15-year-old Cynthia and Cyrus are accepted for a research program in the frigid, near-Arctic Kinzo region. A harsh climate, corrupt Pokémon League, and untrustworthy professor are only a few of the hardships faced in this Platinum prequel. M rating for language, graphic violence, and some adult subject matter.

His confidence shattered by a tragedy he feels he could have averted, Brendan renounces his title as Champion, and exiles himself from the public eye. Years later, Zinnia returns from her long journey, and resolves to help him. Aged up characters, may contain explicit sexual content in later chapters. (Image credit to Phoenixmaster1 on DeviantArt). (Quality improves along the way).

It seems that everything is going wrong for Lucas. When his chance at beginning his Pokemon journey is snatched from him once again, he decides that life is unfair- but life has a funny way of proving him wrong, as a beautiful Pokemon champion takes a liking to him. Now her assistant and apprentice, he must deal with his feelings all while learning to be a trainer. (CynthiaXLucas)

Not just anyone can be the Champion. But what determines whether or not someone has the potential? How does one truly prepare? In a world fraught with danger both near and far, a boy pursues the answers to those questions. But the Pokemon League is a brutal institution, pushing trainers to their mental and physical limits . Only the strongest succeed...