The first few parts of this story will take place when Rose and Lilly are only nine, to set up the backstory of the two girls, but the main plot line will happen while they are sixteen. So they'll be acting like kids, because right now they are kids. Rose and Lilly will be much more mature once we reach the main story line.

Thank you for reading!

The prologue takes place shortly after Ash Ketchum and Gary Oak have headed out on their first journey.

"Hey Rose, don't tell me you're still out here pouting!"

Rose Ketchum lifted up her head slowly, watching her best friend, Lilly Oak, approach her. While usually there was a bright smile on the young girl's face, today she only wore an angry frown. She turned away, not responding to Lilly's question.

They were out back in Professor Oak's ranch, where he kept both trainers' and wild Pokemon alike. None of the Pokemon approached the girls right now though, sensing a sharp tension in the air. Rose brought her knees up, staring out into the forest that was part of the ranch. Though she wasn't visibly crying, her eyes were red and puffy, showing that she had been.

Lilly plopped herself onto the grass right next to her friend, humming lightly.

"He left me," Rose muttered, tears entering her eyes. She lowered her head, her dark hair falling in front of her face.

Lilly gave her friend a small smile, "Yeah, I know how you feel. Gary left me too. And he was laughing about it," An annoyed look crossed the blonde's face, "At least your brother was somewhat sad about leaving you here while he goes on a Pokemon journey."

Rose snorted, "Ash couldn't sleep last night he was so excited to go."

Lilly's smile widened, "Do you blame him? We both know we'd be out of here in a flash if we were old enough to go on a journey!"

Rose cracked a small smile, "That's true," She giggled, but a sad look crossed her face again, "Couldn't have Ash waited a year to leave? Gotten a Pokemon, but stayed here in Pallet Town until I was old enough to go with him?"

Lilly sighed, "Then Gary would have gotten ahead of him, and you know how competitive those two get. I wish they'd get along like us!"

"Yeah..." Rose sighed, looking off in the distance.

"Oh yeah!" Lilly said, leaping to her feet, "Gramps sent me out here to get you! He says he has something to give us, something that will cheer us up!"

Rose looked up at her doubtfully, "The only thing that can cheer me up is if Ash came back."

Lilly seized her friend's hand, dragging her to her feet, "Come on! We can at least see what it is! Besides, I can't get it unless you come too!"

Rose sighed, "...Fine..." She muttered, and the two girls took off running towards the Pokemon lab.

"Hey Gramps!" Lilly called loudly as they entered the lab, "I got Rose in here, finally! What did you want to give us?"

The older Pokemon professor turned, smiling at the two young girls, "Something special, and very important. Now I understand that you two girls are feeling down because your brothers left for their Pokemon journey-"

"Upset?" Lilly cried, "No way! I'm glad Gary is gone, now I get my own room!"

Professor Oak held back a laugh, but it quickly faded as he watched Rose's face fall. He gave her a sad smile, and continued talking, "And with your brothers gone, while you still have each other, it might become a bit lonesome," He looked at Rose, "Now I spoke with your mother about this, so there is so need to worry. Technically you two aren't old enough for this, but I was able to pull a few strings with the league because of my job."

"Pull a few strings with what?" Lilly asked excitedly, bouncing up and down.

Professor Oak pulled two Pokeballs from his pocket, "These two Pokemon have been licenced as pet Pokemon under mine and Delia's name. They may battle for you in self defense, but other than that they will only be companions for you to play with. Once you get your battle license at age ten they will be transferred to your account."

The two girls stared at Professor Oak, "No way," Lilly said slowly, "You got us Pokemon?!"

"Like I said they are only pets-" He sighed as his granddaughter let out a loud squeal of excitement, then he gave a small smile, "Yes Lilly, they are Pokemon."

"Ohmygosh!" Lilly cried.

Even Rose looked excited, though obviously the sadness of her brother's departure was still fresh in her mind, "T-thank you professor!" She stuttered out.

He held out the two Pokeballs, "Lilly, this Pokemon came from a friend in mine in Unova, Cedric. They are very rare, so please take good care of her," He set the first Pokeball in her hands, and another loud cry of excitement filled the room. The professor turned towards Rose, "I know you were very close to your brother, so I thought this little guy would make you feel closer to him while he's away. He is the cousin of the Pokemon I gave your brother."

