A/N: Howdy! Yep I'm back. I must say I'm impressed with all the attention I've been getting. I mean my other stories are alright, and written in the same way I write this one, but this one's only at one prologue and a chapter and it's received more attention than any other them combined. I've gotten 31 reviews so far, and on Thursday I've received 1.28 K hits and 413 visitors for just this one story. That blew my mind so much you don't even know.
Anyways, I know this story is the main interest, mostly because Pokemon's the best Franchise in the world pretty much as far as something can go. But I wouldn't mind if any of you would check out my other fanfiction works, just to see if you like it. Review on it a little bit, skim over it, I don't care. But the choice is yours, if you don't want to I can't do anything. I personally like this story a little more anyways.
Slight spoiler:
Apart from that, you may notice some change in the story line and that is expected, there might be a drastic change at one part, but that was intentional as well. Ash is not as arrogant anymore, but not to the sense where his personality is changed that much. Another thing, I actually watched all the episodes involving the Pokemon league before I even started on this chapter. So I know everything about the episodes.
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Okay then I've gotten a few questions and comments that need to be answered that needs to be answered.
Swagnilla-Ice-1985
Q: You planning to do all the battles that were shown in the anime or are you going to skip any of them?
A: I really do plan to, but I will be changing them up a little to make it fit with the story. Let's just say Ash isn't the same arrogant kid anymore, Shall we?
TinkotheWolf:
A: Your comment about me having Venusaur as one of the characters I failed to mention hasn't gone unnoticed. I looked at where you were talking about, and you were right! *Bang's head against wall multiple times*. Don't worry I had plans for Venesaur anyways during the tournament. So don't worry about it okay? My bad.
Greenicephoenix:
A: With the Mew comment, I believed that not all Legendary Pokemon should be as powerful yet, but you have to admit, all you saw Mew do for half the movie was fly around over mountains and play on the windmills until she met Mewtwo. But apart from that, I plan to introduce Cynthia soon and she to me, she sort of looks young, as in her late teens in the canon, so she may be a teeny tiny bit younger than that….XP.
And Finally:
Negima Uzumaki:
A: To your comment, I plan to have Ash have the ability to use powers such as Aura, but it won't be a major plot detail as far as I know. But who knows, it may pop up to be that way in a few chapters. I'm still letting ideas roll off the top of my head. BTW, I love your username reference to Naruto. Awesome franchise as well.
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Whew, hope that answers some questions. Now that that's over with, onto the chapter!
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Chronicles of the Chosen One: Pokemon Master
Chapter 3: All Fired Up! Mewtwo's style!
It would seem that the appearance of a new species of Pokemon was all over the news as well as the pokemon Mew. Many people were watching every report on these two Pokemon. Some people spent their lives trying to find and capture Mew but have failed. Professor Oak however, had documented Mew as an actual Pokemon in numeric form after he also had a run in with a Pokemon calling itself Mewtwo. No one had actually seen this Pokemon or heard of it until Professor Oak had documented it along with Mew.
"It seems that the discovery that Pokemon Researcher, Professor Oak has became quite a phenomena. Everyone knows that the Legendary Pokemon Mew is hard to find, let alone observe. But Professor Oak seems to have done both as he has recorded information on the New Species Pokemon that no other person has ever done. What's more interesting that in the time of his research of Mew, he has made a new discovery of a Pokemon called Mewtwo, a genetic replica of Mew. Though the means of its origin is unknown, Mewtwo and Mew are obviously connected. Mewtwo seems to be scarcer than Mew itself as Professor Oak has confirmed that this Pokemon is the only one of its species in existence. When numerous reporters questioned Professor Oak on how and where he observed these two Pokemon, he merely said that he couldn't give that information."
"Although his suspicious and secretive attitude on the subject, it seems that he is not the only one who is like that. Professor Oak has sent the information directly to Charles Goodshow, the President of the World Pokemon League. When questioned about the authenticity of these researched claims of Professor Oak, Charles Goodshow supported him stating that his claims were one hundred percent fact. When questioned on his statement, he stated that Professor Oak has always presented valuable facts when it comes to Pokemon and he's not one to present information on such things if they weren't true. Charles Goodshow also commented that he has also seen these two Pokemon and their numerical order in the Kanto Regional Catalogue has been implemented the way they are for a reason. When questioned if there would be any more information given out on these two Pokemon, Charles Goodshow commented that. We'll see how future events play out, we may or not see or hear about any more information on these two Pokemon or we may in fact see them. What he means by that is questionable. But for now, no one is expecting any more information about the Legendary Mew duo, as Professor Oak called them, until after the Kanto Regional Pokemon League."
"Speaking the Pokemon League, get ready to not do anything all day, turn on your televisions, or join us directly at the Indigo Plateau for the Kanto Regional Pokemon League or what is now called the Indigo League. Charles Goodshow has stated that everything is ready for the competitions. The stadium has been upgraded with repairs, and fixes that happen overnight and is properly taken care of. The annual ceremony, the lighting of the flame of Moltres, will begin at two o'clock the day after the registration deadline is over with. Charles Goodshow's final words on the matter were, 'I'm sure there are a lot of talented trainers entering this year, in fact I thoroughly believe there is. I've been sent word that a few trainers in particular are competing, both of which I'm interested in seeing. One of them is a relative of the Pokemon Researcher, Professor Samuel Oak."
