(Pallete town 11pm.)


Young Ash Ketchum is currently watching the current champion of Kanto Lance fight off Bruno of his elite four for his title as Champion. The battle having been rather intense from start to finish Leaving both men with only one pokemon each. Lance has his Dragonite and Bruno has his Gyarados. Ash is currently enthralled with the battle so much so he hasn't noticed the time at night it is.

"Ashy dear, Please go to bed. It's already 11 at night. If you stay up any later you'll be late to get your pokemon from Professor Oak." Deliah Ketchum says calling out her son on his avoidance of his bed time.

"Aww but mom it's the battle for the champion position between Bruno and Lance. I got to see the end of this battle. I Had Professor oak record it months ago but he forgot to give it to me till just this morning. They only have one more pokemon each so it won't be long." Ash says pleadingly to his mother as she just sighs and nods.

"Alright sweetie but please just get some rest. I'd hate to see your face if you come home broken hearted cause you couldn't get a pokemon." Deliah says as Ash smiles and hugs his mom tightly nuzzling into her getting Deliah to blush.

"Thanks mom and don't worry i will i promise." Ash says giving his mother a tender smile making her heart melt as she nods and leans in kissing her son's head. Leaving Ash to watch the match. After a few short minutes Bruno's Gyarados is knocked unconscious.

"Yeah way to go lance. I can't wait to challenge you when i make it to the Indigo league in a few months. I'll take that title from you somehow." Ash says as he imagines himself surrounded by cheering fans and Lance across from him. Ash soon gets tired after watching the after battle announcements and shout outs to the elite four.

Ash sleeps long and deep as Deliah merely walks into his room a little after midnight. She smiles happily at her son seeing him out like a light. She merely leans down and kisses his lips softly before stripping him to his boxers and covering him up with his blanket. Deliah licks her lips softly and smiles some as she leaves the room happy that her little trick still works to get Ash to have sweet dreams.

"Nothing like a bit of Pecha berry lip gloss to sweeten his lips and calm his nerves." Deliah says before leaving her son's room."sweet dreams honey. You have a big day tomorrow." Deliah closes the door behind her as ash smiles licking his lips enjoying the sweet taste lingering on them as his worrisome stress addled mind calms and leaves him dreaming of his championship match.

(Pallet town, Next morning 9am.)


Ash was currently sleeping in his bed unaware of what's happening at Oak's lab right now. During Ash's dream his alarm ball had rolled off his nightstand and into his hand. When his body went with sleep movement during the dream he threw the ball as hard as he could against the wall shattering it. In oak's Lab the three pallet starters have all already been chosen and are bonding with their trainers. Ash slowly wakes up looking around yawning at the great amount of sleep he had. He slowly rubs his head and just smiles chuckling.

"Yeah that was a good dream. What time is it?" Ash looks around seeing his alarm ball and clock are shattered like glass against the floor currently. He freaks out and immediately jumps out of bed not bothering to put on his cloths merely staying in his boxers. Seeing her sons state of dress gets Deliah to blush deeply as she can barely make out what he's saying.

"Byemomofftooakslabtogetmypokemon" Ash hurriedly says bolting out the door and running as fast as he can.

"Uh honey you . . . forgot. . . . your . . . Clothes. Hmm, He looks good without them but i'd rather not have him eyeballed by perverts. {Sigh} Guess i have to get the others to wish him a good trip and get him a change of his favorite boxers." Deliah says with a wistful smile at her son's enthusiasm. She heads upstairs to get a full change of clothes and a giggle escapes her lips.

(Oak's Lab short time Later.)


Ash soon comes bursting through the door of the lab as Gary is having a last minute conversation with his grandpa.

"Gramps i just thought i'd let you know that you won't have to worry too much i mean i am your grandson after all." Gary says looking towards ash who's in his boxers getting Gary to laugh a bit.

"Wow ashy-boy i knew you had the hots for me but i didn't think you'd show up half naked ready to declare it hahahaha" Gary says laughing at his rival/Friend

"SHUT UP GARY I DON'T LOVE YOU." Ash says embarrassed about the whole thing as Gary just smirks.

"Whatever you have to tell yourself loser and hey." Gary says looking towards ash.

"What is it gary." Ash asks a bit confused.

" Try not to seduce the interns smell ya later ashy-boy haha" Gary says waving bye to ash.

"Jerk, Hey professor oak. How are you doing?" Ash asks looking towards the professor.

"Oh i'm doing fine ash but uh why are you only in your boxers?" Professor oak asks ash as ash looks at him confused.

"What do you mean?" Ash says before looking at himself and freaking out a bit.

"Oh hell I forgot to grab a change of clothes. . . .oh well mom would have noticed. She'll bring some clothes by later." Ash says looking at the professor not really feeling embarrassed.

"Okay ash well uh i'm sorry to say that you're late. All the starter pokemon have been chosen already. I have one pokemon on hand but we're not really going to give him to a new trainer. We're still studying him. I'm sorry ash but i'm afraid that you'll have to Ring Ring, Ring Ring. Oh that's the phone i'll be right back Ash." Oak says before heading to the phone with ash staying in the lab looking down at the floor.

"Hello who is this?" Oak asks as he answers the video phone.

"Samuel? Samuel it's me Juniper. How are you doing?" Juniper asks looking at Oak with a smile.

"Oh Juniper it's been so long how yah been? Oh i'm doing fine just about to finish up for the day. New trainers have come and gotten their pokemon." Oak says getting the professor to smile.

"Oh that's nice i'm doing fine aswell I just finished my research on the Pokemon Birch sent over. I know you already have information on the grass and water type starter for his region but not the fire type would you like me to send it over?" Juniper says as Oak smiles.

"Oh yes i would love to. . . Wait a minute that's it. ASH GET IN HERE NOW." oak says with a happy smile gaining ash's attention and he walks over towards Oak.

