Chapter 3:
A new beginning for all

Ash, his old friend: Renamon, and Aipom were still on deck watching the oceans surface as they headed to the Sinnoh region. ‘I can’t believe I am with Ash when he starts a new journey.’ The canine thought as she glanced over at her friend. The scene was nice and so was the smell of the sea, but that was interrupted by someone’s stomach growling.

“Renamon, was that you?” Ash questioned the yellow vixen since he knew what his stomach sounded like, and what he heard didn’t sound like his gut. This made the Digimon a little nervous since she was able to keep her body from making such noises on Earth, and always felt bad when it happened. “Come on, let’s go inside and get some chow.” He said to her and guided her to the stairs that they used to come up with the simian on his shoulder. When the three made it down the stairs Renamon was able to smell the delicious scent of food.

‘Oh lord that’s a good smell.’ She thought as she caught wind of cooked fruits and veggies along with meat. Back on Earth she helped the others make bread when they were facing the D-Reaper, and it tasted great even though four armatures, one bread lover, and one baker’s son made it. The strange part of that adventure would had to have been when Rika actually laughed.

“Hey, Renamon, you coming?” He questioned to her as he was already walking to the cafeteria, led by his own stomach. She shook away the memory of the laughing red head and followed. The three saw a buffet table, went over there to get their food, and found a spot. After they sat down the vixen saw him take out a small silver container, and poured its contents if front of the monkey.

‘Still very helpful.’ She thought as she watched that. “Shall we dig in?” She questioned and got a nod out of him and then they began to eat. “It’s kind of weird to be eating near someone.” She whispered softly to herself since when they ate before facing the D-Reaper she ate in the corner: alone. While they ate there was another in the locating that they were going to about to start her journey.

“Dawn, are you up?” A woman said in a motherly tone on the other side of a bedroom door. The girl in question was taking another look at her hair, but she was able to answer.

“I am so up.” That said the woman, her mother, walked into the room. Her mom was similar to Delia in age, but had dark blue hair and a simple outfit of white shirt and blue jeans with a pink/red sash over her pants and slip on shoes.

“Morning dear.” The mother said after entering the room. She saw that her daughter was sporting a black and white top with a pink skirt, and long black socks. ‘I really wish that she chose something else for her lower half.’ The mother thought as she remembered all the womanizers that she met up with in her day.

“Morning mom.” The girl said back to her mother.

“I had a feeling you’d wake up early today.” The elderly woman said as she continued to step forward, to get a better look at her child.

“Mom, I’m ten years old.” Dawn told with her hands on her hips. She then bent down to see her mother’s oldest friend a feline Pokemon. “Morning, Glameow.” She said to the gray and white cat. The creature in question ignored her, walked over to Dawn’s bed, jumped and slept on it. The two then decided to let the creature nap, so mother and daughter went to the kitchen to talk shop.

“I hope you finished packing?” The mother asked while giving her offspring a cup of hot tea since she knew her kid wasn’t too good when it came to time management. The girl accepted it, and was proud of her prep work.

“Uh-huh. Did it all yesterday.” She answered to her mother. The mom was glad to hear that, and then decided to bring something else up.

“Just in case you forgot: did you pack the postcard from Professor Rowan?” She asked while putting the pot back on the maker. “You won’t be able to get your Pokemon without it or your Pokedex.” She added to her, not wanting her to be late like a trainer she read about on a blog site.

“I know mom.” She answered and then dug into her back pocket for the necessary item. “See?” She said when she pulled out the right item. “I’d never forget this.” She added, which was true since she had it on her ever since she got it three weeks ago.

“Good. So, have you decided on which of those three Pokemon you are going to pick?” The mother questioned since, to her, and most other trainers, that was the hardest part.

“Not yet.” Dawn answered back feeling down that she didn’t know and today was the deadline. “They’re all so cute.” She said while looking at the pictures on the postcard. “The thing is I’m sure any of them would make an awesome partner.” She added. “I’ve got to be smart though. I want to be a top coordinator like you mom.” The daughter said as she looked at the: seven awards, four pictures, and one ribbon on the wall in front of her.

“Then first off: your going to have to become a great Pokemon trainer.” Her mother said while leaving the counter she was behind and sat at the table. “And a breeder too.” She added as she looked at pictures of herself and Glameow together, and by themselves. “Please remember dear - all winning coordinators started off as Pokemon trainers.” She said to her, and prayed that her daughter could listen and gawk at the same time.

