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In this chapter, Dan arrives in Pewter City where he meets uncle Brock and he has his 1st gym battle.

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NOTICE: I DO NOT OWN POKEMON

Dan breathed in the fresh air as he stood on top of a hill that looked over Pewter City. It had been four days since his battle with his new rivals Ben and Terry. For the past few days he would stop and train with his three Pokemon, keeping them in top condition. Alongside his Pokemon, he would also train with them, doing laps, exercising and having lessons from Luke on how to fight. He would also encounter trainers who would challenge him to a battle and he would always win.

He looked over the city and looked at Jordan who was on his usual position on his shoulder and at Luke who was standing beside him as they looked at the nearby city. Dan took off his cap and scratched his hair and said "I guess this is it guys, we will have our first gym battle. These past few days, we have worked hard and win or lose; I know we did our best. So let's first stop by uncle Brock's and then we will head over to the gym."

The two Pokemon nodded and they followed Dan slapped his cap on his head as he went down the small hill and started to walk the path to the city's entrance. On the way down Dan saw several Pokemon looking at him, he saw a Pidgeotto feeding its young, a Weedle crawling on the ground and the occasional Beedrill buzzing overhead.

When he reached the entrance of the city, he decided to walk around the city and then head to his uncle's breeding center/clinic. Around the town, he saw several people selling rocks, buying food and grooming their Pokemon, but what really caught his attention was a Pokemon battle that was happening in the city's battlefield area.

Dan was about to walk over there, but of his legs were being pulled by Luke and Jordan. Dan looked at them and said "Hey guys, what gives?" Luke looked at him and said "Before we head over there, could we get some food first?" Jordan nodded enthusiastically after what Luke said.

Dan looked longingly at the battle that was happening and then at his pouting Pokemon and said "Alright, we'll go get a snack then we head over to the battle alright?" Both Pokemon smiled then nodded.

The purple haired trainer walked over to the food stand with his Pokemon dragging him by the arm, an old man was just handing over some great smelling bread to a customer then he looked kindly at Dan and then said "What can I do for you young man?"

Dan looked at his Pokemon and Luke was holding up two fingers while Jordan was holding up one. Dan looked at the old man and said "I would like to buy five pieces of bread." The man nodded and walked away to get the bread.

The trainer waited for a minute then the old man came out with the bag of bread. Dan took the bread and then he gave the payment of the bread to the old man. As he started walking away the old man said "Come again!"

Dan gave the bread to hid Pokemon and then he opened his and smelled it, it smelled great and when Dan bit the bread it was very soft and delicious. He looked at Jordan, who was eating the bread happily and at Luke who was just finishing the first piece and silently opening the second one and eating it.

They walked over to the battle that was happening on the battlefield, he saw a kid with a Pidgey battling a guy around the same age as him with squinty eyes and with cropped black hair, he was using an Onyx. The Onyx was just delivering a fatal Double-Edge to the Pidgey and sending it back a few feet back unable to battle.

The referee raised his flag and said "Pidgey is unable to battle and the winner is Onyx."

The kid said "Are you alright Pidgey?" The winner then said "Come on, can anyone beat my Onyx?" Dan looked at his Pokemon, they smiled at him and nodded. Dan swallowed the remaining bread and raised his hand and said "I would like to battle."

The squinty eyed boy looked at him and said "Let's begin then" as he walked over to his box. Dan walked over to his with both Pokemon at his side.

The referee then said "The battle between Justin of Pewter City and…" Dan smiled and said "Dan, Pallet Town" The referee nodded and continued "And Dan of Pallet town will now begin, this will be a one-on-one battle, trainers choose your Pokemon."

The squinty eyed boy then said "Let's go Onyx!" a large rock serpent emerged from the Pokeball. Dan then plucked a ball from his belt and said "I know you've been itching for a battle so let's go Emil!" Out of the pokeball a small little bird Pokemon appeared and smiled eagerly at the Onyx.

The referee raised his flags and said "Rufflet vs Onyx, Battle Begin!" The boy stood next to his Onyx and said "You think your little bird can take my Onyx? You must be kidding me."

