Chapter 1- Invitation to Battle
Pokédex entry
Italics thoughts
Disclaimer I don't own pokémon.
Ash Ketchum had just completed his latest journey on his quest to be a pokémon master by travelling through the region of Kalos. He had placed in the Top Four of the regional pokémon league, narrowly losing out to Nando an old friend from the Sinnoh region. After a hard fought battle Pikachu after defeating his Almardo and Lopunny ended up being defeated by Nando's 6th and one of his most powerful pokémon Mega Pinsir. After watching the end of the league, Ash and his friends Serena, Clemont and Bonnie all travelled back to Lumiose City in order for Ash to catch a plane back to Kanto. However before Ash could leave he had been rung up by Professor Sycamore who wanted Ash to call into his lab before he departed. So three hours before his flight Ash and his friends were in the lab waiting for the professor to arrive. Eventually the professor arrived with two pokéballs in his hand.
"Ah Ash I'm glad that you've come I was hoping to ask for a favour?" The professor said scratching his head sleepily.
Puzzled at what he could do for the Professor Ash nodded and said,
"Sure professor if I can I will what do you need me to do?"
Smiling the professor held out the two pokéballs in his hand and said to Ash,
"Well Ash you see last week the new crop of trainers arrived but there was only one who decided on taking Froakie leaving these two here at the lab. Some more trainers will be going on their journey in 6 months but I don't want them to feel left out so I was hoping you could take them with you."
Nodding Ash released the two pokémon in their balls and saw that they were the other two Kalos starters Chespin and Fennekin two pokémon Ash had wanted since he saw both Serena and Clemont capture theirs. Kneeling down Ash got face to face with the pokémon and said to them,
"Hi there my name is Ash and I'm from Pallet Town and this is my partner Pikachu. Ash said gesturing to his shoulder where his starter pokémon and best friend sat. I heard that you had been left here for the next trainers to arrive is that true?"
Both pokémon looked down when Ash said this as they thought that he thought they were weak but looked up when they heard what he said next,
"However I don't think it's fair to make you wait that long so the professor has asked me if I would take you with me. What do you say are you in?"
Ash was suddenly jumped on by the two pokémon who were eager to go on an adventure. Getting up Ash placed Chespin and Fennekin on the floor and reached onto his belt which held six other pokéballs. Ash realised during his journey something important Pikachu never went into his pokéballs which meant that it held up a space on his belt that it didn't need to, so after talking with Professor Oak who contacted the pokémon league asked if Ash could return Pikachu's ball to the lab as he never used it freeing up that space which was agreed under the condition for gym battles and during league battles Pikachu's ball would be returned if he was being used in the battle. Ash then threw his pokéballs into the air calling out the six Kalos pokémon he had on hand. In a flash of light Ash's Talonflame, Greninja, Hawlucha, Slyveon, Tyrantrum and Goodra all appeared letting out a loud cry. These were the pokémon Ash had on hand. He also had four other pokémon that were resting at Professor Oak's lab in Kanto alongside his other pokémon that he had caught whilst travelling through the other five regions. These pokémon were Noivern, Gogoat, Avalugg and Pangoro.
"These are some of the pokémon that I have caught during my travels here and all of them are a part of my family like you will be as well if you want to come with me. How about it?" Ash repeated.
Seeing that both pokémon agreed that they wanted to go with Ash who then turned to his pokémon and said
"Would two of you mind if I sent you over to Professor Oak's lab so I can keep Chespin and Fennekin with me."
Goodra and Greninja both stepped forwards volunteering to go back after they welcomed Chespin and Fennekin into the team. Both were recalled and Professor Sycamore sent them to Professor Oak's lab in a flash. Ash turned and looked at the wall at the clock that was on it and gasped at the time. He had only an hour before his plane. He then turned and said to his friends and the Professor
"Alright guys I guess this is goodbye I need to get moving otherwise I'm never going to catch my plane back home."
Ash then hugged his friends and recalled all of his pokémon and began the trek to the airport eager to return home to Pallet.
Upon entering the airport with twenty minutes to spare Ash went to the nearest video phone and rang his mum to tell her that he was in the airport waiting to catch his plane. After speaking to her Ash then rang Professor Oak who informed him that both Goodra and Greninja arrived safely and that there was a letter from the pokémon league to Ash at his lab. After ending his call Ash raced to his departure gate and sat down waiting for his plane to arrive. As he did so he began to think about what the letter could be about and what the next step on his pokémon journey should be as he hadn't heard of any new regions from the Professor. Pondering the situation Ash decided to wait and see what was in the letter before making any rash decisions as a letter from the pokémon league was a serious thing. Whilst deep in thought Ash never noticed someone sit down next to him until they tapped him on the shoulder.