"Whats up Professor?" Ash asks in front of the video phone only to see a rather attractive woman on the other end who is red as blood with a blush on her face before she squeals.

"OH MY GOD PROFESSOR HE'S ADORABLE!" Juniper screams before laughing a bit.

"i didn't think your grandson was so adorable. But i thought his name was Gary?" Juniper says before looking towards samuel.

"Oh ash isn't my grandson. As much as i would love to have him as such. He's always been such a help around the ranch calming and helping the pokemon. A few of the females have taken a liking to him which shows that they'd be his pokemon if there original trainers would let them. But no this is Ash Ketchum, A new trainer who unfortunately showed up late and wasn't able to get a starter. Since you are finished with your research on The Hoenn Starter I was going to have you send it to me and give it to ash so that he could start his journey." Oak says to juniper who frowns at first when she hears he was late and wasn't going to get a pokemon before she perks up at oaks plan.

"Oh so you're going to have him do the research you yourself were going to do and send it in under his name so rather than a standard trainer license he gets a junior professorship license and will be able to have a bit more leeway with things am i right?" Juniper says with a smile.

"Got it in one Juniper, you're one smart cookie." Oak says as he laughs before getting Juniper to look at ash.

"So Ash mind answering a few questions?" Juniper says hoping to get the info she needs.

"Uh sure no problem just ask and i'll answer if i can." Ash says a little confused at the women's blush when she looks towards him.

"So Ash, I know you're about to start your journey but I need to know. Why exactly were you late?" Juniper asks.

"Well i accidentally kinda threw my alarm ball clock against the wall while i was dreaming and since there was no alarm to wake me up i slept in" Ash says looking down.

"Oh poor baby. I'm sorry that happened. But cheer up you'll be getting a special Pokemon." Juniper says before asking a few more questions.

"Okay now . . .are you single?" Juniper asks a bit strangely with a bit of hidden interest.

"Uh yeah i'm single . . . i don't think anyone would really want to date a loser like me." Ash says looking down at the floor.

"What? Why are you talking like that Ash i've never seen you like this before." Professor oak says looking at him shocked as Juniper just looks at him sadly wondering what's got him so down.

"Well it's just everyone in Pallet thinks of me as a disgrace but you and my mother. The pokemon on the ranch love me sure but . . . they have trainers who made them as powerful as they are while i only usually get in the way when they show up to train them or trade them out for new pokemon. Not to mention how all the others look at me and treat me. Gary used to be my friend but . . . well you saw how he was earlier. Besides look what happened this morning. I messed up and showed up late. . . dealing with all that for 7 full years is . . . .Just getting to me." Ash says looking down at his feet before seeing he's in his boxers jogging his memory again.

"Besides i'm so immature i rushed out of my house without thinking and i'm standing here nearly stark naked in front of not only the WORLD RENOWNED Professor oak but also a regional professor of another region. I really am just a loser like gary says." Ash says scolding himself before hearing a woman shouting.

"Don't you dare say that! I know lots of immature people and trainers. Even some Professors who act more like children then children do. You may have made an . . . .interesting first impression on me but even i can see you care for pokemon deeply. Not only that but you have the maturity to accept your faults and mistakes and own up to them. You'll make an excellent pokemon Trainer even if you aren't to smart at the start of your journey. Hell even champions were where you are at right now at one point or another. You'll do fine and honestly I'd be surprised to find out you're still single if you ever come to visit Unova region where i'm stationed." Professor Juniper states with a face of rage on it.

"Y-You really think so?" Ash asks a bit happy someone he didn't even know believed in him.

"Think so? No i don't. I know you'll be a great trainer. Just stick to it and give it your best shot. Remember pokemon are your friends not your tools. Follow that rule and you'll be as strong as Alder for sure." Juniper says with a smile.

"Wow thanks Professor juniper. I don't think anyone besides my mom or Professor Oak here have ever believed in me. What other questions do you have?" Ash says before wiping away his pity tears adopting a serious expression.

"Well i have few others but I'd rather ask those in private. I am sending over your new starter. Her name is Torchic but when you get her you can Name her whatever you would like. But along with her i'm sending you a fancy little gizmo that I just finished making called the Xtransceiver. It'll act as a map, a navigation device, watch and even a portable visual phone. It'll come preloaded with my number so you'll know when i'm calling." Juniper says with a smile before sending The Xtransceiver and Torchic to Oak.

"Okay thank you Professor and you don't have to do that for me. I don't think i deserve one of those devices you made. You should give them to the trainers who are just starting their journey in your region." Ash says not wanting her to waste something so obviously valuable and high tech on him.

"Oh hush up and take the gift. Besides i have plenty. They aren't that difficult to make it's just hard to get the needed materials to make the Xtransceiver. Now Ash i just want to ask you if you know about the difference between a junior professorship license and a standard trainer's license." Juniper says only to have Oak answer.

"He knows nothing of it Aurea. I only told Gary of it cause i thought he would accept it. But he didn't." Samuel says with smile before looking towards Ash and handing him His pokedex, 5 empty pokeballs, the Xtransceiver and his new Pokemon's ball.

"Now Ash the difference between A standard licence and a Junior professorship license are not that big but very important. The changes are certain laws no longer apply to you such as The carry limit and even how you are able to train them. The carry limit of 6 pokemon means nothing to you as you can hold as many as you want so long as it is for research purposes only. Granted they can all be used in battles if registered but they follow the normal laws and rules for pokemon battles meaning no more than 6 are allowed to battle at one time. As for how to train your pokemon well. . . many trainers have different styles of training. I remember one trainer who . . . well it's best not to get into that monster but he was legally allowed to do so due to his junior professorship. You follow me boy?" Oak says looking at Ash who was currently struggling a bit to hold everything before nodding softly to Professor oak.

