The stadium was full of cheering fans that were all in excitement with the current battle that was taking place between Hunter and his Rhyperior and Jasper with his Ambipom. On the ground was the plated lizard his jaw bruised and body filled with dirt and dust while over him was the purple primate with his cocky grin on his face that matched the expression his trainer was expressing.

Hunter on the other hand was standing on his side of the field venting on what to do next. It was ridiculous, he had the upperhand with his combo attack but the speed and reflexes that Jasper's monkey displayed far surpassed his Rhyperior. And on top of that he only exerted two attacks out of four that he possessed while he was forced to showcase three. He was already on the defensive, his Rhyperior was down, covered in his protective dome while his opponent stared over him. Even though he still had one more attack to use, he didn't want to use everything in his arsenal. While he quickly began to think of a plan the chuckles of Jasper wasn't helping his concentration.

"C'mon Hunter!" Jasper barked across the field, "I thought I'm only here because of dumb luck!"

Hunter snarled deepening his hateful glare at Jasper, "Would you shut up!" he replied angrily, "This match isn't over it!"

"What's that? It seems to me this match would have been over long ago if you weren't in the beetle position hiding over a dome!" Jasper was enjoying himself more and more, one his best qualities when battling was mocking his opponents, it shows those who has real concentration in the heat of a fight and those who goes by their pure emotions. What he has learned through his years of battling that trainers who are fueled by pure emotions are more sloppy and unconcentrated, and Hunter was a prime example of that.

"Not bad, he's actually winning." Yuki expressed with a small disbelief, from how she seen Jasper he was always this lazy bone guy and a loudmouth but her theories of him being a lousy trainer was obviously wrong.

"Jasper has always been an excellent trainer." James told, "He has this weird bipolar attitude, when anything else is involved he's incredibly idle, sarcastic, and stubborn to the bone. But whenever battling is involved he has this fire that can't be quenched."

"So how do you think it will end? Seems like he has this Hunter guy on the ropes." she asked paying absolute attention to the match.

James shook his head, "It's too early to say. This Hunter is obviously skilled and Jasper is clearly underestimating him and that could lead to his downfall."

Yuki turned to her teacher confused, "What do you mean? Only an idiot could lose a match so clearly easy to win."

Listening to his pupil James continued to look at the match with intense eyes. He knew his younger brother better than anyone and knows his strengths but also his weaknesses and he had one weakness that he could obviously spot. Hopefully he can end the match before Hunter could retaliate and gain the upper hand.

Hunter still staring at his defenseless Rhyperior continued to think of ideas to use against his opponent. His pokemon's protective dome could only last so long and once faded it could be the end of them both. Stressing he continued to look around the field, something he could use, anything that he could exploit as an advantage and suddenly he found it and gave a confident smile.

"It's now or never!" he thought.

Swinging his arm he pointed at his pokemon, "Rhyperior stop using protect and run forward grinding your arms into the dirt!"

Slamming his tail onto the ground Rhyperior's green dome faded from around him and with great force and a terrifying roar he dug his arms into the ground below and began running forward with brutish movement.

"Are you running away now!' Jasper taunted, "Amp shoot his back with a dozen more swifts!"

Ambipom chasing his opponent down twirled in a circle again and shot his shooting yellow stars that struck firmly against his foe's plated back. The attack was shown to dent the back of his plates causing the beast to scream in pain and collapse back onto the ground. Jasper couldn't help but laugh at his opponent's novice mistake, to run while his foe is directly behind him ready to attack is something only a youngster would attempt.

"I think I had enough laughs." Jasper told his arms crossed and face filled with pride, "It's obvious that you're not worth even a fraction of my time or Amp's. It's time we finish this."

Hunter snarled, "Don't count us out just yet."

"Too late." Jasper spoke his voice booming, "Amp finish this with double hit!"

Standing over his opponent Amp listening to his partner with no restraints raised his two tails into the air above fueling them once more with the pinkish aura. Shouting a loud shriek he charged down at his fallen opponent with no remorse while on the sidelines Jasper expected Hunter's face to show nervousness or distraught but instead a smirk is all he could see, finally Jasper realized he made a mistake, but it was too late.

"I see you finally noticed!" Hunter announced, "Now shoot them straight at Ambipom!"

