AN: Hey everybody. I am sorry for the long wait. Before I get on with the topic at hand, I want to address a couple of things.

Just in case anyone was curious as to why several of my old stories disappeared, I deleted them, because I wanted a fresh start. In the past, I have lacked commitment to my stories, and I ended up just letting them sit there, without being updated. I want to change that, starting with this story. I can't guarantee a certain amount of chapters a week, but I will try to update it, at least once or twice a week. With school, as well as some family issues, it may slow me down, but I will try my hardest to keep up with this story. Just know that I will be working on this story as much as possible, so that I can keep updating it for all of you. I apologize to anyone who supported my other stories, but know that the support was and still is greatly appreciated.

Secondly, this first chapter is a little on the short side, but I will try to make them longer, in the future. I want to use this as a chance to improve my writing, and to learn from past mistakes. I know that it won't be perfect, but no writer is perfect. I can only try my best, and work to improve in certain areas where I may be lacking. If anyone has any advice or any suggestions, please write a review, because I want to hear what you think.

Okay! With all that rambling aside, I hope that you all enjoy the first chapter of The Pokémon Representative!

It is a warm, August morning in Vaniville Town. For the past week, storms have ravaged the Kalos Region, leaving the ground soaking wet, and stripping the trees of most of their leaves. Many of the town's residents have chosen to remain in doors, in case of another spontaneous storm, but that isn't stopping Lowell Falkov from going outside and getting some work done.

Lowell is an eighteen-year old boy with a lean and muscular build, slightly tanned skin from his time spent training under the hot sun, and a head of messy, light-brown hair that spikes upwards. His eyes are a warm, forest-green color. He is wearing a gray tank-top, a pair of black sweatpants, and a pair of black shoes. He knew he would be outside, for a while, so he decided to wear something a little cooler.

For the past hour or so, he has been trying to clean up his family's yard. The trees have been stripped of their leaves, but they have managed to find their way to their front yard. Normally, Lowell wouldn't bother doing something as trivial as raking leaves, but he hasn't gotten out of the house in a couple of days, due to the rough weather. He figured that he may as well just do it, if only to get a bit of exercise.

Lowell placed the rake against the wall next to the front door before letting out a tired sigh and wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead.

Looking out at the yard, he realized that he had only managed to clean about three quarters of the yard. Although he has probably cleaned the entire yard about four times, but more leaves just keep blowing into the yard, ruining the progress that he had made.

He looked up at the dark sky with a sigh, sounding almost like a growl. "Man, why does this have to be such a pain?" he complained to himself.

Moments later, he heard footsteps crunching through the leaves. He turned around, and he grinned, showing off his wolf-like canines. His first Pokémon, and partner for just over six years, Greninja, just walked out of the house. They had been working on the yard for a while, so Greninja had gone inside to get a bottle of water for his trainer, which was happily accepted.

Lowell gladly took the bottle of water from the bipedal frog's hand, and he drank about half of the bottle in one go. He moved the bottle away from his mouth, letting out a sigh of relief.

"Maybe we should've just gotten Charizard or Dragonite to blow away the leaves with their wings." Lowell suggested as he looked at his partner. "I mean, it's not like the neighbors are trying to clean their lawns. A couple more leaves wouldn't hurt them, right?" He doesn't want to do that, but he also doesn't feel like raking the yard for the fifth time in one day.

Greninja just responded with a croak of his name and a blank stare. Being friends for as long as they have, Lowell already knew what this meant, and he huffed.

"Fine, but just remember that we could've done it the easy way, and you refused." he responded before going back to work. Greninja just shrugged his shoulders before grabbing another rake and helping his partner.

Half an hour later, they were finally finished, minus a few leaves that are scattered here and there. Oh well, not everything can be perfect. Despite all the complaining, it wasn't very difficult. Lowell has done much harder physical labor than raking leaves, and he could've done it by himself, but it went by much quicker with Greninja helping him.

They both walked in the house, sweat dripping from their bodies. After a long morning of raking, both agreed that it was time for a much-needed break. Stepping into the kitchen, they noticed Lowell's mother, Kristina Falkov, standing in front of the stove. She heard the two of them walk in, so she turned around and smiled at them.

Kristina Falkov is a middle-aged woman with long, light-brown hair that stops mid-way down her back, cerulean-blue eyes, and clear skin. She is a couple inches short than Lowell, making her just over five and a half feet tall. She is currently wearing a purple, short-sleeved shirt, a pair of white pants, and a white apron with a purple floral pattern on it.

