What if Ash's dream was not only to be the World's best Pokemon trainer but also the best Pokemon Coordinator? Challenge set by author: MathiasNightLord01.

Ash will befriend a rare Pokemon before he started with Pikachu.

Also, he is smarter by studying about Pokemon like their moves, nature, and abilities.

The pairing will remain undecided for now.

Yes, Ash will catch more Pokemon than he did in the canon series. He will even rotate them more often between battles and contests.

Yes, Ash will have to wait until Hoenn to participate in both Pokemon Gyms and Contests. So for now he will stick with traditional Pokemon battles.

Pikachu will evolve at some time instead of staying in his basic form like always.

That's all for now; now on to the story. Oh yeah!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Pokemon franchise or characters.

Pallet Town, Kanto Region

It was evening in the small Pallet Town and there was a humble house. Inside this house, a young boy was watching intently a Pokemon battle between Lance, Kanto's Dragon Master, with a powerful orange dragon with antennae on its head known as a Dragonite against Bruno, Fighting type user, and his trusted Machamp. An intense battle but in the end Dragonite ends this with a Dragon Rush leaving Machamp flinched and unable, since Dragon Rush is like a lethal weapon. Lance is the winner after an incredible match. The boy watching the match was named Ash Ketchum, and he was fascinated by the world of Pokemon for as long as he can remember.

"Pokemon battles are incredible. I know I'm just seven years old, but I can't wait to be ten to finally start my Pokemon journey," the young boy stated with incredible determination and fire in his eyes. Just then he heard someone knock the door.

It happens that his mother finally returned from the groceries store. "Ash, I'm finally home." Ash rushed from his room and down the stairs to greet his mother. His mother was named Delia and she was a young woman around 25 or 26 years at least. The mom and son hugged each other tenderly. Then Delia told her son Ash she was going to prepare dinner soon. Ash felt great joy, and then he saw a DVD case of a man with turquoise color hair with turquoise eyes wearing a white beret and also with a white cape and accompanying him was a Pokemon with what Ash considered to be the most beautiful ever seen before. The Pokemon had an appearance of a sea serpent and was mostly of cream coloration, with three black dots in its neck, with sparkling red eyes. Also it had thin red eyebrows; its lower tail is covered with blue and pink scales, with the top of its tail to look like a fan. Ash was breathtakingly astounded by its beauty, and he could tell this trainer had an incredible charisma.

"Mom, who is the guy and the Pokemon in the DVD case," asked Ash to his mother.

"His name is Wallace, and he happens to be a Master Water type trainer and Pokemon Contest Master as well. His Pokemon happens to be a Milotic. I got in a Pokemon DVD store after finishing the groceries." She tells him that Wallace is a skilled and powerful trainer and coordinator from the Hoenn region. Ash was doubtful at first especially since Kanto was into traditional Pokemon battles, but in the end decided he accepted gladly his mom's gift and went into his room.

He put the DVD in the DVD player. First, Ash brought some snacks while his mom prepared the dinner so he could learn about this Wallace guy. The video finally started with Wallace starting from being mentored by veteran trainer and also water specialist Juan in Sootopolis City. Wallace being eager started with a Feebas to raise it with love, beauty, and care. Years later, Wallace became the Sootopolis Gym Leader when his mentor retired, and many Pokemon trainers from the Hoenn Region would challenge him for the Rain Badge but just a few would defeat him.

Wallace was just that good. His Luvdisc (a Heart shaped Pokemon) would confuse with Rain Dance and Water Pulse combo, or he would just use Luvdisc's Sweet Kiss. Ash thought like he was another style of battling that involved more than just raw power. Wallace used much more water Pokemon and there were as followed: Whiscash, Seaking, Sealeo, and then his signature Milotic (which evolved from Feebas).

Then came a time Wallace felt ready to challenge Hoenn's Elite Four. Sidney, a Dark type user, Phoebe, a girl with a sort of a Hawaiian dress and was a Ghost type specialist; then was Glacia, a blonde haired woman wearing a purple dress who used Ice type Pokemon, in which Ash reminded of Kanto's Lorelei who also uses Ice types; and finally Drake, the final member who is a Dragon Master, who looked like feared captain of the seven seas. Wallace trained new water Pokemon like Ludicolo, Tentacruel, Wailord, and a Gyarados, only his Whiscash and Milotic of his original stayed. His new team proved to be stronger than ever and one by one Wallace defeated Sidney, Phoebe, and Glacia, but Drake proved to be a tougher challenge.

