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Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon. If I did, Ash would be a competent trainer.
''Meloetta'' Speech
'Meloetta' Thoughts
At Oak's lab, Ash Ketchum was running excitedly through the hallway.
''Professor!'' the raven haired boy shouted, and waved when he spotted the scientist.
Oak gave him a friendly smile.
''Ash, my dear boy! You're early,'' the professor noted.
The boy in question nodded his head. ''I wanted to be here in time to receive my starter.''
''That's the spirit I like to see,'' Oak responded approvingly. ''Well, since you're the first to arrive, I can show you the starter pokemon which you can choose from. Follow me.''
Professor Oak and Ash walked further into the room until they approached a machine which contained three pokeballs.
''I'm guessing that you already know which starter you have in mind?'' the professor questioned.
''I have,'' Ash said. ''But I'd like to have a second opinion from my partner until I make a choice.''
''Your partner?'' the professor asked in confusion. There was nobody besides Ash in the room, hence why Oak raised a brow.
A silence followed until the boy gave a nod of his head, seemingly towards nobody in particular.
Then, the air began to shift and before the stunned scientist, a beautiful pokemon materialized.
''Professor, this is Meloetta. Meloetta, professor Oak,'' he introduced them to each other.
''Melo!'' she chirped happily in greeting.
Just for a moment, it appeared as if the professor was paralyzed. His eyes were wide and his muscles tensed. But before long, Oak had regained his composure.
''Ash, where did you find her?'' he asked him calmly. The underlying curiosity of the question from the professor could be cut with a knife though.
''Well... I didn't find her, she found me actually,'' Ash replied sheepishly.
Meloetta giggled and gave the slightly embarrassed boy a tender hug.
''Interesting. Could you tell me how you met her?''
So Ash told professor Oak the story how he met Meloetta up until this point. The scientist listened intently and nodded his head in understanding when Ash was finished.
''So she insisted herself that you should capture her?'' Oak asked for clarification.
''Meloetta!'' the pokemon responded, answering the question for Ash.
''Yeah, she was really... convincing,'' he replied shyly. A blush appeared on his cheeks when he remembered the kiss she gave him. He felt warm just thinking about it and it didn't help Meloetta knew exactly what he was talking about either.
The normal and psychic type stifled a giggle. ''Mel,'' she lovingly stated afterwards. The legendary pokemon gave the timid boy a peck on his nose to let him know she definitely hadn't forgotten.
''I see,'' the professor exclaimed, mostly ignoring Ash's embarrassment but definitely noticing Meloetta's affections for the boy.
''I can safely assume it's not luck or chance Meloetta found you, Ash. She has chosen you for a reason. Now whatever her reason may be, I'm not going to try to deduce that. Legendary pokemon work in mysterious ways.''
''Wow, she's really a legendary pokemon? I mean, I kinda expected it, but I had never heard of a pokemon like her before so I didn't know for sure,'' Ash admitted.
''She definitely is, which means you need to be extra careful when traveling. Many evil organizations would love to have a legendary pokemon, especially team Rocket.''
''I'll be careful, professor, I promise!''
''Melo, Meloetta!'' the normal and psychic type added.
''Good. Now if you guys are ready, which starter pokemon would you like, Ash?''
''I was thinking Charmander! What do you think Meloetta?''
She shook her head.
''No? What about Bulbasaur then?''
Another shake of her head.
''Squirtle?''
Again, Meloetta shook her head.
''You don't want me to pick any of these three? But they're the starter pokemon! We have to choose one of them. It isn't like we have another option,'' Ash argued.
''Actually, there kinda is,'' professor Oak brought in. With a few button presses on the keyboard, another pokeball appeared. This fourth pokeball had a little lightning insignia on the front to differ it from the rest.
''Inside this pokeball is a Pikachu. It's a little stubborn, but with the right training it can become a very strong pokemon.''
''Meloetta, Melo!'' she chirped immediately, clearly excited.
Ash looked hopeful at the legendary pokemon.
''You want me to pick Pikachu then?''
''Mel!''
''All right! It's settled then.''
Ash took the pokeball out of professor Oak's hands. ''Pikachu, I choose you!''
The electric rodent appeared with a flash of light.
''Pika,'' he said while taking in his surroundings. His eyes rested on the raven haired boy in front of him.
''Hi Pikachu. I'm Ash Ketchum, your new trainer and this is Meloetta. I hope we can be friends and I promise to take really good care of you,'' he spoke genuinely to the pokemon.
The electric-type, however, turned his head away in disinterest.
Meloetta frowned. 'This isn't how I remember Pikachu at all. Ash's Pikachu was loyal to him through and through. Moreover, he was never this rude.'
The small legendary eyed him up and down. 'He's definitely fatter than Ash's Pikachu too. Is this even the right one? Oh please let this be the right one,' she thought.
''Pikachu,'' Meloetta sang. ''Can I ask you a question?''
