Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon, I do not have any rights to Pokémon and I do not make any money from writing these fics.

A/N: Written for the Indigo League Challenge.

Chapter 1

Brad Van Darn let out a heavy sigh as he walked along the cobble paths of Pallet Town with a depressed and lonely expression on his face. It had only been that very morning that his agent had kicked him out of the office ordering him to take a holiday and relax.

"How can I relax when I have to be so careful about everything I do no matter how small," Brad muttered to himself softly as he let out a heavy sigh and allowed his feet to carry him along the paths under the late afternoon sun, "I thought that when I became famous I would of not only be rich but also be loved...that I would of had friends but it looks like I was just fooling myself."

Ignoring the many stares and whispers behind hands Brad allowed himself to wander around the small town without a destination in mind. The only thing Brad found himself able to think about and had for the past several days how lonely he was. The adorable little Smoochum that had stuck by him day after day from the very beginning had apparently been a missing Pokémon, the family home had burnt down causing the Pokémon to flee. Smoochum being the youngest and smallest had managed to stay lost for months, it was only thanks to Smoochum recognising it's parents walking past with their trainer that Smoochum was reunited with its family.

That had been a week ago and now Brad was feeling even more depressed and alone, everywhere he looked everyone was in pairs be it Pokémon or humans The loneliness inside of him narwed at him without a break causing Brad to fall into his depression and in turn find himself being left in the middle of a quiet little town where no one knew who he was to have a holiday.

"Sometimes I hate my agent," Brad muttered to himself with a frown on his face, "At least being on set, rehearsing and working means I am around other people so I will not fell so lonely. I should of accepted Smoochum's family's offer about becoming Smoochum's official minder. At least then I would not be alone even if I would not be rich like I am."

Running a hand through his spiky red Brad let out a heavy sigh and looked out at the setting sun only for a twinge of pain to hit him.

'This sunset is just like the one that Smoochum and I used to watch after a hard day's work' Brad thought sadly as he turned to look at the large purple windmill in the distance 'I wish my agent could of left me somewhere a bit more...alive and earlier in the day.'

Deciding that the only sign of life was the large purple windmill Brad turned right as he came to the fork in the road that would lead him either away or to the windmill. As he walked along the street Brad found himself letting out a series of heavy sighs as he found himself not meeting a single person.

'I know my agent told me that this town is quiet but this is ridiculous' Brad thought with a frown on his face as he looked around only to not see a single Pokémon or human in sight 'Maybe everyone has gone home for the day as it is so late, the sun is setting after all...'

Looking up Brad paused as he spotted a large welcoming white building that was connected to the purple windmill that he was walking too. Taking a closer look he spotted several different types of fields and lakes surrounding the large building with some relaxed and happy Pokémon enjoying the evening summer sun. Hope filled him as he looked over the happy Pokémon, he knew from his time with his precious friend, Smoochum, that looking after Pokémon where hard work and this place looked like the photographs of Professor Oak's lab that he had seen when his cousin, a Pokémon trainer, had started their first Pokémon journey and had gotten their starter Pokémon from Professor Oak.

"Maybe I could help Professor Oak out for a few days," Brad said to himself thoughtfully as he began to walk towards Professor Oak's lab again, "At least I will not be alone if they let me help out for a few days."

Making up his mind Brad began to walk faster along the cobble path as his once depressed mind began to buzz with thoughts and different ideas. The idea of asking the Professor for a Pokémon of his own crossed Brad's face which caused a small hopeful smile to cross his face. With a new bounce in his step Brad quickly walked up to the lab with hope in his heart that he would no longer be lonely. As he got closer to the lab the sound of Pokémon cries and a human's laughter came to his ears.

"It sounds like they are all around back," Brad muttered to himself as he walked up the small path that led to the white front door, "I hope they will be able to hear me."

Walking up to the front door Brad raised his hand to knock on the door only to pause when he noticed that the front door was slightly open. Frowning slightly in confusion Brad looked down only to find a Geodude shaped doorstop with a small note attached to one of its hands.

"We are around the back," Brad said out loud as he read the note before shrugging his shoulders, "Looks like I am allowed to come in."

Taking the note as an invite Brad pushed open the door and walked in. Looking around for any sign of life Brad found none, frowning slightly Brad tried to work out just which door would lead him to the back where he guessed was the Pokémon and human he had heard when he had been walking down the road.

"BULBA!" a sudden shout of a Pokémon came to Brad's ears catching his attention.

"Thank you for the hint," Brad said with a grin on his face as he followed the noise to where he hoped was other people.

After walking through several rooms Brad passed several confusing pieces of scientific objects that he did not even dare to try and work out what they did. Just as Brad was about to give up finding the back door in the confusing maze known as Professor Oak's lab the happy shout of a Pikachu came to his ears.

Using the happy shout as a guide Brad quickly opened the door in front of him only for a welcoming soft breeze and a room bathed in a redey orange glow of the setting sun.

"I finally managed to find the back door," Brad said happily as a smile of relief came to her face, "Man finding the back door in this place is like trying to dodge one of Smoochum's kisses."

Not wanting to miss anyone that might be outside in case they took a different route into the building Brad walked through the room taking notice of the room he walked through only to find himself staring out at the different types of fields and lakes that he had saw from down the road.

"Amazing," Brad gasped out in shock as he spotted several Pokémon that he had never heard of let alone seen before, "Those Pokémon must be from some really far away region!"

With excitement shining in his once dead eyes Brad looked around at all the different Pokémon only for him to freeze, his mouth drop open and his eyes took on a love sick look when they landed on the form of a young man standing among the Pokémon with a Marill sitting happily on top of one of the man's blue and yellow trainers with a powerful Scyther standing protectively next to him. It was not the Pokémon that drew Brad to the young man, it was the man's whole being that seemed to call out to him.

"His...damn sexy," Brad said as his mouth suddenly felt dry as he took in the young man's red head band, green t-shirt and red shorts that seemed to call out to call out to him in an almost teasing manor as if saying come and find out what lays under us.

Lost in his thoughts Brad's gaze turned downwards towards the man's bum only to find himself trapped by a pair of amazing and kind black eyes.

***POV Change to Tracey's***

Happiness washed through Tracey as he watched the Pokémon happily running around him as they waited for Professor Oak to return with the Pokémon food, they had just finished feeding the larger Pokémon their tea and now it was the turn of the smaller, younger Pokémon.

"Do not worry guys, Professor Oak will not be long now," Tracey reassured as he felt his Marill jump off of his foot, "Marill?"

Looking down at his dear friend Tracey found the water type to staring at the door Professor Oak had gone through a few minutes ago. Knowing that his Marill would not react like this to Professor Oak Tracey quickly looked up preparing to protect the young Pokémon only to freeze when he found himself suddenly faced with a handsome young man.

'I...I know him from somewhere' Tracey suddenly thought as he swallowed hard as he felt his knees go weak 'He looks like a...movie...star...I remember now! This Adonis is Brad Van Darn the famous movie star! I...What does he want? I can't make a fool of myself, even if he is super hot and sexy I can't make a fool of myself!'

Taking a deep breath Tracey sent Brad a kind welcoming smile causing both of them to blush. Marill watched with a knowing glint in her eyes as she looked between her trainer and the new human man, it seemed that fireworks where flying.

"Hello, my name is Tracey Sketchit, I'm Professor Oak's assistant and a Pokémon Watcher," Tracey greeted while trying to prevent himself from becoming a blubbering mess because of his sudden crush, "How can I help you this evening?"

To Be Continued...