"Good, Now i know what your training style will be but you must also take care not to get to . . . .relaxed with your pokemon. They will sense you are weak and will not listen to you at all if this is the case so always be confident and show you won't back down. They'll respect you for it. Now i expect a report on every thing you learn of Torchic. Her fighting style, moveset, learned moves and abilities even her nature and attitude towards you and others. When 6 months has passed you will turn the paper in and I will let Birch know his torchic has found a wonderful trainer. Now unless juniper has anything to add you can go ash." Professor oak says looking towards the video phone only to see Juniper licking her lips. Getting confused he looks towards ash one more time with his eyes open this time only to see he's somehow stipped naked floating in the air trying desperately to grab at his cloths.

"A-Ash what's going on why are you floating and what happened to your boxers?" Oak screams out only to have ash frantically moving about screaming about how he doesn't know only to have Juniper blush deeply at seeing ash naked and realizing what happened when a haunter begins laughing and pointing at Ash's misfortune.

"Haha Oops. . . i accidentally sent you my haunter. They're pranksters by nature and love to play jokes and pranks on new trainers. I'm sorry Ash return him to the pokeball and i'll send you torchics. They were right next to each other and i accidentally grabbed his by mistake i guess." Juniper says embarrassed and rubbing the back of her head.

"No problem juniper It happens but please try not to ogle him he is only 10 after all." Professor oak scolds her professor who just looks at him a bit skeptically.

"Oh and what's that got to do with anything? By all legal rights he's an adult now. Free to make many different decisions. You should know that as from what i understand your own wife was nearly 12 years your senior when you two first dated and even had sex when you were his age. Or was that just a rumor to spread around so you could get points added to your "Man card" As i'm told you all have." Juniper says tearing into Samuel who begins sweating bullets at being found out. He loved his wife with everything he had but it was true. She was 21 when he had met her at 10 and settled down shortly after awhile of travelling together.

"Okay okay i get it but . . . .Really, Ash? I thought you only liked other women. You never went out with other men or even looked in there direction at all. I remember Alder at the last conference hitting on you left and right with you just ignoring him completely" Professor says as he, without looking, Returns the haunter and saves ash from further humiliation before trading the haunter for the right pokeball with Torchic in it.

"Well it's simple, I may not like a lot of men but Ashy is just too cute not to look at. And besides even just by looking at him i can tell he's very different from others. I would like to get to know him more before anything starts but if something does come of it . .. well I wouldn't mind it one bit." Juniper says smirking at Samuel who is blown away by the information.

"Erm . .. well okay thanks for the pokemon and i hope you have a wonderful day." Oak says ending the call right then hoping to keep Himself from hearing Aurea's reply while thinking if Ash ever meets her Deliah may get pissed at him for introducing the two to one another. Ash having been distracted and disoriented the entire time heard not one word spoken between the two professors besides Juniper saying she wanted to get to know him. Ash gets his boxers and undershirt back on before looking at the Right pokeball this time.

"Alright Torchic come on out." Ash says before tossing the pokeball. A white beam of light shoots from the ball and out pops a tiny little bird like pokemon with yellow and orange down feathers calls out it's name standing rather proudly.

"Torchic" Torchic says looking around for it's trainer and blushes intensely upon seeing a nearly naked boy in front of her. Ash just smiles at his pokemon making Torchic blush a bit deeper before looking him over once more. Sensing something inside Ash torchics blush eases up and she walks over to him before smiling some and calling her name again.

"Torchic Tor Chick Chick." Torchic manages to get out and ash just smiles some before getting on his knees in front of Torchic.

"Hi torchic My name is Ash Ketchum and i guess from now on i'm going to be your trainer. I hope we can do great things together. Now can i scan you so i can get your info?" Ash asks before pulling out his Pokedex. Torchic just smiles hearing she does indeed finally have a trainer before she nods some. Once getting the nod Ash scans her and Dex pops up announcing in a rather feminine voice.

"Torchic the Tiny Chick Pokemon, Torchic sticks with it's trainer, following behind with unsteady steps. This pokemon breaths fire over 1800 Degrees F, Including Fireballs that leave the foe Scorched Black. If Attacked, It strikes back by spitting these Balls of Fire it keeps in a sac inside it's stomach. Give it a hug-It will be glowing with warmth. This Torchic Has the ability Blaze with a hidden ability Speed Boost. It has a Hardy Nature. This torchics Stats are HP: 45 Attack 60: Defense: 40 : 70 : 50 Speed:45. And knows the attacks, Growl, Scratch, Ember, Peck and the egg moves Flame Burst and night slash. This torchic is Level 15." The Pokedex speaks before shutting up and Ash looks at his Pokemon with a smile before picking Her up and hugging her gently. To his surprise the pokedex was right and she did in fact feel really warm. Snuggling into the soft down feathers of Torchic as the warmth spread around him Torchic just blushes more before nuzzling into her trainer happy she can finally become a battling pokemon.

After a minute Ash lets his Torchic go and sets her on the ground before standing up and smiling at her.

"Alright Torchic, Let's get started on our Journey. We'll make a great team i just know it." Ash says getting Torchic to Nod before following behind him with uneasy steps. Ash gets outside the lab and sees his mother standing there with most of the pokemon from the ranch from while holding a change of clothes.

"Hi sweety. . . I saw you were almost naked and decided that you would need these before starting your journey." Deliah says with a chuckle at Ash's discomfort as some of the female pokemon eyeball Ash like a piece of meat getting his Torchic to glare at them before yelling.

"Torchic!" Torchic squeaks out getting Deliah's attention who immediately grabs Torchic and begins snuggling the poor thing as she squeals in delight.

"Oh Ashy honey she's just the cutest most adorable thing ever. I'm so happy for you." Deliah says snuggling the poor Torchic nearly to death before kissing it's head and handing her back to her trainer who smiles and pets her head gently getting a gentle coo from the bird.

