Chapter 1: Meeting the champion.
Ash ketchum leans on the kitchen wall, staring at the man in front of him in awe and concern.
In awe because the said man did an impossible thing, how did he survive travelling during a blizzard using only a Fearow and with no protection from the weather.
In concern because he looks like he's going to hyperventilate and it will be quite deadly and fatal since the air on Mt. silver, as far as Ash know, is too thick that if not careful, one might die in lack of oxygen.
He paled at the thought of is friend dying. He shook his head to get the thought out of his head, though he already thought of where to bury the body.
"What if Green doesn't wake up? Daisy will kill me!" The man in question paced back and forth making Ash quite dizzy. Pikachu, who was perched in his trainer's shoulder, made a 'Please-kill-him-now-he's irritating' motion making Ash sweat dropped.
"Calm down, Gary." Ash said calmly, he was ignored. He tried again but he received the same result. Glaring at Gary with irritation, Ash called "Pikachu, Please calm Gary down." With a 'With-pleasure' face, Pikachu's cheeks light up. The man now known as Gary Oak backed away from the mouse and it's now irritated Trainer, sweat dropping
"Okay, I'm calm now. Ash, please call off Pikachu's attacked" Gary said still backing away, Ash called off Pikachu who was disappointed that he couldn't fry Gary.
"Good."
Gary sighed in relief. He sat down on the sofa and grabbed his cooling down hot chocolate which was given to him by Ash as soon as he stepped inside the house. Ash sighed as walked over and sat in the opposite chair in front of Gary. The irritation he felt earlier was gone replaced by the worry he felt when he first saw the extent of the wounds inflicted on the group.
"Gary, Green will wake up, He's not in Coma or something. Gardevior is monitoring him and the kids. She'll call us if there's an improvement" Ash explained. Gary sighed. "So you need to calm down and wait patiently for him to wake up."
"You're right" Gary sighed; He ruffled his slightly wet hair and slouched on the sofa.
"Aren't I always?" Ash said playfully, trying to break the tension. It worked.
Gary snickered. "Says who?"
"Me." Ash said playfully. "And your opinion on that regard doesn't matter"
"Please" Gary said sarcastically.
Unnoticed by the two bickering trainers, Pikachu hopped off Ash's shoulder and grabbed Gary's unattended hot chocolate and finished it. Ash laughed when he noticed what his starter did. Gary shook his head and look at the lightning mouse with a small glare for drinking his drink which Pikachu answered with a smug look on his face.
"I haven't laughed like that for months" Ash commented wiping the tears away.
"It seems so." Gary said with deadpanned look.
"Master Ash, Professor Gary." A female telepathic voice rang across the room making the two look at the door where a Gardevoir stand. The two shared a look and Ash nod asking her to continue.
"I would like to inform you that Mister Green is now awake along with the first one you brought in, Master." Gardevior said, Ash shot Gary a smile; Relief is visible on his eyes.
"Thank you Gardevior, you may now go back to your den, I'm pretty sure Gallade will appreciate your help with your kits
Gardevior chuckled at the mental Image of her mate, surrounded by their kits who glowing white with their still untrained Psychic powers. She silently excused herself and left. Gary shot Ash a challenging look which Ash quickly understood.
"Dibs on the one to talk to Green!?" Both of them say at the same time.
"Race you then" Ash took off as soon as he spoke.
"Not fair" Gary said then gave chase.
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Scarlet eyes wander around the room. The room itself is very large and bare. Eleven beds scattered around the room and in each bed were occupied by a person, his companions. Scarlet eyes shine as he notice a familiar girl not too far away, then the scarlet eyes turn to his right side and meet with a green orb that was hazy with confusion.
"Are you alright, Green-san?" The green eyed person grunted a small yes and looked at the red eyed kid two years younger than he was, who was currently shirtless and wrapped in bandages.
"What about you Reddo?" Green Asked, Reddo smiled a little bit.
"Still sore"
"Of course you are." A voice rang across making the two Dex holders turn around toward the door where a man who looked like 25, with raven hair and brown intimidating yet warm orbs stood.
The man is wearing a black turtle neck with long sleeves blue jacket, white jeans and blue shoes. His posture was of a person with authority but his aura speaks warmness like… Reddo suddenly realized with a jolt… Like home…
"A-Satoshi!" Another man entered, this time both kids recognize him easily.
"Prof. Gary-san, what are you doing here?" Reddo asked. "And who is –"
The man now known as Satoshi strolled toward Green and stood next to the bed, He then shot Gary a smug look. Green can only look at Satoshi with silent confusion. Gary, now understanding the smug Face for, was currently growing mushrooms in a corner with rain clouds hanging above him.
