Author's Notes: This is my first time writing a self-insert and a Pokémon fanfic, so I'm pretty inexperienced in this. Feel free to review!

"Speech/Talk"
'Thoughts'

DESCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POKEMON (Obv)

Chapter 1: My New Life

It's been 2 years since I found myself in the world of Pokémon. I woke up as a 7-year-old boy, and conveniently, I have the memories of this body too, which is nice so I don't do anything suspicious. Although there are some interesting things, there some things I struggle to remember. Amazingly, I can understand PokéSpeech. I might be a Pokémon like a Zorua or even an Aura Guardian. That would be so sick!

Anyway, I'm now 9, and my new name is Genera Jenson. Cool, right? Oh, I also forgot to mention that I live in Pallet Town, the literal place where Ash Ketchum was born and where the legendary Professor Oak lives. I only have a year left before I start picking a starter and begin my Pokémon journey.

There's a small school downtown in Pallet Town. It's not big or small, kind of balanced in size. I don't know how to measure it, lol. I still have my stupid sense of humor from my past life. Anyway, I got to talk with Ash himself and Gary motherfuking Oak, lmao. Usually, I see those two always arguing about who will be a Pokémon trainer, which Pokémon they will pick as a starter, and which Pokémon is better. Man, I can't believe these two little guys I watched in the anime are now real, and I'm even friends with them!

As for my parents, they are weird and downright suspicious. The lack of baby pictures and their unwillingness to talk about my past makes it clear: I'm adopted. To be honest, I don't really want to delve deep into it considering I'm just a young child. How can I defend myself? I don't want to call the police since it could attract unwanted attention about the fact that I understand Pokémon, if they even know…

Anyway, enough about that. There's a test to apply for a sponsorship from the legendary Professor Oak! I intend to take the test and pass it so my future Pokémon can have a place to stay and call home, plus the juicy perks of being a sponsored trainer. Being a Pokémon trainer is expensive because you have to take care of and feed your Pokémon, which costs a lot. Especially with a full team of six Pokémon, the costs would be insane. Sponsorships exist to address this issue and also to bring talented and promising trainers to the spotlight.

Speaking of Professor Oak, last year I attended and participated in Professor Oak's summer camp with Ash, Gary, Goh, Serena, and many others I did not recognize. I also joined Goh so I could meet and maybe talk with Mew, but unfortunately, no. BUT GOH STILL SOMEHOW SAW AND MET MEW FOR A FEW SECONDS OR SOMETHING AND I DID NOT, DAMN YOU CANON!

As much as I was sad and disappointed that day, I quickly got over it by talking with many Pokémon like random Rattatas, Pidgeys, and an angry Spearow that always spews swear words at everyone. I assume it's the same one that Ash threw a rock at and pissed off so much that it brought an entire flock to hunt down Ash and Pikachu.

So far, I can't perform moves or do anything supernatural other than understanding Pokémon. I don't feel any Aura or whatever. I don't know how to feel Aura or even tap into it, so maybe I am born special or something. I really don't know.

(At School)

Currently, I'm sitting under a tree, engrossed in one of Professor Oak's books about Pokémon Types, and learning more about this world. I'm enjoying my peaceful time reading until I hear someone call my name.

"Hey Genera!" I hear Ash call, so I look behind and see him running towards me. 'I wonder what he's up to right now'.

"Sup Ash, what are you up to?" I reply.

"Well, I just want to know how you get to befriend so many Pokémon! Like, you seem to befriend them so easily!" says Ash.

'Well, shit, how can I explain this to Ash without raising suspicions…'

"Well, Ash, all you gotta do is, uh, treat them nicely as if they are people and your friends, and always be nice to them, except for bad or rude Pokémon, of course," I say to Ash, hoping he'll buy that explanation.

"Ah, I see! Maybe this will help me achieve my goal as a Pokémon Master!"

"Jeez Ash, you're way too loud. Anyways, what's a Pokémon Master?" I reply. 'I know he doesn't even know what it is, but I do like talking to Ash even though he's such a chatterbox. I just want to know him better.'

"Uhh…. I don't… know…"

"Oh Arceus, Ash, you don't even know? It's your goal and you don't know?" I smile at Ash. 'Ah, what a nice idiot you are, Ash.'

"Um.. maybe I have to think more about it, I guess…"

"Well Ash, whatever that is, you will achieve it," I smile at Ash.

"Oh, thanks Genera! I knew you're a really good friend! Unlike that rude Gary who always boasts about becoming a better Pokémon Trainer."

'Jesu- I mean Arceus! Literally exactly like the anime,' I think. "Is he really that rude, Ash? I don't think he's that bad," I reply.

"No seriously, he's such a meanie! He won't stop saying 'smell ya later'! And keeps calling me names!"

I chuckled as I pictured how they argue and do their shenanigans as usual.

"Hey what's so funny?" Ash said. I replied, "Eh, it's nothing, Ash."

"Sure... Anyways, what are you reading Genera? Must be something for a nerd like you," Ash said. 'Wow Ash, you are calling me a nerd, how rude. I mean, I guess I am but rude, grrrr.'

"Well, I'm reading one of Professor Oak's books about Pokémon types. This is for my future, of course. We will become Pokémon trainers in the future!" I replied back to Ash.

"Oh I see! No wonder why you're so smart, Genera, you pass the exams so easily!" Ash said back. 'Well, i still have my old knowledge with me so i cheated lel'

I am just about to reply when I get called again by a familiar voice. "Genera! Pack your stuff, we're heading home." 'Oh yeah, right, my mom is here to pick me up, oh well.'

"Well, sorry Ash, seems like my mom is here to pick me up. Gotta go home," I say to Ash.

"Aww, that sucks. Well, see ya tomorrow, Genera!"

