"So it's a Togepi?" Drew asked, all of us by the ports. We were hanging out by some huge cargo boxes, away from the sight of the workers. "That Pokemon's puny compared to Lucario."

"Shut up Drew. Size doesn't matter, especially since this one's so cute," May smiled, playing with Togepi.

Drew scoffed with crossed arms. "Whatever."

"So your grandma didn't see it?" Ash asked me.

I shook my head. "I don't think so. I hide Togepi as best I could, but I guess in the end it won't really matter. Remember what Lucario said? Only we can see the Pokemon. So maybe it won't be a problem keeping the Pokemon we find in our homes." The sound of cargo moving on the harbor filled our ears. It was relaxing at the same time as well.

"Anyway, where else can we find these Pokemon?" Drew asked us. "'Cause let's be honest. We have absolutely no idea what we're doing."

"And I don't think we can find them just anywhere," Ash said, looking up at the sky and seeing the birds. "If we can see Pokemon, and we haven't seen them at all all out lives, it can't be easy to find them."

"Then explain Togepi," May said as it played with a toy ball we got from the pet store.

I sighed. "I wish we had more information about this. It'd really help."

"Why don't we just go to your grandma?" Ash suggested from his relaxed position, sittign in the shade. "Wasn't she the town psychic when we were little?"

"Oh yeah," I said with an annoyed face. "Not that again."

"Aw come on, Misty. We can trust your grandma!" Ash encouraged.

"But do we really have to tell her?" I asked. "I mean, when she was in the psychic business it really creeped me out." I reminisced about the crystal balls and the tarrot reads she'd do. She'd sense scary spirits and creep me out beyond the hairs on my neck on more occasions than one.

"What other choice do we have?" Drew pointed out. "We don't know what these pokemon are capable off. It wouldn't be exactly wise to just start looking for them on our own without any back-up information."

"Oh please. What's the worse these things could do?" I said stubbornly. And as if on cue, to prove me wrong, Togepi's arms started to glow at its tips. Togepi began to wave its arms and chanting something while smiling, causing us to look at it. "W-What's Togepi doing?"

"TOGEPRIIIIII!" The lights on its arms glowed brighter. Suddenly one of the boxes nearby exploded, catching much attention from workers on the port.

"D-Did Togepi just do that?" Ash asked in bewilderment.

"I don't know but I don't wanna stick around to find out," Drew said with a mischievous smirk. "Come on lets' run for it!"

Picking up Togepi, the others and I ran from the scene to avoid getting caught and in trouble. "Hey you kids get back here!" Laughter filled the air as we dashed off. It was just like the old days. Running around to the western forest area, we took a rest in the middle of a path, my compound up ahead. Ash and May collapsed as Drew leaned on his knees with his hands. I fell to my knees, still holding Togepi closely to my arms.

"Togepi, you're just full of surprises aren't you?" I said with a face, but little baby Togepi merely smiled and coneinued to say what it always says.

"Togepriiiii!"

Opening the door to my house, we walked in. Our shoes were off to the side as a sign of respect for the household.

"How traditional," May said as we looked around my house. Its decoration was simple and quaint, giving the place a roomy feeling.

"It's been a while since we've been here. Almost a decade," Ash added.

"Grandma are you here?" I called into the house.

"I'm in the kitchen, dear," said her voice. We walked to the kitchen and found her brewing something over the stove. She looked over and saw me with my friends. "Ash, Drew, May, I've been expecting you."

"You have?" Ash asked nervously.

"Well Misty came back here to Caden Valley mainly to see all of you. It doesn't surprise me you'd all visit. Hm?" She looked at my arms. "Is, is that a Togepi?"

All of us gasped as we looked at Togepi, who began to chirp happily from my grasp. "You mean you can see it?" Drew asked my grandmother.

"I may be old but I'm not blind," she said with a pout as she turned off the stove. She hid her hands in her kimono sleeves and walked up to me and my friends. "It's fate that the two of us returned to this valley, Misty. You are all looking for the Pokemon, right?"

"Yeah but, how do you know about the Pokemon, Grandma?" I asked confused.

We all sat around the living room at the small table with freshly brewed tea from my grandmother. "As you all know, I used to be the local psychic of the valley. My abilities granted me insights into the past. And more specifically, past lives."

"Past lives?" we all asked.

"I remember my past life," my grandmother sighed with closed eyes. "I was a Pokemon trainer in that life. I had trained with a Pokemon of my own. Oh how I loved those adventures. Traveling, battling, enjoying life like an adventure." Her eyes opened. "But enough of that. You are looking for Pokemon, yes?"

