***Before you read, know that I do not own pokemon, or have any right affiliated with pokemon.
-This story is also based around one of the Nuzlocke rules, that a pokemon dies if it faints. Most battles in this story will be regulated and pokemon will not die, but wild battles, or battles from organizations may lead to death of a pokemon. This, along with some strong language, is why this particular story is rated M. Also know this story may involve some OldRivalShipping (Blue in this story is the male, and Green is the female, like in the American manga and such), which may be fleshed out as it progresses. This story well derive some elements from the manga, and from the game. Slightly from the anime, but most elements will be original or modified work of my own. With that, enjoy.-
*Exposition Start*
Blue Oak was a little over 3 months older than his two childhood friends and rivals, Red and Green, who were 4 days apart themselves, Green being the youngest. As such, he got his official trainer license and pokedex before them, and started his journey at the age of 15, the new age a trainer must meet to be allowed to enter a league. He did not pick a starter, for he had an Eevee he has raised from an egg, the only thing he had to remember his parents by. So Blue set out on his journey, catching some pokemon here and there, being frustrated by a locked gym door in Viridian city. Next he fought through Viridian Forest, thus arriving in Pewter city. Using his caught pokemon alongside Eevee, he beat Brock and continued his journey. He made his way, slowly, through , then once again beating the gym leader, Misty this time. Saffron city, being closed down, he made his way towards the town of Vermillion city. It was here he fought the battle hardened . It was his closest match ever, and it had came down to his Eevee against Surge's Raichu. Raichu badly injured the Eevee, almost killing it, and it had a permanent ailment which made it far too dangerous for it to battle. Due to his strong connection with his Eevee, Blue chose to quit his journey and return home. He released all of his pokemon, only keeping Eevee.
*Exposition End*
Blue and Eevee stood at the small path leading into Pallet Town, anxious of what they would deal with once people, mainly their friends, heard of his decision. He sneakily darted to his house, where he found his sister Daisy.
"Hey Daisy, can you not tell anyone I'm back, not even gramps?"
"I suppose, but he will notice tonight once he comes home from the lab."
Blue let out a sigh and a slight smile as him and Eevee walked upstairs, and he got on his laptop. Green appeared to also be online, so he sent a casual 'What's up?' message to her. He forgot that you can check people's locations from where they sent a particular message, so Green was able to check where he was, and her being curious to how far he had traveled, she did check. Within 2 minutes she was at his door, then in his room once Daisy let her in.
"Blue!" Her voice was filled with excitement. They had not seen each other for about two and a half months.
"Oh! Hey Green." His reply sounded oddly somber, Green had never heard him speak with such a grim tone.
"I see Eevee, but where are your other Pokemon? Surely you have caught some." It was a cautious question, not prying but obviously wanting information.
"I released them all, my journey is over."
"What? Blue, you love battling and pokemon and everything to do with them. Why would you quit?
"It wasn't fun." Blue said it blankly, as if it was obvious.
"Don't you dare, Blue. I know you, and I know that that is a lie. Tell me the truth. Please." It wasn't begging, or pleading. It was more intense protectiveness over her childhood friend. She could tell something wasn't right.
"Eevee was hurt, and can not battle anymore. Ever. He could die. But he loves battling so much, I couldn't force him to the sidelines for my own selfish need for adventure."
"That is bullshit Blue. Eevee loves being with you, he would of had fun just traveling. Yes, it would've been hard for him at first, but being with you, such a great trainer, he would've adjusted and adapted." With that, she stormed out of Blue's room, in tears. BLue felt terrible, but because he made her cry, not because of his decision. He decided he would go see his grandpa to see if Eevee could ever do anything again, not just battling. He let Eevee climb onto his shoulder, something it had done since it was a baby. Daisy looked sad, she must of heard the argument, but she decided not to say so. Blue gave a thankful nod and headed outside. He quickly made his way to the lab before anyone else could stop and question him. Blue, arriving at the door, suddenly was full of quilt. He had given up everything he always dreamed of, and Eevee would of been able to do other things, and experience the journey alongside him. Maybe Green was right. No matter, he chose to own up to his decision and opened the lab door. He saw his grandpa at his desk, and he began slowly striding towards him, but then the door to the lab opened again.
"You fucking prick. You go and throw everything away, not even thinking of the consequences, or what may happen later. You gave up before you got to the damn ring. Blue, you don't deserve the title of Pokemon trainer." Red had said all of this with so much disdain in his voice that Blue actually winced. Eevee hopped to the floor and bared his teeth towards Red.
"Don't attack me Eevee, you might die." Red was furious, and he had lost his filter.
"Red, please, calm down and let's talk about this," Professor Oak butted in, trying to deescalate the situation.
"No, your grandson, 'The Great Blue, Conquerer of the Kanto Region', as he always called himself before he left, quit. He fucking quit Professor, then he returns home and he makes Green cry. She just wanted to help her friend, and he acts like a prick. He only cares about himself." Oak takes this in, then turns to Blue.
"Is this true? Did you quit?" It was a serious question, expecting an answer.
"Yeah gramps, I did. Eevee sustained a bad attack and the doctor said he couldn't ever battle again, so I lost hope, not wanting to force Eevee to the sidelines for the rest of his life, and gave up." Blue was crying, he didn't want to hurt anyone, or disappoint his friends. As he covered his face and cried, Green hugged him.
"Just restart Blue. Your grandpa still has the three starters, just pick yours and start again. Learn from this. Don't beat yourself up." She gave a couple glances to the professor, and he went to a machine that held three pokeballs.
"Blue, if you want to try again, please pick one."
"Alright gramps," Blue said between the sniffles. "I want Bulbasaur, since Green's favorite is Squirtle and Red's is Charmander, I'll have Bulbasaur." He gave a sincere look to his two, hopefully still, friends. Professor Oak handed him the pokeball and wished him luck in the Kanto League.
"Nah gramps, I'm going to Johto this time. Eevee and I need a change."
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Thank you guys for taking the time to read my story, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Please be nice and constructive in your feedback. I plan on continuing this story as is, but any requests will be considered. Questions will always be answered at the beginning of the next chapter. Thanks!
