Pokemon Virus Version Chapter 1 (Rewritten): And So It Begins...
Just a heads up, if you readers ever feel the need, look to my profile for something I'd like to call 'Pokemon Virus Version Wiki'. It's an up-to-date bestiary of all Pokemon Virus Version's characters, their physical appearance and character description, their highlights in the story, and their importance so far. At Pokemon Virus Version Wiki, the Main Characters will be listed at the top of the page, followed by a section for all 26 major Team Neo Snagem members, followed by Rivals, and then Other Characters. Every character on my profile will have their Pokemon Teams (complete OR incomplete) listed, so just a spoiler warning.
I'll admit, this fic starts out on the vanilla side, and it's a pretty much a copy of what happens in Gold and Silver for about the first 10 chapters. After that, this story really starts to become consistent. The characters start to break away from 'tropes' and they really start to form their own identities. Seth being the main character DOESN'T overshadow or take away from his traveling companions and their impact on the story. And he's not at all altruistic. Anime exclusive towns are used along the way. Missingno exists. And after Violet City, Gyms are visited in a different order than in the traditional Gold and Silver games. Pokemon that are fairly uncommon here on Fanfiction are given traits AND relevant roles that tie into the story. Even Seth has a handful of uncommon pokemon. This is ALL an effort to prevent Virus Version from being predictable for my readers.
Dislaimer: I do not own Pokemon, but I do own every OC in this story.
Pokemon: Virus Version takes place in the Johto region about five years after the events of Pokemon Colessuem. The story centers around a 13 yead old boy named Seth, whose moral is to destroy his brother, Zero, and his stepfather, whom Seth refuses to name. In order for Seth to achieve his goal, he must first obtain pokemon strong enough to challenge Team Neo Snagem which was created by Seth's stepfather. Seth , on his journey is accompanied by a hyperactive 13 year old girl named Yumi. Please note that the manga, anime, and video games factor into the plot. So here's the story because I do not want to spoil it anymore.
...It felt like I had fallen into an abyss of endless darkness. I was alone, and this place was unfamiliar to me. The shadows gather in this darkness, waiting for my heart to give in, or at least, what is left of my heart...
"W-Where am I?" I asked as I opened my eyes and touched my chest. "I feel I've lost something, something important..."
"Seth, this is your heart, or at least, what will be left of it should you answer correctly to our question," A pale blue, Duskull-like figure said as it suddenly appeared.
My heart? Is my heart really just an endless realm of emptiness? Who was this mysterious figure?
"Who are you?" I asked the mysterious figure as my eyes narrowed.
"Missingno..." A faint voice said from behind me.
I turned behind me to see a girl who has also made her way into the emptiness of my heart.
"May I..." The girl said with reticence. "May I have your heart? Please?"
What was this girl talking about? I thought this was a dream, so I attempted to awaken myself, but no luck. Am I hallucinating? Why would anyone want the emptiness of my heart? Missingno said this would be what my heart look like if I answered correctly to 'our' question. Unsure if this girl's question was the question Missingno was talking about, I spoke.
"Why do you need my heart?" I asked.
"My heart had been damaged, and now it is disappearing more and more as my life continues to fade away. I wandered through the darkness, wishing at least one host would say yes, but that wish is fading away along with my heart..." The girl said.
So, this girl will die if I say no? I can't let that happen.
"Sure thing," I said calmly.
The girl had put on a face of happiness upon hearing those two words. Did I just save this girl's life? Pieces of light were being absorbed by the girl. That light...that was my light. The light was blinding, and one bright flash awoke me from my hallucination.
Location: Hotel Lobby - New Bark Town
Seth's POV (Point of View)
When I came to, I was sitting in a chair located in the hotel lobby. I paid no mind to the early morning traffic that tends to happen in hotels as I felt my chest again...I'm missing something, something important. Was it a dream, or did it really happen? I felt emptiness inside me, and nothing more happened as I digressed. Today was the day I recievedd my first pokemon. I was supposed to be like any other person getting their first pokemon: happy and excited and what not. But I'm not like 'any other person'. My reason for becoming a pokemon trainer was to get strong enough to destroy. My attitude was flat and bitter, but I didn't let that part of me surface. At least, no until I face THEM.
