Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon


It's a new morning for the people of Hisui. The sun is shining bright with cold winds blowing in the air of Hisui. Kids are playing in the streets of Hisui, and other people are doing their daily chores.Ash is waiting outside the Jubilife Village for Akari, a new member of Survey corps.

"I am not sure why, but these girls take too much of time," says Ash while tapping his foot on the ground continuously

"Sorry for that Ash" says Akari catching her breath. "Huff..huff... I really apologize...huff...

for the delay" says Akari as she came running out of the village

"No worries ! I think we should start moving" says Ash

"Hey Ash, Akari ! Wait for me" says Laventon as he came running towards them as well.

"Hey Professor, are you coming with us" asks Ash

"Yes, I am coming with you " says Laventon with a broad grin

"I can't wait to capture my first pokemon. Ash, what pokemon you had as your first pokemon and what other pokemon you have, " asks Akari with raised eyebrows and quizzical smile.

"Pikachu was my first pokemon, " says Ash pointing to his best friend, and then I have

Infernape, Torterra, Staraptor, Gliscor, Oshawott, Cyndaquill, Rowlet, Gyarados, Steelix,Buizel and " says Ash as he stayed still for few seconds. With moist eyes he says " and then I had a Gible"

"What you mean," asks Akari raising her eyebrows

"Before coming here, an accident happened. A massive energy beam was racing towards me" says Ash taking a pause and then took a deep breath.

"He...He jumped in between me and the attack causing him to turn into stone" says Ash while gritting his teeth. Slamming the tree with his bare nuckles he says " I wish, I could've done something to protect my friend. "

Silence filled the atmosphere. Taking a deep breath while staring at the grassy field Akari says "I am sorry..I should haven't brought up this topic "

Ash regained his composure. Fixing his cap he says "It's not your fault, you weren't aware of this."

"Shall we move ahead" says Ash as he started to take steps towards the campsite.

"Are you guys coming" asks Ash turning towards the Akari and Laventon.Akari and Laventon looked at each other, their smile turned into broad grin before they started to walk alongside Ash.

"Apart from those tou mentioned, do you have any other pokemon with you" asks Akari

"Yes I do have " says Ash with wide grin. " I have Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charizard, thirty Tauros, an overfriendly Muk, Kingler, Bayleaf, Cyndaquill, Totodile, Donphan, Noctowl, Snorlax,Heracross,

Sceptile,Corphish,Torkoal,Glalie and Swellow. I also have Pidgeot who is saving his flock, a Butterfree who is living happily with his mate, a squirtle who is in a fire fighting squad, a Primeape who is training to become strong and a Lapras who is with her pod" says Ash with a broad smile.

"Wow ! I never imagined you have so many pokemon" says Aķari with her mouth wide opened

"But they are not here as they are at my home. I can't return back to my home " says Ash as he stares sky in a hope to get back to his home

Akari places her hand on Ash's shoulders and says "Don't worry, you will meet your pokemon and will be able to return to your home ". A wide smile plastered on her face that brings hope in Ash's heart.

"Thanks..!" exclaimed Ash as he started to giggle

"What happened" asks Akari tilting her head to left

"I have one friend and you are exact copy of her.The way you gave hope to me reminded me of her" says Ash with smile


"Ash and Akari, this will be our base of operations" says Laventon with wide smile

"Great ! I can't wait to battle wild pokemon here !" exclaimed Ash

"Yeah that's one of the task incompleting pokedex" says Laventon

Smile on Akari's face replaced with sorrow and anxiety and says "I am not sure how I will do. You know I am not good at pokemon battles"

Ash's rested his arm on her shoulder and says "Don't worry, you will do well. Everyone starts with failures but when you try to learn from them, you will become best" says Ash in enthusiasm.

"Ash is right," interrupted Laventon "But I have an idea, why don't you both battle each other" says Laventon beaming with joy.

"A battle ?" asks Akari

"Yeah, a one on one. " says Ash showing her pokeball "You have a pokemon right, "

"Actually yes, I have one pokemon. But.." says Akari looking away from Ash

"It doesn't obey you, right" asks Ash

"Yeah, I tried my best to do convince her but she won't even try to listen me" says Akari taking a deep breath. She pulled a pokeball from her bag and tossed in the air.Pokeball opened revealing an electric mouse.

"A female Pikachu ! " exclaimed Ash. As soon as Akari's Pikachu came out, it ran in distance exploring the surroundings.

