Okay I’m kind of nervous because this is my first fanfic. Hopefully people will read and enjoy this short story. I decided to write this one first to make it a background for all my other stories to come with Chantal (that’s me) in them. This will be short, just enough for people to know who Chantal is and how she fits into Ash’s life.

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~Part 1~
Early and Late Beginnings

 

Characters:
Chantal Ketchum: 10
Ash Ketchum: 10
Delia Ketchum: Adult

The alarm clock started to ring, signaling a very special day in the Ketchum house. Chantal sat up abruptly, today was April 12th. It was her and her twin brother Ash’s birthday today, they were now 10 and able to start there Pokémon journey!

Chantal was so excited; she wanted to get to Professor Oak’s right at 8:00am sharp. It was only 7:00am so she took a shower then went to get dressed. She put on her favourite jean capris, aqua blue tank top, ¾ sleeve zip-up sweater and aqua blue sneakers.

It was almost time to go now and so she went downstairs to eat breakfast. Chantal hoped her mom, Delia, had made her favourite breakfast for them. Her mother was in the kitchen which was filled with the aroma of…

“Pancakes!!!” Chantal shouted overjoyed.

“Oh Chantal!” Delia hadn’t heard her come in, “Happy Birthday Sweetie!” she finished turning around with a smile.

Chantal smiled back warmly, “Thanks mom. Are those what I think they are?”

Delia was carrying over a plate of steaming pancakes, “hmmmm, if you’re thinking homemade banana chocolate chip pancakes then yes!”

“That’s Ash’s and my favourite! You’re the best mom,” Chantal exclaimed. Hungrily she started to eat her pancakes.

“Speaking of Ash, have you seen him up this morning?” her mother questioned, “It’s just I thought that he would want to make sure to be there on time-”

Chantal cut her off, “Mom. He’s starting a Pokémon journey, he’ll be off on his own, this might be one of the best days of his life and you don’t think he’ll be there on time?! Have a little faith in both of us please. Besides he has to start taking responsibility for his actions and prepare for the consequences.” She looked at the time, “Oh crap, I gotta’ go”.

Delia sighed, “Sorry, you’re right. Well go have fun and get a good start on you’re Pokémon Journey!” She gave Chantal a kiss on the cheek, “I love you and make sure you’re back by lunch!”

Chantal ran to the door, grabbing her bag on the way out. Delia watched her daughter as she got onto the path and started to jog. She really knew her little twin pumpkins were growing up.

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Ash started coming out of a restless sleep. Groggy, he sat up and rubbed his eyes as he remembered his Pokémon Journey started today. He looked for his clock and found it smashed on the floor.

“Wait, what time is it?!” He found his old watch, “10:00am already! I was supposed to be there at 8:00am.” Ash jumped up and ran downstairs as fast as his legs would take him.

His mother heard him come downstairs, “Good morning honey, Happy Birthday!” she said as he came down the stairs.

Ash started putting on his shoes, “Why didn’t you wake me?!” he angrily muttered.

“Now Ash, you need to start taking responsibilities!” Delia scolded. “Hurry up, better late then never son!”

Ash got up and ran out the door with just a quick bye. He would be sorry he was late, he knew it. His mother reminded him to be back for lunch and told him that she loved him. Ash ran down the path to Professor Oak’s, pajamas and all passing Chantal who was already going home. He didn’t notice though because he was too scatterbrained, Chantal saw him though.

She shook her head, they might be twins but Ash didn’t always seem like he was her twin. That wasn’t just talking about their personalities either, though they did have a lot of similarities on the inside. On the outside seemed like a different story at first. Ash had black hair, warm brown eyes and slightly tan skin, while Chantal had dirty blond hair, bright blue eyes and barely tanned skin. Despite those major differences, they looked a lot alike and they were definitely twins.

 

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Omg! Now that I’m done my very first part to my very first fanfic I feel like I’ve got a very good start! I would appreciate any reviews because I will gladly accept anything that will improve my writing or my fanfics. I’ll take positive and negative as long as the negative is constructive critism. Anything harsh or believed to be offensive will be deleted and I will not reply. Thankyou to anyone who has read this!        ~DreamGiver