Hello! So this is my first Pokemon fic. I'm breaking out of my comfort zone. Pokemon is my childhood. I watched it thru Hoenn. Like a lot of adults who grew up loving Pokemon, I wish they created an adult version with more serious situations. So this is my story about what happens when they're older. I will focus on the main characters. I don't know how long it will be or how in depth I will go with the storyline. Suggestions are welcome.
Side note: I don't know when they decided that Electric type moves could affect rock types, but I am going to disregard that. It's stupid.
"Goooood morning, Kanto! Thanks for joining us on this one in a million spring morning on KA96.7. Currently, here at the Celadon City news station, it's 80 degrees, sunny, and there's not a cloud in the sky in all of Kanto!"
"It sure is a contrast to this date last year! If I remember correctly there were dangerous storms right after the Master Championship League. It's hard to believe how gorgeous it is today."
"Speaking of the Master Championship League, and I know it's been a while since this was topic was so viral, but I have to ask: did we discover what happened to Pokémon Master Ash Ketchum? I remember the headlines being so thoroughly discussed for months. Pokémon Master: Ash Ketchum of Pallet, Missing! And just the day after he won the title! Then the topic was just dropped with no resolution. It's been three years! The real question is: has Ash Ketchum really fallen off the face of the-" the knob on the retro stereo system is forcibly twisted into the off position. It is clearly going to take some fiddling with to ever get it to turn back to the right again. That would be a matter for a different day, however. Of course she knows what the day is. The radio didn't need to mention it. In fact, she would have preferred that the radio hosts had just pretended that this day was just like any other. But, when she considers the fact that every day entails grief and rage over this same topic, she muses that it would be just another day. Except it's not and she knows it. Before she lets her mind wander too far into its usual cloudy state of depression, she shakes it off and decides this day would need to be busy to keep her from driving herself crazy. So she grabs her prized possession, a worn, red, and white cap with a black Pokémon league logo, and runs out the door. She goes quickly; her long orange-red hair racing behind her.
The weather in the Johto region is just as beautiful and clear as Kanto. This bright and shining day called to all of the trainers in Ecruteak City and everyone is out roaming the forests in search of a new addition to their team or maybe a match with another trainer. In a clearing just south of the city a group of trainers are watching two of the town's highly esteemed young trainers battle.
The first trainer's choice, a Sandslash, lunges at its opponent, Wigglytuff, and in one clean body slam, the Wigglytuff is pronounced unable to battle. The Sandslash and his trainer rejoice together.
"Sandslash! We're the greatest! Unstoppable even! We haven't lost a match in weeks!"
The crowd cheers, everyone is proud of the pair, except a character towards the back of the group. His red hat and jet-black hair shroud his identity and a golden Pokéball rests on a chain around his neck. His tattered black and blue clothing creates wonder in the minds of the people standing nearby. They begin to inch away from the stranger. He simply watches as the trainer and his Sandslash gloat. In a split second he's turned around and many feet away, but a voice calls to him.
"Why are you running away so quickly? Afraid to challenge Ecruteak's best?"
Of course, it's the arrogant kid with the Sandslash. He noticed the stranger and, still on his winning high, decides he wants another adrenaline rush. The stranger halts for a second but decides not to turn back around; he continues to walk.
"Wait! I'm talking to you! Who do you think you are?" The trainer's face begins to turn red and he fumes; no one ignores Ecruteak's finest.
However, the stranger doesn't change his mind. He shakes his head lightly while keeping a steady pace.
In his rage the boy makes a vital mistake.
"Sandslash, tackle!"
Before anyone can process what's happened, a resounding thump can be heard and the air is filled with dust and sparks of electricity. When the cloud clears, the Sandslash is lying motionless on the ground. Next to the stranger stands an unusual Raichu; it sports a blue coat and reaches waist high to its adult trainer.
Sandslash's trainer stays at a distance in astonishment. This stranger hadn't even picked up a finger to stop his Sandslash. Then he remembers Sandslash and swallows his pride as he runs to his Pokémon. He's still breathing but he doesn't move a muscle.
"Don't worry, kid, nothing a bit of paralyze heal won't fix." The stranger pulls his bag off his shoulders and digs around in it. He pulls out a bottle and tosses it to the trainer. The boy takes it quickly and sprays it on Sandslash. His relief is evident when Sandslash raises his head and licks him on the chin. "I can see your Sandslash adores you. Good job raising it. However, I don't suggest sending it into a battle again without knowing what you're up against. It could have been seriously injured had Raichu miscalculated his move."