“Your right mom. That’s just what I’ll do.” The daughter said and then her imagination came into play. She imagined a wall to wall crowd cheering at her.

“And now our next coordinator making her debut it’s Dawn from Twinleaf Town.” The announcer in her mind said and the person in question took the hint.

“All right, Chimchar: spot light.” She said sporting a pink and plaid dress in this fantasy while throwing a Pokeball.

“Chimchar!” A fire red monkey said after being released from its prison.

“Now use Flame Wheel.” She instructed to the Pyro class creature. The creature shouted its name and then preformed the attack, and after spinning around for a time the flames vanished and the monkey stood by her side.

“An astounding Flame Wheel by Chimchar.” The announcer, and that brought her back to reality.

“There, what did you think of that mom?” Dawn questioned after playing pretend before her mother.

“Top coordinators need to eat Breakfast too.” The mother of the new trainer said wanting her to get back to the table. The girl then went to thinking of one of the other creatures.

“Or Piplup. Piplup is a water type Pokemon.” She said and pictured the second option. “Piplup - spot light.” Her fantasy self stated while wearing a green dress and threw that Pokeball.

“Piplup.” The ocean blue penguin said after leaving it’s portable home.

“BubbleBeam, go.” Dream Dawn said and once again the creature used said attack in front of an audience.

“Wow! Now that’s the definition of the perfect BubbleBeam.” The mental referee said after watching the bubbles explode into the sky. Back in reality her mother was beginning to worry for the young one.

“Couldn’t this wait until after we eat.” She suggested since she knew the main thing to due before was to eat Breakfast, and this wasn’t helping.

“Or Turtwig a grass type.” Dawn said, ignoring her mother, and thought of how that dream would be. “Go Turtwig: spot light.” She called out while wearing the same blue suit her mom wore in one of her pictures, but with a top hat.

“Turtwig.” The forest green snapping turtle announced after coming out of the captive ball.

“Use Razor Leaf.” She said and threw: fourteen pink balls into the air. The first stage creature did as she asked and cut them all in half with the asked for attack.

“What do you think of that.” Present Dawn questioned her mother while spinning around the room. Again her mother was concerned for her daughter’s strong imagination, but she did not want to put her down because of it, so she spoke of the start of her journey.

“I think you keep messing around you won’t be able to get any Pokemon.” Johanna said to her daughter. The statement got the child’s attention.

“Huh? Right, sorry mom.” She said and then decided to get the suitcase that she packed the day before. The mother on the other hand walked over to the front porch for some fresh air, and to see the blue sky.

“What a day! Perfect for starting on a journey.” She said after looking at the partly cloudy sky. She then heard a noise and said to the soon to be traveler, “So, Dawn, are you ready?” The mother saw that her daughter was using one of their big pink suitcases.

“Oh, yeah.” The daughter said after coming to a stop with the suitcase between them.

“Oh, what’s all that?” She questioned since she herself didn’t even need a thing half that size on her quest.

“It’s just all my stuff. It’s not like I packed things I don’t need.” She explained to her mother.

“Let me see.” Her mother said and without argue, since she wanted her mother to be proud over what she packed, she wheeled the case back inside and opened it. “It’s all clothes.” She said that the big case was filled to the brim with different styles of clothing.

“That and some jewelry, and some face stuff.” Her trainer daughter said in a ‘its nothing big’ tone to her elder.

“Do you know what your journey is for?” The mother questioned while holding an outfit that according to her daughter she was going to wear at Grand Festival.

“To be a Pokemon trainer, right?” She asked back. Wondering why she was asked that since they had just talked about this at the table.

“Exactly.” Johanna said and then walked over to the counter where she had the right stuff ready for her daughter. ‘Which means this is plenty.” She adds while showing a yellow and white travel bag.

“Aw, that it?” She questioned, disappointed at the size of the package before her.

“If you want to be a top trainer and a smart traveler then trust me.” The mother commented and pushed the bag closer to the traveler.

“Okay, mom.” She said accepting the bag, but was still bummed over not taking all of her stuff. She walked over to the door and was about to walk down until the deck stairs to get started until her mom called out.

