01 = The Beginning
"And the challenger has sent out Nidorino!" shouted the commentator. It was a stormy night at the Indigo Plateau. A champion's match was being held right now and thousands of people were in the stands. Millions were watching it on the TV. The match was Elite 4 Agatha vs challenger Michael Stine. Agatha had her most powerful Gengar out while Michael had just sent out his Nidorino.
"Poison Sting now!" shouted Michael.
"Counter with Shadow Ball!"
"Nido!" Nidorino's horn started glowing purple before a silver and purple dart shot out of it, only to be destroyed by a ball of dark energy thrown from Gengar.
"Gen gengar!" shouted Gengar.
"You're strong but not strong enough," Agatha taunted.
Michael bit his lip then gave his next order. "Nidorino get up close!"
Nidorino ran towards Gengar who just started laughing as it created another ball of dark energy.
A boy was watching this match live on his TV. He was meant to go to bed early tonight but he just couldn't sleep, not when he knew what was going to happen tomorrow.
There was a knock on his door and his mum walked in. "Get to bed right now."
"But mum," moaned the boy.
"It's nearly 11 o'clock in the night and you have to wake up early tomorrow!" snapped his mum.
The boy sighed and then quickly jumped into bed and said, "Goodnight mum."
"Goodnight sweetie," replied his mum as she left his room and closed the door.
The boy fell asleep within minutes and started dreaming about all the adventures he was about to have.
I'm going to be the best trainer in the world, dreamed the boy. I'm going to be the best and everyone will know the name Jack Leos!
Pallet Town
It was a sunny, summers morning in Pallet Town. Kids were running around playing with their Pokemon. Flocks of Pidgey chirping in the skies. Everything was normal. Except one little thing. Today three 10 year olds were going to start their very own Pokemon adventures. The most excited was easily a boy called Jack Leos.
Jack lives in a small house near the end of the town. Right now he was outside looking at the small town for the last time for a while. As excited as he was, there was no doubt he was feeling anxious. Anyone would be if they knew they would be leaving home for at least a couple of months.
His eyes are brown and so is his hair. He was wearing a plain white t-shirt and dark blue jeans. He also has a black jacket that has red short sleeves and a red collar. His shoes are black and white and he has black and red finger-less gloves. Finally he has a black and white baseball cap with a Pokeball design on it and a necklace with a red and orange stone in it. It was a gift from his mum after she had came home from a business trip to Lumiose City in Kalos.
His dad then walked outside and looked at him. "You feeling alright?"
Jack turned around and answered, "Yep, everything's okay."
Not convinced by his response his dad walked forwards and stood side by side with Jack. "Was the battle last night any good?"
"No, Agatha was mopping the floor with Michael."
His dad sighed. "You know we weren't that different from each other when I was your age."
Jack looked back towards the town and asked in a sarcastic tone, "Really?"
Jack's dad nodded obviously not detecting the sarcasm. "I was always talking about leaving on my journey ever since I was seven but when it came to it, I was so scared. I almost missed receiving my starter. Thank god my dad convinced me to leave just in time."
Jack looked up at his father and said, "Let me guess. He said something inspirational to you that you're going to say to me in hopes of making me feel better?"
His dad was left speechless until he said, "Yes..."
Jack looked down at the ground and then back to his dad and smiled. "I don't need to be cheered up dad. I'm going to be the next champion after all!"
His dad smiled back then hugged Jack before saying, "Then go get your starter Pokemon!"
Jack nodded and then sprinted down the hill and towards Professor Oak's lab.
"Where does he get that amount of energy?" asked Jack's mum as she walked outside.
"Who knows," replied his dad.
After arriving at Professor Oak's lab Jack ran inside and down a hall. He had been inside the lab a million times before and knew his way around. He even knew what starter he was going to choose after seeing them when he was 6 at Professor Oak's summer camp.
Once he was at the end of the wall he opened a door to his right and saw a medium sized room that had bookshelves, a computer and a small desk in it. Jack knew that this was Professor Oak's study and wasn't surprised that the famous researcher was standing at the end of the room looking out the window.
