Disclaimer: "I do not own Pokemon or anything affiliated with never have and never will, but I can dream can't I?"
Author's Note: "I do, however, own the new region, its Pokemon, and the overall plot line. I would appreciate warm and cool feedback. This fanfic contains mainly, Advance shipping, with hints of other shipping's, but other than that, this story will revolve around Ash and May and their developing relationship."
"BTW...if someone out there has written another story like this one with the same pairing and plot line, then I am truly sorry...but whatever the reason, this story will definitely be going in a different direction then the other stories out there...Soooooooo...PLEASE do not sue or be nasty...if you don't like the pairing or the story then I will remove it...I apologize for the inconvenience ahead of time...the idea and its expression just popped into my mind randomly..."
Heroes:
Ash Ketchum~25
May~22
Drew~25
Brock~28
Villains:
Cassidy~33
Butch~33
Jessie~33
James~33
Intro: Ash Ketchum, now twenty-five years old, is becoming quite restless due to the lack of thrills. He finds one day a black envelope addressed to him, with no return address, containing a letter promising of a new adventure and a personalized invitation to a new region, with new Pokemon, and a chance to participate in the, Intergalactic Pokemon League, but there is a catch…the new League is in Outer Space. Ash will face new challenges, of the mind, body and heart; new and old faces will test the Pokemon Champion of Sinnoh and see if he has what it takes to become a Pokemon Master. A new adventure awaits, let's go!!!
Pokemon: Enter the Intergalactic Pokemon League
Mt. Steel
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"…Shiny Pokemon…" A hooded figure, dressed in black and red, whispered in hushed tones in front of what looked like a rock wall.
For a moment, which seemed like a lifetime, nothing happened, but the hooded figure remained stoic and waited patiently for the password to take into effect.
A low rumbling was heard and a blinding flash of light lit the scene, revealing a dimly lit hidden passage, in the back side of Mt. Steel. The hooded figure smirked underneath the hood of his robe and proceeded down the passage not even flinching as the passage closed up with the force and sound of an atomic bomb.
The long winding, passage soon opened up, to a spacious and dimly lit cavern, to the right stood machines of various sizes, humming and calculating data, as lights flashed on and off.
To the left was a makeshift training arena with weights and other training equipment neatly organized along the walls and above that was a loft where the kitchen and dining area resided.
And at the center of the cavern stood an oval shaped table with seats seemingly occupied by two others all of which looked up in anxious apprehension at the new arrival.
The hooded figure approached the table and removed his hood revealing his handsome features, and blazing crimson hair; the Dragon Master and Kanto/Johto Pokemon champion smirked at the other two Pokemon champions and tilted his head to signal them to remove their hoods as well, so that they could proceed with their discussions about the top secret dilemma.
"…Lance…" said, the Hoenn Pokemon League champion, Steven Stone, as he tilted his head in acknowledgment.
The Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia, remained silent in contemplative thought, thinking about why Lance had called them and what it was that was so important that they had to take a conference in secrecy.
"…Steven, did you send out the invitations?" Lance asked.
"…Yes…" the Hoenn League Champion said.
"..So, just so that we are all on the same page, the participants that have received invitations are all respectable and well renowned trainers and co-coordinators'..?" Lance reiterated.
"…Correct, they are as follows: Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town; May from Petalburg City; Brock from Pewter City; and Drew from LaRousse City…" Steven recited from memory.
"…Good, I cannot stress the current situation, what with Team Rocket suddenly resurfacing after all of these years working underground, and the three of us will make sure that interferences, esp. from Team Rocket, are kept to a bare minimal." Lance spoke solemnly frowning at the recent development.
"…Wait, what about Teams, Aqua, Magma, and Galactic?" Cynthia interjected.
"..They are not our concern, Cynthia, those teams decided to play it smart and remain disbanded; but you know as well as I do, that the leader of Team Rocket, will adamantly try to keep his hold on power, regardless, and will not let go with out a fight…" Lance replied with feigned annoyance.
"…I can understand your concerns, Lance, seeing as how Ash and his friends are probably already going to have their hands full with making preparations for the Intergalactic Pokemon League and the Intergalactic Grand Festival.." Steven noted matter-of-fact tone.
Cynthia suddenly blanched at the news. Not that it isn't to say that she didn't trust, Ash Ketchum, or discredit his abilities as a trainer, having lost to him all those years ago. 'But, the Intergalactic Pokemon League…that's insanity, no one could properly fathom how dangerous the Space region was, let alone even begin to imagine the undeniable strength of the Gym Leaders and Pokemon champion.' Cynthia knew all to well, that even the trainers, were in a league of their own.
