Note:
This story takes place in an updated Kanto region, but before Generation VI. It mainly takes inspiration from the Pokemon Adventures Manga. I do not own Pokemon, I only own the OCs.
"And it looks like they are evenly matched yet again!" The announcer roared as the two dragon Pokemon collided with there attacks. "This has truly been an electrifying battle as both sides are giving there all. But which who will come out victorius?" The camera shifted, zooming in on a tall, but calm blonde woman dressed in a black dress. "Cynthia, the champion of the Sinnoh region?" The camera then shifted again to a red headed man dressed in what seemed like a nobleman's outfit with a cape. "Or Lance, the dragon master?"
"Garchomp, Brick Break lets go!" The woman commanded.
Garchomp roared as its' claw began to glow white. It ran forward.
"Dragonite, Dragon Claw!" Dragonite also roared as it ran foward, its' claws glowing with a greenish aura.
The attacks collided as a small shock wave shook the colosseum, forcing the two Pokemon back.
"Use Draco Meteor!" Dragonite was then engulfed by an even brighter aura as the sky darkened, then massive glowing meteorites materialized, hurdling towards Garchomp.
"Dragon Rush!" Garchomp then charged forward, as it leaped avoiding each meteorite, it was about ten feet from Dragonite when the last meteorite landed on Garchomp, exploding on impact.
"Oh, that's got to hurt!" The announcer yelled.
Lance at smirked as it looked like a direct hit, when suddenly Garchomp leaped out of the smoke. It then became engulfed in flames as it dive-bombed into Dragonite.
"Oooo, and that Dragon Rush attack hits its mark!"
"Crap..." Lance growled as Dragonite stumbled back. "Don't let up, Hyper Beam now!"
"Flamethrower." Garchomp then expelled a stream of bright orange flames from its' mouth as Dragonite shot a glowing yellow beam of energy from its' mouth. The attacks collided with a flash.
"Jacob?!"
Jake paused the TV. "Yeah Mom?" He called back.
"Jacob, aren't you ready? The Professor's waiting."
"Yeah, we gotta start our journey!" His brother yelled, with obvious enthusiasm in his voice.
Jake smiled warmly as he shut off the television.
"Alright, I'm coming." Jake stood up, putting on his grey hoodie and grabbing his bag. He stepped in front of the mirror smiling as he made sure he was looking his best. He then turned to the curled up mass on his bed.
"Come on Gible, it's time to start our adventure."
There was a yawn as the stubby, stout little Pokemon sat up. Jake chuckled as he lifted up his still drowsy Gible.
"You ready to make it to the big leagues buddy?"
Gible was Jake's very first Pokemon, whom he had hatched from an egg, as well as his best friend.
Gible grunted happily as it clamped down on Jakes head softly.
"Heheh, alright then, let's go." Jake then returned Gible to it's pokeball as he headed down the steps. His mother was in the kitchen and smiled warmly as she saw Jake come down the steps. His little brother, Justin, could hardly contain himself. He had been counting down the days until he would finally turn ten years old, and now the day was finally here.
"What took you so long Jake? We've been waiting forever." Justin tapped his foot impatiently.
"Well sorry bro, I guess I lost track of time." Jake rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "But I'm here now."
"Yes! Finally, our adventure begins!"
"Now hold on you two,". Their mother approached them. "Before you go, I want you two to take these." She then handed the two matching Pokegears. "While I won't be able to keep an eye on you two, I at least want to stay in touch."
"Don't worry Mom, we'll be fine." Jake said ad he took the Pokegear.
"Better safe than sorry." She retorted as she went back into the kitchen.
Jake grinned but then felt his brother tug on his arm. "Come on bro, we've got to go see the professor!" He whined.
"All right all right." Jake put on his Pokegear. "Let's go."
And with that, the brothers headed out.
Pallet Town, a pleasent little town. Untouched by the sands of time. Even after the legendary Red went off to become the champion of Kanto, Pallet remained the humble little town it always was. But the boys didn't mind, the people were nice and the town still retained a certain charm, and who wouldn't want to live by the ever famous Professor Oak?
The boys waisted no time as they headed for the large laboratory in the center of town. "Oh man, can you believe it bro?"Justin could hardly contain himself. "We finally get to start our journy, we finally get to become trainers."
"Yeah you're lucky bro." Justin looked up somewhat puzzled. "Mom wouldn't even let me go on a journey when I was ten. The only reason she let you go is that I'm with you."
Justin still seemed puzzled as they went inside.
"Ah, welcome boys, I've been expecting you."
The two brothers turned to see Professor Oak before them, smiling.
"Professor!" They said in unison.
"Your mother told me how you'd be arriving,"
"Professor!" Justin Sprang forward. "Did it arrive Professor?"
"Ah yes," Professor Oak walked over towards a lone pokeball on the counter. "I just got off the phone with Professor Juniper." He picked up the pokeball, handing it to Justin. "I believe this is the Pokemon you asked for."
