Chapter 4 - Pikachu Partner for Life

Ketchum Residence

"Here goes pokeball!!"

As we see our hero is acting as a trainer by throwing the alarm clock like pokeball .The door opened and Delia catch the alarm clock and said.

"So young man Its late night now go and sleep"

"Only five minutes MOM"

Ash was watching a battle between Elite four Bruno and Agatha.

"If you want to watch about Pokemon then watch the lecture given by Professor Oak about starter pokemon"

As she said this she changed the channel and an old man in his fifties appeared.

Prof. Oak "For the new trainers which are going to start their journey the three starter pokemon are as follows"

Hearing this Ash's mood peaked up and he listened the show carefully.

A Fire lizard Pokemon appeared on the Television.

"Charmander A fire type lizard pokemon. The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely."

Next A Grass type pokemon with bud appeared .

"Bulbasaur A Grass type seed pokemon. Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger."

Next A Water tiny Turtle appeared .

"Squirtle A Water type turtle pokemon. Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds."

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In Sleep

"I choose you Bulbasaur"

"Bluba"

Ash turns in sleep and the alarm clock wobbles and falls into his hand.

{Sleep talking Ash}

"I choose you Squirtle"

"Squirtle"

And he throws the Alarm clock and I breaks down.

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Morning

Oak' Lab

Gary "Hey Gramps Which starter is the best"

"Gary all starters Are Equal but I think You will join pokemon league and challenge gyms right"

"Yes Gramps"

"Then for a head start Pewter Gym is Weak against Water type"

"So I should choose Squirtle Thanks Gramps And I Was also going to choose Squirtle"

"hmm"

Professor Oak Thinks [Gary you don't know that I have time traveled before so I didn't want to change the timeline. Now where is Ash I hope he comes late then I can Give him his Pikachu with a reason]

Then Leaf Enters

"Good morning professor"

"Good morning leaf . So have You decided which pokemon are you going to choose"

"Yes" She then takes the pokeball with Bulbasaur in it.

"I choose Bulbasaur"

Oak sighs [Same as last time]

"So take care of your pokemon they are your friends not tools"

"Yes gramps"

"yes"

"Take Your Pokedexes"

Gary's pokedex

"Gary Oak Rank – D

No of pokemon Seen – 1

No captured – 1"

Leaf's pokedex

"Leaf Green Rank – D

No of pokemon Seen – 1

No captured – 1"

"Thanks Professor"

Gary "Gramps What Was Father's rank"

Oak "Why"

"Just asking I want to be better than him and you"

"Hmm good His Rank was S"

"What That's a long distance"

"Hmm You can do it Your Father reached it in four Years"

"hmm "

Leaf was just listening as she only wanted to complete the pokedex.

Then they both said there good byes

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Oak [I should hide Charmander as Tommy is not coming today]

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{Ash is still sleeping}

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Ketchum residence

Delia shouted "Asshhhh Wake up!!"

Ash jumped up and got entangled in the bed and fell mouth first.

Baammm

"You are late"

Sleepy Ash "Mom I just Got Charmander"

"Young man You are still dreaming"

As he realizes that he is in his room still sleeping then he looks at the wall clock and shouts

"Whatt Nine Thirty I am late" and he speeds up in his pyjamas and starts to run towards Professor Oak's Lab.

"Ash Change Your Clothes at least."

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On the way he sees Gary Speeding up in his car with cheer girls.

[How can Gary get so many cheer girls and What is he doing in a car]

Then Gary's Car Comes near Ash and stops

"Hey Ashy – boy Gramps Gave me the best pokemon and it is inside this pokeball"

"Oh yeah Gary pokemon are all same but their strength depends on their experience did you pay attention what Professor said"

"So your meaning is that You are better trainer than me. Hmph dream on. A Trainer starting its journey with pyjamas"

Listening this Ash's face turned red out of embarrassment.

"Okay bye Ashy – boy I am Getting late"

He then sped away.

"Gary, Gary he is the best"

"I will show him"

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After few minutes Ash reached the lab.

"Professor Oak Good Morning"

"Ash you are late"[Like last time phew I did not change anything]

"Sorry professor my Clock broke"

"Hmm Ok But All pokemon have being taken"

"What At least one will be there" Ash cried.