Turning to see who it was Ash was surprised to see that it was Alexa a person who Ash met whilst travelling through the Delcolore Islands as she reported on the many things which occurred during the trip. Alexa was also the person who told Ash about the Kalos region and helped Ash train for his first gym battle. She also went to watch Ash during the Kalos league however Ash didn't know this.
"Alexa hey what are you doing here?" Ash asked puzzled.
Smiling she replied,
"I have been given an assignment by my editor that requires me to head to Kanto and maybe to the other regions but I can't tell you because it is top secret but I think knowing the skill you have you will know what it is when you see Professor Oak."
The two continued to talk until they boarded the plane ready for the long flight to Kanto. Half way through the flight Alexa began to drift to sleep falling onto Ash's shoulder as she did so, a small discrete smile on her face. When this happened Ash began to blush as something like this never had happened before and he had no clue what to do. In the end he decided that the best bet was to just leave her to sleep and wake her up when they landed in Kanto. A few hours later Ash followed suit and nodded off as well not noticing Pikachu's smile as he saw his best friend sleep before he to curled into a ball resting on Ash's knee and fell asleep.
It was early the next day when both Ash and Alexa woke blushing at how close they were to one another before jumping away each deciding not to bring up the embarrassing thing. After receiving breakfast from the flight attendants Ash said to Alexa,
"Have you caught anymore pokémon since I last saw you?"
Blushing slightly Alexa replied,
"I have caught two more pokémon yes."
"Really that's great. Which pokémon are they?" Ash questioned oblivious to the redness that was covering Alexa's face.
"Well after watching your Pikachu and Charizard in battle I decided I wanted to try and raise my own so I've caught a Pichu and Charmander."
"Wow really how well is it going with them?" Ash asked getting into his element of raising pokémon.
"They are progressing well but both have hit a bit of a block regarding moves they are learning. Pichu is stuck on Quick Attack she has got the principle down but can't use it more than once before getting tired out. Charmander is the same we've started to work on Ember to help progress into Flamethrower but she's having trouble creating the right amount of energy to use it. So I'm stuck on how to help them progress."
Thinking it over Ash then said to Alexa,
"Well when we get back home and to the professors lab then me, Charizard and Pikachu will help them out if you want."
Pikachu nodded energetically hearing this as he remembered a time when he was in the same situation.
"Wow really that would be great. Are you sure though you wouldn't mind I mean won't you be busy?"
"For my friends I am never busy so don't worry about it."
Blushing Alexa gave Ash a quick hug before moving quickly away. For the next hour Ash went over a training plan with Alexa outlining the different ways her pokémon could learn the moves before finally overhead there was an announcement that the plane would be arriving in Vermillion City in ten minutes. When the plane finally landed in Vermillion City and everyone had left the plane and gone through to the arrivals lounge Ash rang his mum and told her that he should be back by the evening with Alexa before they both set off walking towards Pallet Town.
After an hour of walking Ash and Alexa were taking a break talking about the adventures they had had since they had last seen one another. Ash had just finished talking about seeing Xerneas for the first time when suddenly both heard a commotion coming from a bush in front of them. Leaning forwards to investigate both were surprised when a pokémon flew out from the bush and landed in front of them. Being a Kanto native Ash easily identified the pokémon. Grabbing his pokédex he scanned the pokémon for Alexa's benefit
"Machop the Superpower pokémon. Its whole body is composed of muscles. Even though it's the size of a human child, it can hurl 100 grown-ups."
"Alright I'm going to catch him. Alexa stand back please." Ash said grabbing a pokéball from his belt whilst feeling Pikachu tense up to battle.
"Pikachu how about we let someone else battle Machop." Ash said as Pikachu calmed down nodding.
"Alright then Chespin I choose you." In a flash Ash's newest pokémon appeared looking around to see where they were confused as this wasn't the lab where he was used to staying.
"Hey buddy we are back in Kanto and it's time for your first battle." Ash said before pointing his pokédex at Chespin and read his moves.
"Chespin's moves are Tackle, Vine Whip and Pin Missile. This Chespin is male and has the ability Overgrow."
