Hi everybody!
This is my first fic... or at least the first that I ever published. Before you start reading this, there are somethings that I think you should to know:
First of all, this fanfic is based on the story from Pokemon Platinum, but I'm making a few mayor changes on the story line, that you will see as the fic develops.
Second, I made changes to the look and personality of the female character of the series since she will be the protagonist of the fic, also I modified the personality of the rival.
Third thing, This story includes characters from Pokemon Adventure (the manga series) but I'm gonna do my best to keep the spoilers at minimum.
This is the version 2.0 of this chapter, with some improvements made by Poka, who accepted to become the beta-reader of this fic.
Now after that long and kind of unnecesary introduction, it's time for the all mighty
Disclaimer
I do not own any rights of the characters and places that appear on this fic, except for my OC. This work is just mere fun, no business.
It was a lovely night in the entire Sinnoh region, especially north of Sunyshore City. It was during this season that the Pokémon League was on.
At the Pokémon Stadium, the crowd was very excited, after a week of fierce and exciting battles, each better than the last; the league had reached its final battle - the battle for the Champion's title.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the moment has arrived!" a male voice rang out through the stadium's speakers. "We have witnessed the results of the effort and training that the challenger made during this time, but it will be enough to beat our actual champion?" the commentator yelled, excitement evident in his voice. The crowd roared in with anticipation, supporting the challenger, while others were screaming the champion's name.
The noise level increased exponentially when the stadium's lights gathered, pointing at the gate where a girl arrived on the field.
"Well without further wait, Ladies and Gentlemen, in the blue corner, from Celestic Town, please receive our champion... the always lovely Cynthia!" said the announcer introducing the lady that just arrived. She was smiling and greeting all her fans and supporters in the crowd, appearing to be very excited about the battle after seeing the past performances of the challenger.
"And in the red corner, from Twinleaf Town, a trainer that really surprised us during her past challenges, let's welcome the challenger.... Andrea!" continued the announcer with the presentations, as this time, a younger girl arrived to the field, a light blush appeared on her cheeks as she saw the people in the crowd cheering her and screaming her name, she hated to admit it but she was getting quite nervous.
"You seem to be quite impressed with the crowd, right?" the blonde lady spoke for the first time, a tender smile on her face.
"Y-yeah, it's my first time being in front of so many people" the young girl answered shyly, her blush deepening.
"I know it could sound kind of harsh but, please, don't mind the crowd or the results." said Cynthia keeping the smile on her face. "After all, if the two of us have fun during the battle, I'm sure that the public is going to enjoy the match." concluded the champion.
"Wow, she is so sweet, even if I'm here as a challenger she still gives me advice." Andrea thought to herself with a smile. "Ok, me and my friends are going to give our best to make this battle an enjoyable match for all the people here, including us!" the pink haired girl said, showing more confidence than before.
"I'm glad to hear you say that, now if you are ready... Let's begin this! Go Lucario!"said the champion, throwing a pokéball onto her side of the field. A flash of white erupted from the pokéball, revealing the blue dog-like pokémon.
"Incredible, just by looking it you can tell her pokémon is very strong." thought the young challenger as she reached a pokéball on her waist, but when she was about to throw it, a loud crashing sound was heard all around the stadium.
"DAMN IT DUKE!" The girl yelled angrily. "I was having a really good dream and you ruined it!"
The boy standing beside her bed scratched his head, not really paying attention. "Yeah, whatever," Duke replied, still oblivious to her ranting. "Anyway Andrea, get dressed quickly we have an important thing to do, I'll see you outside!" concluded the boy, bolting down the stairs . Andrea still was half asleep, she had to get used to the fact that her friend always seemed to be in a hurry, and she didn't even get worried when, as usual, she heard her friend falling down the stairs.
"That's what you get for wake me up!" She grinned playfully.
After all this uproar, Andrea got out of her bead and quickly made her way to her drawer, she took her time to get ready, she usually wasn't like that, but she did that every time Duke was waiting for her, just to annoy him. After about half an hour later, she went downstairs to get something to eat.
"Good morning sweetie!" said a female voice that was coming from the kitchen.
"Morning mom!" the pink haired girl answered happily. "And good morning to you too Weavi." Andrea cooed. The black cat-like pokémon was her mother's very first pokémon, so both of them considered him a member of her family. Weavi quickly jumped and hugged the girl, and she just petted him in the head, they seem like a little brother hugging his loved big sister.
