Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon, but if I did then I would've put Lucas in the anime.
Before you start reading I want to clear a few things up; first, there practically the same age in the anime. Second, Lucas' personality is somewhat calm in other words exact opposite of Ash. Third, there is no Kenny here; why because Lucas replaced him, so all you expecting him to appear don't read. Fourth, can you guys give me some ideas for later chapters please and fifth, you might run in to some wrong information if any please remind me.
Okay, what are you waiting for you may start now.
Chapter 1:
We find our heroes on the trail to Sunnyshore city for Ash's eight gym badge. What does the city hold for our trio, maybe more than a gym badge?
"Hey Brock how long till I get to have my gym battle in Sunnyshore" an energetic fellow with black hair that is covered with a hat and a Pikachu perched on his shoulders said.
"Yeah Brock, my feet are killing me" a dark blue haired girl with a black sleeveless top, a pink skirt that goes well with her pink boots and to top it all off a white beanie with a pink colored Pokeball insignia on it asked the eldest male in the group.
"Well don't need to worry because we're already here" the one obviously called Brock said.
They looked up to see a city filled with people of all ages, every roof having several solar panels on it, moving walkways for pedestrians, a giant high-tech tower, a modern lighthouse and a beach that has crystal blue water at the far end of the street that seems to sparkle under the burning hot sun.
All of them scanned the area in front of them with open mouths to take in the scenery; the first one to speak was the spiky haired trainer. "We should go to Pokecenter first and heal our Pokémon" the other two nodded and followed Brock.
"Here you go Nurse Joy" Ash said while giving his and the others Pokémon to her.
"Thank you, you may come back for your Pokémon in a few hours" Nurse Joy said "While waiting you may enjoy what Sunnyshore has to offer"
"Oh, Nurse Joy Sunnyshore has nothing else to offer now that I've seen you" Brock who was now on his belly and on the counter holding Nurse Joy's hands said. "Come with me to the beach and- Aaaack" his Coagrunk apparently used a poison jab to snap him out of his love stake self. He then dragged his trainer to a corner of the building to heal leaving behind a few people dazed of what happened.
After witnessing what went down in the center, they finally agreed to visit the lighthouse first. But before they could even take one step they saw a huge flame coming from the arena behind the Pokecenter. Ash's battle instinct kicked in and made him run to the noise with excitement and curiosity. The others followed after him.
"Ash we're supposed to run away from the fire not towards it" Dawn yelled at the boy still trying to catch up to him.
"I just want to see whose winning" he yelled back not losing any breath he has.
When they we're finally at the arena they found two trainers battling, one was very familiar to them he is wearing a white and orange striped shirt, has blonde hair and amber eyes to match. On the other side was a dude with big red hair, simple yellow shirt and wears sandals. The blonde who is using an Empoleon is losing to the red head with an Infernape on his side. His Infernape looks really healthy and doesn't even have a scratch, but can't say the same with his opponent who is really banged up.
"Give it up kid, you don't deserve that badge"
"No, Empoleon and I won't give up that easily" the Pokémon roared at his statement saying that he will continue. "Let's go Empoleon, use Hydro Pump" gathering whatever energy he has left, let out a powerful burst of water from its beak straight to Infernape.
"Infernape, use Flare Blitz" doing what he was told, he engulfed himself with flame and ran towards Empoleon. He ran straight into the stream of water, but it quickly evaporated into steam. Without any time to react he was hit head on, directly on the stomache and fainted.
"Noooooo" the boy ran to his fainted Pokémon and held him in his hands telling him he did well before returning him to his Pokeball.
"You did well too kid" the man walked up to him. "You can keep the badge; I've seen that you're worthy enough to possess it"
Ash and his friends walked up to them. "Hey, Barry sorry about you're lose" Ash spoke up. "But what did he mean you can keep the badge" looking at the tall man.
"The name's Flint; I can explain that, you see I challenge trainers who get a badge to see if they're worthy enough" Barry then stood up and ran in the Pokecenter to heal his Emopleon.
"Why"
"Because the gym leader here just gives away his badges to anyone without even battling them"
That last sentence struck the three but only leaving a disappointing look on Flint's face. They cannot believe their ears, hearing correctly that a gym leader is not doing his job properly. Dawn then spoke again.
