Slow start after an explosive finish

A friend once told me his favorite quote about life that "Life is full of surprises, and if it thrown a lemon better make lemon-aid" but what if life tossed a dragon? that's what I want to ask him in my current predicament as my life is about to end once again.

The name is Albert Ryuma formerly 'Jason Waller' and if I could list all the things I did not expect to experience early in the morning then being mauled by a 4 feet tall Druddigon would be one at the top of the list.

I'm currently in a state of utter horror because of the creature in front of me that I can only describe as a spiked dragon that has its eyes burrowing into me filled with desire, it has the same expression I have when I'm looking at a piece of premium steak and with that I'm certain.

(It wants to eat me.)

To make things worst I'm a less than one yr. old baby in body but with the mind of a 22 yrs old. Being in a shape not even worth calling a toddler gives little to no option on the things one can do in my situation.

'Druddi'

'Druddi'

'Druddi'

As I met its eyes I think I heard the lady next to it who I presume to be my mother said something but I was not able to understand it and the creature's loud panting also did not help my case.

As if hearing the go signal from the lady the dragon gave a happy roar and pounced at me with arms wide open giving me a clear view of its sharp claws and edged body filled with sharp pike-like osteoderm protrusions and all I can think about is.

(how did it come to this)

I asked my self but I already know, memories still fresh like it was only yesterday no wait it was yesterday.

It all began that night on my way home after drinking with some coworkers, I was almost hit by a speeding truck carrying a load of gasoline. It was the greatest scare I got in all my yrs of being alive because I thought the truck to crash into something and explode like in movies since it was wobbling at high speed but alas things work differently in reality.

(Well, the truck did not even crash to anything which luckily includes me so it's kind of expected but the driver could have at least stopped to apologize or for the love of everything safe slow down because he/she almost run someone over.)

After that little near-death experience I just sat on a nearby bench and to get myself together and relax my nerves.

However little did I know that the same truck actually crashed a minute later and caused a big explosion sending parts of the truck flying. And as gravity does its job what goes up must go down, sadly the down location was a bench where I was sitting on.

'BOOOOM'

'SWOOooooSH'

As I turned around after hearing a loud noise, I was able to see something flying my way.

"Huh? What was tha...."

but it was too late to dodge it, and as if time slowed I started to see my life flash before my eyes.

I was orphaned at a very young age and was raised in an old orphanage. As I never knew my origins and was told I was left at the door of the orphanage with only a note stating my name and birthday, I was curious about who my parents were at first but started to lose interest as I got older. I was able to finish high school but know it was the farthest I can go in terms of academics and as I was never adopted I left the orphanage at age 16 and started to work for a moving company. It was a good job in my opinion, with nice coworkers and steady pay but what sucks is the body pain that comes after carrying heavy loads. Got into a few relationships but none really lasted very long especially with the last one. I got really depressed for a minute but with the help of some friends and a couple of games, I was able to get over the breakups quite fast. After which I continued to work for the same company and even got back into watching anime after getting a dose of nostalgia after seeing one of my coworkers watching it at work. Alas, those fleeting memories quickly came to pass as I know that my end is near.

'SQUISH'

'SPLAT'

In that moment of impact, everything just goes black, there was no pain or any feeling just silent darkness.

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Upon regaining consciousness I saw that I was in a Victorian-style room that is usually seen in mansions or castles and I laid in a mix between a bed and a cage not long after I realize it be a crib. I quickly looked at my lower body which greatly enhanced my anxiety because from what I can observe I became a toddler, no an infant!.

I tried to make sense of my predicament but nothing adds up.

(I'm sure I died after getting crushed by a .... I don't really know so a UFO? but my current surrounding says otherwise because for sure this place ain't no hospital or any kind of hospital I've ever seen before.)

(But what's really bugging me is why am I a baby? If watching too much anime in high school tells me anything it is that I just have been reborn or transmigrated into another body.)

I don't remember being born so it must be the latter

(There are working Light fixtures such as light bulbs and a television albeit the old box model in the room so I can expect myself to be in a somewhat modern age which was assuring.)

After some further contemplating I suddenly got a feeling of drowsiness. The anxiety and mental fatigue from overthinking must have drained this small body.

(I need to rest)

After that very thought, I slowly dozed off into sleep.

.... 2 hrs later ....

After I woke up I quickly came to terms with my situation and accepted that this is not a dream and I might have been isekai'd

Either way, I'm just happy to be alive and existing. But from what I can remember this type of situation the person usually gets a cheat or something like a system but as much of a fictional situation I am in I doubt I will get something like that but …

" ah uga ga" (SYSTEM ACTIVATE)

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Nothing happened, well nothing wrong about trying right?

