Author's Note: You have many ways to look at why I gave Lucas a Chimchar. Instead of me just saying, "It works in my head," I'll elaborate, even though it does. In the 6th movie, Brendan is shown with a Swampert. 5 movies later (Giratina and the Sky Warrior; to be exact the 11th movie), Brendan is shown with a Rhyperior battling Lucas's Magmortar. Like I said, I am basing Lucas off of the 4th generation male player character. In Crystal (if I had it, I obviously would've chosen Kris) onwards, I would've chosen a Water-type. In a basic timeline, Kris would've had a Totodile, May a Mudkip, Dawn a Piplup (like the anime), Hilda (Black/White) an Oshawott, Rosa (Black 2/White 2) an Oshawott, & Serena/May (X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire) would have a Froakie/Mudkip. Lucas's age will change, but right now, he's 11. Professor Rowan is 60, Yuzo is 15. Yes, the disclaimer is in another language. With the exceptions of the locations I made up the disclaimer is true.

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Chapter 13: Lucas Rowan

(Tuesday. Lucas's P.O.V.)

"Dad, hey, dad?" I called around for my father. I just came home from my first day of 6th grade & dad was nowhere in sight. I kept pacing & Yuzo said, "Ah, Lucas, there you are. Chimchar's been going crazy." This morning, I met some of the younger kids, namely, the daughter of Johanna Berlitz. I noticed that Dawn was mismatched, but, I had to get to first period. She tugged at my jeans & I said, "What?" She said, "Down here!" I turned & saw her. I knew where her classroom was. Not too far from mine & I said, "Right now, we both gotta get to class." She stared at me & I said, "I'm in grade six. Your class is right there. Got it?" She nodded & I said, "Please let go of my leg." She did, as the warning bell rang & I kept cursing myself in my head & I made eye contact & said, "No need to worry," before bolting to first period. My teacher knows grandpa & Yuzo. She said, "Decide to show up after all, Mister Rowan?" Some of my friends were there & she said, "You may sit where you like. For now." I had a few girls in my class, not many. Some compared to Miss Dahlia in personality & looks.

Since I'm in 6th grade, my lunchtime is the same time as recess for the younger kids. I saw Dawn & a little girl wasn't too far from her. I thought, "Okay, no bullying. That's not, no." I said, "Leona?" She looked at me & I smiled at Dawn, who was just alone. A little boy about their age, I swear to Arceus learned Hyper Voice. The next thing I saw was that same little boy, running our way. Unsure if they were friends, I let the little tyke charge at me. He threw a fit. My third period teacher said, "Lucas, I think you know what to do." I nodded & separated the 3. The boy protested & I said, "You're from Hoenn, right?" She said, "Yeah. One of my friends is here. In Sinnoh. This little fellow is Kenny." I said, "Kenny. I thought you looked familiar. I'm not too far from Twinleaf Town. I know a lot of the kids." Kenny said, "Dawn!" My thought was confirmed: the blue hair, the blue eyes, she was in fact, a Berlitz.

"Cha!" my first Pokémon. When I turned 10, that was one of my last times with dad in Sinnoh, anyway. Reggie had dropped by with his Staravia, but Starly & Yuzo's Staravia were fighting, on top of Piplup & Chimchar fighting. Again. Dad took me to Kanto to meet Prof. Oak, who is a grandpa as well & has 2 grandkids: Daisy & Gary. Dad said he'd be staying in Kanto, but he said he'd figure out which would be my starter, which I got. As I was holding Chimchar, I lost myself in thought.

"Snap out of it! Lucas, sit down. Now," a tone of firmness in Yuzo's relatively calm voice.

We sat down & I said, "Where's,"

Yuzo said, "Kanto. He's staying there. I don't know for how long. I got this note from him this morning after you left. Read it," handing me a note.

