First Encounter!

By GreatAngemon

A/N: Valent and Chikorita are the main characters, but there will be other Pokemon added later in the story that will be used frequently.


"Chikorita, use Vine Whip," Valent said, pointing at the wild Wooper. Chikorita released the vines from the buds on her neck, and started whipping them at the Wooper.

"Woo…" Wooper said, falling backwards.

"Poké Ball, go!" Valent threw the red and white ball at the small Pokémon. It tapped Wooper on the head, and then opened. Wooper disappeared in a flash of white light, and Valent saw the Poké Ball sitting on the ground.

"I caught a Wooper," Valent screamed happily, picking up the Poké ball. He tucked it onto his belt, and then turned to Chikorita. "It's thanks to you, Chikorita," he said, picking her up. She happily nuzzled into his neck, making him laugh.

"Yeah, I'm pretty happy about it too," Valent laughed. He pulled Chikorita's Poké Ball off of his belt and said, "Return." Chikorita disappeared in a beam of red light. "Now we just have to get to the Pokémon Center."

He started walking through the forest. As he approached the Pokémon Center, Chikorita popped out of her Poké Ball. She shook her head, and then looked up at Valent happily.

"You don't like being in your Poké Ball, do you?" Valent asked, picking her up. She nuzzled his face affectionately. Valent laughed, and put her up on his shoulder. "Well, let's hurry up to the Pokémon Center."

Valent started running in the direction of the Pokémon Center, and soon reached the door. He tried to push it open, but it wouldn't move. "What's going on?" he wondered out loud.

"Chika," Chikorita said, pointing with her leaf at a sign on the door.

Valent started reading it out loud. "Do to an unfortunate accident with a Vileplume, the Pokémon Center will be closed until further notice, so as to clean away any traces of toxic attacks."

"That's weird," Valent said, looking inside through the glass. "I don't see anything, or anybody. You'd think that there'd be people in there if they needed to clean it up, wouldn't you?"

Chikorita nodded. "Chika," she said, leaping off of Valent's shoulder. She moved the leaf on her head in front of her, and then managed to lodge it in between the doors. She started wiggling it, and soon the doors moved apart enough for the two of them to get in.

"What would I do without you?" Valent asked, picking Chikorita up. "I don't smell anything like PoisonPowder or StunSpore, do you?"

Chikorita shook her head. She started sniffing the air, and then jumped out of Valent's arms. "Chika," she said, running into the back room. Valent followed her.

"Prepare for trouble," a feminine voice rang out, echoing through the hospital.

"And make it double," a man's voice followed.

"To protect the world from devastation."

"To unite all peoples within our nation."

"To denounce the evils of truth and love."

"To extend our reach to the stars above."

"Jessie," the woman's voice said, and she jumped out of the shadows. She was wearing a white mini-skirt with a matching top, which was emblazoned with a large red R.

"James," the man said before jumping to join his friend. He had sort purple hair, and was wearing a pair of white pants with a matching shirt, also emblazoned with the red R.

"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light."

"Surrender now or prepare to fight."

"Meowth, that's right," a Meowth said, jumping down from the ceiling and landing on its back two paws.

"Did that Meowth just talk?" Valent asked Chikorita, who was staring blankly at the trio.

Chikorita shook her head. She bared her teeth and growled slightly. "Chika!"

"Quick question," Valent said, picking up his Chikorita. "Who are you three?"

Team Rocket fell over themselves. "You have the nerve to ask us who we are?!" Jessie exclaimed angrily, jumping up and standing on top of Meowth's and James' heads.

"Um, yes," Valent said, looking at Chikorita in confusion. She just stared up into his face blankly.

"We're da most terrifying band of Pokémon tieves in da world," the Meowth said, jumping up as well.

"Amb we'rd nod goig to stob till we ged de Bokémon in dis Center," James said, his voice muffled, as Jessie and Meowth were using his head to stand on.

"Is he okay?" Valent asked, looking at James' prone figure.

"Are you listening to us?!" Jessie screamed, stomping her foot down. "We're here to steal all the Pokémon in this Pokémon Center!"

"Oh, yeah, I heard that," Valent said. "I'm not going to let you do that, though, so it's no big deal."

"What do you mean you're not going to let us do it?" James asked, standing up and rubbing his head.

"I mean you aren't going to steal the Pokémon from this Pokémon Center," Valent said, setting Chikorita down, "Because Chikorita and I aren't going to let you."

"Well, you aren't going to be able to stop us," Jessie said, pulling a Poké Ball off of her belt. "Go Arbok!"

"Go Weezing!" James said, throwing his Poké Ball as well.

After a flash of white light, there were two Pokémon. One was a giant snake, with strange markings on its chest. The other was what seemed to be a dual headed ball, with spikes protruding from its body.

