This is the first part of a fanfic I wanted to work on since I rewatched Jirachi Wish Maker. There are people making fanfics about Max falling in love with Bonnie, as well as Max reuniting with Jirachi. So hey... why not combine the two? I hope you all enjoy this fanfic. It's gonna be a big one. Also, make sure to read Jirachi's Reawkening and Max and Bonnie's Introduction before reading this.
And lastly, I just want FourthWheelShipping to be relevant again like a few years ago. I'm hoping for this fanfic to re-spark interest in this ship again. Most of the Max X Bonnie fanfics we see are either short or indefinitely unfinished. And because of that, I'm gonna try to actually finish one of these. Anyways, enjoy.
The morning sun has risen up, starting a brand new day for new trainers/young couple Max from Hoenn and Bonnie from Kalos. After sending their farewells to their families, they went on their way to the Galar region, which took all night to get there by plane, but they were excited.
They woke up from a good night's rest, as the plane began to descend onto Galar.
Max: Morning, Bonnie.
Bonnie: Good morning, Max.
Max: We're almost at Galar. You ready for our journey?
Bonnie: You bet I am!
Max's Ralts and Bonnie's Dedenne were excited too. They had a huge journey ahead of them, and they aren't gonna give up on accomplishing their dreams.
The plane got on the ground a while later, then they picked up their things they brought and went outside, seeing the incredible view before them.
Max: Wow... Galar is an amazing-looking city.
Bonnie: It sure is. It's so breathtaking.
They both smiled, as they started walking around the city they arrived, Motostoke, and looking for where to get starters in this region.
???: Come on, everyone, you can all wait your turn.
The two were confused, then they looked towards where the voice came from, and they saw a large group of young trainers surrounding someone who goes by the name Sonia. She is the granddaughter of Professor Magnolia, and she came here to offer trainers who came to Motostoke to get started on their Galar journey their starter Pokémon.
Max: Whoa... who is she?
Bonnie: I don't know... but let's see.
After a long while of waiting, they were finally called over.
Sonia: Who might you two be?
Max: My name is Max. I come from the Hoenn region.
Bonnie: And I'm Bonnie, from the Kalos region.
Sonia: You two look... kinda familiar. Like you both are.. related to someone I watch on TV.
Max: Oh, I'm the son of the Petalburg gym leader, Norman.
Bonnie: And I'm the younger sister of the Lumiose gym leader, Clemont.
Sonia: *gasps a little* Oh... my gosh... Your gym leader relatives are so awesome! I'm so excited to meet people like you two!
Max and Bonnie felt a bit of embarrassment, chuckling hesitantly.
Max: My dad sure is awesome.
Bonnie: So does my brother, but I do get on his nerves quite a bit.
Sonia laughed a little at that.
Sonia: My name's Sonia. I'm the granddaughter of Professor Magnolia, who is the professor here at Galar. You might meet her sometime soon to teach you about amazing stuff you can do. For now...
She got out 3 Pokéballs.
Sonia: You two wanna see this region's starter Pokémon?
Max: Yes!
Bonnie: Absolutely!
Sonia: Come on out, you three!
She threw the 3 Pokéballs, letting them open and revealing the 3 Galarian starter Pokémon.
Sonia: Here's your three starters. The Grass type, Grookey, the Fire type, Scorbunny, and the Water type, Sobble.
Max: Wow! This is so cool!
Bonnie: They're pretty cute!
Sonia: Which one do you choose?
Max: Hmm... Well, I did want my sister to get a Treecko instead of a Torchic, or a Chespin instead of a Fennekin, so... Grookey it is.
Max picked up Grookey, who was smiling.
Sonia: And what about you, Bonnie?
Bonnie: Hmm...
She looked at both choices remaining, but then she started to eye Scorbunny and smiled.
Bonnie: I choose Scorbunny because it's so cute when it's having fun.
Scorbunny smiled and cheered for getting picked, leaving Sobble sitting and sighing.
Sonia: Don't worry. You'll get your shot soon, Sobble. I promise.
Sobble nodded, as she returned it into its Pokéball. She then handed Max and Bonnie the Pokéballs for Grookey and Scorbunny.
Max and Bonnie: Thanks, Sonia!
Sonia: No problem. And I also have something to give you both.
Sonia grabbed a Rotom Phone out of a box filled with them.
Sonia: This... is a Rotom Phone. A phone that runs off the energy of a Rotom.
The Rotom Phone started to float and smile.
Max: Whoa! It's alive?!
He started to shock Max, not wanting to be called an it.
Bonnie: Max!
Max: Ohhhhhh... *falls over*
Rotom Phone: Don't refer to me as "it".
Bonnie: You can talk?!
Max: H-he can talk...?
Rotom Phone: That's right.
Bonnie: Alright then, what's the big idea shocking Max like that just because he called you... an it?!
Rotom Phone: Sorry, I easily get offended. But anyways... I am a Rotom inserted into a fully-powered phone, with built-in Pokédex, navigation system, and more!
Max: That's awesome...!
Bonnie: Mmhmm!
Rotom Phone: I can even translate what different Pokémon are saying, and I can easily scan the Pokémon to tell you what it is.
Max: Even cooler!
Sonia: This Rotom Phone will help you with navigation and finding out new Pokémon, and trainers are given these in Galar. One disadvantage is that he doesn't have enough storage to pack in the National Pokédex.
Bonnie: That kinda stinks... but at least everything else makes up for it.
Max: Welcome to the group, Rotom.
Rotom Phone: Thank you. I'm glad to be of assistance.
Sonia: Also, you two are gonna need these.