"Thanks mom for the clothes and the compliment and thank you guys. All of you for showing up to see me off i hope i can make you all proud. I gotta go though My journey starts now and i can't be held up any longer than i already have. Gary has a head start of a few hours and i wanna prove to everyone even him that i'm not a loser. . .Maybe then he'll be my friend again." Ash says before getting the clothes on himself as fast as he can with a gentle smile on his face before he puts his trademark Cap on. He races off onto route 1 with Torchic running behind him keeping up but still staying just behind him running in an odd fashion.

"Ah so cute. I hope you do well my little Ashy. . . Oh right i need to call him." Delia says before pulling out a small flip phone and dialing a number. After a few moments the line is answered and Delia smiles.

"Hey bro it's sis. . .yeah listen little ashy just began his journey. Mhmm he's on route one now and i feel he'll be training there for a while. I just wanted to let you know he'll be heading to viridian right away. I know you can't break or bend the rules for anyone so i was thinking you could just . . .close the gym down for a week or 2 until he makes his way out of Viridian. I don't want you to crush him like you do others so quickly before giving them a pep speech and telling them where to start there journey. Mhmm thank you bro. Love you and also . . . .I understand why you never told me about your work . . . .I don't agree with it but i won't love you any less for it. Alright bro i love you too good bye." Delia hangs up the phone and sighs some chuckling at her little brother before heading home to get started on the task of cleaning the house.

(After the phone call with the recipient.)


"Alright sis thanks . . .I love you sis and don't worry i'll take care of it. Good bye Delia." The man says before hanging up his phone. He presses a button on an intercom face before a ringing sound is heard and a voice responds.

"Yes hello? Can i help you?" The voice is feminine and pleasing making The man smile before answering.

"Domino sweety it's Daddy. Listen I need a huge favor from you okay dear? I need you to go to the Gym and lock it down. We're closing it up for the next two weeks to relax and go on a vacation. Leave a note saying that I'm currently having the Gym Remodeled or something stupid like that okay? Then come to the office. I have an assignment for you." The man speaks and gets a happy tone from the person on the other end.

"Okay daddy no problem. I'll get the gym locked up nice and tight right away. By the way you said i was gonna meet a member of the family soon but you never told me his name. Who is it Daddy i wanna know?" The girl named Domino asks only to get a soft chuckle from the man.

"Now now dear be patient. I told you that you'd meet a member of the family a few days ago and i will make sure it happens. But i have to tell you that it involves your assignment. Now get down to headquarters as soon as you can okay?" The man asks before getting an okay and he hangs up the phone. When the phone call ends a knock on his office is heard and he smiles before answering.

"Yes come in the door is open." The man says before two people and a meowth walk in.

"Hello Giovanni you pulled us from Research and development in celedon. We're here for the appointment." The male of the group says rather respectfully before looking at them both.

"Yes i did. . . You three are Team rockets leading technical experts in robotics and pokemon capture technology. . . .I have a new assignment for you. My nephew Ash Ketchum is soon due in Viridian city. I'd like you to follow him throughout his journey. I know you are all rather rusty with battling but i know you can still do your jobs right. I want you to pretend to be after his pokemon and give him battles. . .Battle him to the best of your ability but in the end take a dive and let him win." Giovanni says looking towards the three.

"Uhh sir? Are you sure that's wise? I mean . . .What good can come from this?" The woman asks a bit confused as she looks at her boss.

"It's simple Jessie. You three are geniuses when it comes to robotics and capture technology. Even energy distribution and alternative fuel sources. As such your battling skill while still above most is just above or under that of a gym leader. Which in this organization is rusty. You will battle my Nephew who JUST STARTED his journey and not only get back into battling condition but help him train himself up as well so it's easier for him to advance in his dreams to become a pokemon Master. I don't care how my nephew wins just so long as he does. If he somehow fails to beat you though make it so something happens and he is able to escape with his pokemon and train harder to beat you three. I get better battlers, You regain your skill and my nephew advances in leaps and bounds in his journey to accomplish his dreams." Giovanni says looking at The three who just nod at his logic and decide to take the assignment.

"No problem boss, We'll do what it takes to help him. But should we make it obvious we aren't really after his pokemon or should we just make it as subtle as possible?" The meowth asks speaking perfect english with a smile. Geovanni just shrugs his shoulders and sighs.

"i hate to say it but you must make it subtle. Make it as subtle as possible. Make it seem like you're idiots, make it seem like no matter how intelligent you are, your plans fail. I don't care how it's done i just want it done. He's currently on his way through route one so your first stop should be the Poke Center in Viridian. Attack it and try and "steal" All the pokemon in the center. Do what you do best but make sure nothing is actually taken but empty poke'balls. We could use those to further our research department at Silph Co. Now go you have your orders." Geovanni states before heading over to his desk and looking at the picture frame on the desk. The picture shows Giovanni and his sister Delia hugging close to each others sides as Ash is just a young child sleeping in her lap.

"I'll help you achieve your dream Ash don't worry. Don't give up and don't worry for your safety. . . my secret project is almost complete and with it you'll always be safe." Giovanni says before looking out his window upon the city before him. He smiles and pets his persian eliciting a purr from the pokemon.

(Meanwhile on route 1)


Ash is currently walking down route 1 with torchic tagging along slightly behind him with a smile on her beak. As ash and torchic are walking down the route Ash has her battle every now and again against the few pokemon in the area to train. Torchic happily obliges and fights all the pokemon that jump out at them from the tall grass or that scurry out from behind a tree.

Torchic easily faints the other pokemon with just a few of her attacks being nearly 5 to 7 levels above them most of the time. She feels herself getting more and more powerful with each battle she gets into despite them mostly being Rattata and Pidgey. She looks to Ash who after each battle praises her for her work and abilities. Torchic puffs out her chest with a happy smile before they come to a stop near a clearing with only tall grass. Ash and Torchic just relax under one of the trees at the entrance to the clearing sighing contently as he pets Torchic on the head.