After the pokédex finished Machop straightened himself and shifted into a fighting position before racing forwards. Grinning Ash yelled,
"Alright then Chespin use Tackle." Ash commanded.
Chespin ran forwards eager to prove himself to his trainer and shoulder bashed Machop who skidded back before quickly recovering. Machop then jumped towards Chespin with his fists raised covered in fire jabbing repeatedly at Chespin who was diving everywhere to avoid the effective move.
"Chespin dodge it keep some distance between you both." Ash yelled, trying to think of a strategy to counter Fire Punch.
Unfortunately though the Machop wasn't letting up as he continuously ran at Chespin who dodging all over the place until finally he was hit by Fire Punch knocking him into a nearby tree and severely weakening him due to the effectiveness of the move. Wearily Chespin stood up still valiantly trying to win as Machop rolled up into a ball and raced towards Chespin with a Rolling Kick.
"Chespin use Vine Whip on the branch above you to dodge then use Pin Missile."
Chespin quickly managed to avoid another powerful hit by swinging from branch to branch whilst Machop injured himself by hitting the tree not Chespin. However this didn't mean he was out of the match yet as even though Chespin was on the attack again with Pin Missile, Machop used Fire Punch to block most of the hits with a few knocking him back.
"Chespin use Tackle!" yelled Ash as Chespin swung around and around on a branch before releasing and launching himself at Machop who readied Fire Punch once more. Then seconds before the two collided Chespin used Vine Whip to grab the hands of Machop stopping him from using Fire Punch, before carrying on hitting Machop knocking him backwards before being wrapped up by Vine Whip preventing him from moving then fire Pin Missile at close range which further weakened Machop. Ash watched as he stumbled backwards after being released from Vine Whip.
"Let's end this Chespin. Use Tackle now."
For the final time for the match Chespin ran towards his opponent and shoulder barged him knocking him back into a tree stunned. Giving Ash the chance to throw a pokéball at the downed pokémon. The ball rocked once, twice three times then stopped and pinged signifying the capture before it vanished in a flash of light transporting itself to professor Oaks lab. Seeing this happen Chespin fell to the floor with a huge sigh exhausted after the tiring battle. Smiling Ash reached into his backpack and grabbed a couple of potions before walking over to Chespin and began to spray his bruises healing him up.
"There you go buddy, how are you feeling now?" Ash questioned.
Chespin nodded as the bruises faded before finally Ash recalled him into his pokéball.
"Congratulations Ash." Alexa said after Ash had shouldered his backpack ready to continue onwards towards Pallet Town.
"Thanks Alexa, I don't have a lot of fighting types so he'll be an awesome addition to my team."
"He did see strong for a wild pokémon so I'm sure that in your upcoming battles."
"I hope so. I really want to know what the letter I have at Professor Oak's lab says. It must be important if it's from the pokémon league and since it is the same thing probably as what your assignment is then it must be something big. I just don't know what yet."
"You will find out soon don't worry. Now let's get moving you promised your mum that you'd be home today."
Laughing Ash agreed thinking that if he wasn't then his mum would be very upset with him and that he didn't want that and so both continued to walk towards Pallet Town.
For the next few hours the pair walked through the Kanto landscape with Ash pointing out key parts that interested Alexa, showing the different pokémon in their habitats ranging from the timid Oddish to ferocious Gyarados with Alexa taking photos of everything for her article. Finally though the tired pair walked to the top of the final hill which overlooked Pallet Town and Ash smiled happy to see his home.
"No matter where I go in the world there is nothing that can beat this sight." Ash thought to himself as he took in the sight of his home town and seeing the townsfolk bustling around going about their day before grinning and began to run down the hill towards the quiet town, with Pikachu and Alexa following close behind.
The people of Pallet Town day by day went about their lives with no major worries. A lot of pokémon trainers had begun their journey in Pallet Town and had returned victorious or had unfortunately been defeated. Yet no matter the outcome the people of Pallet congratulated their trainers when they came back home. So when they heard a yell coming from the entrance to the town everyone watched as Ash ran into town and welcomed him home with a shout and with congratulations on his placement in the tournament. Smiling Ash absorbed his surroundings as he took in the familiar sights and smells of Pallet before racing towards his home to see his mum. Watching from behind Alexa smiled as Ash pushed his front door open and entered his home.
"Mum, mum where are you? Are you here?" Ash asked as he looked around the house before finally finding a note on the kitchen table. Picking it up Ash read,
"Ash, I have gone to Professor Oak's with Mimey. I will see you up there later. Love Mum."
