A/N: PurplePantherXVI here! This is a crossover fanfic between Pokémon and Kingdom Hearts. I will be using elements from both the Pokémon Special manga books, the Pokémon anime and the Pokémon games. Please keep that in mind while reading. I hope you all enjoy :3
Main Pairings: Lea x Isa, RokuShi, Naminé x Repliku. There may be VaniVen and Kairi x Ienzo later on as well.
Full Summary: Lea is a trainer out for adventure and on the run from a criminal gang. Xion is a young healer who loves and cares for Pokémon. Roxas is a Pokémon breeder and competes in contests which is everything Xion is against. Ven is a lab assistant who prefers staying in the lab to fieldwork. Vanitas is a wild ruffian and thief who loves observing Pokémon in the wild. Kairi is a trainer and thief who loves trading Pokémon and making deals. Ienzo is a boy who is very sickly, but has a close connection to Pokémon and can talk to them and calm them. And Isa, the grandson of Professor Oak, just wanted a normal life! Instead he found himself caught up in a huge adventure that spanned across the regions of the Pokémon universe...and it's all that redhead's fault! The Fighter, the Healer, the Breeder, the Researcher, the Conqueror, the Evolver, the Calmer and the Trainer...All eight are needed to save the regions of Kanto, Johto and Hoenn from destruction!
And now for Isa with the disclaimer...
Isa: PurplePantherXVI does not own Pokémon or Kingdom Hearts. We should probably all be thankful for this fact. Now on with the story!
Intro I
Huff...Huff...Gotta keep moving...Huff...Can't stop...Huff...Huff...If they catch me...they'll...
The flaming red haired boy dove into the cover of the forest and knelt beneath the leaves of the bushes. Only moments later, the sound of footsteps could be heard.
"Where'd he go?" One man's voice asked.
"Damnit, the brat got away!" Another answered, anger clear in his voice. The boy shuddered, ducking down lower to hide from sight.
"The boss isn't gonna be too happy about this...We better go back and say we lost him..." Yet another man sighed, beginning to trudge back reluctantly.
"Wait! We can't give up yet! They'll have our heads!" The first one cried. "He couldn't have gotten far, we just saw him run in here! Let's keep looking!"
He waited until the loud footsteps faded away, then slowly came out of his hiding place.
"Phew...That was a close one." He laughed, sighing. "Those idiots. I better get out of here, though, before they come back."
"There you are." A new voice snarled, and the boy froze. "Stupid kid. My subordinates may be fools, but I knew that you're smarter than that. Just like your annoying father."
"So it's Number II, one of the Nobodies of the Organization, Xigbar." The boy smirked, recognizing the man's voice. Despite his arrogant tone, his mind was racing. Crap, I'm screwed! Why him? Why not...Demyx? Or even Marluxia? "It must suck being Number II and right underneath Xemnas." He laughed, trying to hide his nervousness.
"You dare to speak our Superior's name, brat!" Xigbar growled, throwing a Pokéball. A Arbok popped out and looked at the red haired boy with its narrow eyes. "Arbok, use acid!" The boy dodged as the snake spit out acid from its mouth. The acid burned through the bush where he had previously been ducking just moments before.
"Where are you running, boy?" Xigbar yelled as the kid dashed off into the forest, vanishing among all the trees. "Arbok, follow him!" The snake shot off after the boy, sliding along the ground. "You can't keep running forever. I'll catch you this time...Lea..."
Chapter I: Isa Oak of Pallet Town
"Isa! Isa, wake up!" A woman's voice called.
"N-not yet...tired..." A boy's voice grumbled from beneath the covers. The woman sighed.
"Don't make me do this, Isa." The woman sighed. "Pikachu, thunderbolt!"
"Pika!" The small little electric mouse cried, its cheeks sizzling.
"Ah!" Isa shot up from the bed, looking around to see a blonde haired woman laughing. A small Pikachu was laying on top of him, looking at him with wide brown eyes.
"Pika pika?" It asked, looking over at the woman.
"Good job Pikachu." She smiled, scooping the electric mouse up in her arms and cuddling it before placing it back on the ground. It quickly scurried to sit on Isa's bed, its red cheeks sizzling with electricity every now and then.
"Naminé, what was that for?" Isa sighed, laying back down and taking care not to bother the Pikachu lest he be electrocuted again. The woman pouted.
"You can call me 'Mom' you know, Isa." Naminé whined, throwing the blankets off. "Now get out of bed. You know what day it is!"
"What day is it, Mom?" Isa grumbled, stumbling out of bed.
"Your birthday!" Naminé cheered, smiling. Then, she put her hands on her hips and frowned at him. "I can't believe you forgot. What would you do without me? Dad's already down at the lab talking with your grandfather. Since it's your tenth birthday, we decided it's time for you to get your very own-"
"Naminé! Don't spoil everything!" Daisy cried, leaning in from the doorway. She waved at Isa. "Hey there Isa, your favorite aunt's here!" She smiled.
"You're my only aunt..." He grumbled, pouting as she crushed him in a hug.
