5 Kanto - Viridian City

Ash saw Viridian City, the city Blue was in charge of now on the horizon in the early evening light. It truly was a big city from what he could see from where he was standing. He grinned and started to run towards the city getting squeals from Pikachu and a whoop from Lucario as they ran after him. Ash laughed as they made their way to the entrance of the city where an Officer Jenny was manning the entry gate.

Officer Jenny, "Good evening Viridian City, this is Officer Jenny making this announcement to warn you about Pokemon thieves that have been going around stealing Pokemon in the area. Our Gym leader has allowed me to warn everyone to be aware and careful of their surroundings."

Ash bit his lip when he heard the announcement, "I hope we don't run into thieves."

Riolu's growled in agreement, he had no desire to be stolen by a bunch of trouble makers. Pikachu climbed up Ash's shoulder and snuggles closer to him. Ash was not apprehensive about running into Team Rocket,

Ash sighed rubbing Pikachu's fur, "Well let's get to the Pokemon centre guys. We need to heal Fearrow and see if he'll join us or not."

Pikachu gave a cry of agreement and rubbed his cheek making Ash giggle, "I guess this means you are joining our family huh Pikachu?"

Pikachu nodded giving a happy smile which made Ash hug him and welcome him to the family. Riolu nodded at Pikachu smiling and led Ash to the city entrance where Officer Jenny asked for identification. She let them enter once they were cleared and pointed him the shortest route to the centre and adviced him to stay safe. Ash thanked her and the three went to the centre and reached it by late evening. Ash gave the pokeballs to Nurse Joy and Pikachu who was reluctant to go to Nurse Joy, to Riolu who told him they would be back soon.

Ash smiled, Can I get a room for us?"

Nurse Joy smiled, "Of course we have a single room available, here's the key it's on the first floor. I'm always happy to hear how close trainers are to their Pokemon. I will heal your Pokemon

Ash, "Ah! Nurse Joy, my Fearrow is a bit short tempered and I just caught him, he might attack if released."

Nurse Joy nodded, "I understand, we'll take care of it. Don't worry."

Ash smiled as he turned and looked around the centre, there were many trainers in the lobby who were returning to either their rooms or to heal Pokemon. Ash decided to call home from one of the empty video phone booth before it got crowded. The phone rang before Delia answered with her customary answer.

Ash, "Hey mom!"

Delia brightened, "Ash? Oh Ash! Where are you calling me from. That looks like a Pokemon centre. You look like a mess."

Ash smiled, "I'm at the Viridian Pokemon centre mom and I'm a mess because we were attacked by a Spearow flock."

Delia got worried, "What? You got there already. Are you okay? It took your father four days to reach there! You are not badly hurt, are you? You are the apple of his eye. How is Riolu?"

Ash smiled, "Don't worry mom, I'm fine. I caught the Fearrow who was leading the group. Lucario is getting checked along with Pikachu, Magikarp

Ash heard the intercom calling his name, "I have to go now mom. My Pokemon are healed."

Delia grinned, "Of course dear. Send me a picture of them all okay?"

Ash nodded, "Of course mom! Good night! I love you!"

Delia, "I love you too! Good night