I then head towards my mom's car. I'm not really a car type of guy. Heck, I don't see any similarities to car brands I'm familiar with from my old life. Well, enough about that. I get into the backseat and make myself comfortable. We drive off, and I watch as the school gets further away from my view.

Man, every day, I'm legit in a state of happiness considering there's so much to learn about this world. Heck, everything is much more interesting compared to my old life. I do miss my old family, though, but enough sad thoughts.

(Professor Oak POV)

The upcoming test for the sponsorship is coming considering it's only a year left until the kids are old enough to become trainers themselves. Every one of them is promising, though there is one that stands alone that piques my interests. Genera Jenson. I noticed that he talks to Pokémon and seems to understand Pokémon too. At first, I thought he could be an Aura Guardian, but no, not enough nor refined enough to be used like an Aura Guardian.

Well, how did I know? I brought a Lucario from a nice friend of mine during the summer camp. I asked the Lucario to sense Genera's Aura, but it seems to sense nothing unusual in his Aura, which makes it more intriguing. Could he be a Pokémon? But which? I know Zoroarks and Zoruas can, maybe the Gardevoir and Gallade evolution line can, but I know none so far that can do that.

I also secretly watched him interact with the Pokémon, and sure enough, he really does seem to understand what the Pokémon say. He even taught them to perform simple addition math. Furthermore, he stands out more compared to the other kids. He's smarter, he passed exams as if they are easy to answer, he even doodled on the back of the exam papers. Genera, my boy, you are one cheeky kid. There's a likely chance he will pass the test for sponsorship. I'm highly confident in my conclusion. What a promising kid.

(Genera's POV)

Well, I'm now at home, specifically in my bedroom. It's 6 p.m. right now with light rain, but eh, that won't bother me much. Anyways, I gave myself a quick shower after a little troublesome playing with my friends back in school, though it's weird being mentally 16 while physically a 9-10-year-old kid. Not that I care much about it, lol. Not like I will do something bad, I guess. Anyway, there's a Pokémon version of forums and social media like Poketube, Battlenet, etc. There's a lot of amazing and surreal stuff here too, from Pokémon battles, legendary sightings, to thesis or research papers from Pokémon professors and researchers. Well, enough rambling.

"Well, time to watch some battles from the Battlenet-," I got cut off when I heard my mom say, "Genera, my dear, dinner will be ready soon, so head out of your room once we call you!" 'Oh... right, I forgot about dinner. Got myself too distracted, hehe...'

"Eh, whatever, gotta watch now!"

Announcer/Referee (AR): Ladies and gentlemen, Pokémon trainers and enthusiasts gathered here at the prestigious Indigo League Conference, welcome to a momentous clash between two rising stars of the Conference! And today, amidst the roar of the crowd and the crackle of excitement in the air, we witness a battle that could go down in history.

AR: In the red corner, we have the determined challenger, Sarah, ready to make her mark with her team of Pokémon. And in the blue corner, we have the formidable opponent, Alex, standing firm with his own arsenal of powerful creatures. Both trainers have fought tirelessly to reach this stage, and now they face each other in a showdown of skill and strategy.

Sarah: "Alright, Charizard, let's give it everything we've got!"

Alex: "Blastoise, show them why you're a force to be reckoned with!"

AR: And so it begins, folks. Sarah leads with her Charizard, while Alex counters with his Blastoise. The tension is palpable as the trainers lock eyes, each one ready to give their all in pursuit of victory.

Sarah: "Charizard, Flamethrower, let's go!"

Alex: "Blastoise, meet that fire with a Hydro Pump!"

AR: Charizard unleashes a searing Flamethrower, but Blastoise responds with a powerful Hydro Pump, creating a clash of elements in the center of the battlefield. The outcome of this exchange could set the tone for the rest of the battle.

Sarah: "Charizard, don't back down! Use Dragon Claw!"

Alex: "Blastoise, brace yourself and counter with Skull Bash!"

AR: Charizard charges forward with Dragon Claw, but Blastoise meets the attack head-on with Skull Bash, showing incredible resilience. The crowd erupts into cheers as both Pokémon display their determination and strength.

Sarah: "Charizard, take to the skies with Fly!"

Alex: "Blastoise, track its movements and use Ice Beam!"

AR: Charizard ascends into the air with Fly, but Blastoise locks onto its target and fires off an icy blast with Ice Beam, aiming to bring Charizard crashing back down. Will Sarah's strategy pay off, or will Alex find a way to turn the tide?

Sarah: "Charizard, dodge and counter with Flamethrower!"

Alex: "Blastoise, hold your ground and retaliate with Hydro Cannon!"

Only to be disturbed again...

"Genera! Dinner's here!" 'Aww damn it, oh well, guess I'll continue later,' I thought. "Alright mom! I'm coming!" As I leave my room, I smell the amazing fried chicken, which causes my body to become animalistic. 'Oh holy Mew, this better be good.' I rushed towards the dinner table as if there is no tomorrow.

"Mom, this smells great!" I shouted. "No no, Genera, slow down," my mom chuckled a bit. "Slow down, will you? Be respectful while eating," my mom scolds me a bit. "Ah, sorry mom, I couldn't resist the smell. It's just too good."

"Well, alright then, als-," I cut off my mom when I realized dad isn't here. "Wait mom, where's dad?" I asked. "I was about to tell you," my mom chuckled again. "Oh my, you sure are a quick-witted one. Okay, alright, dad isn't coming home tonight because he's needed in some important meeting which I do not know the details of, sadly," she said in a sad tone. 'Oh, that sucks... Dad won't be here with us, just me and mom,' I thought. "Oh.. I wish dad good luck in his job then!" I tried to lighten the mood up.