"So Andrea, Duke told me that you are going on a 'super secret mission'." her mom said, letting out a little giggle.
"Really? Well he just appeared in my room, told me to get dressed, and then mumbled something about an important thing to do. Sometimes I wonder why I keep listening to him." said Andrea as she served a bowl of food for Weavi. "Here you go pal! Make sure to eat everything ok?" The Weavil just nodded and began to eat.
"Don't be so harsh on him Andrea, Duke is a good boy, he's just.... well how can I say it? He's just a little hyperactive, that's all." her mother replied, laughing nervously. "Anyway sweetie, just remember to keep yourselves out of the tall grass, since neither of you have pokémon to protect you it could be dangerous." she concluded.
"Don't worry mom, we will be fine." answered the girl "Well I better go out Duke will scold me if I take any longer." said the girl laughing while she went outside.
"Sorry to make you wait Duke, I was having breakfast so I lost track of time." said the girl apologizing to her friend, who seemed to be searching the sky for something.
"You sure are slow Andrea, do you realize how much time you made me wa..." the boy left the sentence unfinished.
When he turned his face to see his friend, he was astonished with how beautiful she looked. Andrea was wearing a baby blue tank top and a white skirt that reached half of their thighs and a pair of long white boots. As usual, she had her pink hair tied up in a ponytail.
"Is there something wrong Duke?" asked the clueless girl to his friend, the guy limited himself to said no with his head, he didn't want to take away the look from his friend. As for Andrea a light blush was starting to appear on her cheeks thanks to the look on Duke's face. "A-Anyway, what was that 'important thing' that you mentioned earlier?" Andrea asked, looking away to hide her blush.
"Oh y-yeah that's right." Duke stuttered, his deep blush still evident. "Ok listen carefully, we are going to Lake Verity to get a legendary pokémon for ourselves" the blond kid explained as if he was talking to a child. "Now let's move!" he finished, bolting towards the town's exit.
He was serious about catching a legendary pokémon and from the look on his face, nothing could stop him.
"Hey Duke, wait a second! I don't think that's a good idea!" yelled the pink haired girl, but as usual Duke wasn't paying attention, and the only thing left to do was to chase him. Andrea just face-palmed. "Why I keep listening to him?" she thought as she ran after her friend.
After a few minutes of running, the kids were standing at Lake Verity's entrance, they were both tired but the idea of catching a legendary pokémon kept Duke excited.
"Duke, wait, please!" said the very exhausted the young girl. "First of all, how are we going to capture the legendary pokémon if we don't have a…" Andrea started, but was interrupted when a large explosion was heard from within the lake.
"Andrea let's go! Someone is trying to steal our legendary pokémon!" said Duke running toward the lake.
"Why do I bother in trying to convince him?" Annoyed, she stood up and once again ran after her friend.
Inside the lake, there was a group of green haired guys, who were dressed with a really weird outfit, kinda like a space suit.
A flock of 6 Zubats and Golbats hovered by their side. Next to them it was a strange container and a large ship, beside which an old man was tied up as a hostage. Beside the kids, a brown briefcase was lying opened on the grass, inside briefcase were 2 pokéballs. When they saw the scene, the kids immediately grabbed the briefcase and hide in the nearest bushes, and continued to see the scene. Suddenly a trio of rampaging Gyarados emerged from the lake and began to attack the green haired guys, but they defeated the wild pokémons really quick.
"These guys are really strong Duke, we should better go back and look for someone's help." Andrea said, scared, but Duke just ignored her, the attitude of those strangers was getting on his nerves. So without thinking, he grabbed a pokéball from the briefcase and went out of his hideout to battle those guys.
"Who do you think you are coming to this lake and causing all this ruckus?" said very angry the blond kid, the strange men just began to laugh, something that annoyed Duke further.
"Hey kiddo, this is none of your business, so just go home with your mommy." one of the gruntssaid, while the other began to laugh. Duke just clenched his fists, and immediately threw the pokéball on his left hand. From the pokéball a red chimp appeared, he seemed eager to fight.
The grunts burst out laughing at the scene. "Oh god, you are dumber than you look. You asked for it boy, Golbat use Wing Attack!" one bat pokémon screeched and struck the chimchar.
"Duke watch out!" yelled Andrea while getting out of her hideout. Without noticing it a Golbat sneaked behind the pink haired girl and immediately charged against her. When she heard the cry of the bat pokémon she covered her face, preparing for the impact. However, when none came, she uncovered her eyes, a big look of surprise appeared on her face as she saw the bat pokémon being pressed against the floor by a green dinosaur-like pokémon.