“One more thing.” She started and the daughter turned and saw an orange ribbon in her mother’s hands. The girl seemed confused so her mom filled her in, “That’s the first Championship Ribbon I ever won in a contest. I always kept it as a good luck charm. Now if you will, I’d like you to carry it too.” The request sort of shocked her descendent a little bit. “As long as you don’t lose it you can keep it.” She said with a smile since she knew how the kid was some times.

“Wow, thanks mom. Well, see you soon.” She said and she was off. She got on her bike and was about to leave when she heard her mother’s directions.

“Professor Rowin lives just outside Sandgem Town. Do you know how to get there?” She really hopped that her child knew how to read the map that was on the card.

“Don’t worry about me.” She started and then dug out the card and added, “I’ve got this map right here.” She then put it away and then looked at the road ahead.

“Do your best and take care of yourself.” The mother instructed as she watched her ride off.

“No need to worry.” She said back and then hit a pebble which caused her bike to shake, and give her mom a start, but she was able to straighten out. “See I told you, Bye.” She said when she was a good distance away from her house.

“Every time she tells me not to worry is when I worry the most.” The mother confesses to her cat, who is sitting on the wooden banister around their front porch. The cat had no opinion on that human it simply lied on the banister in front of its trainer.

“This has got to be Sandgem Town.” She said after entering a quiet town while on the paved path of Rout 201 for ten minutes. She soon spots a small building with a clock tower and stops in front of it. “I’d know Professor Rowin’s Lab anywhere.” She said as she dismounted to go inside. “K, I’m here…for my Pokemon.” She said while opening the door with her eyes shut.

“You came to the right place kid.” A voice said. Since the voice did not sound of a teacher or higher she opened her eyes and saw that she was in a restaurant. “Hey, your eatin` too aren’t ya.” The man behind the counter question. With everyone staring at her, the girl high tailed it out of there.

“Oh man. Me and my great directions.” She said while speeding away. While rolling she pulled out the card to get another peak at the map and tried three of the four basic directions, but all of them dead ends. “Not there. Wrong way. I want my mom.” She said after trying those three ways, and then went down the same road she started at. “Let’s see: make a right and then a left, or left then right. Maybe it‘s upside down?” She questioned, now walking beside her bike trying to understand the card. ‘Maybe I should have paid attention to mom when she was telling me about the map instead of looking at the Pokemon pictures.’ She scolded herself and bumped into someone since her mind was elsewhere.

“Hello, your looking lost.” The bearded man said, hearing her apology, but ignoring it as he could see she was in trouble.

“Huh? Are you talking to me, sir.” She questioned to the man in front of her.

“Right. There’s no one else here, and your looking very lost.” He said and watched as she tensed up.

“Yeah, but I’ll be fine.” She said back, not wanting another adult worried about her actions.

“Perhaps, but you don’t look fine right now.” He answered back to her, and that caused her to relax a little before the man.

“Yeah, I guess so.” She answered back with a hanging head.

“You must be a new trainer since you got that postcard. Why don’t you come with me to my lab and get your starter Pokemon.” He offered to her. He knew of the card, since he made and deliver them. The other researchers used the TV for future master, but he preferred the direct approach.

“I guess I could.” She started and then realized when he said and added, “Wait, did you say ‘lab’?”

“You may be lost, but you can hear. I’m Professor Rowin.” He said, not as an insult, but an observation, as he continued walking. “You do want to get your Pokemon, don’t you?” He questioned when he could only hear his footsteps.

“Course I do.” She said and followed side by side with him. The lab in question was on a flat surface, and had a windmill similar to Oak’s but it also had a metal tower.

“And to think we were worried that they weren’t going to like it. Now I guess we’re going to have to worry if we have enough of this stuff on hand, right?” One of the assistance as he and one other watched the three beginning creatures eat. “Well, I guess they are as hungry as they are cute.” He added before hearing the doors to the research part of the lab open.

“What are you doing with those two?” The second assistant questioned as two more helpers have wheeled in two flying Pokemon on a cart.

“I thought it might be a good time to examine them before Professor Rowin comes back.” The yellow shirted lab assistant suggested to the two older workers. They looked at the fliers before them.

“Good idea. I’m a big fan of Starly.” The orange tie assistant said to the worker and then to the small bird in front of him. “Starly was the very first Pokemon I caught on my journey.” He told the others as he then remembered that feeling of a successful capture.

“Yeah? Mine was a Bidoof.” The blue tied man countered the orange by saying what he caught.

