READ THIS- It has lore, mechanics, and story information you need to know. Also some of my thoughts.
I've always wanted to write a Red story, ever since I read 'Stepping out from a Shadow' as well as 'Requisition' and 'Return of a Champion'. They were all really good fics, and I love them very much.
But, for some reason I just felt like the checklist I had in my mind just didn't get checked. I enjoyed the stories, but there was just something missing that didn't satisfy me. So basically this story is going to follow some of the three(It was inspired by them after all) but it will have its own identity.
This will start off a bit slow, while I want to focus on battles and what not. Red has some issues that he has to work out for himself and we will deal with that.
Also I hate harems so yeah just throwing that out there.
The Team that Red uses will be based off of 'Stepping out from a Shadow' and his original in game team. His Origin story will be the same as that Fic as well, but instead of focusing on the world ending, evil returning or stuff like that we'll go with Red exploring this new world.
Not saying there won't be conflicts outside of exploration and battles, but I feel like that's something that can be done later.
Championheart(RedxCynthia) will be the main ship. Yes I know, but I love this ship. This is the main pairing in the story.
All moves are available and Kanto Pokemon that received new evolutions and pre-evolutions have been there from the start(this is to make everything make sense and flow better)
Red speaks to his Pokemon telepathically. He rarely speaks with his actual voice and when he does its very quiet and strenuous. He also is allowed to have more than six Pokemon on him at a time.
All Gym Leaders are comparable to the Elite 4. They use a specific team dependent on the amount of badges an individual has as well as reputation. Every year there are tests for Gym leaders to see if they can try out/challenge for one of the Elite 4's spots.
Guardians, these guys are the leaders of legendaries. For example there is more than one Raikou. But among them is a main Raikou much stronger than the rest.
Mega-Evolutions won't be in the story this is mostly for scaling issues. Yes, yes I know but It would be too difficult to write this with it in. Same goes for Z-Moves.
Chapter 1: The First Step
A young man around the age of twenty stood unphased in the harsh blizzard. His red irises pierced into the void of the steep cliff before him without even flinching. He wore nothing but a short sleeved jacket and a pair of black jeans. His white t-shirt had cuts all over it and his red gloves were worn down. Most of all his red hat still stayed the same with him throughout the years.
Hearing a grunt, he slowly glanced to the right. Now breaking out of his sad musings he realized that his friend was out here with him the whole time. A warm feeling of heat was in front of him, how long it had been there not known to him.
Behind him a Charizard as black as night, larger than any other. Its eyes a dark crimson hue, normally filled with intensity were soft and kind. A scar ran down its right eye, the inside of its wings a crimson red. It's arms were more muscular than the average Charizard, its horns sharper, and its claws even in the blizzard had a noticeable shine to them.
Its tail which was curled around its trainer had a beautiful white flame with blue outlines. Something that was never seen before on any Charizard.
Scars of previous struggles could be seen on the right side of the Charizard. On its chest a large slash mark that had long since healed.
It didn't say anything, that was how Charizard(or C) was. His first friend would merely sit alongside him, never asking him anything. It was understanding found in silence, although they did still have funny conversations from time to time.
He had been up here for six years. He had been living in solitude away from the rest of human life. He didn't need the companionship of other people. He had grown up an orphan after the explosion on Cinnabar Island. Only he and his Charizard who was a Charmander at the time survived.
He wasn't usually this sad, but today was the day that someone dear to him died. All because of his inability to save her.
The thought made him clench his fist and close his eyes. She would've wanted him to move on by now. He tried, oh how he tried, but he would never be able to forget all that had happened. He had betrayed his words to her though.
"Promise that you won't let my passing hold you back Red. You need to move forward, so I can watch you above. So you can be the Red that I love."
"I… I Promise."
Lucky Leaf, was his only human friend in this whole world and ever since she was gone he had stopped everything. Sure he was up here, training telling himself and his team that they were going to get stronger.
They had gotten strong enough long ago, but even then he couldn't go back. He was scared, that was a fact. The world was most likely different now, but with his reputation and through his rare messages with Professor Oak he was still an icon.
"C…." Red called out to the black dragon at his side.
"What is it Red?" The black Charizard observed his trainer who stared off into the endless blizzard. He knew why, today was the day his trainers love passed away.
He remembered how Red was at first after the incident. Broken, as if nothing in the world mattered anymore except those he cared about. No more stopping criminal organizations, no more saving legendaries, no more going out of his way to help others.
He had gotten much better in the past three years, and slowly he saw his trainer becoming interested in how the world changed.
Red stared out into the endless blizzard a bit longer. His gaze that was far away and distant softened into one of acceptance.
"There's so many things out there to see! My dream is to explore all of this world and compete in all of the leagues starting with Kanto! Let's go together!"
The voice of Lucky entered his mind as he recalled her dream. Six years had passed, and in those six years although he had gotten past the worst of his depression he had yet to truly step forward.
"I want to see the world again, from the start. Just like how she wanted me to." Red responded as C widened his eyes for a brief moment.
The black dragons gaze softened as his white flame grew a little larger. For a brief moment, it was as if the blizzard had come to a stop.
"If that is your wish, then I shall carry you till the ends of the world to see it all." C replied with a grin as Red smiled softly.
The two stood there a little longer, as he was about to say that they should return a small hand touched his right leg, glancing down he saw his Pikachu. The yellow mouse that had spiky hair between its ears looked up at him holding a pack of cards.
"Red, it's time for our weekly blackjack game!" The yellow mouse yelled as Red smiled. The tail from Charizard loosened around him.
"Heh, trying to lose again Pika?" The black dragon taunted as Pika glared at him.
