This Pokemon Fanfiction is not an attempt to be a work of literary genius, but rather to focus on a somewhat more realistic world of Pokemon the game fails to depict. Each Chapter serves as an episode and the dialogue is provided into script format for an easier read. With three main characters, a _ across the page will separate the point of view and to signify the end of the chapter. Real names are used, however each individual is tweaked for purpose of making this journey enjoyable to read.
Chapter One
Professor Oak's lab was filled with eager trainers awaiting their very first Pokemon adventure. A lobby had been arranged for the much more aged professor with a sudden revelation to aid with his Pokedex invention. He realized that linking Pokedexes together would make a complete Pokedex available on the expanding world of Pokemon that was about to breach 500. An interview awaited for over 1000 hopefuls but only four lucky trainers would receive starter Pokemon with the choices being: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Eevee, and Squirtle.
All the other trainers would have to find a way to catch their own starters. With a small Pokemart finally open in Pallet Town, the option was actually available, however, it would still prove difficult.
Names were called until the name of Mitchell Dunn was read aloud by Professor Oak's aide. Mitchell towered over everyone as he arose. His face was that of a celebrity's, soft and very recognizable. Few eyed him as the door softly closed behind him. He seated himself in an office filled with awards and plaques lined with a miniature library of Pokemon books. Professor Oak sat across from the young man meeting his eyes with a business-like glance.
Oak
So tell me Mitchell? After you get all 32 gym badges? What do you plan to do?
Mitchell smiled for he was ready to answer this exact question.
Mitchell
I want to open up a gym and be the gym leader. Not just any gym leader, the ultimate gym leader.
Professor Oak looked across his desk at another young, potential trainer who had a very muscular build with longish jet black hair.
Oak
So Nolan Smith, what is your ultimate dream involving Pokemon?
Nolan looks down and hardens his eyes with a very deep glow.
Nolan
Imagine if you will professor, an army of Pokemon. But not just an army, an army of properly trained Pokemon.
The last candidate of the day rushed in and eagerly grabbed Professor Oak's hand to shake it.
Trainer
I'm so glad to meet you Professor Oak, my name is Matt Thompson, and I have wanted to meet you my entire life and I admire your work.
Oak
I'm glad to hear that Matt! You are definitely the most eager candidate I've seen today.
Matt
I apologize.
Matt takes a deep sigh and brushes through his auburn red hair with his hand.
Oak
Okay Matt, as you know, I ask each candidate one question and with this one question, you have to convince me that you are a suitable and worthy trainer to use my Pokedex and be my protege. So I ask you Matt, what do you believe will make you the greatest trainer in the world?
Matt pauses for a second.
Matt
You know about legendary Pokemon correct?
Mitchell
In this gym, people will be lined up to get what I will call the Awesomebadge, the names a work in progress. Still, these trainers will have no idea that they are up against the toughest gym leader ever to exist.
Nolan
Imagine also if this army of Pokemon walked around with me and fought by my side in the Inter regional Pokemon League. We would be unstoppable and we would win it for sure. I would even have a Magikarp who could whoop up on a Zapdos.
Matt
Mewtwo, Mew, Red Gyrados, Lugia, Ho-oh, Suicune, Raikou, Entei...
Mitchell
My gym would be so tough that Lance would be the first warm up trainer you fight and there is a pokemon center inside but it still won't help you. Heck, I'll even give out two full restores before the fight even starts. Ill still win with only one pokemon.
Nolan
I don't care what people say, I will catch a Rattata simply because it evolves into Raticate. Raticate can be a tough pokemon to fight. No player in the league would touch me.
Matt
Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Regice, Registeel, Regirock, Latias, Latios...
Mitchell
You'll have to pay 1000 dollars to use the Pokecenter which is how I will make epic money and I will run the entire town.
Nolan
And I will hoist the trophy with a sense of accomplishment.
Matt
(in soft voice to imitate chanting)
AH! He caught Mew, AH! He's so awesome!
Mitchell
And to be unbeatable...
Nolan
To be the IPL champion owning all 496 Pokemon...
Matt
To catch every legendary Pokemon...
Mitchell
That is what I am going to do.
Nolan
That is my dream.
Matt
That will prove to the world that I am the greatest trainer.
All three are sitting out in the lobby when Professor Oak's aide steps out with a clipboard.
The whole room deafens with a silence only to be imitated in space.
Aide
We would like to thank all of you for participating in the interview today and there were some very compelling candidates and we apologize for keeping you waiting so long but we narrowed the selection down many times and we have our four protege candidates: Mitchell Dunn...
Mitchell jumps up and begins clapping in excitement as he skips over to where the aide is standing.
Aide
Nolan Smith...
Nolan hits his chest with his fist and turns to a guy next to him who had just stood up from his chair.
Nolan
You want to chest bump don't you!
Guy
(timidly)
I was just going to get some water because...
Nolan's chest collides sending him falling over instantly. Without missing a beat, Nolan struts over torward the aide.
Aide
Matt Thompson...
Matt's face lights up with excitement and he stands up beaming with happiness while trying to stay calm and looking at all the trainers he passes. He stands next to Nolan who holds his hand up, palm out as to offer a high five. Matt raises his hand to high five but is interrupted by Nolan's hand barreling into his. He pulls his hand back and has an obvious reaction of pain.
Aide
And finally...Drum roll please...just kidding.
The aide chuckles and looks around at all the nervous faces. He receded into himself and looks down at the clipboard.
Aide
Rob Matthews
Nobody in the crowd stands up, then after about five seconds a skinny guy
jumps out from his seat.