"Uhh, what?" Both kids asked, confused.
"Please ignore the mushroom Factory over there" Satoshi said playfully. "As for your question, my name is Satoshi" He addresses Reddo who only nod. Green was shock beyond words as the introduction sinks in.
"You're that Satoshi?!" Green said shaking and eyes wide. Satoshi grin as Gary found the reaction amusing.
"Uhh, Green-san, Are you alright?" Reddo asked, looking at Green.
"Reddo remember when I'm seven, and you're five. There's a strong trainer that won kanto league, then won jhoto, hoenn, sinnoh,unova and Kalos before being crowned as the youngest Pokemon Master at the age of 23, two years ago." Green asked, Reddo look at the window.
"I remember him. I always wanted to battle him or just even meet him" Reddo said with a bit of admiration on his voice. Gary watched in amusement.
"What's his name?" Green asked. Satoshi grin even harder.
"Uhh.. Sato-" Reddo then turn to Satoshi who now had a full smirk. "WAIT YOU'RE THAT SATOSHI!"
By how loud Reddo yelled that. Satoshi wasn't surprised if that wakes the others and it never disappoints to amuse Satoshi when it did wake the other kids.
"Reddo-kun, what's wrong?" A yellow haired girl asked.
"Where's the fire?" A surprised raven hair, golden eyed boy asked.
"Hmmph." A red haired, silver eyed grunted.
"Pearl?, Lady platina?" A raven hair blue eyed boy looking around
"Uh, what's happening?" A hair like hat clad raven hair and ruby eyed boy asked.
"Did anyone get the number of the pokemon who hit me?" a brunette with Blue eyes asked, holding her head.
"WHERE AM I?" A Crescent haired boy asked/yelled.
"Hi Satoshi" A long haired brunette said yawning.
"Err, where are we now?" a Browned haired kid asked, turning at his twin sister who was still yawning.
"….." A light brown haired, Red eyed boy sighed.
Satoshi shot Gary an amused look which Gary returned with a deadpanned look. Both 25 years old look at Reddo, who true to his name, was two shades of red, blushing so red. Green shook his head.
"Okay, children, Calm down" Satoshi grin as he clapped his hand catching everyone's attention. "There's nothing wrong with Reddo, 'Yellow'. He's just surprised and decided to be loud about it. The fire meanwhile is on the fire place and on the stove, 'Gold'. Hi to you again 'Silver'. I'm sorry 'Dia' but 'Lady platina' was not here as well as 'Pearl'. Nothing is happening 'Ruby', just a meeting of new people. And 'Sapphire', I'm pretty sure it's not #006 (Charizard). Maybe it's #208 (Steelix) or #248 (Tyranatar), and to answer your question 'Black' and 'Emerald'. You are in my humble adobe on top of Mt. Silver, And Hello to you Dear 'White'."
Silence…..
More silence…
Gary shot Satoshi an amused look as Satoshi who just grin.
"So any more questions?" Satoshi asked with a grinned, really amused now.
Silence reign on the room. Only to be interrupted by Gold who jump out of the bed and pointed an accusing finger at Satoshi who was trying and successfully trying to look innocent.
"Who the hell are you and how did you know our names! Are you a member of Team Rocket?"
Satoshi look down, his bangs hiding his eyes as he took a step closer to Gold, the room temperature turn a lot colder.
"Team Rocket, you say…" He said with a monotone.
He walked closer to gold, then turn to Emerald who was now shaking with fear. The kids starting to feel scared and nervous, except for Silver who was sweatdropping for some reason. No one notices the grin that is starting to form on Satoshi's lips.
"Team Rocket eh? Souka." Satoshi said still in monotone. Gary also sweat dropped.
"Prepare for trouble and Make it double
To protect the world from devastation,
To unite all people within our nation,
To denounce the evil of truth and love
To extend our reach to the sky above
Team Rocket Blasting off at the speed of light,
Surrender now and prepare to fight"
Satoshi said in a weird pose and in mock imitation of a familiar trio back on his past.
The kid's blinked at that.
"Err… what?" All of them with the exception of Silver said. Gary snorted as Satoshi started to laugh.
"I'm kidding.. I am not in Team Rocket or any Team in particular. I am Satoshi, Nice to meet you or again for some of you, particularly Silver and Hilda." Satoshi said with a Slight bow. "And as how I know your names. Blame your annoying regional champions. Lance, Steven, Wallace, Cynthia, N and Alder sent profiles, stories and stolen shots via N, of you, the trainers that caught their attentions."
