The sun shone brightly upon Pikachu's face, forcing him to wake from his slumber. As he awoke he begun to take a look into his surroundings. He had awoken within a dense forest, with trees and darkness spread around the clearing he had landed in. Something was wrong, but Pikachu couldn't put his finger on it. Then he remembered, he and his trainer along with there friends had been attacked by Gyrados and sent flying into the air. Remembering his trainer, Pikachu looked around frantically for his best friend only to find nothing.
That is, until he looked near the center of the clearing, noticing three glimmering but very familiar objects. Pikachu rushed over to them and was shocked and happy to find Pokéballs, not just any Pokéballs mind you, but three of his comrades in battling! He opened each one with gusto, hoping that each one was alright. Also, hoping that at least one of them would know where their trainer was. Each one opened after the center button was pushed, with three bright lights coming forth from their respective slumbers.
After the initial flash, three new Pokémon stood with Pikachu in the clearing: Bulbasaur, the grass-type, Charmander, the fire-type, and Squirtle, the water-type. Each one looked dazed and confused with their surroundings, rubbing their heads and necks after that horrible experience, one they all silently hoped would never happen again. All three the noticed Pikachu, but lacking a certain spikey haired human boy.
Squirtle was the first to speak: "What happened?," he said still rubbing his head. It was pounding!
Charmander followed by asking, "Where are we?"
"Where is Ash?," asked Bulbasaur, still getting his bearings after all that spinning from within his Pokéball.
"I don't know," Pikachu said answering all their questions. Then he noticed something, all three Pokémon had not answered in their respective tounges, but in the same language as their trainer! "Hey, you all just spoke English!," he said surprised at their new speak.
"So are you!," Bulbasaur replied back, but with much less enthusiasm. Pikachu suddenly pulled his hand to his mouth in surprise, just now noticing that fact as well.
"Well this new! But, I suppose we will have to deal with it for now. Now what are we supposed to do! We are lost, without Ash, Misty, or Brock and surrounded by a massive looking forest that really does not look all that friendly," said Pikachu. The group all started to process the summed up story Pikachu had just presented and started trying to brainstorm on what to do next.
Suddenly a voice came out of the forest! "HEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPP!!!!!!" All four Pokémon suddenly looked towards the direction of the scream. Pikachu took off first, leaving the others still standing there in shock.
"COME ON! SOMEONE NEEDS HELP!," Pikachu yelled back to his friends. Bulbasaur shook off his surprise and ran after the electric mouse yelling back, "On my way!"
Charmander followed soon after with Squirtle bringing up the rear as he had scooped his and the other's Pokéballs and stored them with his special glasses inside his shell. Having this shell really does come in handy sometimes Squirtle thought to himself as he raced to catch up with the others. The group reached the location of the scream only to see one of the strangest things off their young lives (and that is saying something!). Four giant wolves that looked to made of the trees themselves had cornered two strange looking creatures against a large tree. Both seemed like discolored Ponyta's with one being a nice purple coloring and the other a bright yellow. That is when Pikachu noticed another strange thing about the cornered horses: the purple one had a horn atop her head, assuming it was 'her', and the yellow had a pair of wings on her back, the same color as her fur.
Shaking off the initial shock, Pikachu charged up his Thundershock attack and fired upon the lead wolf from behind. The wolf collapsed from the surprise attack but wasn't on the ground long. It and its pack immediately turned around to see the four tiny Pokémon staring them down, or 'up' in this case. The wolves growled at the group, but they refused to run. When any person or Pokémon was endangered, Pikachu and his friends would never run!
"Charmander!," Pikachu yelled to his flame-tipped friend. "They seem to be grass-types, give them a taste of your flame!"
"Okay," Charmander meekly said back. Charmander was not the bravest of Pokémon, but Pikachu he could always count on the fire lizard. With fire burning in his belly, Charmander let out his most powerful attack! "FLAMETHROWER," he yelled as a massive flame erupted from his open mouth. The fire engulfed the wolf pack and thy started to burn to ashes from the onslaught. Pikachu noticed this, and being against the death on any fellow creature, enemy or not, yell back to his friend, "Charmander STOP! You are going to kill them!"