After reading the note Ash left his house and went back to Alexa who was leaning against the fence and said to her,
"My mum is up at the lab so I'm going to head up there now of do you want to join me."
"Sure it will be nice to see the professor again and I'm sure you want to see your mum and pokémon again."
"Yeah I can't wait it's been so long since I've seen everyone."
The two walked up to the lab puzzled at the fact that they couldn't hear anything from inside. Pushing open the door Ash and Alexa walked through the lab looking for anyone but found no-one. Eventually the two made their way to the corral where there was a yell of
"SURPRISE!" from Ash's mum, Professor Oak, Gary Oak, Brock and all of Ash's pokémon, which included his pokémon that he had released for training and to follow their own dreams. They were Squirtle, Pidgeot, Butterfree, Lapras and Primeape.
Jumping in surprise Ash was shocked when he saw everyone but was happy to hug his mum and shake Brock's hand when he eventually reached him.
"Brock how are you buddy. I thought you were busy with your training to be a doctor?"
"Yes I was according to the lecturers in the hospital I have passed all of the tests for the course I just need the experience now to qualify and travelling for so long has helped with that but with what is coming up soon I can graduate fully. Everyone else says there sorry they couldn't make it today but they'll be here in a couple of days instead"
"That's brilliant Brock I'm happy for you but what is coming up that's going to allow you to graduate? It's a shame they couldn't make it but it'll be fun to see everyone again."
"You'll find out later on Ash I promise and I agree I can't wait to see how everyone's journeys have gone. Go on now enjoy your party."
Puzzled as to why everyone was saying to wait and see and a bit bummed his other friends couldn't make it, Ash released all of his pokémon he had on hand and they all began to excitedly talk to one another about their adventures. Ash had also apologised to his other pokémon for never going to collect them which they all forgave him with Ash then finding out they had returned permanently which filled him with joy. Smiling Ash turned back to talk to Professor Oak about the Mega-Evolution's he had seen and had wondered if it was possible for him to mega-evolve any of his pokémon. After a couple of hours Ash was sat with all of his pokémon talking about their latest adventures in Kalos and how he was trying to decide where he would travel to next, when Professor Oak walked over to Ash with a letter and pokéball in his hand.
"Hey professor what you got there?" he questioned as the professor stopped.
"Well Ash I'm not sure how much you are aware of this but what do you know of the Elemental World Championships?"
Thinking for a moment Ash replied,
"I know that it happens once every fifteen years and that the last person to win was the Unova champion Alder. Why do you ask?"
"Well Ash I don't know if you are aware but in two years the World Championships will be starting once more and you have received a letter from the pokémon league."
Taking the letter Ash opened it up and began to read his eyes widening as he read it all. The professor then said,
"Well Ash what does it say?"
Clearing his throat Ash began to read the letter aloud.
"Dear Mr. Ketchum,
In light of your placements in the six regional pokémon leagues and your victory in the Orange League and Kanto Battle Frontier, we are pleased to inform that you are eligible to compete in the Elemental World Championships. The tournament will begin on the 13th May 2019. In order to compete you must win a badge for every pokémon type ranging across the six regions and you cannot battle for the same one in different regions. For example you cannot face Lt Surge for the electric badge in Kanto and Volkner in Sinnoh for the same badge. You must also have at least a full party of all the pokémon types. Every gym leader, Elite Four member and Champions of the region are already through to the second stage of the tournament. We have provided you with a pokémon of a type that according to League records you don't have yet to help you.
Good luck Ash I hope to see you compete.
Sincerely Charles Goodshow Chairman of the Pokémon League."
"Congratulations Ash that is amazing I know some people that have trainers for years and never gotten an invitation. Are you going to compete?"
Looking at his pokémon who had all gathered around him whilst reading the letter Ash saw each of them wanted to compete even his newest caught pokémon and said,
"I am professor yes it will be hard work but it will be worth it."
Ash then was given the pokéball that had arrived with the letter and released the pokémon inside welcoming him to his pokémon family. After the light died down his newest revealed pokémon was an Aron a steel type pokémon from Hoenn that evolved into a terrifying Aggron.
"Hello there Aron my name is Ash Ketchum I'm a pokémon trainer who is going to be competing in the Elemental World Championships and you will be too if you wish to join me."
