Naruto X Pokémon Cross-over

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Naruto or Pokemon

Summary: Death and Rebirth... Naruto Uzumaki, age thirteen, died by the hands of the one he once called 'Brother', Sasuke Uchiha. Upon his death however, two gods - Kami and Arceus - had other plans for the Child of Prophecy. Now reborn in the World of Pokemon, how will his new chance at life change with the Vulpix, Kurama, by his side? Read and Find out!

Pairings: NarutoXUndecided (?)


Naruto: "The Aura Shinobi"

Chapter 2

"Pokémon, I Choose You!"

O-O-O

Last Time on Naruto: "The Aura Shinobi"

"Okay!" he shouted back. Turning around, he walked out the door and into the streets of Pallet Town. "Watch out world, we're coming!" Naruto couldn't keep the smile off his face; Kurama by his side as they enjoyed the fresh air. Both heading straight for Professor Oak's Lab, and the start of their journey into the wide world of Pokémon.

O-O-O

Location – Pallet Town, Professor Samuel Oak's Research Lab

Naruto and Kurama stood before a large building, which rested upon a hill that overlooked Pallet Town. With a large white windmill by its side, it was known throughout Kanto as the "home" of the famous Professor Samuel Oak. Fingering a gem necklace around his neck, a blue-ish gemstone that had one time belonged to his grandmother from his mother's side, Naruto reached out and knocked on the door to the building. Nobody answered. Knocking again…

"I heard you the first time, give me a second!" A voice yelled out somewhere deep inside. [Crash...!] "Darn it, not again!" [Crash...! Crash...!] "Confound it all!" Naruto and Kurama sweat-dropped as they listened to the noise inside, but didn't have to wait long before the door opened, revealing the man that was Professor Samuel Oak in person, "Yes how can I-oh! Naruto my boy; and Kurama too, up and early I see. How can I help you two today?" Oak asked with a smile.

Naruto and Kurama's sweat-drop only grew hearing that. "Um, Old man, I came to register…" Oak nodded, but still didn't connect the dots as of yet. "I start my journey today. Ringing any bells?" He asked, the notion finally connecting in the Professor's mind; if his eyes widening was any indication.

"Oh! Yes, yes, of course, that's today? Wow, time sure flies by." Stepping aside, he motioned for the two to come in, "Come in, come in, forgive me, my mind was a million miles away." Turning around, he walked back into his Research Lab.

Naruto followed in from behind, taking a look around, seeing the mountain of papers and equipment stacking on desks and corners. Some even ontop of the machinery Oak used in his research.

"Forgive the mess, I've been busy as of late, and my research has piled on quite considerably in my absence in the last week." The Professor said embarrassingly, admitting that he does tend to let his work escape him at times.

Naruto's interest perked at the topic, "How is your research coming along, Old Man?" he asked. He had been around Oak's Lab since he was six; so he was bound to have picked up a few things here and there, and has gained an interest in Professor Oak's Research regarding "Relationships between Pokémon and Humans".

"Splendid actually," Oak exclaimed happily, "I just received some interesting information from a colleague of mine in the Johto Region, has helped wonders on my end of the field, and I was able to exchange some data I had that interested him. So we all helped each other out in the end." Turning a corner in the crowded hallways, the trio entered what Oak dubbed as his Research Room.

Entering the room, the Professor turned and found Naruto looking over all his machinery and work, Kurama had at some point made his way onto the boy's shoulder and was gazing along with him. He coughed loudly, getting their attention. "Now, you came today to register for your Trainer's License and begin in your journey, correct?" Oak asked. Seeing Naruto smile and nod, he went to one of his desks. Rummaging through the draws, "Let's see, where is-ah huh! Here we are." In his hands were five small red and white orbs – Poké Balls – and a small red hand-held device.

