Great googley-moogley! I'm putting up a Pokemon story! This little piece was inspired by Super Smash Brothers…."A what if" scenario! Ho ho! Enjoy!

The Chains of Friendship

"I CHOOSE YOU PIKACHU!" Ash heartily pointed at a Ratatta as his companion and best friend, Pikachu, leapt off his shoulder in an enthusiastic spark of electricity.

The Ratatta spread all four legs out and bent low, bracing itself as Pikachu landed on top of it and both Pokemon went into a roll. Ash could barely make out what was happening as a fury of sun-yellow and purple colors balled up together exchanged bites and kicks.

"Pikachu! Lightening bolt, now!" The Ratatta gave a guttural squeal as Pikachu sent a shock of electricity through it. They separated and the Ratatta scurried into the underbrush, hissing and throwing up flecks of spittle from its mouth.

Pikachu shook his head and scampered over to Ash. "Darn! It got away. But that's alright. Great job Pikachu!"

When Ash and Pikachu got back home, Ash checked him for injury. Aside from some scratches and a bit on his paw, Pikachu was fighting fit.

"Let's get some rest, buddy. It's getting late and Brock wants to take me out to a strip joint later tonight." Patting Pikachu's head, Ash cuddled down into his bed, one arm wrapped around his loving companion.

The next morning Ash stumbled into his bedroom. He hiccupped and giggled with each step. He looked around for Pikachu and finally found him under the bed.

"What are you doing? Come out. I'll get you breakfast." Ash reached out and Pikachu hissed at his offered hand. He then scuttled away to the back of the bed.

"Pikachu? What's wrong?" Throwing off his hat, Ash started to wiggle under the bed. Pikachu began to spit and Ash could see foam dripping from his curled lips. Electrical sparks kicked up as Pikachu hunched up and trembled all over.

At first Ash couldn't figure out why Pikachu was acting strangely. He then remembered the Ratatta from yesterday. Rabies? It couldn't be!

Shakely, Ash slowly pulled a Poke ball from his pocket. He kept his eyes locked with Pikachu's. Before the deranged rodent could figure out what Ash was up to, he was already locked away into the Poke ball. It shook violently, then went still.

Now the real fun begins! Get ready for the next exciting chapter!