"I see that the two of you have worked up an appetite." she responded happily. Seeing their sweat-stained clothes, she let out a small sigh, before chuckling. "How about you sit down and eat, and then you can go get changed. I don't want you stinking up the house." she said with a mock tone of seriousness in her voice.

The trainer and his Pokémon simply nodded before sitting down at the kitchen table. Kristina placed a plate of bacon, scrambled eggs, and sausages in front of Lowell, while she gave Greninja some fresh Oran Berries. When she first met Greninja, she was a little surprised to learn of his love for sweet things. She makes sure to keep that in mind whenever she bakes.

The three of them ate their respective breakfasts, engaging in a little small talk here and there. However, with the storms coming and going, nothing has really happened, leaving them with very little to talk about. The silence continued for several more minutes, until Lowell's mother remembered something.

"I almost forgot. Bella is supposed to be performing, tonight." she said, instantly catching her son's attention. She couldn't help but smile when she saw the eager look his face. It has been a while since he last saw his older sister.

Ever since they were children, Lowell aspired to become a Pokémon Trainer, and Bella dreamed of becoming a Pokémon Performer. She was set up pretend performances in their living room, and Lowell would be her audience. Even though it wasn't real, he would cheer her on, and he would smile and laugh along with her. After she became a performer, that didn't change. Whenever possible, he would watch her performances on television, or in person, if possible. To this day, he is her number one fan, and she is his.

"Really?" he asked with a big smile on his face. The only time that he smiles like this is when his sister is involved. After their father passed away, she was the person who kept their family together, and she was also the one who could remind him of the good things in life. For a lack of better words, she is his inspiration. "What time does it start?"

His mother looked at the clock in the kitchen, seeing that it is just passed nine in the morning. "It starts around six, tonight. That should be enough time for you to get changed, go see the professor, and then get back here."

Lowell raised an eyebrow at her. "What are you talking about?" he asked. "Why would I go see the professor?" After concluding his journey, a year ago, the professor took Lowell on as an assistant. However, considering the bad weather, the professor told Lowell that he didn't have to worry about work for the next couple of days.

His mother let out a small gasp. "Oh. I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you, but he called, while you two were working outside. He said that he needed to speak with you about something important." she explained.

Lowell's eyes narrowed for a moment, and Greninja mimicked him. Both know that something serious must've come up, if he tried to get in touch with him, after he had essentially given him time off.

He exchanged a quick glance with Greninja, and the two of them nodded their heads at each other. They know what they must do.

Lowell and Greninja quickly stood up from the kitchen table, and Lowell began to head towards his room, upstairs. "I'll be back as soon as possible. This must be important if he took the time to contact us." he told his mother.

Kristina watched as her son went up the stairs, letting out a small sigh. She knows that he can take care of himself. He proved as much when he defeated Lysandre and Team Flare. However, she can't help but worry, knowing that her son might possibly get caught up in something like that again.

She shook her head, clearing her mind of those thoughts. "I can't think like that. Even if something does come up, he isn't alone. He has his Pokémon with him; his friends and family. I just need to have faith that they will be alright." she thought.

Half an hour later, Lowell came downstairs clean, and in a fresh change of clothing. He is now sporting a short-sleeved, purple shirt with a button-down collar, underneath a thick, silver-gray coat with white furs on the inside. It reaches down below his waist, and the sleeves reach his wrists. On the back of the coat, there is a purple infinity symbol near the middle of his back. However, it remains unzipped, since he doesn't want to get too hot. He is also wearing a pair of black jeans held up by a black belt that has a silver buckle, and a pair of black boots. On his right hand, he now has a silver ring with a keystone embedded in the center.

He walked to the front of the house, where Greninja and his mother were waiting for him. He can tell that his mother is worried; she always is. Whenever he leaves to do work for the professor, she always worries that he will get into trouble. He would love to reassure her, but he can't. You never know what life will throw at you next. Plus, no matter what he said, she would still worry, because she is his mother. It's her job to worry about the safety of her children.

She walked up to him and gave him a big hug, which Lowell returned. After a moment, they separated from the hug, and Lowell went to stand next to Greninja.

"Hopefully whatever he needs to say won't take long. If it does, then I will call you to let you know." he said.

She nodded her head in understanding with a sad smile on her face. "Just promise me that you will be careful. I don't want you coming home covered in bandages." she said.