The TV turned off. A boy stood there getting dressed. He had a pair of blue jeans on. He put on a black shirt covering up his athletic torso that had been through hours of grueling training. He had a new jacket-vest that was blue, with gold and silver fastenings and a hood, and he wore two red and black gloves that were fingerless. His shoes were black and blue as well as his new backpack. He put on a hat to cover up his messy Raven hair. He was almost eleven years old, and he was ready for something.
He was ready for something that he had worked so hard for his entire life. He was competing in the Indigo League. The Indigo League was where the top trainers who went around battling for badges competed to see who was the most skilled. Some thought did it for glory, others for the money, but not this boy. No, he was doing this because it was his passion. Pokemon Training was his life now. And this last month was spent training for the Pokemon League that was about start. All he had to do was register, then he'd be able to compete.
He stared out at the large stadium that was right outside of the huge room he was in. It looked similar to the stadium shown on TV only the stadium was gray and caramel colored compared to the white chalky Indigo Plateau Stadium. The sun set a warm cast over the stadium. The boy knew it was time to go.
"Are you ready?" A male voice came from behind him. This voice was a strong tenor voice that could put fear in those who heard it when it was angry.
"Let's go," The boy said as his electric mouse companion climbed up on his shoulder. With that, the huge doors of the stadium closed as well to caves and everywhere else. As soon as the doors made an echo, the three disappeared in a flash of blue aura. There was no sound after that, no treasured noise from Pokemon or human alike as they trained themselves to the dirt. The only sound that was left after the echoes of the massive doors closing on New island, was eerie silence…..
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It had been a month since they had seen their younger ten year old friend. Waiting inside the registration office of the Pokemon League were two people that called that boy a companion. One was a red headed girl with blue eyes and had her classic outfit on, named Misty. The other was a tall, muscular teenager with darker skin, spiky hair, and squinty eyes with his own usual outfit on. His name was Brock. These two people were both here waiting for a friend who said he'd arrive on the day of the registration deadline.
It's actually a funny thing, Misty had become friends with a boy she actually despised the first moment her eyes laid eyes on him because he "borrowed" her bike and it ended up getting trashed. She never let that boy live it down every day she followed him around. Her dream was similar to his. The boy's dream was to become a Pokemon Master, while Misty's own dream was becoming the number one Water Pokemon Trainer. Brock however, had met the boy when he challenged the boy had challenged his gym for an official badge. The boy had taught Brock that size and weaknesses weren't everything. He also let Brock come with him on his journey because Brock's dream was to be a Pokemon Breeder.
"He's late as usual," Brock said folding his arms. He watched as a lot of trainers were leaving the large domed hall or just talking with one another.
"Of course," Misty said becoming slightly ticked off, "It's Ash we're talking about here."
"He's only got thirty minutes left," Brock commented.
"Do you think he'll show up?" Misty asked, "I mean, the Pokemon League could have messed with his mind a little bit. It is a lot of pressure."
"He'll show," Brock said confidently, "Remember what you said? This is Ash we're talking about here." But fifteen minutes had passed and their friend still hadn't shown up. "…..you might be right Mis—"
There was a loud slam as the metal doors of the registration office slammed open revealing some kind of figure standing in it. Brock and Misty looked at the doors to see the silhouette of some kind of bipedal Pokemon with a long tail and cat like features. But before anyone could make out what it was, a blinding flash encased it and it disappeared. The entire hall was full of murmurs and conversation on the topic. Even the reporters who were informing the public on the sheer number of trainers here were talking about it.
"That was so weird!"
"What was that?"
"Was that a Pokemon?"
"It just vanished…."
"What kind of Pokemon was that?"
"Excuse me ma'am I'd like to register for the Pokemon League."
"What kind of Pokemon can do that?"
"Was that even real?"
"Sure thing young man, your name?"
"I wish I had a Pokemon like that!"
"Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, here's my Pokedex."
Brock and Misty's head had snapped to the front counter to see none other than Ash Ketchum with a Pikachu on his shoulder registering for the league. The woman put his Pokedex in a machine slot behind her.
"Ash!" Came the voice of Misty.
"Hey Ash!" Came the voice of Brock.
The Raven-haired trainer turned around and smiled. "Hey guys!" He said waving at them as they walked towards him.
"You're all set young man," The woman said giving Ash back his Pokedex, now don't forget the opening ceremony is at two o'clock today at the main stadium."
"I won't, thank you," Ash said nodding as he put his Pokedex away. He walked towards his friends.
"Where have you been?" Misty asked, "You were almost late."
"Almost," Ash said grinning, "But I was right on time."
"Still cutting it close Ash," Brock deadpanned.
"Eh," Ash said shrugging and rubbing his Pikachu on the head affectionately, "I planned it. I wanted to get a little bit of last minute training in with Pikachu here when I woke up. I knew I could make it to the League on time."