"You did great in there girl. No matter what came at us you were able to beat them easy. That one Rattata didn't know what hit it when it tried to steal our berries haha. Poor thing got charred black cause of your ember haha." Ash recounts laughing at the look on the Rattata as it fainted. He pets Torchic once more getting a content and happy chirp from her before eating a few oran berries to regain some lost health. They both look at the clouds that are rolling into the plains and decide it's best to end there rest and get moving. As they get up Ash sees gary drive by in a car with his cheerleaders in the car. The tire of the car rolls over a rather large stone lifting it off the ground a bit before the tire slams back down on the loose gravel and sends a pebble flying fast and nailing a Spearow in the back of the head. The Spearow caws out in pain before looking around only seeing ash. Ash begins to panic knowing Fearow travel in packs and he quickly and calmly gets up and screams out to the Spearow.

"It wasn't me i swear it Spearow, please believe me." Ash calls the Spearow in a state of anger ignores it and caws out calling its flock to him. The leader of the flock a large Fearow who lands down asking what happened as the Spearow says the trainer hit it with a stone. The fearow getting pissed looks at Ash and Torchic making him backpedal in fear a bit before calling out to the currently calm minded Pokemon.

"Fearow i know this is hard to believe but you have to trust me it wasn't me that did it look over there to the cars." Ash calls out pointing to where Gary oak was with his cheerleaders. A large dust cloud behind them showing they were speeding.

"His car hit a pocket of loose gravel and shot out the pebble i didn't do it i swear." Ash pleads with the Fearow only to have the Fearow call out rather hatefully as Ash takes that as the ticket to run. He picks Torchic up and shields her from the Spearow who peck at his back and face out of jealousy as the Fearow takes off towards the car with most of the flock. Ash seeing this obviously could tell the Fearow believed him but why were the Spearow attacking him if that was the case. A question he voices while Protecting Torchic to which his Pokedex answers in it's rather pleasant feminine Voice.

"Spearow the pre-evolved form of Fearow. Spearow travel in well numbered flocks attacking anything that angers them. Easy to anger and hard to deal with Most Spearow are left alone by new trainers for fear of retaliation from the flock. Side note, Spearow are jealous of any Pokemon with a trainer and will stop at nothing to attack it to prove the Spearow is stronger to the trainer in hopes of getting captured." The dex answers before shutting up.

Ash hearing this just chuckles at the Spearows and there reasons. He doesn't care who it is that shows up. He'll never give Torchic up. He holds Torchic closer to himself before speaking.

"Don't worry Torchic these Spearow won't ever hurt you as long as i'm here. I won't let anything hurt you if i can help it." Ash says making Torchic chirp happily and blush at the proclamation before Ash begins swatting at the Spearow to get them to clear away before he missteps and takes a spill into the river. The Spearow all look at ash and sigh before flying away not wanting to bother looking for him downstream and just fly away towards the flock to catch up. Ash after a few minutes as pulls himself and Torchic out of the river setting Torchic down and quickly shaking her a bit waking the Torchic up. She gives a weak cry before coughing a bit and shaking water from herself. A girl sitting near the edge of the river with a fishing pole just sighs looking at him.

"What kind of idiot falls into the river? Hey dummy you okay?" The red headed girl asks catching Ash's attention.

"Yeah i'm fine and i'm not a dummy. I was attacked by Spearow and couldn't see where i was going and i fell into the river." Ash says defending himself before picking up Torchic and checking on her. He pulls out a potion and sprays one of her bruises getting a pained chirp before she calms down and sighs happily.

"That should do it girl. You feeling okay? The Spearow didn't hurt you did they?" Ash asks getting a shake of the head from Torchic who chirps happily before nuzzling Ash's leg.

"Thats a good girl. . .So what's your name miss My name is Ash." Ash says introducing himself.

"I don't care what your name is kid. My name is Misty and you're scaring the water pokemon away. Honestly what kind of loser pisses off a flock of spear-" Misty starts only to hear a bell. She looks and sees her fishing pole has caught something and immediately goes over to it pulling on it with all her might not able to really pull anything up.

"Quickly kid get over here and help me. I don't wanna lose this pokemon." Misty says getting Ash to go From angry to helpful making it so he grabs her hands from behind and helps her pull the pokemon out of the water. Out of the water comes a rather large tan pokemon with a few brown scales scattered around it's body and tattered fins and tail. Misty opens her eyes seeing the ugly thing and screams.

"EWWW, What the hell is this ugly thing? Gross that thing is just too weird. That's certainly not a Magikarp and it isn't anything i thought i'd catch here." Misty says looking at the pokemon who now sports a really sad face crying some having been hurt by the Red heads words.

"Hey don't be mean to it. It hasn't done anything wrong to you and so what does it matter what it looks like." Ash says as misty scoffs before crossing her arms over her small chest and looking away.

"I'm a water pokemon master and i only need to get strong pokemon as of now. I need to . . .I need to prove my worth to a few people and the only way to do that is to become a master of water pokemon who have both Beauty and power. That . . .that ugly thing isn't powerful nor is it beautiful. You can have it if you want to but i need to get back to catching worth while water pokemon. I might catch another of those later though." Misty says as she explains herself before going back to the fishing pole ignoring Ash and Torchic now.

"What ever Misty just know that all pokemon no matter who they are can become beautiful. It's not always about what's on the outside. The inside counts too" Ash says getting Misty to scoff again. Ash looks towards the Strange fish pokemon before picking it up in his hands finding it a bit heavy before smiling at it making it's sad face turn to one of curiosity.

"Hey there little guy what exactly are you?" Ash asks carrying the pokemon away from Misty and a little farther down the river before putting it in a small pond just a little ways away from the river. Ash looks at the pokemon who seems depressed and reaches over patting its head before pulling out his pokedex and scanning the strange water pokemon.