"Professor!" exclaimed Jack as he ran up to the 60 year old man.
"You're late," snapped a voice.
Jack turned his head to see his two childhood friends standing beside the small desk. One was his friend Bill. Bill is wearing a blue shirt and black jeans. His hair is a lighter shade of brown than Jacks and was spiky. He has blue eyes and he has a black band round his left wrist. Bill was once Jack's best friend but as they got older they became more and more competitive. They compete at everything and haven't gotten along so well since but Jack still refers as Bill as one of his closest friends.
"Yeah, by two minutes, big deal," retorted Jack.
"Oh will you two give it a rest," said Julia, his other friend. She has slightly tanned skin, long black hair and has green eyes. She wears a black t-shirt, blue shorts and a bracelet with a green crystal in it. She has been best friends with Jack ever since Bill and him became competitive. She is also good friends with Bill and likes to hang out with both of them at the same time which unfortunately causes lots of arguments.
"He started it," protested Jack.
"Ugh, you sound just like a child," sneered Bill.
"Says you!" snapped Jack. The two boys started glaring at each other.
"Now now kids, let's move it along," said Professor Oak.
The two boys stopped fighting and stood side by side at the table. One of Professor Oak's assistants walked into the room carrying a tray with 3 Pokeballs each. He set it on the desk and left.
"Now before you choose your Pokemon I'd like to give you all something," said Professor Oak as he opened a drawer and took out 3 Pokedexes. "These are Pokedexes. They tell you information about Pokemon you've seen or caught, not to mention many more useful features including containing your Pokemon trainer ID." He handed Jack a red one, Julia a green one and Bill a blue one.
"Wow, thanks Professor," said Jack.
"This is really cool, thanks," said Julia.
"This is great and all but can we get our Pokemon now?" asked Bill rudely.
Professor Oak looked at Bill before saying, " I was just getting to that. Julia why don't you go first?"
"Thanks Professor Oak," beamed Julia. She walked forwards and picked up the first Pokeball. "I choose Bulbasaur!" She threw the Pokeball into the air as she said this and it opened up and a blue stream of energy flew out of it and hit the ground taking shape into a green creature.
"Bulba!" it cried.
"It's so cute!" squealed Julia as she picked it up and hugged it tightly.
"Bulbasaur," muttered Jack as he scanned the grass type who was trying to free itself from Julia's tight grasp.
Bulbasaur, the seed Pokemon. A strange seed was planted on it's back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokemon.
"Bulba," muttered Bulbasaur before it created two vines from its bulb and used them to slap Julia's arms and free itself.
"Ouch, that wasn't nice," mumbled Julia rubbing her hands. Bulbasaur turned its head away from her to show it didn't care.
"How about you go next Jack?" said professor Oak.
"Seriously? Ugh," moaned Bill.
"Hey, maybe next time if you mind your manners you could be going first," teased Jack. He walked towards the table and picked up the middle Pokeball. "I choose you Charmander!" Jack threw the Pokeball into the air and it opened up just like Julia's and released some sort of blue energy which took shape into a orange lizard.
"Char, char!" it shouted upon release.
Jack scanned it with the Pokedex.
Charmander, the lizard Pokemon. The flame on it's tail indicates Charmander's life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
"That's amazing," said Jack.
"Now Jack," started professor Oak. "Charmanders can be pretty tough to train especially after they evolve, so please promise me that you will take good care of Charmander."
Jack looked at professor Oak and said, "Don't worry professor, I promise." He then picked up Charmander and let him climb on to his shoulder.
"Char!"
"Now that that's over and done with I'm going to take my Squirtle now," declared Bill as he took the last Pokeball and threw it into the air. It opened up and blue energy emerged before turning into a blue turtle.
"Squirt!" it shouted.
Jack used his Pokedex.
Squirtle, the tiny turtle Pokemon. It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.
Jack could feel Charmander's grip tightening and could hear him growl, "Char char."
Charmander must have a rivalry with Squirtle, just like me and Bill, thought Jack before he whispered so only Charmander could hear, "That will be tough to beat in the future but I bet we can do it."
