Hello everyone, I figured I could handle alternating between ZiE and a second story so I would like to present my take on the Pokemon adventure.

Now I wanted to say this now, I won't be using the games as a strict guideline. Basically, if a pokemon would learn a move in any stage of it's evolution, then it can use it. Keep in mind certain moves won't work correctly until they evolve (example: torchic and sky uppercut)

This will be the same character from my other story so if you want to know how he looks then just use ZiE as a reference.

Now same other story I would love oc submissions, but this will probably have a limit put in place.

If you want to submit a character then I need a basic description, final team of six, starting Pokemon and a list of legendary Pokemon you would want to use.

Now I already have one oc from my good friend cake mix, I have decided to have multiple "main" characters.

If you want to be a main companion or rival then submit an oc before chapter 15 or so. I will say when oc submissions are closed.

Thank you for reading and have an awesome day.

Chapter 1

I awoke to the inside of a hospital room. I panicked; I had tubes hooked up to a weird mask on my face. There was a machine pushing liquid into my arms.

I wanted out; I could see a nurse standing outside the room talking to a doctor. I needed her to hear me so I tried to move my arm. After a couple of minutes I was able to lift it.

I then swung it limply into the table next to my bed sending it clattering to the floor. I saw her jump with a start then turn to my bed, her eyes going wide.

She yelled down the hall and within a minute I was surrounded by several doctors, all of them taking off my attachments and asking me questions.

I couldn't understand what was happening, they were talking too fast. One person said something about a miracle but I couldn't hear anything.

I was now dressed in a hospital gown and sitting in the room alone. I could see the nurse and one of the doctors talking in the hallway.

The nurse entered and with a nervous nod to the doctor, started explaining what happened, she said I had run outside when a wild golem attacked me and knocked me unconscious.

I had been in the hospital for three days. Then how come I can't remember any of this? She led me to a bathroom where I changed into my old clothes. Just some faded jeans and a black t-shirt.

I noticed the clothes she gave me were very small and tight. "Excuse me but, why are these so small? Aren't they mine?" she seems a little put off by my question at first.

"Well…they shrunk when we washed them, I do apologize." Well it's not a big deal; I can get bigger ones from home I guess.

Now, what was I doing the other day? As I get closer to the entrance I notice an older man around his mid-forties. He has a lab coat and is holding a silver briefcase in his arms.

The nurse rushes up to him and whispers something in his ear. I see his face drain of color as he notices me and takes in what she is saying.

He briskly walks up to me and pulls me into a tight hug; I can feel him shudder against me. I think he's crying. "It's good to see you're ok Zach."

"I can guess you are a professor from your coat. Do you know what happened to me? I can't remember what I was doing the day the Golem attacked me. And I don't remember the incident."

*sigh* "You had taken a great deal of force to your head Zachary. It's no surprise you lost memory of the attack. And your parents are…..on a trip. They are researchers, they are sorry they couldn't stay for you waking up but it is an important study."

"Oh… ok then. Well thank you for telling me that. I forgot they left often to go study Pokemon." Did they? I don't know….. "Well still, do you know what I was doing that day?"

"Why, you were coming to see me of course. You finally decided to start your adventure and I was going to give you a Pokemon companion."

"But professor, isn't that a little old for starting? I'm already sixteen, most trainers start at ten or eleven, don't they?" this was strange.

"Ahh..Yes, well you were not very enthusiastic about exploring the wilds. Your father finally convinced you it would be more exciting than sitting at home."

That sounds about right. I'm not too fond of the outdoors anyways. Well I may as well continue what I set out to do, but I need to pack my essentials.

"Let's go to my lab, it's just nearby. I have things ready for trainers starting out. And everyone will be happy to see you made a quick recovery."

I walked along with the professor, getting several bewildered but happy looks as I passed people by. The same held true while entering his lab, I even had an assistant run up and hug me.

"Now here is a survival bag with several potions, pokeballs, clothes, blankets, a tent, medicine, ointment and a camping set. All you need to do is pick a Pokemon to start your journey with."

Wow, he is good. "Ok that's great professor, what are the options?" he pulls out the three pokeballs he had in his silver briefcase.

"There is the fire type Torchic, the water type Mudkip, and the grass type Treecko." He said as he threw the three small red and white orbs into the air.

A beam of light flashed and connected to the ground, releasing three small animals in front of me. First a bright red and orange bird. A small blue amphibious thing with a head fin, and a large gecko with a red belly and neck.

They were all looking around curiously. Then their eyes settled on me. "Do they talk professor?" he laughed lightly at my question. I don't see what's so funny.

"Why of course they do. They speak, but they don't say anything we understand. Only certain Pokemon can communicate with humans through telekinesis."

The Torchic ruffled up her feathers, "we talk all the time, but nobody ever listens."

Then it was the Mudkip, "I don't care, I'm just happy to get out of that ball for a while. It's soooooo boring."

Finally I heard the Treecko, "Well it's no use either of you complaining, not like Mungo here can understand us."

I was rather offended at this comment, I hadn't done anything to upset this Treecko "And who are you calling Mungo?" the Treecko's mouth dropped open, letting his blade of grass fall out.

