Ash Ketchum was alone, even as a child. He only had his mother to keep him company, as everyone else seemed to dislike his aptitude for school, and his genuinely kind nature towards Pokemon. But now was his chance to prove them wrong. He and his starter would rise victorious, and become the masters they dreamed of. AU. Smarter!Ash, Powerful!Ash, Prof. Oak/Gary bashing, Pairing TBD.

After losing in the Sinnoh League, a gloomy Ash decides to head to Mt. Coronet to train and disappears. After six years however, he is ready to come back and show the world a true Pokemon Master. However, his appearance leads to a much darker plot ... AshxLeaf

AU. After his loss in the Sinnoh League, Ash decides to take time alone to strengthen himself and put a halt to his journeys. As he returns to Kanto years later, he discovers new posing threats that will test his efforts of becoming the trainer he's always wanted to be. Smart/Mature Ash. Contains Altoshipping

TR has begun to execute the final phases in their greatest plot at world domination. But a forbidden love will be the only thing that will stand in the way of TR's ultimate goal.Altoshipping On hold for rewrite

His world came crumbling apart when they no longer believed in him, in their eyes he was a failure and just another dreamer. He left without a trace but was taken under guidance, coincidence that the masters tournament is making it's arrival as well as a new Giovanni and team rocket, but their striking back with a bigger weapon.

The Battle Tower in Olivine City is having a tournament. Ash, Gary, Brock and Dawn decide to enter. As they arrive and compete they meet challengers, both new and old, including one girl Ash and Gary haven't seen since they left on their pokemon journies.

After the news of AmberTwo's death, Giovanni decides to give Mewtwo to his young son, Ash Ketchum. Ash and Mewtwo grow up together, dreaming to become the strongest out there. Years later, they save a group of people who quickly become his best friends. Together, they go off on what could well be the greatest adventure ever.

Ending the Unova League as the runner-up, Ash Ketchum has only one thing in mind; to go home and eat his mother's delicious home cooking. Unfortunately, fate has something else staged for the young Pokemon Trainer. Growing strangely proficient in Aura use doesn't exactly guarantee a smooth ride home. AshxClair, DragonFangShipping

Blessed by Arceus and the Creation trio Ash gets a chance to live his life again. with the knowledge of the future he will start his journey to save the world and become a Pokémon Master. Pairing much later

AU. This is one hero's journey to be the best there ever was. Watch as he defies the odds and become the legend he was meant to be. Starts at the end of the lily of the valley conference then transitions later to Kalos. Amourshipping/Childhoodshipping

Ash Ketchum's destiny experiences a sudden twist in fate when a Team Rocket raid on Professor Oak's laboratory takes the life of his mother. Ash has an additional goal now when he takes up his first Pokemon–become the strongest trainer in the world...strong enough to protect his loved ones and take out Team Rocket along the way.

Lysandre succeeds in controlling Ash and Greninja, intent on moulding them into the hierophant of Team Flare's new era. Under the malicious influence of Mega Evolution energy, forced into conflict with the entire world, Ash and Greninja struggle to maintain their sense of self and protect the people closest to them.

Ash "Red" Ketchum has just lost his father. He has hardened his emotions to the point where his name becomes Red. Join him and his Journey though 8 regions.Rated M for Lots of Blood and Death Battles. Prompted by TrueReader1597. Looking for Beta, PM for details. As of Chapter 20, M Rating will be in full effect.

Despite what most of his friends thought, Ash had been attracted to girls before, just because he didn't go gaga over romance didn't mean he was dense. His feelings for Dawn though, went quite a bit beyond simple attraction and being friends. Though coming to terms with these feelings while he worked the world with his skill could be challenging. Pearlshipping!

The Orange League was not a truly sanctioned League. It was a sad truth, but they had no real region to call their own. They were made an offer, given the opportunity to become a true League. The only catch was...the Region they had to call home was a rough place, and it was their job to clean it up. As the reigning Orange League Champion - It's up to Ash to lead the charge!

A young mans journey to reach the very top. He aimed to become the pinnacle of all Pokemon Trainers. A legend. He just hadn't realized, that in his quest to become one, the true Legends of times long past would stir from the vibrations of his ever growing powerful soul, beating the drums that sounded the march. The time was upon them, could humanity weather the storm?

Ash has finally become champion, but still feels like something missing. After finally finding out what, something happens to make him separate himself from society. His friends must take a stand to find the lost hero while fighting against the newly arisen "Team Ash". Will our heroes be able to save their friend, or will they fall to the new villains? Discontinued.

Fourteen year old Ash Ketchum has just won the Orange league and cant wait to head back to Pallet town to show off the trophy , but when disaster strikes , he realizes how much stronger he needs to be so he vanishes. Its three years later and a certain green haired gym leader is having dreams that are troubling , until she's visited by a strange guest with an important task .

Ash is traveling across Unova for his Pokémon Journey, but suddenly strange phenomena begins to occur across the region. An ancient creature is awakening, and its rage is growing. Reshiram, the Vast White Dragon of Truth and Fire, is the only one who understands the coming danger and searches desperately for her hero, but he's having problems of his own.

Ash wanted a normal, peaceful life before he became a trainer but, that may be impossible with all of the things he seemed to attract. A cold appearance and attitude on the outside, a warm heart inside. He wanted to change at the same time he do not, thank god he have his so-called brothers by his side. But, choices must be made to whom shall he save...

After Ash's journey through Unova, Ash goes on another vacation and, like Unova, turns into a journey. But instead of of him going to a new region, he will revisit the five regions and the Orange Islands. How does the Shamouti Prophecy that has Ash being the 'Chosen One' come to play? Sight Aura Ash; multiple one-sided Ash shippings. T for possible deaths later on.

A story about a boy who will become the best, like no other... NOTICE: Not abandoned! I'm in the process of fixing up the old chapters and working on a new one. - 12/10: The rewrite has been posted as a new story. Please see my profile for the newer version.

What if Ash was more independent than he was in the anime and traveled through Kanto alone without the company of Misty or Brock. This is my take on how Ash's journey should have been. A journey where Ash will catch a lot more Pokémon and train harder to achieve his goal of becoming a Pokémon master. A story where being 'The Chosen One' isn't just some meaningless title.

Instead of getting a Charmander from Professor Oak like he'd originally planned, Ash ends up with a completely different starter Pokemon. For better or worse, he receives a feisty Dratini and sets on his journey to capture the world and become the best Pokemon Master there ever was. AU! Smarter Ash!

Ash's life in Pallet town was far from pleasant, teased and bullied at school and abused at home. What if Professor Oak prepared Ash for his pokemon journey? Ash will actually train and do well in the leagues and catch legendaries. Ash is: AURA/PSYCHIC/SMART/DARK/MATURE