With You By My Side

Hey y'all I'm back and better then ever with a brand new story. Love, jealousy, action and a bunch of Pokemon battles await as Ash looks to be the best while also realizing who he is missing in his life. This takes place a couple months after Ash's Unova adventure. However Kalos does exist and will play a part eventually.

Chapter 1: The journey Begins

It was a crisp October day in the Kanto region. The sunlight peaked through the blinds of a living room window. Inside the room sat a boy with messy raven black hair watching tv. He flipped through the channels until he landed on the news channel.

"Announcement from the United Pokemon League," The reporter on the tv started. "A new rule is coming out for all regions that is raising the amount of Pokemon a trainer can carry to eight! However battles at the most can still only be six on six."

The boy then jumped off the couch in excitement, startling the yellow mouse next to him. "Pikachu Pikapi!" The yellow mouse yelled.

"Sorry Pikachu I just got excited. We can carry 8 Pokemon now! Pikachu I think it's time to restart our journeys. What do you think?" The boy said.

The yellow mouse just nodded and went back to curling up on the couch. The boy to excited to stay still ran out of his house into the streets of Pallet town. The rush of new excitement had him amped up and so he ran to the lab of his friend Professor Oak. When he knocked on the door he was answered be his old friend "Oh Ash my boy! I take it your heard the news from the Pokemon league?" He asked.

"Yes I did professor! I think I'm ready to begin my journey again. Though I'm only going to take a few of my Pokemon so I can catch new ones." Ash replied

"A fine idea my boy! You can never have to many friends. Go help yourself they are all out in the ranch just come get their pokeballs before you leave." With that Oak walked back to his studies while Ash went to go see his Pokemon.

'I wonder who I should take with me? Defiantly some who should evolve and maybe a strong one to.' Ash thought as he walked to the ranch.

"Hey guys I'm here!" Ash yelled

All his Pokemon ran over to him with excitement as they loved his visits. Bayleaf snuggled in between Ash's arms always enjoying the feeling of love from her master. Muk charged the boy and pulled him into one of his usual hugs.

Ash sat down with them and explained the situation and how he was going to take a few of them for his journey while also switching them around as he goes. "I can't decide who to take guys. Theirs so many of you and I don't want anyone to feel bad." Ash said

His bulbasaur then came over and nudged him. "Bulba Bulbasaur!" The Pokemon exclaimed indicating he should think on it while he plays with all his Pokemon.

Ash brightened up and agreed with his grass type friend. The next couple hours went by in a flash. He would play tag with his more energetic Pokemon. Then go to some training with his more serious ones. Ash enjoyed spending time with his Pokemon and once he was tired out he was ready to make a choice.

"Ok guys I know what I'm going to doing. I'm going to take four of you including pikachu and save the rest for new Pokemon." Ash started "The other three coming with me will be Gible, snivy and sceptile!"

The three Pokemon he named then stepped forward.

"Sceptile!" The large grass reptile said while putting his twig in his mouth.

"Gible!" The small dragon said as he bite down on Ash's hat.

"Snivy." The small grass type said as she did her regular pose.

Ash ran to go get his pokeballs from Oak. After he returned the three Pokemon, Ash went home to inform his mom and pack. As he walked in the door the smell of food rushed him to the table.

"Hi dear I made you a little going away feast!" His mom Delia said.

Ash looked at her confused. "Mom how did you know I was starting my journey again?" He asked.

"I heard the news dear and when I saw you weren't home I knew you must of been getting ready to leave. I don't mind you going but remember to be safe dear." Delia replied

"You know me mom." Ash said.

"Yes I do dear, yes I do."

With that Ash quickly gobbled up his dinner and ran upstairs to pack. Pikachu soon followed to help him.

"Ok Pikachu what do you think I should take with me?" Ash asked his friend.

Pikachu ran around the room grabbing things from potions to berries to first aid kits. Along with those came spare clothes and pokeballs. Pikachu then tried to sneak a few bottles of ketchup into the bag. Ash looked at home confused but when the yellow mouse protected the ketchup behind his back, Ash just nodded and Pikachu put it the bag.

