AKCC here! For this fanfic, I'm trying my best to combine the anime, manga, and game universe into one! So canon characters in each universe will be turned into one. For example, Ash is the main reincarnation of Red in the anime so he will be Ash in here, but he will retain elements of Red from Pokespe in here. In other words, he will be dense.

I will also add every characters from the Pokespe manga. If they have no other counterpart, I will make up names for them.

I am also adding my own OC in here. If you read my other story, A Twist in Life, then you would know who she is.

I am not the best with grammar, so don't point out every mistake I have.

With all that out of the way, may I now present, Runaway Life! After the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. If I did, Pokespe would be made into an anime.


Chapter One

The only sounds I could hear was my panting breath and my feet slapping against the concrete sidewalks of Saffron City. That and the deafening screams of hundreds of fans.

I took a sharp right into one of the many alleyways embedded in the city. I pushed myself against the wall as I tried to catch my breath.

"Do you think they're gone?" I asked to my partner on my shoulder.

"Pi pikachu pi." my faithful partner, Pikachu replied.

"Who knew winning all of the Pokemon Leagues in the regions would give me this kind of attention?" I sighed.

"Chu pika pi." Pikachu looked at me.

"And I thought this disguise will help me." I said as I stuffed my long black hair back into my hat. I buttoned my my long beige trench coat and pushed back the sunglasses that were in the tip of my nose nearer to my chocolate brown eyes.

"Pika pi." Pikachu shook her head. I didn't blame her though. Wearing this type of clothing during summer in a hot city might drive a lot of attention. We could've not been spotted if Pikachu wasn't stubborn and got in her pokeball just until we got out of the city. But no, she didn't since she hated being inside her pokeball. Since she was out on my shoulder, everyone could see the heart-shaped mark at the end of her tail and everyone just figured out that it was me.

"At least we got rid of them." I sighed.

Just as I had a moment to relax, I had someone shout 'There she is!' and I turned to see another mob of people coming through the alley.

"Or not!" I exclaimed as I started running in the opposite direction.

"Pi pika pi!" Pikachu exclaimed as she clung onto my shoulder as if her life depended on it. And it did.

"It's your fault for getting us in this mess! If you just got into your pokeball for just a minute, than we wouldn't be in this mess so don't you dare complain!" I exclaimed as I ran away from the hordes of fans.

I ran ahead of the fans until I couldn't make out anyone individually. I stopped at a T-section where there was a street in front and to the left of me. I panted as I placed my hands on my knees, but I heard shouts get louder from behind, in front, and to the left of me. I'm surrounded!

Just as I started to panic, I felt someone grab my hand and yank me into an alley to my right. Another hand covered my mouth while the other had a firm grip on my hand.

"Stay quiet. I'm not going to hurt you, just helping you." a voice whispered into my ear. I looked over to my shoulder to Pikachu who nodded. Since she's not sparking electricity from her cheeks, this guy may not be bad at all.

I heard fans pass and when they were gone, I was able to sigh a breath of relief. But whosoever hand was still over my mouth. I scowled since the guy who saved me still hasn't let go of me.

"Good they're gone." the guy sighed.

I frailed around in his grasp until I broke free. "What the hell?" I exclaimed as I turned around to face him.

"Is that what you said to the guy who just saved your life?" he said casually. He looked about my age with short black hair and blue-greyish eyes. He placed his hand in his jeans and leaned back onto the side of a building with a grin on his face.

"Fine. That was rather rude of me." I crossed my arms over my chest. "Can I at least have the name of my savior?"

"Now isn't someone finally acting like a lady?" he waved his index finger at me. Arceus, this guy is already getting on my nerves. "Name's Calem by the way. Calem Calme."

"Your name is Calem Calme?" I sweatdropped. "That sounds like a stupid name."

"I know. I don't know why my parents decided to give me a name that sounds so close to my last name. Don't blame me." He said placing his hands behind his head, trying not to knock off the red cap on his head. "Well I better go." he started to walk away.

"Wait! Aren't you going to ask me for my name?" I stopped him.

"Why should I? Your name's everywhere in the city." he turned around to face me.

"How do you even know that?" I said quickly.

"Easy, your Pikachu." he pointed to her on my shoulder. I glared at her. "And your disguise isn't that good."

"What?" I exclaimed.

"You heard me. If you're trying not to get any attention, than you're failing. That is just driving more attention to yourself." he looked me over.

"You're one to talk! Tell me that a teenage boy lurking in the alleys of Saffron City at dusk isn't creepy!" I retorted.

"It's not because I'm not lurking." he countered.

"Than what are you doing here?" I asked.

"I saw a damsel in distress so I thought I'd save her." he answered.

"I can take care of myself." I huffed.

"Sure you can. After seeing you run away from all those fans really convinced me." he said with sarcasm laced in every one of his words.

"You don't know anything about me!" I said.

"Fine, whatever you say." he turned around to the streets. "Aren't you suppose to get going? It's almost dark."

"I would but-" I thought back to all those fans just waiting at the Pokemon Center for me to appear. I bet that they're still there.

"Well, if you can't go back, you can stay with me and my friends for tonight." Calem turned around to face me.

"I don't want to be a burden." I shook my head.

"Don't worry. We have plenty of room. Come on." he grabbed my hand and started to drag me to one of the side doors to the building to the right of us.

He stopped in front of the last one and opened the door. He entered and I followed. We walked through the remains of what seems to be the lobby of an apartment building. Most of the buildings in the city are run down and abandoned so it would be perfect for criminals and murderers. Now I'm doubting whether to not to trust this guy.

"Here we are!" he announced after climbing twenty flights of stairs.

"Why are you camped out so high up?" I asked, panting after walking up all those stairs.

"It has the highest vantage point for us." he answered as he opened the door.

Who's 'us'?


And the first chapter is done! It's a slow start, but everything will make sense starting next chapter. I only have a few chapters down since this is more of a side story when ever I have writer's block for A Twist in Life, but there will be an ending to this story!

Due to my other story taking most of my writing time, I won't be able to update this story a lot since I also need to write chapters for it. And of course, I have my life to deal with. Don't fear though! I'll try my best to get this story done!

-AKCC, signing out!