Chapter 1: A New Beginning

"Where… am I. Am I dead ." I thought to myself. I steadily opened my eyes. Darkness, that's all I could see darkness. Everything was pitch black. I struggled to get on my feet (I was laying on my back by the way.) I was in a daze like I had just woken up from a dream. No. Not a dream, more like a nightmare. I looked at my surroundings, nothing but utter blackness that seemed to go on forever. I couldn't see the sky above my head or the ground beneath my feet.

The darkness around me was a little spooky but peaceful and I liked it. I have never been afraid of the dark even as a child, I always found it relaxing.

I took a moment to remember what had happened to me earlier . "That's right I was just electrocuted, how could I forget something like that." Once I brought up the word 'electrocuted' l examined my body and was surprised to see it was just fine. No burnt marks, no singed cloths, no injuries whatsoever. I wasn't even in any pain either aside from a little dizziness.

At this point I'm questioning myself if I'm dreaming or if I'm dead. I felt a sudden warmness in the air. I turned my head to see a sparkling orb of light floating right beside me. The sight of it startled me and made me jump back a little. What happened next really gave me goosebumps.

"It's okay. Do not be afraid." The orb spoke in a very soothing female voice.

Once I calmed downed I took a step closer to it "Who or what are you?" I asked it.

"Tee –hee~ oh you'll find out soon enough but first do you have any questions you'd like to ask."

"Yeah, for starters, where am I and am I dead?"

"No, you're not dead and as for where you are, well you could say that you are in a dream."

"A dream? Are you saying I'm dreaming all this."

"Yes, you are dreaming however all of this is real."

"Ok, so where am I…'physically'?"

"Hee hee hee you'll just have to wait and see Brian."

"Hang on, how do you know my name?"

"How? I'm the one who brought you here after all"

"You brought me here. Wait. You caused that storm and shot me with a lightning bolt! You could've killed me! "I snapped.

"I'm sorry but I assure you, you were in no danger. That lightning bolt served as a way to transport you from your world to my world."

"You just said transport me to your world so that means… I'm in a different world, Whoa… But as cool as that sounds, why did you pick me?"

"Brian that I can't answer now but I'm sure once you know where you are you'll know exactly what to do. Just trust yourself. Now then…"

The orb dashed forward and disappeared into my chest which made it glow. It felt very warm. For some reason at that moment I felt very happy. Like all the negative feelings I felt in my life just vanished. Though I couldn't help but wonder if these were my feelings or someone else's.

"Don't worry we will see other again pretty soon." I heard the orb's voice in my head. "It's time for you to wake up now."

"What do you mea-" I immediately felt very weak as though I was going to collapse and of course I did.

I slowly regained consciousness. My body felt somewhat numb and my head was spinning. Although I was conscious I couldn't muster up the strength to move my eyelids just yet. It felt like I was resting on soft furniture like a bed or couch. How I got there I don't know. I heard footsteps getting closer and closer to where I was resting.

I decided to open my eyes to see a strikingly familiar 10 year old boy with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a blue vest over a black shirt, green fingerless gloves and blue jeans. What really got my attention was the 'hat' he was wearing. I think I know where this is headed.

"Good you're awake. My name's Ash. What's yours." He asked.

"I'm…Brian." I replied. I sat up and took this chance to see where I was. It looked like I was in a living room so I'm assuming to be in Ash's house. It looked exactly the same as it did in the anime. It was a rather cozy place. The wooden floors, white walls and the yellow couch I was sitting on. It was odd to see Ash without his Pikachu. Considering he takes it everywhere he goes.

"How did I get here anyways?" I asked hoping to get an answer to what was going on.

"My mom and I found you passed out just outside our house. We were pretty worried."

I stood up from the couch and I couldn't help but notice some 'peculiar'. It seemed that Ash and I were about the same height. Ash was definitely 10 years by the looks of him and I'm sure I'm still 18. That being said this brought me to two conclusions. Either the characters are taller in real life or I had shrunk. Anyway I was pretty dumbstruck to find that I was actually in the world of Pokémon. I guess this is the world that light orby thing was talking about.

"Oh great to see you're awake." Ash's mom said as she came out of the kitchen, holding a glass of water. "Here I thought you might be thirsty."

She handed me the glass and I drank from it. The water tasted cold and refreshing. When I was done I placed the cup on the white table next to the couch.

"Thank you Mrs.-"

"Oh, please call me Delia. She said with a smile. What's your name, young man."

"My name's Brian." I said, forcing a smile.

"Brian. What a wonderful name!" She said warmly. I just finished making dinner. Would you like to join us?" Dinner, is it that time already.

"Yes, I'd love to." I said bowing my head.

"Great, but why don't you go freshen up first. The bathroom is right upstairs, to your left. "She says with a smile.

I nodded and went upstairs.

I entered the bathroom. I turned on the faucet and began splashing water on my face. The cool water felt good against my face. I looked at the mirror in front of me and saw I had indeed shrunk and not just that, I looked younger. Back home I was at least 5'9 maybe 5'10 but now, I'm no taller than an average 10 year old; 4'9 I think… Never was good at measuring…oh well.