"Charbokka," the Arbok said, spitting and hissing.

"Weezing, wheez," Weezing said dully.

"Weezing, Sludge," James said, pointing at Chikorita.

"Arbok, use Poison Sting!" Jessie shouted. Arbok opened its mouth and shot out needles of poison. Weezing opened its mouth and shot out a stream of black sludge.

"Chikorita, use your leaf like a fan," Valent said. Chikorita moved its leaf in front of itself and started spinning it. The sludge and poison needles were reflected back at Arbok and Weezing, who flew backward and crashed into Jessie and James.

"If you want tings done right, you've got to do dem yourself," Meowth said, leaping forward. "Scratch attack!" he screamed, diving toward Chikorita, claws outstretched.

"Chikorita, use Razor Leaf," Valent commanded. Chikorita flicked its leaf, and two razor sharp leaves flew towards Meowth.

"Meooooowowowowth," Meowth screamed, flying backwards and landing on top of James' head.

"Now use Vine Whip," Valent said. Vines shot out of the buds on Chikorita's neck, and then they stretched toward Team Rocket.

The vines started whipping them, and they flew through the ceiling. "Team Rocket's blasting off agaaaain!" they shouted as they disappeared into the sky.

"Good job Chikorita," Valent said, kneeling down. She jumped into his arms and started nuzzling into his face. "Yeah, I said you did good," Valent laughed. He stood up, Chikorita in his arms, and said, "Now, let's find Nurse Joy."

They wandered through the Pokémon Center, until they heard a muffled cry from a closet. Valent opened the door, and saw Nurse Joy and Chansey tied up on the floor.

"Are you okay?" Valent asked, pulling a few cotton swabs out of her mouth.

"Yes, thank you," Joy said, waiting for Valent to get the ropes off of her. "I'll be fine. But is Chancey okay?"

"Hold still and I'll get the ropes off of the both of you," Valent said. He pulled a knife out of his bag and started cutting the ropes around Nurse Joy. A moment later he started cutting the ropes off of Chancey.

"Thank you so much," Nurse Joy said, bowing slightly. "If you hadn't been here then Team Rocket would have stolen all of the Pokémon in my care."

"It's no problem," Valent said, picking up Chikorita. "I actually came here looking to have my Pokémon fixed up."

"Well, I'd be happy to help you with that," Joy said. "Just give me your Poké Ball's and I'll have the Pokémon felling as good as new in no time."

Valent returned Chikorita to her Poké Ball and handed her all of his Pokémon. Sitting down at one of the P.C.'s, he punched a number into the phone port.

"Ah, hello Valent," Professor Elm said, answering his phone. "How are you doing? Is Chikorita behaving well for you?"

"Hello professor," Valent said. "I'm doing fine, and Chikorita's behaving excellently. She's a very affectionate Pokémon."

"Yes she is," Elm said. "I noticed the moment she saw you that she was rather drawn to you."

"Professor, I have a very important question," Valet said as soon as Elm finished. "Have you ever heard of Team Rocket?"

"Team Rocket?" the professor asked distractedly. "Um, I've heard of them, but I don't know very much about them. If you'd like, I could get into contact with Professor Oak in Kanto. He knows all about them."

"Thanks professor," Valent said, nodding. "I still have my Pokégear with me, so you can get to me through that."

"Right," Elm said, clearly not listening. "I'll talk to you later, um… Victor…" He hung up the phone, and Valent sighed.

"That guy," he sighed, putting the receiver down. "He never pays attention to anything for longer than he absolutely needs to. He even messes up people's names if he gets distracted."

"Valent, your Pokémon are ready," Nurse Joy said, and Valent walked over to her. "Here you go." She handed him a tray with his Poké Balls.

"Thank you, Nurse Joy," Valent said, taking the tray. He started putting the Poké Balls on his belt, but the last one shook slightly before he could grab it. Chikorita popped out of her Poké Ball and started rubbing up against Valent's leg.

"Yes, I'm glad to see you too," Valent said, picking Chikorita up. "We should get going soon, but do you mind if we sleep here for the night Nurse Joy?"

"Of course not," Nurse Joy said, smiling. "There are a bunch of rooms just through that hallway."

"Thanks," Valent said, walking away.

The Next Day

"Bye Nurse Joy," Valent called, waving behind him as he walked away from the Pokémon Center. "Bye Chancey."

"Good-bye Valent," Nurse Joy called. "Good luck on your journey."

"Chancey, chancey," Chancey called.

"Chika," Chikorita said, popping out of her Poké Ball and jumping onto Valent's shoulder.

"Yeah, I agree," Valent said. "This is going to be a great journey, and it'll be all the better having you with me."

"Chika," Chikorita said, nuzzling against Valent's face.