AN: I'll be using the location of the gyms from Sinnoh, but I might change the types used.

Chapter One

A pale girl with pink hair made her way through the forest, eyes closing as the sounds of wild bird pokemon soothed her. A rustle coming from a nearby bush caused her eyes to snap open.

"Vee!" a small brown pokemon with large ears hopped out of the bushes, its tail moving from side to side happily as it chased a leaf. Noticing the girls presence, the pokemon froze and quickly slid into a defensive stance.

The pinkette smiled and tossed a red and white ball into the air. "Quilava, hit it!" A blue and cream coloured pokemon emerged, flames erupting from the top of its head and its bum. The Eevee growled softly before charging at Quilava.

"Dodge, then use flame wheel" the girl instructed calmly. Quilava gracefully jumped over the charging opponent before surrounding itself in flames and knocking Eevee down.

"Eev!" the small brown pokemon struggled to stand and the girl took the opportunity to throw one of the red and white balls at it. Eevee was engulfed in a bright white light before disappearing. The pokeball moved, red light flashing before a soft 'ding' was heard, confirming that Eevee had been caught. The girl smiled and thanked Quilava for a job well done as she retrieved the newly caught Eevee.

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Elsewhere….

"Oi Teme! Hurry up, I want to get to the first gym as soon as possible" a blonde boy shouted to his companion, a pale teen with black hair styled to resemble a chickens ass.

"Hn. Dobe, do you even know which way to go or where the gym is?"

"Uh.." the blonde faltered. The darker haired teen smirked and flipped his hair arrogantly.

"Just as I thought. You probably don't even know what type the gym leader uses."

"Shut up teme! Why don't you tell me if you're so smart? I bet you're just pretending that you know!"

"Hn. The first gym is in Oreburgh city, leader is Gai and he and his apprentice specialise in fighting types" the dark haired teen said smugly.

"Stupid know it all Sasuke-teme" the blonde grumbled. Another smirk.

"Maybe you should have paid attention in the academy Naruto-dobe."

The blonde, now identified as Naruto, pouted. "But it was soooooo booooring" he whined.

Sasuke twitched. "Dobe, don't ever pout at me again" he told Naruto, inwardly shuddering.

"Hmph, whatever..to oreobird city we go!" Naruto declared, turning in a random direction and beginning to walk. Sasuke was sorely tempted to face palm himself. "Dobe it's Oreburgh city not Oreobird, and it's that way" he said annoyed, pointing in the complete opposite direction in which Naruto was headed.

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"It would seem your little brother has started his journey, and with Naruto no less. I'm surprised he's put up with him all these years" a voice spoke. A tall male with long black hair in a low ponytail stood before the figure who was speaking.

"Leader, you called me here for a reason?" asked the black haired male.

"Itachi, I want you to follow your brother as well as find a possible candidate for a new member. We are one down," the man hidden in the shadows paused before continuing, "Kisame, is currently out on a solo mission, so you'll be travelling with Deidara this time. You leave in 3 hours, dismissed."

Itachi inclined his head before leaving. 'Deidara? He partnered me with Deidara? That stupid loud mouth is going to make me fail this mission' he thought angrily as he walked down the halls and towards Deidara's loud voice.

Itachi entered the kitchen where the rest of Akatsuki were seated. He looked around and spotted a blonde with long hair tied in a high ponytail. "Deidara, Leader has a mission for us" Itachi said emotionlessly.

The blonde looked up, his eyes shining with amusement and mischief. "Oh? I take it your not too happy yeah?" he grinned. Itachi's eyes narrowed.

"Get ready, we leave in three hours" he said before walking out. Deidara's grin widened. 'I'm going to annoy the crap out of the Uchiha on this mission. Serves him right' Deidara thought. He too got up and left to pack.

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TIMESKIP – two days

"Finally! Teme, we're here!" Naruto shouted, running around happily.

"Dobe. Shut up. You're scaring the shit out of the towns people and you're going to hit someone if you'rr not careful" Sasuke warned. Too late. Naruto was so happy that he tripped on air and landed in a heap, knocking over a girl around their age over.

"Oh shit, I'm sorry," Naruto freaked, "you're not hurt are you?"