Dan raised his finger and shook it and said while smiling "Actually I do, type advantage isn't everything, so let's start off with Agility." Rufflet zoomed around the serpent at a great speed.

Justin then said "Onyx Iron Defence" The Onyx shined brightly indicating that its defense had been raised. Dan then said "Emil use Hone Claws"

Emil started to glow red and then he smiled at Dan, he then continued "Use Steel Wing"

The eaglet Pokemon flew towards the shimmering rock type and then repeatedly hit it with its glowing wings, the rock type yelled in pain and fell to the ground. Justin then yelled "How could you damage Onyx? His defense was really high!"

Dan held out his arm and Emil perched there, Dan rubbed his head and said "The move Hone Claws increases attack power you see. Now let's finish this Emil with Close Combat!"

The bird Pokemon flew quickly at the recovering Onyx and then Justin said "Iron Defense again Onyx!"

The rock serpent glowed once more but the eaglet Pokemon repeatedly hit it with his talons, wings and beak causing massive damage and making him fall to the ground unable to battle.

The referee raised his flag and said "Onyx is unable to battle and the winner is Dan!" The crowd cheered and Emil flew back to Dan and rested on his arm, Jordan looked up, unaware of the battle that had just occurred and Luke smiled at Emil.

Justin walked over to Dan and handed him 300 then said "How could I lose?" Dan looked at him and replied "I guess you focused too much on defense and didn't bother to attack. My Rufflet just increased his attack to match your defense."

Justin frowned and said "I'm off to train so I can beat the gym leader but first I'm going to have to make a stop. Soon, we'll have a battle again and next time, I will beat you."

Dan smiled and looked at his Pokemon who were eating the bread. He then said "Guys come on, let's get to uncle's place."

SCENE CHANGE

After a few minutes of walking Dan, Jordan and Luke have arrived at Pewter City's breeding center. Dan looked at the sign and it said "SLATE BRREDING CENTER/CLINIC"

Dan walked up to the front door and opened it. He went into the lobby where several trainers, people and breeders were scattered around doing their own thing. Dan saw a breeder combing her Vulpix's fur and a trainer holding an egg.

He walked up to the front desk and told the employee "Hi, can I see the doctor? Please tell him Dan is here." The employee smiled at him and said "Sure kid, just sit over there for a while." He said pointing at the waiting area.

Dan nodded and walked over to the waiting area where he took a seat, Jordan tapped his head while Luke said "Your uncle how is he like?"

Dan petted Jordan's head and said "Let's see, my uncle is a Pokemon breeder and a Pokemon doctor. He used to be this city's gym leader. He is kind and helpful with Pokemon."

Luke looked at him and said "Must be a good man." The employee then approached Dan and said " will see you now. He said to meet him at the back. Dan nodded and brought along Luke and Jordan to the back of the building where the center's Pokemon reserve was.

Dan went out of the door and he saw a tall, middle aged man with squinty eyes and spiky hair who wearing a doctor's coat. The man was feeding a group of Caterpies with Pokemon food. Dan approached the man and said "Uncle Brock!" The man looked at him and smiled then said "Dan! How has your journey been so far? Are you here to battle my brother for the gym badge?"

Dan nodded and said "Yeah, I am and I think I am ready for the battle, me and my Pokemon have trained long and hard for it." Brock laughed and said "You remind me of your father, keep that up and you will be a great trainer like your father and siblings."

Just then a blue Pokemon approached them and it walked up to Brock and pointed at a distance. Brock then said "Thank you Toxicroak, I'll head there soon."

Dan looked at the poison type and said "What's that?" while pointing the pokedex. The machine spoke"Toxicroak, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon and the evolved form ofCroagunk. The poison produced in its sacks is carried through tubes in its arms to its knuckle claws." Dan nodded and said "Toxicroak huh?"

The poison type nodded and walked away slowly. Dan looked at Brock and the older man said "Let's head to the swamp area, Toxicroak said I was needed there." Dan followed Brock through the grass are until they were at a moist, muddy area where several water and ground Pokemon were found.

