Pokemon Virus Version Chapter 1 (Rewritten): And So It Begins...
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 felt unfamiliar to me. The shadows gathered in this darkness, waiting for my heart to give in...or at least, what was left of my heart...
"Where am I?" I opened my eyes and touched my chest. "I feel I've lost something, something important..."
I was alone, floating aimlessly throughout what appeared to be an endless dark abyss.
"Seth, this is your heart...Or at least, what will be left of it should you answer this question correctly." 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 questioned the mysterious figure as my eyes narrowed.
"Missingno." A faint voice spoke up. This voice was behind me, and seemed to come from out of nowhere.
I turned behind me to see a girl. What was she doing within the vast abyss which was 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. No luck. Am I hallucinating? Am I in a coma? Maybe I've died and went to the afterlife. Why would anyone want the emptiness that was 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 responded to the girl's question with a question of my own.
"My heart is damaged, and now it is disappears 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.
This girl would die if I said no? I couldn't let that happen.
"Sure thing." I said calmly.
The girl had smiled 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 was missing something...something important. Was it a dream? Did that really happen? I felt emptiness inside me, and nothing more. I digressed. Today was the day I would receive my first pokemon. I was supposed to be like any other person getting their first pokemon: happy and excited and whatnot. But I'm not like 'any other person'. My reason for becoming a Pokemon Trainer was to get strong enough to exact revenge. I was bitter, but I promised myself that I wouldn't let said bitterness surface; not until I face them.
I sighed as I stood up from the lobby chair. It was about 9:00 in the morning, and I was about ready to embark. I had already groomed myself. I had black neck-length hair with blonde bangs. I wore a black jacket with a black turtle-neck undershirt. I also had on dark navy pants and black shoes.
I looked out the window in the lobby and spotted a pokemon being accompanied by their trainer. The pokemon was an orange dragon. For the orange dragon, the flame on its tail represented life. But for me, the flame on its tail represented death.
"I'll never forget that day..." As I eyed the orange dragon, I couldn't help reminiscing about the past.
Flashback-
Location: The Shores of Stark Mountain
My family and I were on vacation at a popular tourist destination in the Battle Zone. My family - and my stepfather. I've always despised that man, never considering him part of the family. The island had been evacuated, with nary a trace of any human or pokemon remaining. My stepfather had just snagged the legendary 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 was born.
My brother...My brother helped them too. My brother - Zero - joined Team Neo Snagem, helped them destroy the island, and turned his back on me.
I was on my knees, begging Zero and Charizard to spare me. Zero was to kill every 'witness' in the Battle Zone on my stepfather's orders.
"Zero..." A tear made its way down my face.
Zero was forced to choose between me and Team Neo Snagem.
"Seth..." Zero turned toward stepfather. "Atticus..."
"Hmph. Crying won't change a thing kid. How pathetic." Atticus had no sympathy for me.
My Stepfather - Atticus - married my mother twice. He's Zero's biological father. My biological father's whereabouts are unknown, but I promised to find him someday. Atticus sabotaged my father's relationship with Mother to revive their own relationship. After my parents divorced, my father was never seen again.
"I hate you." My red eyes narrowed. The bruises dealt to me by the orange dragon had me quivering.
"It's not like I asked you to be born either." Atticus began walking away.
"Zero..." I looked back at Zero.
Zero gave me a concerned look before turning to the 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. I loathe going into detail. Everyone was gone soon after, and I was left alone...Why was I spared? And why would my stepfather - as much as I hate him - resort to destruction just to obtain the power he so desperately desires? Those questions haunted me for the next five years. I had nightmares about my family and Team Neo Snagem. My hatred for Atticus was so great, I set out on a quest to get strong enough to destroy him. I desired nothing more than to destroy Zero, Atticus, Charizard, and Team Neo Snagem. Fast forward to present day, and Team Neo Snagem is situated in Johto.
End Flashback
Location: Outside the Hotel
Exiting the hotel, I was confronted by a familiar boy. The boy was a little husky. He sported a black beanie on his head, with tufts of purple hair sticking out throughout. He wore a black zipped jacket, beige shorts, and black shoes. His name was Dustin, also known as 'Buzz'.
"Who would've thought you'd be here in Johto, Beth?" Dustin was as brash as ever.
"I was about to say the same thing" I was blunt, and my tone was flat.
Dustin is from Sunnyshore City, like me.
"I hope you're not entering the Johto League, Beth." Dustin snickered. "Last I checked, girls don't make good battlers."
I was not amused. I had no intention of entering any Pokemon League.
"What, what is it?" Dustin questioned me when I didn't dignify his insult with a response.
"This isn't the 19th century, so you can eat those words. You would be destroyed by any girl trainer right now because you don't even have a pokemon yet." I said calmly.
"Well, uh..." Dustin trailed off trying to think of a comeback. "You don't have a pokemon either."
"We aren't talking about me. This is about you backing up your words," I started. "If you're prepared to prove me wrong, I expect a battle 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 shove me out the was as he started running toward the lab.
"All I have to do is get my pokemon before you!" Dustin was determined to get the best Pokemon available. "I'll make sure I get the strongest pokemon ever!"
Dustin soon disappeared in the distance. 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 as exited as any other Pokemon Trainer preparing to pick their first Pokemon. I ran like my life depended on it, came to a screeching halt as guy in my path.
"Hey, what's the big idea?!" I was catching my breath. "You're in my way!"
The teenage boy turned around to address me. The guy had spiky brown hair. He wore maroon short-sleeved overshirt, black pants, and black shoes.
"I'd appreciate it you'd stay out of my wa-" The guy paused. "-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. After I regaining my energy, I looked up to see a man with brown hair, glasses, and a labcoat.
"You must be Professor Elm, right?" I questioned.
"Of course." The coated man answered. "You must be here to receive a pokemon, correct?"
"Of course I am! Gimme the strongest one you've got!" I was excited!.
"Whoa, slow down there!" Professor Elm said as he tried to calm me down. "You have to pick your partner yourself. Allow me to lead the way."
As Professor Elm led 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 gave the woman a cue.
"Yes Sir." Violet opened the briefcase.
Inside the briefcase contained three pokeballs. This process was going faster than I thought.
Violet 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!" Chikorita was high sprung and bubbly.
Violet picked up the second pokeball and released the second pokemon.
"The Fire type, Cyndaquil."
"Too cool! This one! I want this one!" Cyndaquil definitely looked strongeer than Chikorita.
Chikorita looked jealous.
"Everyone settle down!" Violet attempted to keep everyone from getting riled up. "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 that could rip someone to shreds. Clearly the strongest of the three pokemon.
The pokemon you choose will be your partner throughout your journey. Now who do you choose?" Professor Elm asked.
To Be Continued...