Chapter 1: Pack

The dark type Pokémon, has a lot of people, calling them a lot of different things. Edgy, scary, cool, strong and weak. But there is something that most people agree.

A dark type Pokémon, is way cooler to look at, than to use and specialize.

Ash Ketchum from Pallet town, didn't care. He loves the dark types, it didn't matter what Pokémon it is, he loves them.

It started when the Mr. Mime of his mom, that for some reason, hates him, got scared when Professor Oak and Dalia, brought a Purrloin to study.

When Ash asked why that happened, Oak explained that psychic type Pokémon's get scared or at the very least, uneasy with dark types.

So, from there, an obsession started. Ash decided that he will capture all Dark Type Pokémon's that he can, and be the greatest dark type trainer. And just like his favorite type of Pokémon, he got a lot of prejudice.

Edge lord.

Creepy.

Weirdo.

Freak.

It didn't matter what Gary or whatever of his fans say, his love for Dark Types won't change.

Years passed, he is 14 now, and he will be given his starter today. He arrived early (Not that he slept) and he arrived to Oak's lab. (Ash is wearing the same outfit of his first appearance, but he has some big eyebags)

He looked around and huh, he is the first one to arrive.

He enters the lab and Oak looked up "Ah! Ash! You are early than expected." He looked at his watch "Two hours early..." He raised an eyebrow "How many hours did you sleep?"

Ash shrugged smiling "Don't think about the small details Professor, where is my starter!?"

Oak shook his head with a smile "Just you know, I will tell your mother your lack of sleep." He went to pick a Poke ball "But I digress, and I know how much you love Dark Types, I managed to get you something special." He handed the poke ball to Ash who opened it and his eyes widen in joy.

The Houndour looked around and let out a confused cry as Ash bent down to his level "A Houndour..." He grinned as the dark Pokémon spotted him "Hey buddy, I'm Ash, I guess I am your new master."

Houndour sniffed him and let out a different cry than before. Oak opened his mouth to explain why the cry was different when Ash spoke "You are wondering if being your master is like the head of your pack?"

A different cry and Ash laughed "I guess it can be like that. So, want to go with me?"

Houndour sniffed him before nodding making Ash laugh "Awesome!"

Oak chuckled "Well Ash, here you go." He handed Ash a Pokedex "This is a national dex, due to some climate related issues, there will be pokemons from different regions here. And with that, I wish you good luck."

As Ash and Houndour walked out of the lab towards his home, they crossed path with Gary Oak "Hey Ashy-Boy, how is it going lo-" He stopped when Houndour growled at him and Ash smirked.

"Relax Bud, he is not worth it." He said as he patted Houndour's head and Gary scoffed.

"Whatever, take your mut away." He said as Houndour growled at him and Ash shook his head and they arrived home.

He opened the door "I'm home!" He said and Mimey glared at him, before noticing Houndour.

"Hound!" Houndour barked at Mimey who stood up in a defensive position.

"Oh! What a cute Pokémon!" Dalia said, ignoring how Mimey was ready to fight or flight, and Houndour turned to her, letting out a different cry. Ash hummed.

"She is my mom, say hi Houndour." Ash explained and Houndour relaxed and nodded.

Dalia giggled "He seems he likes you dear. Do you want to give him a nickname?" She asked and Ash blinked. He turned to his Pokémon.

"Do you want a nickname?" He asked and Houndour shrugged and Ash hummed "What about... Cerberus?"

Houndour howled and nodded making Ash grin "Cerberus it is!" Then his eyes widen "Let me register you in the pokedex."

He pointed the scanner at Cerberus and the machine spoke "Houndour, The Dark Pokemon. Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled. This Houndour knows; Howl, Leer, Ember, Smog, Thunder Fang and Pursuit."

Dalia blinked "Pursuit and Thunder Fang, those are egg moves." She smiled "He sure is a strong little guy."

"Mime..."

Cerberus glared at Mimey "Hound! Hound!" He barked and Ash laughed.

"Let's go Cerberus, we need to pack to leave."

Ash packed the essentials. Clothes, food and water. As he left, his mom crushed him with a hug and his adventure began.

Only for Gary to stop him.

"Hey Ashy-Boy, ready to fight?" He asked and Ash noticed the Squirtle next to him. Cerberus growled and Ash turned to him.

"Ready for your first fight?" Ash asked and Cerberus howled and jumped in front of Ash, growling at the Squirtle.

Gary scoffed "Get ready to lose! Squirtle! Tackle that mut!"

Squirtle went slowly to Cerberus and Ash smirked "Cerberus; Thunder Fang."

Lighting started to run on Cerberus mouth as he jumped on the Squirtle and bit his arm, shocking the turtle and knocking him out in one move.

Ash laughed as Cerberus went to him "Great job Cerberus!" He patted his head and Cerberus smirked.

"Y-You cheated! How does that mut knows an electric move!" Gary exclaimed and Ash rolled his eyes.

"Whatever you say. Let's go, bud." Ash walked past Gary and Cerberus growled at him one last time.

And like that, Ash's journey began. Unknown to him, something superior than him, is watching and already making the future of the kid, plunge in a void.

Next Chapter: The Scared Krow