With newfound speed Rhyperior turned his head at the now shocked primate and raised his right arm into his opponent's face. Inside his palm was a rock wrapped around in intense red aura and screaming his name once more shot the compact mineral from his hand that was fired with such intense speed there was no way Amp could react in time.

BLAAAM!

The rock slammed into Amp's face, a critical hit that caused the monkey to collapse back unbalanced, his focus now gone, ultimately dismissing his double hit attack.

"Now shoot the second one!" Hunter ordered and just as he commanded getting back onto his feet, Rhyperior aimed his left arm at Amp and fired yet another rock at the purple primate. The attack was just as fast as the first one and just as deadly, the miniature boulder struck Amp directly in the stomach sending him across the field, flopping against the ground and finally skidding against the dirt on his now dusty covered back. The crowd was silent and so was the announcer, the comeback was so unexpected it left everyone in awe but no one was as surprised as Jasper. His face now showcasing his first expression of disbelief and worry, witnessing his partner now laying on the ground tanking not one but two critical hits, and ultimately understanding the match had definitely taken a turn for the worse.

"What the hell just happened?!" Yuki barked in confusion.

"I was afraid of this." James said with worry in his voice, "He got too cocky and is now in another situation he has to crawl out of!"

"I still have no idea what's going." Yuki stated glaring at her instructor, "Mind informing me or keep talking to yourself."

"It's one of Rhyperior's abilities." he began to explain, "He has holes in the palms of his hands which can be worked as a cannon or a gun. That's why Hunter made him run in the dirt earlier to collect any kind of rock on the field. Though it left his Rhyperior vulnerable for a slight moment it was the perfect way to leave Jasper and Amp unaware and launch the attack."

Yuki face palmed herself, she had knew it, Jasper was still the halfwit she had first assumed. "I knew it was too good to be true! He is an idiot."

"It's not over yet." James spoke his teeth clenching, "Jasper still could turn this around."

"I don't see how." Yuki replied unconvinced, "He took too much damage to make a comeback."

But Yuki wasn't the only one to notice this, Jasper knew full well that Amp had taken heavy damage and with just a little more, it could be the end of the match for the both of them. He should have known that it was too easy to just get an effortless hit on Rhyperior, Hunter might be careless with his emotions but he was cunning. Jasper had to give credit where credit was due but rather honoring his opponent's cleverness he was instead coming up with a plan to counterattack against him.

"That's why you never underestimate your opponent." Hunter lectured, "But I won't do the same, I'm going to end this battle now. Rhyperior use stone edge and finish off Ambipom!"

Again surrounding the giant lizard were two large rings and following that were more pebbles, rocks and smaller boulders floating around him. Pointing his hand at the now fallen Amp, the speeding minerals of earth rushed at the monkey to finish this battle once and for all. But Jasper was cunning as well and worked too hard to fail here, let alone lose to a sneak attack.

"Amp use double team to avoid the attack!" Jasper ordered and with the little strength he had left Amp was able to create several copies of himself onto the field. Ten to be exact and all identical to the original except in different places on his side of the arena, the rocks came with great force hitting many of the monkeys leaving a small cloud of brown dirt to cover the simians. But this smoke quickly subsided revealing 3 remaining monkeys. Amp survived the attack but only barely.

Hunter bit his tongue, "Tch, got lucky. But that won't stop us, use bulldozer!"

"He doesn't let up does he!" Jasper spoke out loud annoyingly, "Each of you jump in the air to dodge and then charge at Rhyperior!"

As the plated dinosaur slammed his heavy foot onto the ground creating it to shake once more while covering the field with several more craters and rupturing while erupting a second quake at Amp. Each of the monkeys in rebuttal responded back just as their trainer told them by leaping high into the air once again evading the attack and like a bullet from a gun charged at the giant at full speed. Hunter on the other hand was prepared this time, no longer was he going to fall for the monkey's quick movement and agility.

"Rhyperior dig your hands into the ground and shoot your rocks at them!" Hunter directed.

"Rhyperior!" the beast screamed digging his hands into ground filled them with several rocks and with proficient aim fired them at the skydiving chimps.

With very little aerodynamic movement one of the Ambipoms was struck and faded from existence while the other two barely dodged the second round of boulders. Once close enough Jasper was ready to give them their second orders.