Charmander opened his eyes seeing that his friend was right shut his mouth, suffocating the powerful fire. Squirtle immediately stepped up hoping to save the few remaining timber wolves only to pushed aside as the fearful predators ran off into the forest, still burning alive! Thankfully they didn't last long and turned to dust before they could spread the fire to the forest. The group looked upon the site in horror at what they had done, Charmander nearing tears knowing that he had just taken another's life, several others in fact. That was until the two equines stepped forward noticing the tears that were forming in these creatures eyes.
"Do not be sad," said the purple unicorn placing her hoof upon the fire-types shoulder. "They were nothing, but monsters and you didn't mean to kill them. You should be proud of yourselves! Without your help my friend and I would have been eaten for sure!"
Charmander seemed to relax a little after hearing this, saying, "Thank you."
"No thank you for helping us." said the yellow Pegasus. "You were really brave."
"Just trying to help," said Pikachu walking in front of his friends. "We heard screaming this way and just had see if we could help, we Pokémon have to stick together after all."
The two ponies looked at this strange talking creature in confusion. After a second the unicorn spoke, "What's a Pokémon?"
This definitely shocked Pikachu. Sure it was the humans who called them such a name, but every Pokémon new that was what they were called. This started putting the wheels in head in motion. Are these two creatures not Pokémon at all?, he thought to himself. "If you are not Pokémon, then what are you, exactly?," he asked trying to understand what was going on in front of him.
"Well, I am a unicorn and my name is Twilight Sparkle. My friend here is a Pegasus named Fluttershy. We are called ponies. I can't say I have ever seen creatures like you before. Are you...Pokémon, is that how you say it?", replied the purple pony.
"Yes we are and I can't say I have ever seen creatures like you, either. I am called Pikachu. My friend with bulb on his back is Bulbasaur. And you have already met my fiery friend Charmander. And this blue turtle right here is Squirtle," replied the electric mouse.
"Greetings", replied Bulbasaur.
"Hello," said Charmander.
"Whassup!," said by the 'charming' Squirtle.
"It is a pleasure to meet all of you and we both are truly grateful for saving us from those timber wolves. Celestia knows what would have happened if you all hadn't shown up." said Twilight.
Fluttershy then spoke, her calming voice very pleasant to the Pokémon's ears, "What are you all doing in the Everfree forest, if you don't mind me asking? It is very dangerous to be here."
"We were wondering that as well," said Pikachu for the group. "We just woke up in a clearing not too far from here after being caught in a terrible storm."
"But there haven't been any storms in this area for a month," replied Twilight with a questioning look on her face. "Unless...you must be what we are searching for!"
"Huh?" replied the group.
"Last night, I noticed a strange anomaly appear over the Everfree forest. Fluttershy and I came out to here to find out what had happened until we were attacked by those timber wolves that is" she explained. Pointing in the direction that Pikachu and friends had just come from she continued, "The anomaly in question happened roughly around the area that you just came from. That means that whatever it was brought you here to the Everfree forest."
"I suppose that makes since," mused Pikachu, trying to understand what he had just been told. "But that still leaves some questions left unanswered."
"Like what?," asked Twilight, her curiosity about these new creatures growing by the minute. Not a five minutes prior, the red dragon-looking thing had shot a massive fire from his mouth, even though he couldn't be any older than Spike. Such power for such a young dragon should not be possible. Celestia knows what the others can do if the first one was any indication.
"Like, where our other friends are," Pikachu replied. "We had several other friends with us until we were separated, but now we have no idea where they could be. Do you maybe think you could help us?'
" I don't know if I can," Twilight said back, "But Princess Celestia might be able to help you find your missing friends. Why don't you come back with us to Ponyville and I can get a letter sent to the Princess for help."
Pikachu and the other grouped together thinking about what the purple unicorn had just offered. After several seconds of debate, Pikachu spoke up, "Sounds like a good plan as any. Lead the way Miss Sparkle."
"Please, call me Twilight."
"Alright then Twilight, lead on," said Squirtle. And the five of them were off trotting towards the town of Ponyville.
*Meanwhile at Canterlot Castle*
"So what are these things, anyways?," asked one of the guards, who was pointing at the strange sleeping creatures that were behind the cell doors of the Canterlot Castle prison. Each one was weird looking and looked to be hairless, except for on top of their heads, and wearing an abundance of clothing, pony-wise anyway.
