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Time had slipped through Austin's grasp like sand through fingers, and before he knew it, the day he had been waiting for had arrived.
"No pushing."
With an envelope in hand, the young trainer felt a flurry of movement as Rattata, Pikachu and Eevee vied for a spot on his shoulders, each trying to claim a better view.
The playful jostling quickly grew cumbersome, prompting a slight look of annoyance to cross Austin's face. Deciding to bring some order to the chaos, he picked up Pikachu.
"Okay, let's do it this way."
The young trainer said as he set his starter gently on the table, giving the little electric mouse a better vantage point and more space to himself.
"You are going to help me open it."
Pikachu nodded.
He then adjusted Rattata and Eevee, positioning them more comfortably on his shoulders, easing the cramped cluster.
Soon, the soft flutter of wings followed by the light pressure of Spearow landing on his head.
"You all need to learn how to give me some personal space," Austin sighed, his words falling on deaf ears as his Pokémon's attention remained fixed on the envelope.
With a careful slice from Pikachu, the envelope opened to reveal its contents: a card and some papers.
The card resembled a driver's license, complete with all the necessary information displayed on the front alongside a yellowish chip. The back of the card was empty, plain and unadorned.
Austin carefully extracted the ID card, examining it for a moment before placing it into his wallet. He then turned his attention to the papers as he began reading it out loud.
[ Subject: Official Entry to Kanto League Tournaments ]
[ Dear Ash Ketchum,
Congratulations on your eligibility to participate in all Pokemon League-sanctioned events across Kanto. As a recognized trainer, you now hold the privilege of competing in these prestigious tournaments, provided you meet the necessary prerequisites for each event.
Enclosed with this letter, you will find your official Indigo League Identification Card. This card serves as your primary credential for all Pokemon League events and is also recognized as a valid form of government identification within the region. Should your ID card be lost, damaged, or stolen, please visit your nearest Pokemon Center for a replacement. Note that a fee may be applicable and can vary depending on the location.
Please be aware that participation in the Junior's Division of the Indigo League requires the successful completion of at least 8 gym battles, which must be recorded and encrypted on your ID card to validate your qualifications.
We at the Pokemon League are excited to welcome you to this new chapter in your life, filled with adventures and the forging of new friendships. We wish you the best of luck in your journey as a Pokemon trainer.
Sincerely,
Blue Oak
Kanto Champion ]
Austin's froze as his eyes locked onto the last few words on the paper.
Blue Oak? Champion?!
In disbelief, he scanned the lines again to make sure he hadn't misread.
Is this the same Blue as in the Pokémon Adventures manga?
It briefly amused him to think about the manga and anime counterparts, how Blue and Gary mirrored each other in those universes.
But how could Blue be the champion of Kanto? And furthermore, by the name proxy, Blue Oak would imply he was Professor Oak's son and Gary's father.
Austin snorted softly.
Gary's father has the same name as his manga counterpart.
What if Gary's father was Blue?
The idea lingered in his mind only for a moment before he dismissed it. Logically and timeline wise, it didn't make sense.
If that were true, then by that same logic, shouldn't Ash's father be Red? But no, his father was Alexander something-or-other.
Deciding not to spiral further into speculative thoughts, Austin folded the paper. He looked around at his Pokémon, who seemed oblivious to his internal debate, their eyes still curiously fixed on the now-folded paper as if expecting more excitement.
"Come on, let's eat, do some warm-ups, and then go win our first gym badge."
At his words, a chorus of enthusiastic calls responded from his Pokémon.
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[ Pewter City Gym ]
Austin approached the Pewter Gym, its architecture instantly recognizable from the anime as it was built from stone with a robust steel frame, loomed ahead just as it did in the anime. Bold letters spelling out "Pewter Gym" were mounted on the front. He pushed through the metal doors and was immediately greeted by a secretary who bore a strong resemblance to Brock.
As he handed over the papers for his gym battle, curiosity piqued.
"Excuse me, but is a gym reservation a normal thing?"
"Not for most gyms," the secretary, Sally, responded, her voice calm as she sifted through the documents.
"So why here?"
"The thing is, most gyms have a filter system where trainers would fight apprentice trainers of a gym," Sally explained, finishing up with the paperwork. "Pewter doesn't have the funds to sponsor apprenticeships because we have alot of mouths to feed."
The last part was left unsaid but Austin managed to piece it together.
"So, Brock faces every challenger?"
"Yes." Sally confirmed, a hint of pride in her voice.
