Chapter 1: Ash and friends arrival in Johto
A/N: Enjoy! Before I begin anything, let me say a thank you to DemonBlade45 for allowing me to use his OC, Red Noir. If anyone is interested in seeing his OC, go to my favorite stories and you can find his story, The Grand Journey. We have been discussing about this for a few days and I decided that his OC will have a couple of cameo appearance in this story. Now here's the summary for what had happened off screen.
Summary: After traveling to Johto, he had met up with Professor Elm and he showed Arcus the three Starters. Next, he registered himself into the Johto League where he had to wait for five months. A few weeks later, he had saw Suicune running through a forest and he tried to catch up with her but she disappeared later. Arcus caught a male Heracross and he named him Striker. Two months went by and he had caught a stray female Dratini that was left to die by its herd. He had nursed it back to health and she had fall in love with him, as usual and he named her Sapphire. Abra had fully evolved into a Alakazam with the help of Hitmonlee and Primeape, who had also evolved. Later on, he caught a male Scyther and he gave him a Metal Coat, making him evolve into a Scizor and naming it Blade. During the League, Arcus used his new Pokemon to battle the whole League and won with ease as Sapphire evolved into a Dragonair at the finals. His Growlithe had evolved into Arcanine thanks to a Fire Stone he found as well.
When he went to the Elite Four, he won every one of them with Lily, Torch and Angel but when it came to the champion, Arcus met his match. He was up against Red Noir. For the first time, the girls had been knocked out. The entire battle ended in a draw and Red gave the title of champion, making Arcus the champion of Kanto and Johto. The two of them then became friends and Red left to continue his journey again.
In Lucy's case, she had won two Grand Festivals in a row while she was in the Hoenn region. Lucy had won many fans during that time and she was voted the most beautiful girl in the Hoenn region. Now, she is on her way to her third Grand Festival. Her Chikorita had also evolved into Bayleef, her Growlithe had also evolved thanks to the Fire Stone that Arceus and Ho-Oh had found.
Tobias, he had been on their family's planet training with his Pokemon. Latios was able to learn Luster Purge during his training and Arcus was proud of Tobias and his Pokemon. Grovyle had evolved into Sceptile and Gabite evolved into Garchomp.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon but I own my OC and this story.
Reminder: Arcus permanently telepathically talks to his Pokemon, family and friends. Names of characters: Arcus, Mega Absol(Angel), Blaziken(Torch), Swampert(Kippy), Persian(Ace), Servine(Lily), Kabutops(Shelly), Fearow(Spear), Ekans(Venom), Espeon(Jewel), Mew(Ella), Vaporeon(Aqua), Milotic(Venus), Flareon(Flo), Jolteon(Brie), Mewtwo(Eliza), Mightyena(Breeze), Shiny Lapras(Jade), Heracross(Striker), Dragonair(Sapphire), Scizor(Blade). Angel is permanently a Mega Absol.
Waking up in New Bark Town's Pokemon Center's finest room, Arcus got up and he smiled to the scenery outside his window.
"Finally. After all these years, Ash, Brock and Misty are finally coming to Johto," said Arcus as he got dressed.
He put on his gloves and he took out Angel's Universal ball from the slot and he called her out. Yawning, Angel asked,"What time is it?" Arcus smiled and replied,"It's eight in the morning. Today's the day." Angel said,"Yeah. It's about time too. An entire year since we came to Johto. Now we're going to help out Ash."
Arcus nodded as he called out Striker, Sapphire and Blade. The three Pokemon looked at him as he said,"Guys, a few friends of my is coming to New Bark Town soon. This will be the first time you three will meet them. So be nice to them and their Pokemon." The three nodded and Sapphire wrapped herself around him.
She smiled and said,"I'm excited. I can't wait to see what kind of Pokemon he has." Arcus replied,"He will have some great Pokemon, that's what I know." As he returned the three Pokemon to their Universal balls, Arcus and Angel headed out again.
When they reached the counter, Nurse Joy said,"I hope you enjoyed your stay, Aaron." Arcus nodded as he returned the key to her.