I sighedd as I stood up from the lobby chair I was sitting on. It was about 9:00 in the moring, and I was about ready to embark. I had already groomed myself as well. I had dark navy blue, neck length hair with two blonde bangs that stretched toward the right side of my face. I had on a black jacket with a grey trim and a dark grey v-neck t-shirt. I also had on dark navy pants and black shoes. I looked out one of the windows in the lobby and spotted a pokemon being accompanied by their trainer. The pokemon was an orange dragon. The orange dragon'd tail displayed a roaring flame that represented life of it's part, but death on mine.
"I'll never forget that day..." I said to myself as I grew upset toward the orange dragon.
Flashback-
Location: The Shores of Stark Mountain
My family and I were on vacation at a popular tourist destination in the Battle Zone. Or should I say my family, stepfather, and I. I've always despised that man. The island had been evacuated, so any sightings of humans or pokemon alike were scarce. My stepfather had just snagged the legenday Heatran. That's right, he snagged it. This was not only the day that the Battle Zone was destroyed, but also the day Team Neo Snagem formed since dissolving in a far away land.
My brother...My brother helped them too. My brother, Zero, joined Team Neo Snagem, kelped them destroy the island, and turned his back on me.
I was on my knees, in the sand as I begged Zero and Charizard to spare me. Zero was to kill every 'witness' in the Battle Zone on my stepfather's orders.
"Zero..." I said with a tear running down my face.
Zero was force to choose between me and Team Neo Snagem.
"Seth..." Zero said as he turned toward stepfather. "Atticus..."
"Hmph. Cryin won't change a thing kid. How pathetic," Stepfather said.
My Stepfather, Atticus, married my mother twice. He's Zero's real father. My real father's whereabouts are unkown to me, but I promised that one day, I would see him again. Atticus had sabotaged my father's relationship with Mother to revive their own relationship. After my parents divorced, my father was never seen again.
"I am disgusted to be your stepson," I said as my red eyes narrowed. I was still struggling thanks to the bruises dealt by the orange dragon.
"Well, it's not like I asked you to be born either," Stepfather said as he started walking away.
"Z-Z-Zero..." I said as I looked back at Zero.
Zero gave me a concerned look before turning to that orange dragon.
"Charizard, we will capture all remaining witnesses and recruit them into Neo Snagem, whether they like it or not." Zero said. "And kill Mother..."
Mother had watched our little scene without her intrusion due to Atticus' threats. I was the only person to actually see Charizard kill my mother , and I honestly loathe going into detail. Everyone was gone soon after, and I was left alone...Why was I spared though? And why would my stepfather, as much as I hate him, resort to destruction just to obtain the power he so desparately dsires? Thosee questions had bothered me for the next five years. I had nightmares about my famile AND Team Neo Snagem. I hated Atticus with a passion, so I set out on a quest to not only get stronger, but to destroy Atticus, Zero, Charizard, and Neo Snagem as well. They had moved to the Johto region for reasons currently unknown, so I followed them. Today, I am thirteen years old, and I will get my first pokemon.
End Flashback
Location: Hotel Lobbyroom
I made my was outside of the hotel only to be confronted by a very familiar boy. The boy was a little husky and he had on a grey knit cap on his head. He had a grey tank top worn under a tan colored jacket. He also wore some black shorts. But fear not, for I know this guy. Real name: Dustin. Combee Codename: Buzz.
"Who would've thought you'd be here in Johto, Beth," Dustin said in an arrogant tone.
"I could say the same thing," I said in a flat tone.
Dustin is from Sunnyshore City, like me.