The last thing he brought to Ash surprised the boy. It was half a ribbon, a orange semi circle with pink and white ends. "The ribbon I won with May. How could I forget this? I always keep it with me to remind me of May and all the good times we spent. It also gives me a lot of strength when I battle." Ash said.

When he started to remember all his times with May he got this sudden warm feeling inside him. 'What is this feeling' He thought. The feeling soon disappeared as Ash slipped the ribbon into his bag keeping it safe till the morning when it would be moved to his pocket. The light then started dimming in his room as night was fast approaching. "I should probably get to bed Pikachu. I want tommorow to come more then ever!" Ash said.

With that Ash changed into his night clothes and slipped into the bed. Sleep soon came to the boy as he closed his eyes and feel asleep.

He awoke the next morning to light seeping through the blinds into his face. Ash rolled around to avoid the light until he squished Pikachu. "PIKACHUUUU!" The mouse yelled as he shocked Ash awake with a weak thunderbolt.

"Ahhhhhh!" Ash yelled as he fell to the floor burnt from the attack. "Thanks Pikachu I really needed that." Ash said sarcastically.

The mouse gave a thumbs up ignoring the sarcasm as he ran down the stairs to leave his master to get ready. Ash grabbed a blue and red sweatshirt to put on over his black t-shirt. He wore blue jeans with his usually sneakers. Finally he put on his hat from Hoenn. He then grabbed the half ribbon from his bag and held it in his hand. 'There is that feeling again' He thought.

After a few minutes he slipped it into his pant pocket an went downstairs.

"Morning Ash are you ready to start your new adventure?" His mom asked.

"Yep Pikachu and I are going to head out now to get to Pewter by the end of the day." Ash replied.

Delia then embraced her son. "Ok dear but please be safe and if you see any of your old friends tell them I say hi." She said.

"I will mom to both of your requests." Ash replied

The trio then walked to the door. Ash opened the door and stepped outside into the crisp early morning air. "And Ash honey don't forget to change your underwear!" His mom finished and closed the door.

"Does she always have to remind us of that Pikachu?" Ash asked.

The yellow mouse just shrugged as they walked down the path to Pewter. They stopped for a second to look back at Pallet as Ash said "Well Pikachu here we go. I hope this goes better then last time."

(Flashback start)

"Here we are folks that last battle of the semifinals for the Unova league!" The announcer started "Both trainer are down to their last Pokemon as we have Trip with his Serperior against Ash and his Pikachu!"

"Why don't you just give up now Ash their is no way you will beat me." Trip said confidently.

"No way Trip! Pikachu doesn't give up and neither will I!" Ash yelled back.

"Fine then, this will be your defeat. Serperior leaf blade!" Trip said.

"Pikachu iron tail full power!" Ash said.

The two Pokemon clashed creating a could of smoke. Everyone in the stadium looked into the cloud to see if the battle had been decided. When the smoke cleared both Pokemon had been sent back towards their trainers. Both stood still until...

THUMP

"Red corner is out of usable Pokemon. Blue corner wins!" The referee yelled.

"And there you have it folks the trainer moving on to the finals is Trip!" The announcer said.

Ash looked down in disbelief. How could he lose again and to Trip of all people. "Just goes to show you Ash," Trip started "Your not suppose to be a trainer. You are just a failure."

To this Ash walked forward grabbed pikachu and ran into the tunnel behind him. Trip just snickered and waved to the crowd.

Ash then ran out of the stadium to a secluded place in the park surrounding the stadium. He fell to the groan and cried. "How could I lose again! Why can't I ever win in these league tournaments." He said.

He felt the tears stream down his cheeks and fall to the grass. He doesn't remember how long he sat there crying. "Maybe...maybe it's time for a break." Ash said between sobs.

(Flashback end)

"That will not happen again." Ash said with determination.

Ash then took the terricota ribbon in his hand as the duo continued to Pewter.

Well guys here is chapter 1! I know it's not the best but I promise to get better. A little advanceshipping mentioned but don't worry more will come! Hang tight for the next chapter!

Ash's team-

Pikachu

Sceptile

Gible

Snivy