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Chapter 1 - I CHOSE YOU

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!

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