Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon (Anime or Manga), or anything related to it, but this story is my idea.

A/N: Well, this will be an...interesting story, to say the least. Plot might be a tad "dark" for me, but I think it'll be enjoyable all the same. Be sure to leave a review to let me know what you think :D. Oh, and happy New Year, lol.

Chapter 1: Shadows of the Night

It has been almost five months since the battle against Guile Hideout (aka Archie of Team Aqua), and the Pokédex holders have been enjoying quiet and peaceful lives since then. It was a Tuesday, and Red, Green, Blue, Silver, and Yellow had gotten together in a small noodle shop in Viridian City to eat dinner and catch up with one another. It was about eight o'clock at night when Red finally stood up.

"*Yawn* Well, it's getting late—I had better head back to Pallet before it gets too dark." Red sighed as he stood up and stretched.

"Yeah, I'd better head out too. I need to make sure the gym is locked up." Green nodded as he stood up as well.

"Well, I guess we'll catch up again later. Why don't we meet this time every week?" Blue suggested as she put her hat on.

"That sounds like a great idea. I have nothing pressing to do most nights." Yellow smiled.

"So it's agreed—we'll meet here for dinner every week." Red laughed in agreement. After that everyone wished each other farewell and goodnight and made their way home. Red decided hitch a ride on his Aerodactyl, nicknamed Aero, back to his home in Pallet. As he was flying on the Prehistoric Pokémon's back he began to think to himself in the stillness of the moon-lit night. "You know, things have really changed since we first started out on our journey. We hardly have time to hang out anymore. I guess becoming heroes will cut in on relaxation." Red sighed in disappointment; the young trainer's thoughts were dismissed as he landed in front of his house though. He recalled Aero and was about to enter his house when he noticed something strange: the door was slightly ajar. "I don't remember doing that—" Red raised an eyebrow as he instinctively placed his hand on his Pikachu's Poké-ball. He summoned the electric mouse, "Pika—we might have a problem, buddy." Red whispered as he and his Pokémon silently entered the house. After a few seconds of looking around, Red and Pika found nothing amiss: nothing was stolen, broken, nothing that showed that someone had broken in.

"Hm—that's strange. Maybe I did leave it open—oh well. I guess I had better go to bed." Red concluded as he gave a yawn and a stretch as he went to his bedroom. Pika followed, but the small mouse couldn't help but think something was wrong. "You ready for sleep, bud?" Red questioned as he came out of the bathroom with a toothbrush hanging from his mouth. This snapped the Electric Pokémon from his worries, and Pikachu instantly ran to his trainer and climbed Red's shoulder, giving a small yawn to signify that he was tired as well. "Alright, alright—let's get going. Brrr—is it just me, or is it cold in here?" Red jokingly inquired as he faced his small friend, only to see Pika looking straight ahead with a blank expression. "Pika, are you al—right?" Red chuckled as he looked in the same direction that Pika was, only to be met with a set of large, glowing, red eyes floating in the shadows. "Oh—no—" The black-haired trainer mumbled as he blacked out and collapsed to the floor.

Tuesday, the following week:

As they had agreed, Green, Blue, Silver, and Yellow had met up to eat dinner at the very same noodle shop. They became curious when Red never showed up. Yellow began to fidget a little as the night went on.

"What's wrong, Yellow?" Blue questioned as she placed a hand on her blonde friend's shoulder.

"Nothing—it's just I feel that something's wrong. It's not like Red to miss out on being with friends—especially with food involved." Yellow gave a nervous laugh to hide her concern.

"True—but don't worry. I'm sure he's just busy and couldn't make it." Green assured as he quietly finished off his bowl of noodles.

"Yeah, that must be it." The blonde Healer closed her eyes in thought. Time passed on, and eventually everyone left for home. "Well, I live in Pallet too; so if you'd like, I can check on him." Blue gave a confident smile, trying to comfort Yellow.

"S-sure—if you want to." Yellow perked up at the thought of someone checking on Red. A little while later, the original Dex-holders headed for home; no one wanted to admit it, but they all felt the same thing Yellow did. True to her word, Blue visited Red's house first before she went to her house.

"Hello?" The brunette girl inquired as she knocked on the door; there was no response. "Hello, Red. Are you home?" Blue knocked a little harder, but only more silence followed. "Hey, are you just going to keep ignoring me or—" Her voice trailed off as she twisted the doorknob and the door opened, revealing that every light in the house was off. "Okay—that's definitely creepy." Blue mumbled as she walked in. "Red, are you here?" She yelled as she turned began to inspect the house, turning the lights on to check the rooms. She checked every room in the house but his bedroom and found no sign of him; no sign of anything for that matter. The brown-haired girl entered the room and turned on the light and saw something perplexing. Red wasn't in the room, but his travel clothes and bag were sprawled out on the floor, the only thing missing were his Poké-balls; the blankets on his bed were also pulled back as if he were about to climb in it, and what was worse: the water in his bathroom was running and there was a toothbrush laying on the floor just a few feet outside the bathroom door. "Oh my gosh!" Blue's heart began to beat faster she realized what had happened to Red. She quickly pulled out her Poké-gear and began to call everyone to tell them pretty much the same thing: "Guys, get to Pallet Town now! I think Red's been kidnapped—his Pokémon too."

A/N: Oh no! Red's been kidnapped...who did this and why? Find out as I update, lol. Be sure to leave reviews before you go (more reviews will encourage me to update faster, lol). Until next time, KBMP