Greetings, Mgunnels3 here, and welcome back to Ash's Kanto Journey My Version. Before we begin, I should talk about what I meant at the end of my AN about its Pokemon that isn't just for Ash but for Misty. She isn't just going to catch Water types in this story, and it shows when I gave her a Pidgey in this story instead of Ash while I got a couple of new captures for Ash, remember it's through Sinnoh, so you don't have to just pick Kanto Pokemon so far it's Meowsie and Elekid on Ash's team and Ash will get another Kanto Pokemon until after Ash's first gym battle. I also have a poll up for something else and look forward to the response. Let's get this chapter started, shall we?
Chapter 3: Expectations
"Human Speech"
"Pokemon Speech"
We joined Ash and Misty at the border of Viridian City a couple of days after they started their Journey.
"Finally, we're in Viridian City. I thought we would be another couple of days after all that," Misty said to Ash and Flare, who nodded.
"We would've been here sooner if I could use a map properly, but I'm not good at maps. Sorry, Misty," Ash said to Misty, who shrugs.
"I'm not great with maps, so I don't blame you there, Ash. Hopefully that this won't be a thing during our JourneyJourney together," Misty admitted to Ash.
"Can we head into town and stop this conversation? And I do agree with Misty, Ash. Here's hoping that this won't be a thing 'cause this will lead to arguments," Flare the Charmander said to Ash and Misty, who nodded.
They walked into town and heard a voice announcing something over a loudspeaker. The closer they got to the City's entrance, the more she talked about being on the lookout for suspicious people as soon as she saw Ash and Misty walking towards her though she saw a Charmander outside its Pokeball.
"Hold on, you two, I need identification between you two given the poachers as of late, and the threats of suspicious people lately, and you having a Pokemon outside its ball is suspicious enough," Officer Jenny said to Misty and Ash, most notably towards Ash.
"Funny you say that officer, we just ran into a trio of poachers just a few days ago, and we stopped them," Misty said to the officer, who was curious about that and pressed on what Misty said as Ash noticed a wanted poster of a familiar duo.
"That's them that we just ran into on that poster," Ash said to Jenny, who was taken aback.
"Before you continue, can you please show me some identifications, given how that organization operates," Jenny said as Ash tried to figure out how as Misty sighed.
"I have identification, actually, and I guess Professor Oak told you about another function on your Pokedex," Misty said as she pressed buttons. It revealed who she was with her Identification info as Misty Ash did the same as it was enough for Jenny though the last name caught Jenny's attention.
"You wouldn't happen to be related to Red Ketchem, would you, young man?" Jenny asked Ash, which caught Misty's attention as he nodded.
"Yeah, he's my older brother, I just started my Journey recently, and he's out of the region, and I heard about Team Rocket from him," Ash said to Jenny as he told her what he heard what Jessie and James said during their scuffle a few days ago.
"I see, their becoming more poachers to get the group back to normal again, especially given that their leader is no longer our City's gym leader, and we're still waiting on the league for a new one. As of late, we'll have to keep an eye out; I have taken that your Pokemon just wants to be out of its ball as well?" Jenny asked Ash, who nodded as it was what she requested the day they became a team. "Okay, I'll let you two pass given that you two just started making your way to the Pokemon Center. It's the big building at the center of town, a 30-minute walk from here, and get some rest and what you need," Jenny said to Ash and Misty, who thanked her and made their way to where she said.
"Say you never mentioned your Brother earlier, Ash? I guess we both have a lot to speak about when we get settled in at the Pokemon Center," Misty said to Ash, who nodded. She had a good point, as Ash and Misty had much to explain when they finally arrived at the Pokemon Center's entrance.
"Welcome to the Viridian Cities Pokemon Center; I take that you two have just arrived here and started your journey?" Joy said to Ash and Misty, who nodded. "Well, let me have your Pokemon, and I'll let you know when they're ready," Joy said as Flare hopped on one of the spaces. Ash put Spearow's ball into one of the six slots as Misty placed her Pokeballs; however, she had three Pokeballs, and Ash knew about two Squirtle and Pidgey.
Joy gave Ash and Misty the room key, leading them away to heal their Pokemon.
