Author's note: This is not exactly a story, more of a detailed description of where my future stories will take place. Because of the extensiveness, I can't exactly have it at the beginning of every story. Plus, with future games, anime episodes, movies, fan theories and other canon, I will add new chapters to add more info to this realistic world!
A Realistic Pokemon World
We all know and love the Pokemon world, whether it be the world set in the games, anime, the manga or more. However, we know that there is an extreme lack of realism(seriously, journeying at 10 years old?!). So, by combining the worlds we already know, as well as fan theories, and things that just sound right, we can create an almost realistic Pokemon world!
First off, the setting. We know of the 7 regions, Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos and the side game setting of Orre. There are technically more, smaller regions, and while I won't go into detail, they will exist in this realistic Pokemon world. The regions shall all be separate from each other, each being like a large, or small, island nation, except for Kanto and Johto, which are connected(google "Pokemon region map" to get an idea of this). Each region will have its own government and ruling as well, similar and different from other regions rulings too.
The technology of the Pokemon world is also known to be high-tech, with the X-Transceiver, Pokeball and more. However, for the sake of realism, the world will still have this tech, but at a cost. Imagine that the world focused less on improving firearms and vehicles, with Pokemon sometimes filling those roles. This would not only give people more time to study Pokemon and their uses, but create more high-tech equipment for the every-day person, or trainer to use. In this realistic Pokemon world, smaller, more older firearms(in our sense) will still exist, as well as older vehicles and planes, but they will seen less frequently, and only in the use of law enforcement, government, and higher civilians.
Speaking of Pokemon, why don't we get to them now? All the Pokemon seen and known in the franchise exist in this world, and they are more detail and in-depth in this world. What I mean by this is that the uses and traits of Pokemon, wild or trained, are explored and studied, and not just by training. Scientists may try to find other uses for some Pokemon, say for a team of Magnetons led by a Magnezone to power a small area, or for a ferrying company to use Pokemon, as well as trainers, to help move people around. Nearly all law enforcement have Pokemon to assist them, along with most businesses, and even families keeping them. Scientists also continue to try and understand Pokemon in this world, with all the tech available, they still try to figure out evolution and the intelligence of all Pokemon.
However, with the good of Pokemon known to be useful, there will be plenty of other people who seek Pokemon to use for evil, or just to hunt them. Criminals may train Pokemon to help them with breaking the law, and large criminal organizations too. The evil groups in the games shall appear, but they are more powerful, and more secret about some of their actions. Also, Team Plasma in this world will have the appearance of the group from Black/White 2, because they look cooler, and the previous design looks a bit too silly. A few groups of people may just see Pokemon as mere animals, no matter their intelligence, and will hunt them for food, trophy, or just for sick fun, such as the Lapras species in the anime. There are other issues that are discussed and are a problem in this world, crime/drugs/violence, and each region usually deals with them the same way, but differences can be found. Moral issues are also sometimes a problem, such as people who see Pokemon as tools/animals versus those who see them as equals, Pokephilia, and even when wild Pokemon attack people/towns. Let's face it, the Pokemon world has a large capacity of violence and evil, and it's up to trainers, people and their Pokemon to help make their world happy and safe.
The rarity of certain Pokemon is another small factor. Whether it be by hunting or other factors, some Pokemon species numbers are less than others. Higher intelligence Pokemon are also more uncommon, from too many people, trainers or not, seeking them for their power. Seeing a legendary is even more rare, capturing one is unheard of, with near god-like strength and high intelligence. Arceus and the other creation Pokemon remain, creating several religions many follow, or some just believing in a higher power. Another rarity among Pokemon that will be in this world is communication between Pokemon and humans, mainly through telepathy. The idea is similar to what is in the anime(Mewtwo/Lucario/etc.), but that all Pokemon are capable of doing so. However, it can only be done through most Psychic types, Pokemon of high intelligence, with years of training, or just some special cases(idea came from EliteDog).
Now that we have tons of info on Pokemon, lets look at the trainers, the people who go on the Pokemon adventures. First off, no way a 10-year old kid would be able to make that type of journey, even with Pokemon and other companions. Realistically, and in the case of this world, young trainers can take this adventure at the age of 16 if they want. Taking the Pokemon League Challenge in this world is a gamble, and is something extremely tough. A trainer would have to defeat all the gym leaders, though not in order, the Elite Four, the Champion, and at the same time take care of his/her Pokemon team(which realistically, would be harder than thought). Even if trainers are not able to beat their nation's Champion or challenge, which is usually most, they still gain from the experience, becoming closer to their Pokemon, leading them finding work along with their team/Pokemon, and living life together. This is why you will see nearly everyone in this Pokemon world with 1 or more Pokemon.
Now that we know about the trainers who take the Pokemon League Challenge, lets take a more in-depth look at the the Challenge itself. It is put together by the rulers of each region, usually the Elite Four and Champion, in a way to test and help grow young trainers. Think of it as the equivalent of Earth's college. It is not required to be done, but it helps the trainer prepare for a life working and living alongside Pokemon, a species many see as a near, or total equivalent to humans. The Challenge takes place yearly, each region usually starting at a different time, and lasting for about half a year to allow trainers to try their best to beat the Challenge, with some exceptions and rules. Along the journeys, the rulers of the regions hope to see the young trainers grow, and prepare for their life ahead of them, helping their region prosper, learn more about Pokemon, and just to live in the Pokemon world!
Well, that is the realistic Pokemon world I have imagined, putting together my ideas, fan theories, and the ways of the franchise as a whole. Now that I have described this world my stories will be set in, let's jump into the world of Pokemon!
Well...my first written piece of work! I have been reading fanfiction for a few months, and I've seen stuff like this at the bottom of chapters by authors describing their work...so I might as well too! I have always been nervous about writing, and while I have great ideas, getting them to paper has been an issue, and I'm not the best writer...stupid grades. Anyways, I hope to tell the amazing stories in this world, and I hope you enjoy! Since this is my first written work, I will accept all comments/criticism, and if you feel like something else should be mentioned about a realistic Pokemon world, or if I missed something, please let me know! I will add chapters when new ideas/canon emerges that will help readers understand this realistic Pokemon world. A story will be coming soon as well! Happy reading!