A/N: Damn it…they'll be here any minute now…OH! Hi…uhhh…I'm Luxfer and welcome to my first fanfic ever! nervous laugh I'll just…inches closer toward exit leave so you can enjoy, ok? VAMOOS

Random Person: By the way, since the Author was TOO DAMN LAZY, he put the descriptions in the interviews…please don't kill me…AHHH! Runs away

Disclaimer: I do not own any part of the Pokemon series. This is only a fanfic, nothing else. Don't read into it…I…ok, I'll just shut up now.

A Whole New World

Chapter 1: His Journey Begins

By: Luxfer

It was just another peaceful night in Goldenrod city. The street lights were on, giving off a pleasant, calming light. The streets were chock-full of people from all around the world, for the Goldenrod department store was having yet another sale ('Get your Pokedolls here, limited time offer!').

"Mommy! I want my Phanpy doll now!"

"Aren't the stars just beautiful honey?"

"Young man, you are going to-

"HIKARU LEONARDO TSUKASA, GET YOUR REAR DOWN TO DINNER THIS INSTANT!"

As people started noticing where the threat was coming from, said house was erupting with all the stomping and shouting a mother could make ('DON'T MAKE ME COME UP THERE YOUNG MAN!'). The people smart enough to look up at the windows noticed a dark silhouette against the banana yellow curtains, pulling (presumably by the ear) a young boy.

"Making me come all the way up there, only to drag your…(they tried going down the stairs)sorry…(the teen tries his best to ward off his mother)butt…(she wins and he gets a slap upside the head)to dinner!"

Ignoring the seriousness of the situation, a street vendor shouted "MOON STONE FOR SALE!", and soon enough, the atmosphere of a busy and happy city came back to Goldenrod.

Meanwhile, the very angry mother was busy scolding her only child, who at the moment was rubbing the spot where his head and his mother's hand came into contact.

"What were you doing up their, Hikaru? What in the world could stop you from listening to me?" exclaimed the mother, eating some sushi.

The boy answered, wary that his answer could mean the difference between a simple dinner and a dangerous one. "There…there was this very important battle online…" His mother glared at him. The boy tried to explain the seriousness and importance of this battle, but in doing so, sealed his fate; "There was a Blaziken fighting a Charizard! It was a one-time thing! There may never be another battle like that until I'm--

He never got to say how old he would be before it would happen again, because, at that time, his mother just started shouting again, this time, upon discovering the cause of her boy's disobedience, starting the old speech of his career decision.

"POKEMON AGAIN! How many times have I told you, Pokemon will not put food on the table! If your father knew about this, I'm sure he would say the same thing! You are a very bright boy! You may be a lawyer, doctor, or…"

Seeing that his mother wouldn't stop, he tuned out of this world. Rolling his eyes every once in a while, he thought to himself; Why does Mother detest Pokemon so much? If only she had experienced the thrill of battling, or the joy of raising one. Looks like she's going to filibuster again. Is this the fifth time this week? Why is she acting up now? Is it because the Pokemon event is nearing? Panicking, he thought the darkest thought that might be able to stop him from becoming a Pokemon trainer: Did she know?

After half an hour of ranting on, Sakura Tsukasa looked to Hikaru, to see if he was listening or not. However, upon seeing the horror upon his face (which had nothing to do with her chidings), she relented just a bit. Sigh. Maybe letting him go on his way is better.

"C'mon Hikaru! Cheer up! What's wrong? Are you sick?" The worried mother checked his forehead's heat against her own.

"No mom! Get off! I'm fine!" said Hikaru, now fighting his mother.

Convinced that Hikaru was concealing something from her, she gave him one of her famous "X-Ray glances". In actuality, it was just a piercing gaze. But it made anyone spit out the truth, if they weren't careful enough.

"Are you sure, Hikaru?" said the cunning mother.

Hikaru gulped. Of course he knew what this was, even New Bark Town has heard of Sakura Tsukasa's "X-Ray glances". Choosing his words carefully, he said "I'm fine, mom. Sheesh, you would think I was five or something, with all this worrying."

This statement, followed by another "X-Ray glance", seemed to satisfy Sakura.

"Okay then Hikaru. Go to sleep now Hikaru."

"What? But…why? It's only 8!"

Sakura sighed, ready to display her cunning. While washing the dishes, she said "You don't want to be late for your interview with Professor Shaker, do you?"

Stunned, Hikaru stared at his mother, lost for words. She knew…Oh my God, she knew!

Seeing the shocked expression on her son's face, she smiled. He actually thought he could fool me?

"C'mon Hikaru!" said a laughing Sakura. "Did you seriously think your mom was old? I saw you go to the department store and buy Pokeballs and a belt."