"Don't know," replied his counterpart who was awaiting this shift change. "All I know is, that sometime last night there was strange light our in the Castle gardens and when everypony came running these three were there all passed out cold. Princess Luna ordered to have them imprisoned, just in case they were hostiles."
"Seems pretty harsh, if you ask me," came the first's reply. "But who am I to question the Princess' decision."
Suddenly one of the creatures began to stir, surprising the two guards who immediately came to attention preparing for the worst. As the creature slowly opened it's eyes, it spoke: "Where am I?"
*Back on Earth*
Team Rocket awoke on a beach with the hot sun blazing over them. Slowly waking from the traumatic experience they all endured. After waking and taking in their surroundings the three criminals silently agreed: They deserved this vacation.
TO BE CONTINUED!
Author's Note
Hey Y'all. How's my first attempt at fan-fiction. Give me crap, give me hate, but I am keeping Team Rocket out this story. I know I am kind of screwing myself with this, but, HEY, it's my story and after nearly 15 years I can't stand those three anymore. So let me here from you! If you like it tell me and if you do this story will CONTINUE!
Hey you made a rhyme!
AAHH! PINKIE WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!
Pikachu, Twilight, Fluttershy, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle walked in silence as they progressed through the Everfree forest. Twilight had tried to get Pikachu or one of the others to tell her more about themselves, but they all had decided to keep quiet until they reach the town. A bright light up ahead signaled that they had reached the end of their trek and they all ventured into Ponyville.
The four Pokémon stared in surprise at the simplicity of the town. It was nothing like the cities that the four creatures were used to, but more like the small villages they had seen on the road. They also took note on the lack of cars and other modern technologies, but saw also saw many ponies out and about on the beautiful sunny day. When they noticed the group of Pokémon and ponies, some stopped and stared at the strange creatures. Pikachu took notice of this.
“Are we really that strange looking?” he asked to Twilight. She giggled a little in response.
“No, but some of the townsfolk are not so good with new creatures. You should have seen what happened when Zecora came to town before everything was settled.”
“Zecora?” asked Charmander.
“Zecora is our zebra friend who lives just inside the Everfree forest. She’s very good at brewing potions,” Fluttershy explained.
“What’s a zebra?” Squirtle asked, racking his brain to find such a word.
“It simplistic terms, a striped pony,” replied Twilight. With the questioning done for now, the group headed into town. As they walked, more ponies stopped to stare in wonder at the Pokémon. Pikachu and Bulbasaur were feeling cautious, Charmander was nervous, and Squirtle just seemed not mind. The six of them reached a large tree near the center of town and stopped.
“This here is the Golden Oaks library where I live and work as the librarian. My assistant Spike will be inside as well, but be prepared as he can be overly protective,” Twilight said as she opened the door.
“Don’t worry yourself. The four of us can take on anything! Right guys?” Squirtle boasted.
“Be careful what you say, Squirtle,” replied Bulbasaur. “Dangerous things happen when you tempt fate.”
“Spoilsport,” the turtle Pokémon huffed. They all entered in behind Twilight as she called into the hollowed tree.
“Spike? You here?”
“Yeah, I am here, Twilight!” came a voice from somewhere amongst the many rows of bookcases inside the library. Pikachu marveled at the vast collection of knowledge before him, the same for the others as well. The sound of footsteps approaching caused Pikachu to zone in on the source. What he saw was confusing. The creature was obviously young, its eyes giving off such an appearance of young innocence. Its voice also made it clear that the creature was male and his purple scales and green spines glinted softly in the light. He looked like a purple Charmander without the flame on its tail.
“You called Twi—whoa! What are those things?” he asked with surprise.
Pikachu was a little miffed. “We could say the same of you. You look like a mutated Charmander.” He wasn’t usually like this, but insulting his friends irked the mouse the very much so. The creature didn’t like being talked back to either.
“I don’t know what a Charmander is, but I am not a mutant. I happen to be a dragon, thank you very much.”
“A baby dragon that is,” Twilight added. “Now be nice you two. Everypony this is Spike, my number one assistant. Spike this is Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. They rescued us from some Timberwolves in the forest and need our help finding their lost friends.”