Skinny guy
YAY! That's me, I'm Rob Matthews.
The teenager sitting next to him stands.
Teenager
No you're not, you told me your name was Mark.
Skinny guy
Dang it...
Aide
Well he must be in the bathroom. Anyone who sees him please tell him to come into Professor Oak's laboratory. We are sorry for those of you that did not make it, but you just are not what Professor Oak is looking for in a candidate.
The crowd murmurs and disperses as the Aide opens the door.
Aide
Gentlemen, (motions inside) After you.
The three walk through the door into a much larger room where they could see a table in the back with four Pokeballs sitting on top of it. Oak stood with arms folded behind his back ready to greet the three of them. The aide chimed in behind them.
Aide
Professor, Rob should be in here shortly. He wasn't in the lobby during the announcement.
Oak
That's fine, go back out there and make sure you direct him in here.
Aide
Sure thing.
The Aide promptly exits. Oak's eyes focus in on the three potential trainers standing in front of him.
Oak
I handpicked the three of you to have linked Pokedexes, Rob's, however, will not be unless he can make it here on time. I do not want to hold the three of you up on your looming journey so I will make this short and sweet.
Oak walks towards the table.
Oak
Each of you will receive one of these starters, the information from the starter you receive will go into your Pokedex where it will then be sent to the other two Pokedexes. So all three of you will have the information of all three Pokemon and potentially their evolutions. This means that the three of you collectively need to collect all 496 Pokemon with the possibility of more looming in the near future.
You are also probably wondering why I selected each of you: Mitchell, you could be the face of Pokemon. Your dream and path is very common, however, you prove to be a well-spoken, level-headed, charismatic individual who I believe will be one of the best gym leaders the world has ever seen. Nolan, I do believe some of your views on Pokemon training are misguided. Pokemon training is not all about strength, but a lot about love which is why I want to give you a chance to discover that from actual experience. Matt, you are quite a young man. I believe that your desire to catch all the legendary Pokemon will lead you to places you could have never dreamed of traveling or seeing. But enough explanation. First, here are your Pokedexes.
Oak handed the first Pokedex to Matt who was looking at it and examining its make. Nolan took the second Pokedex, looked once and shrugged his shoulders. Mitchell grabbed the Pokedex and looked Professor Oak in the eye.
Mitchell
We won't let you down.
Oak
Good Mitchell, I will let you have the first pick of a starter Pokemon.
Mitchell
Awesome!
Mitchell ran over to the table and picked up the first Pokeball he saw. He held it up and looked at Professor Oak with an inquisitive look.
Oak
That's Bulbasaur, a grass type Pokemon.
Mitchell tossed the ball behind him and it hit the ground pressing the center button open. The Bulbasaur stood there puzzled and looked up at Matt. He walked over to his feet and nudged them.
Oak
(watching this)
I think he likes you Matt. You want him?
Matt
Sure, I'll take Bulbasaur.
Matt picked up the Pokeball and began tossing it up in the air and catching it.
Mitchell picked up a second Pokeball.
Mitchell
What about this one?
Oak
That's a Squirtle.
Mitchell
Lame...
Mitchell tosses the ball over his shoulder.
Nolan catches it.
Nolan
Hey don't hate on Squirtle! (looks at Professor Oak) I want this one.
Oak
Very well Nolan, that one is yours.
Mitchell grabs the third Pokeball and holds it up.
Mitchell
Is this one Charmander?
Oak
Yes that is Charmander. Do you want him?
Mitchell
Yes! I will call him Mr Burns.
Nolan
That's a stupid nickname.
Mitchell
Well I bet he can beat your Squirtle.
The two begin walking towards each other.
Professor Oak
Listen, if you two want to battle, can you please do it outside?
Mitchell
Let's go outside then.
Nolan
Fine by me.
Matt watches the two leave and approaches Professor Oak.
Matt
So Professor, how long have you been doing this?
Oak
Matt, I need to get back to work and I strongly urge you to begin your journey. I'll be glad to talk to you another time, Now I'm kind of busy trying to examine this Master Ball.
Matt
Alright, Ill come back here then and with strong Pokemon.
Oak
I look forward to it.
Matt exits the building and Professor Oak follows him out and waves goodbye to them.
Oak
Take care.
The three were standing outside of the first route.
Mitchell
You two can't go this way, I'm going this way.
Matt
You do realize we all three have to go this way right?
Nolan
Well I'm going first then.
A somewhat chubby kid runs up behind them.
Kid
Hey guys, I'm Rob its nice to meet you. You wanna see my starter Eevee?
Nolan
I'm outta here.
Mitchell
Yeah me two.
Matt stands there and looks at the kid.
Matt
Eevee huh? Wanna battle?
Rob
A Pokemon battle? YES!
Rob sends the Eevee following him out towards Matt who's Bulbasaur runs out to meet the Eevee.
Rob
Eevee, Tail Whip.
Eevee whips Bulbasaur with his tail.
Rob
That didn't seem to do any damage. That sounds a lot more painful than tackle.
Matt
Yeah whatever... Bulbasaur Tackle!
Bulbasaur lunges forward and tackles Eevee.
Rob
Alright Eevee, Helping Hand.
Eevee stands there not moving.
Rob
Eevee why aren't you doing anything?
Matt
Bulbasaur, Tackle!
Bulbasaur lunges forward once again and Tackled Eevee. Eevee stumbles around before finally falling over and collapsing.
Matt walks towards his Bulbasaur as Rob cradles his fainted Eevee.
Matt
You have a lot to learn kid. Sorry I can't teach you, I have my own stuff to do.
Matt walks off with Bulbasaur following him.