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Chapter 14 - Chapter - 14 Using The Mystery Tokens

Ash was still chuckling creepily, gripping the Dive Ball tightly as if it were some rare treasure and planning how much hellish training, he was going to give the Pokemon inside, that he will never think of pranks again. Pikachu tilted his head, ears perked up, staring at his trainer with a puzzled expression.

Finally realizing his behavior, Ash coughed awkwardly and tried to compose himself.

"Ahem... Let's, uh, get going, Pikachu. Our real adventure starts now."

He stood up, brushing off his pants, his usual confident grin slipping back onto his face.

"But we're going all the way. We're going to win the Indigo Plateau League Championship for real ,then travel around other regions winning their leagues and finally become the Pokemon Master."

Ash clenched his fist tightly, he remembered that the Original Ash always lost because of something one way or another.

He shook his head. "No more excuses like Team Rocket interfering or bad luck. The truth is... we were just too weak.."

Pikachu, sitting firmly on his shoulder, listened quietly, his tiny fists clenched. His cheeks sparked faintly as if echoing Ash's frustration.

"But this time, Pikachu... we'll be strong enough to crush everything in our way. We'll take the league by storm. No more crying in empty rooms."

Pikachu's eyes gleamed with determination, his tail standing tall like a flag of war.

"Pika pika!" he cried out, nodding fiercely, his face blazing with motivation.

Ash grinned, feeling a bit funny inside inwardly. He has successfully fooled the mouse Pokemon , making him think he also went to the past.

"That's the spirit, buddy. Let's make them all remember our names."

With that, the boy and his partner set off.

Their journey had truly begun anew for them - the boy curious to explore the Pokemon World himself not through the screen and as for his partner Pikachu he was just thinking about some tomato ketchup. As for their future well we will know in the future.

[A/N :- Pfft... ]

What Ash didn't know was that far above, hidden among the trees, a certain pink Pokémon floated quietly. It had been watching him with innocent, playful curiosity.

Mew giggled, covering its mouth with tiny paws, amused by the boy's strange energy and the funny conversation between the Pokémon. With a twirl, it vanished into the distance, leaving behind only sparkles in the sky.

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Scene shifts back to Ash and Pikachu...

They walked along the same dirt path Ash remembered from the anime, with tall grass on both sides and the occasional Pidgey flying overhead.

But this time, Pikachu was in the lead. Ash had tasked him to guide them to the place where the Spearow flock had attacked them long ago.

Pikachu, chest puffed with pride, nodded confidently.

"Pika pi, Pikachu pika," he said, translating to something like, "If only I wasn't so stubborn back then and listened to you, that flock of Spearow would have been nothing. A bit troublesome, sure, but easy."

Ash chuckled quietly.

But he had his own goal.

He wasn't really interested in the Spearow flock—they were just an excuse. What he truly wanted... was to see Ho-oh.

To him, that legendary bird was like a good luck charm, and well maybe a feather he can give to Prof. Oak for research in exchange for a lot of money Having too much doesn't hurt right?

Still, he reminded himself that while he could handle a few Spearow with Arbok alone, he hadn't yet checked his Pokémon's levels and moves carefully.

So, he stopped under the shade of a tree.

"Alright, Pikachu. Let's take a break. Time to check the team properly."

He called Pikachu onto his shoulder, then opened all his Poké Balls in sequence.

Eevee, Pidgeotto, Arbok, and finally the sulking Poliwag appeared in flashes of red light.

At first, they thought it was battle time—but seeing Ash resting, they relaxed.

Pidgeotto circled above before settling on a branch, preening his feathers.

Arbok slithered to a shady spot and dozed off.

Eevee jumped into Ash's lap immediately, demanding attention with a playful "Vui vui!"

And Poliwag… well, he waddled over, still looking grumpy.

Poliwag grumbled at Ash, complaining loudly.

How dare you catch me when I was unconscious! That's cheating!

Ash only smirked lazily.

"Eh, no hard feelings, buddy. I defeated you fair and square with my Pokémon okay? Besides… who do you think's been cooking those berry meals you like so much, huh? Stick with me and you can have them every day. Not a bad deal, right?"

Poliwag paused, considering the delicious berry and pokeblocks Ash often gave him. The temptation won out.

He huffed but nodded, "poli poli po" (Fine... but I want double portions!)

Ash chuckled and patted his head.

"Deal."

Then, he turned to the group.

"Alright, team. Meet your new buddy, Pikachu."

He gestured at the yellow mouse proudly sitting on his shoulder.

"Pikachu, this is Eevee, Pidgeotto, Arbok, and Poliwag, who, we just caught."

Pikachu smiled warmly.

"Pika pika," he greeted, waving his tiny paw.

The Pokémon nodded back, all friendly, except for Eevee, who was glaring jealously at Pikachu.

She jumped onto Ash's other shoulder, squeezing herself beside Pikachu, pouting cutely.

Pikachu scratched his cheek awkwardly, chuckling as Eevee clung possessively to Ash.

Ash just shook his head, amused, and gave them both a head pat.

"Alright, now let's see what you guys can do."

