In the Kanto region, in Pallet town their lived a boy named Ash Ketchum. Like all ten-year old's he was going to get his Pokemon license and he couldn't wait to start his journey and receive his first step to becoming a Pokemon master.
In his home Ash was just getting ready to get to Professor Oak's lab to collect his first Pokemon. He had just finished packing his backpack, wore his sneakers, put on his jacket and finally wore his hat. (Original Ash clothes from the first Pokemon season.) Then he went downstairs to go to Professor Oak's lab. As he made his way out his mom called him, "Ash sweetie aren't you going to have breakfast before you leave?" "Sorry mom got to go! I'm already late and I don't want to miss my chance to collect my first Pokemon today!" called Ash back as he reached the front Door. He opened the door and ran out of the house, oblivious to his mom calling his name.
Ash ran all the way to Professor Oak's research lab and when he turned into the compound, he bumped into someone. "Hey, watch it!" said the person Ash bumped into. Ash looked up and saw that it was his childhood rival Gary Oak Grandson of Professor Oak.
"Hey Gary, sorry about bumping into you like that." Said Ash. "I thought I would be the first one to get here but it looks like you got here first. Couldn't wait to get your first Pokemon, huh?"
"Of course, I would get here first! That way I can collect the best of the three starter Pokemon and become the strongest trainer in Kanto." Said Gary. "And I'm not gonna let you stop me from getting it." Then Gary ran into the building. "Hey, wait!" said Ash as he ran after Gary.
Once inside Ash and Gary went into a lab and they both stopped dead in their tracks because they were surprised by what they saw. There were two other people there already speaking to Professor Oak. One was a boy with brown hair a green short sleeve t-shirt and vest with matching green pants with yellow pockets and a purple hat. The other was a girl with long golden hair, a blank tank top with white collar and pink skirt, long stockings, and shoes and a pink hat with a ribbon. They stopped talking and looked at us. "Ah, Ash, Gary. So nice of you to finally join us. As you can probably guess, these two will be starting their journeys today as well and will be receiving the starter Pokemon today as well." Said Professor Oak.
"WHAT!?" said Ash and Gary at the same time. "But grandpa there are only three starter Pokemon available for beginner trainers and there are four of us. So how are we all going to get a Pokemon?" asked Gary. "Yeah?!" Ash chimed in. It was unusual for him and Gary to agree on something. And he and Gary were both surprised that they had agreed on something.
"Yes well, there is a four Pokemon but, this one isn't for you to choose, instead it chooses you." Said Professor Oak. "What?!" exclaimed Ash and Gary at the same time again. Then they both glared at each other. "STOP COPYING ME" they yelled at each at the same time again.
Everyone else laughed at this before Professor Oak spoke "Now, now calm down you to. Now as you know beginning trainers can choose one of the three starter Pokemon of the different types." Then Professor Oak walked over to a desk and picked up three Pokeballs. "There is Squirtle a water type." Then he let out Squirtle from his Pokeball onto the floor where it smiled and exclaimed its name. "Then there's Charmander a fire type." Then he let out Charmander who exclaimed its name and released a small burst of fire from its mouth. "And last but, surely not the least is Bulbasaur." Then Bulbasaur came out of it's Pokeball and it smiled, exclaimed its name and the twirled around taking in all the surroundings. "These are the three starter Pokemon that you can choose from." Said Professor Oak.
"Cool!" said the boy the purple hat. "Yeah I know aren't Pokemon awesome!" said Ash coming forward to get a better view of the Pokemon the professor called out.
"Hi, my name is Ash from Pallet town." Said Ash "And that's Gary, he's the Professor's Grandson. Who are you guys?" asked Ash pointing at the guy with the purple hat and the girl with the pink hat.
"My name is Ritchie from Viridian city. Nice to meet you." Said Ritchie. "I'm Serena from Vaniville town in the Kalos region." Said Serena. "Oh, so you're from the Kalos region? I've never been there before." Said Ash. "What are you doing here if you're from Kalos?" Asked Gary. "Well I want to start my Journey from the Kanto region and my mom and I were already here for vacation and I decided to stay and start my journey here." Said Serena. "Wow so you go to other regions for vacation?" asked Ash excited at hearing this.