Nurse Joy asked,"Arcus, do you mind helping me take care of the Pokemon Center later? I need to go get the Totodile from Professor Elm's lab so I can give it a checkup before returning it back to Professor Elm." Arcus smiled and said,"Not at all, Nurse Joy. I'll do it since you and the other Nurse Joys and Officer Jennies have kept my secret for the whole year now."
She smiled and said,"Great. I'll call you through the intercom later. For now, you can have your breakfast in the cafeteria." Arcus nodded and said,"Thank you, Nurse Joy."
As he and Angel made their way to the cafeteria, the rest of the trainers were starting to get out of their rooms as well.
They made it to the cafeteria and Arcus had gotten a plate of Omelette Rice and a bowl filled with Pokemon food for Angel. As they had their breakfast, they were joined by a few of Arcus's fans and Angel was having fun chatting with a Chikorita.
Once he was done with his breakfast, Arcus was stopped by a trainer as he asked,"Hey Aaron, mind challenging me to a battle?" Arcus nodded as they headed out to the court.
The trainer said,"a one-on-one battle." Arcus nodded as he said,"Angel, let's have our fun." Angel nodded as she walked into the field. The trainer tossed his Pokeball and said,"Poliwrath, I choose you!"
His Poliwrath emerged from its Pokeball and it showed off its muscles, annoying Angel. The trainer said,"Poliwrath, use Water Gun!" As it blasted out water, Arcus said,"Dodge and use Mimic."
As Angel landed gracefully on her paws, she mimicked Poliwrath's Water Gun and she blasted water out of her mouth, knocking down Poliwrath. Arcus then said,"Use Quick Attack." Angel nodded as she dashed towards Poliwrath, knocking it into the air many times. The trainer said,"Poliwrath, use Submission!" Before Poliwrath could do anything, Arcus said,"Angel, use Dream Eater."
Angel stopped in her tracks as a shadow-like version of her flew out of her body and entered Poliwrath, freezing it in place as it fainted.
Arcus walked over to the trainer and smiled as he stretched out his hand. The trainer shook his hand and said,"Thanks for the battle. I've learnt a lot from it." As he returned his Poliwrath to its Pokeball, he quickly left.
He returned to the Pokemon Center and two trainers walked up him as they all said in unison,"Aaron, please check our Pokemon!" Smiling, Arcus nodded as he sat down.
The first trainer presented her Rattata to him and as he examined it, he wrote on a paper,"Your Rattata is very healthy. Keep up the good work of raising it and it will evolve into a Raticate in no time." The trainer cheered as she said,"Thank you so much! I always wonder when it'll evolve."
As the second trainer presented her Sentret, she said,"Aaron, my Sentret hasn't been eating very much lately. Can you help me?" Arcus looked at the Sentret and asked,"Why aren't you eating?" The Sentret replied,"It's because my trainer always feeds me the wrong food. I only eat berries." Arcus took out a Pokemon food and said,"This food is infused with berries that are sweet. Try it. I made it myself."
The Sentret ate the food and said,"It's delicious!" Arcus smiled as he wrote down the ingredients and handed it over to the trainer as he wrote another note down,"Be sure to follow the instructions I wrote on the paper and your Sentret will be eating again." The trainer nodded and said,"Thank you, Aaron."
Nurse Joy then turned on the intercom and said,"Aaron, can you please come over here." Arcus and Angel made their way to the counter and Nurse Joy said,"Arcus, I changed my mind. Why don't you come with me? Chansey can handle the Pokemon Center while we're gone." Arcus nodded and Nurse Joy said,"Chansey, we'll be gone for a while. Please take care of the Center." Chansey nodded as she waved goodbye to the three as they headed out.
As they were out of the Center, Nurse Joy asked,"Arcus, how does it feel to be the champion of two regions?" Arcus replied,"I feels quite surprisingly fun. All the attention I've been getting, it feels both annoying and alright." Nurse Joy petted Angel and said,"And I'm sure Angel is happy for you." Arcus nodded and said,"All the girls are happy with me. By the way, has my sister called me?"
Nurse Joy shook her head and replied,"Not yet. The Nurse Joys in the Hoenn region said that she is earning her fourth Contest Ribbon. You should be proud of her." Arcus said,"I am. I was the one who taught her about creating combination moves."
