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{{quote|Others say that they originated from the depths of nature's elements. But, they are all not true...this is the  
{{quote|Others say that they originated from the depths of nature's elements. But, they are all not true... this is the true story.|''How the [[Pokémon]] Came into Our PokéBalls'', Tablet 1, Fragment 1; author unknown, but typically attributed to "High Shaman Kris'Tchan the Feeble-Minded"}}
true story..|''How the Pokémon Came into Our PokéBalls'', Tablet 1, Fragment 1; author unknown, but typically attributed to "High Shaman Kris'Tchan the Feeble Minded"}}


'''"How the Pokémon came into Our PokéBalls"''' is a short story by [[Christian]] done in his ''senior year of [[Manchester High School|high school]].'' In it, he attempts to establish some form of creation-myth for the Pokémon universe. Coincidentally, there is an [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sinnoh_myths official one] now.
'''"How the Pokémon came into Our PokéBalls"''' is a short story by [[Christian Weston Chandler|Chris]] done in his ''senior year of [[Manchester High School|high school]]''. In it, he attempts to establish some form of creation-myth for the [[Pokémon]] universe. Coincidentally, there is an official one now.<ref>[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sinnoh_myths Sinnoh myths - Bulbapedia]</ref> Also, the title itself is erroneous, as the story only explains how Pokémon came to be; it mentions absolutely nothing about PokéBalls.


How it got a good grade is a mystery lost to time.  
Apparently, this assignment pleased Chris's teacher. How it got a good grade is a mystery lost to time.  


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:How_the_pokemon_came_into_our_pokeballs.png|thumb|Something like this...]]
[[File:How the pokemon came into our pokeballs.png|thumb|Something like this...]]
How the Pokemon Came Into Our Poke Balls.
How the Pokémon Came Into Our PokéBalls.
10/30/[[1999|99]]
10/30/[[1999|99]]
(Intro.)
(Intro.)


For my [[English]] class in late September of this year, I had to write my own  
For my [[English]] class in late September of this year, I had to write my own myth. So, I figured "Why not make a myth about how [[Pokémon]] came to be."
myth. So, I figured "Why not make a myth about how [[Pokémon]] came  
to be."


My English teacher thought that it was a great story. So did my [[Barbara|mom]] and a  
My [[English]] teacher thought that it was a great story. So did [[Barbara Chandler|my mom]] and a few [[Gal-pals|other people]]. Since it was so good, I thought I'd feature it on [[CWC's Pokésite 2|this website]]. Click Here to read my story. Enjoy. :)
few [[Christian Weston Chandler|other people]]. Since it was so good, I thought I'd feature it on this  
website. Click Here to read my story. Enjoy. :)


==Page 1==
==Page 1==
9/22/99
9/22/99
Page 1.  
Page 1. Some people say that the Pokémon came from the sky in a giant rock known as the Moon Stone. Others say that they originated from the depths of nature's elements. But, they are all not true... this is the true story.
[[Image:Mewchew.jpg|thumb|right|Mewchu, the creator-god of the Pokémon, according to Kris'Tchan the Feeble Minded.]] Some people say that the Pokemon came from the sky in a giant  
rock known as the Moon Stone. Others say that they originated from the  
depths of nature's elements. But, they are all not true...this is the  
true story.


A long, long time ago in the heavens above, there were such powerful gods as {{w|Zeus}}, [[Wikipedia:Cultural depictions of turtles and tortoises#North America|Maheo]], and [[GodJesus|many more]]. But, it all started with a rookie god, known as...Mewchu. He had thepower to help provide for the animals, plants, minerals, and to keep track of the seven natural powers of the universe: Fire, Grass, Lightning, Water, Fighting, Psychic, and the power of the Colorless Star.<ref>[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Colorless_(TCG) Colorless (TGC) - Bulbapedia]</ref>


A long, long time ago in the heavens above, there were such
Mewchu made sure that the animals and plants were fed from natures [[McDonald's|natures good foods]]. He made sure that nature's minerals, such as rocks, dirt from the ground, and the [[DIRTY, CRAPPED BRIEFS|mucky messes]] were used for their purpose.
powerful gods as [[Wikipedia:Zeus|Zeus]], Maheo,<ref>[http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/native_american-mythology.php?deity=MAHEO Maheo is a Native American creation deity]</ref> and [[GodJesus|many more]].  But, it all started with
a rookie god, known as...Mewchu. He had thepower to help provide for the
animals, plants, minerals, and to keep track of the seven natural powers of
the universe: Fire, Grass, Lightning, Water, Fighting, Psychic, and the
power of the Colorless Star.