"Now the both of you, give him a double hit uppercut!" he commanded.

"Quick slap them with your tail, Rhyperior!" Hunter quickly retorted.

As the two monkeys were ready to land Rhyperior turned around and with great force was able to swing its mighty tail and hit one of the Amps in the chest but unfortunate for him it was also a doppelganger created from double team. The real Amp dodged the brute's tail now ducking below the dinosaur and with all his energy and force uppercutted the rhino in the chin with one of his pink emitting tails. An impact that created a wave of incredible force that blew the grass below with an intense gale and power that echoed throughout the entire stadium.

Everyone waited to see the outcome of the punch, the audience mute through this entire match being that it's so evenly matched that it's an insult to make even the slightest noise. Amp's tail struggled and shook as it stayed on the chin of the plated monster, he had put all of his remaining strength into the attack and was hoping it did as much damage as it sounded. Jasper was hoping the same, Rhyperior seemed to have been stunned by the attack, it was a quick and unprepared punch as well as hitting a unplated area so it must have been more vulnerable. But again looking at the trainer commanding the rhino, they both couldn't be more wrong.

"Rhyperior! Slam him into the dirt with hammer arm!" Hunter screamed.

With the horrified realization of how powerless his punch was Amp felt his tail struggle trying to push itself into Rhyperior's chin but the dino with very little effort pulled his head back down to stare at the monkey with intensity so fierce that it shook the cheeky pokemon in instant fear. The plated monster then rose his bladed right arm with pride that immediately glowed with a bright white hue that stunned the sight of those around him as it shined brightly against the ray of the sun above. Lastly, shouting an incredible howl it slammed its arm down at the chimp. Amp froze not knowing the next move to do until finally he finally was given an order.

"Amp! Counter with your second tail!" Jasper yelled.

That's right, he still had his second tail from double hit. The pink aura was still glowing from the attack just ready to be unleashed for a final hit. Pushing himself with all his remaining might Amp met Rhyperior's hammer arm with his pink tail causing an erupting shock wave to be echoed even louder than the previous one before. The wind that was created from the collision was so great that even the crowd could feel the powerful breeze. In the stadium shock waves could be seen sparking from every direction with the lightning rod generating the aftershock was a power struggle between two powerhouses of pokemon. The force generated being so great that the ground itself shook unable to take the incredible power theses two pokemon were executing. Amp was holding his own very well in the struggle, even though he took so much damage from before he wasn't giving up this fight. The endurance and training that him and Jasper went through all these years was too important to him to just give up on his trainer but the pain he was feeling was just agonizing. His body ached from the two boulders hitting his abdomen and face while his tails inflamed in pain were throbbing uncontrollably barely keeping up with his foe's superior power.

Rhyperior's raw strength was greater than any opponent Amp has ever faced prior, though he was giving a good run for his money, it was obvious Amp was at the losing end of the stick. His feet dug into the ground below him, sweat fell from his head to the floor and the strain that he was enduring was obvious with the expression on his face telling it all for everyone to see. Seeing his opponent dig deeper into the Earth, Rhyperior smiled from ear to ear ready to see his foe fall completely into the dirt once being struck with his powerful arm. It seemed the match was soon to be over, Amp was going further and further into the earth of the arena, his power was fading and the strength in his punch was becoming less potent as each second passed. The match was soon to be over, Rhyperior was obviously the superior in this struggle and everyone could breath easy again giving the sure victory to the large lizard.

BLAAAM! A glowing light blue fist hit clean against Rhyperior's face, a force so powerful it was able to rail the rhino across the field falling back onto his back. Everyone was once again dumbfounded with what happened, this match had so many twist and turns it would be no surprise if someone fainted in shock. Inside his small crater who delivered the devastating punch was no other than Amp, his other tail glowing with an intense blue shine and his face once again smiling as cheerful as ever.

"What?!" Hunter cried, "How?! When?!"

Across the stage the sounds of Jasper small chuckles could be heard genuinely enjoying every minute of Hunter's confusion, "Don't you remember we still had one more move to show."

Hunter growled, angrily. "What move did you use!"

