First off I'd like to start with this. Yes I fell off the edge of the world, and yes it is nice, it was great vacation but its back to work and hopefully I can stay for a bit.
The next part is a disclaimer. I do not own Pokemon or any characters of that franchise. All I own is my Oc and even that I only own its personality really, the species is still not mine.
Chapter One
"So you must be Ash, better late than never I guess."
"Gary?" The one that was called Ash asked.
"That's Mister Gary to you. Show some respect." Taking on a confident grin Gary leaned back and crossed his arms behind him. "Well Ash you snooze you lose. And your way behind right from the start. I got a Pokemon and you don't."
"You got a Pokemon.?"
"That's right loser and it's right inside this Pokeball!" Gary exclaimed holding out the shrunken red and white ball before expanding it and spinning it confidently on his finger. With screams the crowd started up. The cheerleaders at the front starting up their own cheer. "Thank you fans, you do me all a great honor. I promise you that I will become the best Pokemon Master and make the town of Pallot known to all!"
"Excuse me, but do you think you could tell me what type of Pokemon you got?"
"None of your business!" Gary yelled leaning forward and getting right into Ash's face. "If you got here on time you would have seen that I got the best Pokemon there is from Professor Oak. It pays to have a Grandfather in the Pokemon business, isn't it?"
Just than a red car pulled up a single person sitting in the driver seat and waiting. "My rides here." Gary smirked.
Taking a step forward he vaulted into the back seat sitting up on the back of the leather seat so he could show off some more. "Thank you for coming out and seeing history in the making. Now I, Gary Oak am off to learn the ways of the Pokemon trainer!" As the car slowly pulled away. As it did the crowd followed leaving Ash alone at the entrance to the mansions property.
"I'll show you!" Ash promised shaking with suppressed anger.
"So you decided to show up did you. Well better late than never I suppose." An old man said peeking out from around the stone wall guarding the entrance to the mansion at the top of the hill.
"Oh Professor Oak." Ash gasped quickly moving to stand before the older man. "So where's my Pokemon?"
"Your Pokemon?"
"Yes I'm ready!"
"You look like you're ready for bed." Oak chuckled . "Not for Pokemon training. I hope you're not going to train in your pajamas."
"Oh no Professor!" Ash muttered looking down at his clothes. "I got messed up this morning and I was a little late. But believe me I'm ready for a Pokemon."
"Very well, come along than."
Moving swiftly despite his age Professor Oak led the boy up the hill towards the house. Neither of them though noticed the set of eyes watching them from a tree nearby.
The blue eyes glowed in the shadows, a mischievous glint lighting their depths. With a giggle and a brief glow of purple light a Pidgey flew from the branches scattering a bunch of leaves to the ground below.
A small rectangular window offered the bird the perfect opportunity. Swiftly flying towards it the bird alighted on the sill before taking on the purple glow again. In its place was a Rattata. Quickly scurrying as quietly as possible the small purple colored rat Pokémon got into its favorite spot to spy.
It was on top of one of the many large examining machines and just above and behind it a little was a small vent that let in a fresh breeze to keep the room cool when the window wasn't open. With a hiss the sliding door at the other end of the room slid open and Professor Oak walked in with Ash.
The boy was led before a special containment unit. On top of it was three Pokeballs all of them set in an indent with an engraved symbol. A flame for Fire Type, a leaf for Grass Type, and finally a water drop for Water Type.
"I thought about it a long time." Ash said reaching forward and grabbing the one marked for a Water Type. "But I finally decided to choose Squirtle." The lid to the Pokeball opened with a soft click but nothing else happened. The grey inside was empty. "Ah."
"Already taken by someone who was on time."
The Rattata giggled muffling it by biting down gently on its tail as it continued to watch. "Uh I wish I hadn't over slept." Ash whined. Reaching towards the next one, the one marked as a Grass Type. Ash picked it up. "But now I will choose as my Pokemon Bulbasaur!"
Again it was empty. "That one was also taken by a kid who wasn't late." The giggling was getting tougher to hide now and it was only by a stroke of luck that the vent clicked open and air started to rush in helping to muffle the soft sound even more.
