Hi everyone. I am SoulWing150. I am new to fanfiction and this is the first chapter of my first fanfic. So please bear with me and I am sure I will improve with all your support. Ihope you will enjoy reading my first fanfic.
Declaimer: I do not own Pokemon
Chapter 1: The Beginning
During a late night, the forest appeared as if it was engulfed in darkness. There was complete silence except the rustling leaves and the gentle breeze. Anyone entering the forest would think that the forest had been uninhabited for decades. But to prove them wrong, there stood a mysterious building with a huge 'R' at the top. It was located deep inside the forest where no one can find it. The only source of light came through a window at the top floor. Beyond the window, Jessie, James and Meowth were standing before their boss Giovanni who was seated in his usual chair. His Persian was lying comfortably on his lap watching the trio with eager eyes.
"As I am disappointed with your failure in Sinnoh", Giovanni began, breaking the silence "Can I believe you three?"
"You can certainly believe us boss", Jessie responded.
"But how?" Giovanni asked leaning towards the trio.
"Because we are sure about our victory in New Sinnoh", James replied.
"Then what might be the cause for the failures in all your past missions?"
The trio went silent for a moment.
Finally Meowth came forward with his answer.
"Actually….the technical support from our scientists was poor…", Meowth stuttered "…a-and all their mechs were n-nothing but err…t-trash"
"Jessie, James and especially you Meowth", Giovanni said with a devilish smile. "Don't you know that I hate lame excuses."
He brushed his Persian's mane while it imitated its master's smile on seeing Meowth's face frozen with fear.
"Our past might have been devastated" Jessie interrupted. "But we need another chance to prove everyone what we are capable of."
"Yes boss. New Sinnoh is our only chance", James continued "And we will surely bring it under Team Rocket's control."
"Then off you go", Giovanni announced.
Jessie, James and Meowth bowed towards their boss as a sign of respect and walked outside.
"Honestly, do you really believe that these jokers will accomplish this mission?" a blonde girl in team Rocket outfit entered from a nearby room who was listening to their conversation asked.
"These good-for-nothings will never accomplish anything worthy even once in their life time." Giovanni replied.
"Then what is the point in sending them to New Sinnoh?", the girl asked with a confused look.
"Believe me, Vanessa. This is a part of my plan."Giovanni said still brushing his Persian.
"But what if they spoil our plan?"
"That's what I am expecting from them" Giovanni said with a smirk. "With their stupid activities they will reveal the presence of the evil syndicates working secretly in New Sinnoh."
"Well, that makes our job easier", Vanessa said with a smile.
"Anyway, we can't trust them with our heart and soul", Giovanni said, "So I want you to keep an eye on them"
"This is going to be interesting."
Jessie, James and Meowth boarded the helicopter which was waiting for them outside the headquarters. Soon the copter began to fly breaking through the gleaming rays of sunrise.
"Whew, I thought we were going to get fired", James wiped the sweat drops on his fore head.
"Yeah, I hope we managed well", Meowth sighed.
"If it wasn't you Meowth, the meeting could have been better", Jessie pointed out.
"Don't you know how scary boss looks when he is angry", Meowth protested.
"Yeah, I saw how your legs trembled with fear when you were speaking", James said while trying to hold back his laughter.
His laughter died out when he was slashed by Meowth's fury swipes.
"Hey, that hurts", James scowled.
"Stop mocking at me or else you will get more of my fury swipes"
Damn it, I thought no one noticed my legs. Meowth thought.
"If we weren't interfered by that brat with Pikachu and his friends, we shouldn't have gone through such a disaster", Jessie said gritting her teeth.
"Don't worry about those twerps anymore. They might have went back home after the Sinnoh league", James assured her.
"Yeah, I am sure they won't be showing up anymore", Meowth said with his thumbs up.
"From now on, our life is going to change drastically", the trio shouted in chorus punching the air with their fist.
"Wo-Wobbufet"
"Mi-Mime"
The copter sped up towards their next destination i.e. New Sinnoh.
As the problem was going on this way, Ash and his friends were in Twinleaf town, battling in Twinleaf tournament. Ash was busy facing an unknown trainer in the finals.
"Both the trainers are left with only one of their Pokemons. Now let the final round begin!" the referee announced.
"Come on out, Polywrath", the unknown trainer threw his pokeball in the air. A blue colored Pokémon with a black coil in its stomach appeared out of the ball.
"Alright. Let's do this Staraptor ", Ash sent out his raptor bird Pokemon. Pikachu stayed on his shoulder and watched the battle while Dawn, Brock and Barry were in the sidelines.
"Wow, Ash has reached the last part of the battle too bad the previous round ended in a tie", Dawn exclaimed while holding her penguin Pokémon in her hands.
"Yeah, but it should have been me instead of him if he hadn't beat me out of luck in the semi-finals", Barry said.
"But that didn't happen you know", Brock smiled,
"Hey, I'm going to fine you if you say that again", Barry said with an annoyed look.
"Hey guys the battle is about to begin", Dawn brought their attention back to the battle scene before them.
"Polywrath lets begin this using ice punch", Ash's opponent commanded his Pokemon to attack.
