A New Beginning
Ash Ketchum woke up at 7:30. He rolled out of bed and jumped in the shower. He was exicted because today was the day he could become a Pokemon trainer. Of course, being the prodigy he is, he already looked up the ypes of Pokemon and did his research. He wanted to be special, somebody who didn't choose a normal starter. While Ash was contemplating upstairs, Delia Ketchum busily prepared breakfast downstairs. Ash finally walked down, cool, collected and refreshed from his shower.
"Good morning mother." Delia Ketchum looked taken back. Her son was so mature for his age she sometimes thought he was a grownup in disguise. Ash sat down and carefully ate his breakfast. As he ate, he thought about all the starters and his dream to become a Pokémon Master He stood up abruptly as his alarm upstairs rang once.
"That's my cue mother," he said, "I will see you later."
Delia sighed, and grabbed his backpack.
Ash walked to Professor Oak's lab and opened the door. Samuel Oaks was a man of jokes and laughs. He was quite surprised when he saw the serious looking trainer come in.
"Ash!" he exclaimed "Come in! You're a bit early, but no matter! We'll get you started."
Ash nodded his thanks. They walked to a circular table with the 3 Kanto starter Pokémon. Professor Oak called them out one by one. "Bulbasaur, Charmander and finally, Squirtle!"
Ash walked around the table and inspected the. The Charmander followed his movements while the other two remained looking forward. Ash stopped. They were all very healthy, but he made up his mind. He was going to ask the professor if he could get a new starter Pokemon.
"These Pokémon are magnificent." he said, looking up at the professor, "but is there anything….special? Some Pokemon that is not from here? I want to stand out professor. Please! I will do anything you ask!"
The professor looked troubled. He stayed silent for a few seconds before looking up.
"Well there is one, but I have to warn you it may be-"
"Professor, whatever it is, I'll take it." Ash exclaimed, determined.
Professor Oak sighed and pressed a button.
The center of the table opened up and a Poke ball with a blue orb on it came up. Ash grabbed it and pressed the button and the Poke ball enlarged. Blinding light filled the room as a jackal-like Pokémon appeared. It was gold, with black stripes circling it. Its eyes were a brilliant red.
"Riolu!" the Pokémon exclaimed.
"This Riolu is special. It is the only Riolu that is shiny. We Pokemon professors from around the world want to look at its evolved form, Lucario. I want you, Ash, to train Riolu and make it evolve. Who knows, maybe you will discover some abilities within yourself too! I fell uncertain about giving it away but, I do owe your mother. Remember Ash, this Pokemon is not native. You will be getting many strange looks."
Ash nodded and said softly to the Pokemon, "Wow! You're the best of all! This is certainly a pleasant surprise."
The Riolu took a step back in confusion. Ash stopped talking immediately. He held out a hand to the frightened Pokémon.
"Hi I'm Ash, I'm gonna be your new trainer. We're gonna go on many adventures and we will become the best. Just take my hand, and we will achieve our goal." He said
Riolu cocked his head. "Rio?"
Ash walked closer.. He moved closer and Riolu put his hands into his. He beamed. Professor Oak was watching all of this from afar. After seeing the display of emotions, he stepped forward and cleared his throat.
"Well if you're decided, step up and take these 6 Poke balls and your Pokedex. Dexter is uploaded with new features such as Move-Scanner or Level-Sensor."
Ash grabbed the Riolu's poke ball. "Riolu return!"
A red beam shot out from the Poke ball. Riolu promptly dodged it. He shook his head desperately.
"Rio! Riolu! Lu! Lu!"
Ash stopped. "You don't like Poke balls? Well, I guess, you can ride on my shoulder then."
"Riolu!"
Professor Oak nodded at Ash. "Some Pokémon have different personalities, I have no idea how you tamed Riolu that fast, but good job Ash! You should probably go to Pewter city next. You have to travel through the Veridian Forest, so be careful! Catch lots of Pokémon and complete the Pokedex!"
"Thank you sir. I won't let you down."
As Ash walked down the steps of the lab, his mother was there waiting for him.
"Ash, you forgot your backpack." Delia said, worried.
"Thanks mother. I'm gonna need all the Poke-Chow and the super potions in there."
Delia smiled. She kissed Ash on the cheek. "Have a good trip, and always make sure your Pokémon is safe. That reminds me, who did you get as a Pokémon anyway?"
Ash smirked, "Riolu come out."
Riolu appeared from behind Ash's head. Delia gasped. "A Riolu!"
Delia stepped forward and gingerly held a hand up to curious Pokémon. Riolu thought she was nice. After all, she did give his trainer his back pack. Riolu reached out up towards the hand.
Delia smiled and very softly, petted Riolu's head.
"Rio! Riolu!"
Riolu sighed. Her ministrations felt good.
"Well I guess this is it, have a nice trip son. Make sure to come back time to time."
Ash and Riolu walked away from his mother and headed toward Route One. "Hey I know! I'll scan your attacks and level!" Ash said, his brain already figuring out how to train his companion.