They finally made it to Professor Elm's lab and as they entered the lab, Nurse Joy said,"Professor Elm, I'm here for the Totodile."
Professor Elm looked away from his microscope and he said,"Nurse Joy? I thought you took the Totodile a while ago." Nurse Joy exclaimed,"What?! I didn't even get the Totodile!" Arcus said,"Then that means a Pokemon thief must have impersonated Nurse Joy and stole the Totodile." Professor Elm groaned as he placed his hands on his head and said,"What am I going to do now?"
Arcus opened up his Universal ball slots and he took out Arcanine's Universal ball and called him out,"Arcanine, use Extreme Speed and go get Officer Jenny here." Arcanine nodded as he was surrounded by white and clear aura before running off to the Police Station.
A few hours have passed and Arcus was still waiting for Arcanine to return with Officer Jenny.
Finally, sirens were heard and Arcus looked in front to see Arcanine using Extreme Speed to run back as Officer Jenny, her Growlithe and a few Police cars followed.
When Arcanine stopped, Arcus said,"Good job. I'm glad you're with me right now." Arcanine smiled as Officer Jenny asked,"Arcus, what's the matter?" Arcus replied,"A Pokemon thief has stolen a Totodile from Professor Elm's lab."
Officer Jenny gasped and said,"Oh no! That poor trainer who'll be getting the Totodile will be so disappointed." Arcus nodded and said,"That's why I had Arcanine get you. We need you to help find that thief or thieves." Officer jenny saluted and said,"Yes sir. The police will be helping in anyway we can." Arcus nodded and said,"Arcanine, help them find some clues if you don't mind." Arcanine nodded as he ran off.
Arcus then said,"Officer Jenny, I'll be going back to the lab to find some clues." Officer Jenny nodded as Arcus went back into the lab with Angel.
As they did, Arcus called out Jewel and asked,"Jewel, can you help us find some clues?" Jewel nodded as she ran off.
He looked back at Nurse Joy and Professor Elm and he heard Professor Elm said,"It's all my fault. I should have been paying attention." Nurse Joy said,"Well maybe if you've got out of this lab once in a while, you'd start to notice what's going on around you. Now what are you going to tell that new trainer when she comes here to pick up her Totodile?"
Professor Elm said,"I'm sorry. But I was observing a very unusual cell division." Nurse Joy yelled,"Stop making excuses for yourself, Professor!"
A familiar face soon appeared and he said,"Have no fear! Brock is here!" Arcus's eyes widen and he asked,"Brock, why are you here?" Brock took hold of Nurse Joy's hand and continued,"And may I say you're looking lovely..."
Misty soon came in and she blocked Brock from Nurse Joy and said,"Save it, Romeo! We don't have time for mushy stuff!" Nurse Joy asked,"Can someone tell me what's going on here?" Ash walked in and said,"Sure. You see..." Officer Jenny soon barged in and yelled,"You kids can't just come barging in here in the middle of a police investigation!" The three asked in unison,"Investigation?"
Arcus stepped in and said,"Why don't we head out and you can explain it." Officer Jenny nodded and they all left the lab as Jewel leaped back into Arcus's arms.
Once they were outside, Officer Jenny said,"A new trainer's very first Pokemon is gone. That poor girl. That poor Totodile." The three looked at her in confusion and repeated,"Totodile?"
Professor Elm picked up a Cyndaquil and said,"You see, I was supposed to give this Totodile and Cyndaquil to two new Pokemon trainers tomorrow."The three gazed at the Cyndaquil and Arcus said,"Ash, one whole year I haven't seen you and you still look as if you're ten years old." Ash laughed and asked,"Arcus, how was the Johto League?"
Officer Jenny replied,"Kids, you're looking at the newest Pokemon champion of Johto." Arcus nodded and said,"And I caught three new Pokemon as well." Arcus took out three Universal balls and tossed them up as Striker, Sapphire and Blade emerged from them.
