A/N Not much to say really, just hope you guys enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or Digimon (because that wasn't obvious already)
Our Heroes begin their journey in the Goralda Region, setting out from Nurisa City into the great unknown...only to realize they're lost!
"So based on what we gathered at the Pokémon center, the nearest Gym is in Gorge City" Brock said.
"That's all well and good Brock" Serena began "BUT WE'RE STILL LOST!"
Ash groaned, Pikachu sweat dropping from his perch on Ash's head "I can't believe we forgot to get a Region map when we were in Nurisa City!"
Davis chuckled "I dunno, maybe this isn't so bad, it'll be our first adventure!"
Kari sighed "Only you Davis, only you."
They all laughed until a rustling in the bushes caught their attention, and out popped a Riolu, glaring at the gathered group, smacking Davis in the face with a glowing hand.
No time to question my moves!
Davis appears behind Veemon, Veemon uses Dragon Pulse
I stick to the path that I choose!
Pikachu jumps off Ash's shoulder, using Thunderbolt
Me and my friends are gonna do it right!
Brock, Serena and Kari appear looking over their shoulders
You'll never see us run away from a fight!
An army of Team Rocket goons and their Pokémon appear as Davis and Ash command Veemon and Pikachu to attack
To be a master is my dream!
Davis and Veemon stand in the center of an arena, their faces hidden by shadow
All I've got to do is Believe!
And I Believe!
Images of TK, Tai, Matt and other rivals fly by as Davis looks up with his Pokémon behind him, jumping in the air
I've got a chance to win!
Veemon uses Dragon Rush and Pikachu uses Iron Tail on an Electivire and Magmortar
I'm on my way to victory!
Pokémon!
Davis and Ash shake hands bro style, smiling widely at each other
I can be a Champion if I just believe!
Davis holds up a badge shaped like a fang with a star background
I'm on a Master Quest!
Master Quest!
Ho-oh, Lugia, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno are in the air with Entei, Suicune and Raikou on the ground
I want the whole world to see!
And I Believe!
Davis and Veemon square off against five trainers cloaked in shadows, with four in front and one on a ledge
Gonna be the very best!
Davis and Veemon smirk as they charge towards the trainers
Cause all I've got to do is Believe in ME!
Davis, Kari, Ash, Serena and Brock stand on top of a mountain, their Pokémon all around them
POKEMON!
Pokémon: Digital Journey
Episode Three: The Catch
Ten minutes later, Davis sat leaning against a tree trunk, Kari dabbing at his bleeding nose with a pink handkerchief "You okay?"
Davis blushed a little at the attention, wincing in pain but managing a confident smile "Yeah I'm alright, little critter just took me by surprise."
She giggled, handing him the handkerchief as she stood up, stretching her legs "You'll be alright, physically at least. As for your ego...well all I'm saying is that a little blue and black wolf biped thingy smacked you once and you went down like a ton of bricks."
Davis blushed again, anime tears rolling down his cheeks "Aw come on Kari..."
Serena eyed them from across the trees, perched on a rock next to Ash. She smiled softly as she watched them, until Brock brought her back to reality by saying "Well that was weird. I mean, not only is it exceedingly rare to see a Riolu in the wild, it's even rarer to see one that fierce. That Force Palm looked like it hurt, poor Davis."
Ash cringed "Yeah, it's like what used to happen with Pikachu when we first met. Well, except Riolu almost broke Davis' nose."
Serena sighed "Yeah no kidding. At least Davis is okay though. Well, I guess apart form his pride."
"Geez, not you guys too!" Davis said jokingly as he and Kari approached, Veemon hopping on top of Davis' head.
Brock laughed "Sorry man, no secrets here! Still though, I wonder about that Riolu."
Davis smacked his fist into his palm "That settles it then! I'm gonna catch that little guy!"
Ash grinned "I thought you'd say that! Alright then, let's do this! Charizard, Gliscor let's go!" Both Pokémon immediately flew into the sky, and Ash grinned looking at them "Alrighty guys, time to get to work!"
Brock smirked, following Ash's lead "Crobat you help too!"
"Alright you three, we're looking for a Riolu, so go ahead and fan out, let us know when you find something!" Ash said, as all three Pokémon flew off in separate directions.
"We should probably look through the forest too" said Serena, getting nods of agreement from the rest of the gang.
