Start of Journey.

The morning arrived, and Ash walked out of his home and said good bye to his mother as he headed toward the Pokémon research lab, where Professor Oak studies and conducts research about Pokémon.

Professor Oak was also seated and drinking coffee when Ash arrived, so he did not need to put on the professor act at all given that most of the trainers had already arrived and left by the time Ash arrived there.

"Professor Oak, I am here." Ash walked inside as he looked at Oak, who was lazing on the chair with a bit of back pain, and laughed.

"See, this massage chair is really well made, but I never thought that he would be able to figure this one out."

Ash put out the warm water and put it beside the chair and poured it inside the tube, given that this is something this chair would need to run thermal heating out of.

"Thanks, Ash, I always forgot to change the water every week, but I guess now I have to start doing it again." The old guy was getting used to being around Ash, who had turned sharp, clever, and different, which his Alakazam also did not find much difference in.

"Yes, but I will check up on you by calling you from time to time, professor; after all, I had promised to capture every kind of Pokémon for you, right?"

As he turned to face old Oak, who smiled and nodded, he could tell from the way Ash was speaking that Ash might have to travel across several regions, which is not a simple task.

But if it is him, then he might be able to do it.

"Alright, Pikachu will be here after the daily round, so go and take this pokeball with you."

Professor Oak threw the pokeball to him, as he felt happy that there was a trainer who was willing to understand the little guy, who was closed to being reopened due to many different incidents and factors.

Due to the time they had spent together earlier, which was roughly one and a half years when Ash was working here, Ash and Pikachu developed a strange bond that was almost identical to that of brothers.

When Ash first began working here, he was very carefree and used to perform a few inspections on the Pokémon that were acquired from various trainers.

Due to that, he was subjected to many kinds of pranks made by other Pokémon but never gave up.

Each day that went by, Pikachu, who had noticed how kind he had been to others, began to change, and Delia began to bring tasty treats for other Pokémon who had become more accustomed to them.

Delia asked Pikachu to protect Ash in the same way a big brother would do it.

One day, Pikachu came to Ash's rescue after he got into trouble with a pack of wild Rattata.

Since that time, the professor has noticed changes in their relationship, whereby Ash has begun to take care of Pikachu's needs thanks to the knowledge he has gained from him.

Pikachu did his best to ensure that no other Pokémon would harm or tease Ash in return, and as a result, a simple bond between the two of them began to blossom.

"Pi!!!" Pikachu, who had just emerged from the ground, leaped onto Ash's shoulder and rubbed his cheeks against him as he did so.

Ash felt a little prickle, but he enjoyed the pleasant sensation.

He patted Pikachu's head and picked up the ball as he sensed that he was becoming accustomed to electrifying the small child, then walked toward the bag pack that the professor had purchased for him to place the pokeball inside.

"With that, I will go back home and get the things that I need. I will also see you next time, professor Oak, and take care of your health."

After saying his final goodbye, Ash walked out the door, only to find his mother waiting for him at the lab gate.

"Mom, you are also here. I was thinking of going back to home to get the things." Pikachu leaped from his shoulder and landed on Delia's arm as Ash sprinted in her direction. Delia patted Ash on the head and grinned as she turned to face him.

"From now on, you are grown up." She touched his cheeks.

"But keep in mind that you can always contact me again. Additionally, take care of yourself and maintain a healthy diet since these are the three mysterious rules of healthy adventure."

Where Ash nodded at her, given that after such a long time he had that family he always wanted to have but now he had to leave, still this was something he must do to become someone who can protect her.

So, after giving his mother one last hug, he took a moment to breathe deeply because he knew he would return soon.

"Don't worry about me, and take care of yourself; plus, no overworking, alright, given that as a trainer I will also earn money and send it to you on a monthly basis; plus, go to the salon, given I want to boost that look given how beautiful and young my mother is,"

Ash said as he waved his hand and walked away with a silent smile on his face.

"Your son is really caring, but it is to be expected given how he has been working for you all this time." The parents who were encircling Delia smiled as they observed Ash walking with Pikachu on his shoulder and thought that Delia was extremely fortunate to have such a kind child.

"He was also naughty, but with time he started to change, so don't worry, given that your children will start to understand it one day."

All of them smiled and nodded in response to Delia's words, thinking that if their child was half as responsible as Ash, they would even enter their grave with a broad proud smile on their face.

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Static News: Hello everyone, here is the second chapter. I hope you enjoy it, and please make sure to read this note as it will expand and add information about the Pokémon world in a more understandable manner.

First, this world is very different from the Pokémon world in animation. Given that, I want to add some intel related to a real-life idea I have inside my mind.

When Ash said that he would start earning money as a trainer, it was implied that joining a Pokémon agency, seeking employment through a lab, and other similar activities would be necessary.

For instance, Oak Lab, the trainer selected by professor Oak, will be required to complete specific tasks listed in the Pokedex that was given to them all. These tasks will include things like fighting to find the research topic and even Pokémon subjects.

Given that Gym leaders are government-approved trainers with a specific level of strength, one of the most crucial tasks is a challenge there. No professor is permitted to directly learn about a Gym leader's Pokémon details.

So, according to my understanding, anime Ash might have obtained the money he required for his trip by challenging the gym. Additionally, engaging in an adventure with legendary figures is something that could have given Ash significant funding to explore the area.

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