"Yes One is there but it has a problem"

"Let it be I will take it"

Oak sighed [Same pokemon lover]

Then he brought a pokeball with lightning symbol on it.

"He is called Pikachu A electric mouse Pokemon it has...….."

As Professor Oak was Speaking Ash Didn't care about the Type and other problems he just opened the pokeball and a yellow mouse materialized.

"Pika chu"

"Hi Pikachu My name is Ash and I will Like to be your trainer And Partner and we both will become strong" As Ash was Spoke

Pikachu thought [At least he says that I am A pratner but after he finds out that I am weak he will throw me like other pokemon]

"Pika"

As Ash heard his reply he touched the mouse pokemon and Pikachu got startled and released a thunder shock.

"Ahhhhhh"

Ash was Electrocuted and he fell down.

Oak "a shocking personality"

Ash Got up and Spoke "Pikachu Your attack was powerful" He grinned.

Pikachu was shocked [He is the first person who said my attack was powerful and I to felt that my attack got power from somewhere and why do I feel a connection with this boy who I met for the first time]

"Pika Pika chu"

Oak "You should have listened to me. Any way Take this your pokeballs and pokedex "

"Thanks Professsor"

"Ash I don't think You are ready for a journey "

"Why ? But I am 10"

"You are in your pyjamas"

"Oh I didn't change my clothes as I thought that I will not get any pokemon"

"Ok Now Are you going to keep your Pikachu in your pokeball"

"ah ok"

"Pikachu Return"

But Pikachu dodged the beam and shook his head "pika ka chu"

"Ah You don't want to stay in your pokeball then stay with me"

Pikachu was again shocked [I think I can trust this human]

"Professor I will be going"

As Ash Left a the lab a green pokemon appeared out of nowhere

"bi"

Oak grinned "Ah Celebi Ash did not change a bit"

"bi celebi"

"So did you find Any trace of Red or Blue"

The small legendary shook his head.

Oak sighed "I Am still hoping that they will be okay It has been Six years"

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On the way to home Ash asked Pikachu

"Hey Pikachu Are you fine by walking or else you can sit on my shoulder"

"pi" Pikachu nodded and surprised and climbed up on Ash's left shoulder.

"Good So I think that you had a bad past"

"Pi"

"Hmm Sorry about startling you"

"Pika pi pika " Pikachu accepted And again surprised by his kindness.

"Thanks and on more request please don't shock my Mom she is a kind Lady"

"Pi" Pikachu nodded. Then Ash entered home.

"Mom I am Home"

"Ash and hi Pikachu"

"Pika"

And then she came and petted Pikachu seeing this Ash started to sweat but Pikachu only purred.

"Chaaaa"

"What a cute Pokemon"

"So Young man Are you not hungry"

Then Ash's Stomach growled. Pikachu started to laugh.

"Yes Mom"

"Ok come Sandwich Is ready wash Your hands and change then come to eat"

"Ok "

Then he went and changed into a black t – shirt with blue jacket on top of it and dark blue jeans and a Pokemon league Cap in hand.

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As Ash was eating like a beast he asked Pikachu do you want pokemon food.

"Pi"

"Okay Wait a Minute"

As Ash was searching he spilled some ketchup on his plate the smell attracted Pikachu and he licked it and his Eyes started to glow.

Ash brought some pokemon food "Here Pikachu"

"Pika" Pikachu nodded and took a pokeblock and dipped it into the ketchup and ate it.

"Oh you like ketchup"

"Pika"

"Ok we will pack extra ketchup"

"Chaaa" Pikachu was happy.

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"Ok Mom we are leaving"

"Yes Don't rush and call after you reach a town or a city and change your underwear everyday"

Ash turned red " Yes mom"

"Pi Pika chu"

And Ash ran towards Pallet forest.

Delia sighed "Father like son"

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On the way

"Hey Pikachu I want to tell you something"

"Pika?"

"Its about myself "

"Pi"

"I want to be the strongest pokemon trainer to protect my friends and family, and find my father"

"Pi Pikachu" Pikachu turned serious and at the same time happy that his trainer was caring but he was concerned about Ash's father.

