Very Short but awfully significant. This is just a quick introduction to the story, Please R+R to these chapters to encourage me to write more )
Ash Ketchum sat on the cold bench waiting for the monorail to arrive. He was about to attend the Pokemon Battling Institution on Creamse Island with his two friends Brock and Pikachu. Brock had caught an earlier ride in Pewter so it was just Ash and his electric pal for now.
"Pika Pi?"
"Yea I'm fine. Just think. A whole new adventure for us Pikachu."
Ash was now 15 years old and had won in the Sinnoh Region League which qualified him for the PBI.
"Look at all the things they have on this island, A theme park, let's there's a Pokemon battle tower, we'll have to check that out, there's all sorts of recreational events. What doesn't this place have? "
In fact the term Island was a little of an understatement, the truth was it was more of a floating utopia with everything and anything to keep a young trainer happy.
"Pika!"
Ash looked up as the approaching Monorail.
"Well ready for this Pikachu?"
"Pikachu Pi" Pikachu smiled in reply
As Ash boarded he took a final look back at his home town before it slowly moved out of sight behind the tunnel barrier. The last sight he watched was the large wind mill of Professor Oak's Lab. Ash felt down around his belt feeling the 5 minimized pokeballs. For the institution you were required to bring 6 pokemon in which case Ash had brought the 6 he figured he could most vary with. Buizel, Charizard, Sceptile, Pigeot, Heracross, and of course his buddy Pikachu.
All the trainers and Pokemon, I can beat 'em. With all my friends I can't loose.
Ash though confidently as he took a seat. The tram was nearly empty. An elderly lady in lavender with gray fly-away hair and a hand bag sat near the end of the car with a Vulpix curled on her lap, A man with a bowler hat and a rather large middle sat reading a paper in well pressed black suit and tie.
Ash looked to the other side, one lone boy sat by himself staring out the window looking as if he were pondering something. He had Medium length hair that stuck up in front, a white collared shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows which was untucked from his light blue jeans. As he moved his hand his shirt lifted and Ash swore he saw a Pokeball.
Ash turned from the stranger and looked out his own window at the flying scenery. He wore his Hoenn Attire except for the cap which he had changed to his very first official Pokemon League "Official" Hat. After around an hour Ash looked out the window he saw a dock where he figured he'd get on the ship that would take him to PBI.
His thoughts were right, the tram slowed to a standstill and he got off and headed to the dock. There, he was met by a crowd a people all gathered around 3 men who were positioned on top of boxes directing people to ticket booths.
"All those with the Last names of A-M please go to my left and those N-Z to my right."
Ash looked behind him and saw two large identical ships anchored with matching stations taking registrations. on the docks below.
He headed to the Left like the man had instructed and registered himself with the woman, although he had some difficulty
"Name please" The woman asked
"Ash Ketchum."
"Buisness.."
"What?"
"Buisness."
"I'm not sure I understand."
The woman sighed
"Why are you going to the Creame Island?"
"Oh, the Pokemon Battle Institution" He replied embarrassed
"Age."
"15"
"Sex."
"Um… No thanks…"
"Sir are you trying to be funny?!"
"No! You Just….."
"I'm going to guess you're a boy right?"
"oh… Yes…"
"Land of Origin"
"Kanto"
"City?"
"Pallet."
"Now last question do you have the identification letter that was sent to you when you were accepted?"
"Um….."
Ash had no idea they would ask him for the letter. He'd left it at home…
"No ma'am…I don't have it."
She sighed again. and called over the crowd at someone.
Ash bowed his head in frustration at being so irresponsible.
"Well Ash we meet again." Said a familiar voice
Ash looked up and saw Lance looking down at him with a small smile.
"Lance! Wha--"
"Molly he's clear." Lance cut in and with an arm around Ash's shoulder's directed him toward the boat.
"Let me guess why am I here?" lance stated Ash's previous question.
Ash just nodded.
"I'm a sponser for upcoming trainers. Mr. Contesta and I are the ones who take the new applications for journeys to Creame.
Mr. Contesta? Ash thought to himself I can understand Lance but what do I know?
"So you accepted me?" Ahs asked instead
"Of course, after your exceptional work I couldn't refuse. Now hurry and board, the ship will be leaving soon.
Ash hurried on after bidding farewell and thanks to Lance. A few moments later they had set sail and Ash went to look around the deck. As fortune may have it he found his way to the dining room and set himself down with menu.
"I should've known."
"Hey Brocko!"
"There stood Ash's previous traveling companion still clad in his Sinnoh outfit with 6 Pokemon on his belt.
"I see you're set for the Institute." Ash chuckled watching his friend take a seat opposite.
"I'm set for anything, not to excited for battling, but the breeding program this place has is astounding, almost world famous!"
"Wait we have to learn about breeding too?" Ash said his heart sinking.
He knew he could never master remembering everything it takes to be a breeder.
"Only if you sign up for it." Brock laughed seeing Ash's expression. "You get to select the classes you take."
"Oh, Whew that's a relief." Ash said, then changing subject. "So which Pokemon did you bring?"
"Let's see, Vulpix, Onix, Fortress, Marshtomp, Croagunk, and Sudowoodo."
"Nice team." Ash complimented and told Brock his.
"Sounds like your set for anything." Brock admired
"Sure am. There's no way I can lose!" He voiced his previous thought.
"Well I can understand that attitude."
"Hey Ash!"
Ash turned around and to his astonishment there was his friend and rival Ritchie.
"Ritchie! I didn't expect you to be here?"
"I just won the tournament over in Orre so I thought I'd give this a shot, It sounds pretty proffesional thought I'd check it out."
"Orre? I may have to check that out when this is over." Ash though
"Wow, looks like you may have some competition Ash." Brock said.
"Just what I like" Ash replied with a grin looking at Ritchie as he scratched behind Pikachu's ears.
"Pika Pi" The Electric rodent chirped happily.
"Come on out Sparky!" Ritchie said tossing a ball into the air revealing his own little yellow friend.
"Care to join us for lunch we haven't ordered yet." Brock quired
"Sure thing, I'm starving!" He replied.
As they finished up with their food a voice came in over the intercom above them.
"Hello this is your captain speaking, we will be approaching Creame Island in no less than 10 minutes, please be ready to arrive and we hope you have enjoyed your trip."
The message stopped with a click and Ash looked at his counterparts.
"Think we should head to the deck?" He asked
"Sounds good, I can't wait to see it!" Ritchie exclaimed and shouldered his pack while Ash and Brock followed suit.
The two Pikachu's hopped onto their respected trainers and they raced toward the exit. As they appeared on the deck a beautiful sight met their eyes as a floating metropolis met their gaze.
"It kind of reminds me of Larousse City on water." Ash said.
"I see what you mean" Brock smiled.
As the Ship pulled into port next to it's twin the exit stairs we brought to the sides of the railings to let everyone off. Ash reached the ground and gazed before him.
"Just another new step on my journey to being a master."