"Too bad his polywrath knows ice punch. It is really going to be a big problem. Staraptor dodge it and use aerial ace", Ash's Staraptor dodged the attack with ease and slammed into Polywrath with its high speed which sent it flying towards its trainer.
"Wow your Staraptor is super fast. But that's not gonna help you. Polywrath stand up and use hydro pump."
Polywrath launched its hydro pump which dealt great damage to Staraptor.
"Wow. That hydro pump weakened Staraptor a lot", Dawn exclaimed.
"Yeah, that definitely was a critical hit", Brock said.
Oh no, this is getting worse Ash thought
"Staraptor, use brave bird when you're ready"
"Counter using submission"
Both the pokemons collided with each other and caused a great explosion. When the smoke cleared, the two pokemons were barely able to stand.
"I can't believe how both the pokemons survived after such an impact", Barry exclaimed.
"Yeah, but this battle is going to end soon", Brock said.
"Hey, I think we can end this battle with a final move", Ash said to his opponent.
"I'm going to win this anyway. Polywrath, use ice punch",
"Staraptor, let's finish this battle with close combat."
Polywrath aimed its ice punch towards Staraptor. But Staraptor blocked it with one of its wings and began to hit Polywrath randomly with its wings and claws. Finally, Polywrath fell unconscious.
"Polywrath is unable to battle and the winner is Ash ketchum from Pallet town", the referee declared.
"Yeah, we did it Staraptor", Ash rejoiced.
"Star…Staraptor" ("I knew it")
"Pi….Pikachu" ("you were great buddy")
"Oh man, that lucky guy won", Barry whined.
"Won't you ever accept that Ash won due to his skills?", Dawn asked Barry.
"Hmm... That was definitely pure luck", Barry said thoughtfully.
Dawn and Brock sweat dropped.
They could see Ash rushing towards them after receiving his trophy.
"Hey Ash I'm glad you have won this", Dawn said with a smile.
"Yeah dude, your luck has saved you again", Barry said placing a hand on his shoulder. "But don't rely on it too much because I am gonna defeat you in our next battle."
"Hey, my success has nothing to do with luck", Ash said raising his brows. "Anyway I'll be waiting for our next battle."
"Don't mind him, Ash", Brock said with a chuckle. "He is just jealous"
"Hey I guess someone is going to get fined", Barry said before glaring at Brock.
"Anyway guys without all of your support", Ash said "I couldn't have achieved it."
"Save some credits for yourself Ash because it's you who has put in all the efforts." They heard a familiar feminine voice
Everyone turned towards the direction of the voice to find a blonde woman with a long black dress walking towards them.
"Cynthia?", Ash shouted in surprise. "I didn't expect to see you here"
"Yeah it's been so long since we met last time", Cynthia said with a smile.
Brock had hearts in his eyes and he opened his mouth to say something but suddenly his face grew weird when everyone realized that his Croagunk has poison jabbed him. Everyone sweat dropped.
"By the way Cynthia, did you happen to see Ash battle?", Dawn began. Her Piplup released himself from her hands to welcome Cynthia.
"Of course I did", Cynthia then noticed Barry and asked pointing towards him. "And who is this guy anyway?"
"I'm Barry, one of the greatest trainers and the future champion of Sinnoh", Barry said proudly.
"Then I will be expecting your challenge in future", Cynthia said calmly who was used to such exaggerated comments from youngsters.
"Huh? Why should I challenge you?", Barry asked with a confused look.
Everyone except Barry and Cynthia, fell down anime style.
"BARRY!", Dawn yelled. "Don't you know that you're talking to the champion of Sinnoh?"
"WHAT?", Barry shrieked with embarrassment. "Why didn't you tell me that earlier."
"Oh man, how come you didn't know about the current champion while you yourself wanted to become one", Ash said placing his palm on his forehead. "I knew that you were dumb but not that much dumb"
"Pi- Pika", Pikachu nodded agreeing with his trainer.
"Hey, cut it out", Barry scowled who still wasn't relieved from his embarrassment.
"Anyway Cynthia, did you come here to watch the tournament?", Brock asked to the Champion to distract himself from Barry's stupidity.
"Yes, but actually no. I came to see all of you", Cynthia said who managed to bring out a smile. "But the tournament has been a great fun too."
"Is there any problem?", Dawn asked with a worried look who noticed Cynthia's uneasiness.
"No nothing like that", Cynthia said while she noticed that a group of her fans were surrounding them, "Shall we move on this conversation to my house?"
"Yup, come on let's move on", Ash said cheerfully.
Everyone started to walk passing the exit except Dawn whose eyes wandered towards the people inside the stadium as if searching for someone.
Why hasn't he come here? Dawn thought.
Brock turned towards her who noticed her serious face.
"Dawn are you okay?", he asked her with a concerned look.
Dawn gasped as she came back to reality.
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine", Dawn stuttered forcing out a smile. "No need to worry"
"Alright then, let's go", Brock smiled back at her and walked away
She nodded and began to walk faster to catch up with others with various thoughts flowing in her mind.
I think I can finish the first chapter here. I hope you all enjoyed my story and don't forget to review what you feel about this chapter. Either plus or minus, let me know your opinion. Finally, thank you for spending your time reading my story.