as she screamed in pain. (She didn't have any Pokémon with her since she isn't a trainer) Ash was crying as he saw her mother screaming in pain as she was engulfed in flames. But he started running again, crying as he reached the Police Station and reported what happened.

30 minutes later

The Police arrived with Ash at the place where Delia was confronting Archer, but what was left was a horrid sight that caused them to feel terrified. There they saw a body of a woman on the floor burnt in crisp. The owner of the body was none other than Delia, who recently died. Ash cried as he went towards Delia's body.

'Mom, I will get revenge for you. Team Rocket, especially you Archer, I would destroy you!' He swore to himself and was made his goal.

The Police went to collect her body which was sent to the hospital, while Ash stopped crying and went home. As he arrived home, he was greeted by the Regional Professor, Samuel Oak. When Professor Oak asked what happened, Ash cried again as he explained what happened today. Professor Oak was saddened by the news that Delia died. Of course he also cried and was comforting Ash who was sobbing on his shoulder.

After 5 minutes, Ash stopped crying and was fast asleep in the professor's shoulder. Professor Oak placed him on his bed as he went outside, walking towards his Lab.

'The boy is really crying a lot. It must have really damaged him since he saw his mother dying with his own eyes. I must take care of him until he can move on and take care of himself once he grows older.' Professor Oak said to himself with the thought of taking care of Ash like his own son.

Morning

Ash woke up by the sound of a Pidgey chirping aloud on the rooftop. His eyes were red and bloodshot from crying. Remembering what happened yesterday, he was on the verge of crying again, but he held it in. He slowly walked downstairs only to see no one in the kitchen. It was awfully quiet in the house, making him remember of his mother cooking in the kitchen as he walks towards the table, making himself ready for breakfast. He felt a tear rolling from his left eye towards his cheek.

He went towards the table only to see a covered plate in the middle of the table with a note on top of it.

He reached out for the note and as he read it, he felt a small smile growing on his face.

"Ash, I have cooked you breakfast. Once you're done eating, come and see me in the Lab. –Professor Oak"

He was happy that Professor Oak would do something like this for him since he just experienced a very bad thing at such a young age. He started eating his breakfast which was surprisingly good. After eating he remembered something his mother said to him after running to the Police Station.

He immediately went to his mother's room and searched for the black box. After spending some time, he managed to find it under her bed. He reached to his pocket for the key and inserted the key in the keyhole and opened it. What he saw inside completely shocked him.

Inside the box were 3 Poke Balls, one bracelet with a stone with a DNA design embedded in it, 3 of the same stones but is a bit larger than the other stone attached in different accessories and a letter.

He began reading the note that was in the box.

Dear Ash,

If you are reading this, that means Delia has given you the key and told you about the box. What I'm telling you now is never to be revealed to anyone but you and you alone. Not even the professor. So first let me explain the reason why I am not with you and your mother is that I am currently doing something important and dangerous. A team called Team Rocket is also chasing me since I always intervene in their plans and ruin it. That's why I am not with you right now and currently hiding. Now for the box, what you see in there is 3 Poke Balls which contain 3 Pokémon which can help you in your journey. As for the other things, the bracelet with a stone with DNA design is called a Key Stone and the other 3 stones are called Mega Stones. These things can cause a phenomenon which certain Pokémon undergo if it is activated. It is called Mega Evolution, which makes certain Pokémon evolved further from their fully evolved state temporarily. As for how to activate it, you must have a deep bond with your Pokémon and have a lot of trust with each other. And of the Pokémon inside these poke balls can mega evolve with the corresponding mega stones in the box. It is fine for you to show the Pokémon but do not ever show the Mega Stones and the Key Stone .And Remember Ash do not abuse this power and must always love and take care of Pokémon with all your heart. I love you and be careful, my son.

Your father,
Red Ketchum

Ash didn't know what to feel as he read the letter. He felt sad, angry and happy at the same time with the gift from his father who he hasn't met for 3 years. He brought the box to his room and hid it under his bed as he prepared himself to go to the Lab.

Outside the Lab

Ash went inside the lab as he walked towards the professor who was currently busy doing something in his PC. He waited for the professor to finish his tasks as he looked around the Lab. 5 minutes later, the professor stretched his hands as he was finished with his work.

"Professor Oak." Ash said as he walked towards the professor.

"Oh hello, Ash Welcome to the Lab." Professor Oak spoke as he hugged the boy.

"So why did you want me to come, professor?" Ash asked as he stared at the professor.