"Charmander," agreed Charmander. Charmander looked at Squirtle who was glaring at him and then the tiny turtle stuck its tongue out at him. Charmander did the same in response. I hate Squirtle so much, he thought. I hope I get the chance to burn him once and for all.
"Now finally I will give you 5 Pokeballs to catch wild Pokemon with," said Professor Oak as he handed out Pokeballs to the 3 friends. "I now declare you all official Pokemon trainers."
"Thank you professor," said the 3 trainers at the same time.
"Hey Jack," said Bill, "Now that we are trainers what do you say we have a battle?"
"You're on but be prepared to lose," smiled Jack.
"In your dreams," said Bill as he also smiled.
Everyone was standing outside now. Jack and Bill were standing opposite each other with their Pokemon standing in front of them.
"I'll be the referee," declared Professor Oak. "This is a 1 on 1 between Jack Leos and Bill West. The first person to faint the others Pokemon wins. Let the battle begin!"
Jack VS Bill
"This is going to be an exciting match," said Julia to Bulbasaur.
"Bulbasaur," said Bulbasaur dreamily before falling asleep. Julia sighed and then looked back up at the match.
"Charmander start it off with Ember!"
"Block it and use Water Gun!"
Charmander took a deep breath before shooting a small ball of fire at Squirtle. The latter merely put up its hands to block the incoming attack before shooting a ray of water from it's mouth.
"Dodge it quick!" ordered Jack desperately. Why didn't Ember work?
Charmander dove out of the way just in time. Jack and Charmander sighed in relief.
"Don't give up Squirtle, use Tackle!" shouted Bill.
The tiny turtle Pokemon tucked its arms and head into its shell and charged forwards.
"Use Scratch when it gets near!" cried Jack. He's not giving us a second to think!
As soon as Squirtle got close enough Charmander attacked with his claws. Squirtle's shell absorbed most of the damage but he still took damage.
"Hold Charmander down then use Water Gun," said Bill as he smiled.
Squirtle's head and arms came back out of the shell and he then jumped on top of Charmander holding him down.
"Char!" shouted Charmander as he tried to free himself but to no avail.
"Charmander free yourself with Ember!"
"Tut tut tut. I thought you would have understood Pokemon basics Jack. Fire isn't that useful against water," Bill taunted.
"We'll see about that," muttered Jack. He was really angry now. "Don't give up Charmander!"
As Squirtle prepared the Water Gun he smirked at Charmander. Enraged by this Charmander quickly shot a small ball of fire at Squirtle hitting him directly in his face. Squirtle loosened his grip on Charmander and the latter took this opportunity to kick the water type off of him. Squirtle landed on his feet and fired a stream of water at Charmander before he could react. The Water Gun sent Charmander flying into a tree.
"Charmander are you okay?" asked Jack urgently.
"Wow. Bill and Squirtle really are something," commented Julia looking at the duo. Both were smiling at the sight of triumph over their rivals.
Charmander pulled himself up and weakly said, "Mander."
"You guys are so persistent," sighed Bill. "Squirtle finish it up with a Water Gun."
"Ember!"
"Squirt squirtle!"
"Charmander!"
As Squirtle fired the stream of water Charmander's tail flame doubled in size and he shot a giant ball of fire. The fireball easily got through the Water Gun and hit Squirtle directly on the stomach. The tiny turtle groaned before falling to his knees. "Squirt!" cried Squirtle.
"Wow that was powerful!" exclaimed Julia.
"That was Charmanders ability, Blaze," exclaimed Professor Oak. "It might have been a critical hit too."
"What does that mean professor?" asked Julia.
"Well a Pokemon's ability is sort of like a special power that helps out the user in various ways, in this case Blaze powered up Charmander's fire type moves," explained Professor Oak. "As for critical hits, they happen when you hit the opponent on their weak spot."
"Wow, talk about luck," said Julia.
"Bulba," said Bulbasaur dreamily in his sleep.
"Keep up the pressure with Ember," commanded Jack.
