The Tracey Chronicles
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, wish I did, but no.
Author's notes: First off, this is a NON-BASHING TRACEY FIC. I don't know why so many people have a problem with him I happen to love him. So if you don't like Tracey, this fic might not be for you. This takes place a little bit after the events of Pokemon 3: Spell of the Unknown so it might spoil some things for you if you haven't seen it yet.
Chapter 1: Reunion
Tracey Sketchit blinked at the blinding sun as he stepped out of the back door of the research lab of Pallet Town. He glanced around and surveyed all of the Pokemon he would have to spend his morning feeding and studying. Professor Oak had rushed out of town with Mrs. Ketchum for some emergency a few days ago and had left Tracey to take care of everything.
"We'd better get started," Tracey said to his Pokemon.
"Mar-ill!" Marill cried enthusiastically.
"Venon-nat," Venonat screeched.
"Scyther!" Scyther added.
Tracey grinned and pulled out the clipboard telling him what to feed each type of Pokemon.
"First is the Pidgey and Spearow. Seeds, huh? All right. Scyther, you take care of the flying Pokemon," Tracey ordered and motioned to the barrel full of seeds.
"Scyther!" the large insect Pokemon agreed and pushed the wheel barrel towards the flying Pokemon habitat.
"Venonat, you go take care of the bug Pokemon."
"Venonat!"
"Marill, you go and take care of the water Pokemon."
"Marill!"
Tracey grinned proudly as his three Pokemon went off in their different directions to do their assignment. He brushed his dark bangs out of his face and glanced down to see who was next. Stantler and Tauros: special Pokemon feed. He wandered into the storage room to seek out this Pokemon feed that Professor Oak was talking about. Tracey scanned the shelves and spotted a huge box labeled: Pokemon feed for larger animals.
"There it is," Tracey muttered and hoisted it off the shelf. He stumbled a bit because it was heavier than it looked. He paused when he heard the door inside the lab open and slam shut.
"Hello? Is anyone here?" a voice called.
"Hang on a sec!" Tracey yelled, puzzled because the voice sounded so familiar but he couldn't pin point who it was. Tracey placed the box down outside, his mind searching for the owner of the familiar voice. Then it hit him. Was it Janie? The little sister he hadn't seen since he had left on his quest to become a Pokemon watcher?
Excited, Tracey dashed back inside. Standing near the front door was a young girl about ten or eleven years old. She had dark brown hair that was pulled into two ponytails. She was dressed in light blue jeans shorts and a red sleeveless shirt with an orange vest pulled over it. A dark blue backpack was slung over her shoulders and a small yellow Pokemon resembling a Pikachu slightly was propped on her shoulder as she looked around. She hadn't seen him yet.
"Janie?" Tracey asked. She whirled. When he saw her chocolate brown eyes widen, he knew he was right.
"Tracey!" Janie exclaimed and flung herself towards him. Tracey laughed and engulfed his little sister in a welcoming hug. The little Pokemon was startled and hopped onto the ground, looking up at them curiously.
"Janie, what are you doing here? It's so great to see you again!" Tracey said as Janie pulled away.
"I heard that the famous Professor Oak from Pallet had gotten a Pokemon watcher from the Orange Islands for an assistant. I just had to investigate," Janie answered cheerfully. She reached down and scooped up the small yellow Pokemon.
"And who's this?" Tracey asked.
"This is Pichu. Pichu, this is my big brother Tracey," Janie said sweetly to the creature. "Don't be shy. Say hi."
"Pichu," Pichu greeted in a shy squeak.
"Hi Pichu. It's adorable, Janie. When did you catch it?" Tracey asked.
"A few weeks after Pidgey and I left Tangelo Island. Enough about me, what in the world have you been up to? How's Marill and Venonat?"
"See for yourself," Tracey led Janie and Pichu to the back door. He motioned to Marill as it was feeding a Seel, Venonat as it poured food for a group of Caterpie. He pointed to Scyther and smiled. "That's Scyther. He's great. He's my latest catch."
"Neat! What are they doing?" Janie asked.
"It's feeding time. That's what we we're doing before you showed up."
"Oh, really? Did I interrupt you or something?"
"Nah, don't worry about it."
"Tell you what. Why don't we help you?" Janie suggested.
Tracey blinked. "Are you sure?"
"Yeah, of course. We don't mind, do we Pichu?"
"Pi-chu!" Pichu piped up eagerly.
Tracey laughed. Janie reached into her backpack and pulled out a few Pokeballs. "Come out everyone!"
Simultaneous popping sounds rang out and three other Pokemon appeared.
"Delibird!"
"Pidgyouuu!"