Mewchu made sure that the animals and plants were fed from [[McDonald's|natures
One day, Mewchu said to himself, "[[Monthly Tugboat|There must be a way to allow the animals, small and big, to do these tough chores, so that I may be able to be a little clean]]." Then, he thought, "Why not give some of the natural powers to a new type of creature." So, he went down to earth with the power to absorb the natural powers of earth, and share it. So, he stood... in the middle of the Pacific, surrounded by islands of seven and water.
good foods]]. He made sure that nature's minerals, such as rocks, dirt from
the ground, and the [[DIRTY,_CRAPPED_BRIEFS|mucky messes]] were used for their purpose.


 
He decided to start with making a powerful animal to assist him in his great task. Then, he found a weird creature on an island. It was mostly white, blue eyes, short arms, big feet, and a long tail with a pink fpsy tip. Mewchu has never seen such an animal, so he absorbed the power of Psychic from the stars, gave the creature a gentle rub on its back, and picked it up. And Mewchu said to the creature, "You, rare creature, have received the supernatural power of the Psychics from the stars above us. But you would need a name for you will be my assistant to make a new type of elemental creatures. I shall call you...[[Wikipedia:Mew|Mew]]." And the Mew jumped for joy, then set him down with some wise words. "Mew," Mewchu said, "I want you to pick some animals that are here now, and share with them the Psychic power. For I would not be able to, because I may only share each elemental power only one time for one creature or more. I trust that you can share this power, while I handle the other six elemental powers." Then he set the Mew down, on its island and it went on its way.
One day, Mewchu said to himself, "[[Monthly Tugboat|There must be a way to allow the
animals, small and big, to do these tough chores, so that I may be able to
be a little clean.]]"  Then, he thought, "Why not give some of the natural
powers to a new type of creature."  So, he went down to earth with the
power to absorb the natural powers of earth, and share it.  So, he
stood... in the middle of the Pacific, surrounded by islands of seven
and water.
[[Image:Mewchu.png|thumb|right|True and Original Creator of all Pokemon, DO NOT STEAL!.]]
 
He decided to start with making a powerful animal to assist him  
in his great task. Then, he found a weird creature on an island. It was  
mostly white, blue eyes, short arms, big feet, and a long tail with a pink  
tip. Mewchu has never seen such an animal, so he absorbed the power of
Psychic from the stars, gave the creature a gentle rub on its back, and  
picked it up. And Mewchu said to the creature, "You, rare creature, have  
received the supernatural power of the Psychics from the stars above us.
But you would need a name for you will be my assistant to make a new type  
of elemental creatures. I shall call you...[[Wikipedia:Mew|Mew]]." And the Mew jumped for  
joy, then set him down with some wise words. "Mew," Mewchu said, "I want  
you to pick some animals that are here now, and share with them the Psychic  
power. For I would not be able to, because I may only share each elemental  
power only one time for one creature or more. I trust that you can share  
this power, while I handle the other six elemental powers." Then he set the  
Mew down, on its island and it went on its way.


==Page 2==
==Page 2==
[[File:Mewchew.jpg|thumb|right|True and Original Creator of all [[Pokémon]], DO NOT STEAL!.]]
9/22/[[1999|99]]
9/22/[[1999|99]]
Page 2.
Page 2.


