Freeze Frame

Chapter One: Interruption Invitation

Author's Notes: This is my first attempt at a Pokemon fanfiction that I'm planning to actually keep alive. Anyway, I wanted to make the summary longer but it wouldn't let me. So here is the original one:

When two old friends follow some strange instructions from their TV, they come across a portal that takes them into the past. there they learn that they are the chosen trainers, destined to defeat the evil team, Team Iceage, whose goal is to capture Articuno and freeze the past so that they can rule supreme in the future. Now our heroes are off in a deadly struggle and a race against time with their Pokemon to save the past and the present before the Pokemon world as we know it becomes doomed.

Hope you like it! Also, keep in mind this is my second copy of chapter 1. There was a different one up.

Disclaimer: I do not own the series, Pokemon, etc. of Pokemon, but the names of the towns, regions, characters, etc. are mine and our copyright to me. Copyright infringement is punishable, and I will not tolerate it.

"Kiana, come on! We're going to miss round one of the Miakra Field Tournament!"

Our story beings with young Kiana Black. 16, with long black hair and charming blue eyes, was surveying herself in the mirror, critizising the way her hair always covered the left side of her face. She was wearing her usual black tanktop and slightly baggy blue jeans over her slim figure.

Her best friend since the age of 4, Alexisis Story, was sitting on the burgundy couch situated in the middle of the living room. She often came over to Kiana's house, Number 18, Steawr Lane, in Ryuo Town. She wore an outfit to match her friends, only her tanktop was whie with a black star, and she had brown hair streaked with gold and vivid green eyes. But, enough about our main characters. Let us continue with the story..

"I'm coming, Alex, coming!" chuckled Kiana, flicking off the light in the bathroom and hurrying out into the upstairs hallway, carpeted with blue, soft fabric. She could hear the music that signaled the end of the commercials and the beginning of the Tournament. all that she could hear right now, though, was wild cheering, which must mean she wasn't too late... yet.

Alexsis grimaced at the use of the 'affectionate' nickname Kiana had bestowed upon her a few years after they had met as Kiana vaulted onto the rail of the stairs, sliding halfway down it with grace. In a daring move, she jumped and landed on her feet, continuing to slide with perfect balance and skill.

Reaching the end she jumped, landing neatly on the couch besides Alexsis in a cross-legged fashion. Alex grinned and shook her head. "What took you?" Kiana returned the grin and flicked her head back, shooing back a few escaping strands of hair sliding along the right side of her face.

"Trying to get my hair to lie in its place." she shrugged, running her hand hopefully through her hair... but again it fell right back across the left side of her face. She scowled a bit.

"You know this is the most-"

"-most important grass tournament of the year, yeah, I know, Alex."

The Miakra Field Tournament was a tournament that was viewed all around the world. It was played on a grassy field, and only Grass Pokemon were allowed to compete, to make it more interesting.

"I wasn't going to miss it, I knew-"

"Shhh, it's on, it's on!" hushed Alexsis, grabbing the remote and turning up the volume as both girls turned to watch.

A camera showed a stadium surrounding a green, lush field. "Welcome to live coverage of the Miakra Field Tournament! I would go on, but I'm sure you TV-viewing fans and fans that even managed to get seats in the Miakra Stadium are ready for us to begin. So, without further ado let us get off to Round 1, Misaki Kuragu versus Jennara Miyama!"

The camera spun to show two trainers, a girl with very long brown hair and a boy with spiked black hair. Alexsis turned to Kiana with a grin. "I think I'll go with Jennara. Her Oddish kicked some butt last time even though it was small."

Kiana shook her head. "Even though I agree, I'll have to say Misaki. He had Ivysaur take down a Vileplume easily, remember?" Alexsis nodded. "True. Let's just watch and find out."

"One Pokemon each. Ready? Begin!" said the referee with a wave of his flags.

The girl immediately threw a pokeball. It hit the ground, bounced up, and revealed the form of a Bayleef in the white sparks the two girls knew so well. The Leaf Pokemon burst into battle stance, swinging her leaf and letting out ready cries of "Bay, bay!"

Immediately the boy flicked out a sphere, which also burst open upon impact, revealing the boys well-known Weepinbell, who hopped up and down but could not move.

