CHAPTER 1
My name is Jayden Bailey, and I'm going to be the very best.
The world of Pokemon is a strange, mysterious, yet completely insane and marvellous place. Dreams are dreamt, and dreams become reality. In this world, Pokemon battle to become stronger and their trainers to reach the ranks of Pokemon Master. There are gyms where trainers go to earn badges. Once a trainer has eight, the trainer could enter in that regions Pokemon League tournament. The winner of that tournament earns the right to compete against the Elite Four – the best of the best in that region. Many trains have risen to the task, and many trainers have died trying. Many trainers have fought the Elite Four, and many trainers have failed.
It was January twentieth, two thousand and twelve. New Bark Town was always a quiet town. Six years ago a boy came to live with his grandfather. Joseph Bailey was an elderly man who possessed a great reputation in the town; his pet Herdier named Kody by his side. His grandson, Jayden Bailey, was quite the young man.
Young Bailey at the age of ten, experienced one of the most traumatizing events anyone could be apart of. He and his parents had been in a car accident, which ended with both of his parents dieing. While the vehicle was on fire, Jayden was told to run by his father; he did so. As he ran, the car exploded and horribly burned his back, resulting in a terrible scarring.
It healed for the most part, but the scar across his spine remained. He moved in after that. He continued his education in Violet City at the Pokemon school. Young Bailey was extremely intelligent. His studious self found himself acing every written and practical test. After four years, he graduated top of the class, earning the 'Most-Likely To Win The Pokemon League' award.
After he graduated, instead of going out on his journey, he decided to stick around New Bark Town. He watched Professor Elm raise his Pokemon. Elm took notice one day, and brought him down for a laboratory tour. Jayden truly displayed his interest, taking note of everything. Elm offered him a job helping him research. Elm had specialized in the breeding and raising of Pokemon; giving Bailey experience in the field.
Another two years passed, and finally, Jayden had told Elm he was ready to go out and use his true potential. Jayden went home that night and told Joseph who was truly happy. He had wanted to see the day Jayden went off on his journey – one that would truly bring tears to Joseph's weary eyes, tears of the joy Jayden would bring him. He knew Jayden was talented and destined for greatness.
And that is where the story begins. The night after Jayden shared his news about his decisions...
Books were everywhere, diagrams spread out over a bed. It was night, and the cold air slowly crept through the window. The night chill was relaxing and soothing, as the whistle in the wind provided a symphony in the silence.
A teenage boy, no older than sixteen, no younger than sixteen, sat at his computer desk. Every book in the room was about Pokemon: different types, advantages, disadvantages, and moves. There were at least fifty books in the room, and at least ten were open on the desk.
This boy was Jayden Bailey. He had light blonde hair – nearly white – draped over his left eyebrow. It wasn't too long, but it wasn't short. He was thin, but very athletically muscular. He was about six foot one, with a nice tan. Jayden pulled his red and black cap off the desk and fitted it on his head. His blonde hair slipped through the strap and down his face.
He work a red jacket with a white sweater underneath. He wore black jean cutoffs, and black Nikes. His dried, bloodshot eyes fell onto the desk as his brain could barely process any more text. The books which he was reading specified about Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.
ZzZzZzz... Jayden drifted away as the clock flashed to '4:01 am'.
The morning sun broke through the window. The light beamed onto the sleeping Jayden. He woke with a yawn. He rubbed his eyes and headed out of his bedroom. The old wooden stairs cracked with each step he took. He landed in the kitchen. It was small, but quaint; real homy. He poured himself a cup of coffee and mixed in some sugar and milk. He sipped it and moved into the living room.
His grandfather, Joseph, sat in his recliner. He sipped away at his own coffee. His smile lit up Jayden as he took a seat on the couch beside Kody. He pet the small Herdier as it smiled. Jayden swigged more of his coffee before letting out a sigh and putting his feet on the coffee table.
"Excited?" Joseph smiled. "Yeah, very." Jayden assured him. He took another swig, finishing off his cup. "I'm going to go in to Cherrygrove today to pick up all the supplies I need for my trip." Jayden continued. Joseph nodded "You can take my car." Jayden agreed. After he had a muffin, he grabbed the keys and took off.