"C! You are a cheater! To think one of my friends could be such a foul villain!" The rodent yelled as C rolled his eyes.
Red resisted the urge to pinch the bridge of his nose at how Pika spoke. But he had wondered about that lately considering how often C won their games. But, it wasn't like C had access to pockets or sleeves to cheat.
"I'm just that good Pika. If anything I think Mewtwo is cheating, he always wins when he wants to."
"Come on, lets go." Red said telepathically as the two nodded and followed.
"Who is out patrolling right now?" Red asked as Pika ran up his arm settling on his right shoulder.
"Blast is out fishing right now for meat, and I think Chubs is patrolling….." Pika replied as C snorted.
"Chubs better not be dozing off somewhere again…." The black Charizard grumbled as Red smiled. The Snorlax certainly was still a glutton and lazy, that was part of his charm though.
He also silently hoped that Blast wouldn't run into too much trouble, but knowing his mischievous Blastoise that was unlikely.
"Is it time for the supply drops yet?" Red asked referring to how Prof. Oak would place a care package for them every 6 months. These things included medical supplies, information, books and whatnot. Red, had also begun to put in requests for things.
The yellow mouse on his shoulder shook its head. "Nah, we got about two more days I think. I hope it gets here soon, I really want to read more manga!"
Red cringed not really wanting Pika to read anymore manga. It wasn't that he didn't like manga per say but mostly because Pika, had a really bad case of middle school syndrome.
He resisted the urge to rub the bridge of his nose recalling an argument he had with Pika.
Basically Pika wanted all his moves to be renamed and for Red to call them that as well. For example Pikachu wanted 'Volt Tackle' to be 'Heavens Piercing Arrow!'.
"It's not like anyone's gonna know about it!" Recalling Pika's argument because Red commanded his team telepathically.
But still he had to maintain his own dignity damn it! If not for others then for himself!
When Red refused, well let's say it wasn't the easiest conversation. Even now Pika still insists to change the name of his moves. The worst part was that Red knew it was to try and get a reaction out of him. The red eyed individual shuddered at the other names that came into his mind.
Anyhow Mt Silver, was a dangerous place for even the most powerful of trainers. Steelix, Tyranitar, Rhypherior, Weaviles, and more. Although to him and his team now the natives of this huge mountain were nothing more than minor annoyances.
The real problem was when trainers who scaled the mountain. Although it didn't happen often, he would find himself in a battle if they made it to the top. Most of the time, trainers that pass out are often found by his team.
He was thankful for C who would always take the trainers to the bottom of the mountain. The rough winds were nothing to his powerful Charizard. According to Oak his Charizard had become a local legend of some kind.
And when he said it didn't happen often, it really didn't. There were only two people that actually made it up here to challenge him.
Lance(Because he came up here to find out if the stories were true), and a young man named Gold. These were the only people that had actually made it to the peak to challenge him.
Strong they were, but for him who was on another level it was something else entirely. Although Lance had gotten swept by Blast, Gold was a little more difficult.
He recalled how Pika had swept most of the younger mans team. Not without taking damage though, and in the end Pika and the Typhlosion he was fighting almost ended in a double knockout. It was the first time in a very long time that one of his Pokemon had ever gotten so close to being knocked out.
Pika, wasn't too happy about that since he was the third in command(supposedly). Being Red's second Pokemon ever, he felt that he should've done better. The teasing of Blast didn't help either, but in the end he was able to calm down the yellow mouse.
"To think that was only two years ago." The former champion thought to himself.
He also recalled how Lance told him that his Dragonite had a close fight with a Tyranitar on his climb up. From what Red's perspective having fought Lance's Dragonite, and the wild Tyranitar in question he would say the fight was six to four, six in the favor of Lance's Dragonite.
As of late his Pokemon had been getting more and more restless. And from the stories about the other region's opening up, and new places to travel the past couple of years he couldn't help but grow curious as well. It was good that he had an announcement to make later today then.
Still in his thoughts he didn't realize that they had entered the cave to their base. The sudden shift in temperature was a welcome feeling for both Pokemon.
"Penny for your thoughts Master?" He broke out of his thoughts as they finally made it to the living portion of the cave.
The voice came from a tall gray bipedal creature with a long purple tail. It stood about seven feet tall, and had three fingers on each hand. This was Mewtwo the creature that caused the explosion on Cinnabar Island, and one of his Pokemon.
Letting out a sigh he replied. "Mewtwo, I thought I told you not to call me that."
"Understood Master." Mewtwo replied with a smirk as Red grumbled.
"Goddamn psychic type."
"I heard that Master."
"You were supposed to."
For some reason when Red explained how being a trainer works and the intricacies of their relationship Mewtwo decided to call him Master. A title while not particularly wrong, was still one that he did not like to much.
Then again he had come to the conclusion long ago that Mewtwo only called him that to tease him. It was a victory that Mewtwo understand sarcasm now at least.
Back then when he first joined, he couldn't understand metaphors and social cues, although he's gotten much better at it. Although he probably used them too often and at the wrong time(sometimes).
Mewtwo had also taken a shine to cooking and preparing meals for the group. Using his psychic abilities made cooking really quick and easy.
Suddenly a vine appeared from deeper within the cave. It was holding a multitude of colorful berries, everyone watched as the vine stopped in front of Mewtwo. The bipedal Pokemon levitated the berries away as the vine pulled back.
"Seems Saur is still tending to the garden." It had taken a while, but with the help of C, Blast and Saur they were able to get a garden going. C, would produce sunlight, Blast the water, and Saur the tending and helping guide the roots to absorb the world's energy.
"Is the food ready yet?" Another voice entered, one that was female. Glancing back Red watched as Vee who was currently a Glaceon shifting into her base form.