"Pretty even match," mumbled Kiana.

"Bayleef, Razor Leaf!" started the girl, Jennara.

"Right, Weepinbell, counter with your Vine Whip! Knock the leaves away and then wrap around Bayleef and throw it!" yelled Misaki, a confident air in his voice.

Bayleef gave a happy call, throwing its head to make many smaller, razor-sharp leaves whip at a fast speed from the main leaf on her head. The leaves spun through the air, targeting Weepinbell.

With record speed the skillful Weepinbell unraveled long, thin vines with immediately began swiping at leaves as fast as they could move. Still, most of them got through the vine barrier and tore at the Weepinbell, who winced slightly.

Nevertheless, its attack was more effective. The thin vines wrapped around Baylee's middle, and swung the Grass Pokemon backwards, causing her to slam full force into her owners platform, causing it to tremble ominously as Bayleef slumped to the ground, bruised from the harsh impact.

"Bayleef! You can't give up this easily, SOLAR BEAM!" yelled Jennera, pointing determinedly at her opponents Weepinbell. Bayleef nodded with a "Bay bay!" and began to charge a huge green ball, but Jennera knew its full power would not be unleashed until next turn.

"Slam, Weepinbell!" the Pokemon hopped forward, immediately mustering all of its strength and slamming itself into its opponent. But just at that moment the solarbeam went off, sending both Pokemon flying.

Dust clouded the battlefield and Alexsis and Kiana leaned forward to closely inspect the outcome... but just as that moment the screen went black.

"AAAAARGH, WHAT HAPPENED!" yelled Kiana and Alexsis in unison. Kiana began storming and ranting before Alexsis quited her. "Shhh, look."

A girl, mostly shrouded in shadow, moved half of the way into view. Barely visible was dark purple hair, and most of her face was hidden. "Hello, young trainers. I cannot tell you from where or why I am sending this message, but I can tell you that you two must hurry. You are the chosen trainers. Go down to the end of your street and turn right into the woods. Bring a Pokemon with you into Riango Cavern. Once there, find the spiral of color that will bring you to us. Tap the center of the portal and hold on to the Pokemon you have chosen. We hope to see you here to aid us soon. Good day."

There was silence as the TV somehow turned off and Alexsis and Kiana stared at the screen, open-mouthed, looking shocked.

Then Kiana jumped up. "I dunno what this is all about, but I've never been one to turn away from adventure. What do you say, Alexsis?" Her voice shook, but she had never yet refused a challenge and wasn't about to start now.

Alex looked up at her with an odd look, then nodded. "Let's do it!"

They high-fived then turned to the shelves lining one wall and containing many Pokemon. Kiana's father kept them for himself and the girls to practise with. There were many different Pokemon. "I think I'm going to take Artemis." said Kiana, grabbing the Pokeball of an Eevee from the shelf. "Good. Then I will take Anubis, I work well with him." she removed the Growlithe's Pokeball from the self and they both attached them to the belt they used when having practice battles.

Quickly Kiana scribbled a note with a green gel pen, hoping her mother would understand:

Dear Mum,

Gone off to Riango Cavern. Be back sometime.. I have no idea when. Alexsis is coming with me. We have taken Artemis, Dad's Eevee, and Anubis, Dad's Growltihe, with us.

Love,

Kiana

"Let's go," said Kiana, and without further ado she stepped outside. Shivering slightly in the cool breeze, she walked briskly forward, Alexsis following behind her and shutting the door with a sharp snap.

Soon they had arrived at the woods in silence. They released Anubis and Artemis, who gave cheerful chirps of their name and received loving pats in return. Then they pushed their way through the forest to Riango Cavern.

They continued inside, and remembering the message, Kiana moved towards a series of circles at the end of the tunnel, engraved in the stone floor, each on sparkling a different color.

Gripping their Pokemon tightly, they both reached down and tapped the center, which glowed a bright red. They clenched their hand, shifting closer together and wondering what would happen once they reached their destination.

There was a flash and they were gone.

Author's Notes: Remember to review! I would love it if you did! chapter two is done, I'm just waiting for the people to put it up! Luv, Lilly.