“Bidoof, huh? My sister’s first Pokemon was a Bidoof.” The orange said back and then thought, ‘She didn’t have to brag how her Turtwig was winded by a fight with a Kricketune and was still able to capture the beaver creature.’ He shook that memory off and continued to chat with his friends.

‘Now’s my chance.’ The monkey behind them thought as he saw the water type to his right was eating pretty slow. Just as the penguin was about to grab the last pieces of food in it’s bowl an opposable hand snatched them away.

“Piplup Pip Pip Piplup Piplup.” The blue one shouted in its tongue with water in its eyes. The comment roughly translated to: why did you do that, big bully? Give it back! The monkey creature wasn’t really sorry for what he did, and he wasn’t afraid to show it.

Chimchar Chim.” The red/orange creature said back which meant: Tough luck, talk to the flame. This made the water type more upset, so upset, and start shouting at the monkey.

“Huh? What’s going on?” The orange assistant questioned and he with the others watched as Piplup started negotiation with a BubbleBeam. The man-like creature dodged with ease twice, but the junior researchers did not like where this is going, so they tried to stop. “Piplup? Cut it out.” The assistant said and grabbed it before adding, “Stop acting like a spoiled child.” He did not stop the beak allowing Piplup to continue. Chimchar dodged three more times while jumping around the lab, and even used Turtwig as well.

“Look out.” The blue researcher said as the penguin holder turned to face the flyers who got a face full of BubbleBeam. After the attack hit them the older flyer was not happy of being struck at a neutral location.

“Chimchar and Piplup stop it this instant.” The oldest of the assistants said with Piplup still struggling in his hands, and Chimchar jumping on the metal guardrail over them along with the two birds flying around.

“Staraptor!” The bigger bird called out as it faced the humans and created powerful blast of air which did a number on the lab.

“Staraptor, what’s that whirlwind for.” The assistant said while in the wind.

‘Why else, I was attacked and you tell me to calm down.’ The bird thought and then increased the strength of its flapping wings; soon the wind became so strong that the corner of one of the windows burst open. ‘Yes! Free bird!’ The wind maker thought before flying off followed by: Starly, Chimchar, and Piplup; leaving four freaked assistants left in there.

“Just perfect. Professor Rowin’s away and a new trainer’s coming. Now this ?!” The oldest said and then turned to the others and said, “We’ve got work to do.” That said the two newest arrivals tried to clean while the older duo tried to stall their boss, but as they made it to the door they met the one person they did not want to see.

“He’s back!” The two announced at the same time while the other two stopped what they were doing to see him.

“Yes. This is my laboratory, isn’t it.” He questioned to his assistants. All of them knew that it was best if they answered him as one.

“Professor of course it is.” He then saw the damage done to his workplace, and didn’t like it neither did Dawn.

“Sir, I ‘m so sorry about this. We had a slight problem when the Chimchar and the Piplup we had for the new trainer ran into the forest. On top of that while conducting my evolution research Starly and Staraptor got out as well.” The newest helper apologized and gave him a recap of what happened.

“At least we still have Turtwig.” The blue haired helper said with a sigh of relief as they walked over to the Pokemon table.

“Turt?” The creature questioned after taking a break from eating, and looked at the Prof.

“Yes.” He said and gave the small Pokemon a cold look. The look caused Turtwig to shudder with fear and then go back to his food. Dawn came up beside him so she could see the grass type with her own eyes.

“Uh, sir, I’d like to go look for them.” Dawn said, deciding it would be best for her to see the whole lot before making her decision.

“You would?” He questioned the novice; surprised that a newbie would say such a thing.

“Yes. We’re talking about Pokemon that could be my future partner.” She told him with a determined look in her eyes. Personally he would go with a few Pokemon from his lab in hand, but he had a feeling that this may help her get her feet what for what is about to happen.

“Well, just remember if you find them your going to have to crouch down so you can talk to them at eye level. You should be able to calm them down.” He informed her on a few tips that may help for even wild Pokemon.

“Okay, I’ll do that.” She said to him, thankful for the opportunity.

“Good girl, I wish you luck.” He said to her. After thanking him for the chance she set out to look for them. As she started that Ash, Renamon, and Aipom were still on the boat, but at a different spot.

“Looks like that’s eight matches to…none.” The yellow vixen said to her partner while holding an Air hockey mallet in her right paw. The three of them were in the ships Rec. Room, and the human was getting his tail handed to him at the Air hockey table.