All the kids' blinks, the words are slow to sink in.
"In other words, your champions won't stop bragging about you, and what you've done." Satoshi sighed.
Gary who was now leaning at a wall nodded at that.
"It was a bit annoying to see. One moment you are reading about important files the next is a detailed report bragging about you and what you done is shoved at your face. I'm still accusing the other champions being a stalker or proud parents, whichever works." Satoshi grumbled. Gary snort.
Satoshi shot Gary a grin then he smiled at the kids which took them by surprised since Satoshi seems cold during his time in the public. Green was about to ask something when sounds of empty stomachs make themselves known. All the kids blushed at that as Gary and Satoshi shared an amuse look.
"Dinner sounds good right now, right?" Satoshi teased. "Where do you want to eat your dinner, here on your bed or in the dining room?" Satoshi asked.
"Dining room, Please"
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"That was delicious, Thank you Gardevior" Satoshi said drinking his tea while Gary nod.
"You're always welcome, Master Ash, if you'll excuse me." Gardevior said while bowing then silently excused herself.
Satoshi then turn to the kids or Dex holders as they call themselves who was either drinking their tea, munching on the cookies or in Silver's case, ignoring both.
"I know, this is quite personal and you don't have to answer but can you tell us what happened to you?"
Reddo who seems the leader nod at fire who as calmly drinking his tea.
"We are having our annual meeting at Pallet town when Giovanni and his men came and started to send out their pokemon. We started to fight and we are winning when suddenly it turn black." Reddo said
"It's a large Psychic wave" Yellow interrupted and blushed when everyone look at her.
"Right, thanks Yellow, after that the next thing we know is we are at team rocket base." Reddo finished. Gary looked at Satoshi who was deep in thoughts.
"That's worrying…" Satoshi commented after a while.
Satoshi took a sip on his tea then look at the kids with a serious look.
"Team Rocket stopped being a criminal group, One year ago." Satoshi said, All the dex holders look at him confused. "I made sure of it."
"Really?"
"Yes." Satoshi quietly "Are you sure It's team Rocket? Or is it just Giovanni?"
"Yes. It was Giovanni" Green answered. "Or at least it was until the other bosses appear."
"Now, that's worrying." Satoshi hummed. "Let me check something."
Satoshi stood up and went out. He returned after a few minutes with a folder. Gary stood up and read what was written, over Satoshi's shoulder. What they have read make them a bit pale.
"What's wrong?" Green asked.
"This file was sent to me by my friend in Interpol just earlier. It seems there's a new Team running around. It was called Team Renaissance. It is a group whose members are from Team Rocket, Aqua, Galactic, Plasma and Flare. They have four sub leaders who work for the Leader whose name is still unknown. The four sub leaders are Giovanni, Ghetsis, Archie and Lysandre. Their goal is still yet to identify" Satoshi said with a concerned look on his face "but if I may guess it involves revenge on you or me or they wanted to catch my attention" Satoshi wince. He then looked at the Dex holders with a solemn look with mirth in his eyes
"And if you're wondering who is Q, I don't know, haven't meet him. I can only proudly say that N and Q aren't siblings… or maybe they are? I don't know."
It makes the kids chuckle. Gary rolled his eyes. ONLY Satoshi can joke after learning something grim.
"Enough with your tasteless jokes, Satoshi" Gary said looking at Satoshi, he then turn to the kids.
"It's not Tasteless, Gary." Satoshi joked as he stood up and help himself with another serving of tea.
"Yes, it was." Gary said dryly.
The Dex holders can only watch as the two adults bicker when suddenly a Pikachu came crashing through the window with burnt marks on its fur. Satoshi sighed and retrieve the Pikachu.
"What did you do this time buddy?" Satoshi said, tending on its burnt marks.
"Pikapi, kapikapikakapichuchu, pikakapichukapi Pikapi!" (Nothing bad, I was just bothering Charizard 'cause I'm bored and he decided to throw me here, It was nothing Ash!).Yellow who kind of caught the gist of what the pokemon is saying merely blink at the different name.
"You know that is stupid, annoying Charizard is a stupid move, buddy" Satoshi said shaking his head. Pikachu's ears dropped to show guilt.
"Wait. What? You can understand Pikachu?" Yellow asked, looking at Satoshi with wide eyes. It caught everyone's attention.
Satoshi smiled and nodded. "I can but that is a story for another time." He then took a sit and return in drinking his tea.
Satoshi look at the Dex holders who still looks a bit of tired; He looked at the clock and sighed at how late it was.