“How did these guys rescue you from Timberwolves!?” Spike asked in surprise. Before anyone could answer, the library exploded as a multi-colored blur plowed through the building. Once the dust settled, there was a pile of books at the far end with a polychromatic tail sticking out of it and groaning.
“Ugh, man that hurt,” said a pony who rose out of the books.
“RAINBOW!! This is the fourth time you crashed into my library this month! Stop doing your tricks near my house!!” Twilight screamed. The four Pokémon just stared in confusion at what just happened.
“So, um, Twilight? Who’s your friend?” asked Pikachu after a moment to try and comprehend what was going on. Rainbow took notice of the four as well and her eyes bugged.
“Whoa, you get some new pets, Twi? They look kinda strange?”
“What’s with everybody calling us weird today?” Squirtle huffed.
“Cool! They talk! What else can they do?” Rainbow said as she flew into Pikachu’s face making him feel entirely uncomfortable.
“Would you please give me some space? I don’t like being in close quarters and you don’t want to know what that can cause me to do.”
“You threatening me?” Rainbow asked angrily, pushing further into the little mouse’s face.
“No, just warning. Please get out my face?” he pleaded, already feeling the electricity building in his cheeks.
“Who do you think you are threatening Equestria’s fastest flyer? Who are you guys? Are you spies? What do you want with Twilight and Fluttershy, huh? Are you after the Elements of Harmony?” Rainbow just kept pushing and pushing until Pikachu couldn’t take it anymore and had to let his power go.
“Thunderbolt!” he screamed letting the massive electrical buildup out. Lightning shot from his small body, immediately attracted to the one causing his discomfort. The jolt caused Rainbow to scream in pain. It was over in moments, leaving a crispy pegasus on the floor of the library. “Oh no! What have I done!?” said a hysterical Pikachu.
The others stared in amazement at the small mouse’s power, but were aghast at what he did to their friend. “Rainbow!” cried Fluttershy who flew over to her friend to check if she was alright. Pikachu backed away as she flew over, fear overtaking him. Charmander walked over to his friend to offer support.
“What did Pikachu just do?” asked a fearful Spike. Bulbasaur took the initiative to explain things.
“Pikachu’s kind are extremely claustrophobic and their power can be released when they are extremely uncomfortable. Electric types like him are not known for their subtleties either. Please don’t be too angry with him. Pikachu is more often than not trying to keep others from fighting. Fear can make people do things they are not proud of.”
Twilight came to that understanding. “When you put it like that, and he did try to warn her. But if she’s hurt…” Twilight tried to say something threatening, but one look at the distraught face on the yellow Pokémon made her think twice. He was already feeling awful about it, so no need to make it worse. “How is she, Fluttershy?”
“Just a little singed, nothing more. She’ll be just fine after a little rest.”
Pikachu let out a breath he didn’t know he was holding. “Oh thank the maker. That has to be in the record book for worst introductions ever.”
“Ya think?” Spike commented.
Twilight glared at her assistant. “Not helpful, Spike.”
“Yeah, there’s no need to be such a meanie, Spikey!” said a bubbly voice next to Charmander and Pikachu. They looked over and yelled in shock.
“GAH!!” They fell over as they took in the sight of a smiling, pink mare with hair that looked like it was made of cotton candy. She also seemed to be bouncing in place.
If Squirtle had his glasses on, he would have taken them off right there. “Am I trippin’ or did that mare just pop into existence?”
“Pinkie?” asked an equally surprised Twilight. “When did you get here?”
“Silly Twilight! I’ve been here this entire time! My Pinkie Sense told me there were new ponies in town. My twitchy knees are never wrong, but then my ears flopped so that meant that it wasn’t ponies that were new in town, but something else. I came here because the strange things always happen around Twilight!” She explained it like it was completely obvious.
Bulbasaur looked at the bubbly mare with suspicion and confusion. “Did that make any sense to anyone?”
“Silly talking plant! Of course it did. I explained it quite well.” She started to bounce around Bulbasaur.
“I am NOT a talking plant. I am a Bulbasaur. Just because I’m a grass-type doesn’t mean I’m a plant! And stop bouncing around me, it’s making me dizzy.” He used his vine-whip to catch her mid-bounce.