"So where have you been at all this time anyways?" Brock asked as they started to walk out the registration hall.
"Yeah," Misty said, "It's like you dropped off the face of the earth."
"New Island," Ash said simply, "It was the only place where all my Pokemon could fit comfortably in the massive stadium there."
"New Island!" Brock and Misty said, "That place is still standing?"
"Yeah," Ash replied, "Me—I mean my friend and I used it as a training ground. Oh and you should see him by the way. He's really become quite friendly."
"Mewt—" Brock started but Ash put his hand over his mouth. This made a few trainers around them looked puzzled at the transaction.
"Be quiet about it," Ash said, "I'm saving him and her for the top sixteen. Understand?"
"Mhm, mhm," Brock said sweatdropping with his mouth still covered. Ash let him go.
"Okay then," Ash said as his stomach growled, "Uh….I'm hungry."
Brock and Misty fell over dumbfounded. "Really Ash!" Misty yelled. Only Ash could be really serious until food's involved.
Thirty minutes later, Ash was in the middle of eating the best meal he had had in a long time. It was gourmet dish of steak and shrimp (A/N: I know, I know, breaking the fourth wall, sue me.). His friends stared in a mixture between awe and disgust as he scarfed down not one or two dishes, but three.
When he was through with his meal, he and his friends decided to walk out to the Victory Road that was a three mile trip to the Indigo Plateau stadium.
"Let's take the train up to the stadium," Misty said, "It's better than walking there for three hours."
"I agree, Brock said, "I don't want to miss the ceremony."
"Okay," Ash said agreeing with them.
But as usual, things never go out as planned for Ash when he and his friends are on some kind of adventure. They were loading up, when Ash was easily distracted by something. He saw that Officer Jenny and a short man was on a truck discussing something. Ash saw that there was a torch that could be carried sitting in a slot.
"Is that the…..?" He started.
"Ash come on," Misty said. Ash looked at them deciding on something.
"You guys go on," He said, "I'll catch the next train."
"You sure?" Brock asked. Ash nodded.
"Okay then but don't be late for the ceremony," Brock said nodding.
Ash went over to the truck where Officer Jenny was speaking with the older man. "He hasn't shown," Officer Jenny said sighing, "What about Carl? Can he run it?"
"No he's got a broken leg," The older man said, "We've got to find someone."
"Excuse me," Ash interrupted.
"What is it young man?"
"What's the problem officer?" Ask asked as Pikachu inclined his head.
"We're looking for a Torch runner," Officer Jenny said, "But all of our runners have been either injured or too far away to make it to the Indigo Plateau."
"What about me?" Ash asked, "I can run it for you."
"No offense kid," Officer Jenny said, "But I don't think you can run three miles straight without passing out along the way."
"Now hold on there," The older man said, "Say I think it's a good idea."
"Really?" Ash and Officer Jenny said at the same time.
"Sure," The older man said, "You seem like you've got the spirit. And that is what this competition is centered around. What's your name young man?"
Ash chuckled. "My name's Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town," He replied.
The older man looked at him blinking. This was the trainer that caught the Mew Duo. And he was ten years old? Amazing. "Well I'll be," The older man said shaking Ash's hand, "My name's Mr. Charles Goodshow. I'm president of the Pokemon League." This boy was the other trainer he wanted to see in action along with Gary Oak.
"Huh?" Ash said blinking, "Really?"
"Yes sir I am," Mr. Goodshow said, "Mr. Ketchum, Professor Oak has told me so much about you in our recent discovery." Ash's heart skipped, out of both panic and happiness.
"Would this have anything to do with a recent report that appeared right before the Pokemon League report?" Ash asked.
"Yes," Mr. Goodshow said scratching his chin, "I believe it would."
"Then I thank you for keeping my secret," Ash said shaking his hand once more.
"It's my pleasure," Mr. Goodshow said, "But perhaps you may grace us with their presences in the tournament?"
"Well," Ash said nodding, "I know I'll use them eventually, on their requests as much as my own, but first my opponents have to get through my other Pokemon."
"I see," Mr. Goodshow said, "Using your strongest for last?"
"Yes sir," Ash replied nodding.
"Okay," Officer Jenny said, "Let's get this show on the road. We've got a schedule to keep here!"
"Oh right," Ash said scratching the back of his head sheepishly, "Actually let me make a call to my friends first."
Ash had called Misty and Brock on the phone through another on the train. They were amazed when they found out that Ash was going to be the torch runner to the stadium. So Ash changed changed into shorts and a white shirt with the Pokemon League symbol on it and turned his hat backwards. He and Pikachu started to make their long run down the Victory road. Ash could do it, he knew he could. But Pikachu wasn't the only one to want to run with Ash which he found out instantly. Rapidash and Ninetails did as well both coming out of their Pokeball's without a command. If Ash knew Rapidash, she'd run twenty miles more than three. Ninetails was fast in her own right. Their sudden appearance surprised Officer Jenny and Mr. Goodshow.
"You guys want to run as well?" Ash asked as Rapidash was merely galloping but Ninetails was pretty much skipping or leaping to Ash's pace. Both could easily outrun Ash and he knew it.