"And your favorite!" Daisy proclaimed. "Anyway, get ready! Your mom and I will meet you at the lab, okay? And don't take forever!" Daisy waved as she and Naminé exited the room. Pikachu looked up at Isa as if him to hurry or face the wrath of the Pikachu, before scampering after the two women.
Isa quickly changed and ran down the stairs. He left his house and was greeted with the bright sunlight and fresh air of Pallet Town.
"Hi Isa!" A girl smiled, and he looked over to see his neighbor, Olette. Her Charmander was by her side, and looked up at him suspiciously as he came by.
"Hi Olette." He waved at her as she ran up. Olette was one of the kids of Pallet Town. She was a few years older than him and had already received her Pokémon, a Charmander, from Professor Oak. Professor Oak, his grandfather, gave every child in town a Pokémon for their tenth birthday.
"Happy Birthday Isa!" The brown haired girl smiled. "Heading over to Oak's lab now?"
"Yeah." He nodded.
"You better hurry. I saw your mom and aunt come by before." Olette explained. "They're probably waiting for you there, and you don't want to keep them."
"Yeah." He nodded, shuddering. Naminé was typically a nice lady, but she couldn't stand tardiness. "See you around." He waved, bidding her farewell and continuing south until he reached the lab. He took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
"Happy birthday, Isa!" Professor Oak smiled as Isa entered the lab. Naminé and Daisy waved at him, grinning as he walked in.
"Looks like he's finally here." Repliku laughed, standing beside Professor Oak. "Took you long enough, Isa." The silver haired man grinned, ruffling his son's hair. Isa pouted, trying to shake his father off.
"For your tenth birthday, I'm giving you a Pokémon." Professor Oak said, gesturing to the three Pokéballs in the machine next to him.
"Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle." Isa said, looking over at the Pokéballs.
"Correct." Oak nodded. "Make your choice wisely. Your first Pokémon, or starter as I hear they're called, is the one who will always be there for you." Isa nodded. That's why Oak did this, so kids would be able to receive a Pokémon and grow close to it. Professor Oak wanted every child to have a chance to bond with a Pokémon even if that kid couldn't afford pokéballs or had difficulty catching Pokémon.
Charmander, the fire type. Bulbasaur, the grass type. And Squirtle, the water type, huh? It's a hard choice...They're all strong Pokémon and powerful allies...Isa frowned, studying the three pokéballs before him. I can't afford to make the wrong choice here. After all, one of these Pokémon is going to be my lifelong partner...
A sudden crash was heard from outside. Isa froze, turning to look around.
"What was that?" Daisy exclaimed as Repliku rushed outside.
"Absol, go!" Isa heard the silver haired man cry as his Absol popped out of its Pokéball. Naminé also ran outside, releasing her Vulpix, Jigglypuff and Clefairy. Her Pikachu leapt on her shoulder, its cheeks sizzling.
"Dad, I'll go see what's wrong!" Yelled Daisy to Professor Oak, beginning to run out after them. Oak held her back, though.
"Stay here Daisy, I don't want you getting hurt. Isa, stay with your Aunt Daisy and pick your starter." Oak also ran out, releasing his Pidgey and female Nidoran.
"Alright, Isa. I'm sure they're all fine." Daisy turned to the boy, eyes darting around the room. Outside the sound of multiple Pokémon battles could be heard. "Let's just wait here for them and-Isa?" She cried as he grabbed a Pokéball from the machine and raced out of the lab. Daisy grumbled, releasing her Butterfree and Golduck and chasing after him.
"Mom? Dad?" Isa cried, running through the confusion. It seemed as if all of Pallet Town were jumbled together in the small green square. Pokémon battles raged with his neighbors and family against these men in black coats.
"Hey, got any Pokémon with ya, kid?" Someone asked, and he turned to find himself pressed up against a red haired boy who looked about his age.
"Kid!? We're about the same age!" Isa cried, outraged at this boy's behavior. "And yes, I do. I just got one from Professor Oak."
"That old man?" The boy scoffed. "Well, these guys are weak anyway. Just help me out and stay back if it gets too rough for ya!" He grinned, and yelled, "Charmander! Scratch!" The Charmander leaped on its Koffing opponent and scratched it. The Koffing fainted and the boy grinned. "Too easy. Name's Lea, by the way!" He held out his hand.
"We're doing introductions now?" Isa cried as an Ekans attacked him. Lea's Charmander used Ember, torching the snake Pokémon.
"Well, sure!" Lea smiled, then frowned. "Uh oh, he's here, too." He grabbed Isa's hand, pulling him along. Isa stumbled after the fiery boy.
"What do you mean?" Isa asked, pulling his hand away and running after Lea.
"That guy over there," Lea frowned, pointing at the crowd. Isa couldn't make out who it was amongst all the Pokémon and people, though. "We can't allow him to battle here. He's one of the thirteen Nobodies, Number II."
"The Nobodies?" Isa frowned. "What are you talking about?"
