West of Equestria is a secret region undiscovered by the princesses, where special creatures live in harmony with ponies. The ponies travel as trainers catching the many colorful creatures across this region called Ponymon. Soon they will have the strength to fight against other Ponymon and reach new experience levels to try to become the strongest within that region. That region, is known as Kanto.

It's a sunny day in the Kanto Region's Pallet Town. Today is the day three young ponies will get their first Ponymon. The starters a trainer can choose from are Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. Each Ponymon has their own advantage and disadvantage. Now this all seems a bit confusing now, but as a Ponymon Trainer travels, they will learn more about the Ponymon and figure out the different strategies they will use in battle.

RIIIIIING!

A pegasus suddenly wakes up breathing heavily. "What time is it...?" He looked over to his alarm clock. It was 8 AM! "Oh no! I overslept!" He quickly got out of bed, putting on his shirt, bag, and shoes. His mom waited for him downstairs. He walked down the steps and almost went out the door.

"Ash!" his mother called. "I'm glad to see you're finally awake. Professor Oak has been waiting for you for a while." She squeed. "I'm so excited right now. You're just like your father. So what Ponymon do you hope to get?"

Ash managed a smile and said, "I hope I get a Charmander."

"A fire type! I think that's a good choice!" She opened the door. "I hope you get the Ponymon you want!"

Ash walked out of the house and to Professor Oak's lab. He was stopped by a pony his age. "Hi Ash," the pony said.

"Hello," Ash replied.

"You came just in time to get a starter Ponymon. I'm just starting my journey now, in fact."

"May you tell me who you are in case we cross paths?"

"I'm Gary Oak."

Ash was shocked to hear this. "You mean you're related to the Professor?"

"I'm his grandson. Please do excuse me, I've got Ponymon to catch." He walked off towards Route 1. "See you later."

Ash continued walking to the lab. Professor Oak was then seen by the gate. "Ash, you're just in time," he said. "Follow me into the lab." Professor Oak walked in as Ash followed.

They went into a room where four Ponyballs sat in a table, each with a symbol matching its type. "Choose wisely, Ash. The Ponymon you select will be the Ponymon that you'll start with," the Professor explained.

Ash first looked at the Ponyball with a fire symbol. "This feels like a winner," he said excitedly. He opened it and there was no Charmander. "What!?"

"Sorry to say, but that Ponymon was taken by a pegasus that was really early."

Ash sighed and went over to the Ponyball with a water symbol. "Well, second time is the charm." He opened the Ponyball. Nothing.

"Water can flow real fast, I guess that's how it goes for that Ponymon."

Ash walked to the Ponyball with a grass and poison symbol. "I guess I can make my Ponymon double." He opened it. There was still nothing.

"Gee, why do so many ponies go for the dual-type?"

"Great..." Ash muttered.

"Don't get discouraged, I still have one left!" Professor Oak said hurriedly. Ash smiled. "However, the Ponymon in that ball is pretty fiesty."

"Hey, I can take care of it Professor," Ash replied.

"I hope you're right."

Ash grabbed the ponyball with the Electric Symbol on it. It automatically opened bringing out a flash of white light. It solidified into a yellow, brown, and black Ponymon.

"Pikachu!" it said.

Ash's eyes sparkled in joy. "Wow, a Pikachu!" The Pikachu jumped in joy. "I always liked Electric Types!"

"This Pikachu specializes in its Speed, making it easy to dodge attacks," the Professor explained.

Ash returned the Pikachu to its ball. "I'm gonna choose you, Pikachu."

The Professor then gave him five empty Ponyballs and a Ponydex. "You can use the Ponydex to find more info on Ponymon you encounter. Use these Ponyballs to catch Ponymon you want."

"Awesome! Thanks Professor!" Ash put the empty Ponyballs in his bag and his Ponydex on the side of his shirt. Ash left the lab and went back to his home where his mother was waiting.

"Oh Ash," she said. "I'm so glad you're going on an adventure. What Ponymon did you get?"