"Well, I better go ahead and call my mom and then Professor Oak to let them know that I arrived at Viridian, and then we can talk afterward, Misty," Ash said to Misty, who nodded.
"Sure, Ash, I had a feeling that you would have something to do when you arrived, and I was going to contact Professor Oak as well, so you beat me to the punch as well," Misty said to Ash, who nodded.
Ash went to the nearby phone as Ash called his mother, Delia. "Hi, Mom. I just made it to Viridian City just a half hour ago," Ash said to his mother, who was surprised that he had arrived a lot faster than it usually takes.
"You're already in Viridian City. It took your father at least five days to get to Viridian City, and seeing that you have made your way shows how far your JourneyJourney has come compared to your father and Brother," Delia said to Ash, who rubbed the back of his head as Delia noticed Misty. "And who's your friend there, Ash?" Delia asked Ash as Misty stepped in.
"I'm Misty. I'm the other trainer who became a trainer the same day your son became a trainer. Nice to meet you. We're traveling together 'cause we ran into each other; you can say I am kinda a rival of his now," Misty said to Delia, who nodded.
"Best of luck to you two, given that Ash and Gary were originally supposed to be the trainers who started off. It's nice to see another trainer go on their own JourneyJourney, and don't forget to change your, you know what, young man," Delia said. Ash was startled by this Delia giggled, said her goodbyes, and hung up.
"Mom, why did you have to do that in front of my friend of all people," Ash said to himself.
"Your mom seems nice, and I wouldn't be like that. I don't judge that Ash," Misty said to Ash, who sighed. "I took that arrogant person in that car I saw when I left. Is this Gary person your mother is talking about?" Misty questioned Ash, who nodded.
"Yeah, and the grandson of Professor Oak; we've known each other for a while, and while he's arrogant, he does care for others," Ash said to Misty, who nodded.
"Ash Ketchem and Misty Waterflower, you have a phone call for you two," a voice called out to them. Ash answered the phone, and it was Professor Oak.
"Ah, Professor Oak, glad to hear from you," Misty said to Oak, surprised to hear from Misty first as Ash chuckled.
"Ah, Ash, Misty fancy that you two would run into each other during your JourneyJourney so soon, given that Misty left about 20 minutes before you did, but I am happy you are doing well. I just got off the phone with your mother, Ash, and she told me about you arriving in Viridian City and was about to call me and tell me that you two were with each other. Have you two registered for the league yet?" Oak asked Ash and Misty, who shook their head.
"Sorry, not yet, Professor. We just arrived here in Viridian and just got our Pokemon healed and about to ask Joy about that," Ash said to Oak, who nodded. "Also, I already have one additional Pokemon to the team, Professor Spearow, who happens to be the son of my brother Fearow, and Misty has my brother Pidgeot's daughter," Ash said to Professor Oak, who wasn't surprised by this.
"I had a feeling that you might have run into them one day Ash, let alone owning at least one or both of their children, given that Red asked his Pokemon what they wanted while he was gone here at the lab and given that both of them are brother and sister I wouldn't be surprised that they are willing to do that for you Ash," Oak said as Ash was taken aback by this as did Misty.
"Well, we'll have to talk to them when they get healed, but there is something else you need to know, Professor," Ash said to Oak and explained what happened on the first day of his Journey and Team Rocket.
"Ash, this is big, and I will contact the league about this. Thank you for informing this, I would inform your Brother, but he's not been in touch since the day you left on your Journey," Oak said to Ash, who looked down. "I'll keep in touch from the looks of it. You'll probably leave tomorrow, so contact me when you arrive in Pewter City, and best of luck to both of you," Oak said as he ended the call.
Ash and Misty overheard their names being called and that their Pokemon were now healed and ready to go Flare jumped on Ash's shoulder, and both he and Misty got their Pokeballs from Joy. "Thank You," Both Misty and Ash said to Joy, who nodded as Ash and Misty went to their room and settled down.
"So now that we are settled in, we might as well talk about what is going on as we did agree to talk about it, Misty," Ash said to Misty, who sighed. "I'm curious as to why you started your journey given how your siblings are gym leaders, and I thought you would be at the gym?" Ash asked Misty, trying not to sound rude as Misty sighed.