Vee, was a Pokemon that he found back then in the Team Rocket headquarters. They were conducting painful experiments on her, and they succeeded. He recalled how his blood ran cold at their abuse to her. Pushing the thoughts away, he returned to the current time.
"Not yet, I'm still waiting for Blast to get back with some fish. There was something I wanted to test out in the cook book that the Professor sent us." Mewtwo replied as they all walked into the living room.
The room was a large dome about forty five feet in diameter. The ceiling was about twenty feet up. In one of the corners a bookshelf holding manga, novels and cookbooks. Next to it, a tea set that was being levitated towards the table.
After setting the table and pouring everyone some hot tea, Mewtwo floated towards the kitchen as everyone sat down.
(A little later)
"Though I am ungraceful my patrol was uneventful." Chubs said as he sat down slowly and laid his back against the wall. Pika had decided to sit himself atop the belly of the Snorlax.
Chubs like the others was much larger than most of his kind. Unlike most Snorlax, he also had what seemed to be shoulders that were muscular. The rest of his body was still the same, and his belly had multiple scars running along it. The most noticeable was a star shaped scar right above his heart area going through the back.
"Do not worry my friend! Evil will surely come soon for us! We must remain vigilant." Pika yelled as Vee sighed.
"Reeeeeeeed, Pika is being stupid again!" Vee complained about her teammates middle school syndrome.
Pika, stood up with a pose of him pointing to the sky about to say something. That was until he saw Red giving him a deadpan stare.
"Fine, fine I'll stop." Pika said scratching the back of his head sheepishly. Jumping off the belly of Chubs two other figures walked in.
Blast was a large Blastoise whose shell had a beautiful sheen even with the dents and scratches son it. Blast was also missing the top half of his right ear from an incident sometime ago. The first thing a person would probably think when they saw the giant turtle tank was how it could easily rip them apart.
The Venusaur next to him gave off a smell of berries, nectar and fruit. The smell normally was a lot stronger, overbearing even. Saur, had taken to living in these conditions the hardest, but after seven years he had gotten used to the intense weather. Its flower was now more like a tree at this point.
"And that's how I pranked an entire tribe of Sneasel today." Blast said as he entered alongside Saur who sighed.
"Must you cause so much trouble? Red already has enough headaches because of you, especially when we were younger." Saur said as he lectured the prankster of their group.
"Loosen up Saur my man! Pranks are my work of art! Those Sneasel really thought that ice bridge was stable!" The turtle replied with spirit.
"And what if they decide to retaliate? I know how you are, you want them to know you pranked them ..." Saur said as Blast waved him off.
"Please, if those guys wanna throw hands then I'll put them down like every other time. Arceus knows they deserve it for trying to hurt trainers." He said showing his cannons.
"Always causing trouble, perhaps you would like an actual opponent then? Maybe someone needs to whip common sense into you." Saur threatened playfully with a vine ticking Blast off as the two glared at one another.
"What was that? You wanna go you goddamn tree frog!"
"Anytime, last time I checked we were 200-199 in my favor." Saur said with a smirk.
As Blast was about to retort two large black wings smacked them both over the head. Blast grabbed the back of his head with his hands while Saur did so with his vines.
"Ow, what was that for C!" Blast yelled glaring up at the Charizard who stood about a foot taller than him(Due to his neck).
"Sit down." C said calmly as Blast cringed not wanting to get on the second in commands bad side.
Blast was mischievous and loved to tease others but had a short fuse, while Saur while mature was also extremely uptight and petty at times. Yep, this was what Red and C had to deal with on a daily basis. The two often contemplated jumping off the cliff of Mt Silver to end their suffering.
As the two made their way towards the table Blast sat across from Red next to Vee who was currently reading a book. Saur, then took his place next to Vee on the other side.
"You good Boss?" Blast asked recalling what day it was.
"I'm fine, there's just an announcement that I have to make today." Red replied as everyone except Charizard rose an eyebrow. Pika, had run up along his arm sometime ago rubbing his cheek against Reds for the past five minutes.
"Oh! Oh! I wanna know let me know!" Pika yelled as Red smiled and shook his head.
"It's better if we wait for Mewtwo." The red eyed man replied as Saur stood back up.
"I'll go help Mewtwo out to make things quicker." Saur said as Red nodded. Mewtwo was very stingy about the kitchen, the only ones he would ever accept for help was Saur and Red himself.
His third in command jumped down on the table facing Red and pouted with his arms crossed. "No fair! I bet C, already knows about it! You can't hide things from the hero of the story!"
This time Red chuckled reaching out and rubbing the top of his Pikachu's head. "S-s-s-top that! Your messing up my hair….. ~oh yeah just like that."
Pika, began to wag his tail as his trainer rubbed the back of his ears and under his chin. Pika's greatest weakness was this a tactic often employed to make him calm down, or get him to stop his middle school syndrome.
Vee who looked up from her book rolled her eyes at the interaction. "He's still a pushover as always."
After about ten minutes of conversation and two games of blackjack the food had finally arrived. As the group ate and spoke teasing one another, and speaking about multiple subjects Red could only watch with a smile.
Vee and Pikachu were telling each other about their manga and novels. Chubs had fallen asleep around fifteen minutes ago and was snoring quietly something that he learned to do a while ago. Meanwhile C, Blast and Saur were all conversing about routes and paths found on Mt Silver.
"You seem different Master, did something happen?" Mewtwo asked as Red turned to his left.
"Can't hide anything from you can I?" It was an odd ability of Mewtwos, he could sense peoples and Pokemons emotions.
"Your thoughts no longer seemed muddled by a storm. Though there are waves in the ocean, they do not seem to be bothering you as much anymore."
