Pokemon The Kanto Journey
AN: Hey guys, AKlang here. If any of you wonder what happened to my last story (I don't think anyone does) then I should tell you I deleted it since it was incredibly badly written. I hope this one is better. All constructive criticism is welcomed, if it is on grammar or story related. If you have any opinions on what pokemon Ash should catch then include it in your review. I won't promise that I'll use it but will at the very least consider it. Now I won't bore you anymore with ANs and lets get on with the story.
I watched as Nidorino tried to hit Gengar with a horn attack and failed spectacurarly since Gengar dodged then sent a hypnosis wave that brought Nidorino into the land of dreams. Nidorinos trainer recalled it immediately and sent out an Onix instead. I then turned off the TV and started undressing and went to bed. My mom came into the room only a minute later, which was lucky since she would have flipped had I not been in bed by now. Or forced me to watch professor Oaks lecture on the different starters. Which would have been useless since I already know which one I'll choose and since I know pretty much everything that he was going to talk about. ''I'm glad to see you in bed Ash, I half expected you to be watching that pokemon match!'' she said while smiling. ''But I should know you better than that Ash, you haven't taken after your father in regards to being impulsive and rash.'' she continued with a thoughtful expression on her face. ''Thanks mom, I got to sleep now so see you in the morning.'' I murmured sleepily. ''Goodnight Ashy'', she said while closing the door.''
I woke up to the sound of my Voltorb alarm clock and then took a shower and put on some clothes. I went down the stairs and greeted mom. ''Is there any breakfast?'' I questioned hopefully. ''There sure is'' she said with a smile on her face. I smiled then wolfed down the breakfast. ''I'll go to the lab now mom!'' I shouted from the outdoor. ''But you'll be early.'' I heard from the bedroom. ''I know but since when has professor Oak ever minded someone being early?'' I replied and left the house.
A couple of minutes later I was standing on the steps in front of professor Oaks lab. I was nervous, never had I experienced this feeling in my stomach. I had always been a quiet and collected kid, even when faced with my rival Gary. I quenched the feeling I had and boldly stepped forward and knocked on the door. A minute later the professor opened and greeted me, he invited me in and told me to wait on the couch in the corner while he finished signing some papers. 10 minutes later my friend Leaf arrived and smiled at me and joined me on the couch. ''So what pokemon will you choose?'' I asked. ''Bulbasaur'' she replied confidently. ''What about you?'', she questioned. ''You'll see'' I told her mysteriously. We settled in and shared a companionable silence. Ten minutes later the professor returned and invited us to his lab. On a pedestal laid three different pokeballs with little stickers on them to represent their elements. A flame for the fire pokemon Charmander, a leaf for the grass pokemon Bulbasaur and finally a water drop for the water pokemon Squirtle. ''Well since it's 8 am now I will let you choose your pokemon. Inside I frowned and wondered where Gary was, 'what kind of idiot would sleep in on this day of all days.' I thought. Just then the door burst open and a kid rushed in, his name is Blake and he is the fourth kid who is supposed to receive a pokemon today. ''I'm not late am I?'' he said quickly. Professor chuckled and warmly told him, ''No, you're not late. But since you were the last to arrive you will have to wait for Ash and Leaf to choose first. And since Ash got here first it's only fair if he gets to choose first.'' I couldn't help but think, 'haha Gary, I got him.' Then I said aloud ''Thanks professor, that's very kind of you. Well then, I choose you Squirtle!'' I heard Leaf and Blake letting out two sighs of relief behind me. I then went and picked up Squirtles pokeball and released him. ''Squirtle, I'm Ash Ketchum and I'm going to become the worlds strongest pokemon trainer. Will you join me on my journey? You will have to train hard but I assure you, I will be with you every step of the way.'' ''Squirtle, Squirtle'' while bobbing it's head up and down and smiling. I got my pokedex and a few pokeballs. I said goodbye to Leaf and Blake and left the building.
When suddenly I saw a car stopping in front of the lab. Out came Gary and his entire cheerleading squad, ''Hey Ashy-boy, decided to give up on being a trainer and go home to your little mommy?'' He said while smirking. ''Oh no, I was just heading to Viridian actually. I think me and Squirtle will make a great team.'' I said calmly, but I couldn't resist letting a smirk make it's way onto my face as I saw Gary's cocky smirk turn into a look of jealousy and rage. ''No way, grandpa would never let you take Squirtle when he knows I want that one!'' He whined. ''Oh but you know your grandfathers rules, first one there gets it. You know this and still you're late, that was a mistake on your part Gary. I also happen to know that Leaf will choose Bulbasaur and Blake will choose Charmander so you'll have to see if the professor even has any pokemon left.'' I told him while walking away. I couldn't stop thinking about how good it felt to say that to Gary. I released Squirtle and together we went to our house and said goodbye to my mom and then walked off towards Viridian forest. I couldn't wait to begin my journey with Squirtle by my side.