"It was quite late right now and I think everyone needs to rest or if some of you wanted to train a bit, be careful. It can be so cold outside. " Satoshi said. "I'll go look for more information about team Renaissance tonight." Satoshi said, stretching a bit and stood up to leave. "Good night."
Gary shook his head and decided to clean up. Some of the kid went back to bed; some decided to help Gary clean up while some decided to do a little bit of training outside.
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Ash is lying on his bed holding a X-transiver. The screen is divided in eight parts that shows his friends and the regional champions, who were ignoring him…
Wallace: It will start soon.
"What will?" Ash asked sweat dropping. It was echoed by N while Alain watched. Both of them are also sweat dropping.
Wallace: The contest!
Lance: Shut it, you Fairy.
Wallace: I am not gay and fairy types are cool, you stupid pedobear!
Lance: I AM NOT A PEDO
Cynthia: Just a bear who happen to like young girls.
Lance: Shut up, you single lady who have a high standard for man that no one can date you.
Cynthia: You want me to freeze hell, pedo
Steven: Um. Guys we should stop, Ash's side starting to sound something like he is head butting something hard
"Why would you do this to me every time we call each other, I'm starting to think that it would be better if I just resign!" Ash whined head butting the headboard.
Alder: Can you even retire being a Pokemon master?
N: I don't know old man.
Alder: Hey.
N: You're not denying it
Alder: I am not denying it since I'm more in sixties now.
Steven: Seriously guys, let's stop, so why did you call Satoshi?
"As I have said, if you guys are listening. Do you have any information about Team Renaissance?" Ash said calmly.
Alain: Hmm? Who?
Black II: It was a new group that composed of the former Team Rocket, Team Aqua, Team Galactic, Team Plasma and Team Flare. I have already sent you a file about it, Boss. What do you want it by the way? I still haven't send it to G-men.
Lance: Why? Why not?
Black II: I just finished it. 'sides, I want the Boss receive it first.
"Yes and thanks for that, Black II" Ash sighed. "Speaking of G-men, Lance. I know you stalk young trainers" Cue snorting from everyone else. "But why didn't you tell me they are missing? Tell me that the PokeDex Holders are kidnapped?" Lance was about to answer when a new division showed up
Riley: I asked Lance not to ask for your help yet. It was serious, yes but it was nothing G-men and Interpol can't solve. I don't want a repeat of the day you defeated Team rocket. I can still remember the night you came home, Ash, I remember almost dying that day.
Black II: I remember that one too.
"But I'm fine now, And I'll be careful this time, I promise, Onii-chan."
Cynthia: Aww, that's nice to hear. I know you care for Ash, Riley.
Riley: Cynthia, Don't start.
"I'll let this go for now, but please let me know if there's something like this happened" Ash said with a sighed "Even if I don't like doing my paper works, it's still my job to help."
Black II and Lance: Sorry boss/ Ash.
Alain: I forgot how passionate you are about things like this.
"Haha, you know me" Ash said earning a fond smile from the Kalos Champion.
Alain: A person who doesn't know how to keep his nose out of someone else business.
Cynthia: and is that a bad thing?
Alain: No.
Riley: That's true.
N: I agree with Alain on that one. Just think of what will happen if he doesn't do that?
Lance: Lengendaries will still be fighting for reasons only known to them.
Wallace: Something worst will happen.
Cynthia: let's just say that there will be no more life as we know it.
Riley: Let's just agree it was a good thing, Otouto can't really mind his own business
"You guys are making me blush."
Steven: I agree with Riley.
Black II: Anyway, I'll compile information on what you are asking us, Boss.
Lance: I'll also compile what I know about team Renaissance and send it to you once I'm done.
Steven: I'll enlist Team Magma's help, maybe they'll know about it also.
Wallace: I'll ask the gyms leaders if they know about some strange happenings that can be connected to team's operations.
Cynthia: I'll enlist Cyrus help, maybe he know something.
Alder: I'll just ask around.
Alain: I'll do what I can.
N: We'll look for some information regarding Team Renaissance, especially since some former Team Plasma is part of it.
Riley: leave everything to us so maybe you could rest for a while
"Maybe I will, But-"Ash wasn't finished when the X-transiver's screen turn black signalling the end of the call. He shook his head as he put the device down. Suddenly a thought cross his mind.
Did he tell everyone about the kids? No? Serves them right for not letting him finish.
Feeling a bit, vindictive, Ash grabbed the files, Black II send him earlier.
What is Team Renaissance goal for kidnapping these Trainers? Why specifically them?
-To be continued-