Further ahead Dan saw a woman with long black hair, she turned around and he saw that she was holding a sick Mudkip in her arms. Brock moved forward and said "Lucy, what's going on?"

Dan now recognized her as his Aunt Lucy, Brock's wife. She is still a Frontier Btain in the Kanto branch. She looked at Brock and said "This one has been sick for a while; your Swampert was very worried and had me call you."

Brock took the Mudkip form Lucy's arms and felt its head and body. He looked at Lucy and said "This one just has sleep fatigue; he should be fine if he gets enough rest." Lucy nodded as Brock walked away to tend the Mudkip, she then said to Dan "So its little Dan, how has your journey been so far?"

Dan looked at her and said "It's been great aunt Lucy, my Pokemon are in top condition and I haven't lost a battle yet." Lucy smiled at him and said "Care to test that again with me, a two on two battle?"

Dan's eyes shone with excitement and then he said "A battle with a frontier brain? I am so there!" Lucy giggled and said "Yes, that is if you're up to the challenge." Brock walked back to them and said "What I miss?"

The rookie trainer told Brock "Aunt Lucy told me we could have a Pokemon battle, so come on and let's do it." Brock grinned and said "Very well, let's head to the field and I'll referee the match."

As they were walking away, a male voice said "They're gone, shall we begin the plan?" A feminine voice then said "Yes, await the go signal then we move."

SCENE CHANGE

Dan stood at the far side of a grass field smiling confidently with Jordan on his shoulders and with Luke on his side, Lucy on the other hand stood on the other side and smiled towards Dan.

Brock stayed in the middle and said "The battle between Pike Queen Lucy and Dan Ketchum will now begin; trainers will each use two Pokemon. Choose your Pokemon."

Dan looked at Jordan and Luke and said "Watch out guys, she's a Frontier Brain, one of the top trainers of Kanto. We better watch out alright. Jordan you go first." Jordan hopped towards the field and stood tall with his hand at his hips.

Lucy then threw a pokeball and hen said "Go Seviper, you can have the first move Danny." Dan nodded and said "Jordan let's play smart and start with Light Screen."

Jordan nodded and closed his eyes, a white transparent screening appeared before Jordan and it vanished. Dan then said "Now let's rocket with Agility" The mouse ran towards the Seviper at an increasing pace put Lucy just stayed still and calm.

Dan then commanded "Now Jordan Thunderbolt" Jordan released a bolt of electricity towards Seviper and hit it directly. The poison type hissed in pain but still didn't move. Dan looked at Lucy and she was just looking intently at the field with an expressionless face.

Dan then said "Hit him with Iron Tail" Jordan ran forward, tail ready and leapt up to hit Seviper, but then Lucy yelled "Crunch Seviper" Before Jordan could smash his tail onto Seviper's head, the snake had hit his tail to stop the attack.

The brain then said "Finish with Poison Tail" Seviper's tail started to glow purple, Jordan tried to escape but his tail was trapped in Seviper's mouth. Then the snake hit Jordan with its tail and sent it back in front of Dan unable to battle.

Brock raised his hand and said "Pichu is unable to battle and the winner is Seviper."

Dan was stunned with the poison type's endurance and strength, but then again, it was a Frontier Brain's Pokemon. The rookie trainer ran up to the Pichu, picked him up and said "You alright buddy?" The little mouse nodded weakly.

Dan put him on the ground and said "Take a good rest Jordan, Luke you're up." The fighting type nodded and said "Yes Dan"

Luke jumped on the field and went into fighting position. Brock then said "Riolu versus Seviper, Battle Begin"

Dan called to Luke "Keep your guard up! Use Aura Sphere" Luke charged a Aura Sphere in his hand and then threw it towards Seviper.

Lucy called out "Seviper cancel it with Flamethrower." Seviper shot a streak of flames from its mouth and cancelled the fighting type's attack. She then said "Follow it up with Haze"

The poison type released a thick black smoke from its mouth, surrounding the field so no one could see the inside. Dan said "Watch out Luke, it might attack at any moment."