"A couple of reasons why I wanted to go on my own as a trainer, and one of them happens to be with the gym itself," Misty said to Ash, who was curious as Flare. "You see, the Cerulean City gym has run in my family for generations, and my sisters Daisy, Violet, and Lilly used it to perform their shows as stars they are, and while they still run the gym, most of the time, they rather put it on me," Misty said to Ash who nodded.
"I understand the Sensational Sisters are famous, and I can see what you mean, Misty. But what's the other reason?" Ash asked Misty.
"The other reason is I got into a massive argument with Violet and Lilly about me running the gym one day, and they rather perform their shows. I told them I would rather do things on my own, not Mother's, as it runs on her side of the family. While Daisy was behind my leaving, Violet and Lilly told me I couldn't bring Pokemon from the gym, and well," Misty said to Ash.
"You rather be on your own as a trainer and go out taking gyms and be a Pokemon master, like Ash?" Flare said to Misty, who nodded. "You want to go on your own and follow your own path that is noble and become a better trainer than your sisters," Flare was interrupted by Ash.
"That's enough, Flare. I know that you are trying to make Misty feel better, given that you are also following in your own family's footsteps and all, but right now, there's more to what other trainers want than just becoming the best trainer," Ash said to his starter who humphs and crosses her claws.
"Whatever you say, Ash. I was just trying to make her feel better as a fellow female, given that we have you beat as two girls and one male," Flare said to Ash, who let what she said to go as he knew that that was an argument that he wasn't going to win.
"It's okay, Flare, and I do agree with both of your sides of the argument there, and both are true; I want to do things my way and don't want to be gym leader not right away, maybe when I prove myself and my sisters that I can do things on my own," Misty said to both Ash and Flare who smiles and nodded as Misty turned to Ash. "So now you know my life story. It's your turn, Mister Red's younger Brother?" Misty said jokingly as Ash sighed, as it was his turn in the spotlight.
"The story is that it isn't just my Brother who I am famous too, as my dad was the original champion before Gary's older Brother became champion. He's on his own JourneyJourney in Sinnoh, while I love my family. I do want to go on my own JourneyJourney and not just follow in their footsteps," Ash said to Misty, who understood that while her story differs from Ash's, the reason is the same. "You noticed that during the scuffle with Team Rocket that I froze from well, that's cause Jessie and James called me out for being his brother and will always be in his shadow," Ash said to Misty.
"I saw that, Ash. I was wondering why you couldn't command Flare during that scuffle. Now I understand that," Misty said to Ash, who nodded. "I'm glad we got there when we could, and I'm sorry for calling you out like that when I asked if you had other Pokemon on your team. I only got there shortly after the battle started after seeing you want to help the flocks," Misty apologized to Ash, who nodded.
"I accept your apology, Misty, and we can try to work with each other and try not to be at each other's throats, whether it be our methods of training, battling, what Pokemon to catch, or just getting lost. The latter of the two I know will happen more often than not, but at least we can help each other out," Ash said to Misty, who nodded.
"And I noticed that you mentioned to Flare that she also has some footsteps to fill. If I remember correctly, when I got to Professor Oaks' lab, there were only two Pokeballs, Bulbasaur and Squirtle? How did you get Charmander when I was told that Charmander was taken already?" Misty asked Ash, who turned to Flare.
"I'm fine with you explaining who I am. No sense in holding that back given that we are talking about our life stories anyway. But I'll hint, Pidgey and Spearow aren't the only ones whose relatives belonged to Red," Flare said, shrugging as Misty put two and two together.
"So, your Red's Charizard's daughter. I took that she was given to you instead of the usual means for starters," Misty questioned Ash.
"Half right, Misty; Professor Oak did the same with Gary, and I didn't realize that my Brother planned this for me, well, for Flare, until after she was let out of her ball. I knew that when he said it referred to one of his Pokemon, it had to be a Charmander; I just never thought it was my birthday present as I turned 10 the day before we met," Ash said to Misty, who nodded.
"And before you ask, Flare is my actual name, not some nickname that Ash or his Brother gave me like most trainers do. You might want to ask your Pokemon if they're okay with their Pokemon names, their actual names, or if they want a nickname," Flare said to Misty, who nodded.
