A look at what might have happened if Pikachu chose to abandon Ash during the spearrow incident. Badly hurt and unable to flee, Ash ends up saved by a passing pokemon, a small creature with a courageous heart. This change affects the future of Ash and the world itself. (Warning, beginning is a little dark, even after i toned it down)

A BxN story. Because, why not? Starts shortly after Episode 2 and goes off script. A chance meeting sends greater and greater ripples through the New Century universe.