"Feebas the Fish Pokemon. Feebas's fins are ragged and tattered from the start of its life. It is capable of living in both the sea and in rivers all across the world. Because of its hopelessly shabby appearance, it seems as if few TRAINERS raise it. This Feebas is Female. This Feebas has an Adamant Nature. This Feebas has the ability Oblivious with the hidden ability Adaptability. Feebas knows the moves Splash, Surf, Waterfall, Dive, Dragon Breath and water pulse. It has the egg move Whirlpool. This Feebas is Level 25." The pokedex says before shutting up once more. Ash smiles a bit before looking towards Feebas.

"Wow Feebas you're really strong and a high level. Listen you may not look good to most but i don't care about looks. If you want you can come with me on my journey or i could put you back in the river so you can be free. What do you say wanna come with me and show everyone that you really are beautiful?" Ash asks the pokemon who just looks at his honest face seeing he wasn't lying. She just gives a determined smile and nods calling out her name a bit before jumping out of the small pond and nudging his leg.

"You want to come with me?" Ash asks a bit happy hoping it's true getting a slight nod from the pokemon who moves its body only to fall onto it's side and flop about a bit before Ash smiles and nods. He reaches forward and taps the Feebas on the side with a pokeball that opens up before snapping shut and giving an instant ping. Ash just smiles and raises his pokeball to the sky.

"Yeah i caught a Feebas. Let's go Torchic we have to get to Viridian quickly before the storm kicks up." Ash says picking up Torchic and running with her into the city. It only a few short minutes before the storm picks up completely with high winds and hard rain. Torchic having trouble to the wetness just chirps in disapproval of being wet like this. Ash just picks up the pace before asking.

"you want to go inside your pokeball and get out of the storm torchic?" Ash asks only to get Torchic to shake her head no and snuggle into ash more making him chuckle at her antics. As he's running lightning starts raining down around them striking a tree making it topple down in front of them. Ash being careful climbs over the tree and and keeps running dodging the lightning strikes when they strike a bit to close to him and Torchic. Getting worried he soon begins running as fast as he can. Gaining good time he can see the outskirts of Viridian city before a lightning strike lands down right next to his feet throwing him and Torchic away and causing him to fall and knock himself out. After a few hours Ash and Torchic wake up weary and confused before the sun breaks through the clouds as they dissipate.

A large rainbow spanning the length of the sky showing itself to the two and Ash smiles happily taking it as a sign. He looks up and sees a rather strange bird pokemon in the sky with golden sparkling feathers that show off in the same colors as the rainbow itself. It makes a mighty call. Of it's name as it flies away getting Ash to look at it curiously before scanning it as best he can. But due to the pokemon being so far away he only gets basic information.

"Ho-Oh the Rainbow pokemon. This Ho-Oh is Female, Ho-Oh's feathers—which glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light—are thought to bring joy to the witness. Ho-Oh will only ever appear before a trainer who is pure of heart. Due to this No recorded sighting have ever been placed until now." The pokedex says adding the information to the database recording the whole thing.

"Wow a Ho-oh . .. .What i wouldn't give to be able to capture such a gorgeous pokemon. Someday. . . Someday i'll be able to capture you and other legendaries like you Ho-Oh. I just hope you all would agree to it. Just you wait i'll show everyone the real way to be a proper pokemon trainer." Ash says with renewed vigor and determination. He just gets on his feet and grabs his pack before picking up Torchic and carrying her on his shoulder to the Viridian Pokemon center.

As ash and Torchic enter the city they look around at the high tech structures and smile a little bit before heading straight for the Gym. Upon arriving Ash see's it's very dead outside as no one is even near the gym at all. Wondering whats going on Ash races to the door only to see a blonde haired girl wearing some rather casual cloths. A black pair of knee length thigh high socks and stockings with a pair of boots over them a black miniskirt and tank top with white elbow length gloves. She's currently locking up the Gym's door and looks back towards her bag to get her note pad and pen when she sees Ash.

"Oh hello are you here for a gym Battle?" The blonde asks Ash in a kind tone.

"Yeah i just started my journey and i was hoping to get my first badge." Ash says happily as Torchic Chirps in affirmation.

"Well i'm sorry sir but the Gym is closed currently. Due to aging pipes the water and sewage lines broke so the Gym is closed for the time being while they're replaced. I'm sorry about that. Hey why don't you stay in the Pokemon Center here in town and then head to Pewter City and get that Gym badge. I hear the Gym leaders a total Bitch" The girl says with a giggle remembering what her father had told her about the Gym leader.

"Oh well alright i guess. I hope the gym gets repaired soon enough. Pewter city huh? . . . Yeah i think i will start there. I'll come back here after i get all other 7 Badges. Thanks for the help . . .uh" Ash says only realizing he never got her name.

"My name is 009. But you can call me Domino." The girl says happily before ash gives her a strange look.

"009? how'd you get a name like that?" Ash asks genuinely curious.

"Oh I got that name because I'm the ninth trainer you face before the Gym leader in this Gym. The way it's set up is you have to prove your strength against 9 other trainers. Ranging from easiest to hardest. It's a fairly new set up to discourage new trainers from joining the gyms challenge so early on. But the good news is once you defeat a number and advance you never have to fight that number again unless you want to." The girl giggles before looking at Torchic and gently rubbing just underneath her beak eliciting a gentle chirp of approval and happiness from the bird.

"Anyway good luck on your journey i have to go meet my dad in Vermillion City for now. We're going on Vacation." Domino says before pulling her hand back and giving him a wave before leaving.

"Wow she was nice and really cute. Thank you Domino i hope we meet again soon." Ash says before looking at the time and realizing it is getting late. He races towards the Pokemon center hoping a room is still available before the sun set and darkness captures the land in a beautiful night. As as h is running an Officer jenny immediately pulls up to his side stopping him intending to interrogate him.