Rose took the second Pokeball out of the professor's hand. She looked at it for a moment, awe spreading across her face, then she gave her first real smile since Ash had left, "Thank you so much Mr. Oak!"

"Yeah, thank you Gramps!" Lilly chirped, then turned towards Rose, "Let's go look at them, come on come on!"

Professor Oak smiled as the two girls ran out of his lab, holding the Pokeballs like they had been given the world itself, "Those Pokemon are more than just companionship," He whispered quietly, "Now with the boys gone you need one more person to keep an eye on you, your safety is vitally important, more that you two know."

"Hurry up Rose!" Lilly cried impatiently as her friend slowly made her way down the back deck, staring at the Pokeball in her hand in awe. Lilly was already down on the grass, jumping about in excitement, "I want to meet my new Pokemon!"

Rose joined Lilly on the lawn, turning the Pokeball slowly in her hands, processing the gift she had just been given.

"Come on out whatever you are!" Rose threw the Pokeball up into the air, and a flash of white light emerged from the sphere. The light began to mold into shape of an unrecognizable Pokemon. The white light vanished in a split second, leaving a small creature in its wake. Rose fell to her knees and let out a small sob.

Lilly let out a happy squeal, "I choose you!" She cried, pressing the button on the center of the Pokeball. The sphere expanded in her hand, then opened up with a flash of white light. She let out yet another joyful squeal as she watched a slim creature take shape.

Rose stared at the creature in front of her, trying to hold back her tears as her thoughts turned to her brother, "Pichu chu?" Asked the small mouse Pokemon as he looked at the crying girl in worry.

"Sni-vee?" The green Pokemon chirped as she was released in front of Lilly, blinking her deep brown eyes. The Snivy barely had time to look around at her surroundings before a loud squeal filled the air from Lilly. The Snivy flinched, jumping back.

"I miss him," Cried Rose thinking of the stubborn Pikachu her brother had tried to show off to her before he had left. Pichu ran up to her and wiped her tears away, letting out apologetic whimpers, wondering what was wrong. Rose studied the small Pokemon, the Pichu had bright coppery eyes and a little tuft of fur on his head.

"Ohmygosh!" Lilly exclaimed as Rose let out another small cry. Lilly didn't notice though, absorbed by the sleek grass type in front of her, "I can't believe it! Gramps got me a Snivy! He got me a Snivy, oh my gosh, I can't believe it!"

Rose looked for Lilly for comfort but Lilly's smile was gleaming, it made Rose smile a little and thought of all the adventures that would await her and her new friend.

Lilly scooped up the grass type, holding the Snivy up in the air, "Vee!" The Snivy cried, startled as she was brought into a sudden embrace.

"I freaking love Snivys!" Lilly cried, "Oh my gosh I can't believe Gramps managed to get one all the way over here to Kanto!" She looked at the Snivy closely, "He said he got you from a guy named Cedric or something, was he from Unova, right? So are you from Unova?" She bombarded the little snake with questions, "I love Unova, it's my favorite place ever! Though I've never been… I'm sure I'd love it though!"

"Sni…" Snivy squirmed in Lilly's grip.

Rose looked at Pichu, he was looking at her with wide eyes. "Pichu, lets travel together and see the world with Lilly and her new found friend at our side," She said, trying to look forward to when they would be old enough to travel with Ash. The thought of a journey brought a smile to her face, and she looked up at Lilly.

"Lilly, let's battle!" Rose had a grin on her face, she knew that Professor Oak would get mad but her mind was set, she always wanted to be a Pokemon trainer, why not start early!

Lilly paused, "... But Gramps said no battling unless it was for protection…" For a moment there wasn't hyper look on her face, but a small flash of worry about going against what her grandfather had said.

"Forget the rules," Rose giggled, "It's only for fun," Rose knew it would be the only way to take her mind off of Ash. Ash had been her world, her idol. With him gone.. It hurt, and she hoped this new Pokemon of hers could numb that pain.

"But if Gramps finds out…" Lilly shuddered, "You know his punishments, cleaning out the Pokemon stalls… Sorting all his files and papers... stuff like that!" She gripped the small Snivy closer, who lashed out harder.

