Chapter 1: Champion's Return

Ash ran through the forest of Kanto as he was out to deliver something for Professor Oak. He wasn't the kind of person who would deny a request coming his mother's friend who almost act like a father to him. His Pikachu was by his side always and it seemed like it was raining… hard.

"Come on Pikachu, we've got to find shelter and fast!" they rush into a dense area of trees and quickly hid themselves from the rain. "Phew that was a close one. We'll just wait here until the rain stops" he fluttered his jacket and Pikachu shook itself to get some of the water out of its body.

It has been a year since he became a Pokemon master and boy he was enjoying it until a few months ago. Every town he visited quickly recognized him as the newest and youngest Pokemon master in the world. Girls couldn't take their eyes off him and trainers couldn't help but challenge him into a battle. Some wanted to claim his title so badly that Ash's Pikachu had to beat almost fifty Pokemon trainers in a row and he was still on his first Pokemon.

Pallet town was also the center of attention to the world. They called the town, 'The Town of Masters' since twelve Pokemon trainers from that town were able to become Pokemon masters in just five years.

Ash wandered around the woods hoping to find some fruits along the trees but sadly there were none in sight. He and little Pikachu continued along the forest until they stumbled upon a place which was strangely familiar to him, "Hey Pikachu… does this place look familiar to you?"

"Pika pikachu" (Yeah… it is)

"I hope I didn't get us lost again"

Suddenly, he heard a buzzing sound coming from behind him. Ash slowly turned around and what he saw in front of him turned his face paler than a piece of paper.

A pack of Beedrills were gathering behind him angrily. Ash didn't know what he did to offend the Pokemon but whatever it is, he was regretting it already. "Pikachu… whatever you do. Don't look back" Pikachu looked confused but he couldn't resist looking at what his master was looking. Pikachu was shock.

"On the count of three… we run… ok?" Pikachu just nodded as his leg twitched a little, "Ok… THREE RUN!" Pikachu was too shock to run so it just grabbed on to Ash's shoulders and hanged on for dear life. The Beedrills gave chase.

(On the other side of the forest in a small house)

Anabel was starring through her window as she petted her Espeon through her arms. It's been a week since she defeated the new Battle Frontier challenger that Scott was able to introduce. The boy wasn't able to beat her due to his lack of training and skill but he proved to be a good trainer. "I wonder what that kid will do to beat me?" she thought to herself. She was used in living alone in the forest because she was able to communicate with her Pokemon telepathically. She had all the friends she needed right here. "I'd better get to the Pokemart before it closes" she put down Espeon and quickly put on her raincoat. "Espeon, you take care of the place while I'm away ok?" she smiled and quickly locked the door before leaving.

(Back with Ash)

Ash and Pikachu panted heavily near a boulder. After being chased by Beedrills they were attacked by a herd of Tauros and after escaping from that they were nearly swallowed by a Gyrados. This series of unhealthy events was just the thing to get Ash's blood boiling again. "I hope professor Oak appreciates this. Cuz this is the last time I'm doing any delivery to him" after recuperating from exhaustion, Ash and Pikachu decided to continue making their way through the forest.

Just as they finally got out of that wicked place, they found themselves overlooking a small town. "Well, this is the place. Come on Pikachu let's get this delivery done" Ash slid down the hill and finally arrived at his destination. The only problem now was… where was the place he was looking for? "This is gonna take longer than I thought" (Pikachu…)

They both looked tirelessly around the town hoping to find the Pokemon lab that professor Oak told them about. He was able to give a brief description of the place but he didn't exactly know where it was located either.

"Umm excuse me sir, do you know where the Pokemon lab is?" he asked the nearby police officer for some hints, "Pokemon laboratory? Hmm… well the only in this town would be the Pokemon center"

The Pokemon center, why didn't he think of that? "Thanks officer! Come on Pikachu let's go!" the two of them quickly made their way to the Pokemon center in record time and as usual, Nurse Joy was there to greet them. "Hey Nurse Joy, I'm looking for someone named… (chit chat) Do you know him?" Joy smiled, "Oh you mean Professor (car horn honking) Yes he's here. I'm guessing that you're the person with the package?" Ash nodded and handed her a small plastic bag. Nurse Joy scanned the contents of the bag and smiled, "Well it looks like its all here. Thank you, I'll make sure it reaches him"

"Thanks Nurse Joy. Come on Pikachu, let's go back home"

Suddenly, a trainer screamed, "OMG (yes she said OMG not Oh my god but OMG) It's Ash Ketchum!"

"I think it's time we left" (Pikachu) before the screaming fans and trainers could even catch up to him, Ash quickly vanished out of town in a fraction of a second.

"Phew… that was a close one Pikachu but I guess we made it" (Pikachu!) "Hehehe… come on, let's go home and I promise ya you can eat as much ketchup as you want" (Pika!)

The duo quickly made their way towards the dirt path once again. The road around these parts of Kanto have not been traveled by wheels but by foot so no cars traverse through here for a long time. Ash whistled his favorite Pokemon theme song tune all the way until they encountered someone carrying two large plastic bags and wearing a wet raincoat. The rain had already stopped a few hours ago too. The person appeared to be a girl and she was listening to her portable music player. "Hmm… have I seen her before?" Ash thought that the girl looked awfully familiar but he digress.