Mewchu decided to start with the power of grass, so he rubbed the  
Mewchu decided to start with the power of grass, so he rubbed the grass of another island's ground, and he waved his hand over the trees. A {{w|triceratops}} began to lose its horns, and it turned into a creature called {{w|Bulbasaur}}. A caterpillar lost its fuzz; it grew a little bigger; it turned green, and it got the name of {{w|Caterpie}}. Another {{w|caterpillar}}'s fur only shortened; it grew a small horn; it grew a little, like the Caterpie did; it turned orange, and it became a {{w|Weedle}}. A rattlesnake turned purple, and grew a single yellow stripe; it became an {{w|Ekans}}. A rat grew small horns, turned blue, and became a [[Wikipedia:Nidoran♀|Nidoran (female)]]. And, another rat grew bigger horns, turned pink, and became a [[Wikipedia:Nidoran♂|Nidoran (male)]]. A bat's legs turned to two tails as thin as a blade of grass, its ears grew bigger, and it became a {{w|Zubat}}. A tiny bush sprouted out of the ground, grew eyes,and became an [[Wikipedia:Oddish|Oddish]]. A fuzzy bush grew two teeth like a vampire; it became a {{w|Venonat}}. A bell-shaped palm shrunk; it became a [[Wikipedia:Bellsprout|Bellsprout]]. A mud puddle grew into a [[Wikipedia:Grimer|Grimer]]. Six eggs bounced and said, "[[Wikipedia:Exeggcute|Exeggcute]]." A puff of smoke became solid, and mentioned, "[[Wikipedia:Koffing|Koffing]]." A bunch of vines gathered around another Oddish, it was [[Wikipedia:Tangela|Tangela]]. A dragonfly grew, and said, "[[Wikipedia:Scyther|Scyther]]." The rocks got a body of armor, and said, "[[Wikipedia:Pinser|Pinser]]."
grass of another island's ground, and he waved his hand over the trees.
A [[Wikipedia:Triceratops|triceratops]] began to lose its horns, and it turned into a creature  
called [[Wikipedia:Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]]. A caterpillar lost its fuzz; it grew a little bigger; it  
turned green, and it got the name of [[Wikipedia:Caterpie|Caterpie]]. Another caterpillar's fur  
only shortened; it grew a small horn; it grew a little, like the Caterpie  
did; it turned orange, and it became a [[Wikipedia:Weedle|Weedle]]. A rattlesnake turned  
purple, and grew a single yellow stripe; it became an [[Wikipedia:Ekans|Ekans]]. A rat grew  
small horns, turned blue, and became a [[Wikipedia:Nidoran♀|Nidoran (female)]]. And, another rat  
grew bigger horns, turned pink, and became a [[Wikipedia:Nidoran♂|Nidoran (male)]]. A bat's legs  
turned to two tails as thin as a blade of grass, its ears grew bigger, and  
it became a [[Wikipedia:Zubat|Zubat]]. A tiny bush sprouted out of the ground, grew eyes,
and became an [[Wikipedia:Oddish|Oddish]]. A fuzzy bush grew two teeth like a vampire; it  
became a [[Wikipedia:Venonat|Venonat]]. A bell-shaped palm shrunk; it became a [[Wikipedia:Bellsprout|Bellsprout]].
A mud puddle grew into a [[Wikipedia:Grimer|Grimer]]. Six eggs bounced and said, "[[Wikipedia:Exeggcute|Exeggcute]]."
A puff of smoke became solid, and mentioned, "[[Wikipedia:Koffing|Koffing]]." A bunch of vines  
gathered around another Oddish, it was [[Wikipedia:Tangela|Tangela]]. A dragonfly grew, and said,  
"[[Wikipedia:Scyther|Scyther]]." The rocks got a body of armor, and said, "[[Wikipedia:Pinser|Pinser]]."
 


Then Mewchu dipped his hand into the firey [[Wikipedia:Volcano|volcano]] of another  
Then Mewchu dipped his hand into the firey volcano of another island, pulled it out, and waved his hand over the volcano. Many animals were below. A baby [[Wikipedia:Tyrannosaurus|tyrannosaurus]] got fire on its tail, and yelled,  
island, pulled it out, and waved his hand over the volcano. Many animals  
"[[Wikipedia:Charmander|Charrrrmander]]!" A fox's tail split into six. Maybe, it's now a [[Wikipedia:Vulpix|Vulpix]]. A dog turned orange, and growled, "[[Wikipedia:Growlithe|Growwwllithe]]!" A [[Wikipedia:Ponyta|pony]] got burned, and neighed. A chunk of ash was revived and turned into a [[Wikipedia:Magmar|Magmar]]. And, a big bird flew out the volcano, it was a [[Wikipedia:Moltres|Moltres]].
were below. A baby [[Wikipedia:Tyrannosaurus|tyrannosaurus]] got fire on its tail, and yelled,  
"[[Wikipedia:Charmander|Charrrrmander]]!" A fox's tail split into six. Maybe, it's now a [[Wikipedia:Vulpix|Vulpix]].
A dog turned orange, and growled, "[[Wikipedia:Growlithe|Growwwllithe]]!" A [[Wikipedia:Ponyta|pony]] got burned, and  
neighed. A chunk of ash was revived and turned into a [[Wikipedia:Magmar|Magmar]]. And, a big  
bird flew out the volcano, it was a [[Wikipedia:Moltres|Moltres]].