“Ooh! Look at me I’m flying!” Bulbasaur just shook his head in exasperation. In that moment, the door to the library opened and two more mares walked in.
“Hey, Twi, Rarity and I were wonderin’ if…” The orange mare stopped her sentence and her walking, along with the white mare upon seeing the sight before them. Pikachu noticed it as well. A lizard with fire on its tail, a singed pegasus lying unconscious on the floor, and another pony being held in the air by a creature with vines coming out of its back.
“This looks bad, doesn’t it?” Pikachu sighed. Twilight and Fluttershy looked at him with a questioning glance, but the orange mare prevented them from saying anything.
“Put mah friend down this instant ya dang plant monster!!” She charged Bulbasaur. With is only vines being used on Pinkie, Bulbasaur couldn’t do anything. Squirtle, however, was free to do as he pleased. The turtle Pokémon put himself between the attacking pony and his comrade. He then called on a powerful defensive move.
“Withdraw!” He pulled his appendages and head into his shell and it glowed blue. The mare turned around and bucked the glowing shell, sending it flying into the reaches of the library. Squirtle had planned for this, however. “Rapid Spin!” He took control of his flight and angled himself towards the angry pony, striking her hard.
“Aah!! Ya dang varmint! You’ll pay for that.” Twilight had another idea, though. She lit her horn and captured the feuding creatures. “What the hay Twi?”
“Applejack, just calm down. Nopony is being hurt, these creatures are some new friends of mine.”
“But Rainbow—“
“That was an accident and Rainbow brought it on herself. Now I am going to put you and Squirtle down. Will you two play nice if I do?”
“Fine!”
“I’m cool,” he shrugged. “Long as no one’s attacking my comrades, we’ll get along just nicely.” The two were released from the levitation spell and put back on the floor. The white mare, through all this commotion, found herself right next to Pikachu.
“Can I help you?” he asked the unicorn. There was no malice in his voice, just simple curiosity considering she kept staring at him.
“Oh you are so cute!!” she gushed and hugged Pikachu tight. Charmander was too surprised to do anything to help his friend. She pulled him away to take full sight of him. “You would look so dashing in a suit. Maybe some diamonds running down the middle. No! Rubies! They would be perfect and would match those puffy cheeks so well! So much inspiration!”
Pikachu was confused. He was still uncomfortable, but not to the point Rainbow had pushed him to. “Um, thanks. I guess. Can you put me down now?”
“Okay girls! That’s enough! Everypony in the dining room now!” Twilight bellowed. Everyone was too shocked to say anything, so they complied with her request. A few minutes later, six ponies, a dragon, and four Pokémon found themselves gathered around a wooden table. Fluttershy had been able to wake Rainbow up, but she was still pretty disoriented and unsteady so Fluttershy was sitting next to her for support. “Alright, now that were calm, let’s start some introductions, shall we? I’ll go first. My name is Twilight Sparkle. I run the public library we are in now and the personal student to Princess Celestia. Spike, your next.”
The dragon spike up. “Okay. I’m Spike, Twilight’s number one assistant. I’m the go to dragon around these parts and run the library when Twilight’s out.”
“Um, I’m Fluttershy. I take care of all the animals around Ponyville, from pets to wild ones that need help.”
“I’m Rainbow Shock—“ started the cyan pegasus, but was interrupted.
“Dash,” Twilight corrected.
“Right. My brain’s still a little scrambled. I’m captain of the weather team here in Ponyville and the fastest flyer in Equestria!”
The pink mare spoke next. “The name’s Pinkie Pie and parties are my game! I make sure that every new pony in Ponyville gets their own super special welcome. Oh, and I’m a baker at Sugar Cube Corner!”
Orange went next. “Ahm Applejack. Owner of Sweet Apple Acres where you’ll find the best darn apples this side of Canterlot. That’s the honest truth.”
The white unicorn put in her two cents. “I am Rarity. The up and coming fashion designer of Ponyville with my dear Carousel Boutique. Now, who are you fine gentlecolts?”
“I’m Pikachu, an energetic electric type.”
