Chapter 2 – Everything Viridian!
Make sure you read the A/N at the end of this chapter as it will contain some important information!
"Speech" - 'Thoughts'- 'Emphasis' – Dream/Pokéspeech –Telepathy – Legendaries – Pokédex.
Reaching a sign reading Route 1, Ash's smile grew wider. His adventure finally beginning, the thought of all the different types of Trainers and Pokémon he would meet intensified the butterfly feeling in his stomach.
Upon entering the new route Ash decided it would be best to release his new partner to get to know him better.
"Well here goes nothing" Ash sighed out realising there was a chance he and his new Pokémon wouldn't get along.
Tossing the Pokéball hooked onto his belt, Ash decided to greet his Pokémon; the ball opened and a flash of white light seared at the youngsters eyes, making the young trainer put his arm in the way of his eyes to protect himself from temporary blindness, whilst using his other to rid the air around him of the harmless smoke billowing around him.
"Hey buddy" Ash called out nervously to the glowing figure that emerged from the Pokéball. "Erm I'm still new to this whole being a Pokémon Trainer thing so just let me know if I'm doing anything wrong." To this the Pokémon looked at his Trainer confusedly. "Right, I forgot you're still new to all this aswell huh. Go figures."
Fidgeting with his bag, the youngster, pulled out the Pokédex Oak had given to him, switching the device on before turning back towards his Pokémon.
"Guess it is time for me to get to know you better pal." Ash said, flashing a warming smile before turning back to the advanced technology in his hand, opening it up and trying to start it up. "But just let me find the controls to this damn thing."
Hello. Please scan your index finger on the scanner for an I.D check. Keep the appointed finger on the scanner until completion.
Hearing this Ash just went ahead and put the appointed finger onto the scanner, keeping it there until he heard a ping sound. 'Guess that's the completion sound.'
Thank you Trainer I.D Number 08965, your details have been updated. Name: Ash. Age: 10. Month of Birth: May. Mother: Delia Ketchum. Father: Unknown. Home town: Pallet Town. Associated Professors: Professor Oak.
"All that is left now is to find out how to work the Pokémon scanning app." Ash spoke out enthusiastically to no one in particular.
Information is gained on the Pokédex when the holder of a Pokédex scans the Pokédex. To do this, face the Pokédex at the Pokémon in question.
"Like this?" Ash spoke questioningly.
Abra, the psi Pokémon. Using its ability this Pokémon can read minds; it will identify impending danger and teleport to safety. Abra and it's line form a strong aura and telepathic bond with their kin and Trainers, making them some of the fiercest of Pokémon.
This Abra knows the moves: Teleport, Thunder punch, Ice punch, Fire punch, Barrier and Skill swap. This Pokémon's ability is Synchronise; this ability will give Abra's opponents the same status condition as its own.
This Abra is known as a shiny. A name for Pokémon with skin discolouration.
Ash admiration for his 'cool' Pokémon grew more with each word resounding from the microphone of his Pokédex.
"Wow, you're quite the tough guy then huh." Ash stated. "No wonder the researcher and Professor Oak spoke so highly of you."
Looking into the distance, Ash could see the Sun was close to setting.
"Well Abra, I think it's time for us to get going before it turns dark. Would you like to travel in or out of your Pokéball?" Ash asked his Pokémon.
Seeing his Pokémon's disgusted look as he mentions the word 'Pokéball', Ash could guess exactly what his Pokémon's choice was
"I guess out of the ball it is then." Ash laughed off.
With this Ash continued his journey on Route 1, stopping to call for his Abra to follow. "Well what are you waiting for? Come on hurry. We have Trainers and Gyms waiting for us to beat them." After his boastful speech, his Abra followed, beaming with confidence in his Trainers words.
15 whole minutes later, both Trainer and Pokémon neared the exit of Route, without so much a sighting of another Pokémon that is until now.
"Wow, I can't believe we haven't seen a single Pokémon since we started this journey." Ash sighed out. "It's quite frustrating." The trainer started again. "How am I meant to become the 'Best Pokémon Trainer' without forming a team? Arghhh, I bet Gary has a full team by now and some."
The thought of his rival beating him in anything didn't exactly cheer the young Trainer any, if anything it worsened his mood.
But that changed as he finally saw a glimpse of another Pokémon; A Pidgeotto. That was great. Now he just had to catch the damn thing.
Ash picked up a stone, turning towards the Pidgeotto and throwing it at the Pokémon, gaining not only it attention but its fury.
"Well Abra, to battle it is. I know this is your first official battle with a wild Pokémon but just know that I have faith in you." Ash let out in a serious tone. Something Abra would later come to know as his battle tone. "Let's do this."
"Go Abra, use Thunder punch." Ash commanded. The Abra used its kinetic powers to gain static energy from its surrounding, forming its commanded move, upon completion letting the move loose on the now terrified Pidgeotto, instantly defeating the Pokémon, before it even had the chance to react.
Seeing his chance Ash rummaged through his bag in search for a Pokéball, throwing one with an almost sluggish aim –One fit for an amateur Pokémon Trainer. The ball hit its intended target spontaneously capturing the defeated Pokémon.
