Now, this story's gonna be another anime-remake with a Pokemon that's not Pikachu as Ash's starter. But I've been looking at the trope and saw none of this Pokemon: Togepi and its line. I've seen Riolu, Meowstic and many others. Myself, I've used Poliwag's line. But I'm very shocked by the lack of Togepi, I suppose it's because of Misty's one from later on. But this one will be very similar to Misty's Togepi, though you'll find out why as we get through.
Ash Ketchum had just turned 10 recently, he had always had the dream of becoming a Pokemon Master. It was his life goal and he wanted to see it through many times, but children had to wait until their tenth birthday before they could receive their starter Pokemon. And even then, it sometimes was a wait as the local professor may not have the three typical starters. However, Ash had recently heard the news that the Kanto region's Professor Oak had recieved the three starters and that he could begin his journey the very next day. At the moment, he was sat watching TV of a battle that had happened during the last Pokemon League.
Gengar versus Nidorino, it was a common fight with neither side having a particular strength over each other. Nidorino's trainer called for a Shadow Claw, which would be super effective against the Gengar. But soon enough, their battle was over as Gengar used Hypnosis when Nidorino got close enough to be hit without a chance of missing. The Nidorino collapsed to the ground, sleeping now from the effects of the move. The trainer was quick to switch Pokemon though, sending out the large Rock Snake Pokemon, Onix. It roared loudly, preparing itself for battle. Well...just as the TV was switched off.
Ash turned to see his mother, Delia, with a very stern expression of her face. She definitely wasn't impressed to see him so awake. "Now, you. Young mister, should be getting to sleep. You don't want to oversleep and miss getting your starter tomorrow now do you."
"But, I'm too excited to sleep!" he tried to argue, though he could see her point. He did really want a starter, he couldn't wait to get out and become a Pokemon trainer. To begin following in his father's foot prints.
"Well, if you won't sleep. Then you could at least begin preparing yourself for tomorrow," she turned the TV back on and switched the channel to a educational show, where Professor Oak was talking about the trio Kanto starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Ash listened intently, thinking over which starter he would choose as each had their advantages and disadvantages. He had heard that the first gym was rock gym, though both it's Pokemon were part ground-type too. So water and grass would be the reasonable options, but Charmander grew into the powerful Charizard that every child seemed to want at his age.
The next morning came, Ash being jolted awake by the crash of his Voltorb Alarm. He had been thinking still about the starters, and had even thought of throwing a poke ball in his sleep. Thus, he had accidentally thrown the alarm clock which caused it to smash into the nearby wall and wake him. He was shocked, checking the broken clock. Since it had only just smashed, it still was able to tell him reasonably what time it was. He was vastly late, apparently staying up late had caused him to oversleep after all.
He was quick to bolt down stairs, like he was on fire or something. He grabbed a slice of toast, that his mother had pre-made and left the house with a slam of the door and a quick 'see you, mom!' that only caused Delia to sigh. The young lad began to run through Pallet Town, hoping and praying that there was a starter remaining for him and he didn't have to wait any longer. He nearly fell down the hill in his mad rush, but made it to the lab in one piece - somehow. Outside of the library was Ash's childhood friend and long-time rival, Gary Oak. He was pridefully showing off his new Squirtle to an adoring crowd and boasting that he would win the Indigo League. But he wasn't the only one there with a starter, no. There was another one of Ash's childhood friends, Leaf Green, who was holding a Bulbasaur in her arms.
Ash walked over, nervous that he may not get a starter. He took a place next to Leaf, who looked annoyed at Gary's constant boasting. But she eventually saw the black haired boy next to her and smiled. "Morning, Ash. Did you sleep in or something? Considering how excited you were, I bet you had trouble sleeping or something?"
"Bulba!" her grass-type nodded in agreement, giving a grin up to Ash.
He nodded, with a aura of annoyance around him. He didn't like being teased about his lack of tack when it came to sleeping or eating in some cases. He was 10, he wasn't really supposed to be completely responsible at the end of the day. But his thoughts turned to something that was more interesting to him at the time. "...Is there a starter Pokemon left, Leaf?"
"Well..." she said with a mild frown, but she didn't get to continue and answer his question as Gary came over.
"My, isn't it Ash Ketchum. I thought that kids, who oversleep weren't allowed to come and collect a Pokemon," he called, boastfully. His Squirtle seemed to copy his actions, giving a prideful look as well.