He pulled out his Pokédex, pointing it at his Pokémon one by one.

[EEVEE (♀️) - Status Screen]

Species: Evolution Pokémon

Type: Normal

Level: 40

Rank: Superior

Affinity: High Friendship

Condition/Mood: Slightly Jealous, Happy

Abilities:

Adaptability (Ability): Boosts the power of same-type attacks by 50%.

(Hidden Ability - Locked): Anticipation (Senses dangerous moves.)

Moves:

Covet, Growl, Tail Whip, Tackle, Sand Attack,

Quick Attack, Baby-Doll Eyes, Swift, Bite, Refresh, Take Down, Charm

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[PIDGEOTTO (♂️) - Status Screen]

Species: Bird Pokémon

Type: Normal/Flying

Level: 33

Rank: Superior

Affinity: Loyal

Condition/Mood: Calm, Focused

Abilities:

Keen Eye (Prevents accuracy loss.)

Moves:

Gust, Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Wing Attack, Agility, Steel Wing

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[ARBOK (♂️) - Status Screen]

Species: Cobra Pokémon

Type: Poison

Level: 36

Rank: Superior

Affinity: Loyal

Condition/Mood: Relaxed, Protective

Abilities:

Intimidate (Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack power.)

Moves:

Poison Sting , Bite, Glare, Screech Acid Spray, Crunch ,Coil, Gunk Shot

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[POLIWAG (♂️) - Status Screen]

Species: Tadpole Pokémon

Type: Water

Level: 23

Rank: Advance

Affinity: Slightly Grumpy

Condition/Mood: Annoyed but Tempted (by food)

Abilities:

Water Absorb (Absorbs water if hit by a Water-type move and heals itself.)

Moves:

Water Gun , Hypnosis, Double Slap , Bubble Beam, Body Slam

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[PIKACHU (♂️) - Status Screen]

Species: Mouse Pokémon

Type: Electric

Level: (???)

Rank: ???

Affinity: High Friendship

Condition/Mood: Determined, Slightly Confused

Abilities:

Static (May cause paralysis on contact.)

Moves:

Thunder Shock ,Thunderbolt, Agility, Quick Attack , Growl, Quick Attack

Ash smiled, satisfied after checking the data.

"Pidgeotto... you're not far from evolving," Ash mused, glancing at the proud bird perched above. "Poliwag too... with a little push, you'll be a Poliwhirl soon."

Poliwag puffed up his cheeks at the mention but didn't deny it.

Eevee, on the other hand, wiggled her tail smugly. She could evolve anytime, Ash knew. In fact, the only reason she hadn't yet was because she wore the Everstone charm Ash had given her, something she was oddly attached to. Maybe deep down, she just enjoyed being spoiled in her cute form.

But then, Ash's smile faded slightly as his gaze shifted to Pikachu's status screen.

Level: (???) Rank: ???

Ash scratched his head, puzzled.

"Why the hell are these question marks?" he muttered, frowning. Even the Pokédex couldn't make sense of Pikachu's level and rank.

That's when a faint ding echoed in his mind.

[Raphael: Host, ofcourse your Pikachu is... special after all it's the protagonist's Pikachu with plot armour so theres nothing surprising here.]

Ash blinked.

"Huh? What does that even mean?"

[System Raphael: In simpler words, this Pikachu can even potentially fight against Legendary-class Pokémon with a 50-50 chance of victory under the right conditions. That's why the dex cannot quantify his level or rank properly. His potential is... absurd.]

Ash froze for a moment.

"Hmm 50-50 against LEGENDARIES?! Isn't that obvious considering he is the protagonist's first Pokemon. Then Ash calmed down.

[System Raphael: Indeed. But only if the bond between you two remains solid. However, if you ever neglect or lose Pikachu's trust... well, let's just say his stats might 'normalize'.]

Ash swallowed nervously.

"Note to self: Always keep Pikachu happy and fed."

Pikachu, oblivious to Ash's thoughts, tilted his head, sparks crackling on his cheeks as if sensing something weird.

Ash grinned.

"Guess you're a mystery box, huh, Pikachu? But it doesn't matter no matter what we will always win as long as we are together."

Pikachu nodded, eyes shining with that same fire as Ash's.

[Ding Master You should use the mystery Tokens, you already have 7 who knows maybe you will get something good for yourself or maybe for your harem in the future, fufu] Ciel said.

"Hm okay Now lets use them. I just wanted to get Pikachu first because he is like a lucky charm."

" Ok Raphael use the Pokemon mystery Tokens one by one "

[Ding okay host using the tokens .....

The first token started vanishing and some letters appeared in the screen....

Ding

[Mankey (Ash's Original Pokemon)]

Then the second

Ding

[Mr Mime (Ash's Original Pokemon)]

Ding

[Krabby (Ash's Original Pokemon)]

DING

[ Giant Onix (The one Bruno caught)]

Ding

[Squirtle island from orange league]

Ding

[Shiny Magicarp (the one James got from a scammer)]

"Alright that's enough leave the last one for now "

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A/N :- How are you all doing? Everythings fine right?

Well I have already used the tokens .. tell me if there's any special Pokemon I missed ?

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