Lowell grinned, flashing his wolf-like teeth. "I won't make any promises." he said jokingly. He saw her scowl at him, and he began to laugh, which made his mother smile. He doesn't laugh much, anymore, after what happened to his father. Even though she is worried about him, his laugh is enough to reassure her that he will be okay. "Quit worrying so much. I've got my Pokémon with me. If something were to happen, then they would have my back." he said, looking towards Greninja, who gave him a nod of affirmation.

The sight in front of her made Kristina happy. She can still remember the days that Lowell was too sad to come out of his room. It hurt her, to see the normally cheerful child so upset. She is glad that, even though he isn't as cheerful as he once was, he has grown into a strong, independent person who has forged such strong bonds with Pokémon. The more that she looks at him, the more she can see a piece of his father in him.

She was almost about to start crying, but she was snapped out of her thoughts due to a bright blue flash. Then, a loud roar echoed through the small town, shaking some of the buildings and causing some of the stray leaves to scatter once more.

Standing in front of her is Lowell's Charizard. He has his head bent down, allowing Lowell to pet him. No matter how many times she has seen it happen, she can't believe how sweet Charizard can be. She never expected such an intimidating looking Pokémon to be so kind.

Lowell jumped on top of Charizard's back, before calling Greninja back into his poke ball. He doesn't mind flying, but he would rather stay in his poke ball. It also might have something to do with how Charizard tried to prank him, by dropping him and then catching him right before he hit the ground. Charizard is nice, but when he gets bored, he isn't afraid to joke around.

Charizard raised his wings, signaling that he was about to take off. This gave Kristina enough warning to step back a bit, otherwise she would've gotten caught up in the cloud of dust that picked up when Charizard flapped his wings. She learned that the hard way.

Charizard then let out a roar and began to fly towards their destination. Kristina waved to them as they flew away, wishing them a safe travel.

Charizard soared through the sky, scaring away many of the smaller flying-type Pokémon that he passed. He is probably flying way too fast, considering that Lumiose City isn't that far away, but he enjoys flying. Other than battling and helping around the house, it is his favorite thing to do. Plus, it is something that he can say that he is better at than Lowell's Dragonite. The two of them have a sort of rivalry with the other. They are friends, but they both want to prove themselves, and sometimes that causes them to fight. Lowell has tried to talk them out of fighting, but ultimately, there is no real harm from it, so he doesn't give it too much importance. After all, it is something that drives them forward.

Meanwhile, Lowell is struggling to stay on Charizard's back. He enjoys flying, but he will admit that Charizard can go a little too fast, for his liking. However, he is also worried about what the professor has to say, making it hard for him to focus on not falling off the fire-type's back.

"Maybe he just wants to discuss a recent discovery he has made." Lowell thought. "When the storms first started, he contacted me and told me that a strange energy source was detected, off the coast of Kalos. Maybe if I am lucky, he just wanted to let me know that he found out what the energy was. Or maybe he just wants me to go look for more information." He let out a sigh, knowing that it would just mean more work for him.

"As long as I don't miss Bella's performance, I don't care." he muttered to himself.

Ever since Bella became a performer, they haven't had much time to see each other. When she did have some free time, Lowell was off on his journey, and she had trouble getting a hold of him. They talk over the phone, here and there, but he misses her, and watching her performances lets him see her, even if it isn't in person.

He tightened his grip on Charizard as the two of them flew over Santalune City. At the speed they are going, it shouldn't take much longer for them to arrive in Lumiose. He let himself relax on Charizard's back, as he anticipated the meeting with the professor.

Minutes later, the citizens of Lumiose City heard a loud roar, and they could see a red blur flying towards them. Some of them tried to get a better look, but they were almost run over by Charizard as he landed in the crowded streets. When he landed, he caused a small shockwave that knocked several people down. However, this doesn't surprise the people in the street. They have gotten quite used to Charizard's harsh landings over the past year.

Lowell hopped off Charizard's back with a small grunt, landing one knee with one hand on the ground. He stood up and took a moment to brush some dirt off his pants before looking back at Charizard.

"How many times do I have to tell you not to land in the middle of a crowd of people?" he asked and received a shrug of the shoulders from Charizard. He let out an exasperated sigh. "Alright. You are just lucky that you didn't create a crater in the ground…again. I had to pay to fix it, last time, and it wasn't cheap."

Charizard remembered that event, and he frowned a bit. He doesn't mean to cause trouble sometimes. He just tends to overdo things. He feels bad for causing his trainer and friend trouble.