 
Mewchu then dipped his hand in the ocean's waters, and gave another wave over another island with a big lake in the middle. A baby turtle and a squirrel on an island [[Hanky panky|joined together]] to make a [[Wikipedia:Squirtle|Squirtle]]. A fat duck turned yellow with a headache; it became a [[Wikipedia:Psyduck|Psyduck]]. A tadpole got bigger with a swirl on its belly, a [[Wikipedia:Poliwag|Poliwag]] came to be. A jellyfish's arms shrunk into two. It was then a [[Wikipedia:Tentacool|Tentacool]]. A [[Wikipedia:Slowpoke|Slowpoke]] was formed when a baby hippopotamus grew a tail. A seal turned white, and grew a horn on its head; it was [[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (52–101)#Seel|Seel]]. A shell opened up, and stuck out a tongue, hello  
Mewchu then dipped his hand in the ocean's waters, and gave another  
[[Wikipedia:Shellder|Shellder]]. A [[Wikipedia:Krabby|Krabby]] came when a crab got crowned. A seahorse started to spit oil, a fish grew a horn on its head, and starfish grew a jewel. Here were a [[Wikipedia:Horsea|Horsea]], a [[Wikipedia:Goldeen|Goldeen]], and a [[Wikipedia:Staryu|Staryu]]. A crown from a treasure grew onto a hard-shell fish; here was a [[Wikipedia:Magikarp|Magikarp]]. A rare lochness monster grew a spiked shell on its back; it became a [[Wikipedia:Lapras|Lapras]]. A fossil was revived; it was an Omanyte. Out of an arctic ice berg, an Articuno broke out.
wave over another island with a big lake in the middle. A baby turtle and  
a squirrel on an island joined together to make a [[Wikipedia:Squirtle|Squirtle]]. A fat duck  
turned yellow with a headache; it became a [[Wikipedia:Psyduck|Psyduck]]. A tadpole got bigger  
with a swirl on its belly, a [[Wikipedia:Poliwag|Poliwag]] came to be. A jellyfish's arms shrunk
into two. It was then a [[Wikipedia:Tentacool|Tentacool]]. A [[Wikipedia:Slowpoke|Slowpoke]] was formed when a baby  
hippopotamus grew a tail. A seal turned white, and grew a horn on its  
head; it was [[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (52–101)#Seel|Seel]]. A shell opened up, and stuck out a tongue, hello  
[[Wikipedia:Shellder|Shellder]]. A [[Wikipedia:Krabby|Krabby]] came when a crab got crowned. A seahorse started to  
spit oil, a fish grew a horn on its head, and starfish grew a jewel.
Here were a [[Wikipedia:Horsea|Horsea]], a [[Wikipedia:Goldeen|Goldeen]], and a [[Wikipedia:Staryu|Staryu]]. A crown from a treasure grew  
onto a hard-shell fish; here was a [[Wikipedia:Magikarp|Magikarp]]. A rare lochness monster grew  
a spiked shell on its back; it became a [[Wikipedia:Lapras|Lapras]]. A fossil was revived; it  
was an Omanyte. Out of an arctic ice berg, an Articuno broke out.


