Chapter 1

**1 week before Ash's tenth birthday and Sabrina's eleventh.**

A/N In this story, Sabrina declined taking over the gym to compete at Ash's side. All the leagues, gyms & tournaments will be doubles. There will be no move limit but Pokémon will be limited to learning only a combination of 6 TM/HM moves.

It was 12 pm and two people were just entering Pallet Town; one male and one female.

Both wore black and purple clothes- the young boy wore a black top with a purple jacket and black 3/4 length shorts. The jacket had a yellow eye with a lightning bolt above and below the eye, on the left shoulder, and the same symbol on the back. He wore a red and blue hat with a pokéball on the front. The girl wore a yellow dress with the same symbol in purple.

This symbol was the mark of a student that had graduated from Saffron's Psychic Academy. As the boy and girl were chatting, they came across a familiar building- Professor Oaks. They decided to pay him a visit. Once inside the boy called out to the professor "are you there?"

Then they heard a banging coming from the back as Prof. Oak came to the front of his lab. Oak looked at the young boy and girl. He stared at them for a while as he thought 'they look familiar'. "Do I know you?" Oak finally asked.

The boy and the girl decided to play a trick on the professor. In unison they said "professor I'm hurt that you don't remember me it's Ash/Sabrina"

With that the professor almost fainted. "You two haven't been seen in 3 years! Where have you been?" Oak exclaimed. This was not surprising, as while at the academy, they were not allowed any contact with the outside world. Ash explained this to Professor Oak. After an hour of catching up and asking the professor to get specific starters for them, Ash and Sabrina decide it was time to go home to Ash's house and surprise Delia.

Delia was in the kitchen making herself some lunch when someone knocked on the door. The only person that visited Delia these days was Professor Oak, so naturally she shouted for them to come in. Much to Delia's surprise, a young boy and girl came in.

It was like time had stopped as Delia looked at her son for the first time in nearly four years. The world went black- Delia had fainted. Half an hour later, Delia woke up in her room. As she came downstairs, she saw Ash, and having not seen him in near on 4 years, suddenly ran up to the boy and proceeded to what can only be described as the mother of all bear-hugs. Upon seeing Sabrina, she (Sabrina) fared no better, as she too was hugged nearly to death.

They spent the rest of the week catching up with old friends and relaxing at Delia's until Ash and Sabrinas' birthday.

**Before Ash and Sabrina wake up on their birthday. **

(Ash: 10, Sabrina: 12)

Delia had thrown the two kids a surprise party. The house was decorated with various 'happy birthday' banners and balloons of all colours. She had written secret invites to all of the residents in Pallet Town and prepared a buffet of cold foods to feed the thousands. She had even made a cake resembling a Pokéball. She worried whether anybody would turn up because of the disastrous camp incident a few years ago.

Strangely, a lot of Pallet Town turned up, even Gary and Damien. Both had been told that they were not going to start training Pokémon until Ash had returned. By the end of the day, both Ash and Delia were exhausted. They sat in Ash's room marvelling at all the birthday presents they had got. They were most impressed with the endless bag (Ash) and purse (Sabrina) that Delia had brought them. Between all of the residents of Pallet Town, the two kids received 5 of every pokéball and items recommended for new trainers (A/N: see bottom of story for full list of items/Pokeballs).

The look of surprise on Ash & Sabrina's face upon receiving these items, was shocked to say the least. After thanking the people of Pallet Town; Ash, Sabrina, Gary, Damien & the new girl (that moved next door to ash, a girl named Leaf) all went to Oaks lab.

**(Mini flashback)**

Oak had dropped by the day before to tell Ash and Sabrina that his breeder friend had just the Pokémon they asked for. The breeder had offered the Pokémon as starters for the two kids. Prof. Oak knew the other starter trainers wold be jealous, so told the kids to play along with a plan he had come up with.