He bent his head down and lightly rubbed it against Lowell's shoulder, as a sort of apology. Lowell sighed before letting a small grin form on his lips. Charizard could be a handful, sometimes, but he can't stay mad at him. It isn't like his other Pokémon haven't done similar things. Heck, he has made his fair share of mistakes, as well, so he can't blame Charizard for getting a little too excited when he flies.

Lowell gently rubbed Charizard's head before moving away from him. The heat from Charizard's tail was right next to his back, and it was starting to make him uncomfortable.

"No need to apologize, buddy." he said as he took out Charizard's poke ball. "Take a little break. When we go back home, I'll let you fly us back."

Charizard excitedly nodding his head, looking forward to the journey back home. A red beam surrounded his body as he went back into his poke ball.

Lowell put his poke ball back in his pocket, all while shaking his head. "Sometimes I think he enjoys flying too much." he mumbled quietly, remembering the times when he took the children in Vaniville Town for a ride on his back. Of course, he took it slow, and he didn't go too high. Charizard could be careless, sometimes, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't think.

He gave a short greeting to the people around him, some of which he recognizes from his constant visits to the city. Some of them even smile and wave back to him. Normally Lowell wouldn't be a big fan of huge crowds, but he has gotten used to the crowded streets of Lumiose.

Although he noticed that there aren't as many people in the streets as there usually are. There is still a lot of people, but the streets aren't as loud or busy.

"It must be because of the weather." he thought. He still doesn't understand where those storms came from. No one saw them coming, and it happened all over Kalos. Then, about a day ago, the rain just stopped. What Lowell found even stranger is that it started around the same time the professor detected that strange energy source. Perhaps they could be connected, somehow. There is only one way to find out.

It didn't take too long for Lowell to reach the professor's lab. He didn't land too far away from the lab, and he has been there so many times, he couldn't possibly forget where it is at. Although he could understand how some people would miss it. Even Lowell was surprised when he first saw the lab, which from the outside, looks more like a house than a lab.

He knocked on the door, and for a while, no one came to answer it. However, he could hear someone yelling, and then footsteps coming near the door. It swung open, and he saw Sophie, another assistant of the professor.

` She has flowing blue hair, and green eyes. She is wearing a light-blue, collared shirt, a white lab coat, and a gray skirt. Upon seeing Lowell, a small smile appeared on her face.

"Hello, Lowell. I am glad that you came, as fast as you did." she said gratefully.

Lowell just nodded before following Sophie into the lab. There isn't any time for small talk, if there is something important going on.

"So, what exactly is going on? What was so important that it required my attention?" he asked as they made their way to the back of the lab, where he is assuming the professor is waiting.

Normally, the professor only calls when he needs him to investigate something, that he doesn't know much about. If this is a similar case, then it may take longer than Lowell anticipated.

"Do you remember the energy source that the professor had discovered, about a week ago?" Sophie asked, causing Lowell to sigh and nod his head.

"I had a feeling that was what this was about." he responded. "I'm guessing that you found out what it was." he assumed.

She nodded, but then looked away from him. "Yes, and what we found was…a little shocking. However, I will the let professor explain it to you in more detail."

He nodded his head in understanding, but he is having a bad feeling about this. What could shock the professor like this?

The two of them walked through a pair of doors in the back of the lab, and they found the professor sitting in front of a large computer screen, displaying various numbers and symbols. The professor heard the door open, and he turned to face them. The serious look on his face faded a little when he saw Lowell.

He stood up and began to walk towards them. Lowell, I am so glad you coul- "he was interrupted by Lowell.

"Professor, let's stop the small talk." Lowell said with narrowed eyes. "We both know that this is important. It would be better if we get straight to the point."

The professor flinched a little at Lowell's serious tone, but he nodded in understanding, before his gaze turned serious.

"Alright, then. First things first." He said turning towards the computer. "After doing some calculations, we've discovered that the strange source of energy is nearly as strong as Mega Evolution." he said, causing Lowell's eyes to widen. "However, that isn't what surprised us. What surprised us is what the energy is, and where it is coming from."

He sat back down in front of the computer, and he began to type away at his keyboard. Seconds later, an image of a large continent appeared on the screen. Lowell's eyes widened in shock upon seeing the size of the continent. It is much larger than anything he has seen.

"W-what is that?" he asked the professor.

"This is a continent known as Ishgar. It was discovered just under a week ago, miles off the coat of Kalos." he explained without looking away from the screen.