"I didn't intend to oversleep if you wanna know, Gary. Now, would you get out of the way? I want to ask the Professor if he has any starters left over," Ash said, skillfully ducking Gary as the Mahogany haired boy tried to prevent Ash from going up the steps. The black haired boy in his pajamas just chuckled, as Gary yelled in annoyance. He didn't care what Gary thought, he just wanted a starter Pokemon and he was gonna get one regardless of his own thoughts of worry. He pushed open the lab's door and saw Professor Oak inside. The man looked a bit apologetic when he saw Ash. The 10 year old didn't notice though as he asked. "Do you have a Pokemon left?"
"Well, we're out of the three starter Pokemon. We hadn't expected four trainers today, but I do happen to have another Pokemon for you. Mr Pokemon from the Johto Region sent this egg over to me a little while back," he held a spotty egg in front of Ash, handing it to him. It was shaking and near glowing, there was also noises emitting from within. "I'm wasn't sure what I would do with it, but it's near hatching and I'd rather it be with a trainer then in this lab. So you can take it as soon as it hatches. Mr Pokemon said he made sure that the Pokemon within had a couple of egg moves since it doesn't normally get a move when it first hatches."
Ash looked down at the egg with curiosity, but he gave a bright smile to the man before him. He had his first Pokemon, admitting it was an egg. But it was still gonna hatch into his starter Pokemon! "Thank you, Professor. I'll be sure to look after the Pokemon, you can count on me!"
It was at that moment that the egg decided to hatch, cracking at the top and slowly the cracks began to move down. But weirdly, the egg didn't fall off the Pokemon from within. It stayed attached, as a pair of arms and a head peaked out of the crack. There was also a small pair of legs coming from the bottom of the egg shell and seemed to be rounded within. The sudden moment caused Ash to fall onto his bottom, as he held the Pokemon in his arms. It stared at him, with intrigue in his face as it cried out. "Toge?"
"Hello there, little one. Aren't you a little cutie," Ash grinned, bouncing the egg-like Pokemon up and down in his hands. It seemed to be enjoying it, despite how dangerous it looked from afar. He then looked up at Professor Oak, holding the young baby in his arms. "What is this Pokemon, Professor? None of the videos or toys ever show this Pokemon."
"I'm not fully sure, it's a Johto-originated Pokemon for sure though. Maybe this Pokedex will be able to tell you," the Professor said, handing Ash a Pokedex so he could check the data. He watched with intrigue, the little baby Pokemon was quite cute and mysterious.
Ash didn't reply, as he cracked the dex open and scanned his new little one with it. The baby seemed excited by the tech, trying to reach out for it in an adorable manner. But Ash kept it out of the Pokemon's reach as the dex finally finished scanning and began to list off what the Pokemon was, it's gender and a few other minor details that could be very helpful to a beginning trainer.
Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokemon. As its energy, Togepi uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokemon. This Pokemon then stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others. This particular Togepi is female, with the ability Serene Grace. She knows the moves: Growl, Charm, Extrasensory, Peck and Psycho Shift.
Ash smiled brightly, hugging the Togepi closely. He began to tickle her, which gave her cute little giggles, as he complimented her poke dex entry. "Seems like your a very kind Pokemon, Togepi. Sharing happiness with others!"
"Prii!" she cried happily, hugging the boy. She seemed to have grown attached to him, like she saw him as her daddy or something. Maybe that was so, it was known for newly born babies, Pokemon and human alike, to imprint on the first thing they see.
Ash stood up, holding the Togepi in his arms like a teddy. "Well, she hatched. Can I begin my journey now?" He was very excitable and it seemed to rub off onto the infant in his arms, as she gave an excitable cry too.
The Professor chuckled, the bond that had formed between the boy and his Togepi was very evident and looked generally sweet like a father and daughter relationship sort of bond. "Of course, just be sure that you put Togepi in a poke ball before you run off. Oh and you can keep that Pokedex," the man then handed 5 poke balls to Ash and said. "Use them well, they will allow you to catch more Pokemon that you can use on your journey. Togepi is still young, she's not gonna be able to fight well so I would suggest obtaining another Pokemon to help her."
"I understand," Ash nodded, as he quickly captured the Spike Ball Pokemon into one of the poke ball. He then sent her back out, the little Pokemon give an excitable cry. He picked her back up and said in an energetic and enthusiastic voice. "Lets begin our journey, Togepi!" as he began to run to the door, making sure to wave at the Professor as he jolted out of the door. "I can't wait!"
"Togeprii!"
Okay, short and simple. I'm rather surprised by the lack of Togepi as a starter stories, especially with pokeshipping as a key. And yes, if you didn't see the character tags already, this is a pokeshipping story.