Brock exclaimed,"No way! Arcus, you caught a Dragonair?!" Arcus nodded and said,"I found her when she was still a Dratini. She was left for dead by her herd so I healed her up and took her in. Her name's Sapphire." Misty smiled and said,"She sure has a beautiful name too." Arcus petted Sapphire's head and said,"She does, doesn't she. I named her that since she's as beautiful as what I call her."
Returning them to their Universal balls, the Cyndaquil started erupting its flames and they flinched as Professor Elm said,"Don't be alarmed. This is normal behavior." The flames died down and Professor Elm said,"Maybe I should explain things more fully..." He took out two photos and said,"New Bark trainers get to choose one of three. A Chikorita, a new trainer just picked this up the other day. It's a Grass type. Or they can choose a Cyndaquil, which is a Fire type. Or they can have a Totodile, which is a Water type."
Misty smiled at the picture of the Totodile and said,"I'd pick that one." Ash said,'New Pokemon trainers back home get to pick a Charmander or a Squirtle or a Bulbasaur. But I got Pikachu." Professor Elm said,"Well if those were the Pokemon you had to choose from, I'd say you must come from Pallet Town."
Ash nodded and said,"Yeah. That's right. I'm here to register for the Johto League." Professor Elm smiled and said,"So I suppose you know Professor Samuel Oak." Ash replied,"Professor Oak gave me Pikachu and he's a good friend of mine and he was even over at my house for dinner the other night." Arcus said,"I must have missed a lot of things while I was in Johto."
Brock asked,"Have you met him, Professor Elm?" The professor said,"Of course I know Professor Oak! I was his top student I remember the first paper I submitted to him back at the university..." Arcus took the Cyndaquil from Elm's hands as he continued to talk.
Arcus walked over to Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy and he was joined by Ash and Misty while Brock was busy listening to Professor Elm.
Misty then started tickling the Cyndaquil and it started giggling. Nurse Joy said,"I know that sometimes Professor Elm may sound like a hothead but he's really very sweet and he raises wonderful Pokemon. I sometimes wish Professor Elm would be a little more like Professor Oak and do some research on the area of human relationships too."
Arcus then said,"Oh yeah. Ash, Misty, while you two and Brock were still exploring the Orange Islands, my Growlithe evolved into an Arcanine thanks to a Fire Stone I've found." Ash asked,"Wow. Where is it?" Arcus replied,"He's helping out with the investigation."
Arcanine soon appeared and Arcus petted his head and asked,"Did you find any clues?" Arcanine nodded and said,"You can say three clues. Two humans and a Meowth stole that Totodile. I've picked up their scent so I know where they are." Arcus nodded and said,"Jenny, Arcanine has found the thieves." Officer Jenny said,"Then let's go."
Arcus gave the Cyndaquil to Nurse Joy and said,"Arcanine, lead the way." Arcanine nodded as he ran off.
Soon, they finally made it and the three thieves who stole the Totodile didn't surprised Arcus one bit. It was the three agents again.
Ash exclaimed,"It's Team Rocket! I should have know it was you three all along!" Officer Jenny took out a pair of handcuffs and said,"I'm placing all three of you under arrest for stealing that Totodile from Professor Elm's lab."
The three agents then announced their motto and when they were done, Officer Jenny asked,"Could you repeat that?" The three fell on their faces and Jessie started swinging her head wildly and said,"Listen you! It just so happens that this Totodile and I are inseparable." Ash said,"That Totodile is suppose to be the first Pokemon that a new trainer think she's coming to pick up tomorrow. It belongs to her!"
Meowth replied,"Finders keepers, losers weepers!" The three then ran off and Arcus said,"Oh no you don't! Arcanine, Extreme Speed to block them from leaving! Angel, you use Mimic to copy Extreme Speed and help Arcanine!" The two nodded as they were both surrounded by white and clear auras before running off to block the three.
When they did, Arcus called out Blade and said,"Blade, Quick Attack and get that Totodile back!" Blade nodded as he disappeared into thin air and reappeared in front of Meowth.
Blade then grabbed Totodile and flew back to Arcus while Arcanine and Angel ran back over to Arcus.
James called out his Weezing and said,"Weezing, Smokescreen attack!" As it breathed out a thick brown smoke, Arcus said,"Arcanine, light it up with Flamethrower!" He nodded as he blasted flames out of his mouth and it lit the smoke on fire.