The Pokémon Hand-held Electronic Illustrated Encyclopaedia – or Pokédex as they were called – was red and rectangular in shape, having a single blue orb-like lens at the bottom left hand corner of the device. The cover of it looked to be able to flip open, and to the right side of the device, was a small section that ruined the rectangular look, but seemed to have on it one of those movement control panels. (A/N – Generation I Pokédex from Fire Red and Leaf Green)

Oak came up to Naruto, handing the device and the five shrunken Poké Balls to him, "Let me be the first to congratulate you on becoming a Pokémon Trainer." The elder Oak proudly said, stepping back as Naruto put the Poké Balls inside his jacket, while flipping the Pokédex open.

[Greetings, I am Dexter 2.0, a Pokédex programmed by Professor Samuel Oak for Pokémon Trainer Naruto Ketchum of the town of Pallet. My function is to provide Naruto with information and advice regarding Pokémon and their training. If lost or stolen I cannot be replaced.]

Naruto smiled as the slightly feminine electronic voice of the 'Dex' program introduced itself. He turned the device towards Kurama; the Vulpix had not even moved an inch from his shoulder yet as he lay there comfortably. He scanned…

[Ding]… [Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. At the time of birth, it is born with a single white tail. As it grows and develops, the single tail gains colour and split into six. When it evolves, it is said that the Vulpix's tails burn as if they were on fire.]

"Huh…" Closing the Pokédex after it had ended its explanation; he pocketed the device into a free spot inside his jacket. Turning to Kurama with a raised brow, he gave him a rather calculating look, "Somehow I just can't see you having a single tail. Let alone a white one for that matter."

"I take it you want Kurama as your partner?" Oak asked, having watched the two silently.

Naruto nodded, "Yep, Kurama's my first partner, and I want to start this journey with him. Hope that's alright Old Man."

The Professor just laughed, "I had a feeling that'd be the case." Moving up to Naruto and Kurama, he brought his right hand forward, revealing another Poké Ball. It was the same as the others, only with the addition of a small circular [Flame/Fire] sticker with an even smaller white [K] inside the flame; on the red top half of the Poké Ball. "That is why I got you this one, especially for Kurama." Handing the Poké Ball to Naruto, he patted the boy on the shoulder, "Congratulations my boy, a fully licensed trainer, already a strong partner by your side, and no more studies, huh?" he joked.

The blonde groaned at the mention of studies. "Thanks Old Man, but never mention the dreaded 'S' word again to me. It was tough enough on my own, but I also had to make Ash study; that alone was just plain murder!" He shuddered lightly, remembering those particular times.

Oak gave a good laugh at that. "Yes, I'd imagine that. Where is that brother of yours by the way? I would have expected Ash to come along with you." He had a hunch, but wanted to be sure.

Naruto checked the time on a nearby wall, 'Nine-thirty, still pretty early.' Kneeling, he expanded the Poké Ball Oak gave him for Kurama, and tapped the fox on the head. Watching as his friend and partner; who was grinning up at him, turned into red energy and get sucked in. No shaking, with an immediate [Ding!] indicating a successful capture. Naruto smiled softly as he held the Poké Ball in his hand, 'Thanks Kurama, I won't disappoint you.'

Standing up, he stretched his back. "He would have, if the squirt woke up same time as me. Mom and I decided it would teach him a good lesson to wake up when it's needed, if he is unable to get the partner he wanted to. Oh…" Turning to Professor Oak, "He wanted to pick Bulbasaur by the way."

"Bulbasaur, nice choice; they're very protective over their trainers." The Professor stated, getting a snort from Naruto. He raised a brow in question, "Was there something funny with what I said?"

Waving his hand, "No, nothing serious. Just, when Ash said he was going to get Bulbasaur, I said the exact same thing." He tapped the side of his head, "I remembered it from that book you gave us some time ago."

