Chapter 4: Route 1 Adventures
Ash and Alice leave Soltree Town, they are now walking on Route 1.
Ash: So Alice, I heard from Rodney that you just become a Gym Leader, which means that we are going to be facing each other one day. But can you introduce your Pokemon to me?
Alice: My Pokemon? It is not that special...
Ash: (Confused at what Alice is saying) If you don't want to, then I am not going to force you to show me...
Alice: No, it's not like that. I'm willing to show you. (Takes out three Pokeballs) Come on out, my friends.
After throwing the Pokeballs, three Pokemon appear and they are all Ice Type Pokemon.
Alice: These are my friends, Snower, Husky, and Crys. Snower is a Snowlow, it is Ice and Ghost Type. And Husky is a Huskpup, which is Ice Type. And Crystiwing is Ice and Bug Type, and I named it Crys.
Ash: It is nice to meet you all.
Pikachu goes to play with them, and as he sees how they are happily playing, he frowns as he remembers the past.
Alice: (Concerned) Ash, are you thinking about the past again?
Ash: I know, Alice. After all that happened, I don't know who I should trust...their betrayal hurts a lot since they were my travel companions...but now... (Closes his eyes as he tries not to shed a tear)
Alice: I understand. (Ash forgets to close his eyes and looks at her with confusion) Since I was being bullied, I also had a hard time trusting people as well...
Just then, they hear strange noise, they look around until they notice that Ash's stomach is groaning.
Ash: (Both Ash and Alice giggle a little) I guess it is lunchtime for both of us.
Alice: (Smiles) Yeah, we should have lunch now.
As the two of them take out their cooking supplies, they stare at each other and say in unison.
Both: Are you going to cook for us?
The two flinches as they say the same thing at the same time, they start to blush a little. After calming themselves down, Ash decides to be the first to talk.
Ash: Why don't we cook together?
Alice: I think it should be the best solution. So let's discuss how we should work together.
While Ash and Alice are chatting about their lunch, Pikachu is playing with Herovor and Purrlit, just then, a bird which is white colored with black stripes, as well as a blue head just flies towards the ground. He seems to be looking around as Pikachu and the others notice him.
Pikachu: What is that?
Herovor: I don't know, but it looks like a flying type. After all, it is a bird.
Purrlit: Come on, that is obvious. But we know a lot of bird Pokemon, if only we know the name...
As the bird Pokemon turns around, he notices Pikachu with two Pokemon that he has never seen before.
Bird Pokemon: (Gasps) Pikachu? Is that really you?
Pikachu and the others widen their eyes, the bird knows their name, and the voice is very familiar as well.
Herovor: Hey, I remember that voice, it is Staraptor.
Purrlit: Staraptor, is that really you?
Bird Pokemon: (Recognizes Herovor and Purrlit's voices) Torterra? Infernape? Is that you two?
Both Pokemon share a hug with the bird Pokemon, and Pikachu also joins in with Salandit doesn't want to be left out.
Bird Pokemon: I can't believe that you are just like me...changing into a new Pokemon.
Herovor: Yeah, but thankfully Gliscor and Pikachu here escaped. By the way, Ash is also nearby as well.
Bird Pokemon: Ash, he is here as well? (Frowns) What if he didn't recognize me...
Pikachu: Don't worry, Starpator, I am sure he will remember you.
While the Pokemon are talking with each other, Ash and Alice have already finished their cooking as they are plating the meals on the table.
Alice: Looks like we are going to have a great meal.
Ash: Yeah. I am glad that it worked out very well.
They hear Pikachu and the other Pokemon's cry as they turn around, they see the three of them bring a Pokemon to him.
Ash: There are you guys, but what is that Pokemon?
Alice: (Notice the Pokemon are also confused) The bird Pokemon is called Budcheep, it is a common Flying Type Pokemon in this region.
The bird Pokemon then flies towards Ash and Ash freezes a little. He stares at the Pokemon for a while as he recognizes the Pokemon.
Ash: I now remember you...you were my Staraptor...
Budcheep nods and hugs Ash, then Ash smiles and he hugs back.
Ash: I am so glad that I found you as well, Staraptor...or now I should call you Budcheep, right?
Alice: Staraptor is a Pokemon from the Sinnoh Region, right? I heard that it has an aggressive temperament and it will bravely attack enemies that are far bigger than itself.
Ash: Yeah...at first I captured him is because that Pikachu was stolen by thieves known as Team Rocket, so I captured him in Sinnoh so that I can get Pikachu back. So I am supposed that you want to go back my team?
Budcheep: Of course, I have been searching for you.
Ash is delighted as he takes out a Pokeball, he throws it at the bird Pokemon and captures it in the end.
Ash: Speaking of which, the Professor did give me a new Pokedex, let's see how it says to everyone.
Ash scans the four Pokemon, and then they are shown in the Pokedex.
Alice: So it means that you have four of the Region's Pokemon.
Ash: Of course. Now I need to press them each. So that I can know how to train them.
Herovor: The Herbivore Pokemon. Grass Type. Herovor mostly lives in the forest it was born in, which it is very protective of. As they grow, leaves sprout on their shells.
Ash: And I see that it can use Leaf Darts...what is that move?