"Great job Tyranitar!" said a young male voice, praising the abilities of his pokémon "Are you okay young lady?" The trainer asked Andrea, as he extended his arm an offered his help to stand up. Andrea was in a shock after the attempt of those thugs to attack her so without thinking she embraced the stranger and began to cry. The trainer just hugged her back and limited himself to whisper that everything was ok and there was nothing to worry about.
"Well we sure have a lovely couple here." said one of the grunts, but the trainer made no reaction, something that annoyed the grunt. "Zubat, Golbat use Poison Fang!" ordered the grunt. The flying types charged forward, mouth wide as he prepared the devastating attack. Andrea just grabbed the young boy arm; the trainer just smiled and told Andrea to stand beside him. And so she did it.
"Don't worry missy, this is a piece of cake." said the trainer, Andrea just looked at the crimson eyes of the stranger and for some reason she felt very relaxed. "Hey you the guy with the Chimchar! Go and help the old man over there. Tyranitar, let's give them a warm welcome, use your Fire Fang!" the trainer called to his pokemon. Duke just grinned and did what the boy told him while the rock pokémon charged against the flock of bat pokémon, while some flames appeared on his mouth, when the attack collided with his targets a big explosion occurred followed by a big cloud of dust. When they recovered the visibility of the battlefield, Andrea and the strange trainer saw, Tyranitar standing without a single scratch and surrounded by 3 knocked out enemies, and 1 that was barely able to keep flying.
"It seems that we found a tough one, right Tyranitar?" The pokémon just grinned and got ready for the next command. "Finish him with Giga Impact!" the trainer cried as Tyranitar ran towards the remaining Golbat who had a confused look on his face. Suddenly Tyranitar was surrounded with a yellow-orange energy and purple energy sphere. This time, when the attack collided with his target, a larger explosion occurred but like the previous time, Tyranitar resulted uninjured and Golbat was knocked out.
"That's four of four, and in a record time if I may add." the trainer praised the talent of his pokémon while he petted him. Andrea just look at the trainer and his pokémon. Her cheeks grew red.
Meanwhile Duke and Chimchar surprisingly defeated the remaining Zubat, and rescued the old man, destroying the strange container during the battle.
"Damn, our plans have been foiled by those kids. Team Galactic it's time to retreat!" said one of the grunts as he jumped into the ship.
"Don't feel so comfy, we are going to have our revenge!" said the other two while making his escape.
When they make sure that the self called 'Team Galactic' was gone, Andrea closed the briefcase and took him with her. She walked accompanied by the strange trainer so she decided to start a little conversation.
"I want to thank you for save me." said Andrea, bowing nervously in front of her saviour -And sorry if I bothered you with the crying and the hugging…" conclude the young girl with his face as red as the eyes of the unknown trainer.
"There's no need to thank to me, all the work was done by Tyranitar, so he's the real hero in here, and..." said this time, making a long pause, the trainer noticed the blush on the face of Andrea and turned his face away as he was also blushing by the last comment of the pink haired girl. Tyranitar noticed the reaction of his trainer and just laughed. "You were scared so I think it was normal to hug onto something." concluded with a blush similar to Andrea's.
"If that's the case, then thank you very much Mr. Tyni." said Andrea with a little giggle, Tyranitar and his trainer just smiled at the girl. Both of them kept walking and chatting until they finally met with Duke and the old man, and by the look of the scene, Duke was getting scolded by the old man.
"Can you explain me who gave you permission to use one of MY pokémon?" asked the old man in a serious tone of voice.
"I told you I'm sorry gramps, besides it's not like Chimchar is hurt or anything, right Chimchar?" the blond kid said, turning to the said fire monkey. Chimchar nodded showing that he was completely unharmed after the match. "Oh Andrea, are you ok? Sorry for not help you, I was busy teaching those guys a lesson. Concluded the boy without realizing the meaning of what he said.
"No problem, he and Tyni were the ones that saved me." said the girl pointing the trainer and his pokémon, as she turned to try to hide her sadness "Why he didn't come to help, aren't we supposed to be friends? But...he always dreamed with being in a real pokémon battle, so I think it was normal that he ignored me." thought Andrea, trying to hold back her tears. The mysterious trainer realized this and immediately tried to do something to relax her.