Suddenly without any warning what so ever, the muddy hill began to collapse towards the girl. The rain must've weakened its hardened structure which allowed it finally fall. "Hey, look out!" Ash yelled out but the girl wasn't able to hear him. Without thinking, Ash quickly ran towards the girl so fast that it would make 'Extreme Speed' look like slow motion. He pushed the girl away and gladly took the force of nature head on. "ARRHHHH!" he screamed.

"Pikapi!" (Ash!)

The girl who was saved saw what happened and quickly jumped back see who saved her from her doom. "Hey, are you alright? Say something!" she shook Ash but there was no reply. Ash was unconscious but luckily it didn't look permanent. "Metagross, I choose you!" she summoned out Metagross, "Metagross, please help me with this boy" Metagross complied and carried Ash on its head.

The way back to town was blocked by the mud slide so she no choice but to bring the boy backed into her house.

(Time Skip 3 hours later Back at Anabel's house)

Anabel returned with her groceries and one extra luggage along with a Pikachu. She couldn't recognize the boy do to the mud covering his face but looks didn't matter right now. She quickly got the first aid kit from one of the cabinets and clean the boy's opened wounds. The mud slide seemed to be much stronger than anyone would ever thought. The boy had practically broken most of his upper bones and his leg was left immobilized. "Espeon, I need your help on this one"

After a few hours of patching the boy up, Pikachu sat nearby watching nervously. By this time he would do an electric shock if Ash ever fell unconscious but he knew that it would only make things worst. After getting the leg patched up, Anabel moved on to the torso. She tore off his shirt and jacket and began bandaging the opened wounds. She looked at the boy's figure and surprisingly, he was more masculine than one would think. The kid had muscles growing but not enough to make him look buffy which was quite alright for her.

The day went long past when the moon finally rose. Anabel finally finished patching up the boy. She was supposed to be making dinner right about now but she was too tired. Instead she just picked up her cell phone and ordered up some pizza.

She sat on the couch and sighed again. This has just been one crazy day for her. If that boy didn't push her a few seconds earlier she'd be the one on that bed. "Who is this boy? And why does he look so familiar?" having curiosity take over, Anabel flipped the boy's hat off and wiped the mud off of his face. After a good look at the boy, she nearly fainted of shock. "ASH?" she remembered the boy in an instant. This was one of the challengers who were now in the hall of fame whom she battled a few years ago.

After realizing who had just saved her she immediately called the Pokemon facility but sadly the phone signal was cut off due to the storm interference. "Well this isn't good" she complained to herself and of course she had a good reason to be. A rock slide nearly killed her and now a Pokemon Master shows up and saved her. Now she's got that person in her house and on her bed. If the media knew about this then she'd be a on the first page of tomorrows news paper.

Just when things couldn't get any worst, a knock came through the door. "That had better be pizza and they had better put pepperoni in it!" she thought. But when she opened the door she saw one person she didn't expect until next week, "Scott?" she said quietly. The big Hawaiian dressed man brought out a peace sign, "Hi there Anabel. Sorry to disturb you at this time but our challenger is ready for a rematch now" he said with a smile. "Oh but I thought he wasn't gonna come back till next week"

"The kid had a change of mind. He trained real hard today and is waiting for you at the Battle Tower. If you're not ready, I can tell him to come back tomorrow"

"Yes, please do that. I promise I'll be there tomorrow" suddenly, a crash came from her kitchen which caught both their attentions.

"Is someone there with you?" Scott asked with a little suspicious tone.

Anabel blushed slightly but waved it off, "Oh no of course not! Hehehehe! It's probably just one of my Pokemon messing around ahehehe Well thanks for visiting and I'll be sure to make it there tomorrow early Bye!" she showed Scott the way out and closed the door behind him. This just built more curiosity in Scott's head. His brows sharpened with suspicions, "Hmmm… very suspicious" he muttered before going back to his car.

Anabel saw the red corvette drive off by her window and sighed. "That was a close one" she immediately head off to her kitchen and saw Pikachu struggling to take a bucket off its head. Anabel pulled it off and Pikachu gasped for air. "Yup… you're his Pikachu alright" she moaned out. Pikachu quickly recognized the girl and smiled back, "It's good to see you too Pikachu" she scratched the little yellow mouse behind the air where it loved so much. "And don't worry about Ash. He should be up soon. Just let him rest for now and hopefully I'll be able to call the hospital"

Right after the pizza came everything didn't go very well. At first Anabel's Pokemon began arguing who gets the bigger slice and since Pikachu was included they had to share even more. Right when that argument was settled Espeon stole Alakazam's last slice and soon began a wild goose chase around the house. With all the commotions hanging about, Pikachu helped himself with the remains of the pizza which caused even more havoc as it is. By the time Anabel got all of them back into their Pokeballs she was practically exhausted. "Maybe next time I'll order one plate for each of them" she sighed.

Without much thinking, Anabel quickly showered and put on her purple PJs. She closed the lights and went to her king size bed not knowing that she had someone else on the bed.