"Stop right there. Kid do you know what time it is? I need to see some ID right now." Officer Jenny says as Ash just looks at her strangely.

"ID? I don't have I.D. Just my pokedex." Ash says as Torchic chirps in affirmation agreeing with her trainer.

"Oh well that will do for a pokemon trainer hand it over." Officer Jenny says with a smile getting Ash's Pokedex.

"Hello my name is Lexi I am a Pokedex and Trainer license for one Ash Ketchum of Pallet town. I am here to assist Junior professor Ketchum in Data gathering, Data archiving, Data Analysis and To provide tips and Information on pokemon of all sorts. If found please return to him or leave with an Officer Jenny in the nearest town where they will be able to get it to him." Lexi says before Closing up completely and Officer Jenny smiles before looking at Ash.

"Oh my goodness Ash it's been so long. You probably Don't remember me but i'm one of your mom's Best friends. We went to College together. I remember being at your baby shower and the hospital when you were born oh and the time Delia brought you over here to Veridian to spend some time with your Uncle." Jenny says as she hugs Ash tightly getting a blush from the boy who smiles and hugs back before she gets on her Motorcycle.

"Anyway Where are you going in such a hurry anyway?" Jenny asks getting ash to smile and answer

"I just started my Pokemon Journey and i'm on my way to the Pokecenter. Also it's great that you know me. I'd like to get to know you more but yeah you're right i don't remember you. I'm sorry." Ash says with a solemn expression getting Jenny to wave it off.

"Oh you were just a tyke when we met so it's okay if you don't remember. Anyway hop in i'll take you to the Center." Jenny says with a tender smile making Ash nod and get in before they drive off to the Center.

After a short drive with Ash Jenny soon drives into the poke'center and lets ash out. After a short talk with Nurse Joy She just chuckles a little before getting back into her Motorcycle and waveing goodbye to Ash who waves back with a smile. Getting nurse joy to heal his pokemon Ash takes this time to walk over to the video phones at the side of the main lobby and call his mother. After a short discussion on what happened and where he was She was impressed about how he was able to get so far into his journey in just one day. It had taken his father 7 times longer to reach the same point he has.

After hanging up on his mom when the talking was done he had wished her a good night sleep and went ot hte nurse joy. Looking around he found the place was prety sparce and voiced his worry.

"Oh don't worry about that Ash. Most trainers that come here drop off pokemon and go sight seeing while leaving there pokemon alone. This jsut happens to be a slow moth as you're only our 4th visitor this month even if it is almost done with." The nurse joy said clearing up the confusion as to why he was the only one in the Poke'center. Getting Ash to the back with a promise of Tea and sweets joy was able to get Ash to calm down and loosen up a little bit before patting his head and going to check on all the pokemon. After a few minutes Ash finishes his sweets and tea when he hears a ringing. He looks to his wrist and sees it's his X-transceiver. Answering the call he sees the image of Juniper on screen.

"Ash? Ash you there. I can't see you. Press the blue button on screen please." Junipers voice rings out making Ash press it revealing his face to her once again.

"Hi Professor juniper. It's good to hear from you again. Any reason as to why you called me?" Ash asks a bit confused.

"No reason really. I just wanted to see if you made it to a Poke'center or a motel safely. I see that you did. I'm glad. So hows that Torchic coming along?" Juniper asks getting the new trainer to chuckle before holding up a few papers written out in a beautiful Segoe Script font.

"Going fine. I've written down her battle style for the past few hours and each time it changes and alters just enough to overcome a few odds. It's pretty cool really. She's being healed by nurse joy as we speak." Ash says getting Juniper to smile.

"Thats nice, I'm glad you and her are getting along so well. So Ash anything new happen on your Journey?" Juniper asks pulling up some soda and drinking it.

"Well i was able to catch a Feebas when a rude red head was groaning about how ugly she was." Ash says shocking Juniper. Feebass while in all regions were rare and hard to come by only ever being caught in a select few grid tiles in any one region and the grid tiles varried from person to person for some unknown reason. It's like it had something to do with trainer ID.

"Wow ash a Feebas? Those are very rare. Wait what do you mean by a girl was groaning about how ugly it was?" Juniper asks a little confused wondering how someone could say then when the professor knew what Feebas evolves into.

"Well when she caught it, she had fished me and Torchic out of a river after we were attacked by a flock of Fearow and spearow cause of Gary. He accidentally pissed off the flock and a few of them attacked me out of jealousy cause of Torchic. Anyway the girl helped us out of the river and got a bite on her fishing pole. When she pulled it up she saw Febas and just went on a triage about how ugly and useless the ragged pokemon was. I told her to shut her mouth because any pokemon no matter what they look like can be beautiful." Ash says getting Juniper to smile at the boy.

"That's true Ash. Treat that Feebas well and i'm sure she'll be a very powerful addition to your team. Now i have a friend of mine that's currently in Pewter City to pick up a few Geological stones that i wanted delivered to me. I'll have her stay put where she is and give her your description. When she hears you have a Feebas she'll give you a special recipe for a very special pokemon food called a Poke'Block. It will take awhile to make them right but with enough practice i'm sure you'll do fine." Juniper says as she recalls that Cynthia is currently on an archaeological dig in the Kanto region involving the so called "king" of pokemon and found some strange stones that needed to be examined.

"Wow thanks Professor that would be awesome to have. I'll be in pewter City by tomorrow afternoon so i hope she doesn't mind a small wait. And yeah i don't get it either though. Feebas may be rough around the edges but she's a very strong pokemon. I'm going to do my best to make her powerful. Who knows if she has an evolved state i might just be able to get her there so that we can prove to the world that she is pretty." Ash says getting Juniper to chuckle at him antics.