Inside the cloud of smoke the fighting type was looking around to see if the poison type would attack from any direction. From his back, a pair of red eyes appeared and then it hit Luke with a Poison Tail, sending it out of the smog.

Dan yelled "Luke are you alright?" The fighting type was laying on the floor until Lucy said "Finish with another Poison Tail Seviper." The snake rushed forward tail ready and stopped its tail before it could hit Luke's throat.

Like's eyes widened as he saw the position he was in, Seviper had its tail to his neck while he was lying on the ground, Brock raised his hand and said "Riolu is unable to battle and the winner is Seviper.

Seviper retracted its tail and went back to its trainer while Dan ran over to Luke and said "You alright buddy? That Seviper was strong." Luke nodded and then slowly stood up with Dan's help. Lucy approached Dan with Seviper on her side and said "You tried to go defensive because you know that my Seviper overpowers both Riolu and Pichu, but when you attacked I defended with more powerful attacks causing me to win."

Dan nodded at Lucy and said "I guess I wasn't ready to battle a frontier brain yet. At least I learned a lot from that." Lucy smiled and put her hand to his head and said "I'm glad to hear that."

Brock then looked at Dan and said "Were going to head back to the center, are you going to come along?" Dan shook his head, looked at Luke and Jordan who were looking very glum and said "Were going to stay here if you don't mind uncle Brock, me and the guys have some things to discuss."

Brock nodded and left the field area with Lucy. As soon as they were out of sight, Dan looked at his two Pokemon who were both starring at the ground still looking very glum. The young trainer kneeled in front of them and called their attention. Both looked at him in the eye and then Dan said "Hey guys look at me. Don't worry about that loss; we did go against a frontier brain and we didn't expect her Seviper to be that strong. We can't waste time moping around one loss; we can train and get stronger so we can become the best team the worlds ever seen." Luke nodded and smiled at him while Jordan did a fist pump and grinned towards his trainer.

Suddenly the three of them saw several Pokemon running in their direction. Dan approached the Chansey that was running and said "What happened? Why is everyone running?" Chansey pointed at the swamp area and said "Chansey Chansey Chansey Chan (There are strange people taking the others near the swamp)"

Dan looked at Luke for a translation and then Luke said with a grim tone "There are some people capturing the Pokemon at the swamp."

Dan's eyes widened, he picked a pokeball from his belt and said "Emil come on out!" Out of the ball came his faithful Rufflet, Emil. Dan looked at him and said "Find uncle Brock, lead him to the swamp and tell him that there is something going on." The flying type nodded and zoomed away from the trio.

Dan looked at his remaining two Pokemon and said "Let's go!"

SCENE CHANGE

Dan, Jordan and Luke were running towards the swamp area, when they got there, they saw the Pokemon living there were snared in nets and in cages. There in the middle of the operation were two people.

One person was a guy, he had short red hair and he was wearing a Team Gamma uniform. The other person was a woman, she had yellow hair that was in a spiked fashion and she was also wearing a Team Gamma uniform.

Dan then said "Hey! What do you think you're doing?" The woman looked at them and said "Oh look, it's the kid from a while ago. What do you think we're doing, we are taking these Pokemon on a trip to somewhere else."

The young trainer looked around and saw all kinds of Pokemon in nets and cages. He saw several Poliwhirl and Poliwrath trapped in a cage, he saw some Tympoles and other Pokemon trapped in a net but what caught his eye was a familiar looking Mudkip ensnared in a net. The purple haired trainer then realized that this was the sick Mudkip that his uncle treated a while ago.

Dan raised his voice and said "Who do you think you are? Stealing out Pokemon and invading this private reserve, you two better have a good explanation." The two of them looked at Brock and then the green haired man said "Allow us to introduce ourselves, we are from the infamous Team Gamma and I am Mantle, the ruby wonder of Team Gamma."

The woman then said "I am Matrix, the topaz beauty of Team Gamma. Our mission is to serve our leader Eclipse and fulfill his wishes. But first our current objective is to take these Pokemon for our purposes."

Dan looked at them and said "Let those Pokemon go, were not going to let you get away with this." Mantle grinned and said "I don't think so." He snapped his fingers and then a plane appeared above them and mechanical arms appeared out of the ship's hull.