Justin's face lit up. "Yes!" He grabbed the pokeball. "Thank you professor!" Justin couldn't wait, he tossed the pokeball in the air and out emerged a somewhat chubby orange and black, pig-like Pokemon. "My Pokemon..." Justin squealed, barely containing his happiness as it landed in his hands.
"It's called a Tepig." The professor explained. "A fire type, you should raise it will."
"Don't worry Professor I will." Without Waisting anytime, Justin bolted out, his new Pokemon in hand.
"W-wait a minute!" But Justin was already gone. "I didn't even get to give him his Pokedex..." The professor sighed.
"Yeah, that's my brother for ya." Jake laughed. "Don't worry Professor, I'll make sure he gets it."
Professor Oak looked up, when it came back to him.
"Oh that's right, I haven't given you your Pokemon yet."
"Heheh, yeah"
"Well, lucky for you I just so happen to have three Pokemon here that you can choose from." The Professor then led Jake to a room with a counter with three pokeballs sitting on top.
"Now your starter Pokemon is an important decision so choose carefully." He then pick up one of the pokeballs and preside the button on the front. "Will it be Bulbasaur, the grass type Pokemon?" Suddenly a quadrupedal Pokemon with a large bulb on its' back sat where the pokeball did. "will it be Charmander the fire type Pokemon?" Next to Bulbasaur stood a bipedal orange lizard-like Pokemon with a flame on its' tail. "Or Squirtle, the water type Pokemon?" On the other edge of the table stood a light blue, turtle like Pokemon.
Jake thought as he looked at the three.
"Take your time, I know it can be difficult to decide sometimes."
"Hmmm," Jake said aloud. He examined them, all seemed to be looking up at him with an eager and hopeful look. Well that is, all except Charmander, who turned his head spitefully and crossed his arms. Jake looked puzzled.
"Say Professor."
"Yes?"
"What's with this one?" Jake asked pointing at Charmander.
"Oh you mean Charmander? Best to pick another one Jacob."
Jake looked at him, confused. "What do you mean, Professor?"
"Well you see, this Charmander is really prideful, it desires to become strong and that being said, wants a trainer that will help him achieve that goal."
"Okay, so?"
"Well so far every trainer that I've given it to, it has rejected. It refused to listen to them and eventually they either have to return it or it just leaves them."
"Oh wow."
"Charmander hardly even listens to me."
Jake thought for a moment. "Maybe I could be that trainer."
"Excuse me?"
"I could be the trainer that will help him become stronger."
"Now I don't know if-"
"I can at least try Professor." Jake insisted.
"Well I suppose if you're that confident, I suppose."
Professor Oak approached Charmander.
"Charmander I believe someone wants to care for you."
Charmander glared as Oak got closer and then without warning, head butted the Professor causing him to fall to the floor.
"Professor!" As Jake went over to the Professor, Charmander leaped from the counter and bolted for the front door.
"Are you okay?" Jake helped him up.
"Yes I'm alright." He stood up. "I've endured worse."
It didn't take long for the two to notice Charmander was gone.
"Oh dear, we need to find Charmander."
"I'm on it." Jake then headed for the door.
"Both of you return." Professor Oak recalled Bulbasaur and Squirtle as he ran after Jake.
The duo chased after the flame Pokemon as it showed no signs of slowing down, there chase eventually led them all the way to Viridian City. There Charmander ran into an old rundown building.
"Finally we've got him cornered." Jake said panting heavily.
"Careful Jacob, a cornered Pokemon almost always fights." Oak warned.
The two entered the building taking note of the cracked paint, overgrown foliage, and somewhat caved in roof.
"What is this place?" Jake asked.
"This is what used to be the Viridian City Gym." Jake looked around. "That is before they made a new gym."
"Why'd they do that?" Jake asked.
"Well it was soon found out that the Viridian City gym leader was in fact Giovanni, the ruthless leader of a crime organization called Team Rocket."
"Team Rocket eh?"
"After Team Rocket disbanded, this gym became abandoned, and a new gym with a new gym leader was built."
"Wait Professor, look."
Professor Oak looked forward to see Charmander standing in the corner looking particularly hostile.
"Ah there you are Charmander." Oak approached it slowly. "I've been worried about you."
Charmander only glared menacingly.
"Come now Charmander, don't be difficult."
Suddenly there was a loud growl.
"Charmander, you know better than-"
"Uh...Professor?"
Professor Oak turned only to see a large Nidoking towering over them.
"Oh dear..." It then roared firing several purple needles out of its' back, Jake shoved the Professor aside avoiding the needles.
"What was that?!" Jake asked as the needles melted through the floor.
"Poison Sting, don't let them hit you."
The Nidoking then swung its' massive claw at them, narrowly missing them.
"Okay that's it!" Jake then pulled out a pokeball. "Alright Gible, let's go!" He tossed the pokeball as his Gible popped out. "Take Down!" Gible then flung itself at the Nidoking, colliding with its stomach with a loud thud.
"Yes!" Jake grinned. " Take Down once more!" Gible then backed up, and lundged forward again.
The Nidoking growled and just as Gible jumped at it, it punched Gible with a hardened fist.
"Gible!"
"Careful!" Oak urged. "That's one powerful Mega Punch."
