Hey guys! I'm starting a new story! Anyways this is about a war-stricken Pokemon World. NOTE: THIS IS AN AU (Alternate Universe) This does not pertain to the game, anime or manga at ALL! Remember: R&R!

It has been many years since Pokemon Battles had actually been fun and exciting. It has been many years since Champions ruled the Pokemon World. It has been many years since peace. Chaos has broken through the Pokemon World, causing battle between the regions of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Kanto and Sinnoh formed an alliance, because they were still free countries. Johto and Hoenn though, were not so fortunate, and were taken over by evil tyrants and dictators. They too have formed an alliance. The war has only just begun, though thousands of individuals and their Pokemon has lost their lives due to the wickedness of the dictators and their relent to surrender. Cynthia, the president of Sinnoh, and Lance, the president of Kanto, have been relentlessly recruiting new soldiers to defend against the constant Johto and Hoenn invasion. Giovanni the Fourth, the dictator of Johto, and Viridus, the dictator of Hoenn, has countless amounts of troops under their disposal, due to Johto and Hoenn's great economy. Now we begin our story…

"Open up! Open up!" A loud commanding voice ordered while banging on the door.

Sixteen-year old Ash Ketchum froze, a chill rippled throughout his stiff body. The landlord usually came by on Mondays, and Ash had no money to give him. His mother was gravely ill, not even able to get up and talk. The old, dusty wood creaked softly as his feet approached the door. Slowly, he loosened the lock and opened the door to a tall, well-built man around his late 40s surrounded by groups of tired looking soldiers.

"Are you Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town?" He asked in a gruffy voice, poking at his cigar.

"Yes-yes sir!" Ash answered meekly, finally realizing that his biggest fear has finally arrived. He was getting recruited into the army.

"Well Mr. Ketchum, it seems like your birthday was yesterday," He said, scanning over the clipboard.

"Yes sir," Ash answered while brushing his messy raven-colored hair out of his eyes.

"And how old are you?"

"Sixteen sir," Ash answered.

"Congratulations my boy. You are officially recruited into Kanto's Grand Army," He repeated emotionlessly, having said the same line for over hundreds of times to other unlucky sixteen year olds.

"Please sir," Ash pleaded. "Don't take me, my mother-"

"Woah, woah, woah. Calm down there little fella. I read your profile and I know all about your mother. Don't worry. She'll get the best care she needs at the Kanto Hospital, The man paused, and cracked a smile at Ash. "That is, if you join the Army."

"If you please sir, may I consult my mother first?" Ash stuttered, too overwhelmed by the sudden change.

"Please Ash, call me Drake. There is no need to be formal. We're all friends here fighting a common enemy," Drake answered, "You'll be able to talk to your mother once she is better, there is no need to disturb her now. We need to keep on schedule. So will you or will you not join?"

Ash gulped silently as he nodded his head, knowing he had finally sealed his fate of being a soldier.

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