Oak looked pleasantly surprised, "You remembered it from one of my books that I gave you?" he smiled, "Well, I'm glad to have helped. It was no surprise considering the high score you received on your License Test. Albeit, it was not as high as Gary's, but considering I'm his grandfather, some of my genes must have passed down." Scratching his cheek sheepishly, "But still, you were only less than five percent below Gary, that alone was shocking and surprising."

Naruto rubbed the back of his head, "Ah, thanks Old Man." Before their conversation could continue, a knocking sound interrupted them. The pair simultaneously turned in the same direction the noise came from. "Seems some more trainers decided to arrive," Turning back to the Professor, Naruto nodded his head, "I'll just step on out to the Ranch and spend some time there to wait for Ash to make his appearance. Catch you later, Old Man." He waved as he started leaving.

"Take care, my boy." Oak replied, watching as Naruto left the room. Making his way out of the room, he went to greet the newly licensed trainers waiting for him. Shaking his head, he couldn't help but think, 'That boy, he's something else I tell you. Great things will come of him. I can just tell…'

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Location – Pallet Town, Oak's Pokémon Ranch

Stepping out in the backyard of Professor Oak's Lab, Naruto found himself back where he was the day before. Taking out Kurama's ball, he pressed its button; expanding before opening, and released a white light from within. The light stream left the ball and struck the ground, collecting on itself and reforming back into Kurama.

Kurama gave a shiver before shaking his body, as if to dry him-self off. Just by the fact he acted this way, gave Naruto a clear idea of how his partner reacted to being inside the Poké Ball.

Pocketing the ball away, Naruto knelt down to rub the grooming fox's head. "So, how was being put into a Poké Ball for the first time?" He asked. Kurama gave his trainer a deadpanned look. Chuckling nervously at the face Kurama was making, Naruto raised his hands in defeat, "Point taken. Want to stay out then unless it's an emergency?" He offered as a compromise.

Kurama looked to think it over, before he gave a hesitative nod of agreement.

Sighing quietly, Naruto stood up to move about the Ranch, 'I guess not every Pokémon likes being inside those Poké Balls.' He stopped and leaned on a wooden fence, just enjoying the day and the scenic view.

He found him-self watching two Pokémon fighting each other. They were both of the same species; Nidoking, the Drill Pokémon, and final evolved form of Nidoran , the Poison Pin Pokémon. There was also another Pokémon watching the pair from the sidelines. This Pokémon was Nidoqueen, the Drill Pokémon, and the final evolved form of Nidoran , the Poison Pin Pokémon. Both were part of the same family, but also being different when gender was concerned.

The two purple-muscled behemoths were fighting against one another, while the light-blue female sat watching. If Naruto had to guess, the Nidokings were trying to win the attention and heart of the Nidoqueen. Obviously this was a form of ritual, where the winner gets the girl; as it were.

"The mechanic wonders of the Pokémon World. Right, Kurama?" Naruto asked his partner, who had made his way to where Naruto was standing, watching the same scene as his trainer.

Kurama just snorted at what Naruto said, getting the blonde to nod slowly, as if understanding him, while never taking his eyes off the two wrestling behemoths.

"If you say so, buddy. I still find it funny and strange that they fight to get the attention of the girl they like." Trainer and partner both tilted their heads, their eyes moving with the two Nidokings, "But I guess humanity does the same thing, don't we?"

"Vul-pix," Kurama replied nodding, even with the language barrier between them.

Trainer and Pokémon winced as one of the Nidoking got the other with a devastating Mega Punch, yet they still stood strong. The two continued watching the Nidokings fighting it out, letting the time pass as they waited for the moment Ash would make his appearance.

"He's going to be really late isn't he…?" Naruto questioned after a while. Kurama answered with a nod. The two hanged their heads with a sigh.

O-O-O -Break- O-O-O

Time-skip

"So this is where you two were hiding." The unmistakable voice of Delia greeted their ears. Dressed in her casual wear, she had two overstuffed backpacks slung over her shoulders; a testament to her strength, and the mystery that was Delia Ketchum. Something Naruto has yet to understand.