The Nidoking then fired Poison Sting at Gible
"Quick Gible, use Dig!" Immediately Gible burrowed underground, avoiding the Poison Sting. The Nidoking looked around prepared to where ever Gible surfaced, then to its' surprise Gible leaped out from right below it. Just as it looked down, Gible uppercutted it.
"Yes! Great job Gible."
Professor Oak looked amazed. "That's one strong Gible." he thought.
Unbeknownst to the duo, Charmander also seemed interested in the battle before it. Even it knew an ordinary Gible shouldn't stand a chance against a Nidoking. Charmander looked at Jake. Something about this human was different, he had been able to make this Gible stronger. Could it be? Could this human be capable if becoming his trainer?
"Alright Gible, use Dig once more!" Once again, Gible dived under ground but this time, the Nidoking was ready. With a growl, Nidoking stomped it's foot and immediately the building began to shake.
"W-w-what's going on?!" Jake asked shaking.
"I-i-i-it's using Earthquake!"
As the ground shook violently, suddenly Gible was shot out of the ground, then Nidoking charged foward, striking Gible with its' horn.
"Oh no!"
"That's one strong Horn Attack!"
Gible landed in front of Jake's feet. "Gible are you okay?" Gible tried to stand up but almost immediately fell onto its' knees. Jake groweled.
"Earthquake does twice as much damage when the opponent's underground."
"Right..." Jake growled. "Gible return." He then recalled Gible. "Well now what do we do?" The Nidoking growled menacingly as it approached them. Then Charmander stepped forward.
"Huh?" Jake looked puzzled.
Charmander glanced at Jake awaiting orders.
"Could it be?" Professor Oak that in disbelief. "Jacob, I think Charmander wants to battle." He explained.
"Huh? R-really?" He looked at Charmander, seeing the fighting spirit burning in his eyes. Jake smiled and nodded. "Alright let's try this. Charmander, Flamethrower!"
Oak looked shocked. "F-Flamethrower?"
Charmander's tail flame began to burn brighter and more intensely as a fireball formed in its' mouth and soon became a massive stream of flames which singed the Nidoking.
"Whao." Jake said in amazement. The Nidoking stood there still smoking and then toppled over. Jake ran over to Charmander. "That was amazing, you were awesome Charmander." Charmander smirked as it placed its' hands on its' hips pridefully.
"H-How did you know Charmander could use Flamethrower?" Oak asked amazed.
"I didn't." Jake explained. "I just took a chance."
Oak smiled. "Well we'd better get back to the lab."
Later back at the lab...
"Well Jacob, with Gible by your side I'd almost say, you might not need to pick a starter." Oak said as he placed Gible's pokeball in a healing machine.
"Truth be told, that's not our first time battling." Jake said sheepishly.
The machine finished healing Gible. "I can tell." Oak said as he handed Jake the pokeball. "Still you're welcome to choose one if you want to."
"R-Really Professor?" Jake asked surprised.
"You're still starting journey aren't you?"
"Good point." Suddenly there was a feint growl, Jake looked down to see Charmander holding its' own pokeball in its hands.
The Professor's eyes widened. "I don't believe it..."
Charmander placed the pokeball in front of Jake and began to tap its' foot impatiently.
"Jacob, I think Charmander...wants you to be its' trainer."
"Ya think so?" Jake kneeled down and picked up the pokeball. "Do you wanna come with me Charmander?" Charmander almost immediately pressed the button on the center, recalling it into the pokeball.
"Hahahaha, I think that answers your question." Oak laughed.
"I guess it does." Jake laughed back.
"Well then, Charmander's yours." Suddenly something came to Professor Oak. "Oh that's right the Pokedex." He then grabbed to Pokedexes off the counter behind him. "Do make sure your brother gets his."
"Sure Professor, but um...what are these for again?"
"This device will record and provide information for every Pokemon you encounter, but it will also keep track of the levels of your Pokemon as well as the moves they learn."
"Huh, well, yeah I should definitely get this to Justin."
"Now I'm guessing you plan on participating in the world tournament at the indigo plateau?"
"You guessed right."
The Professor chuckled. "Then you'll need to collect badges no doubt. If I may make a suggestion, I'd say you should start at Pewter City, Brock's been seeking new challengers."
"Pewter City huh? Alright I'm there." Jake turned, heading for the door. "By the way thanks again for Charmander Professor, oh and for getting my brother his Pokemon."
"Anytime son, have fun on your journey, take good care of Charmander."
"I will, thanks again Professor." And with that, Jake left the lab. As he stepped out, he pulled out his two pokeballs. He tossed them in the air as Gible and Charmander both popped out if their pokeballs. "All right you two, you guys ready for an adventure?" Gible growled enthusiastically while Charmander simply smirked, crossing his arms.
"Alright, next stop, Pewter City!"
Authors note: And the adventure begins. For those who are wondering, who gave Jake Gible's egg will be revealed in time, but feel free guess.
Oh and for those who are wondering, Jake's real name is Jacob, but he prefers to be called Jake.
Anyways, next up: Road to Pewter City