Long time reader, first time writer. flames will be ignored. Constructive criticism welcomed, I want to do better and bring a fun story.
A\N: Updated chapters and fixed some mistakes. chapters start getting longer around ch.9
Void and Veil: Chapter 1- Why am I here?
I let out a sigh as I thought in the quiet of the library.
It was furnished with a brown carpet, red wallpaper, and pine bookshelves. For me, it was the perfect place to think.
4 years, it had been 4 years since conscious thought returned to me, and I found myself here.
Oh boy, was that a fun day, coming to awareness after being shredded by a pipe explosion had NOT been fun. Then realizing that I both wasn't dead, nor in a hospital, or anywhere I could recognize for that matter, was confusing.
In fact, everything was huge, or rather I was tiny. So, I like to think I can be forgiven for freaking the fuck out.
Lucky for me, I had been alone at the time, sitting in a room playing with blocks, or rather this body had been. Thankfully, I had remained quiet at the time, mostly because I had been too busy hyperventilating, to actually shout.
I remembered that, after forcing myself to calm down, via deep breaths and copious amounts of head banging. Things began coming together, more specifically another set of memories, limited as they were, asserted themselves.
My name was apparently Jericho, I was 2 years old. My family consisted of a Mum and Dad, though I didn't know their names, and really how many 2-year-olds do? I have an older sister and a Grandma, heres the kicker though, I recognized them.
My new older sister was Sonia and my new Grandma was one Professor Magnolia… I was in Pokemon, more accurately, I was in Galar…shit. This was the same world where several 'teams' nearly destroyed the world/universe with creatures sometimes worshiped as gods… again, shit.
After finally getting a hold of myself and not passing out, go me. I looked for a mirror, not hard considering a number of children's toys have them, and low and behold I found a young me staring back. Pale skin, Blond hair, dark blue eyes, yep that's how I looked when I was younger…. FUCK.
I leaned back in my oak chair in the library.
That had been 4 years ago. I was 6 now, well, physically anyway, and I had put those 4 years to good use.
For example, learning the language in this world, spoken and written. It hadn't been too hard thanks to this body's old imprinted memories giving me a good base to use. From there I just started reading whatever books I could from the house library, coming from a family of researchers and professors had its uses. Though I was still rather limited in information because of my visible age, stupid computer passwords.
Despite that, however, I learned a lot about the history, social climate, and even how this world worked in general, including Pokemon themselves.
A good example of this is the Pokemon World War, which was a thing here. Their Great War was nearly 60 years ago, with roughly 480 million casualties, both human and Pokemon, in only 3 years. Seriously, what the hell? That was more than both World Wars on Earth combined, twice over even.
Still, that leads to why the Pokemon League was formed, doing away with militates and using GYM's and elite trainers as shows of strength between nations for national standing. It's also why being a trainer is so popular, and though anyone can be a trainer, few are actually licensed, not that the children understand the politics behind it. But it does mean that the support staff, registered researchers, and professors are well-known and well paid.
My concern, however, is regarding something else.
In this world, humans are considered a part of the human-like egg grouping among Pokemon, making cross-breeding possible. This insinuates that humanity is considered a Pokemon species in this world, or a part of it, though not recognized as such.
It does explain why some humans can use aura or be psychic. Some are predisposed by lineage and cross-breeding in their family line, and others are blank slates, pure humans waiting for instruction.
What made this information concerning was the information in my head, and how easily it could be accessed.
I don't know what would happen if someone, Human or Pokemon, found out about my reincarnation in this world, let alone about the possible calamities that might be coming. Hell, I don't even know if Ash is a thing here or if he is even a trainer yet. If this world is based on the manga, games, anime, or even a mix of all three, I have yet to hear of any worldwide storms regarding the first movie or 2000, or anything really.
I let out a huff of air, as I came to the same conclusion, as I always did.
Step 1, protect my mind. Now I still thought in English rather than Galarian which was one step in the right direction. But without testing, I was unsure if it would work let alone help, I needed a psychic type partner to help me in that regard.
2nd step, stay away from the league. They have a monopoly on people with powers, mind walkers, and so on. But that won't be an easy feat considering my family works with them.
3rd step, finding out how and why I am here. Which is part of the reason I've spent a lot of my time this past year studying the occult. I am not going to be able to just walk up to Palkia and ask if he brought me here after all. In a worst-case scenario, I'm wiped from existence.
Let's not forget that even in this world filled with super-powered beings, there are ghosts as well, not like the Pokemon Type. I mean like actual ghost, like the ghost girl found in Hammerlocke, or actual magic like the witch that turned Ash into a Pikachu in the show. They weren't and aren't ghost types or any type at all, just people, and they have supernatural elements to them.
I stood from my chair, bringing the book of runes I had gotten for my 5th birthday, with me.
While I had hidden a lot of my more advanced reading until lately, which was still unusual even at 6 years old. My Gran and my Sister thankfully just took me for the quiet and booky type.