"Hey Pikachu, we are going to do a battle. Would you love take part in it" says Akari with a loud voice but Pikachu seems uninterested in battle.

"Well if she doesn't wants to battle, then we won't force her. Meanwhile, why don't you bond with your pokemon first and then start battling with them" says Ash looking at Akari's Pikachu

"What should I do to bond with her," asks Akari

"Don't let her inside pokeball, keep her outside the pokeball. Try to figure out what she loves, what her favourite food is and what she loves to do. Does she really likes battling or is it something else that she loves to do" says Ash with fingers placed on his chin.

"I agree with Ash, you can try this Akari and see if she starts to listen to you" says Laventon nodding in approval

"Now Ash and Akari, why don't you go and capture every pokemon available out here." says Laventon extending his arms towards the vast area in front of them.

"Let's see, we are in Obsidian Fieldlands and sub areas are Floaro Gardens, Lake Verity, Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Grueling Grove, Worn Bridge, Deertrack path, Windswept run, Sandgem Flats, Ramanas Islands, Grandtree Arena, Tidewater dam, Nature's pantry, Obsidian falls,Oreburrow tunnel." says Ash pointing to different points on map.

"Which area should we search first ?" asks Akari

"Why don't you go clockwise starting from Floaro Garden being the first area and Lake Verity be the last one " suggested Laventon

"Not a bad idea" says Ash


Arriving at the Floaro Gardens, Ash and Akari are walking in the tall grass.

"Ash, be careful. The pokemon here are very dangerous. " says Akari

They started to go deeper in the garden. Looking for the pokemon Ash spotted three wurmples crawling on the tree.

"Akari why don't you catch Wurmple," says Ash

"I.. I don't know, I am not sure if I can catch them. My Pikachu doesn't listen to me" says Akari

"I will catch that for you, " says Ash as he picks an empty pokeball and then threw it on one of the Wurmple. Pokeball wobbles for few seconds, Wurmple get out of pokeball and glared Ash.Wurmple then released poisonous pins at Ash

"Ash dodge " says Akari with worry in her eyes.

"Pikachu use countershield " says Ash as Pikachu started to spin and then released thunderbolt that blocked every attack. Akari is looking at the battle with wide eyes, this is something new to her.

"Now finish it with thunder wave" says Ash as Pikachu unleashed thunder wave that hit Wurmple causing paralysis. Ash then used pokeball and captured the Wurmple successfully.

"Akari, take this. A gift from my side," says Ash with a smile. However, Akari is not sure if she can take this. Ash insisted Akari after which she took Wurmple.

"We have a request from guard, he also wants a Wurmple " says Akari

"Right, " says Ash as he captured another Wurmple as well. With two more Wurmple in their possession Ash and Akari silently walked towards next pokemon.After searching for next few hours they can't found any other pokemon.

"I think we won't be able to get any new pokemon here." Akar says hopelessly

"Let's go and search for other area" says Ash as they started to move towards Aspiration hill. As they are moving towards the Aspiration Hills, a massive pokemon is looking at them, red eyes are glaring at Ash and Akari from top of the hill.

"Akari, are you excited about catching new pokemon" asks Ash while looking at the Akari's Pikachu who is busy in playing with Ash's Pikachu.

"I need some time to get along with Pikachu, once she starts obeying me, we both can train to take down any pokemon" says Akari

The wild pokemon slowly bent down before it starts coming down slowly. The pokemon is jumping with such a grace that it didn't let Ash and Akari aware about its presence.

However, Pikachu felt the presence of a wild pokemon.

"Pika pi pika pi pika " says Pikachu poking Ash's leg and pointed towards the hill.

"What happened Pikachu " asks Ash as he looked in the same direction Pikachu is pointing.The wild pokemon saw that and hid behind the boulder.

" I think you got confused, there is no one there" says Ash

As they started to walk once again, the wild pokemon slowly move towards them. Waiting for the correct moment, it remain hidden behind the boulder. Once Ash and Akari are in correct range, the wild pokemon looked behind and more pokemon of its kind showed themselve.The leader of wild pokemon said something and then all pokemon charged at Ash and Akari.Just before Ash and Akari could do something, pack of wild pokemon surrounded them and prepared to unleash their attack.

