GUYS, I AM SO SORRY. I STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN PAST THE FIRST CHAPTER OF A FANFIC. IF YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED, I AM REALLY BAD AT PLANNING AHEAD. THIS TIME, THOUGH, THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT.

REJOICE, MY FRIENDS, FOR THE WAIT ENDS TODAY. YOU WANTED IT, YOU GOT IT. THE WAIT FOR THE REMAKE OF "FROZEN WORLD." WELL...IT'S NOT EXACTLY A REMAKE. I DEBATED OVER HOW TO DO THIS FOR MONTHS, AND THEN IT HIT ME: INSTEAD OF SETTING THE STORY AFTER THE BOOKS, I SHOULD FOLLOW THE CHARACTERS AS THEY DEVELOP AND REWRITE THE ENTIRE SERIES...IF THAT MAKES SENSE. IF NOT, JUST READ, AND YOU'LL UNDERSTAND! (Also, instead of slapping Pokémon into Perseus Jackson's world, I put Perseus Jackson into the Pokémon world. You'd be surprised at how much easier it is for me now.)

ENJOY THIS PROLOGUE!

PS: I DO NOT OWN Perseus JACKSON OR Pokémon, AND TO BE HONEST, I'M NOT SURE I WANT TO. IT'S PROBABLY A LOT OF HARD WORK AND ALL, AND...

(Mood Music: watch?v=0OojPZoGNlY)

ο πρόλογος

(THE PROLOGUE)

Salutations! May I be the first to welcome you to this quaint little world of ours.

Who am I, you ask? That isn't a question I shall answer for a long, long time. Do not fret. In time, all will become clear.

This world is quite like your own. The name's the exact same - Earth. A vast ocean covers most of the planet, with the rest taken up by islands and continents (though we call them Regions). There are various climates and biomes - dense forests, snow-capped mountains, lakes and rivers, and even scorching deserts. There are even many cities and towns, inhabited by humans just like yourselves.

However, there is one thing which our world has and your world lacks. This world is inhabited by amazing, powerful creatures that exist side-by-side with us.

What are these creatures called?

Pocket Monsters - or, as the general public has come to know them - Pokémon.

Pokémon are much more than mere animals. They come in hundreds of shapes and sizes, and they can be found around the world in virtually every habitat imaginable. Even the most dimwitted of Pokémon are almost as intelligent as humans, and the smartest of them surpass humans by more than tenfold.

However, the most amazing thing about Pokémon are their incredible abilities. Some have strength that surpasses a human's by leaps and bounds. Others can control the forces of nature, such as fire, water, lightning, and even plant life. Still others can manipulate the very ground we stand on, or bend the shadows to their will, or even fire beams of pure energy.

Are you scared yet? Don't be! Pokémon are quite benevolent creatures...if you treat them with respect.

The society of this world is entirely based on the seamless coexistence humankind shares with these creatures. For some, Pokémon are simply pets. Others use them to do the jobs that we cannot. There are also those who study Pokémon and work to uncover their secrets to achieve a better understanding of them - the most esteemed of this breed are known as Pokémon Professors. Humans and Pokemon find themselves coexisting on multiple fronts.

However, there is one class above all the rest - a group of special individuals who represent the true power of the bond humans share with Pokémon. I speak, of course, of Pokémon Trainers. At the age of 10, most human children go to their Regional Pokémon Professor and get their Trainer's license. With this, they get their first Pokémon - their "starter Pokémon," if you will - along with a Pokédex, an electronic Pokémon encyclopedia. And so, with a kiss on the cheek from Mother (and in very rare cases, Father), the child sets off on their grand adventure.

Yes, I know what you're thinking: "How could they send those children into the wilderness without even a proper education? What is wrong with this society?" While most people in this world own Pokémon, not everyone becomes a full-time Trainer. Some people go on to get more technically productive jobs. Also, being a Trainer is actually quite profitable.

What? That's not what you were thinking? You were about to ask what Pokémon Trainers do?

Well, pardon me for assuming beforehand. Allow me to tell you.

Pokémon Trainers capture Pokémon with spherical devices called "Poké Balls." There are many different varieties, but they all have the same basic function. When a Poke Ball is thrown at a Pokémon, it turns it into a form of energy and stores it inside. This means the Pokémon is now "caught" and is now the Trainer's.

Once a Trainer captures a Pokémon, they can use it in battle against other Trainers and their Pokémon. In these battles, the Pokémon fight it out using their different attacks - or "moves" - while their Trainers coach them from the sidelines. The first Pokémon to knock the other out wins the battle. Pokemon battles are our world's most popular sport, surpassing even baseball and basketball (and there are Pokémon-exclusive versions of those!). There are even organized Leagues in each Region, made up of the strongest Trainers in that Region. If a Trainer so chooses, they can aim to defeat their Regional league and become the League Champion - the designated strongest Trainer in the whole Region.

Now, contrary to what certain extremists try to shove down your throat, Pokémon battling is NOT a glorified version of cockfighting. Pokémon battles not only make Pokémon themselves stronger, but they also strengthen the bond they have with their Trainers. Besides, studies show that around 85 percent of captured Pokémon join their Trainers of their own free will from the start.

Now, this might contradict everything I've said thus far, but I have a confession. The sad truth is, the relationship between humans and Pokémon isn't exactly perfected. Although most humans are good and treat Pokémon with the respect they deserve, there are also those...special few...who exploit Pokémon and betray the trust they have placed in mankind since bygone days to further their own selfish ambitions. Terrorist organizations, such as Team Rocket, are the worst of this breed. When people like these rear their ugly head, Pokémon Trainers with hearts of gold must step up in the name of goodness and, with their Pokémon friends at their side, purge the evil.

Yes, you know the story - an average Joe becomes a Trainer and defeats all who stand in their way to greatness and saves the world.

However, this is not one of those stories. And our hero is not an average Joe.

Who is he, exactly?

His name is Perseus Jackson, and he is one of the most extraordinary mortals to have ever graced the Earth. In fact, he was extraordinary from the moment he was born, but he never discovered why he was so special until he was the age of twelve.

And all it took was his math teacher trying to kill him. And also his mother being kidnapped for ransom by the god of the Underworld.

Do you wish to hear the tale?

Fine, but before I tell you, let me give you a little advice: if you start to see a bit too much of yourself in Perseus, do yourself a favor and stop reading. Because then you'll know the truth, and once you know, it won't be long before they know. Then they'll come for you, and trust me, you don't want them coming for you. Who is "they," you ask? Well, I'll only tell you this for now. This world is not just inhabited by humans and Pokémon. There are other creatures in this world as well...creatures that most would only see in their nightmares, if their brains could even fathom them! And, unlike in a certain RPG game, these monsters are not friendly.

Well then, with all of that out of the way, prepare yourselves. Here it is, the story of how Perseus Jackson went from zero to hero. And I assure you, it's the gospel truth(5). Come and take your first step...into the true world of Pokémon.

Can I make a prologue or can I make a PROLOGUE, huh? Don't worry; the first chapter is in the works AS WE SPEAK, so expect that soon...after my two-week leave, because I'm GOING TO THAILAND! See you all later! Please review! And remember, VIVA LA PIPER MCLEAN!...who I just realized will NOT be appearing until the second half of this series...gods da*nit.

(10/8/16 - Made the prologue a bit more ambiguous for effect's sake and for people just starting this story. I think it's much better now!)