"I guess it's time then." Red replied tapping the table catching the attention of everyone. Pika ran over and sat on his right shoulder again.
"So as you all know we've been here for a very long time. And as you all know I was here because of what happened back then wracked with guilt." He said as everyone listened quietly.
"My depression was very difficult to overcome, having failed Lucky the girl that I fell in love with even as a young boy." The image of her in his arms flashed briefly in his mind as he stopped. Young as they were, there was no doubt that he loved her.
They said children knew nothing about love. What could thirteen year olds know about love after all? But they were wrong, after everything he had done(World Champions, Stopping Evil Organizations)with her at his side he was not a child. He stopped being one long ago.
A small hand patted his head as he glanced over at Pika who gave him an encouraging smile. Taking a deep breath through his nose he continued.
"With you all by my side I was able to persevere through all of it. The times were I wanted it all to end, the times were I hated myself more than anything. You all stood by my side when I couldn't stand by yours."
"Woah Boss, you okay?" Blast asked as the others except C became even more curious.
"Yeah I'm good, I probably have been for at least a year or two you guys know that." He replied with a solemn look.
"You still miss her right?" This time it was the only female of the group that spoke out. Vee loved romance novels, especially the ones with a happy ending.
It hurt her greatly that Red never got his happy ending. She still recalled the first four years up here. He would just stare out into that endless blizzard, not even crying with a hollow look in his eyes. But she believed in him, and eventually he returned to some of his former self(though it took a while).
"Yes, I still miss Lucky even now, I fell into a hole that I would've never climbed out of without all of you. My family." Everyone smiled at that, it was true for Red lost his mother when he was young. His team and Lucky were his only family in this world.
He also included Professor Oak in that circle considering all that he'd done for him. The man was his legal guardian after all.
"I've come to a decision." Red said as everyone listened intently. "I'm going to complete Lucky's dream for her. Her wish, and her aspirations it took me a while but I'm going to explore the world and compete in the Leagues like how she wanted."
"I'm still hurting inside that's the honest truth. I still see her, and hear her voice every now and then. But.. I need to take a step forward now."
"..."
No one said anything for a moment, everyone except C too shocked at the idea that they would finally be leaving. Blast stood up and raised his fist in the air filled with joy.
"YES! We can finally see the rest of the world! I'm so ready to fight some new people!"
Vee, hopped onto the table with a smile. "Ooooh! I'm so excited, I'm sure there's so many new things to see!"
Pika hopped off of Reds shoulder. "Really? Are we going on another adventure? You're not lying?" The yellow mouse asked with a tone of desperation and disbelief.
With a smile his trainer nodded as stars appeared in his eyes. "Yes! My hidden power can now be unleashed! My thunder is the thunder that will pier-"
He stopped talking as his trainer reached out to rub the back of his ears. Lost to the feeling he began wagging his tail again.
"Though I am ungraceful, I shall do my best on this new journey. I would also like to try new foods." Chubs said as his trainer nodded.
A pair of vines reached out and poured more tea into a cup. "If I recall correctly, the world has changed considerably. Things will be much different than before, but if you are sure then I will be at your side."
The psychic Pokemon of the group nodded as well. "I am curious as to how these battles against other Pokemon and their masters work. When you and the others defeated me Master, you had already settled down for the most part."
C then turned and locked eyes with Red. "So when are we leaving then?"
It was at this moment that they all heard a powerful roar from outside the cave. Red knew this roar pretty well, it was the Guardian Entei.
"When you're done with your duel." Red replied to C who smirked.
(Ten minutes later)
They had moved to a wide open snowy area. The blizzard still relentless as the rest of Red's team watched from behind him.
C stared at the Guardian Entei in front of him. It was much larger than the ordinary ones that stood at an already impressive seven feet. Its main faceplate was a dark gray instead of the colorful red of other Entei.
About fifteen feet behind C was his trainer Red who stood there with Pika on his shoulder and his arms crossed. His iconic hat tilted, his crimson eyes intimidating with a black cloak covering the rest of his body.
"I've returned to demand a rematch." the Guardian Entei stated.
"Very well, but this may be our last duel for a long time." C responded as legendary rose an eyebrow before coming to its conclusion.
"So, you and your companions are ready to move on. Very well then, let us have a good match."
The two powerful fire Pokemon stared at one another with nothing but respect. The black Charizard stood at an impressive twelve feet tall, his wingspan incredible. Flexing his wings the snow began to melt around them.
Entei, got into a ready stance as well as it crouched down low. Blue flames began to emit from its paws as the snow around it began to melt quickly as well. Its beautiful mane began to glow blue as the two stared each other down.
"Flamethrower." Red commanded telepathically as C reared his head back, his opponent doing the same. What came out of C's mouth was more akin to that of a white beam which collided with a blue beam.
The two beams of heat collided creating a large explosion that echoed throughout the area. A wave of heat was sent flying in all directions caused by the collision.
Red stood there not even flinching with Pika who did the same. As the wave of heat came closer, Mewtwo who was now behind Red raised his right hand as a translucent barrier protecting the entire group.
Entei, widened its stance roaring loudly causing the earth to shake as a dozen sharp rocks each one about a foot in size began to circle around his body. Then on command, the rocks all flew towards the black Charizard.
"Bat them away with Steel Wing." A metallic sheen enveloped C's wings as he deflected the powerful stone edge.
Three long glowing claws protruded from Enteis front legs, with Crush Claw active it charged forward. The ground beneath the two fire Pokemon was now all stone, the snow having been melted away earlier. The violent blizzard was now light snowfall.
"Engage with Dragon Claw."
The claws on C's hands became enveloped in greenish energy as he let out a roar. The ground shook as the roar created a gust of wind from his position going in all directions.
