Disclaimer: I own nothing in the universe of Pokémon.
Note #1: This is the same person as storysinger2300—whatever glitch affected this account has been fixed, and so I can actually use it again (thank goodness)! This fic and my Bond's Formation fic will accordingly be moved over here. I'm actually in the process of adding both those stories—as well as my other stories' revised content—to my Sentimental Star account now. Thanks for bearing with me!
Note #2:Because I've gotten interested in the Pokémon anime again (especially with the addition of Diamond and Pearl), I decided to resurrect a very old piece of work. It has, of course, been reworked to my satisfaction. These notes will explain some things that I do not explain in the summary or the story itself, so please keep an eye out. I hope you enjoy it!
Rating: T
Pairing: Satoshi/Kasumi (English: Ash/Misty), but not 'til much later.
Summary: What if Ash started out on his Pokémon journey when he was thirteen—and with a lot more weight on his shoulders? There would be a very different Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Brock, and Gary…(AaMistyL)
"Speech"
/Personal Thoughts/
'Poké-Speech Translation'
Character Ages:
Satoshi (Ash) Ketchum: 13 yrs old
Kasumi (Misty) Waterflower: 14 yrs old
Takeshi (Brock) Slate: 17 yrs old
Chosen Destiny
By Sentimental Star
Prologue: No More Than Legend
As close as your imagination there exists a magical place where wondrous creatures with incredible powers help dreams come true. It is the world…of Pokémon.
Human trainers catch and raise these amazing creatures, and can compete against other trainers in battle once they come of age. Like the Pokémon they raise, each human trainer is unique and has his or her own creative ways of training. Some are breeders. Others are Gym Leaders. Some specialize in just one type, like fire, or water. Others train all types of Pokémon.
And then there are those trainers, few and far between, who have something much, much bigger planned for them. These are special trainers—rare trainers. These are Ho-oh's children, the great Rainbow Bird's Chosen Ones. They are neither aware of the destinies waiting for them, nor do they anticipate the consequences of those destinies. When that well-hidden aspect of their personality emerges they are just as surprised as anyone.
In times of great need they are called upon to fulfill that destiny, but usually, there is no more than one every several centuries. Indeed, those who are conscious of their existence claim it is good luck if a Chosen babe is not born for many hundreds of years.
No one knows who they are, why they are born, or exactly what it is they are meant to do. No one, that is, except Ho-oh. No outward signs are placed on the chosen, no indication that they are more than what they appear to be. Ho-oh, however, bestowed upon her children six innate signs, that they be made known when it comes time for them to play their part:
one, of extraordinary heart
two, of indomitable spirit
three, of unbreakable will
four, of unparalleled courage
five, of keen mind
and six, of sixth sense and blessed sight.
These signs set apart a Chosen, making him or her known to Gym Leaders and Pokémon researchers alike. For centuries these, as well as other specialists and scientists, have studied ancient lore. If traced back far enough, and if looked into deep enough, it is relatively easy to see at least some of these signs in Chosen.
It is, however, still greatly steeped in mystery. Some things are certain, though.
Legendary Pokémon—Pokégods, as it were—have the ability to choose when and to whom they appear. A Chosen sees an inordinately large number of such Pokémon on their journey, often battling side by side with them.
Not your ordinary trainer, indeed!
Moreover, they have an unusually strong, empathic connection to those Pokémon they capture and raise. While many trainers undoubtedly forge strong bonds with their partners if they so choose, a Chosen's is the greatest.
It is on the young shoulders of these children of Ho-oh that the protection of the Pokémon world rests, and they can be anyone, even you!
Tbc