Aron tackled Ash to the floor signifying his acceptance causing everyone to laugh. After sitting up Ash then said to the professor,
"I'm going to have to capture a range of pokémon in order to compete. For some types I'm okay but I have only one Electric type, one Steel type and one Fairy type and no Psychic or Ghost types and I have a number of other types but not the required six, so I'm not sure what types to start catching. Do you have an idea Professor? All I do know is starting tomorrow it's time to begin some serious training."
Ash then turned to Alexa and said,
"Don't think I've forgotten as well that I promised I'd help Pichu and Charmander train as well."
"Are you sure Ash it's no trouble if you can't you are going to be training for the Championships now."
"Alexa don't worry when I make a promise I keep it."
Blushing at the assertiveness of Ash's voice Alexa thanked him and then Charizard and Pikachu who both nodded agreeing to help. Professor Oak then said to Ash after looking at Ash's thirty Tauros and thinking about the question he was asked,
"Tell me Ash are you planning on using all of your Tauros in the tournament or just one?" The professor mused.
Thinking it over Ash replied,
"I'm not sure professor why?"
"Well I was thinking you've asked me about where to start capturing, I am in contact with a lot of farms and breeders across all six regions and there is some trading events coming up in Kanto soon so it might be a good way for you to get more pokémon is through trading. If it's okay with you and obviously with Tauros I could inquire about trading some pokémon for a group of them.
The Tauros leader turned to his herd after hearing this and listened as they all mooed in solidarity agreeing with the professor. Ash looked at them all with tears in his eyes at the sacrifice they were willing to make.
"Are you all sure about this because it's going to be permanent when it happens?"
Seeing them nod Ash turned to the professor and said,
"Alright then professor can you please set everything up."
"Of course Ash I shall do it in the morning for you hopefully we shall hear something within a few weeks."
Delia then spoke up after listening to the conversation take place.
"Alright then everyone I think it's time we all head home to bed it's been a long day."
Ash stood up and dusted himself off agreeing with his mum as the day finally caught up with him. Looking at Pikachu who was with everyone else Ash said,
"Do you want to stay here tonight Pikachu with everyone to catch up and I'll see you in the morning."
Nodding Pikachu agreed before turning to the other pokémon and began to tell the story of his epic battle against Nando's Armaldo and Lopunny. Ash, Alexa and his mum helped clean everything away before saying good night to Brock, Gary, Tracey and Professor Oak and returned to Ash's home. When they arrived back Alexa was told she could stay in Ash's room whilst he slept on the sofa. Alexa went off to bed tired after the long day whilst Ash and his mum spoke about the World Championships. Before Ash asked a question which shocked his mum.
"Do you think I stand a chance mum?"
Surprised at the question all Delia could do was say
"What?"
"I mean I haven't won a pokémon league apart from the Orange Islands and I could end up facing the champions of the regions. I don't know if I can do it."
Delia reached over and grasped Ash's hand and said,
"You have one thing that a lot of other trainers don't have and that's heart. If you believe you can do it then you can. Never give up on yourself because no-one else will believe in you. I have every faith you will succeed Ash and I will be cheering you every step of the way."
She then stood up and gave Ash a hug before heading up to bed herself. Leaving Ash to his thoughts before finally he lay down on the sofa himself plans whirring in his head about training plans and which pokémon he could capture to help him compete. Finally Ash nodded off to sleep, ready to start his most difficult journey yet. One filled with excitement, joy and happiness and well as trials to overcome.
Please give a review telling me what you liked and didn't like as it will help me improve. If you have any ideas for which pokémon to catch send me a message and I will get back to you. I have a poll on my main page about which pokémon Ash will trade for his Tauros first the top four will be the ones that get chosen. Made a view silly mistakes when looking back through so gone and changed them now. Thank you for pointing it out.
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Kanto- Pikachu, Pidgeot, Butterfree, Bulbasaur, Charizard, Squirtle, Kingler, Primeape, Muk, Tauros (30), Snorlax, Lapras, Machop
Johto- Bayleef, Totodile, Quilava, Noctowl, Heracross, Donphan
Hoenn- Swellow, Sceptile, Corphish, Torkoal, Glalie, Aron
Sinnoh- Staraptor, Torterra, Infernape, Buizel, Gliscor, Gible
Unova- Unfezant, Snivy, Pignite, Oshawott, Scraggy, Leavanny, Palpitoad, Boldore, Krookodile
Kalos- Talonflame, Chespin, Fennekin, Greninja,Hawlucha, Sylveon, Goodra, Tyrantrum, Noivern, Gogoat, Avalugg, Pangoro