The two attacks collided with one another creating another wave of energy. The two fire types stepped back, Entei then pounced forward with its claws outward as C ducked underneath and then slammed its right hand into the side of the legendary dog.
A grunt of pain was heard as the attack sent it flying, but not far. Catching itself in the air Entei landed and charged forward once more.
The two continued their melee as the two landed multiple hits on one another. The impact of their claws clashing against one another created craters all over the rocky terrain. As the two were locked in a sudden deadlock Entei noticed that it was quickly losing ground.
Its eyes glowed a purple hue as C felt his mind become assaulted with a mental attack. It was enough to make C disengage and jump back.
A swirl of purple and yellow energy emitted from Entei as it blasted forward with a Giga Impact. C, now free of the attack prior got ready.
"Stop its charge."
A loud explosion ensued as Entei slammed right into C creating a cloud of smoke. It obscured everyone's vision briefly, until the flapping of wings were heard dispelling the smoke.
C stood there his arms holding the legendary dog that now realized its blunder. "Outrage."
A crimson orange energy emitted from C's eyes as he snarled menacingly, the draconic energy enveloping its body. Grabbing the dog Pokemon by its neck a pulse of draconic energy exploded outward crashing into its opponent who let out a roar of pain.
Entei, suddenly became enveloped in a powerful blue flame as its glare intensified. The rocky floor beneath them began to melt as white flames enveloped C. Using its position with its arms around the neck of the legendary dog, the black dragon flipped it over and slammed it into the ground creating a large crater.
The impact shook the earth as C flew up into the air to observe watching as the legendary dog got up. The two were covered in multiple scratches and bruises, although it was clear that C so far was faring better.
"To think that a fire-type as powerful as you could ever exist. You really are the most powerful of our kind that I have ever faced." Entei said relaxing its stance after climbing out of the crater and sitting down. They had fought twenty times in the last three years, and in all those times Entei has never won even once. He the guardian of all Entei, one of the most powerful Pokemon on this earth could not defeat this Charizard. However, this was no normal Charizard and the legendary dog knew that very well.
C, who was in the air flew down slowly landing about five feet away from the Guardian. Glancing down at the damage on his body, and surroundings he nodded.
"I am honored to receive your praise again." C replied as Entei nodded and turned around walking away with a slight limp.
"You have a good Master, may you and your companions have a safe journey."
Pika who had hopped off of Reds shoulder stood right next to C who watched the legendary dog walk away. The yellow mouse Pokemon glanced over the battlefield with a whistle.
"You guys really did a number on the field. I think that's the first time I saw you guys fight though." Pika said upon realization as C nodded.
C and the Guardian Entei were kind of responsible for having a portion of the mountain on fire for a week.
The sounds of Pokemon returning to their pokeballs was heard as the two turned around. Mewtwo was the only one who didn't return to his Master Ball mostly because they were going to need his help. At Reds belt was a Dive Ball(Blast), Heavy Ball(Chubs), Friend Ball(Saur), Love Ball(Vee), and two left a normal Pokeball with a thunderbolt on it, and a crimson red Cherish Ball.
Red recalled how his Pokemon told him that they didn't mind staying in their pokeballs. It wasn't like they never did it before, but still he felt guilty having them confined to these things after all these years of free roaming.
Although Pika still refused to be in his pokeball, something that he was fine with. Pika was pretty well known back then for being the Pokemon that he always had out. Climbing onto the back of C, the crimson eyed boy took one last look at the once indomitable mountain known as Silver.
A cold gust of wind passed through as the heat from the earlier battle began to dissipate. The once intimidating peak of Mt Silver nothing more than a home that he would now leave behind.
"Let's go." Red said aloud quietly much to the surprise of his three Pokemon who nodded.
Mewtwo, waved his hand as they all turned invisible before flying off towards Pallet town.
(Pallet Town A Day Later)
Samuel Oak sighed to himself as he read over the papers in front of him. Reading the research papers of his employees was always a chore. With all of the new things and information being learned everyday all his assistants and employees wanted to test out a variety of things. With the sound of his PokeNav going off he stood up.
"Hmm, time to feed the starters." Oak said to himself as he walked out of his office. It was about one in the afternoon, and his employees were currently on their break. Pushing out a cart he began to take in the view of his fields.
Stepping out the old Professor made his way towards the large field of his research facility. It was currently the middle of June. The weather was nice and warm, with plenty of sunlight.
The field/ranch behind Oaks facility was about 200 acres wide, with many different kinds of environmental spheres.
About a hundred feet to his left, a herd of Tauros were heard stampeding around. To his right, a lake filled with multiple water Pokemon. A Gyarados raised its head out of the water as he passed by bowing its head as he waved back at it.
Walking in deeper the sounds as wings flapping caught his attention as he glanced up. Overhead a Pidgeot flew past with a couple of Pidgeys and Pidgeottos following suite.
Coming to a stop he let out the litter of Charmanders, Squirtle and Bulbasurs. Each group had six individuals, and they all got along fairly well. Though the moment food appeared they all began to get a little rowdy.
"Now, now line up. I don't want any trouble you'll all get your food." He said gently and sternly as the Pokemon all settled down. After feeding the Pokemon he let them run around in the play field(A small field for starter Pokemon). In about a month it would be time for them to join their new trainers.
The sound of wings flapping were heard once again. At first he thought it was the Pidgeot that lived on his ranch, but he quickly realized that the wings sounded too… heavy? Turning around he became assaulted by a strong gust of wind making him take a couple of steps back.
He heard something land, but couldn't see anything in front of him. For some odd reason, he didn't feel like he was in danger. A warm feeling overcame him as another feeling of familiarity joined in.
