Pokemon...mysterious creatures that hold mysterious powers. They populate numerous worlds within the Beast Universe and beyond. Soon, there is to be a special competition...a tournament that bonds trainers and fighters with their Pokemon partners. The Perfect Link Tournament. One month from now, numerous trainers and fighters will gather and compete to see who shall be number one. And that is why...our heroes have journeyed to the world of Pokemon in order to either train or gain links of their own.
"Wow." Simon said in awe. "I've only seen Alola during the Grand Prix. But this...this is amazing!"
"Pokemon Regions are a sight to behold, I can tell you that." Hope said. "But we're not going to Alola, Simon. We're going to Kanto."
"Kanto?" Dan asked.
"The thing is… I've gotten a bit curious about Meltan over the course of a few days, and I heard a lot of them were spotted at the Kanto Region." Hope said.
"Really." Mari said as said Pokemon popped out onto her shoulder.
"Also, I would love to know more about those new attacks Eevee can pull off." Hope said. "She's able to use attacks corresponding to each of her evolved forms without evolving. That's something I'd like to know more about."
"I know. I'm the one who told you that." Jexi said.
"Hmm...This is Kanto, yet there's something different." Roy said.
"Well, it has been a while since we were last here. Time's likely passed since." Dan said.
"You're right." Hope said. "Well, we should probably land and check in with Professor Oak and… hold on, where's Mark and Team Chronicle?"
"Don't you remember? They had to revive their friend?" Jexi asked.
"Oh yeah, Darth Darklord. Mark did tell us he'd meet up with us on Kanto afterward." Hope said.
"I'm sure we'll meet him somewhere along the way." Ace said.
"For now, let's just check in with Professor Oak and see what he's up too." Hope suggested.
"Uh...Simon...I hate to bring this up...but I think one of your things is being stolen." Ranma said.
"Huh?" he said seeing an Eevee with some paper in its mouth. "Oh no you don't. Get back here!" He said chasing after the Eevee at lightning speed.
Eevee ran out the window and into the town towards Route 1.
"That was a wild Eevee." Twilight said.
"*Sigh*" Emiya said as he sweatdropped.
"Should we go after him?" Al asked.
'I'm sure he'll be fine. It's just one Eevee. How much trouble could it cause?" Lacy said.
"Come on, Little Eevee I'm not gonna hurt you!" Simon's voice rang out. "I gotcha now!"
Eevee then slapped some sand in his eyes before running off.
"You know, you're really pissing me off." Simon said.
"For the love of...use this!" Starlight said tossing an empty pokeball to Simon.
"Thanks. Here goes!" Simon called tossing it at the Eevee. The Eevee was caught in the ball as it wiggled around three times before it clicked. "Gotcha!" He said about to pick it up before the ball started hopping as it hopped into town.
"Um...is a Pokeball supposed to do that?" Al asked.
"No...Eevee's inside and has a lot of energy. So it's moving the ball itself." Jexi said.
"It's going to the Professor's lab." Dan said.
"That's our cue to go after them now." Papelne said.
Simon chased the Pokeball through town and saw it go into a building. He ran inside to see three pokeballs on a table with one of them shaking.
"Um...hello? Is anyone here? I'm sorry for barging in." Simon called out.
"Oh, hello there!" a voice called as everyone saw an elderly man. "Welcome to my research lab. My name is Oak. Some even call me the Pokemon Professor."
"Hello, Professor Oak. My name is Simon Neptune." Simon said introducing himself.
"Simon Neptune, what a nice name. I can only assume that when you came running in my lab in a hurry, you'd like to become a trainer, is that right?" Oak asked.
"In a way yes, an Eevee stole something of mine and I chased it in here." Simon explained.
"Ah...then it is likely on that table." Oak said pointing to the table with the pokeballs on it.
Simon reached out to grab it only for the ball to open as Simon was touching Eevee's head as it ran up his arm and on top his head.
"Oh, it's so cuuuute!" Stoj squealed.
"Heh, looks like you got yourself an Eevee for a partner, Simon." Hope said.
"Really?" Simon asked as he grabbed Eevee and held it in front of him. "Hey little buddy."
"Vee vee!" it replied.
"I think I'll call you...Cheshire." Simon said. "I think you and Absol will get along just fine." He said as Cheshire licked his nose.
"What a thrill to see an Eevee choose a trainer instead of a normal starter, it's almost very rare." Oak said. "Speaking of...a Pikachu just like that Eevee wandered into my lab just like that. I'm still looking for a trainer to take it."
"A Pikachu, eh?" Gemini asked.
"What kind of Pikachu, I wonder." Tsumugi said.
"Well...I found it rummaging through some old costumes." Oak said.
"It's a cosplayer pikachu, I know it! It's perfect for you, Tsumugi." Kaito said.
"R-really? Well, if that's the case, then I'll do it." Tsumugi said.
"Very well." Oak said giving her the Pokeball. "Also...I have a small favor." he said taking out two pokedex's. "The pokedex...my greatest creation to date."
"Amazing." Simon said taking one of them.
"Thank you." Tsumugi said taking the other.
"While you begin your journeys...I ask you to help complete it...the Pokedex." Oak said.
"We'll do our best." Simon said.
"You can count on us." Tsumugi said.
"Very good. Now here are your pokeballs...now go...go off into the world as new trainers!" Oak said.
After the group left the lab, they all gathered up.
"Vee Vee!" Cheshire chirped on top of Simon's head.
"Pika Pika!" Pikachu greeted on Tsumugi's head.
"Well that was unexpected…" Hope said. "By the way Simon, why'd you name your Eevee Cheshire? Cutting it a bit close to Luka's nickname there, aren't you?"
"Well...yeah. But I think it's a cute name for the little guy. Even Absol is getting along with him." Simon said as Eevee was riding on top of Absol as he walked around.
"You have to admit, that's adorable to watch. How's Pikachu getting along with you, Tsumugi?" Himiko asked.
"Really well. I think we really are a perfect fit." Tsumugi said.
"So, what do we do now?" Ruby asked.
"It's obvious. Those with perfect links already can train up here in Kanto for the upcoming tournament." Hope said.
"This is also a good chance for the rest of us to find our own Perfect Links." Zan said.
"Exactly. Which is why we planned to come here in the first place. A chance to train up." Rainbow said.
"And Zan, a Perfect Link isn't something that happens just like that." Hope said. "A Perfect Link is… the way I like to describe it, a pokemon that you have a strong connection with. This doesn't come often though. It just happens, right Jexi?"
"He's right. Me and my Eevee met by chance and we've been together ever since." Jexi said.
"I know. It may happen at an unknown time while on this world." Zan said.
"Or it could happen during the tournament. As I said, it just happens on chance." Hope said stroking Lunala's chin.
"You're not trying to rub it in are you?" Zan asked.
"No of course not!" Hope said.
"Well, I'm probably gonna start heading to the first Gym. Maybe getting some experience will be good before the tournament." Simon said.
"If you're talking Viridian then you're out of luck. It's closed." Dan said. "But...the Pewter City Gym isn't too far."
"Sounds like a good place for Simon and Tsumugi to start. Whaddya say, Tsumugi?" Kaede asked.
"I agree. A great idea!" Tsumugi said.
"Let's go!" Simon said. "Ready, Tsumugi?"
"Yep. We're ready to go." Tsumugi said.
"Well, I never thought id say this… Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee!" Hope said.
"Pi Pikachu!" Pikachu cried in agreement.
"Vee Vee, Vee!" Cheshire added.