Scene: Bedroom – Early Morning]
James: (shaking him gently) Wake up, Andrew. Your first day of Trainer School starts soon. Your mother and Meowth are downstairs waiting.
Andrew (narrating):
As I feel myself being shaken awake, I glance up at the man with purple hair — my dad.
(That's right… sometime after I died, I woke up as the child of James and Jessie, former members of Team Rocket.)
[Scene: Downstairs – Kitchen]
Andrew walks down, adjusting his stiff school uniform.
Andrew:
Man, why is this thing so stuffy?
Jessie:
Aw, look at you! All dressed up for your first day. I want you to try to make some friends and do well in school, okay?
Andrew:
Don't worry, Ma. It's going to be a long five years there, but when the time comes to earn a sponsorship from Professor Oak's lab and be handed a Kanto starter — I promise, I'll ace it. 100%.
Jessie and James pull him into a tearful hug.
Both:
We'll see you after school, sweetheart!
[Scene: Evening – Shopping Trip with James]
Andrew walks beside his dad, holding a grocery bag. They pass by a TV store window playing the news.
News Anchor (on TV):
In other news, the famous Professor Samuel Oak has passed away. His Pallet Town lab is now officially inherited by his grandson, Professor Gary Oak — once a rival of our World Champion, Ash Ketchum.
James glances at his son.
James:
So… have you thought about what you want for your birthday?
Andrew:
Hmm, maybe more training guides on Pokémon handling?
James (smiling):
You're really serious about this, huh?
Andrew:
Yeah. I want to travel all of Kanto — then Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos… the whole world. And I'll challenge each region's League with my Pokémon!
(And maybe stop a few evil teams along the way…)
[Scene Change – Three Months Later]
News Anchor:
And the World Monarch, Ash Ketchum, has once again defended his title! What a battle!
Andrew (cheering):
Woooo! He's so cool!
Jessie and James watch him with soft smiles.
Andrew:
Mom, Dad — did you see that?! I'm going to be like him one day. Just watch!
A small mouse Pokémon peeks over Andrew's shoulder.
Pichu:
Pi!
Andrew (narrating):
So… funny story. I may have found a wild Pichu chewing on our power cables. I figured I'd make friends with him.
James:
Hmm… well, since your birthday's coming up, I suppose I can give you this a little early.
He holds out a Pokéball.
Jessie:
Now James, we talked about this. I know he's getting top marks at school, but isn't he still a bit young?
James:
I got my first Pokémon around his age. He's ready.
(To Andrew)
He'll be my Pokémon until your journey officially starts — but you can train near the routes. Just let Meowth, Jessie, or me know, and we'll watch from a distance. Only step in if needed.
Andrew kneels, holding out the Pokéball.
Andrew:
What do you say, Pichu? Wanna come with me and become the strongest we can be — together?
Pichu nods and taps the Pokéball.
Pokéball:
Shake… shake… shake… Click!
Andrew:
Alright! I got Pichu!
The Pokéball opens again.
Pichu:
Pi pi chu…
Andrew (confused):
Huh? What's wrong?
Meowth (translating):
He says he's not comfortable in the ball. He'd rather stay outside with ya.
Andrew:
That's fine by me. We're going to be great together!
[Scene Change – 5 Years Later]
Professor Gary Oak stands before three graduating students.
Gary Oak:
Welcome, trainers. Today, you stand here because you've earned the highest scores in Trainer School.
You now have the privilege of being sponsored by my lab — and choosing one of Kanto's starter Pokémon.
He tosses three Pokéballs into the air, and they open.
Gary:
Bulbasaur — Grass-type.
Charmander — Fire-type.
And my personal favorite… Squirtle — Water-type.
Adrian Oak, Gary's son, steps forward.
Adrian:
Since Pewter and Cerulean Gyms are first, I'll pick Bulbasaur.
Penny:
I choose Squirtle!
Andrew:
Alright then… Charmander, I choose you.
Charmander jumps into Andrew's open arms. Pikachu cheers from his shoulder.
Gary (watching fondly):
(So this is what Grandpa felt… handing out starter Pokémon. I get it now, Ashy-boy.)
[End Scene – A New Journey Begins]
Let me know if you'd like a Part 2 or if you want this turned into a full chaptered fanfiction!