Me:It's only been about a year, but I'm finally uploading a fic. Yays. Anyway, this came to me about a month ago, when I was listening to the radio. Hey, they do say music inspires you! Anyway, here's my new fanfic, Joined Hands of Fate.

Chapter one: On My Way

"Tell me, boy. Where are they now?" A tall man asked. He had green hair that stuck out slightly, and was wearing heavy robes. Standing before him was a boy, no older than sixteen.

"Route ten, sir. They should be here in at least a day." The boy replied. He was dressed in all black, with pure white hair.

"Good. I assume the so-called hero thinks he will be taking on the Pokemon league?" The man quizzed.

"Yes sir. He has no idea what will happen when he arrives here. I've made sure of that." The boy confirmed, nodding his head.

"Good. You may leave now, Shadow." The man said, waving a hand dissmissivly.

"Okay. Thank you, sir," He said,bowing,"Come, Liepard."

The boy walked out of the throne room, his purple leopard Pokemon following. He didn't want to do this,but it was for his master, the one who had saved his life as a child.

"Lie? Lie, liepard?" His Pokemon asked, looking up at him with a confused expression. He bent down and petted the Pokemon, causing her to purr.

"It's okay, Liepard. It's just a mission. We'll all be fine," He assured her, his voice gentle and loving,"I promise you, we'll all be fine."

Liepard didn't believe a word he said, but nodded anyway. She could feel how scared her beloved partner was, and his fear was being passed on to her.


"Cilan's back!" A young boy called. He had messy black hair with brown eyes, and a Pikachu was sitting on his shoulder.

"Ash, stop being such a kid. It's not like we were going to die of starvation if he didn't come back!" A girl replied, hitting the back of his head. She had incredibly long and thick purple hair and brown eyes. An Axew was sitting by her feet.

"You weren't, but I was." Ash muttered. This caused the two others to chuckle slightly.

"Okay, here's the plan," Cilan said. He was fairly tall for his age,with green hair and green eyes,"we'll eat lunch, then continue on. That sound good?"

"Yeah!" The two younger trainers called. Their reply was met with a smile as Cilan set out plates for their lunch, along with some bowls of Pokemon food.

So, what did you think? Love it? Hate it? Couldn't care less about it? Please review and tell me what you think! And please excuse the shortness. I promise, it will get longer soon!