Naruto glanced behind to see his mother, not stopping what he was doing as he freed one hand to wave at her, "Oh, hey mom. Ash awake already?" He was busy disinfecting and bandaging up a bruised, scratched, and slightly bleeding – from said scratches – Nidoking.

Delia had no clue how to react when seeing something like that, or with how the Nidoking looked.

The large, purple behemoth was just sitting on the ground dejectedly, letting the boy tend to his wounds. He wasn't even flinching when Naruto dabbed the scratches and wounds.

Delia just raised a brow at the sight of the Nidoking; the Pokémon looked like he got put through the ten rounds of a Poké-Ring match, and lost badly. "Am I missing something here…?" She hesitatively asked, moving slowly around the sulking Pokémon and towards her son.

"Huh…? Oh this, don't worry, the usual…" Grunting as he secured a bandaged tightly around the Pokémon's muscled arm. "A fight between males to get the attention of the female; this guy put up one heck of a fight, even stood against a Mega Punch. But in the end, the other one won and took the girl. Since then, this guy's been sulking." Patting the behemoth's shoulder, "But don't let that girl keep you down. There's plenty of Queenies out there for you to win over. Just train hard to win and you'll get a girl one day."

The Nidoking just grunted before standing up and making his leave.

Kurama growled before shouting; not liking how the Nidoking didn't even thank Naruto.

Naruto patted Kurama on the head, "Calm down Kurama. Leave him be." Turning to his mother, "So, soap opera aside. Ash woke up finally, huh?" Delia nodded, "About bloody time…"

"Naruto, language…!" Delia scolded playfully, a knowing smirk as she knew he picked up more from her mother other than just her hair colour.

"Sorry, sorry…" Naruto stood up before dusting his hands clean. "So what partner did he get? I know by now Bulbasaur must be gone, since they're pretty popular." Walking along with his mother; his own backpack over his shoulder, the two made their way around the Lab to the front yard; Kurama trotting behind them, listening in for personal interest.

Delia just shrugged, "I don't know. I just got here now, and Ashy is still inside with Sammy. Gary had left already though." Getting Naruto's questioning attention, "You didn't know he was here before did you?" She deadpanned him, only to receive a shake of his head as an answer. She sighed, "I see, well anyways, from what I've heard, he'd chosen Squirtle."

"A Squirtle, huh…" Naruto mussed, his mind wondering on the mystery that is Gary Oak. That boy, grandson of Professor Samuel Oak or not, was always too egotistical for his own good, but was damn clever when it mattered. So why choose Squirtle? It couldn't just be because of Kurama, could it?

Kurama, having heard about Gary's choice, was mentally noting it down as a Type Advantage over him. For years, Gary, Ash, and Naruto were always competing with one another, though the later not by his own choice. The fact they were now trainers, meant they'll eventually battle one another. And Kurama was already at a disadvantage being a Fire Type, while Squirtle was a Water Type.

Delia looked behind at the trotting fox following them. Looking at her son as she nodded in Kurama's direction, "You asked Sammy to make Kurama your partner, any problems with it?" Her answer was for Naruto to take out Kurama's Poké Ball. She blinked when she saw the [Flame/Fire] sticker. "Isn't that just lovely?" She smiled, "Gives some good ideas on categorising your team as well; you know, in case you're interested that is. Helps with remembering which is which when you have too many, or if; but pray it doesn't happen, they get lost or stolen."

"I have thought about it," he admitted, pocketing the ball away, "Kurama though doesn't like it."

The ever present Vulpix gave a flamed snort, and nod, of agreement. He really didn't like them.

As the group of three entered the front yard, Naruto raised a brow at seeing some people standing there. Friends of the Ketchum family from what he could see. Looking at his mother questioningly, he motioned at the crowd of people waiting by the front gates.