In the battle against Drake, Wallace had only now his Gyarados and his Milotic; while on Drake's side having lost Shelgon, Flygon, Kingdra, and Altaria, now only has his powerful Salamance.

"Salamence use Dragon Pulse," said Drake the powerful Dragon user.

Salamence was a large quadrupedal like dragon Pokemon with red wings. Its body is primarily blue, while the Gyarados was more a sea dragon with blue whiskers. Salamence launched a draconic shock wave from its mouth. Gyarados was hurt but not down.

"Gyarados use Dragon Dance then Aqua Tail," Wallace said to the Atrocious Pokemon.

Gyarados dances in a mystic way to increase attack and speed, and then Gyarados' tail glow blue like water to slam into Salamence hard enough. Salamence still was in the fight.

"Salamence end this with Hyper Beam!"

The powerful dragon Pokemon focused an orange beam from its mouth.

"Gyarados use Hydro Pump!"

Gyarados opened its mouth and launched its hydro pump to counter Salamence's Hyper Beam as much as it could, but in the end Hyper Beam was too much and ended up fainting Wallace's Gyarados.

Now with both trainers only with one Pokemon left they had nothing to lose. Wallace had chosen his faithful and trustworthy Milotic. Lucky for him, Salamence had to recharge for a while after the Hyper Beam attack.

"Now Milotic use Iron Tail on Salamence while it can't move," Wallace commanded with certain grace. Milotic's tail glows white and slams hard on Salamence.

"Finish this Dragon Pulse, Milotic."

Drake not being one for quitting, "Salamence use Flamethrower!"

Both attacks collide with each other and is a draw.

"Salamence use another Hyper Beam!"

"Milotic dodge and then use Ice Beam to end this grueling battle."

Salamence fired another powerful Hyper Beam as with Gyarados, but Milotic dodged the attack with elegance then Milotic used its chance to a chilled Ice Beam to knock out Drake's Salamence with swirls in its eyes.

The battle referee then said: "Salamence is unable to continue; Milotic is the winner and the battle goes to Wallace."

Ash was now impressed with Wallace's battling style involving that was elegant, graceful, but also powerful at the same time. Just when he was about the final match against the Champion of the Hoenn region Steven Stone, his mom called him. "Ash, it's time for dinner is steak with garlic mashed potatoes." Ash stops the video to watch it later. The boy goes downstairs and has a traditional with his mom. For as long as he can remember, Ash has lived only with his mom Delia as he barely remembered his father when the patriarch continued his own Pokemon journey when the boy was only 3 years old.

Ash was enjoying his dinner and thanks his mother for the Wallace DVD she bought. Ash was enjoying and learning from his battling style. Delia returns the thanks to her son. Soon they both end their dinner, and she washes the dishes. Ash goes back to his room to continue to watch where the video the last time. Wallace was now going against Hoenn's Champion a guy named Steven Stone, who mastered Steel type Pokemon. The two trainers also seemed to be close friends on how they shook hands prior to the battle.

50 minutes later

The two great trainers lost their 5 Pokemon each. Steven lost Skarmory, Cradily, Armaldo, Aggron, and a Claydol; while Wallace lost Ludicolo, Wailord, Whiscash, Tentacruel, and Gyarados. Steven has now chosen his strongest Pokemon a Metagross. It is known the Iron Leg Pokemon, and has unmatched intelligence like a supercomputer. It appeared with four legs. Wallace has chosen Milotic the Tender Pokemon as his last one.

Their battle was intense as Milotic's Hydro Pump hit on Metagross. Metagross countered with Steel type's Meteor Mash on Milotic hurting Milotic. This was a battle of wills between the two Pokemon, and neither wanted to reach their breaking point. Until Milotic used Recover and then failed a last attempt Hydro Pump, Metagross took the chance for a powerful Hammer Arm on Milotic .Milotic faints for good.

"Milotic is unable to battle; Metagross wins. The winner of this match is Steven Stone the Hoenn Master Champion."

Wallace returned and praised his Milotic for its best effort. Steven returned his powerful Steel type to its Pokeball as well for a great and hard earned victory.

"Well Wallace my good friend, you really gave me hard time this time. You were really close in becoming the new Champion."

"There's going to be a next time my water Pokemon will create better artistry against your Steel types Steven."