Matrix clapped her hands and then they sprung into action grabbing cages and nets putting them inside the plane. Dan yelled "Hey you can't do that!" The two crooks looked at him and said "Watch us little boy."

Dan frowned, of all the insults the one he hated was being called little. He pointed at them and said "Jordan use Thunderbolt to break those arms and Luke use your Aura Spheres to do the same!" The Pokemon nodded and each broke one arm each. The arms fell hard on the ground and then the two thieves looked at him menacingly and then the man called Matrix said "Kid, you do not want to look for trouble."

Dan grunted and said "I guess you guys found it." Mantle growled and then pulled out a pokeball and said "Magmar show them we mean business." Matrix then pulled out her pokeball and said "Electabuzz lets roll."

Out of one if the spheres came out a yellow humanoid Pokemon that had black markings all over its body. Out of the other ball came out a red and yellow Pokemon that was emitting a great amount of heat.

Dan pulled out his Pokedex and pointed it at the unknown Pokemon. The device then said "Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. Electabuzz is theevolvedform ofElekid. With powerful electric currents running through its body, Electabuzz appears to glow. Magmar, the Spitfire Pokémon. Its body is like a furnace, making Magmar a living inferno. It has been discovered only near active volcanoes."

Dan nodded and then said "Fire and Electric huh? Okay Jordan use Iron Tail on Electabuzz and Luke use Focus Punch on Magamar." The duo burst into action and ran towards their targets, attacks ready. Jordan ran towards Electabuzz and then leapt up with his attack ready to hit, but suddenly Matrix commanded "Electabuzz intercept it with Thunderpunch." The Pokemon yelled his name and his fist glowed yellow with electricity and then it clashed its attack against Jordan's incoming Iron Tail causing an explosion. Dan saw Jordan standing on the ground while Electabuzz towered over him and yelled once more.

Luke on the other hand ran towards Magmar with his fist glowing blue. Mantle then yelled "Magmar stop that pest with Flamethrower." Magmar sucked in some air and then spewed out a torrent of red hot flames towards Luke. Dan then yelled "Luke leap over it and hit'em with your Focus Punch!" The fightning type listened to his trainer and nimbly dodged the fire by leaping over it and the crashing his fist on the fire types stomach. The fire type flew back after being hit with the attack, Luke smirked but then suddenly his body burst into flames and he was hurt by the fire.

Dan cursed silently and said "Dang I forgot the Flame Body ability." Mantle smirked and said "You got that right kiddo, now Magmar lets return the favor with a Fire Punch." The fire type chuckled and its fist was set ablaze then it ran towards Luke who was still struggling with the pain of the burn. His eyes landed on the approaching attack and he thought "If I'm burning now, I just can't wait until after this" He closed his eyes as he was hit by the fire type sending him back to his master.

Jordan was now quickly dodging blow after blow of Electabuzz's Thunderpunches and Brick Breaks. He was now breathing heavily as he never faced anyone this strong before. He dodged another Thunderpunch and he glanced an eye on Luke who was sent back to Dan. The mouse then looked back at his opponent but he was quickly struck by a Brick Break to the body, sending him back in front of Dan.

Dan looked at his tired and beat up Pokemon and said "Come on guys, you have to get up." The duo looked at each other in the eye and they respectively saw the fire and desire to win in each other's eyes. They both slowly and shakily stood up and went back to battling position.

Dan looked at the thieves and Matrix had her arms crossed and she said "My my, this kid really has some fighting spirit isn't that right Mantle?" Mantle chuckled and said "Why yes, the boy and his Pokemon do seem like they still want to continue."

Dan looked at his team and saw that they were still willing to fight and free these Pokemon. Dan looked at them and said "Of course we won't give up! Because soon were going to become the greatest team the world has ever seen! So remember my name, the name of the person who will defeat you, my name is Dan Ketchum!"

The thieves looked at him with a surprised expression and then Matrix said "You're a son of the champion?" Dan nodded and said "Got that right now come on Luke run towards Electabuzz and use Quick Attack combined with Focus Punch! Then Jordan use full powered Thunderbolt on Magmar."