"I hope you're not enterring the Johto League, Beth," Dustin said. "Last I checked, girls don't make good battlers."
"Hmph," I said as I closed my eyes. I had no intention of enterring any Pokemon League.
"What, what is it?" Dustin asked.
"This isn't the 19th century, so you can eat those words. I mean, you would be destroyed by any girl trainer right now because you don't even have a pokemon yet," I said calmly.
"Well, uh," Buzz was trying to think of a comeback. "You don't have a pokemon either."
"But we aren't talking about me, are we? This is about you backing up your words," I said in a cocky tone. "Perfect evidence that shows how stupid you really are. And if you're prepeared to prove me wrong, I can expect a battle real soon."
I finished my little rant as I turned away from Dustin and started toward the Pokemon Lab. Dustin's jaw dropped.
"Since when is Beth so assertive?" Dustin asked himself.
I then felt Dustin push me out the was as he started running toward the lab.
"All I have to do is get my pokemon before you," Dustin said while running. "I'll make sure the pokemon I get is the strongest."
Dustin soon disappeared in the distance, away from me at least. Unlike Dustin, I stayed calm and took my time. A long journey was ahead, so I thought it would be best to just save my energy.
Dustin's (Buzz's) POV
Location: Outside Pokemon Lab
I was just like any other person on their way to receiving their first pokemon: excited. I couldn't wait a second longer as I ran like my life depended on it, But my feet came to a screeching stop as I caught site of a guy in my path.
"Hey, what's the big idea?!" I asked as I was catching my breath. "You're in my way!"
The teenage boy turned around to address me. The guy had dark marron hair that went down to his neck. He wore a dark grey v-neck t-shirt with a black open vest on top. He had on the dark blue jeans and black shoes.
"I'd appreciate it you'd stay out of my wa-" The guy spoke calmly and then pause. "I mean, my apologies. The name's Noah, and I'd be more than happy to forget this little incident if you forget seeing me."
I didn't have the patience to hear or remember what this guy was saying.
"Yeah, right, whatever!" I yelled as I continued toward the Pokemon Lab in a hurry.
Location: Pokemon Lab
After running halfway across town, I came storming through the automatic door into the lab. Hands on my knees, I was tired from all the pointless running.
After I recollected my energy, I looked up to see a man with brown hair, glasses, and a labcoat had approached me, startled by my noisy entrance.
"You must be Professor Elm, right?" I asked the coated man.
"Um, of course," The coated man answered. "You must be here to recieve a pokemon, correct?"
"Of course I am! Gimme the strongest one you've got!" I yelled as I grew impatient.
"Whoa, slow down there," Professor Elm said as he tried to calm me down. "You have to pick your partner yourself."
The Professor then started walking ahead.
"Allow me to lead the way," The professor said.
As Professor Elm lead me, we neared a table already attended to by a young woman with black hair rand a white labcoat. The woman had set a briefcase down on the table, ready to be given further instructions.
"Assistant Violet, if you will," Professor Elm said.
"Yes Sir," Violet replied as she opened the briefcase.
Inside the briefcase contained three pokeballs. This process was going faster than I thought, but still not fast enough.
Violet then grabbed the first pokeball and released the first pokemon as she started her presentation.
"First we have the Grass type, Chikorita, the Leaf Pokemon," Violet said.
"Chico Chico," The Chikorita cried as it looked at me with a smile.
Violet continued as she pucked up the second pokeball and releases the second pokemon.
"The Fire type, Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokemon," Violet said.
"Too cool! I want this one! This one!" I yelled as I got excited.
Chikorita looked jealous
"Everyone settle down," Rose said "We still have one Pokemon left to present."
As The third Pokemon came from the Pokeball, I was in awe. It was blue and had jaws the could rip someone to shreds. Clearly the manliest of the three pokemon.
The pokemon you choose will be your parnter throughout your journey. Now who do you choose?" Professor Elm asked.
To Be Continued...
