A/N: Welcome, one and all! Before you read on you should probably know that this fanfic takes a lot of inspiration and some plot points from my older fic, but hopefully put to better use (Damn it, Pan! Finish a story!) However, I hope to incorporate new aspects that have been added to the Pokémon world, such as the fairy type and maybe even mega evolution.
This world is primarily canon to the anime, set years after the main series. It will also vary slightly in some ways, as will be discussed on my profile.
Also, I thought a poem as an introduction would suffice. I think it says everything it needs to say, but rest assured, the rest of the chapters will be of decent length and in normal fanfic format.
And with that...
Unfortunate ten year old? Check!
Team of misfit Pokémon? Check!
Epic prophecies, legendary battles and tear-jerker moments? Er...
Enjoy! xx
Prelude: Candle in the Dark
Lightning ripped the midnight sky, the darkness did ignite,
As Raikou roared a thundering boom, an answer to the light.
A wind did howl, so fierce and fowl, no Fearow could compete
And rain hailed down, the perfect crown to make the storm complete.
Yet through the rage, beneath the clouds, a shadow paced the land.
A figure full of mystery, a precious gift in hand.
For in his arms, away from harm, a bundled cloth so deep,
Enclosed a child, so humble, mild, consumed in peaceful sleep.
Tears fell from the cloak'd hood, the end was close in sight,
A small house shone upon a hill, a beacon in the night.
He rapped his fist against the door and kissed his child, "Goodbye".
A weary woman shortly answered, greeted by an infant's cry.
"Farewell, my child, but do not fear, an angel guards your side",
The figure sniffed and watched his child disappear inside.
"When it is your time to leave, just listen to your heart.
Be strong, let not your flames be quenched, my candle in the dark".
-M. Saje