“Good match, Renamon. Let’s see if I can get it this time.” He challenged and tossed the puck on the table, and gave the monkey the money to power up the machine. As soon as the quarters were in their ninth game began. ‘I guess even recreation is something she excels at.’ The trainer thought as he watched he elegant moves and the facts that her fast reflexes already made the game: six to nothing. For the next ten minutes Renamon often toys with him for fun.

‘This is something that I could only do until the very last days with Rika.’ The canine thought since at first the girl was all for thinking that she was a weapon. ‘I know others didn’t see us like that.’ She added while picturing: Takato, Ryo, Henry, even Kazu, and Kenta. ‘But those guys came second, you were the first, Ash Ketchum.’ She thought while looking at him, and then won the seventh shot.

“Maybe we should try something else.” Ash offered to her, and then looked around. ‘Hmm, all things that Renamon are great at, and I don’t want people asking for a trade,’ He thought when he saw that everything around she would excel.

“Aipom! Aipom!” The purple monkey said while bouncing on its tail. The two others looked over and saw a pool table by a window.

“Good call, Aipom.” The trainer said and headed over to it. The digital damsel saw where he was going, and that only confused her. From what she had seen on television Pool involved rolling spheres, so she wondered how they could do that on a boat. They each took to a different side of the table ready to play.

“The coin slot is on my half.” She said and received the right quarters to start their game. The two played the game and once again Renamon showed Ash that she was a pretty lethal Pool shark, but she noticed that Ash was no slouch either. The two had played about three more games, but that was about it. They decided to leave it at that.

“Let’s go back outside for some fresh air.” He offered them and got happy hooting from Aipom, and a silent nod from Renamon. When they were leaving the room the canine saw a small sign beside the door frame.

‘Warning: some places of Rec. Room has special treated floorboards.’ Renamon read and then though, ’I guess that could explain it.’ She went up to the same spot that they were at before.

“Still no sign of Sinnoh.” He said as he looked off in the distance and saw nothing, but ocean. He heard coming up the stairs and got worried, but as soon as he saw the ears he knew who it was. “Maybe I should tell you a few key things that has happened to me, Renamon.” He offered to the fox when she was right beside him.

“I would like that, Ash.” She answered him, and as he spoke of his journey there was another that was busy with a pre journey mission.

“Wow, that Professor Rowin is a really nice guy. Much nicer than I thought.” Dawn said after getting some distance from the lab. She ran over to the trees at the edge of his research facility while running past some captured Pokemon. “It’s Chimchar.” Dawn announced when she saw the Pokemon in question.

‘There he is.’ Piplup thought as it ran in front of the human and used BubbleBeam.

‘When will the bird learn.’ Chimchar thought after dodging the attack by swinging to the third tree down.

“Stop it Piplup.” Dawn ordered and that was when the penguin turned around and launched it’s attack at her. “That’s not nice.” She said in anger and then saw them go deep into the forest so she added, “Hey you two, wait up.” And then gave chase.

“Piplup.” A voice shouted which meant: HELP!

“Was that Piplup?” The trainer said after spending a few minutes calling out both of their names. She headed to the source of the sound, and when she got there she saw an original sight. “It was you!” She exclaims as she saw Piplup, Pidgey, Rattata, Weedle, Dunsparce, Zigzagoon, and a Ninjask all on the same web with the monster for beginner’s in the center.

“Ariados.” A red and black bug said as it climbed the web the others was on. As a proper predator it gave the girl a warning shot of Sludge Bomb, but that only caused her to fall on her butt.

“Ariados, leave them alone.” Dawn instructed after getting back up. As an answer she was attacked again. She dodged twice, but then he climbed the web and got into a different spot to try again. She dodged it’s next attack and then came face to face with her attacker. “That’s it!” She said, having enough of being treated as the bulls eye. “All right Ariados, follow me.” She said and ran off. “Hurry.” She added when rounding a right corner. “Come on, come on hurry it up.” She continued while taking a left with the arachnid right behind her.

‘I’m gonna kick her butt.’ He thought but shouted it out as, “Aria!” He saw that she had stopped right in front of his web of food.

“Don’t worry Piplup. Won’t be long now.” She said to the water class. Her winking gesture and statement confused the bird. When Ariados got close enough it fired, but she dodged and freed all the captives. “I gotcha.” Dawn said after she caught the falling flightless one.