"Well that's no problem because my Pokemon will be Charmander!"
"The early bird gets the worm. Or in this case the Pokemon." Oak mussed.
"Does that mean all the Pokemon are gone?" Ash asked still holding up the final and empty Pokeball like it would somehow release Charmader.
"Well there are still two left, but you have…"
"Professor I'll take it!" Ash exclaimed cutting off the nervous Professor.
Still giggling away Rattata failed to pay attention to the words that were being said. Struggling to contain its laughter it was now on its back rocking gently back and forth. Tail planted between sharp teeth it bit down hard enough to make its fur bristle, and dots of tears to form in its eyes.
Sighing the Professor pressed a button on the stand. From the centre a slot opened and up came two Pokeballs, one was marked with a gold lightning bolt sticker, the other not at all. "I think I should warn you there is a problem with these last two." Oak warned grabbing the marked one and holding it.
"Please Professor I have to have one!" Ash begged.
"Well in that case." With a sigh the Pokeball was handed over and quickly opened. The surge of light was what finally knocked Rattata from its secret laughing fit. Rolling onto its stomach it watched with wide scared eyes as the light formed into the shape of a small yellow mouse with a jagged tail and red cheeks.
Reaching forward Professor Oak grabbed the second ball and opened it. Nothing happened. "Loose again." Oak sighed. Looking around Professor Oak noticed the watching Pokemon. "Zorua down here now!"
With a slight purple glow the rat changed shape. In its place was a small fox like Pokemon. Slate grey was the color of the Pokemon , it's ears triangular with dark insides, and it had a large, whorled scruff of fur on its head, tipped with red coloration. Its eyes, the same sharp blue that sparkled with mischief that was seen in the tree appear to possess no pupils, and its eyelids and circular eyebrow like markings are red. It possesses a ruff of black fur around its neck, and limbs tipped with red. Its tail is bushy, and when it grinned down at the Professor small fangs can be seen developing.
Jumping down it landed on some other machines and jumped across to the small yellow mouse. They grinned at each other with a nod before looking at the new trainer. "Theirs names are Pikachu." The mouse one. "And Zorua." The fox one.
"Ah. Their so cute." Ash sighed. "I don't know what one to pick."
"You don't need to. This is a package deal in a way." Oak told him.
"What do you mean?" Ash asked.
"These two are calmest when together and the best of friends. It would be wrong to separate them."
"Is that all?" Ash asked picking up Pikachu.
"You'll see."
"Oh hi Pikachu." Ash said holding the mouse against his chest.
That's it. Pikachu muttured. Electricity sparking from its red cheeks the mouse let the human have it.
Yah let him have it! Zorua cherred jumping up and down.
"Pikachu's also called Electric mouse. Its sometimes shy but can have an electric personality."
"I see what you mean." Ash muttered smoke rolling off of his charred clothes as the flow of electricity ended.
"Shocking isn't it?"
Sighing Ash set Pikachu down and picked up Zorua. Twisting in his grip the small fox barred his developing fangs. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Oak warned.
"Why will it shock me to?" Ash asked looking at Zorua with a more worried perspective.
"No." Ash relaxed some. "But it bites."
Let him have it. Pikachu told Zorua.
With a grin Zorua lunged forward and latched onto the top of Ash's arm. "Ah!" Ash screamed flailing his arm around and hopping on the spot. Zorua held on digging in a little deeper but not enough to break skin.
"Hold still." Oak ordered.
Finally stopping but still shifting his weight Ash watched as Oak reached forward and grabbed Zorua's short fluffy tail. It let go instantly to turn and try to bite Oak. Hey let me go, that's my tail!
Let him go! Pikachu growled electricity cracking from its cheeks. All the humans heard were parts of the Pokemon's names but the message was clear. Quickly Zorua was set on the table where it promptly sat down and scratched its ears.
"Zorua are also known as the Tricky Fox. Be warned it likes to copy forms even humans so it's never as it seems."
"Copy forms?" Ash asked.
With a grin purple surrounded Zorua and when it cleared another Pikachu sat on the table. A shocked Ash stared on before backing up at the mischievous giggle that escaped the new Pikachu. "Oh and it takes great delight in shocking or creeping out foes by giggling and teasing during battles."