The two trainers shook hands like before, and the thousands of fans were chanting their names some for Steven and some for Wallace for a magnificent battle. This ends Disc 1. Ash was also amazed the talent this guy had even in defeat.

It was now 10 at night and Ash went to sleep to not disturb his mom and the neighbors in Pallet Town. So he would watch the other disc at other occasion.

The next week

Ash was watching the other disc of Wallace, now competing in Pokemon contests. He wanted to see if it was true that he also was a Pokemon coordinator. In various Pokemon contests, he would win with dazzling appeal combinations like Whiscash using Mud Bomb and Water Pulse together. In other contests, he would use Wailord with Water Spout and Blizzard combined to impress the contest judges.

But as always his number partner is his Milotic, with Aqua Ring and Safeguard. In time he will win 5 ribbons and enter the Grand Festival (a Pokemon Coordinator's most important competition). Wallace passed the first appeals round with no problems and the second appeal round he still passed. With 32 coordinators left, he defeated every one of them without major opposition until the final battle. He used of course Milotic and Tentacruel against another coordinator Dugtrio and Ledian which proved to be a bit more challenging, but Wallace emerged victorious and won with most of his points intact and his opponent barely with ¼ points left. Wallace became Top Coordinator, and then also a Contest Master.

"Pokemon battles rule, but so Contests", said Ash enthusiastically. Just then he heard a nuzzling sound coming from somewhere near Pallet Town. It sounded weak and needed help. Ash came outside his home to a forest with a clear lake near his town and found the source where the sound was coming from. It was a green fairy like Pokemon and not your average day Pokemon, but the legendary Celebi. But this Celebi was clearly weakened, and Ash couldn't just let it be injured and do nothing.

The boy rushed back to his home and found everything he could do to help the Celebi from the First Aid Kit and medicinal herbs. He used the herbs on Celebi to heal it, and also a First Aid spray on some of its major injuries. A few minutes later passed, the Celebi finally opened its eyes and saw the human boy who nursed it back to normal.

"Who are you," asked telepathically the legendary Pokemon inside Ash's mind.

"You are talking to me," said young Ash to the green fairy.

"Not exactly, but I am speaking to you through telepathy. I must thank you for nursing me back to health. What is your name young one?"

"My name is Ash Ketchum; I'm 7 years old, and you're in Pallet Town in the Kanto Region," said the boy to the Pokemon that had a sort of feminine voice despite mostly being genderless.

"So Pallet Town, Kanto region, at least I am much safer than that lab I was being experimented for evil purposes."

"What do you mean Celebi," asked now Ash.

"Due to the fact that I am a rare and legendary Pokemon with the ability to travel through time like other Celebi, I was trapped in a net by a crime organization called Team Rocket to solely drain my energy and rule the world for selfish and monetary gains."

"Yes, I've always heard the bad reputation Team Rocket has had in the Kanto region using Pokemon for crime and world domination, and lately expanding small branches in the Johto region. The police have done everything they can stop the Rocket agents. Celebi, do you dislike humans for what they've done to you?"

"That Team Rocket I won't forgive for what they've done to me. But I thank you for saving and nursing me back to health, Ash. Tell me do you have any dreams in the future?"

Ash told Celebi of his dream on becoming the world's best trainer and coordinator when he turns 10 years old. Celebi chuckles in amusement that this young boy had such big dreams. They continued talking now about Ash's life in his small town. Ash also talked about Gary, his childhood rival and former friend, even they studied about Pokemon together with Prof. Oak; who is Gary's grandfather. Gary started becoming arrogant and bragging that he would become world's greatest Pokemon master and Gary started making fun of Ash, so a rivalry between was born between the two.

"You and that Gary Oak have gone through a lot," said Celebi.

"Yes. In 3 years, I will become 10 and I start my journey." Ash stated that he will choose the road of both gym battles and contests. To be the best he can be in both careers and make not only Pallet Town proud but also his mom proud as well. "Well Celebi, I have to back to my home. My mom has to be worried by now, and now is going to be dinner. Do you think we can be friends?"

"After spending with you young Ash I think I can trust you, young Ash. You have shown a pure heart and determination, so yes we can be really friends."

A friendship was born between Ash and Celebi. "This human is going to be destined for great things I can feel it," says mentally Celebi.

This is the end of the first chapter. I have to say it has been over a year that I stopped writing fanfics. May be I could re-edit this later. As I said, it has been over a year and maybe I am a bit rusty. Read and review until next chapter.