I noticed the professor staring at me oddly. "Zach, why are you talking to the Pokemon like that? Do you need to lie down?"

I felt just fine, but by the professor's worried look I'm guessing that I did something that wasn't normal."I'm fine professor. I thought Iheard him mumble something is all." I cast a meaningful glance at the Treecko.

"Well if your sure. Anyway, if your ready make your choice." I scan over the three young Pokemon for a moment.

"professor, would it be ok with you if I brought these three to my home for a little while to see how I get along with them?" I looked down at the three Pokemon, they seemed rather excited at the idea.

"That would be fine. If your going to be going on a long journey with one of them you should get to know them a little first." I could see the Torchic was very excited to be going out, while the other two were rather less so.

I wave goodbye to the professor as I walk away, the three little Pokemon trailing behind me. I can hear them carrying on their conversation. probably best to keep the whole "understanding pokemon" thing private.

We walk into my house and i close the door after them. "Ok, now I want you to be honest with me. can you understand all humans?" They all nod "Now can humans understand you?"

"Nope, I haven't met a human who could listen to me before." so that means that I am different, I can understand them.

Then how come I can? Is it because of the accident? "Ok well apparently I'm different so, we can talk to each other."

The Treecko jumps up now "So you can understand us! I knew it wasn't a coincidence." I walk over to my couch and flop down, I notice a layer of dust rises up as I do.

Well, never did clean the place so I'm not surprised. *sigh* "Anyway, you guys wanna introduce yourselves? I'm gonna need to take one of you with me so I'd rather know you first."

The Treecko spoke up first "I'm Takeda, I like to sleep in the high branches when I'm not practicing." he seemed rather proud of himself, but he was calm which was something I could appreciate.

Then the Mudkip started hopping up and down, drawing my attention "Hi, my name is Marshall. I love swimming and playing in the mud!" I'll admit that he was adorable but, he seemed to be a little too playful for me.

I saw the Torchic sitting next to my leg. "And what about you? Can i know your name?" she looks up at me with a slight surprise. I pat the spot next to me for her to sit.

She jumps up and snuggled into the cushions "My name is Clair. It's nice to meet you." She keeps her head down, this one interests me.

"Well it's nice to meet you three as well. How about you three spend the night here and we'll go back tomorrow?" I receive a resounding yes from the group.

-scene- dark alley unknown town

"So will you finish the job? Come on G, do this and your debt is repaid." The man in the dark coat and shaded glasses gave a deep sigh. "Fine, I'll do it. You know i hate doing jobs on kids."

-next day, scene- Zach's bedroom

I open my eyes and i can feel a presence on my chest. I glance down to see Clair sleeping on me. Then there's Marshall and Takeda curled up by my feet.

"Wake up everybody, it's time to go see the professor." Clair is the first one up, she opens her eyes and looks straight at me."AHHH! i-I didn't mean to..."

"No please it's' ok, you weren't a bother. Could you please wake up those two for me Clair?" she sits up and moves to the other two, rearing back and pecking them on the head.

I grab my bag of supplies and head downstairs to get my shoes. after a few moments i hear them all come down together. "let's go!" i find my music player by the door as we leave.

We reach the professor's place after a half hour or so. i live a little out-of-town. "Hey Prof! I'm ready to start my journey." He walks out from the back with a wide grin.

"I am so proud to finally hear you say that. Now who will you be bringing with you?" I looked down at the three little Pokemon, i have begun to like their company already.

"I'm sorry i can't take all of you. (Pause) I will be taking little Clair here Professor." I glance down indicating the Torchic. As i look we lock eyes and i can see she was beginning to cry.

"Would you like to join me?" i kneel as i ask Clair's permission. Without warning she jumps into my arms. I can take that as a yes i suppose.

The other two seem disappointed, but not terribly so. "Don't worry you two, we can all hang out when I'm done with my journey, i promise."

The professor walks up to me, pressing his hand into my shoulder. "Now i can see you off on your great journey, but you did just get out of the hospital so i want you to rest for today and leave tomorrow morning."

That seems good, i pick up Clair and walk back to my house. I figure I'll just get to know her a bit better before we leave. "So Clair, how long you been with the Prof?"

I hear the familiar crunching of my boots on the gravel path to my house. "Around a year or so. the other two were caught two months back."

Wow, that's horrible. why wouldn't anyone take her for a whole year?! "Well, now we can go exploring around the forests and swamps together. Have a real adventure to tell about."

"Now i should ask, do you want to take on the gyms? if you don't i won't mind, you're the one fighting after all." she got real quiet as we got into the house.

She seemed to have found her answer as i plopped myself on my couch."Well, i don't really enjoy fighting but, i can see it's important for me to grow and learn."

"Ok then i'll respect your choices. We can take on the gyms when your ready. Maybe put you in a few contests." Our conversation continued on with small things until we were ready to crawl into bed.

Hey guys! i hope you enjoyed chapter 1 of Walking the Path. i know, not the most original name but still, until i get a better one this will be the one i use.

Leave a review or PM me with any ideas or suggestion you may have. i am always happy to have an oc submission so feel free to ask.

Have a great day everybody and don't forget i will be alternating between this and Zach in Equestria chapters.