"My Father was Pulled into a wormhole As they say" Ash sighed "They say that his surviving chances are 10 %"

"Pi" Pikachu nodded.

"Will you be with me on this journey . It maybe dangerous"

"Pi Pikachu" Pikachu nodded and patted hi chest.

"Thanks"

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As they were walking and talking they came across a pidgey who was chased by three spearows.

Ash was angry seeing this and same could be said for Pikachu.

"Pikachu move closer using quick attack and then thunder shock"

"Pika"

He said and white colored energy surrounded it and is sped towards the spearows. The spearows were busy attacking the pidgey and they did not saw the mouse pokemon and got hit by a thunder shock and ran away.

"Good one Pikachu"

"Pi pikapi"

The Pidgey was tired and it started to fall seeing this Ash ran towards it and Caught it before it fell.

"Hey Pidgey are you okay" Ash asked seriously

"Pidgeeeee"

"good Okay you are injured I have some potion I will apply it"

"pidgeyy" The flying pokemon Chirped happily

Pikachu was again amazed by Ash's Kindness .

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After some time Pidey started flying and then landed on Ash's head.

"Pid pidgey"

Ash then asked "Hey Pidgey Do you want to come with me"

"Pidgey" He nodded

"Then Welcome to the family" Ash said as he kept a pokeball in front of pidgey and pidgey happily went inside.

Then Ash released it.

"You can stay outside when we are not in city or town.

"Pidgey"

"Okay so" Ash removed his pokedex as he did not had any time before. He scaned Pidgey

The pokedex spoke

"Pidgey the tiny bird pokemon. Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings."

"Okay so Pidey what attack do You know"

Pidqey nodded and then used Tackle , Gust ,Quick Attack And surprisingly Wing attack too.

"Wow Your Egg move is Wing attack"

"Okay lets Move ahead"

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As they were walking they came across a boy same age as Ash.

"Hey you are a pokemon trainer"

Ash Replied "Yes"

"Good my name is Thomas And I challenge you to a one on one battle"

"Okay"

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Ash Vs Thomas

Thomas Released his pokemon first.

"Go Pidgeotto"

"Oh a Pidgeotto" Ash said as he scanned the pokemon.

"Pidgeotto the flying bird pokemon. Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws."

"Okay Pikachu you are ready"

"Pika"

"Pidgey You watch and learn"

"Pidgeee" Pidgey nodded as its eyes were shining as it saw its evolution.

Thomas ordered "Okay lets start Quick attack"

"Pikachu dodge to your left then thunder shock"

Pidgeotto came at high speed towards Pikachu but Pikachu dodged at the last moment and used thunder shock but it missed as Pidgeotto was moving at fast speed"

"Pikachu Quick attack and jump on it"

"Oh No pidgeotto dodge "

But Pidgeotto was late .

"Shake it off" "Pidgeottt"

Ash grinned "Now full powered Thunder shock"

"Pika chuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

A powerfull Thunder shock hit Pidgeotto and it started to fall"

"Now slam it down using Tackle"

"Pika Pikachu"

And Pidgeotto hit the ground hard.

Pidgeotto fainted.

"Great we won our first battle"

Thomas sighed "You are good for a beginner"

Then their pokedex rang

"Battle between D- rank Thomas And D- rank Ash

Victory goes to Ash and 100 poke are credited form opponent"

Ash was surprised by the cash price but he was happy that now he didn't need to live on his mothers income.

"Hey Thomas that was a great battle"

"You too Ash you are good for a beginner lets meet in pokemon league if chance permits"

"Okay"

And they parted ways.

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As Ash was walking down the route 1 Pikachu's ear perked up and he pulled Ash's hair.

"PikaPi"

"Huh What"

As Ash turned behind his face turned pale. More than hundred Spearows were chasing them.

"Pidgey return" As Ash returned Pidgey he started to run.

"Pikachu hold on tightly"

"Pika"

But today Ash was against a wrong chaser soon spearows caught up and started to peck both ash and Pikachu.

"Ahh Ahh"

Ash Endured And Pikachu launched a Thunder shock.

"Pikachuuuuu"

The Spearows were detured for few seconds but again started chasing. But these few seconds Ash got Time to think and he saw a river ahead.