"Nine!" Ninetails uttered in her high pitched voice.
Rapidash neighed.
"Well alright," Ash said running, "It's not a race you two. Okay?" They nodded.
"That boy is just full of surprises," Mr. Goodshow said from behind them. The boy was committed, and the appearance of his Pokemon showed that he wasn't a strict trainer like other Pokemon trainers were. Ash was about a mile within the torch run when something happened. Ash felt the ground shake He looked down as he ran to see that there was a fissure splitting the ground open. "Everyone look out!" He yelled to Officer Jenny and Mr. Goodshow's truck.
"Ninetails!" Ninetails uttered as Pikachu jumped on her back. Ash grabbed ahold of Rapidash's fiery main an pulled himself up on her back. They leaped over a hole that just formed. Officer Jenny on her motorcycle and Mr. Goodshow's truck fell in. Ash slid off of Rapidash as she came to a stop and Ninetails landed next to him. He looked down in the hole.
"Officer Jenny!" Ash yelled down, "Mr. Goodshow!"
"We're okay Ash!" Mr. Goodshow said, "Is the torch safe?"
"Yeah," Ash yelled down. Someone planned this.
There was the distinct laughter from three familiar voices. Ash cringed when he heard their voices as he knew it was Team Rocket and their stupid Motto. He saw them in their balloon.
"Prepare for trouble!" Jesse said.
"And make that double!" James said
"To protect the world from devastation."
"To unite all people within our nation."
"To denounce the evil of truth and love."
"To extend our reach to the stars abo—"
"Would you please shut up?" Ash yelled annoyed, "That thing you call a motto is annoying. You've done this almost all my journey. Give it a rest for once."
"HOW DARE YOU INTERRUPT OUR MOTTO!" Jesse exploded into a rant from the balloon.
"AT LEAST LET US FINISH IT!" James continued.
"THAT'S RIGHT TWERP!" Meowth yelled, "WE FINALLY FOUND YOU AFTER ALL THIS TIME!"
"Yeah and it was a good month without you!" Ash yelled back, "Why don't you failures just leave us alone for once?"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!" Jesse demanded, "WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU TWERP, I'M GOING TO—"
"Ninetails," Ash said simply, "Shut 'em up."
Ninetails sent a jet of flames into the balloon catching them all on fire and spinning the hot air balloon out of control.
"LOOKS LIKE TEAM ROCKET IS BLASTING OFF AGAIN," Ash heard them scream as they flew through the air.
Ash walked over to the hole as Pikachu held the torch. He helped Officer Jenny out, and Mr. Goodshow.
"You two alright?" He asked.
"Yeah," Officer Jenny said, "Now how're we going to keep up with you? I've got to make sure no one falls in this hole until we get all of this stuff out. And Mr. Goodshow here is too old to be doing all that running."
"I'm not old!" Mr. Goodshow said offended, "I've still got a lot of youth left in me!" Ash chuckled silently.
"You can ride on Rapidash Mr. Goodshow," Ash said trying not to laugh anymore, "I'm sure she won't mind." Rapidash neighed to show she didn't.
"Alright then," Mr. Goodshow said, "Let's get going!"
With that, Ash, Mr. Goodshow, and his Pokemon ran the rest of the two miles. Ash had to admit he was worn out.
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Misty and Brock were standing outside the main Pokemon Stadium where the victory road ran through the Pokemon League Village. There were a lot of people lined along the side of the road that the Torch Runner was supposed to run down. There was a TV reporter and even two Officer Jenny's guarding the white marble stairs that had a red Carpet on it. Tradition went that, the President would ride along side of the runner until a half of a mile away from the village then head on to the Village so he could accept the torch before the torch runner got there.
But there was a thirty minute delay for some reason. Officer Jenny reported that a group of thieves had tried to steal the torch but the Torch runner's Pokemon had taken care of them. Now it was only the Torch Runner, his Pokemon, and President Goodshow running the road. That was what was live on TV right now.
There were a few murmurs the entire time. Then there was the first horn of the Watchman. The horn was to inform the village that the President had arrived. The second horn that sounded would signify that the runner had reached the last slope on the victory road. Everyone remained quiet as they waited for the President's transport to arrive. But the thing was, they didn't hear an engine. Instead there were several repetitive hoof beats against the paved road. Then they heard a loud neigh and a snort from some kind of Pokemon. They saw the large majestic steed like Pokemon galloping towards the Village. Along the road there was a lot of gasps and sounds of amazement. Atop the Pokemon was none other than President Goodshow. The Rapidash majestically rushed pass all of them and her flames glimmered and sprayed behind her like a dreamt up fantasy.
"Ooh."
"Ah."
"Oh my!"
"It's gorgeous!"
"That's an amazing Pokemon!"
Misty and Brock looked at the Rapidash in awe. "Is that….?" Misty started.
"…Ash's Rapidash?" Brock finished.
"She looks beautiful compared to awhile back before they went off training," Misty said doing her 'Misty thing' similar to when she fantasizes over water pokemon.