"So you haven't heard about them..." Lea frowned. "Never mind, I'll educate you later. Basically he's bad, strong and ruthless. We allow him to fight here, innocent lives could be lost and this town might be destroyed. We've gotta draw him away, so..." His eyes drifted over to the nearby woods. "Aha! The forest!"
"Wait! Viridian Forest is sacred ground and home to many Pokémon!" Isa cried as Lea cupped his hands around his mouth.
"Hey Xiggy, over here!" He turned to Isa. "We better run."
"I don't see how he's going to hear you over all this noise..." Isa frowned when a Arbok suddenly burst up from the ground.
"He's found us! Go!" Lea shoved Isa into the forest, running after him. Isa could hear the Arbok following and the sound of footsteps. The two boys ran into a clearing.
"We're gonna have to fight. You said before you had a Pokémon, right?" Lea asked, looking over at Isa.
"Yeah, but..." Isa looked down at the Pokéball in his hand. "I just got it. I've never fought before. And...to be honest...I don't know which Pokéball I grabbed."
"What?" Lea yelled. "Oh, never mind. It'll have to work, or we're both dead. Alright team, come out!" He threw out his Pokéballs, releasing Ponyta and Growlithe. They landed beside Charmander, poised to fight. "Well, may as well being out your little friend, right?"
Isa threw his Pokéball. It opened, and a small blue turtle-like Pokémon flew out. It landed beside Lea's team.
"What's that thing?" Lea asked, staring at the Pokémon incredulously. "Can it even fight?"
"Squirtle, a water type." Isa answered. He pulled out a machine, and Lea leaned over to see. "The tiny turtle Pokémon. Level 5. It's male, and it's moves are tackle and tail whip."
"It'll have to do." Lea sighed. "Jeez, can't it at least know a water move? Oh well...What is that device thingy by the way? Where'd you get it?"
"I got it from my grandfather. He made it." Isa answered, shooting Lea a glare.
"A Pokédex, huh? So that's Oak's great invention." The two froze as a man walked into the clearing. He had his black and white hair in a ponytail. An eyepatch covered one eye and the other yellow one was fixed on them. "Oak's grandson and you...Superior's gonna be so proud of me." He chuckled.
"How do you know about my grandfather's invention?" Isa demanded, his hands balled into fists. "Who are you?
"So you haven't heard of us, huh?" The man frowned, looking at Isa. "Before I crush you, I might as well educate you. I'm-"
"He's Xiggy!" Lea interrupted.
"Brat!" Xigbar growled, glaring daggers at Lea who only grinned back. "I'm Xigbar, Number II of the Organization. We, the Organization, will take over Kanto and the rest of the regions using Pokémon. And if some brats or Pokémon have to die along the way, well, so be it. We also specialize in experiments on Pokémon, for example those we need your grandfather for."
"Enough talk, Charmander, Growlithe, Ponyta! Triple ember!" Lea shouted as the three fire Pokémon used Ember on the Arbok.
"Squirtle tackle." Isa commanded. The turtle Pokémon rammed into the Arbok which collapsed on the ground.
"Arbok return. Go, Crobat! Weezing!" The two Pokémon burst from their Pokéballs. "Crobat use supersonic!" The Crobat attacked, and the two boys grabbed their heads to block out the sound. Their Pokémon looked around in confusion. "Weezing, poison gas! Smokescreen!" A noxious gas and lots of smoke filled the air, and Isa started coughing.
"Grr...I can't see anything." Lea coughed, covering his mouth to prevent all the smoke from choking him. "I hate to do this, but..."
"Wait, what are you doing?" Isa cried.
"Ponyta, flame wheel! Make it as big as possible!" Lea commanded.
"Are you crazy!" Isa yelled at him. "The whole forest will burn down!" Warm heat blew him back as the smoke and gas was blown away by a blazing fire.
"Now Charmander, smokescreen!" A smoke enveloped the two and their team of Pokémon. They vanished into the forest and away from view.
Xigbar growled, waiting for the smoke and haze to clear. His Crobat and Weezing floated alongside him, waiting for an order. Both had burns and were trying their best to keep floating and not faint from exhaustion.
"Stupid kids..." Xigbar growled. "They got away, again..."
"Number II, the people of Pallet Town have vanished!" An Organization Dusk (1) cried, running up to his boss. "They...they were beating us pretty badly, sir. When the forest went up in smoke, they took advantage of the situation and fled. Including the professor! We lost them, I'm afraid."
"Yes, I got that!" Xigbar growled at the Dusk who backed off. He turned to face his men. "We're going after Lea and Oak's grandson. Got that, all of you?"
"Yes sir!" The Dusks answered, saluting him.
Lea...The next time we meet...Xigbar smirked, his hands clenched into fists. You won't be getting away...
A/N: I hope you all enjoyed Chapter 1 of Fire and Water! I will hopefully be updating the next chapter soon. Reviews and favorites are always appreciated. Thanks for reading :3
(1) Dusks in the Organization are the equivalent to Grunts in the evil teams that appear in Pokémon series.