I read aloud, "Lucas, congratulations on making it to your first day of 6th grade at the Twinleaf School. I don't know how long I'll be staying in Kanto. I don't know if I'll be able to visit you in Lilycove City, either. Son, you'll be changing schools. Try to make friends this year. Your mother, if she were still alive, would be proud that you made it this far. Just remember this: you're a Rowan," shaking at the last part.

(A/N: Yes, I've displayed Lucas as a troublemaker, but, it's who he is. Lucas's mother is in fact deceased. Lucas's father isn't an OC. He will be revealed by name, much later in the story. As will Ash's father.)

I put my head down, my mouth throbbing & began to cry. There, I admit it. This year, they might've gone too far. They combined the TK (A/N: TK is real. It stands for Transitional Kindergarten) class & the preschool class. The "regular" Kindergarteners are separate, but still in the same school. "Lucas?" Yuzo was trying to calm me down.

Yuzo began to search my sack for a note from anyone, be it the principal or a teacher. He said, "Lucas, you got a permission slip to be a hall monitor. You signed it & dated it. Once your grandfather gets here, we'll talk more. Right now, I gotta go," leaving.

Yuzo is a senior at Jubilife High. He skipped a few grades & turns 16 soon. Yuzo said, "I'm still studying, you know. I'm trying to get scholarship money. Look, there's some Ibuprofen on the counter."

I looked up & Yuzo was in his casual clothes; then again, he's on cross country & track. He said, "Hopefully nothing else is sticky. Later," bolting. It was 2 in the afternoon. Whatever Jubilife does, it must be to fit anyone with a work study schedule. (A/N: I forgot to mention Jubilife High. It's where a good majority of Sinnoh's gym leaders went at some point. Then, there's Sunyshore University. I should probably tell you the universities & colleges by region [including islands that are near a region] there's at least 2 for each. Kanto is home to Celadon University, Viridian Technical College & Vermilion College {where the police academy is}. Johto is home to Goldenrod University & Ecruteak Community College. Hoenn is home to the Rustboro Trainer's School, which is K-12 & the Lilycove Technical Institute. Sinnoh also has Hearthome Technical College. Unova has LU-TC [Lacunosa Undella Technical College; look at a map & pretty much, Lacunosa Town & Undella Town border one another], & the Aspertia Trainer's School. Kalos has Lumiose University, Coumarine Tech, & Anistar Community College. A lot of colleges & universities. Make this chapter a little longer, to be honest.)

Yuzo, I had to say was in essence: a genius. "Chim?"

I looked up, teary-eyed, but, that didn't seem to faze my partner who just climbed up my leg. I smiled.

"Lucas, there you are."

I didn't want grandpa to see me like this; not crying, with the word 'guilty' written on my face.

I let Chimchar walk around, it was my room, after all. I said, "Hi grandpa."

He said, "Your appointment is tomorrow at 1:00. I've talked with your teachers & they said that it'd be okay that you miss the battle class."

I thought, "Mind reader."

He said, "Yuzo told me. You've got 2 good teachers, young man."

I groaned. "Miss Williams is too, dear boy. You are my grandson."

(Wednesday. 12:20. Dawn's P.O.V.)

"Lucas? Where's Lucas?" I was hiding in the school, but I was outside. Lucas was a 6th grader. I'm almost 5 years old. (A/N: Yes, I've introduced Dawn. She's in the preschool class. Read on.) Plusle & Minun, maybe that's why he's hiding from me.

"Dawn? What happened?"

I grabbed his leg & he said, "Dee-Dee doesn't suit you." I looked at his belt, there was only one ball on it.

He said, "Unless your middle name starts with a 'D', I'm not calling you that."

I said, "L, K, R?" looking at his red drawstring bag.

He picked me up & said, "I can talk with grandpa. My teachers agreed with me."

Teachers? Shouldn't he be in class by now?

He said, "LKR are my initials. Lu," but was cut off by a teacher. I didn't know his name, but boy was he cute.

