S.R: We forgot to mention in the last chapter how things work. For the most part this story will be from Ash's point of view, but during important battles (gym battles, tournament battles, and battles in which his Pokémon evolve) it will be in a 3rd person point of view. Also we may sometimes switch to Cynthia's point of view once she makes her appearance so that we can develop her thoughts and feelings on Ash. Also there is no leveling system.

"words" - speaking out loud

"words"- Pokedex/ loudspeaker/ intercom speaking

'words'- Human thoughts

'words' - Pokémon thoughts

Pokémon attacks are in bold when they are being used or being taught. But if someone is talking about the move it is not in bold.

M.R: Just a quick disclaimer again because I'm bored but, we only own the idea behind this story. None of the characters or the locations belong to us.

S.R: With all that out of the way, let's move on to the story shall we?

ASH'S POV

As the Ho-oh left my sight I smiled, knowing I was in for an awesome journey. Before I could take a step though Pikachu directed my attention to a feather that had fallen to my left. Moving over to it, I saw that it was colored like a rainbow. Realizing it came from Ho-oh, I quickly grabbed it and for the moment tucked it into my jacket's breast pocket. After taking a few seconds to calm down from the amazing feeling that washed over me when I touched the feather, I rubbed Pikachu's head before setting of down route 1. We had been walking for a while when we found a Pigeotto.

"Hey Pikachu, what do you think of adding that Pigeotto to the team?" I asked my companion. Getting a nod as a response before he jumped off my shoulder. Pikachu got into a battle stance which got the attention of the Pigeotto.

"Pikachu let's use a Quick Attack to get in close and then a Thunder Wave to paralyze it!" I ordered. Pikachu did as I asked and then stood still waiting for my next command.

"Now let's weaken it with a Tackle!" Pikachu responded to my order by charging the Pigeotto and slamming his head into it's chest hard enough it actually pushed the bird back a few feet.

"Once more Pikachu" I called out and watched as Pikachu tackled the Pigeotto once more, this time making it cry out in pain. I quickly pulled out one of the Pokeballs the professor gave me and launched it at the Pigeotto. It captured the bird Pokémon and rocked three times before it dinged to let me know it was successfully caught.

"Great job Pikachu! Now what do you say we let our new friend out?" I said to my buddy, as I quickly pulled a few potions out of my bag along with a paralyze heal.

"Pika Pi" Pikachu's cried nodding his head in excitement. I quickly walked over to the Pokeball Pigeotto was in and let it out. Since it was paralyzed I moved slowly and made sure the Pigeotto knew I wasn't going to hurt it.

"I'm going to help you, but it may sting a little okay Pigeotto?" I asked, waiting until it gave me an okay. Pigeotto stared in my eyes, looking for something so I made sure it could see that I was just trying to help. Eventually it nodded its head that I could help so I gently used the paralyze heal before using the potions just as gently. After I was done I slowly moved back and sat down so that I could look Pigeotto in the eyes while I talked with it.

"I can tell your an awesome Pokémon and that your pretty strong. I dream to be a world class Pokémon trainer so I need the best of the best with me. Would you like to join me?" I questioned hoping Pigeotto would agree. Finally after a few minutes Pigeotto cawed in acceptance. With that done I reached out and started scratching under its chin, chuckling as I welcomed it to the family. After a few minutes I reached out with my aura, creating an aura bond with Pigeotto like I did with Pikachu. 'Hello Pigeotto. I'm your trainer Ash' I told it instantly hearing Pigeotto wondering why I made an aura bond with it. Using my newly formed bond I explained to Pigeotto that I want to form aura bonds with all of my Pokémon so that I can communicate better with them. Pigeotto's surprise quickly faded as it mentally responded that it was a wonderful idea.

"Do you mind if I use my Pokedex to scan you Pigeotto? If I use it not only does it tell me what moves you already know but it tells me your ability and if you have one your egg move as well" I queried. Pigeotto nodded it's head to show it was also curious at what it could be capable of.

"Pigeotto, the bird Pokémon. It is very protective of its territory, fiercely pecking at intruders. This Pigeotto is female. It's ability is Keen Eye. It knows the moves Sand Attack, Gust, Quick Attack, and Wing Attack. It's egg move Air Slash hasn't been activated yet." The Pokedex informed us.