"I got a Pikachu," Ash replied.

His mom was shocked. "A Pikachu? You're just like your dad. A Ponymon Trainer that did not select one of the regular starters! I believe you should have this in case you get lost." She handed her son a Town Map. He then placed it in his bag. "Kanto is a big place," she continued, "and you may need this to decide where to go next. Now get out there and make me proud!"

Ash nodded and walked on to Route 1. He looked around the area. He first saw a Wild Pidgey. "Who's that Ponymon?" he asked himself. He got out the Ponydex and it recognized it instantly. Ash opened it up, revealing a screen with a Pidgey on it.

"016 - Pidgey is a Normal and Flying Type Ponymon. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand. First one met - Level 9."

"Not a bad Ponymon to start catching," Ash said. The Ponydex shown a picture of a Ponyball.

"In order to catch a Ponymon, you first must weaken the target. Strategy is important."

The Pidgey saw Ash and suddenly used Gust on him. He quickly dodged out of the way. "Getting a little rough, huh?" He then saw another Ponymon next to him about to battle the Pidgey. The Ponydex showed a picture of a Rattata.

"019 - Rattata is a Normal Type Ponymon. It'll bite anything when it attacks. First one met - Level 4."

Ash gulped and slowly backed away. "I don't want that to be me..." The Rattata jumped up into the air trying to bite Pidgey, but the tiny bird dodged and used Gust on Rattata, knocking it out. "I guess these two are common around here." He flew up to a treetop to get a closer look. He looked to see if there are any other Ponymon in the area. He saw some Spearow in the area. He looked at the Ponydex again.

"021 - Spearow is a Normal and Flying type Ponymon. Inept at Flying High. First one met - Level 8."

Ash flew down to the Spearow. He smiled as he put away his Ponydex and got out an empty Ponyball. "I think I can catch it if I get it off guard. Ponyball, Go!" He threw the Ponyball at one. That Spearow suddenly turned into Red Light and entered the ball. It rocked back and forth for a few moments. The Spearow escaped as White Light and solidified again. It used Screech to call the rest of the flock. The rest of the Spearow appeared and flew right for Ash. "Uh oh, gotta fly!"

He quickly got his wings unfolded and took off quickly. The Spearow came closer towards him as they kept flying. Ash stopped at a dead end. What am I gonna do? The Spearow will take me down if I don't do something quick! he thought. Ash then got an idea. Wait a minute, Flying is weak against Electric Types. Maybe Pikachu can defeat them! He got out Pikachu's Ponyball. "Go get 'em Pikachu!" He threw Pikachu's Ponyball.

Pikachu came out of the ball in a flash of White Light and solidified. "Pikachu!" it cried out. The Spearow started targeting Pikachu.

"Quick Pikachu, Thundershock attack!" Ash called out. Pikachu sent out a lightning bolt and shocked the Spearow. There soon was an explosion in between Pikachu and the Spearow. Pikachu hit the ground and weakly got up as the Spearow were sent flying towards the sky.

Twinkle!

Ash returned Pikachu to its Ponyball. "Don't worry Pikachu, I'll heal you up in no time." He flew up high and towards home. Another pegasus saw him and quickly followed.

"What's the rush young trainer?" she asked Ash.

Ash suddenly stopped and flew back down to the ground and turned to the pony. "My Pikachu is in critical condition and I need to find a way to heal him fast."

"Don't worry, I'll lead you to Viridian City's Ponymon Center. It's just up ahead and it won't take long to heal your Ponymon there." She trotted the other way back on the main road. Ash followed.

"Thanks so much, whoever you are."

"Call me Misty," the pegasus said smiling.

"Nice to meet you Misty, I'm Ash."

Misty chuckled softly. "What a nice name."

Author's Note

Okay, Ash didn't catch the Rattata because it's actually a reference to the games where if one faints you're unable to catch it. This is going to be one of the rare occasions where Ash would not catch a Ponymon in this manner.

If any mistakes or inconsistent facts are found, let me know in the comments below. I am always open to suggestions.