"Flareon!"
There was a pink and white penguin, a large tan and brown-colored bird, and a red, four-legged creature with puffy fur Pokemon. They looked at their trainer expectantly.
"Everybody, this is my brother Tracey. We're going to help him feed the Pokemon out there. Understood?" Janie pep-talked them.
"Pi-chu!" Pichu cheered along, punching its stubby little arm in the air. The other Pokemon cried out in agreement.
Tracey found that Janie's Pokemon were extremely well trained and it really made the feeding go by faster. Pidgeot helped Scyther finish spread the seeds in a matter of seconds. Delibird, an ice Pokemon, jumped into the water and helped Marill finish in record time. Janie's fire Pokemon Flareon transported the food from tree to tree for Venonat to feed the bug Pokemon and finished quickly. Tracey, Janie, and Pichu worked together and fed all the other Pokemon.
They finished hours earlier than Tracey and the professor usually did. The two Sketchits and their Pokemon wandered over to the benches and rested for a moment.
"That was great! The professor and I haven't ever gotten done this early," Tracey said with a grin. "How about some lunch?"
The Pokemon cheered, making Janie giggle. "Let's do it. I think we deserve some time to catch up."
Tracey and Janie went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. Janie blinked when she saw the majority of the contents inside. "You guys must love tofu. There's like fifty boxes of it in here."
"Huh? Oh! That's the Professor's," Tracey chuckled. He had a loaf of bread in his hand. "Grab the cheese and ham. I'll make us some sandwiches."
"Okay. I'll make us some lemonade."
When the Sketchits finished making lunch and brought it out, they were attacked by their hungry Pokemon.
"I think they're hungry!" Janie cried laughing. When everyone was situated, Tracey and Janie started catching up. Tracey told her about his friends Ash Ketchum and Misty and their adventures through the Orange Islands.
"Wow, Tracey. Did you really see the titans of fire, ice, and lightening?" Janie asked in awe.
Tracey nodded. "They were incredible! It's too bad I didn't get any sketches for you to see."
They were interrupted by a voice. "Tracey! We're back!"
"Great! Professor Oak's back," Tracey said and grabbed his sister's hand. "Come on Janie. I want you to meet my idol!"
Author's Notes: Well, what'd you think? I know it's kind of boring right now, but in the next chapter, more of the story line will pick up. I hope you liked it!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, wish I did, but no.
Author's notes: First off, this is a NON-BASHING TRACEY FIC. I don't know why so many people have a problem with him I happen to love him. So if you don't like Tracey, this fic might not be for you. This takes place a little bit after the events of Pokemon 3: Spell of the Unknown so it might spoil some things for you if you haven't seen it yet.
Chapter 1: Reunion
Tracey Sketchit blinked at the blinding sun as he stepped out of the back door of the research lab of Pallet Town. He glanced around and surveyed all of the Pokemon he would have to spend his morning feeding and studying. Professor Oak had rushed out of town with Mrs. Ketchum for some emergency a few days ago and had left Tracey to take care of everything.
"We'd better get started," Tracey said to his Pokemon.
"Mar-ill!" Marill cried enthusiastically.
"Venon-nat," Venonat screeched.
"Scyther!" Scyther added.
Tracey grinned and pulled out the clipboard telling him what to feed each type of Pokemon.
"First is the Pidgey and Spearow. Seeds, huh? All right. Scyther, you take care of the flying Pokemon," Tracey ordered and motioned to the barrel full of seeds.
"Scyther!" the large insect Pokemon agreed and pushed the wheel barrel towards the flying Pokemon habitat.
"Venonat, you go take care of the bug Pokemon."
"Venonat!"
"Marill, you go and take care of the water Pokemon."
"Marill!"
Tracey grinned proudly as his three Pokemon went off in their different directions to do their assignment. He brushed his dark bangs out of his face and glanced down to see who was next. Stantler and Tauros: special Pokemon feed. He wandered into the storage room to seek out this Pokemon feed that Professor Oak was talking about. Tracey scanned the shelves and spotted a huge box labeled: Pokemon feed for larger animals.
"There it is," Tracey muttered and hoisted it off the shelf. He stumbled a bit because it was heavier than it looked. He paused when he heard the door inside the lab open and slam shut.
"Hello? Is anyone here?" a voice called.
"Hang on a sec!" Tracey yelled, puzzled because the voice sounded so familiar but he couldn't pin point who it was. Tracey placed the box down outside, his mind searching for the owner of the familiar voice. Then it hit him. Was it Janie? The little sister he hadn't seen since he had left on his quest to become a Pokemon watcher?