"Do you know where we can find some?" Ash asked.

"Caden Valley is the only place in the world where Pokemon reside now. Those with evil in their hearts can not see them, and so the Pokemon hide in desolate places."

"Like the forest where Togepi came from," I said in realization

"Ash, are you interested in an Electric-type Pokemon?" my grandma asked, knowing Ash's reaction.

"Electric? Sounds awesome!" Ash said all hyped up.

"I've done readings with my crystal ball about the mountains up north. I was told that a Pokemon sits atop the High Peaks. Long ago the poor creature's trainer had its memory erased, and so now it waits for the return of its trainer."

"Oh yeah," May said. "Lucario said that it erased the memories of all humans of Pokemon. And that Pokemon's been waiting all this time, too."

"Well it won't be waiting for much longer," Ash said determined, standing up. "Let's go, gang!"

"Ash don't be so haste," Drew said with an embarrassed look. "Didn't you hear Misty's grandmother? It's an Electric type Pokemon. Do you have any idea what it could be capable of?"

"Oh come on, Drew. It's just electricity," Ash assured.

"Over-confidence is never a good thing," my grandmother commented.

"She's right," I nodded. "We'll go together. And we'll bring Togepi, too."

"Togepi?" Ash repeated. How's Togepi gonna help? I't's better off staying here in your place for safety."

"Don't forget that big explosion Togepi did back down at the port," May reminded with an annoyed look towards Ash, her hands on her hips. "And you're saying it'll be no help?"

"We don't even know how Togepi caused that explosion!" Ash reminded with a flail of his arms.

"Well Togepi, do you wanna come up to the mountains with us?" I asked with a sweet smile. It replied positively from my question. "Looks like Togepi's coming with us whether you like it or not, Ash."

"You've gotta be kidding me," Ash groaned. he then plaed his hand on his forehead. "Fine. I guess there's not helping it, huh."

Drew chuckled, closing his eyes. "Nice way to make an argument."

"Be quiet, you!" Ash glared.

"If you are all going I suggest you be extra careful. A rain storm is coming this afternoon," my grandma advised. "It'd be best you travel with caution. I'll await your return."


"So... the High Peaks..." I said as we stood at the bottom. Togepi was hidden in my bag. "Have you guys ever been up there, before?"

"Nope," May answered with a shaking head. "My parents say its too dangerous."

"Mine too," Drew added.

"So did my Mom," Ash sighed. "But if we wanna find that electric Pokemon up there, then we've gotta go."

Climbing the High Peaks was easier said than done. First we went through climbing up the rocks. Then once we got to solid ground we had to walk along the ledges. Thank heavens there's no strong winds during the day. By now we were merely taking a route through the mountain. As we walked Togepi's head popped out of my bag from behind. "Togi?"

"Hm? What's the matter Togepi?" May asked, she and I looked at Togepi, who glanced upwards. The two of us looked up as well and saw gray clouds starting to form in the skies. "I guess your grandma was right about that rain storm."

"You're right," I said with an upset face. Suddenly we saw a bolt of lightning appear in the sky as well, startling May and I.

"Misty did she say anything about a thunder storm?" May asked in a worried high pitched voice.

I gulped. "No. Hey Ash! Drew!"

The two boys stopped in their walk and turned around. It appears May and I were a bit behind. "What is it?" the two asked.

"Maybe we should stop now. May and I just saw lightning."

"Lightning?" Drew repeated. The two boys looked up and saw only the forming rain clouds.

"Misty I know your grandma said there was gonna be a rain storm but we don't have to worry about any thunder," Ash said.

"No we really saw lightning," May defended.

"Are you just being scared, May?" Drew teased.

"AM NOT!" May snapped, Drew's comment activating her temper.

"Wanna say that again?" Drew smirked.

"Quit TOYING WITH ME!" May said as her's and Drew's forwards smacked together, lightning glares shooting through their rivaling eyes.

I sighed. "I've got a bad feeling about this."

"I always get a bad feeling whenever May and Drew argue," Ash added. "It's like an omen," he said teasingly but truthfully.

I felt Togepi's head jump. "Togeprii! Togepi togepi!"

May and Drew quieted down and Ash and I looked up. Rain began to pour from the skies. First a very mild rain, and then suddenly a huge downpour. All of us put our arms up in an attempt to protect ourselves from the rain. Luckily I spotted a small pile of rocks that could act as a shelter for us. "Quick this way!" As we ran for the small rock fort, we sat down under it, partly drenched and soaked in water. Togepi's head once again popped out of my bag, seeing the rain was gone at the moment.

"Is everyone alright?" I asked, squeezing my ponytail at the side of my head to get the water out.

