Pokemon Champion Version

by The Power Is Yet Unknown

When Pokemon Trainer Matthew wakes up on his 13th birthday, he's ready to begin his Pokemon journey. With his friends Scarlet and Joseph by his side, he will battle, explore, and journey on to become the very best, like nobody ever was and defeat the Ultimate Trainers: Red, Leaf, Ethan, Lyra, Kris, Brendan, May, Lucas, Dawn, Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, Calem, and Serena.

4. Chapter 4

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As the group arrives at Viridian City from Route 1, they plan to make their first trip to the Pokemon Center.

"Annndddd were here!" Scarlet happily exclaimed.

"Blue says he'll meet us at the Pokémon Center, let's go!" Joseph said.

Matthew asked, "How did you communicate with him?"

"Pokégear. I got one from Gramps a while back."

"Heh. Never thought you'd copy Blue and call Oak 'Gramps'."

"Easier to say than Grandpa or Oak, so I just call him Gramps."

The group then entered the Pokémon Center, and the first person they saw was none other than Red's rival Blue.

"So, you're finally here bro. How's your journey going?" Blue said as he saw the group arrive.

"It's going well." Joseph replied to Blue.

"How many Pokémon have you caught?" Blue asked Joseph.

"None yet." Joseph replied.

"Any battles?" Blue asked Joseph.

"One battle with Matt and that's it." Joseph replied.

"Well your journey is going slowly. By the time I got past Route 1 I had caught at least two Pokémon and had at least a couple battles." Blue bragged.

"Everyone starts off differently, you know. Anyways, aren't you a gym leader here?" Joseph asked Blue.

"I USED to be. You see, Red decided to stay up on Mt. Silver and he hasn't returned to Indigo since he was beaten by Ethan. So, I am the standing Pokémon League Champion as of this moment." Blue explained to the group.

"Then who is the gym leader here?" Joseph asked.

"The Pokémon League is still checking people out, so as of now the gym's closed. Besides, the Viridian Gym is usually recommended for high-level trainers getting their eighth badge. You would be destroyed at the gym. Speaking of which, the closest gym to here that's recommended for low-level trainers is the Pewter City Gym. Simply go north from Viridian Forest and you'll arrive there." Blue explained.

"Alright then, I'll see you soon!" Joseph said to Blue as he, Matthew, and Scarlet left the Pokémon Center with items in hand.

"Okay, we've got some Potions as well as some Antidotes along for the trip. We need to be careful of the Weedles and Caterpie at the forest." Scarlet warned the group as she gave Matthew and Joseph some items she bought in the Pokémon Center.

"I pretty sure Caterpie aren't that deadly." Matthew said to Scarlet as he was taking the items.

"Still gotta be careful. Anyways, let's get going!" Scarlet said.

"Wait, before we get going I want to face you in a battle." Matthew said to Scarlet.

"And why?" Scarlet asked.

"Well, seeing how the only battles you've had are those against a few wild Pokémon, I thought I would see how you are before we're gone." Matthew explained.

"Alright then, let's go!" Scarlet yelled excitingly.

Matthew VS. Scarlet

"Capt. Falcon, Go!" Matthew yelled bringing out Pidgey.

"Charmander, come on out and burn stuff!" Scarlet yelled out.

"Alright Capt. Falcon, use Gust!" Matthew shouted.

"Charmander, use Ember against it!"

The Gust overpowered Charmander's Ember and ended up damaging Charmander by 35%.

"Your Charmander's pretty good! However, I think you misjudged the fact that wind can easily blow away a fire if the flame is small enough. Capt. Falcon, use Gust again!" Matthew commanded.

"Heh, guess you're right. Charmander, use Scratch!" Scarlet yelled.

Charmander got through the Gust, and landed a Critical Scratch on Pidgey, taking out 75% of Pidgey's Health.

"Captain Falcon! Get through Charmander's power with Quick Attack!"

"Charmander, use Ember on the Pidgey!"

Matt's Pidgey hit Charmander first, taking out 40% of Charmander's health. The Ember hit Pidgey, causing it to faint.

Scarlet cheered with joy, "I won! You're good Matt, but-"

"You forgot, I still have my Bulbasaur." Matthew interrupted.

"Oh, right. I still haven't caught a Pokémon yet..." Scarlet realized.

"Okay Bulbasaur, use Tackle!" Matthew commanded.

"Charmander, use Leer!" Scarlet told Charmander.

Charmander's Leer weakened Bulbasaur's Attack, but Bulbasaur's Tackle took out 20% of Charmander's, making Charmander very weak.

"Charmander, finish it off with the best Ember you can do!" Scarlet yelled.

Matthew commanded, "Bulbasaur, use Tackle and hope the Ember misses!"

Charmander's Ember beat Bulbasaur's Tackle, and fainted Matthew's Bulbasaur in one hit.

"Now I really won!" Scarlet cheered happily as she won the battle.

"Well, I guess you did have the type advantage... Anyways, let's get going to Viridian Forest, maybe we'll see a Pikachu." Matthew said as he returned Bulbasaur.

"Maybe, just maybe..." Joseph said.

As our heroes head toward Viridian Forest, their journey is only beginning. What will they see there? Find out, next chapter!