Lucas's teacher said, "I know, you'd rather be battling. Plusle & Minun," I flinched. He said, "Don't mix with preschoolers. They call you Dee-Dee, but I'm a teacher. Unless it's actually your name, I won't call you that.

(Lucas's P.O.V.)

I knew Dawn pretty well. I said, "Dawn, I gotta go."

(Dawn's P.O.V.)

To the bathroom? It was only day 3, but he had said to me on my first day, "No need to worry."

(Lucas's P.O.V.)

I said, "My grandpa has to take me somewhere. There's gotta be another female teacher aside from hers," setting her down.

My teacher clicked his tongue & said, "Knowing your grade is slipping, I'll give you bonus questions to make up."

I said, "Bring it."

He said, "True or false: Eevee evolves into Jolteon in a thunderstorm?"

I said, "False."

He said, "Magmar doesn't evolve into Magby. True or false?"

I thought, "Reverse psychology," & said, "Magby evolves into Magmar & Magmar evolves one more time."

He said, "Name all the legendary Pokémon known to Sinnoh that are dragons."

Crud. He said, "Including pseudo-legends in order of the Pokédex."

(Dawn's P.O.V.)

Sixth grade must be tough.

(Lucas's P.O.V.)

I took a deep breath, Dawn clutching my leg & said, "Gible, Gabite, Garchomp, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina & if a Draco Plate is held, Arceus."

He said, "Hm. And they said I could've been wrong."

I said, "Dawn Berlitz," ushering her to my teacher, who delicately picked her up.

I said, "Like Miss Dahlia says to me, 'no need to worry'. Later," sprinting.

(Lucas's teacher's P.O.V.)

Okay. Staff meeting with Prof. Rowan. I just had to help Dawn with her hair. I was fine that she fell asleep in my arms.

(Jubilife Regional Orthodontics, Lucas's P.O.V.)

I said, "Grandpa, my teacher said to have a staff meeting,"

"Lucas Rowan," I got up & handed my Poké Ball to Grandpa.

I walked down the hall with the hygienist, who reminded me of Dahlia. It wasn't too bad. I'd ask her out, but…

She sat me down & put on the napkin. She said, "Please, be daydreaming of battles, Lucas."

I groaned & she began to clean between my braces. She said, "Caramel popcorn, Lucas?"

I said, "Es. Ilty as card. Essy, icky, eelie, ood suff." *Translation: Yes. Guilty as charged. Messy, sticky, really good stuff.

She said, "So, how's Yuzo?"

I shrugged & she said, "Sit still," leaving & closing the door.

I thought, "Lucas. K. Rowan. Lucas is my first name. Rowan is my last. K is my middle initial."

K. Lucas K. Rowan. I closed my eyes to try & relax.

That was working pretty well & the orthodontist said, "Looks like someone's got a loose tooth," & I felt the Q-tip go in my mouth. My braces were only on my top teeth, not my bottom.

That'd be a nightmare. My hygienist said, "Lucas, keep your eyes closed," & I could feel her arm over my chest. Did I mention that I hate needles? I said, "Will you go out with me on, ow!"

She said, "Nice try, Lucas. Plus, we're cousins."

(Prof. Rowan's lab, hours later. Prof. Rowan's P.O.V.)

The drive home was long. Luckily, Chimchar is keeping Lucas occupied on his homework. My lab is also our home, mainly. I fear Lucas is becoming like his father. Don't get me wrong. I love my son & grandson beyond belief. Lucas was saying something about a staff meeting. At the lab; I called his first period teacher to confirm it & she said it was true.

I said, "Ah, Bertha, good to see you. Argenta, Ken (A/N: OC. Argenta's husband.)."

Argenta smiled & said, "Lucian is still in Canalave City, trying to study."

I said, "Lucian is precocious, like Lucas. Bertha, do you have any idea why my grandson would want to be a part of this meeting?"

