Ch. 1.1: Frontier Thoughts
Kanto was always the best in his opinion, the leagues haven't worked out, but now he was making a change once & for all, Ashura Gray Ketchum, known also as Ash Ketchum, is known as by far one the most potential trainers ever, effecting places all over the world, mainly where ever he goes, a trainer with a dream, a dream that most view improbable, but regardless, he's changed so many lives, but now...
Ash was sprawled on the grass, Pikachu, his partner in crime, laying next to him, they were in the corral right now, Ash's Pokémon were here & there, some sleeping near them, others sleeping in different areas, but he wasn't relaxing he was thinking about how he lost each league.
That's when he asked his partner in crime, "Hey Pikachu? (Pika?) am I a good trainer? (Pika pi! Pichu! Pika Pika ka pi chu! Chu!)"
Ash stared back, unsure of his partner reassurance, "I understand, but with how things have turned out with each of them, we did amazingly in Alola & Kalos, but what if we don't succeed in our goal? (Chu, Pikapi...) I'm not kidding, what if we don't do well anymore?"
Pikachu contemplated, his partner had a point, but if they were to have a different goal, what would it be, they've gone so far with training that it be impossible to take a different path, but they were fighters, they fought to be on top... that's when an idea crossed him, "Pika! Pikachu Chu! (Scott? Battle Frontier Scott?) Chu."
The realization occurred to him, Scott had offered him the position of Frontier Brain a few years ago, he had forgotten about that, he asked, "Should we call him? (Chu!) Yes, why don't we try that? (Pika...) yeah your the one who came up with the idea, good job buddy. (Pika!) yeah, you can have ketchup for a few weeks with whatever you want, just, don't get sick on it. (Pichu ka!) I know it happened once, but last time, you got ketchup happy, I could allow in a battle nor train for a month, you know that, right? (KA!) regardless, let's get a move on home. (Ka! Chu pi!) hey no head starts!" As he playfully ran after his starter.
Meanwhile...
A hooded person stood in front of the Abundance Shrine, as he smiled evilly, his communicator went off, as he answered, "What is it Ein, collected enough Pokémon?"
The voice answer, "Yeah, boss, we have collected more than enough, we just need to gather a few greater entities (Focus here in Unova, we have the other two sets, we just need more sets, then... we WILL be unstoppable, collect & track down more Pokémon, we don't want the same mistake happening three times.) yes sir!" As he shut off his communicator, he stared up, as he lamented, the Sylveon staring at him curious, curious with what her trainer is up to, "Soon... your power will be mine, Landorus."
In Sinnoh
A fortress in Sendoff Spring, as a trainer gasped, grabbing his chest, his Delphox trying to help her partner stay up, as he gasped, "What does the Chosen One have to do with this darkness, both within it & against it?"
Delphox shook her head, not knowing an answer.
Ash sneezed, while Delia asked, "Are you okay, Ash?"
He responded, "No, I'm fine, Mom."
Delia commented, "You know someone could be talking about you."
Ash shook his head, "I don't believe in that kind of stuff. But, I was wanting to call someone before going to bed, can I?"
Delia nodded, "Of course you can, the phones over there, she commented, pointing towards the doorway, where the video phone rested, turning it on, Ash dialed a number he hadn't seen in a while, after a few minutes, the phone was picked up, revealing a chubby man with a blue Hawaiian shirt with white flower, he wore khaki shorts, with a pair of shades on, the man greeted, "Hello Ash, it's been quite a while."
Ash greeted, "Hi, Scott, I was wondering if the option to be a Frontier Brain was still available?"
Scott nodded, "Yeah, I held the spot in case you ever had second thoughts, why?" He gave a thoughtful look.
Ash asked, "Is it alright if I join the Frontier Brains?"
Scott laughed, "Of course, you don't have be shy about it, well come on over in the morning to Saffron City, alright?"
Ash nodded, "Okay, I'll see you in the morning! Bye!"
Scott called, "Wait Ash!—" the phone was cut off, while Scott laughed, "I didn't even get to tell him where in Saffron, but he'll figure it out, or I come to grab him, regardless, he's still the same hyper-active kid I knew he was."
Ash grinned "Yes, now we go to Saffron City! (Pika!)"
"Hold it right there young man!" Both froze, while Delia spoke, "Don't you see the moon in the sky? Go to bed early tonight, then you go in the morning, okay Ash? (Okay/kachu!) honestly, I'm still shocked on when you travel. Just go in the morning & be careful. (Okay, mom.)"
Running to his room, Delia laughed, "I miss when I had so much energy..." going back to her room, she looked at a photon, that contained a younger her, a young Oak, a younger Giovanni & her husband, the man Ash got his attributes from, near the man was a Hydreigon & an Albino Greninja by his side, in Delia's arms were two babies, both had black hair, however the unique thing was their hair had a different tint, the right one had piercing red eyes, with slightly Red hair.
Ash got ready, looking at the clothes he had at the current moment, before he chose an outfit similar to both his Unova & Kanto hat (the 21st Pokémon movie clothes), as he laid it out, he looked over a Pikachu, who seem to agree on the outfit, before speak, "Pika pi, chu pika, Pichu?"
Ash nodded, "Yeah, we're doing that outfit, it brings back memories, doesn't it? (Pika!) I agree buddy, let's get a few of our less experienced members together, right? (Chu.) okay, when we wake up, we're gonna rush to the lab, then we're gonna go Saffron City, maybe we'll get to see Haunter? (Chu! Pika pi!) I agree!" As he switched to pajamas, before he pet Pikachu, then he eventually told the electric mouse goodnight, as they fell asleep.
In Celestic Town, a trainer was in deep meditation, his recently opened Dragon-type gym stood proudly, taking breaths, he sighed, cold sweat dripping off his forehead, as he commented, "Why do I have a bad feeling about this tournament the Champions are holding just to see who is scout able & note worthy trainers...? What do you think Lyn?"
His unattainable & impatient partner responded, "Vee?"
He rolled his eyes, "Never mind, but, regardless, I'm ecstatic, it feels like this tournament is gonna complete that missing half of my soul..." as he stood up, ready to go to this tournament, as he muttered, "The World Touranment... I'm excited for it, are you Lyn? (Eie!) thought so..." as a wind swept through the whole gym, he always kept open windows & doors, & with the allowance of wild Pokémon being allowed in, it gave them allowance, & his Pokémon were often patrolling the whole area, making sure no one got in, he enjoyed the cold winds that came from Mt. Coronet, before he stared at the sun, before he pat Eevee on the head, causing her to purr.
AN: Here it is, I'm gonna be posting multiple prologues, two (this one & the next one) involving his decision as a Frontier Brain, & the next few will be a couple months, going from region to region to find Pokémon willing to join him.