It was a five minute drive. He parked in front of the PokeMart, and went in. Jayden's parents were doctors, and he had the savings. He was greeted by the cashier. He began loading up a bag with medicinal items. As he did so, three kids in the corner of the store began talking louder and louder; Jayden couldn't help but overhear.
"No, man! Totodile is so epic! His water attacks are superb!" One of the boys exclaimed. "Man, shut the hell up, Cyndaquil is the way to go. You want a high attack!" The second argued. "Pfft, only losers pick those two. You want a Pokemon with the best of everything, including looks! Chikorita is the only option!" The three bickered as Jayden paid. They approached him. The third boy stepped up.
"Yo, dude, what's the best starter? It's Chikorita, right?"
"NO! IT'S CYNDAQUIL!" the second boy yelled. Jayden swiped his card through the device. "Uhh, not sure." Jayden minded his own business, finishing the transaction. "Why would you ask an idiot?" The second boy shook his head.
"Calm down." Jayden told him, a little annoyed. "Shut up, dick." The second boy attacked. "You're more of a flamer than your beloved Cyndaquil." Jayden snapped back. The first and third boy "Oh!"'d at the comeback.
"You think you're tough, let's battle!" They followed Jayden out to his car. "Come on, wussy!" Jayden put the bag in his trunk. "Shut up, I don't have a damn Pokemon." The second boy laughed. "Not so tough now, are you?" He smirked.
A man appeared behind Jayden. He wore an overcoat with a hood; his face non-visible. The man raised a minimized Pokeball. "Here, use it." The man whispered. Jayden looked unsure at first, but then took it.
"I want him after!" the two other boys whined. "How about, he takes on all three of you at the same time." The man spoke up. The boys looked surprised, but then continued on to laugh. Jayden looked back to the man who nodded. "Shut up and fight." Jayden barked.
The three boys took position several feet away from Jayden and the hooded man. A crowd casually began growing. "Go!" all three ordered. One at a time; Cyndaquil, Totodile, and Chikorita escaped their Pokeballs.
Jayden studied his Pokeball for a moment. He truly had no idea what Pokemon resided in it, but it didn't matter. He made a point, and now it was time to prove it. He took a breath and stepped forward. He tapped the button to expand the ball, he proceeded to throw it. "It's time to battle! - whoever you are!"
The ball hit the ground and released a powerful white light. The ball bounced back right into Jayden's hands. The light formed... An Umbreon! Jayden stared for a moment, analyzing the Pokemon itself.
"GO, CYNDAQUIL! EMBER!" The first boy ordered. The fire roared alive on Cyndaquil's back. Its mouth opened and fired several flaming bombs. "Water gun!" Totodile leaped forward and shot a beam of water. "Razor leaf!" With a swing of its head, Chikorita lauched several razor sharp leaves.
"Dodge it!" Jayden reacted quickly "Faint Attack! Go!" Umbreon launched foreward, and disappeared momentarily. It reappeared behind Chikorita, and nailed it into the ground. "Now, Confuse Ray!" Umbreon's circular markings on its body began to glow, as well as its eyes. A circular beam propelled from its forehead and struck Totodile and Cyndaquil.
"Totodile! Water Gun!"
"Cyndaquil! Ember!" the two Pokemon waddled back and forth, both dizzy and confused. They both fired their attacks at each other. Both Pokemon flew out of the explosion, nearly finished. "Go, Umbreon! Snarl!"
Umbreon barked out a screech which shattered all three Pokemon's eyes. They all soared back and hit the ground, defeated. "Oh NO!" All three boys screamed as their Pokemon fell; all defeated. Jayden turned back to the man who shrugged off his hood. "Hi, I'm Gary Oak."
NEXT TIME ON POKEMON, THE TRIBULATION OF JAYDEN BAILEY:
Gary Oak returns? How will his arrival affect Jayden?
Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile. Which will Jayden choose?