"Oh it's true, I haven't introduced myself, my name is Ax, I was born Cianwood City in the Johto Region, but I have been living in Lavaridge Town for the past 3 years. I just moved yesterday to Twinleaf Town to my aunt's house, and this little fella is my most loyal partner, Tyranitar. Nice to me you!" the white haird trainer said with a smile on his face, while Tyranitar stood up straight like a soldier.
"Nice to meet you Alex, I'm Andrea, but you can call me Andy if you want." said the girl smiling again, apparently Alex's idea worked. "Oh I'm sorry, I just met you and I'm already giving you and your pokémons nicknames." The young girls said, giggling.
"Don't worry, I like the nickname, and it seems that Tyranitar also enjoys it, right Tyni?" Said Ax very calmed, but Tyranitar immediately hitted him in the head. As Alex was rolling in the floor, Tyranitar walked towards Andrea and sat at her side. "Well I guess he just like that you call him Tyni." concluded the trainer as Andrea began to laugh.
"My name is Duke, pleased to meet you." said Duke with some jealousy in his voice.
"Well, since everyone is introducing himself, I am the Professor Rowan from Sandgem Town, is good to meet energetic kids like you" said the old man, apparently forgetting the scolding he was giving Duke less than a minute ago. Alex, after hearing him, immediately shook his hand.
"Professor Rowan, I was looking for you in your lab, but your aide told me that you had come to the lake so I came here looking for you." explained Alex.
"Oh yeah, I remember know, you had an appointment today to talk about the research, and since you helped me I'll give you my last pokémon. Duke can keep the Chimchar." said the professor thoughtfully. Alex and Andrea smiled in excitement, while Duke began to play with his Chimchar.
"While I appreciate the gesture very much, I think it will be better if you gave that pokémon to this little girl." said Alex very calmly, Duke just looked astonished at the scene, Andy had a deep blush on her face and Professor Rowan just laughed at the scene.
"Well, sure it unusual to see a young kid refuse a free pokémon." The researcher said, very amused, "But since you helped me, I think I should grant you that as a sign of thanks." He said more seriously. He opened his briefcase and let the Andrea grab the last pokéball. She immediately opened the pokeball, and in a flash of white, a female piplup appeared.
"Thank you very much, I really appreciate it." said Andrea with a big smile on her face, while she hugged her new pokémon. A small smile appeared on Alex's face as he saw the happiness of the young girl; Duke noticed that and felt another pang of jealousy.
"Well now that this is done, I'll expect you to come and visit my lab one of these days kids. Alex, if you wouldn't mind, can you come with me?" the professor asked, turning away from the kids. Alex just nodded and returned Tyni to his pokéball.
"It was very nice to meet you guys, I hope I can see you again someday. See ya later!" Alex called over his shoulder as the two of them walked away.
Soon, Duke and Andrea decided to return to their homes, but they get quite a surprise when they saw that half of the Twinleaf's habitants were near the town's entrance.
"Oh my God, Duke, Andrea are you okay kids?" asked an old lady closest to the two children.
"Don't worry granny, we're safe and sound! Right Andrea?" asked Duke, trying to cheer his partner but the results were quite disappointing, Andy was staring at the route that leaded to Sandgem Town.
I really hope that I could see him again. The pink-haired girl thought to her self.
"Hey! Are you listening to me Andrea?" asked the blond trainer, he was getting quite annoyed because, through the entire time that they had been walking back to twinleaf, Andrea was just thinking about Alex.
Why is she so friendly with him, nicknaming him and his pokémon. Duke thought jealously.
"Whatever, I'm leaving; I will travel around Sinnoh and get as strong as my dad." Duke yelled angrily, before bolting towards the next town.
"Duke, wait!" The blond's mother yelled, but it was too late, the young boy was already deep into the route 201.
"God that kid is just like his father, I don't know what to do with him." said Duke's mom a little stressed.
"Don't worry about him Alice; I'm sure that Duke is going to become a strong trainer just like Palmer." said this time Andrea's mom trying to cheer up her friend.
"But he has no pokémon on his own and..." was explaining Alice when she was interrupted by Andrea.
"Mrs. Alice, about that... There's something you need to know…" said Andrea nervously. She walked with Duke's mom and her mom to her house. Once they arrived Andrea began to explain what happened during their expedition to Lake Verity. She told them how they battled against the so called "Team Galactic", and how they helped the professor Rowan, and about Alex, their new friend that protected her from the attack of Galactic's Golbat.