"Speaking of Pokemon, I noticed you have three Pokemon and not two, Misty?" Ash said to Misty, who sighed. "I taken that is why you got onto me about having another Pokemon before?"
"Yeah, I caught a Buizel shortly after I left Pallet Town, she's stubborn, but we are on good terms, and she gets along with Squirtle," Misty said to Ash, who nodded.
"Sounds like a Tomboy of a Buizel, given how they are just as prideful as my evolutionary line. You really going to need that translator to not tick her off and work with her, minus you two being on good terms with each other, as Buizel aren't the type to take losing well," Flare warned Misty, who sighed.
"I'm fully aware of what they are, Flare, and I guess she sounds more like you, Flare," Misty said jokingly. Flare blushed in embarrassment as Misty was right. "I think we should talk to our flying types, and before you ask, I do plan on catching more than just water types for my team, Ash," Misty said to Ash, who nodded as that was fair as the two let out Spearow and Pidgey. "So, we just discovered a little secret about your two leaders. Wanna talk about it, you two, given that we are getting to know each other by this point?" Ash said to the two flying types, who nodded.
"Yeah, apparently, my mom and her dad wanted to let that a secret from most of the members of our flocks, and only a few knew about it," Spearow said to Ash as Pidgey nodded.
"That's why our parents were working with each other to find me when they heard about the whole thing with Team Rocket, you called it. In fact, our parents originally planned on joining our flocks, but," Pidgey looked down.
"The discrepancy and issues in the past made it harder for that to be a thing. Even with the leaders being siblings and Teammates, it will not be easy, huh?" Misty said to the two, who nodded.
"That and Pidgeotto, he's been not a fan of the two of them being leaders given that his trainer is a rival of their trainer, and while he's fine with humans, that display earlier you saw is why we don't let him be an advisor or leader of the flock when it comes to you Ash," Spearow said to Ash who looked down.
"Do you know what his trainer is? I mean, Red had two rivals when he was on his Journey a boy named Blue, who is Gary's older Brother, and a girl named Green," Ash asked as the two shook their heads but did not say no.
"We don't know his trainer's name, but we can count on that. It's a female trainer, that's for sure," Pidgey said to Ash, who nodded.
"Before we call it a night, Ash and I want to ask you one last question?" Misty said to the two of them, who were curious and nodded. "Well, I found out that Charmander here is originally named Flare and goes by it, are you two okay with being called by your Pokemon names, or do you have a name or want us to make one for you?" Misty asked the two, who looked at each other, nodded, and turned to the group.
"I prefer Spearow, thank you, but I understand that you want a nickname for me, but I prefer my Pokemon name. Thank you," Spearow said to Ash, who nodded."As for my cousin, she does have a name, as she was hatched at the same time as the other Pidgeys of the flock."
"I go by Tempest, and I prefer to be called that, as it was something that my dad wanted to name me, and well, I am a pretty good flyer than most of my flock, if you noticed that not many went out to find me and ask my Uncle to help find me," Tempest said to Misty who nodded.
"Before you two ask, no, it wasn't my Aunt's idea to just ask my dad to find her, but with the threat of poachers and all that, we don't want to change more flock members being caught. According to members of the flock, we had run-ins with poachers in the past before my dad and Aunt took over," Spearow said to Ash, who nodded.
"I had a feeling that would be the case given the way that most members of both your flocks didn't trust me at first, especially when I found you and your mom helped save us from more issues," Ash said to Spearow.
"This is what I meant when I said that not all Pokemon are trusting of humans, Ash, or want to be captured, especially with new Pokemon coming into this region. More poachers are showing up; I see why my dad wanted me to be your Pokemon, Ash," Flare said to Ash, who now understands what she meant.
"I want to ask this question because you two are family. Who is the oldest between you two, or are you two the same age as I should ask," Misty asked the two flying-type cousins, who smiled and nodded.
"We're the same age, three years old though Tempest here is the oldest between me and her, and I have issues with that as she's both my cousin and my best friend amongst our flocks. And I understand why you would ask that question; I take that you asked that question to Flare as well?" Spearow asked Ash, who shook his head.