She gave Max and Bonnie 4 Pokéballs each just in case.
Max and Bonnie: Thanks!
Sonia: Don't mention it. Good luck on your Pokémon journey, you two. The first stadium is located in Turffield. Rotom will lead the way.
Max and Bonnie: Stadium?
Rotom Phone: I'll explain on the way.
Sonia: Good luck to the both of you!
Max: Thanks, Sonia!
Bonnie: Bye!
Before they could head out, they went to the nearest Pokémon Center, which had a Pokémart inside. They bought a few potions, berries, Pokémon food, and different kinds of heals.
Bonnie: You sure are helpful, Max.
Max: Thanks, Bonnie.
They paid for the stuff and started making their way to Motostoke's exit... but they're being watched by Team Rocket, who just recently crashed here after being blasted off by Pikachu.
Meowth: Hey... those are the littlest twerps!
James: Really?
Jessie: Perfect. Those two are the weakest we've seen, so that'll make stealing their Pokémon much easier!
James: But Jessie... do you remember that twerp's Ralts blasting you off?
(flashback)
Max, alongside Ash, May, Brock, and Nurse Joy, walked out of the Pokémon Center, holding Ralts.
Max: Are you guys there? Gardevoir! Kirlia! Your Ralts is all better now! It's ready to go home with you again! Hey, Gardevoir! Kirlia!
Jessie and Meowth came out disguised as Gardevoir and Kirlia, not fooling Max and the others, while James was hiding in the bushes.
Meowth: Kirlia!
Jessie: Gardevoir!
James: Come on. Stay on your toes. You can do this.
They were doing a poor job of staying in character to try to steal Ralts.
Ash: Team Rocket'll never learn, do they.
May: Do they really expect us to believe this?
Pikachu: Pikachu.
Max's glasses suddenly glowed white, showing he's had enough.
Max: Gardevoir. Kirlia. I know you dearly love your Ralts.
Jessie and Meowth: Mmhmm!
Max: Then I'm sure you never wanted to fall in the hands of Team Rocket!
Jessie and Meowth: AAHHH!!
Max: Come on, Ralts! Blast them with Psychic!
Ralts jumped off of Max's shoulders and unleashed a powerful Psychic attack on them, blasting them off.
Jessie and Meowth: No fair! Why isn't James blasting off?!
They disappeared into the sky, which startled James.
James: Yikes!
Before he could get away, he was quickly stopped by the real Gardevoir and Kirlia.
Kirlia: Kirlia!
Gardevoir: Voir.
They used their Psychic attack, blasting James off too.
James: Don't worry, guys! Right behind you!
He disappeared into the sky, following his partners.
(end of flashback)
Jessie: Don't be scared, James. That was years ago. We've improved after that.
Meowth: Yeah. Stealing those two little twerps' Pokémon will be like taking candy from babies!
James: Yeah, especially that Ralts.
Meowth: It'll be something to protect the boss when he's in danger!
Jessie: And you know what that means?
Team Rocket: Respect! Raises! And a big fat promotion!
Wobbuffet: Wooooooobbuffet!
Back with Max and Bonnie, they exited Motostoke and started making their way to Turffield.
Bonnie: You can show us the directions to Turffield, Rotom?
Rotom Phone: Yep. Just give me a couple seconds.
The phone started tracking Turffield's location.
Rotom Phone: Turffield. A town nestled within the nurturing bowl of our many terraced farming fields. It'll take just a little more than a few hours to get there.
Bonnie: Got it.
Max: I feel so great. I'm finally on a journey!
Bonnie: Me too. We always felt like the little kid of our groups when travelling with Ash, but now, it's our turn to shine!
Max looked at Rotom floating near him, reminding him of an old friend he misses dearly.
Rotom Phone: What seems to be the matter, Max?
Max: Oh... well, you kinda remind me of... an old friend I had.
Rotom Phone: So you had a Rotom before?
Max: No, it's... just the way you're floating that reminds me of someone.
Bonnie: Is it Jirachi? You did tell me about him before.
Max: That's right. I know it's only a matter of a thousand years until he comes back, but I will never forget the week I spent with him. He's very fascinating and cool, and very playful too, and I miss being around him... but I know he'll never forget me during his rest.
Bonnie: He sure sounds like an awesome Pokémon. I would love to be around him. It'll be a lot of fun.
Max: Yeah... but that seems impossible. Jirachi can't just reawaken from his needed slumber, come right to me, and say-
???: I'm back, Max!
It was Jirachi! He was heading towards Max at top speed, startling him. He screamed until Jirachi flew straight into his face hard, knocking him out. Bonnie and Rotom gasped at what they're seeing.
Jirachi: Oh! Sorry, Max!
Bonnie: Oh... my... god... Are you...
Jirachi: Yes... and who are you?
Bonnie: M-my name is Bonnie. I'm Max's girlfriend.
Jirachi: Girlfriend?
Rotom Phone: And I'm a Rotom inserted into a phone, here to guide Max and Bonnie on their journey.
Jirachi: Journey? How much did I miss?
Bonnie: Only a... few years...
Max slowly woke back up.
Bonnie: Thank goodness... you okay, Max?
Max's eyes widened and jaw dropped just as he saw Jirachi.
Jirachi: That's right, Max... I'm back.
Max still had a shocked expression, later turning into one of excited happiness. His mythical friend has returned... and while he didn't want to think of what Jirachi leaving caused... what will he do next?
And that's the end of the first chapter. This story will get bigger and better throughout the chapters. I hope this chapter, along with this entire story and the others I made bring FourthWheelShipping back into the spotlight. Anyways, I'll see you in the next chapter.