"Forget about him for a moment, Professor won't have a massive go at us. He's your Grandad he's always bound to worry. But we have the protection of the lab, it's not like we are doing it in the forest or somewhere," Rose said, "Let's battle and don't worry about the consequences. Remember we are only nine… He'll be easy on us..." Rose wasn't sure, the Professor was kind, but stern. But she craved the idea of a battle, the thought of being able to get her mind off of Ash.

Lilly looked down at the Snivy in her arms, a grin spreading once more across her face. All worry vanished as the thought of a real Pokemon battle took root in her mind. Gary had always been so sassy, and she could beat up his Squirtle if her Snivy was strong! She looked up at Rose, grin widening, "You're on!" She cried, "Go Snivy!" She set the grass type on the ground, taking up a dramatic battle pose. The Snivy looked across at the Pichu uncertainly.

"Okay come on Pichu, let's do this," cried Rose, Pichu took his place ready for battle. "I'll go first," Rose grinned, the excitement rose her first ever Pokemon battle, "Pichu use Thundershock!"

Pichu's checks began to spark as his gathered his electricity, drawing the power he needed for the attack. He jumped into the air and released the attack, zapping Snivy, Snivy fell backwards, cringing, but slowly got back to her feet, looking only mildly worn.

"Hehe~" Lilly grinned, "Electric types moves aren't very effective against grass types!" She paused, "At least that's what Gary said…" She shook her head, "Whatever, Snivy, use- um… Vine Whip!" She glanced at the Snivy, "I know Bulbasaurs can learn Vine Whip… and you're a grass type starter like them…"

The Snivy closed her eyes, sighing, then darted forwards with startling speed. She spun around, and two vines grew from her neck, and she slammed them against the small Pichu, sending the electric mouse flying back, "Vee!" She cried.

"Pichu no!" Rose said in horror as her Pichu flew past her. Snivy hadn't held back, "We aren't going to let them beat us… umm… use… use-" Rose stuttered, unsure of what attacks her new Pokemon knew.

Pichu began to sprint toward Snivy with shocking speed, "Is that Quick Attack? Pichu can't learn that!" Yellow light began to form around the Pokemon as he continued his sprint towards the grass snake, cheeks sparking as he surrounded himself in a crackling current of electricity.

Snivy's eyes widened in surprise as the powerful Volt Tackle came right at her. She stumbled to the side, trying to dodge, but the Pichu slammed into her, knocking both of them to the ground, sending them rolling through the grass.

"Snivy!" Lilly cried, but the small grass type just laid limply in the grass next to the Pichu. Both Pokemon were young, and didn't have nearly as much strength as battle Pokemon. Neither Pokemon stirred, fainted from the attack. Lilly blinked, "How did Pichu get defeated, Snivy didn't knock him out!"

"Volt Tackle has recoil you know?" A deep voice chuckled, "That is why both of your Pokemon are knocked out, Pichu took damage from his own attack," Said a man in the background, "It is a very risky move to use, but powerful."

Both girls jumped, turning around as they realized that Professor Oak was standing on the porch of the lab, leaning against the railing, a cup of tea in his hand. He smiled as he watched the girls' eyes widened as they realized that their battle hadn't gone unnoticed.

"G-gramps!" Lilly yelped.

Professor Oak took a sip of his tea, "If you had wanted to keep your little battle a secret then perhaps you shouldn't have yelled about it right outside my lab. I heard you two loud and clear."

"W-we're sorry Professor!" Rose cried, "We were just having a little fun, to see what it was like to be a Pokemon trainer"

"Recall your Pokemon and bring them into the lab so I can heal them up," He said, the two girls shared a nervous glance, knowing that you didn't just simply walk into an adult's place after disobeying. Professor Oak waved a hand dismissively, laughing, "Relax you two, it wasn't that hard to guess that you would find a way to battle if I gave you Pokemon. I know you two like the back of my hand!"

"Now you two," Professor Oak said, setting the two Pokeballs on a healing machine. The machine began to glow as it sent energy waves that mimicked a Heal Pulse move into the Pokeballs, "No more battles, and I'm serious this time. I understand that it was hard to resist when I first handed you your Pokemon, but now you have had that opportunity. Remember that they are living creatures, not tools. Befriend your Pokemon, grow close with them."