"I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry for the loss and I would take care of you from now on." Professor Oak stated with a sad look on his face.

"It's okay professor and I would be in your care." Ash said with a small smile on his face.

After spending some time with the professor, Ash went home, thinking that he would want to see the 3 Pokémon left by his father. After arriving home, he went to his room and took the Poke Balls in the box and went in the back. Ash took a deep breath before releasing the Poke Balls from his hands. 3 lights bursts from the Poke Balls revealing 3 Pokémon.

The first Pokémon is a bipedal, canine-like Pokémon, with fur that is predominantly blue and black. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has a long snout and ears. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on its thighs that resembles shorts. It has a medium length tail of the same blue color as well.

The second Pokémon is a bipedal, draconian Pokémon that is primarily dark blue in color. It has red on its underbelly from the lower jaw to the middle of the abdomen, including the undersides of its arms. A patch of gold comes to a point below the red on its belly, and a golden star shape adorns the tip of its snout.

The last Pokémon is a reptilian, bipedal Pokémon. Its neck is somewhat long, and it has two crests on its head. It has semicircular, yellow eyes with red rims. Its lower jaw and a belt-like band across its waist are also red. Along its back, it has two lines running down the middle and two rows of yellow nodules that are described as seeds. Its tail is shaped similar to that of a palm tree's branch. Both of its long arms have two sharp, elongated leaves and three claws.

Ash stood there in shock as he saw Pokémon that he didn't know and were huge. (Well, he is still a 5 year old.)

"Hello guys I am Ash Ketchum and I will be your trainer from now on. I promise that I would take care of you guys and would not treat you like some trainers would treat their Pokémon." Ash nervously said as the 3 Pokémon curiously looked towards Ash.

"Are you my master's son, Ash Ketchum?" a deep-voice resounded in Ash's mind.

"Wait, you can talk?!" Ash exclaimed in shock as he looked towards Lucario.

"Well I can speak through aura but I cannot speak human language." Lucario answered.

"That's so cool! Can you guys also do that?" Ash asked the other Pokémon but was answered with a shake of the head.

"Well are you the son of my master Red Ketchum, Ash?" Lucario asked Ash again.

"Well I am a Ketchum, so yes I am." Ash answered while nodding his head.

"I see. So I take it that you are my new master?" Lucario asked Ash as he waited for an answer.

"Well, you can say that but I prefer to be your friend. Same to you guys also. I am your friend and family." Ash said with a smile on his face.

The 3 Pokémon were shocked of what they heard from Ash. They knew that people would only treat Pokémon as tools, entertainment and slaves but they never see a person who treats Pokémon as family. Especially Sceptile who experienced a trauma event ever since it was a little Treeko. Garchomp also experienced the same situation that happened to Sceptile. They saw Ash in a new light as they opened themselves a bit more to Ash.

After spending a bit more time with them, Ash returned them in their poke balls and went back to the Lab. He saw the professor tending on the Pokémon in the ranch as Ash approach him.

"Professor Oak. May I ask you a favor?" Ash stated as he stared at the professor.

"What is it my boy?" Professor Oak asked with a questioning look in his face.

"If it's okay, can you teach me all about the things related to Pokémon? Like their behavior, what they eat, how to take care of them, how to train them and other things that can help me understand more about Pokémon? And maybe you could also teach me basic survival like cooking, sewing and others? I really wanted to learn this so that I can be independent and ready when I start my journey?" Ash said with determination in its eyes.

Professor Oak was shocked with the determination of the boy. He can feel that he really wanted to learn and experience all these things so that he can take care of himself and be ready on his journey.

"Well of course my boy. I would gladly teach you all the things that I know in Pokémon and would teach you everything needed to survive. Maybe I could appoint you as my apprentice in Pokémon Research. You could learn and help me along the way as you work under me." Professor Oak answered with a smile on his face.

"Thank you professor and I would be in your care." Ash said as he bows his head. Now that he was the professor's assistant, it will be certain that he will learn a lot of things regarding Pokémon and survival. Maybe he will also learn more about Mega Evolution since he was interested about Pokémon evolving further their final forms. His face contorted in a mad way as he thought about Team Rocket.

'Team Rocket… I'll make sure that nothing, not even dirt will be left from you when I get my revenge.' Ash thought with his eyes shining in red color. He shook his head as he went with the professor, starting his training to become his assistant.

(End Chapter)

Some may think that he actually acted really mature for a 5 year old after the death of Delia, but Ash here is really intelligent and would learn and accept things easily. Well, see you in the next chapter.