"Yeah," Brock said, "Her coat's gotten fuller and shinier. And her flames are definitely longer. And has she gotten bigger?"
"Yeah!" Misty said remembering the used to be average sized Rapidash like Neesha's used to be. That Rapidash had nothing on the beauty of this one.
"And here comes President Goodshow folks," The TV reporter said to the camera who was near them, "And it looks like the report from the officer's was true as the runner being attacked. He's came in riding a beautiful Rapidash. But whose Pokemon is it? The Torch runner's maybe?"
Mr. Goodshow dismounted the steed and walked up on the red carpet. "Mr. Goodshow," The reporter asked, "May we ask what has happened on the Victory Road before the torch runner gets here?"
"We were attacked by a group of thieves known as Team Rocket," Mr. Goodshow said grunting a bit, "But Ash Ketchum, who's running the torch, had saved us with his powerful Ninetails. Blew those thieves away with one attack…..then he allowed me to continue the run on his Rapidash. And she rides like a dream. I didn't even feel her hit the ground with every step she galloped. Good on my back too. Way better than that ol' truck of mine." The TV reporter sweatdropped as well as Brock and Misty. Wow. The second horn sounded. "And it seems that young Ash is coming in now." Rapidash shook her mane and pawed at the ground before neighing earning some glances at the fiery horse.
Then before long, Ash had come running around the corner of the street with a Ninetails as equally beautiful as his Rapidash. A Pikachu was riding atop the Ninetails back standing up sideways like it was surfing or something. Ninetails was graceful with its movements easily keeping a controlled pace with its trainer.
Ash came to a slowed down pace as he came up on the red carpet and President Goodshow. "Here you go Mr. Goodshow," Ash said as he handed the torch gingerly over to President Goodshow.
"Thank you Ash," Mr. Goodshow replied taking it then turning to the entire crowd, "Tomorrow is the lighting of the flame ceremony and I hope you will all be there!"
With the crowd moving, Ash rested his hand on his Rapidash. She squealed as his hand lay gently on her back. Then started nuzzling him with her nose.
"Ninetails," His ninetails said joyously nuzzling him the way a Meowth would. He chuckled.
"Yep," Ash said chuckling, "It was a good run wasn't it?"
"Pikachuu," Pikachu uttered jumping up on his shoulder. If there was one thing Ash could do, it was have a large amount of empathy for his Pokemon; like he could almost feel what they were thinking or something like that.
"What are you talking about Pi?" Ash said laughing, "You surfed the entire time on the way here."
"Pi ka!" Pikachu uttered as ash rubbed his head.
"It's about time," Brock said grinning as he and Misty came up, "Team rocket that much of a trouble?"
"Like usually," Ash said shrugging then crouching down to scratch Ninetails behind the ears with both his hands, "In the annoying sort of way." You could see all nine of Ninetail's tails droop slightly as she relaxed almost lazily. Then he heard the most annoying sound in the world…Gary. His annoying cheerleaders were with him
"Well if it isn't Ashy boy from our town of Pallet," His voice said obnoxiously.
"Gary." Ash said giving a curt nod.
"So you got to run the torch huh?" Gary said with his annoying voice, "At least you had some amount of fame this entire tournament."
"What do you mean?" Ash said clueless.
"Well Somebody in Pallet Town has to make it far in the tournament," Gary said then went to a lazy posture, "I guess it's going to be me, because you couldn't fight your way out of a battle if you had a Mew." Oh, if you only knew, Gary.
"I promise you Gary," Ash said annoyed, "I didn't just train for the last month for nothing. I'll show you how far I can get."
"Whatever," Gary said, "Come on girls, I think I'm getting loseraitis standing here."
"Okay then," Ash said ignoring Gary's last words as he walked away, "What now?" Misty started off what would seem like another subject that Ash would promise to get someone back on.
"Ash?" Misty said gazing at Rapidash, "What have you been doing to get your Pokemon looking so amazing?"
"We didn't just train to the bone," Ash said, "I've been taking good care of them as well. I've been taking some tips Pokemon Breeding Websites on Me—my friend's computer."
"Really?" Brock asked surprised, "You?"
"Uh huh," Ash said.
"Ash Ketchum reading….." Brock said feigning shock, "the world's going to end."
"Hey!" Ash said indigently, "I can read! I'm smarter than you think Brock-o."
"You could've fooled me," Misty commented shrugging.
"Hey!" Ash said again, "Jeez, none of that now. It was almost peaceful without all this criticism going around."
"Well what would you do without us?" Brock said grinning.
"I'd have to think about it," Ash stated plainly. Then he grinned himself.
"He can think too?" Misty said feigning surprise, "Are you going to tell us how you got Rapidash's coat so shiny already?"
"It depends. Can I throw something at you?" Ash asked squinting his eyes at Misty.
"No."
"Okay then," Ash said grinning, "Because all that attitude is a big target." Misty's mouth dropped. Ash chuckled returning Rapidash. "See you Brock," He finalized simply. He turned and bolted with his Pokemon right behind him. He had a good reason to run. He just insinuated she was something more.