And I forgot I was a baby, talking fluently or in any way understandable for that matter is not yet doable with this body. But yeah so no system for me huh, wait there's one more thing ….

"ahg gu" (STATUS)

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(Still nothing? Come on, I was really betting on that one.)

I got really down after that and for some odd reason my emotions got the best of me and I cried like, well like a baby. Being returned to a state of infancy must have really made me emotionally unstable which I really need to work on later.

"waah wah waah"

"waaah waaah waah"

"wah waah wah"

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'step'

'step'

As I was balling my eyes out, all my wailing must have attracted someone's attention as I hear the sound of footsteps steadily getting closer.

(Must be my new parents, better not act suspicious think baby like which ironically means cry more think less.)

As I continued to cry a beautiful western maid somewhere between the age of 25-30 entered the room.

"Young master Albert must be really hungry, don't worry I have your meal here fresh and ready."

I did not understand a word she said except for Albert which is likely to be my name because surely she's talking to me being one of the only two people in the room.

(Is she my mother?)

I hope so with a 10/10 face like that even if my dad is not so attractive least I can be in the future is a 7. It's sad that theirs a chance I won't get to be the owner of this house, you win some and lose some.

Just as I thought that she started to un bottom her top. When I saw that I Immediately realize what going on, which at the best of my abilities tried to resist bearing such shame with my flabby arms covering my face but all efforts failed.

I won't go into any detail but let's just say I gave up midway my futile/childish resistance for a fairly simple reason.

'Grrrrrrrrr'

I was already feeling very hungry. All my activities really ate up my body's energy reserve, As the saying goes when in Rome.

"What's the matter Master Albert already full?"

"your quite modest today young master, Usually you will keep sucking till you've gone through both of them but now you're finished with just going through one"

'bzzz bzz bzzzt'

'Ala Alakazam'

As she tried to tell me something after feeding me an old butler with a very impressive mustache that curled for days suddenly appeared out of nowhere with for what I can describe is a strange golden humanoid bipedal fox creature with an oversized noggin that's holding a pair of spoons.

Then it hit me (A thought not the alakazam), I know this creature and quite well in fact. I played the Pokémon games a lot back in the day from gen 1-5, even though I stopped playing I started watching the anime series again due to all the hype for a blue ninja Kermit in Kalos which led me into watching the anime all the way to journeys.

I'm sure for a fact that's an Alakazam! it even said its name and everything. I guess it's the one who done and teleported the Sebastian in my room. Which means ....

(In the Pokémon world, I'm in the Pokémon world!)

As I was in my own little world of excitement the old butler started a conversation with the maid mom so I got back to reality and zoomed in on their talk. Might seem like a lost cause due to the language barrier but anyone likes good gossip.

"Jess are you done feeding the young master? If so hurry to the master bedroom, Master Alden requested it to be cleaned for Madam Drasna's arrival tomorrow."

"Madam Drasna is returning! that's great young master will be so happy seeing the madam again .... I've just finished up with the young master and be right on it"

"Good, now ill take care watching over Young master Albert while you clean. Master Alden is busy at work at the moment and won't be needing my services any time soon."

"Take good care of Young Master Albert. And Joseph If he ever gets hungry just send Alakazam to fetch me it would be a great help"

"Noted and why not have Alakazam teleport you their now?"

"Ohh! that is a great Idea, Alakazam could you be a dear and take me to the masters bedroom"

'Alakazam Ala Alakazam'

"great! see you later young master"

'bzzz bzz bzzzt'

As far as their conversation go I was only able to get a little information such as the maid's name was Jess the butler is Joseph and two more names were mentioned by the butler, Drasna and Alden who I still haven't met. The last thing I got is that people here seem to use Alakazam as a living anywhere door, I hope it's getting paid well.

But never mind that I'm in the Pokémon world! the fantasy of a lot of those who grew up with the series. At least now I have a clue on what to do with my new life and of course become a trainer, for all the world I could have been put in I arrived here so better make most of it.

Now I only need to make a plan of action for the future.

.... 3 hrs later ....