Alice: Leaf Darts is a move that shoots out three darts made of leaves at the target. It is sure to strike first as well.
Ash: Awesome. Next is Purrlit.
Purrlit: The Kitten Pokemon: Fire Type. Purrlit are very playful Pokémon and are easily distracted by the smallest things. One can tell how happy a Purrlit is by the size of the flame on it's tail.
Ash: Purrlit is playful...just like Chimchar... And what is the move Flare Up?
Alice: This move is quite useful, it changes Normal Type Moves into Fire Type.
Ash: Then it might be good for your gym.
Alice: (Feels a little annoyed) You said that because I specializes in Ice Type, right?
Ash: (Waves his arm to defend himself) Calm down, Alice, I don't mean any offense to you.
Alice: (Giggles at how Ash is easily panicked) Next is Salatad.
Salatad: The Salamander Pokemon: Water Type. Salatad are born in small bodies of water, and live there until they evolve. Their powerful tails make them excellent swimmers for escaping predators.
Alice: And Salatad knows the move Aqua Slam, which can also lower the speed of the opponent.
Ash: Good, now the final one is Budcheep.
Budcheep: The Budgie Pokemon: Noraml and Flying Type. While Budcheep are usually rather quiet, they'll start loudly chattering should they sense any danger. They are commonly kept as both pets and natural alarm systems.
Ash: I see. You guys sure have great moves to learn. I promise that after lunch we are going to train you guys just like old times.
The Pokemon cheers at the mention of training, after the reincarnation, they have become weak and they want to get back to where its strength belonged.
Alice: But first, we should have our lunch...
They turn around to the table as they are going to have lunch, but then they see a Pokemon munching on the bread. The Pokemon is brown colored as it has a cute face.
Ash: Wow, what is that Pokemon?
Alice: A Hamstar, a Pokemon that is very cute and gentle.
Hamstar: The Hamster Pokemon: Normal Type. This Pokémon is a favored pet because of their soft fur and gentle nature. It has been said that touching the star on the back of a Hamstar will bring you good luck.
Ash smiles at the Hamster Pokemon and rubs the fur of the Pokemon, causing it to squeal happily.
Ash: Don't worry, you can eat with us.
Alice sees how Ash takes care of Pokemon even though it is wild, she also feels amazed at his personality. After giving the Pokefood to others, Alice and Ash are sitting together and eating.
Alice: Wow, Ash, these sandwiches tastes so great.
Ash: Thanks, I was afraid that the eggs is burnt and the meat is raw. I am glad you liked it. (Tastes the pie) And your Apple Pie is also delicious as well.
Alice: Thanks, I learned a lot back in school... So Ash, I wanted to know, how often did you cook in your journey?
Ash: (Sighs) Well...almost to none... Since I was so focused on training Pokemon, I left the work to my friends...I learned how to cook last week since my Mom decides to teach me.
Alice: From a beginner like you, I am really lucky to eat your delicious food. (Takes another bite of the sandwich she is holding)
Ash: Thanks. I am glad that you like it. (Takes a bite of the apple pie with the fork)
After lunch is done, Ash decides to train his Pokemon, and Alice decides to watch them. Just as Alice is walking around, she comes across a Pokemon, the Pokemon sees Alice and suddenly gets frightened, it uses a Shock on her, causing her to fall.
Alice: (In pain) Ow...
Ash: (Quickly rushes to her) Alice, are you alright?
Alice: I am fine...
Ash: (Sees some blood on her knee) No, you are injured, let me help you. Purrloin, can you fight that Pokemon for me?
Purrlit nods and then he faces the Pokemon. Ash takes out the emergency box and he uses medicine on Alice's wound .
Ash: But what is that Pokemon?
Alice: That is an Elecritter.
Alice is wincing as the cotton stick with the medicine on it touches the wound. Ash also tells Pikachu to open the Pokedex to scan the Pokemon.
Elecritter: The Frisky Pokemon: Electric Type. Elecritter are very agile Pokémon. They store static electricity in their fur as they run, which is released when irritated or frightened.
Ash: No wonder, it must be frightened that you come so close...
They see Purrlit defeats the Pokemon with an Ember, then Ash takes out the Pokeball and captures the Pokemon in the end.
Ash: (Smiles) Now I have a new member.
Alice: You sure really want to catch them all, Ash?
Ash: Of course, I wanted to give him a home that they can be with. (Frowns) And I really don't want the same incident to happen again.
Alice nods and then Ash finishes putting the bandage on her.
Alice: Wow, Ash. It doesn't feel hurt anymore. I am sure you can be a great doctor in the future.
Ash: Well, it is actually a basic emergency heal. Like I said, after the betrayal, I wanted to be the one who helps, not being helped. So I asked Mom and my servants to teach me everything.
Alice: (Smiles) You did a really good job. I am really lucky to have you traveling with me.
Ash: Me too.
After that, they move on their journey since they want to get to the next town before sunset.
Here are the first three Pokemon at Ash's party. Ash captures three new Pokemon and he will be catch all of them. I hope you like this chapter and in the next chapter, we will be going into the new town.
New Pokemon Captured or Evolved in this chapter: Budcheep (Staraptor), Hamstar, Elecritter