“Bulbasaur, at your service. And I am a member of the peaceful grass-types.”
“I-I’m Charmander, a fierce fire-type.” His timid nature did nothing to prove his statement true.
“I’m Squirtle the awesome! Coolest of the cool water-types.”
Twilight nodded in satisfaction. “Well, with introductions out of the way, would you four mind answering some questions?”
“Sure, just direct them to me. These three consider me the de-facto leader when our friends aren’t around.” None of them said otherwise, knowing it to be true and not minding in the slightest considering Pikachu’s caring nature.
“Alright, let’s start with—“
“Why’d you shock me!?” said an angry Rainbow Dash.
Pikachu looked ashamed. “I’m really sorry about that, but I did warn you to give me some space. I really don’t like being in small spaces. I think they call it claustrophobia?” He turned to their resident dictionary, Bulbasaur, who nodded in return. Always the calm, braniac Bulbasaur. “My electricity is a natural defense, so when I let my fear get out of control I defended myself. I am truly sorry for that.”
Rainbow took a look at the mouse and sighed. “Alright, you’re forgiven.”
“Great. Now as I was saying before we were interrupted, what exactly are your four?”
“We’re Pokémon,” Pikachu answered. “There are over one hundred and fifty different kinds of us. Our names are also the names of our respective species as Pokémon and there are many different types as well, each one a type of element.”
“You mean those types you mentioned?” Pikachu nodded. “What do these ‘types’ mean?”
“They refer to many things. Such as physical characteristics, habitat, as well as techniques.”
“’Techniques’?” asked Applejack.
“Yes, or moves as others call them. They are the powers that we are capable of, though we are restricted to four of these techniques at one time. As we grow, we can learn more, but must still restrain to four unique techniques.”
“Why?” asked a curious Spike.
“No one is quite sure, but it could be considered an evolutionary factor. We can learn more than four after so many years, but restrain ourselves to four to make it fair.”
“Make what fair?” Fluttershy asked.
“Battling!” announced Squirtle causing the girls to gasp.
“You mean fighting? How barbaric!” Rarity proclaimed.
“Not really. Battling is a part of Pokémon nature. We battle to grow and become stronger, but it also gives us a chance to make new friends and rivals that help us as we grow. We thrive on this exchange of strategy, power, and wits. Sure we get banged up a little, but it’s all in good fun. Only the truly despicable fight to the death and most other Pokémon would shun or attack any who thought as such.”
“So you fight as a sign of equality and understanding as well as hobby?” asked Twilight who was writing in a notebook everything Pikachu was saying.
“Yes, it’s a truly wonderful thing. The rush, the power, the everything! It’s such a thrill.” Pikachu smiled as he looked back at past battles in nostalgic wonder.
“Interesting. We ponies haven’t fought for over five hundred years; not since the last war with the griffons. We have enjoyed this peace, especially since Princess Luna was freed from her one thousand year banishment.”
Charmander was bewildered. “A princess was banished?! Is that possible?”
“And for a thousand years?” questioned Bulbasaur. “That’s seems highly unlikely.”
“You doubting our princess?” Applejack said with a threatening tone.
“Woah! What’s with the hostility? It’s just a question, calm down Appletack,” Squirtle said.
“It’s Applejack!” AJ huffed.
“Whatever.”
“Princess Luna and Princess Celestia are alicorns. They are immortal and are responsible for raising the moon and sun respectively,” Twilight explained.
“I do not mean to sound rude, but that simply is not possible,” Bulbasaur said, being careful with his wording this time. “The sun and moon orbits are dictated by gravity, not two beings. Science says this quite clearly. It’s the only explanation.”
“It’s true! I have seen Princess Celestia raise the sun with her magic many times,” Twilight retorted.
“Did you say ‘magic’?” Pikachu asked, truly curious.
“Yes, watch.” Twilight’s horn lit with power and she began to shove the many books around the library that were knocked down by Rainbow’s crash back into their place. The Pokémon gawked at the display in amazement. When the spectacle was finished, Squirtle spoke up.
“That was awesome! It’s almost like she’s a psychic-type.”
“Psychic-type?” asked Rarity.
