Disclaimer: I don't own the Pokemon series.

A/N: Criticisms are fine. Don't like, don't read. I apologize in advance for any mistakes.

I prefer the Japanese version of the character's names, so I'll be using those.

Ash = Satoshi

Misty = Kasumi

Profressor Oak = Professor Okido

Also, I will not be sticking to the four-moves only rules and will be following the anime, somewhat. And I'll be adding some game mechanics which will be turned to fit real-life logic and I'll explain it somehow.

No Pairings.

~Chapter 1: Beginning of Another Journey~

Nostalgia.

That's what he felt.

The past memories of his stubbornness, of trying to become the Pokémon Master and finally, achieving it in the end.

But what about this time? Should he try it again?

"I'm a little tired, I guess." Let's not worry about that this time, let's just enjoy the adventures without hurrying. Try new things, learn more and if they were fated to be, find his old friends. "I wonder if I'll get Pikachu again..." Satoshi mused lightly. He was sure it would be his buddy again; after all, he had already confirmed that the string of fate tied them together.

Forever and ever, no matter where.

xxxxx

This time, he arrived on time. 'I wonder how much this will change.'

"Ah, Satoshi. Good to see you my boy. Here for your first Pokémon?" Professor Okido waved him over, a sheepish look on his face. "I'm sorry to say, but I'm already out of starter Pokémon." Ah, the same thing like last time, this must be because of the Celebi incident back then...

"I know you have another Pokémon for me, professor. You aren't the only one to meet Celebi." Amusement colored his eyes as he watched the momentarily shock that passed through the professor's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

He chuckled. "I see, I was right. Well then, here you go." And the familiar red pokéball with the thunderbolt sticker on it was handed over.

Satoshi took it, an old familiar feeling we long up within him and he released his old buddy.

"Come on out, Pikachu." The red beam gently appeared and the yellow mouse formed, looking around in a daze.

Satoshi chose a more slow approach this time, taking out his new hobbies: a berry, camera, and a drawing pad. He held out the light blue Oran berry he knew the Pokémon liked. "Here. Are you hungry?"

Pikachu, in front of this unfamiliar person bristled and almost used a Thundershock. But being presented with the Oran berry, he couldn't help but appreciate this human a little. He sniffed it carefully for any tricks, before taking a hold of it and taking a bite.

"Pika~!" It was very delicious. But he almost dropped it when he heard a sudden click and he looked up warily.

Satoshi give a light smile. "Sorry about that, I hope you don't mind me taking some pictures and drawing you." It was his way of recording their memories this time. Let him go back and see the things they've done, and new things to do.

Pikachu relaxed, seeing he wasn't trying to do something to him and continued to eat the berry. Professor Okido watched with a smile at the side for a short moment before leaving to get the needed things.

After taking the picture and drawing his buddy, he shuffled through his bag and placed everything neatly back in. Professor Okido also returned by then and handed him some things.

"Pokédex, a set of pokéballs, licenses and an egg." Satoshi looked a little confused. He understood the extra license since he also took the assistant field professor test this time around, but the egg?

Understanding the confused look, the old professor elaborated. "It's from one of the Pokémon you often took care of. She had hoped her child would've hatched before today and became your first, but as you can see, that did not happen." Satoshi accepted the egg with a smile; he could roughly guess who the egg came from.

"Tell her thanks for me, I'll take care of her child." Yes he would make sure this Pokémon will be happy, this Pokémon still in its brown and creamy egg. He turned to look down at the yellow Pokémon who was looking in interest at the egg he was holding and said, "Shall we be on our way?" He smiled when Pikachu nodded, for once not rejecting him outright like before.

To Pikachu, the human felt familiar. Like some long lost memories that he cannot remember, along with a rather strange thought, 'Glad he is smarter this time.' And he tilted his head, confused. 'Where did that come from?' His new trainer turned to leave and he followed, glad to not be returned to his pokéball, he rather hated it.

The old professor looked on with a smile and thought, 'I'm glad I got it right.'

xxxxx

While on the route to their next destination, Satoshi had a sudden thought. "Hey, Pikachu, what do you want to do?"

Pikachu cocked his head, confused. "Pika?"

Satoshi laughed a little. "I mean, do you want to battle and win badges and become the top Pokémon, or do other things like beauty contests?" Pikachu made a face at the last suggestion. It made Satoshi laughed some more. "Or we can just enjoy adventuring without a need for battles."

Pikachi shook his head firmly at that. He like battles! Getting stronger and proving himself! "Piikachu!"

"So battles it is, but for that, you need to train." Satoshi took out his Pokédex and scanned Pikachu, musing to himself. 'Come to think of it, I never used it last time to check out Pikachu's stats...'

[Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.]

Well, this explained a lot regarding sudden shocks the Pokémon had caused over the years. He checked Pikachu's specific information and raised an eyebrow.

[Level 10]

Well, it was higher than the average level for a starter Pokémon.

[Moves: Thundershock, Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Tail Whip, Growl...] And the list went on, but most of them were unused since they weren't really attacks.

[Egg Moves: Volt Tackle (Locked)]

Well, now he understood why Pikachu never used Volt Tackle until much later. He simply could not handle it, and therefore cannot use it. He closed the Pokédex and placed it back into his pocket before pulling out a rather thick book.

