Well, I didn't expect to have gotten so many ideas for Pokémon that Ben could catch and the Alien names they'd get. But now, I've got exactly the kind of starter I want Ben to have! And just so you know, Paul won't be in this story either. I really don't like that guy, or how he treats his Pokémon! Now, on with the show!
Disclaimer: I still don't own Ben 10, or Pokémon!
"..." = Talking
"Italics" = Thinking
"Bold" = Yelling
Bold Underlined = Pokémon Data
***In the Hall of Origin***
Arceus was currently in the meeting room of the Hall of Origin with all of the other Legendaries gathered for an important meeting. The subject? A certain interfering Time Walker. There were quite a few different legendaries there. There was of course Arceus and Dialga, but there were some others there as well. There were Pokémon like Palkia, Darkrai, Cresselia, Mesprit, Uxie, Azelf, Celebi, Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Moltres, Zapdos, Articuno, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Deoxys, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Latias, Latios Mew, and MewTwo.
Unfortunately, a few others like Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Manaphy, Phione, Shaymin, Giratina, Victini, and the Regi's couldn't make it to the meeting. But Arceus was understanding of why they couldn't make it. They hadn't yet regained enough of their strength to travel to and from the Hall of Origins, so Arceus would bring them up to speed later.
"Why does the Time Walker wish to return your chosen one to a world where he would have died at a young age?" Uxie asked.
"He feels that every universe of this Tennyson character must have an Omnitrix wielding Ben in order to preserve the balance of power. Be would dare to mess with my chosen one like this!" Arceus growled.
The other Legendaries looked at each other in worry. They knew that when Arceus was mad, there'd be no stopping him from destroying everything in sight! But thankfully, the Alpha Pokémon's anger wasn't that high just yet. He seemed to be trying to keep his anger in check since they were all there.
"This is why I have called you all here! I need willing Pokémon to join Ben's team later on in his journey! Do I have any volunteers?" Arceus asked.
Following a Hero's Voyage!
After the tearful goodbye, Ben returned Wyvern to her Poké Ball and set out for Sandgem Town to get his official starter Pokémon. Unlike a certain friend of Ben's, our hero didn't have a bike that he could use to get to the next town quicker. But Ben didn't mind. He honestly preferred to walk as it gave him a greater chance to meet lots and lots of Pokémon that he would miss if he went a using a vehicle.
Ben was currently seeing quite a few different Pokémon that were only native to this Route. Mainly they were Starlys and Bidoofs. However, Ben was certainly not one to be deterred from these common Pokémon. Even the Chimchar that was running right towards him! Wait, what?!
"CHIMCHAAAARRR!"
"WHOA NELLY!" yelped Ben.
The boy and the Pokémon ended up running smack dab into each other in their panic. Ben got up to see that it was the same Chimchar that was supposed to be at professor Rowan's lab. But what was it doing here. Ben knelt down to get a better look at the Chimchar, and saw that it had a few injuries on its arms that looked like they were still fresh.
Suddenly, there were angry calls coming from the bushes as Ben saw something was rushing them. Suddenly, a horde of five wild Pokémon rushed out of the foliage! Ben immediately recognized them as a Pokémon called Zangoose.
Zangoose are a species of Pokémon that resemble Mongoose, but a lot more deadly. They were covered in a thick coat of white fur that had red colored streaks in it. It's eyes are pink with slit pupils in them, pointed ears with the left ear being covered in red fur, a long bushy tail, and on its forepaws it has a pair of wicked sharp black claws that are meant for combat and disemboweling prey. Ben also knew that Zangoose are social Pokémon, and prefer to hunt in packs. They often stand on their short hind legs, but can run on all fours for greater speed.
The lead Zangoose of this horde had an "X" shaped scar over its right eye. The eye was all cloudy and milky showing that it was blind in that eye. They were all growling menacingly and glaring in Chimchar's direction. Ben seemed to understand that the Zangoose had some kind of vendetta against Chimchar for one reason or another, but he couldn't let them kill Chimchar!
"Don't worry, little buddy! I'll protect you!" Ben said to Chimchar.
He got up, and got ready to take out Wyvern's Poké Ball, but that's when a smaller Zangoose made itself known. It walked towards Ben at a slow and cautious pace, eyeing our hero like it was interested in him. But there was something different about this Zangoose.
This Zangoose was a shiny one! In place of the pink fur there was light blue colored fur. And its claws were bright red instead of dark black, while its eyes were more of a cyan blue color. It was also smaller than all of the other Zangoose, signifying that it was also younger than all of the other Zangoose.
Curious about the young Zangoose's behavior, Ben put away Wyvern's Poké Ball and knelt down for a closer interaction. The other members of the Zangoose pack let out warning growls to the youngest member of their pack, but it just kept walking towards Ben. Chimchar hid behind Ben in fear that this Zangoose might attack it.
"It's okay, Chimchar. I'm sure this Zangoose doesn't want to fight." Ben reassured, petting Chimchar on the head to comfort it.
His statement was proven to be true when he heard a rumbling noise coming from the stomachs of the Zangoose horde. The little shiny one and Chimchar included. Ben's eyes widened in realization as he smiled at the Pokémon.
"I think I know what the problem is! You guys attacked because you were hungry, so you lashed out at Chimchar because you wanted food." Ben hypothesized.
"Zan! Zangoose!" denied the pack leader.
"Don't try to deny it. I can read you guys like a map!" Ben said.
The older members of the pack looked down in shame from having been figured out so easily, but the youngest Zangoose looked up at Ben with a childlike curiosity. Ben opened his backpack and reached inside to get something.
The elder members of the Zangoose pack got defensive as they thought that Ben was reaching for one of those human weapons known as a gun. But they were confused when he instead pulled out a few bags of some strange type of brown stuff. They didn't know what it was, but it smelled good.
Ben also pulled a few bowls out of his bag, and poured the strange food stuff into each individual bowl. He put them down in front of the pack and one in front of Chimchar.
"Here you go, everyone! Some of mom's special recipe for Poké Chow." Ben said.
The pack was reluctant to eat the stuff, as they were never very trusting of humans. But they were shocked when they saw the littlest Zangoose eating the Poké Chow with much gusto. Even Chimchar was eating the food without hesitation.
Slowly, the pack leader got closer to his own bowl and took a few experimental sniffs. Cautiously, he took a bite out of the Poké Chow and his eyes widened as the flavor of Bluk Berries mixed with Pecha Berries came rushing forth. Pretty soon, the whole pack was enjoying the food that this human had provided for them.
"Zangoose! Zan, Zangoose!" the pack said in thanks.
The little shiny Zangoose even went as far as to nuzzle Ben affectionately. Ben put everything away, and picked up Chimchar.
"You're welcome, all! Well, I gotta get going now and take Chimchar back to the lab where I begin my Pokémon journey. I hope we meet again!" Ben said.
He pet the little shiny Zangoose and walked away while waving goodbye to the Zangoose pack. The pack waved goodbye in return while giving calls of good luck to Ben in their native language. However, the little shiny Zangoose was looking at Ben's retreating back with a sense of longing. While its pack left off for home, the little shiny Zangoose started following Ben.
Ben's Current Pokemon Team
Wyvern: Shiny Dratini (Female)
Level: 10
Known Moves: Twister, Thunder Wave, Body Slam
Well, I hope you guys like this chapter! Next time we find out just what happens to that little Zangoose and what Ben's starter Pokémon will be! Read on and enjoy! Don't forget to review as well, because I still need names for any female Pokémon that Ben will catch!