The duo followed their orders as Luke sped towards the electric type with Quick Attack and readied his Focus Punch. The electric type was ready to counter with its Thunderpunch but he was too slow and Luke slammed his fist on the Electabuzz's face and sent him back in front of Matrix.

Jordan then blasted his powerful attack at the Magmar who tried to counter it with Flamethrower but this time the electricity proved too powerful and landed a direct hit on the fire type crippling him with paralysis. Dan then said "Finish it off Jordan with Volt Tackle!" The mouse Pokemon ran towards Magmar with its body crackling with electricity and then he tackled the fire type back to its trainer.

Dan then raised his fist and said "Yes! Nice job guys!" Luke gave him a smirk while Jordan gave him his signature grin. Mantle then said "Oh no! My Magamar!" then Matrix yelled "My dear Electabuzz!"

Mantle shot Dan an angry look and said "Bah! Matrix return your Pokemon and let's take what we can." The female nodded and returned her Pokemon. She then followed her partner to a Pokemon filled net and rode on it as it was lifted up by one of the mechanical arms.

Dan saw that it was the same net that contained the sick Mudkip. He then yelled "No! Get back here!" The rookie then heard a voice say "Crobat use Airslash!" From behind him a purple, four winged bat launched an attack that but the net and released the Pokemon that were captured. He saw that his uncle Brock and aunt Lucy were there along with Emil.

The purple haired trainer saw the sick little Mudkip being grabbed by Matrix and Mantle who were hanging on the cable. The red head then said "This will have to do, but we thank you for your kindness!" Dan then yelled "Emil stop them from escaping!"

The bird rushed towards the thieves and pecked at their heads causing them to drop the little water type. Dan ran forward to catch the falling water type; he ran as fast as he can and caught the Mudkip before it could fall on the ground.

Emil stopped attacking the thieves and perched himself on Dan's shoulder, Luke and Jordan ran to his sides. He looked up and saw that the two were entering their airship. He heard Matrix say before the ship left "This isn't the last time we'll meet Danny-boy!" Mantle then said "We'll meet soon enough and you will regret crossing Team Gamma!"

After those words the door on the airship closed and it zoomed away. Dan had a feeling in his gut that what they said was true, that they would once again meet. He looked at the Mudkip in his arms who was smiling at him and said "You're safe now buddy."

Dan looked around and saw his aunt freeing the Pokemon from their traps and he saw his uncle running up to him and he said "Dan! Thank Arceus you called us when it happened. We would like to thank you for stopping them from capturing the Pokemon." Dan shook his head and said "No problem uncle, if there is anyone you should thank, it's these three." He said gesturing at Luke, Jordan and Emil who were on the ground.

Brock went down to one knee and said "Thank you for your help." Dan saw Lucy walking towards them and she said "Thank you indeed. Without you, they would have taken all the Pokemon in the reserve."

Dan then looked at the sky; the sun was already setting and the once blue sky was now golden orange. He put down the Mudkip and told his uncle "I'm glad I could help uncle, now if you'll excuse me, I will be heading to the Pokemon Center to heal my Pokemon and have a good night's sleep for tomorrow's gym battle." Brock nodded towards him and as he started to walk away he felt something tugging at his shoe, he looked down and saw that the Mudkip that he saved was stopping him from walking.

Dan crouched down and said "What do you want buddy?" The Mudkip said "Mud Mudkip Mud ( I would like to go with you)" Luke nodded and told Dan "This one say he would like to go with us."

Brock and Lucy approached him and his aunt said "Looks like Mudkip has taken a liking to you Dan. Maybe you should keep him, you will take care of him right?" Dan looked at his aunt who was waiting for an answer and at his uncle who was nodding and said "Of course I will auntie." He looked at the water type and said "So be it" He plucked a pokeball from his belt and enlarged it, the water type pressed the button and the Mudkip went inside the ball and it clamped shut without shaking.

Dan held the pokeball and looked at it then said "Alright buddy, welcome to the team and from now on you will be called Matt."

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