Jasper's eyes narrowed and once again he folded his arms together, "The move Amp is using is called Focus Punch." he began to explain, "It's our ace in the hole! Amp doesn't don't need me to explain to him direct orders whenever he's in a tight spot, just a simple look from each other and we'll know what the other is thinking."

The pale skinned trainer was now fuming. Every time when it looks as if he has the advantage this pestering monkey and his annoying trainer kept negating every effort they put into their strategies. His anger was consuming him and this match was lasting far too long for his liking, he was ready for this to done and over through any means necessary. Looking over to his fully evolved pokemon, Rhyperior was still struggling to get back on his feet, that last hit actually did more damage than he anticipated.

"Amp don't let up!" Jasper ordered snapping Hunter back at his opponent, "Time for our original move, the first ever reveal! Use Double Focus Barrage!"

"Double Focus Barrage?!" Hunter repeated confused.

Amp clutched his two tails tightly and his entire body began to glow with a bright white hue. A large wind began to form around him and it blew into the face of his opponent that stormed away the dust and dirt around their surrounding. The intense flaring light that surrounded his body soon relocated to his two tails and the once bright white aura quickly altered into a smooth relaxing shade of blue. The aura around his tails were now flowing unhindered and effortless. His attack now ready, Amp with his speed advantage charged at Rhyperior as the dino was still on one leg trying to recuperate from the last punch.

CRUUUNCH!

Amp crushed Rhyperior's jaw, having concentrated all of his power into his hand shaped tails. The giant spat out a gush of saliva not having to experience such pain since the battle began, but the monkey didn't end it there he continued his barrage crashing his fisted tails into the rhino's chin, chest and abdomen. Not even the plates surrounding his body could protect him from the beating that he was getting from the super powered monkey as with each hit many of his plates were being shattered upon impact.

At the stands of the audience, James almost smiled. "Seems like Jasper finally got serious, took him long enough."

Both amazed and interested Yuki still grappling her dragon watched as Amp demolished his now defenseless foe. She never really cared much for other trainers and their matches, she'd rather study them and see how she can use any type of skill used in those battles to benefit herself. The prior match from Jasper's made her hype to see another trainer so skilled that she was able to win with so little effort but this match, something about it was totally different. It showed her that anything can happen in battle even if you have the advantage, the tiniest slip up can mean either victory or defeat. And Amp's new technique, it a was a move she had never seen any trainer display before, how did he develop such a move?

"What is that attack?!" Yuki asking the question everyone was wondering, "I never seen an attack like that before."

"It's a unique way that very few trainers utilize," James began to explain proudly, "we all know that pokemon can only use four moves at a time, but this can be an exception."

"A exception?" Yuki repeated.

"It's a way for a pokemon to learn a new move while technically still remembering its four other techniques." James continued, "Jasper was able to use Amp's Focus Punch and utilize the function of double hit so both tails can have the power of Focus Punch. It's a devastating attack with pure power if it connects with its opponent."

CRRACCCK!

Amp landed yet another punch into Ryhperior's face, the heavy monster fumbled backwards still on his feet but severely exhausted and bruised. He looked terrible, his exposed brownish-gray skin was a mass of black bruises, and a trail of saliva ran down his mouth to his chest. Amp on the other wasn't nearly as damaged but his energy was depleting fast, concentrating Focus Punch on both of his tails was incredibly stressful and lashing them as fast as he is makes it twice as a straining for his body. Jasper knew full aware of this weakness and had to finish this with one final blow.

But Hunter wasn't giving in, he couldn't, not to this newbie academy student. "We're not ending this!" the trainer barked, "Rhyperior charge at him with everything you got with one final hammer arm!" He knew his pokemon couldn't do much more but maybe Jasper was prideful enough to take on his hammer arm, stats wise it was an easy win for him since Rhypeiror's strength plus the power from the hammer arm was far above Amp's and could turn this match around for good. But that's only if his gamble was going to succeed.

Rhyperior shaking off the pain as much as possible charged his right arm one final time with a white shine and with his remaining speed rushed at Amp. The monkey saw the rhino coming at him full charge with his empowered arm, was he really coming after him with a fully powered attack? Didn't he know he could easily pulverize him with no issue or was he provoking him thinking his hammer arm was stronger than his combined punches. A challenge he wanted to prove in his favor, standing firmly he waited for him opponent to charge him. Hunter smiled, that monkey was actually falling for his bait, maybe this match was in his favor, that is until one voice destined the match's results for good.