"So that's what happened at the Lake Verity, well at least you and Duke are safe, and I have to thank that kid Alex, for protect my little baby." said Andrea's mother while she and Weavi hugged Andrea.
"Mom you're embarrassing me in front of Duke's mom." said Andrea with a blush on her face.
"Don't worry about that sugar." said Alice, with a smile on her face "Anyway, if your mother agrees, I want you to deliver this to my little Duke, he may be on his way to Jubilife City." said Alice, handing her a small box.
"Sure, I'm sure that Andrea can deliver that but you have to do something first sweetie." said Andrea's mom faking a serious face.
"And what's that mom?" asked Andrea very surprised.
"You have to visit Professor Rowan's Lab and thank him properly for give you a pokémon, ok honey?" Andrea's mother replied, smiling.
"Ok mom, I'll go." said Andrea as she ran upstairs to prepare her bag. She walked like ten laps around her room, she was having a hard time thinking about what to carry and what to wear, even if she thought that it was going to be a small travel, she was very nervous. At the end, she decided to not change her clothes.
"Ax told me that this outfit was very cute so I think I will wear it for a little more." said to herself in a low tone, as a light blushed appeared on her cheeks, but she didn't noticed that her mom was outside the door.
Kids these days grow up so fast, I just hope that she doesn't get her feelings hurt. Andrea's mother thought, tears of happiness dripping down her face.
After a few more minutes, Andrea finally finished with all the preparations and was ready to begin her trip.
'Ok mom, I'm ready to go!" the pink-haired girl said with a smile.
"Take care honey! And remember to call me when you reach Jubilife City, got it?" Andrea's mother said, hugging her daughter tightly before stepping aside. Weavi just hugged her one more time and went inside to finish his breakfast. Andrea kissed her mom on the cheek and began to walk towards her destination.
The walk was quite relaxing she saw a bunch of playful Bidoofs, a flock of Starlys flying in the blue sky, she and Penguigo, her recently nicknamed Piplup, walked slowly, enjoying the view and the company of each other. They had to battle a few wild pokémons, At first Andy had some trouble with commanding her pokémon to battle since she didn't knew anything about pokémon battles and certainly she didn't knew anything about Piplup's attacks, but she find her way and passed all those challenges.
"Wow, you are incredible Penguigo, I bet that if we train hard, we could be as good as Ax and Tyni." said Andrea to the tiny leaf pokémon, with a smile on her face, but then she suddenly blushed as her brain asked her why did she thought immediately in Ax instead of Duke? In any way she wanted to analyze, she just ended blushing more and more. But her self-conscience exam was abruptly interrupted by the large sound of an explosion coming from Sandgem Town.
"What's going on? Is today Explosion Day or something like that?" said Andy to herself after she recovered from the scare. "Anyway, let's hurry to Sandgem Town Penguigo, I have a bad feeling about this!" concluded the young lady, this time with a serious expression on her face, her pokémon just nodded and then both of them sprinted towards the place of the explosion.
She quickly arrived to scene and was impressed by seeing a large screen of smoke coming from a near building, outside the building, a large crowd was trying to put out the flames but their efforts were useless, the flames seemed to be unstoppable
"Bring more water! We have to save the professor!" Yelled one man, as he threw a bucket of water to the flames.
"I think that there's kid inside the building with the professor!" said an old lady that was preventing that the children get near the building.
When Andrea heard this, she immediately tried to enter the building to see if that kid that the old lady mentioned it was either Duke or Alex, but some of the men that were trying to extinguish the fire, stopped her.
"Please let me go, my friends may be inside that place! I need to help them!" The young lady yelled again and again, as tears streamed down her cheeks. The older men and women were heartbroken but they didn't want to risk the life of a young girl. Andrea fell on her knees, very angry at herself for only being able to stay on the floor crying while the lives of her friends were on danger. "Please, please be safe boys! I don't want to lose you guys!" she said in a very soft tone, almost like if she was praying, she just began to cry harder, Penguigo was just watching the scene, she felt heartbroken because there was nothing she can do to help her trainer.
ENJOY THE FIRST CHAPTER v 2.0! and don't forget to leave a review, all your suggestions are going to help me to make this story better and better for you the reader :3 As you realized I LOVE explosions, so you will read a lot of those in my fics Right now I'm working in the second chapter so I hope I have it finished this weekend. I was thinking in adding a profile page to make a proper introduction for Andrea, Duke and Alex so tell me what you think about the idea. See you soon! °*[Dante]*°