Bertha sweat-dropped & said, "Did he talk to you about the preschoolers?"

I thought & remember him saying something about Plusle & Minun, along with Johanna's daughter.

A familiar voice said, "He aced the questions. You owe me."

Another voice said, "Just because he's the Professor's grandson, doesn't mean he didn't cheat."

Those boys are Lucas's teachers in the battle class, as his Chimchar came down the stairs. (A/N: Any ideas? Spoiler alert!)

Flint said, "Chimchar, there you are. Where's your trainer?"

Lucas said, "Breakfast already?" yawning as he came downstairs.

Argenta leaned in & said, "Anesthetic again?"

I said, "Yes. Lucas, it's the staff,"

"I didn't do it! Who's bright idea was it to," he froze in thought.

(Lucas's P.O.V.)

I was wearing my new black shorts & T-shirt that I got. Chimchar was happy & so was Flint.

Flint said, "Care to finish your sentence, bud?"

Volkner said, "Riddle me this. I asked you x questions this afternoon & you aced how many?"

Great. Math. I said, "Three. Three. Why?" Volkner grinned & I had a feeling on the next 4 words.

Chimchar leapt out of Flint's arms & his pocket flashed. "Fern. Mah," "Cha!" Chimchar & Flint's Monferno were good. Monferno just evolved after Flint competed in the league. Top 16.

Flint said, "Go ahead."

Volkner smiled & said, "I told you so. Lucas, what did you want to say?"

I said, "Who's bright idea was it to put Plusle & Minun in with the mixed class?"

The awkward silence & I said, "A little girl,"

Volkner said, "Dawn Berlitz, Kenny Ognek & Leona Izush were caregivers. Plusle & Minun are good battlers," as 2 balls releasing them glowed. He said, "They're cute, aren't they?"

I said, "If that's part of a contest, they'd win," picking up Plusle.

(Friday. Lucas's P.O.V.)

I said, "Yes, ma'am," listening to my first period teacher's instruction. I put on my jacket & went outside to see Dawn waiting for me. I agreed to walk her home in case her mom couldn't pick her up. However, grandpa gave me an egg this morning. It's in a case. In my backpack. I knew what the egg was. I had to go to Kanto to deliver it. Maybe Reggie moved there. I just finished detention.

(Flashback begin; that morning)

Yuzo said, "Take this egg to Eterna City before school starts. You're going to the gym. The gym leader's assistant wants her starter,"

I said, "You mean your girlfriend?"

Yuzo stared at me & I took the egg. It's supposed to rain today. This egg, unfortunately takes a ridiculously long time to hatch, out of all the Sinnoh starters. I kept running, namely because I didn't want morning detention for putting "K. Rowan" on the permission slip. I filled it out on the ride home. At least I'm stuck with the retainers. Easier to clean, I guess. I felt like I was being watched. As I got in first period, I made it, but, had to stay after school.

(That afternoon. 1:00.)

I said, "Wait, what?"

Volkner & Flint were kinda mad at me, considering I've been getting lessons in Lilycove.

Volkner is a guy who can be serious & is easy for me to take seriously. Flint can be serious, but it's hard for me.

Flint said, "Your battling grade. Yesterday was the midterm. You only did the written test."

Volkner said, "Which you passed. Flint & I have our teams. Come on out, Electabuzz, Jolteon, Raichu, & Luxio!" Volkner & Flint have a similar line-up. Volkner's Shinx must've evolved.

Flint said, "Monferno, Magmar, Flareon, come on out!"

I still have Chimchar & the egg. I got my Pokétch out & said, "Call it."

Flint said, "Heads."

Volkner said, "Tails."

I said, "Coin toss," pressing the button.

I smiled & said, "Volk,"

Volkner deadpanned, "Still to you, Mr. Volkner."

I sighed & said, "The ref." Flint & Volkner have the Coin Toss to a science.

Flint said, "You only have your Chimchar, don't you?"