"What pokemon are these" asks Akari shivering in fear

"These are Luxray. A pure electric type pokemon. But why they are attack us " asks Akari

"We are in wild area Akari, they are probably hunting." says Ash as he stood in front of her.

"Infernape, Torterra and Buizel lend me your power." says Ash as he tossed three pokeballs that made three pokemon came out.

"Infernape use fire spin, Buizel use sonic boom, Torterra use stone edge" says Ash

"But I didn't saw any Luxray that big" says Ash looking at the biggest Luxray in the group. All Luxray charged at them, Infernape used fire spin that caused some damage to the Luxray, Buizel used sonic boom and Torterra used the stone edge as each attack did some damage.

Ash and his pokemon defeated the existing pack of Luxray but it was not the end. More and more pokemon are coming towards them, with every new pack being the powerful than previous pack.

"We need more help, Staraptor and Gliscor help me out. Pikachu you help us too" says Ash to which he nodded and step into the battle.

On other side Ash is busy in dealing with Luxray, and Akari is hiding behind Ash.

Unknown to the duo, Akari's Pikachu disappeared somewhere.

"Ash I will help you" says Akari

"No, I will manage," says Ash

"I will help you, Pikachu use" says Akari as she noticed that Pikachu is missing.

"Pikachu where are you" asks Akari as she started to panic. She looked everywhere but unable to find her. In next twenty minutes Ash and his pokemon defeated every Luxray.

"Did you found Pikachu" asks Ash

"No, Pikachu is not even here, " says Akari with tears in her eyes.

"Don't worry we will find her. " says Ash

"That was the last gift that my mom gave to me, she told me to take care of Pichu. We are friends and I can't let anything happen to her " says Akari as they both heard a loud scream and a column of thunderbolt rising in the air.

Akari turned towards the source of the noise, her eyes widened and terror overtook her face."Pikachu !" Akari exclaimed and then she ran towards it.

"Akari wait ! I am coming with you" says Ash as he recalled his pokemon except Staraptor.

"Staraptor go and handle the situation. We are coming there quickly " says Ash looking at Staraptor. Staraptor flapped its wing and then flew towards the source of the thunderbolt.


As Staraptor arrived at the location it saw a Luxray bigger than the pack of Luxray it battled

recently. Luxray cornered the Pikachu who is none other than Akari's Luxray.

"Staraptor " says Staraptor as it used brave bird on Luxray. Unknown to Staraptor there was an another Luxray who tackled Staraptor with wild charge making it crash near the tree.Smaller

Luxray started to charge its attack and released thunderbolt.

Big Luxray is slowly towards the Pikachu and sending the glare causing Pikachu to shiver in fear. Staraptor evaded the thunderbolt and then used brave bird and Luxray used thunderbolt. Luxray got overpowered by Staraptor and knocked out instantly.

As Staraptor charged at Luxray, Luxray used massive stream of thunder bolt that knocked out Staraptor

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"Grrrr" says Luxray as it glared Pikachu and used its claw to attack the Pikachu. Pikachu closed her eyes but the attack never hit her.

As she opened her eyes she saw that Akari took the attack on her. And Luxray is now in the grip of Steelix's tail

"Akari, I told you it can be dangerous" says Ash with concern

"I can take attack for my pokemon and friend, " says Akari as her eyes squeezed shut in pain.

"I am fine," says Akari as she opened her eyes and looked at her Pikachu.

"Pika" says Pikachu as she looked in Akari's eyes, Pikachu's eyes are releasing radiant glow and then jumped on her shoulder before she starts licking the wound on Akari's shoulders and then she proceeds to lick Akari's face.

"Are you okay" asks Akari at which she nodded Ash's Steelix throws Luxray in the air and fired dragon pulse on Ash's order that hit Luxray causing severe damage. Luxray crashed near the tree and stood back, this time it roared loudly and used thunder bolt. Steelix's dragon pulse matched evenly with thunder bolt.

"Steelix return" says Ash as he recalled his Steelix back and decided to sent out Infernape, but Buizel came out on its own and asks Ash to let him battle.

Soon the battle started and then Buizel start with aqua jet and Luxray started with wild charge. Wild charge and aqua jet clashed in the middle of the battlefield causing explosion. When smoke cleared, Buizel and Luxray can be seen glaring each other. Luxray surrounded in electricity, and unleased the powerful thunder attack. Buizel used countershield to defend itself against the thunder. Once Luxray stopped the attack, Buizel used ice aqua jet and Luxray used night slash that sent Buizel crashed away from it.