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Meanwhile, Mew shared its Psychic power with a [[Wikipedia:Psyduck|Psyduck]], and a  
Meanwhile, Mew shared its Psychic power with a [[Wikipedia:Psyduck|Psyduck]], and a [[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (52–101)#Slowpoke|Slowpoke]]. When Mew shared it with a rat, it fell asleep, and grew into an [[Wikipedia:Abra (Pokémon)|Abra]]. When Mew came across the body of a dead lizard, it summoned its spirit, and shared some "[[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (52–101)#Gastly|Gastly]]" secrets with it. Later, Mew met an anteater; Mew put it to sleep, and the anteater became a [[Wikipedia:Drowzee|Drowzee]]. Mew found two monkeys, with [[Chris|an evolution.]] One turned into a [[Wikipedia:Mr. Mime|Mr. Mime]], and the other became a [[Wikipedia:Jynx|Jynx]]. Later in the night, Mew gave birth, and the baby Mew looked different. The new Mew gave its mother a psychic attack, and thrown it up a tree. Suddenly, the new Mew grew to the size that of a man with many years, It was a [[Magi-chan|Mewtwo]].
[[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (52–101)#Slowpoke|Slowpoke]]. When Mew shared it with a rat, it fell asleep, and grew into  
an Abra. When Mew came across the body of a dead lizard, it summoned its  
spirit, and shared some "Gastly" secrets with it. Later, Mew met an  
anteater; Mew put it to sleep, and the anteater became a Drowzee. Mew found two monkeys, with an evolution. One turned into a Mr. Mime, and the other became a Jynx. Later in the night, Mew gave birth, and the baby Mew looked  
different. The new Mew gave its mother a psychic attack, and thrown it up  
a tree. Suddenly, the new Mew grew to the size that of a man with many years, It was a Mewtwo.


Meanwhile, Mewchu found a barren island with sand and rocks. He  
Meanwhile, Mewchu found a barren island with sand and rocks. He punched it, and out of the ground came the fighting and ground type creatures: [[Wikipedia:Sandshrew|Sandshrew]], [[Wikipedia:Diglett|Diglett]], [[Wikipedia:Mankey|Mankey]], [[Wikipedia:Machop|Machop]], [[Wikipedia:Geodude|Geodude]], [[Wikipedia:Onix|Onix]], [[Wikipedia:Cubone|Cubone]], [[Wikipedia:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]], [[Wikipedia:Hitmonchan|Hitmonchan]], [[Wikipedia:Rhyhorn|Rhyhorn]], and a [[Wikipedia:Kabuto|Kabuto]].
punched it, and out of the ground came the fighting and ground type  
creatures: Sandshrew, Diglett, Mankey, Machop, Geodude, Onix, Cubone,  
Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Rhyhorn, and a Kabuto.


Then Mewchu summoned a thunderstorm, and lightning struck another  
Then Mewchu summoned a thunderstorm, and lightning struck another island. The lightning hit a little mouse, and the mouse grew into a [[Pikachu]]. Metallic minerals rose out of the ground of a small area of the island, and it formed to make a [[Wikipedia:Magnemite|Magnemite]]. A coconut was struck with a piece of the metallic material carrying some of the electric power; the coconut turned metallic; it became a [[Sonichu_10#Christian_Lies.2C_Simonla_Dies|Voltorb]]. A wild cat was struck, and it became an [[Wikipedia:List of Pokémon (102–151)#Electabuzz|Electabuzz]]. And out of the thunderous clouds came a [[Wikipedia:Zapdos|Zapdos]].
island. The lightning hit a little mouse, and the mouse grew into a  
Pikachu. Metallic minerals rose out of the ground of a small area of the  
island, and it formed to make a Magnemite. A coconut was struck with a  
piece of the metallic material carrying some of the electric power; the  
coconut turned metallic; it became a Voltorb. A wild cat was struck, and  
it became an Electabuzz. And out of the thunderous clouds came a Zapdos.


