Hey guys! This is a revamp of a fan fiction I tried to work on a while back. It didn't work out well, so I went back to the drawing board and here I am! Enjoy chapter 1 of Pokemon: The New Generation!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon in any way shape or form.
Chapter 1: The First Step to Greatness
Our story starts in the familiar town of Pallet, where some of the greatest trainers ever have started their journeys to become Pokemon masters. Some have succeeded where others have not, but Pallet Town is famous for one trainer in particular; the original Pokemon "Master" Ash Ketchum. Many have tried to do what Ash has done, but nobody has come close in almost 10 years. Today starts another set of journeys for trainers, and possibly the next Pokemon Master.
"Today's the big day!" a young trainer said as he stretched out of bed and looked out of his window. He looked to see the sun rising, Pidgey chirping and the smell of an adventure was in the air. As the boy day dreamt out the window, a middle aged woman appeared in his doorway.
"Jayson Masters, what are you still doing in your pajamas? The professor is going to run out of Pokemon if you don't hurry and get ready!" the brown-haired woman said. She stood dressed in a yellow blouse, a blue dress with a flour stained apron around her waist . Her son turned around in distaste at the fact his mother called him by his real name.
"Mom, You know I hate it when you use my real name! My friends call me Jay for a reason, and I'm getting ready now don't worry." Jay reassured his mother. Jay ruffled his black hair in embarrassment, considering he didn't even have his clothes or supplies ready for his trip. His mother noticed this, and like most good mothers do, planned ahead of her son's forgetfulness.
"You're just like your father" she said half smiling. "I left you your clothes in the bathroom, your backpack is sitting downstairs, and you got a package in the mail that I left on the table. Now hurry and get going!"
Jay smiled and nodded his head. "Right, thanks mom!" he uttered as he ran out of his room. Jay ran so quickly he almost knocked his mother over in excitement. She smiled as she left the room and headed back downstairs. Jay in the meantime showered, brushed his teeth and then got dressed in his new journey outfit which consisted of a black short sleeve shirt, a tan pair of cargo shorts and a red cut-off sweatshirt with black and white running shoes. The young trainer spiked his hair in the front, zipped up his sweatshirt and sprinted down the stairs.
After eating a quick breakfast, Jay was about ready to grab his bag and run. However he completely forgot the package his mom said came. He quickly did an about face and reached for a small brown box on the table. The packaging read it was from the Unova region. Jay quickly ripped the package open and found a note.
"Jay, Best of luck on your journey. I wish I could be there to see you off but duty calls! I'll be rooting for you every step of the way. I bought this necklace in Black City and thought you'd like it. Be safe. – Dad"
Inside the box was a Luxury Ball attached to a tan piece of rope. Jay picked it up, smiled and soon wrapped it around his neck. "Thanks Dad," he thought to himself, "I won't let you down!" Jay then walked to the front door, grabbed his green backpack and ran out the door. "See you later mom! I'll be back with my new Pokemon before I leave!" With that, Jay was out the door and halfway down the street.
Pallet Town was a quiet place to live, but the town was lively as of late. The town was celebrating the 5 year anniversary of Ash Ketchum's first Kanto League Championship. After making the Top 16 his first time, Ash eventually returned after his adventures in Unova to take park in the Kanto League, becoming the victor and the newest champion. The town honored Ash's victory by putting up a statue of him in the town square. As Jay walked past the statue of the great trainer, all he could do is smile. Eventually the young trainer came to a familiar set of stairs which lead to a building with a windmill in the back.
"Finally, I'm here!" Jay exclaimed as he walked up the stairs. He stood in front of the large door and ever so nervously reached his hand out to knock on it. Soon enough, a familiar figure dressed in a white lab coat opened the door. However, instead of a white haired man answering the call of a trainer; it was a brown, spikey haired young man in his place.
"Hello, my name is Professor Gary Oak, and welcome to my lab."
And so I leave you all with this cliffhanger! Sorry if this isn't as interesting as most would have hoped, but for character development sake it had to be done. The next chapter is where things get interesting!
Next time: Chapter 2! Ash's old rival and friend Gary has been revealed to be the new regional professor of Kanto! What changes have been made to the lab? And what Pokemon will Jay choose? Find out next time!