Hey all! Welcome to my first ever fanfic! I am rather excited about this series and have a lot of ideas about it, so I hope you all like it! So, let's get right into, the first chapter of, The Destiny of Kalos. All criticism is appreciated and welcome, as I am always looking for ways to improve my writing.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon. All rights, content and characters are owned by GameFreak and Nintendo.
Chapter 1: New Beginnings
Sunlight shone through the glass window, basking the entire floor in a soft, warm glow. Upstairs, in the small house situated in the corner of Vandeville own, was a boy sleeping peacefully. And he was having a rather nice dream.
"Use… Flamethrower…" He mumbled. Turning from his side, to his back. A grin plastered on his face.
"Yeah, I defeated… the evil team… you are safe… princess…" He muttered, letting out a snore.
Then, he was awoken to a light knocking on his front door. The boy stirred, but didn't fully wake up. There was another, harder louder knock.
"Coming…" The boy muttered sitting up and rubbing his eyes.
Again, there was a harder, louder knock.
"I'm coming!" The boy yelled, descending slowly down the stairs.
He reached the door and opened it, standing before him, was a man. He was tall, wearing black pants, a blue shirt, and a lab coat, with medium length black hair and a smile.
"Can I help you?" The boy asked.
"Yes, by any chance would you be Mr. Zero Kaizo?" The man asked.
"That's me," The boy replied, standing up a bit straighter.
"Ah magnifique! My name is Augustine Sycamore," The man said with a bow. "But most call me the Pokémon Professor."
"Oh yeah, I've seen you on TV before," Zero replied.
"Yes, you might have. Any who, are your parents in? I have a matter I must discuss with you and them," The professor asked, looking past Zero.
Zero looked down at the ground, his face darkening. "They died in a car crash when I was ten," He replied.
Six years ago, in the Sinnoh region, Where Zero and his family were living, Zero's parents were driving to Zero's school to pick him up, like they did everyday. But a car ran a red light, and smashed into the front bumper of the car, killing Zero's parents instantly. It was painless, the doctors had told the shocked and beyond sad Zero, but he was devastated nonetheless. He didn't eat or sleep for multiple days. He just sat in his room, in his now empty house. That's when, Zero's aunt came to him, and decided that Zero shouldn't stay in Sinnoh. So that night, Zero and his aunt left Sinnoh, to the Kalos region, where Zero's aunt was currently living. But a year after the move, Zero's aunt became terminally ill, and had to be transported to a special hospital in the Johto region. Ever since, Zero had been on his own.
The professors face fell. "Oh my, I'm so sorry, my condolences for your loss. It must have been terribly hard on you," He said, with genuine sadness and honesty.
"Yeah. Anyways, what can I help you with professor?" Zero asked, changing the subject.
"Oh yes, I have a request for you," The professor replied.
"Yeah? Well come in, make yourself at home," Zero said, stepping aside so the professor could pass by.
The professor sat a little awkwardly on the arm chair in what must have been, the smallest house he had ever seen.
As soon as you walked through the front door, the kitchen was directly to the right. A small kitchenette to be more exact. There was a stove, microwave, a sink and one small countertop space for preparing meals. Straight ahead of the front door, was the living area. A small TV sat on a small table in the right corner of the room, a wooden coffee table in the middle of the room, with two arm chairs around it, facing the TV. To the left of the door, was a set of stairs leading up to Zero's bedroom and the bathroom.
This house was a shed compared to all of the other houses in Vandeville.
"It's not much, but it's all I can afford. It keeps my warm, dry and sheltered so," Zero said, handing the professor a cup of coffee he had made.
"Thank you," The professor replied, taking the cup from Zero's hands. He took a slow sip and his eyes widened. "Goodness, this is the best cup of coffee I've ever had!" He exclaimed.
"Ha, yeah. My mom was a chef and my dad loved to bake, so they taught me everything they knew," Zero said smiling, remembering all the times he and his parents would cook together.
"So, this request?" Zero asked.