"GET BACK HERE ASH KETCHUM!" Misty yelled as Ash ran through the crowd towards the lake. She ran causing a lot of people staring at the trio.
"Hey wait up!" Brock yelled going after them, "Sorry they're a bunch of kids." He added passing a few people. "Sorry, sorry."
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Misty never caught Ash Ketchum until Ash pointed out that if she didn't quit chasing him, he wasn't going to tell her where he booked their lodge. Misty was mildly surprised at Ash's quick thinking but was even more surprised that he hadn't been lying about the lodge. The lodge itself was large like a cabin, and angular at that. There was a basic living room space, a kitchen and dining room, two Bedrooms and a bathroom. The outside of the lodge had a parking lot, a small bike rack, a picnic table in the backyard with a grill up against a sliding door. The edge of the lodge property was a lake that was just as clean as it could be. It was crystal clear and the sky reflected off of it beautifully.
Their accommodations were actually prestigious. There were plenty of appliances for Brock to use when cooking in the kitchen, a large widescreen TV, a skylight in the second floor bedroom, which was where Ash would probably sleep seeing as there was one bed, a bathroom, and the balcony looking over the lake was what made him choose to claim it. Also there was a widescreen TV that was like a theater screen TV on the wall next to the door. It was hooked up to the computer console. Ash had it made here. The computer was basically a database on all participates, and had the schedule for the matches.
Tomorrow was going to be a good day. Ash could feel it. There were a total of 256 contestants altogether. That was a lot of contestants. He figured it out in his head immediately. Only 128 would win, then 64, then 32. After that there would be the final round of the top 16, then the top 8, then top 4, and then runner up, or first place. He let Mew and Mewtwo out of their Pokeball's.
"Ash?" Mewtwo asked.
"Ew?" Mew commented
"Figured you'd want to sleep outside of the Pokeball, "Ash commented.
Mewtwo simply nodded while Mew immediately took a spot on Ash's bed. Mewtwo himself floated towards the balcony and leaned against the doorframe.
Ash truly tried to sleep. But he couldn't. He was ready to compete. He was all psyched up and ready to win some battles. After laying in bed for a few hour, he finally got up and walked out the door of his bedroom towards the front door. Pikachu silently got on his shoulder. He was going to the stadium, just to clear his mind. But his absence didn't go unnoticed though. Mewtwo opened his eyes watching his trainer leave the bedroom.
He looked up at the stars and the moon that shone brightly on him. Smirking he got up and made his way over to the sleeping Mew who was curled up at the foot of the bed on a pillow.
"Mew?" Mewtwo said.
"Mew?" She asked yawning and floating up in the air flying around a little bit. When she realized Ash wasn't in the room she looked at him tilting her head, "Ew?"
"He's gone out," Mewtwo said, "We might want to go with him to make sure he doesn't get into trouble."
"Mew!" Mew said nodding. With that they zipped out the room through the balcony and flew between the trees. Mews normal sound that her psychic energy made as she flew was the only thing you could hear with the exception of the wind blowing through the trees.
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The only thing Ash could hear was the wind blowing and the gravel from the graveled road moving under the pressure of his feet. He could feel his companions heartbeat as it beat irregularly like all Pokemon. But there was so much more going inside of this boys head. He could hear the massive crowd cheering already. He could hear the roar of the crowd as he won or his opponent won. He could feel the anxiety already kicking in as the first few moments of his hesitancy when it came time to call out Mew or Mewtwo. He could hear, feel, and see it all. But over all those thoughts stirring in his head, he could hear the almost quiet sound of Mew flying. But he also heard the silent signature path of Mewtwo.
They had both followed him and Pikachu. "Hey guys," He said as he walked into the coliseum-like stadium. "What's up?" They walked up into the stadium risers and Ash gazed at a large fire pit atop of the side of the stadium.
"Couldn't sleep," Mewtwo lied unbeknownst to Ash, "You?" Mew zipped along with him.
"I don't know," Ash replied, "All my life, I've wanted to compete in this League. Now that I'm here, I don't know what to do with myself. All our training comes down to the results of tomorrow during our first match. Do you agree?"
"Of course." Mewtwo stated.
Ash stared all around the empty stadium, then let out a long sigh. "I don't know," He said, "Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I hadn't met either of you or the other Pokemon."
"With or without us," Mewtwo said, "I'm confident you could have made it far in the League."
"Thanks Mewtwo," Ash said smiling for the first time tonight. He stared all around the wind blowing into the bowl like stadium. He felt a sense of serene grace fill him. It was as if the storm in his mind quit brewing and finally settled down. He stared up at the stars and the moon. They shone brightly upon him. It was a sign, he was sure of. He was going to tackle this tournament and bring it to its knees. He turned to leave, finally ready to go to sleep…
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Mr. Goodshow hadn't left the stadium since he finished his dinner. It was kind of an unofficial tradition that he took upon himself as respect for everything he worked so hard to build in this League. The stadium was empty and full of chalky marble now. The moon shined down on it making it seem like a spirit realm or something. But tomorrow this stadium would be packed with people all watching the opening ceremony and the first few Pokemon battles an hour later. Oh he would miss the sounds of fans showing respect for trainers and their pokemon when this was over. He missed it even now, and the Tournament hadn't even started yet. This entire league was his pride and joy, his very life source it seemed.