Charmander took another deep breath and shot another giant fireball. Squirtle dodged just in time but sweat can be seen running down his head.
Squirtle can't take much more of this, we have to end it now! If Blaze has been activated he must be very weak, thought Bill, "Use Water Gun!"
"Squirt," said Squirtle before he fired the stream of water.
"Dodge it quickly!"
"Char," said Charmander as tried to dodge but was hit and was sent flying into the same tree as before.
"Charmander are you ok?" asked Jack as he ran over to his injured Pokemon.
"Char char," moaned Charmander as he got up.
"Great now use Ember," ordered Jack as he pointed to Squirtle.
"Charman," said Charmander before he fell over and stayed down.
"Charmander is unable to battle which means to victors are Bill West and Squirtle!" exclaimed Professor Oak.
"I lost," whispered Jack so no one could hear.
"No surprise there Professor Oak," said Bill. "Now if we're done here I would like to leave on my journey now."
"You can go," replied Professor Oak. Bill returned Squirtle to its Pokeball and walked off towards route 1.
"Later loser," mocked Bill.
Jack was now on his knees staring at his defeated Pokemon in silence. "I really lost." I wasn't strong enough and Charmander suffered because of it. He tried so hard but I failed him.
Charmander let out a weak moan. "Char..." It was almost like he could feel what his trainer was thinking...
"Don't let this defeat make you sad," began Julia, "You can't win every time."
"She's right you know," agreed Professor Oak. "You need to stop looking at defeat but instead look at what you did. You got a critical hit with an already boosted attack, very little trainers can pull that off."
"Yeah but still," started Jack. "Charmander only did that because he was trying to win for me. I couldn't win for him."
"No."
"What?" asked Jack as he looked up at professor Oak.
"He was trying to win for you and himself," explained the wise professor.
"What do you mean?" questioned Jack. "It was my battle against Bill."
"And it was his battle against Squirtle. Pokemon aren't mindless tools for battling when their trainer tells them too, they battle for their own reasons," professor Oak told Jack.
He's right. Charmander wanted to beat Squirtle just as much as I wanted to beat Bill. We'll get stronger and defeat them together! thought Jack. "You're right!"
Professor Oak and Julia smiled. "Are you going to head over to route 1 now?" asked Julia.
"Nah, I have to go home first to get my bag and say goodbye to my family," explained Jack, "See you around Julia, bye professor." He picked up Charmander and then ran off back to his house.
"Hey I'm home," called Jack as he walked into his house. The first to greet him was his little brother Tim.
"What starter did you choose?" asked Tim and when he noticed Charmander he asked, "Wait, is that a Charmander? Why is it injured?"
"Just a little battle against Bill," replied Jack as he scratched the back of his head.
"Char," moaned Charmander.
"Hello Jack," said his mum as she walked into the hall. "What a cute Pokemon... Is it alright?"
"Well he could be better," replied Jack.
Jack's dad walked into the hall and instantly took notice of the injured Pokemon. "Want me to heal him son? I've got plenty of Super Potions."
"Thanks." Jack handed Charmander over to his dad. "Has anyone seen my bag?"
"I'll get it," answered Tim and he ran up the stairs.
"So I'm guessing that you lost against Bill," said his mum. He nodded and she then said, "Don't let it get you down."
"Don't worry, I'll I've got to do is train then I'm going to destroy Bill in a battle." Jack and his mum smiled.
"My baby's all grown up," whispered Jack's mum as a tear ran down her cheek.
"Mum don't cry."
"Don't worry, I'll stop," said his mum as she wiped the tear away.
"Here's your bag," said Tim as he ran down the stairs and tossed a bag at Jack. "It's packed with everything you'll need."
"Thanks Tim," said Jack as he ruffled his brother's hair.
Tim pushed Jack's hand off and muttered, "You know I hate that."
As Jack laughed hiss dad walked back into the room followed by Charmander healthy as ever.
"You were great Charmander," said Jack, "We'll just have to become stronger."
"Char," agreed Charmander before he jumped onto Jack's shoulder. Though it still would have been nice to have won.
Jack now looked up at his family and said, "Now that I'm on my journey I'll make you all proud."