Changing back into its true form Zorua giggled again. Why did you copy me? Pikachu asked looking at his friend.
Why not? I also find your shape so fun to use.
Picking up Pikachu and Zorua again he set the fox on his shoulders so it wouldn't bite him from being held. Get ready. Pikachu warned.
"Now take these your Pokedex and Pokeballs." Oak told Ash holding out the items.
"Thank you-ahh!" Jumping just in time Zorua watched with a grin as its new 'trainer' got electrocuted.
"Y-you're wel-welcome!" Oak got out through the electricity.
Finally deeming it enough Pikachu stopped and sat smugly in Ash's smoking embrace. "If this is behaving I don't want to see miss behaving." Ash muttered.
Quickly leaving the lab they made their ways through the mansion before going out the front door. Pikachu looked around taking in the sights from Ash's arms. Unlike Zorua Pikachu isn't as talented in sneaking away and never got out much. Zorua though trotted comfortably through the grass letting the suns heat wash over its fur.
It might not be so bad getting stuck with a trainer. Pikachu mussed still looking around.
Looking up at his friend Zorua scuffed. How in any way is this good?
Well for one you don't need to keep sneaking out just to go outside. Pikachu pointed out.
True.
And two we get to explore the world, together! We were so scarred we'd be split up but now we won't be, ever!
"What do you think their talking about?" Ash asked.
Professor Oak shrugged looking down at the two Pokemon. "Beats me."
Just than they got close enough to the road to hear the racket. It was a miss mash of sounds ranging from the banging of pots and pans to the noises of dollar store instruments.
"Mom?" Ash asked surprised to see her standing there holding a bulging green backpack.
"Oh Ash I'm so proud of you." She sniffed.
Oh great if she's a sap that means he is to. Zorua sighed.
Setting Pikachu down Ash stepped closer to his mother. "You're finally going to start your Pokemon training and fulfill your dream. But I'm, I'm going to miss you so much." With a sob she hid behind the bag as she let some tears fall.
I can't stand it when a girl cries. Pikachu sighed.
"Oh my little boy."
Please stop. Pikachu begged stepping forward.
With a suddenness that surprised all she switched from sad to happy. Opening the bag she started taking out items and stacking them in Ash's hands listing off everything they were and what they were for. Wow how did she fit all that in there? Zorua asked.
"Mom you're embarrassing me." Ash exclaimed grabbing the bag and stuffing everything inside. "And in front of all these people."
And Pokemon. Zorua muttered though nobody understood him.
"Don't you know I'm a big kid now? Pokemon trainers can take care of themselves."
And if not the Pokemon are stuck doing the babysitting. Pikachu commented.
"That's your Pokemon?" She asked looking down at Pikachu.
"And this one." Ash said waving at Zorua who moved up to stand beside his friend. "With Pikachu and Zorua by my side I will catch all the Pokemon in the world!"
"I thought all Pokemon stayed in their Pokeballs, why don't these ones?"
Look out! Zorua looked just in time for the Pokeball to smack him in the head.
By the time Zorua forced his way from the Pokeball that was more like a prison in his opinion, Ash was dragging a reluctant Pikachu up the hill.
What I miss? Zorua asked letting out a giggle and grin.
Catch, fight, and now dragging. Was Pikachu's reply.
O-kay.
"Hey how did you get out?" Ash asked looking down at Zorua. Stopping Ash turned to look fully at the two. "Are you two going to be like this the whole way?"
Yep. Zorua told him nodding with a giggle.
"Is it because you don't like me?"
Yes. Pikachu told him.
"Well I like you a lot."
And we don't care. They said together.
"And since you're the Pokemon's I'm training don't you think you could open your mouth and tell me what's wrong."
With a laugh Zorua fell on his back at what Pikachu did. With a hidden grin Pikachu turned to look at Ash and opened his mouth wide showing his small sharp teeth. "Uh that's not exactly what I meant. Is your name all you can say?"
All you can hear from us at least. Zorua got out laughter dying down so he could roll back onto his stomach.
"Well than you're just like every other Pokemon and should act like it by getting in your Pokeball." Ash said. "Like Zorua did."