He couldn't wait for the Flame of Moltres to be ignited and the first battle of the Pokemon League to begin. What he couldn't wait for were a few certain individuals to make an appearance. They always observed trainers in the Pokemon League tournament, even though most people didn't notice them because they sat in the VIP building overhanging the other half of the stadium across from the pit for the flame.
Mr. Goodshow noticed someone standing directly under the VIP house. He looked real closely before realizing who it was. Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu. He was staring all around the stadium. But wait…what was this? He wasn't alone. There were two figures standing with him, each not even touching the ground. One of them was taller and grayish looking while the other was about three foot and pink. "Could it be?" Mr. Goodshow asked himself, "It is!" He stared at the boy as he talked to someone. He heard a faint sound of someone else that seemed deeper in their voice. Mr. Goodshow looked around the stadium seeing no one. Maybe he was just playing out his future battles in his head or something.
"That boy really does have a lot of spirit for Pokemon," Mr. Goodshow said. And in a flash of bluish light, the four figures disappeared leaving Mr. Goodshow by himself, "This is going to be an interesting Tournament. And I won't be the only one watching for it."
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The next day, was the Ceremony and the official beginning of the Tournament. All participates were to report to the match-up hall at ten o'clock sharp to see who their first opponent would be. Brock went on to explain that each of the preliminary battles were three on three on either fields that were made of Rock, Water, Grass, or Ice. Those fields were determined at the beginning of every match. Ash figured out his first opponent; some dude in pink named Mandi…..or was it a girl?
"Hey is that a girl?" Ash asked.
"I….don't know," Misty commented just as confused as Ash was.
"I assure you I'm not a girl," An oily sandy voice said from behind. Standing behind them was the trainer Mandi. "But it seems you don't know the great Mandi."
"Never heard of you," Ash said simply.
Mandi fell face forward. He quickly recovered, "Very well. Then you obviously don't know a great trainer when you see one."
"Uh….." Was all Ash could say.
"You're going to lose you know," Mandi said, "I'm known for my exquisite magic tricks during my battles."
"What do magic tricks have to do with a battle?" Ash asked blankly.
"Everything!" Mandi said indigently, "Be prepared to lose. A kid like you couldn't possibly understand the complexity of strategy and putting on a show during a Pokemon battle."
"Yeah I do," Ash said a little ticked at this guy, "It's called skill."
"Whatever you say," Mandi said, "I must leave now, the Ceremony's going to be more interesting than battling you." He walked away.
Ash was getting a little heated over this guy. Calm down, he's just arrogant. Just like Gary.
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The Ceremony was beginning. From the VIP house that was resting up on top of the stadium across from the pit of Moltres, were five shadowy figures watching. It was actually their job to watch the League much to anyone's surprise. Down in the field, all 256 contestants were leaving in groups towards the center of the field where Mr. Goodshow was on a stage. "Welcome to the lighting of the flame Ceremony!" Mr. Goodshow said through a microphone. The crowd started to cheer as loudly as possible.
"Amongst you are 256 trainers who have worked hard to get here and will surely give you all a show that couldn't be reckoned with. As a note, we ask that all recording of the Tournaments battles be prohibited, if you wish to have certain matches on video, you can visit the many Battle stands around the Pokemon League Village that has copies of every match in this Tournament. They're free for trainers, and only two Pokedollars for all visitors here during this tournament. Thank you and let the Ceremony begin!"
Ash watched as a female Torch Runner ran up the many stairs that would lead to the pit of Moltres from the stadium floor. But something didn't feel right. As much as everyone was excited, something just didn't feel right. And why was the ground shaking? It felt like something was pounding underneath him. But it was coming from both sides of the arena. Everyone felt this too
"What's this?" The Commentator asked, "Well this is a surprising turn of events. A League official has stopped the trainer carrying the torch and are about to accept the torch." Ash looked closely at the official. She had long Magenta hair…Ash bolted pass Mr. Goodshow who looked at him in surprise.
"I'll take that torch little girl….." The 'official' said.
"Wait don't let her take that torch!" Ash yelled running up the stairs with Pikachu right behind him.
"Too late twerp!" Jesse said snatching the torch from the trainer then kicking her down on the ground. Ash came to a stop ready to have Pikachu zap her.
"Do the three of you have to ruin everything?" Ash demanded.
Then the most god aweful thing happened. From both sides of the arena came a large six legged green robot scaring the crowd as they scattered. "Maybe not everything," Came the voice of Meowth from the right Robot, "But we try to do what we can."
"Look kid," Jesse said smirking, "There's no reason to get all fired up over an old flame."
"We'll see about that!" Ash said running towards her. But Weezing floated from behind her and unleashed a widespread smog. Ash covered his mouth hearing Jesse.
"If you thought stealing the flame was hot," She rhymed, "Wait until you see what else we've got." She lit the flame which burst into a large blazing flame. When the smog cleared Ash saw a third Robot coming up from behind the large flame of Moltres.