"Why"
"Because he lost his spirit for battling, he now finds them boring and dull"
"Why"
"Because he just doesn't have enough good challengers to give him a good match" he said with a slight annoyance in his voice.
"Wh-"
"Look, you seem to be good kid but you're driving me crazy"
"Why"
"Okay, can I help you with anything else, someone who doesn't have blue hair?"
"Yeah, do you know where I can find the gym leader?" Ash finally getting his voice back.
"Yeah, I know where he mostly hangs out at the lighthouse follow, me I'll introduce you"
"You know him" Brock said
"His name is Volkner and we're best friends. We we're rivals at first since we kept challenging each other to see who the top trainer in Sunnyshore is. Until we met up with a poacher who almost overpowered us, but we won using teamwork and there on out we became friends." He said with a smile on his face.
They reached the lighthouse and went up the elevator and saw a spiky haired blonde sitting on one of the benches wearing a bored look on his face. And a Raichu sleeping beside him, he saw them looking at him with great interest. He did not bother to speak up and just went back gazing at whatever is out the window.
"Hey Volkner, this kid wants to challenge to a battle"
"You could get a badge at the gym" Volkner informed them.
"A badge means nothing if the trainer didn't earned" Ash practically yelled.
"Okay, I'll battle you but we need to do it tomorrow, because some kid already challenged me and he also won too." still having a bored look on his face.
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He told them the story of a boy that is the same age as Ash. He fought an amazing battle, best he has ever seen since Cynthia battled him. That surprised everyone especially Flint; that someone beat him and it he also said that it was amazing. What rattled Flint a lot was that he thought that if someone could give Volkner an electrifying battle it would turn him into his old self back, but he was wrong.
'What more do I need to do to get my old buddy back!' the red head screamed in his mind.
"I'll see you guys tomorrow then." The blonde said while going to the elevator.
All went to a restaurant in the city excluding Dawn because she wanted to take a shower at the center saying that she smelled like a Stunky.
"I don't know what else to do that will light that old spark of his." Flint said in a depressed tone "I thought leading you to meet him and then letting you battle him would give him life again."
"I could help you guys."
Just then a boy with blue hair a red beret, and a red scarf appeared in front of the table they we're sitting at said. He is approximately the same height as Barry is and not counting Barry's hair.
"How?"
"Well I battled him a while back and I saw that he wasn't bored about battling. He was actually lonely." the beret wearing boy stated.
"So what do you proposed we should do?" Brock asked the newest face.
"Listen up." He said "Oh by the way the name's Lucas."
He then started to whisper his plan to all of them.
'Why is he whispering?' Flint pondered.
Dawn's POV
I went back to take a shower because I forgot that I would when we get here. I didn't want to feel sweaty especially that we're in the city we're the sun always shines bright and hot.
I got out of the shower and got changed to my usual clothing and went to find the others, but not before brushing my hair. Sometimes I just wished I have shorter hair so I won't spend so much time trying to tame it. I finally went outside and started to think which way I should go to find them.
"Hey Dawn, over here!"
I turned to her left to see Ash, Brock, Flint and a handsome boy with a scarf that matches mine following from behind. I tried to snap myself out of it and tried not to focus on his deep blue eyes that can stop a herd of Tauros rampaging on a savannah.
'Wait what am I thinking I just saw the guy and I'm already daydreaming about him!'
"Dawn, we finally got an idea to help Volkner!" Ash almost shouted with ecstasy.
"How ?" I asked "And whose he?" giving the stranger a warm friendly smile.
"My name is Lucas" giving me his own friendly smile not knowing my face heating up while we shake hands. Still not breaking eye contact he finally let go of my hand and my faced turned back to its normal shade of skin color.
"What's this plan of yours, Ash?"
"We're going to hook Volkner up with some girls." Brock and Flint said in unison and glee.
"And it won't be that hard considering his the heartthrob in Sunnyshore city!" Flint continued. "But the problem would be that his taste of women can't be found here because he only likes girls who are simple but tough and elegant, having long hair and someone who really loves lighthouses." He said the last part with disappointment.
"There's gotta be someone who has those traits in the city!" Ash said trying to boost everyone's spirit.
"Let's start right away then." Lucas said in the calmest voice I ever heard in my life.
We all cheered in agreement.