"Amp! Don't fall for it!" Jasper screamed at his partner, "Finish this match now!"

Amp turning to his trainer nodded, he knew what Jasper was saying was best for them. He was his trainer after all. Once Rhyperior was more than inch away from Amp, his arm ready to slam the chimp into the rubble below them. At the last second as the beast slammed his arm at the purple primate, Amp with his far better agility and speed dodged the attack with a simple side-step and with his two glowing fists slammed them against the dinosaur's face. Instantly when making contact with Amp's fists, Rhyperior's eyes rolled to the back of his head and his body going completely limp slammed into the ground with an impressive impact. Dust and dirt flew into the air going so far it could reach the small spectator box that was used by the famed Elite Four.

Once the dust and dirt cleared the arena, the announcer stood from the sidelines coughing and gagging from the debris. Once able to see he wiped the dirt from his glasses and looked into the arena only to find Amp standing above a large crater his tails now losing the brilliant glow looking over an unconscious Rhyperior dug into a hole. The excitement filled in his body he gripped his microphone with a tight grip and raised his arm to the heavens.

"And with an incredible finishing punch, the winner is Jasper!" he screamed. Following his announcement the crowd went into a frenzy, their screams so loud it could be hear from the town over. They applauded, yelled, and cheered, any type of reaction you could expect from such a climatic match that anyone would wish they spectate it. Hunter fuming with rage returned his Rhyperior, looking at the ball in disappointment as he brought back his pokemon he clicked his tongue and walked off the stage. Jasper looked at Amp, his partner was beading in sweat and fell on one knee as he was called the winner. His breaths were heavy and body trembled trying it's best to recuperate as much as energy.

"Amp!" Jasper called. The purple primate turned to his trainer in response. "Let's go to the center, you did good buddy."

Congratulated the large monkey smiled, his broad toothy grin as big as ever. Sending him back into his poke'ball Jasper began to walk off the stage as the announcer called out the next challengers. Jasper began to walk down the long hallway to reach the elevator at the end, it was incredibly huge that held several more trainers that were anticipating their named being called for the remaining matches. Not many were left, he was one of the few remaining and once the matches conclude later that evening they will be assigned their teams and given their trainer IDs for the region. This was a thought that Jasper despised, going out to different regions and taking on the gym leaders and champions was his passion. But the team system was something he wasn't fond of, he liked to do things on his own not depending on others especially in a match that he could win easily.

He spat at the idea and continued his way to the elevator, Amp needed his long deserved rest.

Hours passed since the battle between Jasper and Hunter. Many more battles were witnessed and finally each of them concluded. There were several great bouts, some better than the last but at the end only half of the qualified graduating class are able to venture across the region. The arena that was onced used for the countless battles viewed today was now gone and was replaced with an enormous grass field that was occupied by several seats that trailed down by the dozens. Each seat was sat by the graduating class, the students that won their matches today and were ready for their individual journeys. In front of the seats was a large wooden stand, a podium was seen at the front of the stand and above all of that was a jumbo tron for those watching in the stands to see the speaker. On the stands was the entire faculty of the school each in their own seats as well as several other known celebrities in the Kanto region, such as figures like Professor Oak alongside his grandson Blue. The famed researcher Bill, each of the gym leaders in Kanto were all called for and present as well as the Elite Four.

The night sky has now replaced the previous sunny atmosphere, large stadium lights were on the students and staff while the crowds were still in their seats watching as theses students were now graduating into official trainers. In the horde of students Jasper was present as well as Yuki and many more recognizable faces from the battles held today.

Getting out of his seat and walking to the podium of the stand was an overweight elderly man, he was clearly older compared to most at the stand with the exception of Agatha and Oak. He was revealed to have short slicked back gray hair and a thick gray mustache above his lip. He wore a very bland gray suit with a white undershirt and gray tie to complete the outfit, from his suit's upper pocket he pulled out a pair of glasses and placed them on his face finally ready to speak to the class.

"Hello everyone," he began speaking into the microphone, "and welcome to the 6th annual Kanto Pokemon Academy Graduation!"

The crowd and students all clapped at his announcement.