"I told him when we were getting to know each other we're the same age as well, and from the looks of it, I'm the oldest of the three of you, so let's get along and work together as a team as we have a lot of challenges ahead of us and not just for our trainers," Flare said to the two who nodded.
"Right, we need to get registered for taking on the gyms tomorrow, and we'll be taking our leave shortly after that, and we might want more Pokemon joining our teams during our journey," Ash said to Misty.
"Yeah, it's a long trek in Viridian Forest, and Pewter City is our first stop for our challenge. As Jenny mentioned earlier, Viridian doesn't have a gym leader yet, and Brock won't make it easy for us," Misty said to Ash, who nodded.
"Given that we are both taking part in the gyms, how will that go for who challenges first," Ash said to Misty, who was also thinking that. "I thought that we take turns like one starts first for one gym and then switches afterward like I take the first gym first and then you will after me and visa versa for the other gyms one at a time," Ash said to Misty, nodded at the idea.
"If you don't mind, I would like to challenge the gym first, given that I do have some experience as a trainer, and you can see how that works gym battles-wise," Misty said to Ash, who nodded.
"Fair enough, Misty, but what will we do about your sisters and their gym?" Ash asked Misty, who looked down. "You're not planning on skipping the gym, Misty, as there are not many gyms nearby here in Kanto, and while some are opening up, they might not be ready for challengers."
"I'll think about it. I can't just run away from challenging the gym, and knowing Daisy, she'll be fine with me challenging her, but not sure about Lilly and Violet as they aren't fans of battle, but I'll try my best to face them, thanks Ash," Misty said to Ash who was curious but lets it go for now. "I think we need to rest, and we'll think about it tomorrow," Misty thought as they noticed it was getting late and headed to bed.
Everyone except Ash was asleep as he remembered what Jessie said about Ash will always be in his Brother's shadow and never being better than him as he sighed.
"Man, some trainer I am for me to check when facing a team that my Brother had singlehandedly taken down years ago; if it weren't for Misty, I probably would've lost Flare and even made my Brother's Pokemon upset. I went on this Journey to follow my own dream and not to follow my own family's footsteps," Ash thought as he looked at Flare, sleeping, and sighed. "I can't let what others say about me get to me. I've dealt with that in the past, "Oh look, it's Red's little brother," or "You just like your brother, the one that is just going to be like him one day" is what I usually get," Ash said as he got up out of bed.
"Yes, I'm going on a Journey like him, but I will do it my way, not his, my own Pokemon, my own team, and my own life; if I do become like him, that's fine, but at least I'm going to make it my own," Ash thought gripping his hand looking out the bedroom window.
Little did Ash know it, but Misty and Flare were watching this and could tell that Ash was taking what happened to heart and didn't blame him. What Team Rocket said to him would get to a lot of people.
The following day comes as Ash and Misty get registered for gym challenges and the league by handing their Pokedexs to Joy, who got them registered and now set.
"You two are now officially set for the gym challenges, and as you might know that Pewter City is the first stop on your journey, the league will contact you when the Viridian City gym is ready to accept challengers and a new gym leader," Joy said to Ash and Misty while handing their Pokedexs to them.
"Thank you. I appreciate it, Nurse Joy," Ash and Misty said to Joy, who nodded.
"Just make your way through Viridian Forest, and if you aren't getting lost, you should be able to make it out of there within a week, and my siblings will be happy to heal your Pokemon when you guys reach other Pokemon Centers, so best of luck to both of you," Joy said as both Ash and Misty nodded as they made their way out of the Pokemon Center and to their next adventure.
Now that Ash and Misty are registered for the Pokemon league and challenges, our heroes make their way to Viridian Forest and Pewter City, their first stop on their adventure. What else is in store for our heroes? As the Journey continues.
Stay tuned
Done and done. Yes, I didn't show Team Rocket other than a wanted poster. That's mainly because I plan on them coming in chapters that aren't gym battles/league battles. As that was the main problem with the original series, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who hated that, yes, Misty will also be taking part in these gym battles. As I said before, I'm accepting requests for new captures for both of them, and once we wrap up the Pewter City gym battle, more Pokemon that aren't from Kanto will be showing up for captures, but I'll take the requests now. The next chapter it's episodes 3 and 4 of the anime, as specific chapters will have that type of theme for this story. See you next time.