"Pikachu hold on"

"Pi"

And Ash Jumped Into the River . He did not came up and started to swim. The spearows were circling above the spot.

After A minute Ash could not hold on and he came up and swam towards the shore.

Hey Pikachu are you fine

"Pika " "chu" Pikachu sneezed.

"Oh we must need to hurry towards Viridian city Or else your cold will increase"

"Pi"

And then he started walking.

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On the River Bank A girl of 13 - 14 years with spiky orange hair with a pony tail on the side was fishing.

She yelled "Oh crap I am waiting for an hour still I didn't got even a Magikrap"

In anger she pulled the reel and threw the fishing rod towards the side.

And it hit Ash.

"Ahhhhh" "Pika pi" Pikachu asked.

Misty was startled and then she looked back and saw a fully drenched boy.

"Hey are you okay"

Ash replied "Yes "

"I am not asking you and what have you done to the poor pokemon"

And she touched Pikachu. Pikachu was already angry by her behavior and now she touched him without his permission he grinned "Pika chuuuuuuuuuuuu"

A thunder shocked Misty and due to Ash being wait he also got shocked.

Misty screamed "Ahhhhhhh"

Pikachu saw that Ash also got shocked and rubbed his head in embarrassment.

"No problem Pikachu but from next time see that we are not wet"

As Ash said this Pikachu again sneezed "chu"

"Oh no your cold is acting again"

He then saw Misty's bike and ran towards it "I am borrowing it"

"Hey wait "

But Ash had already sped up .

"Ahhh Don't Let me find you" But in heart she wished that they reach city in time.

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Ash "I think the spearows left "

"Pi Pikachu"

Suddenly a rustling came and Spearows Appeared again.

"Oh NO "

Ash shouted and sped up the bike.

"Pikachu use thunder shock to deter them"

"Pi Pika chuuuuuuu"

A yellow lightning streaked across the sky and hit few spearows but it only stopped them for few seconds .

But the problem did not end and it started to rain.

"Oh Looks like today is not my day"

As he was speeding across the road the tire slipped and both he And Pikachu flung across and hit a tree.

"Ahhhh"

"Pikaaaa!!"

"Pikachu are you okay"

"Pika chu" It said in weak voice.

"Spearow spearow "

The spearows suddenly caught up to them.

"Oh no " Ash cried and kept Pikachu's pokeball in front of it.

"Pikachu please go inside only that way I can save you."

"Pikachu" It shook his head.

"I know you don't like it but that's the only way"

Pikachu was happy because he could not ask a better trainer.

Ash said and he faced the spearows "Hey Spearows Listen carefully I Ash Ketchum Of Pallet Town will become a Pokemon Master and You cannot Stop me"

As he said this his eyes glowed blue and Pikachu also glowed . This caught Ash off-guard and he felt that he could see what Pikachu was seeing.

Pikachu did not stop at one position after gaining the mysterious strength and he climbed Ash shoulder and jumped towards Spearows and A thick lightning struck it and then he used Thunder.

Boooooooommmmm

The spearows were scared shitless and they ran away.The explosion also sent both Ash and Pikachu Flying and they both fainted due to tiredness.

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At a distance

A flying rainbow pokemon felt something.

"This Aura is the strongest of anyone I have seen since Aaron"

And he flew towards Ash's direction

When he reached there he saw everything and he smiled

"Its true that Aura is based on emotions"

"Hhmm lets give you a gift"

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After half an hour Ash woke up and cried after recalling what had happened.

"Pikachu where are you"

"Pikapi" A weak voice sounded.

Ash ran towards him and picked him up.

"Hey are you alright "

"chaaa"

"Good but let's first go to a pokemon center"

"Pi "

"Okay Now Pidgey...… Huh which pokemon is that"

As Ash was releasing Pidgey he saw a Pokemon flying across the horizon with rainbow trail behind it and he scanned it with a pokedex.

"Pokemon not identified as it is far away"

"Oh No problem I have a Feeling that we Will meet again"

"Pikachu"

" Okay now Pidgey Find the way towards Viridian City"

"Pidgeeeey"

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Ho oh sighed [Chosen one you need to become strong quickly]