Mt. Coronet...
Silver started to climb up the tallest mountain in Sinnoh. He couldn't believe that he saw Erika again. As he traveled up the mountain, he captured two Pokémon along the way: a Chingling and a Bronzor. Silver figured that he would evolve Chingling and Bronzor, they would be a lot stronger in their final forms. Silver continued to climb with Charizard right next to him, using Iron Tail a few times. Silver got to another part of the mountain, got out a poke ball, and brought out his Golem.
"Golem," said the Megaton Pokémon.
"Golem, use Bulldoze," Silver commanded.
"Golem," said the Megaton Pokémon.
With that, Golem stomped down on the ground and attacked every Pokémon in the area. Silver smirked as he continued to climb. Happening upon a tall tree, Silver brought out his Tangela. The Vine Pokémon shrieked.
Silver commanded, "Vine Whip, Tangela."
Tangela obeyed as its vines went up into the tree, scaring away the Starly in it.
"Good," Silver said simply.
That's when Tangela used some prehistoric powers, throwing it at the Starly. Silver knew that was Ancient Power.
Silver started to say, "Then that means..."
That's when white light enveloped Tangela and in an instant, Tangrowth was there. The Vine Pokémon shrieked as Silver seemed pleased with its evolution.
"Good, then that means we're getting strong enough to face them," Silver stated, hissing a bit.
Golem, Charizard, and Tangworth nodded. The three Pokémon followed their trainer up the mountain. The weather on the mountain was - at the moment - rather decent. There was no snow yet but Silver knew that the snow would probably at the top or close to it. The red head kept going as he remembered his past, nine years ago. He was still jealous of Gary kissing his girl after he did. Erika just didn't appreciate him but she would soon. 'She'll appreciate me know for once my father and I rule the world, she'll be begging to come and see me,' Silver thought.
Silver also remembered Ash Ketchum, the most hyper one of the four trainers. Even though he lost his father, he still wanted to be a Pokémon master like his father. Silver was worried about David's Raichu, unsure that the Pokémon wouldn't go down without a fight. Silver thought, 'After all, it does belong to a Ketchum.' The red headed teen finally got to the top of the mountain.
Silver turned to Charizard and asked, "Can you bring up the machine?"
Charizard roared and flew back down. Unknown to any of them, David's Raichu did follow them and ran off towards Pastoria City, looking for any kind of help. Back with Silver and his Pokémon, Charizard arrived again with the machine in its claws. Charizard placed it down as Silver got to work. In an instant, the machine started to work. The antenna on top glowed a purple color. Silver took out his Pokegear and called headquarters.
He reported, "Father, the machine is now up. It is ready."
Giovanni replied, "Good, return to headquarters as soon as you can."
Silver hung up as he got on Charizard and flew off, after recalling his Pokémon.
Nine Years Ago...
David, Raichu, Lance, and Andrew arrived in Vermillion City. There was Team Rocket (about a handful of agents) and Giovanni himself. Lance was a bit surprised by this. 'Why would the leader of Team Rocket would come out in the shadows right now,' Lance thought. Quite frankly, the dragon master was a bit suspicious.
Andrew stated, "Well, looks like we're going to have an easy party to attend."
"Looks like it," David replied. David turned to Raichu and asked, "Ready, buddy?"
"Rai, rai," answered Raichu, nodding.
Raichu got off of David's shoulder and sparked its cheeks. Andrew sent out a Blastoise. Lance sent out his Dragonite.
"Blast," said the Shellfish Pokémon.
The Dragon Pokémon seemed to have barked, powerfully. The grunts responded with a bunch of Golbat and Graveler. Eventually, the grunts were taken down easily as David was face-to-face with the leader of Team Rocket himself. Giovanni threw a poke ball and with a flash of light, his Nidoking appeared. The Drill Pokémon roared, ready for battle. Raichu was a bit tired but wasn't about to let his master down. Eventually, the battle was so high paced and fast moving that it caused David to stand on the edge of a ledge near the pier. Lance was too busy with a strong agent as was Andrew.
"Be careful, David," Andrew warned.
"I will, I promise," David replied. He commanded, "Raichu, Iron Tail once more!"
Raichu ran towards Nidoking with its tail glowing white. Giovanni stayed calm as Nidoking grabbed Raichu by his throat.
"Rai," Raichu cried out, struggling against Nidoking's strong grip.
"Raichu," David cried out, worried.
Nidoking threw Raichu in a glass container and before David could get out another Pokémon, Giovanni smirked.