In return Zorua growled showing his diminutive fangs. "Just like it says in the Pokedex."
"When being trained a Pokemon mainly stays within its Pokeball." Moving forward Zorua placed a paw on a button and started up the tip again. "However there are many exceptions. Some Pokemon hate being confined."
"Okay than." Reaching forward Ash untied the rope about Pikachu. "I'll get rid of this. And these." He told them taking off the rubber gloves that he had been wearing. "Is that better?" Ash asked holding out a finger for Pikachu and Zorua to shake.
The finger was too tempting and with a giggle Zorua took the chance. Lunging forward he snapped his jaws shut but too late. Ash had seen and moved his finger at the last minute keeping it pain free.
"Still not good enough?"
It would have been if you let me bite you. Zorua whined sitting down with a huff.
Soft thumping got their attention and they turned to look at the Pokemon running from the long grass to peck at the bare earth. "A Pidgey!" Ash exclaimed pulling out his Pokedex and looking at it. "Pikachu go get it!"
No.
"Okay than Zorua!" Ash yelled looking down at the fox.
Cocking his head at the Pidgey Zorua thought. Nah. With a yawn he plopped down on the ground stretching and scratching an itch behind the tuft of fur on top of his head.
"Will you two ever listen to me?"
No. They both said at the same time.
"But why not?"
Because. Pikachu said simply running up a tree to stand with a smile on the branch.
"Okay I get the message. I don't want or need your help to get that thing, I will get it all by myself!"
Tossing his bag aside Ash brushed his vest away and grabbed one of the many empty Pokeballs that sat on his belt. "All right. I've pledged to catch all the Pokemon in the world. Now I'm ready to take the next step to becoming the number one Pokemon Master. Enjoy your last moments of freedom Pidgey because you're mine!"
"Pokeball go!" Ash yelled tossing the ball. It soared through the air and smacked the Pokemon right above the beak.
Ouch that has got to hurt. Zorua muttered wincing in sympathy.
"I did it!" Ash cheered slashing the air. "Huh?"
With a click the ball opened and Pidgey reappeared. Looking no the less worse for wear the bird just ran off into the weeds. "To capture a Pokemon you usually have your own Pokemon battle with the other."
"Now you tell me."
It tends to be common sense. Pikachu added.
"But I have to do everything myself!" Ash yelled turning to look at the laughing Pikachu. For once it wasn't Zorua that was laughing.
With a sigh Zorua got to his paws and moved towards the bag. Gripping the zipper in his mouth he opened and ducked his head inside. Nose scrunched against the smell he struggled to pull the shirt loose. "That's it!"
Moving into the weeds with the extra crispy shirt in hand Ash went to catch the Pidgey by himself. From where he was on the ground Zorua couldn't see the fight. But he didn't need to for he could feel it. The wind that whipped through the grass was show enough for a wind attack. But that didn't hold Zorua's attention. No what did was the approaching Rattata.
He was fine with it sniffing around like it started, but the second it moved towards the still open bag the line was drawn. With a growl Zorua stood up drawing attention as it leered at the rat.
It didn't do a thing so it moved to its fallback. With the purple glow about it changed into a Rattata and giggled. The real one cocked its head backing up as it tried to grasp what happened. Giggling again Zorua stepped forward. What can't fight yourself?
Shaking its head Rattata stood its ground. Fine than. Jumping forward Zorua let the illusion slip and clawed the Rattata in the face. "Hey what are you doing?" Ash asked.
Taking the pause that Zorua offered from Ash returning the Rattata quickly tackled Zorua and ran off. Stupid rat I outta run after it and show it my claws. Zorua growled.
"A forest Pokemon Rattata, it likes cheese, nuts, fruits and berries."
"Yah but this isn't a forest it's an open field!"
Oh don't worry I'm fine, I don't need any help. Zorua grumbled slowly getting to his paws with a wince. His right side, the side that was directly hit was sore, and stiff like what happens after a bad exercise.
"It also comes out into open fields to steal food from stupid travellers."
"That means I'm stupid?"
We have a winner! Pikachu laughed rolling onto his back still on the branch.