“Allow me to list off the types,” Pikachu said. “There are electric, grass, fire, water, bug, flying, normal, ground, poison, rock, ice, psychic, fighting, ghost, and dragon. Some are rare to the point of legend, while some you can find just about anywhere.”
“Why is it we haven’t seen creatures like you before?” asked Rainbow.
“I’m starting to think it’s because we come from somewhere else,” Pikachu said with a sigh. The mares looked at him in confusion.
“What, exactly, do you mean by that, darling?” Rarity asked cautiously.
“I mean that I don’t think we are on the right planet anymore. Or is it the right dimension? Either way, I’m pretty sure we aren’t home. This is just fantastic!” Pikachu yelled, causing everyone to tense. “We’re lost, missing our friends, surrounded by creatures we know absolutely nothing about and to top it all off there aren’t any other Pokémon on this world. Ya know what? When we get back home, I’m gonna become a carnivore just so I can get rid of those blasted Gyrados that sent us here.” Pikachu face planted on the table with an audible sigh of exhaustion and stress. Charmander stroked his friend’s back, hoping to calm him down.
“Sorry about him,” Bulbasaur apologized. “He stresses out easily, too.”
“Hehe, he kind of reminds me of Twilight,” Pinkie pointed out.
“I like this mare,” Squirtle quipped. “Now we got two problems to take care of immediately, though. One is to start the search for our friends, and the other is where we are going to sleep tonight. I don’t about you guys, but I really don’t want to go sleeping in that creepy forest.”
“I’ll write to the princess and see if she could help us find your friends. In the meantime, I have enough room for one of your to stay here, but the others will have to find places of their own,” Twilight said.
“Pikachu,” Bulbasaur said, causing said mouse to raise his head and look at the grass-type. “You should be the one to stay here. You and Twilight will be able to cooperate efficiently in finding the others. We can find are own spots.”
“Are you sure? I don’t want to take a bed from you guys.”
“Don’t worry about it!” confirmed Squirtle. “Worse comes to worse, the three of us will just return to the Pokéballs for the night. You, however, don’t have that option.”
“Pokéballs?” asked Twilight.
“They’re special habitats for us that we can use to rest,” Pikachu explained, now sounding really tired.
“I would like to request an open field to sleep in,” said Bulbasaur. “Perhaps one near other animals?” Fluttershy lit up.
“Oh, I have a small room at my cottage that I could offer you, Mr. Bulbasaur. I have many animals at home.”
“Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Fluttershy. There is no need to call me mister, though. Just Bulbasaur will be fine.”
“Then you can call me Fluttershy,” she said with a smile.
“Ah suppose Ah got room at the farm for one you critters. Long as you’re willin’ to work hard for it. No such thing as a free meal in the Apple household.”
“I-I don’t think that’s for me,” Charmander said with sad look. “I’ll probably just burn everything.”
“Ooh! Charmander can stay with me and the cakes. He’s like a walking talking oven! What say you, Charmander? Willing to cook for a room?” Pinkie said with a grin.
“I would love to,” Charmander said happily. He so enjoyed helping others.
“I guess I’ll take AJ’s offer then,” Squirtle said with a bored tone. “I guess I could water the crops or something. As long as I get fed for it, I’m good with anything.”
“I like that you sound so enthusiastic about it,” Applejack said sarcastically.
With living arrangements settled, everyone went their separate ways as the sun was beginning to set. After a hearty dinner of fruit, everyone at the library got settled in for a good night’s rest. Spike curled up in his basket, while Pikachu fell into slumber in the guest room bed. Twilight herself would be going to bed soon, but she wanted to finish out her letter to the Princess first. It would be ready for Spike to send out in the morning.
Dear Princess Celestia,
I have had the great chance to meet four new creatures here in Ponyville. Their names are Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Pikachu seems to be the leader of their group and is very kind and fair. Bulbasaur is very intelligent and peaceful. Charmander is quite timid, but very powerful in his own right. Squirtle can be very obnoxious and boastful, but quite protective of his friends.
These four are lost and looking for some friends of theirs. I was hoping that you would be able to help them in their search for their lost companions.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
Author's Note
Told you I would get a new chapter out by the end of the month!! So enjoy the first meeting of Pokémon and the Mane Six. I will see you all next month.
Next time: Waking up in jail is never a good sign.
