The Invitation

Introduction: Ash Ketchum's journey in Sinnoh has recently ended, but the memories from it will surely stick with him! Ash dreams of being a Pokemon Master, and with the help of his loyal Pikachu, he'll get his dream in no time!

"Ash!" Mrs. Ketchum called. "Wake up, Ash! Its past noon, you can't sleep in all day!"

Mrs. Ketchum and her Mr. Mime named Mimey stepped into Ash's room, where Pikachu was already awake.

"Pikachu, could you Thundershock him awake for me?" Mrs. Ketchum asked, gesturing to Ash.

Pikachu nodded and let out a cry as sparks came out of its cheeks and hit Ash. Ash was so startled that he jumped right out of the bed and fell down onto the floor.

"Oww." Ash moaned, rubbing his sore head. "What'd you do that for?"

"Ash, you can't sleep in til noon!" Mrs. Ketchum scolded. "And besides, theres a letter for you here!"

"From who?" Ash asked, immediatly forgetting being shocked awake.

"Some man named Mr. D." Mrs. Ketchum replied.

"Mr. D.?" Ash asked, confused and not recognizing the name.

"Here it is." Mrs. Ketchum handed Ash a white envelope and walked out his room. "Get dressed! Breakfest will be ready in about ten minutes!"

Ash immediatly got dressed and turned his attention back to the letter. It read:

Mr. Ketchum,

I have recognized your battling skills, and I would you like to visit my old place for a little tournament. Only the best of the best will be invited. In order to reach my mansion you must either Surf or Fly to Cinnabar Island. I have disclosed a map that will help you reach my home. Please bring your strongest Pokemon. Be at my mansion after exactly 6:00pm or the gates will close and we will have to start without you. I look forward to seeing you there. Best of luck.

-Mr. D.

"Who is this Mr. D.?" Ash wondered. Ash was about to run downstairs for breakfest when he got a message on his Pokenav from his friend Brock, who was the gym leader of Pewter City and specialized in Rock pokemon. Brock's message read:

Ash,

Did you receive a letter from someone named Mr. D.?

We should go there together. Can we meet up outside your house after breakfest? Misty will be coming with us to the mansion. Do you think theres lots of girls there? But anyways, you should bring your Buizel or Corphish to Surf on. Or I could ask Misty to bring her Staryu and Starmie with her.

-Brock

Ash immediatly responded to Brock's message

Brock,

Don't give Misty extra work. The letter told us to bring our most powerful Pokemon and Misty should bring hers with her. I could just bring my Buizel with me. Surfing should be no problem!

-Ash

Ash then walked over to all of his Pokeballs, there were so many pokemon that Ash wanted to bring with him, and he could only choose five (minus Pikachu because it doesn't have a pokeball)

Ash picked up Sceptile's pokeball and put it into his bag. He then added Grotle and Monferno's pokeballs, Staraptor's pokeball and Buizel's as well. Ash quickly ran downstairs and ate breakfest. Outside his house, Brock was waiting with Misty.

"Which Pokemon did you guys bring?" Ash asked.

"I brought Sudowoodo, Croagunk, Steelix, Geodude, Ludicolo and Happiny with me." Brock replied.

"But Happiny is just a baby." Misty protested. "It could get hurt. Anyways, I brought Staryu, Starmie, Horsea, Gyrados, Corosola and Psyduck."

Ash quickly explained the Pokemon he brought and they set out to Saffron City. According to Ash's map, there was a lake near Saffron City that would lead them to his mansion on his Cinnabar Island. They were casually walking when they saw a trainer running towards them. The trainer ran right into Ash and both were knocked down. Ash recognized the trainer as Barry.

"Hey!" Barry exclaimed "I'm gonna fine you for crashing into me like that!"

"Sorry." Ash apologized.

"Who is this?" Misty asked, Misty had not been around when Ash and Brock had traveled through Sinnoh.

"This is Barry." Ash explained. "Hes a rival of mine."

"I see." Misty didn't sound too amused, Ash couldn't blame her. Barry was busy counting down seconds on his Poketch.

"So what are you doing here, Barry?" Ash asked.

Barry groaned and exclaimed "Look what you did! You made me lose count! Hey! Are you guys heading to Cinnabar Island?"

"Yeah, how'd you know?" Ash asked.

"I got a letter from some Mr. D, inviting me to compete in his tournament thing!"

"You too?" Ash exclaimed.

"Yeah, and I heard that Paul is gonna be there too!" Barry exclaimed in excitement. Paul was another rival of Ash's who strongly disliked weak Pokemon and often released his when they did not meet up to his expectations. Barry hero worshipped Paul and admired his training methods and style.

"Ash! Is that really you?" A familiar voice called.

Cliffie! :D

I wanted to do a Pokemon fic, I am called Infernape Master and I should start some Pokemon stories! I hope you enjoy! Chapter 2 will be up VERY shortly.

Please R & R

IM