They continued their search through the forest, until they came across a small clearing where a gathering of smashed rocks and broken trees could be seen. They gawked at the damage done to the secluded part of the forest, and slowly began to examine the area. "Hmm" brock said, running a hand over one of the larger rocks "This looks like it was done by an Aura Sphere..."
Ash furrowed his brow "Hold on, there's no way a Riolu should be able to learn something like Aura Sphere, at least not until it evolves. And even so, the damage it did to that rock is insane for a stage one Pokémon."
Serena tapped her chin "That explains why it smacked Davis though. We're probably intruding on its training area."
Kari sighed "Trust you to tick off someone you just met, even if it was a Pokémon" she finished with a teasing smile.
Davis groaned, suppressing memories of being teased so much in the other world, and said "Hmph, if you say so."
Ash frowned, noticing the dip in his new friend's mood. Thinking on his feet, he said "Why don't we split up? Davis and I will go east if Serena, Brock and Kari go west. We can meet up back here after an hour. In the meantime, our flying Pokémon will keep searching in the air until they get tired."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and they all set off, with Brock telling the girls (who obviously needed to have a talk) that he'd move on ahead to see if he could see anything else. Turning to Kari, Serena asked cautiously "So...what was that back there?"
Kari bit her lip "Um...it's complicated."
Serena nodded, but didn't budge "So let me help make it uncomplicated."
Kari laughing lightly, glancing at the girl "It's so weird...we only just met but I already feel like I've known you my whole life."
Serena giggled "Same here. But who cares? It is what it is Kari. Besides, I've always wanted a sister, so spill."
Kari giggled "Alright, alright! Back in our world...well our friends aren't exactly easy on Davis."
Serena raised a brow "How so?"
Kari sighed "Well, they tend to be borderline cruel to him whenever he messes up, and I'm really not that much better. Hell, the day he left he got into a huge fight with three of our friends, and I didn't even step up to defend him. I mean, I guess no one expected him to say anything, he usually just smiles and brushes it off."
Serena nodded, thinking of what to say "Well, it sounds like he didn't want to break up his friendship with you guys, but if you push anyone hard enough eventually they snap. Anyway who treats a friend like that? Not trying to assume or judge, but honestly it doesn't surprise me he snapped."
Kari bit her lip "Yeah, I know...but I just feel so guilty, y'know? I mean, after all I..." Kari quickly covered her mouth, but evidently not fast enough as Gatomon face palmed next to her, muttering "Smooth."
Serena suddenly grinned widely "I knew it! You like Davis!"
Kari blushed furiously "You're crazy! I never said...!"
Gatomon growled in annoyance "Kari, for love of all I hold dear, please stop denying it. If I have to hear you say one more time that you don't like Davis I might actually claw you up."
Kari huffed, and said dejectedly "Whatever. Anyway, maybe we should catch up to Brock, he's probably worried."
"So what's wrong Davis?" Ash asked, as their Pokémon trailed behind them.
"What do you mean Ash?"
"Oh come on. Professor Oak wasn't kidding when he said that we were like long lost twins. It's like looking at myself in a mirror, and I can tell something's bugging you. It started when Kari was teasing you."
"Well...I guess I should tell you. I didn't just leave with Mewtwo because of Team Rocket. Or even this whole adventure thing. You see, in my world, everything in my life was falling apart. First my parents split, then my friends got a lot more aggressive towards things I did and it all kind of came ot a head when I got kicked off the soccer team for getting into a fight with the other team" Davis finished with a sigh.
Ash frowned "There's more to it than that."
Davis chuckled "Let's just say that I got kicked off the team a few weeks ago, and the stress just kind of built until I got to the meetup place where we Digidestined always hang out before we go to the Digital World. Three of my friends just laid into me, and I lost it. I quit and everything. Then on my way home I met Mewtwo and you know what happened from there."
Ash sighed "I guess so. Listen, I'm sorry man. I can't imagine how I'd feel if my friends treated me like that. But in this world I promise, you'll always have a friend in me."
Davis looked over, slightly taken aback, but grinned "Thanks Ash."
Above them, Charizard and Gliscor came flying down with Crobat, the other three on their backs. "Hey!" Brock called "We found Riolu!" The other group had stumbled upon the waterfall where Riolu trained not long after Kari and Serena caught up to Brock, Kari telling him the same thing she told Serena.