The electric rodent took an educated guess. ''What do you want to know? If I could please listen to this human? Yeah, no. Not happening.''
She ignored his sarcastic reply.
''Do you like ketchup?''
Both of his ears immediately perked up at the question. ''Yeah, I love ketchup! I eat that stuff all the time. How did you know?''
Meloetta sighed happily. 'Okay, this is definitely Ash's Pikachu all right. Also explains why he's so fat, doing nothing but eating,' she thought. 'We're going to change that if I don't see an attitude shift soon though.'
''Oh, I'm part psychic. Anyway, I know for a fact Ash rewards his pokemon royally if they do a good job. You'll get stronger and free ketchup. Doesn't that sound like a good deal to you?''
''That does sound intriguing yes,'' he agreed. ''All right. I'm willing to give Ash a shot then.''
Meanwhile, Ash was waiting for Meloetta to finish her conversation. When she did, she floated towards him and took a seat on his left shoulder.
''So what do you say, Pikachu? Do you want to become my pokemon?''
He nodded and gave a cute cry of his name.
''Then it's official. Congratulations Ash! You're a legitimate pokemon trainer as of now,'' Professor Oak said.
''Thanks, professor!'' he replied. ''And thank you too,'' he whispered to Meloetta.
She nuzzled her head with his while holding his cheeks, a small blush on her face as she did so.
''Well then, I should give you these too. The device in my right hand is a pokedex. It automatically records data on any pokemon you encounter. It'll also let you see the level, gender, type, ability and moves of a pokemon. Be sure to check it frequently.''
''I will, don't worry, professor.''
''Then you're ready to travel around the Kanto region. These five pokeballs are a gift from me. If you want more you need to buy them yourself at the market.''
''Okay, got it!''
Ash returned Pikachu to his pokeball and Meloetta turned invisible. Just in time, because not a second later another person walked in.
''Gramps! Here I am to get my first pokemon and—Ashy-boy!? Well, color me surprised you're actually earlier than me. You can be proud of yourself for such a feat,'' Gary mocked.
Ash growled and balled his fists. He wanted to lash out verbally at Gary to shut him up, but a gentle touch on his cheek made him stop in his tracks.
Meloetta was soothing him, her small hands gently caressing his face. She was very delicate with her movements, and for a moment Ash completely forgot why he was mad in the first place.
''You know what, Gary? You're right I should be proud. If I want to be the very best, I need some discipline. Thanks for that. Someday, I'll be a true pokemon master!''
Gary snorted. ''Yeah right. In your dreams, Ashy-boy. Now excuse me while the future champion is picking his first pokemon.''
Meloetta smiled at how mature Ash handled that situation for his age. She pressed her lips softly against his cheek, giving him a kiss.
Ash's face lit up like a christmas tree. Something about how Meloetta showed affection made Ash feel good. It was a different kind of kiss his mother would give him. Meloetta kissed him so sensually that it gave him goose bumps.
The duo left the lab. Ash was almost ready to start his adventure. He only needed to say goodbye to his mom and then he was on his way.
''I almost forgot. I never used the pokedex on you guys.''
Ash and his pokemon were having lunch on Route 1. As promised, Pikachu was happily licking on a ketchup bottle. He quickly realized that his trainer was a kind hearted boy and that his presumptions were terribly wrong.
Needless to say, his attitude almost made a u-turn.
The raven haired trainer pointed the device at his electric starter, which then gave a beep.
''Pikachu, the mouse pokemon. Pikachu can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks,'' a mechanical voice informed the trainer. On the screen, Pikachu's stats were displayed.
''Cool. So you know Thundershock, Quick attack and Growl?''
Pikachu nodded his head.
''Awesome. That's not bad at all, right, Meloetta?
''Mel!'' she agreed.
''Speaking of not bad.''
Ash pointed the pokedex at his legendary pokemon. Just like last time, it gave a beep.
''Pokemon unknown, no data available.''
''No data available, huh?'' he muttered. His pokedex didn't recognize her, which was kind of to be expected. It did, however, display Meloetta's stats.
''Normal and psychic type? That's a pretty unique combo, I like it.''
''Melo!'' she chirped happily, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks.
'Her ability is Serene Grace. I have to ask the professor what that does the next time I speak to him,' he thought.
Ash didn't recognize her moves in the slightest though.
'Hyper voice? Relic song? Close combat? I have no idea what each of these moves do,' he thought owlishly.
'I guess I will know soon enough when I battle with her then.'
Putting his dex away, Ash decided to enjoy the scenery. He'd encountered a wild Pidgey and a Rattata so far, but those were not worth catching in his mind.
Just then, a girlish scream in the distance could be heard. When the raven haired boy looked up, he saw a girl his age practically running for her life. A flock of angry Spearow was chasing her, and they looked pissed off.
The raven haired trainer was on his feet immediately. ''Pikachu, Meloetta, we need to help that girl right now!''
This would be Ash's first serious fight, and he was more than ready for it.
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