Delia chuckled nervously, scratching her cheek. "Oh well, you see, I…" She sighed in defeat, "Oh forget it, no use excusing this. I wanted a small farewell for your leave, so I gathered some of our friends together for it."

"I see…" Naruto trailed off, looking back at the crowd. By now a few had spotted them and waved at the pair. Waving back slowly, though nervously, he looked back at his mother's grinning face, "You just enjoy embarrassing us, don't you?" He questioned her, but already knew the answer.

Delia shrugged with a lopsided grin on her face. "It's part of the Mother's Job Description." She joked, making her way towards the group, leaving behind her quiet son and his partner.

Naruto just stared as his mother talked with the group of people by the gates, all waiting for Ash to make his appearance. He looked down at Kurama, "Part of the job description she says." Shaking his head, he sighed before making his way down. "Mothers are so troublesome…" He froze suddenly, a shiver running down his spine, "I think I just said something that's been used repeatedly by someone else. Strange…"

Kurama busted out laughing; as only a Vulpix could, knowing full well what and who he meant, and very soon, so will Naruto too.

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"Oh my Ashy is growing up!" Delia gushed out, hugging her youngest son tightly against her. Having stepped out to the front yard after his meeting with Professor Oak, Ash quickly found himself within the arms of his overly-affectionate mother. This would have been a normal between mother and son, but Naruto noticed something different; someone added to the picture.

Ash was wearing rubber gloves. The reason for that was most likely the grumpy looking Pokémon by his feet. The Pokémon was a Pikachu, the Electric Mouse Pokémon; and given that there was no curved bump on its tail, revealed the Pikachu to being male.

'When and where did the Old Man get a Pikachu?' Naruto watched silently as Ash introduced his partner. He quickly noticed the little Pokémon's electrical cheek sparking, and the annoyed face it was making. Taking a step back, 'A very temperamental Pikachu at that…' he sweatdropped.

"Aren't you just the cutest little guy?" Delia cooed as she bent down to pick the little Pokémon up.

"W-Wait, Mom…!" Naruto and Ash were too late. Delia had picked up the Pikachu, and to retaliate at being hand-handled, the Pikachu let loose his electrical power; shocking Delia, Ash, Naruto, and everyone else that had come to wish the two brothers farewell.

Hopping down from the crisped woman, Pikachu watched with glee as all the humans around him collapsed to the ground, some still sparking some electricity. Showing that they were paralysed; a status effect that sometimes happens when getting shocked by an Electric Pokémon.

Laughing in his own Pika-way, Pikachu fell back as he pointed at the smoking humans. He would have continued too, if his tail hadn't suddenly been set on fire. Jumping in panic, he started bashing his tail against the ground to put it out. Crying at seeing his burned, smoking tail end, he hugged it closely to him as he turned a glare towards the Pokémon that had done it.

Kurama snorted at the Pikachu's glare. Sitting down, he began grooming himself from the electric treatment he was put through, "That was for my fur, rodent…"

Pikachu shook his small yellow fist at the smirking Vulpix, "Rodent! Say that again, I dare you!" His cheek-sacs sparking lightly, showcasing the anger Pikachu was portraying towards Kurama.

Giving a mock gasp and feign look of surprise, Kurama looked at the Pikachu with amusement. "Oh my, so the rodent has some bite, does he?" He taunted, further angering the Pikachu.

Pikachu's electric cheeks started sparking more at the fox in front of him, while Kurama's mouth started lighting up as fire began building up within his throat; though Kurama did have a sadistic grin on his muzzle, liking the prospect of battling already. By now everyone was up and standing again, and were just watching the two Pokémon arguing with one another.

Nobody understood what they were saying, but the ending was clear as day.

Sitting against the fence, Naruto turned to his brother with a deadpanned look, "You just had to get a temperamental electric Pokémon for a starter, didn't you?" Ash, sitting by his brother, could only chuckle sheepishly as he scratched his head. Naruto shook his head, "Unbelievable, even more so that the Old Man even had a Pikachu to begin with!"

