This is my first ever fanfiction alright judge but don't be harsh alright now that that is settled hey everyone! This is my first fanfic so yeah it's about Ash of course and his pokemon journey yeah I know you're giving me those looks like is this going to be one of those abandoned stories or something but no. I will post every sunday and if I can't then it will be on monday so hope you guys enjoy my story and see you guys in the bottom.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon T_T

Pokemon chapter 1

I choose you!

May 3rd 2007

A boy sitting on his bed in his house watching a Gengar and Nidorino fight off in the pokemon league. This boy whore a red jacket over his black t-shirt with black sneakers and blue jeans. This boy's name is well known as Ash Ketchum. As he's watching the TV his mother calls his name to go down stairs.

"Coming." Ash yelled. He then sighed as he turned off the TV. He ran down the stairs as he smelled his mom's cooking.

"Hey mom!" Ash yelled. Oh hi sweety ready for your big day?" His mom asked. "I sure am mom." Ash replied. "Well you better get going mister or you're going to be late! His mom replied.

"Alright Alright I'm going" Ash replied with a sigh. As Ash headed out he saw his childhood friend Leaf. "Hey Ash you headed to the lab?" The brunette asked as she walked down the road towards Ash.

"Sure are you?" Ash replied. "Well of course dummy." She grinned sheepishly. Right after she said that the brunette ran towards the lab. Leaf yelled out "race you there." "Oh come on." Ash sighed as he ran after his friend.

As Ash reached the lab his cocky rival Gary opened the door. "Well well well look who we have here?" "You two decided to come after all." Gary replied with a grin with his hand holding a red and white ball. The ball was like every average pokeball the catch here was that Gary's pokeball had a blue rain drop at the top.

"Gary you picked your first pokemon already?" Ash asked. "We of course can't you see that I have a pokeball already!" Gary snapped. Ash just stood there in silence with a glare straight at Gary which made him shiver. Leaf was just at the side staring at the scene.

Then Professor Oak walked behind Gary. He broke the silence. "Well come in." Oak said. As Ash and co walked into the lab they saw a lot of lab equipment around the lab that they didn't know what it was for.

Then they stopped with one more pokeball at the table Leaf and Ash stopped they looked at each other with wary eyes. Then Ash spoke up "Leaf you got here first you shshould get your first pokemon." Leaf looked at him before she hugged him and said "Thanks Ash." As she let go and ran to the table and picked the pokeball up.

She released her new pokemon and a Bulbasaur popped out and landed in her arms it layed his eyes on hers and yelled his name. Then Leaf said. "Hey Bulbasaur I'm your new trainer." Then Bulbasaur nodded in approval. Leaf then looked at Ash with a smile on his face looking aat the scene.

Professor Oak then said "Thank you Ash now that Leaf has a pokemon you should too." The 13 year old looked up with excitement in his eyes. Then Professor Oak pressed a button and a pokeball that had a symbol that represented an electric type popped up in the middle of the table and then grabbed it.

"I should warn you Ash this pokemon isn't to fond with humans are you sure?" Ash looked up at him then nodded. Professor Oak sighed as he released it a Pikachu was there. Ash was about to reach for it when the Pikachu shot a glare at him and sent him a thundershock. Ash was sent to the ground before Gary burst out laughing.

Ash shot a glare at him making Gary stop. Professor Oak was about to return it when Pikachu started to dart for the door. Professor Oak shot the beam in front of the door making the Pikachu run back before he had to dodge another beam. Ash held his hand up in front of the professor to stop shooting the beams.

He then walked up to the Pikachu slowly the people besides Ash were staring at Ash's slow pase on walking towards the pokemon. Ash then said "It's alright Pikachu we're not going to hurt you." That's when Pikachu stopped its glare looking staright at Ash. When the professor was about to shoot another beam to get the Pikachu to it's pokeball Ash shot a glare at him. He lowered it in defeat.

Pikachu stared at Ash in awe then walked slowly towards him. Ash then spoke up "Hey Pikachu do you want to travel with me through Kanto to help me become a Pokemon Master with you being my starter and strongest?" Pikachu looked at him then nodded. As Ash grew a smiled Pikachu jumped on his shoulder and settled on it. Ash laughed. While Leaf looked at the scene with an "aww". While Gary snickered.

Professor Oak walked up to him and gave him a pokedex and five pokeballs. That's when Ash was about to point a beam at Pikachu before he shook his head no. Ash took a glance at Pikachu before saying "You don't like pokeballs do you?" Pikachu shook his head in approval while Ash put it away. "Well Ashy-Boy are we going to battle or what?"

