Enter the world of Pokémon from a rational perspective. Instead of starting his journey in ignorance, Red has spent his years studying the creatures so central to his world... and he doesn't quite agree with all the information in his books. No time for rookie mistakes here: he's on a quest to discover the true nature of Pokémon, and maybe even find out where they really come from.

Ash Ketchum has been determined to become the best since he was a toddler. He has his eyes set on a charmander, but a twist of fate led him to the humble Nidoran. Note: Mix between anime and the games.

Following an incident in the Kanto town of Summer, a boy by the name of Red is forced to take to the road. He makes the decision to return to his birth place of Pallet and from there he begins his journey. This is the tale of Mt. Silver's legend, not a champion, an enigma.

BEING RE-WRITTEN 25 Years ago Lance put himself on the throne. 16 years ago, he put down a rebellion that threatened to topple his empire. Now, the prodigal sons of the rebellion have returned and threaten to plunge the empire back into a bloody war. Realistic AU, rated M for blood and gore. BEING RE-WRITTEN