Excited, Tracey dashed back inside. Standing near the front door was a young girl about ten or eleven years old. She had dark brown hair that was pulled into two ponytails. She was dressed in light blue jeans shorts and a red sleeveless shirt with an orange vest pulled over it. A dark blue backpack was slung over her shoulders and a small yellow Pokemon resembling a Pikachu slightly was propped on her shoulder as she looked around. She hadn't seen him yet.
"Janie?" Tracey asked. She whirled. When he saw her chocolate brown eyes widen, he knew he was right.
"Tracey!" Janie exclaimed and flung herself towards him. Tracey laughed and engulfed his little sister in a welcoming hug. The little Pokemon was startled and hopped onto the ground, looking up at them curiously.
"Janie, what are you doing here? It's so great to see you again!" Tracey said as Janie pulled away.
"I heard that the famous Professor Oak from Pallet had gotten a Pokemon watcher from the Orange Islands for an assistant. I just had to investigate," Janie answered cheerfully. She reached down and scooped up the small yellow Pokemon.
"And who's this?" Tracey asked.
"This is Pichu. Pichu, this is my big brother Tracey," Janie said sweetly to the creature. "Don't be shy. Say hi."
"Pichu," Pichu greeted in a shy squeak.
"Hi Pichu. It's adorable, Janie. When did you catch it?" Tracey asked.
"A few weeks after Pidgey and I left Tangelo Island. Enough about me, what in the world have you been up to? How's Marill and Venonat?"
"See for yourself," Tracey led Janie and Pichu to the back door. He motioned to Marill as it was feeding a Seel, Venonat as it poured food for a group of Caterpie. He pointed to Scyther and smiled. "That's Scyther. He's great. He's my latest catch."
"Neat! What are they doing?" Janie asked.
"It's feeding time. That's what we we're doing before you showed up."
"Oh, really? Did I interrupt you or something?"
"Nah, don't worry about it."
"Tell you what. Why don't we help you?" Janie suggested.
Tracey blinked. "Are you sure?"
"Yeah, of course. We don't mind, do we Pichu?"
"Pi-chu!" Pichu piped up eagerly.
Tracey laughed. Janie reached into her backpack and pulled out a few Pokeballs. "Come out everyone!"
Simultaneous popping sounds rang out and three other Pokemon appeared.
"Delibird!"
"Pidgyouuu!"
"Flareon!"
There was a pink and white penguin, a large tan and brown-colored bird, and a red, four-legged creature with puffy fur Pokemon. They looked at their trainer expectantly.
"Everybody, this is my brother Tracey. We're going to help him feed the Pokemon out there. Understood?" Janie pep-talked them.
"Pi-chu!" Pichu cheered along, punching its stubby little arm in the air. The other Pokemon cried out in agreement.
Tracey found that Janie's Pokemon were extremely well trained and it really made the feeding go by faster. Pidgeot helped Scyther finish spread the seeds in a matter of seconds. Delibird, an ice Pokemon, jumped into the water and helped Marill finish in record time. Janie's fire Pokemon Flareon transported the food from tree to tree for Venonat to feed the bug Pokemon and finished quickly. Tracey, Janie, and Pichu worked together and fed all the other Pokemon.
They finished hours earlier than Tracey and the professor usually did. The two Sketchits and their Pokemon wandered over to the benches and rested for a moment.
"That was great! The professor and I haven't ever gotten done this early," Tracey said with a grin. "How about some lunch?"
The Pokemon cheered, making Janie giggle. "Let's do it. I think we deserve some time to catch up."
Tracey and Janie went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. Janie blinked when she saw the majority of the contents inside. "You guys must love tofu. There's like fifty boxes of it in here."
"Huh? Oh! That's the Professor's," Tracey chuckled. He had a loaf of bread in his hand. "Grab the cheese and ham. I'll make us some sandwiches."
"Okay. I'll make us some lemonade."
When the Sketchits finished making lunch and brought it out, they were attacked by their hungry Pokemon.
"I think they're hungry!" Janie cried laughing. When everyone was situated, Tracey and Janie started catching up. Tracey told her about his friends Ash Ketchum and Misty and their adventures through the Orange Islands.
"Wow, Tracey. Did you really see the titans of fire, ice, and lightening?" Janie asked in awe.
Tracey nodded. "They were incredible! It's too bad I didn't get any sketches for you to see."
They were interrupted by a voice. "Tracey! We're back!"
"Great! Professor Oak's back," Tracey said and grabbed his sister's hand. "Come on Janie. I want you to meet my idol!"
Author's Notes: Well, what'd you think? I know it's kind of boring right now, but in the next chapter, more of the story line will pick up. I hope you liked it!