"Oh Ash, You silly boy. Listen i have to get back to work cause my breaks over but i'll call tomorrow okay? And just so you know. If you need to talk about anything, Anything at all no matter what it is. Even if it's adult stuff i'll be here to answer what ever questions you have and even maybe help you out with advice okay?" Juniper says opening the door to be a true friend rather then a professor and a trainer.

"Sure professor. I'd love that. Listen i'll let you get back to work cause i think Nurse joy might need help with Torchic. It was fun talking to you. See you tomorrow professor." Ash says giving her a genuine smile causing Professor juniper to blush and smile some. Giving a slight nod she gives a soft wave to Ash.

After Ash hangs up he heads to the back room where Nurse joy is Currently working on Feebas and Torchic. They are both healthy as can be and getting the physical done with is all she has now. Seeing as walk in the Nurse just smiles and explains what she's doing even going as far as to start form the beginning and letting him know and see how to do it himself in case he were to ever be away from a city and need to do some first aid.

Ash taking in the information like a sponge does water thanks the nurse for her help and goes to pick up his Torchic when an explosion rings out near the lobby. Nurse joy and Ash race out and see Three people in the storage room where all the healed pokemon were and they see them stuffing them into large sacks. Thankfully the room they were in was room 1 and only had empty poke'balls. The next two rooms were the ones with the pokemon and Thinking quickly Nurse joy pulls ash into one of the rooms before explaining.

"Ash i need you to distract those thieves for a few minutes while i transfer all the pokemon in rooms 2 and 4 out of the pokecenter. They are the only ones with pokemon in them. It shouldn't take more then five minutes but please do what you can.

(I'm not doing the team rocket Intro. I know it's canon and most people do it in there fics but to me it's just childish and a waste of time as we all know what they say so When ever Jessie and James reveal themselves lets just assume they did the intro anyway.)

"Can you believe it James? All these pokemon just up for grabs with no one to us but this twerp. Lets say we . . . teach him a lesson." Jessie says looking to her blue haired team mate who nods throwing out his pokeball.

"Right Jessie, Go Koffing use smoke screen." James calls out sending out his Koffing who immediately uses smoke screan making a large cloud ofsmog blocking most things from view.

"GO Ekans use bind." Jessie calls out having Ekans wrap itself around Ash who is grunting at being attacked directly. When suddenly a large volley of Fireballs smashes into Ekans making it let go and Torchic appears rather pissed off at the Ekans. Torchic just gives it's most intimidating look before ash smiles.

"Torchic Use scratch on Ekans and send an ember into the smog to light it on fire." Ash says getting Torchic to do as he asked. The scratch leaving a red mark on Ekans face making it thrash about a little before a dozen fireballs land on the floor in the smoke lighting up like a gas lantern causing a second explosion which leaves the Koffing slightly burned and weak.

"Koffing use sludge bomb lets go." James says getting Koffing up and to launch a few sludge bombs at Torchic who deftly dodges the volleys.

"Ekans use bite." Jessie says getting the pokemon to bit into Torchic who chirps in pain before ash growls.

"Torchic no!. Torchic calm down and use flame burst point blank into Ekans face." Ash says only to get Torchic to nod and an eruption of fire explodes from Her hurling the snake pokemon away. The many small fires litter the pokemons body one of which is on the face leaving burns and causing a burn status on the pokemon which sends the Ekans into the Koffing knocking them both over when Ekans finally is knocked unconcscious. Ash pulls out the only other pokemon he has.

"Feebas i choose you. Use water gun on team rockets pokemon. Torchic Use ember on that stupid Hot air balloon of theirs." Ash yells getting his recently called Feebas to launch her most powerful watergun at Ekans and Koffing who are pushed into their trainers only to have the ember hit the highly flammable polyester balloon burning through it and hitting the gas inside which immediately explodes launching team rocket into the night sky.

"Looks like we're blasting off this time" Team rocket says at the same time as they disappear in star like gleam in the sky.

Ash a little tired recalls Feebas into her pokeball and before he can do the same with Torchic Torchic glows white and grows in stature. When the light fades in Torchics Place is a rather large pokemon standing at the same height of Ash. Ash astonished scans the pokemon with Lexi getting her to respond with

"Combusken, The young Fowl pokemon. Combusken is the evolved form of Torchic. This pokemon is dual Fighting/Fire type. It's quick and powerful legs are capable of dishing out ten kicks in one second. It has the ability to breath fire from it's beak and to unleash High powered Physical attacks. This Combusken knows the moves. Growl, Scratch, Ember, Peck, Double Kick, Quick attack and the egg moves Flame Burst and night slash." Lexi speaks out after ash scans His Combusken.

"Wow Combusken you're very powerful. And you learned two new moves. We have to test them out tomorrow in the forest. Lets go see how Nurse joy is doing." Ash says getting the large fowl to nod her head and blush at her trainers praise. She quickly hides her blush before wrapping her arms around Ash's. Getting ash to chuckle at her antics her pats her head and just lets her have this as her reward for her battling.

"Nurse joy I took care of team rocket. It's safe to recall all the pokemon back here that were transferred over." Ash says getting Nurse joy and chancy to both hug him rather tightly while thanking him. After a quick meal and a good conversation about how Torchic evolved Ash and combusken are both in one of the guest rooms in back. Ash laying on the bed awake wondering just what his journey will have in store for him later down the road. He looks over to his sleeping Combusken who is currently nuzzled into him leaving him feeling a bit warm due to combuskens high body heat. He just sighs and reigns in his thoughts and tries to get some sleep only to snuggle up rather closely to his combusken in the night.

Little does Ash know that his journey will not be an easy one. Starting tomorrow he will face new challenges and trainers. He will face odds of staggering amounts and have to take them on alone and succeed. Ash doesn't know that right now even his romantic life will be one of challenge and high risk high Reward if he is able to truly accept what is to come. But that is a story for another day and for now Ash is just happy knowing he has two very powerful pokemon in his family to call friends.