His father smiled and said, "You already have."
"Since the day you were born," finished his mum.
"Yeah," agreed Tim.
Jack smiled and said, "Bye everyone."
"Bye Jack," they said in unison.
Jack walked out the door and ran towards route 1.
Route 1
Jack and Charmander were walking down route 1 thinking to themselves. Finally a purple rat jumped out of some nearby grass and started hissing at Charmander.
"Char?" asked Charmander.
"Rat rat!" replied the purple rodent. Jack quickly used his Pokedex.
Rattata, the mouse Pokemon. Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
"Well, this could be some useful training I guess," muttered Jack. "Charmander start with Scratch!"
Charmander grinned as he slashed Rattata in its face with its sharp claws. Rattata stumbled backwards and gave a weak cry, "Rat, tata."
"Now finish this with Ember!"
"Char!" Charmander took a deep breath before shooting a small ball of fire. The Rattata tried to charge through the flames with a Tackle but to no avail. The mouse Pokemon was consumed by the flames and was sent flying into the bushes where it scurried away quickly.
"We did it," cried Jack as he hugged his new Pokemon.
"Char man char," said the fire type.
"Hey are you a Pokemon Trainer?" asked a small boy.
"Yeah why," asked Jack as he picked up Charmander.
"I'm Joey, want to battle?" asked the youngster.
"Sure thing," replied Jack.
"Go Rattata!" The mouse Pokemon appeared in front of Joey and gave a small roar showing that it was stronger than the wild Rattata.
"Rattata!"
"Charmander go!" Charmander jumped out of Jack's hands and growled.
"Char char mander!"
Both Pokemon stood opposite each other.
Jack VS Joey
"Tackle!" ordered Joey.
"Use Ember now!" countered Jack.
Both Pokemon launched their attacks. Rattata ran forwards and while Charmander took a deep breath the normal type charged head first into Charmander, but barely did any damage. Charmander then shot a small ball of fire at Rattata up close and sent it rolling backwards.
"Get up quickly!" cried Joey desperately.
"Don't let him relax, use Scratch!" shouted Jack.
Charmander ran over to Rattata and slashed him in the face. Defensively Rattata growled intensely at Charmander causing the latter to glow blue for a second.
"Charmander's attack fell," muttered Jack. "Use Growl too!"
Charmander growled at Rattata causing it to glow blue.
"Tackle/Scratch!" shouted the trainers at the same trainers.
Rattata charged at Charmander who slashed at Rattata. Both attacks hit and the Pokemon held their ground for a few seconds but finally Rattata fell over.
"We did it!" shouted Jack triumphantly. "We won a trainer match!"
"You two are really strong," said Joey after he returned his Rattata to it's Pokeball.
"Thanks, you are too," replied Jack. "Wanna have a battle some other time?"
"I'd love too," said the youngster before he ran off.
I'm one step closer to my goal, thought Jack, But first I have to beat the gym leader in Viridian City, then Pewter then all the rest. Mark my words I'll become the strongest no mater what!
As the Journey Continues!
So how did you all like the first chapter of my story. So basically this was just like any other beginning but I hope you continue reading future chapters because I have some good plot twists up my sleeve. If you don't understand what the characters look like just check out the cover image.
I hope you all found that I presented my characters well and found the battles interesting.
Please tell me in reviews:
1. What character did you like the best?
2. Which starters personality did I show off the best? (See personalities below)
3. Do you like this story?
4. Is there anything I can improve on?
I am also going to do team listings down here for now on.
Jack:
Charmander - Male - Brave - Capable of taking hits - Blaze - Scratch, Growl, Ember
Now here's the rivals that appeared in this chapter.
Bill:
Squirtle - Male - Sassy - Likes to fight - Torrent - Tackle, Tail Whip, Water Gun
Julia:
Bulbasaur - Female - Naughty - Takes plenty of siestas - Overgrow - Tackle, Growl, Vine Whip
Now, as I'm still on half term break I should be able to update quickly but when I return to school updates will become rarer. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the rest of this story and all sequels.