"Y-y-y-ou." Oak stuttered as the invisibility faded revealing the boy ...no man before him. He actually came down, Oak wasn't sure he would ever see his adopted son again.
"Pika Pi!" The spiky haired mouse jumped down and ran over to Samuel and jumped into his chest as he hugged the Pokemon close. Its fur was still as brilliant as ever, the red rosy cheeks still the same, and its hair and everything.
"You've seem to be doing really well Pika." Oak said happily as he put down the Pokemon who held up its fist in the air.
Looking up, he could not help but gawk at C and how much more powerful it looked. The scar that ran alongside its right eye, the wings, and muscular arms. But most of all that white flame stood out the most.
"Red, how are you my boy." Oak said now looking at his adopted son. The boys' clothes were clearly too small for him now. His white shirt torn, and his red and white jacket tattered. Its red color now a dull brown. His famous signature red hat was also not in the best shape, now also a dull brown.
And don't even get him started on the boys pants, and shoes.
"...Fine…" He replied quietly as Oak nodded. Walking over to the young man and pulling him into a hug. He could feel Red stiffen at the contact before relaxing and hugging him back.
(A little later)
After a few words, and Oak struggling to hold back his tears he told Red that he had to stay for a bit. After feeding the Pokemon, and giving his assistants the day off. He gave Red a hot meal and food for his Pokemon, but also made them all take baths and gave Red some plain clothes. Now, they sat down in Oaks dining room.
"So what do you plan to do now?" Oak asked as Red pulled out a tattered and worn wallet. Taking out a photo he showed Oak a picture of Lucky and her parents. Red then tapped the picture.
"Lucky's parents?" Oak asked softly, recalling the two fellow scientists that used to work under him. They were his right and left hand, they went almost everywhere with him as he helped them build contacts and a network in the field of science.
"They left a year after the funeral. Celia, couldn't bear to live here any longer." The Professor said with a sad expression and stared out the window looking over the town.
"This place reminded her too much of her daughter. The school she took her to and the playground she watched her play in. All of those memories made her depression even worse. Lucas realised this and told me that they were leaving, thanking me for everything that I had ever done for them." For a brief moment the Professor looked much older as the wrinkles on his face deepened.
"I tried giving them money so that they could go wherever they wanted and live comfortably until Celia picked herself up. Lucas, refused my offer and the two of them set off for the Hoenn region." He finished as Red placed a hand over his chest as it suddenly became harder to breathe.
A hand rested itself on his left hand as he looked up. "Red, Lucas and Celia left me a letter for you in case you ever came back."
The Professor pulled out an envelope that had a small green four star clover on it. Placing it on the table he slid over to the young man.
To Red, The Boy Our Daughter Loved
"Damn it." Red tried his best to hold it down, even after all these years and getting better it was still difficult. Placing his hand on the envelope he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
For a brief moment he swore he saw blood on his right hand as it began shaking heavily. Flashes of that moment began to enter his mind as he began to start breathing heavily.
Until he felt a weight on his shoulder, and a familiar soft coat of fur rubbed itself against his cheek. Opening his eyes he glanced over at Pika who gave him a smile, his eyes softened as he smiled. Behind the yellow mouse Pokemon he saw the rest of his team peeking in on him.
"Still as loyal as ever." Oak said as Red faced him again. "You don't need to read it now, you can hold onto it until you're ready."
"...Right." Red replied as Oak smiled.
"Now then, I'm assuming you are going back into the world of battling?" Samuel asked as Red nodded.
"Very well then, here is the Card for your bank account. All of the money people have made using your name to make merchandise had a percentage sent to you. Since you disappeared and I was your legal guardian they handed it over to me. But, now that you're back you can take it now." Red nodded taking the small red card quietly wondering how much was in it.
"You're a multi-millionaire you know." Oak continued as Red widened his eyes.
"What! RED WE HAVE TO GET ME ALL THE MANGA NOW!" Pika yelled as Red tried his best to ignore it.
Vee who appeared next smacked Pika over the head with her tail. "Hell no! I don't want you getting any more terrible name ideas!"
Pretending to not notice the two smallest members of Reds team bickering in the living room they continued the conversation. Mostly for what the current gym system was like along with Pokemon leagues and what not.
"All Gym Leaders at their strongest are almost equal to the Elite Four now." Oak said as Red rose an eyebrow.
"Instead of having to start at Pewter City, all Gym Leaders now use specific Pokemon based on their opponents badge number and reputation. Every year the Gym Leaders hold a special tournament between themselves to see who can challenge for one of the Elite Four spots." Oak explained as Red nodded.
"The WLC, or World League Council has also issued new badges. So even though you have sixteen badges Red, they are no longer of any use to you." Red nodded expecting that, it had been a long time after all.
"Although, I pity the fool who uses his zero badge team against you." The older man chuckled. "But knowing the Gym Leaders, then they'd recognize you on the spot."
At this statement Red gave his foster father a confused look. "Oh come now Red, you were the WORLD'S first champion at FOURTEEN. Everyone was bound to take notice of you, did you really think they wouldn't?"
"I guess he's right in that sense." The former champion cringed at the thought of rabid fans trying to get to him. He shuddered, recalling all the times that he and C had to make their getaway from the rabid fangirls. Professor Oak noticing this chuckled placed three items on the table. He explained to Red the uses of the Pokegear a red and black one, along with a new Pokedex.
He explained to the former champion how they worked, since the younger man was not used to technology especially the new kind. The Professor went on explaining about how far people have come with luxury and other things.
Red, was slightly overwhelmed by all of this information as he stared down at his Pokegear. In it was a pass of some kind for him from the Professor.