Delia, having dusted her clothes off and fixed her hair back from the frizzed up form it was before, could only sigh loudly at seeing this, "Great, you're just like your grandfather, right down to the choice of partner personality." She chuckled lightly as she patted her youngest son's head, "In that case, I got one piece of advice for you Ashy…"

Ash looked up at his mother questioningly, but mostly afraid of even knowing, "And that is?"

Delia just smiled sweetly, "Be sure to change your underwear every day, okay?"

Ash's face went instant red, "Mom!" He shouted embarrassed, covering his face with his hands as everyone laughed at the irony, but truth, behind that message.

Turning to her still laughing eldest son, "As for you, be sure to eat plenty of healthy food, not always those instant noodles you devour like a Snorlax if you had the chance." Delia said with seriousness and a hint of exasperation.

Naruto went silent, looking at his mother like she had just kicked a puppy Growlithe, "You're kidding, right? I can't cook to save my life besides those!" He almost yelled in panic. Now everyone's laughter directed itself to Naruto's expense.

As everyone continued on with their talks and farewells for the two brothers, two temporarily forgotten Pokémon sat/stood by and watched it all. Neither near the other; and constantly sending each other glares in the forms of glances.

Pikachu looked, though with a mild glare at not having forgotten what happened to his tail, towards Kurama. "That blonde-haired human, he yours…?" He thumbed – clawed – towards Naruto.

Kurama gave the little electric Pokémon a glare and growl in return, "He's name's Naruto, rodent!"

Pikachu just waved the fox off, "Whatever, they're all the same, only difference being their fur and scent. Besides those, they're all power-grubbing, short-minded, violent creatures."

Shaking his head, "Not Naruto…" Kurama replied softly, gaining Pikachu's attention. Without paying the Pikachu anymore attention, Kurama turned to look at Naruto, his gaze looking somewhat distant. It was almost as if Kurama was remembering something long passed.

Seeing Kurama stare at the blonde, while also looking to be lost within his memories, Pikachu too looked at the human trainer of the fox Pokémon. He Just couldn't understand why a Pokémon would even defend a human like the Vulpix had, or as fiercely either. His gaze then turned towards his own human trainer, who smelt – when he was being handled before – like the other, probably related.

The more Pikachu thought about the humans – Naruto and Ash – the more he began to wonder. If the blonde had somehow earned the respect of a Mon – Pokémon – did that mean not all humans; as he thought, were bad? And if so, perhaps his trainer was the same…

… Seeming to catch him-self before that thought developed, Pikachu gave a snort and shake of his head in disgust at the sheer idea of it.

Sitting quietly, Kurama had kept an eye on Pikachu. Watching as the mouse Pokémon seemed to be having a conflict with him-self, and knowing what that conflict was about. 'You'll learn soon enough,' Kurama thought to him-self, before he looked back at Naruto with a small smile, 'We're not the only ones that live in this world. You'll see what I see, and I am positive Ash will be the one to show you.'

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Location – Kanto Region, Route 1

Time-skip

Having said their farewells, plus a struggle in escaping from a tearful mother who changed her mind about letting them go, Naruto and Ash made their way out of Pallet Town, and into the wide world beyond their small settlement. Kurama and Pikachu behind them, though Pikachu not by choice. If the little electric mouse being pulled by Ash and a length of electric-proof wire, was proof enough.

Naruto looked behind, seeing Ash's partner getting dragged while his own partner was snickering at the mouse Pokémon's misfortune. 'Stubborn little thing ain't he?' He couldn't help but be slightly disappointed in both Pikachu and his brother. Reaching out, he grabbed Ash's shoulder.

Stopping at the touch, Ash turned to his brother, "Something wrong?"