“Piplup. Piplup. Piplup.” The penguin shouted at it’s rescuer.

“I’m sorry you got scared, but at least your safe.” She answered back. She may not have known what was said, but that look said it all, ’your crazy.’ Unfortunately as soon as she said that she lost her footing, because the path turned left, causing her to slid downhill. “Me and my big, fat mouth.” She said when she pulled herself out of the bushes.

“Piplup.” The penguin added which meant: no complaints, here. She got out of the bush, and tried to talk to the Pokemon in her arms.

“But I promise you, your safe now. My name‘s Dawn and I‘m a brand new trainer. How are you?” She told the creature, but when she saw that her face was assaulted by: Peck.

“Piplup Piplup Piplup.” It started to complain to the human and she could only guess that it meant: I didn’t need your help or want it, so go away.


“Hey, remember you were the one chasing Chimchar, but you’re the one that got caught. So, if I were you I’d be pretty embarrassed right now.” She said to the water type with her hands to her hips. Her comment only made the beginner creature more worked up.

“Piplup Piplup Piplup.” It shouted back while waddling in place and waving its flippers around. ‘It was not my fault. The monkey tricked me. I tripped on the web.’ Dawn guessed that was what Piplup was trying to say.

“I know the truth hurts, but come on.” She said and that was when the bird turned its back to her; the instant that happened the little guys stomach grumbled. “Ah-ha. Now I see why your such a grump.” She said with a sly look in her eyes and then added, “Your really hungry, right?” The penguin denied it on the surface, but she knew better. “I knew it. I can read you like a book.” She told the penguin who blushed of being found out. She offered Pokemon food, but no dice, and then a team of ten Ariados’. The first one used Poison Sting which caused the girl to fall on her bum.

‘There’s the girl that interrupted our meal.’ The one at point thought. The two tried to flew but they shot out a web to block their path. The two invaders tried to go left, but ended the same way.

“Their mad at us now, we destroyed Ariados’ nest.” The girl said and even though she got the reason right they did not care. Six of the web-heads used Poison Sting which the two were able to dodge pretty easily, in their limited space, but they made do. When one of the stings hit the pack the Pokemon food can toppled out. “Piplup, listen up, if I distract them with the food you can Bubble Beam the web.” She said and did the stunt by throwing the pieces into the air.

‘This stuff is pretty good.’ One of them thought as they ate. The field leader of them were also enjoying the treat until he heard an explosion and saw the net has been compromised. He watched the Pokemon leave, but he lassoed the leg of the human.

“Piplup get out of here. I‘ll be fine.” Dawn said after her tumble and added, “Hurry.” She then glanced over and saw that they were coming for her. The whole team attacked her, and she prepared for it, but didn’t feel anything. When she looked at their direction she saw that Piplup was taking the damage for her. “Is that a move?” She questioned while watching the pounding and then added, “I think Piplup’s using Bide.” Piplup then gave them a taste of their own medicine with a beam attack.

“That gave them twice the damage they gave us. Bide is one of the coolest moves I‘ve ever seen” The girl said and then looked to the exhausted bird. “Piplup thanks so much.” She told after going to her knees, but the bird fell to her legs out of exhaustion. “Oh, Piplup.” She said as she held the Pokemon in her arms. Ash was done giving a brief description over what he had done for his journey, and she liked what she heard…well most of it.

‘It seems that there are at least two others after Ash.’ Renamon thought after hearing the whole story, but was concerned with the two Pokemon that had a crush, at least she prayed for that, on her Partner. She had asked for Ash to give her the Pokedex to gain some insight and she thought of one thing, ‘One is a dinosaur grass type and the other is a red and white dragon and psychic type, and between them both I think Latias would be the bigger challenge.’

“Renamon, you’ve been kind of silent since I gave you a heads up over what I have done.” Ash said after realizing that she had been pretty quiet, and that wasn’t like her. She looked at him and saw the concern in his eyes, but she was reminded of a piece of his story.

“Everything is fine, Ash. I am impressed of how many battles you’ve won.” She said back to him and got her mind on his gym battles instead of her love emotions. “Not that I am complaining but if you are this skilled then why bring me along with you?” She asked since that had been bugging her.