I did it, took a bit of time but now I have some long-term plans that I at least can start to put into action. It goes in no specific order:

> Learn the language

'hopefully, I can get this done between the ages of 3-5'

> Get and train a Pokémon

'I want to have a companion with me before my journey, I'll try to beg my parents for one at the age of 5 after I figure out who they are'

> know the world

'I need to figure out which kind of Pokémon world I am in, I have 4 possibilities in my mind which is the games, games with mega, Anime, and a completely different world with Pokémon. I really hope it ain't the last, if it is my meta knowledge wont be as useful this must be finished before I start my journey'

> Know the timeline

'I would only need to do this if I'm either in the anime or game world I also need this info before I start my journey so I can better prepare'

> Study

'The Study in Pokémon which include food, grooming, training, habits, dangers etch, Study in outdoor survival, and study about the world geography and important history. start immediately and no time limit education is forever'

> Exercise

'Start at the of 5 or 6 because people in whatever Pokémon world must be built stronger with them to be able to take on Pokémon attacks and survive so I can start training my body early but for now ill just observe when I think my body could handle a rigorous workout'

After making a mental list of my plans for the future I suddenly experienced a familiar drowsiness

(I'm Sleepy again? must be all the planning I did must have drained my infant body)

As I look towards the window I noticed it was already quite dark.

"hraaaaahh"

After a little yawn, I fell asleep. While I was still nervous there is the same amount of excitement for what tomorrow may bring.

.... 8 hrs later ....

It was early in the morning when I was put into a trolley and carried outside by Jess. From there I saw how big the residence really was, it was a huge estate with a mansion that can be compared to a small castle. From the distance, I could even see a lake inside the estate complete with a penthouse. There is also a forest where a road goes through which I presume leads to the entrance of the estate.

(Just Wow)

I could not think of two better words to summarize the place and I live here.

Looking back at the mansion I see a gilded coat of arms positioned high up to be easily visible to anyone entering the estate. It depicts a Goodra and a Dragonite holding a shield which is divided into 2 which contain a merchant doing business at the right and 4 knights marching on the left, at the crest is a small Noivern on top of a crown.

The depictions of dragon types give me an idea that the family must have a deep connection to the specific type and must also have a long rich history as not all rich folks have a coat of arms hanging around.

As I was admiring the scenery a Plump blond man in a purple and black suit with the same coat of arms which is in front of the mansion stitched in the breast pocket suddenly showed up alongside Joseph from behind and had a talk with jess.

"hmm? Jess what is Albert doing here?"

"Master Alden! and Joseph! good morning, I thought the young master want to welcome the Madams in her arrival with you so I took him outside"

"Did I overstep?"

"Not really but next time inform me or joseph first before doing such actions"

"Yes sir! I mean I'm sorry for my blunder won't happen again"

"Its ok your intentions are good and I'm sure Drasna will be happy to see Albert welcoming her home"

"Isn't that right Albert? 'picks up Albert ' Mommy will be happy to see you won't she"

The plump businessman who from what I can get from their conversation seems to be Alden. Call it a gut feeling, I think he may be my father well just look at that beer belly. But I thought that because he seems to be too affectionate with me. He is also currently trying to make me laugh by doing stupid faces and baby sounds which I reciprocated with the best baby laugh expression I can do because I thought if I did not react it may make him look like an idiot in front of Jess and Joseph.

"Uga yah ahaha"

As I was slowly losing my pride in being an adult a dot appeared in the distance and was visible getting closer. After a few seconds later I was able to make an image of what it was.

(Wooow, it's a Noivern! and someone's riding it)

The 6 feet tall dragon landed in front of us and boy was it a sight. Compared to the anime this was real, a large bat-like reptile adorned with scars clearly from past battles. A truly intimidating creature but I can't believe this thing is actually in the command of someone.

The person riding the Noivern jumped off the saddle and recalled the Pokémon into its Pokeball and to my surprise, a pretty lady wearing accessories adorned with Pokémon claws and fangs is the owner of the Noivern. Right after recalling Noivern, she talked with father and as best as I can I tried to listen in. From the first set of words, they said I understood that she is Drasna but then they suddenly kissed which made me more confused.

(Isn't Jess my Mom?)

However, the way father was talking to Jess earlier is not in a tone of conversation typical of lovers it's more boss to staff. If I'm reading the dynamic of the 4 people around me correctly then Alder is my father, Drasna my mother, and Joseph and Jess servants where Jess acts like my personal caretaker and wet nurse. I'm not yet sure but it's either that or Jess is a side chick that's into cosplaying a master-servant relationship with father which I really hope is not it.

While I was contemplating where I stood in the family tree mother took me from my father's hold and tried to tell me something then continued her conversation with father. After a bit, she returned me to my trolley and had some kind of banter with father which led to her calling out another Pokémon. The released Pokémon while not as tall as the Noivern from earlier it's still amazing and even scarier to look at with all its spikes. From what I recall the Pokémon is a Druddigon and as another dragon-type I figure that my mother Drasna must be a trainer specialized in dragon types which is further backed up by the crest I saw earlier.

