Dark Temptations: The Rewrite

Prologue Part 1

RRRR! RRRR! RRRR! RRRR!

I slammed my fist into my electric alarm clock, shutting it off.

"Well. Time to start another day of school."

I tossed my blankets aside and began heading to the bathroom to get ready. I walked up to the sink in the bathroom and splashed water into my face. After wiping the water off of my face, I looked into the mirror. Looking back at me was a tan, five foot six inch person. I had wavy black hair that reached my shoulders. Unlike most guys, I actually cared about my hair.

After brushing my teeth, I decided to take a cool shower. Not a hot shower because the heat damages your hair. There is no way I'm damaging my silky smooth hair.

I got out and dried myself and quickly prepared myself a small breakfast.

I'll spare you the rest of the details before leaving the house.

Ten minutes later

Knock knock knock!

Huh? Someone's at the door!

I walked to the door and was surprised to see my girlfriend.

I realize it will probably be smart to describe her. She has a beautiful chocolate skin and a braid similar to a Zoroark.

"Layla!" I exclaimed as I pulled her into a quick kiss.

Her face seemed to glow after that kiss.

"You liked that didn't you?"

Layla blushed in response.

I chuckled and responded, "Come on Layla. We have an assembly today to see who get the starters this year. "

At the assembly

"As you may all know, the three people with the highest test scores will earn a starter Pokémon this year. There is one difference this year however." Principle Pine began.

Everyone at the assembly began excitedly whispering at each other. After a moment, the principle continued.

"The person who has the fourth best test score will earn a Luxury Ball to attempt to befriend a Pokémon in order to make that Pokémon your starter."

A few faces lit up in hope.

"Five people were told they scored in the top five in the test scores. Would those five people please step forward to the middle of the gym floor?"

Five people, including Leo, walked to the center of the gym.

"The person with the fifth best score is Gregory. All I can give you a pat on the back for the great score. "

Gregory looked upset, but said, "There's always next year. "

"The fourth highest score belongs to Leo. "

Leo look a little bitter, but was happy to receive the Luxury Ball.

"In third place, Melody."

Principle Pine quickly handed her a pokéball.

"Second place goes to Leeland.

He got a pokéball as quickly as Melody.

"And the best score goes to James."

The last pokéball went to James.

As soon as he got his pokéball, he released the Fennekin he had inside. The Fennekin immediately began blowing embers at everyone nearby and quickly taking out the starters that the winners received.

?'s POV

This can't be happening! She's going to hurt MY Leo!

I ran behind the bleachers before dropping my disguise and running to Leo's defense.

Leo's POV

At the corner of my eye, I noticed that a Zorua was dashing towards me and when she got close enough, she stood in front of me in the same way a Pokémon would stand in front of its trainer.

The Fennekin immediately focused on the Zorua. It was a battle!

The Fennekin launched an ember at us, with both of us dodging in either direction, seemingly in sync with each other.

We both launch ourselves at the Fennekin simultaneously and tackle her together.

After we pulled away, the Fennekin looked like she was on her last legs.

The Fennekin looked afraid and blew an ember at me, but I took it head on as I reached for the fire fox.

I picked her up and sat down. The Fennekin began struggling until I started hugging her. She looked confused.

The people in the audience began whispering excitedly amongst each other.

"You can have my Pokémon. You obviously know what you're doing. "

The Fennekin's trainer threw his starter's pokéball to me.

"In all of my years of being a Principal, I have never seen anything like this!"

At this point, the Fennekin appeared to be completely pacified. My Zorua friend decided to hop onto my shoulder. As a result, I winced when her claws dug through my clothes when she climbed up.

"Leo. I would love to speak with you in my office after the assembly!"

At the stands

"How did you do that, Leo?" An excited member of the student body asked.

"I just did what came naturally. I've always felt like I've had a hidden power within me."

Several repeated questions and answers later.

"And that concludes the assembly. "

The students began filing out of the gymnasium, words of excitement on every student lips.

I began walking to the principal's office. I could help notice people were looking at me differently. Some of the girls were blushing at me, while other guys gave me looks of jealousy. Thankfully, the principal's office was close to the gym. I quickly entered the office and shut the door behind me. After a few minutes of waiting, the principal walked in and sat behind her desk.

"Not many people can do what you did, Leo. What you did was nothing short of a miracle. Fire types are very difficult to train and calm down. Yet, you managed to tame that Fennekin like you've been doing it for years. And that isn't even the incredible part! You managed to fight in conjunction with a Pokémon that appeared to be wild! "

"I have a feeling I know this wild Pokémon quite well. Isn't that right, Layla? "

I gently placed the blushing Zorua on the ground.

"Go ahead, Layla."

The principle and I watched Layla transform into what everyone knew was my girlfriend. I walked up to her and gave her a kiss.

"Oh..." the principal said, speechless.

"Layla only ever talked when it was just the two of us. I found out when I was young that I had the ability to understand Pokémon. When the fighting started, I noticed Layla running off before coming to help as a Pokémon. "

Layla looked bashful for moment before hugging me.

The principle looked at me with a grin.

"You don't need me to talk about the Pidgeys and the Beedrill, do you?"

Layla and I blushed a deep red of embarrassment.

"No thank you. I think we're good." I said immediately, clearly embarrassed.

The principle chuckled and said, "Since I'm aware of your situation. You are able to immediately start your journey."

I sighed, knowing what she was talking about. When I was ten, my mom was killed during a freak accident involving a Pokémon. I never knew what she did for a living, but I knew she did whatever she could to make sure I was provided for. I've never actually never met my father for some reason.

"I put together a pack of things you will need on your journey. Five: normal, great, and ultra balls. Fifteen potions, five super potions, and two hyper potions. Five of every kind of status recovery item, except full heal/restore. Two full heals/restores. Thirty thousand poké, a tent, a Pokébelt, five revives, and three escape ropes. All of it in a premium trainer's bag."

"Thank you Principal!"

The principle handed me the backpack filled with items.

"Now go home, Leo. You have a long journey ahead of you. "

The three of us left the office together and began heading towards the entrance to the school.

"Will Melody and Leeland please report to the principal's office?" The overhead speakers boomed.

I walked through the entrance and began walking home.