"Ah yes. Well you see, for the past few months, I have been researching what is called Mega Evolution. Which is an evolution that exceeds that of a fully evolved Pokémon, allowing it to transform temporarily into a more powerful version of itself. However, there are only a small handful of Pokémon we know that can Mega Evolve. These certain Pokémon Mega Evolve, by what is called a Mega Stone. There are specific stones for specific Pokémon, and a trainer must give these stones to their Pokémon, while also having on them, a Mega Ring. Which is what allows the Pokémon to Mega Evolve. And I have just been swamped with my lab work, and haven't been able to do any field studies do to said work. So, Zero, would you mind travelling throughout Kalos collecting data on Mega Evolution?" The professor asked with a hopeful smile.
Zero's eyes widened at the request. 'A journey!? I've always wanted to go on one! I was supposed to start one when I turned 11, but… Yes. Yes, I would absolutely love to,' Zero thought, grinning as he did.
"Yeah, yeah I'll do it!" Zero replied with pure joy.
"Ah tres bien! That is wonderful!" The professor replied happily.
"I'll go change," Zero said, practically flying up the stairs.
'Hmm, yes he will do just perfectly. I see quite a lot of potential in him,' The professor thought.
16 years of age, Zero proffered to stay quiet and serious almost all of the time. Unless he was around people he was comfortable with, which in this case, was only the PokeMart owner and the local Café owner. Both of whom said that once you got to know Zero, he was the most loyal and polite boy you would ever meet. His personality was odd according to most people around town. Which is why said people usually avoided him. Not to mention at first glance, Zero looked practically evil. He was tall, six feet one inch to be exact. Broad shoulders, medium sized build, slightly muscular, sharp facial features, with fair white skin, dark grey eyes, and shaggy silvery white hair that feel to the middle of his neck, a few locks hanging on his forehead.
He glanced at a picture sitting on his nightstand. It was of him and his best friend from back in Sinnoh. The boy had Zero in a headlock, with a big, goofy grin on his face. While Zero was trying to pry his friend off, his own grin on his face. Zero was always sad that he never got so say goodbye to him before he moved.
'I wonder what that idiot is doing now,' Zero thought with a smile.
Zero stumbled down the stair steps after changing, stumbling and almost falling on the last one. He was now wearing a black jacket, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. The cuffs were a shade of grey, along with the lines to indicate the pocket holes on the lower parts of the jacket. The inside of the collar was also the same grey colour, a white pokeball on the left breast, with a white t-shirt on underneath the jacket. He had dark blue jeans, perfectly fir for his legs, along with a pair of black fingerless gloves, and black sneakers with white laces, with a dark brown belt, and dark grey backpack. And to top it all off, a black bandanna was tied around his forehead, somewhat hidden by his bangs.
"I am ready," he said, trying to contain his excitement.
"Magnifique! Let's be on our way, my lab is in Lumiose City, a bit of a walk from here," The professor said, starting down the road.
'I'll make you proud Mom and Dad. Aunty too. I'll show the world what I can do, for you.' Zero thought, taking one last glance at his small house.
"Let's do this," He said, walking after the professor.
"So, Zero, there is something I forgot to tell you," The professor said. The pair had been walking for approximately forty-five minutes now, making small talk as they did. The professor knew of a shortcut to Lumiose, so they were taking that path.
"What's that professor?" Zero asked.
"Well, as you know, I needed a few assistants for my studies. And so, I offered them each a Pokémon as well. And now, there is only one left…" The professor replied with a slightly worried tone.
"Oh. Well that's okay. It doesn't matter what Pokémon I get, I just want one," Zero replied happily.
"Oh, that's good to hear!" The professor sighed with relief.
"What's the Pokémon that was left though?" Zero asked.
"A Froakie, a water type," The professor replied.
"I've always had a soft spot for dark types, water as well. Why didn't Froakie get chosen? Isn't it one of the rare Pokémon of Kalos?" Zero asked.
"Well, actually one of the trainers DID want Froakie. But you see, this Froakie is quite different from all the others. From the moment, it hatched from the egg I was caring for, it has done nothing but train. Trained, and never stopped. Never playing or socializing with any of the other Pokémon, it was a loner of sorts. So, I thought that if a trainer took him in, then he would open up and learn to cooperate with others. But 5 trainers have come and wanted Froakie, but he refused to go with any of them. Including the young lady, I gave a Pokémon to today. I think, that maybe, you'll be the on that Froakie opens up to," The professor explained.
