Hey everyone! It's sandypickle! I decided to make my first fanfic be an amourshipping story. This is my first fanfic as you already know so please don't be too hard. I am definitely open to any constructive criticism and advice. Tell me what you guys think! If you don't like it, well that's your opinion! Hopefully you guys will like my first story. This is only the first chapter (obviously) so sorry if it's a bit short. I will try and update as soon as I can. I try to write my chapters ahead of time so I can update often. If you don't see an update for some time, then it is because I am busy with school/sports and I haven't gotten the time to upload or write a new chapter or it's because I simply just plain forgot... xD well here we go! Reviews are encouraged. I want to know what you guys think of my writing.

NOTE: Sorry for any OOCness, trust me I know my characters, but that doesn't mean I will keep them in character. Also I know the idea of this kind of story might be a bit cliché, but I thought that this would be an okay idea :) enjoy, please no flames

Chapter 1

Taxes and Life Saving

There is a kingdom that existed deep in the region of Kalos. This land was known as the Land of Lumiose, ruled by King Aaron, accompanied by his wife, Queen Grace, and their 20-year old daughter Princess Serena. She was a beautiful and elegant princess. She loved to Ryhorn Race and she made Pokevision videos with her Pokemon. The kingdom is advancing in technology, but still holds onto old traditions. People from the low class district usually won't have devices like a Pokedex, but they do have Pokeballs. Those are free and each family from the lower district gets ten a month, the middle class families get fifteen a month, and the upper class families get thirty-five a month.

During the day, Princess Serena like to look down at the homes and districts. The kingdom had three districts: the upper class, close to the castle of the Royal Family. The middle class, just outside of the upper class district. These people were average. This district is where the kingdom's main market was located. And finally, the district farthest away from the castle, the lower class district. The people of the lower class owned their own farms and lived off their crops for food and the River of Aris for water. They didn't have much money. There was no meat that was eaten in this land because the people didn't want to harm the Pokemon so everyone was generally in good shape and were strong.

In the lower district, we see Ash Ketchum, a young, 20-year old boy with his mother, Delia Ketchum. Ash's clothes always had rips and holes and the colors were faded. He always had his same worn out news boy cap. His family couldn't afford other clothes. He lived alone with his mother and his best-friend Pikachu. Ash's father, Red Ketchum, has been dead for seventeen years now. He was executed by the Queen because he was accused of stealing sacks of grain from the other residents of the land. He was later found innocent, though after his death. It was discovered that he was framed. The person that had framed him was never found and the death of Red was long forgotten, but not by his wife, Delia. Ash has heard this story, but it hasn't affected much of his life because he was too young to remember.

Delia had called Ash to come inside the house. "Here Ash, take this." She said as she handed him a small envelope.

"This envelope is this month's taxes to the Royal Family. I want you to deliver this yourself for I am growing old and have become too weak to travel to the castle on my own." She explained.

Ash took the envelope from his mother's hands and studied it. "Okay mother, I shall deliver this to the castle." He said.

His mother then handed him a small pouch. "This has food in case you get hungry on the way." She tells him.

"Thanks, Mom."

Ash head out the door waving good-bye to his mother with his best friend, Pikachu, on his shoulder. Ash had become friends with Pikachu when he was a young boy.

(Flashback)

The sky was gray with clouds overhead. Ash was told to bring all the Pokemon into the barn to protect them from the rain. As he finished, he headed towards his house, but stopped when a small yellow Pokemon walked out of the bush. It was a Pikachu. Ash had never seen a Pikachu before. The Pokemon that his family owned mainly consisted of Miltanks, Ponytas, Rapidashes, Eevees, Skiddos, and Gogoats, but not one Pikachu had been seen.

"Hi. I'm Ash," he said as he bent down to eye level with the Pikachu.

"Pika?" The small Pikachu responded. Suddenly, a small growl from its stomach was heard. Ash realized that it must've been a wild Pokemon.

"Oh, you must be hungry. Wait here!" Ash quickly ran inside and grabbed a small bowl of Pokemon food that his mother made and brought it to the Pikachu.

The Pikachu hesitated, but then grabbed a piece of the food. After swallowing the food, the Pikachu screamed with joy. "Pika Pikachu!" it exclaimed. The small mouse Pokemon danced around happily and small sparks were jumping off its cheeks.

Pikachu then jumped onto Ash's shoulder showing Ash that it wanted to stay with him.

They have been best-friends ever since. Pikachu usually helps keep the other Pokemon under control and keeps them company.

(End Flashback)

As Ash arrives at the castle, he is greeted by a servant. "Good afternoon. What may I do for you?" The servant asked.

"Good afternoon, I am here to deliver this envelope to the Royal Family." Ash said. "Right this way, sir," the servant responds. Ash was taken to a room where the King and Queen are sitting.

As he arrives, admiring the marble floors, he bows down to them. "Good afternoon. I am here to deliver my family's taxes."

Just then, Princess Serena appeared at the top of the stairs from where her bedroom is. Ash bowed down to her and greeted her. "Good afternoon, Princess Serena." Ash said. "Mm.." she responded as she walked down the stairs and into a different room.

Ash turned his attention back to the King and Queen and held out the envelope the envelope his mother gave him, to the Queen. The Queen responded with a cold, stern look on her face. "Servant! Please take the envelope from this boy's hand and hand it to me. You know how I am with touching filthy peasants like this."

Ash blushed and looked away in embarrassment. The servant took the envelope from his 'filthy hands' and handed it to the queen. The king ignored his wife's comment and went back to reading his book. The princess appeared again and walked up the stairs, but as she was walking up, she tripped and fell over the edge, towards the ground. Ash quickly ran towards the falling princess and jumped to catch her...

So what did you guys think? Do you like it? Do you love it? Do you think it's a complete abomination and I need to remove this story, get permanently banned then delete my account? I'm open to your guys' thoughts although I could go without the flames.