A/N: This'll be an AU of Pokémon. Certain ages of characters may change to fit the story along with certain rules of the world of Pokémon. This'll be a mature story, so you have been warned.

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It was another beautiful morning in the world of Pokémon. While it was possibly still early for some, for others, this was still time to lay in bed. That would be the case for a young sixteen-year-old named Y/N L/N.

A/N: Eye color is Red (left) and Blue (right)

While most kids would dream of Pokémon battles, or becoming a Pokémon champion, or even becoming a Pokémon themselves. Y/N was having his own Pokémon dream...at least it looked like that, while the "Pokémon" may have been somewhat...Questionable.

That may or may not have been due to his Poke-Alarmclock going off with a certain song going off.

https://youtu.be/xc_0wfIuuzw

Y/N finally started to wake up when he started to feel water being sprayed at his face.

Y/N: Ack! *cough cough!* Alright! Alright I'm up!

As the water finally went down, this was due to none other than one of Y/N's Pokémon, Aqua. She also happened to be a Vaporeon.

Aqua: *giggles* Morning Master!

Y/N: *sits up and puts his glasses on* Aqua, how many times do I have to tell you not to call me Master.

Aqua: Well, you are the one that's letting me, and my sisters stay with you. It only seems to fit since you also saved us.

Y/N: Well last I checked it wasn't just me allowing you guys to live here. Besides, you all aren't officially mine. I just turned 16 remember.

That was true. With the age of children going on adventures being set at sixteen, Y/N had to wait till he was officially of age. Thankfully he had his birthday a few days ago, so now he could go adventuring and even get his official starter Pokémon. While he had waited to turn that age, growing up he had gone through a lot. From helping many different types of Pokémon, to traveling to different regions and discovering the many treasures they held, to getting strange powers when.... when he had lost his father.

Shaking his head trying to put those feelings aside, Y/N got up, washed up and dressed in his new gear that he got from his stepmother.

A/N: Either will suffice, with the color scheme being to your choosing.

Originally Y/N had been from the Kanto Region. His mom had met his dad there with him being a poke scientist and her a Pokémon trainer. Of course, after some time they were married, then months later Y/N was part of the picture. Yet Y/N could barely remember her. That was due to a freak accident where his mom had tried to help save a wild Pokémon from some thieves. It all happened so fast, but Y/N could still remember the roaring, then the explosion...when all had settled, an officer had told his father the sad news.

Y/N's father couldn't take the hurt, so he packed himself and Y/N up and moved to a whole new poke region. After some time, they would move again and again. Many could claim that Y/N's father was moving around to discover new ways to improve Poke Society, but only Y/N knew that the real reason his dad would move after some time was because the memories of his mom would start to haunt him. That all stopped thankfully when Ashley came along.

She was a Poke Researcher who was in the area at the same time of his father. While they got along, Y/N himself wouldn't see her as his mom, but instead someone that made his father smile again. Sure, she would try to get to know him, but it was a very slow process. Yet when it came to when Ashley officially was part of the family, they would only have a few days after the wedding till Y/N's father was called in and another accident occurred that not only costed his life but even affected Y/N since he had taken them all to his laboratory.

When Y/N had come to, Ashley was the one who had told him the news. He thought that Ashley would move on from him and his father, yet he was proven wrong when she stuck around and helped him get back to perfect health and even cope with the loss of his father and even his mother. A special bond had been made by the two that would carry on through the years they spent together.

Which brings it to today, where Y/N would officially get a starter pokémon. As Y/N finally stopped thinking about his past he made his way down from his room to the kitchen. There he was greeted by the sight of Ashley in black sweatpants and a white t shirt with a yellow apron tied around her waist.

Ashley: *smiles* Morning sleepy head. Ready for your big day? The professors should be here in a few minutes.

Y/N: Well after getting that "wake-up call", I am now.

Ashley: *giggles* Let me guess, Aqua used water gun?

Y/N: Yeah, and it was super effective.

That made Aqua roll her eyes as she went to join her sisters outside. Ashley served Y/N some breakfast and made sure that their place was ready for the professors who would give Y/N his official starter.

Ashley: Any idea, who'll you'll choose?

Y/N: *shrugs* Not really, but I do have an idea on where I want to start out.

Ashley: Oh, and where's that?

Y/N: .... Kanto *said in a low tone*

Ashley: *eyes widen* I-I see.

Y/N: I-I know.... but.... I want you to come with me.

Ashley: *surprised* Y-Y/N... are you sure?

Y/N: Ashe, you and I both know what that region means to me. I told you how I made her a promise. That starts with the Indigo Plateau Conference. The Pokémon League starts there, and if I try even thinking about going there by myself I-I...

By now was starting to shake just thinking about it. They had made big progress with him overcoming the loss, but he still had a slight ptsd with certain triggers, and Kanto just happened to be on that list. Even with his new "techniques", Y/N was only ever calm with his Pokémon and Ashley.

Ashley: I understand where you're coming from, but why not have a friend join you instead. You know someone around your age.