"Here." and handed it to the perplexed Pokémon.

"Kachu chu kachu Chu?" Pikachu asked and dropped the book to the ground.

They were currently resting for the moment and getting to know each other in a safe place. Satoshi took out the egg and a cloth and absently started to wipe it as he explained. "There are many moves within that book for any Pokémon in Kanto. You can look for your species and check it out."

And check it out he did. Pikachu's small jaw was on the ground by the time he finished reading through the moves.

"Chuu?!" he questioned his trainer. Some of those were moves he never even heard of a Pikachu doing! How was it possible?!

Satoshi gave a satisfied grin. "Those that have levels on the side are generally when you instinctively learn them. You can learn them earlier by training though, and others that need a tutor to teach you. I have the training for it, so I can teach you myself." well, he had training in his past life. Can't take too many things at once after all.

Pikachu was still in shock. How did he get such an amazing trainer? 'Well, he's amazing now.' his mind supplied, but he didn't get it and so ignored it.

Then, the egg in Satoshi's lap suddenly jiggled and glowed brightly.

"What?" and it hatched without any warning. 'Even your egg is unpredictable...' he thought to the mother Pokémon silently as he watched the quickly forming Pokémon... "Twins?! Can Pokémon even have twins?!" and it turned into a pair of Eevees.

"Ee-" the first one started.

"Vee!" and the second one finished.

Satoshi stared, and stared some more. He finally snapped out of it when a pair of paws landed on his face.

"Ah, sorry sorry. I've never heard of twin Pokémon before. Have you, Pikachu?" he asked his buddy and the mouse shock his head. He had never seen twins before either, they were rather rare.

"Ee-"

"Vee!"

The two whined for attention and he started to pet them. Half of his team was already filled, what's going to happen next?

xxxxx

Satoshi took his time going to the next town this time without trying to foolishly catch a Pidgey barehanded and pissing off a swarm of bad-tempered Pokémon. He was also starting to teach Pikachu how to do Iron Tail since the electric Pokémon needed some variety to beat the Rock-Type Gym.

The twins, who he decided to call Ee, and Vee (since they always use those) until they evolved were playing around using their moves as they went along. Both of them were female and had Yawn as an egg move along with Charm. They really were overpowered Level 1 Pokémon, but he shouldn't have expected any less, considering who their parents were.

"Pika! Pika! Pika!" well, Pikachu was working very hard to make and maintain Iron Tail. He had Pikachu use Tail Whip as the base and slow converts his tail into Iron. It was working so far, but he would need a lot more practice before it was truly usable for battle.

Watching Pikachu working on his tail, the twins also got pumped up.

"Ee!"

"Vee!"

"Ee!"

"Vee!"

And their tails started turning into Iron Tail as well. Satoshi could feel the beginning of a headache. 'They have to be geniuses too, huh?'

xxxxx

After a short journey, they have finally arrived in Viridian City. Before entering though, he had put the twins back into their pokéball (but not without complaints) and left Pikachu on his shoulder. He still had to go through Officer Jenny again though (some things never change) and headed to the Pokémon Center after he was checked.

He signed in for a room for a few days and started to empty out his backpack for his drawing supplies and camera.

"Ni!" and they all took a smiling picture before he decided they all need a bath.

"Don't shock us now, Pikachu." he warned the yellow mouse who shook his head in acknowledgment.

"Pi." he climbed into the tub of hot water and relaxed.

"Ee?"

"Vee?" the two poked the water with their paws curiously and he picked them up, carrying them into the water with him.

He relaxed as the hot water worked on his sore body. "Ah, this is life..." and his Pokémon agreed.

An hour later, they all headed to bed after a light dinner. With the three snoozing within their covers, Satoshi allowed a fond and reminiscing smile to cross his face. "Glad to see you again buddy, I've missed you." and he fell asleep with a smile.

xxxxx

"Pi-kachu!" The yellow Pokémon did a victory dance as Satoshi shook hands with his fellow trainer.

"Thanks for the battle, it was fun." he told the blond trainer.

"You too, and you're really strong." the other acknowledge and left with a wave.

Satoshi looked down at the disgruntle pair of twins who were pouting and ignoring their trainer. "Sorry, but you need a little more training before I can use you two for battles." the twins pouted even harder if it was possible.

"Ee!"

"Vee!" and they started showing off all their moves to prove themselves.

Satoshi could feel a migraine coming. 'Did you two really hatch just a few days ago? This is beyond the level of a level 5 Pokémon...'

Pikachu had become a level 12 just recently, showing much improvement and Iron Tail was usable for battle now. The twins also battled each other and the occasional wild Pokémon and rose to level 5 at an astonishing speed.

"Fine. If you two can get to level 10 by the time we reach the gym, I'll let you battle other trainers alright?" he said resignedly as the twins voiced their approvals. He could already feel the oncoming headache when they arrived at their next destination. They left soon after the Team Rocket attempt robbery and he also met Kasumi during their stay at the center.

She was certainly much nicer without the bicycle incident, but she did freeze up when he told her his plan of going to Cerulean City after winning the badge from Pewter City's gym. They parted ways after that, but he was pretty sure they were going to meet up again along the way to Cerulean.