“To tell you the truth after watching you take down Tyrannomon I wanted you on my team because with a friend like you I knew I could take on any threat.” He said to her which she did feel honored for such a statement. “Besides, there was a part of me that wanted you around for another reason.” He added while grazing her shoulder with his that transfer got a blush out of the warrior; not a big one, just noticeable. The two with the monkey soon stopped their chatter and watched for their destination.

“Hmm? Hey, look Piplup it’s Lake Verity.” Dawn said after walking out of the forest and into a lake clearing. The sight of the lake excited the creature, but it’s stomach had to ruin the moment.

‘Oh man, now.’ Piplup thought with a blush while being held. She chuckled at hearing that before letting the bird go. She got out her container, but was only able to pour out three pieces.

“That’s all that’s left. We used all the rest for bait.” She explained as an apology with her hand still extended. The water type looked at the food, and was amazed that she sacrificed the food to help save it. The flippers reached for the food and tossed it into the mouth graciously.

“Staraptor.” Said creature said it’s name causing the two on the ground to look up. It seems that the two fliers came out to spread their wings for a bit, and they snagged Chimchar as a bonus.

“So, let’s get back to the lab.” She offered while standing up at full height. The Pokemon agreed with a head nod, and they were about to leave until something eerie happened on the lake. “What was that Pokemon?” She questioned after seeing an image floating over the lake, and then nothing. The two headed over to the lab just the same.

“Hmm? There have been stories of a Legendary Pokemon living at Lake Verity for a long time now. That might have been the Pokemon you saw.” Rowin told her after hearing what she had seen at the near by lake.

“Wow you think so. Awesome.” She said back remembering stories from her mom of a creature and that same lake.

“You’ve had quite a day perhaps not as expected, but your journey has begun. So, now it’s time to give you your Pokeballs and your Pokedex as well.” He said wanting to get her started right since they did not have any distractions.

“Here you are.” A yellow shirted assistant giving her a pink Pokedex and six Pokeballs, all on a tray.

“You see, this Pokedex will provide you with information on the various Pokemon you are sure to encounter.” Rowin said as he watched her open the Pokedex and saw what was inside. “And these are your Pokeballs.” He said and showed her how to make them compact small to battle ready big while adding, “Very useful items for carrying your Pokemon around in.” He even showed her what was the interior of an empty ball. “Now it’s time for you to chose one Pokemon, and these are the three available for first time trainers in the Sinnoh region. The fire type: Chimchar. The water type: Piplup. And the grass type: Turtwig.” He said each of their names who in turn said their name to the female. “So do you known which one you’d like.” He asked, even though he had a strong guess.

“Yes, sir, I do. Piplup.” She said and noticed that the fire type fell down for not getting picked.

“Good then here you’ll need Piplup’s Pokeball.” Rowin said and presented her the ball which she took with a ‘thank you’. The trainer walked over to her partner to have a few words with.

“Piplup. You and I have already been through an awful lot. We’re really a team.” She said and judging by the happy expression on the beak she knew her partner felt the same. “Ok, let’s go.” She said and recalled the beginner’s Pokemon back to the ball. The assistants and the professor headed to the door to see her off.

“One thing’s for sure: anything can happen, so anytime you need help just let me know.” Rowin informed her that he’s always there to help trainers.

“Thank you for everything. Well, see you all later.” She said and rode off, away from them. Back on the boat Ash, Renamon, and Aipom finally saw the land of Sinnoh.

“There it is the Sinnoh region.” Ash exclaimed as he saw the port. The other two were grateful of the sight.

“Can’t wait to get off this boat. I may be able to swim, but I prefer to fight.” Renamon said and prayed that Pokemon weren’t the light weights that the divines one made them out to be.

“Her, Renamon, Aipom just think of all the Pokemon here. We’re going to make lots of new friends, and I’m gonna be the Sinnoh champ.” Ash said to them as he stared at the approaching land.

“I’m sure that you will, with my help.” The vixen said with a pat on his back. All of them not really caring that they were being watched by the usual crowd even though the trainer knew it ever since the Cafeteria. The trio got off the boat nice and easy, but when they got near a building Ash had to pause their adventure. Give me a sec guys. Need to make a phone call.” He said and dialed his friends number.

“So, Aipom did follow you after all. I couldn’t find Aipom anywhere, so I thought that might be the case. So you talked it over with Tracey, eh?” The professor of Pallet said as he answered the phone, and saw the simian in question.

