Genesis Of A Creation
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon. Only the games. Sue and you'll find only a couple of NGE models and posters. Oh. And this comp.
Author's notes: I have asked Drakon about using the name, and since it has no apparent meaning, I've used it to name one of the pokemon. If there are any protests, please e-mail me and I'll change it. Anyway, enjoy the fic. And thanks to Optimus and DES for their support. And somehow, after finishing this chapter, I find that it was unsatisfactory... hope that you will enjoy it anyway. I'll do my best to work harder!
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"Giovanni," Ash greeted the leader of Team Rocket, causing him to turn around. He had made his way around successfully, but he couldn't say the same for those foolish enough to try to stop him. The only person who had not tried to stop him was the sectary outside the office."Ashton," the boss returned, smiling. "I see you've caused quite a stir in the compound," he added.
"Ash would be fine, and what disturbance have I caused?" Ash inquired, looking at Giovanni in the eye. "I only knew that I helped Team Rocket to be rid of worthless members," he informed the man sitting in the chair.
"I thank you for the assistance, but please consult me before doing things next time," Giovanni told Ash. "And for what reason have you come to find me?"
"I would like to inquire about my training schedule," he replied. "For me to be a worthy member of Team Rocket, I believe it would be, to both Team Rocket and my interest, to start as soon as possible."
"Very good, Ash," Giovanni smiled again, still half cloaked in the shadows. "Before you can start, what weapon would you like to specialise in?"
"Why would I need weapons?" Ash questioned.
"Not everybody supports Team Rocket, and the government is particularly strong against us. It would be best if you have some form of weapon to protect yourself should you be in... a difficult situation."
"I see. I shall decide when I have seen your arsenal, then," Ash told the boss. "Is there any other requirement?"
"There is something else... it's not a requirement but it would benefit you tremendously if you had pokemon. In fact, I have already decided on two I wish to give to you," Giovanni stood up. "Follow me," he ordered Ash who complied.
Giovanni pressed a button on his chair's armrest. A hidden wall on one of the walls slid open. Giovanni lead the way down as Ash followed. "This is our pokemon room," Giovanni told the young man behind him. "Not many people have been allowed here, but I can see that you are going to be a very special trainer."
"......" Ash did not answer as he looked around the room filled with balls of many kinds, each containing many types of pokemon. "So what is it that you wanted to give me?" he asked Giovanni who went over to a hidden compartment and opened it.
"These two pokemon are very special, as both of them cannot be found in the wild. Or anywhere else in the world, for that matter," he told Ash, passing the two black and white pokeballs to him.
After that task was done, he lead him to an open area beyond the room. "You may open them if you wish," Giovanni looked at Ash from the side of his vision.
"... go," Ash muttered, throwing the two objects into the center of the field.
The first orb opened, a white mass of light materializing. The light slowly faded and a dragon like creature stood in place. It did not resemble a Dragonite. Rather, it was like a dragon from medieval times. Instead of scales, it was covered with fur.
"That is Eidra, a very special and strong pokemon. I'm sure that it will do its utmost to serve you," Giovanni informed Ash, as the other pokemon appeared like the Drakon had.
The second pokemon opened its eyes to see the two humans. It looked like a pure white tiger with wings. One could easily have mistaken it for a griffin, if not for its colour and the fact that it had the head of a tiger instead of bird.
"This is a Halgre," Giovanni went on, looking towards the creature. "Like the former, it will serve you well, for it has been personally trained by the best Team Rocket trainers and myself."
"I see," Ash nodded. "Can you leave us alone? I would like to know my pokemon better," he turned to Giovanni who nodded in consent and left. After he heard the whirring sound which meant that Giovanni had really left, he turned his attention back to the two pokemon.
He looked at both of them, as they returned the look. For several moments, they simply stared at each other, sizing one another up.
Ash broke the silence. "I am Ash Ketchum," he announced to them. "I am your trainer as of today, and I would like both of your help to make me the best trainer," he added, kneeling on one knee, much to every party's surprise. Even himself.
Eidra spread its wings and bowed its head. I am Drakon, and I will serve you as I would to a father, it spoke to Ash mentally.
The Halgre bent its front legs, lowering its head. its mental voice as deep and sincere as Eidra's. it added, it eyes cast ground ward in respect of his new master.
Ash nodded and got up, as did his to charges. "If what Giovanni said was right, I will have to familiarize myself with you," Ash told them. "Can you two tell me about yourself? Like your types and attacks."
Both Eidra and Halgre nodded in affirmation. The next few hours were spent getting to know each other better.
Meanwhile, back in his office, Giovanni smirked. "Everything is going according to plan..." he spoke to himself in a low voice. Then, turning to look at the 'casualty report', his smile widened. "Ash was right. These members are not worthy enough to be in Team Rocket..."
"Giovanni," Ash greeted his boss, as he was now officially part of Team Rocket.
"How goes your training with your pokemon?" Giovanni inquired, as he led Ash out of the field back to the room Ash had entered earlier that morning.
"It went well," Ash told him, not revealing anything more. "If possible, I would like to visit the arsenal now," he changed the subject. "I have yet to find a weapon I would like to be able to use with specialty."
"Very well," Giovanni lead Ash through the compound. There were many rockets who had caught sight of Ash earlier that morning but did not challenge him, and they retreated fearfully, seeing him with the boss.
"We have a large array of weapons, from close range to distance weapons. However, you should best select a weapon which you feel would benefit you best," Giovanni advised.
"... and what weapon would you suggest?" Ash asked the older man, his fingers stuck into his pocket.
"My suggestion would be for you to learn to use a handgun and a sniper rifle," Giovanni voiced. "You would often be sent on dangerous missions which might require you to kill," Giovanni glanced at Ash out of the corner of his eye. "Do you think you can handle that?"
"It would be a simple matter once I have mastered the weapon," Ash replied flatly. "I aspire to be the best agent in Team Rocket and I would not let anything stand in my way," he went on, as his boss opened the door to the arsenal, before stepping aside to let Ash enter first.
He strode into the storehouse, covered from top to bottom with arms of all sorts. As Giovanni had promised, there were close combat weapons like swords, daggers, batons, and long ranged weapons like rocket launchers. However, Giovanni had not told Ash that there were many elemental weapons like flamethrowers, hydro cannons and even a weapon which used liquid nitrogen to freeze.
Slowly, as glanced through the stacks of weapons, looking for items which appealed to him. It did not take long for him to find a handgun which had been modified to be used as both a regular gun and a sniper weapon. However, he felt something drawing him towards the back of the store. After several more minutes of searching, he felt his eyes being drawn to a pair daggers.
He picked it up, examining them carefully. It had a side blade which, when held, would run over his knuckles. As he gripped the handle, its side blades gleamed, protecting his fingers. "... Impressive," he muttered, as he pocketed the weapon into his cloak.
"When will my training start," he returned to the door of the storehouse where Giovanni waited.
"It can start tomorrow. Most of your training will focus on self-defense, use of your weapons and gunnery," Giovanni outlined the schedule to Ash who nodded.
"Very well. I shall take my leave now," Ash told him and turned in the other direction where his room was.
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Author's notes: okay. Now that you've finished this chapter, do you think I can depend on you to help?
Firstly, how would you like Misty and Ash's relationship? E.g. Do you want them to already know each other before this section or do you want them to be strangers?
Secondly, would you like Misty to be a government agent, a gym leader or both?
Thirdly, if any of you have any ideas, please. Just tell me and I'll see if I can work on it. You'll get the credit for that, of course.
Finally, thanks for reading and pls. review! I need everyone's help!