Cynthia knew she had to get to the bottom of this, this revelation slightly unnerved her.
"..Lance, what is this all about?!" Cynthia the Sinnoh champion bluntly cut to the chase with a bit of unease etched in her voice.
"..Right, to the point, the Intergalactic Pokemon League champion is…to put it bluntly…bored out of 'her' skull and is desperate for a new challenge…" said Lance catching Cynthia's gaze and holding it. His eyes flashed all of her unspoken thoughts and worries.
Silence consumed the cavern as the three Pokemon champions, try as they might couldn't think of a better solution, knowing that not even they could quench the Intergalactic champion's thirst.
There was no other option, it had to be powerful local trainers from their regions, seeing as how most of the competent trainers which resided in the space region were tiring of the life of being a trainer and moving on to better things.
"…There really is nothing more we can say or do at this point, except to wish Ash and his friends the best of luck, they are definitely going to need it..." Steven broke the grim silence.
Lance and Cynthia nodded their heads in agreement, too numb, to speak.
"..Our conference is adjourned…be careful all of you…keep your senses sharp for anything suspicious..." Lance warned.
"…Right…" Cynthia and Steven said in unison.
The three Pokemon league champions quickly dispersed, from their hidden base of operations returning home to their respected regions, knowing their work was far from over.
Cinnabar Island
Meanwhile within the confines of the old abandoned mansion on Cinnabar Island, a very dark and sinister presence made a startling discovery by listening in on the Pokemon champions' secret meeting.
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"…Well, well…would you look at that Persian, it would appear that the Intergalactic Pokemon League…does exist, come to think of it…if the Pokémon League champions of Kanto/Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh are uneasy about the Space region and have kept this region 'hush-hush' there must be something of incredible value…which means that 'something' whatever it may be...could be worth my while…" Giovanni thought out loud.
"…Perrrrrrsssssssyyyyaaahrrr…" Persian purred in agreement all the while rubbing his head against his master's leg.
Giovanni absent mindedly caressed his Pokemon's head as he thought out what would be his smartest move with the information given to him.
"…Perrrrrrrrsssssyyyyyahhhhr…" Persian suggested to his master, that maybe he could send out a sensible team of Rocket's to scout out this so called Space Region and bring back whatever was of value.
"…Hmmmmmm, I like the way you think Persian, now the real dilemma is, who and what team of the Rocket's should I send out for this mission…?" Giovanni asked of his beloved pet.
"…Perrrrrrrrrrsssssssssiannn…?" Persian asked in spite of himself knowing the answer, he enjoyed his master bashing the three failures, to put it simply it never got old.
"…No, definitely not, the trio Jesse, James, and that insufferable Meowth, they have tried and tried again…failing every single time…my patience is all but null at this point…they are hereby completely fired…remind me to send out a pink slip…" Giovanni ranted begrudgingly about the three screw ups.
"…Sir…"
"…What is it now...?" Giovanni looked up from his pet, scowling at being interrupted from his scheming, and turned his attention to his second in command.
"…Cassidy and Butch have successfully acquired the rare fossil that you have been coveting from the museum of rare antiquities, and are here now outside your office awaiting their reward, what do you want to me to do about them..?" the second in command stated more than asked.
"…Perssssssssssssiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaarrrrr…" Persian grinned, a Cheshire grin, and looked at his master seeking out in his dark orbs any signs that his master was thinking what he was thinking.
"…Hrrrrmmmmmmm, tell them…their 'reward' is that they will be promoted to the newest ranking position within Team Rocket, generals of their own fleets, when they return from the Space Region, did I make myself clear…?" Giovanni grinned evilly, finding his team of Rocket scouts to investigate the Space Region and to put that Ketchum boy down for good.
"…Y-yes sir…" the second in command stuttered under his master's dark gaze running out of the room and relaying the message to the duo.
"…You can run, Mr. Ketchum, but you cannot hide…your Pikachu will be mine…mark my words…" Giovanni whispered darkly as he stroked his pet, inducing the Classy cat to purr in pleasure.
To be continued...
So…what do you guys think thus far…?
I already have the Pokémon from the Space region, in mind Pikachu included, for Ash and the others, but I was wondering if you guys wanted to see any Pokémon, in particular that they would take with them to the Space Region, maybe one or two Pokémon that they already own…or in Ash's case another Pokémon that he doesn't have at all to add to his team…
FYI…In the Space Region, because the dangers are exponential, each trainer must carry up to 10 Pokémon with them at all times, including Legendaries, it is in the Intergalactic League rules…
I would also greatly appreciate your feedback and your reviews…
I will try to maintain a smooth pattern of updates but there are no guarantees…
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