This is the first of a new series. Basically, it's about a girl who was raised by Dragon Pokemon. Ash and co. are in here too. They meet up with her when she saves them. Read and Rate and Comment, please!!
Prologue: Dragess sniffed the air. She smelt humans coming up the pass into the mountains. Dragess was too weak from losing her child to fight. Her head extended, the huge Dragonite listened closely for the sound of metal that would indicate these humans were hunters. There was no noise, but the faint crying of a baby. Dragess' heart ached as she remembered her own little one. The humans were just around the bend when they stopped suddenly, put something on the ground and left. Curious, Dragess crawled around the corner. There, in a basket, was a young human girl, about two years old. Dragess knew she had been abandoned, but why? A familiar scent came to her and she understood. Dragess would take care of this baby in place of her own. For this girl was a Dragon Child!!!
Aerise walked to the edge of a cliff. Crouching, she looked at the soft mud there. People had been here and she had better warn her mother, Dragess of the danger. She got up and ran swiftly to the den. Dragess was with Aerise's cousins, Marle and Windla. Concentrating, Aerise sent her thoughts to her mother. Dragess looked uneasy because humans were rare in these cold mountains. Except for the hunters. She smelled the air. There was a blizzard coming and that would mean safety for the hunted. ' Do not worry, Aerise. The humans cannot get us now, but we have to find shelter. ' Aerise nodded. She understood. Dragess, Marle and Windla went into the den, but Aerise stayed out to gather firewood. As she wandered through the forest, she didn't notice the heavy clouds coming up behind her, fast. When the snow started, Aerise was taken completely by surprise. Luckily, her mother had taught her what to do in this situation. She found an overhanging branch and crawled under it. Aerise sent her thoughts out and suddenly, there was a small fire in front of her. Aerise grinned. She had always been different from her fellow dragons, but she could make a better fire than any of them! Just then, she heard a noise. Someone was stumbling towards her. Aerise peered out from under the branches. Three young humans were standing there, shivering in the harsh wind. Two were boys, one with spiky, black hair and black eyes, the other with spiked, brown hair and half-closed eyes. The third was a girl with short, red hair. There was even a Pikachu with them. As Aerise watched, the boy with black hair stumbled and fell. Aerise knew that she had to help. Running out from her shelter, she headed towards the four. Motioning with her head, she led them to the shelter. The older boy picked up the younger and carried him to the fire. The red-head stared at Aerise. " Who are you? " she asked. " Aerise. " Aerise answered shortly, busying herself with gathering pine needles for a bed for the unconcious boy. " I'm Misty, this is Brock and that's Ash. Where did you come from? " Misty said, pointing. " I was right here when you came along. You shouldn't have been out in a snowstorm. " Dragess had taught Aerise to speak the human language. " Thankyou for saving us. " the one called Brock said. ( He wasn't going ga-ga because he was exhausted. ) " I was taught to always help the less fortunate. Grab that branch, Brock and pass it over. " Aerise stripped off the bark and ground it up on a convenient rock. When it was paste, she laid it on the black-haired boy's forehead. 'What was his name again?' wondered Aerise. 'Oh, yeah, Ash.' " That paste will hopefully bring his fever down. We should rest as it seems this storm is going to last awhile. " So saying, Aerise lay down and was immediately asleep. Brock and Misty took her advice and soon, they too, were in dreamland. Aerise woke suddenly. Something was wrong. Suddenly, she realized that the storm had stopped and it was the quiet that had woken her up. Creeping out from under the branch, Aerise saw it was a beautiful morning. She also saw her father, Dralite, searching for her. ' Father! Over here! ' Aerise called to her father's mind. His head turned and he flew over. ' Aerise! We were worried. Come, you're mother's waiting. ' ' Oh! There's three humans who sheltered with me. One is very sick and we must help them. Can they be allowed with us? ' Dralite looked uneasy but nodded. Aerise ran back, woke Misty and Brock and told them to come out and bring Ash. As she came into the bright sunlight, Misty stopped dead. " Aerise, t-t-that's