Chapter 43 - The Past

Five years ago,

A young boy was currently playing with a Pikachu and a Sandslash was nearby watching them play acting as guard. in front of three people, Two were in their mid thirties and one in his sixties. The boy standing is our hero, Alex Bart.

And the two in mid thirties we're his parents, Arthur Bart, his father and Gwen his mother.

While the oldest is his grandfather, Michael Bart. He is also the strongest trainer in the Floral town. He is about senior level trainer. Initial Senior level trainer at that.

He was a mercenary in his youth and did some works for commission. It was said he once stopped a gyrados in it's rampage and saved a town from imminent destruction.

It can already be considered a good trainer as most are stuck at Intermediate level. Each level is divided into Initial, Middle, Advanced and Peak.

Most of the trainers are stuck at Intermediate middle or advanced in their entire life. Few reach peak level and they are respected in smaller cities and are called guardian of the city.

In big city Senior trainers are respected so a senior trainer in a small city is like a minister visiting a village.

Only 10% of the entire Pokemon trainer reach this stage. 1% reach pseudo elite level. These already shows how difficult it is to advance the level.

Now back to the topic, the three people are currently discussing a very important matter. The youngest of the Bart family, Alex expressed a d_e_s_i_r_e to see the wild Pokemons. Normally no sane parent would let their five year old child in the wild with wild pokemons who could harm them or god forbids kill them.

But the reason for discussion is his Obsession. Alex was obsessed with Pokemons. His d_e_s_i_r_e to know more about them and him continuous reading and gaining information about different types of Pokemon was seen by them.

This had already made them all aware that Alex will become a strong trainer stronger than Michael at the very least. This was why they supported Alex too as if one is not strong enough he could die from various things.

Michael was a freelancer so he knew the dark side of the world better than his son so he was the most supportive of Alex ambition. And what Alex dreamt was similar to any kid his age....

A Pokemon Master

When he brought this demand both his parents rejected it but not Michael.

Alex was reincarnated in the Pokemon world. His knowledge was mostly based on the anime and games of Pokemon in the world. so he had the same as any kid would be. He only felt of defeating Pokemon gym, destroy the villians and become a champion.

Michael told his son and daughter-in-law," I know you are afraid but you know I will be there to protect him. " he tried to reassure them but both are not willing to listen

Arthur told his father," Father you always told me about how dangerous the wild is. Do you want me to let Alex go there so young. You know the dangers better than anyone "

But his father countered back," This is why I want to take him. The wild will help curb some of his naive nature. He is young and takes the world as beautiful bright world. He doesn't know the dangers that lie here."

" But he is still a kid, he doesn't need to know them so soon." this time he lowered his head thinking all the bad things that could happen to Alex.

Michael just put his hand on his son's shoulder and said," Because he is a genius he should be shown the world earlier. You know he know more about the pokemons that you know. He know many Pokemons, their types, their habitat and he is also learning what they feed upon. He is much better than you."

He paused and went to the window to see Alex playing with his Pikachu and Sandslash standing guard.

" He is a genius so we can't compare him with normal kids. Because of his smart, many will soon take note of him when he start travelling and he will suffer so he need to be prepared."

This stopped all further debate. All three of them know that they couldn't stop Alex from going on the journey without destroying him( destroying his life dream and hope ).

Now the silent mother asked her father," So can you promise nothing will happen.".

Seeing her fear he promised her but later added," No he will probably have done minor injuries nothing too serious." with some thoughts.

Hearing this Arthur shouted," DAD"

But his father wasn't affected he just said," Hey we are showing him the real world so some minute injuries are ok. "

knowing they couldn't change anything they too agreed. And called Alex inside.

Alex was standing in front of them like a kid waiting to be punished by his elders for his mischief.

His mother started," Alex we agreed to let you go out . ".

Hearing this he started shouting ," Yatta thanks mom, dad , gramps." he started to thank them but his father interrupt it by saying," only in the presence of your grandpa."

" What ? but I am old enough. There isn't anything that could hurt me there. There are only bug types nearby anyway." He started ranting.

His mother held his shoulder and looked at his eyes and said," This is non negotiable. Either this or no going."

Seeing her unwavering eyes he reluctantly agreed," Ok mom.".

" now go to your room and pack your things or do you want me to leave you behind. "

Hearing he dashed towards his room to pack. His grandfather also added," We leave tomorrow at 7 if you are late we won't go.".

The only reply was the crashing of things and a loud scream confirming he heard it.

But I the living room, His parents once again asked him to protect their son.

While they all agreed for the trip they were unknown to the danger he would face there and the catastrophe which might struck.

What happened in the past and what is the catastrophe for this stay tuned.

To be continued...