"My name is Reginald McCullin, president of the Kanto academy. I've watched each of theses students learn, train and grow into marvelous trainers and from today we have all witnessed that they have each progressed incredibly through their battles. I'd like to thank all of you for coming to this honorable event tonight but before we begin I'd to speak on behalf of the school to explain what's our job and why we have institutions like this across the globe in each region."

Clearing his throat he began to proceed, "As we all know not too long ago this school and many others didn't exist. Children could run off on adventures to become trainers, to have their names known far and wide held as legends and for a very long time this was exceptional, even to some seen this as traditional, the perfect time for children to become adults. Many of our staff, the gym leaders of Kanto and the Elite Four were all once children that had their own escapades as trainers. But soon many children never returned or came back both mentally and physically brutalized. As the years progressed more and more kids began to vanish leaving hundreds of families in worry and distraught. The last generation of trainers to solo themselves was less than two decades ago."

But before he continued he pointed to at the jumbo tron above him and on the screen showed a golden statue, the statue had to appearance of a young boy wearing a cap with straight hair going down from his hat. His attire continued with him wearing an unbuttoned jacket, jeans and sneakers and in his hands was a pokeball. It was noticeable to see that Oak and Blue lowered their heads in respect as well as some of the staff including James.

"This statue represents what we're doing this for. I think you all know this young man, at one time his name was Red and was seen as a prodigy. A trainer whose skills at the mere age of ten surpassed those who have been training their whole lives. He was able to defeat the gym leaders and the Elite Four in less than a year and was even requested to become part of the four champions but declined. Sadly though not too long ago after he disappeared."

Reginald paused for effect, both the audience and the graduating class were both interested in his story, "A boy with his skill to just end up missing is a case none could believe. This proved our point that even the most powerful trainers at that age could be a threat, so after consulting with the other regions we decided to create academies across the world in each region that was affordable enough to make them."

Walking behind the president Bill placed his hand on his shoulder catching his attention. Seeing Bill, Reginald nodded his head in approval and let the researcher take the podium as he sat down in his seat.

"Hello everyone." he introduced, "My name is Bill, mostly known as a researcher and inventor to many but I am also part of the staff here at the academy. I've recorded the statics of our version of letting trainers leave in groups and our new way of letting them battle at gyms and it has shown an incredible 60% decrease in disappearing trainers!"

Everyone clapped at the announcement and many parents and families began to breath a little more easy to have their children go off on their journeys with less worry and stress on their part.

"Our research has also shown that trainers seem to get along with each other better and their pokemon and their skills as trainers increased remarkably since now they learn and teach one another. This year we have 240 graduates and each of them will be in a group of six, that makes 40 groups in total and each group will have an adviser that they have to report to every week. I think Professor Samuel Oak can continue on this topic!" Bill spoke pointing at the elderly professor.

A loud applause was given as Oak departed from his seat with his grandson cheering for him as he walked to the podium. Once there he gave Bill a firm handshake and stood at the platform leaving the previous speaker back to his seat.

"Hello ladies and gentleman. My name is Oak! People call me the Pokémon Prof!" the goody elderly man said chuckling to himself as if he repeated this same phrase before. "As we all know this world is inhabited by creatures called Pokémon! For some people, Pokémon are pets. Other use them for fights. Myself… I study Pokémon as a profession but retired from my research to become a head representative for the Kanto Pokemon Academy. My number one priority is to make sure that each of you have your journey the safest way possible while still giving you freedom to have an adventure of your own. As Bill stated before there are 240 graduates and 40 groups leaving today, thanks to Bill, my grandson Blue, the many inventors that our school is able to afford we were able to create a device to help us give both your safety and freedom."

Reaching into his back pocket Oak pulled out a red device. "This device is called a Pokédex, I originally only gave theses devices to those I considered talented trainers. But to keep your safety a major key to all of us, I will be giving each of you one of theses devices. The major and only function is to be a digital encyclopedia of pokemon, to give all information of all pokemon. But with the thankful donation of the Devon Corporation and Poketch Company we were able to make the ultimate device for travel. With this version of the Pokédex can not only have the information of all pokemon but also has a tracking device so we'll know of your location at all times, a telephone to have outside communication, a map of Kanto, a visual of the conditions of your pokemon and information of your teammates on your team. Which include their basic information, their current pokemon, and their final ranking at the school. We included this feature to have each group of trainers be more closer to one another."