I sheepishly nodded & said, "Plus an egg."

Flint & Volkner recalled their teammates, except for Raichu.

Volkner said, "The battle between Lucas Rowan of Sandgem Town & Flint of Sunyshore City will now begin. Both will use only 1 Pokémon each."

I enlarged my ball & said, "Chimchar, let's roll!"

Flint was using Monferno & said, "Your offense is good. Let's see how you defend against this. Use Mach Punch!" However, Mach Punch began to look more like Thrash & Monferno glowed.

I whipped out my Pokédex & she said, "Infernape, the Flame Pokémon & the evolved form of Monferno. Infernape's fiery crown reflects its fiery nature & its speed is unmatched." I put the device back & said, "Chimchar," but then, it happened.

Flint's Infernape activated Blaze & we're inside. I said, "Chimchar, Ember!" Volkner face palmed as Raichu shocked Infernape with a Thunder, something which has worked.

A familiar voice boomed, "Quagsire, Water Pulse!"

That's when the sprinklers went off & a voice said, "Alright. Girafarig, Psybeam!"

The fire alarm went off & I had already recalled Chimchar. Volkner said, "Should've done it outside."

"Quagsire, nice try, return. Lucas," was the agitated voice of Crasher Wake himself.

I put my head down & said, "The principal's office," & began walking. Principal Ivy-Matthews knew me all too well & the owner of the Girafarig said, "Freeze."

Volkner said, "Is this necessary? I think the school gym needs a retractable roof."

Flint said, "Didn't expect Monferno to learn Close Combat & evolve. Better get going."

I looked at Girafarig's trainer & he said, "I'll talk with her myself once we get outside."

(Outside the school, 5 minutes later, Argenta's P.O.V.)

I said, "Son, I'm busy, planning a punishment. Call me back," hanging up my cell phone & could see Lucas, Lucian, Flint & Volkner soaked.

"Mom, this is Luc," I said, "Yes, Lucian. I know who this young man is. Volkner, Flint, after school. You too, Lucian."

They were serious, my son usually calm said, "Mom, seriously, what's going on?"

I said, "Enough. Lucas, go back & change out of your gym clothes." He bolted. He had detention to get to.

(Twinleaf Town; Lucas's P.O.V.)

I said, "I'll see you, Dawn," & began to run, holding the egg case in my hands.

"Hey kid!" some girl yelled to me.

I said, "I'm not a kid. I'm 12!"

The girl studied my egg case & said, "How's about a battle? Murkrow!" & I thought, "Murkrow? Can things get worse?"

The girl said, "Murkrow, Haze!"

I remember trying to cover the egg & hearing, "Looks like you've got what my boss wants."

L: No, I'm not. Agh. Where am I?

Meowth: Da end of this chapter. You're not Lucas. Lloyd?

Lloyd: That's my name.

Meowth: The disclaimer was in Korean. This chapter is in memory,

Lloyd: I thought the language looked familiar.

Meowth: I'm restraining from using Fury Swipes. This chapter is in memory of the author's brother's team from Pokémon Yellow, da game I debuted in. Keep in mind that this is her brother's main team.

Lloyd: So, the author must like you.

Meowth: Kid, let me do my thing. The author "said" that she's not feeling too well & that she may or may not be able to post on Friday. A special day for her. In memory of Volt, Hydra, Dos, Venus, Rigs & Slash.

Lloyd: Who?

Meowth: Da author has patience. Volt was her brother's Pikachu.

Lloyd: Oh, so I'm in the,

Meowth: Let me finish. Yeah, you're in da world of Pokémon, Lloyd. Hydra was her brother's other Blastoise, Dos was his Zapdos, Venus was his Venusaur, Rigs was his Pidgeot & Slash was his Golem.

Lloyd: The author's a girl?

Meowth: Yeah. Da author said to read, review & vote. PM her if you've played Generations 4 & 5, whatever that means.