Y/N: I don't care about age Ashe, you know that. Besides I don't really know anyone my age. I've moved from place to place all over and never really made any friends human-wise at least. Sure, I may have talked and hung out with a few, but I never really got to know anyone. Besides I... I need you.

That cause both of them to blush and suddenly look away from each other.

Y/N: I-I mean with understanding my "condition".

Ashley: *blushing* O-Of course, just your... condition.

And that "condition" actually happened on the day of the loss of Y/N's father. Y/N had been caught in the blast and while he was unconscious, he could have sworn he heard voices talking to him that sounded somewhat regal and possibly powerful as well. When he finally came to, he now had many unique abilities.

He could actually understand what Pokémon said, see and understand aura from both Pokémon and humans, and... somehow even see different versions of Pokémon. Now by "versions" he didn't mean like Shiny Type of pokémon or different regions either, no instead he meant as in human type and anthropomorphic versions of pokémon.

Was it odd, yes. Did it make Y/N a bit uncomfortable sometimes, most definitely. Apparently only he could see these versions at times, but thankfully Ahsley fully believed him, even more so when he was able to show her what he saw. Yet to everyone else they only saw a regular pokémon like aqua for example. Yet for Y/N he was also able to see Aqua in a different physical form...

Of course, there was also the Anthropomorphic version as well... but Y/N didn't want to have another nosebleed from that reminder. All in all, Y/N's life definitely became more complicated, but he knew that with Ashley by his side, he could overcome almost anything.

Ashley: Well...if you want me to, I wouldn't mind.

Y/N: *smiles* Thanks Ashe.

Ashley: Ah, that reminds me, I also got you your own bag for your travels. From under the kitchen counter, Ashley handed Y/N his new bag. It was in the shape of a large duffle bag with the main color being grey with a red and white poke ball design on the sides.

Ashley: I know it might lack a bit of color, but I figured you could design it with stickers and pins from all the regions you'll be traveling.

Y/N: *smiles* I appreciate it.

Just before any other sentiments could be said or done, it seemed that their "guests" had finally arrived. As Ashley went and opened the door, there in view was two of her close friends, and former mentors of Y/N. They happened to be Professor Meadow and Professor Solo.

Meadow: Hello Ashley and to you as well Y/N.

Solo: How are you two today?

Ashley: Hey girls, we're fine, just going over some last-minute details for Y/N's journey.

Meadow: Well hopefully we can help with Y/N getting his starter.

Solo: You might actually be surprised Y/N~.

Y/N: *smiles* Well I'm always thankful for what you two have done for me and Ashe over the years.

As Y/N called Ashley by the nickname he had given her, the two professors gave their friend a look that made it known that there would be some teasing coming her way. That also made Ashley a bit embarrassed since she knew how her friends could get.

Ashley: Well since everyone's here, why don't we get right to it shall we?

As her friends giggled at her response, they took out three regular poke balls.

Meadow: We figured that you might be going back to your home region, so we figured that their starters would be best suitable.

Professor Meadow then tapped the poke balls, and out from them came a Charmander, a Bulbasaur, and a Squirtle.

Now as the pokémon began to play with one another, Y/N was somewhat having complicated feelings about choosing. It wasn't because of the pokémon themselves, he actually liked all of them. The thing that made this hard and even awkward was the fact of his condition was happening right now. While the others were only seeing how the starters were in their poke-forms, Y/N was actually seeing them in their human form. Needless to say, he felt that whoever he chose would end up putting him in jail.

He could practically hear sirens already, but not wanting to seem odd, he merely looked like he was having a hard time deciding.

Solo: Can't choose one hmm~?

Y/N: *shakes his head* To be fair, all three are a good choice. It's...difficult to say which is better.

Solo: Well, what if you didn't have to choose~?

Y/N: *blinks* Say wuh?

Meadow: *bonks Solo on her head* We were supposed to tell him together remember?

Solo: Oops~. *giggles* My bad.

Meadow: *sighs and turns to Y/N* What she meant, was Happy Late Birthday Y/N. *smiles* We didn't know what to get you, so both Solo and I decided to give you a starter each, so which either two you don't pick, you can still keep. You were both our student, so we both want to wish you luck on your journey.

Y/N didn't really have much time to let the news settle in, as his brand-new starters jumped on him and startled to cuddle with him on the floor.

S.B.C: Please take care of us Master!

Aqua: Hey! He's, OUR Master!

As Y/N turned over he now also saw Aqua and her sisters also in their human forms.

While the others only saw the pokémon in their regular forms all pouncing on Y/N and smothering him, Y/N was blushing like a madman. Ashley guessed what was happening to him and could only join her friends in giggling at the scene, while also hiding her jealousy. She hid it well as she told her friends what she planned to do with Y/N. As her friends heard what will be happening, they merely gave each other a look with their own plan forming as well.

All in all, Y/N would be having the journey of a lifetime.

A/N: And that's the end of this chapter.