"Wow, he is amazing."
"I am sure Big brother would love to hear that," Sally smiled as she scratched Pikachu's head.
"Good luck on your match."
Austin grinned appreciatively before he pushed open the next set of doors and stepped inside, only to find the lights off. "Who goes there?" a voice called out.
A spotlight suddenly illuminated the other side of the room, revealing Brock dressed in brown cargo pants, an orange shirt, and a green vest, sitting with his legs crossed.
"I am here for my gym battle."
At his declaration, another one of Brock's siblings — Forrest, stepped into the rock-covered arena wearing referee clothing, marking another deviation from the anime. It was clear the gym wasn't just run by Brock; he had the support of multiple siblings.
"Excuse me, Sir, do you know the rules of the match?" Forrest inquired, his tone official.
"Run me by them."
Forrest nodded slightly, a hint of confusion flickering across his face before he composed himself to begin the briefing. "This will be an official gym battle with the gym leader using two grade 1 Pokémon."
"Grade 1 Pokémon?"
"Yes, a gym leader has multiple teams based on the number of gym badges the challenger has. Since this is your first gym battle, Brock will be using Pokémon on the same level as a 1-badge trainer, also known as Grade 1." Forrest explained.
Just like in Pokémon Origins.
"You are allowed to use up to six Pokémon," Forrest continued. "The rules will be that both trainers can only use up to four moves from a Pokémon, doing more will gain you a penalty. One item per Pokémon use, and any illegal items will result in disqualification or an arrest."
"There are illegal items?"
"Yes, many items like Rare Candies are extremely harmful to a Pokémon's health; hence why they are banned."
Austin nodded slowly, processing the information.
If Rare Candies level up your Pokémon in the games, what does it do when levels aren't a thing?
Forrest continued with the rules, "Any intentional act of violence on trainers or audience will result in disqualification."
"Like if I have Pikachu attack Brock?"
"Yes," Forrest replied, then added, "Using illegal strategies will also result in a penalty."
"Illegal strategies?"
"Any strategy that can be exploited and harms the basics of battling, like recalling Pokémon the moment a move is made to save it from harm," Forrest detailed.
"Got it."
"The matches will last until a Pokémon is knocked out or the trainer forfeits. These are the rules, any questions?"
"No questions."
Forrest glanced at Austin, who offered a confident smile.
"Good, this will be an official 2 vs..." Forrest trailed off.
"Let's say several Pokémon," Austin stated ambiguously, leaving the exact number open, which was within his rights since there wasn't any official rule requiring him to disclose the number.
For the first time, Brock felt an unease against a rookie.
It was unsettling to him that this rookie, who refused to brag about how many Pokémon he caught, could be such an enigma.
'This guy is different,' Brock thought, his heart rate picking up as he readied himself for the challenge.
Forrest moved to the referee zone with a clipboard in hand, his body language professional yet visibly more tense.
"Let's begin the Pewter City Showdown!"
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[ Author Note ]
Before you leave, tell me how I did with the rules for Pokémon battle.
And I'll remind everyone that these are only tournament rules; outside of them, it's fair game to do whatever you want.
Now, why did I make these rules?
Because it's a tournament.
How did you make these rules?
I tried to think of Pokémon battles as a real game and noted all the exploits and banned them.
I based some rules off the Pokémon Adventures manga where a Team Rocket executive uses steroids to forcefully evolve their Rhyhorn, so yeah, there are illegal items, etc.
Why did you make the 4 moves rules?
1- Simple, I know that when I write within the boundaries of rules, I can be extremely creative as opposed to no rules.
Many people might be more creative with no rules, but I am not those people.
2- Another reason I chose 4 rules is to stay consistent with the games and anime.
3- The last reason is because if I have a free-for-all moveset in tournament battles, then Pokémon with the highest movepools win, plus it becomes a slugfest in my opinion.
One of the aspects of Unexpected Journey that I really didn't like when writing the battles was that they devolved into who can throw the biggest punch. While it was entertaining somewhat, I, as an author, wanted to write creative battles with both sides being like these chess players, each move, each piece of dialogue, each having a plan and no one knowing what the other one is going to do.
Just trust me, next chapter Austin vs. Brock is going to blow your socks off.
And these battles will get more and more strategic as the story moves forward with Austin rising through the ranks.
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Also, before anyone asks, yes, Blue Oak is Gary's father, and yes, said Blue Oak is the same character that appears in the games and manga.
Does that mean that Red is Alexander Rothsvale?
No comment.
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