As I was looking at the Druddigon it also took notice of me and for some reason, it's staring right at me.

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Drasna POV.

(Dragon village, Unova)

It was only a month after giving birth to my son Albert Ryuma when my father called me for a favor, It seems that an old friend of grandma from Unova is in need of help from someone with knowledge of the ruins of my old town and see if it has any connection with the one in the Dragonspiral tower. The said tower was a mystery to the Unovan people as one of the oldest structures still standing till today. It is considered an important historical heritage site that is protected by the league, adding to that it is also home to rare and Elite level dragon-type Pokémon so it became an off-limits area to anyone without permission from the league or the Elder of the Dragon village.

I was first hesitant to go because my son was just born and even if it was just a week I don't feel comfortable leaving him behind and taking him with me was an option my husband immediately rejected as his words were;

"Are you crazy? like hell I'm allowing my son to go to a village filled with dragons and don't even get me started about the wild dragons that live near that tower"

As much as I hate to admit it he is right about the last part, dragons as noble creatures as they are can be dangerous and unpredictable at times. One needs to earn the respect of a dragon to command it because they are proud of their strength and that pride does not allow them to be in the command of someone weaker than them.

In the past, I had battled a number of wild dragons and once in a while, there will be individuals more prideful and arrogant about their lineage than most, allowing their inner rage to run rampant. Traveling to different places to find strong foes to prove their strength while killing everything in their vicinity. Battling them was a sad endeavor as they are battle junkies that need to be put down and not captured for one cannot simply change their nature no matter how good they are as a trainer or else allow them to continue on their killing spree which was not an option.

What's more is that for some reason not yet known those dragon-type Pokémon which allowed the rage in them run rampant are the only ones with certain parts of their bodies like claws, fangs, and scales that retain a very high degree of draconic energy even after death.

As a dragon type trainer, I try to honor their deaths by keeping one of their teeth or claw as a reminder of each and every hard battle fought and won in the wilds, And wearing it to show other dragons that can detect the strong lingering draconic energy that I am strong, strong enough to take down the most prideful of their kin and thus deserve their respect.

A lot of people questioned my fashion sense, Who can blame them? dragon fang earring and bracelet, A necklace adorned with Garchomp's claws, and heck even my shoes are fashioned with claws from a Dragonite's feet but for those like me who know only respect are shown in their eyes. For one it's hard to obtain a dragon's remains especially ones in rage, poachers stay clear of them even with high rewards the cost is too high, and the possibility of succeeding is low as dragon types are known to be closes in strength to those Pokémon of myths and Legends.

In my uncertainty, the head maid Jess offered to take care of Albert in my absence and act as a wet nurse as her toddler just started to convert to Miltank milk and she's still producing milk. The confidence and passion she exudes broke down a little bit of worry and with a steady heart I took her offer and made my way to Unova as I know she can be trusted as she is part of the family that served my husband's clan for generations alongside Joseph.

"Lady Drasna as the Elder of the Village of Dragons I would like to personally thank you for your assistance in this matter on behalf of everyone in the village"

"It's no problem at all, I'm still sad I was not able to catch that Dratini but the sights and experiences I had in there makes up for it"

"You're already lucky enough just to be able to witness one lady Drasna, Dratini is a quite elusive bunch even in this village only a few has ever seen one"

"Before you leave for your flight to Kalos, As a symbol of our gratitude we would like to present you a gift"

"A gift? Thank you but you should have not bothered I was happy to help when I heard that an old friend of grandma was in need of assistance"

"Ahh yes, Rosena I still remember our journeys fresh in my mind the rivalry we had is well known in both Sinnoh and Unova back in the day."

"And that gives me more reason to give you this as a gift"

"A Pokeball?"

"A Pokémon and one I'm very proud of, Come out Druddigon"

'Drudi Drudigon'

"This Druddigon I'm sure you could already tell is female but something you should know is that it's one of the broods of my oldest friend I hope you would accept it, As a new mother your self I made sure this young one to be docile around children even with that do be careful as it has a tendency to show to much affection at times."

As the elder told me that the Druddigon stared at me eyes glistening as if she just met with a long-lost friend then she pounced at me and gave me a hug but still careful not to let her spikes get in contact.

"See quiet affectionate, Druddigon this is Lady Drasna your new trainer"

'Druddigon Dru Druddigon'

.... 2 day later ....