I suppose this this a good time to tell you what I look or looked like. I have spiky, light brown hair and blue eyes. I'm wearing a red long sleeved, unzipped hoodie under a black shirt, blue jeans, a black belt and red/black shoes. Right now I look the same as I did when I was taller only shorter and less mature looking. I basically looked almost identical to when I was 10 years old. My cloths also seemed to have shrunk to fit my new body.

After cleaning myself up a bit, I went downstairs to the kitchen. At the table, I saw Ash and Delia waiting for me to join them. I sat at the table. There were several dishes spread around the table. I looked down at my plate. Cool, its curry. I have never had curry before but I've always wanted to. I've always wanted to eat Japanese food.

"So Brian, tell us why were you passed out like that. And now that I think about it, I've never seen you around here before. Are you new in Pallet Town?' Ash questioned.

"Well…I don't really know. I don't have a clue what happened to me." Yay for stretching the truth.

"What about your parents, they must be worried sick.' Delia said with concern in her voice.

"Actually I'm on my own…" I responded, frowning a bit.

Both Ash and Delia gasped to what I said. I kind of felt bad about lying but I didn't lie entirely. I really did have no idea how I came to this world. Did I fall from the sky or did I just materialize. I don't know. And I really was alone.

There was silence for a few minutes until Delia decided to break it. "If you want Brian, you can stay here for as long as you need to."

I was surprised by this. Would she really let me stay here. I was just some random kid she and her son just met. This just reminded me just how friendly the people of this world are compared to people back on earth. And I did have nowhere else to go, so I accepted.

We continued eating until Ash brought up another topic.

"Brian, are you interested in Pokémon." He asked. Just like him to bring this up.

"Yeah, sure I am. Do you have a Pokémon?" I said waiting for his answer.

"Starting tomorrow I will, when I get to Prof. Oak's place."

"Prof. Oak?" I said, trying to sound like I have no idea what he's talking about.

"Yeah, He's the expert on Pokémon in Pallet and tomorrow he's giving starter Pokémon to beginning trainers. Once I get my own, I can start my Pokémon journey!"

Ash's hasn't gotten a Pokémon yet…oh! This must be the day before Ash got Pikachu. At least I know what timeline in the anime I'm in. Still wish I knew why. But I think I have plan.

"Hey Ash, can I ask you a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Can I join you on your Pokémon journey." I asked.

"I think that's-"

"I think that's a great idea!" Delia interrupted." You two could watch over one another and this way Ash won't have to travel alone!" She said excitedly.

"Yeah, and it'll be nice to have someone to talk to along the way." Ash said.

'Alright, I can't wait!'

After dinner Ash showed me to his room. Ash's bedroom was no different than it was in the first episode of the anime. We both spent the next few hours talking about how our upcoming adventure would be like. Ash then turned on his tv and we started watching what seemed like a Pokémon tournament . This is starting to get really familiar.

I lost track of time as I was intrigued by watching real Pokémon battles. But then again, it was on tv so it felt like watching the show. Then we finally got to the iconic Gengar vs. Nidorino battle.

"I will journey to gain the wisdom of Pokémon training and I hereby declare to the Pokémon of the world, I will be a Pokémon Master." Ash rambled, it's like he didn't know that I was right here in the room with him, still excited about going on his quest, I guess.

"Pokémon Master, that is what I'll-"

"Ash, get to bed!"

Delia enters the room and catches the Voltorb-shaped alarm clock ash had accidently thrown. Nice catch by the way.

"It's 11 o'clock and you should be asleep."

"But tomorrow we begin our Pokémon journey, we can't sleep." Ash said, laid against his Snorlax cushion or doll. I'm sitting in the chair next to Ash's desk, just saying.

"Well, if you can't sleep, you should both get ready for tomorrow. Here, watch this." Delia changes the channel Ash and I were watching (with a remote she seems to have gotten out of nowhere) to Prof. Oak's lecture.

"Good Evening, Pallet. Tomorrow's the big day for the newest class of Pokémon students. I'd like to introduce you to Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squritle, each one is available for new trainees. Which one shall you choose?"

"Go to bed when this is done."

'Alright, I'm going.' Ash and I said in unison.

"And Ash, change into your pajamas, ok." And with that she left.

"I'm going." Ash said to himself.

The lecture lasted about half an hour. Just Prof. Oak talking about the basics. How to train Pokémon, Pokémon types, catching Pokémon ect, nothing to really go over.

It was time to go to bed. Ash had offered me some of his spare pajamas but I said "no thanks." I always slept in my regular cloths anyway. That way I'm early to school or anywhere else I needed to go. I'm lazy, I know.

Ash gave me some blankets and a pillow so I could sleep on the floor. There wasn't enough room in his bed for two. And I really didn't mind. We both slipped under our respective blankets.

"Goodnight, Brian."

'Goodnight, Ash."

I could hear Ash snoring he had already fallen. Me, I was just too excited about what was happening to me. I somehow got plunged in to in the world of Pokémon and tomorrow I'm going on an adventure with Ash Ketchum. I can't wait till I get my first real live Pokémon. Or at least I hope I do. Since I'm assuming I'm in the anime universe, I think it's going to go like exactly like in the anime. There's only going to be 4 starters, the last one taken being Pikachu which is Ash's. If Prof. Oak can't give me a starter I'll just catch my own hopefully with Ash's help. I don't understand for what reason I'm here and right now I don't care. I'm just really psyched about my new life. And with that thought I drifted to sleep.

To Be Continued…