"Oh, that's sort of weird. But I'll try my best to make Froakie open up," Zero replied.
"Thank you, that would be most appreciated." The professor said. 'Such a polite young man,' The professor thought.
Soon, they arrived in Lumiose City. And Zero couldn't help but crane his neck at everything. The city was HUGE. Bigger than anything in Sinnoh. Even his home of Sunnyshore City. Even bigger than Sunnyshore, Jubilife City, Castelia City, AND Hearthome City combined!
"This way," The professor said, taking a left after entering the city from a shortcut they had taken.
Zero followed and soon found himself at a yellow and blue building, squeezed between two large grey skyscrapers.
"Please come in," The professor said, holding the door open for Zero.
Zero walked in, and was lead by the professor to the back of the lab, and walked through a metal door, finding himself in a sanctuary/oasis looking place. It was a small forest, with a small open plain, with a river running through the middle of the enclosure. What drew Zero's attention, was the purple land shark like Pokémon playing with a Wooper and a Budew.
"Ah, that's Garchomp. The lab bodyguard and most friendly Pokémon you'll ever meet," The professor explained with a smile.
"Coooool," Zero said, staring at the pseudo-legendary. Turning his head, he spotted a blue frog like Pokémon with big yellow eyes and a white looking scarf thing around it's neck. It seemed to be slicing a tree with a small white dagger.
"Ah, there's Froakie," The professor said walking over to the little blue frog.
"Hello Froakie, would you mind putting the Cut away for a second?" The professor asked. Froakie glanced up at the professor, but pretend sheathed his Cut attack like it was a sword, making it disappear. Zero smirked.
"Thank you Froakie. This is Zero, I've asked him to help with my studies. And I want you to be his partner. How would you like that? It would be a big help," The professor asked, leading and hand up to Zero as he did.
"Hi there Froakie. I'm Zero, and I'm just starting my journey. How would you like to be my partner? You look really strong, I bet we can become really great friends," Zero said crouching down to the little frog.
Normally, Froakie wouldn't bat an eye and walk away. But there was something, something about this trainer. He could most definitely work with this. Froakie could sense great things about him, and slowly, hopped his way over to Zero. Staring up at him for a second, before leaping onto his right shoulder.
"Magnifique! Froakie that is wonderful!" The professor exclaimed.
Zero rubbed Froakies head. "Hey little buddy. I hope we can become good friends and have a fun journey together," He said with a smile. Froakie smiled back and nodded. Yes, he could work with this trainer.
"Now that that's settled, here Zero. This is a Pokedex. It will record all of the data of all the Pokémon you will see across your journey," The professor said, handing Zero the device. "And here are some pokeballs to get you started," The professor continued, handing Zero five pokeballs, which he took and clipped to his belt and putting the Pokedex in his jacket pocket.
"Thanks professor. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this," Zero said.
"No worries my boy, you are paying me back in data. Now come, let's get you registered for the Kalos League," The professor said walking out of the sanctuary oasis. Zero followed, with his new partner on his shoulder. He had always wanted to challenge the Sinnoh League, but he couldn't sue to… certain events.
Soon, Zero was led to the nearest Pokémon centre, and the Nurse Joy led him through the setup process.
"Place your Pokedex in the slot please," She said.
Zero did as told and placed his Pokedex in the indentation in the counter beside the PC. A blue light appeared for a second, then stopped.
"All done. Zero Kaizo age 16 is now entered for the Kalos League to be held here in Lumiose City in 9 months," The nurse Joy said.
Just behind her, a small piece of plastic emerged from a white device, the Nurse took it, and handed it to Zero.
"Have a nice journey, and stay safe," She said.
Zero took the plastic which was his Trainer Card, and pocketed it in his jeans.
"Now Zero, there is a Gym in Santalune City, I suggest you start your journey there," The professor inquired.
"Alright I will. But I think I'll stock up on supplies first," Zero replied.
"A smart idea. I wish you well Zero, have fun and stay safe!" The professor said.
Zero nodded, and with that, walked out of the Pokémon centre, where is adventure awaited.
First chapter done. So, what did you guys think? Not a lot of action I know, I just wanted to introduce Zero and his character. Next chapter will be a little more exciting. So, I hope to see you all there! Please review and follow, and have a great day!