And finally, Mewchu planted a transparent star in the middle of the  
And finally, Mewchu planted a transparent star in the middle of the  
other island. And from the star came the Colorless creatures: Pidgey,  
other island. And from the star came the Colorless creatures: [[Wikipedia:Pidgey, Pidgeotto, and Pidgeot|Pidgey]],  
Rattata, Spearow, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Meowth, Farfetch'd, Doduo,  
[[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(1%E2%80%9351)#Rattata|Rattata]], [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(1%E2%80%9351)#Spearow|Spearow]], [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(1%E2%80%9351)#Clefairy|Clefairy]], [[Jiggliami|Jigglypuff]], [[Wikipedia:Meowth|Meowth]], [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(52%E2%80%93101)#Farfetch.27d|Farfetch'd]], [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(52%E2%80%93101)#Doduo|Doduo]],  
Lickitung, Chansey, Tauros, Eevee, Porygon, and Dratini.
[[Wikipedia:Lickitung|Lickitung]], [[Wikipedia:Chansey|Chansey]], [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(102%E2%80%93151)#Tauros|Tauros]], [[Wikipedia:Eevee|Eevee]], [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(102%E2%80%93151)#Porygon|Porygon]], and [[Wikipedia:List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_(102%E2%80%93151)#Dratini|Dratini]].
Before Mewchu bid farewell, he waved his hand over all seven  
Before Mewchu bid farewell, he waved his hand over all seven  
islands, and most of the creatures evolved into more powerful creatures.   
islands, and most of the creatures evolved into more powerful creatures.   
And, then He shouted out, "May these creatures be helpful to the earth,  
And, then He shouted out, "May these creatures be helpful to the earth,  
and may they use their abilities wisely." Then, he said with a tear of  
and may they use their abilities wisely." Then, he said with a tear of  
joy, "Farewell,... Pokemon." And Mewchu flew back into the heavens.
joy, "Farewell,... Pokémon." And Mewchu flew back into the heavens.


The End.
The End.


==Analysis==
== Sources ==
 
At first you'd be tempted to say that it's just Chris attempting to combine [[Wikipedia:Book of Genesis|Genesis]] with [[Pokémon]], but in actuality it has more in common with the myths of polytheistic cultures.
 
An obvious similarity is that there are many gods, and Mewchu is just a "rookie god." Mewchu, charged with the nourishment of the plants and animals, is essentially a harvest/fertility deity, in the vein of the Greek goddess Demeter<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demeter</ref> His motivation for creating the Pokemon, so he'd have less work to do, is freakishly similar to the motivation behind the creation of man in the Enuma Elish. <ref>[http://www.sacred-texts.com/ane/enuma.htm Text of the Enuma Elish. Warning: tl;dr unless you like mythology a lot]</ref> Basically, Mewchu wanted to have shorter work days so he could get home in time for the game. It's a little mindboggling that Chris may or may not have been referencing something rather erudite like that; let's be honest, he wasn't... but still... ''huh''.
 
Additional similarities to polytheistic creation myths include the god altering an already-existing world to better suit its needs, as opposed to the ''logos''<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logos#Use_in_Christianity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logos#Use_in_Christianity]</ref> of Genesis.
 
From a Pokémon point of view, the story still makes no sense. Regardless of the official Pokémon creation myths that were revealed in 2006 with the release of [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Generation_IV the fourth generation] of games, certain Pokémon already had their origins outlined even in the first set of games. Porygon and Mewtwo, for instance, are specifically stated to be artificially created. It can be assumed that Voltorb would have developed after the invention of the PokéBall. He also gets many of the Pokémon's real life interpretations wrong. An example being Pinsir, which he refers to as anthropomorphic "rocks that got a body of armor" when it is actually an anthropomorphic [[Wikipedia:Stag beetle|stag beetle]].
 
Another interesting point is that, although Chris seems to avert the "show, don't tell" rule by making stories composed almost exclusively of exposition, that method is actually a good fit here; most myths are told in such an expository style. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
 
Despite having the word "PokéBalls" in the title, the things aren't even mentioned once in the story.
 
In the end, he still just ripped off Pokémon for a school assignment, but this wasn't the [[Sonichu|only time]] ... and far from the last.
 
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Latest revision as of 07:28, 31 July 2024

Cover page of the original assignment. Note the English class.
Others say that they originated from the depths of nature's elements. But, they are all not true... this is the true story.
How the Pokémon Came into Our PokéBalls, Tablet 1, Fragment 1; author unknown, but typically attributed to "High Shaman Kris'Tchan the Feeble-Minded"

"How the Pokémon came into Our PokéBalls" is a short story by Chris done in his senior year of high school. In it, he attempts to establish some form of creation-myth for the Pokémon universe. Coincidentally, there is an official one now.[1] Also, the title itself is erroneous, as the story only explains how Pokémon came to be; it mentions absolutely nothing about PokéBalls.

