A/N I came up with this story from a dream I had a long time ago, and turned it into this. Be sure to let me know how you like it. I don't own Pokemon.

Pokémon: Nightmare of the Demons

Chapter 1: New and Old Friends

The story begins with Ash, Pikachu, Dawn, Piplup, and Brock making their way through a forest. While they were walking, they find someone with brown hair, wearing a black jacket, red t-shirt, gray jeans, brown boots, and carrying a messenger bag, while sitting on a ledge, writing on a sketch book with a Rapidash, a Sandslash, a Haunter, and a Poochyena next to him. He notices that someone was behind him, turns around, and says,

? : "Oh, hi there."

Ash: "Hey. Uh, what are you doing over there?"

?: "I'm just putting the finishing touches on this picture of the field out there."

Dawn: "Picture?"

Edward: "Yeah. My name's Edward. Edward McCaul. I'm an artist. Want to see?"

Ash: "Sure."

Then they all walked over to him, looked at the picture, and Brock says,

Brock: "Wow, that picture looks great."

Ash: "Yeah, it sure does."

Edward: "Thanks." (Stands up) "By the way, who are you guys?"

Ash: "Oh yeah. My name's Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, and this is my best buddy, Pikachu."

Pikachu: "Pika, Pikachu."

Dawn: "I'm Dawn, and this is my partner, Piplup."

Piplup: "Pip, Piplup."

Brock: "My name's Brock."

Edward: "Nice to meet you all. These are all my Pokémon. Rapidash, Sandslash, Haunter and Poocheyana."

Brock: "They all look very healthy."

Edward: "Thanks. So what brings you all out here?"

Ash: "Well, we're trying to find a town somewhere, but we've kind of been wondering in this forest for quite a while now."

Edward: "Oh. Well, I been through this forest more than once, and my hometown is not far from here. I can show you the way if you like."

Dawn: "Wow, could you?"

Brock: "We'd really appreciate it."

Edward: "Sure thing."

Edward returned his Pokémon into their Pokéballs, putted his sketch book into his messenger bag, and began walking through the forest with Ash and his friends. After a while, they see a tomboy green-haired girl with a Shinx sending away a Linoon. The Shinx saw them coming and ran to them looking happy. The girl turned around, and then Ash and the gang realized that it was Angie, and said,

Ash: "Ah ha, hey Angie, long time no see."

Angie: "(Gasps) Ash! Guys!" (Runs to the gang) "Nice to see you all again."

Ash: "Nice to see you too, Angie."

Dawn: "What brings you here?"

Angie: "I'm on a journey, have been for a few weeks now. I'm hoping it could help me learn how to take care of other Pokémon."

Brock: "Wow, really? How's it going so far?"

Angie: "So far so good. I just helped that Linoon with a little splinter problem, and it's doing fine now."

Ash: "Well that's good to hear. Oh yeah. Angie, we'd like you to meet our new friend, Edward. He's an artist."

Edward: "Pleased to make your acquaintance."

They do a hand-shake and she says,

Angie: "Pleasures all mine. An artist, huh?"

Edward: "Yep, and a pretty good one too. I can show you some of my pictures if you want."

Angie: "Cool. By the way, how are you guys doing?"

Then Ash's stomach growls, and he says

Ash: "(Laughs nervously) Right now, running on empty I guess."

Dawn: "Guess now's a good time for a lunch break."

Edward: "Yeah. So what are we eating?"

Ash: "Whatever Brock whips up for us. He's an awesome chef."

Edward: "No kidding?"

Brock: "Yep. You just leave the cooking to me."

TO BE CONTINUED