"Oh you're one." Ash said before "Wait just a sec" Ash said sheepishly he scanned Pikachu for a second before the Pokedex said "Pikachu the electric mouse pokemon it shoots out electricity from its two pouches on his cheeks if it feels threatened." "This Pikachu knows the moves Thundershock, Growl, Tail Whip, quick attack, and the egg move Volt Tackle but it can't be used in its full ability. This Pikachu's ability is Static. It's hidden ability is Lighting Rod.

"Are we done yet?" Gary asked. Ash had a childish grin and said "Yes." "Let's head to the battlefield." Ash and Gary walked to the battlefield. Gary grinned before sending out a Squirtle and Ash got Pikachu to the battle field. Leaf was at the sidelines giving supporting words to both of the boys. Then Oak volunteered to be the referee of the match. "This is a an unofficial match between Ash Ketchum and Gary Oak from Pallet Town each is only allowed to use one pokemon when one Pokemon from either side faints the opposing side is the winner may the battle begin!"

Ash waisted no time "Pikachu quick attack!" Pikachu charged with blinding speed and hit Squirtle in the chest. The pokemon grunted. Gary then said "tackle when it's close". Ash was fast too. "Growl follow up with thundershock" As Squirtle charged for the attack it was cut off by a wave of sound that lowered its attack it also maid it flinch then a jolt of pain shot up as it was sent back. "Aura Sphere!" Gary shouted as a small brown sphere was made it looked like it wasn't that powerful. Squirtle sent it at Pikachu which Pikachu was sent back with a dust cloud trailing to where it landed. Pikachu was there standing up panting. So was Squirtle but it looked worse. Both Gary and Ash were staring at each other intensely. Finally both grinned as they both commanded their final attack. "Volt Tackle!" "Rapid Spin while using Water Gun!

Both Pokemon yelled their names as Pikachu was engulfed in a yellow type of cloak while Squirtle went into its shell and started spinning while shooting water. Both met fighting for dominance. Then Squirtle flinched while an electric circuit ran through him. Pikachu saw it then grinned as he pushed through. Squirtle yelled its name in pain while it was sent back. "Squirtle!" Gary yelled.

Squirtle was sent flying as it hit the ground with swirls in its eyes. Pikachu was staring at it with a smirk before pain cursed through his body.*The Recoil* Pikachu thought as it yelped in pain. He fell to the ground still conscious though with his tiny paws holding him up.

Ash looked at the professor, so did Gary. The Professor then said "Squirtle is unable to battle the winner is Pikachu, the victory goes to Ash!" Ash then just sweat dropped, so did Gary. The Professor was staring at them blankly "What?" "Professor the revive and potion?!" yelled Ash. The Professor realized what they were asking for and ran inside the lab. He came back panting while handing over the healing items. Ash sprayed Pikachu which he flinched by the sudden pain. Gary gave Squirtle the revive which he slowly gained consciousness.

The rivals then looked at each other as they gave a handshake "Next time it'll be different" said Gary. "I'm looking forward to it" said Ash. "Great battle you two!" Leaf said with a smile. Both boys blushed and looked away before they made eye contact glaring at each other. Leaf didn't seem to notice though. They were a great group of friends but Gary and Ash both gained a crush on Leaf, but Gary with his cocky behavior made them separate. Ash on the other hand was the nicest person and friend she met he always encouraged her when she was down and helped her in so many ways. Leaf was thinking she actually might have a crush on Ash but ignored it to decide if she really liked him.

Though Gary is coky he gives respect to Ash and fools around with him to get him pissed off.

"Yes it was you two did geat I can tell you will be great trainers" said Oak. "Thanks Professor/Gramps" both Gary and Ash said. Gary took a deep breath "Alright guys I'm heading to Viridian City smell yah later" Gary said before heading out. "Alright me too" said Ash before he went to the door. Leaf followed close behind him. Prof. Oak sighed "Those kids will become great trainers one day,wonder if Gary will be able to handle it."

The screen faids black as to be continued shows at the bottom left corner.

Alright guys how did you think? Good Bad etc. Remember my first fanfic so uou can criticize it'll just make me better. :) (N/A best description I could make of their past I'll get in it more in a few more chapters down the road, also I'm thinking to make it a Furthershipping story but that doesn't mean it will be getting in the way in the intensity as I'm planning the story to be back to the story)