Fond was not a word that Tabitha expected to use in regards to his life post Team Magma. Receiving a jail sentence for trying to destroy the world kind of ruins one's chance at a decent life. But here he was with Shelly and their adopted daughter by his side. And he wouldn't change it for a thing.

"I want to tell you a story." Arceus said. "Of how life- Pokémon- came to existence." He paused. "It all started with a cell…" This is the recount of four billion years of history.

Hot, and cold. More, and less. Fire, and water. Maxie and Archie, no matter what universe, are always meant for one another. It sometimes takes a while to get there, however. (Drabble Collection)

May never wanted to leave Johto. But with her father getting a job as a gym leader in Hoenn, and her mother wholeheartedly supporting the move, she really had no choice. She really should have expected things to move too quickly, and for life to take a few surprising turns. / oras based, with sprinkles of anime canon thrown in. advanceshipping

She's timid, but she'll speak up to say, "Master, what should I do next?" or "Oh, please tell me more about your family, Master!"

Everyone always told him he would be a great trainer. No one ever asked him if he wanted to be. (Hau-centric fix-it fic)