Pokemon Genesis

by Jedd Shual-Iyiste

Jedd, Garon, and Arak are the first to try out the new Pokemon Game. But the game quickly becomes a reality as the 3 are brought into the Pokemon Universe. At long last, the trio are about to set out and are introduced to the menaces of the Region.

1. Jedd: Pokemon Genesis

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.

Pokemon Genesis.
By Jedd Shual-Iyiste.

Jedd sat on the bench, finishing off the last of his hot cocoa. Winter had come and he really didn't want to be outside, but he had agreed to wait, and wait he would. Albeit unwillingly. And grudgingly. And cold. And unwantingly. And frigidly. And angrily if Garon and Arak didn't show up soon...And chilly. DAMN, was it chilly!

Shivering, he breathed down the collar of his large winter jacket, which covered a jean jacket vest, which covered an orange sweater, which was worn over a long sleeved white shirt with the words, "Most guys get the girls phone numbers. I get the restraining orders."

Cold was definitely evil. One of the most evil things in the world.

Shoving his hands in his pockets, his fingers brushed the bright orange GameBoy in his pocket. He had been told to bring it, and if what Garon had said was true, then it'd definitely be worth bringing.

Lightning flashed overhead, followed by a loud rumble of thunder. Raising his gaze up to the dark clouds, he glared at them for daring to bring a chilling light rain down on the area even though he was under an overhang, and had an umbrella.

"HEY JEDD!" a female voice yelled out.

Turning, Jedd saw a girl with shoulder length purple hair running towards him. Waving, he turned to face Arak as she came to a stop in front of him, gasping for breath, "Thought I wouldn't make it."

Jedd gave a chuckle, "Bah. Garon hasn't even shown up yet, so you certainly can't be held late."

Arak smiled and sat by the taller boy, "And you're early as always. I don't get how you can do it."

Jedd grinned and pulled back multiple sleeves to reveal a digital watch on his wrist, "I keep it ten minutes fast and go by that time."

Arak rolled her eyes, "And why is it on your right hand? It goes on your other hand."

Jedd merely stuck his tongue out at her as a third person ran towards the two. The two sat there and watched Garon jog under the overhang and come to a stop next to them, "Hey Arak, hey Dolt."

Arak nodded and Jedd flipped him off. Jerking his arm, he brought it between his side and Arak's attempt to elbow him, while using his other hand to block Garon's light punch at him. Then, before the two could continue their double team, he half rolled, half stood as he moved away from them.

Chuckling, he looked to Garon, "So, what's the big secret? Dragging us out in the stinking frigid weather?"

Garon and Arak exchanged a glance and shook their heads. Garon said, "Jedd, it's only 70 degrees!"

"Yes. Like I said, stinking frigid weather! Call me when it's 120!"

Arak rolled her eyes, "You'll still be wearing the damn jacket."

Jedd grinned, "Your point? Now," he looked to Garon, "Why'd you have us come out here?"

Garon gave Jedd a look, "I told you over the phone, Dolt!"

Jedd shrugged, "You were talking, so I wasn't listening."

"You knew to come here!" Arak countered.

Jedd smirked and knelt on one knee in front of Arak, "Truth is, I used my vast spy network to learn that you'd be coming here. I only came to confess my undying secret love for-" at that point, Arak calmly planted the sole of her foot in Jedd's face.

Jedd fell backwards as Arak rubbed her foot, "Damn it, I think I broke my foot on his damned hard head!"

Jedd, who was laughing, and being stared at by all the people that were passing by, said between his laughs, "Serves you... right?"

Garon now stood over him, his foot raised, "You hurt my girl's foot? You must pay!"

Jedd reached into his pocket and pulled out 70 cents in loose change, "This payment enough?"

Garon laughed, "NO!" But he put his foot down... on the ground... and helped pull Jedd back up.

Chuckling, the three sat down on the bench as the sky flashed with lightning. As he sat down, Garon pulled out three small red and blue boxes. Jedd practically drooled as he stared at the box he was given.

The box was of the new Pokemon game: Pokemon Genesis. With the title written in golden letters across the top, it had written just below it in silver letter: Discover the reality of the Genesis Lake. On the red half of the box a Charizard glared in anger at the pokemon on the blue half, a Gyarados.