"Now, now children. That's enough socializing. It's time to introduce you to the special Pokemon." Said Professor Oak bringing all attention to him. He had just emerged from another room holding a Pikachu. "Wow! A Pikachu." Said Ritchie. "That's correct Ritchie. Now this Pikachu will judge each of you and determine which of you will be it's trainer." Responded Professor Oak.
"Why do we have to do this grandpa?" asked Gary, obviously displeased that he had to let a Pokemon judge him. "Because Gary, Pikachu is an excellent Pokemon I don't won't to have it cooped up here and not experience a true bond with a trainer. I hope you kids don't mind helping this Pikachu find a home." Said Professor Oak. "Of course, we don't mind. Right guys?" asked Ritchie. "No need to worry. I'm in." said Serena. "Yeah, let's try it." Said Ash. "Whatever." Said Gary indifferently.
"Excellent. Now, Pikachu," said Professor Oak putting Pikachu on the ground, "Interact with the trainers a little and see if you like them." Pikachu walked over to Ritchie first. He patted Pikachu on the head and then tried to pick Pikachu up but, Pikachu zapped him with thunder shock. Which resulted in his hair becoming spiky. Then Pikachu turned a way from him and ran over to Gary. Pikachu blared at Gary who glared back, and they were glaring so long it looked like they were in a staring contest before Gary said "This is pointless. This Pikachu is too tempered to be a good Pokemon for a trainer." Pikachu didn't like that, so he zapped Gary with thunder shock making his hair spiky like Ritchie's. This made Gary angry. "Calm down Gary. The point is to try to befriend Pikachu." Said Professor Oak. "Well I don't want to befriend that Pikachu." Said Gary.
"Well I guess it's my turn." Said Serena, then she took a step towards Pikachu but stopped when he glared at her. "Sorry I-I can't. I don't want my hair to end up like that." Said Serena. "Then I'll go next." Said Ash and he walked up to Pikachu and picked him up. Pikachu immediately zapped him then jumped out of his arms leaving him shocked with spiky hair. "That…. was …. awesome!" said Ash. Everyone including Pikachu was surprised by what Ash had just said. "You must be really strong Pikachu." Said Ash, then he picked Pikachu up again and was zapped again. But Ash was still smiling, "I was right you really are strong." Said Ash. Pikachu was surprised by what Ash had just said then it smiled at Ash and licked his face causing Ash to laugh.
"Well looks like we found Pikachu's trainer," Said Professor Oak "So how about we get the rest of you your Pokemon? Ash head to the main room and on the table, you'll find a Pokedex and five Pokeballs as well as Pikachu's Pokeball with a thunder bolt on the cover." "Okay, Professor. Let's go Pikachu." Said Ash. Then he left with Pikachu and the others stayed with the professor.
Ten minutes later, Ritchie, Serena, Gary and the professor came to met Ash. "Hey guys! Which Pokemon did you guys pick?" asked Ash. "I got Charmander." said Ritchie "Serena got Bulbasaur and Gary got Squirtle." They all looked happy about getting their first Pokemon. "Well I'll be seeing you guys. Got to get a head start on my journey. See ya chumps! Bye gramps!" said Gary then he ran out of the lab. "The nerve off that guy." Said Ash annoyed that Gary would just leave like that. "So, Ash what are you going to do now?" asked Serena. "I'm going to challenge all the gym leaders and earn all eight gym badges and then win the Indigo league." Said Ash. "Wow, so to do that you'll have to travel all over the region, right?" asked Ritchie. "Yeah?" responded Ash. "Well then why don't I come with you. I think it would be more fun travelling together that by yourself." Said Ritchie.
"Sure! Let's do it. What about you Serena? "asked Ash. "Huh? Well I won't to be a Pokemon performer, so I have to participate in Pokemon contests and if what I heard is true the locations change all the time, so I don't know where to go yet." Said Serena. "Well then, come with us and while we're travelling you can find where these contests are being held and we'll go with you to the shows." Said Ash. "Ah. Okay." Said Serena. Then she smiled I wonder if I should tell him now. I'm pretty sure he doesn't remember me, but should I really bring it up? Serena thought to herself. "Okay Pikachu come on and let's go" said Ash snapping Serena back to reality, as Pikachu climbed onto Ash's shoulder and Ash grabbed Ritchie and Serena's arms and the all ran out of the room together. "These children seem to have hit it off quiet nicely. I just hope they won't have to face all the dangers out there." Said Professor Oak to himself after they left.