Before Oak could continue another figure stood forward standing next to the retired researcher. "I think I'll wrap things up, if you wouldn't mind Professor."

Turning his head Oak saw that it was none other than Lance, his arms folded and face as stern as ever. The elderly man with a smiling sigh gave the stand to the champion going back to his seat. Lance at the podium looked at the entire class and the thousands of people surrounding him observing the graduating ceremony. The redhead flapped his cape for dramatic effect and held his arm out towards the group of trainers.

"You all have shown to us today that you are skillful enough to travel the region and become official trainers!" he began his voice booming and full of vigor and pride. "This will not be an easy task, you will all face victory as well as defeat! You will have go through trials that you have never experienced before and make choices that will change your entire life! If you are able to defeat the gym leaders across Kanto within a year, you will have the privilege of going to the Pokemon League Conference! And the lucky group that is winner of that conference will have the honor of facing the Elite Four!"

The crowd now bursting with excitement from the champion's words began to cheer loudly in anticipation and thrill. It was legendary to see the champion Lance in person but to see him giving a speech in front of an entire stadium was astonishing. Many of the leaving trainers were also part of that group, cheering loudly, rooting for Lance to continue his speak now being filled with confidence and hype to leave on their adventure.

A smirk leaving his face Lance continued, "You all will have to work together to reach our level of skill! This is no longer a journey where you can only care for yourself but also the well-being of those with you because without them you are nothing and without you they are nothing! Don't give up and begin your journey with the fighting spirit of senior sibling, Red!"

The crowd continued to roar as the champion spoke.

"Now go forth and show us your will as a trainer!" he finally spoke raising his finger towards the sky leaving everyone in an inspirational shout.

With Lance's final shout the ceremony was almost over. For the remainder of the night each graduating trainer walked up to stands and was given their official trainer I.D, Pokédex and shook the hands with the president of the school, Oak, and Lance and was permitted to stay at their seat until the final graduate was given his or her equipment. A long night for everyone but at the end every graduate was still excited to start their journey. Walking away from the school with his elder brother James, Jasper stared at his trainer I.D smiling from ear to ear.

"I see you're excited." James told walking with his younger brother to his car.

"Well I did graduate finally!" Jasper spoke with pride and a bit of annoyance, "No thanks to someone."

"Hey be happy I let you go this year, I could have held you back again." James replied.

"Yeah, yeah." Jasper said shaking his hand at his brother nonchalantly, "You know I'm possibly the best qualified to graduate."

James sighed, "That attitude is what will hold you back when on your out there competing with everyone else."

"Well isn't that the reason we have teammates?" Jasper said putting the word "teammates" in air quotations.

"Speaking of which have you noticed who your adviser was?" James asked.

Jasper putting his I.D card into his pocket looked at his red digital device, he was so ready to leave from that long ceremony he never thought about looking at his adviser and teammates. The device was square shaped when looking at it, the top and bottom part were red with a very thin center. He was curious on how to activate the device until pressing the blue button on the back of the gadget quickly transforming expanding it to a card-shape and the center becoming a holographic center that is visible when the two ends are separated. Even Jasper had to admit that this device was incredibly interesting.

Going through his new Pokédex he saw that it had his name as the owner and following that was his basic information and his Pokemon. His height, weight, eye color, his favorite food, and even ranking which surprised him of what he was held at. How did they get this information on him? Was it a survey that they all completed once or did they collect their personal physical exam records? It was a mystery but it was something he ignored and continued to look for his adviser. After several seconds of looking through his apps he found his team section and to his shock it was revealed that James, his older brother was his adviser.

Jasper quickly turned to his sibling in shock, "Are you fucking serious?!"

His older sibling chuckled slightly and looked down at his brother in a superior manner, "They thought it would be easier for me to watch over you since I'm your brother, plus a lot of your teammates are students that were in my classes."

"Ugh," Jasper groaned, "I finally get freedom to do what I want and I'm still gotta be watched over by my older brother."

Making it to his car James holding onto his car door latch completely calm about the situation, "Look would you rather deal with a random ass teacher at the school or have someone you know?"

Jasper grunted, "Whatever."