A call got Ash's attention and he stood up to see better. In the field by the long grass where he had fought were three Pidgey's. Looking around Zorua watched as he bent and grabbed a nearby stone. With a cry he tossed it.
Wow hope you can through a Pokeball better than a stone. Zorua mussed stretching out the stiffness. Being scared by the stone that landed before them the Pidgey separated flying off. A little farther from where they had stood was the dim figure of another bird Pokemon and Ash set his sights on it grabbing up another rock and tossing it in his hand.
"I got you this time."
Ash I wouldn't. Zorua warned looking closer at the bird, it wasn't a Pidgey but he wasn't to sure what it was. I don't think that's a Pidgey.
The stone was tossed and even from this distance they could hear the solid thump of it connecting. "I got it!" Looking closer at the bird as it shifted to look at Ash he tried to make out what it was. "What is that?"
"Unlike Pidgey Spearow has a terrible is very wild and will sometimes attack other Pokemon and Humans."
You idiot! Zorua yelled.
With a flap of its strong wings Spearow dived at Ash. With a yell Ash dived himself hitting the ground hard to dodge, grabbing his bag he got to his feet and used it to block the incoming attacks. On one of the circling's Spearow angled a little higher, and spotted Pikachu.
New target in sight it dived at Pikachu who nearly ducked in time. "Hey leave Pikachu alone it didn't throw the rock I did!"
"Wild Pokemon tend to be jealous of Human trained Pokemon." The Pokedex put in.
Slipping Pikachu grabbed onto the branch and held on watching Spearow circle around from the corner of his eye. Paniking Pikachu launched a lightning attack hitting Spearow and stopping it right in its tracks.
Falling to the ground after the attack Spearow got up tears in its eyes and cried out. Answering calls reached them from a large Oak tree not far from where they were. A swarm launched from the tree flying quickly towards them to aid their family member. We should run.
"Should we run?" Ash asked looking at his Pokemon.
Yes! Pikachu yelled taking off with Ash and Zorua not far behind.
"Don't worry I'll protect you two!" Ash yelled as they passed some trees.
Yah right! Pikachu yelled running faster and leaving Ash behind.
Screw this. Looking at the approaching birds Zorua's blue eyes flashed before he jumped into the air with purple around him. See yah later! Flapping his wings hard Zorua pulled away.
Some Spearow though recovered from the shock quickly and flew after him. Weaving through the limbs of tree's he did all he could to lose the more experienced flyers. A peck to his back made his flaps stutter and he wobbled through a set of branches. More pecks and more wobbles forced him closer to the ground.
His back felt like it was on fire from the attacks. The sharp beaks digging through his back. Dropping the illusion he fell the last foot to the ground and started running. His fur was knotted on his back now, drips of blood darkening the grey hair.
Leave me alone! They didn't answer instead they attacked harder. Talons scratched fur, beaks pecked skin. Stumbling through the woods Zorua could hear the sound of running water getting closer. I said leave me alone! Power rushed through him focusing before his snout and collected.
Just before his nose a purple ball collected energy cracking off of it. Go away! With a cry the ball was launched into the swarm of approaching birds connecting with a centre and exploding to knock the others away.
Looking down the stream more Zorua could see Ash carrying Pikachu as he struggled to get away from more off the birds. As he watched Ash jumped into the water and was swept away with the current.
Looking at the water that rushed past him Zorua sighed. Pikachu you owe me. Taking the leap of faith Zorua hit the water hard. He instantly started to flail around losing sense of up and down, left or right. He didn't know how to swim.
Water rushed around pushing in what felt like all directions. Rocks smashed into him making him want to cry out. He struggled to hold air in his lungs and not open his mouth but it was a losing battle. Suddenly the water left him and he flew through the air. Opening his mouth to take in air he choked. He didn't close it in time and hit the water with a crack.
He screamed air escaping him as water rushed in to take its place.
Opening his eyes against the sting of rushing water Zorua coughed more water rushing in. Is this is. First day away from the lab, and I die.
The water calmed and without the current pushing him he slowly rose from the depths. Surfacing he bumped into the rocks and let out a soft whine weak from the attacks and swallowing so much water. "Oh god!"