"Alright!" Ash fist pumped. "We did it! We caught ourselves a Pidgeotto. Well done Abra. That was quite the fire power you have there." Ash let out excitedly.
Remembering the kind of damage his newly acquired Pokémon received, Ash decided it would be best to run the rest of the way to Viridian City, hopeful he'd run into no interruption. Everything was going fine until Fate decided some things just couldn't be changed, and so the young Trainer unexpectedly ran into a territory filled with Spearows and one mean looking Fearow; Judging by the look the Fearow was giving him, Ash did exactly what any sane person would do in this kind of a situation. That's right, Ash RAN. He ran so fast it was like he disappeared from sight, gaining himself and his Abra few extra seconds head start due to the surprise of his dash. Regardless of how fast he ran, Ash could feel the violent birds gaining on himself and his Pokémon; fearing for the worse Ash moved on instinct and tried to recall his Pokémon, deciding its safety was more precious than his own, but it was within this moment that the young Trainer was viciously clawed by the unspoken leader of the flock.
The violent Pokémon tackled the Trainer, hitting him in the side, almost shattering his ribs upon impact. Ash's face displayed the pain and shock he was in due to the amount of pain he was currently in. Consciousness soon left his body but not before he could mouth his apology to his Pokémon for getting them in this predicament.
That was the final straw. Seeing his Trainer apologise for the nature of the volatile Pokémon who attacked them, Abra dropped all restraints, allowing for his telekinetic powers to take control of his body. His aura whipping up harsh winds; Abra opened his eyes for all to see as they glowed a malicious deep crimson.
For a few moments everything stilled, everything was silent. Until Abra moved, attacking at the flock unrelentingly using it's destructive telekinetic powers to destroy the formation in which the flock held so desperately onto, moving from Spearow to Spearow till every last one of them felled, till finally it was just Abra and Fearow left standing.
Seeing the havoc Abra had just unleashed upon its flock, the Fearow squawked, letting its wings loose, to show its massive size, trying to intimidate Abra into submission, unknowingly, Fearow had set off a chain reaction which would lead to its demise, as Abra caught sight of his fallen Trainer through the gap of Fearow's left wing and body. The sight of his fallen Trainer increased the Abra's already disruptive power, as its anger steadily rose.
Fearow felt a shiver run down its spine, a sensation it had never felt before. Not liking the new development that had occurred, Fearow decided it would be best flee, and tried it did, until it was blasted by an unrelenting force, making it helplessly smash into the ground, unmoving.
With the last of the threats gone, Abra tiredly hovered towards its Trainer, using its telekinetic powers to lift Ash up into the air so he could hide his Trainer in safety till he awoke or until Abra found help.
Finding a small clearing Abra decided to gently lay its Trainer down. Using its psychic prowess Abra reached out for Ash's belt, to bring the ball it contained towards itself, touching the circle at the centre of the ball, releasing the Pidgeotto with a dazzling white flash.
Feeling the air blow through its feathers, Pidgeotto let out a defiant squawk, only quietening as it felt the intensity around Abra. Silence filled the air once more.
"He's in this predicament because he remembered the damage you received in our battle and wanted for you to be back to full health, without any lasting injuries." Abra told the Pidgeotto. "And also because he stopped in the middle of a horde attack to save me." Abra spoke more quietly due to the rising guilt he was feeling.
"Why should I care?" the Pidgeotto questioned the Abra, angering him.
"You should care because he is your Trainer, whether you like it or not." The Abra looked down at its Trainer before continuing "And because he has a good heart. He put my health before his own when the horde of Pokémon attacked."
"Why didn't he just call upon me and command us to do his biddings?" the bird asked innocently.
"That's because he knew we was in no position to fight –especially you. He did it because he cares." Abra started off into the distant toward Pallet Town. "Father once told me that a child would one day rise to ranks of champions, and continues to rise as 'The Chosen One' to bring peace back to the dying lands."Abra paused, looking directly at the Pidgeotto's shocked face before continuing"You felt it too didn't you when you first met him, it's why you froze before my attack, you felt yourself connected to him deeper than one would their kin. There is a reason for this, it's because he" Abra once again looked towards Ash "is 'The Chosen One'. Father foresaw this, it's why he chose for me to accompany him and aid him in any way I can. That is why you will search for help as I continue to defend him."
Soaking in all the information it had been told, Pidgeotto now felt defending Ash was its duty too, and flew in search of help. Leaving Abra to use it psychic powers to tend to their injured Trainer.
"That damned wind! It broke my bike and messed my hair!" a feminine voice screamed out. "Once I find who was responsible for it, they will pay!"
The young girl noticed the shrieking bird Pokémon circling above her, and found just who may have caused the damage, but just as she was about to voice out her frustration the darn thing flew off. Oh how angry it made her, thinking it could just break her bike and fly off without a care in the world. That bird was going to pay and she was going to deliver it punishment.
After her disturbing thought process of how exactly she was going to hurt the Pokémon. Leaving her destroyed bike where it lay, the girl chased after the Pokémon.