James continued to stare his brother intensely, he let Jasper get away with a lot especially when concerning his attitude but this time it was different. Tomorrow he was going to be with several other trainers, each having a different backstory, a different race, different view in life and if he couldn't get rid of that ego of his then he wasn't going to make it far in the region. Keeping the door locked he was able to force Jasper to look back at him curious on why he wouldn't let him in.

"Jasper." James began with a serious tone, "You need to understand that once you're out there it's a whole different ballgame. You're not just watching your back but several others too, they will be depending on you and vice versa. I know you hate the idea but it's the safest way so no one can get hurt. I've told you about my journey around Kanto when I was younger and it was far more difficult than it is now, you need to learn how to get along with others and to cooperate. This isn't a punishment but a test to show if you have what it takes to lead not only your Pokemon but other trainers too, you can't get anywhere when it comes to battling if you can cooperate. You understand?"

Begrudgingly Jasper bit his tongue, he hated to be lectured it was something he hated more than anything. But out of all people when speaking to him over a topic their superior with rather than himself he took his brother's words to heart. He understood that James never said anything to hurt him or to deceive him, he knew that his older brother was once a great trainer who was part of the generation that traveled back when Red and Oak's grandson Blue had their adventures so it was obvious he knew what he was talking about. Taking in what his brother said Jasper looked away slightly from his brother and bitterly agreed under his breath.

"Thank you," James said slightly relieved that he argued diffused quickly, "Tomorrow morning we're all meeting for the first time at our house to get everything arranged."

"Vermilion City isn't a good starting point." Jasper replied, "Especially since the first gym is at Pewter."

"That's why there is a cave east from town that connects from Vermilion to Pewter."

"Diglett's Cave." Jasper said.

"Exactly, they should be at the house bright and early in the morning so make sure you're up." James ordered.

"Yeah, yeah."

Meanwhile far away on a distant island in a region far away from Kanto, a group of men and women dressed in black could be seen scavenging the island. Around them were several Arcanines and Houndooms sniffing the ground as if they were looking for something while above that flew into the distance were Golbats and Crobats. The group of people were all traveling into a forest filled area, the trees were large and tall while the grass were as high as a corn field. Leading the group was an elderly man, his back slightly hunched and flashlight looming over the ground as he continued search alongside his collages. As they continued a sound of a radio could be heard going off from the older man's pocket.

Reaching in his pocket the man pulled out what looked like a wake talkie and pressed a button on the center of it. "Yes?" he answered.

"Did you make it onto the island?" a distorted voice asked.

"Yes, we have made it without any issue." the elderly man replied.

"Good. Any sight of it yet?" the voiced continued to ask.

"No not yet. It may take a while for us to find it." he told, "It may be aware that we set foot onto the island and may have hidden itself or possibly fled the island."

"Oh don't worry." the voice said.

Almost immediately as he spoke a loud sensitive siren could heard from far across the island. On the four corners of the island were boats of the mysterious group and stabbed into the dirt were theses small black rods flashing red and the perpetrators to the loud alarm. Soon after erupting from the rods were long red beams that each rose into the air and all struck one another at the center of the island and expanding to a radiant red dome that surrounded the landscape.

"We prepared for this." the voice finished.

"A barrier." the man hypothesized, "So nothing can escape the island."

"Exactly. Theses barriers are top of the line technology. Not even a legendary can escape theses boundaries"

Looking out towards the distance the older man sighed, "We can only hope so."

But unknowing to them all floating away from the island was a pink bubble soaring into the distance.

Hey everyone! Happy October 1st! This chapter took a while, I've been working overtime at my job and today I got an interview for a second one so wish me luck! I know I didn't introduce any OC this chapter but I feel like if I did then it'll feel rushed and out of place. So next chapter will have all of the main cast together for the first time!

What did you guys think of Amp's Focus Barrage? I hope it didn't feel gary-stu for him to create the technique but trust me many more trainers will have their own unique moves too, Jasper isn't the first to invent this type of training. I already have ideas for others OCs to have this mindset as well.

And who's on the island? What were they looking for? And what floated away into the distance? Whoever figures out the island there on I'll give you a shout out next chapter lol. But again thanks guys for waiting patiently, next chapter will be a fun one I promise, I'll see you guys later! Peace!