Disclaimer of DOOM!: I don't own pokemon. Don't sue me. o.oU
Hai. Yeah... I've lost count of how many times I've attempted a fanfic... I think this is my third. But it's the first in several years... it's different. It might as well be my first fanfic!
For sure, it's my first Pokemon fanfic. Old concept, though. It's also a rather large step back in time, all the way back to the R/B/G/Y days, when there were only 150 pokemon and Cinnibar Island hasn't yet exploded... Yet.
And lo and behold, it's... a MissingNo. fic. Yeye. After all... that glitch pokemon was just so fun, it's rather sad that the original has been taken out of the newer games. It could have been an official pokemon, and people might have loved it. I sure would have...
So... here's hoping that this story lasts longer than a chapter, and maybe even gets longer chapters!
"Hey, is it working yet?"
The image was nothing but static for the moment, possibly making the recorder frown. "I'm getting sound, but the image…"
Suddenly, the static began to clear. The image was focused for a moment. "Oh, there we go." A little tweaking, and the image cleared. A young man, probably 16, stood in view. He wore a rather plain brown shirt and some jeans, both well worn, and his hair was brown and spiked up slightly. A belt around his waist signified his status as a Pokémon trainer. He gave a wave. "See! I told you it works!"
"Yes, and I almost didn't believe you." The response was obviously sarcastic. "This thing is an antique, Jake. I mean… magnetic tape. Who uses THAT anymore?"
Jake frowned. "Would you rather take the fancy digital camcorder into the volcanic caverns? I thought not. How about you start recording already?"
"It is recording." The holder of the camcorder sighed, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
Jake shrugged. "Well, shit. We'll have to cut this out… let's get the ACTUAL tape going then, alright?"
The camera image heaved, before steadying. "Alright!" He was speaking in a slightly more serious tone, although it still held hints of 'why are we doing this'. "Hello! Er… we're a group of trainers, and today, we're going to start an expedition into the Cinnibar Caves!" Jake made a face at the lackluster introduction, and immediately took over.
"Yo!" He waved at the camera enthusiastically. "I'm Jake, and our cameraman here is Green. Smile for the camera, Green!"
Green groaned as the camcorder shifted around, focusing loosely on his face. A younger looking guy, maybe 15, with long black hair, parted in the middle and combed to both sides. At this distance, it was obvious that his eyes were a dull shade of grey, and he had a touch of acne. He grinned nervously. "Hi."
The camera zipped back, focusing again on Jake. He was obviously holding in some laughter. "Wow Green. No WONDER you never got a date."
The cameraman fumed. At least, he sounded like he was fuming. Each of his mutterings was painstakingly clear over the microphone, and at the moment we was muttering about how much of a jerk Jake could be.
"Shut up, Jake, and keep going…"
The trainer nodded, and continued with his speech. "There are rumors that some great Pokémon lives in these caverns. Us two, being the great trainers we are, are going to go in and prove or disprove these claims."
The camera focused on what was behind Jake. The cavern was enormous, expanding beyond the reach of the viewfinder's range. The stalactites and stalagmites gave it the eerie impression of some gaping maw, ready to snap down at any moment.
The camera went back to Jake. "We're going to record our little trip, so we can come back and prove that something's down there. Or that there isn't something down there, if that's the case. Personally," at this, Jake gave a self-assured nod, "I think that there's something down there."
The camera went lopsided, and there was a soft smack as Green expressed his utter disbelief. "Jake, you seriously will believe anything…"
"Better than believing in nothing." He turned and bent over, picking up a loaded backpack that had been sitting by his feet. "And now, our journey begins! Together, we will journey into the depths of the island and solve this mystery!" He put it on, and with some effort straightened up. "Come on, Green!"
Jake turned, walking into the cave, and the camera followed. "You're gonna get us in deep trouble one day, Jake…"
Still, the camera followed, descending into the depths of the cavern.
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