"Why settle for a tiny flame," James' voice came from the Robot to the left of the stadium, "When you get a bigger one instead?"
"Ladies and gentlemen the torch has been stolen by some giant mechanical monster!" The commentator said as Jesse's robot picked up the large torch. Ash was smart enough to know what was going to happen next.
"Get out of here!" He yelled at the other trainer. She nodded and bolted off. Ash ran down the stairs as most of the trainers left the arena floor. All three of the robots began to descend into the Arena.
Ash and Pikachu ran avoiding Jesse's robot. He knew he couldn't harm Jesse's robot without destroying the torch. But the two Robots that were causing havoc on the other ends of the stadium could be dealt with. He had no choice. Mew was too obvious for anyone not to notice but…Mewtwo.
He threw his Pokeball…..."Don't be seen."
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The five shadowy figures looked at the monstrosities descending upon the field. The young trainer who had attempted to stop the theft ran down to the center of the stadium as the robot carrying Moltres flame followed. But the thing was, the two other Robots were causing havoc as well.
"We have to intervene," One of them said.
"I agree," Came a female's voice. They were about to walk out of the room when the last stopped them.
"Wait…." He said, "Look at this." They looked out at what was going on.
In a blinding blue flash a Pokemon had appeared next to the young trainer. But you couldn't see it. It had a massive blue aura encasing its body almost three feet away. Take those two out!" the trainer ordered.
The pokemon floated into the air and unleashed a massive shockwave of blue energy that pelted the two machines. The shockwave made everything vibrate. Your head, you feet, even the air. It was that powerful. Then like some kind of invisible force was picking them up, the robots had flown high into the air and just simply disappeared in another blue flash of light.
"Ash Ketchum has just called out some kind of Pokemon," The Commentator said, "And it blew those other two Robots away! That Pokemon is really fired up!"
Before, they could react though, the Trainer and his Mysterious Pokemon was engulfed in the flame of Moltres.
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"Look out!" Ash yelled at his Genetic Pokemon. But it was too late.
"Ash!" Mewtwo said trying to get to him. But he too was swallowed in the flame. But they weren't burning.
The flame was all around them, but they weren't burning. Then a loud screech was heard before the flames started to form high in the sky like a magnetic storm of fire. Then, it formed a bird that was incased in its own flame.
"Moltres!" Ash exclaimed in pure amazement.
"Amazing," Mewtwo commented equally astounded. Even though he was a Legendary Pokemon himself, he respected the power of fire of the Flame pokemon as well.
The Flame pokemon bolted towards the robot and literally flew through it. The bowl that Moltres flame was in went flying as the explosion ensued. "Catch it!" Ash said.
"It will be done!" Mewtwo said still emitting his powerful blue energy. He zipped towards the large bowl in a blinding light and used his psychic powers to place it gently back where it was. He returned to Ash's side.
"Is there any way you can fix the damage?" Ash asked.
"I can try," Mewtwo said nodding lifting up in the air once more. And then with a powerful psychokinetic blast, it seemed that everything was reforming as if nothing had happened. But the power that Mewtwo emitted had drained him drastically. He began to float down, with his coat of energy fading.
"Good job my friend," Ash said, "Return." The Flame of Moltres had reignited as soon as he said it.
Before long, there was a brief police report explaining what had happened from Mr. Goodshow. This entire transaction was caught on film. The official interview went like this.
"It would seem that the Opening Ceremony for the Indigo Conference has been interrupted by a group known as Team Rocket. Their antics have caused mass panic that vanished as soon as they left. Caught on film was a single trainer battling three giant robots that stole the Lantern of Moltres' flame from atop the stadium itself. This trainer used his mysterious Pokemon to immediately destroy two of the robots in one blast of what seemed like pure power. The Trainer's name was Ash Ketchum from Pallet town. He was the substitute torch runner who had already combated the trio of thieves along the victory road and allowed the President himself to ride his magnificent Rapidash to the Pokemon League Village along with him. He is also a participate in the tournament itself. The trainer refused to give the species of the Pokemon, stating we'll have to wait and see what it was in the tournament if he uses it. President Goodshow says we must respect his decision, because without him or his Pokemon, it was likely that the entire tournament would've been ruined. Also he said that he was grateful not only for the Pokemon's fired up performance in getting the flame back, but for repairing the damage instantly. What other kind of Pokemon does trainer Ash Ketchum have at his disposal? We won't know until the tournament begins."
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The End.
A/N: A little about myself if you don't feel like going to my profile. A PM subject made me question how much people pay attention:
Name: Nathan. But you can call me Nate, Nateman, or Doctor Cracker.
Race: Caucasian
Gender: male
From: U.S.A
Age: 20 on April 27th
Work: Farm life, and Mcdonalds
Interests: Pokemon, gaming (love the X-box on COD MW3) and the Gamer Tag's SaborNateman364 if you want to play sometime, but I probably suck compared to some of you. Anyways, Naruto, farm life, and eating chocolate chip cookies. Warning: on gaming I may become serious if the game makes me angry.
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