His only answer was for Naruto to look at him, then nodding behind them. Turning, he was greeted with the sight of Pikachu attempting to bite through the wire that restrained him. Looking back at his brother, he flinched when he saw that Naruto hadn't changed his expression. He relented. Bending down, Ash undid the wires and removed the rubber gloves from his hands.

Ash looked down at his now free Pokémon. "Look, maybe we got off on the wrong foot here. I won't keep you tied up, but can you at least get along with me, or give me a chance to prove to you I mean well?" He held out his hand, and offered, hoping Pikachu would accept it.

Pikachu looked at the hand before scoffing and looking away. With a sprint, the small yellow rodent made his way up a nearby tree and sat comfortably on a high branch.

Ash's eye twitched as he stared at his clearly disobedient, thick-headed, mischievous, and stuck-up Pokémon he had even come across, let along partnered up with. Getting frustrated, he let his inner-thoughts be heard.

"WHAT IS UP WITH YOU!" He yelled, momentarily stunning Naruto and Kurama, as neither one ever seen Ash get angry. Well, if you don't count Gary, but other than him, Ash never got angry at anyone else. "I mean well, I really do! But you won't even give me a chance at all!" Ash continued yelling, his Pikachu watching him vent out. "It's almost like you hate me, but we never even met each other until just a few hours ago! Why do you hate me so?"

'Not just you, I don't like any humans at all…' Pikachu thought annoyed, his sensitive ears slightly ringing from Ash's yelling.

Pikachu's gaze quickly glanced towards the other human, Naruto, but was a bit surprised to see the blonde looking at his blood-brother (A/N – "Blood" as in "Family") in disappointment. But that look was soon directed towards him. Pikachu was quiet for a while, but gave another scoff before turning around and lying on the branch. It wasn't because he was bothered by that look, not at all.

Naruto sighed, seeing that the electric Pokémon really was a stubborn one. He looked down to his partner, and was happy to see that Kurama shared his opinion as well. Looking back towards Ash, he stopped him before the black haired boy went on another rant, "How about we take a small break squirt? Maybe some 'R' and 'R' will do us some good, ne?"

Ash was about to open his mouth, but closed it immediately. If there was one thing he learned over the years, was that when his brother made a suggestion, it was usually in his own best interests to take the advice. Besides, they had been walking for some time. Some rest might be good.

Letting out a tired sigh, Ash nodded in defeat, "Some rest might be good." Making his way towards the tree Pikachu was occupying, he unhooked his backpack and collapsed onto the ground with his back on the trunk. Only now did he realise how exhausted he was.

Naruto and Kurama shared a look. An idea coming to mind, Naruto turned to his brother, "While you take a rest, I'm gonna go and see if I can find any Pokémon to practice battling with, maybe find one to catch. Why not take this time to try and understand Pikachu better, Ash?" He suggested, and Ash looked a bit interested in that idea. Seeing his brother hooked and lined, it was time to take his leave, "Come on, Kurama. Let's see if we can't find another partner." He walked off, Kurama by his feet.

Now alone, Ash looked up to Pikachu, and Pikachu looked down at Ash. Their eyes locked with one another. Pikachu scoffed once more and turned away, while Ash sighed and banged the back of his head against the trunk.

'Damn you bro, you tricked me, I just know it!' Looking around, his eyes landed on a silhouetted form of a Pokémon commonly seen all over Kanto, '… is that a Pidgey?' A glint of something appeared in his eyes, while a smile broadened on his face.

O-O-O -Break- O-O-O

Time-skip

Watching as another opponent he had Kurama battle scurry away, Naruto pouted at the lack of fighting spirit there was in the Pokémon he had come across so far. The only ones they had even encountered in the fields were the small, rodent Pokémon known as Rattata, the Mouse Pokémon.

Naruto's gazed towards an equally annoyed Kurama, "We're not having any luck, are we?" He asked; only to receive a deadpanned stare from the fox. "Yeah, guess you're right," He grumbled, "There's got to be a Pokémon nearby that loves to battle. If only we had a sign."