Apparently, this assignment pleased Chris's teacher. How it got a good grade is a mystery lost to time.

Introduction

Something like this...

How the Pokémon Came Into Our PokéBalls. 10/30/99 (Intro.)

For my English class in late September of this year, I had to write my own myth. So, I figured "Why not make a myth about how Pokémon came to be."

My English teacher thought that it was a great story. So did my mom and a few other people. Since it was so good, I thought I'd feature it on this website. Click Here to read my story. Enjoy. :)

Page 1

9/22/99 Page 1. Some people say that the Pokémon came from the sky in a giant rock known as the Moon Stone. Others say that they originated from the depths of nature's elements. But, they are all not true... this is the true story.

A long, long time ago in the heavens above, there were such powerful gods as Zeus, Maheo, and many more. But, it all started with a rookie god, known as...Mewchu. He had thepower to help provide for the animals, plants, minerals, and to keep track of the seven natural powers of the universe: Fire, Grass, Lightning, Water, Fighting, Psychic, and the power of the Colorless Star.[2]

Mewchu made sure that the animals and plants were fed from natures natures good foods. He made sure that nature's minerals, such as rocks, dirt from the ground, and the mucky messes were used for their purpose.

One day, Mewchu said to himself, "There must be a way to allow the animals, small and big, to do these tough chores, so that I may be able to be a little clean." Then, he thought, "Why not give some of the natural powers to a new type of creature." So, he went down to earth with the power to absorb the natural powers of earth, and share it. So, he stood... in the middle of the Pacific, surrounded by islands of seven and water.

He decided to start with making a powerful animal to assist him in his great task. Then, he found a weird creature on an island. It was mostly white, blue eyes, short arms, big feet, and a long tail with a pink fpsy tip. Mewchu has never seen such an animal, so he absorbed the power of Psychic from the stars, gave the creature a gentle rub on its back, and picked it up. And Mewchu said to the creature, "You, rare creature, have received the supernatural power of the Psychics from the stars above us. But you would need a name for you will be my assistant to make a new type of elemental creatures. I shall call you...Mew." And the Mew jumped for joy, then set him down with some wise words. "Mew," Mewchu said, "I want you to pick some animals that are here now, and share with them the Psychic power. For I would not be able to, because I may only share each elemental power only one time for one creature or more. I trust that you can share this power, while I handle the other six elemental powers." Then he set the Mew down, on its island and it went on its way.

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Mewchu decided to start with the power of grass, so he rubbed the grass of another island's ground, and he waved his hand over the trees. A triceratops began to lose its horns, and it turned into a creature called Bulbasaur. A caterpillar lost its fuzz; it grew a little bigger; it turned green, and it got the name of Caterpie. Another caterpillar's fur only shortened; it grew a small horn; it grew a little, like the Caterpie did; it turned orange, and it became a Weedle. A rattlesnake turned purple, and grew a single yellow stripe; it became an Ekans. A rat grew small horns, turned blue, and became a Nidoran (female). And, another rat grew bigger horns, turned pink, and became a Nidoran (male). A bat's legs turned to two tails as thin as a blade of grass, its ears grew bigger, and it became a Zubat. A tiny bush sprouted out of the ground, grew eyes,and became an Oddish. A fuzzy bush grew two teeth like a vampire; it became a Venonat. A bell-shaped palm shrunk; it became a Bellsprout. A mud puddle grew into a Grimer. Six eggs bounced and said, "Exeggcute." A puff of smoke became solid, and mentioned, "Koffing." A bunch of vines gathered around another Oddish, it was Tangela. A dragonfly grew, and said, "Scyther." The rocks got a body of armor, and said, "Pinser."

Then Mewchu dipped his hand into the firey volcano of another island, pulled it out, and waved his hand over the volcano. Many animals were below. A baby tyrannosaurus got fire on its tail, and yelled, "Charrrrmander!" A fox's tail split into six. Maybe, it's now a Vulpix. A dog turned orange, and growled, "Growwwllithe!" A pony got burned, and neighed. A chunk of ash was revived and turned into a Magmar. And, a big bird flew out the volcano, it was a Moltres.

