Chapter 1

Atop a hill, we meet two certain beloved teen gym leaders, Brock and Misty, watching the sunset.

"It's been six years now," spoke up the red-haired one.

"Yep," Brock spoke up in reply.

"I still can't believe he's gone. I mean, we saw him go, but still..."

"Let's not dwell on the past, Misty."

"I know, I know."

"Cheer up. Remember the upcoming tournament?"

"The one celebrating the opening of the Pallet town gym? Yes, Brock, I do. Can't wait for it to start, though it's too bad you aren't entering."

"I have to go help the Nurse Joy in Lavender town, remember?"

"Yeah, I do. Remember when you had that obsession with all the Joys and Jennys?"

"Yeah, I do," Brock admitted with a small chuckle. "Those were the good old days."

"Yeah, the days with Ash," Misty said with a small, sad smile just barely visible.

"He's at a better place now. Cheer up," Brock said, patting her on the back, pushing himself to his feet, and walking away, leaving Misty just sitting there, staring into the now night sky.

The next morning, we find our two gym-leading friends talking amongst a small group of people, including a trainer with brown hair, a blue shirt, and a small journal labeled "Field Notes".

"...And that's how I figured out where Pikachu has been going at night all these years, after Ash left." concluded Gary Oak, famed researcher from Pallet town, which where was the group was now. "I still think that it's a shame he died so young."

"Remember, that was six years ago," Misty reminded him. "Although, I know how you feel."

"Same," the rest of the group replied.

"Well, the tournament is coming up soon. I, for one, am wondering who the gym leader is going to be. Anyone got any ideas?" asked a blue haired trainer, probably around 16 years old, who had a piplup on her head.

"For all we know, it could be you, Dawn!" Gary said. "Anyway, Brock and I have to start heading for Lavender now, right Brock?"

"I almost forgot," Brock admitted. "Yeah, we should really be going. See you later, guys."

"Yeah, see you later, you two." said Misty.

And with that, they left.

In a city far away, Many people, including Misty, Dawn, and May, were gathered around the entrance to a very large building.

"And without further ado, I announce this tournament, celebrating the opening of the Bond gym... open!" yelled a voice coming from a man in the entryway. All at once, people began rushing inside to watch the first match. The competitors had already been told when their battles would be, so there would be no wait for the battles to begin.

"Well, this is it, Pikachu," spoke a cloaked figure who had been watching this affair. "Our first battle is tomorrow, so we'll have lots of time to get ready."

"Pika," added in the Pikachu.

Author's Note:

...Well? How'd I do? This is the first story I've written, (or am writing,) so I would love some feedback. What should I change? What should I keep the same? I need to know some of this stuff if I'm going to get better, so please review! Just know that I already have the story planned, so I will not take suggestions on that. But if there's anything else, please let me know. Oh, and the tournament is at the Indigo Plateau, if you didn't already know. This was pretty much just a prologue, so the chapters should get longer from here on out.

-LSL