a Dragonite! " she squeaked. " Of course! Meet Dralite, my father. " Misty's mouth dropped open and she stared. Brock emerged and almost dropped Ash, he was so surprised. " Pika pi! " Pikachu cried. ( Watch it, Brock! ) Brock couldn't say a thing as Aerise climbed onto Dralite's broad back. " Well, are you coming or not? You're friend needs medicine! " Misty gulped, then carefully climbed up behind Aerise. Brock handed Ash up to Aerise and clambered on himself. Pikachu jumped up onto Dralite's neck and peered anxiously at the unconcious Ash. Misty screamed as Dralite took a running jump and flew up into the blue, morning sky. They landed safely back at the den and Brock, Misty and Pikachu immediately jumped off, looking a little sick. Dragess came out and surveyed the situation. A deep sadness passed across her face, but it was soon gone. Dragess carefully picked Ash up in her mouth and walked into the huge cave that was the den. Aerise followed. Misty and Brock looked at each other, then at the great Dragonite and ran after Aerise, Pikachu on their heels. Once in, they stopped again. There were Dragonite's, Dragonairs and Dratini's everywhere!! All their attention was focused on Ash, who was lying on a mat of ferns on the ground. As Misty and Brock ran in, the attention shifted to them. To say the least, they were scared. Aerise appeared from a side entrance and looked at the frozen pair by the main entrance. She smiled and told them to come in. Hesitantly, they joined her. Ash moaned and shifted on the mat. Slowly, he opened his eyes and saw a pretty girl with long, blue hair, violet eyes and a slim build looking down at him. The girl was wearing a belly-top and long pants, made of some kind of fur. Was he dreaming? This girl looked like an angel. Suddenly, he spotted Misty and Brock and then he knew it was no dream. Ash blinked and carefully sat up. He looked around and his mouth fell open as he spotted all the Dragon Pokemon. " Ash? Are you okay? " asked Misty. Ash nodded, shifting his attention to the other girl. " Who are you and what am I doing here? " he asked. " I am Aerise and you are here because you had snow sickness. You were very lucky that I saw you and your friends. " The biggest Dragonite ambled over. Aerise leaned against it, tired. ' Welcome human. You have been sick but my daughter saved you. ' Ash started at the voice in his head. He realized that it must have been the humongous Dragonite. ' Yes, it is me. I am Dragess. What were you doing out yesterday, when you should have known better? ' " We've never traveled through mountains before and didn't know. " Ash yawned, suddenly exhausted. Against his will, his eyes closed and he drifted off into sleep. " Come, Misty and Brock, you can sleep over here. " Aerise led them to a couple more mats and they gratefully lay down and slept. ' Aerise, I have to tell you something. ' Dragess said when Aerise was back. ' As I am sure you know by now, you are not really a dragon. ' Aerise nodded. She had noticed her similarity to the humans. ' You are not an average human, though. You are what is called a Dragon Child. I found you 13 years ago, when you were two. Your parents had abandoned you and I knew I had to take care of you. The night you were found, I had a dream. In this dream, I was told that when you were 15, you would meet three humans. A hot-tempered red-head, a young boy whom you would save and an older boy who would be a great friend. These humans you brought are the ones from my dream. When they have rested, you have to leave with them. ' ' But why? ' ' Because you are destined for great things outside in the world. Do you understand? ' ' Yes, but I will miss all of you so much! ' Aerise said, crying. ' We will always be with you, in your heart and we will watch over you and your new friends. Be warned though, many in the world are evil and will try to kill you because of your powers. Use them wisely and you will grow in strength and wisdom. Now, sleep for you leave tomorrow. ' Aerise obediently went to her bed, but didn't sleep for a long time. The next morning, Ash, Misty and Brock were all recovered. When Aerise said she was going with them, they looked pretty happy to have a new companion. The four set off, Aerise turning to catch a last glimpse of her mother and father and her home before it was swallowed by the trees.
Personally, I think this is one of my best stories, but I won't know unless you rate and comment!! * hint, hint! * Tell me what you thought and what you think I could have done better. The Author, Articuno.