I did try to pay attention to my new family and convey my own feelings and interests, mind you. Though hiding my stranger habits wasn't hard considering my parents had died before I even gained consciousness. No one knows how, they were just found dead at the train station.
Gran, who we now lived with in Wedgehurst, was often busy with her work on Dynamax. While Sonia, who was currently 10, was typically found playing with Leon. Yes, THAT Leon, the future champion Leon.
KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Speaking of Sonia, "Come in," I spoke blandly, still distracted. I was looking for my new book on magic, for potential spells that might actually work, that I had gotten for my recent 6th birthday.
Not that anyone believed that, to Gran and Sonia it was just a child's curiosity.
Still, it was worth a shot.
My sister opened the door with a smile at the ready, her ginger hair already done in a side ponyta tail, her aqua eyes sparkling happily. She was wearing her trainer outfit already with light blue skinny jeans, a tan-colored short trench coat with four big buttons, and a teal blouse.
Yamper was at her heel as she entered the room, "How'd I know you'd be here?"
Sonia shook her head, not waiting for a response, "Jerry, come on, you don't want ta' be late, do ya?"
I couldn't help but sigh, "Jericho, Sonia. My name is Jericho."
She only smiled wider, great.
"I'm comin, I'm comin," I cut off whatever teasing remark she had ready to go.
Sonia crossed her arms with a huff and a pout, "Well that's right fine of ya. Your big sis comes to make sure you don't miss getting your first Pokemon and this is how you thank me."
I rolled my eyes before turning to Yamper, a tan, and yellow corgi-like electric Pokemon. Who until now had been watching our back and forth, head tilted and tongue lolling out, "How do you put up with her, Yap?"
A confused whine was my answer.
"Oi," Sonia scooped up the little pup, bringing him to her chest with some difficultly, "Yampers on my side, aren't ya boy?"
Said, boy, was too busy squirming to reply.
I just lifted a brow.
Thump* *Bark*
Annnd, Yamper was back on the ground.
With an amused snort, I questioned her logic, "I was unaware there were sides."
Sonia stopped pouting, "Of course there are," She declared.
"But don't you worry, you're on my side, Jerry. Big sis'll look after you," Another grin was tugging at her lips now.
I hadn't had a big sister before this, so it was a new, if weird, experience. But I like to think I am getting the hang of it.
We started in the direction of the front lawn, where I knew Gran would be waiting.
I was to receive my first Pokemon today, at the age of 6. There were advantages to having a regional professor as your Grandma and guardian.
It helps though that Wedgehurst is where we live, or to be more specific, we live on the outskirts of Wedgehurst, off of route 2. Where there are a decent amount of wild Pokemon, so it's a good idea for me to have a Pokemon partner anyway. It was also when Sonia got Yamper, right after our parents had died. Though I don't remember it, it was right before my 'arrival'.
"Sooo... any idea what Gran brought," Sonia sounded out, trying and failing not to sound curious.
"No, she did ask what kind of Pokemon I would want as a partner," I admitted, then paused for a second recalling my response, "I told her a partner with psychic typing, and from the human-like egg grouping, would be best. Pokemon from both that type and egg group are known for higher intelligence, though not exclusively."
Which was true, and I needed the help of someone I could trust that had useful abilities and high intelligence. Yamper for how smart he was, was mostly animalistic in nature and I didn't need... zapping, again. Though interestingly, Pokemon raised around humans would often be smarter than their wild counterparts.
"You would," Sonia huffed once more, rolling her eyes.
"Jerry I love you, but you have to get out more, stop reading those books and go out and play. You're already smarter than everyone I know, except for Gran, that's not normal," She wasn't smiling anymore.
Ah, she did notice then, that's not ideal.
When we first came here to this house, or more accurately when I had first arrived, Sonia wasn't in a good way. She needed her family, and she wanted to be there for me, it was her way of coping.
I was kind of banking on her not realizing how advanced some of those books are, to be honest. Thank God… or I suppose Arceus? That was only my light reading, I am surprised she hasn't mentioned it before though, hmm.
"Lee has a little brother you know," She continued using Leon's nickname, "Same age as you."
I cut her off, biting back a sigh, "Sonia, I know I am not what you would call normal, but I am happy with what I have here." This was an old conversation, and she meant well, but it was frustrating regardless.
Sonia huffed again, "You're being homeschooled by Gran-"
"And I've aced every test the school district has sent," I interrupted.
"That's not the point, you're not meeting people or learning how to deal with people. And I'll be leaving for my trainer journey soon, it'll just be you, Gran, and this new Pokemon of yours," Sonia seemed upset now, actually.
Huh.
Oh, dammit all, she's making that face.
"Okay, okay, I'll meet him before you go on your journey-" I began.
"Great," Sonia chirped interrupting me, and just as promptly hugging me.
...
I think I've just been played, by a 10-year-old…
"Great," I replied glumly.
Sonia grinned, dragging me along the rest of the way to the garden.
At this point, I'm almost positive she's more excited than I am.
A/N: So that's the first chapter of Void and Veil, I know there will be some mistakes, but let me know what you think. corrected some mistakes