The truth behind the power

James woke up before dawn, feeling his heart pounding in his chest as if sensing the magnitude of the change he was about to undertake. He knew the time to escape had come. With one last glance at his room, where the memories of his previous life still lingered in the air, he was overwhelmed by a mix of nostalgia and determination. He took Growlithe, whom he had affectionately renamed Aslan, changing the name given by the original James, "Growlie," and slipped out of Morgan Manor, leaving behind everything he knew.

The night was cool and silent, and the moon lit their way as they ventured into the darkness of the forest. James and Aslan's first steps were filled with excitement and fear. They moved quickly among the trees, leaving behind the life they had known. Every crunch of leaves under their paws and every whisper of the wind seemed to scream at them that they were crossing a threshold into the unknown.

However, freedom soon presented its challenges. As they made their way down a narrow path, a group of Rattatas appeared out of nowhere, drawn by the smell of the Poké Cubes James had brought with him. Their eyes shone in the darkness like little torches.

"No, no!" James exclaimed desperately as the small Pokémon began to steal their food. Aslan barked in frustration, but the Rattatas were clever and quick. In the blink of an eye, they had stripped James of much of his provisions before disappearing into the bushes. The feeling of loss hit him like a cold wave, but there was no time to mourn.

Suddenly, an unsettling buzzing filled the air. Looking up, James saw a dark cloud approaching rapidly: a swarm of Beedrills was flying toward them. "Run!" shouted James, pulling Aslan to follow him as they delved deeper into the forest. The Beedrills buzzed furiously behind them, their stingers glinting dangerously in the light of the rising sun. Adrenaline coursed through James's veins as they ran, leaping over treacherous roots and dodging low branches in their frantic escape.

As they ran, James felt the air crackling with electricity; it was as if the forest itself was warning them of impending danger. A chill ran down his spine as a flock of Spearows took flight at their approach, squawking alarmingly and adding to the chaos around them.

Finally, they managed to lose the Beedrills by entering a dense area of the forest where shadows lengthened and the air felt cooler. But there was no time to rest; the sound of buzzing continued to echo in their ears. After what felt like an eternity of running, they found a clearing where they could stop.

Exhausted and disheveled, James collapsed onto the ground while Aslan curled up beside him. "This is harder than I thought," James murmured as he looked up at the overcast sky threatening to unleash a storm.

As they searched for a safe place to camp that night, a sudden thunderstorm erupted on the horizon. A powerful clap of thunder resonated through the air like a distant roar, echoing in James's chest. The clouds swirled rapidly, darkening the sky and creating an oppressive atmosphere. Suddenly, an imposing figure emerged among the clouds: Zapdos, the legendary electric Pokémon.

James held his breath as he watched Zapdos flap its enormous wings, stirring up a violent wind that made tree branches shake. Electric flashes illuminated the forest, creating eerie shadows that danced around them. The air was charged with static electricity; he could feel it on his skin as if every hair was standing on end from the tension of the moment.

"This is incredible... and terrifying," James thought as his eyes widened at the majesty of the legendary Pokémon. Beside him, Aslan barked nervously, ears perked up as he sniffed at the electrified air. The connection between them intensified; both knew they were facing something monumental.

Zapdos unleashed a powerful lightning bolt toward the ground, causing panic among Pokémon trying to flee from chaos. The sound was deafening, as if the very sky were breaking apart. "This is dangerous!" shouted James as he and Aslan sought refuge behind a large fallen tree. From their hiding spot, he felt an overwhelming mix of awe and fear at the unleashed power of the legendary Pokémon; lightning illuminated his face as he thought: "This world is more dangerous than I imagined."

The thunder rumbled once more, and James felt his heart racing. "What am I doing here?" he reflected while watching Zapdos dance in the dark sky. "I'm not just running away; I'm stepping into a world filled with unknown dangers."

Reality settled in his mind: he wasn't just fleeing from his family; he was also confronting forces much greater than himself. With each lightning strike that fell nearby, he felt that his decisions were leading him toward an abyss from which he might not return.

Finally, when the storm began to dissipate and clouds slowly cleared away, James emerged from the forest with Aslan by his side. To his surprise, he realized he hadn't strayed as far as he thought; Morgan Manor was still visible in the distance.