"This Pass holds your new ID card, as well as some documents with my stamp. Some people maybe apprehensive, and think that your a cosplayer of some kind." Samuel explained as Red became confused.
"Some of your more ...er erratic fans like to dress up as you." He explained as Red began to rub his eyes.
After that Red hummed to himself before pointing over at a photo being hung on the wall nearby. It was a picture of his former rival Gary 'Blue' Oak.
Staring back the Professor sighed. "Gareth is currently traveling the world, ever since he lost his title to you he never tried to get it back. It was rather embarrassing for him after all, shortest reign in history. He checks in every now and then, but last time we talked I think he was in Unova."
"I see…." Red said quietly as he nodded his head, him and Blue had left things off on a sour note. It was better if they don't see each other right now. Although the anger was more from Blue's side than anything else.
"So….. Do you plan on becoming World Champion again?" The younger man rose an eyebrow as Oak sighed. "Kanto has been doing rather poorly in the small international tournaments as of late. I was hoping that you could change the odds in our favor."
"The Pokemon World Tournament is rumored to return in the next two years." Oak said as Red just stared at him making him chuckle. "Its true, they talked to me about it. After all, ever since that incident it's been on a hiatus for six years."
The former world champion crossed his arms and closed his eyes. Pika now on his right shoulder, and Vee resting atop his head.
A loud boisterous voice from outside spoke up. "Yes! I want to fight in the world tournament!" Blast exclaimed excitedly as Mewtwo floated in.
"It would be an interesting ordeal. I've always wanted to see what all the fuss is about." Mewtwo said.
Red then looked at his Pokemon outside, the Kanto Starter Trio all nodded agreed Blast though was much more excited than the other two. Pikachu was already ready to go talking about a Heavenly Eternal something. Vee was kind of nervous but ready for anything.
Chubs on the other hand told them to wake him up when they made a decision. Seeing all of this Red turned to his foster father and nodded. The older man chuckled darkly making everyone feel uneasy.
"Finally! Those other Professors will weep at the amount of money I get off of them in the betting circle." Professor Oak exclaimed ready to rub it in the faces of the regions other Professors.
"Man he's still petty." Blast said as Red chuckled inwardly.
Professor Oak then went on to explain how a person needed to have at least sixteen badges, and to have made it to the top four in any league. They're were also different Leagues held during the year. The one at the end of the year was for more experienced individuals, with a pass from the Professor, Red could easily get into that one.
The catch was that Red still required sixteen badges for the World Tournament. Although it was still a ways to go, he contemplated visiting another region first.
A familiar female voice entered his mind. A memory from seven years ago. "You know I've always wanted to visit Sinnoh. I heard that it's beautiful up there."
"Oh! Can we go to Sinnoh? Lucky always wanted to go there." Pika asked already knowing that Red was thinking about it.
"Oh yeah! I heard it's beautiful up there! The novels I read always talk about it!" Vee exclaimed as Red rubbed his chin. If he recalled correctly Sinnoh was up north, not too far away compared to the other regions.
Red mentioned his thoughts on the region to the Professor who nodded. "Yes, Sinnoh is quite an interesting region. They have the third youngest champion in history you know? Well not world champion but champion in general."
Red rose an eyebrow at this as the Professor continued. "Cynthia Shirona, she's about the same age as you, but she became champion when she was seventeen. I should explain by the way, in the past five years trainers can no longer set out on their journey until they are fourteen now."
The former world champion always did wonder about that. Anyone with common sense could see that it was probably not a great idea to give ten year olds powerful creatures and allow them to explore the world alone. Yes ... not the greatest idea in the world, but it seems that the world has come to learn better now.
Now if only people could build proper fences and not have Pokemon battles in the middle of a ship. Especially one that was in the middle of the sea.
Somewhere in Kanto a construction manager sneezed.
In the western Kanto sea, a captain sneezed as well.
"Regardless, let us get you some new clothes. I should also run some tests on your Pokemon. They haven't had a proper check up in a while." At the mention of a check up Vee who sat atop its trainers head stiffened slightly.
Reaching up Red placed the shift shaper on his knees and began to caress its back. Oak, who had realized his slip up apologized.
"Oh yes, I'm terribly sorry about that. I had forgotten that you Eevee does not do well with those kinds of things. But, you must understand Red it has been a very long time." The old man explained as the red eyed man nodded.
Pika patted Vee's head softly."It'll be okay Vee, we're here with you. Besides I trust the Professor is the human I and the others trust the second most."
Even Mewtwo who had been apprehensive at first warmed up to the old man. Realizing that the Professor was really different from other scientists and cared mostly for their wellbeing.
(A Week Later)
Pika, rested on his right shoulder as they stood on the deck of a large ship. It was much larger than the one he had been on back then. This large cruiser was easily 1.5 times the size of the old SS Anne. They called it the SS Spiral, new ship designed to take the northern sea route to Sinnoh. He recalled the cold weather Sinnoh was said to have, although at the moment it seemed rather warm and comfortable.
Red, had also changed his attire giving his old clothes to the Professor. He slightly regretted that after hearing something about an auction house. Were he younger, he probably would've cared more, but as it stands perhaps a change of clothing could help with his first step forward.
A new region to explore, new clothes, and his old team to stay by his side. Speaking of clothing, at the moment he wore a black jacket similar to his old one. Except this time the sleeves were longer. On the back of the jacket a red pokeball symbol, he also wore fingerless black and red gloves.
On his back was a simple dark red backpack with two black lines running diagonally from each side across it. At his waist, his team and their pokeballs were all there.
His pants were a dark navy color, slim with his shoes being black and red. And most importantly his hat this time around was mostly the same. Except this time the white portion of the hat was replaced with black.