"I've been better," Drew replied.

"Ditto," May added, untying her trademark bandanna to let her hair dry.

"Here," Ash said, taking off his zipped up jacket. He handed it to me. "You keep yourself and Togepi dry. I'm gonna go out there and look for that Electric Pokemon."

"Ash hold on a minute," May called after him. "It's too dangerous!"

"And that's exactly why I've gotta find that Pokemon. It must be getting drenched out there!"

"But Ash you heard my grandma. That Pokemon's only gonna go with it's original trainer! What makes you think it'll listen to you?"

"You know it could attack you," Drew further warned. "Let's just hide here until the rain passes."

"But if we wait to long the Pokemon might run off somewhere," Ash argued.

"Ash the thing stayed up here for who knows how many years! I doubt it'll run off anywhere," May said.

"Whatever! I've gotta try," Ash said determined, running out of the small shelter and out into the rain. He darted up the path that would take him to the top of the High Peaks, making it all the more dangerous with the storm. The High Peaks were the tallest parts of Caden Valley, not to mention the most vulnerable to lightning.

"That idiot," Drew said with gritting teeth. "He won't stand a chance against that electric Pokemon alone. And with the storm and everything..."

Narrowing my eyes, I removed my bag holding little Togepi and gave it to May. "You guys stay here and take care of Togepi. I'll go out and look for Ash."

"Not you, too," Drew said in disbelief as May looked at Togepi in surprise.

"We'll come back soon," I smiled, putting my arms through Ash's sweater for cover from the rain.

"May come back!" Drew and May shouted from the shelter. Ignoring their cries I took my run on the same route Ash did. And just as I feared, I saw a bolt of lightning lighten up the sky, only heightening my worry.

"Ash please be alright."

"PIKACHUUUU!" All of a sudden I saw a sudden discharge of electricity from up high, like a volcano erupting lava. I came to a halt as I watched the strange occurrence of nature. It was quick and bright, but I saw it long enough to know that was no ordinary lightning strike.

"W-What was that just now?" I said, looking back up as the electricity disappeared. Running again I arrived at the very top of the High Peaks. It was a wide open platform of rocks and dirt, and on a boulder stood a small yellow mouse-like creature, trying to cover itself from the rain with its small hands. Although, its face held one of anger and fear, as if it were afraid of Ash. Speaking of Ash, I saw him trying to stand up. He looked a bit shaken up from whatever just hit him. "Ash!" I cried, running to him.

"Misty what are you doing here?" Ash asked, getting to his knees and I put my arms around his shoulders and helped him stand.

"You can't just run up here all alone without a plan, you idiot!" We both looked at the yellow creature. "What... What is that?"

"That's the electric Pokemon," Ash told me. "It's not very fond of me."

"Clearly," I said with an accusing face. "Let's come back and try again when the storm's gone okay-"

"No," Ash interrupted with a glare in his eye. The tone of his voice had shocked me as well. "That Pokemon, I can't leave it all alone up here!"

"Ash what are you talking about?"

Ash looked down. I saw small rain drops fall from the tips of his black hair under his cap. "I don't know why but...I feel like I know this Pokemon from somewhere." Ash stood up and started limping towards the boulder that the yellow Pokemon rested upon. It opened its eyes and growled.

"PIKACHUU!" It shot a bolt of thunder towards Ash and missed him narrowly by an inch. I couldn't go to help him here. Somehow, this was his fight.

"Pikachu calm down! We're not here to hurt you!" I was surprised that Ash had learned the creature's name. He shouted through the falling rain more words of comfort for the Pokemon.

"Ash be careful!" I called again from where I stood. Pikachu was still firing un-aimed lightning strikes on the mount of the peaks. And not only from the Pokemon, but also I saw bolts of lightning fire down from the rain clouds as well.

"Pikachu come on! It's too dangerous up here!" Ash called. Slowly and carefully, Ash made his way to the yellow Pokemon. The small creature kept its position laying on the boulder with his hands covering his ears and head. I saw another bolt of lightning about to strike the Pokemon.

"Ash look out!" At that Ash jumped for the Pikachu and took it into his arms, shielding it from the lightning strike. I heard him scream as the thunder spread through his body.

My eyes had widened. "ASH!"

As he took the hit, the weakened yellow Pokemon opened its eyes to see the stranger protecting it. It reminded the Pikachu of a fond memory of its old trainer when they first met. Its trainer once protected it from a flock of attacking winged Pokemon. "Pika...?"