"I knew you were a strong Pokémon Pigeotto" I told it while smiling, before deciding to check the time. Realizing that I'd be able to make it to the river before it started getting dark, I stood back up and stretched.

"Pikachu normally gets to stay out of it's Pokeball because it has a slight fear of them, but I'll let you stay out to Pigeotto, just stay close for now. We don't want anyone else who might be out and about right now to think your a wild Pokémon" I commented to my two Pokémon as Pikachu hopped up onto my shoulder like it had taken to doing. I then walked off at a nice pace with Pigeotto flying a few feet above my head. We walked for a few hours reaching the river, when I saw a Gyarados settling down for the night.

"Pikachu I want you to use Thunder Wave on it quickly followed up by a Thunder Shock" I whispered to the companion on my shoulder. Pikachu jumped down off of my shoulder and ran up to the Gyarados quickly doing what I asked. It wasn't quite enough to knock the Gyarados out but it was in pain and unable to move thanks to the thunder wave paralyzing it. I nodded in apprication to Pikachu before slowly moving over to Gyarados's side.

"I can heal you. But I need you to trust me so I can get close enough" I said to the Gyarados purposely making eye contact. After a few minutes it blinked in consent since it still couldn't move. Deciding to play it safe I removed a potion, and a paralyze heal. Showing them to it, so it would know what was being used on it I quickly set to work patching up the Gyarados. Once I was finished I put my hand on its side and quickly made an Aura bond. 'You must be strong to be able to make an aura bond. I wish to go with you and become even stronger than I am now' Gyarados mentally called to me before I could say anything through the bond.

The shock that it knew what I was doing wore off quickly enough for me to respond before it could get angry. 'I am Ash, and thank you for believing that I am strong. I feel I could become a lot stronger though since it's my dream to become a world famous trainer like my father. With you at my side I can move a step closer to that goal. We'll work together to become the strongest!'

Gyarados gave a pleased roar at my thoughts. Smiling at it I pulled another Pokeball out and held it up for Gyarados to accept being caught. It quickly pushed the button on the Pokeball and was caught without a struggle. Instantly I let it come back out and asked if I could scan it with my Pokedex. Roaring happily at the question I took my Pokedex out for what I felt to be the last time for the day.

"Gyarados, the atrocious Pokémon. It is the evolved form of Magikarp. They are rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. This Gyarados is female. It's ability is Intimidate. It knows the moves Bite, Thrash, Twister, Water Gun, Dragon Breath, and Dragon Dance. It's egg move Dragon Dance has been activated."

"That just proves I was right in saying you were strong Gyarados" I said as the Pokedex finished. After taking a few minutes to introduce her to Pikachu and Pigeotto I decided it would be a good idea to set up camp for the night. Recalling Gyarados I promised to let her out for dinner before we went to bed for the night. Then I began searching for a good place to camp, and found the perfect spot after fifteen minutes of looking. It was a small clearing in a group of trees not too far off the path and fairly close to the river still. Deciding that it was too warm for a big fire, I just gathered some twigs and fallen leaves to light a small fire for light. Once that was done I pulled out a few bowls that I had bought to use to feed Pokémon, along with some homemade Pokémon food. Once I was done getting the Pokémon food for them I released Gyarados for dinner. As the Pokémon chowed down, I dug through my bag for a sandwich to eat. A little while later, I decided to turn in for the night.

"Okay guys, it's time to return for the night. But we'll be up bright and early tomorrow to do a bit of training before we set off for Viridian." I stated, before returning Gyarados and Pigeotto. I quickly doused the fire and unbuckled my sleeping bag from the bottom of my backpack. Deciding to sleep somewhat close to the road I set my sleeping bag up close to the entrance to the small clearing and curled up for the night. Before I could zip up the bag though, Pikachu climbed in and settled down against my chest. Using my newly formed aura bonds, I told all three of my Pokémon good night, before slowly drifting off to sleep.

S.R: Now that he has multiple Pokémon at the end of each chapter we will post a list of his Pokémon that are with him, and the ones that are at the professor's Pokémon ranch.

ON HAND:

1. Pikachu (m) 2. Pigeotto (f) 3. Gyarados (f)

AT THE RANCH:

N/A