"Man Red, I didn't know you were this edgy." Pika said teasing his trainer, at the moment the only ones out where Pika and Mewtwo who was surveying the area with his invisibility.
"I really don't want to hear that from you." Red deadpanned referring to Pika's middle school syndrome.
"Hey! You should be happy to be acknowledged by the Envoy of the Ten-!" He stopped talking as Red began to rub his ears.
He did miss his old outfit, but it was much too iconic. He needed to be more inconspicuous, he was also unsure of how he even still fit his old clothes. When he had gone up the mountain he was only 5'4, now he was 6'1.
He had spent the past past week learning from the Professor about Sinnoh, and how the world currently worked. Showers and baths now had thirty different options, and toilets and four different modes.
They had massage chairs, and now you could talk to a person across the world from you on a handheld phone! The thought made Red rub his forehead, it certainly was a lot different from before.
He wondered if this was a bad idea, perhaps it would've been better to start off with a place that's familiar. Sure his team wanted to go there(By team he meant Pika and Vee) the others just couldn't care less as long as they got to see the world. In Chub's case he just wanted to sleep and stated that in all matters not regarding food or sleep, his vote will be given to Pika.
Oh Democracy, he was much too generous at times. Right now it was their last day on the ship, and he wanted some air. He had tried to stay in his room, but Pika and Vee the adventurous ones wanted to explore. Crowded as it was, the people here weren't too nosy, and no one recognized him so all in all a win.
They were currently on their way to Canalave City the port city of the Sinnoh region. If he recalled correctly it was located on a chain of islands connected by massive bridges. But most importantly there was a Steel type gym there.
"Excuse me young man." Red turned around coming face to face with an older gentleman. He wore a brown suit, and had a cane in one hand. "I was hoping you'd be interested in a Pokemon battle?"
Red was about to refuse, that was until Pika hopped off his shoulder. "Pika pi!"
It was at this moment that Red wanted to groan. There were currently around two dozen people on the deck. Well at least people's habits of having a Pokemon battle in random places didn't change. Thankfully the people around them made some space.
"So … Is that a yes?" The old man asked as Red nodded.
"Go, Luxray!" The man yelled throwing his pokeball out.
Materializing before them was a medium sized quadrupedal Pokemon similar to Raikou in stance. It had blue skin, and it's back and front legs and the sides of its face were covered in black fur. It's long thin tail had a yellow four-pointed star at the end.
"Alright…so you know what to do right?" Red asked referring to an earlier conversation about not using their full power.
It would be best for them to stick around using five or ten percent of their strength when battling with normal people. Upon the realization that people still had the habit of challenging others to a battle ANYWHERE, this was something that he had to get across with his team.
Blast, was the second most difficult one to get this concept through too. The stubborn Blastoise loved the feeling of domination it was a high for him to show others how strong he was. At least it wasn't as bad as when he was a Squirtle.
Chub's on the other hand said that he was much too 'ungraceful' to be able to control his power properly. It would be better if he just didn't battle normal people at all, in response Vee called him a 'Lazy Bum' to which he replied, 'It's true'.
Thankfully the others were able to grasp this concept. But of course in the end the one that had the hardest time with this…..
"Yep! Hit him with my Heavenly Thunder: The Impact of the End!" Pikachu yelled referring to his Volt Tackle.
"..." Red really contemplated having Mewtwo throw Pika overboard.
"Just say the word Master and it shall be done."
Alright so that's all we have for now, It felt really good getting this out. I felt…Hmmm what's the word. Fulfilled? Like this was something that I've always wanted to do for a Very long time.
I really wanted to give everyone a personality, and their own personal drive/backstory. As well as their own quirks which sets them apart as individuals. I know at the moment we've mostly seen Pika, Blast, and C's interactions but I believe I've gotten a pretty good grasp of everyone else.
Also just a heads up, Red isn't overly familiar with all of the new Pokemon. He tends to just beat them and move on. But now since he's being exposed to so many(Also the previous PWT only had Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) there are many new Pokemon for him to see.
Remember to leave a Review if theres something that you're curious about! Suggestions on interactions with characters would be great as well. Also, Red won't be adding any Pokemon to his team. Sorry to those who thought that he should expand his roster(I personally don't think he needs to do that).
But yeah Cynthia isn't going to appear yet, also as you can see we're taking the slow and steady approach. Can't rush into it too fast, but also this opening chapter helped establish the flow of this Fic. At the end of every chapter I will post details about one of Red's pokemon.
Leave a review on which of Pokemon from Reds team whose history you would like to see next.
C(Charizard)- C was Reds very first pokemon since his time as a child on Cinnabar Island. After the explosion he and C washed up ashore Pallet Town where Professor Oak found them and took them in. He is loyal to Red and his friends, he feels that as the first, and as a leader he must always sacrifice himself first. He is arguably the strongest of Reds team having defeated the Guardian Moltres, and Entei. He was also the one who defeated Mewtwo(A fight that was personal to Red and C). During the fight with Mewtwo he nearly lost, but for some reason his flames changed from blue to white. After this change he was able to completely overwhelm Mewtwo. Red has never used C in an official match, something that Professor Oak agreed was probably for the best. Most of C's battles were when the group found themselves in a pinch, he has currently never tasted defeat.
Height- 3.81 Meters(12.5 Ft)
Wingspan- 7.62 Meters(25 Ft wide)
Weight- 1,999 Pounds
Pokeball- Cherish Ball
Appearance- C is an extremely large black Charizard. Its underbelly is a dull gray color, the inside of its wings a crimson red. His eyes a crimson hue with a scar on the right eye from a battle in the past. His arms, legs and shoulders are slightly longer and much more muscular than others of his kind. His most eye catching trait however is the white flame with blue outlines that emits from his tail.