"Ohh! It seems that I only have 3 starters left. 2 of you will have to wait a month until I get some more" Oak exclaimed. Gary and Damien wasted no time in shouting "I vote the freaks wait!" and stared at Ash and Sabrina. Leaf was appalled at this but kept quiet, intimidated by the two boys. Ash was visibly angry, and Sarina was trying frantically to calm him down. "We were going to wait anyway" Ash barked back. "Okay, seeing as Ash and Sabrina have agreed to wait, Leaf, would you like to come and pick your starter?" Leaf timidly made her way over to the 3 Pokeballs on the small podium, she was aware of Gary and Damien's eyes on her, as she walked. She was instantly drawn to the pokéball with the leaf symbol (Bulbasaur), and without hesitation, picked it up, and told Oak that was the one she wanted. Next, was Gary. Feeling rather smug, he strode past the two outcasts and grabbed the pokéball with the water symbol (Squirtle), as he wanted to follow in his Fathers' footsteps. Damien chose the last remaining pokéball: one with a fire symbol (Charmander). This suited Damien, as to him, fire represented power.

After the 3 kids had finished selecting their Pokémon, Prof. Oak gave them each a standard Kanto Pokedex. Gary was eager to test out his new gadget and immediately scanned his starter Pokémon. Within seconds, the robotic voice of the Pokedex announced: Squirtle: the tiny turtle Pokémon. This is a water type. This Pokémon is level 5 and is male. It has the ability Torrent and it knows the attacks; Tackle, Withdraw, Water gun, Aura Sphere, and Aqua ring. Damien stared, wide eyed at Gary as Gary's Pokedex announced the information of his starter Pokémon. Damien fished out his Pokedex from his pocket and scanned his Pokémon. As expected, a few seconds later, the familiar robotic voice announced: Charmander: the lizard Pokémon. This is a fire type. This Pokémon is male and is level 5, with the ability blaze. It knows the attacks: Scratch, Leer, Ember, Air Cutter, and Metal Claw.

Leaf looked at the two boys, and not wanting to appear inadequate, scanned her Pokémon as well. The Pokedex said: Bulbasaur: The Seed Pokémon. This is a grass/poison type, with the ability solar power. This Bulbasaur is female and is level 5. It knows the moves: Tackle, Sunny Day, Power Whip, Leaf Storm, Grassy terrain, and Vine whip. The 3 kids left for Route 1 after battling, where Leaf beat both Squirtle and Charmander. Ash and Sabrina congratulated Leaf on her victories.

Whist all this was happening, Prof. Oak was thinking how peculiar it was that they all received powerful starters, with a lot of egg/tutor moves. Not wanting to bother the children, he kept his questions to himself.

After they all left, Professor Oak came in with two Pokeballs with custom designs. One was all purple with a yellow trim, and the other was black with a yellow trim. He handed the purple ball to Sabrina and the black ball to Ash and gave them a National-Dex. The advanced Pokedex was required, as their Pokémon would not be recognised by the Kanto standard model. They were both excited to see their new Pokémon, so with a click, the occupants of the Pokeballs were released. Sabrina scanned the orange/sandy coloured form in front of her. The National-Dex announced: Abra: the psi Pokémon. This is a psychic type. This Pokémon is female and has the ability Magic Guard. It is level 5 and knows the moves: Teleport, Confusion, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Zen Headbutt, Foul Play, and Iron Tail. Ash was amazed and excited, so decided to scan his as well. His National-Dex said: Ralts: The Feeling Pokémon. This Pokémon is a psychic/fairy type. This Pokémon is female and level 5 and has the ability telepathy. This Pokémon can only evolve into Gardevoir. This Pokémon knows the moves: Teleport, Confusion, Double Team, Fairy Wind, Misty Terrain, and Shadow sneak.

A/N: I know Ralts can't learn Fairy Wind but it makes perfect sense if you factor in the fact that it learns moon blast and dazzling gleam.

After thanking Professor Oak they left for route 1.

End of Chapter 1

N/A: Full list of items/Pokeballs Ash and Sabrina received from the residents of Pallet Town:

1) Poke ball

2) Heal ball

3) Dusk ball

4) Fast ball

5) Nest ball

6) Great ball

7) Dive ball

8) Net ball

9) Ultra ball

10) Love ball

11) Level ball

12) Quick ball

13) Cherish ball

14) Luxury ball

15) Lure ball

16) Heavy ball

17) Friend ball

18) Fishing balls

19) Moon ball

20) Premier ball

21) Repeat ball

22) Timer ball

23) 20 Potions

24) 15 Super potion

25) 10 Full restores

26) 30 Full heals