Kurama's ears perked up as he heard something. Listening closely, he was positive it sounded like flapping wings. But there was too many of them going at it at once to be a mere coincidence. Then, just underneath the sounds of wings, he could make out someone yelling. Someone like…

By now, Naruto was hearing the sounds of wings as well, but before either could question it, a small yellow blur shot passed them, followed closely by a black and blue blur. Blinking, Naruto looked to see that it was Pikachu and Ash that had just literally blurred right passed them, "What the heck was that about?"

Feeling a frantic tucking on one of his pant legs, he looked down. Kurama was panicking, nodding and pointing with his muzzle back to where Pikachu and Ash had come running from.

Looking up, Naruto's face paled to sheer white. "HOLY CRAP…!" Not wasting a moment, he picked up Kurama, and bolted right after the duo he knew were responsible for this mess.

Right behind him was what could only be described as a literal army of Spearows. The sheer number of them was astonishing, and Naruto could only guess at this point what exactly Ash did to tick them off.

'God damnit…! I swear Ash Ketchum! You're going to kill me one of these days! When I get my hands on you, I'm going to kill you!' He vowed in his mind, never breaking speed as he attempted to outrun the incoming doom.

The screeching calls of the flock rang in each of their ears, as each Spearow was calling out for their blood. Spearows were known to be dangerously territorial, this just proved that fact.

As he was being held by his trainer in their mad-dash to survive, Kurama could only sweat-drop as his eye twitched. 'We only stepped away from that town for less than two hours, and we're already in a life and death situation…' A mad grin suddenly made its way to his muzzle, 'It's just like the good ol' days! We're back, haha! Thank you Kami-sama and Arceus-sama!"


Officially trainers of Pallet Town, Naruto and Ash Ketchum, along with their partners Kurama the Vulpix and the stubborn Electric Mouse Pikachu, have taken their first steps into the world. And not even a day later, their running for their lives! How will they survive? And if this happened on their first day, just what will the future hold for the two brothers in their journey?

Find out Next Time in Naruto: 'The Aura Shinobi' – "Thunder and Lightning, Pikachu!"


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Pokemon Information (Chapter)

Pokemon Name: Nidoking

Pokemon Species: Drill Pokemon

Type: Poison/Ground

Abilities: Poison Point or Rivalry

Hidden Abilities: Sheer Force

Dex Info: The final evolved form of Nidoran(M). Nidokings has a rock-hard hide that is worn like armor, and have a long horn on the top of their heads that is sharp and highly venomous. Their thick tail packs enormously destructive power, able to topple a metal transmission tower. Once they go on a rampage, there is no stopping them.

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Pokemon Name: Nidoqueen

Pokemon Species: Drill Pokemon

Type: Poison/Ground

Abilities: Poison Point or Rivalry

Hidden Abilities: Sheer Force

Dex Info: The final evolved form of Nidoran(F). Nidoqueens' are covered with needle-like scales, which stands up when excited. It is adept at sending foes flying with harsh tackles using its tough, scaly body. Nidoqueens are at their strongest when they are defending their young.

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Name: Pikachu

Pokemon Species: Mouse Pokemon

Type: Electric

Abilities: Static

Hidden Abilities: Lightningrod

Dex Info: It can generate and store electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt. It's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.

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Pokemon Name: Rattata

Pokemon Species: Mouse Pokemon

Type: Normal

Abilities: Ran Away/Guts

Hidden Abilities: Hustle

Dex Info: This Pokémon's impressive vitality allows it to live anywhere. Cautious in the extreme, even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.

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Pokemon Name: Spearow

Pokemon Species: Tiny Bird Pokemon

Type: Normal/Flying

Abilities: Keen Eye

Hidden Abilities: Sniper

Dex Info: Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. Its loud cry can be heard over half a mile away. If its high, keening cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger.

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