"Yes sir!" Lilly and Rose replied in unison, giving each other a look, both knowing that they would find another time to battle.

Professor Oak sighed, handing the two Pokeballs back to the girls, "And be careful, they are still young. So don't go wandering into a situation where they won't be able to defend you. Stay on my ranch if you want to go exploring, and don't leave Pallet Town."

"Don't worry about a thing Gramps!" Lilly chirped, releasing her Snivy, "You can trust us!"

He raised an eyebrow as Rose let out her small Pichu, scooping him up, "Really? Because your actions so far today have said otherwise."

Lilly shuffled her feet, "Well... you obviously trust us, or else you wouldn't have out any Pokemon in our care!"

He sighed, "That's true..." He muttered, "That's true..." A phone started ringing from somewhere deeper in the lab, and the Professor looked up, "I'll need to take that, if you'll excuse me you two."

Lilly knelt down in front of her Snivy, who glared at her coldly, only making the small girl grin, "You're awesome," She said, blue eyes gleaming, "And you're just not any Snivy, you're my Snivy. So you deserved to be called more than that, I'm going to give you a name!"

"Sni...?" Snivy asked uncertainly.

Lilly sat down, thinking, "Hmm... It needs to be awesome, just like you... Sni...vy..." Lilly said slowly, thinking, "Sni... I... I... Ivy!" She cried, leaping to her feet, "That's it, I'll call you Ivy! You are a grass type, and Ivy is a plant! And it's in your name too, it's perfect!"

"Vee..." The Snivy muttered, looking over at the Pichu, who had happily climbed onto Rose's shoulder. The newly named Ivy seemed less than impressed with the nine year old's naming skills.

Lilly scooped up her new grass type proudly, "Welcome to the team, Ivy!"

Rose glanced at the Pichu on her shoulder, "Ash didn't give his Pikachu a nickname..." She said quietly, "So I dunno..."

"Chu?" The Pichu asked, blinking his eyes.

"Well, your Pichu is going to evolve," Lilly said, "Isn't it? Then it would be really confusing with two Pikachus running around and no way to tell them apart!"

Rose hesitated, "True... Um..." She studied her Pichu carefully, "Hmm... You are going to be a Pikachu one day, and since the professor gave me you to help remind me of Ash, I guess your name should reflect that, so how about... Pika? So when I'll look at you I'll always remember Ash and his Pikachu?"

Pika the Pichu let out a small happy cry, "Pichupichu!" He cooed happily, nuzzling Rose. The dark haired girl smiled, hugging the small electric type close.

Ash may be gone for now, but she had a new best friend to be with now.

A Leafeon sat perched up in a tree, watching as the two girls followed the old man into the human building. The Leafeon's claws curled in anger, upset that he had allowed himself to be brought this close to humans. A large scar ran down his back, webbing out around his back left hip. The ridged scar was visible under his white fur, a soft red standing out against his unusually pale fur.

He twitched his tail in annoyance. Like his fur, ever leaf-like appendage was colored differently from a normal Leafeon. His leaves were colored a deep lapis blue, which gleamed in the sunlight that shone through the trees. He turned, his dark blue eyes hardening.

'Those two?' He asked, 'Sorry, but I'm not impressed. You must have made a mistake.'

'Hehe~' A Meowth giggled, sitting right behind him. She looked like a regular Meowth, except for her tail, feet, and ears were tipped bright pink, 'Trust me, there is no mistake. Those two are the ones,' She blinked her bright blue eyes, 'Remember, they are young right now.'

'And annoying,' The Leafeon replied, 'They treated those two Pokemon like they were brand new toys,' He shook in a rage, 'I'm not trusting younglings to them!'

He turned, jumping as the shiny Meowth suddenly appeared in front of him with a flash of light. She looked at him sternly, 'They are children at the moment,' She said sharply, 'Give them time and they'll mature. Keep in mind that children are very selfish creatures.'

'Humans are selfish creatures!' He snapped back, turning again, with the intent of climbing down the tree, but once again the Meowth was in front of the blue Leafeon.

