A vision has been seen by Arceus: a world covered in darkness, corrupting both humans and Pokemon but there is hope as it also showed two heroes fighting against it. A plan is formed to prepare for war by entering an upcoming tournament to test their strength before it starts. Old & new friends meet, relationships are made & emotions run high. Rated M for violence/language/lemons.

A string of violent attacks at the hands of a mysterious Pokémon has caught Lance and the G-Men off-guard. Little about the motive is clear, other than Ash Ketchum is somehow a factor. His friends and rivals now must confront an important question: Is he really the fabled Chosen One? Set during BW. Multiple pairings, including Pokeshipping, Contestshipping, and Ikarishipping.

AU, during the medieval ages. Ash was born in a poor and simple town... But after several drastic events, his life's going to take a completely new direction as his past will get to him, the past of the Aura... Slight OOC possible pearlshipping Ash/Dawn