Flipping the box over, he quickly read the words and summary:

"The region of Waynaru has finally been authorized to hold its own Pokemon League Championship. Choose TWO, not just one, but TWO different starting pokemon from fifty selectable pokemon and your starting town will be based on the types you choose! Discover if the rumor that the Genesis Lake holds the secret of life in it is true, or simply another rumor. Fight much more challenging Gym Battles. Join in cooperative play, for the first time, with other Pokemon Trainers. Fight for the good of the land, or for the good of yourself. There is no one way in this all new Pokemon Game: Pokemon Genesis!"

Jedd realized he was drooling. Glancing over at Garon and Arak, he saw Arak still reading the back. Garon, having most likely all ready read the back when he got the games, was all ready opening his and looking at the game itself.

He and his friends had been waiting for about two months now since Garon had one the Pokemon Contest that let him get these three games for free, before they even hit the shelves. He had been rereading every article he could about the game. Two starting pokemon, including his own precious Growlithe, and even a Ponyta! AND the game itself came with a built in, new technology wireless adaptor. Up to five people could play on the same adventure, and it had a ten mile radius. It was unbelievable.

Opening the box, he pulled out the game and the instruction booklet. Arak opened her just after him and the three looked at each other. Immediately, they each pulled out a GameBoy Double XX.

Slipping the Pokemon Genesis cartridge into the XX, Jedd flicked the power switch on. Immediately the GameBoy Double XX logo appeared, followed by Copyright info. Then the battle scene struck.

Charizard flew across the sky, the ground disappearing beneath him as he flew across the ocean. Then a Gyarados lunged out of the water, trying to bite at the flying Pokemon. Dodging, Charizard flew to the side, a hyper beam all ready charging in his mouth.

Seeing this, the Gyarados also began charging his own hyper beam. Letting the two attacks loose at the same time, the hyper beams collided in a show of lights and smoke, from which the words, Pokemon Genesis, appeared. Gyarados and Charizard appeared on either side of the words and the command, Press Start, began flashing.

Hitting the start button, the screen faded dark, then lit up. A list of pokemon slid into view and Jedd felt his jaw drop at the selection. Glancing at the others, he saw them look at each other, then back at him.

Arak shook her head, "No... damn... way."

Garon grinned, "All the old starter Pokemon, save for Pikachu, and they've got a Pichu there as replacement!"

Arak spoke up again, "Eevee, Aron, Magikarp, Abra..."

Jedd jumped and shouted, "GROWLITHE AND PONYTA!"

Garon laughed, "One guess on his starting team!"

Arak smiled, shaking her head again, "He'd be a fire trainer, no contest."

Jedd laughed maniacally as he stared at the two names that were lit, with the question, "Is this correct? YES/NO" Hitting the yes option, Jedd watched the screen grow dark, then another question popped up, "Are you going in alone, or with other Trainers? ALONE/COMPANY" Hitting COMPANY, the screen went dark and then popped up again, this time saying it was waiting for connection to be made.

Jedd glanced at the others, who were still looking through all the pokemon, and groaned in agony, "If you two don't hurry, I'm going to start this thing without you!"

Garon glared at him, "Screw you! I got one pokemon, I just need another. And there's no starting without ME! I GOT the games!"

Arak chuckled, "And one guess, the Pokemon you got is a Charmander"

Garon grinned and nodded at Arak, "Hell yeah!"

Arak looked back at the screen, "Well, I got a Pichu, and I'm thinking of Eevee."

Garon's gaze snapped back at the screen, "Eevee! He'll become my Umbreon!"

Jedd rolled his eyes as he tapped his foot, "Hurrrry!"

Arak stuck her tongue out, and hit a button, "There, Pichu and Eevee."

Garon and Arak looked at their screens, hit a couple buttons, then Jedd's GBXX beeped. Looking down, he saw the words, "Enter Name?"

Scrolling through the letters, he typed in his name, and the was asked, "Do you want to play with Garon and Arak?"

Hitting yes, again, he watched the others hit a button, then the screen, went dark... then the shit hit the fan. Almost literally.

A scream made Jedd look up and what he saw made the blood run cold. There was a van heading right at them, tires now screeching as the driver tried to get the vehicle to stop.

The three quickly got up and began running out the path of the van. With a sickening crunching sound of metal on metal, the van slammed into the spot where the three were just sitting. Lightning crashed overhead, threatening to let down rain as the three stared at the near death experience. The van came to a stop, and a guy with a bottle of alcohol stepped out.

The three stared at him, unable to believe the sight, when the second pile of shit hit the fan.

A drop of water hit Jedd square on the nose, causing him to look up in time to see the flash of light hit the three of them as the lightning hit the ground. Then there was nothing else.