Buizel destroyed ice block and stood back.Buizel is panting heavily and glared Luxray.

Luxray then releases a series of upwards-rising lightning bolts from its body at the Buizel.

Buizel then used counter shield once again protecting himself from the attack and then used sonic boom that hit Luxray.

Luxray then used wild charge once again, Buizel used dig to dodge the attack. Buizel then came out of the ground below Luxray and used power up punch in the abdomen that caused severe damage making Luxray flinched.

"Now Buizel finish with hyper beam" says Ash with excitement as Buizel sends orange beam that strike Luxray causing Luxray to faint from exhaustion.

"You did it Buizel, " says Ash as he ran towards him and took him in deep hug. Soon buizel started to glow and change shape. Instead of Buizel there is Floatzel.

"Let's see, we have the first aid kit. I just need " says Ash as he started to find the medicine for Akari and Luxray's injury.

"This will heal your injuries in two weeks" says Ash as he done with treatment of Akari.

"Now let's treat Luxray as well " says Ash causing Akari to gasp. "This can be dangerous, and it could hurt you."

"I know, but if we don't heal it, there may be a chance that Luxray could hold grudge against humans and it is not good for us. We must tell it that we did for self defense" says Ash as he walked slowly towards the fainted Luxray.

"Luxray " says Ash slowly causing Luxray to opened its eyes slowly and showed bare teeth.

"Luxray let us treat you, I know its because of us you are injured but all it was done for self defense. You were trying to attack us for no reason. Just let us heal you and then we both will be on our way, we won't bother you" says Ash as he started to place medine on the injuries

"I know you don't trust humans but we are trying to understand you. You know what my dream is to befriend pokemon in the world and become the best pokemon master" says Ash as he gently rub the healing gel on injuries

"You know what, we won't attack you unless we feel in danger. " says Ash

"Now this spray will sting you a bit, but it will heal you faster" says Ash as he applied spray abd then finished bandaging the abdomen.

"You are ready to leave. Go and stay safe, and sorry for hurting you. It was for self defense," says Ash as Luxray stood on its four leg and sniffed the medicine, by rotating its injured leg.

"Lux..ray lux " says Luxray as he licked its leg and then gave a happy smile

"Did that pokemon just smiled at you" asks Akari in shock

"Luxray, you are free to go. If you want can we come with you at your place" asks Ash at which Luxray denied and then started to move towards his home. Soon Ash heard a loud noise made by Luxray's stomach

"Hey Luxray it seems you are hungry. We have few berries, would you like to have it" asks Ash

as he presented Luxray few berries.

Once Luxray is satisfied, it started to move back towards his home. Suddenly Luxray stopped and turned back at Ash and sat in front of Ash

"We have to go Luxray take care," says Ash and Akari as they started to move towards the base camp. Ash was shocked when Luxray extend its paw and stopped Ash by his bag.

"Luxray what happed," asks Ash

"Lux lux ray lux" says Luxray as it licked Ash

"Wait a minute, you wish to join me by any chance" asks Ash to which Luxray licked Ash once again.

"But we attacked you in self defense, still you want to join me" asks Ash to which Luxray nodded.

"If you want to join me, I won't stop you" says Ash as he captured Luxray successfully.

"Ash you did it" says Akari as she started to jump in joy.

"Yeah, I can't believe it," says Ash

Ash and Akari are back at the base. Before returning back, Akari caught a Pichu, Shinx, Starly,Bidoof and a Burmy with the help of her Pikachu.

"Amazing, you captured another alpha pokemon. How did you tamed it" asks Laventon who is analyzing the Luxray

"Luxray joined me on his own," says Ash shocking Laventon

"Luxray, let's become the best team. Along with our other friends we will become strong" says Ash. Luxray picks Ash and place him on his back.

"Also Professor, congratulate Floatzel on achiving new stage" says Ash as he and Ash strike their fist in friendly manner.

"Luxray, these are my friends. He is a pokemon scholar and this is Akari, " says Ash as Luxray lowered its head and sniffed the two after which he nuzzled the two humans.


Ash's Pokemon:

Pikachu,Infernape,Torterra,Floatzel,Gliscor, Gible,Staraptor,Gyarados,Oshawott,Cyndaquill, Rowlet,Steelix,Luxray