Ten minutes. For ten whole fricking minutes she chased the damn Pokémon only for it to stop in a deserted clearing. Perfect, but now was the tricky part. Giving the Pidgeotto a taste of its own medicine.
'Who to choose, Staryu or Goldeen?' Misty thought to herself.
Whilst Misty was in deep thought, Pidgeotto decided to let Abra know help had arrived.
"I choose you Stary..." Upon looking closely the young female could see the injured form of an Abra defensively hovering over an injured. Deciding the matter was more serious than her own, the girl decided against calling out her own Pokémon, rushing over towards the injured person.
"What's happened here? We've got to take him to the Pokémon Centre." The ginger haired girl said in an urgent tone.
"I'm fine. I don't need help" the boy argued, trying to sit up to further prove his point, instead hurting himself even more in the process.
Ash went on to tell the girl who he later found out was called Misty about what had transpired.
"You are in no condition to be making any demands. Abra I need you to continue what you are doing to stop the bleeding. Pidgeotto, I need you to carry him on your back." Now she had both the Pokémon's attention the ginger girl turned to face them both "I want both of you to follow me, lets hurry!"
Without thinking twice both Pokémon followed the young girl as she raced through the clearing back on to the path leading to Viridian City, stopping to catch her breath outside of the huge building with a reddish roof.
Ash and his Pokémon felt overwhelmed by the sheer size of the magnificent City before them. The lights and sounds of the City itself enough to intimidate them to the point that Abra felt he would be more comfortable within his Pokéball.
The City could only be described in one word, Beautiful. Never before had Abra felt intimidated and entranced by the same thing other than when he had watched his father train. Such was the size and beauty of the City. Yet through the awe both Pokémon felt guilt overtake them.
Not being able to follow through with his promise to his father by defending Ash when he needed Abra most, filled the Pokémon with guilt. But it was through this guilt that Abra had found itself promising to itself that he would be there to defend Ash, stopping any event like this from occurring again.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" Misty questioned Ash.
Ash simply nodded his reply, not trusting his voice, simply choosing to stare City surrounding him instead.
"Just wait till you see the other Cities in Kanto." Misty said smugly. "Come on let's get you healed."
With that they continued on inside the Pokémon Centre.
After every two League cycles, all Pokémon Centres within the Kanto region are given new healers to train up in the case of any future disasters. This was decided by the current Champion Lance after receiving his title as Champion. Most would believe this to be war like thinking, but then again most people didn't live the life the Joy family did. For the Joy family, this change was both a blessing and nuisance. For the Nurse Joy of this specific PokéCentre it was currently a nuisance. You see training a Pokémon or two in healing is easy, training up to four Pokémon at out was quite difficult, but still manageable. But training 8 at once was just plain ridiculous.
"Nurse Joy, we need your help. I have found an injured." the young girl shouted pausing in between each sentence she uttered..
Hearing someone at the entrance of the PokéCentre, Nurse Joy could honestly say she had never once in her life been happier than she was now to stop this training session. Honestly, sometimes she felt like she was the one getting trained up and not the Pokémon!
The smile on Nurse Joy's face faltered as one of shock marred her beautiful face. Seeing the state the young boy being carried by the Pidgeotto was in.
"What's happened here?" The shocked Nurse Joy asked the group before calling for her Blissey to bring a stretcher.
"Oh nothing, just the usual. I ran into a bunch of Spearows, a Fearow, had a battle and poof here I am." Ash replied in a cheerful manner.
"It's nice to see someone's in a good mood." The Nurse replied. "You youngsters these days really need to take things slow. Reckless idiots."
That dampened the boy's mood, making Misty giggle.
"What you laughing at?" Ash skulked.
"Nothing, it's just the way your face faulted, it was quite funny." Misty said, trying to stifle her giggle.
"Well I guess it's time for your treatment young man." Nurse Joy said as her Blissey came striding towards them with a stretcher. "Carefully place yourself on the stretcher. I need to take you to the treatment room." The nurse turned to face the rest "As for the rest of you, stay here, the Chanseys or Audino will help heal your fatigue." The Nurse turned to Ash once more before continuing "Once you're all healed, I am going to need you to relay a report to Officer Jenny so no more reckless young idiots come in here in the same state you're in"
Abra continued to follow Ash as he was being led to the treatment room, but stopped as Ash stuck his thumb up to the Pokémon calling out.
"Thank you for everything partner."
And with them four words, every ounce of guilt the Pokémon was feeling just disappeared.
That is the end of chapter 2. I hope you liked it because I can honestly say there were times when I just didn't know what to write.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review, favourite and follow the story, seeing people do so MAKES me want to put chapters out earlier. I want to thank everyone who already has. I will try and reply to all reviews.
Also to answer thor94's review, the Ash of this fanfiction won't start of as some genius, but later he'll progress as he should have done in the anime, like he will know the advantages and disadvantages of each typing etc. Your views on anime Ash are shared by me and I'm sure by most people who have watched the show.
Feel free to leave reviews on what Pokémon you would like for me to insert onto the team and whether I should include Pokémon from other regions into the team roster.
Until next time, take care.