Officer Jenny then said,"Growlithe, get in there and apprehend those Pokemon thieves!" Growlithe nodded as it charged towards the three agents. James then said,"Weezing, Sludge attack!" Weezing flew up and it shot out a black goop that covered up Growlithe's face. Next, James called out his Victreebel and it bit down on his head instead of attacking.
Jessie sighed as she called out her Lickitung. Arcus then said,"Arcanine, use Fire Spin!" Arcanine nodded as a spiraling flame was shot out of his mouth and it knocked down Lickitung. Jessie groaned and said,"Attack them! All of you!" As she called out her Arbok, all four Pokemon attacked.
Arcus huffed and said,"Angel, use Flash. Arcanine, Extreme Speed!" As Angel's forehead flashed brightly, the four Pokemon were blinded and they were sent flying into the sky by Arcanine who used his Extreme Speed.
As they looked over to the frightened agents, Totodile walked up and Arcus said,"Totodile, use Water Gun!" Totodile blasted water out of its mouth and the three agents were sent flying as well.
Totodile started cheering as Arcus picked it up and said,"You were great, Arcanine. Take a good rest." He returned Arcanine to its Universal ball and Officer Jenny said,"Oh well, no arrest..." Brock walked up and said,'You can take me into custody." Misty then dragged him away and said,"Come on, lover boy. What you need is solitary confinement."
Arcus handed the Totodile back to Officer Jenny and she said,"Thanks to you, Arcus, a new Pokemon trainer is going to be very happy." Arcus nodded and said,"Anything to help." Ash then said,"Now I can go and get registered for the Johto League." Arcus nodded and said,"Follow me, Ash."
Once they reached the Pokemon Center, Ash went over to the phone and he made a call to Professor Oak.
While Ash, Brock and Misty were talking to Professor Oak, Arcus contacted Lucy on the other phone. After a while, it seemed as if she wasn't there until Lucy finally answered it.
Lucy smiled and said,"Hi Arcus! How's my big brother doing?" Arcus replied,"Fine. How's my only sister doing? I heard you're going for your third Grand Festival." Lucy nodded and said,"Yeah. I've already gotten four. Just one more and I'll be in the Grand Festival again." Venus soon emerged from her Universal ball and Arcus asked,"How are you, Venus?"
Venus smiled and said,"I'm fine, Arcus." He smiled back and said,"I hope you're doing fine." Venus nodded and said,"Arcus, Lucy has been getting love letters from a lot of admirers lately." Arcus groaned and said,"Lucy, you remember your vow. No boys allowed." Lucy nodded and said,"I know. I've turned down all of them but they're persistent. I can't seem to get rid of them."
Arcus chuckled and said,"That's what you get for being voted the most beautiful girl in the Hoenn region." Lucy laughed and said,"See you, Arcus. I have to go get my fifth ribbon." Arcus nodded and said,"Good luck." The screen soon went blank and Arcus put back the phone.
He went back to the counter and the group walked out of a room with Nurse Joy and she said,"Arcus, your friend is now registered in the Johto League." Arcus smiled and said,"Good. Now I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines."
As they left the Center, they were joined by Officer Jenny, Professor Elm and Totodile as they said their farewells to the group.
Brock asked,"Arcus, who was that pretty girl you were talking to back in the Center?" Arcus replied,"That was Lucy. She's doing fine in the Hoenn region." Brock blushed and asked,"Did she mentioned anything about me?" Arcus rolled his eye and said,"For the last time, Lucy s not interested in boys."
As Brock slumped back to Ash, Misty asked,"Arcus, how you been to Violet City?" Arcus nodded and said,"I challenged all the gyms before so I have been to all the cities."
Ash said,"Great! Now we have someone who knows his way around." They all laughed as they made their way down the path. Unknown to them, a certain pink and round Pokemon with a microphone was following them...
A/N: First chapter done! Hope you enjoyed it! Please review and criticism is allowed. Feel free to leave a PM for me and don't forget to Favorite/Follow this story if you want to and even better, Add me to your Favorite Author lists and/or Following list.