Chapter 1
The alarm clock beeped at top volume. The 15 year old boy's eyes shot open. He jumped out of bed and ran to his bathroom. Today was the day that certified trainers that scored in the top 5 on their final exams go on their Pokemon journey. And one of those trainers was Gray Coleman.
Gray took a quick shower and got dressed in a red shirt and black jeans. He brushed his spiky black hair and looked into the mirror and looked into his brown eyes.
Am I forgetting something? He thought.
He dismissed his thoughts and ran back to his room. He grabbed the dark blue backpack and put on his shoes. He turned around to the counter and grabbed the Dragon Fang his father had given him before he disappeared 3 years ago. He sighed and walked downstairs.
His mother and sister were eating breakfast at the table and were chatting. They looked up and seen Spike coming down the stairs. His mother was a middle aged woman with light brown hair, brown eyes, and slightly tanned skin. His sister, Andrea Coleman, was almost identical to their mother but always wore her hair in pig tails.
"Morning family", Gray told them walking towards the door.
"Sit down young man, you need to eat your breakfast", his mother said.
"But Mom, I can't be late to get my starter" Spike replied.
"I bet he just wants to see Lily", Andrea told their mother.
"Shut up Andrea".
Gray was about to go and strangle his sister when his mother raised her hands.
"Now children calm down. Andrea, stop making fun of your brother even if he does want to see her. And Gray, take a pancake and go get your Pokemon. And come back before you leave".
Gray smiled. "Thanks mom", he said as he grabbed a pancake and quickly ate it.
Gray walked out of the house and onto the path towards the Pokemon Laboratory owned by Professor Blue Oak. Pidoves and Pidgeys flew over head. Rattata and Patrat scurried across the grass.
It has been 12 years since Red defeated Blue for the position of the Region Champion. Since then Pokemon from other regions have migrated all across the world. It is not odd to see a Togepi in Hoenn or an Oddish in Kalos. Blue stepped down from his gym leader position when his Grandfather retired and took over the Laboratory.
Gray looked around looking for the voice that he heard. It scared him out of his socks so he quickly ran to his best friend and rival's house. Suddenly a Houndoom ran towards Gray and jumped on him. The Houndoom started licking Spike all over his face.
"Yeah nice to see you too Houndoom", Gray told the Dark Pokemon.
"Houndoom, down!" a familiar voice yelled.
A 15 year old guy with long light brown hair and hazel eyes stepped from behind the fence surrounding the house. He had pale skin and was wearing a black leather jacket over his green button up shirt and dark red shorts. Over his eyes was a pair of sun glasses.
Houndoom whimpered and got off of Gray. The Pokemon blew out some flames and returned inside the fence.
"Sorry about Houndoom, he just is going to miss you", the guy told Gray as he helped him up.
"Its fine Chad", Gray told his rival.
Chad flashed his signature grin. "Let's race to see who gets their first".
Gray smiled back. "Sure".
The two teens dashed towards the lab that was blocks away. Even though Pallet Town had grown due to it being Red's hometown, it still retained its ranches and plains. They kept running until they got to the lab.
"About time losers", said a 17 year old guy with purple hair, dark blue eyes and tanned skin. He had a red silk jacket with red pants to match and a black Escape the Absol shirt.
"Shade don't talk to them like that", an identical girl told Shade. Like Shade, she had purple hair in a pony tail and blue eyes. She wore the exact same clothes as Shade except with a Goldenrod Undead shirt.
"I can talk to them however I want Zoe", Shade told his sister.
A 16 year old girl with light brown eyes, long straight black hair, pale as much as John stepped forward. She was wearing a light green sleeve less shirt with jean shorts and a Snivy necklace.
"We shouldn't be fighting today", the girl whispered shyly.
"Lily is right guys, calm down", Chad hissed at the twins.
They were about to reply when the doors opened. A middle aged man with spiky light brown hair and brown eye stepped out of the lab. He wore a lab coat over his black collar shirt and tan colored pants.
"Now children please don't fight", said the man.
All the teens shut up and started to listen to the man.
"I am Professor Blue Oak, today is the day that you all start your own Pokemon journey. You will face many challenges that you can't overcome alone without your Pokemon. Search the land far and wide to capture new and exotic Pokemon. I'm counting on you to always do your best and never give up no matter what".
"Yes sir", said all the beginning trainers.
"Now please step inside so you can get your starter pokemon" Professor Oak told them.
The trainers all went into the lab and started to look around. The lab was as big as a football field. It had piles of books and papers everywhere. Some assistance were studying a Litleo and its eating patterns. Others were feeding Pokemon outside in the ranch behind the lab.
"Richard, please bring the starter Pokemon", the Professor yelled.
Richard, with a Bidoof biting on his head, came with a rolling table with 5 Pokeballs.
Pokeballs have become more advanced in the 12 years that have passed. They became glass like and see through. The Pokemon for example, Slugma, would be surrounded by fire and lava since it was a fire type.