"I'm fine" the girl said, standing up. Naruto stared. "What?" she demanded.

"Y-y-your hair…its PINK!" Naruto shouted. Her eyes narrowed. Whack! Naruto was sent flying back as she punched him. Sasuke looked the girl over. Pink hair, emerald coloured eyes, casual style of dress and pale skin.

'Not bad looking, and she does'nt seem to be a fangirl' he thought. "Hn. I'm Sasuke Uchiha. The idiot you sent flying is Naruto Uzumaki" he told her. She turned to look at him and a short pause followed.

"Sakura Haruno," she spoke finally, "Co-ordinator and yourself?"

"The idiot and I are both trainers. We're here to battle Gai" Sasuke replied. Sakura grinned.

"I heard he's pretty tough but he's on holidays at the moment. His student has taken over the gym in his absence. You don't have to worry though, Lee is just as good, though if I may say, Lee supposedly lacks more in defense than Gai does" she informed him. Sasuke let a smirk form.

"Is that so? Too bad. I was looking forward to a well balanced battle."

Now it was her turn to smirk. "Don't be too arrogant Uchiha. A balanced battle you may not have, but a challenging one you do. What Lee may lack in defence he makes up for in offence. One direct hit and you're pokemon is probably down for the count."

Sasuke opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted. "THAT MAKES IT MORE FUN! I'M GONNA BEAT THIS LEE AND BE THE BEST POKEMON TRAINER IN THE WORLD! BELIEVE IT!" Naruto shouted.

Sasuke hit him on the head. "Dobe."

Sakura couldn't resist smiling at Naruto and Sasuke's antics. "I'm heading towards the pokemon centre, you're welcome to come along" she offered. Naruto beamed and linked arms with her.

"We'd love to come with you Sakura-chan!" before he dragged her towards the large dome building with a pokeball situated above the door. Sasuke sighed at his friends antics and followed slowly.

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After getting their pokemon healed, Naruto had taken off, declaring how he was going to take on 'Oreobird' gym and win his first badge before the teme. Sasuke and Sakura were left standing in the doorway.

"Is he always like this?" Sakura asked, amused.

"Hn."

She twitched and started walking in the direction Naruto had run. "We should follow him, can't risk him getting lost." Sasuke nodded and followed.

Naruto skidded to a halt as he reached the gym. It was decorated with the image of a Hitmonchan and had discarded punching bags near the entrance. Taking a deep breath, he began to walk forward when he heard his name.

"Naruto!" Sakura yelled, "wait for us would you?"

Naruto grinned. "What took you guys so long Sakura-chan? I thought you were going to miss my battle!" Sakura rolled her eyes and hit him on the head.

"Hn. Dobe, don't run off like that" Sasuke said.

"You're just jealous coz you're old and slow!" Naruto yelled as he pushed open the door to the gym. "HELLOOOOOO, ANYONE HOME?" he called. "Hey! Echo! Echoooo-OW" Naruto rubbed the spot which Sasuke had hit. "Teme! What was that for?"

"For being an idiot" Sasuke replied coolly.

"Welcome to Oreburgh gym my youthful opponents!" a voice called out. Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura turned to meet the owner of the voice and promptly froze. 'Is he wearing green spandex? Oh god..' Sakura thought.

"I am Lee, Gai-senssei's youthful apprentice. Which youthful trainer will I be facing today?"

Naruto and Sasuke stepped forward. "Two opponents? What a youthful day this shall be. Our battle will take place outside" Lee declared before, like Naruto, bounding off.

The three quickly ran after him, not wanting to get lost, and found themselves in a large courtyard. A small clearing in the middle indicated where the battle would take place.

"Hope you're ready bushy brows! I'm going to kick your butt!" Naruto declared, taking the spot opposite Lee.

"So full of youth! What is your name orange one?"

"I'm Naruto! Future pokemon master! Believe it!"

Lee's teeth gleamed in the sunlight, "our battle will be one on one, now go my youthful Machop!"

AN: That's chapter one. I wasn't sure how to introduce everyone. Lee vs. Naruto will be in the next chapter, followed by Sasuke. Sorry if everyone is a bit OOC. Read and review (if you want)