Eventually the lightning had come to a halt and Ash collpased off the boulder, landing on the ground the gorund with the Pokemon still in his arms protected. "No Ash!" I ran across the field and to him. I saw some bruises on his skin while his cap and bangs covered his eyes. "Oh man..." On the brighter side, the lightning let up and the raining ceased as well from the sky. The yellow Pokemon in Ash's arms opened its eyes and let its arm down off its head. Its pointy yellow and black ears perked up and it looked at Ash and me.

"Pika?..."

"Hey there little guy," I greeted gently. "Don't worry. Everything will be okay from here on out."

"Pika... chu?" The Pokemon looked at Ash and began to lick the bruise on his arm. "Pikachu..."

Ash's eyes began to open, much to the relief of the Pokemon and me. "Misty?"

"Ash you're awake!" I said, wiping my eyes.

"Pika pi!" cheered Pikachu.

"That electric Pokemon," Ash added tiredly. After a few seconds he smiled, and petted its head. "Good to see you happy again, Pikachu."

"Pikachu?" I repeated.

"Each Pokemon's gotta have a name, right? And it seems 'Pikachu' is the only thing this little guy can say," Ash said, sitting back up with a small amount of pain. "Well Pikachu, welcome to the gang."

"Pika!" It made a cute puring sound and then started to snuggle with Ash's face, making him laugh. I smiled as well, until we heard our names being called.

"Ash! Misty!" We turned around and saw May running up to us with Togepi in her arms. Drew was running not too far behind her.

"Guys," Ash said surprisingly.

"May, Drew, I thought you guys were gonna be waiting for us back at those rocks," I told, standing up.

"May here ran out the instant the thunder stopped. I told her we should've waited," Drew began before May could speak.

"Hmph," she said with a stubborn turn of her head. "Then why did you follow me huh?" she said in an accusing tone, like she's won the argument.

Drew scoffed and flipped his hair, turning the other way. "I only ran after you because you had Togepi. If it got hurt then I know we'd get blamed for it."

"Riight," Ash smiled slyly.

"Shut it, Ash," Drew gritted through his teeth with the same glare.

"So who's this Pokemon?" May asked, kneeling beside me as Pikachu hopped onto Ash's shoulder.

"Our newest Pokemon, Pikachu," Ash smiled. "Pikachu I'm Ash. This is Misty, May, and Drew."

"Pikapika Chu!"

"Aw another cutie!" May squealed with folded hands.

"Is that all you ever look for in a Pokemon?" Drew commented with a sweatdrop at the brunette, though she didn't seem to hear his remark.

I smiled and looked back at Ash. "Please don't do anything so rash next time. You had me worried."

"Heh, sorry Misty," Ash apologized as Pikachu played with Togepi. "It's just, I feel like I had come kind of connection with Pikachu, you know?"

"Um, not really, Ash," I replied with a slight chuckle.

Ash shrugged. "Never mind. That lightning probably made me a bit loopy for a while. Forget it."

"Sure, blame the lightning," I said teasingly, waving my hand.

"Hey I heard that!" Ash snapped, only for the rest of us to laugh while Ash tried to defend himself.


"Pika Pika!"

"Togepriiiiii!"

The four of us sat at the ice cream parlor at sunset, enjoying ice cream while Pikachu and Togepi played together, invisible to the by passers who came by. How strange it was, to see something other people could not.

"What a crazy day," Drew commented, eating his chocolate ice ream.

"I know right?" I agreed. "Makes me wonder what other kind of Pokemon we'll have to find."

"Don't remind me," Ash sighed, remembering the past days' events, making me and Drew laugh.

"But now it also makes me wonder about your grandma, Misty," May spoke up, having not touched his vanilla ice cream. "Your grandma said she remembers her past life with her Pokemon, right?"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, what about it?"

"See, after hearing her say that, I kind of wondered... Like... Do you think that we could've ever had past lives with the Pokemon...?"

"Oh come on May that's ridiculous," Drew denied, holding his spoon.

"But it sounds pretty cool if you ask me," Ash grinned. "I can see it now: in a world where Pokemon really do exist for everyone."

"Who knows. Maybe if we help Lucario that dream could become reality someday." I looked over at Pikachu and Togepi chasing each other in a game of tag. "We will make that dream reality. I just know it."


There's Chapter 3.

The Electric Pokemon Pikachu - our 2nd Pokemon found.
I couldn't resist.

Nontheless this story's going just fine. I don't have too much writter's block for this one at this point. Please review if you can though! I only got two reviews so far, but hey really motivate me. Perhaps if I get more reviews I'll be prompted too update more? I don't know how it goes.

But either way enjoy the summer! Don't stay in the sun too long. You're be fried. Bad.

Later.