"I don't think so. Nidoking, use Earth Power," Giovanni commanded.
Nidoking roared as it slammed down its hand. The earth beneath everyone shook as the powerful ground type move went straight for David. He didn't have a chance to react for the next thing everyone knew, he fell off of the pier he was standing on and into the water. David could swim, no problem. Or at least, that's what Andrew thought. David wasn't coming back up for air. Lance noticed this too as his blood went cold. 'Dear Arceus, no,' Lance and Andrew thought at the same time almost. Giovanni, however, was pleased by this. Raichu, still stuck in the glass, was stunned.
There was no way...there was just no way that his trainer died...
"Pull out," Giovanni commanded, "We have what we want."
"Yes, sir," said all of the agents.
With that, everyone packed up and got in the helicopter. Giovanni did the same, taking the glass container himself.
"Rai, Raichu," Raichu yelped, trying to get Andrew or Lance to save him.
But before the two of them could react, the helicopter took off. Lt. Surge arrived too late to help and next to him was his Raichu.
"We're too late," Lt. Surge stated.
Raichu said, "Rai..."
Andrew started to cry as he knew that he had to tell Delia and his wife that David...was gone.
"Ash," he breathed, the minute he realized of the young boy.
Pastoria City...
As Ash and Brock were catching up with Misty, all of the Pokémon were playing. Misty had caught a Finneon, a Shellos (East Sea), and a Mantyke. They were getting along with Starmie, Psyduck, and Gyarados pretty well. Erika had caught a Shiny Floatzel, a Luxray, and a Vespiquen. They were getting along with Venasaur, Espeon, and Misdreavus very well.
Erika stated, "I have to admit, this is rather peaceful."
Dawn replied, "I know, its awesome."
Ranee was cooking their lunch since Brock was still talking with Ash and Misty.
She responded, "Sitting outside will make the food taste great too."
Brock commented, "I can't believe that you are making lunch instead of me."
"Feels weird, huh, Brock-o," Ash teased.
Brock nodded and replied, "Yeah, it does."
Misty responded, "Well, one thing is for sure, I am interested in the story of Erika."
Erika waved her hand and commented, "I'm not that interesting."
Ash said, "I don't know about that, Erika. You do have an interesting story after your brother was killed..."
Erika hanged her head sadly as Dawn saw this.
"Oh my gosh," Dawn gushed.
The blue haired coordinator hugged the brown haired trainer from Pallet Town. Erika returned it, still sad.
"Truth is, I am not really over it, Ash," Erika said softly.
To this, Ash lowered his hat over his eyes sadly. Misty noticed it.
He whispered, "You aren't the only one still hurting."
Misty started to ask, "Ash..."
Ash looked up again and apologized, "I'm sorry, Erika."
Erika softly smiled as Ranee looked over to them, having a chance to enter the conversation.
Ranee stated, "Sometimes it is hard to move on from the past. It isn't easy. But sometimes, it is easy to leave the past behind then face it."
Ash and Erika thought upon Ranee's words as they all ate their lunch. Of course, they changed topics. Eventually, everyone started to laugh. It was like nothing happened. Suddenly, there was a rustling in the bush and Raichu came out of them. It collapsed, exhausted and hungry. Everyone gasped as Ash went over to Raichu and scooped it up in his arms. Dawn scanned it with her Pokedex.
Dexter chirped, "Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked."
Brock looked at it and said, "And its badly hurt, we better get it to the Pokémon Center."
"Right," everyone said.
As they rushed to the Pokémon Center, Raichu slightly opened its eyes. Upon seeing Ash in its blurry sight, it thought that David was alive. But knowing that wasn't possible, Raichu thought of Ash, David's son.
"Rai chu rai," Raichu whispered.
Ash perked up at the nickname and was stunned. He was called that by one Pokémon...his father's Raichu. Before he could finish that thought, Nurse Joy took Raichu into the back. And Ash was still in shock. Misty placed her hand on his shoulder.
Ash turned to her and asked, "Yes?"
"Are you okay, Ash," Misty questioned.
Ash placed his hands on her shoulder's and answered, scared out of his mind, "Mist, that might've been my father's Raichu..."
AK1028: Dun, dun, dun! There you have it! David's Raichu and Ash are finally reunited! This is going to be interesting to be sure! How will Ash react to Raichu's story? Will the Water Festival be the same? Will Misty confess her love? And what's going on with Paul and Barry? Will Team Rocket's plan come into the light? There is only one way to find out - of course - in chapter 8! Because I am not giving any spoilers! And now, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!