She knew…she knew…she knew…

"All I had to do was ask Professor Shaker if you had a reservation or not." Smiling, Sakura looked on to Hikaru, waiting for his expression and reply.

"Mom…please…let me go! Please!" exclaimed a begging Hikaru, on his knees.

Sakura pretended to think hard. "Well…" Let's see what he'll do.

"PLEASE MOM! I REALLY, REALLY WANT TO GO! I haven't begged you like this ever since I wanted lessons from Professor Shaker, so please!"

Sakura still wanted to toy with her son some more. Pretending to have made a decision, she put on a scowl and opened her mouth, in a mock manner of trying to talk.

Upon seeing her reaction, Hikaru lost all hope. Maybe one last try…Please mom…

Bursting into tears, Hikaru shouted "PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!" Hikaru coughed.

Sakura, after noticing her son's extreme reaction, decided that enough was enough. She quickly kneeled down next to Hikaru, worried and heart tearing itself apart for her son.

Soothing her son, she said "Sh, sh, sh, Hikaru! Calm down…I was going to let you go!"

After hearing these words, Hikaru looked up to meet his mother's misty blue eyes. He croaked "Rea-hic-lly?"

Sakura nodded.

Immediately upon seeing her answer, his face radiated with utmost joy. I'm going! I'm going! I'm going!

Sigh. Ahh…kids…I wonder what spurred him to go. What was making him go so badly? Sakura thought about her son's wanting. Did he know about…him? Upon thinking about him, she nearly cried. The mere memory of him still brought pain to her heart. No. He can't have. Oh well. I gotta help Hikaru go on his way…

Hikaru, leaping and jumping in joy, didn't even hear his mother's yelling (HIKARU!). I'm going! I'm really going!

"Hikaru! Even if I let you go, Professor Shaker might not let you! You have to prepare for tomorrow!"

Hikaru stopped mid-jump, ending up on the floor with a bruised knee. Oh yeah…I have to study!

"And I'm going to help you study." Picking Hikaru up from the floor, she led him up to his room.

Hikaru's room was decorated, unapproved by Sakura, inside and out with Pokemon. Pokemon posters, Pokemon featured computer, Pokemon featured game consoles, even Pokemon bed sheets. Imagine! What inside of him could make this kid love Pokemon so much?

Have to study now! Maybe that battle can wait…I'll ask Terry to burn me the episode. Wait…how is mom gonna help me? He looked up to Sakura.

"How will you help me study, mom?"

"Oh, I know a thing or two myself about Pokemon, believe it or not." Sakura was grinning.

"Really? I don't believe you…"

"Okay. Then tell me, how would a critical hit be calculated into a hit?"

Hikaru was stumped. Stumped. Him, Hikaru! Pokemon gaming legend, featured in 3 magazines as Pokemon rising star trainer. All he could do was hang open his mouth and stare at his mother.

"Don't know, eh? Well, you would have to multiply 1.5 into the hit's regular damage, including weakness, defense/special defense and attack/special attack. Do you believe me now?" Sakura smirked.

Hikaru could only stare, unbelievingly, at his mother. She's my mother!

A/N: Whew…that was a long run for my first chapter in my first fanfic. If you guys tried guessing who the mother was like…You go ahead and do that…it's not that hard, the adjective is in there, for damn sake.

InTeRvIeW!

Luxfer: Since it is quite traditional to have an interview with the characters, here we are! May we welcome the guest, HIKARU TSUKASA!

Hikaru: Whe…where am I?

Luxfer: grin you're in my world now…anyway, how do you do? Can you describe yourself?

Hikaru: I am about to be 13, meaning I can officially be a trainer. I'm around 5"4', so I'm pretty content. My most prized possession would have to be my cap, which is my only memento of my father. My hobbies include Pokemon-sitting, Pokemon games, Pokemon books…basically, anything Pokemon!

Luxfer: Good, good…now now, don't go off the deep end!

Hikaru: So, AUTHOR, why did you make me out like a spoiled brat?

Luxfer: SweatUhh…oh that! You know how it is! The big guy upstairs wants something done, you do it, right?

Hikaru: Clenches fistsGrrr…

Luxfer: I uh…got to go…

RUN

A/N2: Hey people! Here's a preview of the second chapter, CURSE YOU SPARROW!!

"You mean….I have to actually battle things?"

"Of course! It's easy…look watch. Here, let me have your Totodile for a sec."

Ted handed Hikaru his Totodile.

"Okay…Hey Totodile! Remember me? Okay, listen up Ted! You have to command your Pokemon to fight! They're not allowed to use moves themselves, unless they are wild. So here…TOTODILE! WATER GUN 'IM!"

L8er!