Before he could take another step toward home, a familiar figure appeared before him: Officer Jenny. "James!" she exclaimed with evident concern on her face. "Your family has been looking for you for three days."

James felt an overwhelming mix of relief and guilt upon seeing worry reflected in Jenny's eyes. "I'm sorry," he said sincerely as she guided him homeward. He knew there was much to resolve with his family; however, he also understood that perhaps he wasn't ready to face everything he had left behind.

As they walked together toward Morgan Manor, James reflected on what had happened: each challenge faced in the forest had taught him something valuable about himself and about the outside world. Perhaps freedom wasn't just about escaping; it also meant learning to face the consequences of one's decisions.

James slowly advanced toward Morgan Manor, each step heavy with uncertainty enveloping him. The image of his home—so familiar yet so distant—filled him with a mix of nostalgia and fear. As he approached, he could see his mother's figure on the threshold of the door, her face illuminated by warm light from inside. His heart raced at recalling happy moments shared with her.

When his mother saw him, her eyes widened in surprise before filling with tears. "James!" she exclaimed, her trembling voice resonating in the cool evening air. She rushed toward him, wrapping him in a tight embrace that seemed to want to erase all days filled with anguish and worry.

"Mom!" James replied, feeling tears begin to well up in his own eyes. The warmth of her embrace comforted him but also reminded him how far away he'd been. "I'm so sorry... I didn't mean to worry you."

His mother looked into his eyes; her expression mixed relief with reproach. "We've been looking for you for so long. We didn't know if you were okay... or if something terrible had happened." Her voice broke as she tenderly caressed his cheek.

At that moment, James's father appeared behind his mother; his face hardened by worry but softened by love upon seeing his son. "James," he said in a grave yet emotional tone. "You should never have left like this." He stepped closer and patted James on the shoulder—a gesture conveying both reproach and support.

"I know," replied James feeling small under his father's intense gaze. "I needed to find my own way... but now I realize how much I need you." The words came out sincere and heavy-laden with everything he'd learned during his brief adventure.

His father sighed deeply and embraced him too—a firmer hug that made him feel secure. "You made us all worry so much," he said gravely. "But we're here now; that's what matters."

James felt how weight on his chest began to lift as he allowed himself to be enveloped by familial warmth. In that instant, he understood that although he'd sought freedom, he'd never truly been alone in this world; he'd always had a home to return to.

"I promise I won't do anything like this again," said James sincerely while looking at his parents with determination. "I've learned so much about myself... and about how important it is to be together."

His mother smiled through tears and nodded. "We will always be here for you, son; no matter how far you go."

As they embraced again, James felt an overwhelming wave of gratitude and love wash over him. In that moment, he knew that although outside could be dangerous and uncertain, there would always be refuge in his parents' hearts; he was no longer alone as in his previous life.

The sound of firm footsteps on pavement brought him back to reality. In front of Viridian Gym, the sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of orange and purple. James took a deep breath feeling emotion take hold of him. Beside him stood Aslan—his faithful companion—standing proudly with fur shining in the light of dusk.

Viridian Gym loomed impressively before him with its gray stone walls and an entrance adorned with large columns that seemed to watch every move made within its vicinity. The dark wooden doors were decorated with symbols representing Earth evoking strength and determination characteristic of its leader Giovanni; two guards dressed in armor could be seen guarding its entrance. Through tall windows shadows moved inside; trainers prepared for challenges ahead.

"It's time to step forward," murmured James while petting Aslan's head gently. With each step toward gym entrance grew within him a sense of determination knowing that he was ready for whatever lay ahead.

Upon reaching gym doorways James paused briefly taking stock around him—the gentle breeze carried distant murmurs from other trainers discussing strategies sharing stories about battles fought before them—With a determined smile on his face heart racing from excitement challenge awaiting pushed open door walked inside.

The interior gym was dark filled echoes could feel vibrant energy surrounding place lights dimly illuminated battlefields prepared brave trainers "Let's go Aslan!" shouted excitedly delving into challenges awaiting them.

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Hello, in this chapter I wanted to show that although James was reincarnated, he had not integrated well into the world and felt out of place, adding to the problems that Alex had before. Give him a moment to understand that he was not in a world where any 10-year-old child could survive on his own, that it was dangerous and that he should be prepared. I hope you like it, that you can give me some advice.