"Who are you? How did you even do that?" The trainer is dumbfounded and the crowd whispers amongst themselves. Mutters can be heard. Why is it blue? Who is this guy? Aaron's Sandslash got owned!
"Raichu rests in this ball; he is always ready to battle." The stranger fingers the golden Pokéball and pats Raichu on the head.
"Always ready to battle? Alright. I challenge you officially. Two on two."
"I don't think your Sandslash is up for another fight."
"I have other Pokémon!"
The stranger stares at him for a few long seconds before nodding slightly and sending a grin towards the boy. "Suit yourself. Raichu."
Raichu steps forward to fight, "Rai-ai-ai."
The trainer watches in confusion as the Pokémon emits blue sparks from its yellow cheeks. He takes a mental note that it may be more powerful than he'd realized. He reaches his hand to his belt and hovers over each Pokéball. Who do I use? Deciding he's best play safe than sorry, he throws a ball and announces, "I CHOOSE YOU! RHYDON!"
A large, gray, rock-bodied creature emerges and roars. On the tip of his nose spins a drill. It stomps its feet in arrogance.
"A rock-type, good choice. High defense, strong against electric-type." The stranger compliments, but he doesn't appear to worry. "You can take the first move."
The trainer orders Rhydon to use horn attack, but Raichu uses agility and then divides into a double team. "Rhydon keep hitting each one with a horn attack!" However, before it could hit the next duplicate, the stranger orders a volt tackle. In a flash of blue, Rhydon is down and Raichu is back by the stranger's side. The boy stands in shock just staring at his fallen rock monster. In frustration, he returns his Pokémon and sends out a Feraligatr. He looks surprised with himself momentarily for sending a water-type out against this massive Raichu. However, rather than sending Raichu back out, the stranger grabs a Pokéball attached to his belt and tosses it smoothly. Its form slowly takes place to reveal dark orange scales and massive wings. It stands at least thirteen feet tall and its wingspan is even longer.
"A Charizard? Why would you pit a Charizard against my Feraligatr, a water-type?"
The stranger says nothing and the Charizard seems unfazed by the comment.
"You go ahead and take the first move again." The stranger nods encouragingly.
The trainer starts to hesitate. If his rock-type monster couldn't take down an electric rat, would his water-type even have a chance against this Charizard? He quickly decides that there's no going back now and if he were to have any chance he mustn't underestimate the stranger's choice. So he takes a minute to observe the Charizard. It's enormous. That doesn't make the trainer feel any better. It also looks highly fit and the flame on its tail is undeniably strong. Sparks of blue fly from it occasionally. He notices a series of scarring that extends from the left side of its face to its belly along with other patchy spots that don't align. It's then that he notices Charizard's demeanor. It isn't posed like it's ready for a battle. It stands straight up, almost proudly, and keeps a calm outward attitude.
The stranger just watches as the younger trainer sizes up Charizard but he keeps the same demeanor as his Pokémon.
"Alright, I'm ready." The trainer takes deep breath. "Feraligatr! Start off with a water gun!"
Feraligatr's water gun is obviously tough, but Charizard simply blocks it with its wing.
"Charizard, willow wisp." Charizard blows out a blue ball of fire that momentarily surrounds Feraligatr and then vanishes. Feraligatr winces. The burns begin to take their toll on it.
Realizing that Feraligatr's energy would be drained quickly, the trainer decides to act quickly. "Use hydropump!"
"Charizard! Seismic Toss!"
Just as the hydro pump is released, Charizard rushes straight into it head first. It uses its head to divide the water and its wings to divert its path. Before Feraligatr realizes what's going on, Charizard lifts it up and slams it into the ground.
"No!" The trainer yelps and runs onto the battle field. Charizard extends a claw to Feraligatr and, although it's dizzy and exhausted, it accepts it and stands back up. "Feraligatr, are you alright?" Feraligatr chirps happily at its trainer's concern. It can see Charizard's strength and has no problem admitting defeat.
"That Feraligatr has a strong hydro pump." The stranger compliments as he walks over to the younger trainer. "You remind me so much of myself when I was younger. You'll go far." The stranger nods in approval.
Hesitantly, the boy raises his hand and the stranger accepts it with a smile.
"My name is Aaron."
With a mischievous spark in his eyes, the stranger introduces himself, "Ash Ketchum."
The crowd immediately silences.
Okay. I like to think that Ash's Pokemon are somewhat special; especially Pikachu. So there's a reason he's a Raichu and he's blue (whether or not you think it's a good reason will be up to you.) I chose blue for Raichu and sparks in Charizard's tail because blue typically indicates something is hotter. I wanted their colors to indicate the strength of their powers.
Soooo let me know what you think.