Riolu nodded once and jumped down. It wanted to show its trainer its power. Ash pulled out Dexter. "Riolu, the fighting Pokemon. This Riolu is shiny, and knows the moves: Low Kick, Foresight, Quick Attack, Tail Whip, Growl, Feint, Counter, Karate Chop, Tackle and Endure. It can control Aura. This is very rare among Riolu. Its evolved form, Lucario, is usually the ones able to control it. It is level 10. It is male. Riolus are usually playful. But it depends on their trainer's personality."
"Wow!" Ash siad, impressedt. "You are powerful. Your parents must have trained you a lot!"
Riolu shrugged and used Ash's back as a stepping stone and climbed up to his shoulder. He sat on Ash's backpack. Suddenly, the sound of claws hitting the ground resounded through the air. A wild Pidgeotto ran through the grass 10 meters in front of him. Ash thought, "I better capture it! It's not every day a Pidgeotto appears. I thought only Pidgeys were silly enough to roam the grass."
Just as he was about to call out Riolu, a low voice resounded in his head. "Do not fret Ash, I will help you."
Ash gasped. "Riolu?"
"It is I, we have a permanent Aura link, I do not know how, but you are an Aura user. It may be the side affect of being my trainer. I do not know. However, I do know it will prove useful during battles. An... Is it aright if I call you Ash? I don't like the word 'master'."
"Of course, we are the best of friends."
Riolu nodded. He jumped down from Ash's shoulder and took a fighting stance.
"Start it out with Growl!"
Riolu growled and caught the Pidgeotto's attention. Pidgeotto cawed, looped in the air, and flew at Riolu.
" Riolu! Dodge it and grab its legs!"
Riolu sidestepped and jumped on to the Pidgeotto's back, using its legs as a counter weight. The Pidgeotto shook desperately, trying to shake the weight off its back.
"Use Tackle on its back and bring it down!"
Riolu gathered up all its strength and smashed down, hard, on the bird's back. The Pidgeotto landed on the ground. It was very weak. But it stood up.
"Riolu, hit it with a Quick Attack and end the battle."
Riolu charged at the Pidgeotto at a blinding speed. The Pidgeotto moved too slow and was tackled to the ground. It somehow managed to stand up and launch itself in the air.
"What?" Ash exclaimed."Enough, end this battle when he comes around again!"
Riolu shifted to the side as the Pidgeotto came back around. He knocked its own head against the birds. Out cold.
"Gooo Poke ball!" The Poke ball flew through the air and hit the bird on the breast once and was absorbed into the ball. It bobbed once, twice and finally went still.
"Yes!" Ash exclaimed. Riolu grinned, and ran towards Ash and jumped back onto his trainer's backpack.
"Great job Riolu! I'm very proud of you!"
Riolu's satisfaction was felt through their link.
"Pidgeotto! Come on out!" Ash cried.
"Pidgeotto!" The Pidgeotto in all its glory came out. It cawed for a second, then slumped down from the beating Riolu gave it. Ash rushed forward, scooped up the Pidgeotto in his arms and sprayed it with a super potion in his backpack. Ash Ketchum always came prepared.
The Pidgeotto opened its eyes and cawed. It stood up as Ash let it go from his arms. The Pidgeotto looked up at Ash lovingly and crooned. Ash reached down and scratched its chin feathers. He pulled out his Pokedex and scanned the newly caught Pokémon.
"Pidgeotto, the flying type Pokémon. It is female. It is level 10. It knows the moves: Sand Attack, Gust, Tackle, Wing Attack and Quick Attack. This Pidgeotto taught itself Wing Attack at a young age."
"That's unusual. Your level 10 and you already evolved."
Pidegotto flapped its wings once. Ash shrugged.
"Whatever, you guys both did great today. Tomorrow we start training. So you guys better be prepared. I'm very proud of you both."
Riolu nodded from its position on Ash's backpack while Pidgeotto cawed.
"Well it's chow time so we better find a clearing. Storm, will you find us a clearing?
Pidgeotto cocked its head. "Otto?"
"Well you are like a very powerful storm so I want to give you that nickname." Ash replied.
"Pidgy! "
The newly named Storm flew off to find a field to lie down in. She came back a few minutes later and led Ash and Riolu to a large clearing. "Thanks Storm." She cawed once. Ash sat down and unpacked his tent and sleeping bag. He got out 2 bowls; one blue and one purple. He grabbed a container of Poke-Chow and poured it in. He also grabbed some nutrients and mixed them in with the meal. He had prepared the PokeBlock nutrients at home and thought it come in handy in training. He grabbed a sandwich himself and started eating. When his Pokémon started to see their trainer dig in. They chomped down on their food too.
"So guys," Ash broke the silence, "I've been meaning to tell you this. My dream is to become a Pokémon Master. I'm gonna travel the world and become the very best. I can't do it alone. Will you two help me?"
"You know I will" Riolu said.
"Pidgeotto!"
Ash smiled. "Thank you." He returned Pidgeotto in its Poke ball and cleaned up the wrapper and the bowls. He went into his tent and called, "Riolu, you coming?"
Riolu blinked once, then smiled and went into Ash's tent. He could'nt wait for tomorrow.
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