Mewchu then dipped his hand in the ocean's waters, and gave another wave over another island with a big lake in the middle. A baby turtle and a squirrel on an island joined together to make a Squirtle. A fat duck turned yellow with a headache; it became a Psyduck. A tadpole got bigger with a swirl on its belly, a Poliwag came to be. A jellyfish's arms shrunk into two. It was then a Tentacool. A Slowpoke was formed when a baby hippopotamus grew a tail. A seal turned white, and grew a horn on its head; it was Seel. A shell opened up, and stuck out a tongue, hello Shellder. A Krabby came when a crab got crowned. A seahorse started to spit oil, a fish grew a horn on its head, and starfish grew a jewel. Here were a Horsea, a Goldeen, and a Staryu. A crown from a treasure grew onto a hard-shell fish; here was a Magikarp. A rare lochness monster grew a spiked shell on its back; it became a Lapras. A fossil was revived; it was an Omanyte. Out of an arctic ice berg, an Articuno broke out.

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Meanwhile, Mew shared its Psychic power with a Psyduck, and a Slowpoke. When Mew shared it with a rat, it fell asleep, and grew into an Abra. When Mew came across the body of a dead lizard, it summoned its spirit, and shared some "Gastly" secrets with it. Later, Mew met an anteater; Mew put it to sleep, and the anteater became a Drowzee. Mew found two monkeys, with an evolution. One turned into a Mr. Mime, and the other became a Jynx. Later in the night, Mew gave birth, and the baby Mew looked different. The new Mew gave its mother a psychic attack, and thrown it up a tree. Suddenly, the new Mew grew to the size that of a man with many years, It was a Mewtwo.

Meanwhile, Mewchu found a barren island with sand and rocks. He punched it, and out of the ground came the fighting and ground type creatures: Sandshrew, Diglett, Mankey, Machop, Geodude, Onix, Cubone, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Rhyhorn, and a Kabuto.

Then Mewchu summoned a thunderstorm, and lightning struck another island. The lightning hit a little mouse, and the mouse grew into a Pikachu. Metallic minerals rose out of the ground of a small area of the island, and it formed to make a Magnemite. A coconut was struck with a piece of the metallic material carrying some of the electric power; the coconut turned metallic; it became a Voltorb. A wild cat was struck, and it became an Electabuzz. And out of the thunderous clouds came a Zapdos.

And finally, Mewchu planted a transparent star in the middle of the other island. And from the star came the Colorless creatures: Pidgey, Rattata, Spearow, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Meowth, Farfetch'd, Doduo, Lickitung, Chansey, Tauros, Eevee, Porygon, and Dratini. Before Mewchu bid farewell, he waved his hand over all seven islands, and most of the creatures evolved into more powerful creatures. And, then He shouted out, "May these creatures be helpful to the earth, and may they use their abilities wisely." Then, he said with a tear of joy, "Farewell,... Pokémon." And Mewchu flew back into the heavens.

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Sources

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The Players: The Games: The Prizes:
The writings of Chris-Chan

Poetry: "Valentines Day Hymn" | "For My True Love, I Would…" | "Hard Love Quest" | "I Want a Girlfriend for Christmas" | "Saddest Heart in the World" | "Song of Christian" | "Sonichu's Ode to Rosechu" | "An Inspired Poem for Jackie" | "PAIN Enduring since October 29, 2013" | "Ride or Die" | "Weston Haiku"

Prose: "How the Pokémon Came into Our PokéBalls" | "A Week With Christian Chandler" | "My big 18th party" | "Bionic the Hedgehog" | "Sonichu & Rosechu… The Genesis of the Lovehogs" | Sonichu's News Dash | "Chris + Sarah's Life-Shares" | "Story of My Current Days" | "The High School Story" | "A Sonichu and Rosechu Christmas Story" | Chris's Response to the Terrorism Attacks in Paris | Chris's letter to Cathy Weseluck | Chris's letter to Kelly Sheridan | "The Awakening of a CPU, AKA The Idea Guy Corruptions" | THE DIMENSIONAL MERGE IS HAPPENING NOW! | Sonichu Journal Pages | Whispering Spell (Restore Magic) | Dimensional Barrier Shatter Spell | SNT Vs Sonichu 2.5-Plus | Jail letters

See Also: Signature