'Selfish or not, we depend on them,' The Meowth replied sharply, 'While I understand why you are hesitant, I do not have time to argue. I have many things to do, but I will be back to your home in a few years, when the eggs are laid,' She watched him, seeing if the Leafeon would protest. He gritted his teeth, but allowed her to continue, 'I'll be back when they hatch as well, and when it's time I'll be taking them with me.'

'Then handing them over to filthy humans!' The Leafeon snarled, sending Pidgeys flying into the air.

The Meowth glared at him, eyes glowing pink, 'I wouldn't fight with me,' She said quietly, 'You, your family, and your ancestors have been blessed with my powers. I have given you a haven far from humans, like you wished. All I ask for is two hatchlings every thousand years, is that too much to ask for? For two hatchlings that will have the opportunity to help protect our world?'

The Leafeon turned away, 'Take me then,' He said, 'Not my unborn siblings. Let them live a life without humans or battles, let me be the one to go can h-help the h-humans.'

'You know they must be young. Their energy needs to sync with the humans they will be protecting. Yours won't do that,' The Meowth's gaze softened, 'It's not just helping humans Leafeon, it's helping both humans and Pokemon alike. They will be heros.'

The blue Leafeon turned to look at the Meowth, 'But you cannot guarantee their safety.'

She looked away, 'No. I cannot,' She hesitated, 'The last two survived though.'

'And then forever remained by their human's side,' The Leafeon finished bitterly. He sat down, claws digging up bark, eyes clouded with conflict. Finally after a minute he winced, closing his eyes. He sighed, then turned to look at the Meowth, 'Can you promise me something?'

'Depends,' The Meowth replied, blue eyes shining curiously.

He took a deep breath, 'I want to see them before it happens. I want the opportunity to see them, to let them see their home and family before fate sweeps them up. I want to see them once they have evolved, and... I want the chance to say goodbye.'

'Like I said they could survive-'

He cut her off, 'They survive and believe that the humans are where they belong, or they die. No matter what I'll never see them again after you take them,' He looked at the Meowth, eyes begging, 'So please, let me and my siblings see them one more time after you take them, please!' His voice went quiet, 'Please let me see my littlest siblings one more time...'

The shiny Meowth couldn't help but smile, placing a paw on the blue Leafeon's shoulder, 'I've always admired your dedication to your family. And right now I am admiring your love for two hatchlings whose eggs haven't even been laid yet. So yes,' She said, 'I'll find away to let you see them one more time.'

The Leafeon bowed his head, 'Thank you, m'lady, thank you so much,' He looked up at the Meowth, 'I hope- I hope you are right, and that those humans will change. I hope they will be good to my future siblings. I should go now... You know how I am around humans...'

The Meowth nodded, 'Of course.'

'Abra!' Leafeon called, raising his voice, 'Abra, let's go!'

An Abra appeared in a flash of white light behind the Leafeon, stumbling as he tried to stay balanced on the tree branch, 'Y-yes sir! I'll take you right back to the ravine sir!' He placed a hand on the Leafeon's blue tail, and he nodded at the Meowth, 'Goodbye, m'lady! Safe journey!'

'Same to you,' The Meowth said, watching as the Abra began to glow, teleporting him and the Leafeon away. Meowth turned, watching the lab and the two small girls inside. Her eyes began to glow pink, 'They will be safe as long as they remain here in Pallet town, now for the boys... I hope Ho-oh kept her promise and checked up on them...'

With that the pink tipped Meowth glowed, teleporting away, leaving the tree empty, gently swaying in the wind.

First of all, yes we know Meowths can't learn Teleport, there's more to this Meowth than what meets the eye.

So ends the prologue, part one. Part two of the prologue will be up soon, then we'll move into chapter one and the main story line! Thank you for reading and a review is always apprenticed!

Every time a new Pokemon is added to the party we'll put a small bio down here:

Ivy:
Species: Snivy
Gender: Female
Nature: Serious
Characteristic: Strong willed
Favorite Moves: Tackle, Vine Whip, Twister, Attract
Ability: Overgrow

Pika:
Species: Pichu
Gender: Male
Nature: Naive
Characteristic: Likes to run
Favorite Moves: Volt Tackle, Thundershock, Charge, Tail Whip
Ability: Lightning Rod