"It's not too far from here, come on!" Serena said, hopping down and pointing towards the northern area of the forest.
"Alright, let's go! Charizard, Gliscor, return!" Ash said, putting away his Pokeballs.
Brock nodded "No time like the present! Crobat return!"
Davis smirked "Alright Veemon, let's catch us a Pokémon!"
Veemon nodded, fist bumping his partner "You got it Davish!"
Riolu was by a waterfall, clearly in some sort of training. It sat meditating under the cascading water, it's eyed closed. It was disturbed however, when it heard a voice call out "HEY! YOU OVER THERE!" Growling, Riolu opened it's eyes only to spot the same human that had trespassed on its training ground not too long ago standing in the small clearing at the edge of the tree line. The blue Pokémon growled, barking at him "Ri-ri! Riolu-ri!"
Davis glanced at Veemon "What's he saying bud?"
Veemon frowned "He says 'So you haven't had enough yet? Back for more punishment?' Hmph, arrogant little guy isn't he?"
Davis smirked "Well, I guess that just means he'll compliment us perfectly!"
Kari pulled out her Pokedex curiously, pointing it at Riolu.
(Female Dex) Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's aura becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies.
"So that's Riolu huh? Looks like a tough little guy alright" said Serena.
"Well, let's see how Davis does. I, for one, am stoked!" Ash said excitedly.
(A battle scene starts between Davis and Veemon versus Riolu, the other standing back in shadows)
"Alright Veemon use Dragon Pulse!" yelled Davis thrusting his fist forwards as a wave of purple energy was launched at Riolu, however Riolu glowed a bright white and quickly moved in, dodging the purple energy wave.
"Careful Davis! It's using Quick Attack!" Brock yelled.
"No problem, Veemon get in there and use Mach Punch!" Davis yelled as Veemon raced forward. Riolu's hand glowed a bright white similar to Veemon's, and Brock said "That's Force Palm!" The two attacks clashed, causing a big explosion. As they separated, Riolu glowed again, rushing back in and hitting Veeemon repeatedly, Davis yelling "Oh no, Veemon!" Suddenly, Veemon's eyes flashed open, and he vanished in a blur. "Whoa, that's Extremespeed!" Ash said as Veemon reappeared behind Riolu. Davis smirked "Alright, use your other heavy hitter! SKULL BASH!" Veemon glowed a cyan aura, then smashed into Riolu at high speed, throwing Riolu clear across the area.
"That was a critical hit!" yelled Brock.
"Hey Davis! Do it now!" Ash said, raising a fist in the air.
Davis nodded, turning his hat backwards, snagging an empty Pokeball out of his bag an throwing it at the Pokémon. It bounced off of Riolu's skull, shaking once...twice...thrice...click! Davis jumped into the air, hollering "ALRIGHT! WE DID IT VEEMON! WE CAUGHT OUR FIRST POKEMON, RIOLU!"
"Yahoo!" Veemon cheered, jumping in the air happily.
Kari and the others ran down towards them, smiling at him. Ash clapped Davis on the back, saying "Awesome stuff dude!"
Serena nodded "Yeah, and you're really strong too Veemon!"
Brock nodded "Skull Bash on top of Extremespeed? Seems like big things come in small packages."
Davis and Veemon grinned "We're the Miracle Pair. We're good like that!" Davis said.
Kari smiled fondly at Davis, leaning in and wrapping her arms around his shoulders, saying softly "Good work, Davis."
Davis blushed, grinning widely at her "Thanks Kari."
Their moment was interrupted, however, was ruined when Brock cleared his throat "If you two are quite done with this little bit of PDA, I think we should get going while we still have some daylight."
Both teens blushed, but Ash just snorted "Oh please Brock, you are the last person to give anyone grief about PDA." At that, everyone burst into laughter, glad to know that they would clearly mesh well as a group, and grow together.
Davis has caught his first Pokémon, and everyone has learned why he left his world. How will this affect him on his journey? And how will it affect his friends? Stay tuned...
And done! Little short maybe and kinda rushed but Fanfiction and my computer crashed like 5 times while I was writing this so a much more detailed version he since left my thoughts. Anyway, see you next time!
Riolu Moves: Aura Sphere, Focus Palm, Quick Attack, Return (Because Return is so much fun with Pokémon that REQUIRE you to love them to evolve)