“Yep, talked it over last night. Had a feeling about this one, so I decided he’s gonna stay with me.” He informed which brought Renamon to thinking of last night.

‘That’s why I thought I saw you leaving your room.’ She thought, but quickly went back to listening to them.

“In that case I’ll be sure to send Aipom’s Pokeball over to Professor Rowin right away.” Oak said to the hero of Pallet Town.

“Good thinking, Professor, and thanks a lot.” He said back, congratulating his old friend. Unknown to him or Aipom, Renamon saw the balloon through the corner of her eye, but after the tales she decided to humor them despite what her softer side may think, was the feline balloon of the clowns.

“Load and locked. Let‘s rock.” The human male of the team said while thinking, ‘That is so not Pikachu, but if Jessie wants me to do this then who am I to argue.’ The others were just grateful of getting something.

“Ash.” She said to her partner when she felt a glove around her mid-section followed by a pull.

‘Them again.’ He thought and then decided to play shocked when she was reeled back, “Renamon, who did that?” He then gave chase leaving Oak to wander.

“What’s wrong?” He asked, but got no answer. As for the balloon they finally got their prize into the basket.

“Hay, what is dis?! Dis aint Pikachu!” A loud cat, who’s mug takes after the balloon shouted when Renamon stood at full height.

“Who cares? A Pokemon’s a Pokemon.” A red head started and then added, “Now in the case you go.” She then looked at Renamon and then the case. “Uh, what do we do James: she’s too big for the trap.” She whispered to the other human. James as honorable as he was had a plan, but before he could get started he unhooked the rope in the gun, and took the glove off.

“If you would please hold this piece of the rope.” He said the her, which made the others fall down, and the vixen stare at him strangely. The Digimon knew that she could flatten them, but from what she heard they do that on their own, so she did as he asked. “Thank you.” He said and wrapped the rope around her until he ran out of rope. “Now, please sit down, so we may talk to what to do next.” He asked the creature but added below his breath, “Even though Ash will show up, get you, and blow us into the next county.’

‘At least the male has a brain over what is about to happen to him.’ Renamon thought and then listened to their conversation. Meanwhile Ash on the ground was chasing them on foot.

“Don’t these guys ever learn.” He questioned to the monkey behind, but got no response. The team in the balloon did not know what to do at this point.

“Before we go to the boss with this unknown shouldn’t we know where we are first.” The red head said after they did their motto, which had gotten boring real fast to anyone that listens to it, and the looked around.

“You never know where you are so why change?” The cat questioned, knowing that that was a bad idea.

“Aw, come on. Come on after our long trip let’s have a little look around.” She asked them while looking at James and had an off hours images of the two relaxing on a real couch over looking a quiet city, but it was interrupted by Meowth.

“Little look?! Next thing you’ll be wanting to build a house.” He said to her angrily.

“So are you implying that my suggestion are less than sound.” She demanded to the short eared hairball. The canine watched that, and then to the one that bound her.

‘Oh man, this’ll get worse before it get’s better.’ He thought and his face reflected his thought. The other two had gotten into a physical argument.


“I don’t have to apply nuttin to a knucklehead like you.” Meowth shouted with glowing claws.

“Your such a Pokechild.” She said in a dry tone and then put her hand on the blue creature beside her. “You deal with this.” She said and turned the creature to face the cat.

“Fury Swipes!” He called out and started scratching the blue one, but soon his blue skin became a red/orange color.

‘Didn’t Ash say that they had a reflector class Pokemon on their team.’ She thought and then did her best to brace for the soon to be explosion. When the bang did go down: the flew into the air.

“Can’t ya take a joke?” Meowth questioned the defender of the team. The human male knew that something like this would happen, but he decided to add something to that.

“When it comes to countering the Wobb-ster rules.” He told the others which got a response from the creature in question.

“Wobbuffet.” He told them which that cat could translate as ‘Your right, James.’
That message given he gave one of his own.

“I guess when it comes to flying I guess we all rule.” The blue-boy heard that and added.

“Wobbuffet.” He said and he said to them, “Your right, Meowth.

“Looks like Team Rockets blasting off again.” They said as they flew away unlike Renamon who was left falling to the forest below.

‘This guy’s good with rope.’ She thought as she could not believe how durable they were. As she fell below the canopy she saw Ash and Aipom running over to her. ‘Good thing I have you.’ She thought before losing sight of him, and landed on some branches along the way.

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