Gray looked around, searching for the mysterious voice that he had yet again heard in his head.
I seriously think that I'm going crazy, Gray thought to himself.
By that time all of the Pokemon had gotten out of their balls.
The first one was a red lizard with a flame on its tail that glowed red and orange flames. The second one was a baby blue turtle with a brown-like shell and a swirly tail. The third one was a green reptilian creature with a green bud on its back.
"Now the first three are the regional starters Charmander, Squirtle and, Bulbasaur. The next two are Pokemon bred in special locations that are found all across Kanto", Oak explained.
The fourth Pokemon was a yellow fox like creature with a brown chest. It was floating off the table and looked asleep. The last fifth Pokemon was a light brown dinosaur like Pokemon with a skull over its head. Its eyes were red and puffy like it had been crying. It held an item only known as a Thick Club that raises attack powers.
"The last two Pokemon are known as Abra and Cubone. Now, you will pick the Pokemon in order of your scores on your final. First up, Shade."
Shade walked up to the table and examined the Pokemon. He looked down at Cubone and glared at him. The Cubone started to cry even more than before.
"The rest are rather weak so my final decision is Charmander", Shade told the Professor.
Oak picked up Charmander's Pokeball and returned it. He handed it to Shade and sighed. "Next up is Chad".
Chad smiled and walked over to the table. He patted all the Pokemon on the head which wasn't a very good idea. Abra and Squirtle accepted it while Bulbasaur bit Chad and Cubone swung at him with its bone.
"I've decided to take Squirtle to be my partner", Chad announced to everyone.
Lily sighed and Shade snickered. Gray showed no emotion and Zoe wore the worst poker face ever. Everybody knew she wanted Squirtle.
"Sorry about that Zoe", Chad told her but didn't sound sorry at all.
"Next up is Zoe. The first two trainers have already taken the regional starters. Will number 3 do the same?"
Zoe walked over to the table of the remaining three Pokemon. She walked over towards Bulbasaur and smiled at it.
"For my partner I will chose-"
Lily looked close to crying and clenched her fists.
"- Abra".
Lily sighed and calmed down. Zoe laughed and grabbed Abra's Pokeball from Oak's hand.
"Forth on the list is Lily", Oak announced.
Lily ran towards Bulbasaur and yelled, "Professor, I chose this one!"
Oak returned the Seed Pokemon and handed Lily its Pokeball.
"Looks like the worst Pokemon for the worst Trainer", snickered Shade.
Chad laughed, Zoe smiled and Lily frowned. Cubone started to cry and scream even more and if it didn't stop there would be a problem. Gray walked over to the Cubone and smiled. Cubone looked up at Gray and slowly stopped crying. Gray bent down and held out his hand.
"We'll show them that we can be the best", Gray whispered.
"Cubone!" the Pokemon cried and jumped into Gray's arms.
"Now since everyone has gotten their Pokemon, I would like to speak to you all separately. When I'm done, you can leave. I would like to speak to Gray first."
Oak walked into his personal office and Gray followed. Oak sat down at his desk and for the first time Gray really looked at his face. He looked he aged 10 years then he was. There were a few gray hairs in his brown hair and his shoulders were slumped.
"Gray, you know you scored the worst of the top five right?"
"Don't remind me of that", Gray said as he frowned. He had barely got in the top five if it weren't for Chad studying with him about the different breeding groups and egg moves.
"There is nothing to be ashamed of my boy. You may have barely made it in the written final, but you topped even Shade in the battle final with the school's rental Pokemon. Plus your skills with Pokemon are simply remarkable. Every Pokemon you cared for at that school grew friendlier and kinder to humans. You even remind me of an old friend. Your chose of Cubone was excellent. I expected you to choose Charmander or maybe Bulbasaur but never in a million years a Cubone. That Cubone in your Pokeball has an egg move from its parent. And you might want to be kind to Cubone, it just lost its mother due to Pokemon thieves and it wears its mother's skull. And you should take these".
Oak reached inside his desk and pulled out a red device and 6 clear Pokeballs.
"This is the new Pokedex model 6.0 and 5 Pokeballs so you can capture wild Pokemon. Remember to weaken them before you throw the ball at it or it might get out. And this Pokedex has a slight attitude and "A mind of its own" if I might say so myself."
I grabbed the items off of the desk. I clipped to Pokeballs to my belt and slipped the Pokedex into my pocket. "Thank you Professor", Gray told the Professor. Gray went over to the door and walked out. In the lab, Chase was flirting with Lily who blushed and turned away and the twins were arguing about Arceus knows what. Gray sighed and walked home with Cubone at his side. When they arrived at Gray's house, Gray turned to Cubone.
"Now Cubone, inside are some really nice people so don't get scared if they come at you", Gray told the Orphan Pokemon.
Cubone nodded and followed Gray inside. Andrea was listening to a Magikarp Bieber song and Gray's mom was washing the dishes. She turned around and noticed Gray.
"Oh honey, you're back!" yelled Gray's mother.