The information sunk in, and Lowell couldn't believe what he just heard. At this point, Greninja had come out of his poke ball, which had gone unnoticed by Lowell, and he is just as surprised as he is. How did an entire continent just appear out of nowhere, in the middle of the ocean? It doesn't make any sense.

"Diantha was informed of this, so she went to check it out. However, what she found was a shock to all of us." the professor explained. He was silent for a moment, before speaking again. "Apparently, the energy source is called Ethernano, which is converted into magical power."

Lowell and Greninja were left speechless. Pokémon had access to a wide variety of abilities and skills, but they were never considered magical. However, hearing that magic suddenly exists; it is a lot to take in. Although, there is one thing that Lowell wants to know.

"How have we just found out about this?" he asked, dumbfounded.

The professor responded by shrugging his shoulders. "As far as we know, Ishgar, as well as magic have never existed, until a week ago. Plus, according to the citizens of Ishgar, they come from a world known as Earthland." he explained.

Lowell nodded his head and placed his hand underneath his chin in thought.

"It would make sense. If magic had existed before now, we would've known about it. That would also explain the sudden appearance of Ishgar; it must be because of magic. However, that leads to another question. How did they end up here? Could the sudden weather be connected to magic, as well?" Lowell thought.

He was so caught up in his thoughts, that he didn't feel Greninja poking him no his shoulder, trying to get his attention. He had been standing there for nearly three minutes, staring intently at the ground, and not making any sudden movements or sounds.

Sophie was about to say something, but Lowell's head snapped forward, making them jump.

"If Diantha already figured out what the source of all this is, why did you need me?" he asked.

The professor let out a tired sigh as he rested his hands on the desk in front of him. "Ishgar is separated into different kingdoms. The kingdom that Diantha went to is known as Fiore. She has spoken with the king of Fiore, as well as the Magic Council, which supposedly keeps the order in the magic world. Ever since they arrived in our world, the Pokémon have begun to flock to this nation, and many people are frightened by them." he explained.

"It would make sense, considering that they have no idea what Pokémon are. The them, they are probably just monsters that have come to attack them." Lowell reasoned.

The professor and Sophie both nodded in agreement. "Exactly. That is why they requested the presence of a trainer. They have seen Diantha and her team, but they want to see more proof that Pokémon and humans can coexist peacefully. In a way, you will be acting as a representative on behalf of the Pokémon, as well as Earth, to prove that we can all live without conflict."

For a moment, Lowell was silent, worrying his partner. He feared that he had gotten lost in his own thoughts, again, until he had broken the silence.

"Alright, I'll do it." he said.

This took the professor and Sophie by surprise, as well as Greninja. They had a feeling that would be his answer, but they were expecting him to think it over, some more.

"Really?" the professor asked.

Lowell simply nodded. "It is going to be a lot of extra work, but at least it is something important." he responded.

"It looks like I am missing Bella's performance, tonight." he thought sadly.

A big smile formed on the professor's face. "Alright, then. A helicopter will be prepared to take you to Fiore, whenever you are ready. You will be meeting your escort in a port town, known as Hargeon."

Lowell raised a brow at the professor. "What do you mean, an escort?" he asked. "I can take care of myself."

Professor Sycamore nodded in agreement. "I know, but the king chose to do this as a sign of good faith. He wants to show that they are willing to make peace, and avoid a conflict.

Though he doesn't feel like an escort is necessary, Lowell does understand the purpose of it. One wrong move, and it is possible that a war could break out. The king wants to avoid that, and if he were to refuse the escort, then it may be taken to offense.

"Fine. Who is my escort?" he asked.

"I don't know any names, but they are a member of the strongest mages guild in Fiore." the professor replied.

From reading books, he knows that mages can use magic to do a wide variety of things. Even though he doesn't need an escort, it will be interesting to see a mage in action.

"What is the name of the guild?" Lowell asked.

The professor scratched his chin in thought. "If I remember correctly, its name is…Fairy Tail."

AN: Alright! That wraps up the first chapter of my brand new story. I hope that you all enjoyed it. There is room for improvement, but that is why I want you to write a review, if you have any ideas that could possibly help me improve upon my writing. Writing is something that I love doing, but I also want to make sure that all of my readers enjoy what I am writing, as well. I want to make people happy, and to inspire others like many writers have done for me.

Well, that is about it. I should be posting another chapter within a few days, if everything goes according to plan. I hope that you enjoyed, and that you all have a wonderful day!