"Darling I'm home"

"Drasna welcome back, how the Dragonspiral Tower?"

'SMOoooTch' (kiss)

"It was A-mazing, Unova was such a beautiful region with so many different Pokémon's but sadly I was not able to get a clue on the tower's origins but one thing for sure it has no connections to the ruins of Sinnoh, the data I got from the writings on its wall tells of a different story than that of the Celestic ruins but it has a lot of connections to the legends of Unova though go figure"

"Hmm? what's this our little Albert is also here to welcome mommy home, Awwh come here 'takes Albert from Alden' you must have missed mommy very much huh"

"No worry I won't be going anywhere else anytime soon .... hopefully"

"Well Jess here took great care for Albert in your absence"

"And I'm really thankful for that, truly"

"Ohh yeah, that reminds me Elder of the Village of Dragons was so thankful for my work they even gave me a cute little Pokémon to be Albert's little playmate in a few years"

'puts Albert in trolley'

"she's quite a hugger and very protective, so I'm sure she and Albert will get along well"

"That's nice of them, however, you know I'm against him being a trainer but ill humor you so what kind of Pokémon is it?"

"A Druddigon"

"a cute little Drudd ....Say what now?"

"A Druddigon"

"Joseph can you repeat what Pokémon my wife just mentioned, I think I may be hearing things"

"A Druddigon, Sir"

"Can you describe it I may have a different Pokémon with the name Druddigon in mind"

"A Druddigon, Sir. Dragon-type, large and filled with sharp claws and spikes with a weakness to cold temperature"

"Thank you Joseph"

"At your service, Sir"

"Now where was I ... ohh yeah... Are you out of your mind woman?"

"Relax I was only joking, I just wanted to see your surprised reaction since it been so long since the last time I teased you"

After saying that I gave him a look he's all too familiar with, well someone has to keep this bond strong and it's clear his workaholic butt ain't it.

(Now he will give his lame excuse but when the day is over he will be begging like he always does.)

"plea ... Please not tonight, I just got that bed cleaned"

(Hook line and Grimer)

"By the way, there's no need to worry about this Druddigon it's a big softie, see for yourself"

"Come out Spikey"

'Druddigon!'

"Please stop with that, every time a person from Sinnoh says that phrase that's when everyone else gets worried the most and always for good reason."

"But I have to say that's a fine specimen of a Druddigon maybe even comparable to the Skrelp you got from your late Grandma Rosena"

"I know right? I'm really happy to get her maybe even worth training up to add to my main team"

"but still your the only person I know who dare nickname a dragon Spikey"

"It fits and she likes it so what's there to worry about?"

'Druddi'

'Druddi'

'Druddi'

As I was talking to Alden I noticed Spikey giving Albert an all too familiar look ..... its the same one she gave me before giving me that Bewear Hug but looking at Alberts serious face I think he's curious about Spikey.

"Heeh ... Spikey be gentle ok"

'Drudi Druddigon!'

Just like that she pounced at Albert and gently hugged his trolley while licking his cheeks all to my dear husband's dismay, as all that is happening Joseph has already called out his Gardevoir with Alakazam in tow but I gave them a sign signaling that there's no need to take action in the events unfolding.

We are really lucky to have an outstandingly competent staff, I only hope my dear baby Albert takes example from them in the future.

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Albert POV

(Present time)

Drenched in dragon saliva and my own tears after being smothered by a dragon is really not the way I've would have guessed my day to go but here I am. My father tried (and failed) to pull on the Druddigon to try and to get it off me but even with him trying his best I don't think it even noticed him.

While all that was happening my dragon specialist mother is on the side laughing up a storm at my dad's fruitless effort and Joseph with Alakazam and a Gardevoir observing the situation still uncertain on what to do. Luckily for me, Drasna eventually recalled the dragon after seeing me start to cry my heart out due to the horror.

(I hope I don't get PTSD from this)

I was able to get myself together after noticing, well that I'm still alive. I was curious about what occurred but then I remembered that Pokémon are not mindless beasts, except for a few but one owned and trained is typically smarter than others. With that thought process, I realized that I may have had tunnel-vision in the ordeal and presumed it was after my head which was not wrong in a way, it did lick me like a chubby lollipop. But from what I can get from the experience is that it acted more like a big dog rather than a cold-blooded lizard.

My mother to be picked me up once more and tried to console me but I think I just need to rest again even though I just woke up and a change of diaper would be greatly appreciated or a full-on bath because I may have sht my self earlier .....