Andrea seemed to notice to and jumped off the couch and ran to Gray. Cubone yelped and hid behind Gray's legs.
Gray looked down at his new Pokemon. "It's ok Cubone", he told Cubone.
"Oh it's so cute!" Andrea told Gray.
"I never thought you would pick a Cubone as a partner", his mother told him.
"Yeah this little guy was the only one left", Gray told them.
Cubone jumped on Gray's shoulder and picked up his Thick Club. "Cubone!" the pokemon cried happily.
"Well I need to get going", Gray told his family.
"Wait before you go", Gray's mom ran upstairs. She came back down with a box and she opened it. Inside was a black with blue cap with a Pokeball design and some cooking supplies. "These used to be your father's when he started his journey."
Gray put on the cap and but the supplies in his pack. He said goodbye and left the house and headed for Route 1.
"I've been wondering what the Pokedex says about you", Gray told Cubone.
He pulled out the Pokedex and scanned Cubone.
Cubone: The Lonely Pokemon
Type: Ground
Level: 10
Ability: Rock Head
Gender: Male
Moves: Growl, Tail Whip, Bone Club, Skull Bash
Info: This Pokemon is really worthless because of its weak mind state since its mother's death. Some advice is to evolve it, breed it, and then kill it to weaken another Cubone. If an opponent, make sure to slaughter in senselessly.
Cubone started to cry bucket loads but Gray comforted him.
"Don't worry buddy, I would never do something like that", Gray told the Ground Type.
They entered Route 1 and started to look around. There were trees all around and a long dirt path. A Sparrow could be seen atop of trees with Pidgeys, fighting over food.
"Hey Gray, wait up", someone yelled.
Chad ran up to Gray and Cubone. "Let's have a battle right here to see who is stronger", Chad yelled.
"Fine by me", Gray told his rival.
"Cubone to the battlefield!"
Cubone ran out from behind Gray's legs and got ready for battle.
"Let's go Squirtle", Chad yelled.
Chad threw out his Pokeball and Squirtle popped out.
"Squirtle!"
Gray whipped out his Pokedex and scanned Chad's Pokemon.
Squirtle: The Tiny Turtle Pokemon
Type: Water
Info: Squirtles have really good defense but horrible offence at their early stage. You should have gotten this piece of crap instead of that mental freak of a starter.
"Let's start this off with a Bone Club!" yelled Gray.
Cubone ran towards Squirtle and smacked it down into the ground with its Thick Club. Squirtle's head flew to the dirt and was stuck there.
"Squirtle use Bubble to soften the ground then pull yourself out", Chad yelled.
The Tiny Turtle shot out bubbles into the ground which became soft. It pulled itself out and readied itself.
"Now use Tackle on Cubone", yelled Chad.
Squirtle dashed towards Cubone and tackled it to the ground.
Gray grinned. "Now Cubone grab him and use Skull Bash".
Cubone gripped Squirtle's shoulders and ran his skull into Squirtle's stomach. Squirtle threw up a little blood and pulled away from Cubone.
"Perfect now use Bubble", Chad yelled.
Squirtle released a stream of bubbles towards Cubone which all hit him directly. Cubone fell to the ground and was limp.
Not sure how Bubbles can cause much damage but it's better than just hitting things with a bone.
"Shut up", Gray told his Pokedex.
Chad smiled at the Pokemon on the floor. "Looks like I win this one", Chad smugly remarked.
"Look again".
Cubone started to slowly move off of the ground. He picked up his Thick Club and ran at Squirtle. He swung his club which made contact to Squirtle's head. Just as Squirtle was falling, Cubone rammed his head into the turtle's stomach. Squirtle was taken a bit by shock by getting hit with two attacks nearly at the same time. Cubone then got back up and head butted Squirtle.
Cubone learned Headbutt big surprise.
Gray rolled his eyes and seen the Tiny Turtle fall to the ground lifeless. Chad ran to his fallen Pokemon and picked it up.
"Great job Squirtle", Chad whispered.
He returned the Pokemon and walked over to Gray and Cubone.
"Dude I never thought a Ground type would beat a Water", Chad told Gray.
"That just shows how much Cubone and I are strong together", Gray replied.
"Yeah sure whatever. Smell ya later!" Chad then ran off somewhere on Route 1.
"Nice work Cubone", Gray told his Pokemon happily.
"Cubone", Cubone yelled jumping up and down.
The two new friends looked into the distance and seen their next destination, Viridian City.
"Seriously, where is that voice coming from?"
From several trees away
A blonde short lady with green eyes watched Gray from a distance. She wore a black T-shirt with a letter R in front of it with shorts to match.
"Sir, the boy is doing rather well for now", said the lady into the black Pokedex.
"Good, report back to base right away", the man replied.
"Yes sir".
Well that's the first chapter for my story. The text in Bold is that voice that Gray hears (Not including this), and the Bold, Italic is the Pokedex. Any more questions that you have, feel free to review the story or PM me. So read and review, until then Bye!