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.

A year before becoming trainers, a freaky encounter in the woods forever severed the friendship between Red and Blue. Now on his way to become the champion, Blue discovers not all is how it should be. How does Red keep catching up to him? Why won't he speak to Blue? And what really happened that night in the forest?

Experiment. Heir. Victim. Red has spent years trapped away within the labs of a Team Rocket base, as a pawn and a son, his ability just a means to further Team Rocket's goals. But with Mewtwo's escape, Red seeks his own chance at freedom. Kanto is a shattered region, vast and foreign, and haunted by Rocket's shadow. But with an eager Charmander at his side, Red is no longer alone.

Due to unexpected circumstances, Red was forced to come down Mt Silver, and soon he comes face to face with battles, hidden truths, legends and conflicts that seem to revolve around a single psychopathic enemy and the enigmatic Major Arcana. In this dangerous game where lives are wagered, sacrifices are made and conspiracies run amok, can he, as the Fool, do what it takes to win?

*Old/incomplete! Please check out the rewrite instead, under the same title.* Red has spent his whole life locked away in a Team Rocket base, but as Mewtwo rampages, Red finds a small chance to escape from his father. He makes his way to Pallet Town, but Team Rocket is hunting him for his special ability, Red finds that he can continue to run, or fight.

The day before Bluefur gives up her kits, she changes her mind and decides to raise them as her own. But as time goes on and Thistleclaw becomes leader, Bluefur realizes that her choice may have sent ThunderClan on the path to its downfall.

Red and Giovanni wage an epic dual. By winning Red hopes to dissolve Team Rocket forever while Giovanni is determined to open Red's eyes to the truth to see the world as he does. Adventures Manga.