Hey :) Here is the first chapter to a PokeShipping story I have had in my head for quite some time. It's meant to be PokeShippy like I said but the first few chapters focus more on Pikachu's illness. I wasn't too proud of it at first but I have edited quite a few times and now I think it's pretty decent :') Hope you enjoy

Thanks to AAML-TAML for the idea - about a month ago we were discussing what should happen during the Unova League when we came up with this! Now a few weeks later I am here writing about some little scenario that took like 2 minutes to come up with! xD Thanks for the idea bud :')

Disclaimer: No I don't own these epic character or pokemon itself - I wish though :)

The sun was shining down at the Pokemon League stadium and the cheers of the noisy crown were wild.

Ash Ketchum, wanna-be-pokemon-master was battling Grimsley, the last of the elite four members. The other trainers Scrafty had just knocked out Scraggy, after enduring a long and grueling battle.

'Good job, Scraggy.' Ash congratulated his shed skin pokemon as he returned him to his pokeball. 'You were completely awesome.'

Ash smiled to the gadget in his hand before turning round to his last pokemon. 'Okay, it's all up to you, bud.' he thumbs upped to his number one partner, Pikachu.

The pokemon positioned it's body into battle mode and leapt onto the field with such energy the crowed couldn't help but squeal with excitement.
'Pika!' Pikachu lowered its ears and growled at the pokemon with the mohawk.

Ash grinned at his best pokemon before gesturing to do an attack.
'Pikachu use Iron tail. Let's go!'

The dark type trainer snapped his fingers before commanding his own pokemon to use an attack.
'Scrafty, use Hi Jump Kick.' he instructed coolly.

Ash smirked knowing exactly what to do.
'Dodge it with Quick attack and then go into Electro Ball!'

The shed skin pokemon fell to the ground in agony after missing his most powerful move. Before he could get up on his red raw knee, a yellow and sparkling circular light that was Electro Ball hit him.

Scrafty just lay on the floor, too exhausted to move a muscle.
Ash grinned broadly while Cilan and Iris cheered from the audience. Everybody knew this was his moment.
'Okay, buddy, finish him with Volt Tackle.'

Pikachu had gained enough power and was about to strike Scrafty when Grimsely's eyes sparkled.
'Use Counter, Scrafty.' he snapped his finger encouragingly.

Just as the electric mouse was about to hit its target, the force of the oppositions move pushed him back halfway across the battle field.
A bead of sweat appeared on Ash's forehead as he grit his teeth.
'Oh man! I didn't know Scrafty knew how to do that!'

When the dust of the field cleared, both opponents pokemon were on the ground and attempting to get up.
Ash's face filled with panic as he noticed how exhausted his buddy looked.
'Oh no! Pikachu!' he yelled in alarm. 'Get up buddy please!'

The teen stopped pleading to notice that Grimsley's encouragement to his own pokemon were working.
Panic took over Ash's body. His journey of the pokemon league could end here and now.
'Pikachu, please! I know you can do it.' tears full of worry filled his eyes. 'I believe in you, my little buddy. You can do it!'

Suddenly, Pikachu's body became filled with courage as he got up slowly on his shaky legs. It looked as if the electric mouse had the advantage when suddenly Scrafty began to stand up on it's own wobbly legs.

Both trainers were about to call a move when out of nowhere the pokemon collapsed to the ground, their eyes turning to spirals.

The referee held up his hand after determining his verdict of the battle.

'Both pokemon are unable to battle. The winner is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town!' his loud voice boomed across the stadium.

The whole building was filled with cheering from the crowds. Many of them were standing up and applauding the young trainer.

Ash waved a 'thank you' before rushing over to Pikachu's side.

'We won, buddy!' he yelled, doing a dance with his pokemon.

Ash suddenly stopped when Pikachu wasn't joining in the celebrations. He looked down at the mouse in his arms and noticed how limp his body was.

'Pikachu!' he yelled frantically, shaking the body gently. 'Pikachu, wake up buddy!' he tried again before turning desperately to the referee. 'My Pikachu won't wake up!' he yelled, panic stricken tears pouring down his now pale cheeks.

Ash was too busy trying to rouse the unconscious pokemon to realize Nurse Joy had taken Pikachu into her own arms.

'Come on, Ash! We've got to hurry!' the nurse yelled behind her as she ran to the pokemon centre. 'Pikachu's heart is failing!'

There you go! Was it okay? :) Hehe sorry I left it on such a cliffhanger ;P Thanks for reading and reviewing and all that stuff - I sincerely appreciate it :') Gonna go now because my parents think I'm studying ;D So:

AmyBieberKetchum signing out to get on with some extremely boring school work :( SAVE ME! xD